Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference
Central Channel & the Solent
The Yachtsman`s Tidal Atlas” series is a comprehensive aid to accurate navigation, compiled from a number of different sources including tide tables, tidal stream atlases, pilot books and charts. This atlas provides clear tidal information in an easy to read form, covering Lyme Regis and Lezardieux to Newhaven and Le Havre. Annual Cherbourg tide table
Off Watch With Old Harry
Off Watch With Old Harry is another delightfully entertaining collection of Des Sleightholme`s amusing observations on the nautical scene. The `joys` of antifouling, the bloody-mindedness of marine engines, the dubious pleasures of sailing on a spring tide, skippers, launching, and novice crew are just some of the subjects aired by `Old Harry`. Perceptive, amusing and
Pocket Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of East Africa
This is a lightweight and portable guide, partly adapted from the popular and highly acclaimed A Field Guide to the Reptiles of East Africa by the same authors. Covering the most prominent 150 reptiles and 80 amphibians found in the region (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi), with concise text, photograph and map for each,
Sell Up And Cruise The Inland Waterways
Living afloat on inland canals, rivers and waterways is a popular choice throughout the UK and Europe, and its popularity is growing. Attracted for financial, environmental or lifestyle reasons, there are now so many people wanting to sell up and live on the water that there are waiting lists for permanent berths. Bill and Laurel
Adlard Coles Nautical Charterer`s Logbook
The Adlard Coles Charterer`s Logbook is designed specifically for sailors and motor boaters wanting a beautifully presented and user-friendly method of keeping a comprehensive record of their chartering experience. Catering for anyone chartering a yacht or motorboat at home or abroad, the Charterer`s Logbook will act both as a navigational record of the cruise and
Southern & Western Spain – Where to Watch Birds
Southern Iberia is in the top rank of European birding hotspots. The third edition of this popular book, first published in 1994, continues to ensure that visitors can make the most of the region`s many attractions. Regular visits have brought the information on all sites up-to-date: maps, access details and species lists have received particular
Adlard Coles Pocket Logbook
This is a handy-sized logbook, ideal for slipping in the pocket on deck to jot down the essential facts whilst underway. In a convenient spiral binding with neat rounded corners and a splashproof cover, both skippers and crew will find it perfect for noting down the essential information on passage prior to transferring it in
The Trouble with old boats
Drawn from the best of Adrian Morgan`s entertaining columns musing on the world of traditional boats and the joys of building, sailing and working on them, here is his long-awaited bunkside read. Billed as a `zen and the art of wooden boatbuilding`, it will resonate with classic boat enthusiasts everywhere. Illustrated with evocative watercolour paintings
Blue Guide China
China in the Blue Guides series focuses primarily on cultural tourism for the visitor who wishes to understand more of what they might see and, as such, the title provides thorough and objective reference information covering art, history and architecture. The guide features illustrations aimed to inform rather than just decorate, such as maps, diagrams,
Afghanistan – A Cultural History
While the modern nation can trace its origins back to 1747, the history of Afghanistan is far more ancient. It has long been an ancient focal point of the Silk Road and human migration. While many native people such as the Kushans, Samanids, Saffarids and Mughals have founded their empires here, the country has also
Where to Watch Birds Central America & the Caribbean
This guide covers the best birding sites in Central America and the Caribbean. In a format familiar to readers of this very popular series, each site is considered in terms of `Habitat`, `Timing`, `Access` and `Calendar`, allowing birders to plan excursions to maximise the chances of getting the best out of each site and each
Hajj
Proclaim the pilgrimage to all people. They will come on foot and on the backs of swift camels from distant corners of the earth. Quran, surat al-Hajj vs 27-30 It is a sacred duty for Muslims, wherever they may reside, to go at least once in their lives to Makkah, the heartland of Islam where
Blue Guide Sweden
Sweden in the Blue Guides series focuses primarily on cultural tourism for the visitor who wishes to understand more of what they might see and, as such, the title provides thorough and objective reference information covering art, history and architecture. The guide features illustrations aimed to inform rather than just decorate, such as maps, diagrams,
The Painted Tomb-Chapel of Nebamun
The paintings from Nebamuns tomb chapel are among the greatest and most famous of the British Museums treasures. Yet much about them remains mysterious, and this book is concerned with the detective work undertaken to help us to understand and see them properly before they are displayed in a new permanent gallery in 2008. For
Adlard Coles Nautical – Logbook
This logbook is not only a convenient place to keep all the specific notes that need constant referral during a long voyage, but also a sailing record of the boat, ports visited, interesting sights, and people invited aboard. This revised edition includes new material relating to the advent of GMDSS.
The Art of Ancient Egypt
For some 3,000 years, the great civilization of the Nile Valley produced some of the finest works of art the world has ever known, whether exquisitely painted on tomb walls, carved in stone or wood, or cast in metal. Illustrated with over 250 remarkable objects from the British Museum and other collections in Egypt, the
100 Family Adventures
100 Family Adventures provides a valuable resource bank of tried and tested outdoor activities to enjoy with children, swapping `screen time` for `green time`. Particularly inspiring for people who want to get started, but don`t know how, the book shows how any family, anywhere in the country, can enjoy time together outdoors. The adventures in
Escape London: Days Out Within Easy Reach of London
Escape London takes locals and tourists beyond the chaos and noise of London to places of retreat within easy reach of the city. It highlights the destinations that have become iconic escapes, the places that offer adventure, culture and culinary delights, as well as historic attractions and chocolate-box villages. Chapters include the following (together with
Hidden Histories: A Spotter`s Guide to the British Landscape
Signed by the author”This fascinating spotter`s guide to Britain`s historical landscape – what to see and how to decipher it – is rammed with intriguing nuggets.” Sunday Times”A definitive classic field guide… Its scope is as magnificent as our countryside itself.” BBC Countryfile Magazine “This book is perfect for anyone who`s travelled through the countryside,
Shop London: An Insider`s Guide to Spending Like a Local
London has always been a shopper`s paradise, tempting to every taste, mood and budget. Shop London helps you narrow in on the most talked-about, tucked-away, unique, and exciting retail experiences, opening doors to 200 of the best independent boutiques, fashion stores, specialist shops, markets, vintage meccas and more. It also explores the capital`s shopping districts
