We have a large selection of travel guides to many European cities. These guides would be of great value as you enjoy an autumn break. Among the cities are; Manchester Krakow … [Read more...] about Travel Guides
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Edward Wilson of the Antarctic by George Seaver
Wilson was a physician, naturalist, ornithologist, painter and naturalist on both of Robert Scott's expeditions to the Antarctic. He was one of three who undertook a winter expedition to the rookeries … [Read more...] about Edward Wilson of the Antarctic by George Seaver
Minarets in the Mountains by Tharik Hussain
A magical, eye-opening account of a journey into a Europe that rarely makes the news and is in danger of being erased altogether. A Europe few people believe exists and many wish didn't. Muslim … [Read more...] about Minarets in the Mountains by Tharik Hussain
Mother Ireland by Edna O’Brien
An autobiographical tapestry; recollections of an Irish childhood linked to an account of a journey there today. The author's account is interwoven with fragments of Irish mythology, history and … [Read more...] about Mother Ireland by Edna O’Brien
The Sign of the Cross by Colm Tóibín
Over a succession of Holy Weeks, Tóibín found himself traveling to places where Catholicism still possesses mystery and power, from Poland to Lithuania, from Lourdes to Santiago, and from Croatia to … [Read more...] about The Sign of the Cross by Colm Tóibín
DK Eyewitness Travel Guides
As the travel restrictions are being lifted maybe now is the time to book a holiday. We have a large Travel Guide section. We have travel guides to all corners of the globe (sorry for the … [Read more...] about DK Eyewitness Travel Guides
The First Global Village by Martin Page
Portugal is Europe's south-western extremity, washed by the Atlantic, and warmed by the Mediterranean sun. Alone among Iberia's ancient kingdoms in its independence from Spain. Over centuries, it … [Read more...] about The First Global Village by Martin Page
Darwin’s Century by Loren Eisley
DARWIN'S CENTURY is an interesting survey of the men whose scientific investigations led to advances in studies in biology and, interestingly enough, physics. Eiseley presents a readable account of … [Read more...] about Darwin’s Century by Loren Eisley
Cappadocia by Ílhan Aksit
As if plucked from a whimsical fairy-tale and set down upon the stark Anatolian plains, Cappadocia is a geological oddity of honeycombed hills. The towering boulders are of otherworldly beauty. The … [Read more...] about Cappadocia by Ílhan Aksit
North Korea Journal by Michael Palin
In May 2018, former Monty Python stalwart Michael Palin spent two weeks in the notoriously secretive Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, a cut-off land without internet or phone signal. Written … [Read more...] about North Korea Journal by Michael Palin