Category Archives: Travel Guides
The England Coast Path: 1,000 Mini Adventures Around the World`s Longest Coastal Path
The opening of the England Coast Path means that anyone will be able to walk and wild camp along the entire 3,000-mile length of the English coast. As well as being a remarkable national achievement in itself, this new national trail is a hugely exciting prospect for all walkers, campers, fans of the coast and
The British Home Front Pocket-Book
In June 1940, following the BEF`s scrambled evacuation from Dunkirk, the Second World War was brought home to Britain. As the Luftwaffe initiated their bombing campaigns and the threat of invasion grew daily, civilians were urged to play their part in the war effort, and take responsibility for their own survival. Many pamphlets and leaflets
Take Slow Road Ireland
Forget hurrying. Forget putting your foot down and racing through sweeping bends. Forget the understeer (whatever that is). Forget the blur of a life lived too fast. This is a look at taking life slowly. It`s about taking the time to enjoy journeys and places for their own sake. It`s about stopping and putting the
Telescope – A Short History
As an instrument of science and navigation the telescope was at the forefront of discovery. Even today it is vital to modern understanding of space and the origins of matter. The story of its development is a fascinating narrative of scientific endeavour, exploration and ingenuity, encompassing the lives of scientists and astronomers such as Galileo,
Mapping the First World War: Battlefields of the Great Conflict from Above
This title features over 120 large-format illustrations present detailed and fascinating wartime cartography. Key battles such as the Somme, Mons, Gallipoli, Jutland and Ypres are given extensive coverage alongside fascinating detail pieces such as airship raids and stations, communication systems, Orders of Battle, railroad routes and battlefield medical stations. The approach also provides a detailed
Harry`s War: A British Tommy`s Experiences in the Trenches in World War One
This touching, brutally honest diary of a First World War soldier contributes to our understanding of what life was like for the British Tommy. Combining frank, unadorned prose with the author`s own evocative paintings, it`s a unique historical document, admirable for its unromantic, matter-of-fact perspective on coping dutifully with horrific conditions. Harry was a member
The Pirates Pocket-Book
It is with great concern that I must still acquaint your Lordships of the daily complaints I receive of piracies and robberies committed in these parts, insomuch that there is hardly one ship or vessel, coming in or going out of this island that is not plundered.` (Sir Nicholas Lawes, Governor of Jamaica, June 1718)
Britain`s Historic Ships: A Complete Guide to the Ships That Shaped the Nation
The British Isles have a long, rich and celebrated seafaring history stretching from the earliest times through the victories of Drake and Nelson, the voyages of discovery of Cabot and Cook and the defence of the realm by vessels of all types in the present century. Much of this history is recorded in literature and
South: The Race to the Pole
Had we lived, I should have had a tale to tell of the hardihood, endurance and courage of my companions which would have stirred the heart of every Englishman. These rough notes and our dead bodies must tell the tale Extract from Scotts message to the public, March 1912. The late 1890s saw the start
The Adventurer`s Guide to Britain: 150 incredible experiences on land and water
This exciting, inspiring and informative guide is perfect for anyone who loves a challenge and an adventure. There are soaring ridgelines to run, exciting river descents to swim, secret coves to explore by boat, and achievable interesting scrambles, all in stunning locations. Each of the 150 featured adventures, which are arranged by geographical region, has
The Girl Outdoors: The Wild Girl`s Guide to Adventure, Travel and Wellbeing
An adventurous best mate in book form, The Girl Outdoors is a rip-roaring guide to the wider, wilder world. Whether you`re going on a physically demanding expedition or making cordial from foraged berries, this beautiful book is packed with inspiring and attainable ideas and advice. Follow Sian`s guide to getting active outdoors, from mountain biking
I`m with the Bears
The magnitude of the global climate crisis is such that even the most committed environmentalists are liable to live in a state of denial. The award-winning writers collected here have made it their task to shake off this disbelief, bringing the incomprehensible within our grasp and shaping an emotional response to mankind`s unwitting creation of
Rome – Cafe Life
The cafe is indisputably central to Roman life. Cafe Life Rome is the first guide book dedicated solely to the cafes and bars of Rome. This book, with its rich photography and informed descriptions, steers travellers to Rome`s 22 best bars and to the perfect caffee. Some of these establishments are hundreds of years old
Why it`s Kicking Off Everywhere
Our world is changing dramatically. The global economic crisis has given way to social crisis: corrupt and dictatorial politics enmeshed with a global financial elite – and an ever-widening gulf between the haves and have-nots. In 2011 this profound disconnect found expression in events that we were told had been consigned to history: revolt and
Iraq – An Illustrated History
Iraq`s contemporary image provides few clues to the magnificence and power of her past. As Mesopotamia (“land between the two rivers”), Iraq, which lies between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, was probably the earliest centre of human civilisation. The earliest scripts, the earliest architecture, and the earliest sciences emerged here. But Mesopotamia has always been
A People`s History of London
Hub of empire, world port and seat of government, London has a political history that is nevertheless entwined with the lives of its people, a multitude often dismissed throughout the centuries as a mob. This gripping new counter-history reveals how London`s poor and its immigrant population have shaped its history and identity over the ages:
Florence – Cafe Life
Like its older sibling Cafe Life Rome, author Joe Wolff and photographer Roger Paperno`s new book profiles family-owned cafes, bars, and gelaterias, this time in the glorious and historic city of Florence. Reap the rewards of their exhaustive research into the fine espressos to be found in the city that is the heart of Tuscany,
Legendary Sites Of The Ancient World
A fascinating exploration of the world`s most intriguing and legendary ancient sites. Spans human history from early man to the American Civil War, with excavations and discoveries revealed in over 350 colour photographs and maps.
The Whale Road
“The Whale Road” is a creative non-fiction story based on a true tale told to an unborn child in which a sailor falls off a cliff, and turns into an albatross, and a pod of female sperm whales chases the setting sun. The journey begins on a research vessel, as her small crew follow the
Heights of Madness
Swapping the nine-to-five grind for the freedom of the great outdoors, Jonny Muir set off on a 5,000-mile cycling and walking odyssey. His mission? To visit the summit of the United Kingdom`s 92 counties – in 92 days. Never mind unexploded shells in Yorkshire, biting bugs in the Cairngorms of the gruelling task of climbing
