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A BOOK ABOUT PUB NAMES - the history of Britain as told through its pub signsA BOOK ABOUT PUB NAMES - the history of Britain as told through its pub signs (e-book)

Download: $14.96

Many a good yarn is spun across a bar and there can be few more interesting than the legend, lore and, often, downright lies behind the names of Britain’s pubs.

Every town has a Rose & Crown and Rising Sun but how did these names originate? Who were the Wicked Lady, the Marquis of Granby and the Green Man? And what on earth is a Crooked Billet?

A BOOK ABOUT PUB NAMES takes an in depth look at hundreds of Britain's most popular signs, telling the religious, royal or scandalous stories behind them.

Over 100 illustrations,dozens of links to related websites, chapters on the origins of pubs, old drinking measures and pub trades, make this e-book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in British or brewing history.

And why not follow the Book About Blog for regular updates on pub sign history by clicking here

Signs From The Spirit WorldSigns From The Spirit World (e-book)

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An illustrated introduction to the history of British pub signs first appearing in Sign Business and Sign Industry magazines. Available for free download.

By the author of A BOOK ABOUT PUB NAMES also available here on LULU.

Or follow the Book About Blog for regular updates on pub sign history here

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A Book About Fiction Writing ExercisesA Book About Fiction Writing Exercises (book)

Print: $199.36

FICTION WRITING EXERCISES IS AN ONLINE WRITING COURSE THAT PROVICES SUPPORT, FEEDBACK AND PRACTICAL CRITICISM

120 exercises on 30 themes to get you Literary Fit. Whether you're a new writer or a long time author who's lost the plot you can become more focused, creative and write regularly.

BUT THAT'S NOT ALL! There's FREE email feedback and advice on the scenes you write with these exercises so you'll have all the help you need to be a more productive writer. Take the exercises at your own pace with no need to keep to a rigid schedule. They're there to keep you writing every single day.

So why wait? Sign up today and write your way to Literary Fitness

[Also available here as an ebook without feedback at a considerably reduced price.]

VISIT MY BLOG AT Books For Writers Blog for more free resources

A Book About Fiction Writing ExercisesA Book About Fiction Writing Exercises (e-book)

Download: $7.97

To celebrate its first year of publication Fiction Writing Exercises is now offered as a stand alone writers' resource without critique at a CONSIDERABLY REDUCED PRICE.

120 exercises on 30 themes to get you Literary Fit and in training for your novel. Whether you're a new writer or a long time author who's lost the plot you can become more focused, creative and write regularly. An essential workbook for anyone serious about finally finishing that novel.

Only the full writing course offers email critique of your writing and is still available here.. Or follow my blog at Books For Writers for free writing prompts and advice.