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76455 TOUR OF THE ENGLISH LAKES With Thomas Gray and Joseph Faringdon RA


by John R. Murray In 1769 Thomas Gray, (best known for his Elegy in a Country Churchyard), made a tour of the Lake District and recorded it in his journal, thus creating the first


example of modern travel writing. Eight years later the renowned watercolourist Joseph Faringdon, a fervent admirer of Gray’s Lakeland journal, followed in his footsteps, painting the sites Gray described, these being published together in one volume in 1789. In 1993 now retired publisher John Murray realised that nobody had yet come up with the idea of combining these two complementary works. A keen amateur photographer himself, he then went one better by photographing Faringdon’s paintings from as close to the artist’s original viewpoint as possible, thus providing us with a series of fascinating “then and now” juxtapositions. The lakes and places featured here include Penrith, Ullswater, Keswick, Borrowdale, Derwentwater, Castlerigg, Bassenthwaite, Kendal, Grasmere, Skiddaw, Thirlmere, Rydal Water, Windermere and Ambleside. He clearly found the region’s customs, farming, geography and food of great interest, throwing in recipes - for example how to prepare perch - and descriptions of farmers and blacksmiths at work. Colour photos, watercolours, engravings, old maps and manuscripts, 160pp, 8½”×11".


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75556 PICTURE PERFECT ENGLISH VILLAGES by James Bentley


Overlooking harbours like Mevagissey in Cornwall, through picturesque villages with Tudor cottages near Lacock Abbey in the West Country, old inns, castle ruins, quintessential thatched cottages, Norman churches, medieval stone manor houses in Buckinghamshire, traditional front gardens and the duck pond at Aldbury in Hertfordshire, village churches and their mahogany interiors, lych-gates, monuments, streams and rivers as we sweep over eaves and windows in the villages of Hampshire, while limestone, sandstone and millstone grit lend a darker look to those of Yorkshire, Durham and Northumberland. Large 208 page softback, 285 spectacular colour photos. £12.95 NOW £5.50


76465 BUCKINGHAM THROUGH TIME by Charles Close


Buckingham is situated on a wide bend of the River Ouse, which is navigable from the town all the way through the Fens and to the Wash. This excellent river transport system and associated fertile land saw the town grow quickly in size and standing, but it was its strategic significance to Alfred the Great c.790, during the wars against Viking invaders, that cemented its importance. Churches, civic buildings, the old gaol, schools (including the Old Latin School, built in 1190 and beautifully restored today), the evolution of the road network plus street parties and carnivals, pubs and clubs, shops and recreation - a superb pictorial analysis of 100 years of change in an historic town. Over 180 captioned colour and b/w photos. 96pp softback. £12.99 NOW £4.50


76476 STORY OF THE


THAMES by Andrew Sargent Beginning with geology and the ancient past, the text focuses on both the social and economic changes exemplified in the life of the river, as well as touching on fascinating episodes of national and political history in which it was involved. Here are the ritual deposit of metalwork in the river in the Bronze Age, the working river


of the Middle Ages and post-medieval period, the development of leisure - epitomised in Three Men in a Boat - the river in wartime and modern environmental conservation. 192 pages, colour and b/w illus. £16.99 NOW £6


76477 TAMWORTH THROUGH TIME by Antony Poulton-Smith


Archaeological research has revealed that Tamworth was a site of significant Celtic and Roman occupation, but it was not until the Saxons arrived that the town became of huge significance, becoming capital of the ancient kingdom of Mercia and home to kings such as Aethelred and Offa. The Industrial Revolution saw the Coventry Canal and the railway come to Tamworth, which was to become a major coal mining town. When the seams were worked out this open-cast mining area was built over to provide overspill housing for Birmingham. Other influences on the local landscape include Sir Robert Peel and his descendants and Thomas Guy, of hospital fame. Tamworth was also home to the Reliant three-wheeler. Over 180 captioned colour and b/ w photos, many of them “then and now” comparisons, showing the roads, bridges, rivers and canal, carnivals, Drayton Manor past and present, plenty of the castle and its grounds, Wigginton Hall, local churches, pubs and shops. 96pp softback. £14.99 NOW £6


75765 ANIMAL LONDON: A Spotter’s Guide by Ianthe Ruthven


Meet the animals that hide amidst our iconic London landscape. There are dragons guarding gateways, elephants in parks, monsters on gables and foxes on letter-boxes. The author is a photographer specialising in architecture and landscape. Here are details of charming rabbits and mice from the Peter Pan sculpture in Kensington Gardens, a gigantic bronze hare at Admiralty Arch, a terrifying vampire bat in Tufton Street and a huge Roa beaver in a derelict yard in Hackney. 172 paperback pages, gorgeous photos in colour, with a map for every chapter. £9.99 NOW £5


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ORDER HOTLINE: 020 74 74 24 74 76464 BAKEWELL AND THE WYE VALLEY


THROUGH TIME by Alan Roberts Four centuries of prosperity has ensured that the town has a rich and varied architectural heritage, including the nearby historic houses of Haddon Hall and Chatsworth, and the Wye has carved its way through the surrounding limestone dales to create many magnificent nearby beauty spots, including the Monsal Trail. This superb collection of over 180 captioned colour and b/w photos and paintings, many of them “then and now” comparisons, traces how Bakewell and the Wye Valley have developed over the past 150-odd years. We see the greatest walking/cycling trails in the country, all the hotels and pubs, mill houses and bridges, market day and, naturally, the Old Bakewell Pudding (never a tart!) Shop. 96pp softback. £14.99 NOW £5


75098 LONDON OBSERVED: A Polish


Philosopher at Large, 1820-24 by Krystyn Lach-Szyrma


The philosopher and writer Krystyn Lach-Szyrma came to Britain in the early 19th century as tutor to two Polish princes. Over a period of 18 months in London they visited prisons, hospitals and factories as well as art galleries and museums, and were entertained by people of the caliber of Elizabeth Fry and Robert Owen. They familiarised themselves with the Houses of Parliament, the Stock Exchange and Westminster Abbey, but were also intrigued by London’s inns and theatres. They analysed the class system and problems of law and order, and pondered such mysteries as the origins of the term ‘Cockney’ and the nature of English breakfasts. 13.9 x 21.6cm, 332 paperback pages, illus. First edition, 2009. £12.99 NOW £3


75283 LOST DEVON: Devon’s Lost Heritage by Felicity Goodall


Here is the mill which supplied handmade paper to Buckingham Palace, the mine which, during the 19th century, produced half the world’s supply of copper, and the North Devon pottery which exported tableware to early American settlers. A unremarkable building by a railway line is a memorial to Isambard Kingdom Brunel. A victory in the Mediterranean brought prosperity to a Dartmoor quarry which supplied granite to enhance London’s grandeur, while the arms race between two dying empires had a fatal effect on a fishing village. 231 paperback pages, illus. £10.99 NOW £4.50


75489 BLACK’S SKETCHBOOKS: Chester 1920 by Joseph Pike


24 exquisitely accurate pencil sketches, one per right hand page of some of the famous sights from the great city of Chester like the Tudor façades of houses in Bridge Street, salmon fishing boats on the River Dee, the Bear and Billet, the Old Stanley Palace, the Rows at Bishop Lloyd’s Palace, the Lady’s Bower Leche House, Chester Castle, the Water Tower, the canal and the Town Hall. First published in 1920 and here in beautiful facsimile reprint, one of a set. £6.99 NOW £3.50


75492 BLACK’S SKETCHBOOKS: The English Lakes 1922 by Gordon Home


16 beautiful pencil sketches, one per right hand page in this facsimile reprint series by publisher A&C Black. Published in Spring, 1922, the images include Windermere from Bowness, Dove Cottage Grasmere, Stone Circle near Keswick, Derwentwater, Buttermere, Scale Force, Wastwater and the Screes (very easy to skid down!) and Styhead Pass among them. £6.99 NOW £3.50


75486 BLACK’S SKETCHBOOKS: Bath and Wells 1920 by D. S. Andrews


A door at Vicar’s Close in Wells, the Gatehouse, Chain Gate, Wells Cathedral, the Palace Gateway and Market Place are among the beautifully rendered sketches by the then well known artist D. S. Andrews. Here is the city in its natural basin as seen from Beechen Cliff, the door to Beau Nash’s house, the Memorial in Victoria Park, the Mineral Water Fountain, North Parade, Pulteney Bridge, the High Street (now Milsom Street) and of course the Roman Baths. 24 charming pencil sketches in facsimile reprint of the 1920 original. £6.99 NOW £3.50


75488 BLACK’S SKETCHBOOKS: Cambridge 1913 by Walter M. Keesey


Found in the archives of the publisher A&C Black, the oldest we have selected is Cambridge in 1913 with 15 drawings including the Fountain at Trinity College, Clare Gates and King’s College Chapel, St. John’s College Gateway, the Great Court at Trinity College, the Master’s Lodge at Downing College, the exquisitely rendered Trumpington Street complete with vintage vehicles and people in clothing of the era. Facsimile reprint of the 1913 original. £6.99 NOW £3.50


75549 BLACKS SKETCHBOOKS: Set of Four Buy all four hardbacks and save even more. £27.96 NOW £10


76482 WINSLOW THROUGH TIME by Charles Close


Winslow is a small market town 10 miles north of the County Town of Aylesbury and the Vale. It is situated on a low hill, and King Offa is believed to have had a palace there. By 1087, the Abbot of St Albans was in charge, farming 600 acres with three slaves. The Market Charter was granted in 1235, and Winslow’s prosperity and importance, on a main road north from Aylesbury to Buckingham derived from that. Sir William Lowndes’ great Hall, which was built by Sir Christopher Wren, changed hands many times and was nearly demolished after wartime requisition by the RAF. The 1960s saw the Winslow Hall Estate sold off for new housing and then the commuters came. This charming book gives readers a thought-provoking set of snapshots and accompanying texts documenting the town’s ‘progress’. 96 pages, 180 photographs in colour and sepia/white.


£12.99 NOW £4 HEALTH


Health is not valued until sickness comes. - Thomas Fuller


77188 TEACH YOURSELF TO


MEDITATE by Eric Harrison The classic bestseller has now sold over 75,000 copies and provides just 20 simple exercises for peace, health and clarity of mind. Meditation is increasingly popular and an affective way to relax, combat stress, improve your general health, increase your awareness and boost your capacity to think clearly and creatively. It is very easy to learn this powerful


technique. Find out what it is, how it works and why, ten core meditation practices which work best for everyone, and quick ‘spot meditations’ which you can do anywhere by just investing a few minutes per day. Learn a skill to greatly improve the quality of your life. 160pp in facsimile reprint of the 1993 original. Paperback.


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76859 AMORTALITY: The Pleasures and Perils of Living Agelessly


by Catherine Mayer The author coined ‘amortality’ to describe the phenomenon of living agelessly. As she follows this social epidemic through generations and across continents, she reveals its profound impact on society, our careers, our families and ourselves. For, today, the way we age and the way in which we perceive age


has radically changed. As we embrace new experiences, relationships and gadgets, we barely stop to look at our watches, let alone consider whether our behaviour is ‘age appropriate’ because, nowadays, our mental and physical ages are on divergent tracks. But, why be defined by numbers? If we can overturn long- held assumptions about getting old, we have the potential to take the age revolution either in a worse or a better direction. With the help of the forward-looking author we will be able to understand the transformative power and deep significance of amortality. 296 paperback pages with notes and 10 Questions Towards A Diagnosis - plus answers. £12.99 NOW £4.50


77189 BEAT INSOMNIA WITH NLP: Help Yourself to Sleep


by Adrian Tannock


In our increasingly 24 hour society, our biological clock, honed by millions of years of evolution, is struggling to keep up. It is estimated that around 10-15% of the UK population experiences chronic insomnia and it is a major public health problem with serious


consequences. The book is a guide towards better sleep, recommending a straightforward, gentle process. Using NLP techniques, the book is full of practical guidance, is flexible to dip in and out of or read through, written by an expert practitioner, breaking down into easy-to-navigate sections this special Neuro-Linguistic Programming method. Monitor your progress and be motivated by your better sleep patterns. 160pp in paperback.


£9.99 NOW £5 76040 BED BUG BOOK


The book is sub-titled ‘The Complete Guide to Prevention and Extermination’ and looks at identification, taking action, preventing a recurrence, case studies and resources, how to spot bed bugs in your home, hotel or on the go (they look like poppy seeds), how to identify


BIBLIOPHILE BOOKS UNIT 5 DATAPOINT, 6 SOUTH CRESCENT, LONDON E16 4TL TEL: 020 74 74 24 74 74897 HENLEY ON THAMES PAST AND


PRESENT by John Pilling and Lorraine Woods With the annual Regatta and other royal associations and its often stratospheric property prices it is hard to believe that Henley-on-Thames was once a down-at-heel town. Back in the 1840s, the building of the GWR through nearby Reading at a stroke deprived the town of its road and river trade. It was the Regatta, and particularly its 1851 patronage by Prince Albert, that put the town back on the map as a place for the social élite and luxury hotels, boatbuilding and service industries flourished. John Pilling has brought together some 120 photos from the Victorian, Edwardian and inter-war periods, adding fascinating and informative captions. Photos from the same viewpoint in 2000 gives us an instant comparison. 128pp softback. £9.99 NOW £2.50


75844 WORLD HERITAGE SITES OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND: An Illustrated Guide


to All 27 World Heritage Sites by Victoria Huxley and Geoffrey Smith There are 27 ‘absolutely must visit’ World Heritage Sites in the United Kingdom and Ireland, which are designated by UNESCO - the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Each entry is fully illustrated with colour photos, maps and site plans and includes a full historical background and key facts and details of personalities associated with that particular location. Not only are there well-known sites such as Stonehenge, Hadrian’s Wall and the cities of Edinburgh and Bath, but also perhaps less frequently visited locations such as Cornwall’s industrial landscapes, and the Ironbridge Gorge. 272 softback pages, colour photos, maps and website addresses. $22 NOW £5


a bed bug bite (it’s not a mosquito bite) and most importantly the steps you must take to get rid of these pests. With handy tips for travellers, advice on buying vintage and second hand goods, and what to expect when the exterminators come. 181pp in illus paperback. £9.99 NOW £2.25


76873 LOCKED WARD: Memoirs of a Psychiatric


Orderly by Dennis O’Donnell ‘I worked in the ‘Locked Ward’ for seven and a half years. The job I feared turned out to be life- enhancing, heartwarming, heart- breaking, sometimes grim, occasionally terrifying and often funny. Funny? Yes, extremely so at times. But my purpose in writing is not to poke fun at anyone, nor to encourage any


view of psychiatric illness as a 19th century freak show. Some of these people were the smartest I ever came across.’ It is estimated that a third of us will meet the criteria for a major psychiatric illness at some point in our lives. All of us know stress, anxiety and hopelessness, fear and concern. Sometimes it’s just a question of degree. O’Donnell started work as an orderly in the Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit of a large hospital in Scotland in 2000. Changing all the names, he recounts the stories of the patients he worked with and those of his colleagues and this book should contribute to a more open discussion of mental illness and suicide. 341pp in paperback.


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74585 CHRONOTHERAPY by Michael Terman and Ian McMahan Sub-titled Resetting Your Inner Clock to Boost Mood Alertness and Quality Sleep. This amazing volume explains the science behind chronobiology and how to break the frustrating cycle of sleep disorders. It lays out the full range of rhythm-shifting strategies, including the proper use of bright light therapy, structured exposure to darkness, bedroom dawn and dusk simulation, melatonin supplements and sleep scheduling, to recalibrate your life with renewed energy, vibrant good health and peace of mind, from the earliest years through old age. 312 pages. $26 NOW £3.50


76570 HONEY DIET by Mike McInnes Incredibly, all you need is a spoonful of honey to help you to lose weight - and nothing else at all! We are always being told that sugar is bad for us but, apparently, science shows that honey is ‘good sugar’ and that, moreover, just one spoonful of honey every night before you go to bed will: (a) give your body exactly the right type and quantity of food it needs to burn off excess weight during the night (b) prevent chronic nocturnal metabolic stress (c) reduce your craving for other ‘bad sugars’ during the day, (d) give you a deep long-lasting, dream-filled sleep that will help you to wake up happy and refreshed and (e) help to restore your immune system and your body’s natural balances. 151 paperback pages. £13.99 NOW £5


76595 TAKE CARE, SON: The Story of My Dad


and His Dementia by Tony Husband When Tony’s father Ron started to forget things like names, dates and appointments, it took a while to realise that this was a different form of forgetfulness. It was the first sign of the illness that gradually took him away from his beloved family. Emotional, honest and painful, Tony’s loving cartoon strip account of the illness will strike a chord anyone with personal experience of this cruel disease of the mind. Presented in full page colour cartoons with text about life at the golf club, the pub, walking Lossie the dog (in pyjama bottoms) and the words of both Tony and his dear father. 60 page paperback.


£7.99 NOW £3.75 76554 ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO VITAMINS,


MINERALS AND HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS by Dr Sarah Brewer


Acai berries are the fruit of a Brazilian palm tree and are a good source of fibre, omega-3 essential fatty acids and oleic acid, the same monounsaturated fat as can be found in olive oil. It also contains calcium, iron, manganese, plant sterols, antioxidants and lignans. It can be used to treat diarrhoea, skin ulcers and fever. The A-Z guide has 150 key supplements for a brighter healthier life, explanations of the benefits plus possible side affects and risks, packed with clear and concise answers based on the latest research evidence. Look up gums (receding), probiotics, diabetes, angina, vitamin D, red clover and get the full low down. 608pp in paperback.


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75422 MAXIMISE YOUR HEALTH WITH THE BLOOD TYPE DIET:A Revolutionary Plan to Achieve Optimum Wellness


by Dr James L. D’Adamo and Allan Richards Half a century ago, the author revolutionized natural medicine with his discovery of the correlation between people’s blood type and their dietary and exercise requirements. With his plan, he has treated 50,000 patients, helping them not only to ward off illness and lose weight but also to acquire a great deal of energy. In this volume he urges readers to take responsibility for their own health, and - using his newest discoveries - prevent chronic degenerative diseases. He explains which foods and exercises are right for each of us, what assets and liabilities we are born with, and how our minds can work to better process information. As a bonus, one of his patients tells her incredible and heart- breaking story. At the age of five, she was raped, and later became a battered child who, for many years, was sexually abused. Then, 30 years ago, she developed cancer. Today, in her 80s, she still maintains what she is certain are the beneficial practices the Doctor taught her, and still has vibrant health and energy. 311 paperback pages with two appendices: Diagnostic Procedures, and Treatments of the D’Adamo Institute. £12.99 NOW £5


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