The cradle of Western civilisation, Ancient Greece was a land of contradictions & conflict. Intensely quarrelsome & competitive, the Greek city-states consistently proved unwilling & unable to unite. Yet, in spite of or even because of this internal discord, no ancient civilization proved so dynamic or productive. The Greeks not only colonized the Mediterranean & Black Sea areas but set standards of figurative art that endured for nearly 2500 years. Charting topics as diverse as Minoan civilization, The Persian Wars, the Athenian Golden Age & the conquests of Alexander the Great, the book traces the development of this creative & restless people & assesses their impact not only on the ancient world but also on our own attitudes & environment. The authoritative narrative, illustrated with over sixty full colour maps & over seventy plates, makes this an indispensable handbook for history students & enthusiasts alike. About the author Robert Morkot is a lecturer in archaeology at the University of Exeter. ...

Be a monarch of your own little outdoor kingdom. Decorate your woven willow crown, sow native tree seeds & learn how to identify some of the UK’s best-loved tree species. A creative, planet-friendly way for every child to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. ...

A dramatic, inspiring memoir by legendary rock climber Tommy Caldwell, the first person to free climb the Dawn Wall of Yosemite's El Capitan. On January 14, 2015, Tommy Caldwell, along with his partner, Kevin Jorgeson, summited what is widely regarded as the hardest climb in history Yosemite's nearly vertical 3, 000-foot Dawn Wall, after nineteen days on the route. Caldwell's odds-defying feat was the culmination of an entire lifetime of pushing himself to his limits as an athlete. This engrossing memoir chronicles the journey of a boy with a fanatical mountain-guide father who was determined to instil toughness in his son to a teen whose obsessive nature drove him to the top of the sport-climbing circuit. Caldwell s affinity for adventure then led him to the vertigo-inducing & little understood world of big wall free climbing. But his evolution as a climber was not without challenges; in his early twenties, he was held hostage by militants in a harrowing ordeal in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan. Soon after, he lost his left index finger in an accident. Later his wife, & main climbing partner, left him. Caldwell emerged from these hardships with a renewed sense of purpose & determination. He set his sights on free climbing El Capitan s biggest, steepest, blankest face the Dawn Wall. This epic assault took more than seven years, during which time Caldwell redefined the sport, found love again, & became a father. The Push is an arresting story of focus, drive, motivation, endurance, & transformation, a book that will appeal to anyone About the author Tommy Caldwell grew up in Colorado. He has made dozens of notable ascents, & many consider him the best all-around rock climber in the world. In 2014 he was chosen as one of National Geographic's Adventurers of the Year, & in 2015 the American Alpine Club awarded him Lifetime Honorary Membership, its highest honour. Caldwell, a frequent contributor to Alpinist, Climbing, & Rock & Ice magazines, lives in the town where he first learned to climb, Estes Park, Colorado, with his wife & their son & daughter. ...

The story of the couple who lost everything & embarked on a journey, not of escape, but salvation. Just days after Raynor learns that Moth, her husband of 32 years, is terminally ill, the couple lose their home & their livelihood. With nothing left & little time, they make the brave & impulsive decision to walk the 630 miles of the sea-swept South West Coast Path, from Somerset to Dorset via Devon & Cornwall. They have almost no money for food or shelter & must carry only the essentials for survival on their backs as they live wild in the ancient, weathered landscape of cliffs, sea & sky. Yet through every step, every encounter, & every test along the way, their walk becomes a remarkable journey. The Salt Path is an unflinchingly honest, inspiring & life-affirming true story of coming to terms with grief & the healing power of the natural world. Ultimately, it is a portrayal of home, & how it can be lost, rebuilt & rediscovered in the most unexpected ways. About the author Since travelling the South West Coastal Path, Raynor Winn has become a regular long-distance walker & writes about nature, homelessness & wild camping. She lives in Cornwall. This is her first book. ...

Get ready for a journey through every country in the world. In this fourth edition of The Travel Book each country features an all-new profile that

Includes:: details of when to visit, what to see & do, & how to learn more about the country’s culture from its film, music, food & drink. All brand new, incredible photography illustrates each country, depicting what life is like in each nation from photographic portraits of people, to beautiful landscapes & vibrant scenes of street life. Supported by colourful & detailed mapping, this title will bring the world to life for a new generation of travellers. As a premium 416-page hardback package it will inspire wanderlust & make an impressive gift! About Lonely Planet Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring & trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks & phrasebooks for 120 languages, & grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, & in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair & lifestyle books, ebooks, & more, enabling you to explore every day.

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Explore Secret Stories The Wonders of Walworth Tour, a self-guided interactive walking tour to enjoy whenever you want. This tour is part of an Ordnance Survey series of bite-sized, tongue-in-cheek stories for you to read out loud. Expect nutty nature, smelly smugglers, raucous royals you get the idea. Welcome to Walworth with its lost canal & zoo, world class comedian & scientists, occult artist, fashion led riots & Britain’s foremost all female criminal gang. SE17 also boasts a Museum of Anarchy, literature’s first commuter & the UK’s oldest herbal remedy shop. Look out too for the Brandon Estate, home of Billie Piper in the ' Doctor Who' remakes. Total length: 2.1 miles; Suggested age range: 11+ Purchase this Tour (and more) in the Secret Stories App, available for free download from Android Play & Apple App store. You'll find more details of the tour & what it contains in the app! ...

From the Northern Lights to the gondolas of Venice, this jam-packed map puzzle depicts Europe as you’ve never seen it before! Which country would you most like to visit? This 1000 piece puzzle has been painted by the talented artist Hartwig Braun. About the artist Hartwig Braun is an artist specialising in design-led illustrative works, using his architectural background to create expansive, detailed & engaging cityscapes utilising a mixture of organic materials & digital methods. Scale & fine details are an important part of his aesthetic, which combined with a passion for the urban experience & visual iconography, has developed a working practice that combines a technical accuracy with a playful agenda. Using traditional drawing techniques as well as the help of modern technology & tools, Hartwig’s manages to create a unique yet mass appealing visual style. ...

Planning to do the Three Peaks challenge? Find a pre-planned route for each peak plus essential safety information. Every map contains the mapping for ALL Three Peaks. Select your favourite cover image when you buy yours. This map
Includes:: A safe & approved walking route for each peak A quick guide to the history of each peak Hazard warnings Map legend exclusively for this map Parking information The Three Peaks Challenge is to climb the highest mountains of Scotl&, England & Wales in 24 hours, including travelling. It's a pretty tough physical & organisational challenge & is often attempted to raise fund for charity. If you are planning on taking it on, there more information at the Official Three Peaks site, or from your favourite charity.   Cool stuff from GETOUTSIDE A guide to Britain's mountains A guide to Scafell Pike Snowdon: Routes to the top Reaching new heights: Ben Nevis is now officially 1345m tall
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Planning to do the Three Peaks challenge? Find a pre-planned route for each peak plus essential safety information. Every map contains the mapping for ALL Three Peaks. Select your favourite cover image when you buy yours. This map
Includes:: A safe & approved walking route for each peak A quick guide to the history of each peak Hazard warnings Map legend exclusively for this map Parking information The Three Peaks Challenge is to climb the highest mountains of Scotl&, England & Wales in 24 hours, including travelling. It's a pretty tough physical & organisational challenge & is often attempted to raise fund for charity. If you are planning on taking it on, there more information at the Official Three Peaks site, or from your favourite charity.   Cool stuff from GETOUTSIDE A guide to Britain's mountains A guide to Scafell Pike Snowdon: Routes to the top Reaching new heights: Ben Nevis is now officially 1345m tall
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Planning to do the Three Peaks challenge? Find a pre-planned route for each peak plus essential safety information. Every map contains the mapping for ALL Three Peaks. Select your favourite cover image when you buy yours. This map
Includes:: A safe & approved walking route for each peak A quick guide to the history of each peak Hazard warnings Map legend exclusively for this map Parking information The Three Peaks Challenge is to climb the highest mountains of Scotl&, England & Wales in 24 hours, including travelling. It's a pretty tough physical & organisational challenge & is often attempted to raise fund for charity. If you are planning on taking it on, there more information at the Official Three Peaks site, or from your favourite charity.   Cool stuff from GETOUTSIDE A guide to Britain's mountains A guide to Scafell Pike Snowdon: Routes to the top Reaching new heights: Ben Nevis is now officially 1345m tall
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