Category Archives: Travel Guides
European Phrase Book (14 Languages)
This title is presented in quick, easy-to-use and a perfect size to fit in your pocket. It is organized by subjects such as everyday phrases, hotels, travelling around and includes an extensive menu section. It uses a simple and effective system of imitated pronunciation.
Dutch Phrasebook
This title is presented in quick, easy-to-use and a perfect size to fit in your pocket. It is organized by subjects such as everyday phrases, hotels, travelling around and includes an extensive menu section. It uses a simple and effective system of imitated pronunciation.
Portuguese Phrasebook
This title is presented in quick, easy-to-use and a perfect size to fit in your pocket. It is organized by subjects such as everyday phrases, hotels, travelling around and includes an extensive menu section. It uses a simple and effective system of imitated pronunciation.
The Worst Street in London
Halfway up Commercial Street, one block away from Spitalfields Market, lies an anonymous service road. The average pedestrian wouldn`t even notice it existed. But unlikely though it may seem, this characterless, 400ft strip of tarmac was once Dorset Street – the most notorious thoroughfare in the capital; the worst street in London and the haunt
Wind in my Wheels
An autobiographical account of the popular cycling author`s adventures, from early childhood to far-flung places.
The Sun in my Eyes
Armed only with a bike and great sense of humour, ‘The Sun In My Eyes” sees Josie Dew return to Japan for a second dose of its eccentric and mysterious culture.Japan is a land of contradictions; where snow-topped mountains and picturesque gardens are but a stone’s throw away from concrete, cars and dense pollution; a
The Last Jew
In 1492 Spain is held in firm grip by the inquisition. Per decree an announcement is made that all Jews have to leave the country. A large exodus starts. 15-year-old Yonah is left on his own after his brother and father are killed. Instead of converting to Christianity or fleeing he decides to stand firm
Slow Coast Home
Setting off in a clockwise direction after a Shetland grandmother warns her that she`ll end up meeting the devil if she travels anti-clockwise, Josie Dew travels through rain, hail, floods, bitter temperatures, minor earthquakes and dusty drought, eventually returning to Land`s End to complete Stage One of her lengthy odyssey along 5,000 miles of seaside,
SS Nomadic: Titanic`s Little Sister
SS Nomadic was commissioned by White Star Line to serve the Olympic-class liners Olympic, Titanic and Britannic when they called in Cherbourg. Built in Belfast alongside Titanic, she was made with the same steel, built by the same workers and decorated by the same craftsmen. Because her duties were to serve first- and second-class passengers,
Bon Appetit!: Travels Through France with Knife, Fork and Corkscrew
Gastronomy is a wonderful starting point to study France and the French. As the retired schoolmaster from Provence says `The religion of France is food. And wine, of course.` And they put their money where their mouth is, spending a greater proportion of their income on food and drink than any other nation in the
Unfamiliar Underground: Finding the Calm in the Chaos of London`s Tube Stations
We are all familiar with bustling Tube stations and overcrowded carriages, but have you ever wondered what the London Underground looks like empty? Victoria Louise Howard`s haunting photographs reveal just that: beautiful architecture, engineering and design as never seen before. Motivated by her desire to conquer her fear of confined underground spaces, she set herself
Turkish Phrasebook
Quick, easy-to-use and a perfect size to fit in your pocket, this work is organized by subjects such as everyday phrases, hotels, and travelling around. It uses a simple system of imitated pronunciation.
prettycitydublin: Discovering Dublin`s Beautiful Places
Dublin is a unique, multi-layered city, where ancient and youthful meet to form a community rich in culture, creativity and song. With picturesque seaside villages and romantic medieval castles, you are guaranteed a warm Irish welcome. This beautiful collection of images will take you past Dublin`s famous landmarks – the bridge, the Liffey, the pubs
Nelson`s Spyglass: 101 Curious Objects from British History
Each of these 101 strange and curious objects from British history has an extraordinary story to tell. Many royal possessions are inside, including the shirt of that Charles I was wearing when he was executed and Queen Victoria`s dancing shoes, along with curiosities such as Darwin`s walking stick, the last letter that Dickens ever wrote,
Discovering Tudor London: A Journey Back in Time
This engaging and practical travel guide takes you on a journey through the best of Tudor London, to sites built and associated with this fascinating dynasty, and to the museums and galleries that house tantalising treasures from this rich period of history. Join the author as she explores evocative historical sites, including the magnificent great
Daring Women of History: Amelia Earhart
A pioneering aviator and advocate of women`s equality, Amelia Earhart was, and continues to be, an inspiration to people the world over. Her fierce determination to break records and push the boundaries of aviation led her to become the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932, as well as the first
Dunkirk: The Real Story in Photographs
The Second World War saw heroic efforts made by the Allied forces from its very outset, but in May 1940 disaster befell the British Expeditionary Force in France. Isolated from the rest of their allies, they faced insurmountable numbers of enemy troops. All was so very nearly lost, until the German land forces were given
House of Spies: St Ermin`s Hotel, the London Base of British Espionage
St Ermin`s Hotel has been at the centre of British intelligence since the 1930s, when it was known to MI6 as `The Works Canteen`. Intelligence officers such as Ian Fleming and Noel Coward were to be found in the hotel`s Caxton Bar, along with other less well-known names. Winston Churchill allegedly conceived the idea of
London Underground: Architecture, Design & History
The seminal and pioneering London Underground is more than a mass transportation network – it is a style icon, its history involving some of the most important architects and artists of their time. Exploring Frank Pick`s vision through the development of Metroland to Holden`s innovative designs, David Long expertly weaves the story of the Underground
Old Japan: Secrets from the Shores of the Samurai
Japan has often been thought of as a closed country, but before the country was closed in 1635 many travellers from the West were able to experience its unique traditions and culture. Their accounts speak of legends of powerful dragons and devils, tales of the revered emperor and the protocol surrounding him, following complex etiquette
