Category Archives: Travel Guides
Moroccan Cuisine
Paula Wolfert, one of America`s leading food writers, spent two years travelling extensively in Morocco collecting recipes from private kitchens and restaurants, to fill this informative and mouth-watering book. She spent hours talking to ordinary cooks in kitchens which were often remote and primitive, coaxing the exact details of traditional recipes out of men and
The Lyke Wake Walk Guide: The Official Guide Book of the New Lyke Wake Club
This 40 mile walk over the North York Moors, from Osmotherley to Ravenscar, represents a challenge to many people both young and old. Thousands of people attempt this walk each year, often to raise money for charity. The walk is generally considered hard, but with the right planning and training, as suggested in this book,
The National 3 Peaks Walk – The Official Challenge Guide
This official challenge guide to the national three peaks walk also covers the fourth peak, Slieve Donard, in Northern Island. The challenge to walk the three highest peaks of Scotland, England and Wales is one of the ultimate goals of many people. Breathtaking scenery, fresh clean air and a sense of freedom are what you
The Yorkshire 3 Peaks Walk: A 25 Mile Circular Walk Starting in Horton in Ribblesdale
This 25 mile circular walk starting in Horton in Ribblesdale and covering the Yorkshire 3 Peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough takes in some of the best scenery in Yorkshire. Many people walk this famous route and derive much pleasure from the spectacular views towards Morecambe Bay and across to the Lake District.This all new
Whales and Dolphins of the North American Pacific
Whales & Dolphins of the North American Pacific” is a photographic guide to the marine mammals of the North American Pacific (Baja California, Mexico to South East Alaska), covering all 38 species of cetacean (whales, dolphins and porpoises), 6 species of pinnipeds (seals and sea lions), and the Sea Otter.There are 38 colour plates depicting
Wildlife of Seychelles
Wildlife Seychelles” is a photographic guide to the birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, dragonflies, butterflies and other conspicuous invertebrates likely to be encountered in Seychelles. It is intended to be a simple identification guide to the various animals on the island, for use by islanders, visitors, aficionados and novice alike.The guide is illustrated with 64 colour
Britain`s Reptiles
This detailed guide to the reptiles and amphibians of Britain, Ireland, and the Channel Islands has been produced, with the collaboration of the Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust, with the aim of inspiring an increased level of interest in these exciting and fascinating animals. It is designed to help anyone who finds a lizard, snake,
Antarctic Wildlife
Antarctic Wildlife is the definitive identification guide to the birds and marine mammals of the Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage, and Beagle Channel. This easy-to-use photographic field guide enables visitors to this unique region of the world–newcomer and seasoned traveler alike–to identify with confidence the penguins, whales, seals, seabirds, and other stunning wildlife they encounter on
The Cypriot
The Cypriot by Andreas Koumi is set in the British ruled Cyprus of the 1950s. To the Orthodox Christian majority, freedom means enosis ‘“ union with Greece. To the Muslim minority, the same sort of freedom means disaster. Alongside the choice and identity of the nation are the issues of personal freedoms and choices. Andonis,
Wild Flowers
This full-colour guide is designed to make wildflower identification as easy as possible for the walker or rambler. The flowers are categorised in eight sections, according to the one or more habitats in which they are found: seashore & coastal fresh water heaths & moors marshes, fens &?bogs arable and waste land grassland & meadows
A Little Guide To Wild Flowers
Arranged in colour for speedy identification, with extra anecdotes from winsome characters in Charlotte Voake`s inimitable style; this child-friendly guide also includes keynotes on plant parts and the seasons, along with a tick-box index for keen spotters. The Eden Project brings plants and people together. It is dedicated to developing a greater understanding of our
Lebanese Food and Cooking
This beautiful new book presents a mouthwatering selection of classic regional recipes. There are world-renowned favourites such as falafel, fattoush, and kibbeh, and also less well known, but no less delicious, recipes such as stuffed apricots with rice, baked red cabbage with quince and walnuts, and baked fish with orange and lime. A Lebanese meal
Parisian Sketches
First published in 1880, same year as Edgar Degas` The Dancing Lesson and Edouard Manet`s solo show of brasserie paintings at La Vie Moderne gallery, J.-K. Huysmans` Parisian Sketches shares with these vibrant Impressionist works a fascination with the contemporary life of Paris, an exuberant Paris in the era of the Opรฉra Garnier and the
Walker`s London & the South East in a Box
New twist to a walking guide: a box filled with 40 walking cards. Each has a different walk fully described and illustrated. Pocket a card, leave the box on your bookshelf and enjoy your day out to inner London and surrounding countryside. The very best routes are chosen from North, South, East and West of
Spain – Charming Small Hotels
The only independently inspected English-language accommodation guide to small and charming hotels with colour photos. No hotel pays to be in the guide. Continuing the series relaunch, Spain now joins the “Charming Small Hotels Series” alongside Britain, France and Italy with beautifully redesigned insides and a larger format. There are many new entries: “Like all
Cyclist`s Britain in a Box
This is Britain`s only town and country cycling guide on pocketable cards. Here`s a great new twist to the cycling guide: instead of a book, a box filled with 50 cycling cards. Each has a different route fully described and illustrated. Pocket a card, leave the box on your bookshelf and enjoy your day out.
Birdwatcher`s Walks in a Box
This is Britain`s only Birdwatcher`s walking guide on pocketable cards. This title features a box containing 50 walking cards filled with unique information on how to see local bird life on foot. Each has a different route fully described and illustrated on a large-scale, 1:25,000 map plus details including illustrations of the species you may
