Category Archives: Travel Guides
Virginia Wolf
Stanfords Bristol Book of the Month March 2017Meet Virginia, who is feeling particularly wolfish today. Somehow, her sister Vanessa must help her feel better. But how can one girl save another from turning into a grumpy, gobbling wolf? The only way to find out is to pick up a paintbrush and see where your imagination
Black Vodka
`Elisa said Yes and I said Yes. We said Yes in all the European languages. Yes. We said yes we said yes, yes to vague but powerful things, we said yes to hope which has to be vague, we said yes to love which is always blind, we smiled and said yes without blinking.` (`A
Malacqua
After a four-day deluge, Naples is flooded. Buildings collapse, sinkholes appear. Strange events spread across the city: ghostly voices emanate from a medieval castle and five-lire coins begin to play music, but only to ten-year-old children. A melancholy journalist searches for meaning as the narrative takes us into the minds of those who have suffered
Worlds from the Word`s End
The much-anticipated fiction follow-up to Vertigo, this collection cements Joanna Walsh`s reputation as one of the sharpest writers of this century. Wearing her learning lightly, Walsh`s stories make us see the world afresh while showing us she has read the world. In `Like a Fish Needs a …` – perhaps the funniest, most freewheeling story
The Lime Tree
Seeing double rows of elegant lime trees around the main square of his hometown of Colonel Pringles, our narrator – who could well be the author himself, although nothing is guaranteed in a book by Cesar Aira – suddenly recalls the Sunday mornings of his childhood, when his father would take him to gather the
A Breath of Fresh Air: How to Feel Good All Year Round
Switch off from social media and tune in to the tranquility of the natural world with over 50 seasonal activities to explore throughout the year.This book is about switching off from social media and finding contentment in the here and now – taking time out to enjoy small tasks, connect with other people and enjoy
The Unmapped Country: Stories and Fragments
“Quin`s prose never falters; it`s stunning.” –The Paris ReviewThis new collection of rare and unpublished writing by the cult 1960s author explores the risks and seductions of going over the edge. The stories cut an alternative path across innovative twentieth-century writing, bridging the world of Virginia Woolf and Anna Kavan with that of Kathy Acker
National Trust Tour of Britain
The tour starts in the Midlands, then we travel through England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, discovering spectacular and iconic landscapes; perfect beaches, dramatic hills, peaceful wood and precious wildlife reserves. Explore breathtaking and historic properties–country houses, castles, cottages, quirky follies and even strange cave houses. Many of them tell fascinating stories and contain remarkable
National Trust Book Of Afternoon Tea
From cucumber sandwiches to jam and scones, this comprehensive cookery book from the National Trust is chock full of recipes that go perfectly with a cup of tea.Afternoon tea is the quintessential British ritual. And with over 100 tearooms across the country, the National Trust knows a thing or two about it. This gift-sized guide
The Story of the English Garden
The Story of the English Garden is the National Trust`s accessible history of the nation`s gardens, sumptuously illustrated and artfully curated. From tiny medieval gardens to vast Georgian parks, from Victorian glasshouses crammed with exotic specimens to the elegant outdoor `rooms` of the Edwardians and the functional, ecologically aware gardens of today, this book explores
The National Trust Book of Crumbles
Laura Mason brings you over 50 crumble recipes from the National Trust. Following on from the hugely successful `National Trust Book of Scones`, this will be a salute to Britain`s ultimate comfort food – crumbles. With over 50 crumble recipes – plus some cobblers too – you`ll have the perfect recipe to cosy up with,
National Trust Comfort Food
In this cookbook, the National Trust serves up a hot soothing bowl of all your favourite comfort foods, inspired by the recipes from their cafes, which make the best of our delicious British seasonal produce. There are over 100 recipes for casseroles, soups, stews, pies and hot puddings, along with ideas for rustic salads, quick
The National Trust Book of Puddings: 50 Irresistibly Nostalgic Sweet Treats & Comforting Classics
In the latest book in this bestselling series, food historian and cook Regula Ysewijn brings together 50 deliciously indulgent pudding recipes, from childhood favourites such as jam roly-poly and cornflake tart, to traditional British classics such as sticky toffee pudding and sherry trifle.There are recipes sourced from National Trust properties, such as St George`s pudding,
The National Trust Book of Jam: 70 Mouthwatering Recipes for Jams, Marmalades and Other Preserves
In the latest book in this bestselling series, food writer and cook Sara Lewis brings together 70 mouthwatering recipes for jams, marmalades and preserves. Whether it`s the quintessential English strawberry (to dollop onto a scone!) or the more unusual minted marrow & blackberry jam, there is a something for everyone. As well as delightful fruity
Ruins: Discover Britain`s Wild and Beautiful Places
From romantic ruined castles to mysterious stone circles, from frivolous follies to crumbling towers by the sea, there is something about ruins that excites our imagination – and the National Trust has many of the best examples in Britain. This is a heavily illustrated celebration of these wild and wonderfully atmospheric places across the country,
Perfect Pots
Learn how to create the perfect container garden with this handy little guidebook from an experienced National Trust head gardener. It`s packed with nifty tips and advice for gardening in containers, even if your outdoor space is as small as a few pots on a balcony or doorstep, to ensure stunning floral displays and abundant
Perfect Pruning
Get to grips with pruning in your garden with this handy little guidebook from an experienced National Trust head gardener. It`s packed with useful, easy-to-follow advice on pruning all the plants that need it, from individual roses to the hedge that encircles your garden, including shrubs, climbers and fruit trees along the way. The author
Perfect Lawns
Learn how to keep your lawn in perfect condition all year round with this handy little guidebook from an experienced National Trust head gardener. It`s packed with invaluable advice on all aspects of lawn design, creation and maintenance, whether you want an immaculate striped formal lawn or a more hardwearing surface for your children to
Beached in Calabria
Where do you go to when you only have a pittance for a home away from home for a huge family? Ian Ross realises that his small inheritance won`t get him a place in France or even Spain, so he heads for southern Italy where he remembers the Blue Guide describing long empty sandy beaches
49 Uses for a Walking Stick
Walking sticks have had a bad press. For too long the walking stick has been portrayed as a workaday item of codgerism, a simple support for the aged and infirm.This is not the case. Possession of a walking stick opens up a whole gamut of opportunities beyond the simple `leaning against` purpose. In 49 Uses
