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A royal palace for over 500 years, Holyroodhouse is The Queen's official Scottish residence. It has been home to Mary, Queen of Scots, and Bonnie Prince Charlie, as well as the setting for rebellion, murder and marriages that have changed the course of...

Often overlooked by visitors, Cologne is a fascinating city just waiting to be explored. Discover more than 80 unusual locations with this explorer's guide to Germany's most historic city. Roman ruins and religious relics, forgotten fortresses and...

With Rick Steves, Madrid and Toledo are yours to discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Spain includes:* Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on Madrid and Toledo's best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more, plus tips to beat the crowds,...

From the bestselling author of Diary of an MP's Wife comes a beautiful discovery of Britain's great coastal pathIn Edgeland, the political diarist Sasha Swire escapes the confines of Westminster to walk the northern stretch of the South West Coast Path...

This book is part of the Images of England series, which uses old photographs and archived images to show the history of various local areas in England, through their streets, shops, pubs, and people.Book InformationISBN 9780752415581Author Janet...

"Witty and meditative by turns, the overall effect is like being shown around by a wonderfully self-effacing, but impressively erudite guide" The Sunday Times BOOKS OF THE YEAR"Nooteboom has achieved the impossible: to say something new about the ageless...

For one to rule, the other must die. AD 312: A year of horrific and brutal warfare. Although outnumbered, Constantine's legions seem unstoppable as they surge through Maxentius' Italian heartlands. Constantine is determined to reach and seize the...

Explore the riches of London's historic gardens as well as the city's most exciting contemporary gardens and meet the people who tend them. Uncover a world of intrepid guerrilla gardeners and vibrant community initiatives, of soothing therapeutic...

Whether you want to hike through Killarney National Park, visit the Cliffs of Moher, or experience the thriving arts and music scene in Dublin, the local Fodor's travel experts in Ireland are here to help! Fodor's Essential Ireland including Belfast and...

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Tom Kitching is one of England's leading traditional fiddle players. He has worked as a solo performer, band member, dance caller, violin teacher, and street busker. That last element - the busking - was an afterthought, something to be phased out as he...

15 of the best short walks on the Orkney Islands, including Kirkwall Town, Skara Brae, Brough of Deerness, Marwick Head, Stromness, the Old Man of Hoy, Graemsay, Rousay, Eday, Westray and Stronsay. Most walks are under 4 hours in duration and between 3...

'Deliciously romantic. A perfect summer read!' Miranda Dickinson. Discover this feel-good bestseller set by the sea, perfect for fans of Jo Thomas and Cathy Bramley. When Imogen and Anna unexpectedly inherit their grandmother Vivien's ice cream parlour,...

Today many English towns, adjusting to the needs of the 21st century, are turning to the historic environment as a means of reinforcing their identity and distinctiveness, precious attributes in a town's local and regional profile. For...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780639925714Author Luisa BellFormat PaperbackPage Count 262Imprint International Standard NumberingPublisher International Standard NumberingWeight(grams)...

In the spring of 1978, as a foreign correspondent in Paris, Elaine Sciolino was seduced by a river. In The Seine, she builds the story of the river through memoir, travelogue and history, writing a love letter to the city she has called home since 2002...

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...

Cornish Villages is a unique book exploring twenty-two villages within Cornwall. Many are archetypical Cornish fishing villages, others have been built to serve the mining and quarrying industries. Each chapter includes photographs taken by the author...

No area of Wales is more rewarding to the architectural traveler than Gwynedd-the historic counties of Anglesey, Caernarfon and Merioneth, which are the setting for many of Wales's greatest buildings. This book examines the buildings of the region, from...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788232102112Author Paul WassmannFormat HardbackPage Count 348Imprint Akademica PublishingPublisher Akademica PublishingWeight(grams) 2485g

Field Notes is the record of a territory in full colour: a book of words and artworks that capture a year spent on foot in the Lincolnshire landscape.It is about topography and time. Chalk and flint and marsh. The coming and going of the sea, Neolithic...

Inverness, capital of the Scottish Highlands, has long been an important administrative, legal and commercial centre. In the nineteenth century it also developed as a very significant base for tourism. Strategically situated on the Beauly Firth at the...

Brit Speak for Yanks! Back in 1887, Oscar Wilde wrote, "We have really everything in common with America nowadays, except, of course, language." One would think, in a world homogenized by technology and social media, that differences between British...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780806310626Author Samuel LewisFormat PaperbackPage Count 742Imprint ClearfieldPublisher ClearfieldWeight(grams) 975g

This unique and entertaining travel guide to Greek waters recreates parts of voyages undertaken in myth, anchoring off landmarks or ports associated with ancient legends. It follows the trails of Odysseus, Hercules, and Jason and the Argonauts, as well...

The West Country is a brand new cruising guide covering Lyme Bay to Land's End and the Isles of Scilly. It provides essential sailing directions and detailed listings of facilities together with a wealth of information for those wishing to learn about...

'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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781908748195Author Les LumsdonFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint Kittiwake PressPublisher Kittiwake Press

'Clear-eyed and charming ... John von Sothen offers a guide to French love, slang, food, conversation, schools and much more. Hilarious and thoroughly entertaining' - John Walsh, Mail on Sunday In Brooklyn, John von Sothen fell in love with Anais, a...

Aberdeen is full of mysteries, marvels and strangeness, and this book is a comprehensive guide to them all. Here you will encounter magic, witchcraft, folklore and superstitions; contemporary urban legends; gargoyles and graveyards; graverobbers and...

Culture Smart guides help travellers have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780060934101Author Jeffrey GreeneFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint HarperCollins PublishersPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 263g

From the French Marian Keyes comes an uplifting novel of mothers and daughters, families and extraordinary friendships that will make you laugh and cry. For fans of Ruth Hogan, Veronica Henry and The Lido. 'The famous "Grimaldi touch" is a lightness of...

From best-selling railway expert, Julian Holland, explore Britain's historical railways in All Aboard. The history of Britain's railways is a long and fascinating one, filled with stories of grand endeavours, noted figures and record-breaking...

All roads lead to Rome, the eternal city, the centre of Christendom, the lodestone of the pilgrim and the artist, the seat of the only Empire that has ever succeeded in uniting the European landmass. No literate traveller can escape its fascination, and...

When you think of London, what do you see? The Houses of Parliament? The bustle around Piccadilly Circus? Elegant Victorian streets and squares? The Tate Modern? Or even Camden Market? With London, there are so many different aspects to the city. In more...

In her perceptive and affecting new novel, Daniela Krien explores a marriage where everything hangs in the balance. "Quietly devastating" HANNAH BECKERMANN, Observer"A stylish, subtle read" Woman & Home BOOK OF THE MONTH"Perfectly paced, nuanced" Saga...

A guidebook to 111 graded day walks and 10 multi-day treks in the Valais region of Switzerland. Exploring the beautiful scenery of the Pennine Alps, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. Day walks range from 3 to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9782956808701Author Nikki McArthurFormat PaperbackPage Count 200Imprint Amazon Digital Services LLC - KDP Print USPublisher Amazon Digital Services LLC - KDP...

A guidebook to 3 trekking routes and 12 day walks in the Silvretta and Ratikon Alps. Exploring the border regions of Switzerland, Austria and Liechtenstein, the routes are suitable for trekkers with some Alpine experience. The hut-to-hut day...