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In this captivating book, Stewart Lee Allen treks three-quarters of the way around the world on a caffeinated quest to answer these profound questions: Did the advent of coffee give birth to an enlightened western civilization? Is coffee, indeed, the substance that drives history? From the...

A grassroots tour of the nation's lesbian bars that illuminates their past, present, and hopeful future, from the co-creator of the hit podcast Cruising Lesbian bars are so much more than a place to get a drink. For over a century, they’ve acted as community posts, political organizing grounds...

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...

The New York Times bestseller After the sudden death of his father, Dara Waldron became disoriented in a world that had once filled him with wonder. A year later, he meets an abandoned border collie called Oscar hiding on a derelict farm in County Clare. When Dara brings him home, he believes...

In this comprehensive history of South Carolina, Walter Edgar presents a sweeping chronicle of a state with an illustrious, sometimes infamous, past. He describes in very human terms 475 years of recorded history in the Palmetto State, including the experiences of all South Carolinians―those...

New York Times bestselling authors Mike Schur and Joe Posnanski travel the world in a hilarious and heartwarming celebration of fans and the things they love: baseball, basketball, chess, darts, football, futbol, Indigenous North American stickball, pickleball, WWE, Taylor Swift, Star Wars, and...

Ce second tour du monde conduit l’auditeur au long d’un itinéraire foisonnant: Équateur, Panama, Antilles, Mexique, îles Sandwich, Nouvelle-Zélande… Dans ce récit de voyage du XIXe siècle, Michel rassemble ses impressions d’escale en escale, note les contrastes de paysages et de coutumes, et restitue le rythme des traversées et des ports. À travers l’hémisphère sud, il esquisse un tableau vivant de régions lointaines et d’un temps révolu.

'Well researched, emotive and hugely entertaining' Guillem Balague 'Wonderful. Perfect for anyone who loves football but has forgotten why' Joey D'Urso 'This book is a joy to read' Max Rushden 'A treasure trove of new and untouched stories' Suzy Wrack Have you ever heard of the football club...

Brought to you by Penguin. An immersive journey through trees in Japan by celebrated writer Aya Koda – now available in English for the first time ‘Trees are not just living things, but feeling beings, like us. Better keep a watchful eye over them…’ Ezo spruce, hinoki, cherry blossoms...

New York Times bestselling author Isaac Fitzgerald sets off into the heart of America, following the path of the legendary Johnny Appleseed on an epic journey that both takes him far from home and brings him closer to it. “Rollicking, heartfelt. . . . Made me feel the kind of wonder and hope...

AS HEARD ON THE CHRIS EVANS BREAKFAST SHOW - "It's not just for runners. It's for life! It's a great story." When Chris McDougall stumbled across the story of Churchill's 'dirty tricksters', a motley crew of English poets and academics who helped resist the Nazi invasion of Crete, he knew he was...

Tom Fort takes us on a fun-packed journey around the UK's lidos past and present, proving that lidos can tell us more about social trends, progress and political ideology than you might think. His journey shows us, time and time again, the personal significance of the lidos' communal spaces – the unmistakable cold of the water rising above your shoulders, the sounds and smells of poolside sunbathing, the sun-baked tiles underfoot and the warm towel after a freezing dip.

'You could call him Paddington,' Adam said, casually, 'Don't name him! I said, as if this was self-evident. Names turn situations into responsibilities. When Mirelle Radley set off for Peru with her cousin Adam, hoping to heal her broken heart, she didn't expect to meet someone who would change...

'This is a book about searching in the best sense – full of ideas, beauty, doubt and adventures' ELIZABETH KOLBERT 'Fascinating and masterfully written' ALICE WINN From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Islands of Abandonment, comes a new book about our relationship to the natural world...

"A real heartwarming portrait of Britain and our love of time off. I couldn't put it down.” – Cathy Adams, The Times travel desk "How we spend our time off tells us a lot about who we are – and Thorpe understands that." – Tom Chesshyre, author of Slow Trains Around Britain "Behind The...

'Inspirational’ Ben Fogle 'Incredible' Bear Grylls ‘Extraordinary’ Bill Bailey 13,000KM. 240 days. A journey no one thought possible. ________ What are you capable of when you stop believing your own limits? When Mitch Hutchcraft set out to swim, cycle, run, and climbed from the English...

Brought to you by Penguin. From YouTube adventurer and National Geographic TV host, an inspiring travel memoir of one woman’s solo adventures around the world and her pursuit of freedom. Eva had it all: a high-flying job, a picture-perfect marriage, a lifestyle that many would aspire to. Yet...

Los países de Europa del Este son el blanco de esta crónica de viajes, suerte de ensayo sobre literaturas distantes, y a la vez colección de estampas sobre la identidad y los desplazamientos. República Checa, Varsovia y Hungría. Visegrado será entonces la palabra que designa a una región que se construye a medida que se recorre, y que ha sido escenario de importantes episodios de la Historia, cuyos resultados son una identidad golpeada pero consciente de sus retos.

The story of Sir Walter Raleigh from his boyhood days to his exploits in Ireland and his unexpected entry into the court of Queen Elizabeth. We travel with him as he pursues the ships of the Spanish Armada and makes voyages to the New World in search of gold and lands to settle. We learn how he introduced potatoes and tobacco to England and Ireland. We hear how he is relegated to the Tower of London where he spends the last years of his life. The Story of Sir Walter Raleigh is a wonderful adventure. (Summary by johnb2)

LocationLincs LOUD, created by Keal Productions in partnership with the University of Lincoln School of Creative Arts, celebrates the people, places and creative talent shaping the county’s screen sector.Bringing together voices from across the industry, from actors and directors to producers and behind-the-scenes professionals, LOUD offers audiences an insight into the real stories behind film and television production, while highlighting Lincolnshire as an exciting and accessible filming destination.