Category Archives: Travel Guides
Eat London: All About Food
London is a city brimful of culinary possibilities, from lively markets to Michelin-starred restaurants. This third edition of `Eat London` is completely revised and updated, with entries highlighting the very best food stops not to be missed on a tour of London in 14 chapters. This is much more than a restaurant guide – it
Leon Happy Soups
Following the success of Leon Happy Salads – more than 40,000 copies sold – the Leon team is back, this time with delicious warming soups that are a meal in themselves.Leon, the home of naturally fast food, has created a collection of more than 100 all-new, all-smiles soup recipes for Comforting, Naturally Fast, Bright &
Happy Leons: Leon Happy One-Pot Cooking
Leon, the home of naturally fast food, has created a collection of more than 100 fuss-free, full-of-flavour recipes for main course dishes that you can create with only one cooking pot, pan or baking tray.Whether you are looking for a simple mid-week supper, a quick weekend lunch or something posh (but easy) to serve to
Happy Leons: Leon Happy Curries
The latest book in the Leon Happy series.Leon, the home of naturally fast food, have turned their hand to creating a collection of curries – more than 100 new recipes inspired by dishes from Sri Lanka, India, Thailand and Burma, as well as Kenya, Somalia and the Caribbean. Find fiery, speedy, warming or creamy curries,
Seven Summits of Success
When Rebecca Stephens first formed her goal of climbing Everest she was a young journalist with hardly any climbing experience, but with a strong vision and limitless determination to achieve her dream. It was a highly ambitious goal for such an inexperienced climber. Yet only four years on, she became the first British woman to
The Geology of Britain
This book is a geological history of Britain from over 2,000 million years ago to the present day and describes the enourmous variety of rocks, minerals and fossils that form this fascinating island. An introductory chapter covers the fundamental principles of geology. Further chapters describe the rocks, minerals and fossils of the recognized periods of
Egypt – The New Cultural Atlas of
These books are a new, updated edition of the internationally successful Cultural Atlas series. They present the great cultures of the world in authoritative texts and stunning images of beautiful artefacts.
Portrait of the Isle of Wight
Ian Badley`s photographs show the Isle of Wight`s great variety of land- and seascapes, moving from tranquil fields and wooded valleys to busy yachting scenes during Cowes Week, and from picturesque cottages at Calbourne to dramatic sunsets over Freshwater Bay.
The Z to Z of Great Britain
From Zawn Organ, Cornwall to Zoar in Shetland via Zion Place in Somerset and Zulu Farm, Oxfordshire, The Z-Z of Great Britain provides an essential profile on each and every zed locale in the land and, thoughtfully, instructions on how to get there. Visit, perhaps, the hamlet of Zabulon in Carmarthenshire, Wales. Meet Gareth, Val,
Manchester England
The definitive account of the pop cult capital of the UK by Dave Haslam, one of Manchester`s top DJs and journalists. Manchester, a predominantly working-class city, away from the nation`s capital, has been at the margins of English culture for centuries. The explosion of music and creativity in Manchester can be traced back from Victorian
The History of Britain Revealed: The Shocking Truth About the English Language
This is a truly original blistering attack on the standard history of Britain and the origins of the English language. Think you know where the English language came from? Think again. In gloriously corrosive prose, M.J. Harper destroys the cherished national myths of the English, the Scots, the Welsh, the Irish and – to demonstrate
Little Leon: Smoothies, Juices & Cocktails: Naturally Fast Recipes
Good food that`s good for you is the mantra on which Leon was founded and the recipes in this gorgeous compact collection are packed with both flavour and goodness. Start the day with a Strawberry Power Smoothie or a Kiwi Breakfast Smoothie, chill out with a Cucumber Cooler or Melon Fizz and for something more
Little Boat
The inspiring story of a little boat on a big adventure. This little boat struggles through terrible storms, past giant sea monsters and around treacherous rocks, meeting friends along the way.
Oceans
In `Oceans` amazing lenticular pop-ups with changing colours show hunting, defence and attraction in action under the waves. Packed with amazing animal facts, this is a series where the natural world really does come to life!
Ocean – Maurice Pledger`s Sounds of the Wild
Templar`s `Maurice Pleger`s Ocean – Sounds of the Wild` is a wonderful creation. A truly entertaining pop-up book, `Ocean…` will charm the socks off children, with its vivid illustrations and unbelievably realistic sounds.Plunge into the world’s oceans and discover the magic of marine life in these stunning pop-up seascapes accompanied by sounds from the deep.
The Mythology Handbook
Hot on the heels of Mythology, the recent title in the best-selling “Ology” series, comes this full course in mythology from the pen of Lady Hestia Evans. Purportedly written for Lady Hestia`s own children in the 19th century, the book has been updated by the publisher to be relevant to the interests of schoolchildren studying
How to be an Explorer
How To Be An Explorer – An Adventurer’s Guide”, by Dugald Steer, is a delightful children’s picture book. Beautiful illustrations, pop-ups, booklets, flaps and letters accompany the exciting stories of famous explorations and discoveries, from polar caps to deserts and from jungles to oceans. And with tips on preparing for expeditions and fascinating facts, ‘How
