Where are you really from? You’re British. Your parents are British. You were raised in Britain. Your partner, your children & most of your friends are British. So why do people keep asking you where you are from? Brit (ish) is about a search for identity. It is about the everyday racism that plagues British society. It is about our awkward, troubled relationship with our history. It is about why liberal attempts to be ‘colour-blind’ have caused more problems than they have solved. It is about why we continue to avoid talking about race. In this personal & provocative investigation, Afua Hirsch explores a very British crisis of identity. We are a nation in denial about our past & our present. We believe we are the nation of abolition, but forget we are the nation of slavery. We are convinced that fairness is one of our values, but that immigration is one of our problems. Brit (ish) is the story of how & why this came to be, & an urgent call for change. ...

Britain at 1:633, 600 road map from the AA, with particularly clear presentation of the road network, including places of interest shown on a plain, unobtrusive base, an enlargement of the M25 area & a mileage chart. AA's road maps are characterised by their plain white base designed to provide an unobtrusive background for the road network & the names of towns & villages. The road network is shown with considerable attention given to different types of roads, junctions & interchanges. Toll & toll-free motorways, primary routes, A & B roads, narrow roads, motorways & road numbers as well as distances in miles on primary roads. Locations of service areas, airports & ferry connections are included but railway lines are not shown. Colouring is used only to show national parks & forest parks. Rivers & lakes are included, but other topographic information is limited to names of selected mountain ranges, peaks & valleys, plus spot heights. The map has the British national grid lines & it is indexed. The small inset of the M25 area of London at Approx. 1: 380, 000 shows the main road approaches, motorways, A & B roads only. The map also features a mileage chart with journey times & distances in miles between towns & separately, distances between airports & main cities. Small additional maps show the Isle of Scilly, Guernsey & Jersey Islands at Approx. 1:200, 000 & 1:250, 000, & Orkney & the Shetland Islands at Approx. 1:1, 300, 000 This map was published in 2011. ...

Britain in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

Fascinating insights into various aspects of Britain, including little-known facts about its landscapes & architecture, its inhabitants & their activities, & the artists who have documented its rich history. Illustrations include works by artists such as John Constable, John Sell Cotman, Thomas Girtin, Samuel Palmer, John William North, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Paul & Thomas Sandby, George Scharf, William Bell Scott & J.M.W. Turner. ...

In this title, Robin Currie begins with the rich history of Britain & Irel&, discussing such topics as the compelling saga of London, the Viking roots of 1, 000-year-old Dublin, & the shipbuilding heritage of Belfast, from whence the Titanic steamed into history. We take in the emerald vistas of Irel&, dappled with the passage tombs & ritual sites of the ancient Celts. The rugged hills of Scotl&, where the Romans disparaged the inhabitants as Picts (painted men) for the pigments they wore in battle. & the coasts & castles of Wales, where the ancient language is still very much alive. These islands have seen much coming & going of people over the centuries, & that is no less true today. Get to know the modern inhabitants of the nations, whose faces speak louder than words about diversity of modern Britain & Irel&. Throughout the book, the photography has a special feel, going beyond the expected to bring out the real character of the lands & people. Also delivering little-known secrets & insights that the practical travel guides don`t, "ations from a wide range of individuals describe their favourite sites or landmarks, & lists of superlatives within a particular region (best vistas, oldest pubs, & most fascinating ruins) point out spots that the average tourist would never know existed
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This easy-to-use, illustrated map is an essential guide to watching birds in Britain & Irel&. Featuring the country`s top 346 birding sites, including almost all RSPB reserves & many Wildlife Trusts & Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust sites, this edition gives concise details on each location from descriptions of habitat & types of bird to be found there as well as opening times & the best season to visit. On the reverse of the main map there are detailed maps of 15 key sites & information panels on many aspects of birding including a detailed list of bird observatories & the major seabird colonies to be found in Britain & Irel&. Complete with practical tips & information, this edition of Bill Oddie`s Birding Map of Britain & Ireland provides a handy reference tool for both the novice birdwatcher as well as the avid twitcher ...

With all the information you need to enjoy the perfect holiday in Britain & Irel&, this is the ideal companion for organising camping breaks throughout the year, fully updated for 2010. Each site is annually inspected by the AA & graded with the renowned AA Pennant Scheme for quality & range of facilities. There is also a quality percentage score to help differentiate between parks of the same pennant rating. ...

With all the information you need to enjoy the perfect holiday in Britain & Irel&, this is the ideal companion for organising camping breaks throughout the year, fully updated for 2011. Each site is annually inspected by the AA & graded with the renowned AA Pennant Scheme for quality & range of facilities. There is also a quality percentage score to help differentiate between parks of the same pennant rating. ...

Britain & Ireland Caravan & Camping Guide 2012 in the AA Lifestyle Guides series; comprising a range of market-leading titles dedicated to accommodation, food & drink, & camping & caravanning in Britain, in addition to selected European guides. The guides provide a comprehensive survey of a range of pubs, hotels & restaurants as well as themed titles focussing on days out, camping & caravanning, golf courses & pet-friendly places to stay. Each of the UK guides in the series has a similar layout, with hotels, restaurants, camping & caravanning & sites organised by county, while the European format is based upon regions. Detailed listings are accompanied by colour photographs & include details of telephone numbers, addresses, e-mail, website, directions, room details, prices, menus, local facilities & a short description of the hotel, restaurant or other destination. AA also operates a starred rating out of 5 as well as a percentage rating to help visitors distinguish between places. Introductory chapters in each book provide further information & practical guidance on the symbols & abbreviations that are used, pubs, hotels & restaurants of the year, the AA star classification system, booking online, prices, facilities for disabled guests, children, website addresses, bank & public holidays, leisure breaks & entertainment. ...

Britain & Ireland Caravan & Camping Guide 2012 in the AA Lifestyle Guides series; comprising a range of market-leading titles dedicated to accommodation, food & drink, & camping & caravanning in Britain, in addition to selected European guides. The guides provide a comprehensive survey of a range of pubs, hotels & restaurants as well as themed titles focussing on days out, camping & caravanning, golf courses & pet-friendly places to stay. Each of the UK guides in the series has a similar layout, with hotels, restaurants, camping & caravanning & sites organised by county, while the European format is based upon regions. Detailed listings are accompanied by colour photographs & include details of telephone numbers, addresses, e-mail, website, directions, room details, prices, menus, local facilities & a short description of the hotel, restaurant or other destination. AA also operates a starred rating out of 5 as well as a percentage rating to help visitors distinguish between places. Introductory chapters in each book provide further information & practical guidance on the symbols & abbreviations that are used, pubs, hotels & restaurants of the year, the AA star classification system, booking online, prices, facilities for disabled guests, children, website addresses, bank & public holidays, leisure breaks & entertainment. ...