Category Archives: Travel Guides
Rose Eliot`s Complete Vegan
The ultimate bible of plant-based eating, by renowned vegan cook Rose Elliot.With an increasing awareness of the ethical, environmental and health benefits of following a plant-based diet, the vegan movement is now stronger than ever. Rose Elliot has been at the forefront of meat-free foodwriting for over 35 years, and here offers readers a masterclass
Empire Of The Summer Moon
In the tradition of “Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee”, a stunningly vivid historical account of the forty-year battle between Comanche Indians and white settlers for control of the American West, centering on Quanah, the greatest Comanche chief of them all, “Empire of the Summer Moon” spans two astonishing stories. The first traces the rise
French Countryside Cooking: Inspirational dishes from the forests, fields and shores of France
Multiple-Michelin-starred Daniel Galmiche presents a fresh approach to French cooking. Taking inspiration and ingredients from meadow and orchard, from field to forest, and from river to sea, each recipe elevates authentic French rural classics to sophisticated dishes, full of flavour and easy to create at home.French cooking centres around one maxim: start with quality ingredients,
Gunpowder Plot
Fatal Fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night… Daisy Darlymple is delighted to accept an invitation from her old school friend. Gwen Tyndall lives at Edge Manor in the Cotswolds and Daisy`s visit will coincide with their annual fireworks display on 5th November. But this year, amid the festivities, Gwen`s father and another man are found dead.
Sheer Folly
In March of 1926, Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher and her friend Lucy head off for several days at stately home reputed to have the best grotto in the country. Working on a book of architectural follies they plan to research and photograph it. Leaving her husband and young twins behind, Daisy is expecting a productive weekend
Blind Descent
The deepest cave on earth was a prize that had remained unclaimed for centuries, long after every other ultimate discovery had been made. This is the story of the men and women who risked everything to find it, earning their place in history beside the likes of Peary, Amundsen, Hillary, and Armstrong. In 2004, two
The Beara & Sheep`s Head Peninsulas: A Walking Guide
The Beara and Sheep`s Head Peninsulas lie in the southwest of Ireland, pointed fingers of land wedged between the Kenmare River, Bantry Bay and Dunmanus Bay. They are peaceful, unspoiled peninsulas where the wild and largely untamed nature of the landscape immediately casts its magical spell. There is no better way to explore and experience
The Kerry Way: A Walking Guide
The Kerry Way is Ireland`s longest waymarked trail and one of the most popular. Looping around the Iveragh Peninsula, it follows narrow country roads, forest paths, abandoned coach roads and mass paths, national park land and farmland. This clear and lively guide gives the prospective wayfarer enough information to plan and enjoy every step. It
East of Ireland Walks: On River and Canal
River and canal walks can have special appeal, the scenery always changing due to flowing water, weirs, locks and the changing countryside. Ireland`s rivers and canals are rich in wildlife, history and folklore, and many can be explored on mostly flat, little-used trails. These hidden corridors of wildness through rural and urban Ireland reveal remnants
Wandering Ireland`s Wild Atlantic Way: From Banba`s Crown to World`s End: 2016
Following the spirit of the world`s longest coastal driving route, Paul Clements sets out to discover the real west of Ireland. Along the way he encounters memorable characters living on the Atlantic edge and presents a unique portrait of their lives. We meet the last man standing on a remote Galway island, listen to the
Ireland`s Wild Atlantic Way: A Walking Guide
The Wild Atlantic Way follows the magnificent west coast of Ireland, passing golden beaches, thrusting headlands and soaring sea cliffs. Renowned walking-guide author Helen Fairbairn explores the best walking routes of the region, recommending trips to uninhabited islands, coastal mountains and much more. Routes vary from two to six hours, and are illustrated with colour
Family Walks Around Dublin: A Walking Guide
Need inspiration for a great family day out? Here are twenty-nine imaginative and varied walks specially designed to appeal to children, all within County Dublin. Explore some of the county`s finest landscapes and historical attractions – including Ardgillan Castle, the Hell Fire Club, Bull Island and Killiney Hill – or enjoy the delights of the
On Wheels, on Foot and on Crutches
The mere thought of traversing any part of the African continent in a Land Rover with only two other companions is a daunting proposition… that is until the Indiana Jones element within Penny Lees kicked in one day and announced that she was to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Notwithstanding the various irritations
Lemongrass and Ginger
Asian cooking combines wonderfully pungent, aromatic spices, herbs and flavourings with imaginative methods, a wide array of ingredients and tastes that explode in your mouth. For many people, though, these hugely enjoyable dishes seem too complicated to make at home. Leemei shows that this isn`t the case – and that anyone can master the art
Family Camping Cookbook
Cooking in the big outdoors is one of life`s greatest pleasures and it`s an indisputable fact that food tastes better outside. While tinned soups and barbecued sausages have their place, a collection of simple, inspiring and delicious recipes such as these can transform the culinary camping experience. Camping is all about simplicity, being outdoors, and
Ireland`s Mountain Summits
In Ireland there are 269 mountain summits that are 600 metres or higher, and with a prominence of 15 metres or more. These are The Vandeleur-Lynams. And there are 404 summits with an elevation of at least 500 metres, with a prominence of 30 metres or more. We call these The Arderins. For the first
Mighty Spice
Spices have been used in kitchens for thousands of years and they are as relevant today as they have always been – versatile, healthy, economical, easy to obtain, and, more importantly, utterly delicious. However, many people find spices confusing and equate them to endless shopping lists or old jars sitting in their kitchen cupboard. Mighty
Geology of Ireland
Studying geology in the field will draw anyone curious about how our planet works into the field time and time again. Ireland is endowed with a spectacular variety of geology. The rocks that make up the island of Ireland offer a unique window into a 2-billion-year history, a history which includes almost all types of
The Icing on the Cake: Your Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide to Decorating Baked Treats
Welcome to the world of baking and decorating! Whether you`ve never picked up a cookie cutter or a piping nozzle before or you`re an experienced baker, this book will show you how easy it is to transform a humble cake, cupcake, biscuit, cake pop, macaron or other baked treat into a stunning creation. Juliet Stallwood
A Long Walk South: An Irishman`s Trek on the GR5
Patronising advice by a doctor at a retirement course to `walk a couple of miles a day` challenges architect Sean Rothery to take a proper walk and so, at the age of sixty-five, he sets out to walk the GR5, the Grande Randonee Cinq. From the steely grey North Sea to the intense blue Mediterranean,
