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Bleak House opens in the twilight of foggy London, where fog grips the city most densely in the Court of Chancery. The obscure case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce, in which an inheritance is gradually devoured by legal costs, the romance of Esther Summerson and the secrets of her origin, the sleuthing of Detective Inspector Bucket and the fate of Jo the ...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork....

One of the world?s greatest literary cities, London has streets full of stories and buildings steeped in history. The biggest and most beloved names in English literature have all been here, and you can still see or visit their stomping grounds and favorite places. Follow Oscar Wilde from the literary salons to Clapham Junction; roam with Julian Mc...

In Londoners, acclaimed journalist Craig Taylor paints readers an epic portrait of today?s London that is as rich and lively as the city itself. In the style of Studs Terkel (Working, Hard Times, The Good War) and Dave Isay (Listening Is an Act of Love), Londoners offers up the stories, the gripes, the memories, and the dreams of those in the grea...

A fivestar mystery now in paperback!Ted and Kat watched their cousin Salim board the London Eye, but after half an hour it landed and everyone trooped off?except Salim. Where could he have gone How on earth could he have disappeared into thin air Ted and his older sister, Kat, become sleuthing partners, since the police are having no luck. Despi...

As a lifelong fan of London, Mark Mason embarks on a mission to 'conquer' the capital once and for all. The only way to truly discover a city, they say, is on foot. Taking this to extremes, Mark sets out to walk the entire length of the London Underground overground passing every station on the way.Over the course of several hundred miles, he c...

"A debut which confirms its author a pro in prose" The Times "The novel's real strentgh lies in the dialogue. Wheatle gives us a fascinating snapshot of blak English in the early eighties" The Daily Telegraph In this updated version of the prizewinning original, Alex Wheatle entertains us with his colourful descriptions of South London Street life...

A mythbusting ride through London?s history and the city's character! Think that the tower that holds Big Ben is called St Stephen's Tower Think again ? it was called the Clock Tower until 2012. Packed with details on real London history, this highly entertaining read explodes a range of misconceptions about London. Covering the city?s arts, ente...

In this lavishly illustrated book bestselling author Christopher Winn takes you on a captivating journey around London. Travelling through the villages and districts that made up the world's must dynamic metropolis, I Never Knew That About London unearths the hidden gems of legends, firsts, inventions, adventures and birthplaces that shape the city...

The Diary of Samuel Pepys is perhaps the most well known collection of reminiscences. He maintained it, in secrecy, from 1660, the year of the Restoration, until 1669 when his fear of blindness prevented his daily labors. Though it covers less than a decade, it offers a lively and detailed insight into a period and a personality for he noted even...

Thames: Sacred River', by the bestselling author of 'London: The Biography', is about the river from source to sea. It covers history from prehistoric times to the present; the flora of the river; paintings and photographs inspired by the Thames; its geology, smells and colour; its literature, laws and landscapes; its magic and myths; its architec...

Martin Amis?s acclaimed novel?now in a twentyfifthanniversary hardcover edition?is a blackly comic murder mystery about a murder that has not yet happened. First published in 1989, LONDON FIELDS is set ten years into a dark future, against a backdrop of environmental and social decay and the looming threat of global cataclysm. As the dreaded mill...

Little armchair travelers will be happy to join Maisy and friends on a whirlwind tour of the big city of London.It?s Maisy?s first trip to London! There are so many places to see, and so many ways to travel. Maisy and her friends visit lots of important places, like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and the Tower of London. To get around, she and her pal...

From the brilliant, sharp, witty pen of Sam Selvon, his classic awardwinning novel of immigrant life in London in the 1950s.In the hopeful aftermath of war they flocked to the Mother Country ? West Indians in search of a prosperous future in the "glittercity."Instead, they have to face the harsh realities of living hand to mouth, of racism, of bo...

A vibrant adaptation for children of Matteo Pericoli's breathtaking book London Unfurled , bound in two sections—north bank and south bank Did you know that a polar bear used to fish near the Tower of London, or that ice bowling on the frozen Thames was once a popular pastime Enjoy a fascinating, factfilled journey through London and d...

Take an incredible journey through the streets of London and see beautiful buildings as you've never seen them before! An elegant horizon of historic masterpieces mixed with sleek modern skyscrapers, the familiar London skyline seems to change every year. Using original architectural drawings from The National Archives brought to life by stunning a...

Curiocity is a London book unlike any other. Its 26 chapters weave together facts, myths, stories, riddles, essays, diagrams, illustrations and itineraries to explore every aspect of life in the capital. At the heart of each chapter is a handdrawn map, charting everything from thecity's islands and underground spaces, to its erogenous zones and dy...

Based on Rizzoli's bestselling book by Miroslav Sasek first published in 1959, This is London 2018 Wall Calendar highlights the beauty of one of Europe's most beloved cities.This is Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, Westminister Abbey, Tower Bridge, and the Houses of Parliament. Here are Palace Guards, fish and chips, doubledecker buses, and ...

Londons Hidden Walks...

From secluded mews to undiscovered cafes, flower markets, and treelined streets, prettycitylondon champions the quiet, gentle moments that allow you to escape in a huge capital city like London. If you know where to look, you will find that traditional shop fronts, vintage transport, artisan bakeries, florists, and bookstores are but a hop skip an...

Here's a book about London that's seriously streetwise! Let Marco and Amelia, our Lonely Planet explorers, take you off the tourist trail and guide you on a journey through London that you'll never forget. This book is perfect for anyone who has been to London, plans to go there or is just interested in finding out more about this amazing city!Disc...

From the sacred stones of Westminster Abbey to the top of the London Eye, the city is yours to discover with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves London 2020 you'll find:Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring LondonRick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his mustsee favoritesTop ...

Dr Matthew Green explores the sights and sounds of London through history. This is a fascinating and unique guide to the capital that takes the reader off the beaten track and into unexplored territory. This book allows the reader to travel through time to six key periods in the history of London. From Shakespeare to the plague, medieval London to ...

"Madeline, Madeline, where have you been" "We've been to London to see the Queen." The small but feisty heroine, Madeline, and her charming world have been loved by children and Adult,s alike for eighty years. Take a trip to London in this timeless picture book classic. First published in 1939, MADELINE and its sequels have been adapted into numero...

Author(s): Salvatore Rubbino ISBN: 9781406337792 Binding: Paperback Published: 20120401 London the perfect place for a girl and her mother to spend the day! Follow them as they board the classic red bus and begin a whirlwind tour of some of London's most iconic landmarks. Try to climb the aweinspiring lions at Trafalgar Square, take in the ritua...

In Georgian London: Into the Streets, Lucy Inglis takes readers on a tour of London's most formative age the age of love, sex, intellect, art, great ambition and fantastic ruin.Travel back to the Georgian years, a time that changed expectations of what life could be. Peek into the gilded drawing rooms of the aristocracy, walk down the quiet avenu...

Making use of every possible contemporary source diaries, memoirs, advice books, government papers, almanacs, even the Register of Patents Liza Picard presents an enthralling picture of how life in London was really lived in the 1600s: the houses and streets, gardens and parks, cooking, clothes and jewellery, cosmetics, hairdressing, housework,...

Colophon Letterford?s life changed overnight when she uncovered Shakespeare?s lost manuscripts. Now the authenticity of those manuscripts is in question . . . and the centuriesold family publishing business is in danger. In this exciting mystery, thirteenyearold Colophon travels from Oxford?s lofty Tower of the Five Orders to the dank depths of ...

London: The Biography is the pinnacle of Peter Ackroyd?s brilliant obsession with the eponymous city. In this unusual and engaging work, Ackroyd brings the reader through time into the city whose institutions and idiosyncrasies have permeated much of his works of fiction and nonfiction. Peter Ackroyd sees London as a living, breathing organism, wit...

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisherLonely Planet London is your passport to all the most relevant and uptodate advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Check out cuttingedge art at the Tate Modern, wander the historic Royal Parks and explore riverside pubs and the bars of Shoreditch, all w...

England's capital is a big, exciting, bustling city. But not everyone wants to be in a busy, noisy place. Sometimes Londoners and visitors alike need somewhere peaceful where they can talk, relax or read a book. This charming guide can show you where to find these hidden, peaceful places in the midst of the capital's hustle and bustle. From lesser ...

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE HESSELLTILTMAN HISTORY PRIZE 2017AN OBSERVER BOOK OF THE YEAR 2016Religious strife, civil conflict, waves of immigration, the rise and fall of industry, great prosperity and grinding poverty ? the handful of streets that constitute modern Spitalfields have witnessed all this and much more.In Spitalfields, one of Britain's best...

An insider's guide to London and its hidden secrets and addresses An inspirational and practical guide to London's finest and most interesting places, buildings, restaurants, shops, museums, galleries, neighborhoods, gardens and cafes A new edition in Luster's successful and attractive series of city guides Photography by Sam MellishWhere are the 5...

With a Jon Klassen appeal, Steve Antony, a debut authorillustrator, is the one to watch.A sudden gust of wind sets off a marvellous London adventure for the Queen, the Queen's men and one very special hat. So let's follow one determined, daredevil queen through the zoo, over Tower Bridge and up Big Ben... just where will that hat landA witty and ...

The nineteenth century was a time of unprecedented change, and nowhere was this more apparent than London, which, in only a few decades, grew from a compact Regency town into the largest city the world had ever seen. Technology,railways, streetlighting, and sewerstransformed both the city and the experience of cityliving.From the moment Charles ...

As the late great Samuel Johnson sagely observed, 'When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.' When author Tom Jones found himself doing the same things week in, week out while living in England's treasured capital, he decided to heed Johnson's words and seek out a thing to do each day in London to make him fall back in love with the city....