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Triumph Books The Road to Georgia: Incredible Twists and
Book SynopsisThe University of Georgia boasts one of the nation's premier football programs, and the recruiting acumen of coaches like Kirby Smart plays a major role in that. The Road to Georgia is a wild ride into the competitive world of college football recruiting, revealing how some of the most memorable Bulldogs players found their way to Athens.Jake Reuse and Patrick Garbin take UGA fans back to the start and behind the scenes, showing that the path to Sanford Stadium is not always a straight and narrow one.
£16.16
Triumph Books The Other Side of Glory
Book Synopsis “People often forget the road to greatness is rarely a smooth ride. The Other Side of Glory reminds us of the enormous power of persistence and what can be achieved when a group of young athletes takes the journey and finds that a ‘team-first attitude’ can navigate the rocky road that leads to the ultimate prize.” —Tim Miles, head men's basketball coach, San Jose State University.A compelling story of teamwork and commitment in the competitive world of girls' high school basketball When the Waconia Wildcats embarked on the 2019 season, their motto was simple: FINISH. It was a mandate to follow through on every play at the basket and a promise to address unfinished business from the previous season, when a one-point loss was all that kept them from reaching the state tournament for the first time in school history.The Other Side of Glory is a sensitive and riveting portrait of youth basketball in small-town Minnesota, a world familiar to many but brimming with its own characters, quirks, and challenges. Readers will get to know the players—girls with nicknames like Sauce, Salsa, Raptor, and Snake—as they navigate high school life, struggle to accept their roles on the team, wrestle with self-doubt, and ultimately band together with the goal of vanquishing a 45-year legacy of coming up short.Inspirational and relatable, this is a must-read for athletes, coaches, and parents everywhere.Trade Review"People often forget the road to greatness is rarely a smooth ride. The Other Side of Glory reminds us of the enormous power of persistence and what can be achieved when a group of young athletes takes the journey and finds that a 'team-first attitude' can navigate the rocky road that leads to the ultimate prize." -- Tim Miles, head men's basketball coach, San Jose State University"An inspiring story of struggle and sacrifice that every high school athlete and coach can relate to, The Other Side of Glory will be a favorite for generations to come." -- Rocky Ford, basketball chair, Texas Girls Coaches Association"I've been coaching high school basketball for over 20 years and this is exactly the type of book I look for. Carl Pierson captures the roller coaster ride that we all endure while coaching high school hoops. I sincerely enjoyed reading this inspiring true story!" -- Dori Oldaker, coach of USA Basketball's 2016 U17 World Championship Team and five-time Pennsylvania state champion Mt. Lebanon High School
£16.16
Triumph Books The Road to Ohio State: Incredible Twists and
Book SynopsisThe Ohio State University boasts one of the nation's most storied football programs, and the recruiting acumen of coaches like Woody Hayes, Jim Tressel, Urban Meyer, and Ryan Day plays a major role in that. The Road to Ohio State is a wild ride into the competitive world of college football recruiting, revealing how some of the most memorable Buckeyes players found their way to Columbus.Doug Lesmerises takes fans back to the start and behind the scenes, showing that the path to the Shoe is not always a straight and narrow one.
£16.16
Triumph Books Attack the Day: Kirby Smart and Georgia's Return
Book SynopsisWhen Kirby Smart returned to his alma mater in 2016, hopes were high that he could take Georgia football to that elusive next level. He took over a strong program, but one that had seemingly plateaued under previous coach Mark Richt. Smart wasted no time putting his mark on the Bulldogs, however, making an immediate impact on recruiting and in 2017, reaching the College Football Playoff and coming within moments of a national championship. In Attack the Day: Kirby Smart and Georgia Football's Return to Glory, sports columnist and Dawgs football authority Seth Emerson delves deep into the resurgence of Georgia football and the man behind it. Biding his time and crafting his philosophy as a defensive coordinator under Nick Saban, Smart waited for his opportunity to return to Georgia, turning down several coaching opportunities in the meantime. Still early in his tenure, Smart has gone on to dominate recruiting on a national scale, win the SEC, reach the national championship game, and will be attacking the college football landscape for years to come.
£14.95
Sasquatch Books Northwest Know-How: Beer
Book SynopsisNorthwest Know-How: Beer is your crash course on all that is malty and hoppy in the Pacific Northwest. From the brewing basics and local lore to resident brewers and their standout drafts, explore the world of PNW craft beer with this engaging guide.Craft beer is a nationwide movement, and in the upper left corner of the country you will find some of the most passionate and dedicated producers around. Northwest Know-How: Beer is an ode to the region's brews, equipping readers with interesting facts, brewery origin stories, and resources for connecting with other beer enthusiasts. For the uninitiated, this will be a great primer for getting to know the area, and for aficionados it will be a delight to see callouts to local classics and hot spots on the rise!
£14.41
Sasquatch Books Northwest Know-How: Trees
Book SynopsisAn entertaining and educational guide, Northwest Know-How: Trees introduces 54 of the Pacific Northwest's most engaging and impressive varieties, providing key identification features, statistics, facts, and beautiful line-art renderings of the awe-inspiring sentinels that dot our landscape.Trees in the Pacific Northwest are as varied as they are majestic. This celebratory guide features 54 of the most intriguing varieties in the region, providing identification tips, statistics, and fun facts for each. In addition, each profile will be paired with beautiful illustrations showing the full silhouette along with finer details such as a flower or leaf. Delighting both the curious observer and experienced arborist alike, this collection makes a perfect gift for the tree lover in your life.
£14.41
Sasquatch Books The Creaky Knees Guide Washington, 3rd Edition:
Book SynopsisExplore the beauty of Washington's natural landscape with this fully updated guide featuring the 100 best low-impact day hikes in the state—perfect for aging baby boomers, seniors, those traveling with small children, and anyone else interested more in a stroll than a climb. From the Olympic Peninsula to Mount Rainier and Snoqualmie Pass, The Creaky Knees Guide Washington is a day-hiking guidebook filled with kinder, gentler trails, featuring 100 of the best easy-to-walk hikes throughout the state. Written in an informative style that will appeal to anyone, regardless of age, this helpful guide includes trail ratings from 1 (worthwhile) to 5 (spectacular) based on water features and other enjoyable factors; topographical maps with elevation profiles; and information at a glance, such as recommended seasons, estimated hiking times, permit and parkingfees, and distance and elevation gain.HIKES INCLUDE:▪ Bridal Veil Falls▪ Rialto Beach▪ Beacon Rock▪ Ginkgo Petrified Forest Trails▪ Painted Rocks▪ Chain Lakes Loop▪ Middle Fork Snoqualmie▪ Hyak Tunnel▪ Turnbull National▪ Wildlife Refuge▪ and many more!Other titles in Creaky Knees easy hike series include Creaky Knees Oregon, Creaky Knees Northern California, and Creaky Knees Arizona.Trade Review"[The Creaky Knees Guide will] help you get started in exploring the Evergreen State."—The Columbian “You’ll soon find that [The Creaky Knees hiking books] will be your go-to guides for enjoyable jaunts in the great outdoors.”—Trailblazer Girl
£17.85
Sasquatch Books The Creaky Knees Guide Oregon, 3rd Edition: The
Book SynopsisFrom the spectacular Oregon Coast to Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood, this updated edition features 85 of the best easy day hikes in Oregon—perfect for aging baby boomers, seniors, those traveling with small children, and anyone else interested more in a stroll than a climb.Explore the beauty of Oregon’s natural landscape with this day-hiking guidebook filled with kinder, gentler trails and the best 85 easy-to-walk hikes throughout the state. Written in an informative style that will appeal to anyone, regardless of age, this helpful guide includes trail ratings from 1 (worthwhile) to 5 (spectacular) based on water features and other enjoyable factors;topographical maps with elevation profiles; and information at a glance,such as recommended seasons, estimated hiking times, permit and parkingfees, and distance and elevation gain. HIKES INCLUDE: - Multnomah Falls - Whalehead Cove - Deschutes Rail Trail - Mirror Lake - Olallie Lake Loop - Chimney Rock - Tillamook Head - Angel’s Rest - Watchman Peak - and many more!Other titles in Creaky Knees easy hike series include Creaky Knees Washington, Creaky Knees Northern California, and Creaky Knees Arizona.Trade Review"As I get older the criteria have changed for a hike... [The Creaky Knees Guide] meets those criteria."—She Said He Said“You’ll soon find that [The Creaky Knees hiking books] will be your go-to guides for enjoyable jaunts in the great outdoors.”—Trailblazer Girl
£16.96
Sasquatch Books Day Hike Inland Northwest: Spokane, Coeur
Book SynopsisDiscover the the 75 best day hikes in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho, all within an hour's drive from Spokane, Coeur d'Alene, or Sandpoint.The Inland Northwest is a great place to hike, with mountains, rivers, and lakes forming a diverse and breathtaking geography for trails. The 75 day hikes in this full-color guidebook are rated from easy to extreme, giving first-time or veteran hikers the variety they want, and include as topographical maps, trail descriptions, and more. Here is complete information for 75 great day hikes within driving distance from Spokane, Coeur d'Alene, or Sandpoint, including:• Deep Creek Canyon • Dishman Hills • Fish Lake • Lake Coeur d'Alene • Lake Pend Oreille • and more!The Day Hike! series of full-color hiking guides was written for people who want to spend their days in the mountains and their nights at home. Other titles in the Day Hike! series include:Day Hike! Central CascadesDay Hike Inland Northwest: Spokane, Coeur d’Alene, and SandpointDay Hike! Mount RainierDay Hike! North CascadesDay Hike! Olympic PeninsulaTrade Review"One guidebook no self-respecting Inland Northwesterner should be without." —The Inlander"[Most guidebooks are by] backpackers who occasionally day hike. But most people are day-hikers, who occasionally backpack. And that's the key difference to this series."—Ron C. Judd"The series...earns points for rating each individual trip on a five-scale and for providing a comparative overview of all hikes in each book's introductory pages. For those of us who like to cherry-pick trails, ratings simplify our task."—Seattle Times"The presentation of basic facts (distance, elevation gain, maps, permits, etc.) is excellent and easy to follow. In addition to helpful topographical maps, the guides feature elevation profiles - an inspired addition!"—The Olympian "The Day Hike! series, published by Sasquatch Books, is my favorite resource for finding a great hike to do with my girlfriends or family. The hikes are listed by location, with an overall rating, a rating for difficulty, the elevation gain, hike distance, best season and approximate hiking time. With colorful pictures and fun maps, even my six-year-old son loves looking at these books."—Northwest Healthy MamaTable of ContentsNew hikes include:Urban Coeur d'AleneCougar Bay Nature WalkCoeur d'Alene Southeast Lone Lake TrailStevens Lake TrailCranky Gulch TrailSt. Regis Lakes
£18.66
Triumph Books The Franchise: Boston Red Sox: A Curated History
Book SynopsisIn The Franchise: Boston Red Sox, take a more profound and unique journey into the history of the team. This thoughtful and engaging collection of essays captures the astute fans’ history of the franchise, going beyond well-worn narratives of yesteryear to uncover the less-discussed moments, decisions, people, and settings that fostered the team's iconic identity. Through wheeling and dealing, mythmaking and community building, explore where the organization has been, how it got to prominence in the modern major league landscape, and how it’ll continue to evolve and stay in contention for generations to come. Red Sox fans in the know will enjoy this personal, local, in-depth look at baseball history.
£22.46
Triumph Books Kingdom: How Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes, and the
Book SynopsisAfter 50 years of waiting, Kansas City Chiefs fans were hungry for a return to Super Bowl glory. In 2020, their patience was rewarded in dramatic, exuberant fashion with a second-half comeback for the ages against the San Francisco 49ers. ESPN's Adam Teicher expertly retraces the team's unforgettable championship season as well as the moves and moments that made it all possible—the hiring of head coach Andy Reid in 2013, drafting future-MVP Patrick Mahomes, the heart-wrenching AFC Championship loss to the Patriots in 2019 that lingered in the mind of every player, and more. Teicher captures the mood of the team week by week, every step of the way, profiling numerous players, coaches, and key figures. This revised and updated paperback edition also features new writing on the Chiefs' victory in Super Bowl LVII and their status as a modern NFL dynasty.Featuring an unforgettable cast of characters both on the field and in the front office, this is the story of how the Lombardi trophy returned to Chiefs Kingdom
£16.10
Triumph Books Gold from Iron: A Humble Beginning, Olympic
Book SynopsisEvery summer in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Nick Baumgartner went to work pouring concrete, taking on the harsh physical conditions of the construction trade in order to support his professional snowboarding dreams come winter. Unable to afford housing for those months spent training in the mountains, he lived out of a crusty van, parked anywhere he could find a spot. And in 2022, after 17 years of failure—all the crashes, injuries, and personal setbacks—he won Olympic gold at 40 years old, becoming the oldest Olympic snowboard medalist in history. Baumgartner details his journey from a one-stoplight town to the podium in Beijing in this candid and affable memoir. Tales of crisscrossing the globe on the racing circuit and competing in four Olympic Games sit comfortably alongside Baumgartner's reflections as a single parent and his affectionate portrayal of Iron River, Michigan, the community that raised him. More than just a sports story, Gold from Iron is a tale of massive dreams, constant sacrifice, and the lessons that can be learned racing down an ice-covered course with your feet strapped to a thin board.
£24.26
Familius LLC F Is for Florida
Book SynopsisA is for Amusement ParkB is for Biscayne National ParkC is Cape CanaveralWith E is for Everglades, K is for Key West, and O is for Orange, going from A to Z has never been more fun! Take an alphabetized field trip around the Sunshine State and discover the plants, animals, foods, and places that make it, well, Florida!
£12.72
Workman Publishing 50 Hikes with Kids Utah and Nevada
Book SynopsisHandcrafted for caregivers that want to spark a love of nature, 50 Hikes with Kids highlights the most kid-friendly hikes in Utah and Nevada. These hikes are perfect for little legs-they are all under five miles and have an elevation gain of 900 feet of less. Every entry includes the essential details: easy-to-read, trustworthy directions; a detailed map kids can navigate on their own; hike length and elevation gain; bathroom access; and where to grab a bite to eat nearby. Full-colour photographs highlight the fun things to see along the trail.
£19.00
Workman Publishing 50 Hikes with Kids Texas
Book SynopsisHandcrafted for caregivers that want to spark a love of nature, 50 Hikes with Kids Texas highlights the most kid-friendly hikes in the Lone Star State. These hikes are perfect for little legs-they are all under five miles and have an elevation gain of 900 feet of less. Every entry includes the essential details: easy-to-read, trustworthy directions; a detailed map kids can navigate on their own; hike length and elevation gain; bathroom access; and where to grab a bite to eat nearby. Full-colour photographs highlight the fun things to see along the trail.
£19.00
The New York Review of Books, Inc Journey Into the Mind's Eye: Fragments of an
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£16.11
WW Norton & Co Cleveland's Catalog of Cool: An Irreverent Guide
Book SynopsisFrom polka bands to popcorn balls, the more recently bumbling Browns to the thankfully no- longer- burning river, Michael Murphy shares his Cleveland. Raised in The Land, Murphy returns to see that the quirky character of his hometown is no longer mocked, but celebrated (mostly). The city, where high cuisine used to be Manners Big Boy or the Woolworth’s lunch counter, has turned into a culinary hub with multiple James Beard Award- winning chefs. There are now boating festivals and kayaking clubs on the once polluted Cuyahoga River. Cleveland has become a place that people actually intend to visit, not just get stuck in when the airport is snowed in. Cleveland’s Catalog of Cool mixes contemporary with vintage stories and profiles of essential Clevelanders, past and present, like the well- known like Jimmy Brown and Chef Michael Symon, the late Harvey Pekar, and, of course, the most quintessential of all Clevelanders, Ghoulardi.
£15.19
WW Norton & Co Forty-Niner: The Extraordinary Gold Rush Odyssey
Book SynopsisWhile the seminal California Gold Rush of 1849 produced numerous firsthand diaries and accounts, Joseph Goldsborough Bruff’s—widely regarded as the best and most accurate—provides the basis of this narrative reimagining of a quintessential American legend. Ken Lizzio traces the pioneer’s thrilling adventure from the first rumors of gold, through his crossing of the frontier, all the way to his incredible survival and escape to a prosperous life back east. This is the first book to create a narrative of Bruff’s journey from his meticulously written and preserved diary. And with more than fifty of Bruff’s original pencil sketches and paintings, Forty-Niner provides a new, immersive vision of one of America’s most fabled eras. The American Grit series brings you true tales of endurance, survival, and ingenuity from the annals of American history. These books focus on the trials of remarkable individuals with an emphasis on rich primary source material and artwork.
£19.00
Countryman Press The Log Cabin An Illustrated History
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£20.00
Countryman Press Appreciating Oysters An Eaters Guide to Craft
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£20.00
WW Norton & Co New England Waterfalls: A Guide to More than 500
Book SynopsisLovers of all nature, Greg Parsons and Kate Watson are particularly fascinated with waterfalls. This new edition contains dozens of new waterfalls and provides extensive trail and road updates to existing ones. Waterfalls in every New England state are described according to type, height, trail length, and difficulty. Also included in this edition for the first time are color photographs, GPS coordinates for both the trailhead and the waterfall, and the size of the watershed area. With easy- to- follow maps and appendices of the best swimming holes and day trips, New England Waterfalls delivers a wealth of information for seekers of these regional treasures.
£17.99
WW Norton & Co Instant One-Pot Meals: Southern Recipes for the
Book SynopsisCook fast in the modern “instant” pressure cookers—or cook slow, since these 7-in-1 appliances can also be used as a slow-cooker. It’s also a sauté pan, rice cooker, steamer, warmer, and yogurt maker. In Instant One-Pot Meals, Laura Arnold makes delicious Southern cooking easier than ever by tailoring each recipe to one or more of these functions (many mains have both fast and slow options built in). Recipes include: Brown Sugar BBQ Ribs Quick Collard Greens Red Beans and Rice Buttermilk Yogurt with Peaches With breakfast dishes, side dishes, sauces, stocks, and desserts, this cookbook offers easy, simple solutions for entertaining Southern-style on the fly or cooking dinner after a long day.
£15.99
WW Norton & Co 50 Hikes in Central Florida
Book SynopsisFlorida’s landscape is a marvel of diversity, and Central Florida is its pinnacle. Footpaths range through salt marshes, river floodplains, and along coastal dunes and beaches. Trails pass through desert- like scrub islands, jungle- like hydric hammocks, and deep, dark bayous. There’s no better way to take in this natural world than by walking it. Ranging from 1 to 43 miles in length, each hike includes directions, a detailed map, and information on hike duration, difficulty, and trail conditions. Explore a new side of Florida, from hidden urban gems like the Circle Bar B Ranch in Lakeland and Ponce Preserve in Daytona Beach, to the quiet rural landscapes of Catfish Creek State Park and Chinsegut Hill.
£16.14
WW Norton & Co Explorer's Guide Napa & Sonoma
Book SynopsisDive into the richness of this remarkable region. While this comprehensive guide focuses on the area’s wines and wineries, you’ll also find reliable recommendations for restaurants and accommodations. With local history, insider tips, color photos, and maps, and lots of other essential information, you’ll quickly see why this book, now in its eleventh edition, has been so highly acclaimed, and why this area is a mecca for wine aficionados. Regions include: • St. Helena • City of Napa • Santa Rosa • Bodega Bay & West County • City of Sonoma
£15.19
WW Norton & Co Best Eats Havana: 60+ Restaurants, Bars, and
Book SynopsisHavana surprises, entices, and beguiles at every corner, with a culinary scene to match, and a cuisine that once again is being influenced by the world while reinforcing its Spanish and Creole traditions. Thriving bars and contemporary eateries now sit side- by- side with traditional paladares and exceptional street vendors selling Caribbean staples. But how is a visitor to know where to find the best authentic dishes? Chef Fernando Saralegui is your guide. Born in Cuba, he returned to the island in 2013 and has been a frequent visitor ever since in his mission to celebrate his country’s food, people, and culture. Best Eats Havana combines restaurant reviews, essays on Cuban food, and snapshots of the culinary scene in this time of great change for the country, along with a handful of recipes from the classics (lechon asado, ropa vieja) to the cutting edge of contemporary cuisine. With a record- breaking five million tourists visiting Cuba in 2017 and few food- specific guides out there, this will be an indispensable companion for both first- time visitors and seasoned travelers alike.Trade Review"What an important book for the world to have right now. More than just a practical travel guide and cookbook, this is an evocative and joyful walk through the rich culture of Cuba. It’s also full of hearty, vibrant recipes that celebrate the country’s local seasonal ingredients. By sharing the traditions and flavors of Havana with us, Fernando is helping us to see our shared story, our common humanity—and how we can come together at the table to build a sustainable future." -- Alice Waters, executive chef, founder, and owner of Chez Panisse
£17.09
Countryman Press The Cultured Club
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£24.69
WW Norton & Co 50 Hikes Connecticut
Book SynopsisLeave the dense cities and tourist destinations of New England behind to explore the woods and hills of this beautiful state. Connecticut boasts a diversity of parks, sanctuaries, hills, woodlands, and wetlands, with hidden gems to satisfy hikers and explorers of all ilks. This sixth edition has been fully revised and updated to be the most comprehensive and thorough guide to Connecticut’s trails. The hikes range in length from 1 to 13 miles, and an overview chart makes it easy to choose a hike at a glance. Each chapter includes a detailed, easy- to- read map, information on mileage and rise, a clear trail description, and a wealth of information on natural and human history you’ll encounter along the way. Hikes include: • Sleeping Giant State Park • Bear Mountain • Wadsworth Falls • Windsor Locks Canal • Green Fall Pond
£18.04
WW Norton & Co 50 Hikes on Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau
Book SynopsisTennessee’s Cumberland Plateau, a wide tableland cut with a dizzying array of deep gorges, is a geological wonderland. It is a place to behold and savor. This updated second edition covers hikes from the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area near Kentucky to the fascinating Walls of Jericho astride the Alabama state line; from the thousand-foot gorge cut by the mighty Tennessee River down Chattanooga way to the watery beauty of Virgin Falls by Sparta. Specific emphasis is placed on the most scenic destinations and the unique places that make the plateau so special, places like the Great Stone Door, with its sandstone formations and vertical rock walls, and Cumberland Mountain State Park, with its ancient trees and evidence of ancient human history. Also included are comprehensive maps for each hike, scenic photos, and a hikes-at-a-glance table that makes choosing your desired hike a breeze.
£17.09
Countryman Press Thermo Cooking for Busy People 100 Healthy
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£21.00
Countryman Press Moss From Forest to Garden A Guide to the Hidden
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£15.99
Countryman Press The Essential Book of Vegan Bakes Irresistible
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£19.99
WW Norton & Co Backroads Byways of Virginia
Book SynopsisPlacing a local's advice at your fingertips, this updated guide to Virginia leads you down the road less traveled.
£17.09
Sourcebooks, Inc Trip of One's Own: Hope, Heartbreak, and Why
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£15.29
Allen & Unwin Destination Cambodia
Book SynopsisFrom the rich tropical city of Phnom Penh, the wonders of Angkor Wat, and the oddly loveable country town of Kampot, to Sihanoukville, named after the movie-directing and womanising former king, Walter Mason takes the reader on another colourful adventure in one of the world's hottest new destinations. With his friends Simon, a taxi-driver and unlikely middle-aged gigolo, and Lan, a leggy Vietnamese transsexual, he explores Phnom Penh's underworld. Resting in the bars and cafes that line the banks of the river, he notes the strong French influence from a colonial past. Walter attempts to gain an introduction to the bachelor king, once a ballet dancer and Cambodia's cultural ambassador to Europe, whose mother, Queen Monique, is a former film star and Eurasian beauty. He also befriends Mak Suong, a gifted young writer who has scandalised Cambodian society with a racy and wildly popular new novel about the lives of gay men in Phnom Penh. After exploring the extraordinarily vibrant Khmer hip-hop scene, founded by expatriate Cambodian gangsters deported from American prisons, Walter retreats to the cool courtyard of Wat Koh, an enormous Buddhist monastery in the centre of Phnom Penh, with his friends, both monks. Sim is a big and buffoonish country bumpkin who flirts with girls who come to visit and dreams of leaving the monastery to marry. While morose and constantly brooding, Sakol unloads his troubles to Walter, revealing how he is haunted by the demons of war, cruelty and murder from Cambodia's dark past.
£13.51
Nimbus Publishing (CN) East Coast Crafted: The Essential Guide to the
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£35.96
Nimbus Publishing Limited Canadian Spirits: The Essential Cross-Country
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£26.96
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet Kids the World's Cutest Animal
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£11.39
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet Kids First Words - Italian 1: 100
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£12.34
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet Kids First Words - Japanese 1: 100
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£12.34
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet Travel by Color 1
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£17.99
Chronicle Books Bay Curious: Exploring the Hidden True Stories of
Book SynopsisCurious about the San Francisco Bay Area? With explorations into unique local legends, interesting landmarks, and uncovered histories, Bay Curious is a fun, quirky guide to the secret stories of the San Francisco Bay Area for visitors, newcomers, and California natives alike. Who was America's first and only Emperor? Why are there ships buried under the streets of San Francisco? And was the word "hella" really created in the East Bay? Bay Curious brings you the answers to these questions and much more through fun and fascinating illustrated deep dives into hidden gems of Bay Area trivia, history, and culture. Based on the award-winning KQED podcast of the same name, Bay Curious brings a fresh eye to some of its most popular stories and expands to cover stories unique to this book. With subjects ranging from Marin's redwood forests to the Winchester Mystery House, from the Black Panther Party's school program to the invention of the Mai Tai, Bay Curious gives you the entertaining and informative, weird and wonderful true stories of the San Francisco Bay Area.
£13.99
Amber Books Ltd Ancient Egypt
Book SynopsisFrom the Neolithic cave paintings in Wadi Sura – created long before it was a desert when the region was savannah grassland – to the Valley of the Kings to the rock-cut temples at Abu Simbel, and from the vast temple complexes at Karnak and Luxor to the funerary mask of Tutankhamun and, of course, to the pyramids and the Sphinx, Ancient Egypt is a hugely colourful guide to the surviving wonders of Egyptian antiquity. Today the exceptional beauty and scale of the antiquities is legendary, drawing millions of visitors to Egypt’s monuments each year. Arranged by region, the book takes the reader along the ancient settlements that were established on the banks of the River Nile. Through beautiful photographs and expert captions, the reader gains an understanding of how ancient Egypt developed its trade links and became such a powerful and wealthy force across North Africa and the eastern Mediterranean. Alongside the world-famous places, there are also fascinating, lesser-known entries, such as the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the bent pyramid at Dahshur and the Statue of Khaefre. Featuring monuments and obelisks, hieroglyphics and jewelry, funerary masks, tombs and mausoleums, mummies of cats and statues of falcon-headed gods, Ancient Egypt includes 160 outstanding photographs and captions.Table of ContentsContents to include Introduction The Pyramids and Lower Egypt The River Nile The Nile Delta Giza Pyramids Menkaure Pyramid, Giza Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Alexandria Saqqara, near Cairo The Sphinx and the Great Pyramid, Giza Roman Amphitheatre, Alexandria Pompey’s Pillar, Alexandria Tutankhamun’s Second Coffin, Cairo Tutankhamun Gold Coffin, Cairo Temple of the Oracle, Siwa Oasis Step Pyramid of Djoser Pyramids of Dahshur Pyramid Of Meidum, Fayoum Rosetta Stone Catacombs of Kom el-Shuqafa, Alexandria Valley of the Kings Tutankhamun, The Tomb, Valley of the Kings Theban Necropolis Tomb of Twosret Tomb of Ramesses III Merenptah’s stone sarcophagus Wall paintings in the Tomb of Ramesses IX Luxor and Karnak Medinet Habu, Luxor West Bank of Luxor Luxor Temple Tutankhamun Statue, Luxor Karnak, Temple of Amun, Upper Egypt Obelisk of Hatshepsut, Karnak Hathor Chapel, Memorial Temple of Thutmose III, Deir el-Bahari ‘Colossi of Memnon’, Memorial Temple of Amenhotep III, Luxor Ramesseum, Luxor First Pylon, Luxor Abydos and Dendera Temple of Seti I, Abydos Abydos, The Osireion Temple of Hathor, Temple complex, Dendera Temple of Hathor, Hypostyle Hall Dendera Dendera Zodiac, Temple of Dendera Roman Birth House Abu Simbel Cave paintings of Wadi Sura Esna Temple, Upper Egypt Abu Simbel, Nubia Edfu Temple, Upper Egypt Edfu Temple, The Façade, Upper Egypt Temple of Isis, Philae
£18.66
Amber Books Ltd Greece
Book SynopsisRegarded as the cradle of Western civilization, Greece is the birthplace of democracy, Western philosophy, Western literature, political science, major mathematical principles and Western drama, as well as the Olympic Games. But it is also a country of mountains – 80 per cent of the country is mountainous – as well as islands – of more than 1,000 islands, 227 are inhabited. And it has the longest coastline of any Mediterranean country. From antiquity to modernity, from the tallest mountains to the tiniest islands, from the Romans to the Venetians to the Ottomans, Greece is a beautiful photographic exploration of this fascinating country. Arranged by region, the book celebrates such classical highlights as Athens’s Acropolis, the ruins at Mycenae in the Peloponnese, the Byzantine churches of Thessaloniki and the ancient Temple at Delphi. It also explores the beauty of the islands of the Aegean and the Ionian Sea, the Zagori mountains in the northwest of the country and the hydrothermal craters on Nisyros. Presented in a landscape format and with captions explaining the story behind each entry, Greece is a stunning collection of images celebrating one of the world’s most popular destinations.Table of ContentsContents include: Introduction Athens and Attica The Acropolis Odeon of Herodes Atticus The Modern City Museums Syntagma Square The Peloponnese The Corinth Canal The Ruins of Mycenae Palace of Nestor at Pýlos The best preserved of all Greek theatres at Epidaurus The lush sanctuary of Olympia Central Greece Delphi Pinnacle monasteries of Metéora Ósios Loukás monastery Galaxídhi and Náfpaktos Thessaly Northern Greece Macedonia and Thrace Epirus Zagori mountains Thessaloniki – Byzantine churches. Hagia Demetrios. Hagia Sophia. Aristotelous Square. Arch of Galerius and Rotunda Aegean Islands Mykonos Rhodes Sifnos – hiking trails Nisyros - hydrothermal craters of the volcano Patmos Island Leonidio Spetses Church, Zia Village, Island of Kos Santorini Naxos Ithaca Taverna, Nafplio Crete Iraklio Rethymno Hania Knossos Ionian Islands Cephalonia Corfu Paxos Lefkas Ithaca Zakynthos Cyther
£18.52
Batsford Ltd The Big Letter Hunt: London: An architectural A
Book SynopsisThe Big Letter Hunt: London is an alphabet picture book that takes its readers – young and old – on a tour of England's capital to find giant letters hidden amongst the buildings and city streets. The architectural treasure hunt winds its way past London's landmark buildings such as the Victoria & Albert Museum and the British Museum, as well as architectural gems such as the Barbican and the modernist Brunswick Centre. The letters also appear in the skyscrapers of the City of London, on tube stations and in the detailing of windows and facades. Printed in a colourful and bold graphic style and accompanied by quirky facts about the buildings and their design, this book is perfect for all architecture and design fans. There is a map to follow the hunt around the city, and the jacket folds out into a A–Z poster to hang on the wall. Some letters are easy to spot; others need a closer look. The Big Letter Hunt: London is a book for both children and adults who like architecture, typography and London.
£12.66
Reaktion Books Tel Aviv from Dream to City TOPOGRAPHICS
Book SynopsisA history of Tel Aviv which presents it as a centre of immigration that contains reminders of each immigrant's mother country; as a catalyst between the East and the West; and, not least, as a place of transformation for Jews who fled from the Nazi terror.
£35.77
Museum of New Mexico Press (Red Crane Books) Built of Earth & Song: Churches of Northern New
Book SynopsisA practical field guide to over 75 religious sites. Built of Earth and Song provides historical data on each church and the religious art within it, along with maps, a glossary of relevant Spanish and English terms, and a concise bibliography."
£14.39
Consortium of Collective Consciousness,U.S. Sacred Places of Goddess: 108 Destinations
Book SynopsisThis fascinating travel perspective is sure to become an invaluable resource in every library and on every coffee table and bookshelf as the past is uncovered through the lens of sacred travel. Including both academic and popular religious perspectives, this comprehensive world guide will be of interest to both experts as well as the spiritual novice. Author Karen Tate deftly combines current trends, academic theories, and historical insights, some of which may surprise even the most well read or jaded traveler. This volume of sacred sites brings both lesser-known and famous locales into perspective as it explains the significance of Goddess both today and in centuries past. Whether the reader is an armchair or seasoned traveler, they will be delighted by the insights, humor, as well as the in-depth cultural and artistic experience of Sacred Places of Goddess. Never before have so many cultures, places, and spiritualities of Goddess been compiled between two covers.
£17.05
Consortium of Collective Consciousness,U.S. Sacred Places Europe: 108 Destinations
Book SynopsisDiscover the first comprehensive guide to all of Europe's holiest sites. Combining current trends, academic theories, and historical insights, this travel guide to the European continent brings famous, lesser-known and mysterious locations into perspective by explaining the significance of each sacred site. The cultural relevance, history, and spirituality of each site—including Stonehenge, the Acropolis, Mont Saint Michel, Pompeii, and Saint Peter’s Basilica—are explained, creating a moving and artistic travel experience. Each destination—with selections spanning more than 15 countries throughout Europe—is accompanied by easy-to-follow maps and directions. Editorial Reviews: “Author Brad Olsen is clearly a man who knows and loves his topic. If you're visiting Europe and have an interested in sacred sites from Glastonbury and Kildare to the Shroud of Turin or the Infant Jesus of Prague, Sacred Places Europe is well worth its reasonable price.” –Europe for Visitors "Olsen's marvelous drawings and mysterious maps enhance a package that is as bizarre as it is wonderfully accessible. The historical data and metaphysical ruminations make it an intriguing read." --San Francisco Examiner
£17.05
