All in the Downs

All in the Downs

Author: Shirley Collins

Publisher: MIT Press

Published: 2018-06-26

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 1907222413

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A memoir from one of Britain's legendary singers, folklorists, and music historians. A legendary singer, folklorist, and music historian, Shirley Collins has been an integral part of the folk-music revival for more than sixty years. In her new memoir, All in the Downs, Collins tells the story of that lifelong relationship with English folksong—a dedication to artistic integrity that has guided her through the triumphs and tragedies of her life. All in the Downs combines elements of memoir—from her working-class origins in wartime Hastings to the bright lights of the 1950s folk revival in London—alongside reflections on the role traditional music and the English landscape have played in shaping her vision. From formative field recordings made with Alan Lomax in the United States to the “crowning glories” recorded with her sister Dolly on the Sussex Downs, she writes of the obstacles that led to her withdrawal from the spotlight and the redemption of a new artistic flourishing that continues today with her unexpected return to recording in 2016. Through it all, Shirley Collins has been guided and supported by three vital and inseparable loves: traditional English song, the people and landscape of her native Sussex, and an unwavering sense of artistic integrity. All in the Downs pays tribute to these passions, and in doing so, illustrates a way of life as old as England, that has all but vanished from this land. Generously illustrated with rare archival material.


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Download or read book All in the Downs written by Shirley Collins and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2018-06-26 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A memoir from one of Britain's legendary singers, folklorists, and music historians. A legendary singer, folklorist, and music historian, Shirley Collins has been an integral part of the folk-music revival for more than sixty years. In her new memoir, All in the Downs, Collins tells the story of that lifelong relationship with English folksong—a dedication to artistic integrity that has guided her through the triumphs and tragedies of her life. All in the Downs combines elements of memoir—from her working-class origins in wartime Hastings to the bright lights of the 1950s folk revival in London—alongside reflections on the role traditional music and the English landscape have played in shaping her vision. From formative field recordings made with Alan Lomax in the United States to the “crowning glories” recorded with her sister Dolly on the Sussex Downs, she writes of the obstacles that led to her withdrawal from the spotlight and the redemption of a new artistic flourishing that continues today with her unexpected return to recording in 2016. Through it all, Shirley Collins has been guided and supported by three vital and inseparable loves: traditional English song, the people and landscape of her native Sussex, and an unwavering sense of artistic integrity. All in the Downs pays tribute to these passions, and in doing so, illustrates a way of life as old as England, that has all but vanished from this land. Generously illustrated with rare archival material.

Small Sacrifices

Small Sacrifices

Author: Ann Rule

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 536

ISBN-13: 0593335171

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The story of an Oregon woman convicted of shooting her three children, killing one, in 1983.


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Download or read book Small Sacrifices written by Ann Rule and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of an Oregon woman convicted of shooting her three children, killing one, in 1983.

That Sounds Fun

That Sounds Fun

Author: Annie F. Downs

Publisher: Revell

Published: 2021-02-02

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1493425897

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A New York Times Bestseller! We know there are certain things we must have to survive--food, shelter, and safety to name a few. But there are also aspects of life that truly allow us to be joyful and fulfilled. For popular podcaster and bestselling author Annie F. Downs, fun is close to the top of that list. Few would argue that having fun doesn't enrich our lives, but so much gets in the way of prioritizing it. Tough days, busyness, and feelings that are hard to talk about keep us from the fun that's out there waiting to be found. With That Sounds Fun, Annie offers an irresistible invitation to understand the meaning of fun, to embrace it and chase it, and to figure out what, exactly, sounds fun to you--then do it! Exploring some research and sharing some thoughts behind why fun matters, she shows you how to find, experience, and multiply your fun. With her signature storytelling style and whimsical vulnerability, Annie is the friend we all need to guide us back to staying true to ourselves and finding the fun we need.


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Download or read book That Sounds Fun written by Annie F. Downs and published by Revell. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times Bestseller! We know there are certain things we must have to survive--food, shelter, and safety to name a few. But there are also aspects of life that truly allow us to be joyful and fulfilled. For popular podcaster and bestselling author Annie F. Downs, fun is close to the top of that list. Few would argue that having fun doesn't enrich our lives, but so much gets in the way of prioritizing it. Tough days, busyness, and feelings that are hard to talk about keep us from the fun that's out there waiting to be found. With That Sounds Fun, Annie offers an irresistible invitation to understand the meaning of fun, to embrace it and chase it, and to figure out what, exactly, sounds fun to you--then do it! Exploring some research and sharing some thoughts behind why fun matters, she shows you how to find, experience, and multiply your fun. With her signature storytelling style and whimsical vulnerability, Annie is the friend we all need to guide us back to staying true to ourselves and finding the fun we need.

The Magic School Bus Ups and Downs

The Magic School Bus Ups and Downs

Author: Jane B. Mason

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780590921589

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Ms. Frizzle's class takes school excursions on the Magic School Bus and encounter all kinds of weird and wonderful scientific challenges.


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Download or read book The Magic School Bus Ups and Downs written by Jane B. Mason and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 1997 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ms. Frizzle's class takes school excursions on the Magic School Bus and encounter all kinds of weird and wonderful scientific challenges.

The Bandit of Ashley Downs

The Bandit of Ashley Downs

Author: Dave Jackson

Publisher: Bethany House Publishers

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 9781556612701

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With God's love, Curly, a young nineteenth-century English boy convicted of armed robbery, reforms his ways after being sent to one of George Müller's orphan homes.


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Download or read book The Bandit of Ashley Downs written by Dave Jackson and published by Bethany House Publishers. This book was released on 1993 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With God's love, Curly, a young nineteenth-century English boy convicted of armed robbery, reforms his ways after being sent to one of George Müller's orphan homes.

The Downs

The Downs

Author: William D. Burt

Publisher: KOT Books

Published: 2005-07-25

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1579217974

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Trapped in a phantom forest filled with deadly creatures of the cold, Owen son of Tadwyn leads Lucambra's royal family into a forbidden faery kingdom. As the long awaited “shepherd's son,” he must sacrifice all to save his friends, restore the realm and revive lost souls. He is not alone, for a faithful ally in feathered guise will follow him to his appointed doom.Book V in the King of the Trees series, The Downs is a touching tale of sacrificial devotion and valor woven into a rich retelling of ancient legend.


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Download or read book The Downs written by William D. Burt and published by KOT Books. This book was released on 2005-07-25 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trapped in a phantom forest filled with deadly creatures of the cold, Owen son of Tadwyn leads Lucambra's royal family into a forbidden faery kingdom. As the long awaited “shepherd's son,” he must sacrifice all to save his friends, restore the realm and revive lost souls. He is not alone, for a faithful ally in feathered guise will follow him to his appointed doom.Book V in the King of the Trees series, The Downs is a touching tale of sacrificial devotion and valor woven into a rich retelling of ancient legend.

Walking the Downs Link

Walking the Downs Link

Author: Holly Worton

Publisher: eBook Partnership

Published: 2016-10-03

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 1911161083

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This is the first guide to walking the Downs Link, a 37-mile trail that links the North Downs Way to the South Downs Way, continuing beyond to the coast where it ends at Shoreham-by-Sea. The Downs Link is an excellent trail for a long weekend walk, or for walkers seeking to do a first long-distance trail. More than just a walking travelogue or memoirs of a walking holiday, this book contains Holly's reflections on walking the Downs Link, including lessons learned and practical information to help you plan your Downs Link hiking adventure. It includes a suggested packing list, gear recommendations, and other useful tips, such as when to walk the trail, where to stay, and how much you'll need to budget. It also includes tips on how to access the trail, and how to walk it in either direction. This book will not only get you inspired to walk the Downs Link or any other long distance trail, it will encourage you to get outdoors more often.


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Download or read book Walking the Downs Link written by Holly Worton and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2016-10-03 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first guide to walking the Downs Link, a 37-mile trail that links the North Downs Way to the South Downs Way, continuing beyond to the coast where it ends at Shoreham-by-Sea. The Downs Link is an excellent trail for a long weekend walk, or for walkers seeking to do a first long-distance trail. More than just a walking travelogue or memoirs of a walking holiday, this book contains Holly's reflections on walking the Downs Link, including lessons learned and practical information to help you plan your Downs Link hiking adventure. It includes a suggested packing list, gear recommendations, and other useful tips, such as when to walk the trail, where to stay, and how much you'll need to budget. It also includes tips on how to access the trail, and how to walk it in either direction. This book will not only get you inspired to walk the Downs Link or any other long distance trail, it will encourage you to get outdoors more often.

The Death on the Downs

The Death on the Downs

Author: Simon Brett

Publisher: Canongate Books

Published: 2019-06-06

Total Pages: 299

ISBN-13: 1786897733

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‘King of the witty village mystery’ Daily Telegraph ‘Simon Brett writes stunning detective stories’ JILLY COOPER ‘A new Simon Brett is an event for mystery fans’ P. D. JAMES It wasn’t the rain that upset Fethering resident Carole Seddon during her walk on the Downs, or the dilapidated barn in which she was forced to seek shelter. No, what upset her was the human skeleton she discovered there, neatly packed into two blue fertiliser bags . . . Amateur sleuths Carole and Jude go to the small hamlet of Weldisham where gossips quickly identify the corpse as Tamsin Lutteridge, a young woman who disappeared from the village months before. But why is Tamsin’s mother so certain that her daughter is still alive? As Jude sets out to discover what really happened to Tamsin, Carole digs deeper into Weldisham’s history and the bitter relationships simmering beneath the village’s gentle facade.


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Download or read book The Death on the Downs written by Simon Brett and published by Canongate Books. This book was released on 2019-06-06 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘King of the witty village mystery’ Daily Telegraph ‘Simon Brett writes stunning detective stories’ JILLY COOPER ‘A new Simon Brett is an event for mystery fans’ P. D. JAMES It wasn’t the rain that upset Fethering resident Carole Seddon during her walk on the Downs, or the dilapidated barn in which she was forced to seek shelter. No, what upset her was the human skeleton she discovered there, neatly packed into two blue fertiliser bags . . . Amateur sleuths Carole and Jude go to the small hamlet of Weldisham where gossips quickly identify the corpse as Tamsin Lutteridge, a young woman who disappeared from the village months before. But why is Tamsin’s mother so certain that her daughter is still alive? As Jude sets out to discover what really happened to Tamsin, Carole digs deeper into Weldisham’s history and the bitter relationships simmering beneath the village’s gentle facade.

A Dog on the Downs

A Dog on the Downs

Author: Maryanne Grant Traylen

Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd

Published: 2017-11-07

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 1788037936

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Inspired by Maryanne Grant Traylen’s daily walks with her dog, and by the moments of beauty afforded by living between sea and Down, A Dog on the Downs evokes the North Kent countryside in its different moods, seasons and weathers, combined with a narrative that invokes a sense of the geology and history that has shaped the landscape. Black dog is not only Maryanne’s walking companion but her visual constant, looking elegant, even Gormley-like, against the green of hill or blue of sea. Concentrating on Kent’s North Downs framed at the east, west, north and south by Kingsdown Beach, New Barn, Denton and the sea respectively, the book will enchant readers with the lyrical quality of Maryanne’s writing and photographs as together Maryanne and her dog explore the landscapes right on their doorstep. Vividly bringing this stretch of Downs to life, join Maryanne and her dog as they discover the cliffs at Kingsdown, St. Margaret’s, Dover and Folkestone, as they take a dip into the sea and swing inland to the Downs and cut across the escarpments of Arpinge and Etchinghill towards Wye, losing themselves in glorious valleys and villages. A unique photographic book exploring the beauty of the North Kent countryside, from Downs to coast. With lyrical prose, enchanting photos, a beautiful dog – it’s an expression of joy at the wonder of nature.


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Download or read book A Dog on the Downs written by Maryanne Grant Traylen and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by Maryanne Grant Traylen’s daily walks with her dog, and by the moments of beauty afforded by living between sea and Down, A Dog on the Downs evokes the North Kent countryside in its different moods, seasons and weathers, combined with a narrative that invokes a sense of the geology and history that has shaped the landscape. Black dog is not only Maryanne’s walking companion but her visual constant, looking elegant, even Gormley-like, against the green of hill or blue of sea. Concentrating on Kent’s North Downs framed at the east, west, north and south by Kingsdown Beach, New Barn, Denton and the sea respectively, the book will enchant readers with the lyrical quality of Maryanne’s writing and photographs as together Maryanne and her dog explore the landscapes right on their doorstep. Vividly bringing this stretch of Downs to life, join Maryanne and her dog as they discover the cliffs at Kingsdown, St. Margaret’s, Dover and Folkestone, as they take a dip into the sea and swing inland to the Downs and cut across the escarpments of Arpinge and Etchinghill towards Wye, losing themselves in glorious valleys and villages. A unique photographic book exploring the beauty of the North Kent countryside, from Downs to coast. With lyrical prose, enchanting photos, a beautiful dog – it’s an expression of joy at the wonder of nature.

A Journal of the Forces which Sailed from the Downs, in April 1800

A Journal of the Forces which Sailed from the Downs, in April 1800

Author: Aeneas Anderson

Publisher:

Published: 1802

Total Pages: 588

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book A Journal of the Forces which Sailed from the Downs, in April 1800 written by Aeneas Anderson and published by . This book was released on 1802 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: