Category Archives: Travel Guides

Sea State

`Sea State marks the arrival of a gifted and exciting new voice` Jon McGregor, author of Reservoir 13 A candid examination of the life of North Sea oil riggers, and an explosive portrayal of masculinity, loneliness and female desire. In her mid-30s and sprung out of a terrible relationship, Tabitha quit her job at a

Eastbourne A-Z Pocket Street Map

This up-to-date detailed A-Z street map includes all of the 1,500 streets in and around Eastbourne. As well as the Eastbourne Pier the other areas covered are Birling Gap, Beachy Head, Hailsham, Polegate, Pevensey Bay, Willingdon, Langney, East Dean and Friston. The large scale 1 mile to 4.5 inch street map includes the following;* Places

The Beast of Buckingham Palace

Fly into a fiery and fantastical future with No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams, in an epic adventure of myth and legend, good and evil, and one small boy who must save the world… Illustrated by the artistic genius Tony Ross! It is 2120 and London is in ruins. The young Prince Alfred has never

Liverpool A-Z Pocket Street Map

This up-to-date detailed A-Z street map includes all of the 2,000 streets in and around Liverpool. As well as the city centre other areas covered are Baltic Triangle, Ropewalks, Vauxhall, Fairfield, Weavertree and Walton. The large scale 1 mile to 4.5 inch street map includes the following;* Places of interest* Postcode districts, one-way streets and

Newcastle upon Tyne A-Z Pocket Street Map

This up-to-date detailed A-Z street map includes all of the 1,500 streets in and around Newcastle upon Tyne. As well as the city centre the other areas covered are Ouesburn, Jesmond, Quayside, Grainger Town and Spital Tongues. The large scale 1 mile to 4.5 inch street map includes the following;* Places of interest* Postcode districts,

York A-Z Pocket Street Map

This up-to-date detailed A-Z street map includes all of the 1,500 streets in and around York. As well as the city centre the other areas covered are Woodthorpe, Dringhouses, Nunthorpe, Holgate, South Bank, The Rise, Bootham, Badger Hill, Tang Hall and Heworth. The large scale 1 mile to 4.5 inch street map includes the following;*

Irish Nature Yr Hb

Call it a daily meditation on the world around us for nature-lovers and nature newbies alike, An Irish Nature Year gleefully explores the small mysteries of the seasons as they unfold – Who`s cutting perfect circles in your roses? Which birds wear feathery trousers? And what, exactly, is an amethyst deceiver? An Irish Nature Year

Early Morning Riser

`Warm, witty, touching – and frequently hilarious` David Nicholls, author of Sweet Sorrow A wise, bighearted, boundlessly joyful novel of love, disaster, and unconventional family from the celebrated author of Standard Deviation. Jane easily falls in love with Duncan: he`s charming, good-natured, and handsome. He has also slept with nearly every woman in Boyne City,

Net Zero: How We Stop Causing Climate Change

Shortlisted for the 2021 Wainwright Prize for Writing on Global ConservationWhat can we really do about the climate emergency? The inconvenient truth is that we are causing the climate crisis with our carbon intensive lifestyles and that fixing – or even just slowing – it will affect all of us. But it can be done.

Ireland Collins Pocket Map – The perfect way to explore Ireland

Handy little full colour map of Ireland at an excellent price. It is double-sided, with the south of Ireland up to and including Dublin on one side, and from Dublin northwards on the other. Ideal for the pocket, bag or glovebox of the car. This map includes:* All the latest road changes* Places of interest*

Mantel Pieces: Royal Bodies and Other Writing from the London Review of Books

A stunning collection of essays and memoir from twice Booker Prize winner and international bestseller Hilary Mantel, author of `The Mirror and the Light` In 1987, when Hilary Mantel was first published in the London Review of Books, she wrote to the editor, Karl Miller, “I have no critical training whatsoever, so I am forced

Walking The Invisible: Following in the Brontรซs` Footsteps

Michael Stewart has been captivated by the Brontรซs since he was a child, and has travelled all over the north of England in search of their lives and landscapes. Now, he`d like to invite you into the world as they would have seen it. Following in the footsteps of the Brontรซs across meadow and moor,

What If We Stopped Pretending?

The climate crisis is here. Our chance to stop it has come and gone, but this doesn`t have to mean the world is ending. “If you care about the planet, and about the people and animals who live on it, there are two ways to think about this. You can keep on hoping that catastrophe

How To Be More Paddington Hb

Learn valuable life lessons from Paddington Bear himself in this inspirational book of kindness. The perfect gift for fans of the bear from Darkest Peru, who is now a major movie star. “Aunt Lucy taught me to say `please` and `thank you` when I`m out shopping, and to raise my hat whenever I meet someone

Scotland A-Z Road Atlas

Navigate your way around Scotland with this detailed, full-colour and easy-to-use A-Z Road Atlas. From the border to the north coast, the mainland pages scale is 3.5 miles to 1 inch and the Western Isles, Shetland Islands and Orkney Islands scale is 4.5 miles to 1 inch. Covering the entire country, this road atlas includes

South Downs Park Rangers Favourite Walks

Walking guide to the South Downs National Park, with 20 best routes chosen by the park rangers. Each walk varies in length from 2 to 10 km and can be completed in less than 4 hours. 20 best routes chosen and written by National Park rangers Walks from 2 to 10kmDetailed description for each walk

Blackpool A-Z Pocket Street Map

This up-to-date detailed A-Z street map includes all of the 2,100 streets in and around Blackpool. As well as the Promenade this handy map covers Great Marton Moss, Common Edge, Pleasure Beach, Hawes Side, Staining, Laytoun, North Shore and Warbreck. The large scale 1 mile to 4.5 inch street map includes the following;* Places of

Oxford A-Z Pocket Street Map

This up-to-date detailed A-Z street map includes 1,600 streets in and around Oxford. As well as the University of Oxford colleges, the other areas covered are Jericho, Cowley, Botley, Carfax, St Giles, Headington, Marston and University Parks. The large scale 1 mile to 5.5 inch street map includes the following:* Places of interest* Oxford cycleways

Brighton A-Z Pocket Street Map

This up-to-date detailed A-Z street map includes 2,600 streets in and around Brighton. As well as the sea front and Brighton Palace Pier, the other areas covered are The Lanes, Preston Park, the Artists` Quarter, Hanover and Seven Dials. The large scale street map includes the following:* Places of interest* Postcode districts, one-way streets and

Exeter A-Z Pocket Street Map

This up-to-date detailed A-Z street map includes over 2,100 streets in and around Exeter. As well as the central area of the University colleges and Cathedral, the other areas covered are Larkbeare, Friars Green, Barnfield, St Thomas and St David`s. The large scale street map includes the following:* Places of interest* Postcode districts, one-way streets