"Queen Victoria reigned for sixty-four years, and in those years Britain changed enormously. Not only were there many scientific and technological advances, such as the spread of railways, a transatlantic telegraph cable and Darwin’s theories on the origins of man, but there were also momentous social and cultural developments, including the advancement of women’s education and the founding of charities. This was all set against a backdr ..."
"A bumper collection of Ireland's favorite legends for children. Included are: The Children of Lir , The Brown Bull of Cooley , Deirdre of the Sorrows , The Salmon of Knowledge and a host of other legends of Oisin , Setanta, Fionn and the heroes of Irish mythology."
Winter A Book for the Season by FelicityTrotman, Amberley Publishing Hardcover, 336 Pages, Published 2017 by Amberley Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-4456-6474-3, ISBN: 1-4456-6474-7
"Feel the force of winter and appreciate its beauty through this collection of the best writing on the season. Classic and contemporary fiction, non-fiction in the form of diaries, history and journals, and historic illustrations show different sides to winter. This is a wonderfully readable anthology specially selected to warm when the north wind doth blow, and we shall have snow’. With descriptions of the medieval winters from the Ang ..."
The Writers' War(Reprint) The Great War in the Words of Great Writers Who Experienced It by FelicityTrotman, Amberley Publishing Paperback, 352 Pages, Published 2016 by Amberley ISBN-13: 978-1-4456-5535-2, ISBN: 1-4456-5535-7
"‘When I come home and leave behind Dark things I would not call to mind …’ wrote Leslie Coulson, one of the many soldiers who tried to express his wartime experiences in writing: dreaming of an idyllic England in the face of the horror of the Western Front.Coulson was one of the hundreds of thousands who did not come home – but because of his poetry we glimpse something of his thoughts and experiences.Today we can be grateful that so ma ..."
Irish Names Choosing a Name for Your Baby by FelicityTrotman Hardcover, 136 Pages, Published 2009 by Gill & Macmillan Ltd ISBN-13: 978-0-7171-4428-0, ISBN: 0-7171-4428-3
"There is a delightful variety included plus a sprinkling of contemporary Irish personalities with an explanation of their names in this title. Variations in spelling are given as well as a pronunciation guide."
"Though bits and pieces are somewhat outdated ("backspace 10 characters for right-hand margin," a chapter on getting published recommends), this is a fine and quite British introduction to the art of writing and illustrating children's books. Nine writers, illustrators, editors, librarians, and educators present a chapter or two each on such subjects as storytelling, classic children's fiction, contemporary themes in children's literatur ..."
"With over 25 stories by the world's best authors, including James Herriot, C.S. Lewis, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and James Riordan, this book is a must-have for horse lovers that will be treasured for years to come. Here's an enchanting collection of magical talking horses, mythical flying horses, and loyal farm horses that will have the equine set champing at the bit for more!"
"What is the magic ingredient that makes a children's book a well-read favorite - the kind of classic which is loved for centuries the world over? It is not so much a magic ingredient, nor even a secret formula, but a sympathetic understanding of what is enjoyable and an appreciation of the qualities that make a children's book a winner. All this and more is distilled in "How to Write and Illustrate Children's Books." Written by experts, ..."
"This second title in the "Fairyland" series gives details of different kinds of princesses who feature in fairy stories such as "The Sleeping Beauty" and "The Twelve Dancing Princesses". Princesses in stories from other cultures, such as "The Apache Princess" are also included."
"Alphabetical entries provide information about the structure, climate and atmosphere of the Earth. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary."
The Year I Was Born 1956: [a Day-By-Day Journey Through the Year of Your Birth] by FelicityTrotman Hardcover, 96 Pages, Published 1995 by Signpost Books ISBN-13: 978-1-874785-25-5, ISBN: 1-874785-25-2
"When I come home and leave behind Dark things I would not call to mind ’ wrote Leslie Coulson, one of the many soldiers who tried to express his wartime experiences in writing: dreaming of an idyllic England in the face of the horror of the Western Front. Coulson was one of the hundreds of thousands who did not come home but because of his poetry we glimpse something of his thoughts and experiences. Today we can be grateful that s ..."
"Announced. JAHNNA. N. MALCOLM. Rocky, McGee, Zan, Mary, and Gwen meet
at the ballet class which, for different reasons, they've all had to join. When they
find out they all hate ballet, the girls become good friends. Part of the reason they
don't like their classes is the presence of the Bunheads. This is the nickname they
give Courtney Clay and her friends, all good dancers, but mean and spiteful. This
extract comes from the secon ..."
"Like fastfact readers, this core knowledge and curriculum guide offers personal accounts, timelines and primary sources and with the highest quality graphic presentation will thrill young readers. With hundreds of facts about earth and space science, as well as the "logic of invention" this book will introduce "space" to children and stimulate imaginative and thrilling reading and rereading."
"Enjoy four traditional Irish stories in this unique retelling of these wonderful legends. The dazzling illustrations by Pat Moffat, popups, flaps and other interactive elements make this a book to treasure for readers of all ages."
Voices From The Home Front Personal Experiences of Wartime Britain 1939-45 (Voices from Series) by Felicity Goodall, FelicityTrotman Hardcover, 288 Pages, Published 2004 by David & Charles ISBN-13: 978-0-7153-1708-2, ISBN: 0-7153-1708-3
"From the people who lived through extraordinary and terrible times--the air raid wardens, the Home Guard, the Land Army, the families pulled apart and the communities brought together--real life stories of Britain under fire during World War II. Revisiting an era brought to life with the vivid re-telling of events, this is a book written by the people who survived the war from their own homes and in their own workplaces. From the citi ..."