Explore the history and architecture of one of Greece’s most important Byzantine monuments with The Monastery of Hosios Lukas: Brief Illustrated Archaeological Guide by Paul Lazarides. This paperback edition is in very good used condition and provides an informative introduction supported by illustrations.
James Joyce’s Ulysses: A Study by Stuart Gilbert is an important work of literary criticism examining Joyce’s famous novel in detail. This 1969 Peregrine Books paperback reprint is in acceptable used condition and is ideal for students, collectors, and readers interested in modern literature.
The Hard Times Companion by BookCaps is a useful paperback guide for readers looking to explore and better understand the themes, characters, and ideas behind Hard Times. In good condition, it is ideal for students, literature enthusiasts, and anyone seeking extra insight into classic fiction.
The Flight of the Bamboo Saucer: Book by Fritz Gordon is a captivating blend of science fiction and Cold War-era intrigue, weaving a story of mystery, advanced technology, and unexplained aerial phenomena. Fritz Gordon delivers a fast-paced narrative that explores the tension between military secrecy and the unknown, as a strange craft—resembling a “bamboo saucer”—challenges everything we think we know about flight and intelligence beyond Earth.
Perfect for fans of classic sci-fi and speculative thrillers, this book pulls readers into a world where reality and the extraordinary collide, keeping the suspense high until the very last page.
The Royal Horticultural Society Treasury of Garden Writing is an illustrated anthology of classic and modern garden writing chosen by Charles Elliott and published in association with the Royal Horticultural Society.
It brings together excerpts from a wide range of writers inspired by gardens and gardening, spanning centuries and styles—from philosophical reflections to literary passages and natural history writing. Each text is paired with botanical illustrations and artwork from the RHS Lindley Library, making it both a literary collection and a visual celebration of garden culture and design.
The Festiniog Railway Guide Book refers to a series of official and semi-official visitor guides produced for the Ffestiniog Railway in different editions (especially from the 1950s through the early 2000s).
These guide books typically provide a traveller’s overview of the line from Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog, including its history, scenery, stations, locomotives, and rolling stock. Many editions combine route descriptions, maps, black-and-white or colour photographs, and operational information, designed for both tourists and railway enthusiasts.
A light humorous illustrated book combining short written pieces by John Lucas with cartoons by John Jensen. The content is typically satirical and observational, focusing on everyday life and social humour, with the cartoons carrying much of the comic impact rather than a continuous narrative.
Delphi: Sanctuaries and Museums in Greece: Book by Rachel Misdrahe-Capon is an illustrated archaeological guide to the ancient site of Delphi in Greece and its associated museums.
Rachel Misdrahe-Capon presents an overview of the sanctuary of Apollo, the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, and key monuments such as the Temple of Apollo, the theatre, and the stadium. The book also explains highlights from the Archaeological Museum of Delphi, helping readers understand the history, mythology, and artistic significance of the site in a clear, accessible way for visitors and general readers.
Transport in the Whitchurch Area Part II: Canal & Railways: Booklet by D.B. Barnard is a local transport history booklet focusing on the Whitchurch area. It covers the development of canal and railway networks, describing how they shaped transport, industry, and local settlement patterns in and around Whitchurch.
Up the Garden Path: Thelwell’s Guide to Gardening is a humorous illustrated gardening book made up of Norman Thelwell’s cartoons, satirising the everyday struggles of amateur gardeners.
It presents gardening tasks and mishaps—such as mowing problems, weeds, weather, and general chaos—in a light comic style, with exaggerated characters and visual jokes. The book is more about humour and observation than instruction, making fun of the frustrations and small disasters of maintaining a garden.