Category Archives: Travel Guides
Birding Without Borders: An Obsession, A Quest, and the Biggest Year in the World
One of the Guardian`s Best Paperbacks of November `Astonishing … If by chance you can`t meet these 6,042 species yourself, this book is a close second` Jennifer Ackerman, author of The Genius of Birds`Even readers who wouldn`t know a marvellous spatuletail from a southern ground hornbill will be awed` Publishers WeeklyNoah Strycker set himself a
Park Life: Around the World in 50 Parks
Signed by the authorIf the pandemic has taught us one thing, it`s that people love parksAs horizons shrank, we took stock. At first, a sense of panic set in: nowhere to go, nothing to do…Then we all went to the park, and we realized something: we need greenery – we crave it.Whether we`re in Colombia
The Great North Road: London to Edinburgh – 11 Days, 2 Wheels and 1 Ancient Highway
SIGNED BY THE AUTHORThe Great North Road is Britain`s Route 66 – we`ve just forgotten how to sing its praisesIn 1921, Britain`s most illustrious highway, the Great North Road, ceased to exist – on paper at least. Stretching from London to Edinburgh, the old road was largely replaced by the A1 as the era of
Backstop Land
`Funny, wise, entertaining and illuminating, this book is one of the best things to come out of the Brexit saga` FINTAN O`TOOLE. `Read this absorbing book to understand why, since 2016, we have been playing with fire. There is no longer any excuse for ignorance` MISHA GLENNY. Northern Ireland`s frontier with the South has been
The Barn: The Lives, Landscape and Lost Ways of an Old Yorkshire Farm
The astonishing, socio-historic uncovering of a vanished agricultural way of life by bestselling nature writer Sally Coulthard. Across the muddy foldyard from Sally Coulthard`s farmhouse stands a large and ancient stone barn. When she discovered a set of witches` marks on one of its internal walls, scratched into the plaster to ward off evil spirits
How Britain Ends: English Nationalism and the Rebirth of Four Nations
“An eloquent, forensic examination of resurgent English nationalism as the force that has driven Brexit and may now break up the United Kingdom” Jonathan Coe”A wonderful book which will be quoted in years to come” New EuropeanIn the past, it was possible to live with delightful confusion: one could be English or British, Scottish or
I Can Do It! : Times Tables
Learn important times tables skills in this wipe-clean and pull-the-tab novelty board book that supports school learning in the home.The answers to over 100 multiplication maths questions are revealed when you pull-the-tabs, helping children to learn some fundamental maths rules and to gain number and times tables confidence in no time at all. Use the
Every Leaf a Hallelujah
An environmental fairytale made for our times, written to be read by adults and children, from the Booker Prize-winning author of `The Famished Road`.”It was a sheer joy to be able to read this. It is mysterious and magical and true. Children and those who read it to them will love it and long remember
Squishy Squashy Unicorn
Discover a Squishy Squashy world! Meet Unicorn and her friends in this adorable rhyming storybook that is full of squishy squashy fun!Designed to appeal to inquisitive young fingers, squish and squash the unicorn as you read the simple rhyming story and discover all the things that Unicorn loves to do. Perfect for interactive play, for
The Girl Who Talked to Trees
Magical interlinked stories about what one girl learns from talking to trees throughout Time and from around the world in a sumptuous gift book presentation. From the team who brought you `Eight Princesses and a Magic Mirror`, Costa Book Award winning Natasha Farrant and Lydia Corry. Olive`s best friend is a four-hundred-year-old oak tree, and
Taming the Four Horsemen
A powerful polemic on the major threats facing the world today and how they can be overcome.Our world is facing catastrophes of many kinds, from the climate crisis to global outbreaks of deadly diseases. But could we look back at the collapse of previous civilisations to see what lessons might be learned?The explorer and campaigner
Wuhan
A multi-stranded historical epic set in China in 1937, when Wuhan stood alone against a whirlwind of war and violence.”A book so vivid and evocative it is like a kind of time travel” Adam LeBor “`Wuhan` takes us to the very heart of a collective agony – an extraordinary achievement for a debut novelist” Graham
The Lion and The Unicorn
London, 2054. After a devastating global pandemic and a bloody revolution, Britain`s new government imposes peace by stringently dictating the nation`s cultural intake. In the quest to create better citizens, everything from the television we watch to the clothes we wear is strictly policed. As part of the unit tasked with upholding these so-called `Bad
The Bee Bible: 50 Ways to Keep Bees Buzzing
“A beautiful gift … Full of fascinating facts” Yorkshire Post”We all want to help the beleaguered bee and Sally Coulthard`s latest book is a great place to start” Amateur GardeningWe need bees. These tiny, hardworking insects have transformed our lives with their quiet diligence; fertilizing the wild plants we rely on, and giving us thousands
How to Read Towns and Cities: A Crash Course in Urban Architecture
`How to Read Towns & Cities` is a pocket-sized primer to understanding the forces that have shaped the world`s cities. It takes a practical, highly visual approach – showing us how to read the stories embedded in the fabric of the neighbourhoods, towns, and cities in which we live today. The fortunes of towns and
A Table: Recipes for Cooking and Eating the French Way
“As much a lifestyle guide as a culinary one, this is a no-brainer for Francophiles.” -Publishers Weekly Featured in Food52, Food & Wine, Cherry Bombe, Conde Nast Traveler, Martha Stewart Living, and Shape Magazine. Mastering the Art of French Cooking meets Dinner: Changing the Game in a beautifully photographed, fresh approach to French cooking and
The Fox and the Forest Fire
A story of hope and friendship, in which resilience trumps tragedy in the wake of a forest fire.Suitable for ages 4 – 8. After moving from the city, one boy discovers his new home in the woods isn`t so bad-there is friendship in the midst of the forest. But when he spots a fire on
Human Nature : Twelve Photographers Address the Future of the Environment
In `Human Nature`, 12 of today`s most influential nature and conservation photographers address the biggest environmental concerns of our time.Joel Sartore, Paul Nicklen, Ami Vitale, Brent Stirton, Frans Lanting, Brian Skerry, Tim Laman, Cristina Mittermeier, J Henry Fair, Richard John Seymour, George Steinmetz, Steve WinterAlongside their reflections, they present curated selections from their photographic careers.Stories
You Are Here: Camping: The Most Scenic Spots on Earth
This beautifully curated collection of amazing camping spots all around the world evokes awe-inspiring, attainable travel adventures. Whether you`re planning a getaway or just want to visit some of the world`s most inspirational outdoor destinations from the comfort of your couch, You Are Here: Camping is the perfect wanderlust guide.Pairing gorgeous photography with caption and
