Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference
French Lingo Learner: 2018
A humorous approach to French that shows that you can speak the lingo simply by using plain English. Invaluable phrases will trip off your tongue, gems like: Is that a baguette in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? , You did not tell me it would be extra , and Are
Cambridge – A Cultural & Literary History
Cambridge in the Cities of the Imagination guide series; providing an in-depth cultural and historical exploration of some of the great city landscapes of the world. Presented as a cultural and literary guide, each title in the series explores the history of the city, providing an overview of the city’s development from its earliest roots
Belgium – The Food And Cooking Of …
Discover the complex flavours and sophisticated techniques of Belgium`s classic cuisine, with 60 authentic recipes. Includes more than 300 specially commissioned beautiful and evocative photographs, with complete nutritional information given for every recipe
Seville, Cordoba & Granada – A Cultural & Literary History
Seville, Cordoba & Granada in the Cities of the Imagination guide series; providing an in-depth cultural and historical exploration of some of the great city landscapes of the world. Presented as a cultural and literary guide, each title in the series explores the history of the city, providing an overview of the city’s development from
Holidays in the British Isles 2013: A Guide for Disabled People
Taking a break and going on holiday can be a great experience and essential to your health and wellbeing. It can give you and the people who support you, a well-earned rest and the chance to travel to new places and have new experiences. But, if you have a disability or long-term health condition, you
Dublin – A Cultural & Literary History
Dublin in the Cities of the Imagination guide series; providing an in-depth cultural and historical exploration of some of the great city landscapes of the world. Presented as a cultural and literary guide, each title in the series explores the history of the city, providing an overview of the city’s development from its earliest roots
Winston Churchill`s London at War Walk: Follow in the Footsteps of Britain`s Great World War II Prime Minister – Through London`s Historic Westminster and St James`s Areas
Westminster will always be inextricably linked with Churchill. It was here during WWII that Churchill`s personality and bulldog spirit shined, and where many of his most defining achievements were made. Westminster was his home, where he remained with his family, and also his place of work, were he wrote and broadcast many of his most
The Czechs – Xenophobe Guide
The Czechs, in the Xenophobe guide series; consisting of a range of pocket-sized guides which take a humorous and irreverent approach to a wide range of world cultures. Each guide explores the characteristics of a country’s people in a series of dedicated sections, encompassing nationalism and identity, behaviour, manners, character, obsessions, beliefs and values, leisure
London`s Hidden Walks: Volume 3
The streets of London are inexhaustible in the tales they have to tell. Following the success of Steven Millar`s first two volumes, London`s Hidden Walks Vol.3 introduces twelve new walks that will surprise and entertain the intrepid explorer. With this book in hand, readers can find the plaque to a Suffragette who was a master
London Parks and Gardens
Where can you walk among dinosaurs, see pink flamingos on a roof garden or cycle past deer whose ancestors were hunted by Charles 1? London`s green spaces are the envy of cities the world over, providing lush areas of rest, relaxation and recreation amid the urban sprawl. They encompass the vast spread of Hyde Park
London`s Oddities
Walking through most parts of London produces puzzles entire buildings or bits of street furniture, monuments or memorials that seem out of place, out of time or simply inexplicable. Sometimes they become so familiar we cease to notice their strangeness, sometimes we are intrigued enough to explore their stories. The findings are collected here as
London`s Hidden Walks: Volumes 1-3
People love walking the streets of London, but there are always more questions than answers after a stroll through the capital. These books are packed with interesting details about London`s history with fascinating stories and more general historical facts. This box set combines volumes 1, 2 and 3 in an attractive slip case. Each volume
Museums & Galleries of London
London is home to some of the best museums in the world. Cultural icons like the British Museum, the National Gallery and the Natural History Museum are rightly on everyone s must-see list but the capital is rich in less well-known local and specialist museums that can be just as rewarding. Everyone knows that London
London`s Markets
This guide introduces you to over ninety markets that reflect London`s amazing diversity, with reviews, photos and maps of world-famous markets like Camden and Portobello as well as little-known gems such as Vauxhall Sunday Market. We`ve also included tips about where to eat and local attractions. In addition there are chapters dedicated to new pop-up
