Northern Bloomsbury area of London in 1871 in a series of exceptionally detailed reproductions of old Ordnance Survey street plans for areas of larger cities which have undergone substantial redevelopment in the late 19th or the early 20th century, published in the Alan Godfrey Editions. The plans, printed in back & white, have been taken from the original Ordnance Survey mapping at 1:1, 056 & reproduced at 1:1, 760 – the equivalent of 36 inches (or one yard) to a mile. The maps provide an unrivalled, house-by-house picture of streets & individual buildings with inner courtyards, outbuildings, pavements, covered passages, etc. Many important institutions are named; within the National Galley on Trafalgar Square even the individual rooms (the map is from 1871, so no French Impressionists as yet!). On the reverse are historical notes about the area covered by the map, plus extracts from contemporary street directories. These maps provide a fascinating addition to Alan Godfrey’s huge series of some 2, 000 titles presenting reproductions of street plans at taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping at 1:2, 500 (25” to 1 mile) & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). ...

Southern Bloomsbury area of London in 1871 in a series of exceptionally detailed reproductions of old Ordnance Survey street plans for areas of larger cities which have undergone substantial redevelopment in the late 19th or the early 20th century, published in the Alan Godfrey Editions. The plans, printed in back & white, have been taken from the original Ordnance Survey mapping at 1:1, 056 & reproduced at 1:1, 760 – the equivalent of 36 inches (or one yard) to a mile. The maps provide an unrivalled, house-by-house picture of streets & individual buildings with inner courtyards, outbuildings, pavements, covered passages, etc. Many important institutions are named; within the National Galley on Trafalgar Square even the individual rooms (the map is from 1871, so no French Impressionists as yet!). On the reverse are historical notes about the area covered by the map, plus extracts from contemporary street directories. These maps provide a fascinating addition to Alan Godfrey’s huge series of some 2, 000 titles presenting reproductions of street plans at taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping at 1:2, 500 (25” to 1 mile) & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). ...

Bloomsbury lies at the heart of cultural & intellectual London, famed for its museums, universities & literary heritage. Matthew Ingleby`s new history ranges across the neighbourhood to explore hidden corners & reveal unexpected connections between Bloomsbury`s past & present, its buildings & its people, its austere towers & its garden squares. Ingleby examines the facets of Bloomsbury that have shaped its identity
- its long association with youth & beginnings; its proud secularism & scepticism; & its role as London`s centre of thinking, writing & publishing. He draws on the voices of Bloomsbury`s most observant residents, such as Charles Dickens & Virginia Woolf, to explain the character of the place in a fresh & engaging new way.
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This work takes a fascinating look at London`s place in literary history. When it comes to literary history, few cities are as rich & storied as London. Whether visiting the famed Poets` Corner of Westminster Abbey, St. Paul`s Cathedral, Shakespeare`s Globe Theatre, or the notorious Newgate Prison, literary travelers have plenty to see & do in this vibrant city. ” Bloom`s Literary Guide to London” provides everything a literature lover needs to know to enjoy the city. Features include: an introduction by esteemed literary critic Harold Bloom; a detailed literary & cultural history of the city, describing its development from an important trading center for the Saxon kingdoms to its current position as Europe`s largest city; a ” London Today” section, discussing the city`s layout & its major sights, literary & otherwise; color illustrations of literary landmarks, historic & contemporary; a color map providing a general overview of the city; a ” Places of Interest” section that lists the city`s major literary sights
- including museums, bookstores, theaters, & more
- along with their locations & hours of operation; & a list of books to read & Web sites to consult before the trip.

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A literary tour guide of Paris & its role as a popular setting in literature. Famed for its cafe culture, Paris has long been regarded as a city of love, light, & literature. Visitors to this dynamic city can choose from any number of cafes, museums, & cathedrals to get a feel for the city`s rich literary history. ” Bloom`s Literary Guide to Paris” provides everything a literature lover needs to know to enjoy the city. Its features include: an introduction by esteemed literary critic Harold Bloom; a detailed literary & cultural history of the city, describing its development from the 12th century, when the foundation stone of Notre-Dame Cathedral was first laid, to the American Beatnik movement; a ” Paris Today” section, discussing the city`s layout & its major sights, literary & otherwise; color illustrations of literary landmarks, historic & contemporary; a color map providing a general overview of the city; a ” Places of Interest” section that lists the city`s major literary sights
- including museums, bookstores, theaters, & more
- along with their locations & hours of operation; &, a list of books to read & Web sites to consult before the trip.

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Journey deeper into the world of the fashion fairy princesses with a whole new series set in the magical Jewel Forest. It`s the Jewel Forest fete & Blossom`s bakery is busier than ever. Blossom has to make all the delicious cakes for the fete, but there`s so much to do! Can Blossom bake the magical treats in time? ...

Japan, 1857. For centuries Japan has been on its own; isolated by choice from the rest of the world. But the Western powers are now at its shores demanding to be let in, the government is crumbling & revolution is building. The age of the samurai is ending & in its place a new Japan will be born. A young woman is readying herself for marriage in this, the most tumultuous period of her nation's history. The daughter of a doctor, Tsuru has been working alongside him & learning the ways of medicine all her life. When her father allows her to marry the man she loves
- a fellow doctor
- she believes her life will be all she's dreamed it could be. Happily married, working amongst men as an equal. But Japanese society does not work this way. The men of the times
- boys she's known since childhood
- are determined to expel the foreigners, using violence & whatever else they need to make their message heard. The women are expected to be hidden at home, or behind the paper walls of the tea houses. Tsuru is far too able to accept this & she is drawn into a shadowy world of subversion, political intrigue & a dangerous love. In time, she is working on the battlefields, alongside men, to care for the wounded. BLOSSOMS & SHADOWS is a compelling tale of love & war, women & men, & the rise of modern Japan. It shines a brilliant light on a time in history that few have known about until now, though the change it brought continues to ripple around the world.



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Japan, 1857. For centuries Japan has been on its own; isolated by choice from the rest of the world. But the Western powers are now at its shores demanding to be let in, the government is crumbling & revolution is building. The age of the samurai is ending & in its place a new Japan will be born. A young woman is readying herself for marriage in this, the most tumultuous period of her nation`s history. The daughter of a doctor, Tsuru has been working alongside him & learning the ways of medicine all her life. When her father allows her to marry the man she loves
- a fellow doctor
- she believes her life will be all she`s dreamed it could be. Happily married, working amongst men as an equal. But Japanese society does not work this way. The men of the times
- boys she`s known since childhood
- are determined to expel the foreigners, using violence & whatever else they need to make their message heard. The women are expected to be hidden at home, or behind the paper walls of the tea houses. Tsuru is far too able to accept this & she is drawn into a shadowy world of subversion, political intrigue & a dangerous love. In time, she is working on the battlefields, alongside men, to care for the wounded. Blossoms & Shadows is a compelling tale of love & war, women & men, & the rise of modern Japan. It shines a brilliant light on a time in history that few have known about until now, though the change it brought continues to ripple around the world.



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The seas of our planet cover more than seventy percent of the Earth, yet we know less about the ocean depths than the surface of the moon. Join marine biologist & fish-fanatic Tom `the Blowfish` Hird as he lifts the lid on a treasure chest of fascinating facts, to reveal just what we do know about what lurks beneath the waves. You`ll discover:- How the unassuming jellyfish can cause an ocean-wide apocalypse- Why walruses turn bright pink after a sunbathe- How a shoal of herring breaks wind to escape the jaws of predators- Why an archer fish spits missiles at its prey From the invisible world of meiofauna living in the sands of our beaches to a cephalopod called the ` Vampire Squid from Hell`, Blowfish takes us on an incredible journey as he follows the currents from shoreline to the bone-crushing pressure of the deep sea. Featuring a full-colour plate section & vintage line drawings throughout, Blowfish`s Oceanopedia is a beautifully designed, one-stop guide to all we know about our oceans & the weird & wonderful creatures that inhabit them. ...

A New Scientist Gift Pick 2017 From luminous squid to invisible plankton, from sandy shorelines to the bone-crushing pressure of the deep, marine conservationist Tom ” The Blowfish” Hird takes us on an incredible journey revealing what lurks beneath the waves. A treasure chest of fascinating facts, full-colour photos & vintage line drawings, Blowfish`s Oceanopedia is a stunningly beautiful guide to all we know about our oceans & the weird & wonderful creatures that inhabit them. ...