Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference
Cleveland Way Rucksack Reader
The Cleveland Way is one of England`s oldest and best-loved National Trails. It runs for 108 miles (174 km) around the North York Moors National Park, starting inland at Helmsley, offering panoramic views over the vales of York and Mowbray and from the Cleveland Hills. After reaching the coast at Saltburn, it heads south along
Dartmoor
With text by Richard Sale and colour photography by Chris Chapman, this guide celebrates the wild beauty of Dartmoor. Its format makes it an ideal guide and a valuable souvenir at the same time.
Exmoor
This beautifully illustrated guide details sights in the National Park, with chapters on vegetation, land use and recreational activities.
Northumberland
About this series:The Pevensey National Park series of guide books celebrates the beauty and diversity of our National Parks through stunning photographs from some of the finest landscape photographers in Britain, accompanied by evocative and authoritative text from an acknowledged expert on each Park. The series has the official endorsement and backing of the individual
The Isle of Man
About this series:Ideal companions for any visitor to islands and areas of interest. Each guide includes a number of regional chapters that clearly explain the history and draw the reader`s attention to the sights in the area. Excellent use of colour photography means these are ideal souvenirs as well as practical guides. The names and
Fife & Perthshire including Kinross
This guide covers a varied landscape area that is accessible to the highly populated Central Lowlands of Scotland, including the great cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh. Human endeavour, coupled with a proud colourful heritage, is evident everywhere, in the pretty and historic coastal towns such as St Andrews, in the rolling Lomond Hills and scenic
Return of the Maya
After five hundred years of colonial suppression and a brutal civil war, the Maya in Guatemala finally have a chance to live in peace. Latin America`s longest civil war ended on December 29, 1996, with a peace accord between the conservative government of President Arzu and the Marxist guerrilla group URNG. Now the Maya are
Exploring Green Lanes & the Stories they Tell: N. & NW Devon
The green lanes of Devon have been walked by those who had to do so to earn their daily bread: from the silver mine workers of Combe Martin, the poachers of Littleham, the wool jobbers of Exmoor, the glovers of Torrington, the clay miners of Peters Marland, the Bible Christian farm worker preachers of North
Exploring Green Lanes – South and South-East Devon
Here is a chance to leave the car behind and penetrate deep into the South Devon countryside with only the birds for company. Valerie Belsey has gathered together 50 walks which take you through wooded slopes, high heathland, river valleys, sheltered coves, exposed headlands and rolling grassland. She looks at the history of these routes,
Organic Places to Stay in the UK
Are you looking for a bed and breakfast, guesthouse or hotel that serves organic food? Would you like to self-cater in a cottage on an organic farm and have an organic vegetable box delivered? Or would you prefer to camp on an organic smallholding with the possibility of buying the holding`s own fresh organic produce?
Burgundy
About this seriesAuthoritative, lucidly written cultural background guides by individual authors. This established series offers detailed coverage of mainly European destinations rich in historical heritage. Black and white photographs and sketch maps are included.
Logbook for Cruising Under Sail
This is a modern sailor`s logbook. Fun to use and designed to last a full season. Allows space for electronic navigation information and for narrative. It also doubles as a visitors` book.
Denali / Mt McKinley – Summit of North America
At 6194 m (20,320 ft) Denali (Mt McKinley) is the highest mountain in North America. Its arctic latitude makes for extreme weather conditions and its remote location in the Alaskan wilderness means that climbing teams must be self-reliant and experienced. The author focuses on the West Buttress route used by 80-90 per cent of climbers.
Florence
`This is a book to read before you go, to carry with you and to re-read on your return.` SPECTATOR `A sure and illuminating guide.` SUNDAY TIMES The city state of Florence led the rest of the western world in art, science and political idealism in the middle ages. This early richness, the importance of
Everest – Summit of the World
At 29,028 feet Mount Everest has the world`s highest summit. Even the trek to base camp is arduous. Climbing higher means facing extreme conditions and demands the utmost in preparation. The author describes ascent routes from both Nepal and Tibet.
Cateran Trail: A Circular Walk in the Heart of Scotland
The Cateran Trail is one of Scotland`s Great Trails – a circular walk of 64 miles (104 km) starting in Blairgowrie, near Perth, following in the footsteps of cattle-rustlers (caterans). This waymarked Trail follows ancient paths through glens, mountains and farmland of Highland Perthshire, with fine scenery, heritage and wildlife. The nearest village is never
A Cruising Guide to: The Southern Bahamas
Completely updated versions of the Pavlidis Bahamas Guides. All original charts based on personal surveys conducted by the author. Extensive navigational instructions and GPS waypoints. Coverage includes- Cat Island, The Jumentos, Conception Island and Ragged Island, Rum Cay, The Crooked Island District, San Salvador, Mayaguana, Long Island, Inagua, The Turks and Caicos Islands and The
The Exuma Guide: a Cruising Guide to the Exuma Cays
This is the newly updated version of the famous Exuma Guide by Stephen J. Pavlidis. Covering every harbour, cove, pass and anchorage as well as every major reef, head and sand bank throughout the entire island chain. New and improved charts show latitude, longitude and distance. Coverage includes- Allan`s Cay, Highbourne Cay, Norman`s Cay, Exuma
Street`s Guide to The Cape Verde Islands
A full-colour guide that includes charts and sketches unavailable through any other source, as well as GPS waypoints, harbour and marina information, local knowledge and much more.
Cruising Guide to the Virgin Islands
A comprehensive cruising guide including 80 accurate sketch charts. Also included are piloting instructions, GPS waypoints, photographs, approaches and routes, anchorages, services, dive sites, history and plenty of local knowledge.
