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Trekking Atlas of the World
Jack Jackson
New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd., 2007
THIS IS THE 'DREAM BOOK' to INSPIRE!
YOU HAVE TO HAVE THIS BOOK.
My Husband, three days after the purchase of this book, planned his next trek... it is WONDERFUL! An inspiration!
Get out and ENJOY the WORLD.
Beautiful photos and good graphics.
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Royal Palaces of Britain
Jane Struthers
New Holland Publishers (Uk) Ltd, 2006
PALACES OF BRITAIN
Britain was not as blessed as France or Germany when it came to Palaces. Britain has no Versailles or Potsdam, but Hampton Court is pretty and the exterior of Windsor Castle is the very definition of the word, Castle. The interior of Windsor and Buckingham Palace are ...
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Austro Hungarian, The: Dual Monarchy: History Maps Series
Diarmuid Jeffreys
New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd., 2008
A big map, but not enough information
This is a big, poster-sized map of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, but it suffers from its inability to show the domains of the Dual Monarchy as they fluctuated over time. There are some historical sidebars on the map's edges, but they are inadequate for the serious ...
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Wild Malaysia: The wildlife and landscapes of Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak and Sabah
Junaidi Payne
New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd., 2008
"Wild" not recreational Malaysia! BEAUTIFUL!!!
As the title implies this beautiful volume is about Malaysia's incredible natural diversity. The fact that it also covers some of the regions peoples and their affairs is of added interest but it is really a dream for anyone who is interested in nature and ecology. ...
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The Origins of Man
Douglas Palmer
New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd., 2007
Good snapshot of current state of knowledge
This amply illustrated book explains how humans came to be, using the latest fossil evidence to trace evolution from our nonhuman ancestors. There are plenty of disagreements over interpretation, such as the fossil of a "hobbit-like" person of Flores Island, Indonesia ...
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Grand Literary Cafes of Europe
Noel Fitch
New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd., 2007
A VISIT TO MEMORABLE CAFES
While it's always exciting to visit one of the many beautiful cafes in Europe, there's an added rush when one knows that Oscar Wilde once sat in the same room or that Picasso regularly ate where you are now ordering lunch. Wouldn't it be nice if we could all go on a ...
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Exploring Roman Britain
Andrew McCloy
New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd., 2007
An essential companion for anyone with a love of walking and an interest in this great civilisation.
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The Classic English Town House
New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd.
New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd., 2007
Lavishly illustrated, The Classic English Town House takes the reader on a tour of the most impressive residences in the country.
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Flu: A Social History of Influenza
Tom Quinn
New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd., 2008
This fascinating book explores the havoc caused by the world's most deadly virus - and the destruction left behind in its wake.
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Portrait Of Rajasthan: Portrait Of Series (Portrait of Series)
Melissa Shales
New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd., 2008
rainbows of silk
Plenty of photos illustrate essays about this northwestern region of India, for which Jaipur is the capital city. Besides the panorama of deserts, lakes, mountains, and cities, the book teems with snapshots of rainbow-clad woman in flowing silk and of moustached, ...
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Behind Closed Doors
Michael Streeter
New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd., 2008
Behind Closed Doors explores how bodies as diverse as the secretive Trilateral Commission, Opus Dei, the Freemasons and the Church of Scientology influence the society we live in. Revelatory, shocking and fascinating, Behind Closed Doors is an essential
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Wild India: The wildlife and landscapes of India
Guy Mountfort, Hashim Tyabji
New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd., 2008
An exciting look at the rich diversity of wildlife and landscapes in India
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Tunisia Travel Map (Globetrotter Travel Map)
Globetrotter
New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd., 2001
This map is completely user-friendly. Designed for visitors, this map contains practical and informative information about the area. More than just a map, it includes detailed street plans of the major cities and large scale projections of popular tourist destinations. There is also information provided on hotels and national parks.
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Great Botanic Gardens Of The World
Sara Oldfield
New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd., 2008
This superb book celebrates over 60 of the world's finest botanic gardens, showcasing the horticultural treasures of each continent.
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The Archaeology of Britain
Tom Quinn
New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd., 2007
A journey around Britain detailing its most important and fascinating sites of ancient history and the ruins that remain today.
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