Roads to Santiago by Cees Nooteboom is a multi-faceted pilgrimage through ten centuries of Spanish history, politics, art, literature, architecture, climate & people. Nooteboom unlocks doors to a hidden Spain, embarking on detours & encountering riddles, presenting the lands & history of the country with all the weight of a passion accumulated over forty years of intimate acquaintance. Derived from studies & sketches made between 1979 & 1992, this is collection of 25 thought-provoking & sincere essays covering ten centuries of Spain`s history, culminating in Santiago de Compostela, the end destination of the world’s most celebrated pilgrimage. Nooteboom’s writes up his thoughts on historical events & topics such as the effects of the barren plains on the Spanish soul & presents his ruminations on the history of conquest & loss which the country has undergone. He succeeds in conveying a sense that, though time has progressed, Spain & its people, attitudes & customs have in many ways stayed still & timeless. ...

The thous&-year-old pilgrimage routes to the shrine of St James at Santiago de Compostela have seen an astonishing rise in the number of pilgrims since the turn of the millennium. Religious or secular, walking, riding or cycling, the Camino continues to work its magic on those who set out on this ancient path. In ” The Roads to Santiago” acclaimed landscape photographer Derry Brabbs has captured the true spirit of this remarkable journey. From the endless vistas of central France, the pilgrim routes converge in the mountain passes of the Pyrenees, then forge a path across the desolate beauty of the Spanish meseta. Covering all four major routes through France, & the Camino Frances across Spain, this is the essential companion for anyone who has made or intends to make this inspirational journey. ...

” Roads with a View” is not just another travel guide. This one has been written by a driver especially for fellow motorists, & provides detailed accounts of the best roads to drive on, & the best places to drive to for that stunning front seat view. With specially drawn maps, stunningly beautiful colour photography from some of the England`s finest landscape photographers, & plenty of travel advice on where to eat, where to stay, & what to do, this unique guide lifts the lid on parts of England that are often overlooked. The author has made sure to include information for everyone
- driver as well as passengers
- as you seek out England`s finest landscapes. With advice on where to stay & where to eat, as well as what to do when you get to the view, this really is an invaluable travel guide.

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On 14 December 1911, the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen & his team became the first human beings to reach the South Pole, just over a month before Robert Falcon Scott`s ill-fated Terra Nova expedition. Amundsen had already led the first expedition to traverse the North West Passage, & would go on to lead the first successful attempt to cross the Arctic by air (perhaps even becoming the first to reach the North Pole, according to some interpretations). Yet his personal life was complex to say the least, with a string of mistresses, including Eskimo girls he brought back to Norway, & a poisonous relationship with his brother. He disappeared in 1928 while taking part in an airborne rescue mission in the Arctic; his body was never found. Written by acclaimed Norwegian author Tor Bomann-Larsen, & with a foreword by Polar explorer Pen Hadow, this compelling biography
- the first of its kind to be published in English
- draws on an incredible discovery of over 15, 000 letters & papers in a barn outside Oslo & looks beyond the familiar image of the hero. Together with vivid first-hand accounts from Amundsen & his crew, the explorer`s life is revealed to an extent that has never before been possible.

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Greetings to you, the lucky finder of this little box
- tremendous postcards are inside. From Golden Tickets & giant peaches to
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Willy Wonka`s chocolate factory, Charlie`s glorious golden ticket, the BFG`s magical dream jars & many other classic Roald Dahl scenes are all inside this beautiful, intricately illustrated colouring book. With 45 stunning images to complete, all based around Dahl`s most beloved stories, this exquisite colouring book is perfect for children & adults alike. ...

George Kranky created his own Marvellous Medicine to deal with his grizzly old grunion of a Grandma. You definitely can`t do that at home (so don`t even try!), but here`s some amazing science that you can do! From concocting home-made slime to creating your own volcano, these fun experiments are all easily done, following simple step-by-step instructions & using everyday household objects. Inspired by Roald Dahl`s terrific tale, this is the book for budding young scientists everywhere! ...

Brimming with character profiles, fun facts, story"es & puzzles galore, this is the jam-packed sticker book that no Roald Dahl fan should be without. With appearances from Matilda, Willy Wonka, Mr Fox & all your other favourites, it`s the perfect companion to Roald Dahl`s wonderful world of incredible stories. ...

Head inside Willy Wonka`s chocolate factory, where Charlie Bucket, Augustus Gloop, Veruca Salt & the rest await! In this fun collection of puzzles, you can complete the Oompa-Loompas` favourite songs, help lead violet Beauregarde to the juicing room, & find all of Mr Wonka`s finest products. This fun collection of activities

Includes:: full colour stickers & classic Quentin Blake artwork.

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Looking for the perfect Easter activity? Enter the world of James & the Giant Peach, & head off on an incredible insect adventure. Now you can join James, The Centipede, The Earthworm & the rest of the gang in this bug-packed journey through the world of insects. Perfect for Easter holiday activities; get your hands marvellously muddy & find out all the whacky & wondrous facts about your favourite creepy-crawlies! Based on Roald Dahl`s James & the Giant Peach, this phizz-whizzing activity book is packed with brilliant bugs & fun activities to try at home, like making your own ant farm & building your very own bug hotel. ...