An Historical Atlas of Hertfordshire
Documenting the history of Hertfordshire county with maps, demographic reports, industrial development layouts, and more, this recently compiled tome captures an immense amount of research about one of England''s counties. Though other English counti
| A Photographic Guide to Birds of Ecuador and Galapagos
Although it is one of South America's smallest countries, Ecuador is home to nearly 1,600 species of birds. This is thanks to the huge variety of habitats created by the Andes. The country is a birder's paradise and an increasingly popular tourist de
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William Dugdale, Historian, 1605-1686
William Dugdale (1605-86) was a leading antiquarian, well-known among historians of the period. His "Antiquities of Warwickshire" is regarded as a pioneering work. Here, leading authorities consider how Dugdale set about his work as an antiquary/loca
| Christopher Columbus and the Mystery of the Bell of the Santa Maria
In this unique volume, hundreds of archival and specially commissioned photographs accompany a penetrating analysis to fit together the pieces of the many puzzles surrounding Christopher Columbus. The controversial revelations of this book, derived f
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A History of Modern Burma
Burma has lived under military rule for nearly half a century. The results of its 1990 elections were never recognized by the ruling junta and Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of Burma's pro-democracy movement, was denied her victory. She has been under hous
| The Best of Car Magazine
Growing up as a child in the '80s had its ups and downs - it's perhaps the one decade that, more than any other, begets groans of, 'oh, what were you thinking?' Those 10 years saw some huge changes - pop music went electronic, yuppies ruled the finan
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Birds of Ethiopia and Eritrea
Ethiopia and Eritrea have a fascinating and unique avifauna. Poorly known in comparison to many parts of Africa, knowledge on bird distribution in the two countries is scattered throughout the literature. For more than 35 years, the authors have b
| British Horse and Pony Breeds - and Their Future
In the mid 1800s it was estimated that there were around 50 recognisable types of horses and ponies in Britain but relatively few of these developed into breeds or survived into the twentieth century and, once lost, a breed cannot be genetically re-c
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Cruising Scotland
The magnificent coast and islands of Scotland have always attracted water-borne explorers and tourists, native and foreign. Earlier explorers by sea, such as Sir Walter Scott or James Wilson, were usually on cruises with some practical purpose, such
| A Yachtsman's Holidays
First published in 1879, "A Yachtsman's Holidays", though long out-of-print is one of the best-known 19th-century accounts of yacht cruising on the West Coast of Scotland. Based on four seasons (from 1872 to 1875) in a bigger boat each year, 'The Gov
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A Thousand Miles Cruise in the Silver Cloud
First published in 1878, when cruising short-handed in small boats was still in its infancy, "A Thousand Miles Cruise in the Silver Cloud" became a Victorian yachting classic. The author and his crew (his young son) face the ups and downs of their re
| Dive Virgin Islands
Now fully updated, "Dive Virgin Islands" is an indispensable guide for divers and snorkellers of all levels of qualification and experience. Enhanced by magnificent full-colour photographs, this practical book offers detailed information on the best
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Cleopatra
She was the last ruler of the Macedonian dynasty of Ptolemies who had ruled Egypt for three centuries. Highly educated (she was the only one of the Ptolemies to read and speak ancient Egyptian as well as the court Greek) and very clever (her famous l
| Voyages, the Age of Sail
Intended as a text for college and advanced high school students, "Voyages" covers the entirety of the American maritime experience, from the discovery of the continent to the present. Published in cooperation with the National Maritime Historical So
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Apache
'Apache' is a blazing true story from the heart of Afghanistan -- a tale of courage, comradeship, technology and tragedy, straight from the cockpit of the world's deadliest helicopter. Includes an exclusive 20 minute Q & A with the author When Ed M
| Apache
'Apache' is a blazing true story from the heart of Afghanistan -- a tale of courage, comradeship, technology and tragedy, straight from the cockpit of the world's deadliest helicopter. Includes an exclusive 20 minute Q & A with the author When Ed M
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Apache
'Apache' is a blazing true story from the heart of Afghanistan -- a tale of courage, comradeship, technology and tragedy, straight from the cockpit of the world's deadliest helicopter. Includes an exclusive 20 minute Q & A with the author When Ed M
| The Derbyshire Times Railway Album
"The Derbyshire Times Railway Album" is much more than just a rivet-counting railway book. It is a chance to take a closer look around Derbyshire's most distinctive trains and railways through a stunning selection of photographs from throughout the 2
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Working Days
One of the greatest names in the history of the British bus industry is the Birmingham and Midland Motor Omnibus Co. 'Midland Red' as it was known, was first formed in 1904 and soon grew to become one of the most important regional operators in Engla
| Sunderland
This title is an absorbing celebration of Sunderland's finest ever players. It is lavishly illustrated throughout with over 100 photos. It provides review coverage in local press; POS available.What makes a player a cult hero? Well he has to get stuc
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