Most Popular Books by Alan Baker

What was the personality of 19th-century Paris? To answer that question, this book eschews the conventional narrative and chronological route taken by most histories of Paris. Instead, it thematically analyses the complex personality traits of Paris from the onset of the Revolution of 1789 to the beginning of the Great War. Starting with the topographical and cultural legacies that late 18th-century Paris inherited from its foundation in pre-Roman and Roman times and from its medieval infancy and early-modern adolescence, The Personality of Paris unpacks the social and material complexity of the 19th-century city. It considers the role of immigration in the making of Parisians and in the city''s growth from half a million in 1801 to almost three million in 1911. It examines the making of its distinctive landscape through the construction of monuments and architectural icons, through its massive re-modelling by Napoléon III and Baron Haussmann, through its five world exhibitions, through its emphasis on food, fashion and leisure, and through the ways in which Parisians sought rural release from urban pressure. Finally, the book considers the self-harm done to the person of 19th-century Paris by revolutions and wars and the damage inflicted on it by 20th-century hubristic politicians and architects.

This book had its beginnings as picture narrative to share our travel experiences with our family and friends. That way, they could follow our trip at their own pace rather than the unfashionable photo or slide night. Our adventurers are a middle aged Australian couple keen to share their travel experiences with anybody prepared to listen or more particularly, read about them. Our itinerary basically consisted of touring Switzerland, Southern France and Northern Italy. We had heard from numerous sources that Switzerland was everyones favourite place in Europe so our first flight destination was Zurich. From Zurich, we were off to beautiful Paris, onto Dijon to Chalon Sur Soanne where we travelled by river cruise boat to Arles and Avignon. From Avignon, we travelled to Nice by train where we made a ripper mistake to travel by hire car into Italy something that Id always wanted to do. We made our way to the beautiful Cinque Terre via Sestri Leventi and up north to gorgeous Bellagio on Lake Como in the foothills of the Italian Alps. From there, we went back to Milan, onto unbelievable Venice, down to Florence, Sienna and finished our adventure in Rome. The book is a light hearted diary of our trip with lots of meaningful pictures. It is also littered with travel tips and advice for the unwary traveller such as :- Dont ever again forget to take the vegemite Dont ever again forget to pack the shorts Dont ever again hire a car overseas. The train services in Europe are fantastic. A smooth comfortable and very fast ride. Dont ever again take a large suitcase Dont ever again fly long haul routes in anything smaller than an A380 Airbus I must travel by first class rail wherever possible Anyway, the book seemed to be popular with those who had read it so I thought that I would publish it professionally and share our experiences with the wider public. I hope that you enjoy reading it.

Gray Rabbit finds some clay and makes different kinds of animals, from one wiggly worm to ten scurrying mice.

White Rabbit finds three pots of paint—and discovers the magic of color! Young children will enjoy following Alan Baker''s inquisitive LITTLE RABBITS as they make new discoveries. Simple storylines and playful artwork offer a fresh approach to learning early concepts.

Gray Rabbit tidies up his room and sorts his belongings into groups of like things as he searches for his favorite book.

Playful illustrations of farm animals and farmyard chores will delight and inform young children.

White Rabbit finds three pots of paint - and discovers the magic of colour!

A simple introduction to the variety of animals living in the Arctic, including the lemming, grey wolf, and reindeer.

Rabbits present words and matching pictures grouped under such topics as toys, food, things that move, animals, and drawing and painting. Includes simple word and concept games.

Two mice explore the fields and woodlands around them, observing many animals before finally going home to sleep in their tiny nest.

Gray Rabbit is sorting his favorite toys. Can you help find the odd one out? Young children will enjoy following Alan Baker''s inquisitive LITTLE RABBITS as they make new discoveries. Simple storylines and playful artwork offer a fresh approach to learning early concepts.

One worm, two toucans, three bears - play and count with Grey Rabbit.

Gray Rabbit finds some clay and makes different kinds of animals, from one wiggly worm to ten scurrying mice.

In this fun and educational book Grey Rabbit decides to tidy his toys into two piles but in each one som ething does not belong, the aim is to spot the odd one out. ''

The hero of "Goodnight William" and "William''s Dinosaurs" goes on anotherdventure. Hitching a ride on a dragon, he finds himself whisked away into aorld of magic, caves, mountains, not to mention a few old friends! The lasthing that William expected...

From Area 51 to the Philadelphia Experiment, it''s all in "The Encyclopedia of Alien Encounters". This highly engaging collection offers an authoritative and objective account of key events, places, people, theories, and myths of extraterrestrial lore. 36 illustrations.