A captivating, lyrical and deeply discerning portrait of life in the Cornish town of Newlyn, the largest working fishing port in Britain, from a brilliant new writer
A classic guide for walking and for life, advocating a philosophy of travelling light and savouring your surroundings, with an introduction by Alastair Humphreys.
An honest and good-humoured portrait of life on the ocean waves – Paul Heiney sails to Iceland intending to see the much-loved puffin, delving into history and gaining insightful reflections along the way.
In their witty and inspiring adventure, Patrick and Sheila Dixon show that sailing is a great metaphor for life – to find the best route you usually need to cut the lines and head away from the shore. Packed with practical philosophy, this vivid and engaging account follows his and his wife’s physical and metaphorical journey, battling cancer and travelling to little-visited corners of the oceans, whilst sharing advice on how to follow in their wake.
A tribute to Britain's canals, rivers and countryside, and a celebration of Britishness in all its eccentric glory, Tales from the Tillerman recounts Steve's escapades up and down the country, and his life-long love affair with boats and the waterways.
The holiday of your dreams is about to become a nightmare . . . Simmering, dark and addictive, Girl Friends is for fans of Harriet Tyce and Claire Douglas.
In The Beast, the Emperor and the Milkman, committed Belgophile and road cycling obsessive Harry Pearson takes you on a journey ranging over 500 years of Flemish and European history.
A book about intense physical and personal experience, narrating how Victoria Whitworth began swimming in the cold waters of Orkney as a means of escaping a failing marriage.
From the author of the smash-hit Around the World in 80 Trains comes a new globetrotting journey – this time celebrating the peculiar magic and mayhem of the night train.
