Category Archives: Travel Guides
Letters to the Lady Upstairs
A charming, funny, poignant collection of twenty-three letters from Marcel Proust to his upstairs neighbour102 Boulevard Haussmann, an elegant address in Paris`s eighth arrondissement.Upstairs lives Madame Williams, with her second husband and her harp. Downstairs lives Marcel Proust, trying to write In Search of Lost Time, but all too often distracted by the noise from
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Lifestyle Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2019 As seen on ITV`s Living on the Veg `The vegan Jamie Olivers` The Times Want to cook ridiculously good plant-based food from scratch but have no idea where to start? With over 140 incredibly easy and outrageously tasty all plants meals, BOSH! The Cookbook will be your guide.Henry
Paddington: A Classic Collection
Paddington Bear has been delighting adults and children alike with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures for nearly sixty years. To celebrate his enduring popularity, ten classic paperback novels are brought together in this special slipcase edition. Paddington is now a major movie star! Paddington Bear had travelled all the way from Darkest Peru
The Dog Who Saved the World
The astounding new novel from the bestselling and Costa-shortlisted author of `Time Travelling with a Hamster`, this is a story for everyone of ten and older who loves adventure, laughs and tears.’One of my favourite middle-grade writers” Kiran Millwood Hargrave, `The Girl of Ink and Stars`When eleven-year-old Georgie befriends an eccentric retired scientist, she becomes
Hubert Horatio: How to Raise Your Grown-Ups
Hubert Horatio Bartle Bobton-Trent is back in this hilarious and gloriously illustrated book for ages six and up from the superstar creator of Clarice Bean and Charlie and Lola, Lauren Child.”These stories are about the days when the Bobton-Trents had it cushy, very cushy indeed.”The Bobton-Trent seniors certainly know how to make the most of
Nein!: Standing up to Hitler 1935-1944
From bestselling and prize-winning author Paddy Ashdown, a revelatory new history of German opposition to Hitler.”Ashdown has a great gift for narrative history. He unearths little known stories and places them in context with great dexterity. His new book throws fresh and important light on a crucial topic.” Jonathan DImbleby In his last days, Adolf
House of Beauty: The Colombian crime sensation and bestseller
An addictive Colombian crime novel set in and around a beauty salon in Bogota `This delicate, merciless filleting of race and gender politics is highly recommended` Guardian `A revelation. A rewarding read and an unexpected insight into a foreign society not often documented in novels. Treat yourself` Crime Time `We thought we were bored of
Waterways Guide 3 – Birmingham and the Heart of England
The number 1 choice for all users of the inland waterways. This established, popular and practical guide covers the canals and waterways around Birmingham and central England.Covered in this guide are: Ashby Canal; Birmingham Canal Navigations (Main Line); Birmingham & Fazeley Canal; Coventry Canal; Erewash Canal; Grand Union Canal (Main Line, Leicester Section and the
Norfolk Broads (Collins Nicholson Waterways Guides)
Norfolk Broads Waterways Guide published by Collins under their Nicholson imprint in a series of spiral-bound guides to Britain’s inland waterways. The guide covers the Broads National Park, including the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads, and the rivers Waveney, Yare, Bure, Ant, Thurne and Chet. The Norfolk Broads guide has a much bigger introductory section than
Waterways Guide 2 – Severn, Avon & Birmingham
Severn, Avon and Birmingham Waterways Guide published by Collins under their Nicholson imprint in a series of spiral-bound guides to Britain’s inland waterways. Coverage includes River Avon, Birmingham Canal Navigations, Droitwitch Canals, Gloucester & Sharpness Canal and the Severn, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Stourbridge and Dudley Canals, Stratford-on-Avon Canal, and Worcester & Birmingham Canal.Guides in
The Last Cut
In this classic mystery from Michael Pearce`s award-winning series, set in the Egypt of the 1900s, the Mamur Zapt investigates the discovery of a young woman`s body at the site of a dam. Cairo, 1908. When an attempt is made to blow up a key regulator in the Cairo Barrage, the Mamur Zapt, British head
Lagom: The Swedish Art of Living a Balanced, Happy Life
Uncover the secrets of the Swedish philosophy of life called Lagom – meaning `just enough`. At its core is the idea that we can strike a healthy balance with the world around us without having to make extreme changes, and without denying ourselves anything. This delightful book, written by Niki Brantmark, founder and curator of
The Christmas Chronicles: Notes, stories & 100 essential recipes for midwinter
From the BBC1 presenter and bestselling author of Eat, The Kitchen Diaries and Toast comes a new book featuring everything you need for the winter solstice. The Christmas Chronicles is the story of Nigel Slater`s love for winter, the scent of fir and spruce, ghost stories read with a glass of sloe gin, and beeswax
Kindness – The Little Thing that Matters Most
Kindness – the little thing that matters most aims to motivate and inspire by showing readers what a difference even a small act of kindness can make. It uses the voices of those who have been helped by the author`s charity – 52 Lives – to ground the ideas in real life action. The book
Five Little Pumpkins
Roll into Halloween with this wickedly funny rhyming book!Five little pumpkins sitting on a gate.The first one said, “My, it`s getting late!”The second one said, “There are witches in the air!”The third one said, “Good folk, beware!”Five little pumpkins are sitting quietly on a gate until… night falls and they are joined by a cast
An Alphabet: Fold Out AZ
Exquisitely illustrated by award-winning, bestselling picture book creator, Oliver Jeffers, this irresistible board book gloriously brings the alphabet to life. From Astronaut to Zeppelin, this is no ordinary alphabet…. Boldly colourful, funny and specially adapted from Oliver Jeffers` highly-acclaimed Once Upon an Alphabet, winner of the CBI Book of the Year, this sturdy edition is
Paddington: Sticker Scene Book: Movie tie-in
Explore the wonderful world of Paddington in this gorgeous sticker activity book!With all your favourite characters and fantastic movie scenes to complete, this brilliant sticker book is packed full of fun. Marmalade sandwiches ready? It`s time to get sticking!
Paddington 2: Sticker Activity Book: Movie tie-in
Paddington is back in a star-studded new movie! Celebrate the return of the bear from darkest Peru with this fantastic sticker activity book. Meet your favourite characters and make some new friends along the way as the marmalade-loving bear returns for another sticky adventure. Packed with games, puzzles, crafts and much more! Includes postcards, mask,
Paddington 2: The Story of the Movie: Movie tie-in
Paddington returns for another fun-filled instalment of marmalade and mishaps in a star-studded new movie! Join the irresistible Brown family and their adopted bear, plus a whole new cast of heroes and villains. Bigger and better than ever, the story of the new Paddington movie is both hilarious and heart-warming. Guaranteed to capture the hearts
Paddington Pop-Up London: Movie tie-in: Collector`s Edition
Discover Paddington`s London in this spectacular gift book with 6 pop-up scenes – as featured in the new movie!Join Paddington – the bear from Darkest Peru – as he leads his adored Aunt Lucy on an imaginary journey through the streets of London. Six stunning illustrated pop-up scenes from the forthcoming movie have been lovingly
