Category Archives: Travel Guides
Flight: The Complete History of Aviation
From the Wright brothers` first powered flight, to Concorde`s final voyage and the tragic crash of the Columbia, Flight takes you on a sky-high journey through the history of aviation. Charting the trailblazers, jet test pilots and constant progress at the cutting-edge of technology, every aspect of flight is explored in this stunning book. Recalling
A History of the Crusades: The Kingdom of Jerusalem and the Frankish East 1100-1187: II
The second volume of Steven Runciman`s classic, hugely influential trilogy on the history of the Crusades `There was magic about. Saladin himself was troubled by terrible dreams…`Steven Runciman`s unrivalled history of the Crusades is a classic of learning and vivid, compelling storytelling, which brilliantly brings to life the personalities, battles, massacres, triumphs and follies of
Segu
The bestselling epic novel of family, treachery, rivalry, religious fervour and the turbulent fate of a royal African dynasty. It is 1797 and the African kingdom of Segu, born of blood and violence, is at the height of its power. Yet Dousika Traore, the king`s most trusted advisor, feels nothing but dread.Change is coming.From the
Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide, 3rd Edition
A million copy best-selling exploration of the animal kingdom, featuring facts and beautiful photos of over 2,000 wild animals from all habitats on planet Earth.Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide brings together the expertise of over 70 natural history specialists and the beautiful images of wildlife photographers from around the globe to illustrate, describe, and explain
The Rituals of Dinner: The Origins, Evolution, Eccentricities and Meaning of Table Manners
This is the book on the way we eat. Solidifying her standing as a preeminent observer and scholar of everyday life, Margaret Visser takes on the sweeping history of table manners, from the civilizations of ancient Greece and medieval Europe to the way that technology has altered, and continues to alter, our behaviour over dinner.
The Merchant of Prato: Daily Life in a Medieval Italian City
This extraordinary re-creation of the life of a medieval Italian merchant, Francesco di Marco Datini, is one of the greatest historical portraits written in the twentieth century. Drawing on an astonishing cache of letters unearthed centuries after Datini`s death, it reveals to us a shrewd, enterprising, anxious man, as he makes deals, furnishes his sumptuous
Summer with Monika
Summer with Monika is an honest and touching portrait of a romance, charting the progress of a love affair from the delicious intimacy of the honeymoon, with the milk bottles turning to cheese on the doorstep, through the stage of quarrels, jealousy, recriminations and boredom, to the point where love is as nice as a
Peppa Goes to London
Peppa and George are going on a very special day out to London! Miss Rabbit`s friend, the Queen, borrows a double decker bus and takes Peppa and all her friends on a fun tour of the city`s sights in this picture book story.
How Food Works: The Facts Visually Explained
`How Food Works` is your own friendly nutritionist, on hand to debunk common food myths and give you the answers to those pressing questions with easy-to-swallow information.Today`s media is full of new discoveries about food – red wine is good for your heart, caffeine will raise your blood pressure – but is there a biological
DK Eyewitness Travel Phrase Book Spanish: Essential Reference for Every Traveller
Having aided millions of travellers on their journeys, DK`s iconic Eyewitness Phrase Book series is back and better than ever.The perfect language survival guide for everyday situations, Eyewitness Phrase Book: Spanish provides all the key words and phrases you need. Word lists and stunning photographs make learning basic Spanish phrases easier than ever before, and
Journey: An Illustrated History of Travel
A lavishly illustrated account of human travel with a foreword by Simon Reeve, from the voyages of the Vikings to the flight to the Moon. Journeys have arisen from all manner of impulse, from migration and the search for food, to pilgrimages, trade, scientific curiosity, or simply the quest for adventure. Journey is a stunning
The Little Town Where Time Stood Still
“Folks, life is beautiful! Bring on the drinks, I`m sticking around till I`m ninety! Do you hear?”A young boy grows up in a sleepy Czech community where little changes. His raucous, mischievous Uncle Pepin came to stay with the family years ago, and never left. But the outside world is encroaching on their close-knit town
Novels, Tales, Journeys
Puskin`s masterpieces in prose, in sparkling new translations by the award-winning Pevear and Volokhonsky. The father of Russian literature, Pushkin is beloved not only for his poetry but also for his brilliant stories, which range from dramatic narratives of love, obsession and betrayal to lively comic tales, and from satirical epistolary tales to imaginative historical
French English Bilingual Visual Dictionary
The French English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential vocabulary guide to the world around you. With over 10,000 fully illustrated terms arranged by theme, language learning has never been easier.Perfect for tourist and business travellers alike, DK`s Bilingual Visual Dictionary series is by your side when buying food, talking about work, discussing health, and
The Unsettling of Europe: The Great Migration, 1945 to the Present
Migrants have stood at the heart of modern Europe`s experience, whether trying to escape danger, to find a better life or as a result of deliberate policy, whether moving from the countryside to the city, or between countries, or from outside the continent altogether.Peter Gatrell`s powerful new book is the first to bring these stories
Knowledge Encyclopedia: Updated and expanded edition
Change the way you see the world with a groundbreaking visual approach to the wonders of our planet. From Viking raiders and Samurai warriors to robotics and chemical reactions, amazing animals, the human body, the marvels of history, and more are visualized in incredible detail, inside and out, providing a mind-blowing introduction to every aspect
Barbarossa: How Hitler Lost the War
`With his customary literary flair and capacity to master and mobilize very many and varied sources, Jonathan Dimbleby gives us the best single-volume account of the Barbarossa campaign to date` Andrew Roberts, author of Churchill: Walking with Destiny`Like a fast-moving juggernaut of horror, Dimbleby`s Barbarossa is a page-turning descent into Hell and back. Part warning,
My First Words
Give your toddler a head start with 16 colourful flashcards, expertly designed to develop early language skills and ideal for preschool play. With a vibrant image on every flashcard, DK`s My first Words sturdy picture cards make learning first words fun. Talking points on the back of each card reinforce learning, helping to familiarise children
Spanish English Bilingual Visual Dictionary
The Spanish English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential vocabulary guide to the world around you. With over 10,000 fully illustrated terms arranged by theme, language learning has never been easier.Perfect for tourist and business travellers alike, DK`s Bilingual Visual Dictionary series is by your side when buying food, talking about work, discussing health, and
Star Wars Visual Encyclopedia
With a galaxy of information on every page, Star Wars (TM): The Visual Encyclopedia is the ultimate illustrated guide to everything Star Wars. Throwing the spotlight onto carefully curated images and beautiful photography, DK`s Visual Encyclopedia showcases characters and objects from episodes I-VII, Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Rogue One: A
