Desert Treks from Riyadh has long been the standard bestseller for desert travel from Riyadh. While it has never ceased to be used by intrepid travellers in the years since it was first printed, the book itself is now hard to find & its directions need updating with so many developments on the ground around Riyadh. We are fortunate in that Ellie Whittaker & her husb&, also long-term residents of Riyadh, have travelled every route in the book & updated every direction, &, most importantly, have added GPS coordinates to every destination. In addition to that, Jim Stabler has updated his excellent maps. So we are republishing the book with Ionis Thompson`s trip descriptions also brought more up-to-date, to encourage the modern trekker to explore further the lovely wadis, sand dunes & ancient sites that lie within reach of the city of Riyadh. ...

Desert takes a fresh look at one of the most signi?cant natural aspects of our planet, as both a geographical feature & a cultural entity. It examines & often overturns our common notions about deserts, from the fear of desolation & death of thirst on the one h&, to the attraction of the exotic, adventure & freedom on the other. The book considers the immense geographical diversity of deserts from the Sahara to Antarctica, & describes how plants & animals have adapted to these hostile environments in intriguing & often bizarre ways. Diverse races have also inhabited deserts & evolved unique lifestyles & cultures in response to their environments. Desert also asks why all three of the world`s great monotheistic religions, Judaism, Christianity & Islam, originated in the deserts of the Middle East, & traces the continuing connections between the minimal materialism of desert existence & the pursuit of a spiritual dimension. Deserts have also long exerted an allure on the West, leading to the impetus for exploration, the fascination with travellers` tales & the fashion for Orientalism in art, architecture & dress. Desert also reviews the signi?cance of desolate landscapes in literature & ?lm & looks at artists` responses to the desert, from seeing it as empty space, devoid of interest or perspective, to devising new visual techniques through which to `see` it. ...

Villages have been abandoned throughout history, & in every part of the British Isles. Some of them are former towns; others were only ever small hamlets. Many still await discovery. This book explains how villages have become deserted
- often the result of disease & shrinking populations
- & describes how the archaeologist recovers & interprets the evidence & shows how everyone can become involved in discovering & recording sites. Some good examples of sites worth visiting are included.

...

The extraordinary story of the deserters of the Second World War. What made them run? & what happened after they fled? During the Second World War, the British lost 100, 000 troops to desertion, & the Americans 40, 000. Commonwealth forces from Canada, Australia, New Zeal&, South Africa & Britain`s colonial empire also left the ranks in their thousands. The overwhelming majority of deserters from all armies were front-line infantry troops; without them, the war was harder to win. Many of these men were captured & court martialled, while others were never apprehended. Some remain wanted to this day. Why did these men decide to flee their ranks? In ` Deserter`, veteran reporter & historian Charles Glass follows a group of British & American deserters into the heat of battle & explores what motivated them to take their fateful decision to run away. The result is a highly emotional & engaging study of an under-explored area of World War II history. ...

A poet, a gangster & an agent of the Resistance; ` Deserter` details three astonishing lives shaped by the decision to flee during WWII. During the Second World War, the British lost 100, 000 troops to desertion, & the Americans 50, 000. Commonwealth forces from Canada, Australia, New Zeal&, South Africa & Britain`s colonial empire also left the ranks in their thousands. But, surprisingly, only one WWII deserter was executed for his crime. In ` Deserter`, veteran reporter & historian Charles Glass gives voice to the powerful stories of three soldiers, two Americans & one Brit, who all ran from the conflict to meet with distinctly different fates. He follows each into the heat of battle, exploring the pressures that formed their decisions & the lasting impact of their choices. The result is a highly emotional & engaging study of an under-explored area of World War II history. ...

A photographic tour of the world's major deserts

Includes:: the landscapes of the Great Sandy Desert, the

...

” Design Like You Give a Damn” is the first book to gather projects conceived & executed by architects & designers under the aegis of Architecture for Humanity, a relief organization dedicated to promoting architectural & design solutions to global, social & humanitarian crises. This book showcases about forty projects from the past decade, including schemes in Kosovo, Afghanistan & Iran, with detailed descriptions for each, illustrated by stunning colour photographs & architectural drawings. ...

The first title in a series of concertina fold-out books features more than one hundred iconic boats, bikes & other examples of creative excellence. The history of design is illuminated with a visually accessible timeline that can be read back to front, top to bottom & right to left. Brought to life by sought-after designer Mike Lemanski, this book is a stylish tribute to the outstanding things we use every day. ...

The third title in a series of concertina fold-out books features more than sixty iconic pyramids, castles & skyscrapers & other examples of architectural excellence. The history of architecture is illuminated with a visually accessible timeline that can be read back to front, top to bottom & right to left. Brought to life by Daniel Long, this book is a stylish tribute to over 5, 000 years of incredible buildings. ...

We are able to source a wide range flags in many sizes, sewn or printed on 100% Ministry Of Defence Standard Woven & Knitted Polyester. Flags are supplied with rope & toggle. If you would like more information, have a custom size request or cannot find a desired product, please email us at maritime@stanfords.co.uk. We will be glad to help! ...