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Peter Owen Jones

'When we walk, we walk through two landscapes: an exterior land of trees, seas, cities, mountains and fields but we also follow the paths that lead into our own interior world.' 
 
This thoughtful, and beautifully written, book offers 21 circular walks. They span the length and breadth of the British Isles: Suffolk, Northamptonshire, Wiltshire, Wales, Staffordshire, Scotland, Sussex and Cornwall are just a few of the varied landscapes that they cover. 
 
As one of the prime 'walks correspondents' of The Sunday Times, Peter Owen Jones already has a loyal following. This book will only increase his audience, and will be both for those who love walking in the countryside and those who enjoy reading, and musing on it, in their armchair at home.

Pathlands

21 Tranquil Walks Among the Villages of Britain

Dan Keeling

Mark Andrew

Winner of the Guild of Food Writers Drinks Book Award 2021Shortlisted for the Andr&eacute; Simon Food and Drink Book Awards 2020"Noble Rot manages to unravel the mysteries of wine with insight and humour. A wonderful - and essential - read for anyone interested in the world of wine, or even for those, like me, who just drink it." &mdash; Nigella Lawson"The Noble Rot guys have the ability to describe wines as if theyre either future friends, or rock-stars coming to blow your mind." &mdash; Caitlin Moran"Noble Rot has brought originality, humour and now space travel to the very serious business of drinking wine. About time too." &mdash; Brian Eno"Dan and Mark do that thing that only crazy knowledgeable enthusiasts can do, they make you a crazy enthusiast too. If they said, &#39;We&#39;ve found a wine like no other, a wine that actually lights up the sky, but you can only drink it in the desert at midnight, are you coming? Id be off, and I&#39;d be confident of meteor showers. They provoke curiosity - &#39;how does anyone make this extraordinary drink just with grapes?&#39; - excitement, joy, and a longing for knowledge. Now, in this book, they&#39;re sharing the knowledge." &mdash; Diana Henry"To really know and love a wine one should know the grower and the vineyard. This isn&#39;t always or even often possible, which is why the Rotters introduce these wines at source. You learn that making wine, as cooking should be, is an act of love. You will come to love this book too." &mdash; Rowley LeighChoosing wine in a restaurant or shop can seem an unfathomable business. But, according to Dan Keeling and Mark Andrew, the duo behind London&#39;s Noble Rot, it needn&#39;t be that way.In Wine from Another Galaxy they&#39;ll help you to understand how it is made, where to buy it, what to look for when you drink it, and how to talk about it. And once you&#39;ve mastered the basics, they&#39;ll take you on a journey through the best of European wine culture, meeting the people and places behind their favourite bottles. Indeed, Dan and Mark have spent years visiting growers that you probably haven&#39;t heard of, from the original thinkers of the natural wine movement to the iconic estates of Burgundy and Bordeaux. This is the alternative, accessible, no-holds-barred guide to wine, where the usual clich&eacute;s and rules don&#39;t apply.

The Noble Rot Book: Wine from Another Galaxy

Christopher Winn

We all love to be beside the seaside! 
 
Be it the crunch of the sand beneath your feet, or the promise of an unexplored rock pool that draws you to the sea, prepare to be whisked away by bestselling author Christopher Winn as you delve into the charming tales of England's coastline. 
 
Divided into eighteen chapters – one for each of the coastal counties in the UK – this book will entertain and illuminate, by casting new light on the many points of intrigue to be explored along 3000 miles of spectacularly diverse and historically rich English coast. 
 
Illustrated with beautiful black-and-white line drawings, by Mai Osawa, this book makes the perfect companion for any seaside outing. You’ll find yourself exclaiming again and again – I never knew that!

I Never Knew That About Coastal England

Matthew Rice

Matthew Rice is a long-time observer and illustrator of cities, buildings and all those who inhabit them, with an uncanny ability to express the energy of a place through a few lines of ink and splashes of paint. In the first book in this new sketchbook series, he explored the glittering canals of Venice: now he turns his attention to Rome, the Eternal City. 
 
Rome is a place where the ancient, the baroque and the modern clash, and this tension runs through Matthew's paintings. In this guide, he makes sly juxtapositions of people and animals against the backdrop of the city's architectural and artistic wonders, its ruins and its ristoranti. Matthew's ability to notice detail, his sense of light and dark, his expert's knowledge of architecture and how it creates an atmosphere allows him to present Rome, in these pages, in its all its living, breathing splendour. 
 
Following the same landscape format as Matthew's real-life sketchbooks, Rome: A Sketchbook will combine enchanting watercolour illustrations with an informed, personal and witty text, and promises to delight all visitors to Rome, armchair or actual.

Rome

A Sketchbook

Paul Wood

The Rebel Tree. The Climber’s Lime. The Ecclesiastical Pear. 
 
In Tree Hunting, Paul Wood seeks out the best individual trees – the most charismatic, quirky or downright spectacular – that grow in Britain and Ireland's towns, cities and villages (and, in one case, from the crack in a church steeple). From a stumpy sycamore in Shetland, contorted by wind and hard weather, to the shining jewel in Brighton’s unlikely treasure trove of elms, Paul travels on a quest from north to south rooting out the legends and tall tales behind these marvellous specimens. As he delves into this rich ecosystem, he reveals how trees are inextricably bound to the story of our towns and cities: they have always meant a great deal to those that live near them, and they continue to shape the fabric of urban life in deep, and often surprising ways. 
 
Including sumptuous maps, grid references and charming travel notes so you can plan adventures of your own, Tree Hunting will help you unlock the secrets of Britain and Ireland's urban forests.

Tree Hunting

1,000 Trees to Find in Britain and Ireland’s Towns and Cities

Jacqueline Simpson

Why do British pubs have such curious names? What tales lie behind the Moonrakers, the Hooden Horse, the Derby Tup? And why does the Green Man come in different shapes and sizes? 
 
In Green Men &amp; White Swans, leading folklorist Jacqueline Simpson explores the fascinating stories behind pub names, uncovering the myths and legends, euphemisms and wordplays, heroes and even ghosts that have inspired pub landlords over the centuries. Spanning beloved locals from the Three Witches to the Three Nuns, from the Ashen Faggot to the Twa Corbies, this book is both an intriguing insight into the history of the British pub and a captivating journey through the country's dramatic past.

Green Men & White Swans

The Folklore of British Pub Names

Bear Grylls

'Grylls takes you behind the scenes on his most thrilling adventures. Riveting.' - Daily Mail 
 
'A rocket-fuelled adventure.' - Tim Peake 
 
'His passion for adventure is truly infectious.' - Gareth Southgate 
 
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Bear Grylls has always sought out adventure. From childhood escapades to would-record-breaking expeditions, to his infamous survival challenges, Bear has spent a lifetime in the wild. 
 
In his autobiography, the global adventurer, Chief Scout and TV presenter reflects on the extraordinary adventures that have shaped his life. Sharing personal stories from his toughest expeditions and capturing the exhilarating reality behind some of the hairiest survival missions, Bear takes readers up mountains and across oceans, through jungles and deserts. Immersing us in the behind-the-scenes action on his celebrated television shows, and with a rare insight into his family life, Bear recounts his most death-defying and life-defining moments. 
 
Packed with deeply personal and wildly entertaining tales, Never Give Up is a testament to the value of adventure. It celebrates the power of the wild and what it can teach us, and highlights the importance of courage, kindness and a resilient attitude - a 'never give up spirit' - to navigate the great adventure of life. 
 
'Bear is someone who truly grabs life with both hands.' - Jonny Wilkinson 
'So many positive messages wrapped up in Bear's many incredible adventures.' - Roger Federer

Never Give Up

A Life of Adventure, The Autobiography

Simon Wroe

Two months behind on his rent, young graduate Monocle swallows his dreams and takes the only job he can find: the lowest-rung chef in a gastropub in Camden. Here he finds himself surrounded by a group of deranged, criminal hoodlums (his co-workers) and at the mercy of an ingenious sadist (the head chef, Bob). What follows is a furiously-paced, ribald, raucous and deeply touching tale of loyalty and revenge, dark appetites and fading dreams, and a young man finding his way in the world as he is plunged into the fat and the frying pan and everything else besides.

Chop Chop

Mark Beaumont

The inspiring story of one man's record-breaking cycle around the world. 
 
On Monday 18th September 2017, Mark Beaumont pedalled through the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. 78 days, 14 hours and 40 minutes earlier he set off from the same point, beginning his attempt to circumnavigate the world in record time. Covering more than 18,000 miles and cycling through some of the harshest conditions one man and his bicycle can endure, Mark made history. He smashed two Guinness World Records and beat the previous record by an astonishing 45 days. 
 
 Around the World in 80 Days is the story of Mark's amazing achievement - one which redefines the limits of human endurance. It is also an insight into the mind of an elite athlete and the physical limits of the human body, as well as a kaleidoscopic tour of the world from a very unique perspective; inspired by Jules Verne's classic adventure novel, Mark begins his journey in Paris and cycles through Europe, Russia, Mongolia and China. He then crosses Australia, rides up through New Zealand and across North America before the final 'sprint finish' thorough Portugal, Spain and France, all at over 200 miles a day. This is the story of a quite remarkable adventure, by a quite remarkable man.

Around the World in 80 Days

My World Record Breaking Adventure

Michael Booth

**Shortlisted for the 2017 André Simon Food and Drink Book Awards** 
**Shortlisted for the 2018 Fortnum &amp; Mason Food Book Award** 
 
'The next Bill Bryson.’ New York Times 
 
Food and travel writer Michael Booth and his family embark on an epic journey the length of Japan to explore its dazzling food culture. They find a country much altered since their previous visit ten years earlier (which resulted in the award-winning international bestseller Sushi and Beyond). 
 
Over the last decade the country’s restaurants have won a record number of Michelin stars and its cuisine was awarded United Nations heritage status. The world’s top chefs now flock to learn more about the extraordinary dedication of Japan’s food artisans, while the country’s fast foods – ramen, sushi and yakitori – have conquered the world. As well as the plaudits, Japan is also facing enormous challenges. Ironically, as Booth discovers, the future of Japan’s culinary heritage is under threat. 
 
Often venturing far off the beaten track, the author and his family discover intriguing future food trends and meet a fascinating cast of food heroes, from a couple lavishing love on rotten fish, to a chef who literally sacrificed a limb in pursuit of the ultimate bowl of ramen, and a farmer who has dedicated his life to growing the finest rice in the world… in the shadow of Fukushima.

The Meaning of Rice

A Culinary Tour of Japan

And Other Tales from the Belly of Japan

Mike Rampton

Stuck indoors? This book is your saviour. 
 
Turn to a bumper 501 simple and accessible games and activities to keep your whole family amused for hours, if not days. 
 
Inside, in the garden, in the car, for all family sizes and ages - this book covers all the best classics you might have forgotten how to play, like stuck in the mud and the alphabet game, and introduces brand new games too. 
 
No fancy equipment needed, just easy to follow instructions. This book has everything you need to keep everyone happy.

Open In Case of Emergency

501 Games to Entertain and Keep You and the Kids Sane

Giovanna Fletcher

From the author of the no. 1 bestseller Happy Mum, Happy Baby, and the chart-topping podcast of the same name, comes a beautiful collection of heartfelt letters written to her three young sons, her husband and the family and friends who have inspired and supported her to become the mother she is today. 
 
 In this beautiful book Giovanna shares touching personal tales of her own family life whilst also reflecting on deeper universal truths of parenting, from coping with mum guilt and finding a work / life balance to positive body image and a parent's hopes for their child's future.

Letters on Motherhood

The heartwarming and inspiring collection of letters perfect for Mother’s Day

Alice Roberts

Professor Alice Roberts travels two thousand miles by train in search of a greater understanding of the Roman Empire for Channel 4's popular TV series The Roman Empire by Train with Alice Roberts. 
 
This book delivers more depth and context than the TV series possibly can, using four broad narrative strands. Alice explores what everyday life was like for ordinary citizens of the Roman Empire and reveals the extraordinary developments in technology, law, lifestyle, politics, health and education that remain to this day and how these fed into the birth, expansion and collapse of the empire. She also shares her experiences from the journey itself, including her drawings and personal anecdotes. 
 
Roman Empire by Train with Alice Roberts reveals the extraordinary backstory of one of the world’s greatest expansionist empires and enables readers to follow Alice's journey through Italy, France and Spain, or simply enjoy the ride from the comfort of home.

Roman Empire by Train with Alice Roberts

My Travel Diary

Geoff Tibballs

The classic pocket guide to the language of London. 
 
This wonderful little guide to cockney rhyming slang contains over 1,700 old and new rhymes translated from Cockney to English and English to Cockney, including: 
 
Custard and jelly - telly 
 
Hot cross bun - nun 
 
Lemon tart - smart 
 
Rock ’n’ roll - dole 
 
Sticky toffee - coffee 
 
...and many more. Master the art of the Cockney rhyme and discover the Cockney origins of common British phrases.

The Cockney Rhyming Slang Dictionary

Sarah Pearse

'The Sanatorium will keep you checking over your shoulder. This spine-tingling, atmospheric thriller has it all: an eerie Alpine setting, sharp prose, and twists you'll never see coming. A must-read.' Richard Osman 
 
'An eerie, atmospheric novel that had me completely on the edge of my seat.' Reese Witherspoon 
 
YOU WON'T WANT TO LEAVE... UNTIL YOU CAN'T. 
 
*WATERSTONES THRILLER OF THE MONTH* 
*ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD* 
*THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER* 
*A REESE WITHERSPOON BOOKCLUB PICK* 
*CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE 2022 FINGERPRINT AWARDS* 
*COLD AS ICE AWARD WINNER AT 2022 DEAD GOOD READERS AWARDS* 
 
A beautiful, eerie hotel in the Swiss Alps, recently converted from an abandoned sanatorium, is the last place Detective Elin Warner wants to be. But her estranged brother has invited her there for his engagement party, and she feels she has no choice but to accept. 
 
Arriving in the midst of a threatening storm, Elin immediately feels on edge. And things only get worse when they wake the next morning to find her brother's fiancée is missing. With access to the hotel cut off, the guests begin to panic. 
 
But this is only the first disappearance. Everyone's in danger - and anyone could be next . . . 
____________________ 
 
'The Sanatorium is an absolutely splendid Gothic thriller.' A. J. Finn 
'One of the best books of 2021 [...] guaranteed to give you goosebumps.' Woman & Home 
'I absolutely loved The Sanatorium - it gave me all the wintry thrills and chills.' Lucy Foley 
'A menacing, creepy debut [...] echoes of Hitchcock and du Maurier.' Daily Mail 
'A chillingly vivid thriller in a fantastic setting.' T. M. Logan 
 
Readers love The Sanatorium: 
 
***** 'Thrilling, chilling - a tingles down my spine type of read.' 
***** 'Imagine a universe where Agatha Christie and Stephen King collaborated on a book.' 
***** 'Sarah Pearse wastes no time in ramping up the tension and is clearly destined to be a master of this genre.' 
 
Don't miss The Retreat, the addictive new thriller from the global bestselling author of The Sanatorium.

The Sanatorium

The spine-tingling #1 Sunday Times bestseller and Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick

Ladybird

Ladybird Presents My First Words in Spanish. A Language Building Adventure for 4+ 
We are going to Spain on holiday! Imagine all the things we will see, the people we will meet and the new words we can learn. 
Get your passport and suitcase ready, because we are going on an adventure! 
This interactive adventure is written to help young children confidently learn new language skills, while having some fun along the way. During the course of this action-packed hour children will learn simple greetings, directions and range of helpful Spanish phrases. 
They will have help from our expert guide and they will be learning some brilliant facts about Spain too! 
This audiobook is aimed at children aged 4+, for family listening and learning and development for young minds. 
Other books in this series include Ladybird Language Stories: French and Ladybird Language Stories: Spanish.

Ladybird Language Stories: My First Words in Spanish

Ladybird Presents My First Words in German. A Language Building Adventure for 4+ 
We are going to Germany on holiday! Imagine all the things we will see, the people we will meet and the new words we can learn. 
Get your passport and suitcase ready, because we are going on an adventure! 
This interactive adventure is written to help young children confidently learn new language skills, while having some fun along the way. During the course of this action-packed hour children will learn simple greetings, directions and range of helpful German phrases. 
They will have help from our expert guide and they will be learning some brilliant facts about Germany too! 
This audiobook is aimed at children aged 4+, for family listening and learning and development for young minds. 
Other books in this series include Ladybird Language Stories: French and Ladybird Language Stories: Spanish.

Ladybird Language Stories: My First Words in German

Meg Abbott

Off the Beaten Track: The Lake District is a thoughtfully curated guide revealing the hidden joys of the Lakes, including where to eat well, explore and rest along the way.As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Lake District certainly has a lot going for it &ndash; misty peaks and glassy waters, plunging valleys, ancient paths and wide-open skies; with bustling pubs, snoozy villages and market towns in the shadows of mountains. It is a place of light and drama, sound and serenity. This idyllic place leaves you feeling peaceful, invigorated and inspired.Each chapter lays out a hand-picked selection of places to sample local flavours and find a home away from home in this beautiful region, as well as inspiration for activities that embrace the seasons. Whether you&rsquo;re looking for breathtaking views from a day spent walking, quiet waters for wild swimming, the perfect pub for a post-hike pint or cosy caf&eacute;s and independent bookshops, there&rsquo;s something for everyone here.Off the Beaten Track is a series of handy books celebrating the UK&rsquo;s most peaceful places to escape, explore and unplug. From rugged coastlines to high peaks and sleepy villages, we explore the most beautiful local spots to stay, eat and play. These books are here to help you reconnect with the land and discover parts of it you never knew existed. They are for nature lovers, city dwellers craving wide-open spaces, and world travellers in search of their next adventure.

The Lake District

Where to Eat, Sleep and Explore

Michael Hall

"Hall’s consummate history is not just the story of the evolution of one of the world’s great collections… The book is also a through-the-keyhole insight into the shifting tastes, good or bad, of 1,000 years of monarchs." 
- The Times 
 
The Royal Collection is the last great collection formed by the European monarchies to have survived into the twenty-first century. Containing over a million artworks and objects, it covers all aspects of the fine and decorative arts, from paintings by Rembrandt and Michelangelo to grand sculpture, Fabergé eggs and some of the most exquisite furniture ever made. The Royal Collection also offers a revealing insight into the history of the British monarchy from William the Conqueror to Queen Elizabeth II, recording the tastes and obsessions of kings and queens over the past 500 years. 
 
With unprecedented access to the royal residences of St James' Palace, Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace, Art, Passion &amp; Power traces the history of this national institution from the Middle Ages to the present day, exploring how royalty used the arts to strengthen their position as rulers by divine right and celebrating treasures from the Crown Jewels to the "Abraham" tapestries in Hampton Court Palace. Author Michael Hall examines the monarchy's response to changing attitudes to the arts and sciences during the Enlightenment and celebrates the British monarchy's role in the democratisation of art in the modern world. Packed with glimpses of rarely seen artworks, Art, Passion &amp; Power is a visual treat for all art enthusiasts. 
 
Accompanying the BBC television series and a major exhibition at the Royal Academy, Art, Passion &amp; Power is the definitive statement on the British monarchy's treasures of the art world.

Art, Passion & Power

The Story of the Royal Collection

Matthew Rice is a long-time observer and illustrator of cities, buildings and all those who inhabit them, with an uncanny ability to express the energy of a place through a few lines of ink and splashes of paint. For years, Venice has been a source of deep creative inspiration for him; and now, in Venice: A Sketchbook Guide, he captures the highlights of this most beguiling of Italian cities. 
 
Unsurprisingly, given his abiding passion for architecture, Matthew provides a wealth of information about the 'stones' of Venice, including an illustrated guide to the main building styles of the city - Byzantine, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Modern - and exemplars of its balconies, bridges and campaniles. Further sections explore the city's sestieri - its six residential quarters - as well as its history, paintings, festivals, wildlife and, not least, its cicchetti and aperitivi. 
 
Following the same landscape format as Matthew's real-life sketchbooks, Venice: A Sketchbook Guide will combine enchanting watercolour illustrations with an informed, personal and witty text, and promises to delight all visitors to Venice, armchair or actual.

Venice

A Sketchbook Guide

Ladybird Presents My First Words in French. A Language Building Adventure for 4+ 
We are going to France on holiday! Imagine all the things we will see, the people we will meet and the new words we can learn. 
Get your passport and suitcase ready, because we are going on an adventure! 
This interactive adventure is written to help young children confidently learn new language skills, while having some fun along the way. During the course of this action-packed hour children will learn simple greetings, directions and range of helpful French phrases. 
They will have help from our expert guide and they will be learning some brilliant facts about France too! 
This audiobook is aimed at children aged 4+, for family listening and learning and development for young minds. 
Other books in this series include Ladybird Language Stories: German and Ladybird Language Stories: Spanish.

Ladybird Language Stories: My First Words in French

Trine Hahnemann

WINNER OF THE GUILD OF FOOD WRITERS&#39; BEST INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL COOKBOOK AWARD 2019The food culture of Copenhagen is woven into the fabric of Trine&#39;s daily life; she has lived in the heart of the city for more than 40 years. There is no sm&oslash;rrebr&oslash;d, hot dog, ice cream, or coffee she hasn&#39;t tasted in this quietly gastronomic capital city. She has hosted summer parties, Christmas dinners, street parties, picnics and long, leisurely breakfasts for close friends and huge gatherings, and she has written and talked about the Danish way of eating for publications all around the world.Now, in this ground-breaking book, Trine takes us on a tour of her home town, introducing us to all the best spots to eat, drink, and catch up with friends. We learn about the old bakeries and food markets, the burgeoning street food scene, the coffee culture, and the world-famous restaurants &ndash; and along the way, Trine will offer 70 recipes for some of her very favourite dishes.

Copenhagen Food

Stories, Traditions and Recipes

Off the Beaten Track: The Highlands is a thoughtfully curated guide revealing the hidden joys of the Highlands, including where to eat well, explore and rest along the way. 
 
 There are few places that leave their mark on you more than The Scottish Highlands. From pristine white-sand beaches and soaring mountains to thick pine forests, heathery peatlands and shimmering lochs, this is one of those rare places on Earth that seems to expand and grow more fascinating the longer you spend exploring it. 
 
 Each chapter of this guide lays out a hand-picked selection of places to sample local flavours and find a home away from home in this beautiful region, as well as inspiration for activities that embrace the seasons. Whether you&rsquo;re looking for breathtaking views from a day spent hiking, deep lochs for bathing, miles of rugged empty beach, the perfect pub for ale and oysters or a waterside eco bothy to switch off from the outside world, there&rsquo;s something for everyone here.

The Highlands

‘His account of their “foodie family road trip” establishes Booth as the next Bill Bryson.’ New York Times 
 
Japan is the pre-eminent food nation on earth. The creativity of the Japanese, their dedication and ingenuity, not to mention courage in the face of dishes such as cod sperm and octopus ice cream, is only now beginning to be fully appreciated in the sushi-saturated West, as are the remarkable health benefits of the traditional Japanese diet. 
 
Food and travel writer Michael Booth sets of to take the culinary pulse of contemporary Japan and he and his young family travel the length of the country - from bear-infested, beer-loving Hokkaido to snake-infested, seaweed-loving Okinawa. 
 
What do the Japanese know about food? Perhaps more than anyone else on earth, judging by this fascinating and funny journey through an extraordinary food-obsessed country. 
 
Winner of the Guild of Food Writers Kate Whiteman Award for the best book on food and travel.

Sushi and Beyond

What the Japanese Know About Cooking

Henry Eliot

Matt Lloyd-Rose

Curiocity is a new A to Z exploring every aspect of life in London. Its 26 chapters weave together the city's stories with striking reflections, practical ideas and itineraries, and contributions from London voices such as Monica Ali and Iain Sinclair. The book is illustrated by artists including Chris Riddell, Isabel Greenberg and Steven Appleby, and at the heart of each chapter is an original hand-drawn map, charting everything from the city's international communities, underground spaces and children's dreams, to its unrealised plans, erogenous zones and dystopian futures. Curiocity is a unique guide that will transform the way you see and experience London.

Curiocity

An Alternative A-Z of London

Christopher Somerville

‘Somerville is one of our finest gazetteers of the British countryside. He brings his formidable knowledge to bear on his personal quest to explore the cathedrals in this entrancing book’ 
The Spectator 
 
Christopher Somerville, author of the acclaimed The January Man, pictured cathedrals as great unmoving bastions of tradition. But as he journeys among Britian’s favourites, old and new, he discovers buildings and communities that have been in constant upheaval for a thousand years. Here are stories of the monarchs and bishops who ordered the construction of these buildings, the masons whose genius brought them into being, and the peasants who worked and died on the scaffolding. We learn of rogue saints exploited by holy sinners, the pomp and prosperity that followed these ships of stone, the towns that grew up in their shadows. 
 
Meeting believers and non-believers, architects and archaeologists, the cleaner who dusts the monuments and the mason who judges stone by its taste, we delve deep into the private lives and the uncertain future of these ever-voyaging Ships of Heaven. 
 
‘Somerville paints word pictures of exquisite quality’ 
Church Times

Ships Of Heaven

The Private Life of Britain’s Cathedrals

Olivia Koski

Jana Grcevich

Selected as a Book of the Year 2017 in Sky at Night 
 
'Just the thing to captivate a bright child or anyone, in fact, who aspires to be the next Tim Peake' Daily Telegraph 
 
AN IMAGINATIVE EXPLORATION INTO THE 'WHAT IF' OF SPACE TRAVEL 
 
Imagine taking a hike along the windswept red plains of Mars to dig for signs of life, or touring one of Jupiter’s sixty-four moons where you can take photos of its swirling storms. For a mini-break on a tight budget, the Moon is quite majestic and very quiet if you can make it during the off-season. 
 
Beautifully illustrated and packed with real-world science, The Vacation Guide to the Solar System is the essential planning guide for the curious space adventurer, covering all of the essentials for your next voyage, how to get there, and what to do when you arrive. Written by an astronomer from the American Museum of Natural History and one of the creators of the Guerilla Science collective, this tongue-in-cheek reference guide is an imaginative exploration into the ‘what if’ of space travel, sharing fascinating facts about the planets in our solar system and even some moons! 
 
'SUPERB' BBC Sky at Night 
 
'The ultimate guide for any budding space tourist' BBC Focus

The Vacation Guide to the Solar System

Science for the Savvy Space Traveller

Claudia Roden

Originally published in 1968, Claudia Roden's bestselling classic Book of Middle Eastern Food introduced British readers to the food of the region for the very first time. Containing over 500 recipes, brought to life with enchanting stories, memories and culinary wisdom, this book takes readers on a cook's tour of Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Iran, Turkey, Greece, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Sudan, Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco. 
 
Now in a beautiful new edition, this timeless work from one of the most respected prize-winning food writers will continue to inform and inspire as the next generation of cooks discovers its riches. 
 
 
PRAISE FOR CLAUDIA RODEN: 
 
'Claudia Roden is no more a simple cookbook writer than Marcel Proust was a biscuit baker. She is, rather, memorialist, historian, ethnographer, anthropologist, essayist, poet ...' Simon Schama 
 
'Roden's great gift is to conjure up not just a cuisine but the culture from which it springs.' Nigella Lawson 
 
'Beyond the evocative stories and buoyant style ... there is always information ... meticulously collected, compellingly assembled, lovingly told ... informative, delectable and incredibly useful.' Yotam Ottolenghi

A New Book of Middle Eastern Food

The Essential Guide to Middle Eastern Cooking. As Heard on BBC Radio 4

Eva zu Beck

Eva has it all: a high-flying job, a picture-perfect marriage, a lifestyle that many would aspire to. Yet she can’t shake the feeling that she is living someone else’s dream. After hitting rock bottom, she buys a one-way ticket to Nepal and leaves her old life behind in search of her true path in life. 
 
Over the next few years, Eva travels solo to some of the world’s most far-flung places. A lone horse trek in Mongolia, COVID lockdown on a desert island in Yemen and overlanding across the US in an 18-year-old truck. She grows an online community and finds love where she wasn’t looking. But the shift from a rooted life to a transient one is far from straightforward and Eva grapples with the tension between her wanderlust and a longing for somewhere to call home. 
 
This book is the world-expanding memoir of Eva journeying through the world on her own terms – and inspiring example of what awaits when you take the wilder path.

The Wilder Way

A Memoir of Adventure, Freedom, and an Unchartered Life

Rita Gilligan

Meet Rita Gilligan, Hard Rock Cafe’s original ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ waitress and international cultural ambassador and MBE. It was 1971 when Hard Rock first opened its doors in London, and Rita was there with her spunky, chatty, and absolutely lovable personality. Over the forty-five years she served at Hard Rock, Rita has collected quite some stories to tell, including her relationship with rock ‘n’ roll celebrities, Hard Rock’s history, and her own personal life struggles. In this book Rita tells her story from being a shy Catholic schoolgirl in Galway to becoming the best known waitress and later ambassador of one of history's most iconic American style restaurants. She also narrates how she met Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen and many other famous celebrities during her time at the Hard Rock. Written with candid humour and disarming honesty, Rita serves up a brilliantly crafted story about how the Hard Rock, like herself, defied all the odds to become a global phenomenon.

The Rock 'N’ Roll Waitress at the Hard Rock Cafe

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