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A Year in the Woods by Colin Elford
The author of this lovely book spends his days alone - alone but for the deer, the squirrels, the rabbits, the birds and the many other creatures inhabiting the woods. From the crisp coldness of January, through the excitement of spring and the warmth of summer, and back into the dampness of the autumn and the chill winds of winter, we accompany the forest ranger as he goes about his work. This is an invigorating look at nature through his eyes and an enthralling journey deep into the woods. |
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Love London by Barbara Chandler £9.99
London has over 15 million visitors a year and this is an ideal tourist or guest souvenir. This fabulous collection of more than 200 stunning black & white and colour photographs of the city, includes street scenes, the river, cafe life, famous monuments and interesting characters. Each photograph is accompanied by a fascinating and pertinent quote. The Evening Standard referred to Barbara Chandler as having 'the sharpest eye in London'. |
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Street Photography Now by Sophie Howarth £19.95
The world's best street photographers capture the drama of everyday life at 1 125 of a second. Prowl pavements and back alleys, encountering comic absurdities, small acts of kindness and scenes of unexpected beauty; let your eye be caught by a witty billboard, a woman dressed as an angel, a businessman sprinting through the crowd: the human carnival is in town and the streets are alive. A select bibliography and a resource section for aspiring street photographers complete the book. |
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The Balfour Declaration by Jonathan Schneer £12.99
In the middle of the First World War, the British War Cabinet approved and issued a statement in the form of a letter that encouraged the settlement of the Jewish people in Palestine. Signed by the Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour, the Balfour Declaration remains one of the most important documents of the last hundred years. The author explores the story behind the declaration and its unforeseen consequences that have shaped the modern world, placing it in context paying attention to the fascinating characters who conceived, opposed and plotted around it. |
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Why the West Rules : for now by Ian Morris £12.99
There are two broad schools of thought on why the West rules: 'Long-Term Lock-In' theories and 'Short-Term Accident' theories. Ian Morris, boldly entering the turf of Jared Diamond and Niall Ferguson, provides the broader approach that is necessary, combining the textual historian's focus on context, the anthropological archaeologist's awareness of the deep past, and the social scientist's comparative methods to make sense of the past, present and future - in a way no one has ever done before. |