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. ...

The London area has a fantastic range of bird species, from the rare Black Redstart to the humble Feral Pigeon & the exotic Ring-necked Parakeet. Published jointly with The London Natural History Society, this atlas contains records of 200 species that were observed in the region, covering an area within 20 miles (or Approx. 32km) of St Paul`s Cathedral. The atlas documents the breeding & wintering distribution of the birds in the area & identifies changes in distribution since the previous two breeding atlases of the London area, in 1968-72 & 1988-94.A full introduction describes the methodology & this is followed by illustrated species accounts, each with up to five maps covering breeding distribution; breeding abundance; breeding change; winter distribution & winter abundance. ...

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 ...

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. ...

The streets of London resonate with secret stories, from East End lore to Cold War espionage, from tales of riots, rakes, brothers, anarchy & grisly murders, to Rolling Stones gigs, gangland drinking dens, Orwell's Fitzrovia & Lenin's haunts. Ed Glinert has walked the city from Limehouse to Lambeth, Whitehall to Whitechapel, unravelling its mysteries along the way. This is London as you have never seen it before. ...

The streets of London resonate with secret stories, from East End lore to Cold War espionage, from tales of riots, rakes, anarchy & grisly murders, to Rolling Stones gigs, gangland drinking dens, Orwell`s Fitzrovia & Lenin`s haunts. Ed Glinert has walked the length & breadth of the city to unravel its mysteries, travelling through time from the Romans` London wall to the new Olympic site at Stratford. This is London as you have never seen it before. ...

Alongside her own recipes, food-writer Jenny Linford has collected more from other food-loving Londoners. Dishes reflect the cosmopolitan diversity of London life, ranging from a zingy Gujurati Coriander Chutney or tasty Japanese Pork with Miso to dainty Rose Fairy Cakes or an indulgent Bread & Butter Pudding. Traditional dishes, such as Beef & Ale Stew with Herbed Dumplings or Syllabub Trifle, sit alongside personal recipes, such as Teresa`s Quince & Apple Pie or Polly`s Roast Lamb with Tapenade. Recipe contributors include Borough Market stall-holders, delicatessen owners, restaurateurs, food producers, & people living in the capital who love cooking for their family & friends. With the recipes come Londoners` stories, ranging from reminiscences by butchers, fishmongers, & sausage-makers to personal food memories. Read about such distinctive London eating places as the eel & pie shop, the curry house, & the fish & chip shop. Discover London`s food history including the city`s markets & the tea & coffee trade--and enjoy an evocative taste of London. ...