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One Man and His Plot
Faber and Faber 2011; US$ 14.57Writer of The Times Diary, Michael Leapman, became a tenant of an allotment next to Brixton Prison for 35p a year in 1974 when food and energy shortages inspired many people to attempt self-sufficiency. This book tells the story of the plot and the author's first year of cultivating it, written with humour and wit while providing a wealth of information... more...
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Madrid
DK Publishing 2012; US$ 23.00DK Eyewitness Madrid travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this charismatic city has on offer. Packed with photographs, illustrations and maps of Madrid the guide includes in-depth coverage of Madrid's unforgettable sights from the charming Plaza Mayor to the magnificent Palicio Real unearthing the best... more...
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Madrid
Dorling Kindersley Ltd 2012; Not AvailableDK Eyewitness Travel Guide Madrid helps you get the most from your visit to this unique European city. You'll find in-depth detail on all the important sights with maps, photos and illustrations. There's suggestions for restaurants and hotels for every budget plus advice on seeing architecture, national parks, churches, fiestas, shopping, nightlife.... more...
The World for a Shilling
Faber and Faber 2011; US$ 18.94Conceived as a showcase for Britain's burgeoning manufacturing industries and the exotic products of its Empire, the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace was Britain's first truly national spectacle. Michael Leapman explores how the exhibition came into being; the key characters who made it happen (from Prince Albert, who was credited with ... more...
The Ingenious Mr Fairchild
Faber and Faber 2012; US$ 18.94By the early eighteenth century botanists were inching towards the shocking truth that plants had male and female organs and reproduced sexually. The first person to realize the practical implications of this was London nurseryman and author Thomas Fairchild. By transferring the pollen of a sweet William into the pistil of a carnation, he created... more...
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Great Britain
DK Publishing 2013; US$ 30.00Now available in PDF format. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Great Britain is your indispensable guide to England, Scotland, and Wales. This fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floor plans and reconstructions of the must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of key cities and towns. DK's insider tips and essential local information showcases... more...
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: London
DK Publishing 2012; US$ 25.00For things to do and see visitors to London are spoiled for choice. Whether you are in London for a long trip or a quick taste of the city the Eyewitness Travel Guide will help you to make the most of your time. You will find suggestions on what to see, how to get about and where to eat and stay. Annually revised and updated and with beautiful new... more...
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