Category Archives: Travel Guides
Photographs and Words
Michael Katakis has spent his life travelling with a camera and writing a journal. This is the resulting book. For the past 25 years he has collaborated with the social anthropologist Kris Hardin in work spanning continents and cultures. Their initial project was the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC, photographing and interviewing veterans and
Fire in the Thatch: A Devon Mystery
The Second World War is drawing to a close. Nicholas Vaughan, released from the army after an accident, takes refuge in Devon – renting a thatched cottage in the beautiful countryside at Mallory Fitzjohn. Vaughan sets to work farming the land, rearing geese and renovating the cottage. Hard work and rural peace seem to make
The Platform Edge: Uncanny Tales of the Railways
Howling down the tunnels comes a new collection showcasing the greatest stories of strange happenings on the tracks, many of which are republished here for the first time since their original departure.Waiting beyond the barrier are ghostly travelling companions bent on disturbing the commutes of the living, a subway car disappearing into a different dimension
Artistic Places
Explore the landscapes and places that inspired great art: find peace in Monet`s lily-filled garden oasis, climb Mount Fuji on a printmaker`s pilgrimage, sail with Gauguin to the South Pacific to stretch your imagination, or contemplate light and the changing seasons on Chelsea Embankment. Artistic Places is a stunningly illustrated, visionary guide for seekers of
Frozen Mountain: Decide Your Destiny with a Pop-out Fortune Spinner
Illustrated by R. FressonYou are about to embark on a dangerous adventure. With this game in a book, use the pop-out Survival Spinner to learn your fate as you face peril after peril in a wild, rugged landscape.You become lost in the mountains after an emergency landing. Among the snowy peaks, you are at risk
Let`s Get Lost: The World`s Most Stunning Remote Locations
Get away from it all with this unique collection of epic landscape photography from 21 of Instagram`s finest outdoor photographers. Curated by award-winning travel and lifestyle photographer Finn Beales, `Let`s Get Lost` offers pure visual escapism with over 200 spectacular shots of remote places. Each of the photographers profiled reveal their unique stories and the
Camino de Santiago: The ancient Way of Saint James pilgrimage route from the French Pyrenees to Santiago de Compostela
El Camino de Santiago de Compostela, the ancient Christian pilgrimage route has been travelled for over a thousand years to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, where, legend has it, the bones of St James are buried. This guide follows the most popular route, starting at St Jean-Pied-de-Port in south-west France and heading all the
London`s Museums and Galleries: Exploring the Best of the City`s Art and Culture
A curated guide to the best of London`s museums and galleries. From the obscure to the resplendent, Eleanor Ross acquaints you with the very best museums and galleries the city has to offer. Including world-famous art to quirky collections, London is host to a vast assortment of enlightening spaces just waiting to be explored. This
Free London: A Guide to Exploring the City Without Breaking the Bank
A small and nifty guide to the best free activities across London – covering everything from architectural gems and panoramic views, to green spaces, galleries and unique events. In a bustling and often expensive metropolis, being able to make the most out of what this city has to offer can sometimes be challenging. Free London
The Story Orchestra: The Magic Flute: Volume 6
Illustrated by Jessica Courtney-TickleDiscover the sorcery of `The Magic Flute` in this musical retelling of the opera – push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing, and singers singing, from Mozart`s score. This tale of a prince, a princess and a magic flute begins in a mountain
Great British Vegan: Simple, plant-based recipes to cook the nation`s favourite dishes
`Aimee is an exceptional talent and her fab new book displays her unique gift for making vegan cooking both exciting and comforting. I have no doubt it will quickly become a firm plant-based classic.` Aine Carlin, Bestselling author of Keep It Vegan and The New Vegan If you`re craving your favourite British comfort foods, but
When Plants Took Over the Planet: The Amazing Story of Plant Evolution
Discover the incredible story of how plant life grew to cover the surface of planet Earth, from long before human life existed up to the present day. This large-format, highly illustrated book will guide readers through the key aspects of the life of plants, from early ferns which were most certainly munched on by dinosaurs,
Big Ideas For Young Thinkers: 20 Questions About Life & the Universe
What is justice? What is freedom? What is bias? … And who gets to have big ideas? Studies show that children ask caregivers 300 questions a day during meals, trips to the market, and before bedtime. This book teaches children to think critically and discuss ideas in a world that needs bright young thinkers. Jamia
Rescuing Titanic: A True Story of Quiet Bravery in the North Atlantic
“A visual feast. Exquisite artwork. A triumphant debut” The Observer, Best Picture BooksWritten and illustrated by debut Northern Irish artist Flora Delargy, whose grandfather and great grandfather both worked in the Belfast Shipyards where the Titanic was built. This exquisitely illustrated story of quiet bravery tells in rich detail how the little ship Carpathia saved
One World, Many Colours
We share one world, we share many colours.`One World, Many Colours` is a lyrical celebration of the vibrant colours waiting to be found in all corners of the world. From the ice-white plains of Antarctica to the soft pink blossoms of the Japanese countryside. The same colours can be found everywhere else in the world,
One Moment in Time: Children Around the World
It`s 7 o`clock in the morning in Mexico, and Javier is eating his breakfast. He`s having corn tortillas with beans and a glass of orange juice.And at exactly the same time……it`s 8 o`clock in the morning in New York City. Kayla is getting her schoolbag ready. A yellow school bus will take her to the
The Nordic Art of Friluftsliv: Reconnect with Nature
Whereas the popular Danish philosophy of hygge espouses the joys of turning your home into a cosy sanctuary, the Norwegian concept of friluftsliv encourages us to get out into the great outdoors.However, friluftsliv – or `free air life` – means much more than going on camping trips; it reflects an innate understanding of the basic
Vic Lee`s Corona Diary
An extraordinary memento of a life-changing moment in history, artist Vic Lee`s visually stunning, graphic novel-style personal diary chronicles his experience of the coronavirus pandemic as it unfolded. With beautiful hand-drawn illustrations and typography, Vic Lee`s Corona Diary vividly captures what it was like to live through this unprecedented period. Listening to daily news stories,
500 Walks with Writers, Artists & Musicians
Explore the diverse cultural and historical legacy of the world`s greatest writers, artists and composers on foot.This unique trans-continental culture trip around the world presents a series of inspiring walks, treks, and hikes that vary between easy one-hour strolls, half day trails, and multi-day expeditions for people who love a walking holiday and are looking
Secret Britain: Unearthing our Mysterious Past
Signed by the authorAn Ice Age cannibal`s skull cup, a hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold, a seventeenth century witch bottle… anthropologist Mary-Ann Ochota unearths more than 70 of Britain`s most intriguing ancient places and artefacts and explores the mysteries behind them. Britain is full of ancient wonders: not grand like the Egyptian pyramids, but small, strange
