Category Archives: Travel Guides
See Inside Ancient Rome
Colourful scenes with over 50 flaps to lift reveal fascinating historical details of life in Ancient Rome. Bright, clear illustrations show scenes such as a gladiator fight at the Colosseum, the workings of a Roman Bath and the Roman legion defending the farthest reaches of the Empire.
Wizard Things to Make and Do
Wizard Things to Make and Do activity book comes with 250 shiny stickers and tells you how to create weird and wonderful things from the world of wizardry such as dragon pencil tops, warty toads, a spooky castle card and bouncing bats.
American West
As the railroads opened up the American West to settlers in the last half of the 19th Century, the Plains Indians made their final stand and cattle ranches spread from Texas to Montana. Eminent Western author Dee Brown here illuminates the struggle between these three groups as they fought for a place in this new
Maptech New England Coast Guide 14th Edition
Block Island, Rhode Island to the Canadian Border. This edition includes detailed listings for more than 900 marinas divided into 15 cruising regions. Features include hundreds of GPS waypoints, full-colour aerial photos, local navigation advice, and visitor’s tips for popular destinations along the New England Coast.
Comrade or Brother?: A History of the British Labour Movement
`The book stands comparison with A.L.Morton`s `People`s History` and G.D.H. Cole`s `Common People`. But it is more than just this. It is in a real sense a history for our own times.` John Foster, Emeritus Professor, University of the West of Scotland `This book is ideal for its purpose. I only wish it had been
Crucible of Resistance: Greece, the Eurozone and the World Economic Crisis
Syriza`s victory in the recent Greek general election has shaken the foundations of the Western political establishment and has given new hope to the millions suffering the austerity measures imposed by the European Troika. Many people are discussing how this has happened and what it is about Greece that has created such a centre of
Rebel Footprints: A Guide to Uncovering London`s Radical History
Join us at Stanfords on Tuesday 18th June as we set out on a journey to uncover London`s Radical History with David Rosenberg as he introduces a new edition of his book `Rebel Footprints`The radical response to conservative heritage tours and banal day-tripper guides, Rebel Footprints brings to life the history of social movements in
Border Nation: A Story of Migration
“A must-read manifesto for border abolition” gal-demBorders are more than geographical lines – they impact all our lives, whether it`s the inhumanity of deportations, or a rise in racist attacks in the wake of the EU referendum. `Border Nation` shows how oppressive borders must be resisted.Laying bare the web of media myths that vilify migrants,
Keir Hardie
Keir Hardie was a founder and the first parliamentary leader of the Labour Party. At the turn of the 19th century he was Labour`s most famous face. But despite being voted Labour`s `Greatest Hero` at the 2008 Party Conference, in recent years his extraordinary story seems all but forgotten. Born illegitimate just outside Glasgow in
Portobello Road 1000 Piece Puzzle
A favorite area of photographer James Ogilvy, his Portobello Road puzzle celebrates the eccentricity of this unique London street with its long history of markets and small, unusual stores. Galison puzzles are packaged in matte-finish sturdy boxes, perfect for gifting, reuse, and storage. 1000 pieces Box Size: 11.25 x 8.25 x 2″, 86 x 210
French for Beginners.
This title deals with everyday situations in which children may find themselves while abroad. French grammar is clearly explained and puzzles provide plenty of practice. This title is part of a series providing a thorough grounding in useful, basic foreign language skills.
Ancient Wisdon, Modern Kitchen
This title deals with ancient Asian practices of cooking with healing herbs and other therapeutic foods to Western palates and kitchens. “Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen” reveals how easy it is to tap into the 3,000-year-old secrets of East Asian healing arts. This entertaining and easy-to-use book provides scores of delicious recipes, anecdotes about various herbs
Vive La Revolution
For most of us, the French Revolution has been reduced to jokes about Marie-Antoinette, guillotines and the Scarlet Pimpernel. But for Mark Steel the French Revolution was one of the most inspirational moments in human history – a moment when ordinary people changed the world and became extraordinary. It deserves better jokes than that. In
See Inside Castles
A fantastic new flap book, which takes a humorous yet historically accurate look at life in a Thirteenth Century medieval castle. Inventive embedded flaps on each double-page spread allow children to explore the hidden world of the castle, peeking inside stables, tents, and carriages along the way.
Vanilla Beans and Brodo
When Isobel Dusi visited Italy with her Australian husband Lou, little did they imagine that life would change forever. But, utterly besotted with the fragrant warmth and good-natured conviviality of Southern Tuscany, they decided to sell up their lives in the big city and move thousands of miles to follow the dream of a life
Going on a Plane
This book is designed to introduce young children to unfamiliar situations in an amusing and friendly way. It features Stephen Cartwright`s delightful illustrations, providing lots to look at and talk about. An ideal starting point for young children and adults to discuss first experiences. Other titles in this series include: “Going to the Hospital”; “Going
Mrs P`s Journey – The Remarkable Story of the Woman Who Created The A-Z Map
Disproving the theory that women can’t read maps, Mrs P’s Journey is the fascinating story of the woman who mapped London’s A-Z and created a publishing phenomenon. Spirited, artistic and eccentric, Phyllis Pearsall became increasingly frustrated at the lack of proper street maps of London. Phyllis’ reaction was completely characteristic and she threw herself into
Geisha Of Gion
`I can identify the exact moment when things began to change. It was a cold winter afternoon. I had just turned three.` Emerging shyly from her hiding place, Mineko encounters Madam Oima, the formidable proprietress of a prolific geisha house in Gion. Madam Oima is mesmerized by the child`s black hair and black eyes: she
An Englishman In Paris
Peter Mayle, author of A YEAR IN PROVENCE, writes in his Preface to this charming travel memoir: `Michael Sadler was born in Lewes, a small town in the south of England. This was a geographical accident. He should have emerged from the womb in Paris, looking anxiously about him for a suitable place to have
A Sense of the World: How a Blind Man Became History`s Greatest Traveller
When Lieutenant James Holman sailed to Russia in 1822, intent on crossing Siberia on his way to circumnavigate a globe still largely uncharted, the authorities of the Tsar arrested him on suspicion of espionage. Their scepticism was understandable: James Holman was completely blind. Holman returned to London and wrote a bestselling book about his abortive
