Category Archives: Travel Guides
Pandora
Pandora lives alone in a world of broken things. She makes herself a handsome home from all that people had left behind, but no one ever comes to visit. Then one day something falls from the sky… a bird with a broken wing.As Pandora nurses the bird back to health it begins to fly away
Remarkable Animals
What is a Treevipus? A fantastic creature with the head of a trunkfish, the body of a weevil and the tail of a platypus, of course! Here, a host of creatures presented in humorous pictures and informative captions take on new names, and a hilarious new identity when their heads, bodies and legs are swapped
Serena
The year is 1929, and newlyweds George and Serena Pemberton arrive from Boston in the North Carolina mountains to create a timber empire. Serena is new to the mountains – but she soon shows herself the equal of any worker, overseeing crews, hunting rattlesnakes, even saving her husband`s life in the wilderness. Yet she also
Growing Food In Small Gardens
More than ever, organic food is becoming a desirable option for those who are concerned about the safety of their food. A growing consumer awareness of chemically enhanced produce means that more people are turning to growing their own, however small their gardens. “Growing Food in Small Gardens” is the definitive book on growing organic
Africa United
Football inspires competition and inflames passions nowhere as strongly as in Africa. Travelling across thirteen countries, from Cairo to the Cape, journalist Steve Bloomfield meets players and fans, politicians and rebel leaders, and discovers the role that football has played in shaping the continent. He recounts how football has helped to prop up an authoritarian
Grow Your Own Winter Food
A good diet incorporating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables is a must if you want to stay fit and healthy and keep the bugs at bay during the cold winter months. Growing your own winter food is just one way of ensuring you get the freshest, tastiest produce packed with goodness straight from the
Beatrice & Virgil
This is the story of an extraordinary journey undertaken by a man named Henry. It begins with a mysterious parcel. It ends in a place that will make you think again about one of the most significant events of the twentieth century. It also involves a howler monkey, a donkey, an enigmatic taxidermist, and a
Viennese Kitchen
This beautiful book, based on the original notebook and recipe journal of a 1900s “Viennese Baroness”, takes readers on a journey through fin de siecle Viennese high society. With over 100 original recipes, all of which have been tested and brought up to date for the modern cook, it is not only a beautiful collection
An Idiot Abroad
Presenting the Travel Diaries of Karl Pilkington: Adventurer. Philosopher. Idiot. Karl Pilkington isn`t keen on travelling. Given the choice, he`ll go on holiday to Devon or Wales or, at a push, eat English food on a package holiday in Majorca. Which isn`t exactly Michael Palin, is it? So what happened when he was convinced by
Atlas of Stateless Nations in Europe
This unique atlas takes us on a tour of the stateless nations in Europe today. It maps their physical and linguistic character, and graphically summarises their history, politics, and present position.The Alsacians, Basques, Catalans, Corsicans, Frisians, the Scots and the Welsh are all peoples who are not sovereign and are fighting for their cultural and
Rock & Wall Climbing
Now fully updated to include the very latest advice and equipment, this practical, illustrated guide provides the ideal introduction to the challenging, exciting skill of climbing, an ever-popular sport that attracts more and more enthusiasts every year.Like any adventure sport, climbing has its fair share of associated risks, particularly for the untrained or unwary. Written
Great Cycle Journeys Of The World
Featuring 34 classic cycle routes through the some of the world`s most stunning natural landscapes, Great Cycle Journeys of the World is the perfect companion for cyclists and adventure travel enthusiasts. With the very best routes from Africa, Asia, Australasia, the Americas and Europe, each journey showcases amazing photography that will inspire the reader and
The Girl`s Guide To Growing Your Own
This is the essential guide to growing your own salads, herbs, veg and fruit while maintaining an attractive outdoor space to have fun in. Aimed at beginners, it has sound practical and seasonal advice, lots of hints and tips for successful growing, delicious recipes and fun Weekend Projects to help you make the most of
Watching Wildlife in London
Watching Wildlife in London is a guide to more than 50 key sites and 500 species in the capital. Marianne Taylor’s book will help local and visitor nature enthusiasts identify birds, animals, invertebrates and plants in London. Part one of the guide describes key wildlife sites, from places in the centre of town and out
Walking Haunted London
Updated for the most intrepid London visitors and residents, ‘Walking Haunted London” is a spine-chilling guide that wends it way through eerie and, in many cases, long-forgotten parts of one of the world`s greatest cities.From “Deadman`s Walk” and the “Screaming Wood” to “Dick Turpin” and “Jack the Ripper”, professional tour guide and inveterate ghost hunter
Andrew Duncan`s Favourite London Walks
Andrew Duncan’s Favourite London Walks contains 50 classic routes around the capital, exploring London’s heritage from its busiest central streets to its quiet rural corners. The guide is aimed at both residents and visitors, containing detailed text on the history behind London’s landscape and the people who have shaped it, aswell as visitor information complete
The Low Maintenance Vegetable Garden
More and more people are becoming interested in growing their own fruit and vegetables as food prices rise and awareness of food provenance and chemical usage increases, but getting started can seem daunting and many are deterred by a lack of knowledge and time. This book sets out to overcome these problems. With clear practical
Walking London`s Statues and Monuments
Walking London’s Statues and Monuments is Rupert Hill’s illustrated tour guide of London’s public art, presented in 13 fact-filled walks in the capital. Elegant colour-washed pen and ink illustrations bring the en-route statues and monuments to life. Each art work/site is accompanied by an insight into the history behind its creation, giving an enlightening overview
The Allotment Source Book
Allotments are enjoying renewed popularity as more and more people are becoming interested in growing their own fruit and vegetables. However setting-up and maintaining a plot can seem daunting, particularly for the inexperienced vegetable grower. Here Caroline Foley provides a complete reference for everything to do with managing an allotment, from soil and plot organisation
Pot It, Grow It, Eat It
What can be more satisfying than growing your own fruit and veg and then eating it, fresh from the pot? Growing your own produce needn`t be limited to those with large gardens or acres of outdoor space. It may be surprising to discover that a whole range of vegetables, salads, herbs and fruit can be
