Category Archives: Travel Guides
Coast to Coast on the Ravenber Way
Commencing in Ravenglass, the Ravenber Way takes in the dramatic Lakeland fells and the high climbs of the Pennines, before meandering to an end in Berwick-upon-Tweed. This book describes the route, which follows existing rights of way in the forms of footpaths, bridleways and tracks.
Best Pub Walks in the White Peak
The 30 fabulous walks range from three to nine miles and ideal for family rambles. They start in such delightful Peak District villages as Ashford-in-the-Water, Alstonefield and Youlgreave, most of which are accessible by public transport – so that you can leave the car at home and savour the products on offer at the authors`
A History of Mozambique
A History of Mozambique by Malyn Newitt is an in-depth and lucid account of the history of the region now known as the country of Mozambique, from the fifteenth century to the present.This is not just a very detailed history of Mozambique extant, but also an exposition of the main trends in the historical development
Layers of Time – A History of Ethiopia
Ethiopia is one of the oldest countries in the world. As the Aksumite Empire, it became a world power, its Emperor Ezana coverting to Christianity in 330 AD. Alone in sub-Saharan Africa, Ethiopians developed coinage and writing systems. This volume traces the country`s expansion southward during medieval times, its resistance to Muslim invasion and, under
Everything You Know About Animals is Wrong
A humorous and informative book, debunking a range of commonly held myths about animals.Camels store water in their humps and magpies love to steal shiny objects. Or do they? A must-read in the `Everything You Know…` series, this book debunks a range of old-cod stories about animals in author Matt Brown`s inimitable humorous and fascinating
The Hungarians, The: A Thousand Years of Victory in Defeat
This is a comprehensive history of a legendarily proud and passionate but lonely people. Much of Europe once knew them as “child-devouring cannibals” and “bloodthirsty Huns” but it was not long before the Hungarians became steadfast defenders of Christendom and fought heroic freedom struggles against the Tartars, the Turks and, among others, the Russians. Paul
Lido: A dip into outdoor swimming pools: the history, design and people behind them
A celebration of outdoor swimming – looking at the history, design and social aspect of pools.Few experiences can beat diving into a pool in the fresh air, swimming with blue skies above you. Whether it`s a dip into a busy and bustling city pool on a sweltering summer day, or taking the plunge in icy
Sierra Leone – Destruction and Resurgence
“A Dirty War in West Africa” charts in gripping detail – based on first-band experience – the decade long civil war that brought Sierra Leone to its knees from 1991-2001. The group spearheading the violence, the Revolutionary United Front (RUF), claimed to be freeing the country from corruption and the brutalities of its political class
Nature Writing for Every Day of the Year
Enjoy a whole year of the very finest nature writing, with one carefully selected piece to savour every day.This beautifully illustrated daily anthology brings you the very best of nature writing from around the world and through the centuries, from Pliny the Elder`s `Natural History` to modern authors such as Helen Macdonald and Robert Macfarlane.
Kosova Express
In this unique eyewitness record, James Pettifer gives a startling and evocative portrayal of the grim and fearful world of Kosova from the imposition of martial law in 1990 till March 1999. As a writer for The Times and Wall Street Journal Europe, he witnessed most key events, from the emergence of the Kosova Liberation
A Tree A Day
The beauty and power of the world`s trees is timeless. Our appreciation of one of the oldest forms of life is particularly relevant in our age of climate concern. Immerse yourself in the world of trees with a tree a day – illuminating tree folklore, botany, tree uses, beauty and history. From the strength of
Realm of the Black Mountain – A History of Montenegro
Elizabeth Roberts’ ‘Realm of the Black Mountain” is a history of Montenegro that traces the history of the tiny Balkan state from its earliest roots in the medieval empire of Zeta. It also focuses on its troubled 20th century history. Going from pre-Slavic times, Roberts also includes Montenegro’s part in the battle of Kosovo, and
Three Men on the Way Way (West Highland Way)
The West Highland Way is Scotland`s first official Long Distance Route and runs near 100 miles from Milngavie to Fort William. It was nicknamed the `Way Way` by a trio from Fife who set off to walk it in the year of the Millennium. This is not a guidebook but an account of their experiences,
Canals Across Scotland: Walking, Cycling, Boating, Visiting
This entertaining andinformative book will be of practical benefit to all who discover the historicUnion Canal and the Forth & Clyde Canal, whether walking, cycling, boatingor visiting the Falkirk Wheel or the Kelpies in Scotland. CanalsAcross Scotland provides detailed towpath information, suggests what tosee and do along the way and in the towns passed. The
Natural History of Tenerife
Tenerife is a remarkable island, dominated by Mount Teide, an active volcano higher than any mountain in mainland Spain. The island has extraordinary volcanic landscapes, and thousands of species of plants and animals that are found only there.The authors` love of Tenerife stems from its enormous variety of habitats with their complex plant and animal
Journey To Persia
“Isfahan is half the world” was the proud boast of the 17th-century capital of Persia, established as the new political centre of the country by Shah Abbas I shortly after his accession to the throne in 1588. One of the many travellers attracted to Persia by these claims was Jean Chardin, a young French jeweller
From Our Own Correspondent (Best Of)
This is a companion volume to the BBC radio programme “From Our Own Correspondent”. It contains transcripts of radio journalism, ranging from eye-witness accounts of events that have made the news in 1993, human interest stories to comic observations. The book includes: Martin Bell and Misha Glenny on the war in former Yugoslavia; Mark Tully
100 Churches 100 Years
Following on from 100 Buildings 100 Years and 100 Houses 100 Years, this book illustrates and describes 100 churches and chapels built in the UK since 1914, charting the development of buildings for worship. In this period concrete and steel gave a new freedom to construction, while new ideas about how congregations could participate in
Sussex, Kent and Surrey 1939
A remarkable and eccentric insight into the south east of England in the pre-war period.Richard Wyndham`s `last look round` was a tour taken immediately before the Second World War in 1939 and was originally published in the following year as South-Eastern Survey.Wyndham is a very agreeable companion as he travels in his self-confessed `haphazard` way
Shopfronts of London: In Praise of Small Neighbourhood Shops
A collection of Eleanor Crow`s beautiful watercolours of classic shopfronts.Published in partnership with Spitalfields Life Books, this timely volume celebrates the small neighbourhood shops of London. As our high streets decline into generic monotony, we cherish these independent shops and family businesses that enrich the city with their characterful frontages and distinctive typography.This collection includes
