Category Archives: Travel Guides
Art 88 Bar Globe
THIS ITEM IS ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE – WE DO NOT KEEP STOCK IN OUR STORESBoth stylish and functional, this floor standing globe opens up to reveal a bar with space for bottles and glasses. Made in Italy. Some assembly required.
The Obelisk Globe
THIS ITEM IS ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE – WE DO NOT KEEP STOCK IN OUR STORESThe Obelisk designer globe is an adaptation of a Frank Lloyd Wright vase design developed in 1929 for Leerdam Glassfabrik in Germany. The Obelisk stand is made from solid maple and cherry hardwood to create this stunning 2-tone effect. At an
London`s Strangest: The Thames
The 19th-century MP John Burns described the Thames as `liquid history` and ever since the Romans founded Londinium in 43 AD, the river has played a key cultural and economic, political and social role in the history of England. London`s Strangest: The Thames reveals the bizarre, funny and surreal events and episodes that have occurred
Vision Midnight Blue Globe
THIS ITEM IS ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE – WE DO NOT KEEP STOCK IN OUR STORESDesigned in Denmark and built in Italy, the Vision Midnight Blue globe is truly European. The oceans and inland lakes are black with a gloss texture. The cartographer has added country boundaries and all country, capital city and major place names
Lesser Spotted Britain
Photographer Dominic Greyer has spent the last twenty years roaming the British landscape in search of the country`s most unusual place names. He has an eye for quirky, rude and downright ridiculous name signs, and has photographed them all. Place names include the famous Twice Brewed (Northumberland), Fryup (North Yorkshire), Long Length (Kent) and Camptown
Art 928 Black Bar Globe
THIS ITEM IS ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE – WE DO NOT KEEP STOCK IN OUR STORESThis bar globe is the perfect combination of contemporary design and pure craftsmanship. The acrylic crystal top opens to reveal a drinks cabinet that comfortably accommodates 2/3 bottles and approximately 9 glass. Further bottles can be stored on the unique lower
Cool Architecture: 50 Fantastic Facts for Kids of All Ages
Cool Architecture: 50 Fantastic Facts for Kids of All Ages is the perfect book for anyone who wants to know more about the buildings around us. After reading this you`ll be able to tell a Doric from a Corinthian column, how the Egyptians built the pyramids, and how on earth a dome stays up. Packed
Art 928 White Bar Globe
THIS ITEM IS ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE – WE DO NOT KEEP STOCK IN OUR STORESThis bar globe is the perfect combination of contemporary design and pure craftsmanship. The acrylic crystal top opens to reveal a drinks cabinet that comfortably accommodates 2/3 bottles and approximately 9 glass. Further bottles can be stored on the unique lower
A House in Norway
`A House in Norway` tells the story of Alma, a divorced textile artist who makes a living from weaving standards for trade unions and marching bands. She lives alone in an old villa, and rents out an apartment in her house to supplement her income. She is overjoyed to be given a more creative assignment,
Living & Working in Australia
What`s it really like Living and Working in Australia? Not surprisingly, there`s more to life than barbies, beaches, beer and bronzed bodies. This book is guaranteed to hasten your introduction to the Australian way of life, irrespective of whether you`re planning to stay for a few months or indefinitely. Adjusting to day-to-day-life in Australia just
London for Foodies, Gourmets & Gluttons
London for Foodies, Gourmets & Gluttons is much more than just a directory of cafes, markets, restaurants and shops; it features many of the city`s best artisan producers and traders, plus a wealth of classes where you can learn how to prepare and cook food like the experts, appreciate fine wines and brew coffee like
Yorkshire Sketchbook: A Pictorial Guide to Favourite Places
Yorkshire Sketchbook is a unique guide to some of the most popular places in the Yorkshire Dales, the North York Moors and the City of York – three of the UK`s best-loved tourist destinations. There`s suggested road trips taking in all the featured places and quirky facts about flat caps, Yorkshire pudding, `On Ilkley Moor
London`s Cafes, Coffee Shops & Tearooms: 2016
This book is a celebration of London`s ever-growing legion of independent cafes, coffee shops and tearooms – as well as places specialising in afternoon tea, breakfast and brunch – all of which have enjoyed a renaissance in the last decade and done much to strengthen the city`s position as one of the world`s leading foodie
London`s Best Shops & Markets
The UK is a nation of diehard shoppers. Retail therapy is the country`s favourite leisure activity – an all-consuming passion – and London is its beating heart. It`s one of the world`s most exciting shopping cities, packed with grand department stores, trend-setting boutiques, timeless traditional traders, edgy concept stores, absorbing antiques centres, eccentric novelty shops,
Living and Working in Italy: A Survival Handbook
Written in an entertaining style, Living and Working in Italy is designed to provide newcomers with the practical information necessary for a relatively trouble-free life. It contents include finding a job, permits & visas, health, accommodation, finance, insurance, education, shopping, post office and telephone services, public transport, motoring, TV and radio, leisure, sports and much,
Living and Working in Germany: A Survival Handbook
Written in an entertaining style, Living and Working in Germany is designed to provide newcomers with the practical information necessary for a relatively trouble-free life. It contents include finding a job, permits & visas, health, accommodation, finance, insurance, education, shopping, post office and telephone services, public transport, motoring, TV and radio, leisure, sports and much,
London`s Secret Walks: 25 Walks Around London`s Most Historic Districts
London is a great city for walking – whether for pleasure, exercise or simply to get from A to B. Despite the city`s extensive public transport system, walking is also often the quickest and most enjoyable way to get around – at least in the centre – and it`s also free and healthy!London has a
The Amazing Animal Atlas
From the great winding Ganges river in India to the thick conifer forests of northern Europe, travel across the globe to discover the rich variety of animals that share our blue planet. Written by zoologist Dr. Nick Crumpton and fully illustrated throughout, this fascinating fact-filled book will be treasured for generations.
Deeper Than Indigo
This intriguing odyssey, set on the edges of time, encompasses biography, memoir, detective story, travelogue and history to tell a remarkable tale of East-West connections and a mysterious love. The author`s quest begins when the word `indigo` draws her to the illustrated journals, now in the British Library, of Victorian traveller Thomas Machell. She finds
Pablo & Jane and the Hot Air Contraption
A strange green glow is coming from the old house up on the hill, and when Pablo and Jane decide to inquire they make an unexpected discovery! Zapped into the Monster Dimension by the evil cat, Dr. Felinibus, they must now find a way home in the broken Hot Air Time Machine, with a little
