An animal alphabet book featuring creatures from all over the world, from the familiar to the exotic.
A fascinating miscellany of scholarship and anecdote that tells the story of Jardine, Matheson & Co., founded in Canton in 1832, which grew to become an international trading house with business interests throughout the world.
This rich blend of history, anecdotal narrative, biographical portraits and illustrations evokes 500 years of imperial China through the story of its palace, the Forbidden City.
A great place to keep a note of all those books you've read or want to read, as well as any other literary comment you might wish to record. Organised alphabetically by author.
A year in the life of one of the best-known and best-loved valleys in the Lake District, captured in photographs and words.
The complete set of Lakeland sketchbooks, each containing a collection of 80 intricate pen-and-ink drawings by A. Wainwright -- author of the legendary Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells.
Eighty intricate pen-and-ink drawings of Scottish scenery by fell walker, author and artist A. Wainwright.
Eighty intricate pen-and-ink drawings of Western Highland scenery by fell walker, author and artist A. Wainwright.
A series of stunning photographic portraits of 50 churches in Essex, this book offers a unique perspective on the history and beauty of the county.
Classic account of a voyage in search of Arthur Ransome - an essential companion to the Ransome books.
A round-the-year portrait of one of the most varied and beautiful valleys in the Lake District. Words and photographs by climber and photographer Bill Birkett.
A compendium of history and anecdote on the subject of the border line between England and Scotland.
The Woodland Trust's handy guide to 101 woodland sites in Wales, with maps and directions for walks there.
A photographic journey in pursuit of Atlantic light through the extraordinary landscape of the Outer Hebrides.
A book packed to the brim with great games, crafts and adventures, encouraging children and families to embrace the outdoors.