Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference
Pretty Little London: A Seasonal Guide to the City`s Most Instagrammable Places
A curated guide to the most chic, stylish and unique sites in London, from the creators of the hugely successful Instagram account @prettylittlelondon. Inviting you on a visual tour of the city, your guides Sara and Andrea present the most Insta-worthy destinations in the capital. With everything from cafes and restaurants to galleries and hotels,
Quiet London
Quiet London by Siobhan Wall showcases over 140 quiet places where you can meet, drink, eat, sleep, read, relax and recuperate in the capital. Discover unknown gems like atmospheric pubs and restaurant, peaceful and beautiful gardens or unusual museums and galleries and inviting shops.The book is organised in categories and includes museums, libraries, parks, gardens
Charting the Oceans
Mastery of the sea has been crucial in European history: the transition from the medieval to the modern world was marked by the emergence of European ships from their home waters out into the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans. Solving the problem of ocean navigation was an essential prelude to achieving international powers. In their
Wild Weather Book
Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield are back with more wonderful ideas for fun outdoors even in the most challenging weather! Imagine – jumping in the biggest puddle you can find! – Or running barefoot and feeling squidgy mud ooze up between your toes! – Or run up the nearest hill to feel the wind try
Wild Olives
In 1944, at the age of five, William Graves was taken from England to the delightful mountain village of Deya in Majorca, where his father – the poet Robert Graves – had returned with his new family to the place he had lived with Laura Riding before the war. Young William grew up in the
London Villages: Explore the City`s Best Local Neighbourhoods
There are dozens of tucked away `villages` in London, from Columbia Road to Clarendon Cross. These small, locally-known enclaves give the capital its inimitable character. Featuring thirty of the most unique and vibrant neighbourhoods in London, this is your key to exploring the city in a new way. With atmospheric photographs and an illustrated map
The Galapagos Affair
Over half-a-century ago fanciful and exotic stories began to appear in the world`s press about settlers on the remote Galapagos island of Floreana. The tales were of nudism, free love communes, stainless steel dentures – a latter-day Garden of Eden. But the truth was even stranger. Friedrich Ritter, an eccentric German intellectual, and his long-suffering
London Thames Path
David Fathers presents a unique and richly illustrated guide to the London section of the Thames Path, which runs along both banks of the river from Putney Bridge to the Thames Barrier. Together, the two paths make up a panoramic 40-mile walk through 2000 years of London`s history. From the old docks and wharves that
London`s Hidden Rivers: A Walker`s Guide to the Subterranean Waterways of London
London has many rivers, but they are often hidden under centuries of development. Rivers like the Walbrook, the Fleet or the Westbourne have left their mark on the city, and still form an important part of our subterranean world. David Fathers traces the course of twelve hidden rivers in a series of detailed guided walks,
Quiet London: Quiet Corners
London is an exciting, vibrant and often noisy city but this busy metropolis also has a quiet side. Siobhan Wall encourages Londoners and visitors to the capital to wander away from the crowds and discover calm amid the hustle and bustle. This is a guide to over 100 quiet corners in the city. There are
North Western Fells – Book 6 (Revised Edition)
One name above all others has become associated with walking in the Lake District: A. Wainwright, whose seven-volume Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells, first published in 1955’“66, has become the definitive guidebook. Wainwright’s meticulously hand-drawn maps, diagrams and drawings take you up the 214 principal hills and mountains of the Lake District, describing 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
Quiet Barcelona
Quiet Barcelona is the next in a series committed to discovering quiet, intimate places in busiest cities in the world. Designed for both visitors and locals to enjoy, readers will find places off the beaten track, explore enticing museums, and enjoy peaceful gardens. Barcelona is a bustling city, but with a little guidance, explorers will
NP69 East Coast of the United States Pilot Vol 2 – 2021
It covers Barnegat Inlet to Cape Canaveral.Cubre la entrada de Barnegat a Cabo Caรฑaveral.
NP42C Japan Pilot Vol IV
NEW EDITION OUT ON 08/10/2020It covers Nansei Shoto, and the east, west, and northwest coasts of Kyushu and Tsushima.Abarca Nansei Shoto y las costas este, oeste y noroeste de Kyushu y Tsushima.
Jane`s Fighting Ships: 2020-2021
Janes Fighting Ships Yearbook 2020 2021 EditionJane’s Fighting Ships Yearbook 20/21Turn to Jane`s Fighting Ships from IHS Markit for the world`s most comprehensive and reliable open-source naval reference available, covering 165 navies and 57 coast guards. It provides detailed overviews, specifications, photographs and silhouettes of naval platforms and military ships in development, in production and
