Churnet Bouldering is a comprehensive guide to the magical sandstone bouldering in the Lower Churnet Valley. Located just south of the Peak District National Park boundary & neighbouring the Alton Towers theme park, the Churnet features some of the best bouldering in the Peak area. This guide features never-before documented venues, such as Farley Woods & Threapwood Woods, as well as classic venues, including Cottage Rocks & Wright`s Rock. Over 600 problems are included & grades range from Font 3 to 8a+, with a particularly high concentration of Font 5s & 6s. Meticulously researched over several years, Churnet Bouldering is written by Stuart Brooks, one of the area`s most active developers, supported by a team of local climbers. Problem descriptions are accompanied by photo topos & maps, & there are detailed notes on access & conditions
- especially important in the Churnet
- as well as a host of other important information.

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Chuuk Lagoon in the Federated States of Micronesia on a waterproof & tear-resistant map from the diving specialists Franko Maps, with on the reverse a map showing the area with drawings & details of Japanese ships & aircraft deployed during the Operation Hailstone on 17/18th February 1944. On one side are two maps of the Chuuk Islands for visitors. One panel covers a wider area within the reefs surrounding the lagoon, plus the Neoch Atoll, indicating numerous diving sites for examining shipwrecks. Several sites are accompanied by a brief description of the wreck & some are illustrated with drawings of the sunk ship. The second panel presents the lagoon itself in greater detail, with more wreck sites & notes on tourist facilities. On the reverse is a historical map with drawings of Japanese ships & aircraft involved in the WWII Operation Hailstone on 17/18th February 1944. Each ship is shown as a profile & plus top deck, accompanied by a note about its size, tonnage & circumstances when sunk. ...

Chu, the little panda with the BIG sneeze, is BACK
- & this time he`s going to the seaside! Like all pandas, Chu LOVES the seaside.
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Chu, the little panda with the BIG sneeze, is BACK
- & this time he`s going to the seaside! Like all pandas, Chu LOVES the seaside.
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Hill`s account of his time in the African state of Eritrea is a welcome addition to the literature available on contemporary Africa. The author recounts a remarkable historical legacy, from Eritrea`s creation through to the hostilities of the twentieth century. A former Italian colony & under Ethiopian control since 1950, armed conflict between Ethiopia & Eritrea ignited in 1961 & war ensued for the next thirty years. Independence was finally declared in 1993. Hill introduces us to the people he met & the land he explored. Ardently protective of their independence, the struggle to re-build on both a personal & national level is all too apparent, as is the awareness that with freedom comes new challenges. This is a personal & engaging travelogue, providing a unique insight into a nation that I for one had known very little of. Reviewed by Paul Harniess, European Books buyer, Stanfords Covent Garden Shortlisted for the 2003 Thomas Cook Travel Book Award. ...

The Ciao, Italia 2013 Wall Calendar from Universe Publishing, offers 12 vintage travel posters from the Library of Congress. These 20th century graphic prints capture the glamour of Italian destinations for the European & American tourists during the Golden Age of Travel. The calendar displays names of days & months both in English & Italian, offers room for writing notes each day, & a monthly planner of previous & subsequent month. ...

CIBI (`a little one`) is a book on home-style Japanese cooking inspired by the eponymous Melbourne cafe & design space created by Meg & Zenta Tanaka. It contains more than 80 seasonally relevant recipes across vegetables, fish & seafood, meat, grains & noodles, & sweets, plus small features on elements of Japanese cooking & food culture, accompanied by beautiful photography & illustrations. The recipes, many designed for sharing, strongly reflect Meg & Zenta`s ethos
- a fresh approach to simplicity using quality produce. CIBI incorporates elements of Japanese design culture & glimpses of their young family`s worlds in Collingwood, Tokyo, & Meg`s birthplace, Okayama, alongside snapshots (in words & pictures) of the CIBI-feel: an enjoyment of food, community & sharing.
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Over 40 delightful recipes for Venetian bar bites, cocktails & spritzes that will transport you to the stone streets that line the interconnected canals of la Serenissima. Arguably the most seductive city in the world, Venice exudes magic & mystery, history & tradition, so it comes as no surprise that a city which delights at every turn should have a few little-known treasures to discover, too. Not least the custom of enjoying cicchetti (pronounced `chee-keh-tee`). Discover the charms of a small but bustling bacaro, where traditionally a glass of wine, known as an `ombra`, is served together with a selection of small plates or `cicchetti`. There are over 40 recipes starting with Verdura (vegetables) including Rosemary Roasted Chickpeas, Venetian Cheese with Cipolline in Agrodolce & Fig & Blue Cheese Pizzette; or try simple Pesce (fish) plates of Mixed Fried Fish, Soft Shell Crab with Lemon & Caper Mayonnaise, Red Mullet in Saor & Scallops with Borlotti Beans. Also featured are Carne (meat) recipes for Artichokes with Taleggio Cheese & Prosciutto, Calves` Liver with Onions & Potato, Speck & Smoked Ricotta Crocchette. Finish up a selection of Crostini & Tramezzini (breads) as well as Bevande (drinks) to do as the Venetians do. Venetians love to linger a while with friends, chatting over these wonderful morsels & a glass of wine, a Spritz or Campari Soda, but cicchetti make perfect food for entertaining at home, too. Whether for pre-dinner nibbles, or a full blown party, bring a little taste of Italy to your kitchen at home. ...

Cicerone Climbing, Mountaineering & Scrambling Guides are books about both the activities & techniques themselves, as well as the locations in which to do them, in both Great Britain & the rest of the world. The seriea also

Includes:: titles on alpine skiing & some guides include mountain walks to accompany the primary activity featured. Most of the guides in this series are not aimed the novice as they include ascents of high trekking peaks, itineraries based in testing mountain terrain, or advanced scrambles & generally remote & technically challenging terrain. A high level of mountain awareness & the ability to use the correct technical equipment will be necessary. Guides offer advice on the best seasons & weather to undertake the activities & logistical complications & need-to-knows, as well as giving informed details on difficulty levels & skills required. Visitor points of interest & must see tourist locations are detailed, as are stop over & accommodation options.* Please note
- mountain walk/trek guides, as opposed to books with a main focus on climbing/scrambling, are located in the relevant Cicerone walking guides series on the website.*


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Cicerone European Cycling Guides (Non UK & Ireland) offer a range of specific titles for scenic, primarily long distance, cycle routes on the continent; ideal for planning a cycle touring holiday or for local, longer distacne bike excursions. Relevant accommodation options & nearby points of interest are given, as is summary visitor information to towns en-route. Guides not only offer in depth route details with essential descriptions, distances & height profiles, they frequently provide information on cycle shops, as well as advice on preparation, kit & transport connections. Legible, overview route maps are shown & recommendations have been provided of the best maps to use in conjunction with the guide, e.g. which IGN maps cover the cycle path routes in France. ...