Category Archives: Travel Guides
The Seamstress
Maria Duenas`s million copy best-selling tale of adventure, tragedy, love and war, “The Seamstress”, a Richard and Judy 2012 book club pick. Spain, 1936 and the brink of civil war. Young, poor Sira Quiroga is swept up in a whirlwind romance with her wily love Ramiro. Fleeing Madrid together for Morocco, her love blinds her
Georgian London: Into the Streets
In `Georgian London: Into the Streets`, Lucy Inglis takes readers on a tour of London`s most formative age – the age of love, sex, intellect, art, great ambition and fantastic ruin. Travel back to the Georgian years, a time that changed expectations of what life could be. Peek into the gilded drawing rooms of the
The Aye-Aye and I
`In the gloom it came along the branches towards me, its round, hypnotic eyes blazing, its spoon-like ears turning to and fro independently like radar dishes …it was Lewis Carroll`s Jabberwocky come to life …one of the most incredible creatures I had ever been privileged to meet`. The fourth largest island in the world, Madagascar
Between Shades of Gray
“The New York Times” bestseller “Between Shades of Gray” by Ruta Sepetys is a harrowing story of a Lithuanian family who suffer unimaginable hardship and deportation during World War II, pitched perfectly for children and adults alike. That morning, my brother`s life was worth a pocket watch…One night fifteen-year-old Lina, her mother and young brother
The Fever Tree
“The Fever Tree” by Jennifer McVeigh is a critically acclaimed novel set in nineteenth century South Africa. 1880. South Africa. A country torn apart by greed. Frances Irvine, destitute in the wake of her father`s sudden death, is forced to abandon her life of wealth and privilege in London and emigrate to the Cape. In
How to be a Victorian
How to be a Victorian – a time traveller`s guide to Victorian Britain by the BBC`s Ruth Goodman. We know what life was like for Victoria and Albert. But what was it like for a commoner like you or me? How did it feel to cook with coal and wash with tea leaves? Drink beer
The Face of Britain: The Stories Behind the Nation`s Portraits
Simon Schama brings Britain to life through its portraits, as seen in the five-part BBC series The Face of Britain and the major National Portrait Gallery exhibition In the age of the hasty glance and the selfie, Simon Schama has written a tour de force about the long exchange of looks from which British portraits
Uncommon People: The Rise and Fall of the Rock Stars 1955-1994
The age of the rock star, like the age of the cowboy, has passed. Like the cowboy, the idea of the rock star lives on in our imaginations. What did we see in them? Swagger. Recklessness. Sexual charisma. Damn-the-torpedoes self-belief. A certain way of carrying themselves. Good hair. Interesting shoes. Talent we wished we had.
Spritz: Italy`s Most Iconic Aperitivo Cocktail
From London to Venice, New York to Milan, the spritz has become synonymous with sipping cocktails in the sunshine on long summer evenings. So it`s no surprise that this iconic Italian aperitif is experiencing a revival around the world. But where did it all begin? Intrigued by the rise of the spritz, Talia Baiocchi and
Into the Fire: My Life as a London Firefighter
What is it really like to be a firefighter? How does it feel to respond to an emergency call, to know that someone`s life hangs in the balance and every second is critical? What is it like to fight a fire, to battle through the heat and the smoke, to put your own life in
If You Want To Make God Laugh
From the author of the beloved `Hum If You Don`t Know the Words` comes a rich, unforgettable story of three unique women in post-Apartheid South Africa who are brought together in their darkest time and discover the ways that love can transcend the strictest of boundaries. In a squatter camp on the outskirts of Johannesburg,
First Cosmic Velocity
It`s 1964 in the USSR, and unbeknownst even to Premier Khrushchev himself, the Soviet space program is a sham. Well, half a sham. While the program has successfully launched five capsules into space, the Chief Designer and his team have never successfully brought one back to earth. To disguise this, they`ve used twins. But in
Around the World in 80 Days: My World Record Breaking Adventure
Shortlisted for the 2019 Edward Stanford Travel Writing Award`s Lonely Planet Adventure Travel Book of the YearThe inspiring story of one man`s record-breaking cycle around the world.On Monday 18th September 2017, Mark Beaumont pedalled through the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. 78 days, 14 hours and 40 minutes earlier he set off from the same
Astronomy Hacks
Why use the traditional approach to study the stars when you can turn computers, handheld devices, and telescopes into out-of-this-world stargazing tools? Whether you`re a first timer or an advanced hobbyist, you`ll find Astronomy Hacks both useful and fun. From upgrading your optical finder to photographing stars, this book is the perfect cosmic companion. This
Ultimatum
SIS officer Luke Carlton returns in the explosive, action-packed and unerringly authentic new thriller from BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner, author of the acclaimed No.1 bestseller Crisis . . .Deep within a cave system at the Iranian military complex of Parchin, south-east of Tehran, and hidden from the prying eyes of Western satellites, scientists are
Ella`s Kitchen: The Easy Family Cookbook
Ella`s Kitchen: The Easy Family Cook Book is packed with more than 100 easy-to-make and delicious family recipes that bring everyone together to share in life`s foody adventures. In chapters organized by mealtime, each recipe has been carefully developed to ensure that it`s perfectly balanced and lip-smackingly tasty for little ones and grown-ups alike. Find
Larousse Wine
An expert guide to wine from the publishers of Larousse Gastronomique. This completely new and updated edition offers wide-ranging coverage of the key wine-producing regions of the world, with particular reference to French vineyards.A short history and analysis of each region is followed by a survey of the types of wines produced, the specific properties
The House Pooh Corner
A.A. Milne grew up in a school – his parents ran Henley House in Kilburn, for young boys – but never intended to be a children`s writer. Pooh he saw as a pleasant sideline to his main career as a playwright and regular scribe for the satirical literary magazine, Punch. Writing was very much the
