Category Archives: Travel Guides
English Fairy Tales and Legends
Many people in England have little knowledge of genuine `English` fairy tales. The stories that many of us grew up with are from overseas: for example Snow White is German, Cinderella is French and Aladdin is Arabian. But folk tales and legends are an intrinsic part of English national culture and the author has revived
Birdsong
* Beautiful bird illustrations by Madeleine Floyd * Details of the wonderful songs and sounds of our birds * A celebration of our feathered creatures and their songs for all bird lovers A celebration of British birds and their songs, from the sought-after artist Madeleine Floyd. Some 50 of her exquisite drawings of birds, along
Tales from the Secret Annexe: Short stories and essays from the young girl whose courage has touched millions
Anne Frank is known worldwide for her moving and powerful Diary written whilst hiding from the Nazis. Less well known are these stories, fables, personal reminiscences and an unfinished novel – now re-issued after being out of print for many years. Her humour, unflinching honesty and her wisdom – all evident in The Diary of
Final Stop, Algiers
When a terrorist attack in Tel Aviv violently disrupts his life, Mickey Simhoni abandons his plans to become an artist and instead allows himself to be recruited into the Mossad. Slowly, he learns the art of spycraft the and painstaking process of building a cover, becoming someone else whom he resembles, who is presumed dead.
Food Wales – A Second Helping
Colin Pressdee revisits Wales to find the best places to eat, taste and buy local produce and find the rich diversity of foods from the coutryside, coastline and sea. He seeks out those who are committed to preserving the environment using ethical farming and fishing methods to sustain the produce of the countryside and stocks
Seashore Safaris
Marine biologist Judith Oakley explores and explains the diversity of British seashores in her new book Seashore Safaris. Through fantastic photography she aims to encourage people back to the shore and to help to conserve this delicate ecosystem. This book has over 100 photographs, some in polaroid-style, of sea creatures and their natural habitat. Judith
London Oyster Guide
Colin Pressdee provides the definitive guide to where to buy and eat oysters throughout London. The guide includes listings for the finest restuarants, bars and markets with descriptions, sample dishes and contact information. Produced in partnership with the Shellfish Association of Great Britain, the book contains information on oyster merchants, retailers and producers, as well
Extreme Asia: When Westerners Go East
Luke Williams is a reporter, broadcaster and bestselling author of The Ice Age: A Journey into Crystal Meth Addiction.On his way to join a 70-year-old Canadian former military survival teacher to `help him fight the bears` on a three-month trek in remote western Nepal, Luke Williams speaks to Westerners who travel to Asia to find
Wales – A Photographer`s Journey
Wales – A Photographer`s Journey is a collection of over 150 black and white images by noted Welsh landscape photographer David Wilson. David has an eye for the atmospheric. His harsh abstractions and bare landscape outlines are as much about expression as they are about portrayal; evoking a sense of meaning far beyond what is
The National Trust Book of the Countryside
Explore the British countryside with the National Trust. No organisation knows more about the British countryside than the National Trust, the custodians of some of our most beautiful stretches of land and coastline. Drawing on their expertise, this stunningly illustrated book is a comprehensive guide to the country`s natural heritage. Part One describes the major
Allotments
An allotment is one of the best – and cheapest ways – of getting hold of valuable gardening space to grow you own. Plus it offers one of the most relaxing atmospheres with the chance to mix with fellow gardeners. Your allotment can provide enough fruit, veg and herbs to feed most small families (and
Barrafina: A Spanish Cookbook
Barrafina brings you brilliant tapas-style recipes from Sam and Eddie Hart and Nieves Barragan Mohacho, creators of the best Spanish restaurants in London When Sam and Eddie Hart opened Barrafina, their no-reservations tapas bar and restaurant in London`s Soho, they had no idea how successful it would be. Eight years, two more branches and one
A Good American
Alex George`s A Good American is a positive and uplifting novel about the American Dream. This is the story of the Meisenheimer family, told by James, a third-generation American living in Beatrice, Missouri. It`s where his German grandparents – Frederick and Jette – found themselves after journeying across the turbulent Atlantic, fording the flood-swollen Mississippi,
UK Dive Guide: Diving Guide to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales
This is an exciting new diving guide covering dive sites in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Explore the wreck of the E39 submarine off Pembrokeshire or the stunning Cathedral Rock off St Abbs to the Unknown Coaster in Portland Harbour. In this title, 100 dives are described in detail from easy shore dives to more
On The Trail of Scotland`s History
From coast to coast on a motorbike…on the trail of the people, places and events that created Scottish history. Covering moor, mountain and battleground as well as film locations and place names, this book provides an intelligent, passionate perspective on key landmarks and their significance to Scotland today. From the Vikings to the Picts, from
Tales from old Ireland
This enchanting collection of favourite `Irish folk` tales, deserves to be read aloud at every hearth. The larger-than-life characters, dramatic landscapes and magical happenings are sure to keep listeners and readers absorbed for many happy hours. Brand new gift edition now comes packaged with two free audio CDs.
Herb – the Vegetarian Dragon
While the other dragons in the forest of Nogard hunt princesses for dinner, Herb merrily tends to his vegetable garden and leek soup. One day, upon learning the knights are planning a dragon hunt, Herb`s carnivorous brethren hide in their caves and he is captured. Locked in the dungeon, Herb faces a difficult choice, should
