Travel

Tells the story of how Bjorn Larsson came to write his dark novel "The Celtic Ring" about the disappearance of a sailor, arms smuggling and a secret Druidic cult. This title describes a different way of life, a life with the sea, which unites the people of the Celtic fringe of Europe.

A photographic portrait of this spectacular British region through the seasons.

Explore the history of the beautiful River Cherwell. A must read not only for those who know the river but also for those who have yet to discover it.

The author embarks on a journey: down the Amazon - the world's greatest river, its largest forest, the most bio-diverse habitat on the planet and home to some of the last uncontacted tribes left on Earth. Written in diary form, this title gives an insight into the ways of life that have existed since the dawn of time and are about to disappear.

A pictorial and historical guide to London's old brick adverts

The Ultimate Caribbean Quiz book is an informative, and often surprising, collection of fun question sand answers covering the entire Caribbean.
Compiled by John Gilmore, who is no stranger to either quizzes (he was part of a winning team in University Challenge) nor the Caribbean (he is former Managing ...

Britain's Sacred Places: a guide to ancient and modern sites that stir the soul - travel guide covering places of religious and secular pilgrimage in England, Wales and Scotland, from Westminster Abbey to Iona, Twickenham stadium to Orkney, including Buddhist temples, Stonehenge and Princess Diana's statue.

Dark Skies: Britain and Ireland guide - a practical guide to star-gazing, including history, myth and legend, Certified and Discovery sites, recommended equipment, Dark Sky festivals and nocturnal wildlife. Covers from the West Country and South Downs of England to the Scottish Highlands and Ireland, plus what to look for in the night sky.

Wild Woods Guide - Travel, nature, woodland and outdoor information and tips for 450 of the most magical, extraordinary and lesser-known woods in England, Scotland and Wales, ideal for weekend escapes, including best campsites and bothies, wildlife, waterfalls, wild swimming, canoeing, caves and canyons. Includes directions and route descriptions.

Illustrated cycling guide to Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly - 21 handpicked routes aimed at keen cyclists and families alike, including the Camel Trail, Eden Project, St Michael's Mount and Land's End. Discover the region by bike: beaches, gardens, fishing ports, nature reserves, heritage sites and stately homes are all covered.

Slow Travel Family Breaks: perfect escapes in Britain's Special Places - a guide to making the most of precious family holiday time, with trips for all ages focusing on the local, the authentic, the sustainable, the educational and the damn good fun, from the West Country to the south coast, East Anglia, Wales, the Lake District, Northumberland and Scotland.

The first of its kind: an exploration of one of the most mysterious countries in the world, as told by one of the first outsiders to access the country in its entirety

For almost fifty years Burma was ruled by a paranoid military dictatorship and isolated from the outside world. A historic 2015 election ...

A beautifully imaginative work of non-fiction about the Rhine, from its birth to the present day, told through stories of those who lived along its shores.

Dom Joly sets off round the world again, but this time he's not looking to holiday in a danger zone - he's monster hunting.

In this account of hunter/gatherer culture gleaned from years of living and hunting with the Inuits of the Arctic and the salmon-fishing tribes in the Canadian Northwest, the author reaches through everyday realities to reflect on the human condition.

A master chronicler of the African-American experience, Richard Wright brilliantly expanded his literary horizons with Pagan Spain, originally published in 1957. The Spain he visited in the mid-twentieth century was not the romantic locale of song and story, but a place of tragic beauty and dangerous ...

"Faces of Exploration" is a lavishly produced collection of interviews, photographs and biographies of fifty of the world's most famous and inspirational explorers. It will appeal to anyone motivated by examples of human endeavour, fascinated by exploration or interested in what makes people risk their ...

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