Category Archives: Travel Guides
A History of London Through Beer Goggles
Discover stories and parts of London that you may not have known. All of this done whilst visiting some of London s oldest pubs. From the Great Fire of London to the Church-run prostitutes of Southwark. From cock fighting to the famous Cock Lane Ghost. From Shakespeare to Shrek. From St Paul s Cathedral to
The Alan Turing Codebreaker`s Book
Alan Turing is often called the father of modern computing. During World War II, he worked at Bletchley Park, where top secret work was carried out to decipher the military codes used by Germany and its allies. Turing played a pivotal role in cracking intercepted coded messages that enabled the Allies to defeat the Nazis
The Great Sherlock Holmes Puzzle Book
Pit your wits against the greatest detective of them all with this collection of fiendish and hugely entertaining puzzles and enigmas. It contains a great mix of types of conundrums to keep the most ardent puzzle and Sherlock fan entertained and challenged.
A Day Out in London
The London Eye is an iconic symbol of London, and this model is one all visitors will want to make! Clear instructions show how to put the model together, and then once it is made you can turn the handle to see the London Eye move all the way around. Great fun for children aged
Amazing Maps Activity Book
This awesome activity book is packed with puzzles and information all about the world around you. Can you spot the tiger hiding in the Indian jungle? Or guide the children to the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa? Or join the dots to reveal the tallest building in the world? Full of puzzles, colouring
Jane Austen`s England: A Walking Guide
This is an engaging account of Austen`s life and work, arranged as a series of walking tours through the towns and countryside she knew and loved – the settings for her novels. The 15 circular walks in the book describe the country houses, churches, great estates and elegant cities Austen knew and introduce the reader
Black Like Me
“A brutal record of segregated America … essential reading” Guardian In the autumn of 1959, a white Texan journalist named John Howard Griffin travelled across the Deep South of the United States disguised as a working-class black man. `Black Like Me` is Griffin`s own account of his journey.Published in book form two years later it
A History of the World
A clearly written, accessible and comprehensive text that tells the story of man s journey from the time of the first hominids to the present. Sections include: Ancient World, 10,000 to 500BC, Classical World, 500 BC to AD500, Medieval World, AD500 to 1500, Early Modern World, 1500-1783, 19th Century, the Modern World from 1914 to
Europe Reset: New Directions for the EU
Since the economic recession of 2008, the EU has been hit by a series of crises, most recently the UK`s decision to leave the union following the Brexit referendum. In light of this, questions have been raised about the need to reform the whole model of European integration, with the aim of making the union
Paris Match: Falling in love with the French. A New York Times holiday book of the year.
In Brooklyn, John von Sothen fell in love with Anais, a French waitress. And then, one night in Paris, on the Pont Neuf, she agreed to marry him (“Bah, we can always get divorced!”). A couple of decades in, the two have become quatre, living in their beloved 10th arondissement with teenage kids who chat
Conan Doyle`s Wide World: Sherlock Holmes and Beyond
Arthur Conan Doyle was not just the creator of the world`s greatest detective, he was also an intrepid global traveler – and travel writer. His descriptions of the journeys he made and the adventures he embarked upon – from the Arctic to the Alps, West Africa to Egypt and across every ocean in between –
A Bookshop in Algiers
Translated by Chris Andrews”If you`re in a bookshop browsing, then `A Bookshop In Algiers` is for you, by definition. A beautiful little novel about books, history, ambition and the importance of literature to everyone, especially people who are trying to find a voice.” Nick HornbyIn 1936, a young dreamer named Edmond Charlot opened a modest
Sardinia: Island of Myth and Magic
Tourism in Sardinia is booming, yet there is nothing in print that deals with the island`s incredibly rich history and culture, which stretches back to the Neolithic period. Everyone from the Phoenicians to the Carthaginians and Aragonese invaded Sardinia, which is covered with some of the most fascinating historical and archaeological sites in Europe –
The World in Conflict: Understanding the World`s Troublespots – Third Edition
The complete handbook on the causes and current status of global hostilities, now in its third edition.The Earth is riven by dangerous and shifting faultlines. Since the previous edition of `The World in Conflict`, we have witnessed the apparent collapse of Isis in Syria and the reawakening of the Troubles in Ireland. Donald Trump first
Paris Match: Falling in (love) with the French
In Brooklyn, John von Sothen fell in love with Anais, a French waitress. And then, one night in Paris, on the Pont Neuf, she agreed to marry him (“Bah, we can always get divorced!”). A couple of decades in, the two have become quatre, living in their beloved 10th arondissement with teenage kids who chat
All In It Together: England in the Early 21st Century
The headlines may be all Covid now, as a few short months ago they were all Brexit, but the breakdown of the UK`s political sphere has been a long time coming, and it is a symptom of a much deeper malaise. We seem to have lost our faith in all our social institutions, from parliament
A Cheesemonger`s Compendium of British & Irish Cheese
`A Cheesemonger`s Compendium` introduces 150 of the finest cheeses from across the British Isles. It is a perfect companion for all of us hooked by Ned Palmer`s acclaimed `Cheesemonger`s History`.Each cheese on Palmer`s cheeseboard is accompanied by a morsel of history or a dash of folklore, a description of its flavours, and an enticing illustration.
Essex Girls: For Profane and Opinionated Women Everywhere
A Guardian Best Book of the Year 2020`Not all Essex girls are party girls. They can be sages, martyrs, leaders. In her neat and provocative little book, Sarah Perry celebrates their courage and vivacity.` Hilary MantelA defence and celebration of the Essex Girl by the best-selling author of The Essex SerpentEssex Girls are disreputable, disrespectful
The Moon: A History for the Future
“An out-of-this-world read … brilliant and compelling. Morton is a high-octane British science journalist, and every chapter is littered with material that strikes, amazes or haunts … this is a book filled not just with a lifetime`s knowledge of its subject but with a lifetime`s suppressed excitement.” Sunday TimesEvery generation has looked up from the
War: How Conflict Shaped Us
New York Times 10 Best Books of 2020Sunday Times Best Books for Autumn 2020The time since the Second World War has been seen by some as the longest uninterrupted period of harmony in human history: the `long peace`, as Stephen Pinker called it. But despite this, there has been a military conflict ongoing every year
