Places and peoples: general and pictorial works Books
Goose Lane Editions Bay of Fundy's Hopewell Rocks
Book Synopsis“A remarkable and magical place enriched and enlivened by Kevin’s tenderness, sensitivity, and skill.” — Deborah Carr, author of Sanctuary: The Story of Naturalist Mary Majka. Every year, thousands of visitors from around the world descend the staircase at Hopewell Rocks to walk on the ocean floor. Many of those visitors have been greeted by author and photographer Kevin Snair, who spent years working as an Interpretive Guide for the Hopewell Rocks Park. Bay of Fundy’s Hopewell Rocks combines Snair’s luminous descriptions of tidal action and geology with his stunning photography to capture the breathtaking experience of New Brunswick’s famous natural wonder. Now revised and updated from the original 2016 edition and full of intriguing tidbits on the human and natural history of the Rocks, Bay of Fundy’s Hopewell Rocks offers an intimate, behind-the-scenes tour of this striking and fascinating place.
£14.39
Caitlin Press Knee Deep In High Water: Riding the
Book SynopsisFollowing a devastating leg injury that would leave her with an acutely crooked knee, Bronwyn Preece embarks on an ambitious and immersive journey into a remote area of Northern BC. Written on the trail, knee deep in high water is a chronicle of the most physically challenging experience following her accident -- a two-week-long horse expedition -- and an impassioned ode to the breathtaking beauty of the backcountry. As she journeys through melting mountains and rising rivers, Preece encounters new moments of thwarted plans and questioned ethics that parallel her personal path of healing, both physical and emotional. These poems are an account of one woman''s movement into a deeper understanding of self. She grapples with her role as a settler in the unceded lands that provide her with so much comfort and attachment, as well as her own fragility and strength in relation to the terrains she explores. Through struggles and celebrations, lessons and longings, knee deep in high water is a love letter to the trail, and to returning home.
£15.29
Boulder Books Life on the Mista Shipu: Dispatches from Labrador
Book SynopsisRobin McGrath acts as a navigator, guiding locals and visitors alike around parts of Labrador -- particularly the interior -- that are too often overlooked. In doing so, she offers candid glimpses of human and natural history, of local colour and characters, and of the culture of the three founding peoples of modern Labrador. Although a native of Newfoundland, she had spent much of her working life in what was then the Northwest Territories, now Nunavut. McGrath moved to Labrador in 2006, eager to learn, explore, and write in the Big Land. Over the next decade, she opened her ears and eyes to the people and places around her and wrote dozens of captivating articles and essays about her experiences. Labrador is very, very different from Newfoundland, and very different from the more northern parts of Canada also. Its geography is varied, its languages are complex, its history is unique. In her time there she met some of the nicest, bravest, most interesting people she has ever known. Innu activist Elizabeth Penashue and her husband Francis brought her into a part of Labrador that most people never see - into the country, to the sweatlodges and remote beaches and into the homes and tents of their friends and relatives. They brought her to religious services, baby showers and funerals, berry picking and on fishing trips. This book is a collection of over 50 of these pieces. The Mista Shipu is known as the Churchill River in English.
£14.39
Chronicle Books The Pride Atlas: 500 Iconic Destinations for
Book SynopsisCombining immersive photography with expertly researched travel writing, this is the ultimate guidebook for LGBTQ+ travelers-whether you're planning your next getaway, daydreaming from the comfort of your armchair, or seeking to learn about queer culture in other parts of the world. This swoon-worthy guide to the best places and events the queer world has to offer spans the globe, taking you from metropolitan must-sees, like the Castro in San Francisco or the Leslie Lohman Museum in New York, to lesser-known gems like the McIver Ladies' Baths in Sydney or the first gay bar in Nepal. Maartje Hensen and a diverse team of international travel writers have put together information on the best drag shows, Pride parades, and film festivals all around the world, as well as resources regarding laws, restrictions, and cultural attitudes-ensuring that travelers can safely enjoy their sojourns and find community wherever they go. Whether you're looking for relaxation, romance, or adventure, The Pride Atlas will help you plan your next gaycation. SERIOUS EYE CANDY: Bursting at the seams with full-color photographs, The Pride Atlas is a colorful addition to any bookshelf or coffee table. It offers an immersive, take-me-there reading experience, as well as the nuts-and-bolts practical information that will transform armchair travel into actual trip planning. INCLUSIVE AND INFORMATIVE: Whether you are a drag show fanatic, a gay couple in search of international community, an ally planning an ethical and informed vacation, or a cohort of queers looking for a good time-this is the travel book for you. With information on both festivities for and frustrations facing queer travelers, written by a diverse team of LGBTQ+ travel bloggers, The Pride Atlas is a unique and valuable resource. Perfect for: • LGBTQ+ vacation planners and armchair travelers • Informed, ethical travelers who want to know about LGBTQ+ rights and culture in the places they visit • A practical and inspiring birthday, graduation, wedding, bon voyage, or special occasion gift for all who love to explore
£19.54
Kittiwake Press Heart of Wales Line Guide
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£999.99
Wessex Books Boscastle
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£4.38
Bene Factum Publishing Ltd In London
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£23.75
Challenge Publications The National 3 Peaks Walk - The Official
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£9.78
Pesda Press Rock Trails South Wales: A Hillwalker's Guide to
Book SynopsisThis book explains to the hillwalker, in easy to understand but accurate terms, how geology has shaped the landscape of South Wales. A selection of 16 guided walks is used to illustrate this in terms of what can be seen on the ground. The hills, valleys and coasts of South Wales are some of Britain's most celebrated and iconic landscapes. The coasts of Gower and Pembroke, and the shapely peaks of the Brecon Beacons are especially popular. These varied landscapes reflect a highly diverse geology. From the rolling hills of Mid and West Wales, the spectacular heights of the Brecon Beacons, the rocky outcrops of Fforest Fawr and Mynydd Du, the valleys and moors of 'the coalfield', to the delightful scenery of the southern and western coasts - each has its own fascinating geological story to tell. This book is for the walker who sets out among these hills and coasts and who wants to learn a bit more about the forces that forged this landscape. The first part is an account of the geological history of South Wales, while the second contains 16 walks where you can see evidence of the geology, along with some of the most outstanding scenery of the region. The author has concentrated on what you can see as you walk around the hills, pointing to conspicuous, easily seen features in rocks and the overall shape of the terrain in accounting for the present day landscape.Also in this Rock Trails series by Paul Gannon are Lakeland, Peak District, Scottish Highlands and Snowdonia.
£17.33
PiXZ Books Sky High Land's End and the Penwith Coast
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£4.74
Vertebrate Publishing Ltd Pendle: Witch Country
Book SynopsisLancashire-based multi-award-winning photographer and film-maker Alastair Lee once again turns his lens to his spiritual home: Pendle Hill. After the success of Alastair’s previous local publications, Forgotten Landscape (2004) and Pendle, Landscape of History and Home (2009) comes the third and most atmospheric collection of images to date: Pendle: Witch Country. This evocative new book traces the contours of East Lancashire’s most distinctive landmark to revisit the infamous events that took place under its brooding presence in the seventeenth century, before chronicling the evolution of the vibrant communities that now flourish beneath its flanks. Celebrating the independent spirit of these upland dwellers and intimately capturing how Pendlefolk interact with this epic landscape, the pages of this illuminating book are permeated with the flora, fauna, farming and the very fabric of the hill – along with the occasional whisper of witchcraft.Trade ReviewPraise for Alastair’s previous portraits of Pendle: `They’re not just pretty pictures but images that speak of a fundamental appreciation of the hills as a refuge from the world and a visionary vantage point, a unique wild character in the landscapes of our imagination. Our relationships with place are particular, personal and intimate. Lee’s climbing colleagues in countries with vast mountain ranges may not understand the British fondness for enigmatic lumps and nub-ends of hills sticking out of the countryside, but we have always loved them.’ (Paul Evans, The Guardian).Table of ContentsA Dark Corner; Wonderfull Discoveries; Take to the Hills; Forest of Pendle; Keepers of the Region; Pendle Hill; Acknowledgements.
£18.00
Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd Celebrating Victoria
Book SynopsisWelcome to Victoria, Canada''s most beautiful city. Explore the bustling Inner Harbour area, where hotels, shops and restaurants abound. Admire First Nations art at Thunderbird Park and see world-class exhibits in the Royal BC Museum. Amble the paths of Beacon Hill Park and watch goats frolic at its popular petting zoo. Revel in the beauty of The Butchart Gardens, one of the most magnificent show gardens in the world. You''ll see why Victoria is one of Canada''s top tourist destinations, and this keepsake book will let you relive your visit time and again.
£9.49
Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd Portrait of Calgary
Book SynopsisThere is a lot more to Calgary than its reputation as an oil boom town might suggest. With the Bow River coursing through the city and the 1988 Olympic ski jumps perched on a ridge to the south-west, Calgary is situated in a diverse landscape. A vibrant downtown, a legendary Stampede and more outdoor activities within easy reach than you can shake a hiking stick at all give Canada''s Cowtown much more to display than spurs and Smithbilts. Andrew Bradley provides dozens of full-colour photographs to the sites and scenes of the city. This spectacular photographic tour introduces the best Calgary has to offer, while accompanying text provides great information on what makes the city unique. Whether it is the rolling foothills just outside of town, the jagged crags of the Rocky Mountains or the vast and diverse architecture, this book provides a sample of everything.
£16.19
New Dawn Press Heart of Tibet: Teachings by H H The Dalai Lama
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£59.99
Pointed Leaf Press Paris, Before It Is Too Late: The Photographs of
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£49.50
Oro Editions Fantastic State of Ruin: The Painted Towns of
Book SynopsisThis book tells the story of the painted towns of Shekhawati in rural Rajasthan, India. For centuries, the painted buildings served the towns as trading houses, pleasure palaces, temples, caravansaries, and private homes. Following independence, the descendants of the merchant families left Shekhawati for India's burgeoning cities, abandoning their opulent structures. Some were left in the charge of caretakers; squatters took up residence in many; most simply remain vacant. The buildings have slowly deteriorated over time, ravaged by climate and neglect, and now lie scattered among the desert settlements as an elegiac collection of beautiful living ruins--a crumbling open-air gallery set amid the ordinary affairs of small town life. This book portrays the fascinating ruinous beauty of the painted towns, and, along the way, provides an intimate look at life and landscape on the arid fringes of Rajasthan. This world, too, is fading, and so the book's photographs, in the end, are a visual study of both place and society at the edge of time.
£28.50
Oro Editions Along the Betwa: A Riverwalk through the
Book SynopsisThe region of Bundelkhand in India faces enormous challenges in development. With a population of 18 million people, it has one of the lowest human development indices in India. Groundwater, which the vast majority of people rely on for domestic and agricultural purposes, is being rapidly depleted, while droughts have become more frequent and severe. In Along the Betwa, Shail Joshi and Radhika Singh, in partnership with Veditum Foundation and Out of Eden (National Geographic), embark on river walk through Bundelkhand. By living with families and visiting villages across the region, the authors learn about the complex interplay of factors that have shaped the region to make it what it is today. During their walk, the authors speak with men, women, and children that are employed in a range of sectors - agriculture, herding, fishing, and even sand mining - to understand how the degradation of natural resources has affected their livelihoods. They also learn about the impacts of climate change, which has led to more variable rainfalls and disasters of higher intensities, and how it has exacerbated factors such as debt, inequality and migration. Government interventions in the region are the subject of much controversy, and the authors play close attention to the complexity and range of opinions on health, education, livelihoods, and religion and the role people believe the public sector should play. In Along the Betwa, the authors shed light on the experiences, fears, opinions, and hopes of people living in Bundelkhand. They bring together photography, interviews, and research to weave a narrative that contributes to a better understanding of the region. Throughout the book, the authors are careful to address their own positionality. Rather than presenting an “objective” account of the region, the authors are explicit about their own background, beliefs and feelings. By doing so, Radhika Singh and Shail Joshi present an honest and insightful look into the situation in Bundelkhand and hope that it will help inform the conversation of development in India.
£16.46
Reise Know-How Verlag Peter Rump GmbH England North & Midlands 1:400.000: 2022
Book SynopsisHighly tear-resistant and 100% waterproof map "Northern and Central England" from the series world mapping project, published by Reise Know-How Verlag. Travel know-how maps are characterized by particularly stable plastic paper, which is writable like paper, even with pencil. The cardboard envelope is removable, so the card can be easily inserted into any pocket. A protective cover is not required. The cartographic representation focuses on the most important information for travelers and is particularly easy to read. Instead of shading, colored height layers are used. Equipment: - Contour lines with altitude indications; - Coloured elevation layers; - Classified road network with distance indications; -Sights; - Detailed location index; - GPS-accurate; - latitude and longitude; - Five-language legend (german, English, French, Spanish, Russian). Handy format: 70x100 cm, printed on 2 sides. Languages: English, French, German, Russian, Spanish
£11.40
DOM Publishers Western Africa: From the Atlantic Ocean to the
Book SynopsisOriginally part of a set, now sold separately, Volume 2 of Sub-Saharan Africa Architectural Guide is dedicated to Western Africa, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Sahel and includes Cabo Verde, The Gambia, Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. Africa is considered the continent of the future. Nowhere else is urbanisation taking place more quickly and the population growing more rapidly. But are enough of us familiar with the architectural aspects of this change? The seven volumes of Architectural Guide Sub-Saharan Africa present the first comprehensive overview that shows the region’s architecture in all its vast diversity. In 49 chapters, each focusing on one country, detailed texts and illuminating photos document the wealth of architecture south of the Sahara. Featuring 850 selected buildings and over 200 articles, the extensive publication not only showcases but also contextualises the continent’s building culture. This set of books paints a multifaceted picture of sub-Saharan Africa’s architecture across time, revealing how contemporary architecture has been shaped by its traditional and colonial roots as well as globalisation and urbanisation. The diverse contributions by almost 350 African and international authors come together to produce a superlative work giving the region the attention it so rightfully deserves.
£33.25
DOM Publishers Eastern Africa: From the Sahel to the Horn of
Book SynopsisOriginally part of a set, now sold separately, Volume 4 of Sub-Saharan Africa Architectural Guide is dedicated to Eastern Africa, from the Sahel to the Horn of Africa and includes Chad, Sudan, South Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Somalia. Africa is considered the continent of the future. Nowhere else is urbanisation taking place more quickly and the population growing more rapidly. But are enough of us familiar with the architectural aspects of this change? The seven volumes of Architectural Guide Sub-Saharan Africa present the first comprehensive overview that shows the region’s architecture in all its vast diversity. In 49 chapters, each focusing on one country, detailed texts and illuminating photos document the wealth of architecture south of the Sahara. Featuring 850 selected buildings and over 200 articles, the extensive publication not only showcases but also contextualises the continent’s building culture. This set of books paints a multifaceted picture of sub-Saharan Africa’s architecture across time, revealing how contemporary architecture has been shaped by its traditional and colonial roots as well as globalisation and urbanisation. The diverse contributions by almost 350 African and international authors come together to produce a superlative work giving the region the attention it so rightfully deserves.
£33.25
DOM Publishers Eastern Africa: From the Great Lakes to the
Book SynopsisOriginally part of a set, now sold separately, Volume 5 of Sub-Saharan Africa Architectural Guide is dedicated to Eastern Africa, from the Great Lakes to the Indian Ocean and includes Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Comoros, Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar. Africa is considered the continent of the future. Nowhere else is urbanisation taking place more quickly and the population growing more rapidly. But are enough of us familiar with the architectural aspects of this change? The seven volumes of Architectural Guide Sub-Saharan Africa present the first comprehensive overview that shows the region’s architecture in all its vast diversity. In 49 chapters, each focusing on one country, detailed texts and illuminating photos document the wealth of architecture south of the Sahara. Featuring 850 selected buildings and over 200 articles, the extensive publication not only showcases but also contextualises the continent’s building culture. This set of books paints a multifaceted picture of sub-Saharan Africa’s architecture across time, revealing how contemporary architecture has been shaped by its traditional and colonial roots as well as globalisation and urbanisation. The diverse contributions by almost 350 African and international authors come together to produce a superlative work giving the region the attention it so rightfully deserves.
£33.25
Edition Patrick Frey Noah Noyan Wenzinger: Noyan 2015-2022
Book SynopsisNoyan 20152022 is the first photo book by Zürich-based photographer Noah Noyan Wenzinger. It's the story of a young man coming of age, carrying his handy point-and-shoot camera around with him everywhere he goes to capture all sorts of different goings-on in his very own way. The protagonists are Noyan's close friends, keeping him company, inspiring him and growing up with him. His visual idiom is hard to categorize, for it's an amalgam of diverse influences from the worlds of cinema, music and gaming, as well as photographers like Nan Goldin, Sandy Kim and Walter Pfeiffer, his role models. Noyan's work is clearly about Zürich, and yet its inside look at the world of Switzerland's Generations Y and Z, aka millennials and zoomers, is not typically Swiss at allwhether in terms of pictorial content or form. And it's precisely this contrast that makes the project appealing and meaningful. Noyan 20152022 is a very personal selection culled from an already extensive archive, which the artist keeps at his Zürich home. It includes photographic documentation of his day-to-day life, shots of nightlife, concerts and vacations and even some music video stills. The book is rounded out by 16 drawings by Noah Stark (aka Clutterstew), who puts his idiosyncratic mark on everything he lays his hands on. The two artists are old friends with plenty of shared interests, aesthetics and stories to tell.
£37.80
Prakash Books Golden Rajasthan
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£7.49
Prakash Books Himalayas: Dawn to Dark
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£999.99
Roli Books Pvt Ltd Ocean to Sky
Book SynopsisA photo book showcasing the diverse landscapes of India from the air, captured over seven years using MIG fighter planes, AN-12 transporters, and MI-8 choppers. From the Andaman Islands to the Himalayas, the book presents a stunning visual mosaic of India's natural beauty.
£43.88
Roli Books Pvt Ltd Adventure Sites of the World
Book SynopsisAdventure travel is on the rise globally, with "Adventure Sites of the World" featuring 25 destinations across six continents. The book offers information on activities, physical requirements, and travel logistics, accompanied by captivating photos and inspiring writing to encourage readers to embark on their dream adventures.
£7.60
Pilgrims Publishing Ladak: Physical, Statistical and Historical
Book SynopsisThe author provides a detailed account of Ladakh, covering its geography, religion, history, and culture. Published in 1854, the book is a comprehensive reference with 17 chapters and 31 illustrations, written by Major General Sir Alexander Cunningham.
£23.62
OM Book Service India Colours and Shadows of Spirituality
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£34.01
Komshe Belgradestreets
Book SynopsisAndy Townend was educated, lived and worked in London for many years. In February 2011, he moved from Sydney to Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, with his Spanish wife, Fatima, and their young son, Alejandro. He has been working in the city ever since. Andy's original goal for belgradestreets was to capture the essence of the city with a series of weekly photographs, street by street. Soon enough, the idea took on a life of its own and the photos became a journal. It became not only a record of life in Belgrade, but also a unique perspective of someone still finding their way through the complexities and colour of a big city that is completely new to them. He set out to capture images which tell the story of how Belgrade's streets create the spirit of the city and its fascinating and diverse people. In short, Belgrade had captured Andy's heart. He discovered a unique city not yet overrun by global culture and repetitive brands. Every street in Belgrade, however rundown, overflows with life, colour, history and character. They are the streets of a city full of life, determination, memories and hopes for the future. It is a friendly city which throws its arms open, enthusiastically welcoming visitors into its embrace. Belgraders have seen hard times and yet in spite of this, possibly as a result of it, take life as it comes, devoting much of their passion to the enjoyment of life. A city that has been through so much cannot remain reserved, living its life behind closed doors, instead life pours out onto the streets. Photography is Andy's passion and he strives to capture places and moments to record a sense of a particular time or a specific feeling. His work on belgradestreets is held together by the same blend of contradictory emotions that bind Belgrade together as a city. There is a deep melancholy to some images but even at their most intense they evoke the humour and light of the city. This is belgradestreets through Andy's eye.
£13.29
SIME Books My First Trip to Paris: A Family's Travel
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£12.30
One Day Walks Publishing Walking in Central Sweden: Gastrikland,
Book SynopsisThe best of both worlds: that's what you find when you retreat into the countryside in Central Sweden. This is where North and South meet each other, and where big game such as bear, lynx, wolf and moose roam around on the outskirts of the civilized world. Here the colder, northern climate meets the milder, southern weather. You find plants from both colder and warmer regions here. The flat south with its agricultural character flows into a sloping, rougher woodland area, where you can experience real peace, space and tranquility.Walking in Central Sweden provides a combination of everything beautiful that Sweden has to offer. A blend of nature and culture, of quiet and busy, from city to wilderness, from north and south, from big Swedish game to a visit to a cultural and industrial heritage that has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage list. With 22 routes, useful maps and GPS data, this walking guide will take you to some of the most beautiful spots. Walk, discover and experience it yourself, at your own pace!
£14.20
OM Books International India Unboxed: 75 Quirky Aspects That Define the
Book Synopsis What does Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar have to do with the origin of our much-loved chaat? Did you know that laddus were first used for medicinal purposes? What is the Indian garment used as a towel, scarf, bandana, suraksha kavach and cushion seat, and endorsed by Queen Sofía of Spain and Antonio Banderas? In a society with many fault lines, this book celebrates our glorious past, our quirks and our deep-rooted cultural traditions that unite and define us. While there are many things that divide our country of more than a billion people, our love for baarish, Bollywood and boondi laddus binds us together. Or is it chaat, chai pe charcha and champi? India Unboxed is a salute to our diversity, our unsung heroes and our unapologetic desi way of living. Aspects that will warm your heart, baffle you or simply make you laugh!
£17.58
Om Publications India the Journey of a Thousand Miles
Book SynopsisFollmi looks beyond the noise, chaos, and sensory overload of the Indian streets to examine deeper truths surrounding the people and their culture. His compelling photographs convey beauty and stillness, reflection and contentment, and express a philosophy and an approach to life that is radically different from that of the West.
£42.74
Niyogi Books In Search of the Pitcher of Nectar
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£17.99
Anavasi Parnassos - Giona - Vardhousia - As the Seagull
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£999.99
Anavasi Rhodos - Chalki - Symi - As the Seagull Flies:
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£20.70
Anavasi Paros - Antiparos - As the Seagull Flies: 2014
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£20.70
Pan Alp The Alps: A Bird's-eye View
Book Synopsis"The Alps: A Bird's-Eye View" is a major project with completely new aerial photographs of the entire Alpine chain and up to date texts from experts in the world of geology; climate change; geography; Alpine tourism; natural environment; and, more. This is physically a big hardback book - 512 pages, 28cm wide, 37.5cm tall and weighing 4.95 kilos. The book has been compiled under the patronage of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) and includes a foreword by the Director-General of UNESCO, and introductions by Sir Chris Bonington and the Alpine Convention. The Alps are a single geographical and geological entity, yet they also constitute a culturally and climatically very diverse region. Besides the Mediterranean region, the Alps are the second largest ecosystem in Europe. The Alpine region today is home to 8 million people who speak eight major languages with many dialects and who are divided into eight nations. "The Alps: A Bird's-Eye View" is a stunning collection of new aerial photographs with 250 colour images (of which 200 are double spread) showing the Alpine region as it has never been seen before in one collection.From the air, professional photographer, mountaineer and pilot, Matevz Lenarcic has captured the diversity of the 1200 km between Monaco and Vienna. He reveals the variety of the region, including the contrasting Verdon gorges in France; the Mont Blanc glaciers; and, the granite walls of Bregaglia, the baroque ridges of the Dolomites and the light coloured limestone faces of the Julian Alps. Whilst the majority of the book is devoted to stunning photography, there is a significant contribution in text with chapters including the Alps as the birds see them; the myth about avalanches; landscapes of wine; geology; glacier changes; climate and expected changes; water, forests, flora & fauna; protected areas; landscape; population; and, tourism. The contributing authors are all specialists in their field and have been brought together to showcase the Alpine region in a complete work of photography and text.
£36.00
Odyssey Publications,Hong Kong Beijing: Portrait of a City
Book Synopsis"Beijing Portrait of a City" is a captivating collection of stories, essays, poetry and reminiscence by leading China authors, storytellers and academics, about a city they know from the inside. The book is the shared work of some of the city's finest writers who lead us through 'hutong' alleys, antique markets, artists' communities, gay bars, parks and the nostalgic streets of memory. They beguile with poems, amuse with camel anecdotes and thrill with two murder stories - one a genuine antique, the other a fictional contemporary. They take us back to the often-ignored Mongolian roots of the city and project forward to ask whether spectacular modern architecture will suffice to return Beijing to what it sees as its ancient place at the centre of the world. Compiled by Alexandra Pearson and Lucy Cavender, the book interweaves its written work with a collection of wry and telling photographs of different aspects of the city, creating a compelling portrait of Beijing. The contributors - including Zhu Wen, Adam Williams, Roy Kesey, Ma Jian, Alfreda Murck, Tim Clissold, Catherine Sampson, Peter Hessler, Karen Smith, Paul French, Michael Aldrich, Hong Ying and Rob Gifford, all published authors and experts in their field - have spent many years living in Beijing and know it from the inside. Their individual contributions combine to leave a highly original and unforgettable impression of one of the world's oldest and most fascinating cities.Trade ReviewA gloriously idiosyncratic mix of form and flavor that takes us into territory no guidebook can reach. There is immense substance here, but that is almost beside the point. This is not just a book to learn from; it is a treat to be savoured. (Jonathan Watts, Guardian)
£14.95
Content Editions Graffiti Travel Guide: Singapore
Book SynopsisThis is a travel guide with a difference..."Graffiti Travel Guide: Singapore" is a novel concept. It is a mode-with-love book where pictures, words and design come together to evoke the heart and soul of the city - for independent, adventurous and savvy globetrotters."Graffiti Travel Guide: Singapore" conjures a realistic image of the city told in a poetic and creative style by those who live in and love the city. This book informs with top insider recommendations and doesn't overwhelm readers with information but gives them room to discover Singapore for themselves.The guidebook reveals some of Singapore's "secret" corners, as well as the more well known areas and covers, in a refreshingly modern style, all the requirements for getting the most out of a trip - be it dining out, shopping, culture or accommodation. The book is crammed with useful information laid out amongst bright and colourful photos and pictures, giving an eye-catching insight into Singapore life and culture for the adventurous and independent traveller, who wishes to dig deeper and explore new experiences.Every page is different, and designed to reflect the atmosphere of the places/customs that it covers. It is not just a guide - it's also a handbook to Singapore's people and places, a handsome souvenir for visitors, and a launch pad for creative interpretations about each topic.Most travel guides are 'researched' and written by people who have visited the location just a few times. This book takes on 30 professional as well as first time writers, designers and photographers who love the city, grew up in it and know it like the back of their hand - the result is a revelation of interesting people and places that only insiders know.
£9.99
Crymogea 22 Places You Absolutely Must See in Iceland
Book SynopsisMust 22 is a series of inspirational travel books which combine accurate information on key locations in individual countries and outstanding photography. The books are carefully packaged by awarded designers and written by a team of experienced travel writers. The Must 22 series is designed to inspire the armchair traveller and to provide a reliable source of information for the visitor.This edition reveals twenty-two places you just can't miss when you come to Iceland. The island is sparsely populated and the enormity of nature dominates it wherever you look - in contrast to the warmth of the people who make themselves known at every opportunity, parading the cultural heritage of the 1,200 years that the island has been populated. Even once you've seen these 22 places, you're still far from uncovering all of Iceland's secrets. But you will have come a little closer to understanding why this enigmatic rock in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean is one of the most peculiar, yet more charming places in the world.
£14.20
Vajra Publications Ulto Sulto: Travelogue from Nepal and India
Book SynopsisSome stories tell of a time long gone, while others open a window onto the young, modern generation in a world that is rapidly changing, and yet sometimes seems to stand still.
£12.99
HarperCollins Publishers AMONG INSURGENTS Walking Through Burma
Book SynopsisAn adventure story of real risk-taking and the heroic age of travel.Trade Review‘Every few years there comes along a first book by an unknown author that makes you want to stand up and applaud. This is such a book. This is a story of real, risk-taking, old-fashioned travel, not pre-paid by a publisher or faked by a television company. Beautifully written and illustrated with colour photos and maps, it deserves to become a classic.’ Maggie Gee, Daily Telegraph ‘Tucker’s adventure is a throwback to the heroic age of travel…endlessley fascinating and well informed on this little known region of Asia…outstandingly well written in the insouciant Peter Fleming tradition…the most unusual and distinguished travel book I have read for years.’ Robert Carver, Times Literary Supplement ‘I read it with growing amazement. What a journey and what a lot of research since! Very impressive!’ Robin Hanbury-Tenison
£10.44
Penguin Random House LLC The Land of Little Rain Classic Nature Penguin
£18.00
Penguin Books Ltd BritThink AmeriThink A Transatlantic Survival
Book SynopsisIt's not just vocabulary that separates Brits from Yanks. From death (Americans think it's optional) to change (Brits think God got it right first time round), our attitudes are poles apart. Here, Jane Walmsley explores the differences in all their glory: from sex to money, from sport to religion.Trade Review'Candid and humorous' Washington Post; 'Jane Walmesley furnishes hard and often very funny truths' Philadelphia InquirerTable of ContentsBrit-Think, Ameri-ThinkPreface1. First Things First2. Brits and Yanks Abroad-Business and Pleasure3. Strictly Business4. Brits and Yanks at Home5. Choosing Partners..."What's Love Got to Do with It?"6. The Importance of Being "Cute"7. Sex8. The Children...Baby-Brit, Baby-Yank9. Aspirations...or "You Can't Hve Everything-Where Would You Put It?"10. The Food Connection11. The World According to Oprah12. Regionalism and Other Local Problems13. At One with Nature14. What Makes This Country Great?15. The Establishment16. How Cool Can We Get?17. Goods and Services18. Pets19. Judging a Nation by Its Television20. Humor Travels?21. Good Sport22. War Games23. Religious Persuasions24. The Golden Years25. That Really Counts
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Pan Macmillan The Ice Master
Book SynopsisDrawing on previously unpublished letters of journals of crew members, their descendants and, astonishingly, interviews with survivors, Jennifer Niven's book is a riveting account of one of the most ambitious - and disastrous - Arctic expeditions ever mounted. It is a story about unlikely heroes and unexpected villains - humans reduced to their primal needs by the infinite power and mystery of nature... 'For more than 30 years I have been reading polar survival stories, but none so gripping and meticulously based on the written accounts of the survivors as The Ice Master' Ranulph Fiennes, Daily Mail 'A powerful narrative' Independent 'Riveting and meticulously researched' Sunday Telegraph 'Niven's remarkable epic is something special...an astonishing read.' Publishing News 'With so much repetitive polar stuff on the market, it is a relief to come across something fr
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Voracious Accidentally Wes Anderson Postcards
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