Books

Whether your family and friends enjoy travel, history, wildlife or walking, we have lots of books that they can read whilst relaxing over the Christmas holiday.....and maybe they can plan the next year's holiday with one of our travel guides.... Have a look at our suggestions below and for our full selection of books click here or travel guides click here

	"National Geographic" : The Photographs - National Geographic "National Geographic: The Photographs" presents an amazing collection of award-winning "National Geographic" magazine photographs, the facts behind them, and the inside stories of the men and women who took them. The images capture rar ...	From £9.99	More Information »
	101 Golden Rules Of Birdwatching - Birdwatching Guide - Ebury Press Birdwatching is a pastime that can take years to understand and this is the perfect companion for that journey! Not only does the book include anecdotes about this unique activity, it also provides valuable hints and tips, essential dos and don'ts and pra ...	From £9.99	More Information »
	Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Mini Map - Explorer Guides Fit the whole of Abu Dhabi in your pocket - the Abu Dhabi Mini Map includes an overview vector map of Abu Dhabi along with detailed maps of the key areas. Format: Paperback 2 pages Dimensions:120 x 100 mm, 23 grams For more Travel Guides click here.	From £2.99	More Information »
	Africa Road Atlas - Map Studio A recently revised and extended road atlas of Africa, including a 9 page introduction to the continent which gives plenty of handy background information which also pinpoints adventure areas. Full coverage road mapping spans 184 pages, and is given in sec ...	From £21.99	More Information »
	Arabic PhraseGuide - Thomas Cook The Thomas Cook PhraseGuides are designed to make the languages of major holiday destinations accessible to all travellers. Presented in a practical and user-friendly style, each guide focuses on the most popular and commonly used phrases and words. Withi ...	From £3.99	More Information »
	Athlete's Foot on my Hands and a Bear's Bottom on my Feet - Patrick Wass Humorous anecdotes and advice from an author who has travelled all over the world, for many years, making numerous mistakes and experiencing a multitude of mishaps. A CD is also available written and sung by Patrick about his travels - 'Disconcerting Ways ...	From £12.10	More Information »
	Australia, Australasia - Odyssey - Guide Book An Entertaining clear guide book of Australia, Around Down Under "Opens up a wide spectrum of all there is to enjoy in Australia with insights into the nation's history along the way. Highly recommended." -Christopher J. Koch, author of The ...	From £14.95	More Information »
	Baedeker's Great Britain 1890, Historical Maps - Old House Books The latter years of the Victorian era witnessed a massive expansion in the tourist industry. The advent of railways and better roads had, at last, made travel tolerable. For previous generations serious travel had been restricted to the Grand Tour, the ge ...	From £15.99	More Information »
	Britain, 1000 things to do in - Specialist Guides - Guide Book - Time Out Discover Britain with this unique guidebook of Britain. Walk with a llama or sleep in the treetops; sail a skiff down the Thames or stay in a fisherman's hut; ride the scariest rollercoasters, forage for your supper or go on a silent retreat. Time Out's f ...	From £12.99	More Information »
	Caught by the River : A Collection of Words on Water 'Pitched as an antidote to the 'modern slavery' of Blackberry's, mobiles etc, Jon Savage's memoir of navigating the pre-gentrification Docklands with Derek Jarman is a highlight, while poignant pieces about epic canoe trips, ice-skating through the Fens a ...	From £17.99	More Information »
	Coast and Beyond "Coast and Beyond" is a beautifully illustrated, in-depth companion to BBC TWO's BAFTA-winning series "Coast". It tells the fascinating stories of our own magnificent coastline and, for the first time, goes further afield to explore th ...	From £16.99	More Information »
	Cycling in the UK - Cycle Map - Sustrans The Official Guide to the National Cycle Network The ideal book for families and new cyclists, this is the official guide to the National Cycle Network - 10,000 miles of cycle routes using traffic-free paths and quiet roads. This is a completely revised e ...	From £14.99	More Information »
	Dickens's Dictionary of London, 1888, Historical Maps - Old House Books First published 121 years ago. A Victorian guide book which captures the atmosphere of the largest city in the world. 700 detailed entries, printed facsimile from the original 1888 edition, build up a living portrait of Victorian London, from the gentleme ...	From £12.99	More Information »
	Earth and Space Internet Linked - Usborne Recommended Age 5+ Collectable series that builds into library of essential reference material Over 100 useful Web site Free downloadable pictures for homework and projects (see book for details)  Key Stage: KS1/2 Pages: 64 Dimensions: 276 x 216 ...	From £6.99	More Information »
	Essential Visual History of the World - National Geographic Format:Hardback Pagination:544 pages, ill Dimensions:165 x 127 mm, 771 grams For more National Geographic click here	From £8.99	More Information »
	Florida - Traveller, Thomas Cook The Thomas Cook Traveller to Florida comes from the world's leading travel expert and has everything you need to plan the perfect trip. The top sights and the less well-known ones Walks and tours with clear maps Places off the beaten track Spe ...	From £9.99	More Information »
	French Phrase Book - Berlitz You will never be lost for words with Berlitz - from arriving at the airport, to ordering food and drinks, sightseeing or booking accommodation; this portable French phrase book and dictionary covers everything you need to know to enjoy your trip. Featuri ...	From £4.99	More Information »
	Great Railway Journeys of Europe - Insight Guides Guide to the great railway journeys in Europe. Comprehensive travel tips and rail specific information country by country is included in this title. Colour photographs capture cross-continental and Alpine journeys while essays cover railway heritage, engi ...	From £16.99	More Information »
	Kenya, Africa - Culture Smart ! - Kuperard Culture Smart, as titled, provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. Travel Tip 1: Read Up Do ...	From £6.95	More Information »
	Life Begins at Seventy - Frederick Harsant - Sailing - Book Guild Publishing Author Frederick Harsant always believed that nothing is impossible. To prove his point, four years before he retired he and his wife Joan began to hand-build a boat, Blue Pearl. This painstaking task took them nine years, during which time they moved hou ...	From £17.99	More Information »
	Little Book of Our World - Usborne Recommended Age 7+ This book is a handy-sized guide to the amazing geography of our world. It covers traditional geographical subjects such as mountains, the arctic, oceans and rainforests, alongside environmental issues such as how towns and cities are ...	From £5.99	More Information »
	Map Addict by Mike Parker - HarperCollins 'My name is Mike and I am a map addict. There, it's said!' Maps not only show the world, they help it turn. On an average day, we will consult some form of map approximately a dozen times, often without even noticing: checking the A-Z, the road atlas or t ...	From £12.99	More Information »
	Menorca AA Twin Pack Guide & Map The AA Twinpack Menorca is a booklet and a map of the island, supplied in a handy clear pouch. In similar format to the extremely popular Citypack series, the Twinpack is a range devoted to the most popular European sunshine destinations. The concise book ...	From £6.99	More Information »
	Most Amazing Places to Visit in Britain - Readers Digest Discover Britain as you've never known it before, with "Amazing Places to Visit in Britain". "Reader's Digest" and a team of experienced travel writers, whose credits include the "Sunday Times", "Holiday Which?" and ...	From £14.99	More Information »
	My Favorite Place on Earth : Celebrated People Share Their Travel Secrets - National Geographic This book's premise is simple: notable people share their favourite travel spots. In their own words, they describe a special place and tell why they love it. Contributors will include such figures as Sandra Day O'Connor, the Dalai Lama, astronaut Buzz Al ...	From £12.99	More Information »
	On the Water: The Yachting Muse - Michael Gilkes - Sailing - Book Guild Publishing  In this splendid anthology Michael Gilkes presents a fascinating selection of literature inspired by man’s perennial enthusiasm for ‘messing about in boats’. His choice is rich and varied, covering a wide range of human experience. ...	From £16.99	More Information »
	Race to the Pole - James Cracknell and Ben Fogle New Year's Day, 2009. Somewhere on the bottom of the world, six teams of adventurers and explorers have gathered to race one another, on foot, to the South Pole. It is the first time that anyone has undertaken such a race in almost a hundred years; the fi ...	From £18.99	More Information »
	Scotland AA Spiral Travel Guide The AA Spiral Guide book to Scotland. Written by destination experts, Spiral Guides give in depth guidance and expert choices, in a unique fold-back-flat spiral binding. The range is witty, informative and trendy, and was given a glowing review by the Dai ...	From £9.99	More Information »
	Singapore & Malaysia (2nd edition) - Thomas Cook The Thomas Cook Traveller to Singapore & Malaysia comes from the world's leading travel experts. It is full of useful information on walks and tours, eating out, shopping options and top travel tips, it's all you need for your holiday right at your fi ...	From £8.99	More Information »
	The Best Rides Motorcycle Atlas Make the most of your bike and your time with The Best Rides Motorcycle Atlas. Over 300 recommended rides in the UK for you to enjoy! In short it saves time and money • delivers over 300 recommended rides • is very hard wearing - waterproof & ...	From £12.99	More Information »
	The Confessions of a Poacher 1890, Historical Books - Old House Books The tips and tricks of a true countryman who started dabbling in the fine art of poaching as soon as he was old enough to slip unseen through a copse at dusk or slither along the river bank to a trout filled pool. Seen through the eyes of the trainee poac ...	From £12.99	More Information »
	The Fisherman's Record Book - Old House Books A journal in which those who pursue the noblest fish, trout and salmon, may record each outing, for it was a wise man who remarked that as much fishing is enjoyed in fireside recollection as on the river bank. It is important to keep a journal of days spe ...	From £24.50	More Information »
	The Golfer's Record Book - Old House Books Whether you are determined to win the Open one day or you simply revel in the atmosphere of a weekend round with your friends, you will always wish to see improvement in your golf. Reflecting on and recording your progress will undoubtedly help your game ...	From £21.00	More Information »
	The Night Sky - Usborne Recommended Age 7+ Usborne Spotters Guides are perfect companions for enthusiasts of the natural world. Each title includes detailed full-colour illustrations plus short descriptions and essential details. Internet links to recommended websites to find ou ...	From £3.99	More Information »
	The Ups and Downs of Sailing - Richard Bishop - Sailing - Book Guild Publishing Richard Bishop is a man with a passion and an ambition. His passion - Sailing. His ambition - To compete in the single-handed transatlantic race. Moving from London to Looe with his young family in the 1970s in order to pursue his passion more readily, fr ...	From £17.99	More Information »
	The Walkers Pocket Companion - Walkers Guide - Anova Books This Pocket Guide is part of a series. It is an attractive, handy pocket book which is bursting with great ideas for anyone who's ever laced a sturdy boot, packed a cheese and pickle sandwich, and put one foot in front of the other in search of stimulatio ...	From £6.99	More Information »
	The Wildlife Pocket Companion - Wildlife Guide - Anova Books This Wildlife Guide is part of a collectable series. It is unique and hugely entertaining, with an anthology of facts, amazing stories, snippets and lore about the birds, bugs and blooms of Britain. It includes many practical (and not so practical) pieces ...	From £6.99	More Information »
	The Worst-case Scenario Travel Handbook - David Borgenicht and Joshua Piven Danger lurks at every corner. Volcanoes. Sharks. Quicksand. Terrorists. The pilot of the plane blacks out and it's up to you to land the jet. What do you do? The "Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook" is here to help: jam-packed with how-to, ha ...	From £9.99	More Information »
	Through the Window 1924, Historical Maps - Old House Books Historical Maps of the British railway originally produced by Great Western. Do you yearn for the days when train journeys were a pleasure? The creaking of the carriages; the aroma of steam and smoke; the rattle and clank of points and the sudden sou ...	From £10.99	More Information »
	Times Map of the World-Collins This folded Times Map of the World has been fully revised and updated to include the latest political changes. It contains politically coloured mapping which shows countries clearly. Scale 1:25 000 000; 1cm to 250 km; 1 inch to 395 miles folds to 138mm x ...	From £6.99	More Information »
	Wilderness Walks : Twelve Guided Wildlife Walks Along The North Norfolk Coast Walking guide for the Norfolk coast Format:Paperback Pagination:40 pages, 13M.20ill. Country of Pub.:United Kingdom For more Wildlife Walks click here	From £2.50	More Information »
	Wildlife Traveller Scottish Islands - Pocket Mountains - Wildlife Guide Beautifully designed wildlife guide to the Scottish Islands making sure you don't miss out on any of the amazing species that inhabit the country. Journeying west through the Inner Hebrides to St Kilda and north to Orkney and Shetland, this Pock ...	From £6.99	More Information »
	Wildlife Walks - Think Books Back by popular demand, this new version of "Wildlife Walks" comes with a complete redesign, making it even more easy to use and refer to. Covering over 500 of the Wildlife Trusts' reserves throughout the UK, with details of what wildlife you ca ...	From £14.99	More Information »
	With Friends like These - Danny Wallace Danny Wallace is about to turn thirty and his life has become a cliche. Recently married and living in a smart new area of town, he's swapped pints down the pub for lattes and brunch. For the first time in his life, he's feeling, well ...grown-up. But som ...	From £7.99	More Information »
	World Travel Atlas Premium - World Trade Press Travel atlas of the world • 102 Pages of Full Color Maps • Country Data for 180 Countries • World Currency Guide • World Dialing Guide • World Clothing Size Guides • World Airports with IATA Codes • World Electric ...	From £14.99	More Information »