Titres dans Europe

I Know This Much – written and read by Gary Kemp – Spandau Ballet's prime mover – is simply the freshest, most exciting and best read memoir to arrive for years Gary's story begins in North London, where the Kemp family rented a home with no bathrooms and chickens in the yard. After a...

A book about intense physical and personal experience, narrating how Victoria Whitworth began swimming in the cold waters of Orkney as a means of escaping a failing marriage. This is a memoir of intense physical and personal experience, exploring how swimming with seals, gulls and orcas in the cold waters off Orkney provided Victoria Whitworth with an escape from a series of life crises and helped her to deal with intolerable loss.

It would be hard to think of a more thoroughly Cornish name than Petroc Trelawny. His first name is shared with one of Cornwall's most celebrated saints, his second is the name of its unofficial national anthem. But when a stranger challenges the Radio 3 presenter on his ancestry, he is inspired...

Discover the iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and cultural treasures that make Amsterdam unique. From the picturesque canals and historic architecture to world-class museums and bustling markets, this guide provides detailed descriptions and insider tips to help you navigate the city with ease.

In his late thirties, John Julius Reel left his native New York for Seville, hoping to reinvent himself, find his voice as a writer, and cast off the shadow of his famous father. When his girlfriend dumped him after a month-long visit, the last tie was cut and he had to face his future from his stark, mosquito-infested rented room. Alone in a foreign land, struggling with the language, and longing to find his place and purpose in the world, he began to rebuild his life.

User-friendly guide that sets out a plan of 20 Roman towns, explaining how visitors can find the archaeological sites and what they may expect to see.

كُتب عن باريس أكثر من غيرها من المدن، ومن أجمل ما قيل عنها أن الإنسان يشعر بفرحة العيش فيها، ويصله هذا الشعور عبر عددٍ لا يحصى من الأشياء الصغيرة من حوله، كرائحة فنجان القهوة والكرواسون في الصباح، وتأمّل أناقة نسائها منذ الصباح وهنّ مرتديات بدلات العمل، أو عند عتبات المحلات الفاخرة. باريس هي مزيج من الكتب ومحلات الزهور والشوكولاتة الرائعة، والروائح الجذابة لمحلات الحلويات والمطاعم الحاصلة على نجمة ميشلان، ومتعة المشي بين أروقتها والتنزه في ساحات حدائقها والجلوس في مقاهيها. وفرنسا -بتاريخ قصورها وملوكها ومتاحفها وفنّها ومفكريها وأدبائها وساستها- تشكّل إرثاً بشرياً أثّر في مسيرة الحضارة الإنسانية وتأثر بها، ومن أراد أن يعرف مدى تجذّر الثقافة الفرنسية بجميع مكوناتها في ثقافة العالم، سيجد ذلك جليّاً ومتميزاً كنفحة عطر باريسي أو كنكهة الأطباق الفرنسية الشهيرة.

Un retrato colorido de los mejores paisajes y lugares físicos de España, fiel reflejo de la enorme variedad del país, que a veces se ha comparado con un continente en miniatura.

Ingrid Barrøy is born on an island that bears her name - a holdfast for a single family, their livestock, their crops, their hopes and dreams. Her father dreams of building a quay that will connect them to the mainland, but closer ties to the wider world come at a price. Her mother has her own dreams - more children, a smaller island, a different life - and there is one question Ingrid must never ask her. Island life is hard, a living scratched from the dirt or trawled from the sea, so when Ingrid comes of age, she is sent to the mainland to work for one of the wealthy families on the coast.

'A superb and clever thriller' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Dark, sharp and deliciously funny' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved every page' Clare Mackintosh FROM THE ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF DEAD HEAT It started with a small lie. Bumping into an old acquaintance, embellishing my life story to...

Un viaggio immersivo nella capitale francese attraverso secoli di storie immortali. Questa guida ti conduce attraverso i luoghi simbolici della città, che hanno ispirato e ospitato generazioni di scrittori, artisti e intellettuali. Itinerari tematici ti permetteranno di seguire le loro orme, svelando segreti e aneddoti legati a figure come Victor Hugo, Baudelaire, Proust e molti altri.

Da Alessandro Manzoni ad Alda Merini, da Dino Buzzati a Giorgio Scerbanenco, questa guida svela i luoghi che hanno ispirato capolavori della letteratura italiana. La guida offre itinerari dettagliati che collegano presente e passato, conducendo il lettore attraverso biblioteche storiche, case-museo e quartieri che hanno fatto da sfondo a celebri romanzi. Ciascuna tappa è arricchita da aneddoti, citazioni letterarie e riferimenti culturali che trasformano una semplice passeggiata in un'esperienza immersiva nella storia culturale della città.

Arthur Conan Doyle a mené une existence particulièrement riche et passionnante, le type de vie qu'on attribue à un véritable excentrique, ce qu'il n'était pas. Il était toutefois plein de ressources, courageux, intelligent, dévoué et ouvert d'esprit. De nombreuses biographies ont été écrites et vous pensez peut-être que les moindres aspects de sa vie ont été couverts. Il semble pourtant que de nouvelles informations soient sans cesse mises à jour, comme le prouve cet ouvrage. Le nom Arthur Conan Doyle a longtemps été éclipsé par l'une de ses plus célèbres créations, Sherlock Holmes.

Brought to you by Penguin. A broken heart and a moment of drunken bravado inspires middle-aged, and typically rather cautious, journalist Mike Carter to take off on a life-changing six month motorcycle trip around Europe. Never mind that he hadn't been on two wheels since an inglorious...

Una guida alla scoperta dell'anima letteraria di città italiane ed europee attraverso romanzi, scrittori, librerie ed eventi dedicati al mondo dei libri.

¿El destino final de las almas? ¿El Tártaro? ¿Las rocas errantes? ¿Las puertas del Hades? ¿El lugar donde la vida se les hacía a los hombres más dulce y feliz? ¿Un país, un reino? ¿Una montaña, una ciudad, un río? ¿Acaso un mito, una aventura…? Tartessos, la civilización occidental que Heródoto citó en su Historia, es hoy una de las regiones más fabulosas del sur de Europa. Apartada del resto de España por desfiladeros y cerros henchidos de metal, aún subsiste en algunos de sus recodos el legado de un pasado imperecedero.

Edward Enfield sets off on his latest cycling trip, carrying few preconceptions but plenty of wit. Determining the route he should take from recommendations scrawled on a napkin, he starts by following the 'Romantic Street' along the banks of the Danube from Passau to Vienna, taking in castles, churches and good food along the way. And, as Edward amply reveals in this charming book, there is no place from which to see a country that is nearly as good as the saddle of a bicycle.

This fun and inspiring story shows that it is never too late to fulfill a long held dream. For thirty years, Diane Covington-Carter dreamed of living in France and immersing herself in the country and language that spoke to her heart and soul.

Scotland: A place known for its wild natural beauty, fine whisky, and grand castles. From the Loch Ness Monster to bagpipes and tartan kilts, Scotland’s reputation precedes it: It’s a must for your travel bucket list, but if you’re planning a trip, you want to make sure you get the most out of it. You need to know how to experience the true essence of Scotland, steering clear of the tourist traps and steeping yourself in the culture and tradition while taking in all the natural beauty this stunning country has to offer.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist book is for you.