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Twilight Cities : Lost Capitals of the Mediterranean
Its name means 'centre of the world', and since the dawn of history the Mediterranean Sea has formed the shared horizon of innumerable cultures. Here, history has blurred with legend. The glittering surface of the sea conceals the remnants of lost civilisations, wrecked treasure...- £10.99 GBP
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Millennium : The End of the World and the Forging of Christendom
Of all the civilisations existing in the year 1000, that of Western Europe seemed the unlikeliest candidate for future greatness. Compared to the glittering empires of Byzantium or Islam, the splintered kingdoms on the edge of the Atlantic appeared impoverished, fearful and backward. But...- £12.99 GBP
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Stalin : The Court of the Red Tsar
Winner of the British Book Awards History Book of the YearLonglisted for the Samuel Johnson PrizeThis thrilling biography of Stalin and his entourage during the terrifying decades of his supreme power transforms our understanding of Stalin as Soviet dictator, Marxist leader and Russian tsar....- £14.99 GBP
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Empireland : How Imperialism Has Shaped Modern Britain
EMPIREWORLD IS AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOWWINNER OF THE 2022 BRITISH BOOK AWARD FOR NARRATIVE NONFICTION***THE BOOK THAT INSPIRED THE CHANNEL 4 DOCUMENTARY 'EMPIRE STATE OF MIND'***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'The real remedy is education of the kind that Sanghera has embraced - accepting, not ignoring,...- £10.99 GBP
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Lonely Planet Epic Hikes of Europe
Lace up your hiking boots and get ready to embark on an awe-inspiring journey through Europe's most breathtaking landscapes. "Epic Hikes of Europe" is a meticulously curated collection of 50 unforgettable hiking routes that will ignite your wanderlust and challenge your adventurous spirit. From...- £24.99 GBP
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Wild Guide South West : Devon, Cornwall Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire adventure travel guide (second edition)
New expanded edition of the best-selling adventure guidebook. Wild swimming, secret beaches, lost ruins, caverns, ancient forests, treehouses, micro-breweries. Hundreds of photographs and maps. 1000 locations with coordinates and directions. * Swim in river pools and waterfalls * Discover ancient stones and forests *...- £18.99 GBP
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The Ridgeway National Trail : Avebury to Ivinghoe Beacon described in both directions
Embark on a journey through time and traverse one of Britain's most ancient trails with "The Ridgeway National Trail: Avebury to Ivinghoe Beacon." This meticulously crafted guidebook unveils the secrets of the 87-mile (139km) Ridgeway, an ancient pathway etched into the landscape over 5,000...- £16.95 GBP
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Walking the South West Coast Path : National Trail From Minehead to South Haven Point
Embark on an unforgettable journey along the breathtaking South West Coast Path, a 630-mile (1015km) National Trail that winds its way through the rugged and picturesque coastlines of north Devon, Cornwall, and Dorset. This comprehensive guidebook by Paddy Dillon is your indispensable companion, meticulously...- £17.95 GBP
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Homesick : Why I Live in a Shed
In this raw and poignant memoir, Catrina Davies takes readers on a journey through her personal housing crisis that ultimately led her to an unconventional living situation - a shed near Land's End in Cornwall. "Homesick: Why I Live in a Shed" is a...- £9.99 GBP
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To the River : A Journey Beneath the Surface
To the River by Olivia Laing is a mesmerizing blend of nature writing and memoir that takes readers on a lyrical journey along the River Ouse in Sussex. Tracing the same path where Virginia Woolf tragically ended her life, Laing's narrative is a profound...- £10.99 GBP
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Dispersals : On Plants, Borders and Belonging
Dispersals is a captivating exploration of the profound connections between plants and people. Jessica J. Lee weaves together memoir, history, and scientific research to meditate on the intricate web of belonging and displacement that ties our existence to the natural world. Through vivid storytelling...- £16.99 GBP
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Collins Fungi Guide : The Most Complete Field Guide to the Mushrooms & Toadstools of Britain & Ireland
The sixth title in the bestselling Collins Guide series, this book covers the fungi of the British Isles, with considerable relevance for Europe and the wider temperate world. Leading mycological artists have been specially commissioned to ensure accurate, detailed illustrations. Where possible, species are...- £25.99 GBP
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Mystical Mushrooms : Discover the Magic & Folklore of Fantastic Fungi
Delve into the captivating realm where nature's wonders intertwine with ancient folklore and mysticism. "Mystical Mushrooms: Discover the Magic & Folklore of Fantastic Fungi" by Aurora Kane unveils the enchanting world of mushrooms, inviting you on a journey through tales as old as time...- £14.99 GBP
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The Wildlife Garden
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of nature with "The Wildlife Garden" by John Lewis-Stempel. This captivating book serves as a comprehensive guide to transforming your outdoor space into a thriving sanctuary for birds, butterflies, and a myriad of fascinating creatures. Discover the secrets...- £14.99 GBP
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The Ancient Woods of Helford River
Step into the enchanting realm of The Ancient Woods of Helford River, where ancient oak trees stand as silent sentinels, their gnarled branches reaching out to touch the salty caress of the Cornish sea. In this captivating book, renowned author Oliver Rackham takes you...- £15.00 GBP
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The Hidden Fires : A Cairngorms Journey with Nan Shepherd
The Hidden Fires is an intimate and evocative journey into the heart of the Cairngorms, the wild and rugged mountain range in the Scottish Highlands. Guided by the poetic writings of Nan Shepherd, author Merryn Glover embarks on a pilgrimage through these ancient landscapes,...- £10.99 GBP
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Sea Bean
Embark on a captivating odyssey through the rugged landscapes and rich tapestry of the Shetland Islands with Sally Huband's "Sea Bean". This poignant memoir seamlessly interweaves the author's beachcombing adventures with ancient myths, ecological fragility, and the islands' profound human history. As you delve...- £10.99 GBP
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The Return of the King
The Return of the King marks the grand finale of Tolkien's epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, picking up where The Hobbit left off. This definitive edition boasts a striking black cover inspired by Tolkien's own design, alongside a meticulously crafted map of...- £9.99 GBP
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The Two Towers
Continuing the epic saga that began with The Hobbit, this second instalment of Tolkien's magnum opus, The Lord of the Rings, boasts a striking black cover inspired by the author's own design. Complete with the definitive text and a detailed map of Middle-earth, The...- £9.99 GBP
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The Tombs of Atuan : The Second Book of Earthsea
Immerse yourself in the second instalment of the Earthsea saga, now available in a splendid hardback edition. Complete your collection with its companions: A Wizard of Earthsea, The Furthest Shore, and Tehanu. Adorned with Charles Vess's captivating illustrations, this volume promises a visual feast...- £14.99 GBP
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Gun Island : A spellbinding, globe-trotting novel by the bestselling author of the Ibis trilogy
Embark on a spellbinding, globe-trotting adventure with Amitav Ghosh's 'Gun Island'. This folkloric novel weaves a captivating tale of family, heritage, and the mysteries that connect us across time and place. Follow the journey of a disillusioned dealer of rare books as he becomes...- £9.99 GBP
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When I Sing, Mountains Dance
In this mesmerising tale, Irene Sola shatters the boundaries of human perception, weaving a narrative of primal instinct and geological time that captivates with its raw, jagged beauty. When Domenec—a mountain-dwelling poet and father—meets his untimely demise by lightning strike, his two young children,...- £9.99 GBP
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The Famished Road
Embark on a spellbinding odyssey betwixt the mortal realm and the ethereal plane in this Booker Prize-winning masterpiece. 'Our very essence—our emotions, our vitality, our affections—is a wellspring of power at our disposal', muses the protagonist. Meet Azaro, a spirit child who, according to...- £10.99 GBP
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The Hopkins Manuscript
In a sleepy English village, a retired schoolteacher named Edgar Hopkins bears witness to the unthinkable - the moon has been dislodged from its celestial path and is hurtling towards Earth. As the prospect of a cataclysmic collision looms, Hopkins meticulously documents the escalating...- £9.99 GBP
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All Before Me : A Search for Belonging in Wordsworth's Lake District
In her early twenties, Esther Rutter suffered an acute mental breakdown while teaching English in Japan. Sectioned and held in a Japanese psychiatric institution until she could be flown home under escort, her recovery only began when she came to live and work in...- £16.99 GBP
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Two Steps Forward : from the author of The Rosie Project
A smart, funny novel of love, self-acceptance, second chances and blisters, from the author of The Rosie Project. Two misfits walk 2,000km along the Camino to find themselves and, perhaps, each other. 'Charming and absorbing' Daily Mail'Sleepless in Seattle meets Wild . . ....- £9.99 GBP
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Scattering Plenty : The People Who Made the Modern Countryside
At the outset of the twentieth century, the management of the British countryside was the preserve of powerful aristocratic estates, the ground worked by labourers toiling in time-honoured tradition. Scattering Plenty tells of the birth of modern farming through wartime, post-war reconstruction and four...- £22.99 GBP
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Thin Places
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING - HIGHLY COMMENDED'Remarkable' Robert Macfarlane'Beautiful' Amy Liptrot'Powerful, unflinching . . . Part hymn to nature, part Troubles memoir' GuardianKerri n� Dochartaigh was born in Derry at the very height of the Troubles. One parent was Catholic,...- £10.99 GBP
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Across a Waking Land : A 1,000-Mile Walk Through a British Spring
SHORTLISTED FOR THE RICHARD JEFFERIES AWARD 2023'Roger Morgan-Grenville, one of Britain's leading conservationists' - The HeraldA veteran nature writer walks the length of Britain in pursuit of spring, and of hopeFed up with bleak headlines of biodiversity loss, acclaimed nature writer Roger Morgan-Grenville sets...- £18.99 GBP
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