Hayes`s masterpiece is an exquisite depiction of a doomed love affair set in noirish, 1950s New York. In a Manhattan bar, a middle-aged man tells a pretty girl a story: of how he fell into a relationship with a lonely young divorcee; of how one night she was offered a thousand dollars to sleep with a stranger; & of how he & she would subsequently betray each other in turn. In Alfred Hayes`s exquisite novella, love
- in all its bewildering turns of longing, elation, heartbreak & regret
- is dissected with unforgettable honesty & heartbreaking clarity.

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In Love in New York guides the reader to the most romantic sights & destinations the city has to offer. Whether you want to watch the sun rise over the East River like Woody & Diane or enjoy a Cary Grant/ Deborah Kerr moment at the top of the Empire State Building, there is no greater city than New York for couples in love. The book begins with first impressions, the iconic New York sights that never fail to dazzle: the skyline (and the best places to view it), the most beautiful blocks & neighbourhoods, the famous views (rooftops, bridges, riverside parks). Chapters follow on great date ideas, including destination museums & unusual dinner-&-a- movie/theatre combinations. For readers ready to commit, the authors detail the best proposal spots; where to go ring shopping; the coolest places to register for gifts; & information about the legal requirements for marrying in the city (gay & straight), including a rundown on the classic City Hall wedding-with the best places to buy flowers & to celebrate afterwards, naturally. There are also ideas for planning honeymoons & anniversaries. Throughout, sidebars offer romantic options such as wonderful bars with fireplaces, the prettiest park benches, great New York literary & film affairs to inspire your visit, & romantic day trips within & near the five boroughs. From champagne on the Peninsula rooftop in midtown to ice skating in Bryant Park, In Love in New York is the perfect gift for any couple dreaming of experiencing the romance of New York. ...

In Memoriam: Poems of Bereavement set from a charming “ Instead of a card” series of pamphlets from Candlestick Press, consisting of an attractively produced booklet with the poems, a bookmark left blank for that special message & an envelope – an imaginative alternative for all who still regard sending a card as a more proper, warm & friendly way of offering greetings for those special occasions. The booklet has an introduction by Carol Ann Duffy & poems by W.H. Auden, Billy Collins, Wendy Cope, Paul Durcan, Jackie Kay, Adrian Mitchell, Derek Mahon, Michael Rosen, Christina Rossetti, Penelope Shuttle & Dylan Thomas. To see the list of all the titles in this lovely series please click on the series link. ...

A delightful, entertaining & illuminating investigation into our peculiar fascination with making things small, & what small things tell us about the world at large. Simon Garfield reveals the secret histories of tiny Eiffel Towers, the truth about the flea circus, a doll`s house made for a Queen, eerie tableaux of crime scenes, miniature food, model villages & railways, & more. Bringing together history, psychology, art & obsession, Garfield explores what fuels the strong appeal of miniature objects, & how controlling a tiny scaled-down world can give new perspectives, restore our sense of order in uncertain times, &, in unexpected ways, let us see our world in a whole new light. In Miniature takes a big look at small things & teaches us that there is greatness in the diminutive. ...

Witness the birth of Surrealism in Sue Roe`s lively account of the artists who lived, loved & worked together In this entertaining & informative biography, Sue Roe illustrates how surrealism emerged in Paris amidst an artistic ambience of lively experimentation. Before surrealism made its startling impact, artists including Marcel Duchamp & Giorgio De Chirico had already begun to shift the focus of the art scene in Montparnasse. Beginning with Duchamp, Roe tells the story of the wonderfully eccentric & avant-garde Dada movement, the birth of Surrealist photography with Man Ray & his muse Kiki de Montparnasse, the love triangle between writer Paul Eluard, his wife Gala & the artist Max Ernst, until the arrival of Salvador Dali in 1929. In Montparnasse recounts the extraordinary, revolutionary work these artists undertook as much as the salons, cafe life, friendships, rows & love affairs that were their background. Praise for In Montmartre ` Enjoyable, engaging, rollicking
- the storytelling is lively` Spectator ` Admirable. What an eye for art Roe has. Brilliant` Guardian ` An elegant synthesis of complex material. It excels: Roe is a skilled & graceful writer` Telegraph
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A classic piece of travel writing, “ In Morocco” is Edith Wharton’s remarkable account of her journey to the country during World War One & was subsequently published in 1921. With a characteristic sense of adventure, Wharton set out to explore Morocco & its people, recording her impressions & encounters. She travelled
- by military jeep
- to Rabat, Moulay Idriss, Fez & Marrakech, from the Atlantic coast to the High Atlas. Along the way she witnessed religious ceremonies & ritual dances, visited the opulent palaces of the Sultan & was admitted to the mysterious world of his harem. Her narrative is as rich as the souks through which she wandered, peopled with story-tellers & warriors, slaves & silk-spinners: an evocative & intimate portrait of this extraordinary country.

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Edith Wharton journeyed to Morocco in the final days of the First World War, at a time when there was no guidebook to the country. “ In Morocco” is the classic account of her expedition. A seemingly unlikely chronicler, Wharton, more usually associated with American high society, explored the country for a month by military vehicle. Travelling from Rabat & Fez to Moulay Idriss & Marrakech, she recorded her encounters with Morocco’s people, traditions & ceremonies, capturing a country at a moment of transition from an almost unknown, roadless empire to a popular tourist destination. Her descriptions of the places she visited
- mosques, palaces, ruins, markets & harems
- are typically observant & brim with colour & spirit, whilst her sketches of the country’s history & art are rigorous but accessible. This is a wonderful account by one of the most celebrated novelists & travel writers of the 20th century & a fascinating portrayal of an extraordinary country. About this series: The Stanfords Travel Classics series is a collection of the finest historical travel writing republished by the world`s leading map & travel bookseller.

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Thirty miles off the Cape Cod shore sits the quaint historic island of Nantucket, the Far Away Isl&. Once one of the richest towns in America thanks to its leading role in the whaling industry, the island reinvented itself in the twentieth century as a destination spot for tourists. This traveler`s guide takes you on a round-the-island tour, noting its infamous cobblestone streets, world-renowned restaurants, museums, fabulous shops, & acres of conservation lands. You`ll discover the historic homes, lighthouses, & beaches that make the island famous, but also some truly incredible locations only a local would know. Brant Point Lighthouse, the Nantucket Whaling Museum, Madaket Beach, & Sconset Village are only the beginning. See why Nantucket is a favorite vacation spot for everyone from families with young children to corporate executives looking for a paradise to truly get away from it all. ...

This title offers an utterly amazing, true, first-person account of one girl`s experience in wartime. Irene Gut Opdyke was a Catholic Polish nursing student when WWII broke out. She soon became mired in the horrors of central Europe as, at various times, a partisan, a refugee, a housekeeper to the Nazis &, over all, as a heroine. She singlehandedly saved the lives of at least 16 Jewish people from the Holocaust. Now living in America & aged 77, Irene, with the help of a respected historical novelist, has told her story with all the power & passion that such a remarkable history can inspire. ...

Starring the same little girl in the same charming illustration style as Hello In There!, In My Heart explores emotions--happiness, sadness, bravery, anger, shyness & more. Unlike other feelings books that tend to oversimplify, In My Heart lyrically explains what an emotion feels like, physically, inside. For example: ” When I get really angry, my heart feels like it`s going to explode! Don`t come near me! My heart is yelling, hot & loud. This is when my heart is mad.” Toddlers will be empowered by this new vocabulary & able to practice articulating & identifying their own emotions. On the cover & the right side of each spread, a die-cut heart decreases in size, creating a multi-coloured heart the depth of the entire book. ...