Category Archives: Travel Guides
The Colour of Time: A New History of the World, 1850-1960
`The Colour of Time` spans more than a hundred years of world history from the reign of Queen Victoria and the US Civil War to the Cuban Missile Crisis and beginning of the Space Age. It charts the rise and fall of empires, the achievements of science, industry and the arts, the tragedies of war
The Kings & Queens of Britain
Who was the first king of England? Did Henry I assassinate his brother? How did `Bloody Mary` reinstate Roman Catholicism?For more than 1,000 years the British monarchy has dramatically shaped national and international history. Kings and queens have conquered territory, imposed religious change and extracted taxation, each with their own motivations and ambitions.In this beautifully
Father of Lions: How One Man Defied Isis and Saved Mosul Zoo
“Callaghan`s portrayal of a city under siege is many-layered and brilliantly told” Sunday Times Iraq, 2014As ISIS laid terrible siege to Mosul, a zoo on the eastern edge of the Tigris was kept open against all odds. Under the stern hand of the zookeeper Abu Laith, whose name – loosely translated – means Father of
Heroic Failure: Brexit and the Politics of Pain
`A wildly entertaining but uncomfortable read … Pitilessly brilliant` JONATHAN COE. `There will not be much political writing in this or any other year that is carried off with such style` The Times. A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR. `A quite brilliant dissection of the cultural roots of the Brexit narrative` David Miliband. `Hugely entertaining
Girl. Boy. Sea. – Shortlisted for the 2020 Carnegie Medal
Shortlisted for the 2020 Carnegie Medal”A thrilling and a magical book” Sally Gardner. Storm, shipwreck, survival. Chris Vick`s novel delves deep into the might and majesty of the unpredictable ocean, the strength of an unlikely friendship between a British boy and a Berber girl and their will to survive against all the odds. A British
The Wild Isles: An Anthology of the Best of British and Irish Nature Writing
The landscapes of Britain and Ireland, together with the creatures and plants that inhabit them, have penetrated deep in our collective imagination. From Gilbert White and Dorothy Wordsworth to Laurie Lee and Nan Shepherd, literature inspired by the natural world has become an integral part of our shared identity, and shaped our relationship with the
Trains, Planes, Ships and Cars
A lavishly illustrated celebration of the golden age of aircraft, cars, ships and locomotives from 1900 to 1941 by the author of the bestselling `Empire of the Clouds`. This dazzling book describes the flourishing of transport and travel, and the engineering that made it possible, in the years before the Second World War. It is
Portillo`s Hidden History of Britain
Discover the hidden history of Britain through the stories of its `lost` or abandoned places and buildings.Portillo`s Secret History of Britain presents a compelling and wonderfully evocative history of Britain through the stories of its `lost` or abandoned places and buildings. The chapters cover a variety of historical themes: Crime and Punishment, Health and Medicine,
Family Trust
“A globe-trotting, whirlwind, tragi-comic family saga … A joy” Andrew Sean Greer.Meet Stanley Huang: Father, husband, ex-husband, man of unpredictable temper, aficionado of bargain luxury goods. He`s just been diagnosed with cancer, and his family are dealing with the fall-out. Meet Stanley`s family: Son Fred, a banker who never has enough money; daughter Kate, juggling
The Spitfire Story: Told By Those Who Designed, Maintained and Flew the Iconic Plane
`The Spitfire Story`, published in association with Imperial War Museums, is a fascinating anthology of first-hand stories from Spitfire heroes and heroines, as well as the people behind the scenes.The Spitfire is the world`s most iconic aeroplane. Coming into its own during the Battle of Britain, it became famous during the Second World War as
A Short History of the World in 50 Animals
`A Short History of the World in 50 Animals` provides a new perspective on the grand sweep of our planet`s making, taking readers from the time of the dinosaurs to the time of Dolly, the first cloned mammal. This book will include a great variety of beasts from across the animal kingdom, some well known
Talking With Serial Killers: World`s Most Evil
Christopher Berry-Dee is back. In `Talking With Serial Killers: World`s Most Evil`, the bestselling author delves deeper still into the gloomy underworld of killers and their crimes. He examines, with shocking detail and clarity, the lives and lies of people who have killed, and shines a light on the motives behind their horrific crimes. Through
At the Birth of Bowie: Life with the Man Who Became a Legend
It is 1965, and Swinging London is coming into its prime years. The streets are alive with mods and rockers, playboys and good-time girls, all revelling in the blossoming artistic, creative and cultural energies of the decade. Amid the colour and chaos is a boy sporting drainpipe jeans, an immaculately tailored sports coat and a
Rough Guide Phrasebook: Polish (Bilingual dictionary)
Compact, clear, and packed with key words and phrases to help conversation, this pocket-sized Polish phrasebook and dictionary from Rough Guides` trusted language experts (with free app) is a trusty travel companion, and all you need to make yourself understood – and to understand others – when you`re out and about in Poland and other
German Phrasebook
Compact, clear, and packed with key words and phrases to help conversation, this pocket-sized German phrasebook from Rough Guides` trusted language experts (with free app) is a trusty travel companion, and all you need to make yourself understood – and to understand others – when you`re out and about in Germany and other German-speaking countries.ยท
Rough Guide Phrasebook: Greek (Bilingual dictionary)
Compact, clear, and packed with key words and phrases to help conversation, this pocket-sized Greek phrasebook and dictionary from Rough Guides` trusted language experts (with free app) is a trusty travel companion, and all you need to make yourself understood – and to understand others – when you`re out and about in Greece and other
Rough Guide Phrasebook: Arabic (Bilingual dictionary)
Compact, clear, and packed with key words and phrases to help conversation, this pocket-sized Arabic phrasebook and dictionary from Rough Guides` trusted language experts (with free app) is a trusty travel companion, and all you need to make yourself understood – and to understand others – when you`re out and about in Arabic-speaking countries.ยท With
Rough Guide Phrasebook: Mandarin (Bilingual dictionary)
Compact, clear, and packed with key words and phrases to help conversation, this pocket-sized Mandarin phrasebook and dictionary from Rough Guides` trusted language experts (with free app) is a trusty travel companion, and all you need to make yourself understood – and to understand others – when you`re out and about in China and other
Make the Most of Your Time in Britain
Make the Most of Your Time in Britain is a celebration of the most extraordinary places you can visit in Great Britain.From historic houses to eccentric festivals, this incredible photography collection features the best things to do, see and experience in Great Britain. High-quality photography brings each place to life, from the seascapes of Cornwall
Nearly the New World: The British West Indies and the Flight from Nazism, 1933-1945
In the years leading up to the Second World War, increasingly desperate European Jews looked to far-flung destinations such as Barbados, Trinidad, and Jamaica in search of refuge from the horrors of Hitler`s Europe. Nearly the New World tells the extraordinary story of Jewish refugees who overcame persecution and sought safety in the West Indies
