Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference
Paros and Antiparos
Paros and Antiparos in the McGilchrist’s Greek Islands series focuses primarily on cultural tourism for the visitor who wishes to understand more about the art, history and architecture of the islands. The series contains no photographs, but has specially drawn maps for each island (66 in total) and site plans for every major site (57
Burke and Norfolk – Photographs from the War in Afghanistan
Simon Norfolk`s book Afghanistan; chronotopia is now recognised as a classic of photography. It establised Norfolk`s reputation as one of the leading photographers in the world and has been exhibited in more than 30 venues worldwide. For the first time since 2001, Simon Norfolk has returned to the country. This time he follows in the
Argo-Saronic: Salamis, Aegina, Angistri, Poros, Hydra and Spetses
Argo-Saronic: Salamis, Aegina, Angistri, Poros, Hydra and Spetses in the McGilchrist’s Greek Islands series focuses primarily on cultural tourism for the visitor who wishes to understand more about the art, history and architecture of the islands. The series contains no photographs, but has specially drawn maps for each island (66 in total) and site plans
Sporades – Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonnisos, Skyros
Sporades including Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonnisos, Skyros in the McGilchrist’s Greek Islands series focuses primarily on cultural tourism for the visitor who wishes to understand more about the art, history and architecture of the islands. The series contains no photographs, but has specially drawn maps for each island (66 in total) and site plans for every
Naxos and the Lesser Cyclades
Naxos and the Lesser Cyclades in the McGilchrist’s Greek Islands series focuses primarily on cultural tourism for the visitor who wishes to understand more about the art, history and architecture of the islands. The series contains no photographs, but has specially drawn maps for each island (66 in total) and site plans for every major
Kythera with Antikythera and Elafonisos
Kythera with Antikythera and Elafonisos in the McGilchrist’s Greek Islands series focuses primarily on cultural tourism for the visitor who wishes to understand more about the art, history and architecture of the islands. The series contains no photographs, but has specially drawn maps for each island (66 in total) and site plans for every major
Lesbos
Lesbos in the McGilchrist’s Greek Islands series focuses primarily on cultural tourism for the visitor who wishes to understand more about the art, history and architecture of the islands. The series contains no photographs, but has specially drawn maps for each island (66 in total) and site plans for every major site (57 in total),
Northern Dodecanese: Kalymnos, Telendos, Leros, Patmos, Lipsi, Arki and Agathonisi
Northern Dodecanese including Kalymnos, Telendos, Leros, Patmos, Lipsi, Arki and Agathonisi in the McGilchrist’s Greek Islands series focuses primarily on cultural tourism for the visitor who wishes to understand more about the art, history and architecture of the islands. The series contains no photographs, but has specially drawn maps for each island (66 in total)
London`s Secrets: Museums and Galleries
London is a treasure trove for museum fans and art lovers and one of the world`s great art and cultural centres, with more popular museums and galleries than any other world city. The art scene is a lot like the city itself – diverse, vast, vibrant and in a constant state of flux – a
How to Read Prehistoric Monuments
`I want to imbue the reader with the same sense of awe and wonder that overtakes me when I stand and look at something that was created on our own soil maybe 5,000 years ago I want to bring history alive in people`s minds and make it as fascinating for them as it is for
A Yorkshire Sketchbook
In recent years David Hockney has returned to England to paint the landscape of his childhood in East Yorkshire. Although his passionate interest in new technologies has led him to develop a virtuoso drawing technique on an iPad, he has also been accompanied outdoors by the traditional sketchbook, an invaluable tool as he works quickly
Forthright & Steadfast: The Wooden Fishing Boats of Richard Irvin & Sons
Having recorded in pen and ink the -“Fishing Boats of Scotland” which she loves, Gloria Wilson here focusses her attention on the Peterhead yard of Richard Irvin & Sons, and the wooden, cruiser sterned fishing boats for which it became renowned in the second half of the twentieth century. Almost one hundred of her own
When In Rome…
When In Rome is a riotous, hilarious, gift book that highlights the varying differences between foreign etiquettes when you travel abroad. The book illustrates various nations` cultural, social etiquettes and customs and how funny, confusing and downright ridiculous they are when compared to each other. The book is a rip-roaring guide to 50+ nations` opposing
Good Little Ship: Arthur Ransome, Nancy Blackett and the Goblin
Generations of children and their parents have delighted in Arthur Ransome`s `Swallows and Amazons` books, but one of them stands out from the rest as being of a different order altogether.”We Didn`t Mean to Go to Sea” is both larger of theme and tighter of plot; it is a rite-of-passage tale quite unlike the others,
Lost In London: Adventures in the City`s Wild Outdoors
Contrary to popular belief, London isn`t all grime and crime. Despite the endless maze of paving, commuter rat race and never-stop, never-rest attitude, there`s another side – a natural side – unearthed in this beautiful new book. Lost in London is for those who aren`t in love with the capital`s dynamic pace and crowded tubes.
Ben Nevis : Britain`s Highest Mountain
This 2nd edition of “Ben Nevis: Britain`s Highest Mountain” brings the history of Ben Nevis right up to date from the 1st edition, by adding the period from 1986 to 2008. This is a highly illustrated and painstakingly researched history of a mountain whose global status far outstrips its modest altitude; a story of climbers,
Santorini and Therasia with Anaphi
Santorini and Therasia with Anaphi in the McGilchrist’s Greek Islands series focuses primarily on cultural tourism for the visitor who wishes to understand more about the art, history and architecture of the islands. The series contains no photographs, but has specially drawn maps for each island (66 in total) and site plans for every major
The Cairngorms – 100 years of Mountaineering
An illustrated history from the Scottish Mountaineering Trust of the first 100 years of mountaineering in The Cairngorms – one of the most popular and most famous climbing areas in the UK. Following on from the successful and much lauded Ben Nevis – Britain`s Highest Mountain, this is the second important book from the Scottish
China
Contains essential information to help newcomers avoid cultural and social gaffes. Whether you are travelling on business or pleasure, visiting for a few days or planning to stay for a lifetime, Culture Wise guides enable you to quickly feel at home.
Australia East Coast Footprint Handbook
East Coast Australia in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive and leading guides designed and written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous and individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture
