Category Archives: Travel Guides
On Courage: Stories of Victoria Cross and George Cross Holders
On Courage is a collection of twenty-eight moving and inspirational stories of valour displayed by recipients of the Victoria Cross and George Cross. *GBP2.70 of the publisher`s RRP of all copies of this book sold in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland will be donated to Combat Stress.*WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM:Alexander Armstrong, Baroness Hale, Bear
Venetian Gothic
It is November 2nd, 2017. All Souls Day. On the Day of the Dead, the citizens of Venice make their way to the cemetery island of San Michele to pay their respects to the departed. When an empty coffin is unearthed in the English section of the graveyard, a day of quiet reflection for Nathan
Festival of Death: A thrilling murder mystery set among the roaring crowds of Glastonbury festival (The Mindful Detective)
`Quirky, compelling and thoroughly enjoyable` Kate Ellis`A super start to the series` Frances Brody`An entertaining murder mystery . . . witty` L C Tyler Live music… and explosive death in front of an adoring audience – welcome to the world of the Mindful Detective . . .When Ethan Flynn, charismatic vocalist of supergroup Stigma, is
The Old Man and the Sea: A True Story of Crossing the Atlantic by Raft
Octogenarian Anthony Smith`s journey was originally inspired by both the Kontiki Expedition of Thor Heyerdahl (who he knew) and the incredible story of the survivors of a 1940 boat disaster, who spent 70 days adrift in the Atlantic, eventually reaching land emaciated and close to death. While this might sound like a voyage no-one would
Murder on the Downs
Discover the Whitstable Pearl mysteries: a combination of seafood, murder, and a multi-tasking heroine on the coast of Kent… A controversial new property development is planned in Whitstable which will encroach upon the green open space of the downs, to the dismay of Whitstable residents who view this as the thin end of the wedge
The City in Darkness
Christmas 1939. In Europe the Phoney War hides carnage to come. In Ireland Detective Inspector Stefan Gillespie keeps tabs on Irishmen joining the British Forces. It`s unpleasant work, but when an IRA raid on a military arsenal sends Garda Special Branch in search of guns and explosives, Stefan is soon convinced his boss, Superintendent Terry
Sibanda and the Rainbird
When a gruesomely vulture-mutilated corpse is found in the Park near Thunduluka Lodge, DI Jabulani Sibanda – a hard-boiled, bush-loving, instinctive crime fighter – is on the case. With Sibanda are his sidekicks: Sergeant Ncube, an overweight, digestively challenged, severally married angler and mechanical genius, and Miss Daisy, an ancient, truculent and eccentric Land Rover
The Adventuress
In this newest entry in the New York Times bestselling series by Tasha Alexander, Lady Emily Hargreaves travels to the south of France where an apparent suicide may be something far more sinister. Emily and husband Colin have come to the French Riviera for what should be a joyous occasion – the engagement party of
A Death in the Medina
`Clever, captivating and colourful; an absorbing thriller rich in atmosphere` Philip Gwynne Jones, author of The Venetian Game and Vengeance in VeniceDeath stalks the medina of Marrakech . . .Marrakech, August. It is the start of Ramadan, the hottest in memory. Among the few foreigners left in the sweltering city are a riad owner, her
The Venetian Game: a haunting thriller set in the heart of Italy`s most secretive city
`An unputdownable thriller` Gregory Dowling`It is no surprise to find that Philip Gwynne Jones lives in Venice… art and architecture interweave into a story that builds to an almost surreal climax` Daily MailA game of cross and double-cross in Venice, one of the most beautiful cities on earth.From his office on the Street of the
The Twisted Tree
Part ghost story, part Nordic mystery – a creepy and chilling tale steeped in Norse myth, perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman and Michelle Paver`s DARK MATTER.Martha can tell things about a person just by touching their clothes, as if their emotions and memories have been absorbed into the material. It started the day she
The Colours That Blind
A breathtaking YA novel set in Zimbabwe about freedom, inter-generational friendships and forgiving the past. Fourteen-year-old Tumirai lives with his protective big brother, Mkoma in Harare, Zimbabwe. He`s the first kid with albinism ever to have attended his school and constantly feels like an outsider.When his brother is invited to go travelling for work, Tumirai
Bookshop Girl in Paris
The third in a hilarious series that will make you want to rush out and take shelter in your nearest bookshop.It`s just a typical grey day in Greysworth, until the manager of Bennett`s Bookshop makes an exciting announcement. They`ve organised a French exchange with one of Paris`s most famous bookshops!Before you can say `Oooh la
The Tattooist of Auschwitz: Young Adult Edition
The incredible bestselling true story. For readers of `The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas` and `The Diary of Anne Frank` `The Tattooist of Auschwitz` is based on the true story of Lale and Gita Sokolov, two Slovakian Jews who survived Auschwitz. When Lale, given the job of tattooing the prisoners, saw Gita waiting in line,
Career Paths: Merchant Navy Student Book
Career Paths: Merchant Navy is an educational resource for merchant seamen who want to improve their English communication in a work environment.Incorporating career-specific vocabulary and contexts, each unit offers step-by-step instruction that immerses students in reading, listening, speaking and writing. Topics included:Parts of a shipTypes of merchant shipsMarlinespike seamanshipNautical directionsNavigation methods
Vulture Peak
Nobody knows Bangkok like Royal Thai Police Detective Sonchai Jitpleecheep, and there is no one quite like Sonchai: a police officer who has kept his Buddhist soul intact – more or less – despite the fact that his job shoves him face-to-face with some of the most vile and outrageous crimes and criminals in Bangkok.
More Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops
“Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops” was a “Sunday Times” bestseller, and could be found displayed on bookshop counters up and down the country. The response to the book from booksellers all over the world has been one of heartfelt agreement: it would appear that customers are saying bizarre things all over the place –
The Bookshop That Floated Away
In early 2009 a strange sort of business plan landed on the desk of a pinstriped bank manager. It had pictures of rats and moles in rowing boats and archaic quotes about Cleopatra`s barge. It asked for a GBP30,000 loan to buy a black-and-cream narrowboat and a small hoard of books. The manager said no.
Bizarre London: Discover the Capital`s Secrets & Surprises
This is a fascinating tour of London`s strangest and most intriguing locations. Ranging from architectural evidence of past incidents and stories of life beneath the city, to anecdotes of magic, mystery and murder, this is a perfect companion for the curious Londoner. It includes: A Museum of Magical Curiosities; The City`s Lost Tunnels and Citadels;
Farthing
Eight years after they overthrew Churchill and led Britain into a separate peace with Hitler, the upper-crust families of the “Farthing set” are gathered for a weekend retreat. Among them is estranged Farthing scion Lucy Kahn, who can`t understand why her and her husband David`s presence was so forcefully requested. Then the country-house idyll is
