Longlisted for the 2014 Thwaites Wainwright Prize Britannia Obscura is the untold story of Britain`s hidden landscapes. The outline of the British Isles, looking a little like a wingless dragon, is instantly recognisable. But jostling within that familiar profile are countless vying maps of the country. Some of these maps are founded on rock, or on the natural features of the l&. But far more are built on dreams
- on human activity, effort, & aspiration. From investigations of caves & megaliths to canals & airspace, Joanne Parker reveals a country with countless competing centres & ceaselessly shifting borders
- a land where one person`s sleepy, unexceptional province will always be the busy heart of another`s map. Britannia Obscura opens our eyes to the infinitely layered, rich & surprising landscape of a very large small isl&.

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In Britannia`s Daughters, bestselling novelist Joanna Trollope examines the contribution of women in building & sustaining the British Empire. She draws on a vast range of sources, including diaries & letters home. She provides a panoramic picture of the countless women who departed Britain for India, Australia, the Far East, Canada & Africa
- often in search of opportunities unavailable at home. Here are penniless pioneers & governors` wives, missionaries & prostitutes, explorers & army nurses. They people this book as they peopled the Empire
- their astonishing courage & endurance, their remarkable personal stories vividly & enthrallingly recaptured.

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Fully updated for 2005, this wall chart features a brightly coloured map of Britain & Irel&, in political colours & with clear lettering & symbols for easy reference. Administrative areas (both counties & unitary authorities) are picked out in distinctive colours to aid identification, with town & city names clearly shown, as well as roads, railways, airports, rivers, canals & sea contours. In addition, inset maps show the Shetland Islands & the Channel Islands at the same scale as the main map of 1:1 200 000 (19 miles to 1 inch). Included on the chart alongside the large political map are a series of smaller thematic maps covering the important topics of population, temperature, rainfall, wind speed & direction, roads & ferries, together with a physical map of the British Isles featuring lists of the largest islands, highest mountains & longest rivers. This wall chart is supplied in two versions: (a) laminated on one side & rolled into a clear plastic tube for use as a wall map; & (b) unlaminated & folded with a tipped-on card cover for use when travelling. It is ideal for mounting on a study wall or in the workplace. ...

There can be few world-class companies that boast the heritage & traditions inherent in the British Airways br&. Indeed, the company that became British Airways operated the world`s first commercial scheduled airline service in 1919. From the early days of aviation through to more recent times, British Airways has stood for high standards of quality & professionalism. Curator of the British Airways Heritage Collection Paul Jarvis guides the reader through the story of the company from its earliest origins to the present. In this full-colour illustrated history, we see how the whole experience of flying has changed over the years: the aeroplanes, the interiors, the uniforms, the advertising & much more. ...

David Bennun had lived in Africa his whole life. At the age of 18 he came to Britain, the mother country. The country he had read about in ” Punch” magazine or seen in films like ” Chariots of Fire”. He was in for a shock. A very big shock indeed: `I could not have been less prepared had I spent my life up to that point listening to 30-year-old broadcasts of the ” Light Programme”.` In this timely follow-up to the critically acclaimed ” Tick Bite Fever”, David Bennun shows us our own country through the eyes of an alien. With his brilliantly witty turn of phrase we follow his life as a student, his brushes with Bohemia, his troubles renting & buying property, his discovery of British food & his horrors at entering the world of work. From DIY to architecture, sport to alcohol, transport to music & entertainment, David Bennun brilliantly & with ruthless wit deconstructs all these subjects, many of them so dear to the British heart. ...

This title features over 800 fabulous B& Bs! & every type of architecture, too, from cottages to castles, including one 900 years old
- a grand place made informal by owners who love to share their home. Looking for a child-friendly city bolthole, somewhere remote to walk the dog, a delicious hideaway for two? Alongside the traditionally furnished country homes are handsome town houses & sleek city apartments, & interiors that stretch from the simple to the lavish: gingham fabrics, funky china, antique furniture with a contemporary twist. This 15th edition introduces over 150 new places
- & several owners with a passion for conservation & wildlife. There are kitchen gardens galore, producing fruits & vegetables for your dinner, & splendid homemade chutneys & jams. More owners than ever are keeping pigs & chickens too, so breakfast's eggs & bacon will be something to write home about.

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Over 100 brand new B&B`s are included in this guide to wonderful Bed & Breakfast places across Britain. There`s something for everyone here, from young families to young lovers, peace-seekers, walkers, cyclists, surfers & art & history buffs. Stay in a handsome townhouse or a quirky castle, a little terraced cottage or a university college, some are lavish, others simple. Every place is inspected & selected by a roving team, trusted for honest & lively reviews. Each entry is special in its own way. One may have fabulous architecture & inspirational views, another amusing hosts & delightful interiors; some have it all. Breakfasts will always be delicious: maybe eggs & bacon from down the road, soft fruits from the garden, homemade breads & jams, compotes & sausages. For this new edition they have included over 100 new B& Bs
- many run by a new generation of owners bringing new ideas to the traditional B&B, many passionate about growing & rearing their own food, some offering creative courses in gardening & cookery too. Prices range from £65 to £200 a night offering a wide variety of places to stay. Honest write-ups take the slog out of finding the right place for you, providing you with a trusted guide to the genuinely special places in Britain, be it somewhere perfect to take the dog, a child-friendly city bolthole or a gorgeous hideaway for two.
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Many brand new B&B`s are included in our new guide to wonderful Bed & Breakfast places across Britain. There`s something for everyone here, from young families to young lovers, peace-seekers, walkers, cyclists, surfers & art & history buffs. Stay in a handsome townhouse or a quirky castle, a little terraced cottage or a university college, some are lavish, others simple. We look for character, authenticity & owners who love people & go the extra mile. Every place is inspected & selected by our roving team. We`re trusted for our honest & lively reviews. Each entry is special in its own way. One may have fabulous architecture & inspirational views, another amusing hosts & delightful interiors; some have it all. Breakfasts will always be delicious: maybe eggs & bacon from down the road, soft fruits from the garden, homemade breads & jams, compotes & sausages. For this new edition we have included many new B& Bs
- many run by a new generation of owners bringing new ideas to the traditional B&B, many passionate about growing & rearing their own food, some offering creative courses in gardening & cookery too! Prices range from GBP65 to GBP200 a night offering a wide variety of places to stay. Honest write-ups take the slog out of finding the right place for you, providing you with a trusted guide to the genuinely special places in Britain, be it somewhere perfect to take the dog, a child-friendly city bolthole or a gorgeous hideaway for two.
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Many brand new B&B`s are included in our new guide to wonderful Bed & Breakfast places across Britain. There`s something for everyone here, from young families to young lovers, peace-seekers, walkers, cyclists, surfers & art & history buffs. Stay in a handsome townhouse or a quirky castle, a little terraced cottage or a university college, some are lavish, others simple. We look for character, authenticity & owners who love people & go the extra mile. Every place is inspected & selected by our roving team. We`re trusted for our honest & lively reviews. Each entry is special in its own way. One may have fabulous architecture & inspirational views, another amusing hosts & delightful interiors; some have it all. Breakfasts will always be delicious: maybe eggs & bacon from down the road, soft fruits from the garden, homemade breads & jams, compotes & sausages. For this new edition we have included many new B& Bs
- many run by a new generation of owners bringing new ideas to the traditional B&B, many passionate about growing & rearing their own food, some offering creative courses in gardening & cookery too! Prices range from GBP65 to GBP200 a night offering a wide variety of places to stay. Honest write-ups take the slog out of finding the right place for you, providing you with a trusted guide to the genuinely special places in Britain, be it somewhere perfect to take the dog, a child-friendly city bolthole or a gorgeous hideaway for two.
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This is a guide to all British birds whose sounds are likely to be encountered by the average birdwatcher. A total of 175 species are heard. English names are announced before each recording. As far as possible background species sounds are identified to prevent confusion. ...