Category Archives: Travel Guides
Herbal
* Produced in association with the Chelsea Physic Garden * Superbly illustrated with photographs from the author`s own herb garden, Chelsea Physic Garden and travels worldwide as well as plates from ancient herbals * An authoritative but accessible text designed to appeal to experts and novices Herbs contribute to many aspects of everyday living. Healing
Aberdeen Nicolson Street Guide
Folding street map of Aberdeen. Updated to show all the recent developments.
Pompeii The Life Of A Roman Town
Pompeii explodes a number of myths – from the very date of the eruption, probably a few months later than usually thought; the hygiene of the baths which must have been hotbeds of germs; and the legendary number of brothels, most likely only one, to the massive death count which was probably less than ten
How Long is a Piece of String?: More Hidden Mathematics of Everyday Life
Why do weather forecasters get it wrong? What are the best tactics for playing “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” and “The Weakest Link”? And what is the link between a tin of baked beans and a men`s urinal? These and many other questions are answered in this book. It is for anyone wanting to
The Water Road
The Water Road is the story of a four month circumnavigation by narrowboat of `The Grand Cross`, the name given to the inland waterway linking the Thames to the Humber, Severn and Mersey. Starting in London, Paul Gogarty follows a figure of eight through Britain`s major cities and across the Pennines. Entering the world`s most
Sixty Million Frenchmen Can`t Be Wrong
The French drink, smoke and eat more fat than anyone in the world, yet they live longer and have fewer heart problems than the English and the Americans. They work 35-hour weeks and take seven weeks` paid holiday each year, yet they are the world`s fourth-biggest economic power. So how do they do it? From
London Companion
* Whose head fell off London Bridge into his daughter`s lap? * How do you make Big Ben gain two-fifths of a second? * Who sold Buckingham Palace to an American tourist? * Which London citizens are allowed to herd a flock of sheep over London Bridge? * Why did John Etherington`s top hat get
Knossos – The Minoan Civilisation
Covers the Palace of Knossos on Crete, The myth of Theseus and the Minotaur, which has captivated story tellers throughout the ages. Features the artefacts, ruins and reconstructions of this important archaeological site. An indispensable guide for all who visit Knossos.
Pisa: History and Masterpieces
* The Leaning Tower* The Baptistry* Galileo * Details of the important architecture and art to be found in the city.
Petra: The Pink City of the Desert
An indispensable guide for tourists and all who are interested in the Ancient World.Includes:* The Siq Gorge* The Theatre* The High Place of Sacrifice* The Lower part of the City* The Royal Tombs* And many many more.
All 14 Eight Thousanders
This is a peak by peak account of perhaps the greatest achievement of mountaineer Reinhold Messner – the ascent of the world`s 14 8000 metre peaks between 1970 and 1986. The fourteen chapters describe the difficulties, tragedies and ultimate successes of the ascent of each peak. In these pages is the voice of a man
Travel Writing – A practical guide
“Travel Writing – A practical guide” introduces the reader to the basics of this fascinating genre, looking at some of the work by well-known authors, past and present, to illustrate the different styles and approaches. Author Annie Caulfield draws on her own experiences to offer guidance and inspiration and to highlight potential pitfalls for the
Everlasting Flower – A History of Korea
South Korea a democratic high-tech Asian Tiger and flamboyant host of the 2002 World Cup; North Korea a secretive dictatorship on Bush`s notorious axis of evil`, with a controversial nuclear program and a poverty-stricken population. These two Koreas seem worlds apart, separated along the 38th parallel by the last active cold war` frontier. But North
Rhinoceros
On Disneyland`s `Jungle Cruise`, three men are forever chased up a palm tree by a rhinoceros whose sharp horn moves endlessly just out of reach of the lowest man`s bottom. Having lived with the memory of this ride since childhood, the author was struck when she came across a reference to this `natives up a
Penguins
From the Linux logo to The March of the Penguins, a certain tuxedo-adorned member of the animal kingdom has perpetually captured our hearts and imaginations. Stephen Martin regales us here with the cultural history of the penguin, revealing many fascinating and little-known facts about this beloved bird. Over twenty species of penguins can be found
The Medway Towns: Rover, Docks And Urban Life
In 1550 Rochester was the only Medway town. It dominated the river estuary and an agricultural hinterland in which Strood, Chatham and Gillingham were nearby villages, reliant on fishing and farming for their livelihood. By the beginning of the twentieth century these four towns had become an urban conurbation. The key factor in this dramatic
In Search Of Kazakhstan
Borat has got it all wrong. Kazakhstan is far more interesting and entertaining than he`d have us believe. In fact it`s probably the most surprising country on earth, and certainly one of the most tolerant.The only thing most people know about Kazakhstan is that it is homeland to Borat – and he isn`t even real.
Greenock, Johnstone, Paisley & Renfrew Street Atlas
Street atlas with index for Auchenback, Barrhead, Bishopton, Bridge of Weir, Brookfield, Cardonald, Corseford, Erskine, Elderslie, Gallowhill, Gourock, Greenock, Hillington, Houston, Howwood, Inverkip, Inchinnan, Johnstone, Kilbarchan, Kilmacolm, Langbank, Levan, Linwood, Lochwinnoch, Millikenpark, Neilson, Oldhall, Paisley, Penilee, Pollock, Port Glasgow, Quarriers Village, Renfrew, Shieldhall, Uplawmoor, Wemyss Bay
