Stonehenge, the Tower of London, York Minster, Longleat
- all familiar, all among England's most visited places. But, what
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Ethiopia is a land of hidden treasures, & among the greatest are its remote churches, whose richly decorated interiors amaze & astound with their vibrant colours & extraordinary illustration. Yet steeped in ancient legend, & often situated in remote locations, a true appreciation & understanding of these unique churches & their spectacular murals has been restricted to a select few. Now, in Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia, Maria-Jose Friedlander provides a unique guide to the churches, their architecture & decoration. Ranging from the rock-hewn churches of the Tigray region to the spectacular timber-built cave church of Yemrehane Krestos, Maria-Jose Friedlander provides detailed descriptions of the wonderful murals & of the stories behind them. Many of the wall paintings contain inscriptions in Ge`ez
- the ancient language of Ethiopia
- & full translations of these scripts are given. Detailed plans show the exact location of the paintings within the churches & the superb colour photographs by Bob Friedlander show the many aspects of the churches & their decoration in rich detail.

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This is a beautifully illustrated guide to over 400 of London`s lesser-known cultural gems. Nobody could deny that London is one of the most culturally & architecturally rich places in the world. We cannot think of it without calling to mind buildings such as the Houses of Parliament & St Paul`s Cathedral, monuments such as Nelson`s Column & the Cenotaph, & the incredible collections of museums such as the V&A & Natural History Museum. But such glories can make us overlook some of the other, less obvious wonders that the city has to offer. In Hidden Treasures of London Michael Mc Nay has collected these more esoteric attractions, highlighting masterpieces & locations of significance the length & breadth of the city & its suburbs. In some cases an entire building may draw his attention; perhaps a beautiful church tucked away on a backstreet or an unobtrusive townhouse which lodged some great figure. In other cases it may be only a particular object or feature; a display of photographs, or some particularly fine relief sculpture. In every case Mc Nay describes the subject at hand in vivid detail & provides the reader with the cultural & historical context needed to fully appreciate it. However well you may think you know the capital, Hidden Treasures of London is certain to unlock more of its secrets to you, leading you away from well-trodden tourist destinations to explore the amazing secret history of this great city. ...

Keahey interviews sculptors & their artigiani, craftsmen & women who toil in the marble studios, eating their lunch in workers` clubs & cafes. From beach locales such as Viareggio, to Livorno (which has Venetian-style canals), modern Orbetello & the seven islands of the Tuscan Archipelago, Keahey reveals beaches rich in European visitors & magnificent medieval villages that rarely see outsiders. The larger, better-known Tuscan coastal city Pisa can even surprise a curious visitor with places of solitude. Keahey`s previous books have always received widespread & complimentary review coverage-garnering praise for the depth of his research & his comprehensive analysis. Travellers instantly flock to books about Tuscany, & this one promotes towns & villages that are often missed by tourists, letting readers in on these ”secret” destinations. For armchair travellers or holiday seekers, Hidden Tuscany puts a very human face on the region in Keahey`s discussion of food, history & language. & the result is mesmerizing. ...

The official TV-tie in to the popular Channel 4 programme ` Penelope Keith`s Hidden Villages` Explore the most interesting & beautiful examples of British village life in this lavishly illustrated book, published as a companion volume to the highly successful Channel 4 television series, ` Penelope Keith`s Hidden Villages`. Featuring gorgeous illustrations & dust jackets from Brian Cook`s iconic designs, the book explores the villages as they appeared then & now. It`s hard not to be enchanted by rural villages. From thatched roofs, charming churches, bunting, cream teas & the local landscape, they capture our imaginations. Structured by region, this book follows Penelope`s journey through Britain across all four series, including the idyllic villages found in the Costwolds, the cosy cottages of East Anglia & the treasures nestled in the North Yorkshire moors. Pictured alongside Brian Cook`s iconic illustrations, Hidden Villages of Britain takes you through the fascinating history & the curious customs & characters unique to each village & how they survive in the present. From bog snorkelling in Llanwrtyd Wells & gravy wrestling in Stacksteads to cheese rolling down Cooper`s Hill in Brockworth & dwile flocking (where contestants seek to soak their opponents with a beer-soaked cloth outside the village pub), snippets of the history, life & traditions of each village are fully explored. Whether you are looking for a place for your next holiday, a guide to Britain`s rural landscape or have a love for Britain`s most inspirational settings, this book is perfect for the armchair traveller. ...

WINNNER OF THE CROOK`S CORNER BOOK PRIZE 2016 ` This is a great love story` Edmund White, author of A Boy`s Own Story Wendell Wilson, a taxidermist, & Frank Clifton, a veteran, meet after the Second World War. But, in this declining textile town in a southern US state, their love holds real danger. Severing nearly all ties with the rest of the world, they carve out a home for themselves on the outskirts of town. For decades, their routine of self-reliant domesticity
- Wendell`s cooking, Frank`s care for a yard no one sees, & the vicarious drama of courtroom TV
- seems to protect them. But when Wendell finds Frank lying motionless outside at the age of eighty-three, their carefully crafted life together begins to unravel. As Frank`s memory & physical strength deteriorate, Wendell struggles in vain to hold on to the man he once knew. Faced with giving care beyond his capacity, he must come to terms with the consequences of half a century in seclusion: the different lives they might have lived
- & the impending, inexorable loss of the one they had.


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It's not a bad start when major wine-producing areas are within easy driving distances from a capital city. Add to that an exciting festivals calendar, an eclectic food scene & now... Hide & Seek Adelaide, the first guide of its kind to Adelaide's hidden places in the city centre & surrounds. This funky & compact guide features 30 unique & intriguing places within an hour's drive of Adelaide. & none of these places will burn a hole in your wallet. Written by a team of in-the-know Adelaidians, each of the 30 selected places features over a double-page spread with a review, images & a handy locator map. Blank pages at the back of the book allow readers to record their own secret Adelaide discoveries. ...

Play i-spy with your toddler & they'll learn all about animals. Hunt for favourite pets, farm animals & many more with your toddler
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Help! Some of the animals are hiding! Can you find them & return them to their proper homes? It is a fun seek & find book, full of animals from all around the globe, beautifully illustrated by Charlene Man. It offers a wonderful first introduction for children of 3+ to animals around the world & where they live. ...

OH NO. THERE`S A ZOO ON THE MOVE! Is that a gorilla riding a train? Is that an elephant on the building site? & look
- there`s
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