Category Archives: Maps
Reading Lolita in Tehran
Every Thursday morning in a living room in Iran, over tea and pastries, eight women meet in secret to discuss forbidden works of Western literature. As they lose themselves in the worlds of Lolita, The Great Gatsby and Pride and Prejudice, gradually they come to share their own stories, dreams and hopes with each other,
The Silk Merchant`s Daughter
FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE TEA PLANTER`S WIFE. Dinah Jefferies` stunning new novel is a gripping, unforgettable tale of a woman torn between two worlds…1952, French Indochina. Since her mother`s death, eighteen-year-old half-French, half-Vietnamese Nicole has been living in the shadow of her beautiful older sister, Sylvie. When Sylvie is handed control
Whisky: The definitive world guide
In this sumptuous coffee-table guide from the world`s bestselling whisky writer, Michael Jackson reveals the secrets of the aromas and flavours found in whisky, the stories behind great distilleries around the world, and offers his expert tasting notes for their must-try whiskies. Unrivalled coverage of the world`s best whiskies and bourbon is wrapped up in
The Moth and the Mountain: A True Story of Love, War and Everest
`One of the best books ever written about the early attempts to conquer Everest. A fine, fine slice of history by a truly special writer who proves time and time again that he is among the best of his generation` Dan Jones, author of The PlantagenetsThe untold story of Britain`s most mysterious mountaineering legend –
Children`s Illustrated Animal Atlas
Bring the amazing world of wildlife right into your home. Packed with animal facts for kids and more than 40 colourful maps that detail the countries they where live.Each colourful map is bursting with information, combining illustrations of animals with photographs showing key habitats and locations for each country. The atlas also includes a colourful
Modern Japan: A Very Short Introduction
Japan is arguably today`s most successful industrial economy, combining almost unprecedented affluence with social stability and apparent harmony. Japanese goods and cultural products are consumed all over the world, ranging from animated movies and computer games all the way through to cars, semiconductors, and management techniques. In many ways, Japan is an icon of the
The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict: A Very Short Introduction
The conflict between Palestine and Israel is one of the most highly publicized and bitter struggles in history. In this accessible and stimulating Very Short Introduction, Martin Bunton clearly explains the history of the problem, reducing it to its very essence – a modern territorial contest between two nations and one geographical territory. Adopting a
The Oxford Illustrated History of Modern China
This lavishly illustrated volume explores the history of China during a period of dramatic shifts and surprising transformations, from the founding of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) through to the present day. The Oxford Illustrated History of Modern China promises to be essential reading for anyone who wants to understand this rising superpower on the verge
By Steppe, Desert, and Ocean: The Birth of Eurasia
By Steppe, Desert, and Ocean is nothing less than the story of how humans first started building the globalized world we know today. Set on a huge continental stage, from Europe to China, it is a tale covering over 10,000 years, from the origins of farming around 9000 BC to the expansion of the Mongols
The Silk Road: A Very Short Introduction
The phrase “silk road” evokes vivid images: of merchants leading camel caravans over deserts and steppes to trade exotic goods in the bazaars of glittering Oriental cities, of pilgrims braving bandits and frozen mountain passes to gather scriptures and spread their faith across continental expanses. Beyond the exotica, however, this VSI will be a sketch
Rough Ride
First published in 1990, “Rough Ride” is one of the greatest books ever written about the life of a professional athlete. Almost twenty years later, Yellow Jersey is publishing an updated edition of this cycling classic, with a new foreword by the author which reflects on his life both inside and outside the sport. Paul
Put Me Back On My Bike
Tom Simpson was an Olympic medallist, world champion and the first Briton to wear the fabled yellow jersey of the Tour de France. He died a tragic early death on the barren moonscape of the Mont Ventoux during the 1967 Tour. A man of contradictions, Simpson was one of the first cyclists to admit to
On the Road Bike: The Search For a Nation`s Cycling Soul
`British cyclist. It used to be an oxymoron, a sort of silliness. Like French Cricket.` Ned Boulting has noticed something. It`s to do with bikes. They`re everywhere. And so are their riders. Some of these riders seem to be sporting sideburns and a few of them are winning things. Big things. Now Ned wants to
The Cycling Anthology: Volume Five: Volume 5
Professional cycling is a rich, dynamic and often controversial sport that lends itself to great writing. Some of the most famous and illustrious races were founded by newspapermen and The Cycling Anthology continues this tradition by bringing together the best in the business. Between them, they`ve covered hundreds of Tours de France and written dozens
The Cycling Anthology: Volume Four: Volume 4
Professional cycling is a rich, dynamic and often controversial sport that lends itself to great writing. Some of the most famous and illustrious races were founded by newspapermen and The Cycling Anthology continues this tradition by bringing together the best in the business. Volume Four features original and exclusive pieces by leading cycling writers. William
The Cycling Anthology: Volume One: Volume 1
Professional cycling is a rich, dynamic and often controversial sport that lends itself to great writing. Some of the most famous and illustrious races were founded by newspapermen and The Cycling Anthology continues this tradition by bringing together the best in the business. Volume One features original and exclusive pieces by leading cycling writers. William
The Vietnamese Market Cookbook
Street-food entrepreneurs Van and Anh bring you contemporary Vietnamese cooking for modern kitchens. With the freshest of ingredients, exquisite flavours, bright colours, sociable plates for sharing, and comforting broths for one, this is traditional cooking made utterly current. Vietnamese food is well-known these days – think cleansing noodle soups, succulent caramelized pork, spicy herb-filled baguettes,
Gironimo!: Riding the Very Terrible 1914 Tour of Italy
Twelve years after Tim Moore toiled round the route of the Tour de France, he senses his achievement being undermined by the truth about `Horrid Lance`. His rash response is to take on a fearsome challenge from an age of untarnished heroes: the notorious 1914 Giro d`Italia. History`s most appalling bike race was an ordeal
Modern India A Very Short Introduction
India is widely recognised as a new global powerhouse. It has become one of the world`s emerging powers, rivalling China in terms of global influence. Yet people still know relatively little about the economic, social, political, and cultural changes unfolding in India today. To what extent are people benefiting from the economic boom? Does caste
Boulting`s Velosaurus: A Linguistic Tour De France
The language of cycling is vibrant, sophisticated, often impenetrable and extremely French. Find yourself confused, nodding along when a rouleur relates how le biscuit was effrite (crumbled)? How today they`re feeling Angers (past caring)? Fear no more, for Boulting`s Velosaurus will illuminate, enlighten and, frankly, mislead. In his Velosaurus, ITV Tour de France commentator and
