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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` For twenty- one years I have been shuffling back & forth between classrooms & libraries. Now you tell me what the hell it`s got me.` That`s how Benjamin Braddock talked when he came down from university. Somehow it didn`t seem to be what his father expected from a college education, & everyone was really appalled when Ben raped Mrs Robinson (that was her story anyway) & ran off with her daughter in the middle of her wedding to someone else...a brilliantly sordid tale of a young man`s search for identity & a portrayal of the worst-behaved yet most sympathetic anti-hero of the day. ...

Probably the most significant guidebook to Scottish hillwalking in recent times, this handsomely illustrated book from The Scottish Mountaineering Club describes the recommended routes on The Grahams & The Donalds. The Grahams is a list of 224 Scottish hills between 2000ft (610m) & 2500ft (762m) in height & was compiled by Fiona Torbet (nee Graham) & Alan Dawson in 1992. The Donalds is a list of 140 Scottish hill summits above 2000ft (610m) in the Scottish Lowlands & was compiled by Percy Donald in 1935. This is the first & only colour definitive guidebook to The Grahams & The Donalds & follows in the footsteps of the Scottish Mountaineering Club`s best selling guidebooks to The Munros & The Corbetts. There are colour location maps of each group, together with their neighbouring hills, plus 175 detailed colour route maps & over 250 detailed descriptions, including links to other hills. The guidebook is illustrated by 320 colour photographs of the hills. There are Gaelic hill name translations plus an indexed list of Grahams & Donalds in height order, together with a full standard index. Edited by Rab Anderson & Tom Prentice & written by some of the foremost authorities on the Scottish mountains. ...

This although, well-illustrated guidebook is the first to describe the ascent of Scottish mountains between 2, 000 & 2, 500 feet, collectively known as the Grahams. There are 224 such peaks scattered widely across the whole of the country, from Galloway to the far north, & seven are on islands, including Harris & South Uist. They range from the remote rocky outcrops challenging the serious, seasoned hillwalker, to readily accessible hilltops for complete beginners. THE GRAHAMS point the way to what could be considered the ultimate challenge for those who love Scotland`s hills
- the ascent of all 720 Munros, Corbetts & Grahams. Anyone lucky (and determined) enough to have completed such a mammoth undertaking will know the country in a way that most others can only dream of.
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A delicious take on the latest superfood meal, with innovative grain, seed, & rice recipes ideal for everyday healthy eating Grain bowls & porridge are hitting the headlines with their nutritious properties. Restaurants worldwide are adding grain-based dishes to their menus
- & not just for breakfast. These recipes are guaranteed to surprise & inspire, built around quinoa, oats, rye, spelt, buckwheat, barley, amaranth, black rice, & millet. The Grain Bowl is a collection of 90 hearty recipes for breakfast, lunch, & dinner
- delicious, satisfying, easy, & heart-healthy
- made with a variety of grains, seeds, rice, & superfoods, plus fresh fruits, slow-cooked meats, roasted vegetables, & sweet treats. This book serves up delicious & nourishing options for home cooks everywhere.


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Even the most enthusiastic cooks & food lovers have jars of dusty powders inhabiting kitchen cabinets long past their expiration dates. We often don`t know much about them, where they come from, or how to use them. & yet, spices can elevate the everyday act of making & consuming food to a higher plane of experience. Spices have played an intrinsic part in the human story, running through history, geography, anthropology, politics, religion, culture, art, & design. From alligator pepper seeds, which in the Yoruba culture are given to newborn babies to taste a few minutes after birth, to charoli seeds, which are used in traditional Indian desserts eaten during the festival of Holi, & caraway seeds, which were added to medieval love potions, each spice has its own significance in the lives of the people who use it. The Grammar of Spice is a practical resource for cooks that also changes the way we understand the role spices play in defining not only our food but also our place in the world. Featuring custom illustrations for each of the more than sixty spices featured here--inspired by the work of Owen Jones, one of the great designers & travelers of his time--this beautiful, informative book celebrates the world of flavors that spices open up to us. ...