* A paperback edition of this bestselling title * The companion book to the BBC`s landmark series * Features awe-inspiring images & fascinating text Britain From Above is the official book accompanying the BBC`s landmark seven-part tv series aired on BBC1, BBC2 & BBC4. The book features exclusive, awe-inspiring photography from the programme, as well as computer simulations charting Britain`s natural history, its industry & transport systems, natural heritage & archaeology. Britain From Above represents the landscape of a nation as it`s never been seen before. In his Foreword, Andrew Marr writes: ` After months of talking, looking & travelling, it is impossible not to be impressed anew by the roiling, bubbling & borderline-chaotic energy of the country. Britain is a most unnatural place.` ...

Britain From Above Month By Month is a visual portrait of the British Isles from the skies throughout the year. Exploring various corners of this sceptred isle, from majestic mountain landscapes & haunting ruins to magnificent feats of engineering & dramatic coastlines, this unique & beautiful look at Britain from the skies is a stunning visual portrait of the British Isles throughout the year from renowned aerial photographer Jason Hawkes. See how familiar scenes, famous events & iconic monuments take on a whole new life when viewed from a different perspective. Gaze down at the Angel of the North, take in the glittering London skyline from on high, & see a patchwork of festival tents as you've never seen them before. Britain From Above Month by Month celebrates the nation in all its diverse glory & makes for a beautiful addition to any bookshelf or coffee table. ...

Britain From The Air showcases 150 of Britain`s best-loved locations with captivating photographs taken from the air, enabling the reader to contemplate them from a fresh view point. Discover new facets to Ben Nevis, find the way out of Hampton Court maze, or soar above the Severn bridges
- every corner of Britain is explored, along with concise text about each location. NEW COVER
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Britain from the Rails, published by Bradt is a compendium of rail travel for leisure enthusiasts & rail fanatics alike, with a mix of line drawings, black-&-white photographs & full-colour images. There's a magical romance about train travel that no other form of transport can capture. Unlike other rail-based guides, this is not a backpacker's manual on how to travel cheaply & quickly & what to do once you get there. Instead, this is a leisurely sojourn around the country, an indulgent, care-free & relaxing journey which notices
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- what other guides don't. What to see from the train, historical anecdotes about the development of the railways, explanations of how the rail system works, railway traditions, branch line explorations, descriptions of the most scenic routes & a whole lot more are covered in a style which makes for a perfect armchair read, whether from home or on the rails.

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Published in hardback with illustrated dust jacket & filled with a mix of line drawings, black-&-white photographs & full-colour images, Britain from the Rails is ideal for gift or self-purchase with guaranteed appeal for leisure travellers & rail fanatics alike. There's a magical romance about train travel that no other form of transport can capture. Unlike other rail-based guides, this is not a backpacker's manual on how to travel cheaply & quickly & what to do once you get there. Instead, this is a leisurely sojourn around the country, an indulgent, care-free & relaxing journey which notices
- & explains
- what other guides don't. What to see from the train, historical anecdotes about the development of the railways, explanations of how the rail system works, railway traditions, branch line explorations, descriptions of the most scenic routes & a whole lot more are covered in a style which makes for a perfect armchair read, whether from home or on the rails. This is a travel classic of our times, the Wainwright of the rails.

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For generations, the British have been exploring the great British countryside by tent & caravan. This nostalgic guide to Britain under canvas will help you to get out there & celebrate the great outdoors, whatever the weather. A range of handy hints
- from pitching a tent to building a campfire
- ensures you stay safe & dry throughout your outdoor adventure, while one-pot recipes, barbeque & picnic ideas makes it easy to eat like a king even in the wilderness. Campfire Pizza, Sausage Stew & Chicken Hot Pot are all delicious & simple to make, & many ingredients can be picked or caught locally, making the most of nature`s larder. There are games & outdoor adventures for all ages
- pond dipping & tracking wildlife get you up close to nature, while kite-flying & building a woodland den brings out the adventurer in everyone. A gazetteer of the National Trust`s beautiful camping sites, from the stunning scenery of the Lake District to seaside fun in Devon & Cornwall, is also included.


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A new edition of this comprehensive golf course guide, fully updated for 2010 with descriptions of each course, details of course designers & golf professionals. Over 2, 500 golf courses in Britain & Ireland are included, with prices, opening times, leisure facilities, directions & websites included. Details for visitors include green fees, leisure facilities & entry restrictions are featured. & each course is listed in county & town order for easy reference. Championship courses have full-page entries, special interest courses are highlighted & there is a full driving range index. Recommended accommodation is given for each course, & every featured hotel & guest accommodation has been inspected & rated by the AA's professional team of inspectors. ...

Fully updated for 2011 with descriptions of each course, details of course designers & golf professionals. Details for visitors include green fees, leisure facilities & entry restrictions. Each course is listed in county & town order for easy reference. Championship courses have full-page entries, special interest courses are highlighted & there is a full driving range index. Recommended accommodation is given for each course, & every featured hotel & guest accommodation has been inspected & rated by the AA's inspectors. ...

Britain Golf Course 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. ...

Great Days Out Guide 2012 in the AA Lifestyle Guides series; comprising a range of market-leading titles dedicated to accommodation, food & drink, & camping & caravanning in Britain & Irel&, 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. ...