A New Map of Wonders: A Journey in Search of Modern Marvels (Henderson Caspar)(Paperback)

A New Map of Wonders: A Journey in Search of Modern Marvels (Henderson Caspar)(Paperback)

A New Map of Wonders charts a course through the realm of the fascinating and awe-inspiring.With the curiosity and enthusiasm of a great explorer, the award-winning Caspar Henderson celebrates and explains the wonder of light and the origins of the universe, the myriad marvels of the human body and

When Footballers Were Skint - A Journey in Search of the Soul of Football (Henderson Jon)(Paperback / softback)

Tales from before the maximum wage for footballers was abolished in 1961, journalist Jon Henderson captures a time when footballers and fans lived in the same

The Book of Marvels and Travels (Mandeville John)(Paperback)

In his Book of Marvels and Travels, Sir John Mandeville describes a journey from Europe to Jerusalem and on into Asia, and the many wonderful and monstrous peoples and practices in the East. Written in the fourteenth century, the Book is a captivating blend of fact and fantasy, an extraordinary

In Search of Mary: The Mother of All Journeys (Rowlatt Bee)(Paperback)

Toddler in tow, Bee Rowlatt embarks on an extraordinary journey in search of the life and legacy of the first celebrity feminist: Mary Wollstonecraft. From the wild coasts of Norway to a naked re-birthing in California, via the blood-soaked streets of revolutionary Paris, Bee learns what drove her

Last Train to Hilversum - A journey in search of the magic of radio (Connelly Charlie)(Paperback / softback)

Modern Man in Search of a Soul (Jung C. G.)(Paperback)

Modern Man in Search of a Soul is the perfect introduction to the theories and concepts of one of the most original and influential religious thinkers of the twentieth century. Lively and insightful, it covers all of his most significant themes, including man's need for a God and the mechanics of

Menno Moto: A Journey Across the Americas in Search of My Mennonite Identity (Dueck Cameron)(Paperback)

Cameron Dueck takes a motorcycle trip through Manitoba and Latin America in search of isolated enclaves of extreme Mennonites--and

Scandinavians - In Search of the Soul of the North (Ferguson Robert)(Paperback / softback)

A journey of discovery through two millennia of Scandinavia's history, culture and

New In Town (Altes Marta)(Paperback / softback)

Meet a big, friendly dog in search of a

Blue Floats Away (Jonker Travis)(Pevná vazba)

A little iceberg strikes out on a big journey in this new picture book that explores the wonders of the water cycle Little Blue lives at the North Pole with his parents until, one day, he floats away and strikes out on his own. Along the way, Blue encounters new things (sharks) and beautiful

Treasure Island (Stevenson Robert Louis)(Paperback)

The discovery of a treasure map sets young Jim Hawkins in search of buried gold, along with a crew of buccaneers recruited by the one-legged Long John Silver. As they near their destination, and the lure of Captain Flint's treasure grows ever stronger, Jim's courage and wits are tested to the full

The Monkey King's Amazing Adventures: A Journey to the West in Search of Enlightenment. China's Most Famous Traditional Novel (Cheng'en Wu)(Paperback)

This classic Chinese epic features a new introduction by Daniel Kane, Head of Chinese Studies at Macquarie University and Cultural Counselor at the Australian Embassy in Beijing in 1996. China's most famous traditional novel, The Monkey King's Amazing Adventures is the story of the Monkey King, his

Fairy Tail V21 (Mashima Hiro)(Paperback)

A PARALLEL WORLD Natsu and the gang journey to Edolas, a parallel world in the sky, in search of their vanished guild. Instead they stumble upon the parallel version of Fairy Tail and find their guild mates all have completely different personalities, as well as a long lost member of the original

The Book of Barely Imagined Beings: A 21st Century Bestiary (Henderson Caspar)(Paperback)

From medieval bestiaries to Borges's Book of Imaginary Beings, we've long been enchanted by extraordinary animals, be they terrifying three-headed dogs or asps impervious to a snake charmer's song. But bestiaries are more than just zany zoology--they are artful attempts to convey broader beliefs

Ingenious Ireland: A County-By-County Exploration of Irish Mysteries and Marvels (Mulvihill Mary)(Paperback)

Ingenious Ireland is a unique study of this country's natural wonders, clever inventions, and historic industries. Richly illustrated, meticulously researched, and lucidly written, it brings the reader on a fascinating county-by-county tour of Ireland, with details of what to see and places to

A Cage in Search of a Bird (Noiville Florence)(Paperback)

Now in paperback, A Cage in Search of a Bird is the gripping story of two women caught in the vise of a terrible delusion. Laura Wilmote is a television journalist living in Paris. Her life couldn't be better--a stimulating job, a loving boyfriend, interesting friends--until her phone rings in the

I Found Me (Whitmire Joanna)(Pevná vazba)

A volatile, abusive marriage. Loss of confidence and a sense of identity. A journey in search of redemption. Ah... the weekend - what a holy mess! What an unholy mess in fact! That weekend, I watched as Jack reeled about drunkenly and insulting friends. All veneers and facades were stripped away

Beach (Garland Alex)(Paperback / softback)

Richard lands in East Asia in search of an earthly utopia. In Thailand, he is given a map promising an unknown island, a secluded beach - and a new way of life. What Richard finds when he gets there is breathtaking: more extraordinary, more frightening than his wildest dreams. But how long can

Travels with Charley: In Search of America (Steinbeck John)(Paperback)

An intimate journey across America, as told by one of its most beloved writers To hear the speech of the real America, to smell the grass and the trees, to see the colors and the light--these were John Steinbeck's goals as he set out, at the age of fifty-eight, to rediscover the country he had

People of the Book (Brooks Geraldine)(Paperback / softback)

The new novel from the author of 'March' and 'Year of Wonders' takes place in the aftermath of the Bosnian War, as a young book conservator arrives in Sarajevo to restore a lost

Little-Known Facts: Animals (. Cathin Diarmuid)(Pevná vazba)

From the mysteries and wonders of the natural world to man-made marvels in science, technology, and innovation, planet Earth is full of fun and fascinating things to discover at any age. Although most knowledge can be gleaned online today, there is nothing quite like the charm of learning from

Fools Are Everywhere: The Court Jester Around the World (Otto Beatrice K.)(Paperback)

In this lively work, Beatrice K. Otto takes us on a journey around the world in search of one of the most colorful characters in history-the court jester. Though not always clad in cap and bells, these witty, quirky characters crop up everywhere, from the courts of ancient China and the Mogul

Laura (Caspary Vera)(Paperback / softback)

In the doorway of an elegant New York apartment, blood seeps over silk negligee, over polished wood floors and plush carpet: a beautiful young woman lies dead, her face disfigured by a single gun shot. But who was

Where the Hornbeam Grows - A Journey in Search of a Garden (Lynch Beth)(Paperback / softback)

A stunning literary memoir about inheritance, loneliness and the healing power of gardening, about how nurturing a garden can help make a home in an unfamiliar