The first comprehensive sea kayaking guide to Lofoten, the Magic Isles in the Arctic Circle of northern Norway.50 trips covering multi-day trips, committing crossings to the outer islands of Vaeroy & Rost & easy day trips to the stunning landscape of Mountains & fjords. There is something for all levels. Stunning photos to inspire, & graded routes & maps to help you choose a trip, combined with information on flora fauna & local history. The long summer days, secluded bays & beaches & realtive isolation, make this a must on any sea kayakers list to visit. ...

A 1960s Austrian housewife is forced to re-examine her past when pages from old diaries begin to arrive mysteriously in the letter box at her family home. Each day after the windows are clean & the baking is done, she forces herself to read & burn the evidence of her troubled youth. The Loft, published shortly before Haushofer`s death in 1970, explores the anatomy of a desiccated marriage, the power of solitude, & the failure of Austrian society in the aftermath of Nazism. Like Haushofer`s cult feminist classic The Wall, The Loft is a disturbing & ultimately uplifting tale of alienation, survival, & of finding joy in the strangest of places. ...

The Loire in the Landscapes of the Imagination guide series; providing an in-depth cultural & account of some of the world’s most memorable & evocative landscapes. Presented as a cultural & literary guide, each title in the series explores the cultural history of a landscape, providing an overview of the area’s development from its earliest roots to the modern day. Particular emphasis is placed on the literary, poetic, architectural, cultural & historical elements that make up the landscape & each title is written & researched by an academic expert. An Epilogue offers suggestion for further reading & indices of literary, artistic & historical names & places & landmarks. ...

The Loire Valley is not known as the ` Garden of France` for nothing, & being just a few hours drive from the main ports, the region has cried out for a quality guide to its wildlife. The Sologne itself boasts some 1200 plant species for the botanist to get to grips with, & over 280 species of bird have been recorded amongst the 2000 lakes of the Brenne. With 110 species of butterfly & 62 varieties of dragonfly, the Loire is a draw for wildlife enthusiasts of all kinds & this new guide helps you maximise your time in the region. This nature guide is part of the ” Crossbill Guides” series for nature enthusiasts. The Crossbill Guides combine interesting & insightful accounts with up-to-date & practical tourist information & tips on observing wildlife. This title

Includes:: detailed descriptions of drive & hiking trails are conveniently linked to information on everything you want to know about the wheres, whats, & whys of the splendid nature of the Loire. This title: contains a full description of the landscapes & scenery of the region, including its lakes & forests, & World Heritage valley;

Includes:: a geographical & habitat overview which helps to explain the special nature of the region`s wildlife; deals with the history of Valley`s vast & distinctive countryside; the flora, birds, insects, reptiles, amphibians & mammals, each have a section describing their special requirements & where they might be found; &, the main section of the book contains suggested routes for summer visits to sections of the region, including maps & special points of interest.



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A humorous, historical activity book, packed with amazing games, puzzles, doodles to do & cultural colouring-in activities, all about the exciting city of London. Prepare to be spooked by stories of gruesome ghosts that haunt London`s palaces, play the Great Fire of London board game, stop Colonel Blood stealing the Crown Jewels, help the king find his stockings in the Hampton Court maze & colour in striking pictures of famous London landmarks. With all this & much more this book will take you on the ultimate London tour with a whole heap of fun along the way. In association with Historic Royal Palaces, the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, the Banqueting House, Kensington Palace & Kew Palace. ...

There are a multitude of ` London Calling` cards in the collection at Rocket 68. This lively illustrated range of London themed prints & cards aims to portray the vibrancy & beauty of London`s architecture, areas, life & communities. Each card is supplied with quality Gunpowder grey envelope in a cellophane wrapper. These cards are all illustrated by Jill White & printed in the UK on a lovely soft Calisto FSC accredited board. ...

Lavishly illustrated, The London Book is a superb tribute to this much-loved capital combining over 300 stunning images ...

There are a multitude of ` London Calling` cards in the collection at Rocket 68. This lively illustrated range of London themed prints & cards aims to portray the vibrancy & beauty of London`s architecture, areas, life & communities. Each card is supplied with quality Gunpowder grey envelope in a cellophane wrapper. These cards are all illustrated by Jill White & printed in the UK on a lovely soft Calisto FSC accredited board. ...

The red double decker bus is one of the enduring images of London. Although now increasingly replaced by modern bendy buses, the classic rear-entrance double-decker still appears on postcards, keyrings, t-shirts & other tourist souvenirs. Successor to the horse-drawn London buses of the nineteenth century, the B-type double-decker first appeared in the Edwardian period, & was the first in a classic line of London motorbuses. Take a trip back in time to explore the story of the London bus, from horse-drawn to bendy bus. With special attention paid to the much-loved double-decker, the author discusses bus design, manufacture & operation, plus the work of drivers & conductors, making this the perfect celebration of the best-loved bus in the world. ...

The first complete account of the fiercely guarded secrets of London`s clandestine interrogation center, operated by the British Secret Service from 1940 to 1948 Behind the locked doors of three mansions in London`s exclusive Kensington Palace Gardens neighborhood, the British Secret Service established a highly secret prison in 1940: the London Cage. Here recalcitrant German prisoners of war were subjected to ”special intelligence treatment.” The stakes were high: the war`s outcome could hinge on obtaining information German prisoners were determined to withhold. After the war, high-ranking Nazi war criminals were housed in the Cage, revamped as an important center for investigating German war crimes. This riveting book reveals the full details of operations at the London Cage & subsequent efforts to hide them. Helen Fry`s extraordinary original research uncovers the grim picture of prisoners` daily lives & of systemic Soviet-style mistreatment. The author also provides sensational evidence to counter official denials concerning the use of ”truth drugs” & ”enhanced interrogation” techniques. Bringing dark secrets to light, this groundbreaking book at last provides an objective & complete history of the London Cage. ...