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Walking defines us as human beings. But how much do we know about the paths that we walk? Why do they matter? What caused so many to be lost? And can we create more of them? In The Path More Travelled, acclaimed geographer and travel writer Nicholas Crane explores the hidden history of Britain's...

And there it was — the Border Hotel wall. Right there. Close enough to touch. Close enough to kiss. So I did… because after dreaming about this moment for years, why pretend to be normal now? For seven years I followed the Spine Race like some people follow royal drama — obsessively, emotionally, and with absolutely no chill. The sheer scale of it never made sense to me. How do humans move for that long, that fast, through that much misery? Every January I’d watch the dots crawl north and think, one day that’ll be me.

Here you have a visitors’ guide to Wakefield and the Five Towns. A region of West Yorkshire which has much to offer the visitor whether that be history, tradition, culture, nature, sport or some weird stuff. There’s more to see and do than you may be thinking in and around Wakefield, Pontefract, Castleford, Normanton, Featherstone and Knottingley. I was born in Yorkshire and have lived here most of my life. It is a beautiful county and we do not call it God’s Own County for nothing….! As a native Yorkshireman, I know the Wakefield area (and Yorkshire as a whole) very well.

Santorini is one of the most breathtaking places on Earth — a sun-drenched paradise of whitewashed villages, cobalt-blue domes, and sunsets that ignite the horizon in molten gold. But beneath its serene beauty lies a story written in ash and fire. The Fiery Heart of Santorini peels back the layers of myth and geology to reveal the astonishing truths of an island born from destruction, reborn through resilience, and sustained by the elemental power of the Earth itself.

À chaque coin de rue se cache une histoire. Madalena le sait mieux que quiconque. Veuve et dans la quarantaine, elle a décidé de transformer un vieil immeuble du cœur de Lisbonne en hôtel, mettant en jeu ses économies et ses rêves. Ce n’est pas seulement un bâtiment qu’elle souhaite rénover, mais sa vie entière.

Depuis sa naissance, Constance a un lien fusionnel avec sa grand-mère, une authentique Parisienne qui n’a quitté la capitale que pour une seule aventure dans sa vie : le tournage du film culte de Luchino Visconti, Le Guépard. C’était en 1962, à Palerme. Costumière dans les coulisses du film, Rose conserve de cette époque des souvenirs qu’elle revisite sans cesse en rêve et un parfum à la fleur d’oranger qu'un expéditeur mystérieux lui envoie à chaque printemps depuis soixante ans.

How to Be Parisian brilliantly deconstructs the French woman's views on culture, fashion and attitude. Bohemian free-hinkers and iconoclasts, Anne Berest, Caroline De Maigret, Audrey Diwan and Sophie Mas cut through the myths in this gorgeous, witty guide to Parisienne savoir faire. These modern Parisiennes say what you don't expect to hear, just the way you want to hear it. They are not against smoking in bed and all for art, politics and culture, making everything look easy and going against the grain.

Collins makes language learning fun, fast and flexible. Pick up the essentials of the Croatian language with this easy-to-use audio introduction. Covering everything from finding your way to talking about yourself, Collins 40-minute audio can help you learn short and simple phrases quickly by...

Brought to you by Penguin. Englishman Paul West is living the Parisian dream, and doing his best not to annoy the French. But recently things have been going très wrong: He's stuck in an apartment so small that he has to cut his baguettes in two to fit them in the kitchen. His research into...

The Italian Job: A Memoir of an American Reporter in Rome by Jason Horowitz is a forthcoming title from Celadon Books...

Travel Like a Local: Gibraltar by Jaime Knight offers first-hand and personal insight into the best ways to visit Gibraltar. From learning about the culture and customs to finding the best restaurants and attractions, these guidebooks provide comprehensive information to ensure a hassle-free unforgettable journey.

Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Eat Like a Local series, this book will give you a food guide from someone who has lived at your next culinary destination. In these words, you will discover advice on having a unique edible experience. This book will not tell you exact addresses or hours but instead will give you excitement and knowledge of food and drinks from a local that you may not find in other travel food guides.

In Other Words is a revelation. It is at heart a love story of a long and sometimes difficult courtship, and a passion that verges on obsession: that of a writer for another language. For Jhumpa Lahiri, that love was for Italian, which first captivated and capsized her during a trip to Florence after college. Seeking full immersion, she decided to move to Rome with her family, for 'a trial by fire, a sort of baptism' into a new language and world. There, she began to read and to write – initially in her journal – solely in Italian.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The beloved memoir of self-discovery set against the spectacular Tuscan countryside that inspired the major motion picture starring Diane Lane—now in a twentieth-anniversary edition featuring a new afterword “This beautifully written memoir about taking...

British coastal holidays are unlike any other in the world with unpredictable weather, vast tidal range, dramatic cliffs and chilly water temperatures. Nevertheless, the seasoned holidaymakers know how to make the most of it. From packing Wellington boots and thermos to defending a box of fish and chips from seagulls, the book has it all covered. Through informative poetic narratives Lande Jewels delves into the nature's forces that cause diurnal tides, explores the processes that formed the Cliffs of Dover and preserved fossils in Jurassic Coast and Viking Trail.

This audiobook is designed to give the everyday motorcyclist many ideas on great destinations, incredible road routes and awesome places to enjoy traveling on your motorcycle. It includes a vast array of ideas from many countries across Europe. If you need inspiration for new adventures to take on your motorcycle, this is the book for you! It provides 101 insights and valuable information where you can discover your next European motorcycle journey. If you're bored of the same motorcycle routes or simply need some inspiration on where to go next, this audiobook will help you do that.

‘I watched the mirror for a last view, for now, of the frozen mountains of Glen Coe. As the road bent and the outline of Buachaille Etive Mor slid into sight, I did what I always did, and always would. I felt for that flutter of awe and that indefinable, unmistakable quickening of the pulse...

Winner of The Royal Society of Literature Jerwood Award for Non-Fiction in 2011 and the Authors' Foundation Roger Deakin Award in 2011 A stunning debut in the tradition of Robert Macfarlane and Helen Macdonald Of all the birds of the British Isles, the raptor reigns supreme, sparking the...

I Know This Much – written and read by Gary Kemp – Spandau Ballet's prime mover – is simply the freshest, most exciting and best read memoir to arrive for years Gary's story begins in North London, where the Kemp family rented a home with no bathrooms and chickens in the yard. After a...

Travel Like a Local is a series of travel guidebooks written by local experts to help travelers explore new places like an insider. From learning about the culture and customs to finding the best restaurants and attractions, these guidebooks provide comprehensive information to ensure a hassle-free unforgettable journey. Each guidebook is packed with insider tips and recommendations, tailored specifically to the location, so you can make the most of your time and truly get to know the destination. With The Travel Like a Local Guidebooks you’ll get the most out of your travels.