Category Archives: Travel Guides
Knot Companion
This is an essential guide to tying knots, covering the 10 knots everyone should know, plus coiling and throwing a rope and whipping (stopping the end unravelling). This little companion serves as a great reminder of crucial information. It is laminated to stand up to frequent use and serves as a super aide-memoire that will
1,000 Spanish Recipes
The legacy work by one of the most influential experts on Spanish cuisine Penelope Casas was one of the premier experts on Spanish food: She taught readers about jamon serrano, Manchego cheese, and chorizo, in addition to countless dishes, from patatas bravas to churros. She wrote several acclaimed books, and 1,000 Spanish Recipes is her
Cuisine and Culture
An illuminating account of how history shapes our diets-now in a new revised and updated Third Edition Why did the ancient Romans believe cinnamon grew in swamps guarded by giant killer bats? How did African cultures imported by slavery influence cooking in the American South? What does the 700-seat McDonald`s in Beijing serve in the
Practical navigation for the modern boat owner
The complete navigation reference for beginners and experts including electronic simulators for GPS, chartplotting, radar and AIS. The modern sailor needs a back up plan if the electrics on board fail, and Pat Manley delivers the tools to make this possible. Boat owners need a book that covers all the electronic (modern) navigation, which develops
Mainsail Trimming – An Illustrated Guide
Uncover the secrets to sailing fast whilst remaining in control. Mainsail trimming is not only a physically and mentally demanding role on a boat; it is also one of the most crucial. You need a deep and subtle appreciation of sail shapes and the controls used to achieve them. Most significantly, the role requires an
King Con: The Bizarre Adventures of the Jazz Age`s Greatest Impostor
The spellbinding tale of hustler Edgar Laplante–the king of Jazz Age con artists–who becomes the victim of his own dangerous game. Edgar Laplante was a smalltime grifter, an erstwhile vaudeville performer, and an unabashed charmer. But after years of playing thankless gigs and traveling with medicine shows, he decided to undertake the most demanding and
Catalan Food: Culture and Flavors from the Mediterranean
In proud, vibrant Catalonia, food is what brings people together–whether neighbors, family, or visitors. By the sea, over a glass of chilled vermouth and the din of happily shared, homemade Pica Pica (tapas) is where you`ll find the most authentic Catalonia. The region is known for its wildly diverse indigenous ingredients, from seafood to jamon
The Food of Northern Thailand
Food of Northern Thailand is a beautiful deep dive into the regional cuisine of northern Thailand with a documentarian`s approach and a photographer`s eye.The food of northern Thailand is a world away from the highly refined, royal court- and Chinese-influenced style of cooking in Bangkok–the Thai food that most of us are familiar with. It`s
Tasting Paris: 100 Recipes to Eat Like a Local
Tasting Paris features new and classic French recipes and cooking techniques that will demistify the art of French cooking and transport your dinner guests to Paris. Whether you have experienced the charm of Paris many times or dream of planning your first trip, here you will find the food that makes this city so beloved.
Atlas of the Holocaust
The graphic history of the Nazi attempt to destroy the Jews of Europe during the Second World War is illustrated in this series of 333 detailed maps. The maps, and the text and photographs that accompany them, powerfully depict the fate of the Jews between 1933 and 1945, while also setting the chronological story in
Turn Right At Machu Picchu
What happens when an unadventurous adventure writer tries to recreate the original expedition to Machu Picchu? In 1911, Hiram Bingham III climbed the Andes in Peru and `discovered` the famed archaeological site. While history recast Bingham as a liar and a thief, Mark Adams set out to retrace the explorer`s perilous path in search of
Atlas of American History
The Routledge Atlas of American History presents a series of 163 clear and detailed maps, accompanied by informative captions, facts and figures. The complete history of America is unravelled through vivid representations of all the significant landmarks, including: Politics – from the struggle against slavery and the battle for black voting rights to the present
Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business
From an award-winning restauranteur comes an intimate and inspirational portrait of business well done, with hands-on advice, enlightening anecdotes, and the fascinating story of staggering success in one of the world s most unforgiving arenas.
Atlas of Jewish History
`An unusual and compelling insight into Jewish history…sheer detail and breadth of scale` BBC History Magazine This newly revised and updated edition of Martin Gilbert`s Atlas of Jewish History spans over four thousand years of history in 154 maps, presenting a vivid picture of a fascinating people and the trials and tribulations which have haunted
The Bang-Bang Club
Greg Marinovich and Jaro Silva’s ‘Bang-Bang Club” doesn’t have a foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu for no reason ‘“ this is a searing, at times uncomfortable and above all honest look at apartheid as soon the through the eyes of photo-journalists who were there.The Bang-Bang Club was a group of photographers who covered the last
A Taste Of Venice – At Table With Brunetti
Food plays an important role in Donna Leon`s bestselling Commissario Brunetti novels. In A Taste of Venice, Roberta Pianaro invites readers into the Brunettis` kitchen to learn how to prepare for themselves the delicious meals Paola Brunetti cooks for her family. We are given the secrets to Brunetti`s favourite pasta (penne rigate), Paola`s famous apple
Venetian Curiosities
In a city as ancient as Venice, myths and legends passed down from generation to generation record more than just love or murder. They are the storehouse of a city`s mores, emblems of its identity. In “Venetian Curiosities”, acclaimed novelist Donna Leon recounts some of Venice`s most intriguing tales: an elephant brought in for Carnival
The Whale Rider
A mystical story of Maori culture The birth of a daughter – Kahu – breaks the lineage of a Maori tribe. Rejected by her grandfather, Kahu develops the ability to communicate with whales, echoing those of the ancient Whale Rider after whom she was named. This magical and mythical novel tells of the conflict between
The Longest Whale Song
Ella`s mum is in a deep coma, having just had a new baby. That means Ella has to live with Jack, her hopeless stepfather, and cope with her tiny newborn brother, as well as worrying about Mum. The only thing that`s going right is her school project. It`s all about whales and how they sing
Clover Moon
Clover Moon`s imagination is her best escape from a life of hardship in poverty-stricken Victorian London. When tragedy plunges her into a world of grief, Clover realizes that everything she loved about the place she called home is gone. Clover hears of a place she could run to, but where will she find the courage
