Category Archives: Travel Guides
Ireland Collins Road Atlas Touring Edition
Road atlas, at A4 size, covering the whole of Ireland featuring clear and detailed Collins colour mapping at a scale of 5.2 miles to 1 inch. Perfect for both residents and visitors touring Ireland.Clear, detailed and up-to-date Collins mapping showing:’: Places of tourist interest’: Contact information for Tourist Information Centres with grid references to the
Ireland Collins Handy Map
Easy-to-use route-planning map covering the whole of Ireland opens almost like a book. It has the convenience of an atlas with all the benefits of a fold out map, and features clear, full-colour road maps at 10 miles to 1 inch plus city centre plans of Belfast and Dublin.The map is laminated on both sides
The A-Z History of London
For the last century A-Z maps have been the trusted and reliable source of mapping for Londoners. As the face of London has changed so have the maps. `History of Britain in Maps` author, Philip Parker, will outline these changes and reveal how the city has changed over the last one hundred years in this
Greater London Collins Street Atlas
The ultimate street atlas of London, featuring incredibly detailed street level maps, with more than 40 categories of information, covering 1660 square miles in and around London and with more than 95,000 street names. This is the definitive reference atlas for London. Scale: 1:10,000 Central area, 1:20,000 Main area, 1:63,360 Urban maps. Coverage at 1:20,000
The Curse of the School Rabbit
The brand new, laugh-out-loud story of a boy, a rabbit, and a lot of bad luck, from the one and only Judith Kerr, creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat’ฆIt all started with the school rabbit’ฆSnowflake is the school rabbit, and Snowflake is TROUBLE.At least that’s what Tommy thinks,
River Kings: The Vikings from Scandinavia to the Silk Roads
“Astonishing and compelling” Bernard Cornwell”Replete with witches, human sacrifice, Greek fire and funeral orgies… one of the most thrilling works of archaeological detective work I have ever read” William Dalrymple, FT Follow bioarchaeologist Cat Jarman – and the cutting-edge forensic techniques central to her research – as she uncovers epic stories of the Viking age
The Frozen River: Seeking Silence in the Himalaya
“A tour de force of luminous writing.” Mark Cocker In 1976 James Crowden left his career in the British army and travelled to Ladakh in the Northern Himalaya, one of the most remote parts of the world. `The Frozen River` is his extraordinary account of the time he spent there, living alongside the Zangskari people,
Yuli: The Carlos Acosta Story
In 1980, Carlos Acosta was just another Cuban kid of humble origins, the youngest son in a poor family named after the planter who had owned his great-great-grandfather. With few options and an independent spirit, Carlos spent his days on the streets, dreaming of a career in football.But even at a young age, Carlos had
Pizza Girl
“Great inventiveness, unfailing intelligence and empathy, and best of all a rare and shimmering wit” Richard Ford A moving story about an unforgettable young woman trying to find her place in the world… Eighteen years old, pregnant, and working as a pizza delivery girl, our dysfunctional heroine is deeply lost and in complete denial about
Paddington`s Post
Based on the original stories by Michael Bond, a new Paddington adventure with real mail to open and enjoy!This funny interactive picture book explores Paddington`s new life in London after travelling all the way from Darkest Peru and meeting Mr and Mrs Brown at Paddington station. Open the six envelopes inside and find out all
The Fate of Fausto
A stunningly presented modern-day fable from world-renowned talent Oliver Jeffers.There was once a man who believed he owned everything and set out to survey what was his.’You are mine,” Fausto said to the flower, the sheep and the mountain, and they bowed before him. But they were not enough for Fausto, so he conquered a
Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth
This book and CD edition of the exquisite and thought-provoking `Here We Are` comes with heartfelt, award-winning audio, read by the internationally best-selling creator himself, Oliver Jeffers!Well, hello.And welcome to this Planet.We call it Earth.Our world can be a bewildering place, especially if you’ve only just got here. Your head will be filled with questions,
Rising Hope: Recipes and Stories from Luminary Bakery
Rising Hope is the cookbook from Luminary Bakery, a social enterprise founded to support disadvantaged women, including those who have been homeless, in prison, or experience violence, by teaching them how to bake. Combining delicious recipes with stories from the bakery, and the women Luminary has empowered, Rising Hope will take the reader on a
Great Expeditions
Foreword by Levison Wood, presenter of `Walking the Americas`. A comprehensive, fascinating and inspiring gallery of the great adventures that changed our world.Throughout history there have been brave men and women who dared to go where few had gone before. They broke new ground by drawing on incredible reserves of courage, fortitude and intelligence in
Extreme Survivors: 60 epic stories of human endurance
Foreword by Bear Grylls, presenter of Running Wild and The Island. The most daring escapes, famous shipwrecks, and ultimate survival stories. These are astonishing stories of human endurance and endeavour. Compelling descriptions combined with illustrative maps give you a full understanding of the world’s greatest survival stories.Astonishing stories of human endurance and endeavour.Find out how:’:
Irish Castles: Ireland`s most dramatic castles and strongholds (Collins Little Books)
A pocket-sized guide to around 140 of Ireland`s most dramatic castles and strongholds, all of which are open to the public, with structures from across the whole island of Ireland. A handy 8-page map of all locations featured is included. Historical background and architectural details for each of the castles, accompanied by a beautiful colour
Prisoners of History: What Monuments to the Second World War Tell Us About Our History and Ourselves
A Times and Sunday Times Best Book of 2020 What happens when our values change, but what we have set in stone does not?Humankind has always had the urge to memorialise, to make physical testaments to the past. There`s just one problem: when we carve a statue or put up a monument, it can wind
2020 Guide to the Night Sky Southern Hemisphere: A Month-by-Month Guide to Exploring the Skies Above Australia, New Zealand and South Africa
Expanded and RevisedA comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the southern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January-December 2020.Diagrams drawn for the latitude of southern Australia, but including events visible from New Zealand and South Africa.Written and illustrated by astronomical experts, Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion.- Advice on where to
Astronomy Photographer of the Year: Collection 8
A hardback, gifty, coffee-table book, showcasing the most spectacular space photography of its kind, taken from locations across the globe. Marvel at the wonders of the universe captured by the most talented astrophotographers. A perfect gift for all interested in exploring the mysteries of our solar system and beyond.Be captivated by 140 winning and shortlisted
The Double Dangerous Book for Boys
Spark your imagination, forge your own adventures and unearth long-lost skills.In this long-awaited follow-up to his much-loved bestseller, written with his sons Cameron and Arthur, Conn Iggulden presents a brand-new compendium of cunning schemes, projects, tricks, games and tales of extraordinary courage.Whether it’s building a flying machine (keep your temper with this one) or learning
