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Put down your phone, open your eyes and immerse yourself in your surroundings. The way to discover Britain is not through packed schedules and perfect Instagram posts; this is a book about travelling for those of us who''d rather take our time, focusing on authentic approaches to popular British destinations. From walking in Gower to drinking whiskey in Islay, exploring Angelsey''s hidden coves to fossil hunting on the Jurassic Coast, each essay offers an interesting way into a location, plus genuine recommendations to help you make the most of your trip.

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Peruse the latest releases in indie favourites Pages of Hackney and Kirkdale Books, get wanderlust among the vast shelves of Stanfords and bag well-thumbed second-hand treasures in Bloomsbury''s Skoob. London is a world-leading literary mecca and bookshops here are more than just places to pick up paperbacks - from community favourite (and the city''s first Black bookshop) Beacon Books to queer Soho institution Gay''s the Word, these 50 shops are the capital''s finest places to seek out new stories. Time to clear some space on your to-be-read shelf. This is part of a growing series of opinionated guides which offer straight-talking insider''s advice on what to do and see in London.

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It''s a truism to say design is all around us but in London it''s perhaps truer than almost anywhere: from the red double decker we climb aboard to the latest gallery it drives past, this city is, and always has been, at the cutting edge of design. But how to get the best of it? This latest title in our bestselling ''Opinionated Guide'' series will take readers on a whirlwind tour through our 60 favourite design destinations, from design museums and commercial galleries to homewares and clothing boutiques and of course, a selection of the best design bookshops.

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Once used for transporting goods to keep the capital''s industry chugging along, London''s canals now form a maze of delightful walking, biking and boating routes. The city has swapped barges and towpaths for engines and roads, and in its place life has sprouted from the canal banks, transforming these waterways into hives of cultural activity. Amble through the quaint beauty of Paddington''s Little Venice, cycle along the River Lea to the marshy expanse of Walthamstow Wetlands or take a waterside table in one of Hackney Wick''s bustling bars and watch the world (and the narrowboats) go by. This is part of a growing series of opinionated guides which offer straight-talking insider''s advice on what to do and see in London

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A photographic exploration of the world''s most imaginative and surprising playscapes, spanning artist-designed play sculptures, picturesque soft plays and wildly creative conceptual playgrounds, from Copenhagen to Canberra, via Bangkok and Beijing. Discover more than 100 playful environments - some recently installed, others currently serving their third generation of children, some private and many more public, but all united by their originality, visual appeal and power to help children unleash their creativity and adventurous spirit.

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Look at a London tube map and you''d be forgiven for thinking there wasn''t much going on south of the river. But you''d be gravely mistaken. Home to diverse communities, thriving creative institutions and countless exciting food and drink options, south London is an integral part of the capital''s varied arts scene. Mooch around some of London''s best galleries, get lost in its sprawling green spaces, feast on culinary delights from all corners of the world and visit that famous pink staircase - south London has it all and more - you just have to know where to find it. This is part of a growing series of opinionated guides which offer no-nonsense insider''s advice on what to do and see in Britain.

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