Category Archives: Travel Guides
Cows on Ice & Owls in the Bog: The Weird and Wonderful World of Scandinavian Sayings
Scandinavians are cooler, sexier and more stylish than the rest of us. They have a higher standard of living, greater economic opportunity and equality, the world`s best restaurants, and moody TV dramas involving murders and jumpers. But did you know, amidst the obsession with hygge and IKEA, that Scandinavian sayings are absolutely bizarre?! Take the
Red Sands: Reportage and Recipes Through Central Asia, from Hinterland to Heartland
`Red Sands`, the follow-up to Caroline Eden`s multi-award-winning Black Sea, is a reimagining of traditional travel writing using food as the jumping-off point to explore Central Asia. In a quest to better understand this vast heartland of Asia, Caroline navigates a course from the shores of the Caspian Sea to the sun-ripened orchards of the
The Secret Cyclist: Real Life as a Rider in the Professional Peloton
Who is The Secret Cyclist and why all the secrecy?”Every public aspect of our lives is so tightly controlled that being truly honest is all but impossible in a newspaper interview, never mind a whole book. You try write a warts-and-all blog about your office. Question how the business is run, make sure you remember
Nathan Outlaw`s British Seafood
Boasting 3 Michelin stars across two restaurants in Port Isaac, Cornwall, Nathan Outlaw is passionate about seafood. He is renowned for his unique style of cooking, which encourages the individual flavours of the fish and shellfish to shine through. Sourcing sustainable fish and local produce in season, Nathan uses his considerable flair to take simple
James Martin`s Islands to Highlands
Since going on his Great British Adventure in 2019, James Martin has taken to the road again (and the sea and skies, too!) to bring us more of his favourite stunning and occasionally remote locations around the UK.This new celebration of the unique food of the British Isles sees James travel from islands to Highlands,
Pieces of Me
`An important and timely story that explores the ongoing impact of war and how it`s often left to the women to pick up the pieces. The way Hart has made a mosaic of different women`s experiences, be they British, American or Iraqi, is profoundly moving. Pieces of Me is a love story that will leave
How to be Vegan and Keep Your Friends
You`re being healthy, considerate to the planet and compassionate toward animals – so why is it so hard to navigate life as a vegan? From going out for dinner, to staying in with friends, it can be a challenge to cook, eat and socialise vegan in a world of carnivores.`How to be Vegan and Keep
Live Green: 52 steps for a more sustainable life
Many of us are already doing what we can to adopt a greener lifestyle. We recycle, try to reduce our waste and plastics, choose organic food when shopping, eat less meat and opt for environmentally friendly cleaning products. Yet we often wish we were doing more and it can be overwhelming to know where to
London is a Forest
Can a city be a forest? At first glance, this does not chime with our childhood idea of the `wild wood` – a dark entanglement of trees, where humans fear to tread. But a forest does not need to be dense and impenetrable, and it`s not unheard of for people to live in them either.In
Wonderful walks from Dog-friendly campsites throughout the UK
This unique book combines the joys of camping with the delights of walking with your dog. Here can be found information ona variety of campsites, all of which welcome dogs, with some providing special facilities for your pet. All the campsites arelocated very close to footpaths and walking trails. In addition to identifying the distinctive
Afloat: A Memoir
Danie Couchman grew up on the move, her family never staying still long enough for her to say where she`s from. At twenty-five, and living in her seventeenth home, she finds herself drowning in the rush of London life, and makes an impulsive decision: to buy a narrowboat and make it her home.Surrounded by an
Mr Trump Goes to Washington
In 2016, much to his and the rest of the world`s surprise, Donald Trump was elected President of the United States of America.This is the story, told in pictures so that he can read it himself, of how he got there, and what happened when Mr Trump went to Washington. All of Mr Trump`s friends,
Chinese Takeaway Cookbook
Chinese is the UK`s favourite takeout food, and it`s beloved all over the world – as with much Indian food, it`s the nostalgic, comforting creations for western palates that really get people salivating. Now you can make your favourite Chinese restaurant classics at home with Kwoklyn Wan`s fabulous `Chinese Takeaway Cookbook`.Kwoklyn is a third-generation Chinese
From Pasta to Pancakes: The Ultimate Student Cookbook
The essential and much-loved student cookbook, now in a new edition, `From Pasta to Pancakes` is filled with easy recipes for the budget-conscious student cook and aimed squarely at those who have never cooked before. With step-by-step photography illustrating every recipe, it covers key basic skills such as how to cook pasta, pizza, pancakes, couscous,
I Like Birds: A Guide to Britain`s Avian Wildlife
`I Like Birds` explores the history and habits of 60 of Britain s most interesting, popular and prized species of bird.From the coast to the heart of the countryside, each entry features a bold illustration that captures a bird s individual personality, bringing them to life through the pages of this book. As well as
