Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference
Morocco Overland Route Guide – From the Atlas to the Sahara
For the independently-mobile traveller the mountains and deserts of southern Morocco are a year-round destination offering a thrilling variety of experiences. Covering over 10,000km from the High Atlas to the Mauritanian border, Morocco Overland features detailed GPS off-road routes for 4WDs, motorcycles, campervans and mountain bikes as well as scenic byways suitable for any vehicle.
Cleveland Way: North York Moors – Helmsley to Filey
All-in-one, practical guide to walking Cleveland Way National Trail, in the beautiful, wild countryside of the North York Moors National Park in northern England. The 110-mile route runs from Helmsley near Thirsk around the western edge of the park to reach the coast at Saltburn-by-the-Sea. It then continues along the eastern edge of the park
Tour du Mont Blanc: including Chamonix, Courmayeur and Argentiere
Practical, all-in-one guide to walking the Mont Blanc trail with trail maps, where to stay and eat, and public transport information. At 4810m (15,781ft), Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in western Europe, and one of the most famous mountains in the world. The trail (105 miles, 168km) that circumnavigates the massif, passing through France,
South Downs Way: Winchester to Eastbourne
The South Downs Way is a 100-mile National Trail footpath which follows the line of chalk hills stretching from Winchester to Eastbourne in southern England. Walking the length of the Downs is the best way to experience this beautiful landscape with its mixture of rolling hills, steep hanging woodland and windswept fields. You`ll also pass
Dorset and South Devon Coast Path – Plymouth to Poole (South West Coast Path Part 3)
Comprehensive, all-in-one guide to walking the Dorset & South Devon Coast Path, the third and last section of the South West Coast Path National Trail. The walking guide includes: * 88 large-scale walking maps at just under 1:20,000 – showing route times, places to stay, places to eat, points of interest and much more. *
China A to Z
If you are planning a trip to China or if just want to get to know a little more about the Chinese, let “China A-Z” by writer and journalist Kai Strittmatter be your introduction to this marvellous country and its people. The book is both amusing and informative, giving an understanding of the world’s fastest
Retiring In France
The second, completely revised edition of our best-selling guide to retiring in France. Whether you`re planning to retire to France permanently or just for part of the year, Retiring in France contains essential information about the best places to live; local services and amenities; the weather; buying or renting a home; the cost of living;
Homer`s Mediterranean
Geisthovel aims at discovering which countryside or rather the stories about it might have served as an inspiration for Homer. He gives a detailed and lively description of the individual steps of the “Odyssey”, starting in troy and finishing in Ithaca. That way he includes the countries of Turkey, Tunisia, Malta, Italy and of course
Living & Working in Ireland
Living and Working in Ireland is essential reading for anyone planning to live or work in Ireland and is the most up-to-date source of practical information available about everyday life. It`s guaranteed to hasten your introduction to the Irish way of life, and, most importantly, will save you time trouble and money. The best-selling and
Raghu Rai`s India – Reflections in Colours
Raghu Rai`s “India” is the India of the everyday – the life of his rural childhood. His photographs talk about the simple people, the village people, the rituals and routines that make up the rhythm of their days, their spiritual fervour, their dignity and sense of colour and self-adornment, as well as the earthy beauty
Sight Reduction Method Logbook
72-page easy to follow and clearly laid out Sight Reduction Logbook, with tabulated pages for recording the observations of both morning and evening stars.The easy to follow format allows for the computation of a 7 star fix at morning or evening stars in typically 12-15 minutes from taking the observation of the last star to
Masters Night Order Logbook
Handy-sized record book with well laid out pages for recording Master’s night orders. One of a series of essential onboard logbooks produced by Witherby Publishing Group.
Coast
A stunning glimpse of some of Britain`s finest coastline, from the granite columns of the Giant`s Causeway on the Northern Irish coast and the rocky cliffs of Wales and South West England to the great open horizons of the East Anglian shore. However, this is not just a celebration of Britain`s beauty, but an investigation
Great Family Days Out with the National Trust in 2008
New, revised and expanded edition of the National Trust`s guide to great days out for all the family. Now with 150 days out with detailed walks, plus features on the best National Trust properties for cycle walks, adventure playgrounds, and Easter Trails. Along with information on what to see and do at the properties, the
Coast Wales – Pocket Wales
This new Pocket Wales series of books features a collection of the best landscapes, coasts, castles and mountain views in a handy pocket size. Each image has an extended caption which gives the reader an insight and background to the picture. Individually or as a set, these books are great little souvenirs of Wales. At
Landscape Wales – Pocket Wales
This new Pocket Wales series of books features a collection of the best landscapes, coasts, castles and mountain views in a handy pocket size. Each image has an extended caption which gives the reader an insight and background to the picture. Individually or as a set, these books are great little souvenirs of Wales. At
