{"title":"Books by Mark Rowe","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780717192809","title":"The Vitality Mark","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe all know the basic vital signs that indicate being alive, but true vitality means really feeling alive: feeling energised, invigorated, enthusiastic and optimistic every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough his work as a lifestyle-medicine practitioner, Dr Mark Rowe has come to see how the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of our wellbeing all impact on our health and our ability to stay well. Getting all these elements working in an interconnected, synergistic way forms the essence of vitality, or ‘the VitalityMark’ as Dr Rowe has come to define it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Vitality Mark\u003c\/em\u003e helps you to identify the gaps in your wellbeing and offers a programme to make small, sustainable improvements that will increase your vitality over time and put the bounce back in your step.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘I promise that reading this book will change your life … one small, simple step at a time.’ Dr. Doireann O’Leary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Dr. Rowe’s book comes to help save the day, save your life and, most importantly, add life to your years as well as your days.’ Dr. Beth Frates, Harvard Medical School\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56294845874549,"sku":"9780717192809","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780717192809_424fc45c-0ba6-4a7f-b001-83c11234de13.jpg?v=1786015174"},{"product_id":"9781804692615","title":"Outer Hebrides","description":"This new, thoroughly updated third edition of Bradt's Outer Hebrides is the only up-to-date guidebook to focus solely on Scotland's Western Isles: the islands of Lewis, Harris, St Kilda, Berneray, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist, Eriskay, Barra and Vatersay. Informed and intimate, this guidebook is ideal for people who travel with curious minds to discover places of great cultural, historical and wildlife interest.The Outer Hebrides is an archipelago of 15 inhabited islands and more than 50 others that are free of human footprint. It is perfect for a staycation where you can get off the beaten track, switching off from the modern world. Huge variations in landscape are found across the islands - from Lewisian gneiss, which dates back almost three billion years, to rugged Harris with its magnificent, almost unbroken sands running down its western flanks, and the undulating flatness and jagged sea lochs of the Uists. Here Gaelic is increasingly spoken (driven both by a strong sense of regional identity but also, unexpectedly, boosted by commitment from many incomers). Ancient monuments abound, from enigmatic 2,000-year-old brochs to Tobha Mor, the earliest Christian site on the Outer Hebrides. Here too are the Standing Stones of Callanish (where a vibrant new visitor centre opens in 2026) and the Uig peninsula (where the 'Lewis Chessmen' were uncovered nearly 200 years ago). Nature-lovers can watch stunning seabird colonies, birds of prey, seals and red deer - or become absorbed in the machair, grassy coastal zones that are transformed into glorious carpets of wildflowers in late spring and summer. Walkers have an impressive choice of routes, while cyclists can enjoy the new Hebridean Way cycle trail. Alongside providing all the practical details you could ever need, experienced journalist Mark Rowe contextualises your visit with detailed and enlightening background information - from geography and geology to art and architecture, via extensive coverage of wildlife. New elements of this third edition include advice on camping and campervanning, a round-up of deserted villages and details of the first malt whisky produced on Harris. Whatever floats your boat, Bradt's Outer Hebrides is your perfect travel companion.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56307138068853,"sku":"9781804692615","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781804692615.jpg?v=1786028142"},{"product_id":"9781804582329","title":"Things Your Future Self Will Thank You For","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs a family doctor, Dr Mark Rowe has seen first-hand the impact of investing in your future self with simple, small changes to your daily routine that leverage the science of habits for lasting results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake a sauna – it could improve your metabolism and your pain threshold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrink great coffee – it can lower your risk of heart disease and stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMake time for awe – it releases positive hormones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this inspiring and practical book, Mark reveals the most important things we can do today to improve our lives tomorrow, with benefits that are so impressive you’ll want to get started straightaway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecome the CEO of your own health. Your future self starts today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56307487768949,"sku":"9781804582329","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781804582329_36deb80f-b532-4dfc-a92e-e0d208c195b8.jpg?v=1786033928"},{"product_id":"9781804690963","title":"Orkney","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis thoroughly updated second edition of Bradt's guidebook to the alluring Scottish archipelago of Orkney is written by experienced author and journalist Mark Rowe, who is something of a specialist on the more remote parts of Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBradt's guidebook combines all the practical details a traveller could need (when to visit, suggested itineraries, local culture, accommodation, and where to eat and drink) together with insightful background that ranges from geography and geology to architecture and archaeology, plus significant coverage of wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComprising 70 islands, of which just 19 are inhabited, Orkney is extraordinary. The World Heritage Site of Neolithic Orkney harbours many archaeological treasures, including Skara Brae, the most important Stone-Age village in northern Europe, and Maeshowe chambered tomb, whose entrance is aligned with the setting sun on the winter solstice. Here you'll also find the Old Man of Hoy, a spectacular 140m-high sea stack; Scapa Flow, scene of the dramatic scuttling of the German fleet in 1919; and dramatic nature reserves with cliffs upon which one in six UK seabirds nests. The deeper you delve - made easy with Bradt's Orkney - the more you uncover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFoodies will be delighted by an astonishing number of local food outlets and family producers, some going back more than 100 years. Discover Scotland's first carbon-neutral island (or that's the plan!), the island whose past may have included sky burials, and the world's shortest scheduled commercial flight (just 60 seconds!). Or why not attend one of the world's leading science festivals or Scotland's sole wine festival?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew for this edition are additional mapped walks; greater detail on history; expanded coverage of archaeological developments, the outer isles, new or enhanced visitor attractions including croft tours - all in the UK's top destination for cruise ships and an increasingly popular location for family staycations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith much to enchant archaeology enthusiasts, walkers, cyclists, wildlife watchers, beach lovers and genealogists, Bradt's Orkney is the ideal guide for those who travel with curious minds to discover far-flung places of great cultural, historical and wildlife interest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56307533513077,"sku":"9781804690963","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781804690963_45094c30-971c-4655-aef9-21031c9cf425.jpg?v=1786028096"},{"product_id":"9781804693421","title":"Isle of Wight (Slow Travel)","description":"Part of Bradt's distinctive, award-winning series of 'Slow' travel guides to UK regions, the new, thoroughly updated second edition of Isle of Wight (Slow Travel) remains by far the longest and most detailed guidebook to this charming English island. Written by expert travel journalist Mark Rowe, who has visited the island over 30 times since childhood, it is the perfect companion to help you get the most out of your visit, replete with not just all the practical information you could need, but also all the intimate detail, anecdote and insider tips to make time spent there deeply rewarding.The Isle of Wight is an island that is astonishingly rich in wildlife, natural beauty, history and archaeology. This is all the more unexpected for it being so close to the densely populated southern edges of England. Covering just 25 miles by 13 miles, no other equivalent-sized area of Britain boasts such varied landscapes (downland, estuaries, hills, saltmarshes, meadows, riverine, beach) or such a concentration of food producers (50+ independents). Here there is a real island culture, a creative spirit celebrating the independent and idiosyncratic. There is urban fascination too, including high-class museums, Victoriana and Cowes - a town famous for its sailing jamboree, but also offering narrow medieval streets and one-of-a-kind local shops.Bradt's Isle of Wight suggests where to go to see red squirrels and the recently reintroduced white-tailed eagles, where to hire e-bikes, where to go foraging, where is best for families and how to access the new round-island walk. It also covers quirks, curiosities and attractions, including Jimi Hendrix's unusual love affair with the island, a day in the life of a ferry master, tree-climbing, World War II history, the annual walk at low tide to look for marine creatures underneath Ryde's grand Victorian pier, award-winning wines and more dinosaur fossil-rich beaches than anywhere else in Britain! Twenty maps will help you navigate from one point of interest to another, take walks and enjoy cycle rides. Indeed, whatever your interest, Bradt's Isle of Wight (Slow Travel) will help you to plan and enjoy a visit to remember.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56369217241461,"sku":"9781804693421","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781804693421_572eafe6-2b46-41a3-9e15-e4dcc1812b74.jpg?v=1786028163"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-mark-rowe.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}