Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference
Korea
Bring Korea to life with this beautiful three-dimensional Panorama Pop, featuring the country`s most famous sites. Remember Korea for ever with this exquisite three-dimensional expanding pocket guide. Presented in a beautiful slipcase, the guide unfolds to a length of 1.5 metres and features 12 of Korea`s most famous sites, including Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Bukhansan
Birnbaum`s 2020 Walt Disney World: The Official Guide
As Walt Disney World continues to grow and evolve, trust Birnbaum as your guideThe 2020 edition delves into detailed descriptions of all attractions, resorts, and eateries; offers money-saving coupons and strategies to maximise your holiday budget; and includes a peek into what`s new: Toy Story Land: This amusing play zone, bearing a happy resemblance to
And the Ocean Was Our Sky
From the multi-award-winning author of A Monster Calls comes a haunting tale of power and obsession that turns the story of Moby Dick upside down. “Call me Bathsheba.” The whales of Bathsheba`s pod live for the hunt. Led by the formidable Captain Alexandra, they fight a never-ending war against men. Then the whales attack a
Birnbaum`s 2020 Walt Disney World For Kids: The Official Guide
As Walt Disney World continues to grow and evolve, trust Birnbaum as your guide.The 2020 edition delves into everything meaningful to kids: Join the holiday-planning fun, with kid-friendly descriptions of all the theme park shows and attractions, including maps, photos, colourful illustrations, and more. Meet favourite Disney characters and collect autographs from Mickey, Minnie, Anna,
EuroRegs for Inland Waterways
In order to safely navigate Europe`s major waterway routes, all boaters need to know CEVNI – the Waterway Code – whose rules, signs, symbols and signals are understood and used by bargemasters and working vessels of all nationalities. This book has been written especially for pleasure craft users, setting out the rules in an easy-to-follow
The Ordnance Survey Journey Through Time
Join the nation`s favourite puzzle brand as we take a journey through landscape and history. In this brand new puzzle book in the bestselling Ordnance Survery series, take a trip through time – from the earliest recorded footsteps of humans in Britain, to the spot where Caesar first surveyed Britannia, to the beaches where the
Wildlife Guide to Chile
This is the first English-language field guide to the wildlife of Chile and its territories-Chilean Antarctica, Easter Island, San Felix y San Ambrosio, and the Juan Fernandez Archipelago. The colour plates depict species in their natural environments with unmatched vividness and realism. The combination of detailed illustrations and engaging, succint and authoritative text makes field
Photographic Guide to the Birds of Jamaica
With a rich avifauna of more than 300 species that includes 30 endemics, the island of Jamaica is an increasingly popular birding destination. Containing hundreds of stunning photographs, A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Jamaica, the latest addition to Helm`s Photographic Guides series, provides full photographic coverage of every species on the Jamaican list
A History of Greece
Greek-speaking people have occupied the Aegean region continuously since the Bronze Age, while Greek culture has been a feature of the Eastern Mediterranean dating back to the Age of Alexander. But what do Greeks today have in common with Homer, Plato and Aristotle? What are the links between the people who built the Parthenon and
A History of Italy
Until the beginning of the eighteenth century, to be `Italian` meant to identify with a number of collective memories, rather than a national memory. Yet there are elements of continuity that have shaped Italian identity over the past 1,500 years. Religion, food, art and architecture, a literary language, as well as a particular relationship between
Fodor`s Northern California
Written by locals, Fodor`s travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. Northern California is filled with rugged redwood forests, pristine stretches of Pacific coastline, and towering mountains. But it also has more than its share of creature comforts, from Napa Valley`s wineries and spas to San
Fodor`s Cuba
Gorgeous Spanish colonial architecture, uncrowded white-sand beaches, and an insistent salsa beat await intrepid travelers to the Caribbean`s largest island, now on the radar of many Americans thanks to the relaxation of travel restrictions in early 2015. No matter where travelers go, this up-to-date guide helps them discover Cuba`s unique culture, whether it`s seeing vibrant
Sailing, Yachts and Yarns
Tom shares a collection of his most entertaining, outspoken and instructive writing. Sailing, Yachts and Yarns is a selection of his funniest, wisest and most thought-provoking writing from the pages of Yachting Monthly. Tom`s regular column for this premier sailing magazine gives him free reign to explore a wide range of topics. His love of
Pilgrim Guide ‘“ Camino del Sureste
This guide covers one of the least well known camino routes in Spain, from Alicante on Spain’s east coast through north-west Spain to Benavente. The route is about 800 km in length and includes the major cities of Albacete, Toledo, รvila and Benavente. The Camino del Sureste can be divided into four parts, each of
101 Places to Get F*cked Up Before You Die
Part travel guide, part party invitation, part drunken social commentary, 101 Places to Get F*cked Up Before You Die goes where no travel book has dared to go before. Everyone knows about Carnival in Rio, but what about Carnival in Montanita, Ecuador, or Holi in India? Where are you going to find the most alcohol-saturated
The Streets of Paris: A Guide to the City of Light Following in the Footsteps of Famous Parisians Throughout History
For hundreds of years, the City of Light has set the stage for larger-than-life characters – from medieval lovers Heloise and Abelard to the defiant King Henri IV to the brilliant scientist Madame Curie, beloved chanteuse Edith Piaf, and the writer Colette. In this beautifully illustrated book, Susan Cahill recounts the lives of twenty-two famous
Pompeii: An Archaeological Guide
The resonant ruins of Pompeii are perhaps the most direct route back to the living, breathing world of the ancient Romans. Two million visitors annually now walk the paved streets which re-emerged, miraculously preserved, from their layers of volcanic ash. Yet for all the fame and unique importance of the site, there is a surprising
A Brief Guide to Lebanon (Black and White)
Lebanon is a revelation for travellers and visitors, a place known mostly for human tragedy. Now at last a fledgling peace has endured for a few years. Today Lebanon is welcoming back adventurers, explorers, trekkers and curious visitors. The country has witnessed the passage of most civilisations of the world: Phoenicians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, the
Birnbaum`s 2019 Disneyland Resort: The Official Guide
As the Disneyland Resort continues to grow and evolve, trust Birnbaum as your guide. The 2019 edition delves into detailed descriptions of all attractions, resorts, and eateries; offers money-saving coupons and strategies to maximize your vacation budget; and includes a peek into what`s new: The Force is strong at Disneyland Resort, and it is getting
