{"title":"Books by Gilly Cameron-Cooper","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781504800556","title":"Walking London's Waterways, Updated Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeandering through the London metropolis are the city’s many waterways. From the mighty Thames to tranquil streams, from historic wharves to buzzing docklands, the 21 walks in this book follow these waters, revealing a hidden London full of history, discovery and surprises. Professional walking guide Gilly Cameron-Cooper has carefully selected the best routes to uncover the capital’s distinct waterways. An enthusiastic explorer, she will lead you alongside docks, rivers and canals in the footsteps of Roman traders, Tudor adventurers and Victorian engineers. These paths will take you past iconic landmarks, great feats of engineering and a variety of lesser-known treasures. London’s rivers and canals were once pulsing arteries of industry, but today they provide a haven for wildlife and walkers alike. Full colour photographs, clear maps and practical route directions make \u003cem\u003eWalking London’s Waterways\u003c\/em\u003e the essential companion for discovering a new side to London.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56301376799093,"sku":"9781504800556","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781504800556_6fbf01c0-1177-4459-9529-1434428ab83c.jpg?v=1786022357"},{"product_id":"9781786310095","title":"Walking on the Greek Islands - the Cyclades","description":"Paros, Naxos, Amorgos, and Santorini are four of the most celebrated islands in the Cyclades, and each one rewards exploration on foot in its own distinctive way. Traditional paths connect marble hills, mountain monasteries, volcanic cliffs, and Cycladic villages across a walking landscape shaped by 2500 years of history.                       This comprehensive guidebook by Gilly Cameron-Cooper covers 35 day walks across all four islands plus the 5-stage (52km) Naxos Strada coast-to-coast route, with detailed information on accommodation, ferries, and public transport woven throughout. Routes range from 4 to 16km (2 to 10 miles) and take 2 to 7 hours, with options from easy to challenging and short-cuts available on many walks.             Spread across all four islands, the 35 walks include 9 on Paros, 10 on Naxos, 7 on Amorgos, and 4 on Santorini, covering everything from Byzantine village paths and marble quarry trails to volcanic caldera rim walks and remote monastery routesThe 5-stage Naxos Strada follows 52km (32 miles) of traditional working paths coast-to-coast across Naxos from Plaka to Apollonas, making it one of the finest multi-day island walks in the CycladesAnavasi maps are included for every walk alongside GPX files available to download, with refreshment and public transport options given for each individual routeMust-see highlights include Mount Zas on Naxos (the highest peak in the Cyclades), Santorini's caldera rim walk from Fira to Ammoudi Bay, 2500-year-old statues abandoned in their quarries, and remote monasteries embedded in mountain cliffsBackground sections cover Greek wildlife, wildflowers, history, and geology alongside practical guidance on accommodation and island-hopping by ferry                      Ancient quarry statues, 9th-century BC stone circles, remote cliff monasteries, and the highest peak in the Cyclades, this guidebook uncovers the walking landscapes that lie beyond the beaches of Paros, Naxos, Amorgos, and Santorini.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56304767697269,"sku":"9781786310095","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781786310095_2ff76cfd-bfd2-45f6-962d-c6e81f84331c.jpg?v=1786025579"},{"product_id":"9781861478665","title":"Creation Myths","description":"The universal and archetypal theme of how the world began has been explored by tribes and civilizations from the earliest times. These creation myths from many different cultures range from tales of the Titans and Olympian gods of ancient Greece to the Dreamtime of the Aboriginal peoples. This beautifully illustrated anthology allows the reader to compare and contrast the varied and wonderful stories of how the world was made, from every continent. Some of the classic creation tales include Marduk and the Tablets of Destiny, Five Aztec Worlds, Obtalala and the Hen, and The Cosmic Coconut. Background information to the stories is also included to provide a superb context for young students to understand the subject further. It is a perfect introduction to tales of long ago, and is ideal for project work, school libraries or home study.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56308641169781,"sku":"9781861478665","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781861478665_eb9e14d0-91f1-48cc-a153-67d3e65f5f50.jpg?v=1786034499"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-gilly-cameron-cooper.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}