First published in 1946. This title is a clear and concise account of the march of Labour to the control of the London County Council and its work at County Hall in the 1940s. This study explores the rise of the Labour Party in London and the changes and progress in health, education, and social welfare. Labour in London will be of interest to students of history and politics.

In Vanishing Acts, Brian Barker cements his reputation as one of contemporary poetry’s great surrealists. These prose poems read like dreams and nightmares, fables and myths. With a dark whimsicality, Barker explores such topics as extinction, power, class, the consequences of tyranny and war, and the ongoing destruction of the environment in the name of progress.A linked sequence of poems forms the book’s backbone, with an oracular voice from the future heralding the retu...

This guide to walks in greater Portland includes more than 75 of the best routes and destinations, including such gems as Forest Park in Portland and Rooster Rock in Corbett. Each route described includes distances and notes the steepness of the trail. Highlighted are recommended walks for birders, art lovers, beachcombers, history buffs, gardeners, and those who seek disabled access. Walking trails in the Portland metropolitan area can take you to old-growth forests, hilltops with spectac...

Patronising advice by a doctor at a retirement course to 'walk a couple of miles a day' challenges architect Sean Rothery to take a proper walk and so, at the age of sixty-five, he sets out to walk the GR5, the Grande Randonée Cinq. From the steely grey North Sea to the intense blue Mediterranean, Sean's 2,300km-long route follows a network of old trails, forest paths, canal banks, Alpine valleys and passes. Along the way, he recounts some of his youthful enterprises, including cycling fro...

Fred Beckey's 100 Favorite North American Climbs is the magnum opus of the greatest American climber of the past century. Fred’s intimate, detailed knowledge of the mountains and climbs he chronicles here create an unparalleled guidebook and must-have for every climber’s bookshelf as well as a great read for any armchair adventurer. Filled with hand-drawn climbing topos, photos, narrative description, side notes and 40 extra climbs of note in each of the eight geographical regions. This ...

This book features 36 walk through spectacular countryside, specially selected as equally suitable for wheelchairs, pushchairs, people with limited mobility and those with very young children. All paths featured are wheelchair accessible, and the guide gives points of interest - details of what can be seen on the walks.

Pele's magical haunt, the big island of Hawai'I encompasses spectacular and diverse landscapes, from shimmering bays to exhilarating 14,000-foot volcanoes. In this thoroughly updated new edition, choose from 58 hikes that explore Mauna Loa, Kilauea, Kaumana Caves, and Mauna Kea State Park, among other fabulous places. Discover black sand beaches, sea turtle coves, lava lanes, and rainforest valleys.

Few places in Britain feel as remote, dramatic or alive with history as the Orkney and Shetland Isles, where 5,000 years of human history, extraordinary wildlife and sweeping Atlantic seascapes unfold across 25 islands. From ancient Neolithic monuments on Orkney to dramatic cliff-top coastlines and open moorland on Shetland, these Northern Isles offer a walking experience unlike anywhere else in the country.This third edition Cicerone guidebook by Graham Uney is th...

Explore 112 Scottish Corbetts across some of Scotland's most rewarding and least-crowded mountain terrain, from the island summits of Goatfell on Arran and Beinn an Oir on Jura to the rugged Arrochar Alps, the sweeping Cairngorms and the remote hills of Badenoch. The Corbetts, Scotland's mountains between 2500 and 2999ft, are every bit as dramatic and satisfying as the Munros, and have the added appeal of often being clear when higher peaks are buried in cloud.Aime...

Explore the timeless beauty of the Cotswolds with 30 inspiring circular day walks across Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, revealing honey-hued villages, dramatic hillforts, and the rolling landscapes of one of England’s most celebrated National Landscapes. From gentle strolls to challenging climbs, these routes offer something for both new and seasoned walkers, with wide views, steep escarpments, and satisfying gradients to explore in every season.Ideal for walkers o...

The best way to explore Seattle is on foot, and this classic guidebook is updated, expanded, and better than ever. Seattle is renowned for its walkability and stunning natural beauty. This guide will take you from Seattle’s parks and urban greenways to the windswept beaches, old-growth forests, and spectacular hilltop vistas of greater Puget Sound. Featuring 120 of the best routes and destinations, there are highlights for birders, art lovers, beachcombers, history buffs, gardeners, and mo...

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.