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Did you know that construction of the bridges was historically fiercely opposed by watermen who demanded compensation for inconvenience? Or that the first London Bridge dates back to the Romans? In a one of a kind guide to secrets of London famous famous bridges, viaducts and and highwalks, written in original elegantly illustrated verse, one finds these any more answers! Indulge in discovering the gems of Thames bridges-Tower Bridge, London Bridge, Cannon Street Railway Bridge, Southwark Bridge, Millennium Bridge, Blackfriars Railway Bridge, Blackfriars Bridge, Waterloo Bridge, Hungerford Bridge, Westminster Bridge, Lambeth Bridge, Vauxhall Bridge, Grosvenor Railway Bridge, Chelsea Bridge, Albert Bridge, Battersea Bridge, Battersea Railway Bridge, Wandsworth Bridge, Putney Railway Bridge, Putney Bridge, Hammersmith Bridge, Barnes Railway Bridge, Chiswick Bridge, Kew Railway Bridge, Kew Bridge, Richmond Lock, Twickenham Bridge, Richmond Railway Bridge, Richmond Bridge, Teddington Footbridge, Kingston Railway Bridge, Kingston Bridge, Hampton Court Bridge as well as viaducts and footbridges scattered around the capital. This kind of book is highly original and instantly enlightening-filled with history, facts, insights and observations eloquently and neatly composed. It opens the eyes of locals, visitors, guides on what could have otherwise gone unnoticed. It fits neatly in the hand and makes a wonderful pocket size companion and gift to anyone interested in the Big Smoke-visitors, tourists, guides, city fans, culture and geography explorers, city trippers and family adventurers across all age groups. It is a must have for anyone wanting to impress their family and loved ones on what otherwise would have been a routine commute. The book feels sincere and personal. It celebrates London's rich history and architecture, arts and culture. The tasteful imagery and rich vocabulary instills a sense of wonder and excitement, and adds a fresh perspective on UK capital's iconic crossings. Written to be enjoyed in myriad ways - read aloud or in quiet solitude, poem at a time or all in one go it gives the reader a vast foundation to study, build upon and explore the metropolis further. It will be read many times over, each time as if it was the first. Following London Baby Seaside, London Baby Rides, London Baby Christmas, London Baby Sights, London Baby Markets, London Baby Birthday, London Baby Money, London Baby Streets, London Baby Stations, the London Baby Bridges book is the 12th book in the London Baby Series.

Truly one of a kind book of poems that delves deep into the meaning of money and financial concepts including interest rate, compounding, budget, mortgage, insurance, pension, tax and stock exchange among others and takes a reader on a journey to the Royal Mint, Bank of England and the Trial of the Pyx.Money is seldom considered an inspiring topic for poets. Detailing and explaining complex financial instruments in rhyming poetry is no small achievement. It distinguishes the author from other writers on the subject and gives readers a distinct and unique angle of understanding money. The book is relevant to anyone interested in money as a subject, students of related disciplines, professionals of the industry, poetry lovers and ordinary readers looking for an insightful read. Reciting a poem or two from this publication might well impress and convince the party that the speaker is a money expert, no less. The book is a comfortable size that fits neatly into the average handbag. The art and linguistic poise make it a desirable gift.

Up for walking that extra mile on your travels with just a perfect book in hand? A book about streets of London written in verse is that book!A Londoner tells gripping stories about famous London streets in original elegantly illustrated poems. The book is unique and unprecedented-uncovering the secret history, facts, insights and observations, eloquently and neatly composed, and beautifully presented. It opens the eyes of locals, visitors, guides on some of the most distinguished capital's thoroughfares It references some of the best and worst names of London streets. It acts as a guide to curious, romantic and poetically inclined wanderers of the streets of London: Baker StreetBond StreetCarnaby StreetDenmark StreetDowning StreetHarley StreetHaymarketJermyn StreetMarylebone High StreetMount StreetOxford StreetPall MallPark LanePicadillySaville RowShaftesbury AvenueStrandThe MallTottenham Court RoadWhitehallBishopsgateBrick LaneCheapsideFleet StreetThreadneedle StreetCheyne WalkKensington High StreetKing's RoadPortobelloSloane StreetCamden High StreetAbbey RoadIt fits nicely in the hand and makes a wonderful pocket size companion and gift to anyone interested in the Big Smoke-visitors, tourists, guides, city fans, culture and geography explorers, city trippers and family adventurers across all age groups. It is a must have for anyone wanting to impress their family and loved ones on what otherwise would have been a routine walk.The book feels sincere and personal. It celebrates London's rich history and architecture, arts and culture. The tasteful imagery and rich vocabulary instills a sense of wonder and excitement, and adds a fresh perspective on UK capital's iconic streets.Written to be enjoyed in myriad ways - read aloud or in quiet solitude, poem at a time or all in one go it gives the reader a vast foundation to study, build upon and explore the metropolis further. It will be read many times over, each time as if it was the first.The pilgrimage to London through its pages is an enchanting and memorable journey in itself.Following London Baby Seaside, London Baby Rides, London Baby Christmas, London Baby Sights, London Baby Markets, London Baby Birthday, London Baby Money, this London Baby Streets book is the 4th book in the London Baby Series.

One of a kind collection of poems devoted to the distinguished London markets. Through rich vocabulary and inspiring watercolour illustrations, the author recollects her impressions of the mysterious and celebrated institutions: Alfie's Antiques Bayswater Road Art Market Berwick Street MarketChurch Street MarketCovent GardenGray's AntiquesMarylebone Farmers MarketPortobello Road Market Billingsgate Market Brick Lane Columbia Road Flower Market Greenwich Market Leadenhall Petticoat Lane Smithfield Market Spitalfields Market Borough MarketSouth Bank Book MarketCamden Lock The journey takes the reader across London and across time. It illuminates on the traditions and customs that shaped the markets through their rich history and embellished them with masterpieces by renowned architects. It presents the modern image, fuelled by globalisation and commercialisation. It accentuates the significance of the demographics in defining their future.The little treasure trove is not a guide with addresses and numbers. Instead, it is a companion that paints a unique picture of a selection of markets from a perspective of a Londoner, who spent decades observing the transformations.LONDON BABY Markets is the 6th book in the LONDON BABY series. Make sure you experience them all!

'The Other Beloved Women' is a second book in the 'Women' Series and contains a collection of 16 devotional poems by classics such as Thomas Moore, Thomas Hardy and William Wordsworth among others. Each page includes a hand drawn portrait variation of the author produced alongside her toddler. The poems included in this collection have also been included in 'Beloved Women Collection', a fourth book in the 'Women' Series. The 'Women' Series are produced by LANDE Jewels, a project that supports professional development of mothers in full time childcare.For more information please visit www.landejewels.com

A Londoner takes a trip down memory lane and provides a gripping memoir in original elegantly illustrated verse of her early childhood journeys through London's famous places and landmarks.Following London Baby Seaside, London Baby Rides and London Baby Christmas, London Baby Sights is the 4th book in the London Baby Series.It fits nicely in the hand and makes a wonderful pocket size companion and gift to Londoners, visitors, tourists, guides, city fans, culture and geography explorers and family adventurers across all age groups. It is a must have for any parent wanting to navigate their family through London's Museums and attractions in a fun and informative way.The book is the first of its kind to introduce London through a poetic recollection. It is filled with unexpected magic and thought-provoking observations. It weds romantic verse with insights and historic facts gathered through the actual walks and visits:it takes the reader to Albertopolis to explore Royal Albert Hall, Natural History Museum, Albert Memorial and Victoria & Albert Museumit turns to Knightsbridge to shed light on the history of Harrods and Harvey Nichols department stores;it immerses into Westminster's picturesque Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament including Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square, National Gallery, Burlington House and Tussaudsit guides through busy Bloomsbury into British Museum and Covent Garden, and revisits BT Tower and BBC100it explores the Knowledge Quarter making a stop at British Libraryit ghost hunts in King's Cross and looks for Platform 0it leads the way through Thames Embankment overlooking Savoy Hotel, Somerset House, London Eye, Tate Modern, Cleopatra's Needle, Globe Theatre, Queenhithe, Tower of London and Tower Bridgeit steers through the ancient City of London and visits Guildhall, Barbican, Monument, St Paul's Cathedral, Bank of England and City's sky-scrapers: Shard and 30 St Mary Axeit goes further east to Second Square Mile - Canary Wharfit celebrates London 2012 Olympics legacy and visits Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to look up ArcellorMittal Orbitit descends under the Thames and ushers through Greenwich Foot Tunnel to wonder through the Maritime Greenwich and stand in both hemispheres marked by the Prime Meridianit heads West to a botanists' paradise - Kew Gardensit shows the allure of Historic Royal Palaces: St James's Palace, Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace and Hampton Courtit presents British icons such as City of London Dragons, Red Telephone Box, Post Box, Cabman's Shelter and Police Call Postit pays homage to the famous London Zooit takes respite in leafy HampsteadThe book feels sincere and personal. It celebrates London's rich history and architecture, arts and culture. The tasteful imagery and rich vocabulary instills a sense of wonder and excitement, and adds a fresh perspective on UK capital's iconic landmarks.Written to be enjoyed in myriad ways - read aloud or in quiet solitude, poem at a time or all in one go it gives the reader a vast foundation to study, build upon and explore the metropolis further. It will be read many times over, each time as if it was the first. Aided by comprehensive index it's easy to navigate and come back to favourite places.The pilgrimage to London through its pages is an enchanting and memorable journey in itself.About LANDE JewelsLANDE Jewels represents projects that support professional development of mothers in full time childcare. www.landejewels.com