Category Archives: Travel Guides
An Englishman Aboard: Discovering France in a Rowing Boat
From the author of Pardon My French and A Certain Je Ne Sais Quoi, this is the charming and hilariously funny story of one man`s attempt to travel the entire length of the Seine by boat. When Charles shows his friends the rowing boat he has spent the last six months building, he little realises
My Italians: True Stories of Crime and Courage
From the international bestselling author of Gomorrah, this is a deeply personal and candid portrait of Italy today: a place of trafficking and toxic waste, where votes can be bought and sold, where organized crime ravages both north and south – yet also where many courageous individuals defy the system, and millions work tirelessly for
Zero Zero Zero
From the international bestselling author of Gomorrah, this searing expose of dirty money and the drug trade reveals how they are at the heart of our lives, our economy, and our world. “The most important book of the year …Here it is, laid bare: cartel as corporation, corporation as cartel; cocaine as pure capitalism …Saviano
Limonov
Limonov is not a fictional character, but he could have been. He`s lived a hundred lives. He was a hoodlum in Ukraine, an idol of the Soviet underground, punk-poet and valet to a billionaire in Manhattan, fashion writer in Paris, lost soldier in the Balkans, and now, in the chaos after the fall of communism
The World According to Colour: A Cultural History
A beguiling cultural history of colour by the BAFTA nominated broadcaster and art historian James Fox`A triumph` Edmund de Waal, author of The Hare with Amber EyesThe subject of this book is humankind`s extraordinary relationship with colour. It is composed of a series of voyages, ranging across the world and throughout history, which reveal the
Me, You, Us: A Book to Fill Out Together
This is a creative space for you to share with your friends or a loved one. Just flip to a random page and use the prompts to jot down whatever silly thoughts or sweet memories pop into your brain. Write fortune cookies to each other. Decide on your perfect theme song. Brainstorm ideas for your
Seashaken Houses: A Lighthouse History from Eddystone to Fastnet
`A thrilling celebration of lighthouses` i newspaperAn enthralling history of Britain`s rock lighthouses, and the people who built and inhabited themLighthouses are enduring monuments to our relationship with the sea. They encapsulate a romantic vision of solitary homes amongst the waves, but their original purpose was much more noble, conceived as navigational gifts for the
How to Argue with a Cat: A Human`s Guide to the Art of Persuasion
Cats are masters in the art of persuasion. They get humans to do what they want, when they want. So if you could learn to make a cat to do your bidding, then surely any human – colleague, friend, boss, partner – would bow to your magic?Now you can. This surprisingly simple and incredibly effective
A Certain Idea of France: The Life of Charles de Gaulle
`Masterly … awesome reading … an outstanding biography` Max Hastings, Sunday TimesIn six weeks in the early summer of 1940, France was over-run by German troops and quickly surrendered. The French government of Marshal Petain sued for peace and signed an armistice. One little-known junior French general, refusing to accept defeat, made his way to
Unlocking the World: Port Cities and Globalization in the Age of Steam, 1830-1930
From the acclaimed historian of global empire, the dramatic story of how steam power reshaped our cities and our seas, and forged a new world orderSteam power transformed our world, initiating the complex, resource-devouring industrial system the consequences of which we live with today. It revolutionized work and production, but also the ease and cost
The Last Lingua Franca
Nick Ostler`s The Last Lingua Franca looks at the rise and fall of world languages, prompting the quesiton “in the twenty-first century, can we really take the dominance of English for granted?”.In their time, Greek, Latin, Arabic, Sanskrit and Persian have each been world languages, sweeping the globe for centuries at a time. And yet
Pocket Atlas of Remote Islands
Described by Robert Macfarlane as ‘utterly exquisite”, the Pocket Atlas of Remote Islands is subtitled ‘Fifty Islands I Have Not Visited and Never Will”. Born on the wrong side of the Berlin Wall, as a child Judith Schalansky could travel only through the pages of an atlas. Now she has created her own, taking us
The Eagle Unbowed
In Halik Kochanski`s extraordinary book, the untold story of Poland and the Poles in the Second World War is finally heard. By almost every measure the fate of the inhabitants of Poland was the most terrible of any group in the Second World War. Following the destruction of its armed forces in the autumn of
The Great Escape: Adventures on the Wild West Coast
A diary of adventure in picturesque Sand Bay, The Great Escape: Adventures on the Wild West Coast takes readers on an extraordinary journey as writer and explorer Monty Halls follows his dream of becoming a crofter. With his gigantic (possibly insane) dog Reuben as his companion, Monty raises sheep, pigs and chickens, grows his own
Tropic of Capricorn
In Tropic of Capricorn, Simon Reeve sets out on his greatest challenge yet – a unique journey to track the Tropic of Capricorn around the globe. Travelling through Africa, Australia and South America, Simon discovers spectacular landscapes, exotic wildlife, strange rituals and desperate poverty. For the Tropic of Capricorn crosses some of the wildest and
Russia – A Journey to the Heart of a Land and its People
Winston Churchill famously described Russia as `a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma`. Even today it remains a country little understood by the West. But as a resurgent world power, with an energy-rich economy, we ignore Russia at our peril. In this timely and revealing portrait, distinguished author and broadcaster Jonathan Dimbleby crosses
Rick Stein`s Far Eastern Odyssey
Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey accompanies the BBC TV series of the same title in which we follow a voyage off the beaten track, in search of the region’s authentic food. The book features a selection of favourite recipes discovered by the chef on his journey, as well as some better known dishes. Colour photographs
101 Barbecues And Grills: Triple-tested Recipes
Make the most of sunny days and warm evenings with some alfresco dining! Even if the weather lets you down, banish bought burgers and ready-prepared meats from your griddle, grill or oven, and try one of these mouth-watering, easy recipes from Britain`s best-selling cookery magazine. Including simple ideas the kids will love, super chicken recipes
The Victorians – Britain through the Paintings of the Age
Jeremy Paxman`s unique portrait of the Victorian world takes readers on an exciting journey through the birth of modern Britain. Using the paintings of the era as a starting point, he tells us stories of urban life, family, faith, industry and empire that helped define the Victorian spirit and imagination. To Paxman, these paintings were
Life in a Cottage Garden
In this wonderful gardening journal, which accompanies the BBC2 series of the same name, Carol Klein, with characteristic warmth and eloquence, tells us the story of a year in her beautiful garden at Glebe Cottage. With superb photography throughout, she takes us on a procession through the seasons, as she plans and plants, sows seeds
