AA Catalogue 2016 - The London Book Fair

PUBLISHING
2016
CONTENTS
TRAVEL 2
DRIVING TEST 14
ATLASES 20
MAPPING 30
42
LEISURE TRAVEL WRITING 54
LIFESTYLE 66
CONTACTS
72
TRAVEL
Your Trusted Guide
TRAVEL
THE AA GUIDE SERIES
Your Trusted Guide
No one knows travel like the AA – we’ve been producing guides for more than 50 years. Unlike other
guides, The AA Guide to… series offers a fresh way to discover Britain and Ireland by combining
our decades of expert knowledge with a clear, contemporary design and engaging commentary – a
modern guide for the digital age. We’ve focused on exactly the things our readers want – great places
to eat and drink, award-winning restaurants, and attractions to visit. We don’t just tell you what’s
there; we’ll give you the inside story so you can decide whether it’s for you. With town plans, an easily
navigable gazetteer, the top things you need to know and the places you need to see, the guides are all
you need to discover Britain and Ireland on the go.
The Cotswolds
15 March 2016 • £12.99
220 x 118mm • 272pp
PB • 9780749577605
Durham & Northumberland
15 March 2016 • £12.99
220 x 118mm • 256pp
PB • 9780749577612
Ireland
15 March 2016 • £15.99
220 x 118mm • 400pp
PB • 9780749577575
Lake DIstrict & Cumbria
15 March 2016 • £12.99
220 x 118mm • 272pp
PB • 9780749577629
Norfolk & Suffolk
15 March 2016 • £12.99
220 x 118mm • 304pp
PB • 9780749577636
The Peak District
15 March 2016 • £12.99
220 x 118mm • 288pp
PB • 9780749577643
Scotland
15 March 2016 • £13.99
220 x 118mm • 432pp
PB • 9780749577582
Wales
15 March 2016 • £12.99
220 x 118mm • 352pp
PB • 9780749577650
Yorkshire
Cornwall
15 March 2016 • £12.99
220 x 118mm • 352pp
PB • 9780749577667
15 March 2016 • £12.99
220 x 118mm • 288pp
PB • 9780749577599
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TRAVEL • The AA Guide Series
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TRAVEL
Berlin
Top 25 Sights and Experiences
Boston
31 Jan 2016 • £7.99
191 x 106mm • 128pp
FB • 9780749577384
CITYPACK GUIDES
Discover the world’s greatest cities with the AA’s CityPacks. In each guide, we have selected the
Top 25 must-see sights and experiences for you – all you have to do is take your pick. If you want
a bit more guidance, go to the walks and tours that bring you the best of the city. Or if you have
extra time on your hands, turn to the More to See sights and the Excursions. The background
information helps you to get to know the city in more depth. And we still include top tips on how to
make the most of your trip, as well as great places to shop, eat, drink and sleep for every budget.
But it’s not just a guidebook. As you would expect from the AA, your CityPack also comes with a
weather-resistant map that has all the sights located on it. The map has even got its own wallet in
the back so you can fold it away for safe-keeping.
31 Jan 2015 • £7.99
191 x 106mm • 128pp
FB • 9780749576530
Brussels & Bruges
31 Jan 2016 • £7.99
191 x 106mm • 128pp
FB • 9780749577988
Budapest
31 Jan 2015 • £7.99
191 x 106mm • 128pp
FB • 9780749576554
Dublin
31 Jan 2015 • £7.99
191 x 106mm • 128pp
FB • 9780749576585
Edinburgh
31 Jan 2016 • £7.99
191 x 106mm • 128pp
FB • 9780749577995
Florence
31 Jan 2015 • £7.99
191 x 106mm • 128pp
FB • 9780749576226
Hong Kong
31 Jan 2016 • £7.99
191 x 106mm • 128pp
FB • 9780749578008
Istanbul
Amsterdam
Bangkok
Barcelona
31 Jan 2015 • £7.99
191 x 106mm • 128pp
FB • 9780749576202
31 Jan 2016 • £7.99
191 x 106mm • 128pp
FB • 9780749577377
31 Jan 2015 • £7.99
191 x 106 mm • 128pp
FB • 9780749576219
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AA PUBLISHING
31 Jan 2015 • £7.99
191 x 106mm • 128pp
FB • 9780749576592
TRAVEL • CityPack Guides
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Las Vegas
Prague
31 Jan 2015 • £7.99
191 x 106mm • 176pp
FB • 9780749576233
31 Jan 2016 • £7.99
191 x 106mm • 128pp
FB • 9780749578046
Lisbon
Rome
31 Jan 2016 • £7.99
191 x 106 mm • 128pp
FB • 9780749578015
31 Jan 2015 • £7.99
191 x 106mm • 176pp
FB • 9780749576271
London
San Francisco
31 Jan 2015 • £7.99
191 x 106mm • 176pp
FB • 9780749576240
31 Jan 2015 • £7.99
191 x 106mm • 176pp
FB • 9780749576622
Madrid
Singapore
31 Jan 2015 • £7.99
191 x 106mm • 128pp
FB • 9780749576608
31 Jan 2015 • £7.99
191 x 106mm • 128pp
FB • 9780749576639
Milan
Sydney
31 Jan 2016 • £7.99
191 x 106mm • 128pp
FB • 9780749578022
31 Jan 2016 • £7.99
191 x 106mm • 128pp
FB • 9780749578053
Munich
Toronto
31 Jan 2016 • £7.99
191 x 106mm • 128pp
FB • 9780749578039
31 Jan 2016 • £7.99
191 x 106mm • 128pp
FB • 9780749578060
New York
Venice
31 Jan 2015 • £7.99
191 x 106 mm • 176pp
FB • 9780749576257
31 Jan 2015 • £7.99
191 x 106mm • 176pp
FB • 9780749576288
Orlando
Vienna
31 Jan 2015 • £7.99
191 x 106mm • 128pp
FB • 9780749576578
31 Jan 2016 • £7.99
191 x 106mm • 128pp
FB • 9780749577414
Paris
Washington, D.C.
31 Jan 2015 • £7.99
191 x 106mm • 176pp
FB • 9780749576264
31 Jan 2016 • £7.99
191 x 106mm • 128pp
FB • 9780749577421
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TRAVEL • CityPack Guides
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TRAVEL
TWINPACK GUIDES
Top 25 Sights and Experiences
AA TwinPack guides explore some of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. We’ve selected
the top 25 sights and experiences to ensure you get the most out of your holiday. There are selfguided tours and trusted listings within the guides on the best shops, restaurants, hotels, activities and
entertainment venues, and because time is so important we’ve given you a planned itinerary for a short
stay to get the best out of the destination. The guides are small enough to be packed into a pocket,
yet filled with practical information, hints and tips. A durable, fold-out map of the island is also included,
with highlights pinpointed to help you find your way around.
Mallorca
30 April 2015 • £7.99
191 x 106mm • 128pp
FB • 9780749576752
Malta & Gozo
30 April 2015 • £7.99
191 x 106mm • 128pp
FB • 9780749576769
Menorca
30 April 2015 • £7.99
191 x 106 mm • 128pp
FB • 9780749576776
Tenerife
30 April 2015 • £7.99
191 x 106mm • 128pp
FB • 9780749576783
Lanzarote & Fuerteventura
30 April 2015 • £7.99
191 x 106mm • 128pp
FB • 9780749576745
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TRAVEL • TwinPack Guides
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TRAVEL
PHRASEBOOKS
The perfect companion for travelling abroad, this phrasebook series covers the most popular European
languages. Containing essential phrases, plus a word dictionary, themed sections, pronunciation tables,
word lists and grammar guides, the AA Phrasebooks provide everything you need to know in a way
that’s concise, accessible and easy to understand. Presented in a handy pocket size for ease of use.
Phrasebook German
Phrasebook Italian
Phrasebook Spanish
30 April 2013 • £4.99
150 x 105 mm • 224pp
PB • 9780749574147
30 April 2013 • £4.99
150 x 105mm • 224pp
PB • 9780749574154
30 April 2013 • £4.99
150 x 105mm • 224pp
PB • 9780749574161
Kids’ Phrasebook
Designed for children, with the emphasis on fun, this French phrasebook is perfect for kids on the
move – for holidays, school trips and exchanges. The book is presented in cartoon format so the text
is easily accessible for children. Sections in the phrasebook include: Making friends, Do you want to
play? Lunchtime, Looking good, Hanging out, Pocket money, Grown-up talk and Extra bits. Aimed
specifically at children aged 7–13.
Phrasebook French
30 April 2013 • £4.99
150 x 105mm • 224pp
PB • 9780749574130
Kids’ Phrasebook French
30 April 2013 • £4.99
150 x 105mm • 128pp
PB • 9780749574178
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TRAVEL • Phrasebooks
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DRIVING
TEST
Freedom of the Road
DRIVING TEST
BOOKS & CD-ROMS
Everything to help you pass your driving tests
The AA has one of the largest driving schools in the UK, with our expert instructors teaching thousands
of learners to drive every year. Our range of driving test books, CD-roms and apps are the perfect
learning tools to assist both learner drivers preparing to take their driving test and expand the
knowledge of those drivers already on the road. From taking the theory, hazard perception and practical
tests to learning the rules of the road and the understanding road signage, this comprehensive range
provides everything you need to pass your driving tests.
Theory Test for Car Drivers
Practical Test for Car Drivers The Highway Code
Theory Test & Highway Code
26 Aug 2015 • £8.99
210 x 147mm • 272pp
PB • 9780749571078
18 Feb 2015 • £5.99
210 x 147mm • 144pp
PB • 9780749567217
30 Nov 2015 • £2.49
210 x 142mm • 136pp
PB • 9780749552572
31 Jan 2016 • £10.99
210 x 147mm • 424pp
PB • 9780749578077
Driving Test Twin Pack
Theory Test for
Motorcyclists
Learner Driver Kit
Know Your Road Signs
10 Mar 2014 • £16.99 inc VAT
225 x 195mm • BOX
9780749571252
13 Nov 2015 • £3.99
210 x 142mm • 128pp
PB • 9780749562755
Driving Skills Manual
Theory Test Made Easy
Highway Code & L-Plate Kit
01 Jul 2015 • £6.99
210 x 147mm • 192pp
PB • 9780749567910
10 Apr 2015 • £6.99
210 x 147mm • 128pp
PB • 9780749571306
28 Feb 2008 • £6.99 inc VAT
210 x 148mm • PACK
9780749558000
08 Feb 2016 • £11.98
210 x 147mm • PACK
9780749578084
01 Apr 2016 • £8.99
210 x 147mm • 240pp
PB • 9780749578121
Theory Test, Practical Test
& Highway Code
31 Jan 2016 • £12.99
210 x 148mm • 528pp
PB • 9780749577940
Highway Code and Know
Your Road Signs
31 Jul 2009 • £4.99
210 x 142mm • PACK
9780749563325
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DRIVING TEST • Books & CD-Roms
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DRIVING TEST
THE APPS
Become a safer driver and prepare for your theory test by practising with official Driver and Vehicle
Standards Agency (DVSA) questions, and even take a sample test designed to be just like a real test
situation. Three downloads available – all recommended by driving instructors as the best way to
prepare for your test.
Pass Your Test CD-Rom
31 Aug 2011 • £9.99 inc VAT
190 x 135mm • PACK
CD • 9780749571269
Pass Your Test CD-Rom &
L-Plate Kit
01 Oct 2011 • £12.99 inc VAT
201 x 202mm • PACK
9780749571580
Hazard Perception CD-Rom
31 Jul 2009 • £9.99 inc VAT
190 x 135mm • PACK
9780749562786
Hazard Perception CD-Rom
Northern Ireland edition
31 Jan 2010 • £9.99 inc VAT
190 x 135mm
CD • 9780749565046
AA Theory Test App - free
edition
AA Full Theory Test for Car
Drivers App
Free
iPhone/iPad
Windows 8 £1.79
Windows Phone 8 £1.99
iPhone/iPad £1.99
Android £1.99
•
Android
•A taster for the full driving
app
•Easy interface, with progress
displayed and test time left
•Question bank has 70
example questions similar
to those you can expect on
the test
•Easy interface, scores for
practice tests and feedback,
as in the free edition
•Over 970 example questions
similar to those you can
expect on the test
•Learn as much as you can
about driving safety and the
Highway Code
AA Theory Test for
Motorcyclists App
iPhone/iPad £1.99
Android £1.99
•Easy interface, scores for
practice tests and feedback
•Over 890 example questions
similar to those you can
expect on the test
•Specially prepared for
motorcyclists
* Prices subject to change. All prices correct as of 1st January 2016.
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DRIVING TEST • The Apps
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ATLASES
For The Road Ahead
ATLASES
BRITAIN
Best-selling Road Atlases of Britain
The market-leading UK atlases have been fully updated for the 2017 editions. Available in a variety of
sizes, bindings and mapping scales, with the experts at the AA providing Britain’s clearest mapping.
Each atlas includes safety camera information with speed limits, clear route planner map and the top
300 AA-inspected caravan and camping sites.
Glovebox atlases of Britain and Scotland bring Britain’s clearest mapping to a smaller A5 format, perfect
for your car glovebox or motorcycle top box. For larger vehicles the Truckers Atlas Britain provides
important information on wide and narrow roads as well as 1,700 signed height restrictions.
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Great Britain Road Atlas
2017
Great Britain Road Atlas
2017
01 Jul 2016 • £20.00
297 x 217mm • 328pp
HB • 9780749577780
01 Jul 2016 • £25.00
297 x 217mm • 328pp
Leather • 9780749577797
Motorist’s Atlas Britain 2017
01 Jul 2016 • £10.99
297 x 218mm • 208pp
SP • 9780749577803
Big Easy Read Britain 2017
Big Easy Read Britain 2017
Big Road Atlas Britain 2017
Road Atlas Britain 2017
Glovebox Atlas Britain
Glovebox Atlas Britain
01 Jul 2016 • £13.99
390 x 283mm • 208pp
PB • 9780749577728
01 Jul 2016 • £14.99
390 x 285mm • 208pp
SP • 9780749577735
01 Jul 2016 • £9.99
390 x 283mm • 160pp
PB • 9780749577742
01 Jul 2016 • £14.99
297 x 220mm • 272pp
SP • 9780749577810
01 Sep 2015 • £4.50
210 x 148mm • 96pp
PB • 9780749577346
01 Sep 2015 • £5.50
210 x 148mm • 96pp
SP • 9780749577339
Big Road Atlas Britain 2017
Driver’s Atlas Britain 2017
Easy Read Britain 2017
01 Jul 2016 • £10.99
390 x 285mm • 160pp
SP • 9780749577759
01 Jul 2016 • £9.99
210 x 148mm • 328pp
FB • 9780749577766
01 Jul 2016 • £14.99
300 x 215mm • 376pp
FB • 9780749577773
Glovebox Atlas Britain inc 85 Glovebox Atlas Scotland
Town Plans
01 Nov 2015 • £4.99
AA PUBLISHING
01 Sep 2015 • £8.99
210 x 152mm • 192pp
SP • 9780749577353
210 x 148mm • 112pp
PB • 9780749577698
AA Trucker’s Atlas Britain
30 Sep 2014 • £14.99
405 x 285mm • 144pp
SP • 9780749569129
ATLASES • Britain
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ATLASES
ATLASES
The Top-selling Atlases of France
Including the Top-Selling Atlases of Europe
FRANCE
REST OF THE WORLD
Designed for the British motorist, our range of European and world atlases are the perfect companion
when driving overseas. Featuring over 18,500 tourist sites, the market-leading France atlases have
been fully updated for 2017, with mapping provided by IGN, France’s official mapping agency.
For those travelling further afield, the Road Atlas Spain & Portugal includes mapping to the Balearic &
Canary Islands, Madeira and the Azores. Our Europe atlases contain mapping of 40 countries, with car
ferry ports, World Heritage Sites and National Parks all clearly shown.
The Glovebox Atlas France is A5 format for easy storage and includes mapping of Belgium,
Luxembourg and the Netherlands. All atlases of France also include a £10 AA European breakdown
promotion on the cover.
Atlases to Ireland are available in standard and glovebox format, including speed camera locations with
safety limits and the Big Road Atlas USA has all 50 American states, Canada & Mexico covered, with
more than 300 city, town and National Park maps.
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Big Easy Read France 2017
Big Easy Read France 2017
Road Atlas France 2017
Road Atlas Europe 2017
Road Atlas Europe 2017
Big Road Atlas Europe 2017
Glovebox Atlas Europe
01 Jul 2016 • £13.99
390 x 270mm • 272pp
SP • 9780749577858
01 Jul 2016 • £12.99
390 x 270mm • 272pp
PB • 9780749577865
01 Jul 2016 • £12.99
297 x 210mm • 320pp
SP • 9780749577926
01 Jul 2016 • £14.99
297 x 220mm • 360pp
FB • 9780749577919
01 Jul 2016 • £12.99
297 x 226mm • 360pp
SP • 9780749577902
01 Jul 2016 • £12.99
380 x 279mm • 168pp
SP • 9780749577872
01 Jul 2016 • £6.99
210 x 157mm • 208pp
SP • 9780749577551
Big Road Atlas France 2017
Easy Read France 2017
Glovebox Atlas France
Road Atlas Spain & Portugal
Road Atlas Ireland
Glovebox Atlas Ireland
Big Road Atlas USA 2016
01 Jul 2016 • £9.99
390 x 282mm • 112pp
ST • 9780749577889
01 Jul 2016 • £13.99
297 x 228mm • 432pp
FB • 9780749577896
01 Jul 2016 • £5.99
210 x 157mm • 104pp
SP • 9780749577568
02 Jan 2016 • £14.99
297 x 220mm • 232pp
SP • 9780749577711
30 Jul 2015 • £7.99
297 x 210mm • 104pp
PB • 9780749577292
30 Apr 2012 • £4.99
210 x 157mm • 80pp
PB • 9780749572587
02 Jan 2016 • £11.99
390 x 278mm • 144pp
PB • 9780749577469
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ATLASES • Rest of the World
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ATLASES
ACTIVITY BOOKS
Children
Keep your child entertained for hours with the AA’s new range of children’s activity books. 100 Things
to do on a Car Journey contains fun filled activities in a colourfully illustrated format, while the Sticker &
Quiz Atlas of Britain combines interesting facts and quiz questions, with 199 stickers to key landmarks
in Britain and Northern Ireland.
On average, children travel 3,085 miles by car each year.
– National Travel Survey 2014, published Sept 2015 – passengers aged 0-16
100 Things to do on a Car Journey
Sticker and Quiz Atlas of Britain
30 July 2016 • £5.99
198 x 130mm • 112pp
PB • 9780749578220
01 Jul 2016 • £6.99
276 x 216mm • 56pp
PB • 9780749578145
This book contains 100 different activities, each with a game, activity or puzzle to keep children
entertained on a long (or short) car journey, in a handy-sized paperback format. It includes activities
such as memory games, rhyming games and spotting games using everyday objects found inside the
car or seen out the window, sure to keep children (and adults!) amused for hours. Every activity
is colourfully illustrated and contains clear, step-by-step instructions.
This fantastic, fact-filled book includes 199 stickers of the most famous and interesting sights in
Britain & Northern Ireland, and maps for you to stick them on. Each region is colourfully illustrated,
with bite-sized, engaging information and a check list of the stickers relevant to that region. There’s
also a quiz to put your map-reading skills to the test, and links to specially selected websites where
you can find out more about the places featured.
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ATLASES • Activity Books
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ATLASES
DIGITAL MAPPING
Apps
Enhance your journey with the AA App and Route Planner, from the market leaders in UK road atlases.
Giving you the fastest route, estimated journey times and live traffic updates, these digital applications
work perfectly in conjunction with the traditional atlas.
AA App
FREE
iPhone
Route Planner
•
Android
•Live Breakdown Support – The fastest way to report a breakdown, with your exact location, is via our app.
You can even track the patrol who’s coming to your rescue.
•Roadwatch – See traffic updates across the UK and Ireland. Avoid delays to your journey with live traffic and
roadworks information.
•Route Planner – Plot a route anywhere in Great Britain and we’ll tell you the mileage and how long it should
take.
•Vehicle reminders – Use the app to receive reminders of when your vehicle tax, MOT, insurance and service
are due, ensuring that you do not miss any important dates.
Exclusive features for AA members
•Fuel Prices – Let us help ensure that you never pay more than you need to for your fuel. Simply check the
map to find out where the cheapest petrol stations are, and even let us help you plot a route to get there.
•Parking – Get parking locations at the touch of a button, including information on prices and number of
spaces where available. Let us show you the best way to get to your chosen car park, and drop a pin when
you get there so you don’t forget where you parked.
•Warning Lights – If a warning light came on in your car, would you know what to do? We give you a
comprehensive guide to what those lights mean and the action to take.
•Members Benefits – As an AA member, you are entitled to a variety of exclusive offers and the app will
locate your nearest offers.
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FREE
Online
•
iPhone
•
Android
www.theaa.com/routeplanner
•Fastest Route – Let us recommend a route to help you get to your destination safely and easily. All you need
to do is type in your starting location and destination and the route planner will calculate the quickest route to
get you there. You can even set the route to avoid motorways and toll roads.
•Estimated Journey Times – Plot a route anywhere in Great Britain and we’ll tell you how long it should take.
•Live Traffic Updates – Live traffic updates across the UK and Ireland. Avoid delays to your journey with live
traffic information including roadworks, congestion, incidents and slow and queuing traffic.
•Printable Routes – Print out the map and directions of your journey with roads signs included for guidance,
perfect to take with you in the car.
•Mileage Calculator – Enter your route details and price per mile, and the mileage calculator will total up your
distance and expenses. You can even add multiple routes, organised by the date you travelled, and print off the
mileage summary or download it to you computer.
ATLASES • Digital Mapping
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MAPPING
Find Your Way
MAPPING
ROAD MAPS: BRITAIN
Britain’s Clearest Mapping
Central Southern England
01 Jul 2015 • £4.99
9780749577117
South East England
Britain’s clearest mapping in a practical slimline format with durable, plastic encapsulated covers. Fully
updated, these maps combine clear design and an easy-to-read scale with more road detail to ensure
you never lose your way while navigating Britain’s roads. The maps include information on toll points,
service areas, road numbers, motorways, dual carriageways and wide and narrow local roads. Speed
camera locations plus speed cameras with speed limits are located on the maps. National Parks and
places of interest are also highlighted.
01 Jul 2015 • £4.99
9780749577124
East Anglia
01 Jul 2015 • £4.99
9780749577131
Map Size:
252 x 118mm
Map Scales:
Britain: 10 miles to 1 inch
Wales: 4 miles to 1 inch
Scotland: 4.7 miles to 1 inch
Others: 3 miles to 1 inch
Midlands & Central England
01 Jul 2015 • £4.99
9780749577148
Wales
01 Jul 2015 • £4.99
9780749577155
Northern England
01 Jul 2015 • £4.99
9780749577162
North of England & Scottish Borders
01 Jul 2015 • £4.99
9780749577179
Scotland
01 Jul 2015 • £4.99
9780749577186
Britain*
01 Jul 2015 • £4.99
9780749577193
West Country & Wales
01 Jul 2015 • £4.99
9780749577100
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*Speed camera locations not included
MAPPING • Road Maps: Britain
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MAPPING
Normandy
ROAD MAPS: FRANCE
France’s Clearest Mapping
Produced in association with IGN – France’s national mapping agency – this slimline, durable map has
been fully updated, combining clear design and an easy-to-read scale with more road detail to ensure
that you never lose your way. This series of maps includes city and town plans as well as an easy-toread place name index. The maps also include information on toll points, service areas, road numbers,
motorways, dual carriageways and local roads. National Parks, ski resorts, visitor attractions and towns
of interest are also highlighted.
01 Jul 2014 • £5.49
9780749575465
Lower Loire Valley
01 Jul 2014 • £5.49
9780749575472
Pitou-Charentes
01 Jul 2014 • £5.49
9780749575489
Aquitaine
01 Jul 2014 • £5.49
9780749575496
Midi-Pyrenees
01 Jul 2014 • £5.49
9780749575502
Paris & the North
01 Jul 2014 • £5.49
9780749575519
Central Loire Valley
Map Size:
252 x 118mm (folded size)
Map Scale:
France 2.8 miles to 1 inch
01 Jul 2014 • £5.49
9780749575526
Auvergne & Limousin
01 Jul 2014 • £5.49
9780749575533
Languedoc-Roussillon
01 Jul 2014 • £5.49
9780749575540
Champagne-Ardennes
01 Jul 2014 • £5.49
9780749575557
Alsace & Lorraine
01 Jul 2014 • £5.49
9780749575564
Burgundy & Franche-Comte
01 Jul 2014 • £5.49
9780749575571
Rhone-Alpes
01 Jul 2014 • £5.49
9780749575588
Provence & French Riviera
01 Jul 2014 • £5.49
9780749575595
Corsica
01 Jul 2014 • £5.49
9780749575601
Brittany
01 Jul 2014 • £5.49
9780749575458
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MAPPING • Road Maps: France
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MAPPING
ROAD MAPS: EUROPE
Europe’s Clearest Mapping
Spain & Portugal
02 Jan 2014 • £5.49
9780749575304
France, Belgium & the Netherlands
Europe’s clearest mapping in a practical slimline format with durable, plastic encapsulated covers. Fully
updated, these maps combine clear design and an easy-to-read scale with more road detail to ensure
you never lose your way while navigating Europe’s roads. Also includes information on toll points,
service areas, road numbers, motorways, dual carriageways and local roads. National Parks,
ski resorts, visitor attractions and towns of interest are also highlighted.
02 Jan 2014 • £5.49
9780749575311
Germany
02 Jan 2014 • £5.49
9780749575328
Austria, Switzerland & Slovenia
02 Jan 2014 • £5.49
9780749575335
Italy
Map Size:
252 x 118mm (folded size)
02 Jan 2014 • £5.49
9780749575342
Scandinavia
02 Jan 2014 • £5.49
9780749575359
Europe Route Planner
02 Jan 2014 • £5.49
9780749575380
Ireland
01 Nov 2015 • £4.99
9780749577704
Western Europe
02 Jan 2014 • £5.49
9780749575298
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MAPPING • Road Maps: Europe
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MAPPING
MAPPING
Britain’s Clearest Street Mapping
Britain’s Most Popular Walking Destinations
STREET MAPS
Conveniently sized to carry with you around the city or store in your glovebox, these maps identify
parking garages and one-way streets, public toilets, pubs, hotels, gas stations and public buildings.
Fully revised and updated, these maps are all you need to keep you on the move.
WALKER’S MAPS
A range of 30 AA sheet maps utilising the 1:25,000 data supplied by the Ordnance Survey. The maps
have the familiar look and style of OS mapping, with improved coverage of the featured areas. Aimed at
outdoor enthusiasts in particular, the level of detail ensures nothing gets missed and you won’t get lost.
Optimised map coverage is centered on the more popular areas of the country for walking. With tourist
and leisure information marked and public rights of way clearly identified on each map.
Map Size:
239 x 132mm (folded size)
Pocket Map Edinburgh
Pocket Map Glasgow
30 June 2015 • £1.99
110 x 77mm • map
Map • 9780749577049
31 Mar 2015 • £1.99
110 x 77mm • map
Map • 9780749577056
Central Peak District
01 Apr 2012 • £7.99
9780749573140
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Central Lake District
West & Central Brecon Beacons
01 Apr 2012 • £7.99
9780749573133
01 Apr 2012 • £7.99
9780749573102
New Forest
North York Moors (western)
01 Apr 2012 • £7.99
9780749573263
01 Apr 2012 • £7.99
9780749573294
Snowdon & The Conwy Valley
Chichester & The South Downs
01 Apr 2012 • £7.99
9780749573324
01 Apr 2012 • £7.99
9780749573164
Weymouth & South Dorset
North Norfolk Coast
01 Apr 2012 • £7.99
9780749573317
01 Apr 2012 • £7.99
9780749573270
Poole, Bournemouth & Purbeck
The Norfolk Broads
01 Apr 2012 • £7.99
9780749573300
01 Apr 2012 • £7.99
9780749573355
Central Yorkshire Dales
Guildford
01 Apr 2012 • £7.99
9780749573157
01 Apr 2012 • £7.99
9780749573218
The Cotswolds
The Chilterns
01 Apr 2012 • £7.99
9780749573348
01 Apr 2012 • £7.99
9780749573331
Gloucester & Cheltenham
Bristol, Bath & The Mendips
01 Apr 2012 • £7.99
9780749573201
01 Apr 2012 • £7.99
9780749573126
Land’s End & The Lizard
Ben Nevis
01 Apr 2012 • £7.99
9780749573249
Lyme Bay
01 Apr 2012 • £7.99
9780749573256
North York Moors (eastern)
01 Apr 2012 • £7.99
9780749573287
Exmoor
01 Apr 2012 • £7.99
9780749573195
Wye Valley
01 Apr 2012 • £7.99
9780749573362
Brighton & The South Downs
01 Apr 2012 • £7.99
9780749573089
Edinburgh
01 Apr 2012 • £7.99
9780749573188
Aviemore & Central Cairngorms
01 Apr 2012 • £7.99
9780749573072
Hadrian’s Wall
01 Apr 2012 • £7.99
9780749573225
Eastbourne & Beachy Head
01 Apr 2012 • £7.99
9780749573171
01 Apr 2012 • £7.99
9780749573119
Isle of Wight
01 Apr 2012 • £7.99
9780749573232
Brecon & The Black Mountains
01 Apr 2012 • £7.99
9780749573096
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LEISURE
Explore Britain
LEISURE
50 WALKS SERIES
The 50 Best Walks of 2-10 Miles by Region and City
Walking is one of Britain’s favourite leisure activities and the 50 Walks series features a variety of
mapped walks to suit all abilities, colour coded according to difficulty. All walks are annotated with local
points of interest and places to stop for refreshments. Every walk is given a summary of distance, time,
gradient, type of surface and access, landscape, dog friendliness, parking and public toilets.
Brecon Beacons
& South Wales
1 Sept 2013 • £11.99
220 x 118mm • 176pp
PB • 9780749574802
Cornwall
30 Apr 2013 • £11.99
220 x 118mm • 160pp
PB • 9780749573980
e 9780749574239 • £4.99
The Cotswolds
30 Apr 2013 • £11.99
220 x 118mm • 160pp
PB • 9780749573997
e 9780749574246 • £4.99
Derbyshire
31 Mar 2014 • £11.99
220 x 118mm • 176pp
PB • 9780749575663
Devon
1 Sept 2013 • £11.99
220 x 118mm • 176pp
PB • 9780749574819
Dorset
30 Apr 2013 • £11.99
220 x 118mm • 160pp
PB • 9780749574000
e 9780749574253 • £4.99
Durham &
Northumberland
31 March 2014 • £11.99
220 x 118mm • 176pp
PB • 9780749575670
Essex
01 Sept 2013 • £11.99
220 x 118mm • 176pp
PB • 9780749574826
Gloucestershire
Berkshire & Buckinghamshire
31 March 2014 • £11.99
220 x 118mm • 176pp
PB • 9780749575656
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31 March 2014 • £11.99
220 x 118mm • 176pp
PB • 9780749575687
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Hampshire
& The Isle of Wight
The Peak District
31 Mar 2014 • £11.99
220 x 118mm • 176pp
PB • 9780749575694
30 Apr 2013 • £11.99
220 x 118mm • 160pp
PB • 9780749574055
e 9780749574307 • £4.99
Herefordshire
& Worcestershire
Shropshire
30 Apr 2013 • £11.99
220 x 118mm • 160pp
PB • 9780749574017
Hertfordshire
31 Mar 2014 • £11.99
220 x 118mm • 176pp
PB • 9780749575724
Snowdonia
& North Wales
31 Mar 2014 • £11.99
220 x 118mm • 176pp
PB • 9780749575700
30 Apr 2013 • £11.99
220 x 118mm • 160pp
PB • 9780749574062
Kent
Somerset
30 Apr 2013 • £11.99
220 x 118mm • 160pp
PB • 9780749574024
01 Sept 2013 • £11.99
220 x 118mm • 176pp
PB • 9780749574857
The Lake District
Staffordshire
1 Sept 2013 • £11.99
220 x 118mm • 176pp
PB • 9780749574833
e 9780749574932 • £4.99
1 Sept 2013 • £11.99
220 x 118mm • 176pp
PB • 9780749574864
London
31 Mar 2014 • £11.99
220 x 118mm • 176pp
PB • 9780749575731
30 Apr 2013 • £11.99
220 x 118mm • 160pp
PB • 9780749574031
Suffolk
Norfolk
Surrey
1 Sept 2013 • £11.99
220 x 118mm • 176pp
PB • 9780749574840
31 March 2014 • £11.99
220 x 118mm • 176pp
PB • 9780749575748
e 9780749575892 • £4.99
North Yorkshire
31 Mar 2014 • £11.99
220 x 118mm • 176pp
PB • 9780749575717
e 9780749575885 • £4.99
Oxfordshire
30 Apr 2013 • £11.99
220 x 118mm • 160pp
PB • 9780749574048
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Sussex
& South Downs
01 Sept 2013 • £11.99
220 x 118mm • 176pp
PB • 9780749574871
Warwickshire
& West Midlands
30 Apr 2013 • £11.99
220 x 118mm • 176pp
PB • 9780749574079
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LEISURE
West Yorkshire
01 Sep 2013 • £11.99
220 x 118mm • 160pp
PB • 9780749574888
e 9780749574987 • £4.99
Wiltshire
01 Sept 2013 • £11.99
220 x 118mm • 176pp
PB • 9780749574895
The Yorkshire Dales
31 Mar 2014 • £11.99
220 x 118mm • 176pp
PB • 9780749575755
e 9780749575908 • £4.99
CYCLIST’S HIGHWAY CODE
Essential Rules of the Road
The Cyclist’s Highway Code provides useful information on choosing and setting up a new bike,
cycle maintenance and accessories as well as a special section on finding and taking the Bikeability
course, including the full syllabus. Riders are guided through all the key rules of the road and there’s a
test yourself quiz section, designed to aid understanding of key cycling concepts and rules. The ideal
companion guide for parents of children learning to ride safely, the Cyclist’s Highway Code: Essential
Rules of the Road introduces cycling to young riders (8-13 year-olds).
42.2% of adults walk for recreational purposes at least once a week*
Cyclist’s Highway Code: Essential Rules of the Road
30 May 2016 • £4.99
210 x 147mm • 128pp
PB • 9780749578107
* Department for Transport, Local Area Walking and Cycling Statistics: England, 2013/14
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LEISURE
LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHER
OF THE YEAR
The Best Landscapes of Britain
In celebration of the prestigious annual photography competition, Landscape Photographer of the
Year features all the winning and commended images. From classic shots of the verdant countryside
of England, Wales and the rugged Scottish Highlands to the iconic structures of Britain’s industrial
and urban landscapes, this magnificent collection, showcasing both the very best of Britain and the
very best photographic talent, cannot fail to please. Every image in the book is accompanied by the
photographer’s personal account of the story behind the picture, in his or her own words, and there’s
an introduction by Charlie Waite, one of Britain’s most highly respected landscape photographers.
Collection 1
19 Sept 2007 • £25.00
260 x 260mm • 224pp
HB • 9780749552244
Collection 2
31 Oct 2008 • £25.00
260 x 260mm • 224pp
HB • 9780749559052
Collection 3
31 Oct 2009 • £25.00
260 x 260mm • 224pp
HB • 9780749563349
Collection 4
31 Oct 2010 • £25.00
260 x 260mm • 224pp
HB • 9780749567361
Collection 5
31 Oct 2011 • £25.00
260 x 260mm • 224pp
HB • 9780749571405
Collection 6
31 Oct 2012 • £25.00
260 x 260mm • 224pp
HB • 9780749573652
Collection 7
31 Oct 2013 • £25.00
260 x 260mm • 224pp
HB • 9780749575168
Collection 8
10 Nov 2014 • £25.00
260 x 260mm • 224pp
HB • 9780749576547
Collection 9
19 Oct 2015 • £25.00
260 x 260mm • 224pp
HB • 9780749577261
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LEISURE
BRITISH WILDLIFE
PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
The Best Wildlife of Britain
This superb collection of imagery showcases the very best of the British Wildlife Photography Awards,
an annual competition celebrating the breathtaking diversity of the natural history of the British Isles.
Every picture is accompanied by the photographer’s personal account of the inspiration behind the image;
wonderfully varied, amusing and illuminating stories that help bring us closer to the fascinating world of
nature. Also included are the photographer’s notes, outlining their technique and the type of equipment
used, making this an invaluable resource for anyone interested in improving their photography.
Anyone passionate about protecting and preserving wildlife will be
inspired by the British Wildlife Photography Awards, which have done
more than any other award to raise the profile of British Wildlife.
– Chris Packham, TV presenter and naturalist
Collection 1
30 Sept 2010 • £25.00
260 x 260mm • 224pp
HB • 9780749566494
Collection 2
30 Sept 2011 • £25.00
260 x 260mm • 224pp
HB • 9780749571153
Collection 3
10 Sept 2012 • £25.00
260 x 260mm • 224pp
HB • 9780749573645
Collection 4
10 Sept 2013 • £25.00
260 x 260mm • 224pp
HB • 9780749574796
Collection 6
14 Sept 2015 • £25.00
260 x 260mm • 224pp
HB • 9780749577254
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Collection 5
02 Sept 2014 • £25.00
260 x 260mm • 224pp
HB • 9780749576431
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TRAVEL WRITING
Be Inspired
TRAVEL WRITING
LITERARY TRAVEL
Time to dig out the bike and touring gear…But where to go?...
Bikers’ Britain has all the answers.
– Evening Standard on Bikers’ Britain
Bikers’ Britain: The Tours
15 Mar 2016 • £12.99
215 x 150mm • 208pp
SP • 9780749577360
Bikers’ Britain – The Tours is all about the best
touring routes in the UK, handpicked and written
by the Deputy Editor of immensely popular RiDE
magazine. The book includes more than 40 of
the best touring routes for motorcyclists, with a
clear route map and colour photos, pre-ridden by
experts. It features practical advice on preparing
for a long trip, sights to see and things to do as
well as an overview of touring from outside the UK.
The book is designed to be durable and fit snugly
into a tank bag for use during a ride.
Simon Weir is deputy and supplement editor of RiDE magazine. He has been
riding motorbikes and writing about them for the popular magazine market for
many years as well as trying and testing motorbike-related products. A RoSPA
diploma holder, Simon has ridden extensively all over the UK and in Europe.
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Bikers’ Britain: Great Motorbike Rides
Unofficial Highway Code
The Gentleman’s Guide to Travel
30 Apr 2013 • £12.99
215 x 150mm • 208pp
SP • 9780749573966
01 Sep 2016 • £7.99
210 x 135mm • 192pp
PB • 9780749578114
15 Oct 2013 • £9.99
210 x 135mm • 256pp
HB • 9780749575045
The best motorcycle riding
routes in Britain, tried and tested
by RiDE magazine. Written by
RiDE Magazine’s Simon Weir
and with an introduction by
Charlie Boorman, Bikers’ Britain
is all about the best roads for
motorcyclists in the UK, from
open throttle straights to expert
curves, from soaring mountains
to windswept coastlines. It’s for
the five million native riders and
the tens of thousands who visit
Britain each year. Each ride is
ridden, reviewed and includes a
route map so that the content
stays fresh whether you use it as
a top box essential or bedtime
reading for your next dream trip.
Ranking style and etiquette on
an equal footing with the rules
and regulations of the road,
Vic Darkwood unleashes his
manifesto on an unsuspecting
public. From the essentials
of delegating the tiresome
maintenance of your vehicle, to
suggested improvements to the
current system of road signage;
from a handy identifying guide
to species of fellow motorist, to
ways of blagging your driving
test, this radical redrafting of the
highway code sets out to reclaim
the adventure of motoring.
The advantages of travel are
incontestable: it broadens the
mind and helps to avoid the
iniquities of a less-than-perfect
married life. Mr Darkwood’s
sage advice – including how
to repel leeches and maintain
personal hygiene in the filthy
heat of the Tropics – is sure to
inspire a desperate ache for the
cut and thrust of adventure in
even the most urbane. Those
of an expeditionary bent will
find The Gentleman’s Guide to
Travel full of timely and muchneeded counsel, their appetite
for wanderlust whetted at every
new page.
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60 tiny but heavenly buildings in Britain that retain the unique
essence and atmosphere of the time they were built
Dixe Wills...brings [these islands] to life, intelligently and amusingly...
with evident excitement and imagination
– BBC Countryfile on Tiny Islands
Tiny Churches
01 Oct 2016 • £16.99
210 x 150mm • 320pp
HB • 9780749577681
Dixe Wills is forever popping into old
churches to look around, grab a moment
of tranquillity or shelter from the elements.
Extending his love of all things tiny, this book
is his guide to 60 of the loveliest and most
diminutive churches that Britain has to offer.
Each church is so tiny that only about 30
people could fit comfortably inside, and each
is open to the public. Representing a unique
slice of British local history and attitudes,
these atmospheric places retain the essence
of what they were when the stonemasons,
labourers, smiths, carpenters and glaziers
were corralled together to build them.
Dixe Wills is the author of numerous of books about offbeat Britain, including
Tiny Islands (AA Publishing), Tiny Campsites, and The Z-Z of Great Britain. Dixe
is also a frequent contributor to The Guardian newspaper, writing mainly about
eco-friendly travel. He has also written for The Observer, The Ecologist, Green
Futures, Country Walking, Countryfile Magazine, and Esquire among others and
has several TV and radio appearances to his name. Dixe lives in East London
where he tends a small allotment on his local city farm.
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Tiny Islands: 60 Remarkable Little
Worlds Around Britain
01 May 2013 • £14.99
210 x 150mm • 320pp
PB • 9780749573874
eBook 9780749573881
•
Tiny Stations
At Night
01 Mar 2016 • £9.99
198 x 129mm • 352pp
PB • 9780749577322
eBook 9780749575625
21 June 2015 • £16.99
216 x 135mm • 288pp
HB • 9780749577094
eBook 9780749577445
•
£9.99
•
£9.99
£4.99
From the tiny island that shaped
the entire English language, to
the island that terrified Dylan
Thomas, there’s more to Britain’s
tiny islands than you might think!
Have your own tiny adventure by
visiting any of the 60 remarkable
little islands around Britain, as
selected by Dixe Wills. Found
around the coast, in lakes, in
lochs and on rivers, these little
worlds are waiting for you to
discover them – whether you
swim to them, walk to them at
low tide, row to them, or catch
a dinky little ferry.
An eccentric look at lost Britain
through its railway request stops.
Tiny Stations is the story of the
author’s journey from the far
west of Cornwall to the far north
of Scotland, visiting around 40
of the most interesting of these
little-used stations. From stations
built to serve once-thriving
industries to those created for
Victorian day-tripping attractions,
Dixe Wills will leave you in no
doubt that there’s more to tiny
stations than you might think.
Also in Hardback
01 Apr 2014 • £16.99
216 x 135mm • 352pp
9780749575618
Quirky travel writer Dixe Wills
uncovers the ‘other’ Britain –
the side revealed only at night.
Discover the dark secrets of
Devon, Skomer, Snowdonia,
Cumbria, Scotland, London and
much more. At Night explores
various aspects of unseen Britain
– from its mythical beasts and
wildlife spectacles to its sleeper
trains and night-time sporting
events. Dixe also includes tips on
walking safely in darkness and
finding your way by the moon
and stars, and brings up to date
a literary tradition of night walking
started by Charles Dickens.
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Interspersed with trenchant observations and spiced with
good gossipy stories
Frank Barrett is an ideal travelling companion
– Griff Rhys Jones
– Mail on Sunday on Treasured Island
Treasured Island
01 May 2016 • £9.99
198 x 129mm • 272pp
PB • 9780749578138
eBook 9780749577452
•
£9.99
Inspired by the discovery of his childhood
copy of Treasure Island, The Mail on
Sunday’s Frank Barrett embarks on a literary
quest around Britain, from Eliot’s East
Coker to Austen’s Bath, Winnie-the-Pooh’s
Hartfield to Dracula’s Whitby. Armed with
a lifetime of reading and his National Trust
membership, Frank is on a personal odyssey
through the Britain that has inspired so many
writers to capture it in lines or verse, the
homes that they lived in, the museums that
remember them. There will be rain, there
will be truculent tour guides, there will be
satnav misdemeanours, (there may even
be tuberculosis), but Frank will carry on
regardless. Where? To the lighthouse...
Also in Hardback
01 Sept 2015 • £16.99
216 x 135mm • 352pp
HB • 9780749577070
Frank Barrett is Travel Editor of Britain’s biggest selling Sunday newspaper,
The Mail on Sunday. He has written several travel books, including Where Was
Wonderland?, a guide to the real-life locations of classic children’s books such
as Anne of Green Gables and The Secret Garden, and is the winner of numerous
awards for his travel writing, including the prestigious British Press Award for
travel feature writing. He lives in Bath with his wife Sheila, has two children
and once had a dog called Eric. His favourite work of fiction is Evelyn Waugh’s
‘Sword of Honour’ trilogy.
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Mapping the Roads
Travel Journal
My Travel Journal
01 Oct 2013 • £25.00
234 x 170mm • 304pp
PB • 9780749574352
11 Nov 2012 • £9.99
195 x 175mm • 96pp
HB/WIRO • 9780749556723
01 Jul 2016 • £7.99
260 x 200mm • 96pp
HB/WIRO • 9780749578213
The story of Britain’s road
development - graphically and
beautifully illustrated on our maps
– is also the story of its political,
economic and social history.
And the car, more than any
other single factor, has shaped
our landscape and changed our
maps. Britain’s motorways –‘the
cathedrals of the modern world’
– are the ultimate expression of
our modern age. From the old
ways to the motorways, Mapping
the Roads charts the ambitions
and hopes of the nation through
our maps.
Whether it’s a first holiday away
from parents, a round-theworld trip or memorable family
excursion, we all like to keep a
record of our experiences. This
stylishly designed travel journal
won’t fail to inspire the traveller
to keep a photographic diary of
their journey. With useful lists
of things to remember, placeholders for photographs and
ticket stubs, and plenty of space
for writing a diary of day-today activities. Supplied with an
integral pocket for memorabilia,
this travel journal will make
the perfect gift for an intrepid
traveller or a treasured keepsake
of your own.
Holidays and trips abroad are
special times in a child’s life and
they enjoy drawing and writing
about exciting experiences
while still fresh in their minds.
They also love collecting tickets,
postcards and other mementos
from the places they visit. This
versatile journal is just the place
to keep everything together, safe
and organised. With albumstyle pages for photographs
taken along the way and
activities designed to develop
observational skills and help kids
appreciate the world around
them, My Travel Journal will
become a much-loved keepsake
of a special holiday.
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A brilliant insight... deeply alluring... all beautifully told. Wherever you
travel, you’d gain a lot from reading this book
Fascinating and wonderful.
Every lover of the British countryside should have this book
–Telegraph on Idle Traveller
– Bill Bryson on National Parks of Britain
Foreword by Julia Bradbury
and endorsement by
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
The Idle Traveller
A Slice of Britain
Pitch Up, Eat Local
01 Jul 2013 • £7.99
198 x 129mm • 224pp
PB • 9780749574734
eBook 9780749573430
03 Mar 2014 • £14.99
216 x 135mm • 336pp
HB • 9780749574093
eBook 9780749575632
01 May 2015 • £16.99
228 x 184mm • 380pp
PB • 9780749577087
eBook 9780749577674
•
£4.99
As we jet off on holiday, passing
from airport lounge to hotel in
our desperation to escape our
everyday lives and find some
better weather, we’d do well
to ask ourselves what on earth
we’re doing. Do we really travel
any more or do we just arrive?
Dan Kieran argues we need
to bin the brochure, embrace
disaster, be epic in our travel
pursuits and immerse ourselves
in the life-changing experience of
true journeying. Full of inspiration
for making the journey more
meaningful and fun, The Idle
Traveller will transform the way
you travel forever.
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£9.99
Ours is a land rich in moist,
mouthwatering flavours, of
sponges and scones, fruitcakes
and fancies. So what better
way to capture a slice of Britain
than to devour its many teatime treats, slice by sumptuous
slice? In her encounters with
those people making traditional
cakes, Caroline Taggart unravels
the stories behind why they
originated where and when
they did, and meditates on
their resurgence today, as we
look to revive and celebrate
local produce. Includes recipes
for each of the 67 main cakes
featured in the book.
•
£9.99
Pitch Up, Eat Local is the
Camping and Caravanning
Club’s inspiring guide to amazing
places to camp, and the fabulous
food to cook there. Each
campsite featured is close to
great locally grown or produced
foods. It is full of details and
first-hand descriptions of
farmers’ markets, doorstep
sales, farm shops, pick-your-own
and even the campsites that
produce their own food. There
are inspiring recipes to go with
each campsite, easy to cook on
a gas hob, barbecue or over a
fire – and all using ingredients
produced in the local area.
The Uke of Wallington: One Man and
his Ukuele Round Britain
The Auto Biography: British Motoring
From Golden Age to Gridlock
01 May 2012 • £8.99
198 x 129mm • 288pp
PB • 9780749572730
eBook 9780749572761
01 Oct 2013 • £14.99
216 x 135mm • 288pp
HB • 9780749574710
eBook 9780749574727
•
£4.99
When the only gig Mark
Wallington’s rhythm and blues
band can get is in a nursing home
they decide it’s time to call it a
day. But then Mark discovers an
instrument he might just have
enough talent for – the ukulele.
Realising his dream of a nationwide
tour, The Uke of Wallington sets
off on a 42-night road trip, playing
open mic sessions from Brighton
to Cape Wrath. Working his way
through the British summer, he
takes his music to the Great British
people, testing to the limit the
theory that you can’t hear a ukulele
without smiling.
•
£9.99
Growing up in the 1950s, Mark
Wallington’s life, told through
the cars he’s owned, is also
the story of Britain seen from
the driving seat. His ‘auto’
biography takes us on a warm,
funny and nostalgic journey
through the decades – from his
family buying a car for the first
time, to becoming a car owner
himself, with his battered Ford
Escort (constantly stolen), and
his Triumph Vitesse (constantly
renovated). These memories
of motoring will spark lots of
affection for the cars we’ve
owned, sworn at, and loved.
National Parks of Britain
01 Nov 2015 • £25.00
280 x 230mm • 240pp
HB • 9780749576967
The National Parks are the
most celebrated and diverse
areas of Britain’s unique rural
landscape. Each with its own
distinct character, they are home
to some of the most varied
wildlife to be found anywhere in
the country. Renowned National
Park authority Roly Smith gets to
the heart of what makes each of
Britain’s National Parks unique,
imparting his expert advice and
some top tips along the way. This
book celebrates the very special
role the National Parks play in the
preservation of Britain’s rich and
varied landscape.
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Featuring more than 340 unique railway attractions
– Railway Days Out
Barrett’s book is absorbing because, unlike some regimental
histories, it concentrates on individuals
–‘We Love This Book’ on Men of Letters
Men of Letters
01 Aug 2014 • £8.99
198 x 129mm • 336pp
PB • 9780749575205
eBook 9780749575939
Voices from the Railways
Railway Days Out
For the Fallen
01 May 2013 • £14.99
216 x 135mm • 224pp
HB • 9780749574086
eBook 9780749574123
31 May 2012 • £12.99
215 x 150mm • 256pp
FB • 9780749573379
01 Oct 2014 • £25.00
260 x 260mm • 224pp
HB • 9780749576479
A handy practical guide to more
than 340 days out at Britain’s
heritage railways, museums,
narrow gauge lines and miniature
railways. Railway Days Out is a
practical guide to more than 340
restored railways, museums and
steam events enjoyed by millions
of people – an important part
of Britain’s heritage and tourism
industry. The book’s handy
format and clear layout make it
an ideal travelling companion and
reference book for families and
railway enthusiasts alike.
Before the First World War,
soldiers who died while serving
in the army of the British
Empire could not expect a
fitting memorial. After the war,
a remarkable organisation – the
Commonwealth War Graves
Commission (CWGC) was
created to ensure the dead
would never be forgotten. In
For the Fallen, stunning images
illustrate the work the CWGC
does around the world and
provides insight into the history
of this unique organisation and
the cemeteries and memorials it
built after the Great War.
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Containing over 70 first-hand
accounts, Voices from the
Railways gives fresh insight into
the social changes brought
about by our railways. The
anecdotes gathered within
this book include William
Wordsworth’s complaint about
a proposed line through the
Lake District, a signalman’s
brush with Winston Churchill
and the personal reminiscences
of a woman train driver. All of
these voices, some famous,
others previously unheard, give a
mouthpiece to this unique period
in history for the very first time.
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When the First World War broke out, the
Post Office was the biggest employer in the
world, with its own company of volunteer
part-time soldiers. Suddenly catapulted into
conflict, ordinary postmen and messenger
boys found themselves in the trenches
of the Western Front. Using the personal
stories, letters and diary entries of the men
who joined the Post Office Rifles, this is a
moving account of how the war touched the
lives of ordinary people – how it changed
communities, how women took up men’s
work, and, of course, the vital role the mail
played in winning the war.
Duncan Barrett is a writer and editor specialising in biography and memoir. He grew
up in London and studied English at Jesus College, Cambridge. In 2010 he edited the
First World War memoirs of pacifist saboteur Ronald Skirth, published as The Reluctant
Tommy. He is co-author, with Nuala Calvi, of a trio of Sunday Times Top 10 bestsellers:
The Sugar Girls, which was ranked second in the history bestsellers of 2012, GI Brides,
which was also a New York Times bestseller in America, and The Girls Who Went to
War. His first solo title, Men of Letters: The Post Office Heroes Who Fought the Great
War, was nominated for the People’s Book Prize.
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WHERE TO STAY & EAT
2016 Editions
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5 Oct 2015 • £14.99 • 227 x 184mm
536pp • PB • 9780749577247
The Hotel Guide 2016
5 Oct 2015 • £16.99 • 227 x 184mm
624pp • PB • 9780749577216
Over 3,000 B&Bs graded with one to five
stars for quality. Gold stars indicate Highly
Commended establishments – the very best
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Over 3,000 hotels featured have been
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graded with 1 to 5 stars, with AA Red Stars
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The Pub Guide 2016
5 Oct 2015 • £14.99 • 227 x 184mm
728pp • PB • 9780749577230
The Caravan & Camping Guide 2016
15 Nov 2015 • £12.99 • 227 x 184mm
512pp • PB • 9780749577278
Over 2,000 great pubs selected for good
food, real ale, character and comfort.
Countryside Inns, taverns, gastro-pubs and
welcoming hostelries are included, carefully
selected on merit.
Featuring 900 annually inspected campsites,
from five Pennant premier parks to budget
options. The new Gold Pennant rating
highlights Britain’s very best sites.
The Restaurant Guide 2016
5 Oct 2015 • £16.99
227 x 184mm • 784pp
PB • 9780749577223
With over 2,000 restaurants rated by the AA’s team of
professional inspectors, awarded up to 5 Rosettes for
quality, this is the food lover’s guide to enjoying the best
cuisine in Britain.
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and Pubs – giving reliable accommodation, dining and visitor information wherever you go with
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