Category Archives: Travel Guides
Pops for Tots: The Happy, Snappy Shark: The Happy, Snappy Shark
Join the happy, snappy shark and all his fishy friends in this lively, rhyming pop-up book.With hilarious illustrations from award-winning Gareth Lucas (Peekaboo 123, Peekaboo A to Z), this sturdy board book is perfect for little ones who love sea creatures!
Wanderers: A History of Women Walking
Now in B-format paperback, this book describes ten women over the past three hundred years who have found walking essential to their sense of themselves, as people and as writers.Wanderers traces their footsteps, from eighteenth-century parson`s daughter Elizabeth Carter – who desired nothing more than to be taken for a vagabond in the wilds of
Perfectly Polite Penguins
Penguins are always perfectly polite. They wait their turn, they share their toys and they never forget to say please or thank you! But then Polly the not-so-polite penguin decides that being polite is boring! And when the other penguins start to agree’ฆ Uh oh! It’s chaos! This laugh-out-loud picture book story is perfect for
Vinyl London: A Guide to Independent Record Shops
A comprehensive guide to London`s 60 independent record shops. Features extensive original photography by Sam Mellish that documents and celebrates London`s record shop culture. From the author of the bestselling `The 500 Hidden Secrets of London`. Forms part of a wider series that explores creative London.London`s record shop scene is at its most vital and
Writers` London: A Guide to Literary People and Places
“When one is tired of London, one is tired of life.” Samuel JohnsonLondon has long been a centre of the literary world. From Shakespeare to Amis, Byron to Blake, Plath, Thomas, Christie and Rowling; many of the greatest names in literature have made this metropolis their home.`Writers` London` guides the reader through homes, bookshops, pubs
Chow!: Secrets of Chinese Cooking Cookbook
The provinces of China are united by their love of a good meal. Each has their own specialties and methods of preparation – all of which are, of course, purported to be `the best`. Rather than attempting to cover the entirety of Chinese cuisine, this charming little book instead focuses on recipes born from melding
The Buildings of Green Park: A Tour of Certain Buildings, Monuments and Other Structures in Mayfair and St. James`s
“This is at one level a book about a part of London and its buildings. At another, it`s a book about learning to savour our lives” Alain de BottonTake a walk around a park trodden by many but known by few. From Lancaster House, venue of famous speeches and summits, to 100 Piccadilly, the stage
World Explorer Maze Book
Discover amazing nature facts from all around the world as you explore these incredible mazes. This beautifully illustrated book brings together more than 75 fun mazes, featuring animals, habitats, weather, and more. You will soon become a real nature explorer as you trace a line through a coral reef, find the right route through the
The Missing Bookshop
A range of simple stories for new readers, with beautiful colour illustrations.Milly loves going to story time at her local bookshop. Mrs Minty is an encyclopedia of books and knows the perfect story for every occasion … tales of mischievous children and faraway lands, magical beasts and daring adventures. But the bookshop is old and
A Sea of Stories
Whenever Roo visits Grandpa, she loves exploring the seaside cove near his cottage. But on her latest stay, Grandpa explains that he can’t go down there any more ‘“ the path is too steep and overgrown for him to manage. Instead Grandpa tells Roo the stories behind the many objects that fill his house. All
Tapas: And Other Spanish Plates to Share
Bring an authentic taste of Spain to your table with this collection of more than 60 mouth-watering recipes for small plates to share.Traditionally served as a bar snack with a glass of sherry or a cold beer, tapas has become a firm favourite thanks to its wide variety and versatility. Whether you are serving a
Orexi!: Feasting at the Modern Greek Table
A collection of over 80 classic and modern recipes from MasterChef semi-finalist Theo Michaels; paying homage to his heritage by championing new modern dishes inspired by the flavours of Greece and Cyprus.Kali orexi is the Greek equivalent of bon appetit and this enticing book will certainly whet your appetite! Organized in chapters entitled Meze, Sea,
Atsuko`s Japanese Kitchen: Home-Cooked Comfort Food Made Simple
Learn how to make the enigmatic and umami-rich comfort food of Japan, with over 75 recipes straight from Atsuko Ikeda`s authentic yet modern `Japanese Kitchen`.Japanese home-cooking is full of comfort, but a version of comfort food that is stylish, mouth-watering and less unhealthy than most. For those who aspire to recreate the Japanese dishes enjoyed
Cucina Siciliana: Fresh and Vibrant Recipes from a Unique Mediterranean Island
Discover the unique fusion of flavours that Sicilian food has to offer and bring some Mediterranean sunshine into your own kitchen.Sicily is a beguiling place and its prominent position has led to repeated conquests over the centuries, which has left an extraordinary cultural legacy and a reputation as the melting pot of the Mediterranean. The
The Curious Bartender`s Whiskey Road Trip: A Coast to Coast Tour of Bourbon Whiskey and Backwater Distilleries – from Pioneers to the New Frontiers, Tracing the History of a Nation
Buckle up and join bestselling author and whiskey connoisseur Tristan Stephenson on a Stateside tour and learn all there is to know about the finest whiskey and bourbon America has to offer.Whiskey in America is a regional product that has evolved in different ways and at a differing pace depending on where you go. Tristan
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
TWO COMEDY GREATS TALK LIFE, FRIENDSHIP AND THE JOYS OF FISHING…Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse have been friends for 30 years, but when life intervened, what was once a joyous and spontaneous friendship dwindled to the odd phone call or occasional catch up. Then, Glory Be! They were both diagnosed with heart disease and realised
Saffron & Sumac: Feasting at the Middle Eastern Table
From the aromatic tagines of Morocco, to the sweet and sticky pastries that are a legacy of the Ottoman empire, explore the food and rich culinary traditions of the Middle East and the Maghreb with 65 authentic recipes.The fragrant flavours of the Middle East are steeped in a fascinating history of ancient empires and dynasties,
Break Point: SAS: Who Dares Wins Host`s Incredible True Story
Ollie Ollerton co-hosts `S.A.S.: Who Dares Wins` alongside Ant Middleton, Jason Fox and Mark Billingham. This is his incredible true story.Where is your break point?Is it here? Facing the gruelling SAS selection process on one leg, with a busted ankle and the finish line nowhere in sight?Or here? Under heavy fire from armed kidnappers while
The Names Heard Long Ago: How the Golden Age of Hungarian Football Shaped the Modern Game
`Beautifully written and immaculately researched. Jonathan Wilson is the finest sports writer of his generation` Peter Frankopan, author of `The Silk Roads`In 1953, the Mighty Magyars beat England 6-3 at Wembley, a result that echoes through the history of football. A year earlier, this Hungarian team had won Olympic gold. A year later, they lost
Letter To My Younger Self: The Big Issue Presents… 100 Inspiring People on the Moments That Shaped Their Lives
All royalties from sales of this book go to The Big IssueIf you could write a letter to your younger self, what would it say?Over 10 years ago, The Big Issue began to ask some of the best-known, most interesting and most successful figures in entertainment, politics, food, sport and business to give advice, offer
