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From the machair grasslands of the Outer Hebrides to the chalk cliffs of Kent, and from the dense pinewoods of Abernethy forest to (read more)

From the machair grasslands of the Outer Hebrides to the chalk cliffs of Kent, and from the dense pinewoods of Abernethy forest to the wetlands of the Fens of eastern England, Britain offers a richly varied array of habitats for our wild flowers. The distinguished science and natural history producer and filmmaker Steve Nicholls presents a visually stunning survey of Britain's best-loved wildflowers, illustrated with the his own beautiful photographs of flora in their habitat. Focusing on three broad habitats - grassland, open land and woodland - he offers a biologically rigorous but engagingly readable account of our wild flowers and the places that nourish them. (hide)

Over the years, authors, artists and amblers aplenty have felt the pull of the Thames, and now travel writer Tom Chesshyre is following (read more)

Over the years, authors, artists and amblers aplenty have felt the pull of the Thames, and now travel writer Tom Chesshyre is following in their footsteps. He's walking the length of the river from the Cotswolds to the North Sea - a winding journey of over two hundred miles. Join him for an illuminating stroll past meadows, churches and palaces, country estates and council estates, factories and dockyards. (hide)

This is London advice the way a friend would give it to you: fiercely opinionated, funny, and brimming not only with advice about (read more)

This is London advice the way a friend would give it to you: fiercely opinionated, funny, and brimming not only with advice about what to see and do, but also what's not worth your time. Whether you want to see Big Ben or the Harry Potter studios, Trafalgar Square or the V&A, London is a city with an overwhelming number of attractions, lodgings, restaurants, museums, and shops. Author Jason Cochran is the guide you want to have a pint with, bringing culture and history to life with wit and plain talk - it feels like he's right there with you.

Whether your budget is large or tight, you'll see London like a local - something many guides claim, but none do as well as this one.Cochran was awarded 'Best Guidebook of the Year' by the Society of American Travel Writers for a previous edition.Frommer's EasyGuide to London 2018 contains:16 pages of color photos, plus dozens more photos throughout the book
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Curl up with a purrfect cosy tale this Christmas - cat lovers everywhere will adore the exciting adventures of Felix and Bolt! Felix, (read more)

Curl up with a purrfect cosy tale this Christmas - cat lovers everywhere will adore the exciting adventures of Felix and Bolt! Felix, Senior Pest Controller at Huddersfield station, has been at the heart of a close-knit community since the day she arrived as a kitten. But now, having risen to fame, everyday life at the station has become rather hectic; while reporters and fans clamour for a glimpse of her, Felix and her human co-workers find themselves, and the station, in quite a whirlwind. With the job seemingly too big for one fluffy feline to handle, it seems only sensible to recruit a young apprentice to the team: enter, Bolt. (hide)

In England, gardening and garden-visiting are national obsessions. More than 80 years ago, the National Gardens Scheme (NGS) was (read more)

In England, gardening and garden-visiting are national obsessions. More than 80 years ago, the National Gardens Scheme (NGS) was founded with the aim of raising money for charity by opening gardens of quality and interest to the public. In the first year, some 600 gardens were opened.

Today, over 3700 gardens - many of them privately owned and opened for just a few days each year - are listed in The Yellow Book, the annual guide published by the NGS. The Gardens of England gives you the opportunity to enjoy 50 of the country's greatest garden gems from the comfort of your armchair. Each of the five chapters is written by a different leading gardens expert, and surveys 10 gardens opened as part of the NGS during a particular period.

George Plumptre, head of the NGS, provides an engaging introduction on garden-visiting, and 12 well-known gardeners offer a personal account of their favourite NGS garden. Featuring established and new gardens of all styles, this is a book that no lover of the English garden should be without. (hide)

Published on 01/09/2015: During the twentieth century, Gateshead experienced huge changes. Major slum clearance programmes resulted (read more)

Published on 01/09/2015: During the twentieth century, Gateshead experienced huge changes. Major slum clearance programmes resulted in wide scale demolition of some areas, and many streets and buildings have been lost to us. This book takes a look at some of the many photographs taken during this period, and reminds us of times gone by yet times which are still in some people's memories.

Gateshead Local History Society celebrated its Golden Anniversary in 2014. Over the years members have carried out various research projects. In 2012 they produced their first book, Gateshead's Grand Houses, this will be their second. (hide)

Liverpool is a city of ghosts. Through the centuries, millions have lived here or come to find a new life, and found safe harbour. (read more)

Liverpool is a city of ghosts. Through the centuries, millions have lived here or come to find a new life, and found safe harbour. More than any other city in Britain its history resonates in the buildings, landscapes and stories that have seeped into the lives of its inhabitants.

In Ghost Town, Jeff Young takes us on a journey through the Liverpool of his childhood - down back alleys and through arcades, into vanished tenements and oyster bars, strip tease pubs and theatres. We watch as he turns from schoolboy truant into an artist obsessed with Kafka, Terence Davies and The Fall. Along the way he conjures ghosts and puts hexes on the developers who've ruined the city of his dreams. (hide)

From the vibrant city of Glasgow, perfect for shopaholics, to the sparkling lochs and the deep, forested glens of the Trossachs, (read more)

From the vibrant city of Glasgow, perfect for shopaholics, to the sparkling lochs and the deep, forested glens of the Trossachs, FootprintFocus Glasgow will provide you with the essential information for you to make the most of your trip. This guide contains useful tips for getting there and around, plus comprehensive listings on where to eat, sleep and party. * Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around Glasgow * Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and play.

* Includes information on tour operators, activities, walks and festivals. * Detailed maps for Glasgow and other key areas. * Slim enough to fit in your pocket.

With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, FootprintFocus Glasgow provides concise and comprehensive coverage of Scotland's most energetic city. The content of the Footprintfocus Glasgow guide has been partially extracted from Scotland Highlands and Islands Footprint Handbook. (hide)

Since the foundation of the town by King John, Liverpool has had a church by the river. Over the following centuries dozens more (read more)

Since the foundation of the town by King John, Liverpool has had a church by the river. Over the following centuries dozens more churches came and went, but the imprint of the activity of the Parish of Liverpool on the city and people wasprofound. Particularly until the mid-nineteenth century (and at times afterwards) the history of the town was inseparable from her church, and their unusually strong relationship is not replicated in other cities.

Control of the church sat with the corporation (down to the council's instruction to the incumbent in 1612 to get his hair cut!), and the town claimed ownership of the church and its contents. Between the seventeenth and the nineteenth centuries the health and social care for the town was run from the church under the Elizabethan Poor Law. A beautiful book that makes essential and fascinating reading for anyone who loves Liverpool and its rich history. (hide)

London's gardeners are twice blessed: not only do they live in one of the world's most vibrant capitals, it is also one of the most (read more)

London's gardeners are twice blessed: not only do they live in one of the world's most vibrant capitals, it is also one of the most verdant. Gardens of every imaginable style, shape and size abound on rooftops, within palaces, surrounding churches, behind walls - on every piece of dry land - even if it is floating on or lapped by the river Thames. In Great Gardens of London, Victoria Summerley, Hugo Rittson Thomas and Marianne Majerus collaborate to unearth the most fascinating stories of plants and people inside London's most exciting gardens.

Some of the gardens are strictly private, while others are regularly open to visitors, but all can now be savoured and enjoyed along with those who know them best. Great Gardens of London is a captivating photographic portrait of the greatest gardens of the capital which are primarily closed to the public or rarely open their gates. It will feature gardens designed by some of the leading contemporary garden designers from across the world. (hide)