As the lead writer for BBC Anglophenia, Fraser Mc Alpine (a man assembled from almost every region of the UK) spends his life explaining Brits to foreigners. Now he lifts the lid on our Marmite pot of nations & takes you on a journey from the Isle of Wight to Inverness, Belfast to Bangor, exploring the joyful enthusiasms (and pet hates) of an endlessly multifarious Britain. ` Stuff Brits Like` celebrates why we like puns & pedantry, decorum & drawing willies on things, Trainspotting & Downton Abbey, apologizing needlessly (sorry) & cocking a snook. We cheer both the underdog & the bad guy, we adore melancholy types like Morrissey & grumpy Eeyore... & we love being told off by scolds. Meet mythical beasts from the Scottish Nuckelavee to the Cornish Knocker; the branch of the WI called the Iron Maidens, & the British Cheese Board (yes, it is really called that); find out which eccentric Lord would only eat his meals in his swimming pool, why postboxes are bright red (it`s health & safety gone mad) & the origin of weird traditions such as the Burning of the Clocks. You through why Doctor Who could only have come from Britain, why cricket is a form of siege warfare in whites, & why we argue about the best five British films or what makes The Great British Guitar B&... ...

From classic craft beers to trendy microbreweries, beer is booming nationwide. Whether you prefer light lagers or hearty stouts, you ll find lots to drink in in this pocket-sized guide packed with information, how-tos, & trivia for beer enthusiasts of all stripes. Seasoned craft-brew connoisseurs & newbie beer drinkers alike will learn expert tasting techniques, which glassware to use & when, how to pair beer with food, & even ways to support local breweries. Plus, guides to beer lingo, brewing industry publications, beer apps, & much more. Like all STUFF titles, the handy size & attractive package make this book perfect for a gift just in time for Oktoberfest. Cheers! ...

What s the difference between heirlooms & hybrids? How can I stop weeds from invading my flowerbeds? & what s the best way to attract helpful, beneficial insects? All these questions & more are answered in Stuff Every Gardener Should Know a handy little reference book that s perfect for gardeners of all ages & experience. From the secrets of indoor seed-starting to tips for hassle free roses, this delightful companion is blooming with fun facts & helpful ideas. ...

Wine may be one of the world s oldest beverages, but it s never been a better time to pour a glass. Whether you prefer robust reds or crisp, zippy whites, you ll find lots to drink in in this pocket-sized guide packed with information, how-tos, & trivia for wine enthusiasts of every variety. Seasoned sommeliers & newbie wine fans alike will learn expert tasting techniques, which glassware to use & when, how to pair wine with food, how to build a wine collection (no fancy cellar needed!) & even how to open a bottle of wine when no one brought a corkscrew. Plus, guides to wine lingo, proper serving temperatures, & the best wines for every price point. Like all STUFF titles, the handy size & attractive package make this book perfect for a gift. Sante! ...

In ” Stuffed Vine Leaves Saved My Life”, Nadia Sawalha offers an authentic taste of the family kitchen. Growing up in an Anglo-Arab ...

In this groundbreaking book, trend forecaster James Wallman reveals the world`s growing sense of Stuffocation
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Topographic survey of Sweden at 1:50, 000, the Terrängkartan, from the Lantmäteriet, covering most of the country in 244 double-sided maps. Please note: the mountainous regions of central & northern Sweden are not covered by this series but presented in a separate “ Fjällkartan
- Mountain Map” series also listed on our website. Each 1:50, 000 topographic survey map covers an area of 37.5 x 40km. The maps have contours at 5 metre intervals, plus relief shading & graphics for rocky outcrops & boulders. Further graphics and/or colouring show different types of land use or vegetation (forests, arable l&, orchards, marshes, peat bogs, etc). An unusual feature of this survey is the colouring indicating buildings below or above two storeys high & “leisure/holiday homes”. The maps indicate privately maintained roads & include all other information expected of topographic survey at this scale. The maps have a 1-km UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude lines 5’ intervals. Map legend

Includes:: English. For coverage of the country’s most visited hiking areas in central & northern Sweden please see Lantmäteriet’s Mountain Map series, listed separately on our website.


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Sverigeserien is an outdoor map series consisting of 116 sheets with coverage of southern & central Sweden & the northern coastline. The map is suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking, excursions, trail running, hunting, fishing, riding, cycling, mountain biking, paddling, skating & much more. Every sheet covers an area of 45x 68km. These topographical maps in scale 1:50 000 contain all the information needed for outdoor activities: Terrain information, hiking trails, illuminated tracks, camping, shelters, golf courses, leisure baths, historical remains, roads in different categories, railway lines & much more. Easy to read topography with contour lines, vertical interval 5 m. Sverigeserien is a high-quality map series & is durable for frequent use! Updated content with map data from Lantmäteriet (National Land Survey of Sweden) & printed on Polyart which is water & tear resistant. This means that the map can be folded repeatedly without breaking & can withstand the challenging weather in Sweden during both winter & summer. Legend is in Swedish, English & German. ...

While dozens of recent books & articles have predicted the near-certainty of China`s rise to global supremacy, this book boldly counters such widely-held assumptions. Timothy Beardson brings to light the daunting array of challenges that today confront China, as well as the inadequacy of the responses. He presents bold policy prescriptions addressing these challenges & explains why
- without substantial reform
- China is unlikely to replace America as the next superpower. Drawing on extensive research & experience living & working in Asia over the last thirty-five years, the author spells out China`s situation: an inexorable demographic future of a shrinking labour force, relentless ageing, extreme gender disparity, & even a falling population. Also, the nation faces social instability, a devastated environment, a predominantly low-tech economy with inadequate innovation, the absence of an effective welfare safety net, an ossified governance structure, & radical Islam lurking at the borders. Beardson`s nuanced, first-hand look at China acknowledges its historic achievements while tempering predictions of its imminent hegemony with a no-nonsense dose of reality.

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Sturminster Newton in 1900 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. In this title: the map is double-sided to give maximum coverage. The main map shows the town centre, & coverage extends north to the workhouse & beyond to Twinwood Coppice, west to River Stour & Blackwater Bridge, east to Butts Pond, Rixon & Hosey Bridge. Features include station, Market Place, St Mary's church, The Lindens, Riverside Villas (where Thomas Hardy lived). On the reverse is a large extract from sheet 13.07 extending coverage south to Town Bridge & beyond to Bridge, Broad Oak, west to Newton, & south-east to part of Piddles Wood. Features here include remains of castle, Newton Farm, Glue Hill, Sturminster Mill. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25 ...