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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Montmartre Pariss Village of Art and Sin Great
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£10.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc S Is for Southern
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£36.00
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Nashville
Book SynopsisThis book reminds me, in the sweetest way possible, that I probably should have never left Nashville. — Chris ThileIntroduction by Pulitzer Prize-winning Author Jon MeachamA dynamic, experiential, and intimate portrait that explores the many sides of the legendary Southern city and country music capital, from award-winning writers Ann Patchett, Jon Meacham, and acclaimed photographer Heidi Ross.Nashville is a creative collaboration that awakens the senses, providing a virtual immersion in this unique American city hailed as the Athens of the South. Patchett, Ross, and Meacham in his introduction, at once capture both the city’s iconic historical side—its deep, rich Southern roots, from its food and festivals to its famous venues, recording studios, and style—and its edgier, highly vibrant creative side, which has made it a modern cultural mecca increasingly populated by established and upcoming artists in art, film, and music.Nashville celebrates Nashvillians’ beloved locales and events, both established and new, that are the heart of the city’s character including: Bobbie’s Dairy Dip Buchanan Arts District Bolton’s Chicken and Fish East Nashville Tomato Arts Festival Germantown The Gulch Grand Ole Opry Pie Town (SoBro) Pride Festival Prince’s Hot Chicken Schermerhorn Symphony Center Stanley Cup Playoffs Tennessee Performing Arts Center Tennessee State Fair Third Man Records Here, too, are engaging vignettes spotlighting the diverse talent that makes the Tennessee city a significant cultural incubator and influencer, including singer-songwriters Marty Stuart, Gillian Welch, and Dave Rawlings; film director Harmony Korine, textile designer Andra Eggleston, country music fashion designer to the stars Manuel, chef Margot McCormack, acclaimed pastry chef Lisa Donovan, and model and musician Karen Elson.Blending exceptional narrative, evocative photography—including 175 black-and-white and color photographs—and a bold graphic design, Nashville is an intimate, textured panorama that brilliantly illuminates one of America’s most remarkable treasures.Trade ReviewNashville: Scenes from the New American South beautifully captures my home city of Nashville in this exciting moment of change and growth. — Al Gore This book is excruciatingly gorgeous. Every page makes me homesick. — Connie Britton A great book about a great city. — John Prine This has been a time of such great change for Nashville that I think we are all very curious to see who we are now. — Gillian Welch This book reminds me, in the sweetest way possible, that I probably should have never left Nashville. — Chris Thile
£25.50
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Open Mic Night in Moscow And Other Stories from
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£18.04
HarperCollins Elephants
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£23.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dogs Best Friend The Story of an Unbreakable Bond
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£21.59
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Border Crossings
Book SynopsisAn illustrated travelogue that brilliantly captures artist and illustrator Emma Fick’s epic train journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway—from Beijing through Mongolia to Moscow—including more than 200 watercolor illustrations and handwritten text that includes cultural and historical information as well as invaluable travel tips.In May 2015, on a trip through the Baltics and Scandinavia, artist and illustrator Emma Fick and her boyfriend (now husband) Helvio discovered a worn copy of the Trans-Siberian Handbook at a secondhand shop in Helsinki. Many travelers from around the globe had used the guide to journey on the longest train ride in the world. Emma and Helvio took their find as a sign to embark on their own adventure on the legendary railway that has captured the imaginations and curiosities of many travelers and explorers since its construction a century ago.A year and a half later, with Trans-Siberian Handbook in hand, they boarded the train in Beijing. Their odyssey was just beginning.Border Crossings is the chronicle of their unforgettable 26-day, 8-city journey across Asia to Moscow. Emma offers a concise history of the railway and in vivid, visual language, takes you across a vast landscape of rural villages and bustling urban centers, through open food markets brimming with delicacies and a snowy mountain wilderness dotted with clusters of gers—nomadic homes. Emma’s detailed observations and lush descriptions, accompanied by detailed colorful illustrations, bring this remarkable journey of discovery and adventure—the landscapes, food, people and cultures—to life. Experience drinking salty milk tea, eating shoe sole cake (fried cakes shaped like shoe soles piled high and topped with milk curds and hard candies), and riding camels in Mongolia. In Russia, wander through a snow-draped countryside filled with stands of birch trees, explore the wonders of freshwater Lake Baikal—the source of omul, a ubiquitous and beloved fish delicacy—go ice fishing, and take a self-guided tour of Moscow. With its hand-drawn maps, its wealth of illustrations of every aspect of the experience—from sleeping quarters on a train to the highlights of a monastery or the details of a memorable meal, Border Crossings is an invitation to experience new destinations and cultures first-hand—to travel the Trans-Siberian Railway as never before, whether you’re a nomad looking for a new vacation destination, an armchair traveler, or just culturally curious. Trade Review"[Fick’s] enchanting illustrated travel memoir shares the experience intimately. . . . She chronicles the trip diary-style, with watercolor paintings to show both stunning scenery and portraits, as well as myriad odd details, the “snippets” that make remote travel so alluring. (Imagine your own illustrated travel journal in which you capture each day’s essence in a note with a drawing; then imagine you actually have talent.)" — New York Times "Watercolor sketches [depict] artist Emma Fick’s 2017 journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway . . . with paintings of bathroom fixtures, local officials and Russian cafeteria food that dodge the genre’s cliched tropes altogether. Handwritten notes accompany the images, which are sometimes framed with a traveler’s-eye view of train windows and passenger compartments. Others serve as whimsical compendiums . . . [the] effect is charming, yes, but it also invigorates." — Washington Post “Artist Fick's illustrated travelogue combines intricate art and intimate observations—vibrantly colored and distinctly hand-lettered—of a Beijing-to-Moscow expedition on the Trans-Siberian Railway. . . . Lucky readers get to adventure along in cozy comfort.” — Booklist
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Downton Shabby
Book SynopsisTrade Review“A true delight...In this marvelous debut, film producer DePree leaves the Hollywood hills to resurrect his British ancestral home, a 50,000-square-foot estate in the English countryside. Readers are in for a treat." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
£19.00
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Hidden Mountains
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Hidden Mountains
Book SynopsisNATIONAL OUTDOOR BOOK AWARD WINNERThe story of a climbing adventure gone wrong in a remote Alaskan mountain range, the impossible rescue attempt that followed, and the fraught cost of survivalIn 2018, two couples set out on an expedition to Alaska?s Hidden Mountains, one of the last wild ranges in North America. A rarity in modern climbing, the peaks were nearly unexplored and untouched, a place where few people had ever visited and granite spires still awaited first ascents. Inspired by generations of daring alpinists before them, the four friends were now compelled to strike out into uncharted territory themselves.This trip to the Hidden Mountains would be the culmination of years of climbing together, promising to test the foursome?s skill and dedication to the sport. But as they would soon discover, no amount of preparation can account for the unknowns of true wilderness. As they neared the top of an unclimbed peak, rockfall grievously injured one of the team while he was out of sight, leaving him stranded and in critical condition.Over the course of the next nine hours, the other three climbers worked to reach their companion. What followed was a pulse-pounding rescue attempt by Alaska?s elite pararescue jumpers in one of the most remote regions in the country?raising difficult questions about wilderness accessibility, technology?s role in outdoor adventure, and what it means to weigh risk against the siren song of the mountains.With visceral prose, Michael Wejchert recounts the group?s rescue and traces the scars left in the wake of life-altering trauma. Weaving the history and evolution of rock and alpine climbing with outside tales of loss and survival in the mountains, Wejchert gives a full picture of the reward?and cost?of following your passions in the outdoors.
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc All Signs Point to Paris
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HarperCollins The Way Out
£24.00
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe The Complete Book of Boondock RVing
Book SynopsisHereâs Your Guide to Camping Off the Beaten PathEver feel frustrated by crowded RV parks? Yearn to camp out in the wild beside a babbling mountain brook or before a remote panoramic vista? Bill and Jan Moeller have been doing just that for more than thirty years, and The Complete Book of Boondock RVing is their complete guide to camping without hookups (aka "dry camping"). Whether youâre planning to spend an occasional overnight in a parking lot or an extended stay in the wilderness, youâll learn how to equip your rig for boondocking, find great campsites, manage and conserve electricity and water, and camp in complete RV comfort and convenience. Increase your independence by learning how to camp "off the grid" Save money by finding cheap or free campsites anywhere--even in large cities Ensure your comfort, convenience, and safety when camping in the boonies Learn how to conserve and manage electricity, water, and waste, and to establish reliable comTable of ContentsAcknowledgments1. What Is Boondock RVing?Why Boondock?Extended Boondock CampingA Sample Boondocking Trip2. Where to Go Boondock RVing?Public Boondocking SitesBoondocking Sites: Private and Commercial PropertyHow to Find Boondocking Sites3. Selecting a RigWhat’s Available?Selecting Your Rig4. Water, Sewage, and TrashWaterHolding TanksTrash5. Food: Stocking, Cooking, and StoringPropane SupplyStocking the PantryCookingStoringGood Food, New Friends, Great Fun6. Heating and CoolingHeatingCooling7. Communications and NavigationCell PhonesE-MailInternet AccessSatellite RadioGlobal Positioning System (GPS) Receivers8. Boondock Electricity Made EasyBasic BoondockingYour RV's Electrical SystemBattery BasicsTypes of BatteriesBattery Capacity: The Elusive Amp-HourBuilding a Battery BankPhantom LoadsWet-Cell Battery SafetyWet-Cell Battery Maintenance9. Monitoring and Charging Your BatteriesMonitoring Your BatteriesCharging Your BatteriesCharging MethodsBattery Life CyclesThe Rule of Twenty-FivesCharging Devices10. Engine AlternatorsAlternators and RVsVoltage DropTesting Alternator EfficiencyBattery Switches, Isolators, and Combiners11. Generators, Converters/Chargers, and InvetersGeneratorsConverters and Battery ChargersInvertersSystem SizeA Few Words of CautionCharging Devices12. Sun and Wind PowerSolar PowerSelecting a Solar Power SystemSolar PanelsSolar Panel TestsSolar ControllersInstalling Your Solar Power SystemWind GeneratorsAppendix 1: A Selected List of Boondock CampgroundsAppendix 2: ResourcesAppendix 3: BibliographyIndex
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Penguin Putnam Inc The City of Falling Angels
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Penguin Putnam Inc Finding Fontainebleau
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£14.45
Penguin Putnam Inc Sea of Cortez
Book SynopsisThe collaboration of two friends—one a novelist, one a marine biologist—produced a volume in which fascinating popular science is woven into a narrative of man’s dreams, his ideals, and his accomplishments through the centuries. Sea of Cortez is one of those rare books that are all things to all readers. Actually the record of a brief collecting expedition in the lonely Gulf of California, it will be science to the scientist, philosophy to the philosopher, and to the average man an adventure in living and thinking. The teeming and wildly competitive world of the sand flats is seen in terms of history, politics, ethics, and sociology; a starfish is important, not only because it is a new variety, but because it is essential to the delicate balance of the whole region in which it is found. Steinbeck and Ricketts are the opposite of “pure” scientists: it is not only their work that fascinates them, but the complicated and enormously exciting implications of that work. Sea of Cortez is a book to be read and remembered on two levels. It is a journey through a remote and beautiful corner of the world, a diary filled with the daily excitements and triumphs of skillful and energetic men. It is also an invitation to see the world anew from a fresh vantage point and perhaps with a broader and more understanding spirit.
£21.25
Penguin Putnam Inc Travels with Epicurus
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Penguin Putnam Inc Brave Men
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£19.20
Penguin Putnam Inc Whats Cooking in the Kremlin
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£17.00
University of Chicago Press Rising Ground A Search for the Spirit of Place
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£999.99
The University of Chicago Press Common Ground Encounters with Nature at the Edges of Life
£999.99
Firefly Books Ltd Florida
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd DK Eyewitness Road Trips Germany Plan with Ease
Book SynopsisWith its scenic towns, romantic medieval cities, and evocative landscapes, Germany is the perfect destination for a leisurely road trip. It's yours to explore with Road Trips Germany, our redesigned and newly updated guide containing 24 drives across the country, from the winding Baltic Coast to the remote valleys of the Black Forest. Packed with insider tips and information, this easy-to-use guide reveals Germany at its best: spectacular sights, hidden gems, and authentic local experiences. We've also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak. DK Eyewitness Road Trips Germany is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Road Trips Germany you will find: - 24 easy-to-follow driving tours, each lasting one to five days- Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each and every day- Expert advice: Walks, delightful detours, and act
£999.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd DK Road Trips Northern Central Italy
Book SynopsisWith its snow-capped mountain ranges and beautiful hill towns, Italy is an ideal destination for a leisurely road trip. It''s yours to explore with Road Trips Northern and Central Italy, our redesigned and newly updated guide containing 25 drives across the region, from the dramatic coastline of the Cinque Terre to the lakes of Lombardy and the Veneto.Packed with insider tips and information, this easy-to-use guide reveals Northern and Central Italy at its best: spectacular sights, hidden gems and authentic local experiences. We''ve also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak. DK Eyewitness Road Trips Northern and Central Italy is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Road Trips Northern and Central Italy you will find: - 25 easy-to-follow scenic driving tours, each lasting one to five days- Themed lists including the best theme h
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd DK Eyewitness Jerusalem Israel and the
Book SynopsisWhether you want to float in the Dead Sea, visit the ruby-colored city of Petra, or tuck into Tel-Aviv's sumptuous food scene, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Jerusalem, Israel and the Palestinian territories have to offer.Imbued with a fascinating mix of cultural influences and gilded with sacred sites and ancient ruins, this dramatic landscape has been enchanting visitors since the dawn of civilization.Our recently updated guide brings Jerusalem, Israel and the Palestinian Territories to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the region's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. Our updated 2022 travel guide brings to life. DK Eyewitness Jerusalem, Israel and the Palestinian Territories is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime.
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Portland Like a Local By the People Who Call It
Book SynopsisKeen to explore a different side of Portland? Like a Local is the book for you.This isn’t your ordinary travel guide. Beyond Portland’s iconic food trucks are hidden comic stores, eclectic dive bars and quirky galleries that locals love – and that’s where this book takes you. Turn the pages to discover: The small businesses and community strongholds that add character to this vibrant city, recommended by true locals. 6 themed walking tours dedicated to specific experiences such as vintage shopping and waterfront walks. A beautiful gift book for anyone seeking to explore Portland. Helpful ‘what3word’ addresses, so you can pinpoint all the listed sights. Compiled by three proud Portlanders, this stylish travel guide is packed with Portland’s best experiences and hidden spots, handily categorized to suit your mood and needs.Whether you’re a restless Portlander on theTrade ReviewFeatured in October 2022 edition of National Geographic Traveller's City Break Kit List. -- Angella Locatelli * nationalgeographic.co.uk *
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd DK Top 10 Rio de Janeiro
Book SynopsisFamous around the globe for its riotous Carnaval, Rio de Janeiro offers visitors everything from beautiful beaches and natural wonders, to fine Latin art and spectacular samba shows.Make the most of your trip to this incredible city with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Rio de Janeiro has to offer and ensuring that you don''t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about.Inside DK Eyewitness Top 10 Rio de Janeiro you will find: -Up-to-date information with insider tips and advice for staying safe.-Top 10 lists of must-sees, including Corcovado, Sugar Loaf Mountain, Museu Nacional de Belas Artes, and Jardim Botânico.-Rio de Janeiro''s most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping.-Themed lists, including the best beaches, bars and
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd DK Barcelona and Catalonia
Book SynopsisWhether you want to tick off the Modernisme marvels in Barcelona, make the most of Costa Brava''s laidback lifestyle, or hike the undulating Catalonian landscape, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Barcelona and Catalonia have to offer.From gothic churches and old taverns to dizzying skyscrapers and ritzy cocktail bars, Catalonia is a constant contradiction. The natural landscape is just as varied: soaring mountain ranges preside over pristine wilderness and vineyard-cloaked hills taper into a seemingly endless stretch of coastline.Our updated guide brings Barcelona and Catalonia to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside Barcelona and Catalonia''s iconic buildings and neighbourhoods.You''ll discover:Trade Review"Known… for its four-color maps, photos and illustrations, the [DK] Eyewitness Guides are extremely user-friendly for travelers who want their information delivered in a concise, visual way." – Chicago Tribune"The best option… Color photos, maps, and diagrams bring the place to life." – The Philadelphia Inquirer
£999.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd DK Greece Athens and the Mainland
Book SynopsisTravel is good for us. It makes us happy!Escape more, celebrate more, "weekend" more with DK travel guides and create memories that last a lifetime.Each of our books is jam-packed with gorgeous pictures, helpful maps and expert insights, making them totally comprehensive, really easy to use, and full of ideas and inspiration. And we know what we're doing we've been publishing guides for over 30 years. So forget the ordinary. Travel extraordinary.
£999.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd DK Switzerland
Book SynopsisTravel is good for us. It makes us happy!Escape more, celebrate more, "weekend" more with DK travel guides and create memories that last a lifetime.Each of our books is jam-packed with gorgeous pictures, helpful maps and expert insights, making them totally comprehensive, really easy to use, and full of ideas and inspiration. And we know what we're doing we've been publishing guides for over 30 years. So forget the ordinary. Travel extraordinary.
£999.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd DK Venice and the Veneto
Book SynopsisWhether you want to wander around a magical maze of canals, sample delicious cuisine, ramble through majestic mountains or relive fascinating history, your DK Eyewitness travel guide ensures you experience all that Venice and the Veneto offer.The jewel of the Veneto, Venice is a dreamlike city filled with architectural wonders and incredible collections of art. But this region offers far more than this watery oasis. Lake Garda boasts beautiful scenery, Verona features the world''s third-largest Roman Arena, and the Dolomites are rich with alpine forests and verdant hills.Our updated guide brings Venice and the Veneto to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the region''s iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. You''ll discover:-O
£999.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd DK Top 10 Seattle
Book SynopsisPlanning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the best that Seattle offers and ensuring that you don''t miss anything. The pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable, the perfect companion while out and about.With a new lightweight format, this Seattle travel guide is perfect for your pocket or bag when you're on the move. Inside, you''ll find: - Top 10 lists of Seattle''s must-sees, including Pike Place Market, Discovery Park, Seattle Center, Pioneer Square and the waterfront - Seattle''s most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping - Themed lists, including the best outdoor activities, museums, restaurants, day trips to islands and towns, and much more - Easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week - A laminated pull-out map of Seattle, plus five full-colour area mapsDK Eyewitness''s Top 10
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd DK Top 10 Normandy
Book SynopsisTravel is good for us. It makes us happy!Escape more, celebrate more, "weekend" more with DK travel guides and create memories that last a lifetime.Each of our books is jam-packed with gorgeous pictures, helpful maps and expert insights, making them totally comprehensive, really easy to use, and full of ideas and inspiration. And we know what we're doing we've been publishing guides for over 30 years. So forget the ordinary. Travel extraordinary.
£14.22
DK Cancún y Yucatán Guía Top 10
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd España Guía Visual DK Spain
£20.11
Dorling Kindersley Ltd DK Top 10 Madrid Spanish Edition
£12.33
MP-WIS Uni of Wisconsin A Castle in the Backyard The Dream of a House in
Book SynopsisChronicles the transformation of Perigord as development poses a challenge to its graceful way of life, and evokes the personal exuberance of starting over, even in mid-life. The authors offer a glimpse of a region little known to Americans - the Dordogne valley, its castles and prehistoric art, its walking trails and earthy cuisine, and more.Trade ReviewA charming account of village life in the Dordogne valley. - ForeWord magazine ""Wonderful detail...Charming memoir...Highly recommended for travel collections in all public libraries."" - Library Journal ""Each detail of their account is a delicious morsel akin to the hearty fare served in every Perigord home and inn."" - Booklist
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Random House USA Inc Near Death on the High Seas
Book Synopsis“The wind was blowing at hurricane strength-sixty-five knots and over-and increasing in the gusts to eighty knots. His boat was surfing on waves as high as a sixty-foot, six-storey building. . .Each wave that struck choked and froze him, the icy water working its way down inside his survival suit.” —from Close to the Wind by Pete GossIn Near Death on the High Seas, Cecil Kuhne collects some of the most terrifying and astounding experiences of sailors confronting the awesome, raw power of the sea. These tales-filled with everyday heroes and survivors-comprise a riveting and often breathtaking collection of extraordinary stories that show the terrible ferocity of the untamable ocean. Also featuring:• Thor Heyerdahl's Kon-Tiki- the historic and celebrated journey of the Kon-Tiki as it journeys across the Pacific.• Steve Callahan's Adrift- a solo sailor loses his boat in the Atlantic must survive in a fi
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Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group Near Death in the Mountains
Book Synopsis“He wrapped the rope around his body, got ready to rappel and leaned back. Standing about five feet from him, I heard a sharp scraping, Suddenly Ed was flying. I could see him fall, wordless, fifty feet free, then strike the steep ice below…he was sliding and bouncing down. He passed out of sight, but I heard his body bouncing. There wasn't a chance of his stopping for 4,000 feet.”—From David Robert's The Mountain of My Fear In these thrillingly true tales of narrow brushes with death, Cecil Kuhne has amassed a wide range of stories that show the awesome power of the mountains. Spanning five continents, from the frosty tip of Mount McKinley in the dead of the winter, to the unexplored vastness of the Himalayas and beyond, this is a pulse-pounding collection of disaster and survival at the top of the world.Also featuring:• Joe Simpson's Touching the Void—An inspiring story of a climber who topples into a icy crevasse and, though crippled, starving and frostbitten, still manages to crawl to rescue.• Jon Krakauer's Eiger Dreams—Reaching the limits of his own climbing skills, the author makes a crucial decision whether to brave the treacherous higher altitudes or return to base.• Nando Parrado's Miracle in the Andes—The stunning first-person account of a Peruvian rugby team's airplane crash in the Chilean Andes and their harrowing journey down the mountain for help.
£999.99
Random House USA Inc Paris
Book SynopsisThis unique guide to one of the world’s most beloved tourist destinations combines fascinating articles by a wide variety of writers, woven throughout with the editor’s own indispensable advice and opinions—providing in one package an unparalleled experience of an extraordinary place. This edition on Paris features:● Articles, interviews, and reminiscences from writers, visitors, residents, and experts on the region, including Ina Garten, André Aciman, Judith Jones, Mireille Guiliano, Naomi Barry, and Patricia Wells. ● In-depth pieces that illuminate such treasures of the City of Light as the bridges on the Seine; Parisian train stations; cobbled streets and hidden gardens; the peculiarities of the French language; the delights of French bread, chocolate, and wine; and much more.● Enticing recommendations for further reading, including novels, histories, memoirs, cookbooks, and guidebooks.● An A–
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Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group Gun Guys
Book SynopsisDan Baum is a gun fanatic. He is also Jewish Democrat who grew up in suburban New Jersey. In Gun Guys, he takes us on a guided tour of gun stores and gun shows, shooting ranges and festivals, contests and auctions, trying to figure out what draws so many of us to guns in the first place. Is it just part of being American? Introducing a wide cast of characters, Baum shows both sides of the gun culture in America, bringing an entire world vividly to life, and in doing so helping to find a middle ground in the gun debate, where actual conversation can take place.
£14.36
Random House USA Inc Oaxaca Journal
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£14.45
Random House USA Inc The Lost Book of Mormon
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£14.41
Random House USA Inc Titanic
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£999.99
St Martin's Press Great Plains
Book SynopsisNational Bestseller Most travelers only fly over the Great Plains--but Ian Frazier, ever the intrepid and wide-eyed wanderer, is not your average traveler. A hilarious and fascinating look at the great middle of our nation. With his unique blend of intrepidity, tongue-in-cheek humor, and wide-eyed wonder, Ian Frazier takes us on a journey of more than 25,000 miles up and down and across the vast and myth-inspiring Great Plains. A travelogue, a work of scholarship, and a western adventure, Great Plains takes us from the site of Sitting Bull''s cabin, to an abandoned house once terrorized by Bonnie and Clyde, to the scene of the murders chronicled in Truman Capote''s In Cold Blood. It is an expedition that reveals the heart of the American West.
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St Martin's Press Midnight in Sicily
Book SynopsisA New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the YearA New York Public Library Best Book of the YearFrom the author of M and A Death in Brazil comes Midnight in Sicily.South of mainland Italy lies the island of Sicily, home to an ancient culture that--with its stark landscapes, glorious coastlines, and extraordinary treasure troves of art and archeology--has seduced travelers for centuries. But at the heart of the island''s rare beauty is a network of violence and corruption that reaches into every corner of Sicilian life: Cosa Nostra, the Mafia. Peter Robb lived in southern Italy for over fourteen years and recounts its sensuous pleasures, its literature, politics, art, and crimes.
£18.70
Farrar, Straus and Giroux Owls of the Eastern Ice
Book SynopsisA New York Times Notable Book of 2020Longlisted for the National Book AwardWinner of the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award and the Minnesota Book Award for General NonfictionA Finalist for the Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year AwardWinner of the Peace Corps Worldwide Special Book AwardA Best Book of the Year: NPR, The Wall Street Journal, Smithsonian, Minneapolis Star-Tribune, The Globe and Mail, The BirdBooker Report, Geographical, Open Letter ReviewBest Nature Book of the Year: The Times (London)A terrifically exciting account of [Slaght''s] time in the Russian Far East studying Blakiston's fish owls, huge, shaggy-feathered, yellow-eyed, and elusive birds that hunt fish by wading in icy water . . . Even on the hottest summer days this book will transport you. Helen Macdonald, author of H is for Hawk, in KirkusI saw my first Blakiston's fish owl in the Russian province of Primorye, a coastal talon of land hooking south into the belly of Northeast Asia . . . No scientist had seen a Blakiston's fish owl so far south in a hundred years . . . When he was just a fledgling birdwatcher, Jonathan C. Slaght had a chance encounter with one of the most mysterious birds on Earth. Bigger than any owl he knew, it looked like a small bear with decorative feathers. He snapped a quick photo and shared it with experts. Soon he was on a five-year journey, searching for this enormous, enigmatic creature in the lush, remote forests of eastern Russia. That first sighting set his calling as a scientist.Despite a wingspan of six feet and a height of over two feet, the Blakiston's fish owl is highly elusive. They are easiest to find in winter, when their tracks mark the snowy banks of the rivers where they feed. They are also endangered. And so, as Slaght and his devoted team set out to locate the owls, they aim to craft a conservation plan that helps ensure the species' survival. This quest sends them on all-night monitoring missions in freezing tents, mad dashes across thawing rivers, and free-climbs up rotting trees to check nests for precious eggs. They use cutting-edge tracking technology and improvise ingenious traps. And all along, they must keep watch against a run-in with a bear or an Amur tiger. At the heart of Slaght's story are the fish owls themselves: cunning hunters, devoted parents, singers of eerie duets, and survivors in a harsh and shrinking habitat.Through this rare glimpse into the everyday life of a field scientist and conservationist, Owls of the Eastern Ice testifies to the determination and creativity essential to scientific advancement and serves as a powerful reminder of the beauty, strength, and vulnerability of the natural world.
£22.40
Farrar, Straus and Giroux Carsick
Book SynopsisCarsick is the New York Times bestselling chronicle of a cross-country hitchhiking journey with America''s most beloved weirdo.John Waters is putting his life on the line. Armed with wit, a pencil-thin mustache, and a cardboard sign that reads I''m Not Psycho, he hitchhikes across America from Baltimore to San Francisco, braving lonely roads and treacherous drivers. But who should we be more worried about, the delicate film director with genteel manners or the unsuspecting travelers transporting the Pope of Trash?Before he leaves for this bizarre adventure, Waters fantasizes about the best and worst possible scenarios: a friendly drug dealer hands over piles of cash to finance films with no questions asked, a demolition-derby driver makes a filthy sexual request in the middle of a race, a gun-toting drunk terrorizes and holds him hostage, and a Kansas vice squad entraps and throws him in jail. So what really happens when this cult legend sticks o
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