Category Archives: Travel Guides
Our Wonderful Universe: An Easy Introduction to the Study of the Heavens
-Reissue of an important work written by the father of Canadian astronomy -Astronomy is popular! The constant stream of incredible pictures from Hubble telescope has inspired people around the world to look up at the night sky -Beautifully packaged – ideal for gift book market Astronomy is one of the oldest branches of science. It
Spirit of the Amazon: The Indigenous Tribes of the Xingu
This book includes a foreword by Sting, plus an introduction and endorsements by Sir Ghillean Prance, the British botanist and ecologist, and John Hemming, the historian and explorer and expert on Incas and indigenous peoples of the Amazon basin.Sue Cunningham`s photography has been published all over the world. She has exhibited in the UK, Switzerland,
How to See Birds: An Enthusiast`s Guide
When we see a bird, do we actually notice it? Many of us don`t. But in Britain, there are more than a million members of the RSPB and, thanks to social media, there is also a growing number of bird photographers.From the giant raptors of our skies to the sweetest singing garden robin, from the
The Tuareg or Kel Tamasheq: The People Who Speak Tamasheq and a History of the Sahara
Romanticised by nineteenth-century explorers as mysterious `people of the veil`, but with a reputation tooas fearsome warriors, the Tuareg have been guardians of the Sahara for over one thousand years. Survivingin one of the most pitiless and inhospitable terrains on earth, they controlled the lucrative caravan tradingroutes until nineteenth- and twentieth-century colonization followed by twenty-first
Islands & Fringes – Exploring the Dramatic Fringes of Britain
Like most journeys this book moves between light and shade, funny and deadly serious, mundane and inspirational. It reflects on some common themes, such as childhood, schooling, and the unique good fortune of the post war generation – and how it played its hand.
One World
This book is made up of twenty-three stories, each from a different author from across the globe. All belong to one world, united in their diversity and ethnicity. And together they have one aim: to involve and move the reader.The range of authors takes in such literary greats as Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Jhumpa Lahiri,
The Complete Robuchon
Robuchon is the most influential French chef of the post-nouvelle cuisine era. Since the mid-eighties, he has been called the primus inter pares of Paris` three star chefs for his work both at Jamin and at his eponymous restaurant. He is renowned for the relentless perfectionism of his cuisine. His food was seen as instrumental
Rya Cevni Regulations – 2nd Edition
This is the RYA’s official title to support the CEVNI test to assist with the level of understanding needed to pass the test, which is a legal requirement (as well as carrying a CEVNI book on board) when using the European inland waterways. The CEVNI code which was devised by the United Nations in 1985
Omelette and a Glass of Wine
“An Omelette and a Glass of Wine”, offers 62 articles originally written by Elizabeth David between 1955 and 1984 for numerous publications including “The Spectator”, “Gourmet” magazine, “Vogue”, and “The Sunday Times”. This revered classic volume contains delightful explorations of food and cooking, among which are the collection`s namesake essay and other such gems as
Competent Crew Skills (CCPCN)
RYA Competent Crew Skills is the official companion for the RYA’s popular Competent Crew Course. Over 12,000 people, with no sailing experience, successfully complete the course every year. This book has been written using the experience of hundreds of experienced instructors. The techniques shown are tried and tested and suitable for most types of cruisers.It
Cakes from around the World
In 2003 Grub Street published Julie Duff`s first book, “Cakes Regional & Traditional”. The book was short listed for the prestigious Glenfiddich Award and was highly praised in the press especially by Nigel Slater and Tom Parker Bowles and has established itself as the classic work on British cakes. Julie now follows that comprehensive work
RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Notes
Essential reading for anyone taking the Day Skipper Shorebased course- the beginners course in navigation, safety and seamanship.Covers all aspects of the syllabus including new developments in electronic navigation equipment and techniques.
Greens Cookbook
“The Greens Cookbook” is a rarity; it is a book that created a revolution in cooking when it first appeared in 1987. It has now become a classic and has been unavailable in the UK for many years. Here are the recipes that helped to create the boldly original and highly successful Greens Restaurant on
Yachtmaster Shorebased Notes
The RYA Yachtmaster qualification is the pinnacle of yacht training. Anyone seeking to gain an RYA Yachtmaster Certificate of Competence requires a broad theoretical knowledge base and a high level of practical skill. This new edition of the RYA Yachtmaster Shorebased Notes includes enhanced sections on weather, navigation, pilotage, voyage planning, and special situations when
RYA Navigation Handbook
The Navigation Handbook from the Royal Yachting Association is the recommended text for anyone doing the RYA Day Skipper Shorebased course and a core text for the RYA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased course sail or power. It is also ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about navigation.With the aid of coloured
RYA Sea Survival Handbook
This brand new title is designed to compliment both the RYA Sea Survival Course and the ISAF Offshore Course. This book is ideal and essential for anyone taking to the seas, whether on a motor or sailing vessel, giving indepth advice and information on safety at sea. RYA Sea Survival Handbook will teach you all
RYA Power Schemes Instructor Handbook
The RYA Power Schemes Instructor Handbook comprehensively covers the entire process of training as an RYA Powerboat Instructor. It includes information on the whole RYA Powerboat Scheme, the instructing qualifications available through the RYA and the methods required to teach each of the courses, including inland waterways and personal watercraft.This is a valuable reference, full
RYA Advanced Powerboat Handbook
This handbook is the official companion to the RYA Powerboat Advanced course but it is also equally relevant to those who are simply keen to develop and consolidate their knowledge to help improve their theoretical and practical skills.The book has been designed to be a key and progressive learning tool which focuses on the advanced
The Art & Sound Of The Bristol Underground
Chris Burton and Gary Thompson have compiled a fascinating collection of flyers advertising secret parties on the Bristol circuit in the 80s and conducted a series of interviews with the people behind the leading hip hop crews of the day. The result is a book that covers an area in Bristol`s (and the UK`s) musical
