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by Ross King

  • LITERATURE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 400 PAGES

King deftly conjures the intrigue and atmosphere of 1660s London, Prague and the devastation of the English Civil War in this thrilling tale of London bookseller Isaac Inchbold and his quest to restore a lost library. (EUR398, $21.00)

Fodor's Exploring London


by Inc. Fodor's Travel Publications

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

With its many photographs, great introductory chapters and practical travel information, this book is an excellent overview of Italy and its attractions for visitors. Featuring separate sections on suggested places to visit, recommended walks, practical information, descriptions of restaurants and hotels, ratings of sights, and a chronology of historic events. (GBR741, $22.00)

Frommer's London Day by Day


by Frommer's

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 192 PAGES

This shirt pocket guide and map is ideal for a short visit. (GBR646, $12.99)

A Hedonist's Guide to Eat London


by Joe Warwick

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 176 PAGES

A sophisticated roundup. (GBR884, $15.95)

A Hedonist's Guide to London

A Hedonist's Guide to London


by Fleur Britten

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 256 PAGES

A stylish guide to off-the-beaten-path London clubs, bars and restaurants, all excellently photographed. The Hedonist Guide series boasts the tips of a "sophisticated local," strong on hip places, with some sightseeing information. (GBR728, $18.95)

Historic London, An Explorer's Companion


by Stephen Inwood

  • HISTORY
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 324 PAGES

Walk the streets of London with this slim guide, which points out relevant structures from Roman times to the Victorian Era, elucidating the city's layered, fascinating history. (GBR798, $24.95)

Insight Select London

Insight Select London


by Insight Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 192 PAGES

A handy pocket guide that provides over a hundred "secret gems" and "off-beat" itinerary ideas for a memorable stay in London. Also includes a handpicked list of hotels for all tastes and budgets and a useful travel tips reference guide. (GBR996, $15.00)

London, A Cultural History

London, A Cultural History


by Richard Tames

  • HISTORY
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

A description of twenty centuries of London culture, society, and history. From the Cityscape series. (GBR639, $21.95)

Lonely Planet Discover London

Lonely Planet Discover London


by Lonely Planet Publications

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

Focusing on must-see and memorable places and experiences, this all color guide by the discerning editors at Lonely Planet features hundreds of color photographs and maps. (GBR988, $21.99)

Lonely Planet London


by Steve Fallon

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 420 PAGES

A comprehensive, practical guide. (GBR253, $19.99)

Michelin Must Sees London


by Michelin Travel Publications

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 160 PAGES

A compact guide to the sights of New York City, organized thematically. (GBR983, $12.99)

Michelin Red Guide London, Restaurants & Hotels

Michelin Red Guide London, Restaurants & Hotels


by Michelin Travel Publications

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 415 PAGES

The Michelin directory of hotels and restaurants in London. (GBR788, $19.99)

National Geographic London


by Louise Nicholson

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 272 PAGES

An illustrated overview of the city, its history, neighborhoods and attractions. (GBR330, $22.95)

Nature's Museums, Victorian Science and the Architecture of Display


by Carla Yanni

  • HISTORY
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES

A scholarly study focusing on natural history museums in Oxford, Edinburgh and London. (GBR376, $58.00)

Not for Tourists Guide London


by Not for Tourists Inc.

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 633 PAGES

The little black book of London, organized by neighborhood, with adjacent maps and listings. (GBR975, $16.99)

Our Kind of Traitor

Our Kind of Traitor


by John Le Carre

  • LITERATURE
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 305 PAGES

In John le Carre's latest thriller, an unsuspecting young British couple on a tennis holiday in Antigua meet Dima, a money launderer on the run from the Russian mob, keen to defect to the United Kingdom. Naturally, Perry and Gail are soon drawn into the deadly games and international intrigue, well-played as usual by the master of espionage. (GRB10, $15.00)

Pauline Frommer's London: Spend less see more


by Jason Cochran

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 384 PAGES

A family-friendly, quirky practical guide by the daughter of travel guru Arthur Frommer. Her motto: "Spend Less, See More." (GBR690, $16.99)

Pax Britannica, The Climax of Empire

Pax Britannica, The Climax of Empire


by James Morris

  • HISTORY
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 527 PAGES

The centerpiece of the trilogy "Pax Britannica," this entertaining history concentrates on the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897, celebrated as a festival of imperial power and splendor. (GBR10, $37.95)

A Perfect Spy

A Perfect Spy


by John Le Carre

  • LITERATURE
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 608 PAGES

Over the course of his seemingly irreproachable life, Magnus Pym has been all things to all people: a devoted family man, a trusted colleague, a loyal friend -- and the perfect spy. But in the wake of his estranged father's death, Magnus vanishes, and the British Secret Service is up in arms. The stage is set, intriguingly, for a deeply moving and unusual coming-of-age story within the frame of a modern espionage thriller. (GRB11, $16.00)

Pocket Rough Guide London

Pocket Rough Guide London


by Rob Humphreys

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 205 PAGES

By the savvy editors at Rough Guide, these just-right guides are bundled with a pullout map. (GRB3, $12.99)

A Tale of Two Cities

A Tale of Two Cities


by Charles Dickens

  • LITERATURE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 371 PAGES

Dickens' famous tale of love and intrigue, set against the backdrop of the French Revolution. (GBR100, $8.00)

Time Out London

Time Out London


by Ruth Jarvis

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 416 PAGES

What to do and where to go by the people who publish Time Out Magazine. (GBR597, $19.95)

Time Out London Eating and Drinking Guide

Time Out London Eating and Drinking Guide


by Cathy Phillips

  • FOOD
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 432 PAGES

The indispensable directory of restaurants and pubs in London, published annually. (GBR647, $20.00)

Time Out London for Children


by Time Out

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES
  • FAMILY

Packed full of sights, shops, events, museums, galleries, parks, and more, this Timeout new edition will certaintly guide travelers of any age to all of the city's must see attractions. (GRB24, $19.95)

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy


by John Le Carre

  • LITERATURE
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 381 PAGES

MI6 agent George Smiley plays a dangerous cat-and-mouse game of wits with a Soviet mole who has infiltrated the highest echelons of the British Secret Service. The first novel in Le Carre's celebrated Karla trilogy. (GRB9, $16.00)

Towards Another Summer

Towards Another Summer


by Janet Frame

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 216 PAGES

The first publication of Frame's exquisitely written, autobiographical novel of exile and return, homesickness and belonging, written in 1963 when the New Zealander was living in London. (NZL105, $24.00)

A Traveller's Companion to London

A Traveller's Companion to London


by Thomas Wright | Peter Ackroyd

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 410 PAGES

A splendid introduction to the city. (GBR641, $16.95)

The Victorians

The Victorians


by A.N. Wilson

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 724 PAGES

A dazzling survey of the personalities, obessions and follies of an imperial age. (GBR396, $24.95)

Where London Cityguide


by Where Magazine

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 64 PAGES

A sturdy pocket guide to top city sights, helpfully keyed to overview maps and featuring a detailed downtown PopOut map. (GBR735, $9.95)

 

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