Publishing to coincide with Bradt's 40th anniversary, The Irresponsible Traveller is a light but edgy collection of travellers' tales. Travel writers and celebrities alike recount their exciting, and often dangerous, adventures which include being chased by a sea lion, accosted by Brazilian kidnappers and a midnight raid to free turtles on the Amazon. Over 40 years Bradt has built a reputation for publishing books covering the road less travelled, and this collection celebrates exactly the...

'By mixing lo-fi charm into hi-fi science Into the Groove captures all the wonder and absurdity of its subject, jumping and skipping with real analogue delight*.' - Sunday Times*The story of recorded sound - the technological developments, the people that made them happen and the impact they had on society - from the earliest inventions via the phonograph to LPs, EPs and the recent resurgence of vinyl.While Thomas Edison's phonograph represented an i...

An A-to-Z genealogy reference for those who want to research their family trees.Part encyclopedia, part dictionary, part almanac, this is a practical, easy-to-use reference, filled with thousands of fact-filled A-to-Z entries. You'll find:*definitions of genealogy terms*timelines*details of available archives and websites*advice on research methods*explanations of genealogical peculiarities and puzzles that would test the knowled...

How did a rural and agrarian English society transform itself into a mercantile and maritime state? What role was played by war and the need for military security? How did geographical ideas inform the construction of English – and then British – political identities? Focusing upon the deployment of geographical imagery and arguments for political purposes, Jonathan Scott's ambitious and interdisciplinary study traces the development of the idea of Britain as an island nation, state and th...

Jonathan Scott's translation of "The Arabian Nights' Entertainments" was published in 1811, and it played a significant role in introducing the stories to English-speaking audiences. This multi-volume work contains a wide variety of tales, including "Aladdin's Wonderful Lamp," "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," and "Sinbad the Sailor," among many others. These stories are known for their exotic settings, fantastical elements, and engaging narratives."The Arabian Nights" has had a profound i...

Jonathan Scott's translation of "The Arabian Nights' Entertainments" was published in 1811, and it played a significant role in introducing the stories to English-speaking audiences. This multi-volume work contains a wide variety of tales, including "Aladdin's Wonderful Lamp," "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," and "Sinbad the Sailor," among many others. These stories are known for their exotic settings, fantastical elements, and engaging narratives."The Arabian Nights" has had a profound i...

The Arabian nights entertainments Volume 1 presents a rich tapestry of Middle Eastern folklore and fairy tales, blending adventure, moral reflection, and imaginative storytelling. The collection begins by establishing the circumstances that drive the central narrative, including betrayal, the exercise of power, and the challenges of human relationships. Early chapters introduce royal figures whose actions and decisions illuminate themes of fidelity, vengeance, and justice, setting a framew...

The Arabian nights entertainments Volume 4 presents a rich tapestry of Middle Eastern folklore and fairy tales, blending adventure, moral reflection, and imaginative storytelling. The collection begins by establishing the circumstances that drive the central narrative, including betrayal, the exercise of power, and the challenges of human relationships. Early chapters introduce royal figures whose actions and decisions illuminate themes of fidelity, vengeance, and justice, setting a framew...

The Arabian nights entertainments Volume 3 presents a rich tapestry of Middle Eastern folklore and fairy tales, blending adventure, moral reflection, and imaginative storytelling. The collection begins by establishing the circumstances that drive the central narrative, including betrayal, the exercise of power, and the challenges of human relationships. Early chapters introduce royal figures whose actions and decisions illuminate themes of fidelity, vengeance, and justice, setting a framew...

For any couple with an ADD partner, this book will help create a more passionate and dynamic relationship.

A New York Times bestsellerJonathan and Drew Scott have taken HGTV by storm with their four hit shows, Property Brothers, Property Brothers at Home, Buying & Selling, and Brother vs. Brother. The talented duo’s good-natured rivalry, playful banter, and no-nonsense strategies have earned the popular twins millions of devoted fans who have been anxiously waiting for a Scott Brothers book. Dream Home is a comprehensive source, cover...

Jonathan Scott's translation of "The Arabian Nights' Entertainments" was published in 1811, and it played a significant role in introducing the stories to English-speaking audiences. This multi-volume work contains a wide variety of tales, including "Aladdin's Wonderful Lamp," "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," and "Sinbad the Sailor," among many others. These stories are known for their exotic settings, fantastical elements, and engaging narratives."The Arabian Nights" has had a profound i...