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Estate Car (UEB uncontracted)
by RnibThis page shows an image of a side view of an estate car with the bonnet on the right and the boot on the left of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The left of the image is the edge of the back hatch door. Near the top of the door is the rear light. To the right are three windows, the luggage area window, the back seat window and the driver's window. To the right of this is part of the side of the windscreen. Along the top of the roof of the car is a permanent roof rail. In the centre of the image there is a passenger door to the left and the driver's door to the right. They both have door handles to the bottom left of their windows. The passenger door's bottom left corner is curved, shaped by the rear wheel arch. In the bottom right corner of the driver's window is a wing mirror. On the top right corner of the bonnet is the front light. At the bottom of the image to left and right are two of the car's four wheels.
Estate Car (UEB contracted)
by RnibThis page shows an image of a side view of an estate car with the bonnet on the right and the boot on the left of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The left of the image is the edge of the back hatch door. Near the top of the door is the rear light. To the right are three windows, the luggage area window, the back seat window and the driver's window. To the right of this is part of the side of the windscreen. Along the top of the roof of the car is a permanent roof rail. In the centre of the image there is a passenger door to the left and the driver's door to the right. They both have door handles to the bottom left of their windows. The passenger door's bottom left corner is curved, shaped by the rear wheel arch. In the bottom right corner of the driver's window is a wing mirror. On the top right corner of the bonnet is the front light. At the bottom of the image to left and right are two of the car's four wheels.
Estate Car (large print)
by RnibThis page shows an image of a side view of an estate car with the bonnet on the right and the boot on the left of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The left of the image is the edge of the back hatch door. Near the top of the door is the rear light. To the right are three windows, the luggage area window, the back seat window and the driver's window. To the right of this is part of the side of the windscreen. Along the top of the roof of the car is a permanent roof rail. In the centre of the image there is a passenger door to the left and the driver's door to the right. They both have door handles to the bottom left of their windows. The passenger door's bottom left corner is curved, shaped by the rear wheel arch. In the bottom right corner of the driver's window is a wing mirror. On the top right corner of the bonnet is the front light. At the bottom of the image to left and right are two of the car's four wheels.
Essentials of Tourism
by Chris CooperWill robots take over as hotel staff? How has the rise of social media impacted upon tourism marketing? Will trust in travel be regained following the pandemic? For answers to these and many other contemporary tourism questions, look no further than this fourth edition of Essentials of Tourism. Maintaining its concise, lively and accessible style for students, key updates to this edition include: New content related to the impact of Covid-19 on tourism, changing government policy, VR tourism and the metaverse, climate change, sustainable tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) A range of new case studies and examples showing how tourism theory can be applied in varied and international contexts A focus on both technology and skills and employability for the tourism sector in every chapter A recommended ‘classic paper’ per chapter marking key milestones in tourism thinking Essentials of Tourism is essential reading for all tourism students looking for the very latest coverage of the field and industry. Chris Cooper is Professor in the School of Events, Tourism and Hospitality Management at Leeds Beckett University, UK. He was awarded the UNWTO Ulysses Medal for his contribution to tourism education and policy.
Essentials of Tourism
by Chris CooperWill robots take over as hotel staff? How has the rise of social media impacted upon tourism marketing? Will trust in travel be regained following the pandemic? For answers to these and many other contemporary tourism questions, look no further than this fourth edition of Essentials of Tourism. Maintaining its concise, lively and accessible style for students, key updates to this edition include: New content related to the impact of Covid-19 on tourism, changing government policy, VR tourism and the metaverse, climate change, sustainable tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) A range of new case studies and examples showing how tourism theory can be applied in varied and international contexts A focus on both technology and skills and employability for the tourism sector in every chapter A recommended ‘classic paper’ per chapter marking key milestones in tourism thinking Essentials of Tourism is essential reading for all tourism students looking for the very latest coverage of the field and industry. Chris Cooper is Professor in the School of Events, Tourism and Hospitality Management at Leeds Beckett University, UK. He was awarded the UNWTO Ulysses Medal for his contribution to tourism education and policy.
Essentials of Tourism
by Chris CooperWill robots take over as hotel staff? How has the rise of social media impacted upon tourism marketing? Will trust in travel be regained following the pandemic? For answers to these and many other contemporary tourism questions, look no further than this fourth edition of Essentials of Tourism. Maintaining its concise, lively and accessible style for students, key updates to this edition include: New content related to the impact of Covid-19 on tourism, changing government policy, VR tourism and the metaverse, climate change, sustainable tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) A range of new case studies and examples showing how tourism theory can be applied in varied and international contexts A focus on both technology and skills and employability for the tourism sector in every chapter A recommended ‘classic paper’ per chapter marking key milestones in tourism thinking Essentials of Tourism is essential reading for all tourism students looking for the very latest coverage of the field and industry. Chris Cooper is Professor in the School of Events, Tourism and Hospitality Management at Leeds Beckett University, UK. He was awarded the UNWTO Ulysses Medal for his contribution to tourism education and policy.
Essentials of Tourism
by Prof Chris CooperHow has a family-run hotel in Jamaica become one of the leading sustainable tourism projects in the world? – and just how has the rise of social media impacted upon tourism market research? – and how effective are crowd-sourced destination strategies? For answers to these and many other contemporary tourism questions, simply turn to the second edition of Essentials of Tourism by Chris Cooper. From digital marketing to assessing the impact of events, every tourism student will find this book essential reading for not only grasping the key issues but applying them to real worl problems faced by professionals in the tourism industry. The book includes many new case studies from every continent around the world including cases from Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Austria, Cambodia, South Africa, India and Bulgaria to give you a truly global approach to how tourism theory can be applied in an international context. This is combined with a lively and accessible writing style which will support and guide you through how tourism has been affected and will continue to be shaped by technology, changing government policy and sustainability concerns. Key features: Fully updated content throughout including sustainable tourism, marketing, industry sectors and how social media is impacting upon tourist behaviour. Comprehensive coverage of the essential elements of tourism including the social and environmental consequences of tourism, events, transport, accommodation and special interest tourism. Each chapter identifies an important classic paper which has acted as a milestone in tourism thinking. The academic theory is strongly supported by three case studies per chapter and is accompanied by stunning colour photography and figures helping students to apply their knowledge to real tourism situations. Chris Cooper is an experienced author and Professor of the Business School at Oxford Brookes University, UK
Essentials of Tourism
by Professor Chris CooperWill robots take over serving us in hotels? Will flight shaming prevent us travelling in the future? How has the rise of social media impacted upon tourism marketing? – and what has been the impact of airbnb on tourism cities? For answers to these and many other contemporary tourism questions, simply turn to the third edition of Essentials of Tourism by Chris Cooper. From artificial intelligence, robotics and digital marketing to assessing the impact of events, every tourism student will find this book essential reading for not only grasping the key issues but applying them to real problems faced by professionals in the tourism industry. The book includes many new case studies from every continent around the world including cases to give you a truly global approach to how tourism theory can be applied in an international context. This is combined with a lively and accessible writing style which will support and guide you through how tourism has been affected and will continue to be shaped by technology, changing government policy and sustainability concerns. Key features of the new edition: 'Focus on Technology' and 'Focus on Employment' boxes included in every chapter. Three current case studies included in each chapter to bring context to the reader. Classic papers - introduces students to relevant academic research and refers to the selected paper throughout the chapter.
Essentials of Tourism
by Professor Chris CooperWill robots take over serving us in hotels? Will flight shaming prevent us travelling in the future? How has the rise of social media impacted upon tourism marketing? – and what has been the impact of airbnb on tourism cities? For answers to these and many other contemporary tourism questions, simply turn to the third edition of Essentials of Tourism by Chris Cooper. From artificial intelligence, robotics and digital marketing to assessing the impact of events, every tourism student will find this book essential reading for not only grasping the key issues but applying them to real problems faced by professionals in the tourism industry. The book includes many new case studies from every continent around the world including cases to give you a truly global approach to how tourism theory can be applied in an international context. This is combined with a lively and accessible writing style which will support and guide you through how tourism has been affected and will continue to be shaped by technology, changing government policy and sustainability concerns. Key features of the new edition: 'Focus on Technology' and 'Focus on Employment' boxes included in every chapter. Three current case studies included in each chapter to bring context to the reader. Classic papers - introduces students to relevant academic research and refers to the selected paper throughout the chapter.
Essentials of Tourism
by Professor Chris CooperWill robots take over serving us in hotels? Will flight shaming prevent us travelling in the future? How has the rise of social media impacted upon tourism marketing? – and what has been the impact of airbnb on tourism cities? For answers to these and many other contemporary tourism questions, simply turn to the third edition of Essentials of Tourism by Chris Cooper. From artificial intelligence, robotics and digital marketing to assessing the impact of events, every tourism student will find this book essential reading for not only grasping the key issues but applying them to real problems faced by professionals in the tourism industry. The book includes many new case studies from every continent around the world including cases to give you a truly global approach to how tourism theory can be applied in an international context. This is combined with a lively and accessible writing style which will support and guide you through how tourism has been affected and will continue to be shaped by technology, changing government policy and sustainability concerns. Key features of the new edition: 'Focus on Technology' and 'Focus on Employment' boxes included in every chapter. Three current case studies included in each chapter to bring context to the reader. Classic papers - introduces students to relevant academic research and refers to the selected paper throughout the chapter.
Essential Wines and Wineries of the Pacific Northwest: A Guide to the Wine Countries of Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, and Idaho
by Cole DanehowerSuperbly balanced pinot noirs; crisp rieslings; rich, heady syrahs: these are only a fraction of the expertly crafted wines being produced in the Pacific Northwest's diverse and distinctive wine countries. Second only to California in production, the Pacific Northwest is the largest wine region in North America, home to more than 1,000 wineries. What was once a young wine-growing area with a reputation for eccentricity is today recognized as a dynamic region producing world-class wines, with a focus on ecologically sound practices.This definitive volume profiles the wines, the people who make them, and the wine countries of Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, and Idaho. The journey begins with the region's climates and geology, which create a fascinating tapestry of wine-growing areas. Next, the book focuses on the unique qualities of each wine region, with profiles of more than 160 representative wineries to visit. Included are legacy wineries that helped to build the region’s reputation, prestige wineries with a national presence, under-the-radar artisan wineries that embody the pioneering spirit of the Northwest, and promising new wineries. Each profile lists the winery's signature, premium, value, and estate wines.Beautifully illustrated with photographs and helpful maps, this in-depth guide is a milestone in the North American literature on wine. It will enable wine lovers everywhere to plan their touring, select their wines, and explore and discover the riches of the Northwest's wine country.
The Essential Guide to Safe Travel -Training for Children with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities (PDF)
by Dr Desirée Gallimore Dr Mike Steer Dr Lizzie D'Avigdor Martha D'AvigdorFor those growing up with an intellectual disability or autism, comfortable, safe and independent travel will prove an invaluable life skill. The key to pursuing fulfilling work and leisure activities and developing as an individual, it also brings a liberating level of self-sufficiency and reassurance of equality within society. Arriving at this goal can be daunting. Dr Gallimore's straightforward five-step system will guide parents and professionals through successful training for children of any age and ability. Focusing on understanding each child's individual goals and challenges, it gives you the 'ingredients' needed to fully prepare for each journey in advance, and shows how to judge when to step back and let the child progress alone. Addressing specific fears and obstacles that make travel difficult for children with learning difficulties, it sets out all the precautions necessary to safeguard children and others as they learn to reach their chosen destinations. Clear-cut and far-reaching, this book is enriched by Dr Gallimore's extensive experience as a psychologist, mobility specialist and travel-trainer. It is a heartening resource and will be necessary reading for anyone working with a child to get them on their path to independent travel.
The Essential Guide to Safe Travel-Training for Children with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities
by Martha D'Avigdor Lizzie D'Avigdor Dr Mike Steer Dr Dr Desirée GallimoreFor those growing up with an intellectual disability or autism, comfortable, safe and independent travel will prove an invaluable life skill. The key to pursuing fulfilling work and leisure activities and developing as an individual, it also brings a liberating level of self-sufficiency and reassurance of equality within society. Arriving at this goal can be daunting. Dr Gallimore's straightforward five-step system will guide parents and professionals through successful training for children of any age and ability. Focusing on understanding each child's individual goals and challenges, it gives you the 'ingredients' needed to fully prepare for each journey in advance, and shows how to judge when to step back and let the child progress alone. Addressing specific fears and obstacles that make travel difficult for children with learning difficulties, it sets out all the precautions necessary to safeguard children and others as they learn to reach their chosen destinations. Clear-cut and far-reaching, this book is enriched by Dr Gallimore's extensive experience as a psychologist, mobility specialist and travel-trainer. It is a heartening resource and will be necessary reading for anyone working with a child to get them on their path to independent travel.
The Essential Guide to Rockpooling (Wild Nature Press)
by Julie Hatcher Steve TrewhellaThe marine environment is a remarkable place – otherworldly and a source of endless fascination. The rocky shore where land meets sea, its array of life ever-changing with the tides, offers us a chance to explore this hidden world.This book reveals the astonishing diversity of wildlife on rocky shores and in the rockpools around the coast of Britain and gives readers a greater under-standing of the myriad creatures that can be found using a bit of simple detective work.Rockpooling is an activity enjoyed by children and adults alike. This guide will make your exploration even more rewarding, whether you are enjoying a day out at the seaside or seeking to expand your knowledge of a unique habitat. Detailed descriptions of around 400 common and rare rocky shore species Clear colour photographs of all the species describedTips and techniques describing how to find the more cryptic animalsIdeas for rockpool-related family activitiesInformation on threats to the intertidal environmentMeasures we can all take to safeguard the future of our rocky shore wildlife
España: A Short History Of Spain
by Giles TremlettBestselling author Giles Tremlett traverses the rich and varied history of Spain, from prehistoric times to today, in a brief, accessible primer for visitors, curious readers and hispanophiles.'Tremlett is a fascinating socio-cultural guide, as happy to discuss Spain's World Cup win as its Moorish rule' Guardian 'Negotiates Spain's chaotic history with admirable clarity and style' The TimesSpain's position on Europe's south-western corner has exposed it to cultural, political and actual winds blowing from all quadrants. Africa lies a mere nine miles to the south. The Mediterranean connects it to the civilizational currents of Phoenicians, Romans, Carthaginians, and Byzantines as well as the Arabic lands of the near east. Bronze Age migrants from the Russian steppe were amongst the first to arrive. They would be followed by Visigoths, Arabs, Napoleonic armies and many more invaders and immigrants. Circular winds and currents linked it to the American continent, allowing Spain to conquer and colonize much of it.As a result, Spain has developed a sort of hybrid vigour. Whenever it has tried to deny this inevitable heterogeneity, it has required superhuman effort to fashion a 'pure' national identity – which has proved impossible to maintain. In España, Giles Tremlett argues that, in fact, that lack of a homogenous identity is Spain's defining trait.
Escaping The Winter: All You Need To Know About Spending The Winter Abroad
by Anne MustoeThe British winter: rain, heavy; trains, cancelled; Christmas, expensive. How many times have you thought that there might be an alternative to grey skies and cold weather- one that will not break the bank?Wintering abroad used to be the preserve of the very wealthy, yet since the advent of cheaper, easier travel, anyone who has the time to spare can escape the winter... and even save some money in the process,No one knows more about ascaping the British winter than acclaimed travel write Anne Mustoe, who has happily spent every Christmas overseas since 1987. Internationally renowned for her entertaining and heroic journeys cycling around the world, the irrepressible Ms Mustoe has put together an invaluable, no-nonesense reference book that is essential reading for anyone who is thinking of fleeing the British Isles during the winter months.Practical and thorough, Escaping The Winter is packed with all the advice you need to successfully make your escape, whether you crave rural isolation in a mountain hideaway or want to mix with the locals in a busy small town, including:- Choosing the right destination for you budget and requirements- Managing your finances and letting your property- Packing for an extended holiday- Making new friends and staying in touch with those back home- Staying safe and healthy- Getting around.If you thought of another British winter fills you with dread, then this is the bood for you.
Escaping From Houdini (Stalking Jack The Ripper Ser. #3)
by Kerri ManiscalcoAudrey Rose Wadsworth and her partner-in-crime-investigation, Thomas Cresswell, are en route to New York to help solve another blood-soaked mystery. Embarking on a week-long voyage across the Atlantic on the opulent RMS Etruria, they're delighted to discover a travelling troupe of circus performers, fortune tellers, and a certain charismatic young escape artist entertaining the first-class passengers nightly. But then, privileged young women begin to go missing without explanation, and a series of brutal slayings shocks the entire ship. The disturbing influence of the Moonlight Carnival pervades the decks as the murders grow ever more freakish, with nowhere to escape except the unforgiving sea. It's up to Audrey Rose and Thomas to piece together the gruesome investigation as even more passengers die before reaching their destination. But with clues to the next victim pointing to someone she loves, can Audrey Rose unravel the mystery before the killer's horrifying finale?
The Escape to the Country Handbook
by Jules Hudson National Trust BooksInspiration and advice about finding your dream home in the countryside from Jules Hudson, presenter of the BBC's Escape to the Country.
Escape to Ikaria: All at Sea in the Aegean
by Nick PerryLeaving their Welsh hill farm behind, Nick, Ros and their children arrive on the little-known island of Ikaria in 1978, having impulsively boarded the first ferry leaving Athens. Escape to Ikaria tells the story of how they become involved with the islanders and their way of life. Nick tries his hand at anything to get by: night fishing out in the Aegean, unloading the potato boats from Samos, mixing cement for wayward house-builder Datsun Jim, and tending the gardens of the old monastery where a solitary nun, Sister Ulita, controls the village's water supply.
The Escape Industry: How Iconic and Innovative Brands Built the Travel Business
by Mark TungateTravel as a concept is universally attractive and the opportunities for fun, engaging branding and marketing in this sector are arguably limitless. Glamour and appeal aside, travel is a hugely competitive, multi-million pound industry and marketers of all sectors can learn important lessons from it. Catering for mass consumer travel, from business travel and adventure travel, to specialist and niche interests, the providers of escape have been impacted as much by technology as they have by the changing habits and desires of travellers themselves. The Escape Industry presents an expert view of travel marketing and branding, focusing particularly on how travel has been utterly transformed for both consumers and providers since the beginning of the 21st century. Mark Tungate focuses on some of the travel industry's most famous brands and shares how all marketers can learn from the industry's rich experience of digital transition.Tungate traces the evolution of this fascinating industry, from nineteenth century trailblazers such as Thomas Cook and The Ritz, to today's innovations such as TripAdvisor, Couchsurfing and Airbnb, and explores the branding secrets that have enabled them to survive. A lively read full of incidents, anecdotes, unexpected encounters and a ground-breaking report from the final frontier and space tourism, The Escape Industry is at the cutting edge of this attractive sector, examining some of the biggest names in the industry. It will take travel and tourism students, as well as marketing and branding practitioners, on a journey to the heart of a rapidly changing business.
The Escape Industry: How Iconic and Innovative Brands Built the Travel Business
by Mark TungateTravel as a concept is universally attractive and the opportunities for fun, engaging branding and marketing in this sector are arguably limitless. Glamour and appeal aside, travel is a hugely competitive, multi-million pound industry and marketers of all sectors can learn important lessons from it. Catering for mass consumer travel, from business travel and adventure travel, to specialist and niche interests, the providers of escape have been impacted as much by technology as they have by the changing habits and desires of travellers themselves. The Escape Industry presents an expert view of travel marketing and branding, focusing particularly on how travel has been utterly transformed for both consumers and providers since the beginning of the 21st century. Mark Tungate focuses on some of the travel industry's most famous brands and shares how all marketers can learn from the industry's rich experience of digital transition.Tungate traces the evolution of this fascinating industry, from nineteenth century trailblazers such as Thomas Cook and The Ritz, to today's innovations such as TripAdvisor, Couchsurfing and Airbnb, and explores the branding secrets that have enabled them to survive. A lively read full of incidents, anecdotes, unexpected encounters and a ground-breaking report from the final frontier and space tourism, The Escape Industry is at the cutting edge of this attractive sector, examining some of the biggest names in the industry. It will take travel and tourism students, as well as marketing and branding practitioners, on a journey to the heart of a rapidly changing business.
ErfolgReich in der Privathotellerie: Impulse für Profilierung und Profit
by Axel Gruner Burkhard von Freyberg Marina LangWie gelingt es, sich am hart umkämpften Hotelmarkt mit seinem Privathotel von der Masse abzuheben, ihm ein einzigartiges unverwechselbares „Gesicht“ zu geben? Die erfahrenen Profis aus Hotellerie und Lehre, Burkhard von Freyberg, Axel Gruner und Marina Lang, haben einen unverzichtbaren Ratgeber geschaffen, der wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse genauso berücksichtigt wie die langjährige praktische Erfahrung etablierter, sehr erfolgreicher Privathoteliers. Die Autoren geben umfassend und praxisnah aufbereitet Antworten auf die Fragen: Wie ist es möglich, sich zu profilieren, um sich gegen das Angebot international agierender Hotelkonzerne durchzusetzen? Was kann ein Privathotelier von der Kettenhotellerie lernen oder sogar besser machen? Welche Eigenschaften sollte ein erfolgreicher Privathotelier besitzen? Dazu ist es ihnen gelungen, 16 außergewöhnliche Hotelunternehmungen herauszufiltern und die Verantwortlichen für ein Interview zu gewinnen. Die spannenden und zugleich inspirierenden Einblicke in deren Arbeit machen Lust, sich direkt an die Umsetzung der aufgezeigten Möglichkeiten zu machen, um im eigenen Unternehmen den Grundstein für langfristigen und stabilen Erfolg zu legen.
Erebus: The Story Of A Ship
by Michael Palin____________________________________**As seen on BBC1’s The One Show**HMS Erebus was one of the great exploring ships, a veteran of groundbreaking expeditions to the ends of the Earth. In 1848, it disappeared in the Arctic, its fate a mystery. In 2014, it was found. This is its story.____________________________________‘Beyond terrific. I didn’t want it to end.’ – Bill Bryson____________________________________ Michael Palin – Monty Python star and television globetrotter – brings the remarkable Erebus back to life, following it from its launch in 1826 to the epic voyages of discovery that led to glory in the Antarctic and to ultimate catastrophe in the Arctic. The ship was filled with fascinating people: the dashing and popular James Clark Ross, who charted much of the ‘Great Southern Barrier’; the troubled John Franklin, whose chequered career culminated in the Erebus's final, disastrous expedition; and the eager Joseph Dalton Hooker, a brilliant naturalist – when he wasn't shooting the local wildlife dead. Vividly recounting the experiences of the men who first set foot on Antarctica’s Victoria Land, and those who, just a few years later, froze to death one by one in the Arctic ice, beyond the reach of desperate rescue missions, Erebus is a wonderfully evocative account of a truly extraordinary adventure, brought to life by a master explorer and storyteller.____________________________________‘Thoroughly absorbs the reader. . . Carefully researched and well-crafted, it brings the story of a ship vividly to life.’ – Sunday Times‘This is an incredible book. I couldn’t put it down. The Erebus story is the Arctic epic we’ve all been waiting for.’ – Nicholas Crane‘Palin is a superb stylist, low-key and conversational, who skillfully incorporates personal experience. He turns up obscure facts, reanimates essential moments, and never shies away from taking controversial positions. This beautifully produced volume – colour plates, outstanding maps – is a landmark achievement.’ – Ken McGoogan, author of Fatal Passage‘Magisterial . . . Brings energy, wit and humanity to a story that has never ceased to tantalise people since the 1840s.’ The Times‘Michael Palin is a cracking good companion on this journey of ambition, longing, triumph and tragedy… the age of adventure lives on.’ – Alanna Mitchell, author of The Spinning Magnet: The Force that Created the Modern World and Could Destroy It
Epic Continent: Adventures in the Great Stories of Europe
by Nicholas JubberThese are the stories that made Europe.Journeying from Turkey to Iceland, award-winning travel writer Nicholas Jubber takes us on a fascinating adventure through our continent's most enduring epic poems to learn how they were shaped by their times, and how they have since shaped us. The great European epics were all inspired by moments of seismic change: The Odyssey tells of the aftermath of the Trojan War, the primal conflict from which much of European civilisation was spawned. The Song of the Nibelungen tracks the collapse of a Germanic kingdom on the edge of the Roman Empire. Both the French Song of Roland and the Serbian Kosovo Cycle emerged from devastating conflicts between Christian and Muslim powers. Beowulf, the only surviving Old English epic, and the great Icelandic Saga of Burnt Njal, respond to times of great religious struggle - the shift from paganism to Christianity. These stories have stirred passions ever since they were composed, motivating armies and revolutionaries, and they continue to do so today.Reaching back into the ancient and medieval eras in which these defining works were produced, and investigating their continuing influence today, Epic Continent explores how matters of honour, fundamentalism, fate, nationhood, sex, class and politics have preoccupied the people of Europe across the millennia. In these tales soaked in blood and fire, Nicholas Jubber discovers how the world of gods and emperors, dragons and water-maidens, knights and princesses made our own: their deep impact on European identity, and their resonance in our turbulent times.