Travel

Originally published to accompany a major exhibition at London Transport Museum about the First World War. Full of unseen photos and illustrations. A fascinating illustrated look at London life and transport thought WW1.

The long term future of the Gulf Stream is now under threat; the Arctic ice is melting and the fear among oceanographers is that the cold water will not sink in the Norwegian Sea, thus switching off this transatlantic heat conveyer. This book explores the Gulf Stream, its past and its future.

Will Buckingham travelled to Tanimbar Islands (Indonesia) as a trainee anthropologist to meet three remarkable sculptors.

On ten strolls through some of the most interesting areas of London, this work explores the literary landscape of the capital. It introduces Shakespeare, Heine and Hogarth south of the river, finds Virginia Woolf and Lady Ottoline Morell in Bloomsbury, discovers Blake and Trollope in Westminster, and comes across John Keats in beautiful Hampstead.

An author, foreign correspondent, academic, and television personality, Roger Willemsen is a familiar figure in Germany, and The Ends of the Earth offers English-language readers a chance to engage with his uniquely astute take on the world. Consisting of twenty-two essays recounting and reflecting on ...

What do the Greek myths mean to us today?

A journey through time and space, grappling with the ghosts of empire

360 degrees is a totally new concept, a way of seeing the world in the round. In New York, the nightlife of Times Square, the grandeur of Grand Central and the art deco gallery of the Chrysler Building are just some of the scenes that take on fascinating new angles when photographed this way.

With this Charming Small Hotels France guide, you'll discover dream places to stay that are worth planning your visit around. Here you'll discover a huge selection of truly special places to stay with character, charm and the personal touch from budget to luxury.

Anthology of short excerpts from the writings of more than 50 famous literary and historical figures on the subject of cycling and journeys by bicycle from around the world - Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, Ernest Hemingway, Jerome K Jerome, DH Lawrence, Dervla Murphy, Eric Newby, Dorothy Sayers, Mark Twain and HG Wells among many others.

But for those whose call deserts home, the 'hideous blanks' described by explorers are rich in resources and significance.

Travelling to five continents over three years, visiting deserts both iconic and little-known, William Atkins discovers a realm that is as much internal as physical.

-Featuring recommendations from the city's coolest chefs, writers, artists and bloggers The capital city of Ireland, Dublin is a swirling cultural hotspot where old and new continuously clash and combine to create a city brimming with charm. Set on the shores of Dublin bay and at the mouth of the river ...

Chic, sophisticated and bold, Milan is one of the most fashionable cities in the world. It is blessed with layer upon layer of history and heritage; everywhere you turn there is spectacular architecture, and around every corner you'll find amazing classic cafés and restuarants that have been run by ...

This text features 100 detailed historical photographs from The Francis Frith Collection with extended captions and a full introduction. It is suitable for tourists, local historians and general readers.

Classic accounts of Albania in the 19th century.

This text features 150 detailed historical photographs from The Francis Frith Collection with extended captions and a full introduction. It is suitable for tourists, local historians and general readers.

Cafe Life London is a celebration of London's flourishing cafe scene. Whether you live in London or are visiting for the first time, this book will take you on a culinary adventure around 35 independent cafes in popular shopping streets and neighbourhoods you may never knew existed.

A book to inspire wanderlust (or just some fun armchair travel) for young women of color. Black Girls Take World is the global travel bible for young women of color. Packed full of insider knowledge, travel tips and tricks, plus advice on how to handle the pros and cons of traveling when you stand out, ...

The Rough Guide to Devon and Cornwall is the perfect companion to your trip to this captivating peninsula, introducing you to the charms of gentle, pastoral Devon and wild, craggy Cornwall. Both counties will tempt you outside to enjoy their mild climate, with everything from hikes over Dartmoor and ...

Luckily, his friend and walking companion Mick Webb has a complementary range of phobias, such as being confined with 54 fellow hikers, and their socks, in a refuge two miles above sea level.Together, they step out to conquer the roof of the Pyenees, following the time honoured tradition of walking the GR10.