Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference
101 Romantic Weekends in Europe
With 101 fabulous ideas for romantic and relaxing weekend breaks, this book provides all the inspiration you need for some truly special weekends away. Featuring a host of romantic activities in European destinations chosen for their charm and interest, you`ll never be stuck for ideas again. Each weekend includes the low-down on romantic and relaxing
Derelict London
The London that tourists don`t see Look beyond Big Ben and past the skyscrapers of the Square Mile, and you will find another London. This is the land of long-forgotten tube stations, burnt-out mansions and gently decaying factories. Welcome to `Derelict London`: a realm whose secrets are all around us, visible to anyone who cares
Reading on Location – A Guide to Great Books Set In Top Travel Destinations
“Reading on Location” is a country-by-country guide to the regions and cities made famous by both well-known and cult books. From the quintessential English city of Bath, featured in Jane Austen`s “Persuasion” to the South India of Arundhati Roy`s “The God of Small Things” and the Amazon of Mario Vargas Llosa`s “La Casa Verde”, this
Lyttelton`s Britain
The I`m Sorry I Haven`t A Clue team of Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor, in the company of their esteemed chairman Humphrey Lyttelton, have been recording their BBC radio show around the UK for longer than any of them can remember …that`s about a week – or twenty minutes in the case of
L2012 Little Bk of Olympic Spirit L2012
“The Little Book of Olympic Spirit” contains more than 185 quotes from athletes and officials, all on the subject of the four-yearly festival of sporting excellence that is the Olympic Games. In just a few words, they bring to life the joy of competition, the ecstasy of victory, the misery of defeat and the love
Hello Dubai
Boom town, modern marvel, commercial hub, where middle-east meets wealthy west, playground for tourists, crawling with ex-pats, built by Indians, owned by Arabs, Dubai has risen from next to nothing to an awful lot in little more than thirty years. How? And can it go on? Has it sold itself to the corporate dollar? Is
The Country Diaries
The unique beauty of the British countryside has been celebrated down the ages in music, poetry, and art. It has also been celebrated in countless private diaries. This delightful treasury gathers together the very finest – from Rev Gilbert White`s journal of life at his famous home in Selborne to Beatrix Potter`s holiday diaries from
My Friend the Mercenary
He wanted a war. And, for his sins, he got one. James Brabazon was an ambitious young war reporter when he entered the chaos of the Liberian Civil War in 2002. Running with the infamous LURD rebels, he survived numerous deadly ambushes and a dramatic two-hundred-mile escape from Government troops through dense equatorial jungle. He
The Good Muslim
Maya Haque – outspoken, passionate, headstrong – has been estranged from her brother Sohail for almost a decade. When she returns home to Dhaka hoping for a reconciliation, she discovers he has transformed beyond recognition. Can the two, both scarred by war, come together again? And what of Sohail`s young son, Zaid, caught between worlds
101 Weekends In Europe
This compact and stylish volume presents 101 tasters of cities from around Europe, each one chosen for its appeal to the modern traveller and ease of accessibility. For each destination the low-down on the culture, sights, shopping, accommodation and food is delivered in witty, well-informed prose that highlights the best that the city has to
Baltic States Globetrotter Travel Guide
Baltic States in New Holland’s Globetrotter Travel Guide series, comprising a range of practical and accessible guides to a number of cities, regions and countries worldwide. Globetrotter guides incorporate essential information in an easy-to-carry and easy-to-reference format. They provide visitors with an introduction highlighting the country’s ‘must see’ areas, allowing readers to make the most
Riga – Best of
Riga in New Holland’s ‘Best of’ฆ” series; comprising a range of pocket-sized guides exploring a variety of cities worldwide. Designed to be practical, informative and user-friendly, each title in the series presents the highlights of the city concisely, providing a directory of the best places to stay, eat, shop and relax. An overview section provides
Tallinn – Best of
Tallinn in New Holland’s ‘Best of’ฆ” series; comprising a range of pocket-sized guides exploring a variety of cities worldwide. Designed to be practical, informative and user-friendly, each title in the series presents the highlights of the city concisely, providing a directory of the best places to stay, eat, shop and relax. An overview section provides
Guide to Bristol & Bath Pub Walks
Looking for the best pub walks in and around Bristol and Bath? This is the book for you.This super-handy, pocket-sized guide features 20 circular routes varying in length from 4 to 8 miles, all of which start and finish at a top local pub.Highlights include:Beautiful coastal paths along the Severn Estuary; Spectacular views at Cheddar
Vilnius – Best of
Vilnius in New Holland’s ‘Best of’ฆ” series; comprising a range of pocket-sized guides exploring a variety of cities worldwide. Designed to be practical, informative and user-friendly, each title in the series presents the highlights of the city concisely, providing a directory of the best places to stay, eat, shop and relax. An overview section provides
Krakow & Poland Globetrotter Travel Guide
Krakow & Poland in New Holland’s Globetrotter Travel Guide series, comprising a range of practical and accessible guides to a number of cities, regions and countries worldwide. Globetrotter guides incorporate essential information in an easy-to-carry and easy-to-reference format. They provide visitors with an introduction highlighting the country’s ‘must see’ areas, allowing readers to make the
A Literary Tour of Italy
An acclaimed author of novels and short stories, Tim Parks – who was described in a recent review as “one of the best living writers of English” – has delighted audiences around the world with his finely observed writing on all aspects of Italian life and customs. From Boccaccio and Machiavelli through to Moravia and
