Xenophobe’s Guide to the Welsh is a pocket-size guide that takes a frank & funny look at what makes the Welsh Welsh.“ Those who manage to tone it down a bit have gone on to world fame as actors or politicians.” Xenophobe’s guides attempt to forewarn readers of the main stereotypes & foibles that are associated with individual nationalities. Each guide explores the characteristics of a country’s people in a series of dedicated sections, encompassing nationalism & identity, behaviour, manners, character, obsessions, beliefs & values, leisure & pleasure, culture, custom & tradition, business, systems, health & hygiene, crime & punishment, government & bureaucracy, conversation & gestures & language. ...

From castles in the sand to castles on a cliff-top, the Welsh coast is as beautiful & dramatic as it is diverse. Photographer Peter Watson captures the visual delights of this twisting & endlessly varied coastline, starting at the northern tip, the birdwatcher`s paradise along the Dee Estuary, then heading west to the Isle of Anglesey, passing along the way the resorts of Rhyl, Colwyn Bay & LLandudno. The Lleyn Peninsula then leads to the expansive stretch of coastline from Tremadog all the way down to Cardigan Bay, & then to the renowned Pembrokeshire Coast National Park & the impressive Gower Peninsula. The coastal odyssey ends on a high note with an exploration of some of the beaches & bays which can be found hidden away between the bustling cities of Swansea & Cardiff. ...

In 1944, a German Jewish refugee is sent to Wales to interview Rudolf Hess; in Snowdonia, a seventeen-year-old girl, the daughter of a fiercely nationalistic shepherd, dreams of the bright lights of an English city; & in a nearby POW camp, a German soldier struggles to reconcile his surrender with his sense of honour. As their lives intersect, all three will come to question where they belong & where their loyalties lie. Peter Ho Davies`s thought-provoking & profoundly moving first novel traces a perilous wartime romance as it explores the bonds of love & duty that hold us to family, country, & ultimately our fellow man. Vividly rooted in history & landscape, THE WELSH GIRL reminds us anew of the pervasive presence of the past, & the startling intimacy of the foreign. ...

The tranquil borderland of the Marches, offers a varied landscape truncated by rivers meandering to lowland plains. Limestone to the west & north of the old red sandstone of the Hereford Plain has given rise to exceptionally attractive hilly country with delightful, narrow valleys. In these 40 walks Ben Giles explores all the best places to visit in this wonderful area of the country. ...

This is the 2012 edition of the most comprehensive guidebook to canoeing & kayaking the rivers of Wales. Nearly all the rivers of the principality are covered, mostly from navigable source to sea or confluence. From lazy gentle tours suitable for families, to raging torrents & waterfalls. There are over 180 rivers & two thousand kilometres of paddling. The book is simple to navigate with quick reference information, detailed descriptions & area maps of the river catchments. There are a great many more colour photographs in this new edition compared with the old. There`s also an eclectic mix of anecdotes for a perspective on the paddling scene in Wales, past & present
- but the best tales, yet to be told, are left for you to discover on the Welsh rivers. This is completely revised & updated since reprints of the first edition in 2003 & 2006. It has not been available since 2008 & there is no competitor or comparable book since the first edition.
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Wes Anderson is the most influential comedic voice from the past two decades of American cinema. A true auteur, his intimate involvement in each of his films; Bottle Rocket, Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, The Darjeeling Limited, Fantastic Mr. Fox & Moonrise Kingdom,

Includes:: scriptwriting, set design, soundtrack selections & unit photography. Anderson`s visual artistry, inimitable tone & idiosyncratic characterisations make each of his films instantly recognisable as ” Andersonian.” The Wes Anderson Collection is the first in-depth overview of Anderson`s work, guiding readers through the life & career of one of the most talked-about contemporary filmmakers. Previously unpublished photos, artwork & ephemera complement a book-length interview between Anderson & award-winning film critic Matt Zoller Seitz, who offers insights into Anderson`s creative process, influences, & the production of his films. These elements come together in a meticulously designed object in the spirit of Anderson`s movies: melancholy & playful, wise & childish--and thoroughly original.

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The West Country 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. ...

Trevose Head to St David's Head including the River Severn A pack of 11 charts covering the Bristol Channel. The pack
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The West Country is a brand new cruising guide covering Lyme Bay to Land`s End & the Isles of Scilly. It provides essential sailing directions & detailed listings of facilities together with a wealth of information for those wishing to learn about the West Country & enjoy trips ashore. Part of the coastline has World Heritage Status & its geological history is described. Human settlement is traced & the reader is given guidance to find the oldest European fossil of modern man & numerous bronze age remains. Seahorses, dolphins, birds & flowers are discussed as is the history of the cream tea, which comes with a recipe for scones! People of significance, who were born or moved here, such as Sir Francis Drake, William Cookworthy & Agatha Christie, are also included, together with information on the atmospheric railway, the mining & fishing industry &, of course, the Cornish pasty. All the information relevant to a passage, harbour or anchorage is arranged for easy access. Aerial photographs have been taken by Patrick Roach. Ordnance Survey road maps & larger scale town plans help pinpoint facilities ashore. The West Country & Imray charts for the southwest of England provide a comprehensive package for all visitors arriving by boat. Carlos Rojas wrote Imray`s Cruising Galicia with Robert Bailey. Along with Imray & through his company Tucabo he has released marine apps for the iPhone & iPad, including Tides, Rules & Signals, Racing Rules, Boat Handling & Chart Navigation using Imray charts. ...

The West End in 1870 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Three versions of this map have been published; each covers the same area of central London, stretching from Marble Arch eastward to Charing Cross Road, from Devonshire Street & Bedford Square southward to Berkeley Square & Haymarket. Oxford Street runs through the centre of the map & other streets include Regent Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, most of Tottenham Court Road, Charing Cross Road, Portland Place, Portman Square, Soho Square, Grosvenor Square, Cavendish Square & many others. Features include Burlington House, the National Gallery, British Museum, many theatres, All Soul`s church. Each map has selected extracts from directories. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...