The brand new & final novel from the magical pen of `the Godmother of Fantasy`, Diana Wynne Jones; co-authored with her sister Ursula Jones. Now in paperback. How are you supposed to turn into a Wise Woman if your powers just won`t show up? Aileen is convinced she`ll never become as magical as her Aunt Beck. Then one day her aunt is set a seemingly impossible mission. She must go to the island of Logra & rescue the kidnapped High Prince from the enemy, & Aileen must go with her. They set off along with Ivar, Aileen`s spoilt cousin, & Ogo his clophopping servant, recruiting on their way a huge & elusive cat, a monk with an uncannily wise parrot, & a boy inventor who keeps a pet lizard up his sleeve. But this is no band of mighty warriors, & the evil Lograns & their wizards have blocked their way with an invisible barrier in the sea. Aileen doubts that even with all the magic in the Islands of Chaldea, including Aunt Beck`s, they will be able to penetrate it. But Aileen is about to discover that she could be more important to the mission than she realises. Perhaps it is her, above all, who is being drawn to Logra, & for a very special purpose... ...

This guidebook describes 30 day walks on the islands of the Croatian Adriatic
- an outstandingly beautiful landscape incredibly
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Rebecca Seal & Steven Joyce have been travelling to the Greek Islands on holiday for years, drawn back time & again by the glorious weather & delicious cuisine. In The Islands of Greece, Rebecca shares her favourite recipes from their travels, celebrating Greece`s regional specialties. Simple yet delicious, she captures the very essence of the islands, using fresh produce & classic Greek flavours in remarkable combinations. Feast on classics like stuffed calamari or chargrilled aubergine salad, or experiment with a more modern pork souvlaki with apples & pancetta. For a sweet treat, Rebecca`s polenta cake with figs & pine nuts is impossible to resist. Beautiful photographs complement the recipes & capture the magic & glitz of these stunning islands, from Crete to Mykonos, Santorini to Rhodes. ...

A profusely illustrated, revelatory tour of Ireland's little-known islands.
Ireland has long been renowned for its beautiful
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The Scottish Mountaineering Club District Guide to the Islands of Scotland Including Skye is a comprehensive guide to hill-walking & climbing in all the major islands of Scotl&. The book is structured in three parts; Part 1 covers Ailsa Craig to Ardnamurchan; Part 2 covers the Island of Skye; whilst Part 3 covers Ardnamurchan to Shetl&. Each island chapter begins by providing information on available maps, principle hill & mountain groups with elevation details, access, transport, accommodation & a general description of the isl&. Following this, detailed descriptions are given for the areas hills & mountains, walking on the isl&, as well as rock climbing opportunities. Each chapter is accompanied by hand drawn maps & is illustrated throughout with photographs. An introductory section provides general information on the region as a whole, including access, transport, accommodation, weather, mountain rescue, geology, natural history & social history. About this series These sturdy hardbacked volumes could be said to be the definitive guides to the mountaineering districts of Scotl&. An enormous amount of detail is included in these titles. Each chapter covers a specific area, with a detailed diagrammatic map & a separate description for each of the principle hills, including ascent & descent instructions. Extensive additional information is included for walkers, cavers, geologists & climbers. There is also advice on public transport & accommodation. ...

The Isle Of Man, an original antique map by T. Moule, published in London, 1833 -1843. A steel plate engraving, coloured. Map size 26 x 19 cm with a mount size of 41 x 35 cm. Illustrated with heraldry & a Celtic allegorical figure to represent the isl&. Maps by Thomas Moule (1784-1851) are probably, with those by Speed, the best known of all series of English county maps. Issued from 1830, the maps combine a clarity of cartographic style with immense detail, by way of vignette views, scenes & portraits relating to the county shown, often set within a gothic architectural or floral surround, into which armorial devices & so on are worked. As the editions of the maps were published, first in The English Counties Delineated & later in Barclay's English Dictionary, the development of the network of railways throughout England can be observed. Moule, like many other map-makers & map-sellers before him, was a man of many talents. As an author his output included books & papers on topography, history, genealogy, heraldry & architecture; the maps which he designed show elements of these studies. The 57 maps & plans produced for Moule's English Counties Delineated, originally issued as a part-work, include maps of each English county, the towns of London, Bath, Boston, Portsmouth & Plymouth, & the Isles of Wight, Man & Thanet. Frequently entitled the last series of decorative county maps they are good informative maps, as popular now as they were in the early years of Queen Victoria's reign. Antique maps from various original publishers are presented on the Stanford ...

A comprehensive walking guide to the Isle of Mull in the Inner Hebrides. Mull is easily accessible from Oban on the west coast of Scotl&. The 47 routes described in this book range all over Mull & also onto Ulva, Gometra, Iona & Erraid, & walks range from 3 to 26km (2 to 16 miles) long & from short circuits to demanding mountain traverses, but without posing any technical difficulties. The landscape is wild & rugged & outstanding for observing wildlife
- deer are commonplace, golden & sea eagles grace the air, otters frolic at the water`s edge, dolphins & harbour porpoise slip effortlessly by. This guide is also full of information about all the islands` history & their much-studied & endlessly fascinating geology & will appeal to those who know the Mull well as much as those who are discovering it for the first time. All routes are described fully & illustrated with the latest OS mapping.
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The Isle of Wight Feast of Food & Drink celebrates the wealth of artisanal food & drink produced on the Isle of Wight. This culinary odyssey is developed through nine scenarios that reflect the Island`s pleasurable, healthy lifestyle
- renowned for sailing, walking & festival-going as well as its natural beauty
- & offer a flavour of the changing seasons. Each comprises a menu of dishes for the occasion, with easily accomplished yet imaginative recipes that make the most of the Island`s wonderful local produce, together with foods that can be safely & rewardingly foraged. There are always vegetarian & sometimes vegan alternatives, as well as dairy- & gluten-free variations. Along this gastronomic journey, key local products & producers are highlighted, with information panels showcasing Wight foodie gems, from freshly plucked perfumed apricots & award-winning small-batch roasted coffees to perfect craft beers for summer supping. The end section features seasonal charts of produce, showing what is available at its best throughout the year, while a comprehensive directory of products, producers & retailers gives full details of farm & produce shops, farmers` markets & other retail outlets, including online suppliers, with an easy-reference index of Island food & drink. There is also a guide to events for food-lovers, such as the Garlic Festival & Cowes Christmas Festival. A delightful book to keep & to give, for Islander cooks & self-catering visitors alike, full of new recipes for famous foodstuffs & hidden Island delights. Written by noted food & drink author & editor Jo Richardson & illustrated by the work of leading location photographer Ben Wood
- equally matched in their enthusiasm for the Island`s lifestyle & its wealth of produce.


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The Isle of Wight is England`s largest isl&, but its diamond-shape is at most 23 miles long & 13 miles wide. Anchored close to the Hampshire coast, its location has created a sheltered waterway, the Solent, with its own local roadsteads & a unique double tidal system. This geography has shaped the area`s history. Southampton`s docks, located on Southampton Water to the north-west, had become the country`s largest civilian port by the mid-twentieth century. Just north-east across the stretch of water called Spithead is the island city of Portsmouth with its ideal natural harbour. This was an internationally important port for over three hundred years, while the whole area has been places of naval significance on the world stage for even longer. From when Queen Victoria bought Osborne House in 1845 & had it remodelled as an Italianate mansion the Isle of Wight became a hub of Victorian society. The Poet Laureate Alfred Lord Tennyson lived at Freshwater, while Charles Swinburne grew up at Bonchurch, a place where Charles Dickens vacationed. Charles Darwin began his Origin of Species here, & Karl Marx came to restore his health; it was the expanding rail network that brought them there. Mark Bardell explores the Isle of Wight & Portsmouth & the surrounding maritime landscapes, revealing unexpected historical & literary associations. MARITIME LEGACY: seaside resorts & piers; Queen Victoria`s bathing machine; tourism, festivals & Cowes Week; the Titanic & Queen Mary. URBAN DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE: military & naval imperatives; Portsmouth Dockyard & the Solent forts; lighthouses & fortifications; Victorian mansions & the first garden suburb in Southsea. WRITERS & ARTISTS: Portsmouth & Rudyard Kipling, H. G. Wells & Arthur Conan Doyle; the Isle of Wight & the young Turner`s seascapes; J. D. Fergusson & Eric Ravilious, war artists in Portsmouth. ...

Experience the unique elemental landscapes of the Western Isles & Highland Scotland with The Isles & Highlands of Western Scotland: Island Hopping Bike Adventures by Cordee publishing. The serenity of cycling is the perfect way to enjoy this wild l&, & this guide presents four outstanding multi-day connecting circular tours, from Arran to Cape Wrath & the major Hebridean Islands. It contains first hand information & advice for touring cyclists, is ideal for planning, & is an essential on-the-road guide. Information of cycle shops, pubs, cafes, accommodation & information centres is provided, as are full route profiles & descriptions
- all routes avoid the main traffic arteries wherever possible. The guide also

Includes:: a wealth of information on the cultural & historic background of the area. Hand drawn route maps & photographs are also provided.


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