Category Archives: Travel Guides
We Are All Greta: Be Inspired to Save the World
Follow in Greta Thunberg`s footsteps and join the global mission to save our planet from climate change. With in-depth text and data, this necessary and timely book will answer readers` questions on what climate change means, what its consequences will be, and what must be done to protect our world.Suitable for 11+ years
The Severn Way: 210 miles from the River Severn`s source in Powys to the Bristol Channel
Guidebook to walking the Severn Way, a 210 mile (338km) walk through the Welsh borders. Beginning near the source of the River Severn in Powys, mid-Wales, and finishing in Bristol, the history-rich route is described over 22 stages (ranging from 3 to 14 miles), passing through the counties of Powys, Shropshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire.
Ways of Travelling
Rediscover the wonder of travel, wherever you find yourself. See the world with fresh eyes with these exciting and unusual suggestions. Whether you`re heading halfway around the globe or just stepping out your front door, Ways of Travelling will take you somewhere new.
The Slovenian Mountain Trail: Slovenska planinska pot
Guidebook to trekking the Slovenian High Level Mountain Trail or Transverzala, 550km across Slovenia. Beginning at Maribor near the Austrian border to Ankaran on the Adriatic coast, the route is described as a series of 3 to 6-day treks through the region of Pohorje and the limestone mountains of the Karavanke and Kamnik-Savinja and Julian
Tree Vision: Know Your Trees in 30 Cards
`Tree Vision` is the ultimate card set to help you learn all about trees, their leaves, seeds, flowers and so much more!Do you suffer from tree blindness? Learn to read the leaves using these flashcards and you`ll have the differences between tree species down in no time. Use the cards to identify your favourite trees,
Hiking and Cycling in the Black Forest: Walks, treks and cycle rides in southern Germany
15 day walks, 3 multi-stage treks and 5 cycle routes are described covering the north, central and southern areas of Germany`s Black Forest. The walks and cycle routes are evenly distributed across all three areas and comprise both long distance routes and day walks, although each stage of every long distance walk can also be
Myth Match Miniature: A Fantastical Flipbook of Extraordinary Beasts
You might have heard of the unicorn and the griffin, but what about the unifin? This fantastical flipbook collects together magical and mythical creatures from all over the world, then lets you mix and match their fronts and backs to create even more wondrous beasts of your own!From the wolpertinger and the bakeneko to the
Walking in Essex
This guidebook describes 25 coastal and inland day walks covering the whole of the county of Essex, stretching from the Lea Valley in the west and the Thames in the south over to the North Sea and up to the River Stour in the north. Walks range from 4 to 18 miles and are mostly
Tree Families: A Botanical Card Game
Be inspired by nature and play the card game suited for all.Team up the component parts of a tree – from the leaf, flower and fruit plus the tree itself to form a tree family!Discover eleven of the most beautiful flowering, fruiting trees with Ryuto Miyake`s stunning, detailed illustrations and text about each tree written
Cycle Touring in Northern Scotland: 528 mile circular route from Inverness
Guidebook to cycle touring in northern Scotland. A 528-mile circuit (starting and finishing in Inverness) is described, passing through the ancient counties and districts of Wester Ross, Sutherland, Caithness, Easter Ross and the Black Isle. Boasting stunning scenery and rich historical interest, the route ‘“ which can be comfortably completed in a fortnight ‘“ makes
Walking in Lancashire: 40 walks throughout the county including the Forest of Bowland and Ribble Valley
Offering 40 day walks in Lancashire, this guidebook explores the often-overlooked regions of Forest of Bowland, Ribble Valley and West Pennine Moors. With walks ranging from low-level valley trails to higher hill routes, this guidebook offers plenty of year-round walking options for active families and committed hikers alike. The walks are accessible from a range
Camino de Santiago: Camino Frances: Guide and map book – includes Finisterre finish
This two-volume set of guide and map book makes an indispensable companion to planning and walking the 784km Camino Frances pilgrim route across northern Spain to Santiago de Compostela, including an additional section to Finisterre and Muxia on the Atlantic coast. One of the most travelled pilgrimage routes, the Camino Frances draws walkers of all
The Camino Ingles and Ruta do Mar
The Camino Ingles and Ruta do Mar: To Santiago de Compostela and Finisterre from Ferrol, A Coruna or RibadeoGuidebook to the Camino Ingles and Ruta do Mar camino routes through north-west Spain to Santiago de Compostela. The 116km Camino Ingles begins in Ferrol in Galicia and takes around a week to complete. It offers reliable
Two Moors Way Cicerone Map Booklet
All the mapping you need to complete the Two Moors Way, Devon`s coast to coast route between Wembury Bay and Lynmouth, including a section of the Erme-Plym Trail. NOTE: An accompanying Cicerone guidebook – The Two Moors Way – describes the route south to north, with summary directions for walking north to south. It includes
From Above: The Story of Aerial Photography
Since the birth of photography, photographers have been taking images of the earth from the air – with spectacular visual results. Celebrating over 150 years of these incredible images, this book tells the fascinating story of how these pictures were created and the photographers that have propelled image-taking to bold new heights.Taking advantage of the
The Story of Trees: And How They Changed the Way We Live
`The Story of Trees` takes the reader on a visual journey from some of the earliest known tree species on our planet to the latest fruit cultivars.The chosen trees have all had a profound effect on the planet and humankind. Starting with the Ginkgo biloba, fossils of which date back 270 million years, we learn
Make a Living Living: Be Successful Doing What You Love
`Make a Living Living` is for anyone who has ever wished they could build a successful career doing something they love. Structured around the stories of inspiring individuals, from a vegan chocolatier to a nomadic photographer and a tiny-house builder, the book explains how they achieved their ideal existence, and the challenges they faced along
Terrific Timelines: Dinosaurs: “Press out, put together and display!”
Learn all about dinosaurs with this beautiful and unique display timeline. Featuring 20 of the top dinosaurs from all three prehistoric eras (Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous), each dinosaur has its own factfile and press-out model to add to your dino display. Beautifully illustrated by Aude van Ryn, this ingenious and eye-catching timeline slots together easily
Match a Mummy: The Ancient Egypt Game
Travel back in time to Ancient Egypt with this new children`s matching game, developed in partnership with the British Museum. Locate and match up the pairs to learn more about how the Egyptians lived. Why did they shave their heads but wear wigs, use dark eye make-up and worship dung beetles? How did they invent
