Books published by New Generation Publishing

This book is a collection of legendary tales that cover the long and intricate past of Drytvaarte, mainly focusing on the age of Drytgastadl. It selects particular moments of times gone by and ties the fates of many peoples and realms together.Drytvaarte as a world was mostly very down-to-earth, but this book explores its rare and magical side through mythic fables that shaped the course of lore and the lives of many. For most inhabitants of the world magic was an unknown subject, making the stories in this book an essential explanation for legends and structures of the world."Into my dreams I shall disappear, a song forgotten I hear. I rise on my saddle, embrace the star-crowned mountains and ride to battle."

Bob McCulloch was born in Edinburgh in 1944 and educated locally. He worked for British Rail from 1960-1974 occupying various posts including fireman on steam engines. He then went to Liberia to work for an International mining company. On his return to Edinburgh in 1978 he became a taxi driver, a job he would do for over thirty five years.In 1984 he became a qualified tour guide. Due to his charity work Bob became a Freeman of the City of London in March 2006, and a Burgess and Freeman of the City of Edinburgh in 2019.He is the author of My Fare City a taxi drivers guide to Edinburgh and bi-annually produces a street directory.He now operates illustrated talks about Edinburgh and its characters and also runs a taxi drivers training school where he is able to pass on his expertise.The present book reminisces about past times and lost leisure activities in Edinburgh. Bob is married with two sons and two grandchildren.

For over 2,000 years, the Chinese have been producing amulets in the shape of flat metal objects, usually cast in brass or bronze, some shaped like the traditional square-holed cash coins, others in a variety of fancy shapes, promising good luck in various fields, the turning away of evil influences, or conveying religious sentiments. Some have inscriptions taken from the Classics of 500 BC.Previously, catalogues of these amulets were arranged in various different ways - by shape, size, meaning, Emperor's name, or a common feature. However, this made it difficult to locate a particular piece - it would not be immediately clear to a non-expert whether a piece was "Lucky", "Religious", "Family" or "Coin".This catalogue is designed for ease of identification. It is divided into four sections - Openwork, Pictorial, Zodiac, and Inscriptions. Preceding the detailed catalogue for each section is a Finding Guide which is arranged by salient features, or by the first character of the inscription. There is also a section which lists inscriptions that might not be clear as they are in non-standard scripts or lay-outs. In the catalogue there is a brief description of the piece, the inscription (if any) in Chinese characters and Pinyin, and a translation, explanation, and source.Over 5,000 amulets are included in the catalogue. Together they provide a fascinating insight into traditional Chinese beliefs and aspirations.

Thomas Watson (1555-1592) was a classicist, linguist, poet, playwright, musician, scientist, traveller, cosmologist-and government agent. His associates included the Earl of Oxford, Philip and Mary Sidney, Christopher Marlowe, William Byrd, and Sir Francis Walsingham. Ian Johnson examines his works, his associates, and a life dogged by scandal.

'Just find it.'These are the words which Rufus of Tilneye cannot get out of his head. Words which become ever more significant as he sets out from Wisbech Castle on a quest he wants no part in.The year is 1216 and Rufus is travelling in the company of Milo Fulk, the seneschal for the Isle of Ely. Their orders are simple; to find an item of royal property lost in the Wash when King John's baggage train made its catastrophic crossing. But they are not alone in their search. There are others prepared to go to any lengths to get what they want. To them, betrayal, pain, even murder, are just unavoidable consequences.Eight hundred years into the future, the legend of King John's lost treasure still holds fascination for many. Museum curator Monica and members of the Wisbech Heritage Society are intent on delving into the past to find out what really happened.As Milo and Rufus' search becomes ever more desperate, taking them on a journey through the marshy wilderness of the medieval Fens, Monica and the local society in modern times strive to discover the ancient truth. It may be closer than they think.