Category Archives: Travel Guides
The Cold War: A New Oral History of Life Between East and West
The Cold War is one of the furthest-reaching and longest-lasting conflicts in modern history. It spanned the globe – from Greece to China, Hungary to Cuba – and lasted for almost half a century. It has shaped political relations to this day, drawing new physical and ideological boundaries between East and West. In this meticulously
Dynasties: The Rise and Fall of Animal Families
Family isn`t just important. It`s everything. From lions hunting as a pride to penguins huddling together to keep from freezing in the bitter Antarctic winter, many animals are dependent on complex social relationships for their survival. Powerful dynasties lay claim to vast swathes of territory, fighting off rivals and securing their hunting grounds for generations
Sherlock: The Puzzle Book
`Dear God, what is it like in your funny little brains? It must be so boring.` Can you pit your wits against the best and the wisest? Through these 200 puzzles and challenges, you`ll be able to elevate your powers of deduction, detection and general brilliance. From codes and sequences to perceptual and logic problems,
Planet Earth II
This is our planet, as you have never seen it before. From the terrifying snakes pursuing a newly hatched iguana to the sloth swimming in search of a mate, Planet Earth II brought unforgettable moments and a unique insight into the natural world. With incredible advances in technology and scientific discovery, it created the most
The Sky at Night: Book of the Moon – A Guide to Our Closest Neighbour
How well do you know our closest neighbour?Featured on BBC Radio 4 Saturday Live and BBC BreakfastThe moon has fascinated humankind since the beginning of history. But far from being just a big rock out in space, the Moon has a phenomenal power over the earth, with its ability to create great waves, dictate the
Earth from Space
You don`t know home until you leave it. With over 200 spectacular images, including astonishing satellite images and stills from the BBC Natural History Unit’s footage, Earth from Space reveals our planet as you’ve never seen it before.For decades we competed to be the first to reach space, but it was when we looked back
Expedition: Adventures into Uncharted Territory
There are still dark corners of our planet that are yet to be explored. In this remarkable book, Steve Backshall offers an unflinching account of his adventures into these uncharted territories around the globe, in search of world firsts. Each location brings its own epic challenges – whether it`s the first climb of an arctic
Expedition: Adventures into Undiscovered Worlds
Shine a light into the unknownThere are still dark corners of our planet that are yet to be explored. In this remarkable book, Steve Backshall offers an unflinching account of his adventures into these uncharted territories around the globe, in search of world firsts. Each location brings its own epic challenges – whether it`s the
Made In Scotland: My Grand Adventures in a Wee Country
Legendary comic and national treasure Billy Connolly returns to his roots, reflecting on his life, his homeland and what it means – then and now – to be Scottish.`Where do you come from? It`s one of the most basic human questions of all. But there is another question, which might sound a wee bit similar
Once Upon a Time In Iraq
When troops invaded Iraq in 2003 to topple Saddam Hussein’s regime, most people expected an easy victory. Instead, the gamble we took was a grave mistake, and its ramifications continue to reverberate through the lives of millions, in Iraq and the West. As we gain more distance from those events, it can be argued that
100 Places That Made Britain
Get to know Britain through 100 special places In 100, carefully selected places, BBC History Magazine editor Dave Musgrove takes us on an unforgettable historical tour through British history, from the Roman invasion to 1960s Liverpool. Musgrove has asked foremost British historians such as Dominic Sandbrook, to nominate the sites they believe to be the
Seven Worlds One Planet: Natural Wonders From Every Continent
Welcome home. A place 200 million years in the making.Long ago, our planet had only one gigantic land mass. Then something monumental happened. That supercontinent ruptured and seven different worlds were born. Each of those worlds – or continents – evolved, and continues to evolve, its own way of life. From the jungle of the
The Green Planet
There`s something new under the sunPlants live secret, unseen lives – hidden in their magical world and on their timescale. From the richest jungles to the harshest deserts, from the snowiest alpine forest to the remotest steaming swamp, `Green Planet` travels from one great habitat to the next, showing us that plants are as aggressive,
Taskmaster: 200 Extraordinary Tasks for Ordinary People
Build yourself a box and think outside of it. Your time starts now… In the TV show and on my marriage certificate, my job description is `Taskmaster`s Assistant`. That`s what I do and it`s an honour. I like Taskmaster a lot. And, of course, I love The Taskmaster. He`s mountainous. If you feel in any
39 Ways to Save the Planet – with an Introduction by Arnold Schwarzenegger
Signed by the AuthorWe got ourselves into this. Here`s how we can get ourselves out.We know the problem: the amount of biodiversity loss, the scale of waste and pollution, the amount of greenhouse gas we pump into the air… it`s unsustainable. We have to do something. And we are resourceful, adaptable and smart. We have
London Bus
Grab a seat on the top deck and get set for a ride through London on a bright red bus! This fantastic book contains everything you need to build your very own model of an iconic London Routemaster. No cutting or gluing is required – simply press out the pieces and slot them together. It`s
London Rules
“Comparison may be the thief of joy, and it might be invidious to square London off against New York, Milan or Paris – which is heavier, a ton of feathers or a ton of gold? – but right now there is no other city in the world like it. The closer the social historian, cultural
Rick Stein: Mexico and California
Rick Stein brings his unrivalled enthusiasm and trusted expertise to the fresh, flavourful food of Mexico and California. No one better captures the food essence of a country and brings the best recipes into our kitchens like Rick.Starting in San Francisco and Baja California, and working his way down to the southernmost tip of Mexico,
Grave Tidings: An Anthology of Famous Last Words
“You see! This is how you die.” – Coco Chanel; “Shoot straight, you bastards! Don`t make a mess of it!” – Breaker Morant; “If any of you have a message for the devil, give it to me, for I am about to meet him!” – Lavinia Fisher; “I am dying. Please …bring me a toothpick.”
New State, Modern Statesman: Hashim Thaci – A Biography
In a period when Western military engagement has unleashed violent sectarianism global terrorism, and become a catalyst for the biggest exodus of migrants since the Second World War, the 1999 Nato intervention in Kosovo remains a unique and shining example of a process that led to a peaceful transition from vicious ethnic war to modern
