Books with author Rosemary J

Pugin was one of Britain’s greatest architects and his short career one of the most dramatic in architectural history. Born in 1812, the son of the soi-disant Comte de Pugin, at 15 Pugin was working for King George IV at Windsor Castle. By the time he was 21 he had been shipwrecked, bankrupted and widowed. Nineteen years later he died, insane and disillusioned, having changed the face and the mind of British architecture.Pugin’s bohemian early career as an antique dealer and scenery designer at Covent Garden came to a sudden end with a series of devastating bereavements, including the loss of his first wife in childbirth. In the aftermath he formed a vision of Gothic architecture that was both romantic and deeply religious. He became a Catholic and in 1836 published Contrasts, the first architectural manifesto. It called on the 19th century to reform its cities if it wanted to save its soul.Once launched, Pugin’s career was torrential. Before he was 30 he had designed 22 churches, three cathedrals, half a dozen extraordinary houses and a Cistercian monastery. For eight years he worked with Charles Barry on the Palace of Westminster creating its sumptuous interiors, the House of Lords and the clock ‘Big Ben’ that became one of Britain’s most famous landmarks. He was the first architect-designer to cater for the middle-classes, producing everything from plant pots to wallpaper and early flat-pack furniture.God’s Architect is the first full modern biography of this extraordinary figure. It draws on thousands of unpublished letters and drawings to recreate his life and work as architect, propagandist and romantic artist as well as the turbulent story of his three marriages, the bitterness of his last years and his sudden death at 40. It is the debut of a remarkable historian and biographer.

Impossibly turquoise bays, pink sands, and hibiscus-scented breezes: go with the flow and experience a fantasy come to life with Moon Bermuda. Inside you'll find:Strategic itineraries designed for honeymooners, families, outdoor adventurers, history buffs, and moreUnique experiences and can't-miss highlights: Stroll the soft sands of Elbow Beach, dive to underwater shipwrecks, and splash around in the warm waves. Spend a morning browsing Hamilton's boutiques and historic churches, and stroll the colorful Bermuda Botanical Gardens. Spot ring-tailed lemurs, seahorses and sharks at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo, and visit the incredible formations of Crystal Cave. Watch the sun go down over the Harrington Sound as you dine al fresco on fresh seafood and cassava fries, and relax at a beachfront bar with a rum swizzleAdvice on outdoor activities, from golf to watersports, including scuba diving, snorkeling, waterskiing, wakeboarding, and flyboardingHonest recommendations from local Rosemary Jones on when to go, where to eat, how to get around, and where to stay, from waterfront cottages and luxurious resorts to budget hotelsFull-color photos and detailed maps throughoutPractical background on Bermuda's landscape, culture, history, and environmentHandy information for families, seniors, travelers with disabilities, LGBTQ+ travelers, and visitors planning a wedding, as well as volunteer opportunitiesWith Moon Bermuda's expert tips and local know-how, you can plan your trip your way.Island-hopping around the Caribbean? Try Moon Dominican Republic, Moon Aruba, or Moon Jamaica.

Meet Sir James who is off to join George Washington's army after hiding his family's treasure. Watch as the returning Revolutionary War soldier transforms into the charming Ghost of Alloway who takes to roaming the countryside. Join in the laughter as he scares the town bully and becomes an invisible guardian to young Willie. Chuckle as the ghost encounters Andrew, a thief, who is determined to get to the treasure ahead of him. Step into the past and enjoy the adventures of The Ghost of Alloway! The Ghost of Alloway is an entertaining journey through early colonial America. The story invites young readers into the daily challenges and struggles of early colonists, giving them a taste of a young America. Shall it be coffee or tea in the new United States? He travels from his beloved Alloway, New Jersey to and from White Plains, New York, noting the many changes after our country's independence. It is an enchanting historical story based on an old folklore.

Glevum, AD 188. Lying in his sick bed, weak and disoriented, Libertus is strictly forbidden visitors. But when Marcus Septimus forces his way in, desperate to speak to the pavement-maker, Libertus knows that something is seriously wrong. Marcus's beloved wife Julia and their baby son have disappeared without a trace. And now a ransom note has arrived: unless Marcus uses his power to release a certain political prisoner, he will never see his family alive again. Libertus is well aware of Marcus's dilemma—give in to the kidnappers and sacrifice his reputation for being fair and unmoved by bribery, or stand firm and provoke unimaginable consequences. But Libertus has also made a powerful enemy. How can he help his patron—and himself—this time?

Gemma has got herself into a pickle; she told a lie in front of the whole class and can't withdraw it. As lies do, it snowballs. She is desperate and doesn't know what to do. She wishes she'd never told the untruth and promises herself never to do so again. Then a miracle happens; she spies a squirrel's tail hanging down through the ivy on her garden wall - all may not yet be lost.

The Wild Adventures of Audelia Yates Audelia desperately wants to find her father. He’s somewhere down in Texas fighting a war, while Audelia is stuck in Missouri. Worst of all a new man shows up to marry her mother and moves Audelia and her sister and brother up to the Wisconsin wilderness where the winters are brutal, the summers are infested with rattlesnakes, and Audelia couldn’t be farther away from her real father. How will she ever reach Texas now?This is a series about a strong-willed girl who goes from one wild adventure to the next. As Audelia struggles to find her place in a large new family, she befriends a horse named Blue Eyes, a wise Indian named Vincent, and falls in love with a handsome boy who steals her heart. Journey with Audelia as she travels along the treacherous Mississippi River from Wisconsin to the savage territory of Texas, where she hopes to one day meet her father.Also look for the next book in the series: Audelia's Adventures Book Two: Living in Texas.

As winter approaches Katy and Tom discover a baby hedgehog in their garden. Deciding to rescue it they hide it under the bed in Katy's bedrooms. Things initially go wrong when their dog Max senses its presence and tries to get into the bedroom at every opportunity. Things really blow up when after a few days it escapes its hiding place. Chaos ensues and the children find themselves in deep trouble!

More Wild Adventures of Audelia Yates It’s dangerous living on the edge of the Old Spanish settlement of Nacogdoches in East Texas. But danger doesn’t stop a determined teenage girl from going where she shouldn’t or helping Indian refugees. With all the men in the family out with the Texas militia fighting wild Comanche Indians, the women in Audelia’s family must decide what to do with two Cherokee Indians hiding in their settlement. Go back in time to 1841 and experience more thrilling adventures with Audelia as she struggles with new family relationships, the flirtations of a young man who wants her heart, and the hardships of living in a new land where Indians, bears and wildcats still roam the East Texas woods. Audelia’s strength and courage will truly be tested in this action-packed sequel to Audelia’s Adventures: Going to Texas.