Beverley Cottrell had a dream life: a prestigious job, a beautiful husband & new baby boy. But then, one winter afternoon, when her son was barely a few weeks old, Malakay was kidnapped from a parked car. Despite a media campaign, a full police investigation & the offer of a reward, he was never found. Two decades later, Beverley starts to believe that she has finally pieced her life together
- until a young man starts to appear wherever she goes. One dark evening the stalker gets past her security door & calls through her letterbox. He tells her not to be scared. He tells her that he is Malakay, her son.
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The eastern sections of the Gothic Line across central Italy during the 1944-1945 campaigns of WWII shown on a detailed map based on the Italian topographic survey. Extending from western Tuscany to the Adriatic coast between Marina di Ravenna & Pesaro, the map has an overprint showing the changing front lines, main German defense positions & coastal defenses, anti-tank ditches & walls, names of army units on both sides with dates & directions of assaults, military museums & cemeteries, etc. Also marked are locations where the original fortifications are still recognizable today. Map legend, extensive historical notes on the battles on the Gothic Line, & captions under photos (both contemporary & of present day remains) include English. ...

The western sections of the Gothic Line across central Italy during the 1944-1945 campaigns of WWII shown on a detailed map based on the Italian topographic survey. Extending inland to Florence & Bologna, the map has an overprint showing the changing front lines, main German defense positions & coastal defenses, anti-tank ditches & walls, names of army units on both sides with dates & directions of assaults, military museums & cemeteries, etc. Also marked are locations where the original fortifications are still recognizable today. Map legend, extensive historical notes on the battles on the Gothic Line, & captions under photos (both contemporary & of present day remains) include English. ...

For centuries, the Gough Map, one of the Bodleian Library`s greatest treasures, has impressed viewers with its remarkable detail & baffled historians with its hidden secrets: who made it & why was it made? Recent digitization of the map is helping to provide answers to these questions, & is making the map more legible than at any other time since its arrival in the Bodleian in 1809. This process has also made it possible to project a modern map of Britain over the Gough Map (georectification), demonstrating the remarkable accuracy of much of this 700 year-old route map. Here, in stunning detail are the principal medieval settlements of Great Britain, from Bristol, through Oxford, & over to Norwich; the Severn, Thames, & Humber rivers, & even the loop of the Wear at Durham; Scotl&, assuming an unfamiliar shape; the routes between towns, marked in red with distances included in Roman numerals; & even a single tree, identifying the New Forest. This beautifully illustrated book contains not only a pull-out print of the map but also many close-up images of each area, providing an unparalleled opportunity to view this spectacular & engaging survival from medieval map-making. ...

France`s greatest food critic is dying, after a lifetime in single-minded pursuit of sensual delights. But as Pierre Arthens lies on his death bed, he is tormented by an inability to recall the most delicious food to ever pass his lips, which he ate long before becoming a critic. Desperate to taste it one more time, he looks back over the years to see if he can pin down the elusive dish. Revealing far more than his love of great food, the narration by this larger-than-life individual alternates with the voices of those closest to him & their own experiences of the man. Muriel Barbery`s gifts as an evocative storyteller are put to mouth-watering use in this voluptuous & poignant meditation on food & its deeper significance in our lives. A delectable treat to savour. ...

This comprehensive guidebook for the experienced mountain trekkers to the magnificent GR11 trail
- known also as ‘ La Senda’ (the
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This comprehensive guidebook to the magnificent GR11 trail, which runs 820km from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, provides everything trekkers will need to take up the challenge
- detailed route description, excellent photographs, lots of background information & unique custom-produced maps. This glorious traverse of the Pyrenees, on the Spanish side, is a serious challenge
- passing over a succession of high alpine passes where boulderfields, scree slopes & occasional snowfields may need to be crossed. It is presented in 47 stages of 8-31km. It is well waymarked & has regular opportunities to top up on food & drink, described within the routes & in a detailed place-by-place appendix at the back. Also included are bad weather options
- although the weather is often good along this route
- detours to find accommodation at some points, & advice on where to stay, supplies, language & logistics, as well as a glossary including Aragon, Basque & Catalan words, to help you find your way.



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This guidebook describes the classic GR20 trek, the north to south traverse of the rugged mountains of Corsica. Starting in Corscia`s north-west, in picturesque Calenzana, the route winds south-east, through the heart of Corsica, finishing on the eastern side of the isl&, just north of Porto Vecchio in the township of Conca. Described in 16 stages with high level/low level alternatives for relevant stages, the route is roughly 200km in length & takes Approx. two weeks to complete. The GR20 climbs high into the mountains. It is demanding trek & only suitable for experienced walkers. Step-by-step descriptions of each stage are accompanied by 1:50, 000 mapping, together with information on ascent/descent, terrain, & food, water & shelter en route. Also included is invaluable information such as path conditions, what to take, & getting to/from & around Corsica. This comprehensive guide also

Includes:: information on the history & geology of Corsica, together with notes on the local plants & wildlife. An island of surreal beauty, Corsica showcases dramatic mountains, enchanting coastline & ethereal vistas. Bare rock & sheer cliff contrasts with black sand beaches, alpine pastures & pockets of forest. Mediterranean flair abounds, history lingers & culture is celebrated, making it the perfect destination for a trek bursting with adventure.

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This guidebook describes a long-distance walking route through the delightful Vosges & Jura. Situated in France near the eastern border, the three regional parks of the Ballons des Vosges, Northern Vosges & Jura Mountains boast verdant forests, striking rock features & low rounded summits offering spectacular views. Yet, in spite of their extensive network of well-maintained paths, they are not high profile tourist destinations. This walk offers a chance to uncover the hidden secrets of this fascinating area, from its rich wildlife to ancient ruins. Starting in Wissembourg at the northeastern tip of France, the route follows the GR53 southwest to Schirmeck, before picking up the central section of the much-celebrated GR5 (which runs from the Hook of Holland to Nice) between Schirmeck & Nyon on Lake Geneva. The scenery is as varied as it is beautiful, from the tranquil forests of the Northern Vosges to the impressive river gorges of the Jura, from long-forgotten castles to the charming half-timbered villages of old Alsace. Well within the capabilities of any moderately fit walker & clearly waymarked, the entire trek takes five to six weeks, although it could also be walked in stages. The guide presents the route in 11 chapters, which in turn are broken into short sections of a few hours each, allowing for a flexible itinerary & easy route planning. There are also suggestions for shorter circular routes making use of sections of the GR53/GR5, as well as an overview of other long-distance routes in the region. A summary of local history, plants & wildlife & delicacies can be found in the introduction & appendices offer details of facilities on route & full accommodation listings. With clear route description & a wealth of information to help plan your trip, this comprehensive guide is an ideal companion to discovering this interesting & varied route. ...

A flooded world. A floating circus. Two women in search of a home. North lives on a circus boat with her beloved bear, keeping a secret that could capsize her life. Callanish lives alone in her house in the middle of the ocean, tending the graves of those who die at sea. As penance for a terrible mistake, she has become a gracekeeper. A chance meeting between the two draws them magnetically to one another
- & to the promise of a new life. But the waters are treacherous, & the tide is against them. ” The Gracekeepers is enchanting & heart-tugging. If you love Margaret Atwood you`ll love this”. (Sunday Telegraph). ”A wondrous read”. (Stylist). ” Clever & original”. (The Times). ” Truly magical”. (Heat).
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