Interpreting Southeast Asia's Past
"Interpreting Southeast Asia's Past: Monument, Image and Text" features 31 papers read at the 10th International Conference of the European Association of Southeast Asian Archaeologists, held in London in September 2004. The volume covers monumental
| Argentina's Parallel Currency
The story of the Red de Trueque in Argentina (RT) exposes the problems of creating a grassroots market system parallel and complementary to the official economy. The RT was launched in 1995 by a group of environmentalists who exchanged goods and serv
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Southern Ireland Cruising Companion
With its wide open seas, plentiful, secluded anchorages, beautiful scenery, and interesting navigational challenges, the southern coast of Ireland is nothing short of a yachtsman's paradise. The ideal onboard guide to traveling these waters, "Souther
| Men in White
"Men In White" will record in full all 330 tests played by New Zealand up-to publication in 2008.Each game will have a full report, full scorecard and a box highlighting milestones created in the game. In addition, there will be a comprehensive stati
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The Battle That Shook Europe
The Battle of Poltava, 1709, marks the birth of Peter the Great's vast Russian Empire. In 1700, seeking to open Russian trade routes to the West, the Tsar combined with Denmark, Saxony and Poland to attack Swedish hegemony in the North. Against the o
| 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
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Seabiscuit
The true story of three men and their dreams for a racehorse - Seabiscuit - that symbolised a pivotal moment in American history as modern America was born out of the crucible of the Depression and the dustbowl, as the 20th century's greatest nation
| 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
| 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
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Roads and Trackways of North Wales
This new historical study includes fresh information on Roman routes on Anglesey; prehistoric trackway suggestions on Anglesey and drove routes across North Wales. It is well illustrated with photographs and maps. The intention is that the reader wil
| 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. Poorlyknown in comparison to many parts of Africa, knowledge on birddistribution in the two countries is scattered throughout theliterature. For more than 35 years, the authors have been pa
| 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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