Category Archives: Travel Guides
Barn Club: A Tale of Forgotten Elm Trees, Traditional Craft and Community Spirit
`A joyful reminder of why nature, being outside, being together and creating beauty is so good for the soul.` Kate Humble, broadcaster and author of A Year of Living Simply Natural history meets traditional hand craft in this celebration of the elm tree and community spirit. Perfect for fans of Norwegian Wood and the Hidden
In Search of Mycotopia: Citizen Science, Fungi Fanatics, and the Untapped Potential of Mushrooms
“Mushrooms are having a moment. [A] natural sequel for the many readers who enjoyed Merlin Sheldrake`s `Entangled Life`.” Library Journal “If you enjoyed Merlin Sheldrake`s `Entangled Life`, I highly recommend this book. In the vein of Louis Theroux, Bierend journeys deep in the wonderfully strange subculture of the mushroom-mad.” Idler magazineFrom ecology to fermentation, in
Wild Nights Out: The Magic of Exploring the Outdoors After Dark Signed Copy
Signed by the authorForeword by Chris PackhamIf you once wished the days to never end, with Chris` glorious and concise re-enchantment of the night you too will soon become a nocturnal convert Sam LeeThe go-to guide for exploring nature at night, whether on summer holidays, weekends away or even back garden adventures! Learn how to
Bringing Back the Beaver: The Story of One Man`s Quest to Rewild Britain`s Waterways
Bringing Back the Beaver is farmer-turned-ecologist Derek Gow`s inspirational and often riotously funny firsthand account of how the movement to rewild the British landscape with beavers has become the single most dramatic and subversive nature conservation act of the modern era. Since the early 1990s – in the face of outright opposition from government, landowning
Paris Cocktails
Containing over 100 cocktail recipes guaranteed to add a Parisian twist to your life (and your glass).With recipes from leading French mixologists and signature drinks from Paris’ finest establishments. Also included are trends and reviews of the best bars to try some must have cocktails.
Tokyo Cocktails
An elegant collection of over 100 recipes inspired by the Eastern Capital.With over 13.5 million residents squeezed in to 845 square miles, Tokyo stands as one of the world`s most beguiling cities. On the surface it appears to be nothing but towering buildings and glaring lights. But once you get to know the city, its
London Cocktails: Over 100 Recipes Inspired by the Heart of Britannia
A stunning collection of over 100 recipes inspired by the heart of Britannia. Forget pouring a cuppa, fill your glass with unique drinks from the heart of Britain and explore some of the best pubs and lounges the home of Big Ben has to offer. Enjoy cocktails from some of London`s best bartenders and mixologists
The Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh
Delve into the home of the world`s most beloved bear! Few people know that the Hundred Acre Wood-the setting for Winnie-the-Pooh`s adventures-was inspired by Ashdown Forest, a wildlife haven that spans more than 14,000 acres in southeast England. The Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh explores the enchanting landscapes where Pooh, Christopher Robin, and their friends live
Celebrating The Lantern Festival
In these charming volumes, Little Mei asks her grandfather about each of the four different Chinese celebrations represented. He tells her the stories of Nian and the monster Xi (Chinese New Year); Qu Yuan, a patriotic poet who loved his kingdom (Dragon Boat Festival); the Jade Emperor of Heaven who ordered the earth to be
South Beach Diet Super Quick Cookbook
“The South Beach Diet” is a lifestyle that has helped millions to lose weight and keep it off. This exciting new addition to the best-selling “South Beach Diet” library provides a wealth of contemporary, time-saving solutions for cooks who want to eat healthy while losing weight or maintaining their weight-loss success. From satisfying breakfasts to
Appalachian Trail: Schaghticoke Mountain to East Mountain Hiking Atlas, CT/MA
A 145 miles long section of the Appalachian Trail across Connecticut, from Schaghticoke Mountain to East Mountain in Massachusetts, presented in a handy size, waterproof and tear-resistant atlas at 1:63,360 from the National Geographic with contoured and GPS compatible topographic mapping overprinted with extensive tourist information, plus a list of camping options, etc.Each 11x24cm atlas
Appalachian Trail NGS Topo Map Guide – East Mountain to Hanover VT 1510
A 160 miles long section of the Appalachian Trail across Vermont, from East Mountain in Massachusetts to Hanover in New Hampshire, presented in a handy size, waterproof and tear-resistant atlas at 1:63,360 from the National Geographic with contoured and GPS compatible topographic mapping overprinted with extensive tourist information, plus a list of camping options, etc.Each
Appalachian Trail: Hanover to Mount Carlo Hiking Atlas, NH/ME
A 170 miles long section of the Appalachian Trail across New Hampshire, from Hanover to Mount Carlo in Maine, presented in a handy size, waterproof and tear-resistant atlas at 1:63,360 from the National Geographic with contoured and GPS compatible topographic mapping overprinted with extensive tourist information, plus a list of camping options, etc.Each 11x24cm atlas
Appalachian Trail: Mount Carlo to Pleasant Pond Hiking Atlas, ME
A 140 miles long section of the Appalachian Trail across Maine, from Mount Carlo Pleasant Pond, presented in a handy size, waterproof and tear-resistant atlas at 1:63,360 from the National Geographic with contoured and GPS compatible topographic mapping overprinted with extensive tourist information, plus a list of camping options, etc.Each 11x24cm atlas in this series
Appalachian Trail NGS Topo Map Guide – Pleasant Pond to Katahdin ME 1513
A 140 miles long section of the Appalachian Trail across Maine, from Pleasant Pond to Katahdin, presented in a handy size, waterproof and tear-resistant atlas at 1:63,360 from the National Geographic with contoured and GPS compatible topographic mapping overprinted with extensive tourist information, plus a list of camping options, etc.Each 11x24cm atlas in this series
Simple Gestures
The Greater Middle East poses major challenges for the United States. Yet despite decades of intense involvement in Middle Eastern affairs, most Americans still know little about the cultures of the region. “Simple Gestures” describes one American`s efforts over forty years to better understand the society in the countries where she lived and worked: Lebanon,
Cooking with italian grandmothers
WINNER 2011 IACP Judges Choice Cookbook Award (International Association of Culinary Professionals)WINNER 2011 IPPY Gold Award (Independent Publisher Book Awards)Best Italian Cookbook of 2010 – Publisher`s Weekly American chef Jessica Theroux spent a year traveling throughout Italy, cooking and talking with Italian grandmothers, learning their secrets and listening to their stories. The result is a
