Category Archives: Travel Guides
The New Koreans: The Business, History and People of South Korea
In the course of a couple of generations, South Koreans took themselves out of the paddy fields and into Silicon Valley, establishing themselves as a democracy alongside the advanced countries of the world. Yet for all their ambition and achievement, the new Koreans are a curiously self-deprecating people. Theirs is a land with a rich
The Little Book of Calm: Tame Your Anxieties, Face Your Fears, and Live Free
The Little Book of Calm has the magic formula for anxietyThis definitive book, written by a trained psychotherapist, who regularly appears on TV and radio, offers techniques, advice and inspiration on the best and most effective ways to manage anxiety. From exercises to help you put your worries into perspective, to relaxation methods for when
Women are the Future of Islam
The future of Islam is female Named one of the BBC`s 100 Women of 2016 Sherin Khankan is one of the very few female imams in the Western World. In addition she has founded the first mosque for women in Europe. In this urgent manifesto this remarkable woman challenges the idea that Islam should be
Wintering: How I Learned to Flourish When Life Became Frozen
How do you survive the ‘wintering’ phase of your life?Wintering, the dormant periods in our lives, the dark moments we endure ‘“ which can be brought about through myriad of ways; from the death of a loved one to a sudden change in circumstances or mental health issues ‘“ can be lonely, damaging and catch
The Honey Gatherers
Mimlu Sen is living a bohemian life in Paris when she witnesses an electrifying performance by three wandering minstrels from rural India. They wear flowing, multicoloured robes and play frenetic rhythms on strange instruments made of wood and clay, capturing the many moods of nature and passion. After her turbulent past, including a year in
How to See
Truly see yourself`How to See` is about our misperceptions, how we can gain insight and how mindfulness practices can help us see our real selves. Thich Nhat Hanh brings his signature clarity, compassion and humour in showing us how to achieve an awakened, more relaxed state of self-awareness so we cn understand ourselves and the
The Missing Rose
Mentioned in the same breath as The Little Prince, Jonathan Livingston Seagull and The Alchemist, Serdar Ozkan`s enchanting debut novel The Missing Rose has the power to change your life. Translated into 44 languages, it has already captured the hearts of readers around the world. This is the story of Diana Oliveira, a beautiful yet
Why We Swim
“A jewel of a book, a paean to the wonders of water and our place within it” James Nestor, bestselling of author of `Breath` “Glorious” The New York Times Take a dive into the deep and discover what it is about water that seduces us, heals us and brings us together.Join writer and swimming Bonnie
Everest: Reflections From The Top
On 29 May 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first ever to set foot on the highest point on earth: the summit of Everest. It was a magical moment. Since then many men and women have striven to reach the top of this awesome mountain, which can be at once beautiful and mystical,
To Shake the Sleeping Self: A Quest for a Life with No Regret
“A thrilling, tender, utterly absorbing book. It`s an unforgettable debut” Cheryl StrayedA soul-stirring read for the wanderer in each of us, `To Shake the Sleeping Self` is an unforgettable reflection on adventure, identity and a life lived without regret.On the eve of turning thirty, terrified of being funnelled into a life he didn`t choose, Jedidiah
Limitless Sky
This is the remarkable true story of a young man`s initiation in the Himalayas. David Manners was trekking in Nepal when he stumbled upon the mountain home of a jhankri, or Nepalese shaman. The jhankri accepted David as his pupil, and so began the next stage of David`s extraordinary journey, in which he embarked upon
Burma: A Nation at the Crossroads – Revised Edition
This is an updated version. For more than 50 years, Burma has been ruled by a succession of military regimes which rank among the most oppressive dictatorships in the world. Accused of crimes against humanity, they have brutally mistreated their people. Yet, in the last few years, the pace of change has been breathtaking. Much
50 Ways to Beat a Hangover: Weird, Wacky and Wonderful Ways for Prevention and Cure
For anyone who has ever woken up with a throbbing head, a churning stomach, and an overwhelming sense of remorse, this book is for you. Why not try a `hair of the dog` Bloody Mary or the ultimate sandwich to soak up the booze? Or, if you can`t face food yet, what about a morning
American Civil War Railroad Tactics
The American Civil War was the world`s first full-blown `railroad war`. The well-developed network in the North was of great importance in serving the Union armies` logistic needs over long distances, and the sparser resources of the South were proportionately even more important. Both sides invested great efforts in raiding and wrecking enemy railroads and
The Way of The White Clouds
`It tells of terrible journeys, of men masked against the sun (riding through ethereal regions with their feet frozen), of welcoming fog-girt monasteries lit by butter lamps at the journey`s end` – “New Statesman”. “The Way of the White Clouds” is the remarkable narrative of a pilgrimage which could not be made today. Lama Anagarika
Iran Awakening
In this remarkable book, Shirin Ebadi, Iranian human rights lawyer and activist, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, tells her extraordinary life story. Dr Ebadi is a tireless voice for reform in her native Iran, where she argues for a new interpretation of Sharia law in harmony with vital human rights such as democracy, equality before
India`s Unending Journey
Sir Mark Tully, born in India and educated in Britain, is a citizen of two countries – indeed, two continents – and two cultures. In “India`s Undending Journey” he shares his formative experiences of his upbringing, his first calling to become a priest, his distinguished broadcasting career and his fascination for India’s traditions as well
Last Night I Dramed of Peace
Last Night I Dreamed of Peace is the moving diary kept by a 27-year-old Vietnamese doctor who was killed by the Americans during the Vietnam War, while trying to defend her patients. Not only is it an important slice of history, from the opposite side of Dispatches and Apocalypse Now, but it shows the diarist
An Imperfect Offering
Born in Britain in 1960, James Orbinski`s family moved to Canada when he was seven years old. As a young man, he became a medic to learn how to help, and deal with, the suffering of others. From then on he was plunged into many highly demanding situations, including being Head of Mission for Medecins
Letters from an Extreme Pilgrim
On a journey that would take him deep into the wilderness, award-winning television presenter, author and parish priest Peter Owen Jones sets out in the footsteps of St Anthony, the founder of monasticism. In a hermit`s cell in the heart of the Egyptian Sinai Desert, he lived alone, spending his days in contemplation and prayer,
