Taking ManhattanIn 1664, England decided to invade the Dutch controlled city of New Amsterdam on Manhattan Island. Charles II and his brother, the Duke of York, had dreams of empire, and their arch rivals, the Dutch, were in the way. But Richard Nicolls, who led the English flotilla bent on destruction, changed his strategy once he began parleying with Peter Stuyvesant, the Dutch leader on Manhattan. Bristling with vibrant characters, this book reveals the founding

shy and stuttering

a very different picture emerges

evading both pursuing royal troops and a desperate band of outlaws to seek shelter with a surviving rebel force in the north

allows room for fun and creativity

Through telling her story

Will Harris complicates and experiments with the lyric in a way that urges it forward

she decides to take matters into her own hands

Throughout the year

This is the most comprehensive guide to foraging for wild mushrooms in the UK

we see how this practical or 'service' magic was used and why people put their faith in it

'The Wife of Bath'

Delve into 55 enticing recipes