Part of the new Ladybird Expert series, Timbuktu is a clear, simple & authoritative introduction to the land considered one of the most important trading cities of the medieval world. Written by curator & cultural historian Gus Casely-Hayford, this book delves into the rise of the largest empire in West Africa & what made Timbuktu the most significant Saharan desert-port of the age. You`ll see the Mali Empire in its golden age, teeming with riches, scholars & trade. A history steeped in magicians, epic wars, story-tellers & missing ships. You`ll learn what made Timbuktu so notorious & irresistible to the Emperor, & why centuries later it still enchants the Western World with its beauty, wealth, mystery, intellectual excellence & legacy. Written by the leading lights & most outstanding communicators in their fields, the Ladybird Expert books provide clear, accessible & authoritative introductions to subjects drawn from science, history & culture. For an adult readership, the Ladybird Expert series is produced in the same iconic small hardback format pioneered by the original Ladybirds. Each beautifully illustrated book features the first new illustrations produced in the original Ladybird style for nearly forty years. ...

Travel through time & take part in a chronological journey with this interactive book, filled with flaps & novelty elements. Prepare to chart a brief history of the world & its inhabitants. From dinosaurs to DNA, & from reed boats to rockets, celebrate the landmarks & inventions that have made our planet what it is today & pose the question: where do we go from here? ...

Made of solid hardwood, the Time Companion walking stick with clock is a genuine addition for any Victorian-era enthusiast. The wind-up clock set is in the knob on top of the walking stick in a brass accent. This is an ideal decoration for any living room, entryway, dining room, or personal office. If we do not have this item in stock we will order it for you from our supplier. Delivery generally takes 3 weeks within the UK. For overseas delivery queries please email sales@stanfords.co.uk ...

Sebastian Barnack, a handsome English schoolboy, is on bad terms with his socialist father who disapproves of his hedonistic lifestyle. He escapes to Florence in order to learn about life. His education there, thanks to the contradictory influences of his scurrilous Uncle Eustace & a saintly bookseller, is both sacred & profane. This is a haunting novel from one of the twentieth century`s most powerful commentators. ...

Palermo, Sicily, 1978. The Christian Democrat leader Aldo Moro has just been kidnapped in Rome by members of the notorious Red Brigades. Two months after his disappearance on 9th May, Moro is found dead in the boot of a car. A trio of eleven-year-old schoolboys, Nimbo, Raggio, & Volo, avidly follow the news of the abduction as their admiration for the brigatisti grows. When the boys themselves resolve to abduct a classmate & incarcerate him in a makeshift `people`s prison`, the darkness within their world, & the world of the novel, becomes all-pervasive. A vivid & hellish description of Sicily in the late seventies, ” Time on my Hands” is an unforgettable novel from a significant new voice in Italian fiction. ...

In August 1968, Time Out was created in London to help people make the most ofthe city
- the iconic brand`s fiftieth anniversary
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Amsterdam is renowned as an anything-goes city. But it helps to know where to go. With the help of expert local writers, Time Out Amsterdam takes you beyond the superficial into the places where the locals work, play & imbibe, providing the lowdown on its museums & galleries, the best eating, shopping & carousing, the most interesting sights, excursions
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- cycling routes. The revamped Guide continues to chart the ups & downs of this cosy but dynamic city. It retains the street-wise independence & local expertise that the series is known for, while improving many features to help visitors navigate the city.

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Time Out`s Shortlist pocket guide selects the very best that Amsterdam has to offer. Our expert local authors introduce Amsterdam`s past & present with their trademark appreciation of contemporary culture & in-depth coverage of the city`s architectural & artistic treasures. The guide provides insight into the most compelling attractions & listings that are bang up to date with cafes, restaurants, shops & the pick of venues to visit after dark. The book`s easy to use format, suggested itineraries, selected listings, coverage of main sights & detailed mapping make it the perfect pocket-sized companion for a visit to the city. ...

The Time Out Barcelona City Guide unveils the best kept secrets of the Med`s most engaging destination. Unparalleled in its enthusiasm for a good time, Barcelona barely has time to take down the bunting between its rollicking festivals. When there isn`t an all-night fiesta on the street, there`s more than likely a party on the beach & never any shortage of action in its clubs & bars. All of this takes place in a perfect climate & against a backdrop of mind-blowing modernista architecture & a cityscape as varied as any. Gentler pursuits are also myriad; Barcelona`s museums have got it all covered from Picasso to perfume, it`s galleries are among the most avant-garde in Europe & its history writ large in the churches & perfectly preserved medieval alleyways of the Barri Gotic. ...

Time Out`s Shortlist pocket guide selects the very best that Barcelona has to offer. Our expert local authors introduce Barcelona`s past & present with their trademark appreciation of contemporary culture & in-depth coverage of the city`s architectural & artistic treasures. The guide provides insight into the most compelling attractions & listings that are bang up to date with cafes, restaurants, shops & the pick of venues to visit after dark. The book`s easy to use format, suggested itineraries, selected listings, coverage of main sights & detailed mapping make it the perfect pocket-sized companion for a visit to the city. ...