About this series: Ideal companions for any visitor to islands & areas of interest. Each guide

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The Isle Of Man, an original antique map by T. Moule, published in London, 1833 -1843. A steel plate engraving, coloured. Map size 26 x 19 cm with a mount size of 41 x 35 cm. Illustrated with heraldry & a Celtic allegorical figure to represent the isl&. Maps by Thomas Moule (1784-1851) are probably, with those by Speed, the best known of all series of English county maps. Issued from 1830, the maps combine a clarity of cartographic style with immense detail, by way of vignette views, scenes & portraits relating to the county shown, often set within a gothic architectural or floral surround, into which armorial devices & so on are worked. As the editions of the maps were published, first in The English Counties Delineated & later in Barclay's English Dictionary, the development of the network of railways throughout England can be observed. Moule, like many other map-makers & map-sellers before him, was a man of many talents. As an author his output included books & papers on topography, history, genealogy, heraldry & architecture; the maps which he designed show elements of these studies. The 57 maps & plans produced for Moule's English Counties Delineated, originally issued as a part-work, include maps of each English county, the towns of London, Bath, Boston, Portsmouth & Plymouth, & the Isles of Wight, Man & Thanet. Frequently entitled the last series of decorative county maps they are good informative maps, as popular now as they were in the early years of Queen Victoria's reign. Antique maps from various original publishers are presented on the Stanford ...

A comprehensive walking guide to the Isle of Mull in the Inner Hebrides. Mull is easily accessible from Oban on the west coast of Scotl&. The 47 routes described in this book range all over Mull & also onto Ulva, Gometra, Iona & Erraid, & walks range from 3 to 26km (2 to 16 miles) long & from short circuits to demanding mountain traverses, but without posing any technical difficulties. The landscape is wild & rugged & outstanding for observing wildlife
- deer are commonplace, golden & sea eagles grace the air, otters frolic at the water`s edge, dolphins & harbour porpoise slip effortlessly by. This guide is also full of information about all the islands` history & their much-studied & endlessly fascinating geology & will appeal to those who know the Mull well as much as those who are discovering it for the first time. All routes are described fully & illustrated with the latest OS mapping.
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The Isle of Wight Feast of Food & Drink celebrates the wealth of artisanal food & drink produced on the Isle of Wight. This culinary odyssey is developed through nine scenarios that reflect the Island`s pleasurable, healthy lifestyle
- renowned for sailing, walking & festival-going as well as its natural beauty
- & offer a flavour of the changing seasons. Each comprises a menu of dishes for the occasion, with easily accomplished yet imaginative recipes that make the most of the Island`s wonderful local produce, together with foods that can be safely & rewardingly foraged. There are always vegetarian & sometimes vegan alternatives, as well as dairy- & gluten-free variations. Along this gastronomic journey, key local products & producers are highlighted, with information panels showcasing Wight foodie gems, from freshly plucked perfumed apricots & award-winning small-batch roasted coffees to perfect craft beers for summer supping. The end section features seasonal charts of produce, showing what is available at its best throughout the year, while a comprehensive directory of products, producers & retailers gives full details of farm & produce shops, farmers` markets & other retail outlets, including online suppliers, with an easy-reference index of Island food & drink. There is also a guide to events for food-lovers, such as the Garlic Festival & Cowes Christmas Festival. A delightful book to keep & to give, for Islander cooks & self-catering visitors alike, full of new recipes for famous foodstuffs & hidden Island delights. Written by noted food & drink author & editor Jo Richardson & illustrated by the work of leading location photographer Ben Wood
- equally matched in their enthusiasm for the Island`s lifestyle & its wealth of produce.


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The Isle of Wight is England`s largest isl&, but its diamond-shape is at most 23 miles long & 13 miles wide. Anchored close to the Hampshire coast, its location has created a sheltered waterway, the Solent, with its own local roadsteads & a unique double tidal system. This geography has shaped the area`s history. Southampton`s docks, located on Southampton Water to the north-west, had become the country`s largest civilian port by the mid-twentieth century. Just north-east across the stretch of water called Spithead is the island city of Portsmouth with its ideal natural harbour. This was an internationally important port for over three hundred years, while the whole area has been places of naval significance on the world stage for even longer. From when Queen Victoria bought Osborne House in 1845 & had it remodelled as an Italianate mansion the Isle of Wight became a hub of Victorian society. The Poet Laureate Alfred Lord Tennyson lived at Freshwater, while Charles Swinburne grew up at Bonchurch, a place where Charles Dickens vacationed. Charles Darwin began his Origin of Species here, & Karl Marx came to restore his health; it was the expanding rail network that brought them there. Mark Bardell explores the Isle of Wight & Portsmouth & the surrounding maritime landscapes, revealing unexpected historical & literary associations. MARITIME LEGACY: seaside resorts & piers; Queen Victoria`s bathing machine; tourism, festivals & Cowes Week; the Titanic & Queen Mary. URBAN DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE: military & naval imperatives; Portsmouth Dockyard & the Solent forts; lighthouses & fortifications; Victorian mansions & the first garden suburb in Southsea. WRITERS & ARTISTS: Portsmouth & Rudyard Kipling, H. G. Wells & Arthur Conan Doyle; the Isle of Wight & the young Turner`s seascapes; J. D. Fergusson & Eric Ravilious, war artists in Portsmouth. ...

Does America`s pro-Israel lobby wield inappropriate control over US foreign policy? This book has created a storm of controversy by bringing out into the open America`s relationship with the Israel lobby: a loose coalition of individuals & organizations that actively work to shape foreign policy in a way that is profoundly damaging both to the United States & Israel itself. Israel is an important, valued American ally, yet Mearsheimer & Walt show that, by encouraging unconditional US financial & diplomatic support for Israel & promoting the use of its power to remake the Middle East, the lobby has jeopardized America`s & Israel`s long-term security & put other countries
- including Britain
- at risk.

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Buried deep under Istanbul, a secret is about to resurface with explosive consequences... Alex Zegliwski has been savagely beheaded. His body is found hidden near the sacred archaeological site of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. When Sean arrives in the ancient city to identify his colleague`s body, he is handed an envelope of photographs belonging to Alek & soon finds himself in grave danger. Someone wants him dead but why? Aided by British diplomat Isabel Sharp, Sean begins to unravel the mystery of the mosaics in the photographs & inch closer to snaring Alek`s assassin. Evil is at work & when a lethal virus is unleashed on the city, panic spreads fast. Time is running out for Sean & Isabel. They must catch the killer before it`s too late. An electrifying conspiracy thriller which will entice fans of Scott Mariani, Sam Bourne & Dan Brown. ...

Written in 1796, The Italian, with its archetypal villain Schedoni, intense romance between Vincentio di Vivaldi & Elena di Rosalba, & immaculate poetics of the sublime is the masterpiece of gothic fiction. Enlisted by Vincentio's mother, Marchesa, the scheming monk Schedoni casts a malevolent presence throughout the book in his plot to corrupt the romance of the young lovers. On the backdrop of the Inquisition & the French Revolution, it is a tale of the heroic struggle of love in the face of vindictive Machiavellian deceit told through the intensel descriptive landscapes of the Bay of Naples. ...

Melissa Forti is the Italian Baker. In her tea room in an idyllic medieval town near Tuscany, she bakes beautiful cakes that combine Italian traditions with her own modern twists. This book is a collection of Melissa`s favourite tarts, celebration cakes, loaves, biscuits & coffee-time treats borne out of her unique style of baking. Every recipe is a treat, taking in deliciously popular Italian ingredients like olive oil, mascarpone, almonds & stunning fresh fruit. Melissa gives perennial favourites like carrot cake, brownies, chocolate cake & cheesecake a fresh, Italian makeover, as well as sharing traditional Italian recipes & others handed down through her family. Every cake & cookie tells a story, reflecting Melissa`s travels, her passion for good food & the love of her Italian heritage. ...

Katie has travelled the rice fields of Italy`s northern provinces & the lemon groves of the south, the richly diverse urban & rural terrains & patchwork regions. She has collated recipes, techniques & ingredients to create this unique compendium of Italian food. The Italian Cookery Course will guide you through the vast collection of famous recipes & lesser-known regional dishes, with clear instruction on how to replicate them at home. The book is broken down into straightforward chapters including ` Meat`, ` Fish`, ` Dolci` & ` Cheese`. Each chapter contains `masterclasses` on technique, revealing the practical secrets of Italian cooking & giving the reader new confidence in the kitchen. All this is interwoven with fascinating narration about the culinary influences that have created this wonderful cuisine. ...