Category Archives: Maps
The Girl Who Climbed Everest: Lessons learned facing up to the world`s toughest mountains
`What I`ve learned from climbing mountains is that we can push ourselves far beyond what we think we are capable of, and it`s outside of our comfort zones that the most amazing things happen.`What drives us to go to our limits and beyond? What does it take to make dreams come true over all else?
Setting the East Ablaze
`Let us turn our faces towards Asia`, exhorted Lenin when the long-awaited revolution in Europe failed to materialize. `The East will help us conquer the West.` Peter Hopkirk`s book tells for the first time the story of the Bolshevik attempt to set the East ablaze with the heady new gospel of Marxism. Lenin`s dream was
The Maid`s Room: `A modern-day The Help` – Emerald Street
`A modern-day The Help` – Emerald Street`It`s a book to read and then read again.` The Book Bag`I loved The Maid`s Room with its exquisite writing, married with a shocking and powerful story line that had me gripped and moved until the uplifting conclusion.` Katie Marsh, author of A Life Without You and This Beautiful
100 Nasty Women of History: Brilliant, badass and completely fearless women everyone should know
`Vital reading` STYLIST`Because 100 Nasty Women is so easy to read and witty, I didn`t expect it to be the life changing, important book that I`m discovering it to be` PHILIPPA PERRY`Hooting with laughter – what a swashbuckler that Hannah Jewell is.` MARINA HYDE`… like Rebel Girls for adults` KATEY LOVELL, author of Three Men
Field Guide to the Birds of Thailand
Thailand is probably the most popular destination for tourists in Asia, and birders have long travelled there to observe its wealth of wildlife. This comprehensive guide to the birds of Thailand is an indispensable field reference for birdwatchers, residents and visitors to the country alike. It covers all 950 species that have been recorded in
Ask an Ocean Explorer
“Our everyday lives are connected to the deep ocean in ways we seldom realise.”Between these pages is everything you need to know about our oceans, explained in 25 questions. In `Ask An Ocean Explorer` marine biologist of over 20 years and advisor for the BBC`s `Blue Planet II`, Dr Jon Copley, explains the science and
Vivek Singh`s Indian Festival Feasts
It is said that in India a festival is celebrated every day of the year. In this gastronomic celebration of India`s festival cuisine, head chef of London`s acclaimed Cinnamon Club, Vivek Singh brings his unique touch to traditional festival recipes and gives his insight into the significance of food from a country with a history
Malaysia: Recipes from a Family Kitchen
Malaysian food has long been the hidden jewel of South-east Asian cookery – it`s a fusion of the Chinese, Malay and Indian cultures that make up Malaysia itself. In her debut book Malaysia Ping Coombes shares all the secrets and delights of this extraordinary cuisine. Drawing inspiration from her mother and from the late-night stalls
Sea Charts of the British Isles
The Sea Charts of the British Isles takes the reader on a circumnavigation of `these sceptred isles`, as Shakespeare referred to them, to explore through various charts this multitude of sea ports, fishing and commercial harbours, naval bases and dockyards, and sea-side havens, that have supported local life, and defended and imported for the populace
Blood and Silk: Power and Conflict in Modern Southeast Asia
`A lively and learned guide to the politics, personalities and conflicts that are shaping a dynamic group of countries` FINANCIAL TIMES`A fascinating and many-layered portrait of Southeast Asia` THANT MYINT-UWhy are the region`s richest countries such as Malaysia riddled with corruption? Why do Myanmar, Thailand and the Philippines harbour unresolved violent insurgencies? How do deepening
The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race and Identity
`Douglas Murray fights the good fight for freedom of speech … A truthful look at today`s most divisive issues` – Jordan B. PetersonIn his devastating new book The Madness of Crowds, Douglas Murray examines the twenty-first century`s most divisive issues: sexuality, gender, technology and race. He reveals the astonishing new culture wars playing out in
Maps of War: Mapping Conflict Through the Centuries
There is little documented mapping of conflict prior to the Renaissance period, but, from the 17th century onwards, military commanders and strategists began to document the wars in which they were involved and later, to use mapping to actually plan the progress of a conflict. Using contemporary maps, this sumptuous new volume covers the history
Birds of Nepal
This fully updated edition of Birds of Nepal is the most comprehensive guide to the birds of this beautiful Himalayan country. The texts have been completely re-written for this edition and many of the illustrations have been replaced. In addition, maps have been included for the first time. Every species recorded in Nepal is covered,
The Tail Wags the Dog: International Politics and the Middle East
The continuing crisis in Syria has raised a question mark over the common perception of Middle Eastern affairs as an offshoot of global power politics. To western intellectuals, foreign policy experts and politicians, `empire` and `imperialism` are categories that apply exclusively to the European powers and more recently to the United States of America. Lacking
Infographic Guide to Cycling
A fun illustrated guide to the world of cycling and all things bike-related. This beautifully designed book presents cycling in a way you`ve never seen before. Mixing cycling facts with expert bike tech advice, this book features a unique and intriguing overview of the realm of the velocipede, from cycling greats and kings of the
The End of the Road: The Festina Affair and the Tour That Almost Wrecked Cycling
The Tour de France is always one of the sporting calendar`s most spectacular and dramatic events. But the 1998 Tour provided drama like no other. As the opening stages in Ireland unfolded, the Festina team`s soigneur Willy Voet was arrested on the French-Belgian border with a car-load of drugs. Raid after police raid followed, with
Birds of Japan
Japan is home to a spectacular and diverse range of birds, and this up-to-date text covers the identification, voice, habitat, behaviour and range of all the species and subspecies found across the beautiful and fascinating Japanese archipelago. The authoritative text is accompanied by superb full-colour plates painted by an expert artist and covers all major
Birds of South-East Asia
The up-to-date text covers the identification, voice, habitat, behaviour and range of all the 1270 species and distinctive subspecies of this magnificent bird-rich region. The authoritative text is accompanied by over 140 full-colour plates painted by a range of expert artists and covering major plumage variations. Birds of South-East Asia is a complete field and
Ultra-Distance Cycling: An Expert Guide to Endurance Cycling
This expert guide to competitive ultra-distance cycling is all riders need to cycle a very long way, fast. Ultra-distance events are among some of the greatest challenges a cyclist can face, with riders spending hundreds of miles in the saddle over a 24-hour period, battling the elements and overcoming both physical and mental hardships. What
The Science of the Tour de France: Training Secrets of the World`s Best Cyclists
Take an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create a world-class cyclist. James Witts invites you into the world of marginal gains to discover the innovative training techniques, nutrition strategies and cutting-edge gear that are giving today`s elite cyclists the competitive advantage. Find out why Formula One telemetry is key to more bike
