Travel and holiday Books
University of Alberta Press Crow Never Dies: Life on the Great Hunt
Book Synopsis“It was a different crow, but the same crow, you understand? Because there is only one Crow. God made them all black and identical-looking because there is no reason for them to be different birds. That’s why you can never kill a crow, because it lives forever. Crow never dies!” — James Itsi For over 50,000 years, the Great Hunt has shaped human existence, creating a vital spiritual reality where people, animals, and the land share intimate bonds. Author Larry Frolick takes the reader deep into one of the last refuges of hunting societies: Canada’s far north. Based on his experiences travelling with First Nations Elders in remote communities across the Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut, this vivid narrative combines accounts of daily life, unpublished archival records, First Nations' stories and Traditional Knowledge with personal observation to illuminate the northern wilderness, its people, and the complex relationships that exist among them. Foreword by Paul Carlucci.Trade Review"...informative, insightful, thoughtful, thought-provoking, and consistently compelling from beginning to end.... Crow Never Dies is unreservedly recommended for personal, community, and academic library Canadian Aboriginal Culture reference collections..." -- John Burroughs * Reviewer's Bookwatch *"The author writes with obvious delight, indeed lyricism, about the people and the environment... To potential readers who have a love for the Arctic, its landscapes, seasons, and peoples, I highly recommend this beautifully composed and lyrical description of the traditions and way of life that struggle to keep their place in the modern world." -- John Andrews * Arctic, Antarctic and Alpine Research *"[P]art travelogue, part philosophical inquiry, part participant-observation ethnography—and a wholehearted celebration of the North. Crow Never Dies is laid out in four sections, documenting cultural events and subsistence activities associated with each season.... Every chapter is built around personal conversations with Northern elders, hunters, and story-tellers.... [R]eaders looking for a refreshing and off-the-beaten-path look at Canada’s warming North, will not be disappointed by Crow Never Dies." The Goose, Vol. 15:2 -- Kelly Shepherd * The Goose *"Larry Frolick sets out to immserse himself in the actual physical place of the North, as opposed to literary and imaginative vesions of it... The resulting volume is part travelogue, part philosophical inquiry, part participant-observation ethnography--and a wholehearted celebration of the North.... Every chapter is built around personal conversations with Northern elders, hunters, and story-tellers." -- Kelly Shepherd * The Goose, Vol. 15, Iss. 2 *Table of ContentsForeword // Paul Carlucci Preface Introduction WINTER 1 • Perfect Stillness 2 • Hunting Is Trapping 3 • Northern Dogs 4 • The Drunken Forest 5 • Near and Far SPRING 6 • Ice over Water 7 • The Mystery of the Blue Beads BREAKUP 8 • Willow Flats 9 • Knife versus Ulu SUMMER 10 • Berry Picking 11 • King Bear 12 • Powers of the Fantastic FALL 13 • Thinking like a River 14 • Pure Black 15 • Crow Never Dies 16 • Luck and Nothing Afterword Acknowledgements Selected Reading List Index
£23.39
University of Alberta Press The Dragon Run: Two Canadians, Ten Bhutanese, One
Book SynopsisTony Robinson-Smith, his wife Nadya, and ten Bhutanese college students set out to run 578 kilometres (360 miles) across the Kingdom of Bhutan in the Himalayas. Joined by a stray dog, they slogged over five mountain passes, bathed in ice-clogged streams, ate over log fires, and stopped at every store, restaurant, guesthouse, and dzong to raise money for the Tarayana Foundation. The “Tara-thon” was the first endeavour of its kind and gave 350 village children the chance to go to school. En route, the Long Distance Dozen met a Buddhist lama, a royal prince, a Tibetan renegade, and a matriarch who told them the secret to long life. On arrival in Thimphu, they were decorated by Her Majesty the Queen. In this contemplative memoir, Tony describes Bhutan in rich detail at a transformative period in its history and reflects on tradition, belief, modernization, and happiness. See the book trailer at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-VsWAbTHAQTrade ReviewA worthy addition to the canon of running memoirs. An unprecedented journey across a singular spiritual landscape, enlivened by Robinson-Smith’s keen eye for detail, beautiful prose, and remarkable endurance. A travelogue that takes seriously its responsibility to its hosts. Thoughtful, mindful, compelling. -- Award Committee * Nonfiction Prize, New Brunswick Book Awards *"Robinson-Smith's account of the Tara-thon is lively, richly detailed and unvarnished... [The] imagination is caught by what Robinson-Smith reveals about the society itself, Bhutan's history, the wary insularity of its mountain fastness, the harsh demands of life there, the delightfully appealing economic measure known as Gross National Happiness, and the effects, good and bad, of increased contact with the modern world." Richard Cumyn, The Fiddlehead, November 2018 -- Richard Cumyn * The Fiddlehead *"Travel writing in Canada is alive, well, and robustly athletic.... Robinson-Smith does a good job of juxtaposing Western perceptions, both historic and modern, with the challenges faced by the Bhutanese..." [Full review at http://canlit.ca/article/running-and-riding-away/] -- Zöe Landale * Canadian Literature *Table of ContentsMap 1 Lama’s Blessing 2 Precious Teacher 3 “Long Distance Dozen” 4 Birth of an Idea 5 Royal Sanction 6 The Longest Climb 7 Clowns and Phalluses 8 Death of a Runner 9 Shabdrung Sheep 10 Yalama! 11 Cure for Our Sufferings 12 Bumpy Road to Wangdi 13 Tea with Her Majesty Epilogue Acknowledgements Notes Glossary
£19.79
Goose Lane Editions Hiking Trails of New Brunswick, 4th Edition
Book SynopsisAn Atlantic BestsellerNew Brunswick offers a dizzying array of hiking challenges, spectacular views, and amazing wildlife. In this expanded and updated fourth edition of Hiking Trails of New Brunswick, veteran trail enthusiasts Marianne and H.A. Eiselt lead hikers from one end of the province to the other, along river valleys, through provincial and national parks, along the coasts, and up and down mountains.Newly illustrated in full colour with striking photographs and maps, this comprehensive guide includes more than 100 trails, with detailed trail descriptions, tips, and sidebars on natural and historical features. Featuring up-to-the-minute information, the essential guide to hiking in New Brunswick has just become even better.
£19.79
Goose Lane Editions Waterfalls of Nova Scotia: A Guide
Book SynopsisAn Atlantic BestsellerNova Scotia is blessed with numerous must-see waterfalls, and this volume from self-described “waterfall addict” Benoit Lalonde brings together 100 of the province’s best.Conveniently categorized by the government of Nova Scotia scenic route system, this rich compendium includes famous waterfalls such as Garden of Eden Fall, Wentworth Falls, Cuties Hollow, Annandale Falls and Butcher Hill Falls, as well as lesser-known but easy to locate gems. In addition to providing useful information on the height, type, and hiking distance of each waterfall, their degree of difficulty to reach is also assessed for the convenience of both novice and advanced hikers alike.Featuring gorgeous colour photographs and individual maps of each location, Waterfalls of Nova Scotia offers an invaluable reference as well as a tribute to the beauty of the falls and the natural splendour waiting to be discovered.
£19.79
Goose Lane Editions Waterfalls of Cape Breton Island: A Guide
Book SynopsisFrom the author of the bestselling Waterfalls of Nova Scotia.Benoit Lalonde travels to the bountiful sights of Nova Scotia’s most fabled island in Waterfalls of Cape Breton Island.What Cape Breton Island lacks in size, it makes up for in the number, diversity, and sheer drama of its waterfalls. Bringing together one hundred of the Island’s greatest waterfalls and hidden gems from the Fleur de Lys, Marconi, Bras d’Or Ceilidh, and Cabot trails, this new guide explores iconic and little-known falls from all parts of the Island, including Uisge Bàn Falls and the tallest waterfall in Nova Scotia, Rocky Brook Falls. And yes, each entry includes useful information on the hiking distance to each waterfall, the best seasons to visit, the source, and the height of the fall itself.Complimented by gorgeous colour photographs, full-colour maps, and bonus features, Waterfalls of Cape Breton Island is an invaluable reference for explorers and outdoor enthusiasts.
£19.79
Icon Books The 50 Greatest Wonders of the World
Book SynopsisMachu Picchu, the Acropolis, the Great Rift Valley: these are some of the most beautiful, mysterious and awe-inspiring places on the planet. Award-winning travel writer Aaron Millar reveals the greatest wonders of the world and the insider secrets on how to see them. From where to catch the perfect sunrise over the Grand Canyon to how to swim up to the very edge of the Victoria Falls, this is a road map for discovering the greatest experiences of your life. There are wonders of our future too: the Large Hadron Collider, the most complicated machine ever built; the International Space Station, the greatest international peacetime collaboration in history; the Rio Carnival, the biggest party on the planet. The 50 Greatest Wonders of the World reminds us how fantastically inspiring our planet really is, and how we're a part of it. Trade ReviewAaron Millar's travel writing is quite simply, among the best there is. -- Jane Knight, Travel Editor, * The Times *
£10.97
Independently Published Riga: The Best Of Riga For Short Stay Travel
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£9.97
Canelo Under a Siena Sun
Book SynopsisLucy needed a change of scene. She didn’t expect the change of a lifetime. Doctors Without Borders has been Lucy Young’s life for the past four years. After being rescued from a conflict zone, she’s making a change from saving lives under gunfire to practising medicine in safe, serene Siena. Now treating wealthy patients at a private clinic, she's never felt less comfortable. She’s used to helping those in dire need – not those in need of a nip and tuck. Her turmoil grows when she encounters injured tennis star David Lorenzo, whose smiles make Lucy forget her aversion to the rich.She’s soon falling for the sportsman but is she losing herself in this world of excess? All she’s ever wanted was to help the underprivileged, so can her future lie in Siena at the clinic – with David?This sunny romance is the perfect summer escape for fans of Lucy Coleman and Alex Brown.
£8.09
Gill Cycling Munster: Great Road Routes
Book SynopsisWith routes spanning the province, here is everything you need to explore the highways and byways of Munster – on two wheels. This popular guide has now been updated to include the Waterford Greenway, which officially opened in spring 2017. The route, set against the glorious backdrop of the Comeragh Mountains, runs for 46km along an old railway line between Waterford and Dungarvan, crossing three stunning viaducts and taking in charming villages along the way. Graded cycles along the greenway are outlined, from shorter jaunts to suit families, through challenges for intermediate cyclists, up to a 92km loop of the whole route for the experienced. Each of the routes in the guide is graded by difficulty, from the gentlest, shortest circuits in Cork, through Tipperary, Limerick and Clare, to the thigh-burning Ring of Kerry, and Waterford’s Copper Coast and Grand Vee. Each cycle is prefaced with summary information and illustrated with photos, a custom-drawn map and a gradient graph. You will also learn about the historical sites and natural landmarks you’ll see along the way, as well as getting tips on where to stop for a coffee. Cycle stunning coastal roads on the Wild Atlantic Way. Challenge yourself on mountain passes. Pedal through tranquil woods and lakesides, charming towns and villages. Discover routes to suit all abilities and many hidden gems.Trade Review'Droll guidebook adds a human touch that helps the miles roll by.' Irish Examiner * Irish Examiner *
£16.59
Hillside Publications Furness Way
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£8.56
Hillside Publications Pendle and the Ribble
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£8.56
Hillside Publications Lakeland Fells: Ambleside and the South
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£8.56
Hillside Publications Lakeland Fells: Patterdale and the East
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£8.56
Hillside Publications Lakeland Fells: Buttermere and the West
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£8.56
Spinifex Press Australia for Women: Travel and Culture
Book SynopsisAustralia is a land full of opportunities, but where can you go to find the things that matter to women? This book is a guide to the land as well as the diverse culture of women. Women's culture in Australia goes back more than 40,000 years and is a rich mosaic of story, art and music. On the top of this has come the culture of the past 200 years: from the British convicts, from China, from the Pacific, from the newer waves of migration and from the women's movement. This is reflected in literature, theatre, the visual arts, music, circuses and dance. Rural and urban women describe the places they know and love, they also describe their histories and show something of what lies behind a first impression.Contributors featured include: Oodgeroo Noonuccal, Faith Bandler, Portia Robinson, Elizabeth Jolley, Sara Dowse, Janine Haines, Dale Spender, Ruby Langford Ginibi, Kate Llewellyn, and Finola Moorhead.
£17.95
Spinifex Press China for Women
Book SynopsisFrom the Palaeolithic to the present, Chinese women have held up half the sky. Today they work as architects, soldiers, physicians and fruit growers, and some have travelled the Yangzi rapids in a rubber raft. China for Women is the perfect guide for tourist or armchair travellers. It neatly bridges past and present and brings to life the complex culture and history of China.
£17.95
Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd An Edible Journey (3rd Edition): Exploring the
Book SynopsisCuisine Canada''s Gold Medal for Canadian Food Culture In this new edition, food writer and forager extraordinaire Elizabeth Levinson continues her quest for the best culinary experiences on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. With over thirty new destinations to visit, this award-winning guidebook takes you from neighbourhood coffee shops, bakeries and fine bistros to chocolate makers and lively farmers'' markets. Meet the devoted local growers, wine makers and chefs, many of whom have left behind high-profile careers in other fields to dedicate themselves to the land and to producing delicious local food. Meant to inspire readers to savour and explore the best that the islands have to offer, An Edible Journey belongs in every foodie''s knapsack.
£22.09
Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd Greetings from British Columbia: A Journey in
Book SynopsisOne hundred years ago, British Columbia was a resource-rich province greeting new arrivals from all over the world who''d come to seek their fortunes. Greetings from British Columbia portrays their "land of dreams" as it once was through the very postcards these pioneers may have mailed home to friends and family. These early picture postcards cost only a penny back then, but their historical importance makes them priceless today. Browsing the pages of Greetings from British Columbia is a trip back in time to when Port Essington was a thriving cannery town, Bowen Island was a tourist''s delight, and stagecoaches lined Kelowna''s main street. Collectively defining the state of affairs in BC a century ago, each one of the images featured in this book has a story to tell.
£23.79
Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd Wild Beauty: A Visual Exploration of BC
Book SynopsisIn this visually stunning, richly informative portrait of British Columbia, renowned photographer Al Harvey takes readers beyond the landmarks of Canada''s westernmost province to its equally majestic yet rarely seen corners. Towering granite spires reach skyward in the Bugaboo Mountains. Breezes tickle the alpine tundra of the northern Rockies. Dryas blooms amidst the willows along the shoreline of the Gataga River. On foot, by paddle and from the air, Al Harvey has captured the majesty of British Columbia for all to savour and celebrate. Part travel guide, part geography lesson, Wild Beauty invites long-time residents and adventurous tourists alike to journey to BC''s special places.
£23.79
Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd Secret Beaches of Greater Victoria: View Royal to
Book SynopsisSecret Beaches of Greater Victoria is a comprehensive review of nearly 100 beaches on the Saanich Peninsula and in the Greater Victoria area. While some of these are well used by people living nearby, many are virtually impossible to find without combing through official maps and back-road guides. Even the seemingly well-known shoreline from Oak Bay to Beacon Hill hides its own tiny pocket beaches and obscure coves. Just as important as finding these spots is knowing what to expect. Thus each location is accompanied by detailed information that any beach explorer should know before setting out. Is the beach a few level steps from a vehicle or down a high, steep bank? Is the beach suitable for children? Large groups? Kayakers? All of these questions and many more are answered in this book, which includes Theo''s hand-drawn maps, photographs and artwork. Take a few steps off a grassy area and enter a world of miniature reefs and islets (Lansdowne Road) Watch boats navigating Enterprise Channel from a hidden headland (Radcliffe Lane) Relax on an expanse of beautiful white sand (Gonzales Beach) Explore a beach where you can see low-tide critters like anemones, starfish and crabs (Beaufort Road, Sidney) Refresh your pleasure in the shore and head out to picnic, play, launch kayaks, watch winter storms or just enjoy the waves.
£23.79
Brindle and Glass Publishing, Ltd Roadtripping: On the Move with the Buffalo Gals
Book SynopsisRoadtripping documents a decade of road trips through the fiefdom of Alberta. The men and women who make up the Buffalo Gals first set out in July 1999 to experience the unusual and charming roadside attractions of south-central Alberta. Never dreaming that this one-off adventure would turn into an annual event, it''s ten years later and they continue their escapades. Each year a new destination is chosen and the weekend-long travel begins. Traditions have evolved including elaborate scrapbooking, eating in gourmet dining rooms (when available) and excessive snacking (without fail). Beyond the joys and challenges of being on the road and a deepening bond of friendship, this book is a love poem to Alberta, a province often misunderstood and mislabelled as being the right-wing cowboy haunt of Canada. With trip route maps, hilarious photos, and appendices including checklists and recipes, Roadtripping explores the bizarre and wonderful attractions of wild rose country, stuffed gophers, political fanaticism, mad cows and more.
£18.89
Kittiwake Press Walks Around Llandovery
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£8.16
Kittiwake Press Walks on the Clwydian Range
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£8.16
Kittiwake Press Scenic Cycle Rides: North Wales
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£8.16
Kittiwake Press Exploring Snowdonia's Slate Heritage
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£9.64
Maps International Ltd Europe Travel Collect & Scratch Print
Book SynopsisBrilliant concept map for travelling through Europe allowing visited destinations to be scratched off revealing a styled map underneath. The perfect map gift for the travel enthusiast allowing complete personalisation of the map to display a unique travel story. Simply grab your coin and start scratching off all the destinations you have been lucky enough to visit creating your own personalised continually changing Europe map. Not only are countries featured on the map, there are also cities shown on the top layer and the Europe map underneath, allowing for more detailed scratching. Featured along the bottom panel is each countries capitals along with their flags for you to scratch off once visited. Also included is an exciting calendar of Festivals, Celebrations and Sights carefully chosen for you to visit and scratch off (this is our own list and not an official guide). The Scratch Europe poster is printed onto high quality silk art paper with a gloss coating for luxury and works exactly like a scratch card, once the gold scratch is removed it reveals the mapping underneath.
£14.81
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 Country Roads of Western BC: From the Fraser
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£22.09
Rocky Mountain Books,Canada Tales and Trails: Adventures for Everyone in the
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£21.59
NeWest Press Bittersweet Sands: 24 Days in Fort McMurray
Book SynopsisIn Bittersweet Sands, Rick Ranson recounts a twenty-four-day shift at an oilsands operation undergoing a shutdown, giving us a glimpse at a world most of us only know from the evening news. Along the way, he encounters a group of engaging roughnecks, including a husband-and-wife welding crew, a petty fascist safety inspector, and the tough-as-nails secretary that keeps them all in line.
£14.39
TouchWood Editions Beyond Beauty: Hunting the Wild Blue Poppy
Book SynopsisBeyond Beauty is the story of a remarkable journey that Bill Terry and his wife, Rosemary, undertook when they joined a party of Dutch and British alpine plant hunters intent on botanizing on the roof of the world. The expedition travelled in a convoy of eight jeeps over roads that were rarely paved and occasionally terrifying. They crossed fifteen passes, some as high as 5,000 metres (16,500 feet), where even in midsummer, the wind scoured exposed skin.They braved days at high altitude, panting in the thin air of the Tibetan plateau, and were rewarded with collages of rock, moss, lichen, flower, and foliage so sublime they might be imagined as perfect gardens, though no gardener or landscape architect had a hand in their creation.As the journey unfolds, Terry sketches the history of the region and observes life for Tibetans under direct Chinese rule and the ever-alert People''s Liberation Army. He reflects on the potential threat of a massive hydroelectric development to the wellbeing of the millions of people living downstream in Southeast Asia. Terry also contrasts the hardships suffered and dangers faced by pioneer plant hunters a century ago with the relative comfort and safety of modern travel in these remote and exotic lands.Throughout the book, the author''s distinctive photography portrays local custom and culture and celebrates the wildflowers in all their profusion, especially the almost heartbreaking beauty of the Asiatic Poppies.
£22.09
Rocky Mountain Books,Canada Gillean Daffern's Kananaskis Country Trail Guide
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£23.79
Rocky Mountain Books,Canada Summits & Icefields 2: Alpine Ski Tours in the
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£26.34
Caitlin Press This Place A Stranger: Canadian Women Travelling
Book SynopsisSometimes tragic, sometimes uproariously funny, this is a diverse collection of Canadian women writing about their experiences of travelling alone. From the deceptiveness of the everyday to the extremes of geography, weather and violence, these stories go beyond the usual tales of intrepid male explorers and reveal the varied and unique circumstances in which women travellers find themselves when going solo. For one woman, the allure of a multiday hike on a congenial trail becomes as shrouded as the soggy temperate rainforest she was so unprepared for. After thirty-seven years of marriage, another woman prepares for her return trip to Africa: vaccination boosters, nausea pills and lots and lots of condoms. A seventeen-hour journey by car through the Great Lakes region of Ontario leads another to dreamlike reflections on the travels of her Anishinaabe grandmothers and the ever-present fear, worry she experiences today. In another story, a woman poignantly searches for what many seek on solo journeys -- inspiration, renewal, discovery - by returning to Paris only a few years after the painful dissolution of her marriage. But the grey February, a body in pain and the funeral of Mavis Gallant offer a different insight. With new work from both emerging and award-winning authors including Yvonne Blomer, Jane Eaton Hamilton, Waaseyaa''sin Christine Sy, Catherine Owen, Karen Lee and more, these stories explore the unexpected blessings and soul-searching that aloneness offers: clarity, liberation, danger, misery, adventure, devastation and joy.
£14.39
VanDam StreetSmart Prague Map by Van Dam
Book SynopsisVanDam's new 2019 STREETSMART (R) Prague maps all top attractions including, major architecture, museums, churches, hotels, royal gardens, synagogues, theaters, concert halls and more at an immensely legible scale of 1:12,000 complete with 3-D building illustrations.
£8.95
Caitlin Press Voice in the Wild: A Memoir
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£14.39
Freytag + Berndt Lüneburg Stadtplan 114.000 freytag berndt
Book SynopsisTheLüneburg city mapis characterized by its clear and modern map image. Despite the many details, you can find your way around easily and never lose your orientation. The map is printed on durable stone paper and is thereforewaterproof and tear-resistant!The historical and tourist attractions of Lüneburg are described on the back.
£9.90
Smooth Trippin
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£17.86
BKB Verlagsgesellschaft mbH Bonn - Visit the City (3 days in): Make the most
Book SynopsisMake the most of your time! Bonn is the city where Beethoven was born and where the Federal Republic of Germany began its existence. Founded as a Roman military camp, in the Middle Ages Bonn was significant thanks to its location on an important European trade route. Today Bonn is the German base of the United Nations and an important centre for science. The BKB travel guide presents everything you need for your short stay in Bonn including attractive city quarters, addresses for accommodation, shopping and of course entertainment. Highlights include Bonn Minster, Beethoven's House, the Museum of German History, the UN Campus, Palais Schaumburg, Villa Hammerschmit, Bonn Republik, gate to the romantic Rhine, shopping and nightlife in Bonn.
£9.87
Jel-Kep Budapest sans pareil
Book SynopsisBudapest sans pareil. Endroits uniques, recoins caches et objets insolites entraine, en de brefs chapitres faciles a lire, a la decouverte de Budapest, ville tres prisee des touristes francais. Le guide s'adresse aussi bien aux voyageurs desireux d'echapper a la foule, qu'aux amoureux de cette grande capitale d'Europe centrale qui croient deja bien la connaitre. Il offre aussi une introduction substantielle a l'histoire singuliere des Hongrois ainsi qu'a leur culture L'ecrivain britannique et " explorateur urbain " Duncan J. D. Smith est l'auteur de la serie de guides Only In..., consacree aux villes europeennes. Budapest sans pareil is the first of the 'Only In' Guides by British travel writer and 'Urban Explorer' Duncan J. D. Smith to be translated into French. Budapest is a city much visited by French tourists and this book is aimed at those wishing to escape the crowds and get under its skin. It also has much to say to those who may think they already know everything about this great Central European capital. The succinct and easy-to-read chapters offer a substantial introduction to the history and culture of Hungary too.
£15.15
Asian Educational Services Memoir on the Sawunt Waree State
Book SynopsisIppolito Desideri, a Jesuit priest, traveled to Tibet to preach the gospel to monks. His book details his journey from 1712 to 1727, covering Jesuit missions, Tibetan culture, Buddhism, and his return to Rome.
£29.99
Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. CHARANIK: THE WALKER
Book SynopsisOriginally written in 1942 by Mohonlal Gangopadhyay, Charanik beautifully captures the trials and travails of the author and his friend Mirek while trekking through pre-World War II Czechoslovakia, when it was still independent and posed no problems of entering oreaving the country. The duo set out on an adventure of aifetime, walking through the tranquil and beautiful Czechoslovak countryside. As they cross villages and small towns, and climb hills and valleys, they discover the sheer joy of walking. Meeting strangers and making new friends on the way, they realize that sometimes you have toose your way to find yourself. Charanik has been translated by Jayanta Sengupta, who had earlier translated Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay''s Chander Pahar, published by Rupa as The Mountain of the Moon.
£8.49
Museum Tusculanum Press Let Greece and Rome Be Silent : Frederik Ludvig
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£48.44
SIME Books The Oranges of Sicily: A Culinary History of the
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£11.40
SIME Books My First Trip to Paris: A Family's Travel
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£12.30
Pieters Media Hotspots Israel: A Travel Guide with a Difference
Book SynopsisThe State of Israel was established in 1948 and Joanne Nihom and Esther Voet have compiled this special travel guide about the Israel of today, nearly 70 years on. They reveal that Israel is a unique country to visit - it's hip, hop and trendy! This modern guidebook divides its chapters between: sleeping, eating & drinking; art, music & shopping; fashion & jewellery; miscellaneous; tours & workshops. It includes three pull-out maps showing the location of hundreds of recommended hot spots.
£9.49
Matthias Kamann How to be Swedish: A Quick Guide to Swedishness -
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£16.62
HarperCollins India A-Z of Indian Cities: Ahmedabad to Zunheboto
Book SynopsisExplore 26 Indian cities through illustrated maps, uncovering local traditions, festivals, myths, and cuisine. Experience the diversity and heritage of India on a joyride through both familiar and lesser-known destinations.
£5.48
