Dieser Autor, mit einem Hintergrund von drei Jahrzehnten als Redakteur, wechselte mit unerwartetem Erfolg zum Schreiben. Seine Werke befassen sich oft mit einer Faszination für Ortsnamen und regionales Erbe, insbesondere seiner Leidenschaft für London. In jüngerer Zeit hat er sich fortlaufenden Erzählungen zugewandt und bereist das Land, um regionale Kuchen und Backwaren zu untersuchen, darüber zu schreiben und sie zu probieren. Sein Schreibstil wird als fesselnd, gierig und humorvoll beschrieben und spiegelt ein tiefes Interesse an kulturellen Traditionen und köstlichen lokalen Spezialitäten wider.
Exploring the diverse influences on Christmas celebrations, this beautifully designed gift book offers a captivating look at the holiday's traditions. Written by best-selling author Caroline Taggart, it serves as an engaging resource for readers interested in the philosophical aspects of Christmas. Ideal as a stocking filler, it combines informative content with vibrant illustrations, making it a perfect addition to any festive collection.
Accompanied by colour destination photographs and illustrations, mainly from the British Library Collections, this book is sure to inspire real travel and vicarious vacations alike.
Take a journey down winding lanes and Roman roads in this witty and informative guide to the meanings behind the names of England's towns and villages. From Celtic farmers to Norman conquerors, right up to the Industrial Revolution, deciphering our place names reveals how generations of our ancestors lived, worked, travelled and worshipped, and how their influence has shaped our landscape. From the most ancient sacred sites to towns that take their names from stories of giants and knights, learn how Roman garrisons became our great cities, and discover how a meeting of the roads could become a thriving market town. Region by region, Caroline Taggart uncovers hidden meanings to reveal a patchwork of tall tales and ancient legends that collectively tells the story of how we made England.
Immerse yourself in a land full of literary locations in this tour through the great books of the British Isles. Caroline Taggart's guide to statues, walks both rural and urban, literary homes and vistas which inspired great scenes from our favourite novels is guaranteed to have something for every avid reader.
Sunday Times bestselling author Caroline Taggart brings her usual gently humorous approach to punctuation, pointing out what really matters and what doesn't.
Humble Pie and Cold Turkey is an engaging historical exploration of the bizarre words and phrases that are sprinkled throughout the English Language. Designed to be easily accessible, this digestible book informs and entertains the budding linguist in equal measure.
Discover the joy of the English language with 500 unusual, interesting and 'perfect' words that will extend your vocabulary and your appreciation of our mother tongue.
All That Glisters . presents some of the pithiest, wisest and most fascinating quotations we should all know, detailing where they came from and why they may be useful when searching for an elegant or informed line to illustrate a point, spice up conversation or impress one's friends.
This useful book will provide readers with the opportunity to learn the things that were never taught at school, while also giving a refresher course on the main staples. From brushing up on Bible stories and classical architecture, to identifying different types of clouds, your thirst for knowledge will be sated and your education complete.
An easy-to-read handbook that will lead you through the minefield of of basic grammar, cliches and confusables, spelling, pronunciation and social intercourse. - from back cover
