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Britain From Above is the official book accompanying BBC's landmark television series of the same name airing in 2008 and will be presented by Andrew Marr. The centrepiece of the schedules, Britain From Above will air on BBC1, BBC2 and BBC4.

"Britain From Above" is the official book accompanying the BBC's landmark seven-part tv series aired on BBC1, BBC2 and BBC4. The book features exclusive, awe-inspiring photography from the program, as well as computer simulations charting Britain's natural history, its industry and transport systems, natural heritage and archeology. "Britain From Above" represents the landscape of a nation as it's never been seen before. In his Foreword, Andrew Marr writes: 'After months of talking, looking and traveling, it is impossible not to be... read more

A man and a woman, a Ford pick-up truck, two years and 15 countries: Welcome "on the road" from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego. This fascinating journey passed through the forests of Canada and the loneliness of Alaska, from the Wild West of the USA through Mexico and South America, over steep mountain passes and high plateaus, through potholes and into the steppes of the Patagonia. This unusual travel guidebook encompasses superb pictures, exciting reports and personal diary entries.

This series has done so well that we have produced a smaller, more portable size for those who wish to have a more manageable gift book. These are also available in the original oversized coffee table format of 16 1/2 x 11 3/4 with 256 pages. Beautifully illustrated throughout with stunning photos, most of them panoramic.

This book will take you on a trip around the globe and show you different places full of surprises, myths and legends, all telling their own stories, on every continent. Special moments leave special marks on world history. Picture Neil Armstrong's first step on the moon, the fall of the Berlin wall or the election of the first African-American president of the United States. Massive scandals find recurring attention throughout the years, groundbreaking achievements in science and glorious sport successes are keptin good memory. To... read more

An exploration of traditional British craftsmanship, accompanying the major prime time BBC2 6-part television series presented by Monty Don. It celebrates various aspects of rural crafts including woodcraft, thatching, weaving, stone masonry, metalwork and glass making. It reveals the fascinating history of British craftsmanship.

From the vibrant streets of London and the iconic white cliffs of Dover to the magnificent medieval castles of Wales and the wild beauty of Hadrian's Wall, this beautiful book takes you on an unforgettable grand tour. Perfect for visitors and armchair travellers alike, Portrait of Britain is packed with stunning photographs, informative maps and stunning 3-D illustrations and offers a visual celebration of the very best of Britain's glorious landscapes, lively cities and rich cultural heritage.

From castles to stone huts, suburban semis to houseboats, wag mansions to squats and post-modern penthouses to chocolate box cottages "UK At Home" paints a wide and fascinating picture of the places we call 'home'. Offering views from every area, social echelon and ethnicity in the UK today this wonderful collection is a visual time capsule of life at the beginning of the 21st century by the people who lived in it. From 24th-30th September tens of thousands of pictures were submitted to the UK at Home website and since then a team ... read more

Absorb yourself in the colourful surroundings of Latin America! The stunning photography and illustrative text take you on a journey through history, from the Aztecs and Incas, the explorers and settlers, to the present day and its bustling cities and traditionally rural villages.