Category Archives: Travel Guides
Refugee Tales: Volume III
With nationalism and the far right on the rise across Europe and North America, there has never been a more important moment to face up to what we, in Britain, are doing to those who seek sanctuary. Still the UK detains people indefinitely under immigration rules. Bail hearings go unrecorded, people are picked up without
The New Crew’s Pocketbook
This companion covers every type of radio call ‘“ from Mayday to calling another boat or shore station. It also covers DSC ‘“ by pushing the red button you can automatically summon help and transmit your position encoded in the message. This little companion serves as a great reminder of crucial information. It is laminated
Sailing: A Beginner’s Guide
This companion covers every type of radio call ‘“ from Mayday to calling another boat or shore station. It also covers DSC ‘“ by pushing the red button you can automatically summon help and transmit your position encoded in the message. This little companion serves as a great reminder of crucial information. It is laminated
Coastwise: Understanding Britain`s Shoreline
Signed by the author`Coastwise` examines the coastline of the British Isles as a dynamic environment and offers you an understandable explanation of how the coastline functions as a single entity. It is supported by hundreds of stunning photos and illustrations. It begins by exploring how the forces of nature combine to create its physical features
The Bad Luck Lighthouse
The twisty-turny sequel to the bestselling `The Last Chance Hotel` – Agatha Christie meets Harry Potter! In solving the mystery of the Last Chance Hotel, Seth has discovered a bewildering new world of magic. Swept up in the new MagiCon case investigating ghostly goings-on at the remote Snakesmouth Lighthouse, he is determined to prove himself.
The Wall in the Middle of the Book
There`s a wall in the middle of the book, and our hero-a young knight-is sure that the wall protects his side of the book from the dangers of the other side-like an angry tiger and giant rhino, and worst of all, an ogre who would gobble him up in a second! But our knight doesn`t
Flavours of England: Afternoon Tea
An essential aspect of English dining habits for centuries, Afternoon Tea is a tradition that recommends a little refreshment to see you through the day.An introduction to this selection of delicious sweet and savory options gives an informative overview to preparing the perfect cup of tea to serve with them, ideal for anyone looking to
Flavours of England: English Breakfast
The mention of grand breakfasts can be traced back to the early 1300s and their popularity continued after the Second World War, with the lifting of rations, when the English breakfast tradition spread from the middle to the working classes and it became the staple way to start the day for a huge proportion of
Marcus: The Intrepid Village Boy
Marcus Gullant was born in a remote village in 1920s British Guiana. Growing up, he was restless and ambitious and generally misunderstood by his peers. He felt unsuited to the slow pace of village life and always sought adventure and purpose. As a young man, his attentions were drawn to Teresa, one of the village
The Night Circus and Other Stories
Blending the naturalistic and the fabulistic, these elusive, delicate stories fold fable and fairy tale into the everyday, domestic settings of kitchen, garden, car. Women love, and lose, strange creatures they find by the garden gate; dream dogs are liberated from the icy prison of a fridge; bathrooms bloom into rainforests that souls can lose
Moving On: and Other Zimbabwean Stories
`Moving On` bristles with the talent of writers from Zimbabwe. This collection brings together twenty of Zimbabwe`s finest storytellers, from within the country and without. Many of the characters in this anthology are themselves moving on: from the chains of the past, from the loss of loved ones, from long-held beliefs. Some from life itself
The Way Past Winter
From the bestselling author of `The Girl of Ink and Stars` comes a paperback edition of this gorgeous wintry folk tale for young and old alike – an exciting adventure to the frozen north, perfect for fans of Philip Pullman.”This gorgeous story of bravery, sisterhood, goodbyes and beginnings is a must for everyone.” Jessie Burton”`The
Ironopolis
Ironopolis is a warren of streets, memories and people with secrets … Glen James Brown orchestrates a remarkable novel across these streets as Ironopolis tells its own story across three generations. Jean unveils a secret on her deathbed … Alan unravels the truth of his father, who has haunted the Burn Council Estate for a
A Raid Over Berlin
“I could see that still no one had been able to get out from the cockpit. It must have been at this moment that I thought I was going to die because I became remarkably calm”Trapped inside a burning Lancaster bomber, 20,000 feet above Berlin, airman John Martin consigned himself to his fate and turned
I Hate the Lake District
An alternative view of the North West of England that delves into its stranger past.`I Hate the Lake District` offers a different vision of the rural environment from those found in much contemporary nature writing. Based on the author`s trips around North West England, the book engages with nuclear power and nuclear war, slavery, imperialism,
The Rules in Practice 2021 – 2024
Rules in Practice has been the best-selling guide to the racing rules for the last 40 years. Now, in its 10th edition, it has been updated for (and contains in full) the 2021-2024 Racing Rules of Sailing and features a brand new chapter on the luffing rules and how they are being applied. The latest
Sri Lanka: Paradise Lost; Paradise Regained
Marco Polo in 1298 described `Seyllan` as the most beautiful island of it size in the world. The Greeks and Romans praised `Taprobane` and 18th century travellers praised `Serendip` from which name comes the word serendipity – the luck of the unexpected.So it was for Lord Naseby, then plain Michael Morris working in challenging Calcutta,
Day Walks in the Cairngorms: 20 circular routes in the Scottish Highlands
Day Walks in the Cairngorms features 20 circular routes between 6.3 and 18.4 miles (10.2km and 29.6km) in length, spread across the Cairngorms National Park. Researched and written by local and experienced authors Helen and Paul Webster, founders of the Walkhighlands website, the walks range from gentle rambles to more challenging day walks, all through
Day Walks in Fort William & Glen Coe
Day Walks in Fort William & Glen Coe features 20 routes between 4.4 and 14.4 miles (7km and 23.2km) in length, spread across the Scottish Highlands. Researched and written by experienced and knowledgeable authors Helen and Paul Webster, founders of the Walkhighlands website, the walks range from gentle rambles to more challenging day walks, all
Day Walks in the South Pennines: 20 routes in West Yorkshire and beyond
Day Walks in the South Pennines features 20 circular walks between 5 and 18 miles (8km and 29 km) in length, spread across West Yorkshire, Lancashire and Greater Manchester. Researched and written by knowledgeable and experienced author Paul Besley, the walks range from gentle rambles to more challenging day walks, all through striking and varied
