Gilly Pickup: 7 books

**Castles and palaces around the world are structures of grandeur, might and beauty. ** From the flamboyance of Germany’s fairy tale-Neuschwanstein Castle to the gothic, Dracula-inspiring Bran Castle, perched high in the craggy peaks of Romania’s Carpathian Mountains; Tokyo’s Imperial...

Invent verb; to produce or contrive something previously unknown by the use of ingenuity or imagination. The world would be a much poorer place without our great British inventions – from catseyes to crossword puzzles, tarmac to telephones, steam engines to shorthand, British inventors have led...

An A-Z of eccentric characters, strange events, and curious happenings, this book reveals the amazing and curious history of the city of LondonSpooky, gruesome, and weird, but true, things about one of the world's greatest cities come alive here. Discover London's tiniest house, a 4,000-year-old mouse...

The West End of London has long been popular with theater-goers and tourists to the capital, but this historic area is also home to a multitude of terrifying ghosts. From the theater where a female spectre cradles a severed head in her lap and the haunted house where two people have died of fright,...

Let the powerful mantras and inspirational quotes in this book reveal your inner strength and guide you to happiness every single day. This essential, pocket-sized companion is packed with wisdom from writers, spiritual leaders and philosophers plus easy-to-achieve tips to help you think, feel and act positively.

Meditation is a wonderful way to bring more peace and tranquillity into your life. This little book, bursting with practical advice, useful meditations and affirming thoughts, helps you to take a moment and feel like yourself again.

Learning is the beginning of spirituality. Searching and learning is where the miracle process all begins.' Jim Rohn To be spiritual is to connect, through heart and mind, with something greater than oneself – and this can take many forms, from simple actions to deep meditations. This...