The World of Sherlock Holmes delves into the detective`s storied history to explore the myths & reality of the era where Holmes was first born
- a time when crime analysis & medicine were seeing unprecedented developments & technology was quickly advancing. It was a world where Scotland Yard was the king of criminal detection
- that is, before our enigmatic hero was written into existence. As well as the history of the character`s origin, this book also looks at some of the many different portrayals of the ”deerstalker” detective through the years, concluding with the modern BBC Sherlock series, the American spin-off Elementary, & the action-packed Sherlock Holmes films directed by Guy Ritchie.

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” The World of Sicilian Wine” provides wine lovers with a comprehensive understanding of Sicilian wine, from its ancient roots to its modern evolution. Offering a guide & map to exploring Sicily, Bill Nesto, an expert in Italian wine, & Frances Di Savino, a student of Italian culture, deliver a substantive appreciation of a vibrant wine region that is one of Europe`s most historic areas & a place where many cultures intersect. From the earliest Greek & Phoenician settlers who colonized the island in the eighth century B.C., the culture of wine has flourished in Sicily. A parade of foreign rulers was similarly drawn to Sicily`s fertile l&, sun-filled climate, & strategic position in the Mediterranean. The modern Sicilian quality wine industry was reborn in the 1980s & 1990s with the arrival of wines made with established international varieties & state-of-the-art enology. Sicily is only now rediscovering the quality of its indigenous grape varieties, such as Nero d` Avola, Nerello Mascalese, Frappato, Grillo, & distinctive terroirs such as the slopes of Mount Etna. ...

` These lovely boys always create incredibly tasty food.` Jamie Oliver David & Stephen Flynn put fun, deliciousness & friendship at the heart of their cooking. By showing that vegetarian food is endlessly varied, packed full of flavour & amazingly easy to prepare they want to spread the love for fruit & veg! The World of the Happy Pear is inspired by David & Stephen`s family, friends & the international team at their legendary cafe. It

Includes:: over 100 mouth-watering & totally doable recipes
- like Grilled Halloumi Burger with Sweet Chilli Ketchup & a Garlic Tahini Mayo.. . Fennel, Ruby Grapefruit, Avocado & Blueberry Salad.. . Chocolate & Salted Caramel Tart. There is advice on getting children to love the stuff that`s good for them & top tips on the tasty vegetarian approach to everything from BBQs & burgers to ice cream & Pavlova. Become part of the world of the Happy Pear & discover a feast of healthy yummy food that will transform your eating! ` The poster boys for a healthy way of life!` Sunday Times `A healthy eating phenomenon` Mail on Sunday ` These twins are on a roll` Time Out `[ They] couldn`t look healthier or happier.. .poster boys for vegetarianism` The Times


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The World of the New Testament: the Journeys of Paul on a large wall map, size 165 x 127cm, in a series published by Routledge & prepared by the Ancient World Mapping Center, University of North Caroline at Chapel Hill. The map has altitude colouring & highlights in different colours the three journey of Paul: Cyprus & Galatia, Mesopotamia & Achaia, & in Asia Minor, as well as his journey to Rome. The area of the New Testament Palestine, from Bethlehem & Jerusalem to the Sea of Galilee, is shown in greater detail on an inset at 1:350, 000. The map indicates which of the place names shown on it are not mentioned in the New Testament. Each map has a panel indicating the areas covered by the different titles in this series with a base showing present day political boundaries. ...

In The Book of Tides, William Thomson took the reader on a mesmerising journey round the coast of Britain. Now, he sets out with his surfboard & tidal compass to encounter the waters of the world, charting his most extraordinary sights & experiences. These include the whirlpools of the Arctic circle, the world`s biggest ever surfed wave off Portugal, the strongest whirlpool in Norway &, in Australia, the most dangerous rapids known to us. With the enticing combination of William`s passionate text & collectible mapping illustrations, this is a book for anyone who feels the pull of the tides & call of the sea.FEATURING: New Zeal&, Australia, Portugal, France, Engl&, Scotl&, Norway, The Netherlands, Spain, Indonesia, China, Japan, USA, Canada, Belize ...

` The time provides the pictures, I merely speak the words to go with them, & it will not be so much my own story I tell as that of an entire generation
- our unique generation, carrying a heavier burden of fate than almost any other in the course of history.` During his lifetime, Stefan Zweig`s (1881-1942) works were immensely popular & widely translated. In the decades after his death, he was largely forgotten in the English-speaking world. Recent years, however, have witnessed a resurgence of interest in this singular author, & Pushkin Press has been at the forefront of this movement. The World of Yesterday, Zweig`s memoir, was completed shortly before his suicide. It charts the history of Europe from nineteenth-century splendour, decadence & complacency, through the devastation of the First World War, to the resultant brutality & depravity ofthe Nazi regime. The World of Yesterday is a heartfelt tribute to an age of humanity & enlightenment that Zweig feared was lost for ever. An incomparable record of a lost era, this is also essential reading for those who have already fallen in love with Zweig`s fiction. ` One of the canonical European testaments...[ Zweig`s] life & work tell of the perilous flimsiness of our world of security-a message that many insistently deny, but somehow need to hear` John Gray, New Statesman ` One of the greatest memoirs of the twentieth century` David Hare ` Stefan Zweig`s time of oblivion is over for good...it`s good to have him back` Salman Rushdie, The New York Times ` One of the joys of recent years is the translation into English of Stefan Zweig`s stories` Edmund de Waal, author of The Hare with the Amber Eyes ` Zweig deserves to be famous again, & for good` Times Literary Supplement ` Indispensable` The Times Stefan Zweig was born in 1881 in Vienna, a member of a wealthy Austrian-Jewish family. He studied in Berlin & Vienna & was first known as a poet & translator, then as a biographer. Zweig travelled widely, living in Salzburg between the wars, & enjoyed literary fame. His stories & novellas were collected in 1934. In the same year, with the rise of Nazism, he briefly moved to London, taking British citizenship. After a short period in New York, he settled in Brazil where in 1942 he & his wife were found dead in bed in an apparent double suicide.
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Full colour exhaustive guide to the World's finest surfing sites. For each area there is a detailed rundown of all the hottest surf spots, nearly always accompanied by clear road mapping. There is also an introduction to each area with information on the people, climate, surf culture & practical travel advice. Covers Europe, Africa, Indian Ocean Islands, East Asia, Australia, Pacific Ocean Islands, North America, Central America & the Caribbean, South America. The guide is in English & French. ...

The World Stormrider Guide Volume Two features eighty new & exciting surf zones for those looking to escape the crowds & surf somewhere just a little different. Detailed description of the Environment for each regional chapter including notes on pollution, erosion, access & hazards, plus essential country statistics, ocean buoy locations & a listing of Environmental organizations & surf travel companies. Each of the 80 zone spreads focus on a particular area & provide accurate wave descriptions, a detailed zone map, swell, wind & water temperature tables, Stormrider symbols for wave size, bottom contour & wave type, plus quick reference pros & cons & an easy to use, monthly guide showing when to go. Travel Info

Includes:: getting there, getting around, accommodation, food, night life, culture, climate, dangers, costs, crowds, visas, equipment, & water quality.

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The World Stormrider Guide Volume Three goes way off the beaten track looking for surf where few have looked before. Exploring 80 entirely new surf zones, Volume 3 investigates some of the truly out there surfing destinations on the fringes of the known surf world. Detailed descriptions of each surf spot are enhanced by the unique Stormrider break symbols & supported by optimal swell & weather statistics, plus all the crucial travelling information. An overview of global Surf Culture looks at the past, present & future of surfing, right across the 9 established chapters. The World Stormrider Guide Volume Three is written by a collaboration of trailblazing journalists & local surf experts & features awesome images from the worlds leading surf photographers. Detailed maps ensure easy navigation for expanding all surfers ...

The biggest, most comprehensive, reference guide to the waves on ” Planet Surf” The World Stormrider Surf Guide explores every dynamic surf zone known to man, from world-famous beaches to obscure reefs on the fringes of the known surf world. With completely revised & updated text, as well as painstakingly researched maps, this mammoth book is the largest collection of surf-spot information ever compiled. Each zone

Includes:: detailed analysis of the surf spots & swell forecasting, plus the lowdown on when to go, weather, accommodations, food, culture, hazards, the local scene & much more. A unique set of symbols & statistics make vital surf information instantly accessible. As an added bonus, The World Stormrider Surf Guide

Includes:: a global gallery of professional surf photographs. With over 260 detailed maps & 600 superb photos, this mammoth book is an essential tool & the ultimate surf travel resource for all globe-trotting waveriders.



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