Category Archives: Maps
The Broken Hearts Honeymoon: A feel-good tale that will transport you to the cherry blossoms of Tokyo
The wedding is off, but adventure awaits…The perfect armchair escape for fans of Jo Thomas, Jenny Colgan and Phillipa Ashley.`Funny, inspirational and so evocative` CATHY BRAMLEY`The ultimate armchair adventure – I absolutely loved it!` HEIDI SWAIN`Will leave you feeling inspired` CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN`THE BROKEN HEARTS HONEYMOON is truly gorgeous. A great premise, sympathetic protagonist and a
Juche – How to Live Well the North Korean Way
`Game changing. Juche is to shape the cultural zeitgeist just as The Little Book of Hygge did.` Fern Brady`A book to bring shame upon our depraved morals and our wilted-spinach governments.` Ivo GrahamHow did North Korea become the top-rated destination on Tripadvisor? The answer is Juche …`In this earth-quaking lifestyle manifesto, I, Comrade Hyun-gi, will
Touring the Land of the Dead
PICKED BY THE GUARDIAN AS `FICTION TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2021`A dream-like, emotionally charged narrative by a bold new voice in Japanese fictionA mesmerizing combination of two tales about memory, loss and love, both told with stylistic inventiveness and breath-taking sensitivity.Taichi was forced to stop working almost a decade ago and since then he
The Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree
*SHORTLISTED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE 2020**LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD 2020*”If ever there was a book that needs to be read more than once, this is it.”-ArtsHub”A book that keeps on giving.”-Brona`s Books”Extraordinary.”-The Irish Times”Compelling, delightful and powerful.”-David`s Book WorldA family story about the unbreakable connection between the living and the deadSet in
No Ballet Shoes in Syria
Aya is eleven years old and has just arrived in Britain with her mum and baby brother, seeking asylum from war in Syria. When Aya stumbles across a local ballet class, the formidable dance teacher spots her exceptional talent and believes that Aya has the potential to earn a prestigious ballet scholarship. But at the
Mr Five Per Cent: The many lives of Calouste Gulbenkian, the world`s richest man
When Calouste Gulbenkian died in 1955 at the age of 86, he was the richest man in the world, known as `Mr Five Per Cent` for his personal share of Middle East oil. The son of a wealthy Armenian merchant in Istanbul, for half a century he brokered top-level oil deals, concealing his mysterious web
The World According to Xi: Everything You Need to Know About the New China
China is now the most powerful country on earth. Its manufacturing underpins the world`s economy; its military is growing at the fastest rate of any nation and its leader – Xi Jinping – is to set the pace and tone of world affairs for decades.In 2017 Xi Jinping became part of the constitution – an
Persian Pictures: From the Mountains to the Sea
“Are we the same, I wonder, when all our surroundings, association, acquaintances are changed? I conclude that it is not the person who danced with you at Mansfield St who writes to you today from Persia. Yet there are dregs, English sediment at the bottom of my sherbet, and perhaps they flavour it more than
Animal Atlas
Explore the animal kingdom like never before with the `Animal Atlas` from Lonely Planet Kids. Unfold maps to reveal animals from every continent and lift the flaps to see their unique environments and habitats.Discover a world of animals facts, life-size photos and creature features – from a bear`s paw and a baby turtle to an
Havana Lonely Planet City Map
Lonely Planet: The world`s number one travel guide publisher*Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and easy-fold format, Lonely Planet`s Havana City Map helps you get around with ease.Get more from your map and your trip with images and information about top city attractions, walking tour routes, transport maps, itinerary suggestions, extensive street and site
Full Gas: How to Win a Bike Race – Tactics from Inside the Peloton
Riding as fast as you could for as long as you could was the main tactic in the early days of road racing when Grand Tours could be won by hours. Now a minute`s delay thanks to a puncture could ruin a rider`s chances over a three-week race and the sport is described as nothing
Lucky Cat
Its beckoning paw has a cult fanbase, but the lucky cat is more than just a cute ornament. The iconic creature is a symbol of good fortune and used as a powerful lucky charm in shops and homes across Japan, China and beyond. The lucky cat (or maneki neko in Japanese) has a long history
Bermondsey & Wapping 1914 – 77.3
Bermondsey and Wapping in 1914 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Three versions cover the area stretching from London Bridge eastward to Southwark Park and southward to New Kent Road and Spa Road.
Mid Finchley 1934
Mid Finchley in 1911 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Two versions have been published for this area, extending from Finchley station eastward to St Pancras & Islington Cemetery. Features include Great North
Bethnal Green & Bow 1894 – 52.2
Bethnal Green and Bow in 1894 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Three versions of this map have been published, stretching from Cambridge Road eastward to Fairfield Road, and from Morpeth Road southward
Holborn, The City & The Strand 1873 – 62.1
Holborn and the City in 1914 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Three versions cover an area stretching from the British Museum eastward to Guildhall, and from Clerkenwell Road southward to Waterloo Bridge.
Ilford 1938
Lower Clapton in 1894 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Three versions cover the same area, stretching from Clarence Road and Lower Clapton Road eastward to Hackney Marsh and Leyton Marshes, with the
Ealing 1913
Hackney in 1870 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Three versions of this map have been published to show how the area developed across the years, stretching from Mare Street eastward to White
Highgate 1936 – 19.4
Highgate in 1913 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Three versions have been pubslished for this area, stretching from Fitzroy Park eastward to Hazellville Road and from Shepherds Hill Road southward to Highgate
