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Domino EOOD Stara Planina 1st part Middle Stara Planina
£999.99
Domino EOOD Stara Planina 2. part Middle Stara Planina
£8.49
Domino EOOD Stara Planina 3. part Western Stara Planina Map
£8.49
Domino EOOD Stara Planina 4th part Western Stara Planina Map
£8.49
£8.49
Anavasi Climbing in Athens: 2004
Book SynopsisA climbing guide for the small cliffs of Athens and the the outlying areas such as Likavitos, Tourkovounia, Filopapou, Imitos, Parnitha, Pendeli, Kakia Thalasa and others. Location maps, sketched topos of the crags with grading. English and Greek text.
£10.36
Anavasi Giona, Vardoussia, Parnassos: 2009
Book SynopsisThe new guide by Anavasi is the first of a new series called "Green Guides". These guides will focus on the mountain regions of Greece. The aim of this small guide is to point out the beauty and unique qualities of the three mountains: Giona, Vardoussia and Parnassos. With photos and texts on the flora and fauna, details on routes that go through the villages and monuments and a wide range of trekking routes with maps and descriptions, winter and summer climbs, routes for cross country skiing. Finally, the guide also contains information on the Parnassos ski centers and the best places for paragliding.
£10.36
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
Odyssey Publications,Hong Kong Beijing Walks: Exploring the Heritage
Book SynopsisEver since Marco Polo published his wide-eyed report on Khanbaligh, or Cambaluc, the city of the Mongol khans, Peking - as Beijing has been known for most of the past 300 years - has captured the Western imagination as few other ancient cities have. "Beijing Walks" presents six detailed walking tours of the most important historic quarters of the Chinese capital - the Forbidden City, the former Legation Quarter, Beihai Park, the Temple of Heaven, the Confucius Temple, the Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square, and the Olympic Village. All tours are placed in their imperial contexts and enlivened with traditional maps, drawings and photographs. Cohn offers vital information on everything from feng shui, Pekingese dogs and Peking duck to Peking Opera and the emperors' private lives, evoking the sights, sounds and smells of old Peking, its pleasures and its grandeur.
£999.99
Odyssey Publications,Hong Kong Beijing and Shanghai: China's Hottest Cities
Book SynopsisChina's drive into the 21st century has been fuelled by the relationship - and competition - between Beijing, considered by some observers to be the capital of capitals in China, and Shanghai, the nation's economic growth engine. The political and cultural history of China, since 1850, has in many ways been shaped by Beijing's exercise of policy over what was once a small shipping port and fishing centre. In little more than a century, Shanghai has cast off these nets and is rising to be the region's leading economic metropolis, a position it seems determined to hold, this time with Beijing's blessing. Beijing's majesty, well reflected in its cultural gems - the Forbidden City, The Temple of Heaven and the Ming Tombs - remains unfettered by the country's economic development. Observers and travellers alike will delight in seeing each city play out its colourful and dramatic role with the blessings of heaven and earth.Travellers to China must at some point visit both these dynamic cities. This vibrant third edition of "Beijing & Shanghai" brings readers up-to-date on what's hot and what's cool in China's twin cities. Combining the latest information about restoration, entertainment, transportation and accommodation with historical writing by acclaimed authors who describe each city's high and low moments, "Beijing & Shanghai" is the sophisticated guide to urban China that travellers have always wanted.This book is the third edition. It describes what's new and of note in the dynamic yin-yang cities. It provides a historical overview and practical information for the traveller. It covers Suzhou, Hangzhou & the Water Towns. It includes a select list of Internet websites that covers both cities. It provides literary excerpts. It is recommended reading.Trade Review"...up-to-the-minute information about these fast-changing metropolises... what makes this book so worth reading are the many special topics, literary excerpts and archive pictures and illustrations sprinkled throughout, which meld with the main text and colourful contemporary pictures to present as full and comprehensive an understanding of China's urban powerhouses as you'll find anywhere in print." - SILK ROAD, Magazine - "
£17.05
Odyssey Publications,Hong Kong Myanmar: Burma in Style: An Illustrated History
Book SynopsisAn isolated and remote country, unspoiled by mass tourism, Myanmar aka Burma is for the curious traveller, not the average tourist. Odyssey's latest handbook takes readers to the most famous cities and sites as well as beaches and mountains. Travel the great Ayeyarwady River to Kipling's Mandalay, the last of Burma's royal capitals, and explore the exotic Inle Lake whose inhabitants live on floating islands overgrown with flowers and lush vegetation. And, of course, meet the people of this richly varied land, from the northern hill tribes to the amiable Burmans themselves. "Myanmar: Burma in Style" intelligently evokes the magic and the mystery of what was once by some reckoning the richest nation in Asia. This is not simply a travel guidebook. It is an illustrated account of the history, politics and culture of the people and the country. It includes literary excerpts and recommended reading as well as an introduction to the essential sites. A sixteen-page atlas together with three special photo-essays supplement the richly illustrated text.
£17.05
Odyssey Publications,Hong Kong Moscow St. Petersburg & the Golden Ring
Book SynopsisAs the symbolic heart of Russia, Moscow, with its 870th anniversary in 2017, is the centre of politics and culture, and has enjoyed a renaissance as one of the world's great cities. The capital's streets now buzz 24-hours a day, and offer a wealth of historic sites, plush new hotels, internationally-stocked shops and thousands of eating establishments. Her sister-city, St Petersburg, host of Russia's golden age and cradle of revolution, and surely Russia's soul, was founded in 1703 by Peter the Great. One of the most graceful and well-proportioned cities in the world, filled with baroque and classical architecture, and known as the Venice of the North for its scenic canals, it is easy to see how St Petersburg became the inspiration for musicians, artists, poets and writers. This 4th edition of the Odyssey guidebook contains a wealth of information on these two great cities and the regions surrounding them, including the Golden Ring, a series of ancient Russian towns set in the stunning countryside around Moscow. It provides a historical overview and is a guide to cultural sites of the two cities and the Golden Ring towns such as Yaroslavl, Vladimir, and Suzdal.There are literary excerpts from writers such as Pushkin, Dostoevsky, and Dumas, and a recommended reading list. The 784 pages include 200 colour photographs and 23 maps.
£16.10
Odyssey Publications,Hong Kong Inle Lake: South West Shan State
Book SynopsisIllustrated map of Inle Lake showing tourist information & historical sites. Regional map of the South West Shan State highlighting trekking routes to the towns of Kalaw, Taunggyhi and Loikaw. Comprehensive notes with cultural and historical info on key places and people.
£12.79
Gefen Publishing House Israel for Beginners: A Field Guide for
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£16.19
Gefen Publishing House To Be A Princess
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£16.19
Gefen Publishing House My Jerusalem: The Eternal City
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£41.59
Gefen Publishing House Timeless Travels: Tales of Mystery, Intrigue,
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£22.09
Gefen Publishing House Heartbeats: The Insiders Guide to Israel - An
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£22.09
Black Sheep Guides LLP Black Sheep Guides. Travel for Food: Phnom Penh &
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£4.68
Times Editions Bali : Ultimate Island
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£11.24
Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd Cultureshock! Shanghai
Book SynopsisCultureShock! Shanghai is the complete guide for those who are trying to get a handle on China's glittering crown jewel that is both charmingly ancient yet stunningly ultra-modern. Can you tell your xiaolongbao from your xiaolongxia? What is this nebulous concept called guan xi? Is being called a laowai a pejorative? Boasting some of the world's tallest buildings, largest businesses, longest bridges, fastest trains and elevators, and finest restaurants, Shanghai is a megacity and world-class financial centre that may well be the world's first cashless society, but it also has cosy streets filled with napping bicyclists, dancers in full costume and seniors with bird cages. With impressive light shows, backlit freeways and luminous skylines, Shanghai is truly a city of light. Get the most out of your stay with this guide to the Asian metropolis par excellence.
£18.19
Blacksmith Books Fishing in Hong Kong: A How-To Guide to Making
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£14.39
Blacksmith Books Dateline Mongolia: An American journalist in
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£13.29
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Museums of Qatar
Book SynopsisJoin Ahmed, along with his friends, Nasser, and Aisha, as they take a tour around the most famous museums in Qatar. The perfect pre-reader book for tiny tots looking to explore the wonderful world of museums in Qatar.
£7.46
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Museums of Qatar
Book SynopsisJoin Ahmed, along with his friends, Nasser, and Aisha, as they take a tour around the most famous museums in Qatar. The perfect pre-reader book for tiny tots looking to explore the wonderful world of museums in Qatar.
£7.46
Independently Published Let's Meet in London 2024: The Ultimate And
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£18.90
Missys Clan Christmas Market Innsbruck
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£27.28
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Touching the Void
Book SynopsisThe author relates his nearly fatal adventures mountaineering in the Andes, adventures that included a fall into a crevice, broken limbs, and return to safety.
£14.39
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Oracle Bones
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£17.09
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Savage Harvest
Book SynopsisNow, award-winning journalist Carl Hoffman reveals startling new evidence that finally tells the full, astonishing story.Retracing Michael's steps, Hoffman traveled to the jungles of New Guinea, immersing himself in a world of former headhunters and cannibals, secret spirits and customs, and getting to know generations of Asmat.Trade Review"[Hoffman's] reporting takes hold, drawing a vivid portrait of the world of the Asmat people, hunter-gatherers who lived in isolation until the mid-20th century. Gripping." -- New York Times Book Review "In an expertly told tale that is begging for a film adaptation, Hoffman crafts a remarkable, balanced examination of this sensational case... [He] deserves much credit for this riveting, multilayered tale." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "With urgency boarding on obsession, Carl Hoffman retraces Rockefeller's perilous footsteps. The result is a hypnotic journey into otherness, a wild detective story amid cannibals and headhunters. A thrilling, one-of-a-kind tale -I couldn't stop reading." -- Andrew McCarthy, The Longest Way Home: One Man's Quest for the Courage to Settle Down "A bare-knuckle, adventure-filled journey in search of the answer to a half-century-old cold case: Whatever happened to Nelson Rockefeller's son, Michael? ... A searching, discomfiting journey yields an elegant, memorable report." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "A tremendous accomplishment-easily one of the best books I read this year. Carl Hoffman's acute eye for detail is something to envy. And that closing passage will stick with me for a long, long time." -- Brendan I. Keorner, The Skies Belong To Us: Love and Terror in the Golden age of Hijacking "Not only has Carl Hoffman helped solve one of the great mysteries of the last 50 years, he has also written a page turner. An instant classic." -- Scott Wallace, The Unconquered: In Search of the Amazon's Last Uncontacted Tribe "A gripping whodunit... a powerful book that succeeds in solving a half-century-old mystery." -- Wall Street Journal "Terrific ... What's surprising about this book is not the revelation of Rockefeller's fate but rather the author's portrayal of a unique cultural encounter." -- Washington Post "Hoffman is an intelligent writer... [the]best kind of non-fiction writing." -- The Globe and Mail "Compelling. Intoxicating. Sensational. Savage Harvest is a great read, as long as you're not eating lunch." -- Newsweek "A gripping read ... he's erected a solid foundation of reporting that goes far beyond what the rest of us did and is likely to make this the definitive account." -- Tim Sohn, Slate "Richly detailed ... nail-biting expose...Savage Harvest fascinates for the mystery it aims to solve as well as its portrait of an isolated but changing way of life." -- Chicago Tribune
£13.60
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube
Book SynopsisA rich and revelatory memoir of a young woman confronting her fears and finding home in the North.Blair Braverman fell in love with the North at an early age: By the time she was nineteen, she had left her home in California, moved to Norway to learn how to drive sled dogs, and worked as a tour guide on a glacier in Alaska.By turns funny and sobering, bold and tender, Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube charts Blair’s endeavor to become a “tough girl”—someone who courts danger in an attempt to become fearless. As she ventures into a ruthless arctic landscape, Blair faces down physical exhaustion—being buried alive in an ice cave, and driving a dogsled across the tundra through a whiteout blizzard in order to avoid corrupt police—and grapples with both love and violence as she negotiates the complex demands of being a young woman in a man’s land.Brilliantly original and bracingly honest, Welcome to the Goddamn Ic
£14.39
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Unbound
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£999.99
HarperCollins Island at the Edge of the World
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£26.39
Harper Perennial The Places In Between
Book SynopsisA New York Times BestsellerThis acccount of a 36-day walk across Afghanistan, starting just weeks after the fall of the Taliban, is stupendousan instant travel classic (Entertainment Weekly).In January 2002, Rory Stewart walked across Afghanistan, surviving by his wits, his knowledge of Persian dialects and Muslim customs, and the kindness of strangers. By day he passed through mountains covered in nine feet of snow, hamlets burned and emptied by the Taliban, and communities thriving amid the remains of medieval civilizations. By night he slept on villagers'' floors, shared their meals, and listened to their stories of the recent and ancient past. Along the way Stewart met heroes and rogues, tribal elders and teenage soldiers, Taliban commanders and foreign-aid workers. He was also adopted by an unexpected companion—a retired fighting mastiff he named Babur in honor of Afghanistan''s first Mughal emperor, in whose footsteps the pa
£15.19
Oxford University Press, USA The New Country A Social History of the American Frontier 17761890
Trade ReviewA vivid and detailed account of life in the westward sweep between 1776 and 1890. * The Los Angeles Times *
£76.00
Oxford University Press A Guide to Biblical Sites in Greece and Turkey
Book SynopsisNearly two-thirds of the New Testament--including all of the letters of Paul, most of the book of Acts, and the book of Revelation--is set outside of Israel, in either Turkey or Greece. Although biblically-oriented tours of the areas that were once ancient Greece and Asia Minor have become increasingly popular, up until now there has been no definitive guidebook through these important sites. In A Guide to Biblical Sites in Greece and Turkey, two well-known, well-traveled, biblical scholars offer a fascinating historical and archaeological guide to these sites. The authors reveal countless new insights into the biblical text while reliably guiding the traveler through every significant location mentioned in the Bible. The book completely traces the journeys of the Apostle Paul across Turkey (ancient Asia Minor), Greece, and the islands of the Mediterranean. A description of the location and history of each site is given, followed by an intriguing discussion of its biblical significance. Clearly written and in non-technical language, the work links the latest in biblical research with recent archaeological findings. A visit to the site is described, complete with easy-to-follow walking directions, indicating the major items of archaeological interest. Detailed site maps, historical charts, and maps of the regions are integrated into the text, and a glossary of terms is provided. Easy to use and abundantly illustrated, this unique guide will help visitors to Greece and Turkey appreciate the rich history, significance, and great wonder of the ancient world of the Bible.Trade ReviewTo be recommended for its detailed and accurate instructions for visiting the sites. * International Review of Biblical Studies *
£26.12
Tellwell Talent You Are Not Alone
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£16.02
Tellwell Talent Aussie Oeuvre
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£19.94
DK DK Naples and the Amalfi Coast
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 Top 10 New England
Book SynopsisNew England is a region of limitless possibility, home to a sublime array of natural landscapes and historic cities thrumming with life and culture.Make the most of your trip to this remarkable region with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering New England''s best and ensuring that you don''t miss anything. The pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable, the perfect companion while out and about. Inside, you''ll find: -Top 10 lists of New England''s must-sees, including Boston, Mount Desert Island, Cape Cod, Portland and the White Mountains -New England''s most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping -Themed lists, including the best outdoor activities, historic sites, villages, local dishes and much more -Easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week -A laminated pull-out map
£999.99
Lulu.com Trekking dellAvisio
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£18.44
Lulu.com Travelling on the Autism Spectrum
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£10.54
Lulu.com Burmese Daze
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£10.69
Lulu.com La gran verdad
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£11.19
Lulu.com Vv n2 Nous on a la mer
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Lulu.com AOTEAROA
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