Travel & Holiday Guides

This book critically examines the often-tense relationship between keramat and authority, both secular and religious, from colonial to modern times.A vital resource for scholars, this work contributes to a people's history of Singapore, one that both deepens and problematizes official historical accounts.

A carefully curated selection of the most exceptional and must-see natural parks throughout the world. The latest book in the highly successful '150 series'.

Beatrice Teissier explores Britain's travellers the eyes of visitors, consuls and other observers who travelled from the Black Sea coast to the Caucasus mountain chains, to Chechnya, Dagestan and even the Caspian.

A stunning photography, lifestyle and travel guide for the Netherland's capital by acclaimed Instagrammer Siobhan Ferguson

The miraculous story of Madrid—how a village became a great world city

Discover the beautiful countryside of North and East Yorkshire with this pocket-sized guide to some of the best circular walks in the area.

This collection of 20 short, circular walks in West Sussex was put together with families in mind. Perfect for younger and older walkers, and those looking for a brief excursion, the shortest route is 1¿ miles and all are under 4 miles.

20 WALKS THAT ARE PERFECT FOR YOUR DOG AND GREAT PUBS WHERE THEY'RE WELCOME. This collection of tried-and-tested walks, all between 1¿ and 5 miles, has been written specifically for dogs and their owners, allowing for maximum off-lead time.

Acclaimed poet and novelist Adam Thorpe revisits the landscape of his classic book Ulverton to explore the enduring mystery of Silbury Hill in Wiltshire, which has inspired and perplexed people for generations. Book of the Week on BBC Radio 4 (August 2014) Longlisted for the Wainwright Prize 2015

Welcome to the Super-Secret Survival Guide to Going on Holiday, from the diary of Sam, age eight and three-quarters. Inside, you will find `expert'' advice from Sam on how to have the best possible holiday, including making friends (the hard way), making sure your adults don''t relax too much and preparing for any holiday disasters.

A book supporting the opening of the National Holocaust Museum, Amsterdam. Text in English and Dutch.

Guidebook to walking along the Kennet & Avon Canal. The 94 mile route from Reading to Bristol is split into 7 stages of fairly easy walking and includes the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bath and Bristol's Floating Harbour. 20 circular walks are also included, ranging from 41/4 to 9 miles, taking in the best sections of the canal.

Guide to Ireland's 190km Kerry Way. Described anti-clockwise from Killarney, the circular route is presented in 10 stages and offers view of Killarney National Park and the Beara and Dingle peninsulas. Optional side trips include Carrauntoohill, Skellig Michael and Valentia Island.

Terry Marsh has chosen 15 of the best short walks on the Isle of Mull, including Ulva and Iona. Each walk comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route description and lots of images, plus information on beauty spots and refreshment stops. No challenging terrain or complicated navigation means walks can be enjoyed by everyone.

A travel guide and photo book in one that makes you dream of a holiday on the Canary islands, near the most popular attractions or just 'off the beaten path'.

Longer! Higher! Steeper! Another 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs, Simon Warren's follow-up to his original bestselling 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs, is packed with another century of stunning ascents. It features the same winning and inspirational formula as the other books in Simon's 100 climbs series. This second edition is fully updated for 2024.

A humorous narrative reflecting on all the things that can go wrong when spending the night as an overnight guest in someone else's home.

An edited collection with contributions by leading scholars and writers brought together by a prize-winning author who has edited the text and contributed chapters. The Grand Tour and touiing was a part of the education of every young lady and gentleman in the eighteenth century and also scholars, poets, writers. scientists and commentators. Visits to Greece and Italy via France and Switzerland, and taking in Turkey, were usual. Both sexes travelled extensively taking extended trips The book will examine first-hand accounts of the impact of foreign travel, and will include written sources including letters, travel diaries, journals and creative response in poems, music and paintings. The book is especially important, original and relevant in light of possible xenophobia and views of Europe and near-Europe as 'foreign'; and there have been several works expressing negative views. But travellers here saw their visits in a positive light and questions of 'otherness' and exoticism are examined with cultural appreciation overcoming 'cultural appropriation'. Questions examined include how men and women saw new worlds, what delighted them, personal influences and interaction with others - sexually, domestic relations and friendships - and influence on their work in poems, art and letters.

London has a long and fascinating history which has not always been pleasant; it has been peppered with murderers, shoplifters, smugglers, prostitutes, grave robbers and highwaymen. Learn about the darker side of the history of this great city through the buildings and sites on London streets which remain standing to tell the story. Do you want to know where Ronnie Kray shot George Cornell? Do you want to pay your respects to the victims of Jack the Ripper? Do you want to know what went on behind the doors of the most discreet hotel in London? You will find these locations to visit, and many more within these pages. This guide will take you on a journey visiting 299 sites covering the history of more than 60 crimes (or crime sprees) which took place over nearly 1,000 years of LondonâEUR(TM)s criminal past. Visit where heists were planned, murders were carried out, bodies were dumped and criminals were punished. You can follow the pre-set tours which includes a murder site tour, pub crawl and a cemetery tour or you can create a bespoke tour depending on where you happen to be in this great city. But rest assured, you will start to wonder what went on behind every closed door you see.