Category Archives: Travel Guides
Orwell`s England
Including The Road to Wigan Pier`No one wrote better about the English character than Orwell` New York Review of BooksMuch of George Orwell`s best writing, brought together in this collection, is concerned with his complex, often contradictory attitude to England. In the brilliantly perceptive The English People, he lists the national characteristics as `suspicion of
Perfume: Story of a Murderer
Survivor, genius, perfumer, killer: this is Jean-Baptiste Grenouille. He is abandoned on the filthy streets as a child, but grows up to discover he has an extraordinary gift: a sense of smell more powerful than any other human`s. Soon, he is creating the most sublime fragrances in Paris. Yet there is one odour he cannot
Pop-Up Peekaboo! Monsters
This colourful pop-up peekaboo book follows adorable little monsters as they hide around the house. The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious preschoolers. With the help of parents and caregivers, toddlers will have fun turning the sturdy board book pages, guessing what`s hiding under each
Pop Up Peekaboo! Penguin
Take your toddler on a frozen adventure in this lift-the-flap baby book with pictures that pop off the page!This wintry pop-up peekaboo book follows Polly and her penguin pals as they play hide-and-seek. Babies and toddlers can lift big flaps and see peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages: a playful penguin hiding in the
A Songbird Dreams of Singing
Do you know how animals sleep?Otters fall asleep while holding hands; zebra finches practise their songs while dreaming; dolphins keep one half of their brain awake . . .Beautiful poems about sleeping animals are interspersed with fascinating facts and beautiful illustrations – making this the perfect bedtime book!
All My Cats
`One of the greatest European prose writers` Philip RothIn the autumn of 1965, Bohumil Hrabal bought a weekend cottage in the countryside east of Prague. There, until his death, he tended to an ever-growing, unruly community of cats. This is his confessional, tender and shocking meditation on the joys and torments of his life with
Madonna in a Fur Coat
`The pain of losing something precious can be forgotten over time. But our missed opportunities never leave us, and every time they come back to haunt us, we ache.`A shy young man leaves his home in rural Turkey to learn a trade and discover life in 1920s Berlin. There, amid the city`s bustling streets, elegant
Bounce! Bounce! Bunny
Featuring familiar characters from Crunch! Munch! Bunny, join Binky the Bunny on a brand new journey as she tries to discover just what makes her special. Teach your little ones all about the power of self-confidence and how they can learn to help others, with this sturdy board book that`s ideal for preschoolers.Hop along with
The Very Hungry Caterpillar`s Easter Sticker and Colouring Book
Follow The Very Hungry Caterpillar on an Easter journey through springtime in this book packed with sticker scenes, puzzles, colouring-in and games. Discover bouncing bunnies, hidden Easter eggs, leaping lambs and lots more – all without leaving the pages of this book!Big stickers for little hands make this the perfect first activity book for young
A Ladybird Book About Donald Trump
`A Ladybird Book about Donald Trump`: A charming introduction to the President of the United States, the important jobs he has to do, and the friends he`s made all over the world.This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about
Find The Spy
Psst! Calling all super-cunning spies. Yes, I mean YOU.Can you find the real-life spies hidden throughout this book? With 8 fiendish spotting scenes, only the most cunning reader will be able to find these spies.Discover the true stories of 8 fascinating spies: one who crawled across the rooftops of Paris, one who hid secrets in
Ladybird London
Introduce little tourists to the UK capital in this interactive journey through London!Explore the iconic landmarks of London with a push-and-pull mechanism in every scene. Little readers can change the famous advertising boards of Piccadilly Circus and raise Tower Bridge as they journey through the city. Ladybird London is the perfect introduction for children to
Indian Railways
The railways did more than link India – they brought its people together, changing histories, forging destinies, and leaving a lasting legacy.This sumptuously illustrated book traces that history from the early plans of the 1830s – from the laying of the first line, and the expansion of the train network into the heart of the
Peppa Pig: Peppa`s Car Ride
Peppa can`t wait to go for a day out with her family in their red car. But things don`t quite go to plan and the car starts making funny noises. Grandad Dog gives them a new blue car to use while he`s mending the red car, but when it starts to rain, Daddy Pig isn`t
A House for Two Pounds
A richly recounted memoir of growing up in an Irish farming community in the 1940sA love of Ireland and the Irish is what shines through this little memoir.Growing up amongst the fields, woods and characters of a farming community near Cork, Kathleen Iggulden depicts a world that is both immediate and real, yet belongs to
Orwell and the Dispossessed
Including Down and Out in Paris and London`Orwell was the great moral force of his age` SpectatorThe powerful writings collected together in this volume chronicle George Orwell`s first-hand experiences of life among the underclass of the `two nations` of rich and poor. Down and Out in Paris and London is the young Orwell`s memoir of
Orwell in Spain
Including Homage to Catalonia`Spain not only defined Orwell as an individual, it also gave him his first glimpse of totalitarianism` D. J. Taylor, GuardianGeorge Orwell`s experience of the Spanish Civil War had a transformative effect on his life and work. This volume brings together his complete writings on the war, including Homage to Catalonia, his
RSPB Pocket Garden Birdwatch
Create a bird-friendly environment and watch the birds enjoy your garden.Birdwatching is among the most popular hobbies in Britain, and one that can be done on your doorstep. RSPB Pocket Garden Birdwatch contains expert advice on how to provide water, food, and nesting sites to create a bird-friendly environment. It also reveals essential tips on
The Body Atlas: A Pictorial Guide to the Human Body
Reveal the inner workings of the human body with this illustrated atlas.How well do you know your body? What happens under your skin? Where exactly is your stomach? What does your liver do? How can ears help your balance? The Body Atlas answers all these questions and many more. This unique visual guide approaches a
The Bird Atlas: A Pictorial Guide to the World`s Birdlife
Explore the world of birds with this magnificently illustrated atlas.Which bird migrates the furthest? How do birds find a mate? What can we do to help endangered birds? The Bird Atlas answers all these questions and more.This lavishly illustrated atlas for children is not your average guide to birds. It takes readers on a tour,
