Category Archives: Travel Guides
Veneto: Recipes from an Italian Country Kitchen
Introducing Italy`s best kept secret. the cuisine of the Veneto.Food-writer, cook and photographer Valeria Necchio shares the food and flavours at the heart of the Veneto region in North Eastern Italy. Veneto includes lovingly written recipes that capture the spirit of this beautiful and often unexplored region, and Valeria`s memories of the people and places
Can You Solve My Problems?: A casebook of ingenious, perplexing and totally satisfying puzzles
Are you smarter than a Singaporean ten-year-old? Can you beat Sherlock Holmes? If you think the answer is yes – I challenge you to solve my problems. Here are 125 of the world`s best brainteasers from the last two millennia, taking us from ancient China to medieval Europe, Victorian England to modern-day Japan, with stories
Natural Selection: A Year in the Garden
“When it sings, a garden will have the power to transport and to lead you to a place that is magical. It is an oasis for creation, available to anyone with a little space and the compunction to get their hands dirty.” In Natural Selection, Dan Pearson draws on ten years of his Observer columns
My Last Supper: One Meal, a Lifetime in the Making
You`re about to die. What would your final meal be?This question has long troubled Jay Rayner. As a man more obsessed with his lunch than is strictly necessary, the idea of a showpiece last supper is a tantalising prospect. But wouldn`t knowledge of your imminent demise ruin your appetite?So, Jay decided to cheat death.The plan
All Together Now?: One Man`s Walk in Search of His Father and a Lost England
When Mike Carter’s father died, he decided to follow the route of a march against unemployment his dad had organised 35 years before. Mike had a troubled relationship with his dad, and hoped the walk, undertaken a month before the Brexit vote, would allow him to understand his father and his country better.What Mike discovered
All Together Now?: One Man`s Walk in Search of a Lost England
“This important, disturbing and frequently heartbreaking book should be read by every politician in Westminster.” Observer”In a few weeks` time, it would be thirty-five years to the day since those men and women had walked 340 miles to try to save their communities and their culture, and thirty-five years since I had turned down Pete`s
The Accidental Countryside: Hidden Havens for Britain`s Wildlife
`A superb naturalist and writer.`CHRIS PACKHAM`From Stone Age remains to modern day skyscrapers, Stephen Moss takes us on an exhilarating journey through place and time, providing a fascinating insight into nature`s relationship with environments created by man.` DR MYA-ROSE CRAIG (BIRDGIRL) Welcome to The Accidental Countryside.This is the fascinating and remarkably empowering story of our
American Overdose: The Opioid Tragedy in Three Acts
A devastating portrait of America`s opioid painkiller epidemic – the deadliest drug crisis in US history. One hundred and fifty Americans are killed each day by the opioid epidemic. But, as Chris McGreal reveals it was an avoidable tragedy driven by bad science, corporate greed and a corrupted medical system. He tells the stories of
The Little Steamroller
Every day the Little Steamroller works at London Airport clearing the runways for the aeroplanes and every day the people on the gate make fun of him. But they do not know of the time that this little steamroller defeated the Black Hand Gang – the infamous smuggling gang. This is his story. The Little
Kings and Queens: Queen Elizabeth
This is a special edition to celebrate queen Elizabeth II as Britain`s longest reigning monarch. With an extra chapter on Queen Elizabeth II and her family including William, Kate and Prince George. Kings and Queens have always provided their subjects with a great deal to talk about. But how much do we really know about
Spring Sticker Activity
This Fluffy Friends sticker and activity book is packed with spring fun. There is lots of colouring, puzzles and stickers to find and position. Also features a fun round up game, press-out bookmark, flower basket and beautiful bunting.
Bristol in the Great War
When war was declared in 1914 the people of Bristol erupted in patriotic excitement – but what was it like when the cheering died down? This book tells the city`s unique story during those grinding years, when women risked their lives filling shells with mustard gas, factories turned out chocolate and cigarettes for the troops,
Strangers Like Angels: With a Devil or Two to Boot
Strangers Like Angels chronicles the journeys of Alec and Jan Forman to far and distant lands as they embrace their pioneering spirit. Following adventures in Canada, Antarctica and the Sultanate of Oman they set off on the original gap year in the seventies. Travelling in their Land Rover, they use only a map and compass
France, the Soul of a Journey
France, the Soul of a Journey is a travel memoir that really gets into the veins of France`s lush ambience. R J ODonnell recounts a holiday there with three travelling companions, proving with humour and literary flourish why France is the most visited country in the world. From the chain of spires in medieval Normandy,
Alice`s Puzzle Adventures in Wonderland
Go on a puzzle adventure through Wonderland with your favourite character, Alice. Step into the topsy-turvy dream world and crack 38 captivating puzzles, codes, riddles and other mind-boggling conundrums. Children love brainteasers, and this set of intriguing logic puzzles from the world of Wonderland is designed to inspire curious young minds. As well as fun
Solve It With Sherlock Holmes
Go on a puzzle adventure with the masterful Sherlock Holmes. Step into the world of the famous sleuth and help him with his detective work by cracking the 38 captivating puzzles, codes, riddles and other mind-boggling quizzes.Children love mysteries, and this set of intriguing, brain-busting logic and number puzzles from the world of Sherlock Holmes
Roald Dahl`s Beastly Brutes & Heroic Human Beans
It`s time to meet Roald Dahl`s larger-than-life characters as you`ve never seen them before in this madcap adventure. Focusing on four of Roald`s most-loved books – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG and The Twits – this book is brimming with all your favourite figures. Meet the main characters from each story illustrated
A Year of Living Simply: The joys of a life less complicated Signed Copy
Signed by the author`Simply wonderful` – BEN FOGLE`Kate`s book has the warmth and calming effect of a log fire and a glass of wine. Unknit your brow and let go. It`s a treat` – GARETH MALONE`Kate Humble pours her enviable knowledge into attainable goals. It`s a winning combination and the prize – a life in
Love Is My favourite Thing
Plum has lots of favourite things: catching sticks, her bear, her bed – but really love is her absolute favourite thing. She loves her family, and they love her. But trouble loves Plum too; sometimes she just can`t help doing slightly naughty things. Will everyone still love Plum then? An exuberant celebration of love, mischief
Things I Learned from Falling
Signed by the author”What a story – never heard a story like that before” Chris Evans”Uplifting and brave” Stylist”A gripping account of her determination to survive” GuardianIn 2018, Claire Nelson made international headlines.The relentless pace of work, social activity and striving to do more and better in the big city was frenetic and stressful. Surrounded
