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Amber Books Ltd Ancient Rome
Book SynopsisThink of Rome and you quickly picture so many treasures from the ancient world: the Colosseum, the Circus Maximus, the Pantheon, the Forum. At its height in the 2nd century CE, the Roman Empire, reaching out from its heart in the city of Rome itself, was the most extensive political and social structure in western civilization. Still today, almost 2000 years later, we marvel at how sophisticated and grand Roman society was – and how much of ancient Rome has survived for us to see in the modern Italian metropolis. From public baths to catacombs, from the Appian Way to small frescoes and sculptures, from temples to private houses to aqueducts, Visual Explorer Guide: Ancient Rome shows the reader both the world famous and lesser known sites in the city. What emerges is both a picture of the grandeur of Antiquity, but also the last days of pagan worships, as by Rome’s final days temples were being converted into churches. Small enough to pack in your pocket, Ancient Rome is a fascinating exploration that gives the reader more than a glimpse of the grandeur of ancient Roman life.Table of ContentsContents include:Introduction1: The Forum Overview of the Roman Forum area Tarpeian Rock Temple of Saturn Temple of Vespasian and Titus Arch of Septimius Severus The Column of Phocas Curia Julia Rostra Five Columns Monument (Decennalia) Basilica Aemilia Forum Main Square Basilica Iulia Temple of Caesar Regia Temple of Castor and Pollux Temple of Vesta House of the Vestal Virgins Umbilicus Urbis Tabularium Milliarium Aureum Cippus from the Lapis Niger Basilica of Maxentius Rampa di Domiziano – Domitian’s Imperial ramp into the Forum2: The Palatine Hill Houses of Livia and Augustus Palace of Septimius Severus The Palace of Domitian (including Domus Augustana and Domus Flavia) Domus Severiana Septizodium Temple of Cybele Temple of Apollo Palatinus House of Tiberius Domus Transitoria and Domus Aurea relics3: Leisure The Colosseum Ludus Magnus Amphitheatrum Castrense Circus Maximus Circus of Maxentius Stadium of Domitian Baths of Diocletian Baths of Caracalla Baths of Trajan Theatre of Marcellus Porticus Octaviae Gardens of Sallust Hadrian’s Villa at Tivoli Villa of Livia Villa of the Quintilii Capo di Bove4: Monuments and Statues Trajan’s Column Castel Sant’Angelo (Mausoleum of Hadrian) Mausoleum of Augustus Mausoleum of Helena Mausoleum of Maxentius Pyramid of Cestius Column of Antoninus Pius Column of Marcus Aurelius Arch of Janus Arch of Titus Arch of Constantine Arch of Drusus Tomb of Eurysaces the Baker (Marcus Virgilius Eurysaces) Colossus of Constantine Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius Tomb of Caecilia Metella Flaminio Obelisk and/or Lateran Obelisk Capitoline Wolf Boy with Thorn Commodus as Hercules Emperor Pupienus Maximus Marforio5: Religion The Pantheon Temple of Romulus Temple of Hercules Victor Temple of Antoninus and Faustina Temple of Hadrian Temple of Venus and Roma Esquiline Venus Temple of Portunus and the Bocca della Verita Temple of Apollo Sosianus Largo di Torre Argentina Ara Pacis (Altar of Augustan Peace) Basilica Hilariana Santa Costanza Santa Pudenziana Catacombs of Rome Casal Rotondo Vatican Necropolis Esquiline Necropolis Sarcophagus of Calydonian Boar Hunt Eros Thanatos Hera Flora Ludovisi Ares6: Commerce and Infrastructure Porticus Aemilia Portico Dii Consentes Forum of Augustus Forum of Caesar Forum Boarium Gilded bronze statue of Hercules found in the Forum Boarium Trajan’s Market Aqua Alexandrina Porta Maggiore Aqua Anio Vetus aqueduct Ponte Sant’Angelo Ponte Rotto Pons Fabricius (Ponte Fabricio) Clivus Scauri Castra Praetoria Carcere Mamertino Porta Maggiore Aurelian Walls Porta Appia Via Appia (Appian Way) Via Sacra Ostia Antica
£9.49
Amber Books Ltd Ireland
Book SynopsisIreland holds a special place in people’s hearts – even for many who haven’t been there. To some the appeal is its natural beauty, to others it’s the history; to some it’s Ireland’s lasting folk tradition, to others it even seems to be a mystical place. Ireland: The Emerald Isle presents 150 outstanding photographs celebrating the island’s most evocative and beautiful places, whether in nature or man-made, from the miles of near empty beaches to the Mourne Mountains in County Down, from the pretty fishing towns of County Cork to Dublin’s elegant Georgian streets. Featuring images from both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, the book ranges widely across landscapes and history, from rugged cliffs and rolling hills to mysterious stone circles, magnificent cathedrals and ruined abbeys; and from medieval forts and castles to grand Victorian follies and villages abandoned during the Potato Famine. While some images such as the striking basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway may be familiar, others you may know only from Game of Thrones and the Star Wars films but never realized that they, too, were in Ireland. Presented with captions explaining the story behind each entry, Ireland: The Emerald Isle is a stunning collection of images celebrating the island’s natural beauty, culture and history.Table of ContentsIntroduction Hills & Mountains The Mourne Mountains, County Down Galtee Mountains, County Tipperary Glen of Aherlow, County Tipperary Wicklow Hills, County Wicklow Gweedore, County Donegal Dark Hedges, Bregagh Road, County Antrim Slieve Bloom Mountains, County Laois Cooley Mountains, County Louth Skellig Michael, rock off County Kerry Glengarriff, County Cork Religious Places Monastery Graveyard, Skellig Michael, County Kerry Neolithic passage tombs, Brú na Bóinne, County Meath Rock of Cashel, County Tipperary Askeaton Franciscan Friary, County Limerick Kylemore Abbey, Connemara Mountains, County Galway Bective Abbey, County Meath Ennis’ Friary Ruins, County Clare Forts & Castles Caherconnell Stone Fort, County Clare Ardfinnan Castle, County Tipperary King John’s Castle, Limerick, County Limerick Dunluce Castle, County Antrim Blarney Castle, County Cork Beaches & Coastlines Dog’s Bay Beach, Galway Inchydoney beach, Co Cork Keembay Beach, Achill Coumeenoole Beach, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry Cliffs of Moher, County Clare Aran Islands, County Galway Giant’s Causeway, County Antrim Valentia, County Kerry Towns & City Life Kinsale, County Cork Cobh, County Cork Doolin, County Clare Ennis, County Clare Galway, County Galway Bettystown, County Armagh Laytown, County Armagh Trinity College, Dublin Kilkenny, County Kilkenny Killarney, County Kerry Lismore, County Waterford Rosscarbery, County Cork Beal an Mhuirthead, County Mayo
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Birlinn General A School in South Uist: Reminiscences of a
Book SynopsisIn 1889 Frederick Rea arrived from the Midlands to teach in South Uist, at that time one of the poorest places in the Outer Hebrides. Roads were often no more than rough tracks across the mountain moorland or over the storm-swept machair, and his Gaelic-speaking pupils were often frozen and starving. In this extraordinary book, he recounts the years he spent in this remote corner of Scotland, where he was welcomed with uncommon kindness and generosity by the islanders, who found him to be a sincere, conscientious man and an excellent teacher. The book also reveals Rea's keen powers of observation as he describes the lonely, ruggedly beautiful landscape and the customs and lifestyle of the people. Frederick Rea treasured his memories of South Uist for the rest of his life, and his love and respect for the islands and islanders is wonderfully conveyed in this vivid testament.
£9.49
Stenlake Publishing Old Ardnamurchan, Moidart, Sunart, Morvern and Ardgour
£11.35
Halsgrove Agatha Christie's Devon
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Halsgrove Oxfordshire from the Air
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£14.24
Lomond Books Scotland Undiscovered: Landmarks, Landscapes &
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£7.99
Countryside Books Ey Up Mi Duck!: Dialect of Derbyshire and the
Book SynopsisThis work is a celebration of the dialect spoken in Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and South Staffordshire. The amazing text and cartoon-like illustrations capture the warmth and humour of the East Midlands.
£6.95
Poetry Wales Press Holy Wells: Cornwall
Book SynopsisSacred wells have played an important part in the culture and landscape of Cornwall for several millennia, and continue to do so. This book is a collection of beautiful colour photographs of 60 of the most important and pre-eminent wells in the county, accompanied by an informative text about the history and legends associated with them.
£17.00
Dalesman Publishing Co Ltd Yorkshire Dales Souvenir Guide
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£6.23
Country Publications Ltd Yorkshire from A to Z: Facts and Trivia from
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Sunflower Guides Corsica Sunflower Walk and Eat Guide
Book SynopsisPocket-sized, full-colour guide to Corsica, ideal for an active short break, if you want an easy stroll or a longer walk and is also suitable if you just want recommendations for things to do or places to eat in Corsica.
£10.44
Sunflower Guides Pyrenees Sunflower Walking Guide
Book SynopsisStrap on your boots and discover Pyrenees on foot with the Sunflower Pyrenees travel guide which includes 65 long and short walks. On the days when your feet may have had enough, enjoy some spectacular scenery on one of our 12 recommended car tours.
£16.19
Sunflower Books Nice Walk Eat Sunflower Guide
Book SynopsisPocket-sized, full-colour guide to Nice, ideal for an active short break. Nice Walk and Eat Sunflower Guide includes Walks, Restaurants and Recipes.
£10.44
Profile Books Ltd The Alhambra
Book SynopsisThe Alhambra, the 'red fort' on its rocky hill above Granada, with its fountained courts and gardens, and intricate decoration, has long been a byword for exotic and melancholy beauty. In a stimulating new book in the 'Wonders of the World' series Robert Irwin, Arabist and novelist, examines its engrossing and often mysterious history. Built by a bloody and threatened dynasty of Muslim Spain, it was preserved as a monument to the triumph of Christianity. Much of what we see is the invention of later generations. Its highly sophisticated decoration is not just random but full of hidden meaning. Even its purpose - palace or theological college - is not always clear. Its influence on art, and on literature, orientalist painting and Granada cinemas, Washington Irving and Borges, has been significant. Robert Irwin enables us to understand that history fully. The Wonders of the World is a series of books that focuses on some of the world's most famous sites or monuments. Their names will be familiar to almost everyone: they have achieved iconic stature and are loaded with a fair amount of mythological baggage. These monuments have been the subject of many books over the centuries, but our aim, through the skill and stature of the writers, is to get something much more enlightening, stimulating, even controversial, than straightforward histories or guides.Trade ReviewThis highly readable study provides both a welcome demystification and a fascinating reinterpretation * The Scotsman *For those who know his work, it will confirm his genius and to others it will act as an excellent introduction * Observer *Fascinating -- Malise Ruthven * Sunday Times *A lively, yet clear-headed introduction encouraging a more thoughtful and critical approach to the monument * Literary Review *Irwin's book is both a perfect introduction to the place and a first-rate account of its history * Guardian *He brings the majestic ruins to life' * Newsweek *This book captures and conveys the mysterious attractions of the Alhambra * Doris Lessing *It is ... greatly to Robert Irwin's credit that he has written a book on the subject that is sensible, scholarly, astringent and witty. It is a fine addition to what promises to be an outstanding series on the world's great monuments. * Sunday Telegraph *Entrancing ... an excellent guide, full of fascinating characters and juicy anecdotes ... Having been to the Alhambra many times, after reading this wonderful book I wished to go back - and see it for the first time. -- Susha Guppy * Independent *
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Whittles Publishing A High and Lonely Place: Sanctuary and Plight of
Book SynopsisThis is the work of a man who has known and loved the Scottish Cairngorms for more than 30 years. Jim Crumley marries a poet's instincts to an uncompromising passion for the Cairngorm's arctic character, and for those wildlife tribes which thrive there. He marks nature's rhythms with thoughtful observations of bird and beast, flower and landscape. In the process he strives for a purer empathy with the wilds, seeks out the nourishing bond of man and landscape. Ultimately, the book asserts that the Cairngorms are nature's place. Crumley proposes a radical solution to safeguard the mountains from a threatening array of forces ranged against them. In his conclusion he invokes what Seton Gordon called "the spirit of the high and lonely places".
£15.19
Stenlake Publishing Old Falkirk
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Stenlake Publishing Old Milngavie
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Stenlake Publishing Old Uddingston
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Stenlake Publishing Old Newtongrange, Gorebridge and Rosewell
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Wooden Books Holy Hills and Pagan Places of Ireland
Book SynopsisThe Irish landscape is alive with pagan powers, gods and spirits. Inside every hill are feasting halls of otherworldly beings who sometimes emerge into our realm, or entice the unwary into theirs. Lakes and rivers have their own divinities, sacred pagan springs cure everything from toothache to insanity, and gods and goddesses live on in ancient stones. In this fascinating and beautiful book Hector McDonnell describes how Ireland's pre-Christian beliefs still shape its rich customs and beliefs today. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.
£8.18
Trolley Books Recollections
Book SynopsisPresents a period much closer to home, with a departure towards various images taken of Britain in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. This title also presents a domestic revolution, from a photographer whose international fame covering a country on the other side of the world is put in the context of his equally incisive work at home.
£37.46
NMSE - Publishing Ltd Commando Country
Book SynopsisThe Scottish highlands played a pivotal role in the secret development of special service training during the Second World War. The remote and rough terrain came into its own as a training and testing ground for new types of fighting. "Commando Country" looks at the variety of special training establishments set up (mostly highland shooting lodges), and at how use was made of the landscape and coastline and of specialist civilian skills such as stalking and mountaineering. It stresses how these new methods of warfare, tested in Scotland, spread internationally into the present day elite status of 'special forces' world-wide.The story involves many famous names from a variety of backgrounds such as actors David Niven and Alec Guinness, mountaineer John Hunt, and polar explorer Martin Lindsay, as well as famous military figures such as David Stirling, founder of the SAS and Special Operations Executive agent Violet Szabo. Conveying the atmosphere of remote highland locations, the book makes strong use of photographs and personal testimony collected from those involved, bringing a unique Scottish perspective to a popular subject.Trade Review'Given its perspective and provenance, Commando Country could have been merely one more parochial and romanticized Highland tale. Stuart Allan has avoided this pitfall, however, and his work not only is a very useful, details, and readable overview of a largely neglected aspect of the history of British Special Operations Forces during the Second World War, but also provides a useful starting point for further research via the thorough and extensive footnote.' War in History ' ... a history that's rich in technical detail, yet, thankfully, remains subservient to the story of the people.' The Herald'... This well-researched book is worthy of its exciting subject. Recommended.'Colonel Oliver Lindsay, The Guards MagazineTable of ContentsMen Bred in the Rough Bounds The Big House Reign of Terror Setting Europe Ablaze Special Forces 'This Country was their Training Ground'
£12.34
Chris Andrews Publications Ltd Cotswolds, South: Little Souvenir Book
Book SynopsisServes as a souvenir book, that includes over 60 colour photographs, showing the idyllic southern areas of the Cotswolds.
£7.41
HarperCollins Publishers Coast (National Trust History & Heritage)
Book SynopsisA stunning glimpse of some of Britain's finest coastline, from the granite columns of the Giant's Causeway on the Northern Irish coast and the rocky cliffs of Wales and South West England to the great open horizons of the East Anglian shore. A stunning glimpse of some of Britain's finest coastline, from the granite columns of the Giant's Causeway on the Northern Irish coast and the rocky cliffs of Wales and South West England to the great open horizons of the East Anglian shore. However, this is not just a celebration of Britain's beauty, but an investigation into the preservation and maintenance of the UK's coastline. The Trust owns a remarkable amount of coastline, looking after it not only as a landlord and at times a harbourmaster, but caring for natural habitats, archaeological sites and historic buildings. Here is a chance to view some of the most unforgettable images of, and discover less-known truths about, our extraordinary coastline.
£9.49
Merlin Unwin Books A Most Rare Vision: Shropshire from the Air
Book SynopsisPhotographs of the network of canals, waterways, ridges, hills and valleys, patchworks of crops, quarries, monuments, towns and villages, capture the surprises and the beauty of Shropshire from the air.
£13.49
Ness Publishing The Lothians: Picturing Scotland: Coast and
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Ness Publishing Fife, Kinross & Clackmannan: Picturing Scotland:
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ELSP Wish You Were Here: Jersey Holidays in Picture
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MX Publishing Zimbabwe in Pictures
Book SynopsisThis full colour 8.5 x 11 book covers the people, landscape, wildlife and cities of this amazing country and was shot by international photographer Keith Hern on his visit in autumn 2010. Areas visited include Harare, Bulawayo, Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park and the Matopo Hills.
£23.74
City Books Yorkshire Sketchbook: A Pictorial Guide to
Book SynopsisYorkshire Sketchbook is a unique guide to some of the most popular places in the Yorkshire Dales, the North York Moors and the City of York - three of the UK's best-loved tourist destinations. There's suggested road trips taking in all the featured places and quirky facts about flat caps, Yorkshire pudding, 'On Ilkley Moor Baht'at' and more! It's easy to scoff when you hear that 'Yorkshire has everything', especially when said by a Tyke (Yorkshire person) but the more I explore this vibrant and diverse county the more I'm convinced that it's true. The county is largest in the UK, which helps if you have to fit everything in, but there's still space to spare for the wild areas where you can walk all day and never meet anybody else. Yorkshire abounds in stunning vistas across rolling fields, hills and beaches. There's breathtaking rivers, cliffs, dales and moorland to explore. It boasts five national museums, three national parks, three UNESCO sites, a stunning coastline and seven vibrant cities. With Worldclass attractions, historic houses and castles, picturesque villages, fine restaurants, vibrant culture, abundant shopping, cricket, fish and chips and real ale there's truly something for everyone. The Yorkshire folk I met travelling round were unfailingly friendly, helpful and funny. I never had any problem getting them to talk. Shutting them up was another matter. A book of this size couldn't possible cover all of the county so it concentrates on the two national parks - the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors. Plus the city of York. Nobody should ever tour North Yorkshire without going to York. The places I've chosen to illustrate are my own favourites, some were new to me but the majority I've been to before. None of them were a disappointment and I'll go back to all of them again at the drop of a flat cap. Most are popular tourist destinations so you'll probably find some of your own favourites amongst them. This book will tell you how you can drive to each place, where you can park, some relevant history and what to look out for. I also hope that it not only informs, but also entertains and, if you're a visitor, gives you something to enjoy when you're back home. What it can't do is provide the unexpected surprise that will stay with you forever. You have to experience those for yourself. I've enjoyed many of them on my travels throughout this remarkable county. I do hope you will too.
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John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd African Safari: Into the Great Game Reserves
Book SynopsisAn African safari is arguably one of the most alluring and easily understood dreams of our time. Just the thought of an African safari evokes thoughts of adventure, a journey through nature's greatest spectacle, a glimpse of the earth before man. African Safari is an exploration of all that the word safari encompasses, from journeys on horseback and dugout canoes, the quiet drifting of a balloon and the tension of waiting on foot to the smell of dung, soil and the rain. African Safari is an intimate odyssey through the great wilderness of Africa and an eye on its wild denizens, spiced with the echoes of a romantic history. African Safari is divided into eight chapters: South Africa (Kruger & the Kgalagadi)Namibia (Etosha, Damaraland and Kaokaland)Botswana (Okavango, Chobe, and Linyanti)Zimbabwe (Mana Pools and the Zambezi) Zambia (North and South Luangwa)Tanzania (Ngorongoro and the Serengeti)Kenya (Masai Mara, Amboseli, and Tsavo) Rwanda & Uganda (Parc des Volcans and Mgahinga).
£33.99
Chris Andrews Publications Ltd Cotswold Scene: A View of the Hills and
Book SynopsisThis is a landscape format, paperback book, showing the charm of the Cotswold Villages. It contains 160 pages consisting mainly of colour photographs with 'single line' text descriptions. It also includes text and colour photographs of Bath in the South and Stratford upon Avon in the North.
£12.28
Bradwell Books Bradwell's Images of the Cotswolds
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Rydon Publishing Great Britain
Book SynopsisWhether you want to learn about the teenager's skeleton from 1550 BC found at Stonehenge, explore the history of Britain's favourite beverages, tea and coffee, or discover how taxation on windows coined the expression `daylight robbery', there is something for every enthusiast to dip into.Table of ContentsThe Making of Britain An Island Nation? - Britain's continental connection Going to Extremes - A land of contrasts Meet the Ancestors - Britain's first immigrants United by Geography, Divided by History? - England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland The Tongue That Straddles the Globe - The pre-eminence of the English language Hundreds of Years of Hurt - Britain's beautiful game: football Extraordinary Places A Hitler Among the Scousers - Liverpool attracts all sorts Want to Relocate Your Old Capital City?- Just call Boadicea My Horse for Your Daughter? - Fair trading at Appleby's horse fair The Second City of the Empire - Glasgow's green spaces and curry houses Ancient Essex Man a Devout Breed - The oldest churches in Britain Fractious French Exchange Programme Prompts Foundation of Britain's Oldest University - Oxford's dreaming spires The Scottish Missionary Position - Cross-roads of early British Christianity Linenopolis to Metropolis - Belfast's Titanic shipbuilding feats `The Very Ramparts of Heaven' - Ancient Lincoln in need of repair Wales's Hidden Treasure-Trove - Local boys done good, too Water Way To Have A Good Time - Boating at altitude Pulling Out The Stops - Alfred the Great's old organ Dodgy Handshakes and Umpteen Takes - Rosslyn hits the limelight Shells of the Non-Collectible Variety - Scarborough takes a pounding from the sea Sixty Warriors to the Square Inch - Scones for afters? Morning Campers! - The bracing charms of Skeggy Cambria Ne'er Can Yield! - Sieges of Harlech One-Way Ticket to The Eternal Underground - Woking: gateway to the Gods Oldest and Oldest - Berrow's Worcester Journal The Venice of the West (Midlands) - The birthplace of British industry Tearing Down the Walls - Derry's identity crisis - all in the name of religion The Heart of the British Film Industry - Ealing in black-and-white The Underground Church - Resting place for a poet and a heroine Kings, Queens and Princes Murderer Assassinated by Shakespeare - The Princes in the Tower Chariots of Ire - The revolting Boadicea Medieval Myth or Real Romano-British Resistance Fighter? - King Arthur's Round Table Wessex Warrior - The life and times of Alfred the Great The Importance of Being `Unraed' - Aethelred and Canute in need of better advisers Prince of Wales Bowled Out - Wayward Hanoverian son checks out in style The Bard Comes Down Hard on the Thane of Glamis - Shakespeare's shortest tragedy: the Scottish Play Robert the Bruce Bides his Time - Destiny of Scotland not set in stone The Guardian of Scotland - William Wallace - `Braveheart' The Tragic Catholic Cousin of the Virgin Queen - Mary, Queen of Scots Placid Cymru? - Welsh princes: a quarrelsome lot William Conquers his Coronation Day Nerves - Beating the Christmas rush at Westminster Abbey From Playboy Prince to Contemptible King - George IV: double-chinned son of a lunatic Eminent Surgeons Save the Day with Acid, Scalpels and Cigars - World's first appendectomy a success for new king Two Divorces, One Abdication and a Trip to See Hitler - The Scandals of Edward and Mrs Simpson `Who Will Rid Me of this Turbulent Priest?' - Henry II bashes a bishop in the name of the law Summary Execution, Cambridge University and Bloody Civil War - What did England's worst kings do for us? Oliver Who? - The Welsh `unknown' who won the Battle of Naseby A Grave End for Pocahontas - Native American princess unimpressed by Britain British Food and Drink Protein, Carbohydrate, Salt and Fat - Fish and Chips: Britain's culinary gift to the world You Are What You Eat - Dieting to death: a Stark choice You've Never Had It So Good - Medieval peasant food The Best Thing Since Sliced Flour and Water - The story of British bread Nice Cold Ice Cold Milk - Good for infants, depressed students and disease transmission `Wine Is But Single Broth; Ale Is Meat, Drink and Cloth' - The British love of good beer The Water of Life - Whisky: the Celtic tipple of choice Forget Toothpaste: Clean Your Teeth With Sugar - In defence of the sweet stuff Mashed-up Organs Boiled in Guts, Anyone? - A natural history of the haggis Prostitutes Allegedly the Most Beautiful Women in Britain - In other news, potatoes cause leprosy Gathered by Virgins - The British love affair with tea Seeking a Healthy Balanced Diet? Go to War - Lake District ordeal for Nobel prizewinner Marmite for the Masses! - The National Birthday Trust Fund Disease and Death in the Pot and Bottle - Detecting fraudulent and deleterious adulterations Champagne: Made in Britain! - But called `fizzy wine' for copyright reasons Mother Nature's Bountiful Harvest - The ripe realities of early recycling Keeping Up With The Cromwells - Mrs C: a fine cook and a better haggler Britannia Rules the Waves Thanks to Pickled Cabbage - Scurvy and the French Navy defeated by British grocers British Government: Politics, Money and the Law Tories and Whigs - Bandits and covenanters Speak Up Mr Speaker! - The historical reluctance to answer back The King's Jews - William the Conqueror's heritage and the Jewish community in Britain The Poll Tax - Ignore history at your peril Father of English Literature Swaps Quill For Shears - Chaucer's woolly stock-in-trade Morton's Fork - The crafty cardinal and the lost monasteries Stamping Out the Smugglers - British efforts to prevent trade in untaxable contraband Pitt's Pictures and Daylight Robbery - A window into revenue-generation William Pitt Strikes Again - Income tax: just a temporary arrangement, right? Swamps and Midges Spread Diseases - Scotland declared bankrupt chasing an American dream The South Sea Bubble Bursts - Prototype financial crisis caused by investments no-one understood That's Got to Hurt - Punishments of the Infamous, Pecuniary and Corporal varieties Anything But Prison - Incarceration or the army The Bloody Code - The unexpected risks to impersonating a pensioner Extraordinary Britons The Great Outlaw - The many faces of Robin Hood Will the Schoolmaster? - Shakespeare's lost years `A Certain Flush With Every Pull' - Inventing the lavatory Curiosity Killed the Cat - Francis Bacon felled by frozen chicken Brain of Britain - The genius of Isaac Newton Doctor Pox - Edward Jenner's gamble All Steamed Up - Who really invented the steam engine? Half Nelsons - Horatio the family man `Such a Damned Fool' - The Iron Duke's affairs Chip Off the Old Block - Brunel's less famous father The Reluctant Clergyman - Charles Darwin's early years Immortalized in Print - Dickens's dysfunctional family The Lady with the Calculator - Florence Nightingale's gift for maths The First Stamp - Rowland Hill's revolutionary idea Unforeseen Consequences - Alexander Graham Bell's aid for the deaf A Formidable Sisterhood - The first lady doctor No Lighthouse on Treasure Island - Robert Louis Stevenson's family trade Scouting for Boys and Girls - Baden-Powell mobilizes the young From Cavalry Charge to the Nuclear Deterrent - Churchill's epic career Chapman of Tremadog? - aka Lawrence of Arabia On Her Majesty's Secret Service - Britain's famous spies Local Heroes - Honoured at the pub
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Meze Publishing The Little Book of Sheffield: A celebration of
Book SynopsisThe Little Book of Sheffield comes at a time when local indies need all the support they can get. An in-depth guide to best independent businesses in the Steel City, this book casts a gaze over the makers, producers, retailers, cafes, bars and restaurants that make the city hum. With a foreword from iconic Sheffield institution Henderson's Relish, The Little Book of Sheffield features the likes of Exposed Magazine, True North Brewery, Locksley Gin, Moss Valley Meats, Freshmans Vintage, Birds Yard, The Mowbray, Jameson's Tearooms and The Famous Sheffield Shop... all telling their stories and celebrating what makes them and the city unique. The book is also proud to be part of Sheffield City Council's 'Make Yourself At Home' campaign.
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Bradwell Books Bradwell's Images of the North York Moors
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Bradwell Books Bradwell's Images of Well Dressing
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John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd Great Railway Journeys in Europe
Book SynopsisGreat Railway Journeys in Europe features 34 fascinating journeys in North-West, Nordic, Central, Southern and South-East Europe, ranging from cross-continental adventures to short, nostalgic excursions by steam train. There are journeys through stunning scenery, such as the trip on The Rauma Line in Norway; tracks that defy the terrain, such as the routes through the Swiss Alps, and journeys that link famed cities in France, Spain, Austria and Italy. Photographs illustrate the spectacular routes, remarkable locomotives and unique station architecture. For each journey, details cover technical information on the track, descriptions of the scenery the trains pass through, notable facts about the destinations and factual information on ticketing. Each journey is plotted on a route map. Whether you are planning a special trip by train or delighting in discovering Europe's best railway journeys from the comfort of your armchair, this book is an informative and entertaining read.
£21.25
Book Guild Publishing Ltd The Cornwall Sabbatical: Observations Through a
Book SynopsisAfter thirty years abroad, Jonathan Cox, a Cornishman and former journalist, returns to Cornwall to study at Falmouth University, accompanied by his Swiss wife, Marlis. The Cornwall Sabbatical is a humorous chronicle of their experience as they explore picture-perfect fishing villages and coastal coves and crisscross a granite landscape of rugby posts, old mine stacks and the barely discernible ruins of an ancient Celtic nation. The gritty Cornwall of his childhood has gentrified into one of the most desirable locations in the UK and become a magnet for Michelin restaurants even as sharp inequalities remain. A touching story about a lost way of life, The Cornwall Sabbatical reveals how Cornwall’s unique geology, climate, natural history and position as the end of the known world for much of antiquity has created a pioneering libertarian spirit and distinctive culture that is timeless.
£10.44
Jonglez Secret Los Angeles
Book SynopsisLet Secret Los Angeles guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Los Angeles travel guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of a fascinating city.Ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike. The places included in our guides are unusual and unfamiliar, allowing one to step off the beaten track.Secret Los Angeles features 140 new secret and unusual locations. A concrete jungle surrounded by abundant nature, Los Angeles is surprisingly more than just celebrities, beaches, and theme parks. From bison in the wild, to the actual end of Route 66, an old Cold War army base, a monument to a Japanese man recognized as Righteous Among the Nations, the original Batcave, a unique statue of a shirtless Abraham Lincoln, and an abandoned Nazi camp, the L.A. urban sprawl is packed with unusual and secret treasures.Intended for everybody, visitors and locals alike, who would like to explore the city in depth, this guide seeks to dispel the misguided image of a megalopolis that is often superficially dismissed or even disliked.Far from the crowds and the usual cliches, Los Angeles is still a reserve of well-concealed treasures that only reveal themselves to those who know how to wander off the beaten track, whether residents or visitors. An indispensable guide for those who thought they knew Los Angeles well, or who would like to discover the hidden face of the city.
£14.97
Jonglez Destination Wellness
Book SynopsisDiscover the 35 best places in the world to take time out. In this glorious, coffee-table book and practical guide, you can find the perfect retreat to suit your needs. Do you need a real break but don''t know where to go, maybe you''re dreaming of a complete change of scenery to combine with your spa break, perhaps the answer is a holistic centre that''s off the beaten track - this is the guide for you.Discover our finest selection of the 35 best wellness destinations in the world, to suit all styles and budgets. Choose from: a yoga retreat on a private island in Greece an ayurvedic week in Normandy a breathwork course in Costa Rica a detox holiday in the sun in Italy or Arizona a panchakarma cure in Sri Lanka an island spa in the Maldives All the destinations will leave you feeling healthier, stronger and more in touch with yourself. Enjoy your (inner) journey.
£16.99
Jonglez Secret Kuala Lumpur Guide
Book SynopsisLet Secret Kuala Lumpur guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Secret Kuala Lumpur guide book.
£14.39
Jonglez Publishing Soul of Brussels Guide
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£12.59
Jonglez Soul of Milan Guide
Book SynopsisThe Soul of Milan Guide reveals 30 unforgettable experiences that capture the soul of Milan.
£12.59
Jonglez Soul of Marseille Guide
Book SynopsisThe Soul of Marseille Guide reveals 30 unforgettable experiences that capture the soul of Marseille.
£13.09
Jonglez Publishing Soul of Athens
Book Synopsis30 unforgettable experiences that capture the soul of Athens. The âSoul ofâ collection is a new approach to the art of travelling that consists ofvagabonding around, chance encounters, and unforgettable experiences.
£13.09
Jonglez Secret French Riviera Guide
Book SynopsisLet Secret French Riviera guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating French Riviera travel guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of this beautiful city.
£13.49
