Europe

Now in full-colour comes a witty and engaging look at Europe's history and art, from America's European travel guru. Rick Steves' Europe 101 helps you make the most of your sightseeing. A fun but informative guide, this "professor in your pocket"...

Scattered in a crescent in the sparkling waters of the Aegean, the islands of the Sporades are known to Greek fishermen as 'the gates of the wind'. It was to this unspoilt archipelago that Michael Carroll sailed Astarte, a boat of sleek mahogany with...

The go-to Western Provence walking guide for over 30 years. Strap on your boots and discover Western Provence on foot with the Sunflower Languedoc-Roussillon and Western Provence travel guide. And on the days when your feet may have had enough, enjoy...

The Little Book of Birmingham is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information which no-one will want to be without. Here we find out about the city's most unusual crimes and punishments,...

Rick Steves, America's expert on Europe, explores the rich traditions, celebrations, and history behind some of Europe's most colourful and charming Easter celebrations. Discover Carnevale in Venice, Lent in Cantiano, Holy Week in Sevilla, Easter Sunday...

Now you can help your horse with simple acupressure techniques! Learn to identify your horse's individual body constitution type, which determines your choice of acupressure treatment; understand the 12 main channels of energy in your horse's body, and...

The Cleveland Way is one of England's oldest and best-loved National Trails. It runs for 108 miles (174 km) around the North York Moors National Park, starting inland at Helmsley, offering panoramic views over the vales of York and Mowbray and from the...

'This important, disturbing and frequently heartbreaking book should be read by every politician in Westminster.' Adrian Tempany, Observer'In a few weeks' time, it would be thirty-five years to the day since those men and women had walked 340 miles to...

The novels that inspired Rebecka Martinsson: Arctic Murders - the major TV series "Rebecka Martinsson: the new Scandi-noir heroine to rival Saga Noren and Sarah Lund" iNews "In a television world now awash in female coppers, there aren't many as...

'A fast-paced tale of sex, lies and murder' StylistWhat if you could take the life you'd always wanted?Alvie has always been in the shadow of her glamorous sister Beth.So when she's invited to her identical twin's luxurious Sicilian villa, Alvie accepts...

The second a child disappears, the clock starts ticking.When the son of a controversial local politician goes missing at election time, Detective Elisenda Domenech is put on the case. They simply must solve it. Only the team also have to deal with a...

* * A NUMBER ONE IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER * *'Pacey and exciting and totally joyous.' Jo Spain, author of The Confession________________________You won't be able to look awayWhen Vittoria Devine and Lily Power find themselves sitting next to each other on...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780865476967Author Mark RotellaFormat PaperbackPage Count 310Imprint North Point PressPublisher North Point PressWeight(grams) 295gDimensions(mm) 208mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781909486027Author David SimpsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint My WorldPublisher New Writing North

The fourth novel in a historical series that began with the International Booker-shortlisted The Unseen "Taken together, Jacobsen has given us an epic of Norway's experience of the first half of the 20th century that is subtle and moving" David Mills,...

'I don't know any tract of land in which in so narrow a compass may be found an equal variety of sublime and beautiful features'. So said the poet Wordsworth of England's Lake District, an area as rich in cultural associations as it is in beautiful...

'Effortlessly cool, funny yet sad, breezy but thoughtful - this is an edgy and unputdownable work of modern literature' Sharlene Teo, author of Ponti 'Crimson is written with immense courage - there's no faking the feeling of honesty on each page. It is...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781872405070Author Richard HallewellFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Hallewell PublicationsPublisher Hallewell Publications

In a fascinating study, the reader is presented with a detailed description and analysis of Offa's Dyke, set against the background of the political and social context of the kingdom of Mercia, over which King Offa ruled from 757 to 796. This new...

Let Secret Brussels guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Brussels guide book. Let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures and hidden places of this historic city. Featuring over 300...

This authoritative guide to the southwest corner of Wales by three local experts encompasses a wide sweep of history, from the rugged prehistoric remains that stud the distinctive windswept landscape overlooking the Atlantic to distinguished recent...

Keep kids busy with this fun-filled i-SPY activity book Keep little travellers busy with this fun-filled i-SPY activity book. Packed with puzzles, photos and things to spot in the countryside for hours of entertainment. It's...

Today's discerning traveller is looking not merely for luxury but for a unique experience. But in this age of low-cost flights and easy travel, how do you avoid the crowds and find the hidden gems? Not via sponsored search results or thousands of...

The preserved heritage museum railways of Britain are thriving. Not only is there continuing nostalgia for the steam locomotives of a bygone era, but a growing number of diesel locos and multiple units, both in use and under restoration on site, make the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781908748034Author David PerrottFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint Kittiwake PressPublisher Kittiwake Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781872405384Author Luke WilliamsFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Hallewell PublicationsPublisher Hallewell Publications

When all her islands are taken into consideration, the British coastline spans almost 8,000 miles, which is longer than both Brazil's and Mexico's. From the clear blue waters of serene Cornish bays to the tempestuous seas around rugged Pembrokeshire...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788484787402Author Juan-Eduardo CirlotFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Triangle Postals , S.LPublisher Triangle Postals , S.L

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780857040046Author Jason HawkesFormat HardbackPage Count 144Imprint HalsgrovePublisher Halsgrove

Devised by Charlie Waite, one of Britain's most highly respected landscape photographers, and created in association with AA Publishing, the prestigious Landscape Photographer of the Year competition is now in its eighth year. In celebration of the...

Towns, villages, islands, mountains, lochs and rivers of Scotland - all are listed, and the derivation of their names - some curious - some extraordinary - is given throughout. All have a story to tell, and Scotland's rich history is apparent in these...

London's old buildings hold a wealth of clues to the city's rich and vibrant past. The histories of some, such as the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey, are well documented. However, these magnificent, world-renowned attractions are not the only...

The ultimate illustrated guide to the sculpture parks and trails of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. This exciting guide to the sculpture parks, trails and gardens of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales is the perfect book if you like art and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781977989260Author G CostaFormat PaperbackPage Count 116Imprint Independent GuidebooksPublisher Independent GuidebooksWeight(grams) 163gDimensions(mm) 229mm...

This unusual study combines two books in one: the 1794 autobiographical travel narrative of an Indian, Dean Mahomet, recalling his years as camp-follower, servant, and subaltern officer in the East India Company's army (1769 to 1784); and Michael H...

A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR DOES 'I LOVE YOU' EVEN MEAN THE SAME THING AS 'JE T'AIME'? When Lauren Collins met a Frenchman at a party one night in London, she had no idea...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781902674773Author Judy SmithFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Bradwell BooksPublisher Bradwell Books

A rich cultural history of Rome that brings its epic past alive, illuminating the extraordinary sights and fascinating secrets of one of Europe's most beguiling cities. Rome, the Eternal City - birthplace of western civilisation and soul of the...

The essential history of an iconic European city, by Cambridge academic Elizabeth Drayson. 'An admirable achievement... [Drayson has] expertise as a scholar and command as a storyteller' BBC History Magazine 'A glittering homage to one of the...

The Villa Ariadne is a meditation on the island of Crete, centred on the house built by Sir Arthur Evans, the famous archaeologist of Knossos. Dilys Powell captures the spirit of a place she loved dearly and a group of people she knew well, from local...