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Around the Coast in 80 Days
Around the Coast in 80 Days is an indispensable guide to the very best of Britain's diverse coastline. Whether you have just an afternoon, a whole day, a free weekend, or a whole week to explore our wonderful country, this book will guide you to 80 of the most interesting, fun and picturesque seaside spots our coast has to offer. Starting at Liverpool, one of the most fashionable tourist destinations in Europe, the book travels clockwise up to Scotland, down the east coast, across the southern shores, up through Wales and back to the northwest of England. It calls in at exciting seaside towns like Blackpool, Brighton and Newquay, and also invites you to explore the more tranquil coastal stre...
Bright Lights, Big Cities
A fun and entertaining guide to all the 76 cities of the UK, with the aim of helping travellers explore these destinations within a weekend and on day trips.
Magmatic Sulfide Deposits
This book is written by a leading authority on the subject of magmatic sulfide deposits. An overview of deposit types, accompanied by a summary of the resources of nickel, copper and platinum-group elements in the world’s principal known deposits, is followed by a summary of the relevant physical chemistry. The core of the book comprises a discussion about the geology and geochemistry of each of the deposit types in turn, accompanied by the implications of this data to the origin of the deposits in the light of our understanding of the chemical processes involved. A final chapter focuses on the use of the genetic concepts in exploration.
Record-breaking Britain
Where can you visit the highest waterfall in Britain? Where can you visit the smallest house in the country? Where can you get lost in the biggest maze, or see the clearest night sky, sniff the smelliest plant or catch a movie in the smallest cinema? From the quirky to the sublime, to the ridiculous, to the fascinating, Record-breaking Britain provides you with the ultimate bucket list of delightful sights and attractions at each end of every extreme. The smallest, the tallest, the longest, the oldest, the biggest, the northernmost, the southernmost, the darkest, the furthest – every adjective you can think of and more – this book will set you up with fascinating places to visit for year...
Lundy, Rockall, Dogger, Fair Isle
Discover the little worlds of Britain Beyond the British shores and straight out to sea lie the most exquisite islands, just waiting to be discovered. Little worlds, unique in their rugged and breath-taking geography, legends and folklore, scattered with ruins, wildlife and clues to their fascinating past, many remain untouched by the modern world. Take a journey, take a leap, and discover lands you never knew. Explore Lundy, the perfect refuge for pirates and a cast of other ne’er-do-wells; St Kilda, the tiny island that was inhabited for over 2000 years but now lies abandoned; or Hy Brasil, a mirage that was featured on maps for centuries but never even existed. In Lundy, Rockall, Dogger, Fair Isle, words and art are brought together to create a uniquely beautiful treasure - an illustrated celebration of the islands around Britain and their rare magic.
Coast
Accompanying the major BBC series this stunning book provides a cultural guide to Britain's coastal heritage. It is a region-by-region reference to places, people, activities, natural history, historic events and fascinating facts.
Ungrateful
'A vivid depiction of how easy it is to get trapped by other people's expectations. Full of heartbreak but also hope, I really rooted for the women in this novel.' Louise Hare Can you ever escape your past? Cat knows she should be more grateful for her partner James. As a young woman struggling to care for her alcoholic mother, he whisked her away from the violence and addiction of her council estate home and offered her a taste of middle-class comfort. But twenty years later, the escape he offered has begun to feel stifling. Surrounded by immaculate white carpets and scented candles, everything has its place in James's house, except it seems, Cat. She had a place to study at university afte...
Trigpoint Walks in the Peak District
Praise for the Trigpoint Walks series: "Peter Naldrett has scaled new heights to help and encourage lovers of the great outdoors to enjoy the panoramic views opened by reaching trigpoints in the Peak District National Park." Derbyshire Times "Some people tick off mountain peaks or railway stations. Others like to tick off trigpoints. They're worth visiting for the view." Martin Dawes, Sheffield Star. If you enjoy rambling to the best viewpoints in the Peak District, why limit your strolls to those inside the National Park? Each of the walks described in this book takes in an Ordnance Survey trigpoint and enjoys startling views across one of the most popular National Parks in the world. From ambles near Stocksbridge to climbs close to Buxton, Peter Naldrett brings his Peak District Trigpoint Walks trilogy to a close with this inspirational and challenging book.
Aesthetic Dining: The Art Restaurant Around the World
- For the first time, a global guide to the Art Restaurant - a place where great art and memorable food meet - Interviews with chefs, restaurateurs and artists, including Tracey Emin, Mark Hix and Julian Schnabel - Richly illustrated with images of the art in its context "I went to Noma and interviewed Ren (Redzepi). We were talking about art and food but the restaurant was closed. Everybody asked me how was the food, what did you eat - and he basically gave me some marmite. The best marmite I've ever had." - David Shrigley This is the definitive guide to Art Restaurants - a new way to appreciate food. Christina Makris, collector of art and a Patron of The Tate and RA, takes the reader on a tour of 25 of the world's greatest art restaurants, from New York to Hong Kong and Cairo to London. Makris traces their stories, details the art highlights, and meets artists, restaurateurs and chefs including Mark Hix, Vik Muniz, Julian Schnabel and Tracy Emin. A captivating guide to where great art and memorable food meet.
Days Out Underground
Beneath our feet is a secret world – and you can visit it. The 50 underground adventures featured in this book are not just for intrepid potholers and other daredevils. Hidden beneath Britain are plenty of attractions open to everyone. This is the definitive guide to the best days out underground. From caves to nuclear bunkers, sewers to secret railways, as well as abandoned mines, ancient crypts and labyrinthine tunnels, these unique tourist attractions are a journey through Britain's hidden history going back thousands of years. Travel writer Peter Naldrett explores each location with evocative, light-hearted text that reveals the fascinating history of why it came to be constructed, or how it was first discovered. As well as information about facilities and accessibility, Peter also includes essential advice about how to get there and when to go. There are atmospheric full colour photographs throughout, and boxes that highlight precisely why you should visit, as well as things to look out for when you do. Days Out Underground has something to excite everyone, especially families – here's how you entertain the kids on those wet-weather weekends!
