Category Archives: Maps
Dispatches: Picador Classic
With an introduction by Kevin Powers A groundbreaking piece of journalism which inspired Stanley Kubrick`s classic Vietnam War film Full Metal Jacket. We took space back quickly, expensively, with total panic and close to maximum brutality. Our machine was devastating. And versatile. It could do everything but stop. Michael Herr went to Vietnam as a
India After Gandhi: The History of the World`s Largest Democracy
Born against a background of privation and civil war, divided along lines of caste, class, language and religion, independent India emerged, somehow, as a united and democratic country. Ramachandra Guha`s hugely acclaimed book tells the full story – the pain and the struggle, the humiliations and the glories – of the world`s largest and least
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason
The Number One Bestseller from Helen Fielding The Wilderness Years are over! But for how long? Bridget`s second diary, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason takes us through a year that begins with man-of-her-dreams Mark Darcy (who never does the washing up) and lurches onwards through a sea of self-help books and lunatic advice from
Operation Chaos: The Vietnam Deserters Who Fought the CIA, the Brainwashers, and Themselves
`A remarkable story of subterfuge and brainwashing that few Hollywood scriptwriters could have made up` Simon Heffer, author of The Age of DecadenceIn 1967, at the height of the Vietnam War, an exodus begins. A thousand American deserters and draft-resisters escape the brutal fighting for the calm shores of Stockholm. These defectors are young, radical
Silence
With an introduction by Martin Scorsese `One of the finest historical novels written by anyone, anywhere …Flawless` – David Mitchell Father Rodrigues is an idealistic Portuguese Jesuit priest who, in the 1640s, sets sail for Japan on a determined mission to help the brutally oppressed Japanese Christians and to discover the truth behind unthinkable rumours
Bike Snob Abroad
Bike Snob is all grown up! After two books and thousands of miles under his tires, Bike Snob is back with a book that takes his family on the road – 2 year old son in tow – on an international cycling adventure into the wild and tweedy bike-share lanes of London, the Bakfiet equipped
City Scratch-off Map: Paris: A Sight-Seeing Scavenger Hunt
This portable scratch-off maps transform a trip through Paris into a scavenger hunt through thirty of its most popular destinations. As travellers make their way to each attraction, they scratch to reveal fun facts and activities leading to must-see highlights and unexpected discoveries at each place. Illustrated in full-colour and written by the author of
Words to Ride by: Thoughts on Bicycling
Freedom, speed, possibilty, meditative space and a means to get around—the pleasures that come from riding a bike are deep, and even the casual cyclist can feel the connection that has propelled us forward as inventors, travellers and thinkers. Gathered here are the entertaining, inspiring, and philosophical thoughts about cycling from writers (and riders) including
Honey & Co: Food from the Middle East
This is our food, this is our restaurant – fresh fruit and vegetables, wild honey, big bunches of herbs, crunchy salads, smoky lamb, bread straight from the oven, old-fashioned stews, Middle Eastern traditions, falafel, dips, and plenty of tahini on everything. Squeeze in, grab a chair, ignore or enjoy the noise, the buzz, and tuck
Manhattan: Mapping the Story of an Island
Told in dazzling maps and informative sidebars, `Manhattan` explores the 400+ year history of Manhattan Island.From before its earliest settlement to the vibrant metropolis that exists today, the island of Manhattan has always been a place of struggle, growth, and radical transformation. Humans, history, and natural events have shaped this tiny sliver of land for
The Wolf of Wall Street
NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED BY MARTIN SCORSESE, STARRING LEONARDO DICAPRIO (The Great Gatsby, The Aviator),MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY (Mud, Magic Mike), JONAH HILL (Moneyball), JEAN DUJARDIN (The Artist), KYLE CHANDLER (Friday Night Lights, Zero Dark Thirty) AND JOANNA LUMLEY (Absolutely Fabulous), AND ADAPTED FOR THE SCREEN BY TERENCE WINTER (Boardwalk Empire). `What separates Jordan`s story
Xi`an Famous Foods: The Cuisine of Western China, from New York`s Favorite Noodle Shop
The long-awaited cookbook from an iconic New York restaurant, revealing never-before-published recipes Since its humble opening in 2005, Xi`an Famous Foods has expanded from one stall in Flushing to 14 locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. CEO Jason Wang divulges the untold story of how this empire came to be, alongside the never-before-published recipes that
Street Of Eternal Hapiness
`Enjoyable and illuminating …Rob Schmitz writes with great affection` GuardianShanghai: a global city in the midst of a renaissance, where dreamers arrive each day to partake in a mad torrent of capital, ideas and opportunity. Rob Schmitz is one of them. He immerses himself in his neighbourhood, forging relationships with ordinary people who see a
Great Empires – Illustrated Atlas
Before there were superpowers, there were great empires – supremely forceful political entities whose rulers conquered vast territories, united diverse peoples, and changed the course of the world. From the Persian dynasties in the Fertile Crescent to the infamously ruthless Mongols in the steppes of Central Asia, to the great Ottoman Empire that spanned two
The Yeti Enigma: A DNA Dectective Story
Almost, but not quite human, the yeti and its counterparts from wild regions of the world, still exert a powerful atavistic influence on us. Is the yeti just a phantasm of our imagination, or is it a real creature? A survivor from our own savage ancestry? This is the mystery that Bryan Sykes set out
National Geographic Atlas of the World, Tenth Edition
An invaluable source of information in a dynamic, interconnected world, the National Geographic`s Atlas of the World, 10th Edition published in October 2014, features authoritative, updated maps and beautifully illustrated contemporary themes in a large format designed to showcase the art and science of modern cartography. The newest edition of National Geographic`s most prestigious and
National Geographic Family Reference Atlas of the World
Continuing in the tradition of National Geographic`s world-renowned cartography, this top-selling, comprehensive atlas is perfectly sized for the entire family. Completely updated using dramatic cartographic innovations that have yielded new and compelling views of Earth, this atlas is an affordable asset for any student, home, or library. More than 1,000 maps, illustrations, pictures, graphs, charts,
National Geographic Visual Atlas Of The World, 2nd Edition: Fully Revised and Updated
Reimagined and completely updated for the first time since 2008, National Geographic`s visual atlas of the world will delight and inspire. From spectacular space imagery to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, this stunning book showcases the diverse natural and cultural treasures of the world in glorious color. Featuring more than 200 fascinating maps, more than 350
National Geographic Atlas of the World Eleventh Edition
National Geographic`s flagship `Atlas of the World`, now in its 11th edition, provides authoritative maps of every country, ocean, and region of the world, as well as thematic maps and accompanying graphics showing important population, environmental, and economic patterns. Organized by continent and reflecting today`s political boundaries and identities, this authoritative atlas is an indispensable
Beginner`s World Atlas
With a completely new look, the updated edition of “The Beginner`s World Atlas” will match the awe and energy that was brought to `the NGK Wild Animal Atlas`. This includes a brand new, vibrant colour palette that allows amazing photography to jump off the page, new icons that help kids to quickly identify information related
