Category Archives: Maps
The Times Map of the World
This folded world map has been fully revised and updated to include the latest political changes. The map contains politically coloured mapping which shows individual countries and their capital city, major roads, railways and cities and towns clearly. Local name forms are used for all towns and cities with the English or historical alternative shown
Freedom at Midnight: Inspiration for the Major Motion Picture Viceroy`s House
Inspiration for the major film starring Hugh Bonneville, Gillian Anderson, Manish Dayal and Huma Qureshi and directed by Gurinder Chadha. Seventy years ago, at midnight on 14 August 1947, the Union Jack began its final journey down the flagstaff of Viceroy`s House, New Delhi. A fifth of humanity claimed their independence from the greatest empire
Feasts From the Middle East
A celebration of authentic Middle Eastern food, Feasts from the Middle East is packed with over 100 deliciously fresh, fragrant and flavourful dishes, inspired by the souks of Lebanon. Whether you`re after breakfast with a twist, a quick-fix lunch, or a sumptuous spread fit for a gathering of your loved ones, this gorgeous cookery book,
Black`s Guide to Scotland: Picturesque Tourist Guide 1840
Facsimile edition of the famous Black`s Picturesque Tourist Guide of Scotland originally published in 1840. The Black`s Guide to travel is the star of the television series `Grand Tours of Scotland` as used by Paul Murton. Starts with a description of Scotland, Edinburgh and Leith and the Environs of Edinburgh. The guide then describes Fourteen
Black`s Map of Scotland – Picturesque tourist map 1840
Scotland Map originally published to accompany Black`s Picturesque Tourist Guide of Scotland in 1840. Hand drawn map of how Scotland looked in the 19th century. This pull out map which was referred to in the Black`s Guide as an `accurate travelling map`. The hand drawn map has the counties at the time highlighted with coloured
Explorer`s Atlas: For the incurably curious
Shortlisted for a 2018 Edward Stanford Travel Writing Award.Discover the most intriguing, fascinating and extraordinary facts about the world in this lavishly illustrated, large format atlas.Feed your imagination and go on an adventure with this unusual atlas which is illustrated with a wealth of quirky facts and curiosities from around the world. Uncover hidden secrets
Inside Islamic State`s Recruitment Networks
Twenty year-old “Melodie”, a recent convert to Islam, meets the leader of an ISIS brigade on Facebook. In 48 hours he has `fallen in love` with her, calls her every hour, urges her to marry him, join him in Syria in a life of paradise – and join his jihad. She discovers how ISIS entraps
Murder in Mesopotamia
An archaeologist`s wife is murdered on the shores of the River Tigris in Iraq…It was clear to Amy Leatheran that something sinister was going on at the Hassanieh dig in Iraq; something associated with the presence of `Lovely Louise`, wife of celebrated archaeologist Dr Leidner. In a few days` time Hercule Poirot was due to
Appointment with Death
A repugnant Amercian widow is killed during a trip to Petra…Among the towering red cliffs of Petra, like some monstrous swollen Buddha, sat the corpse of Mrs Boynton. A tiny puncture mark on her wrist was the only sign of the fatal injection that had killed her. With only 24 hours available to solve the
An Unsafe Haven
`Captivating …There`s a breadth of humanity in An Unsafe Haven which is very moving. I loved the sense of Lebanon and of what is unique and precious about the Arab world` Helen DunmoreNada Awar Jarrar paints an intimate portrait of modern-day Beirut where everyone has a story to tell…Journalist Hannah is deeply rooted in the
The Legacy of the Bones
The second book in Dolores Redondo`s atmospheric Baztan trilogy, featuring Inspector Amaia Salazar. With masterful storytelling and a detective to rival Sarah Lund, this Spanish bestselling series has taken Europe by storm. IT TAKES JUST ONE WORD TO STIR THE GHOSTS OF THE PAST A year after arresting Jason Medina for the rape and murder
The Escapist`s Dot-to-Dot: Extraordinary Nature
Revive your inner artist for a few moments each day with these simple puzzles of the most breathtaking scenes from nature. From hummingbirds and eagles, to Tuscan landscapes and Mount Everest, you`ll find over 40, intricate illustrations to satisfyingly complete, colour-in and frame as you so choose! Dot-to-dots were a requisite of childhood; a simple
The Atlas of Tolkien`s Middle-Earth
Find your way through every part of J.R.R. Tolkien`s great creation, from the Middle-earth of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings to the undying lands of the West.The Atlas of Tolkien`s Middle-earth is an essential guide to the geography of Middle-earth, from its founding in the Elder Days – as recounted in The
Collins Mandarin Chinese Dictionary: 40,000 Words and Phrases in a Portable Format: Collins Mandarin Chinese Dictionary
This new edition offers the user up-to-date coverage of today`s Mandarin Chinese and English. Clear layout and presentation of information makes it ideal for learners of both languages. Designed for those studying both English and Mandarin Chinese, whether at school, for work or for travel. It is the ideal text for anyone who needs reliable
Postcode Atlas of Britain and Northern Ireland
An essential business tool, this postcode atlas clearly shows the postcode boundaries (down to district level) for the whole country on detailed colour mapping. In central London postcodes are shown to sector level. Scale of main maps: 1:263,000 (4.15 miles to 1 inch). This invaluable atlas shows postcode areas and districts for the whole of
Atlas of Britain – The Times
The Times national atlas of England, Scotland, Wales and Northeren Ireland.
World Collins Political Wall Map LAMINATED
Medium size, 99 x 135cm (39″ x 53″) political map of the world from Collins ‘“ LAMINATED version – with countries shown in bright colours. The map includes a panel with flags and information on each country’s size and population.All place names are in English, with cities also showing their local names (Munich/Mรผnchen). The map
Collins World Atlas: Know Your World
This new world atlas contains over 70 pages of highly accurate and up-to-date reference maps are presented in the beautiful full-page Collins map style. The recent declaration of Montenegro and Serbia as independent countries is shown in the mapping and statistical section.Key statistics, facts and flags for ever country of the world are included in
Being Wagner: The Triumph of the Will
Simon Callow plunges headlong into Wagner`s world to discover what it was like to be Wagner, and to be around one of music`s most influential figures. A hundred and thirty-five years after his death, Richard Wagner`s music dramas stand at the centre of the culture of classical music. They have never been more popular, nor
Collins Mandarin Chinese Dictionary
With its clear layout, this invaluable book offers the learner of Mandarin Chinese or English the essential two-in-one reference: an up-to-date dictionary and a user-friendly language supplement in one handy volume. Designed for learners of Chinese or English, from beginner up to university level, this is the ideal text for anyone who needs easy access
