Category Archives: Travel Guides
Neurocomic
Do you know what your brain is made of? How does memory function? What is a neuron and how does it work? For that matter what`s a comic? And in the words of Lewis Carroll`s famous caterpillar: “Who are “you”?”Neurocomic” is a journey through the human brain: a place of neuron forests, memory caves, and
750 Years in Paris
A literary graphic novel unlike anything else on the racks, 750 Years tells the story of our time, focusing on one single building in France as it sees its way through the upheavals of history. Beginning in the 13th Century and making its way towards today, this historically accurate story is the eagerly anticipated debut
Behold, the Dinosaurs! – Leporello
In this accordion-pleat style folded illustrated poster you will find over 100 dinosaurs with information on their length, where they were found and in which era they lived. The vivid and refined illustrations by Dustin Harbin make this concertina really special.Flip the pages as a book, display it on a mantelpiece or hang it on
Butterflies
Our unique fascination with butterflies has been a gloriously British pastime since the early 18th century, through the Victorian butterfly mania of the 1890s and two World Wars, and is now the popular hobby it has become today. This is a wonderful celebration of great British butterflies, whether you are tracking the elusive Green Hairstreak,
The Wildlife Photography Workshop
This is a `workshop in a book` to follow at your own pace, from Ben Hall and Ross Hoddinott, two of the UK`s leading natural-history photographers. Suitable for any level of expertise plus reader assignments to promote practical learning, it includes answers to frequently asked questions. Wildlife watchers and aspiring natural-history photographers – collect up
The Lighthouse
The Man Booker-shortlisted The Lighthouse begins on a North Sea ferry. The recently-separated middle-aged Futh stands on the blustery deck en route to Germany ahead of a rejuvenating walking holiday. His break begins in Hellhaus at a modest, family-run hotel. The landlady is hospitable and pleasant – but Futh is perplexed by the outward hostility
The Best British Short Stories 2013
The third in a landmark series of annual anthologies, “The Best British Short Stories 2013” brings you the best of short fiction, by British writers, first published in 2012. These stories first appeared in magazines from “Stand” to “Granta”, in anthologies across various genres from publishers big and small, and in authors` own short story
A Renaissance Globemaker`s Toolbox
This new volume, and its accompanying microsite, is the first scholarly publication and English translation of the Schoner Sammelband, a collection of maps and notes made by the Nuremberg astronomer and mathematician Johannes Schoner (d. 1543), including the original World Maps made by Martin Waldseemuller and a set of celestial globe gores of Schoner`s design.
Fighting for Birds : 25 Years in Nature Conservation
Devoted to birds and wildlife since childhood, Mark`s early scientific research at Oxford, Aberdeen and the RSPB provided a solid background for his management, ambassadorial, and political lobbying activities which were to follow – and his larger than life, yet quietly humane personality has provided the final tools in his own, unique, nature conservationists` toolbox.
Walks Along the South West Coast Path
Packed with accessible geological and historical information, the route of each walk is overlaid onto stunning aerial photography, showing walkers the landscape and features, followed by a description of each walk and information about the area. The essential walking companions for families and serious walkers alike. Produced to a high standard whilst maintaining an affordable
St. Ives to Padstow
Packed with accessible local and historical information, the route of each walk is overlaid onto a stunning aerial photograph, showing walkers the landscape and features, followed by a description of each walk and information about the area. The essential walking companion for families and serious walkers alike with a variety of walks to suit all
Padstow to Bude
Packed with accessible local and historical information, the route of each walk is overlaid onto a stunning aerial photograph, showing walkers the landscape and features, followed by a description of each walk and information about the area. The essential walking companion for families and serious walkers alike with a variety of walks to suit all
Bude to Barnstaple
Packed with accessible local and historical information, the route of each walk is overlaid onto a stunning aerial photograph, showing walkers the landscape and features, followed by a description of each walk and information about the area. The essential walking companion for families and serious walkers alike with a variety of walks to suit all
Ambleside & South Lakeland: Short Scenic Walks
This colourful pocket-sized guide is your passport to 30 great walks around Ambleside and the southern half of the Lake District National Park. The principal feature is that all walks are no more than five miles in length, offering a perfect half day`s stroll for families, casual walkers and all who want to enjoy a
North York Moors
This new title is one of the first two in an updated series of Paul Hannon`s `Short Scenic Walks` guidebooks. The principle feature is that all walks are less than five miles in length, offering a perfect half day`s stroll for families, casual walkers and all who want to enjoy a leisurely exploration of Britain`s
Harrogate & Nidderdale
This new title is one of the first two in an updated series of Paul Hannon`s `Short Scenic Walks` guidebooks. The principle feature is that all walks are less than five miles in length, offering a perfect half day`s stroll for families, casual walkers and all who want to enjoy a leisurely exploration of Britain`s
50 Yorkshire Walks for All: Classic strolls from 2 to 3 miles
England`s greatest county boasts an incomparable range of iconic features, set within such diverse regions as the Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors, South Pennines and Yorkshire Wolds. This new title is a celebration on foot of the glorious landmarks of Yorkshire, with the principle feature being that all walks are between 2 and 3 undemanding
Three Peaks & Malham: Short Scenic Walks
This new title is one of three concurrent additions to the updated series of Paul Hannon`s `Short Scenic Walks` guidebooks. The principal feature is that all walks are less than five miles in length, offering a perfect half day`s stroll for families, casual walkers and all who want to enjoy a leisurely exploration of Britain`s
