Travel and holiday Books
Booklocker.com Glassy Air
Book SynopsisA poetry book of reflective, serious and humorous poems from short to long inspired by a solo motorcycle touring era when vanishing points were your friends and you did not know if you would ever go back to where you came from. An era of a weathered road map folded to the universe of your current driving day at an eye’s glance. When for days on end every person you spoke to or met was a total stranger and you took note of what they had to say. It was a time of living as one with your motorcycle, your gear, your maps, your journal, your wits and yourself was the daily routine of solo “John Doe” travel when a hug meant more than a simple greeting or good-bye and even though you were so very alone, you were never lonely. A time when the rising sun pointed the way. Scenic “open road” color photos of the day accompany the poems enhancing the reader’s experience of the poetry as if they were there themselves. There is a photo index giving subject, location and date of each photo.
£20.99
Permuted Press My Italian Guestbook: Delicious Stories of Love,
Book SynopsisA collection of short stories reflecting on humor, hijinks, and love connections, based on those who’ve attended creative retreats and workshops in Italy.Stories of life-changing experiences, difficult guests, crazy parties, and great food—all set in the Italian countryside—come alive in the new book from Annette Joseph, author of Italy Is My Boyfriend. In this collection of short stories, Annette paints a hilarious picture of what it’s like to host people from all walks of life. Based on true stories, this book explores love affairs, stories of personal growth, and incredible characters who leave the host incredibly touched, and at times, reeling in the aftermath. A tale of hosting strangers in the Italian countryside, you won’t be able to put this book down.Trade Review"My Italian Guestbook is an upbeat collection of stories about Annette Joseph's revival of a twelfth-century fortress in the Lunigiana countryside. From the unexpected challenges of La Fortezza's first photo-styling workshop to a romantic liaison between a local butcher and an American vegetarian, the colorful characters and entertaining anecdotes in this galloping read are bound to make you crave a Tuscan adventure or three." -- Helen Farrell, Editor-in-Chief, The Florentine"Cross Martha Stewart with Sophia Loren, then add a dollop of Lucille Ball, and you'll get Annette Joseph, the irrepressible author of the wildly entertaining My Italian Guestbook. In the hills of northern Tuscany, Joseph invites guests to the 12th century fortress she restored with style and the force of her own will. From her cooking and serving prowess to her lust for life, Joseph's laugh-out-loud book shows why anyone who enters her orbit is a very lucky guest indeed." -- Ingrid Abramovitch, Executive Editor, Elle Decor Magazine"The consummate hostess, Annette's lively descriptions and deep love for Lunigiana make every sentence shine. I laughed my way through the book—beyond entertaining!" -- Rachael McKeon, Editor-in-Chief, SUITCASE Magazine"There are many who dream about life in Italy and Annette Joseph has long been the gospel of tackling real-life situations in il bel paese with her witty way of telling stories. In My Italian Guestbook, she shares her personal experience of setting up creative workshops in her renovated fortress in Tuscany's Lunigiana and all of the trials and tribulations that come with it. From 'breadgate' to unexpected romantic liaisons and a wild boar cornering a guest, anyone would delight in Annette's adventures and likely want to become a guest themselves." -- Georgette Jupe, Creator of the wildly popular blog, Girl in Florence, Editor at Italy Magazine"This book is NOT Under the Tuscan Sun. Annette Joseph takes us on a nonstop adventure in real time. What is it like in the Italian countryside when one buys an old fortress, renovates it little by little, then turns it into artistic retreats? It becomes a place of wild fun stories, and crazy interesting guests, divine food, and lots of laughs. Sign me up!" -- Debi Mazar, Actress
£11.69
Avalon Travel Publishing Moon Hudson Valley & the Catskills (Sixth
Book SynopsisThe Hudson Valley is a breath of fresh air: explore historic estates, hike wild mountain terrain, and bask in small-town charm with Moon Hudson Valley & the Catskills. Inside you'll find:* Strategic, flexible itineraries, from day trips from New York City to week-long road trips, designed for outdoor adventurers, history buffs, art-lovers, foodies, and more* Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Cycle along rolling hills and quiet country roads, hike to rushing waterfalls, hit the slopes in the winter, or discover the best spots to see the striking fall foliage. Take a tour of Washington Irving's romantic home, admire the historic Kykuit Estate, go antiquing in Cold Spring Village, or stroll through Sleepy Hollow. Take a cooking class at the Culinary Institute of America, browse for produce at a local farmers market, sip your way along a Hudson Valley wine trail, or savor innovative cuisine at a farm-to-table restaurant* The best hikes in the Hudson Valley and the Catskills, with trail descriptions, elevation gains, and trailheads* Honest advice from Catskills native Nikki Goth Itoi on when to go, where to eat, and where to stay, from full-service resorts and historic inns to secluded cabins and campsites* Full-colour photos and detailed maps throughout* Thorough background on the culture, weather, wildlife, and history, plus how to get there and get aroundWith Moon Hudson Valley & the Catskills' practical tips and local know-how, you can plan your trip your way.Exploring more of the Northeast? Check out Moon New England Road Trip. Headed to the Big Apple? Try Moon New York City Walks.About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell-and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.
£13.29
Avalon Travel Publishing Rick Steves Snapshot Dublin (Seventh Edition)
Book SynopsisWith Rick Steves, Dublin is yours to discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Ireland includes: ·Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on Dublin's best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more, plus tips to beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps ·Top sights and local experiences: Uncover Irish history at the Kilmainham Gaol or view the Book of Kells in the Trinity Old Library. Stroll down lively O'Connell Street, tap your foot to traditional folk music, and embark on a pub crawl for a taste of the local nightlife ·Helpful maps and self-guided walking tours to keep you on trackWith selective coverage and Rick's trusted insight into the best things to do and see, Rick Steves Snapshot Dublin is truly a tour guide in your pocket.Exploring beyond Dublin? Pick up Rick Steves Ireland for comprehensive coverage, detailed itineraries, and essential information for planning a countrywide trip.
£9.49
Avalon Travel Publishing On the Hippie Trail
Book SynopsisFeaturing Rick Steves' original 1978 travel journals, On the Hippie Trail documents Rick's beginnings as a travel writer and serves as a time capsule of the legendary trail's final year-with a brand-new preface and postscript reflecting on the experience and adding historic context
£22.49
Adventure Publications, Incorporated Birds of Georgia Field Guide
Book SynopsisGet the New Edition of Georgia’s Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in Georgia, and make bird-watching even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela’s famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don’t live in your area. This book features 146 species of Georgia birds organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don’t know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Book Features: 146 species: Only Georgia birds Simple color guide: See a yellow bird? Go to the yellow section Compare feature: Decide between look-alikes Stan’s Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts Professional photos: Crisp, stunning full-page images This new edition includes more species, updated photographs and range maps, revised information, and even more of Stan’s expert insights. So grab Birds of Georgia Field Guide for your next birding adventure—to help ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.Table of ContentsIntroduction What’s New? Why Watch Birds in Georgia? Observation Strategies: Tips to Identify Birds Bird Basics Bird Color Variables Bird Nests Who Builds the Nest? Fledging Why Birds Migrate How Do Birds Migrate? How to Use This Guide Range Maps Sample Pages The Birds Black Black and White Blue Brown Gray Green Orange Red White Yellow Birding on the Internet Checklist/Index by Species Observation Notes More by Stan Tekiela About the Author
£999.99
American University in Cairo Press The Taste of Egypt
Book SynopsisWinner of Best Mediterranean Cuisine Book (Gourmand World Cookbook Awards) "The best Egyptian cookbook I have ever come across. . . . Dyna gives us more than a taste of Egypt, she shares with us her genuine passion for food and she entices us to discover or re-discover Egyptian cooking."Lisa Kaaki, Arab News A modern approach to one of the world's oldest cuisines, new in paperback!Combining mouthwatering recipes with a fresh, contemporary design, The Taste of Egypt brings the sophisticated colors and flavors of Egyptian and Middle Eastern cuisine to the modern home kitchen in unpretentious, down-to-earth style. Impress your dinner guests with sublime appetizers such as stuffed-vine leaves and roast eggplant dip. Cook up a storm with silky cumin-infused lentil soup, sensational spiced meatballs, and delicious artichokes cooked in red pepper sauce. There are summery salads to fill a picnic hamper and hearty slow-cooked beans and basterma (fenugreek-spiced cured beef) to evoke the bustling warmth of a Middle Eastern food market. And the recipes for sweet delights are designed to satisfy even the most persistent sweet tooth. Presented in a vibrant, accessible style, The Taste of Egypt is a celebration of a great culinary tradition and an exciting addition to the repertoire of the modern home cook.
£23.74
Palmetto Publishing Travel Like Us: A Travel Guide Based on our
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£8.00
WW Norton & Co Potluck Desserts
Book SynopsisSimple, nostalgic recipes from a trusted guide in the world of baking, the world of queerness and the world of queer baking
£21.84
WW Norton & Co The Feast Fettle Cookbook
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£22.79
Blurb Halrai in space
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£55.62
Blurb Dublin in Present Era: History
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£23.67
Lulu.com Sea the S70s and the Passage
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£13.30
Read Furiously Cars, Castles, Cows and Chaos
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£10.44
David Miles-Hanschell Diary of a Shipping Clerk - Volume 1
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£14.25
T&p Books Publishing Ltd Sprachführer Deutsch-Estnisch und Mini-Wörterbuch
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£7.00
Y Lolfa Exploring Wales
Book SynopsisThis new edition retains Condry''s original superlative prose but adds new material by Neville Jones about sites not accessible in 1970. The result is a guidebook to Wales which is both a tribute to the early pioneers of Condry''s generation and also a call for a more ecological society.
£14.24
Browntrout Verlags GmbH Amsterdam 2026 16Monatskalender
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£11.21
Browntrout Verlags GmbH Paris 2026 16Monatskalender
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£11.21
Red Robin Publishing Ltd. Wonders of the World 2026 Square Wall Calendar
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£10.44
Anthem Press Captain Philip Beaver's African Journal
Book SynopsisIn 1805, naval officer Captain Philip Beaver (1766–1813) published his African Memoranda: Relative to an Attempt to Establish a British Settlement on the Island of Bulama, on the Western Coast of Africa, in the Year 1792. Beaver’s text in this modern scholarly edition provides an absorbing testimony of his efforts to assist British colonisers in establishing their African settlement. Despite the colonial ambitions of this project, the ‘Bulama Committee’ members were reformists at heart. Their high-minded intentions in purchasing the island and settling it were to demonstrate the anti-slavery principle that propagation by ‘free natives’ would bring ‘cultivation and commerce’ to the region and ultimately introduce ‘civilization’ among them. Beaver’s journal tells the extraordinary account of how the colonists’ ambitions to benefit the African economy and set a precedent of humanitarian labour for the slave-owning lobby in Britain led to the extraordinary emigration of 275 men, women and children in order to put their humanitarian ideals into practice.Trade Review‘Captain Philip Beaver’s utopian ambition was to end Britain’s slave trade by growing tropical pro-duce on a West African island. This excellent edition of his journal, a key document for understand-ing abolitionism, describes the outcasts who signed up for his radical republic, as well as the tragic idealism of this Romantic-era colonising enterprise.’ — Deirdre Coleman, author of Romantic Colo-nization and British Anti-Slavery‘A fascinating account of a disastrous attempt to establish a colony of freed former slaves and poor white folk on an island off the African coast, superbly annotated and introduced by Carol Bolton. A must for anyone studying or teaching the anti-slavery movement and the history of African colonisation.’ — Tim Fulford, Professor of Eng-lish, De Montfort UniversityTable of ContentsList of figures; Acknowledgements; Notes on the Text; Table of Weights and Measures; Introduction; Preface; Author’s Introduction; Part I; Part II; Part III; Appendices; Notes; Bibliography; Index
£114.00
Channel View Publications Ltd Film-Induced Tourism
Book SynopsisThis research-based monograph presents an introduction to the concept of film-induced tourism, building on the work of the seminal first edition. Many new case studies exploring the relationship between film and TV and tourism have been added and existing cases have been updated. The book incorporates studies on film studio theme parks, the impact of film-induced tourism on communities and the effect of film on tourists’ behaviour. It introduces new content including film-induced tourism in non-Western cultures, movie tours and contents tourism. The book is an essential resource for postgraduate students and researchers in the fields of tourism, film and media studies.Trade ReviewSue Beeton has produced a seminal book on film-induced tourism, describing in a clear and stimulating way how this exciting research field has evolved over the years. While different theoretical approaches to film-induced tourism are discussed, most chapters leave from a practical, business-based perspective. This combination makes her book not only interesting but highly relevant as well. -- Stijn Reijnders, Erasmus University Rotterdam, the NetherlandsThis edition of Sue Beeton’s book is truly the only reference you will need to understand film tourism in all its complexities and subtleties. Expanded, updated, more conceptually robust and more case studies makes the book a must read. -- Bob McKercher, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong KongThis new edition of Sue Beeton’s landmark volume is much more than a book on film-induced tourism studies. It is not only the world’s latest handbook to understand the puzzling phenomena of tourism in the very complex media environment of the 21st century, but also potentially one of the most important reference books to study how destination management, community planning and intercultural communication should function in the advanced information society of the future. -- Takayoshi Yamamura, Hokkaido University, JapanSue Beeton’s new edition of Film-Induced Tourism provides a necessary and fresh outlook while being simultaneously complex, well researched and entertaining. -- Ina Reichenberger, University of Wellington, New Zealand * Journal of Tourism Futures, 2018 *...this is an excellent book which succeeds in untangling the many and varied tourism aspects of film and television and effortlessly combines applied theory, academic reflection and personal insight with considerable panache. This accessible book is required reading for anyone wanting to develop research in this area and certainly for academics who are keen to incorporate film tourism within a module or indeed to develop a teaching resource around the topic. -- Simon Curtis, University of Westminster, UK * Tourism Planning & Development, 14:3, 443-445 *Owing to its scientific grounds, the book is a must-have for researchers in the field of creative industries and cultural tourism development, but its simplicity of language complemented with good practice examples makes it highly recommendable also to cultural tourism practitioners and planners. -- Daniela A. Jelincic, IRMO, Croatia * Culturelink, May 2017 *Table of ContentsIntroduction to the Second Edition Part One: Introduction to Film-Induced Tourism 1. Popular Media and Tourism 2. Perspectives on Film-Induced Tourism Part Two: Film-Induced Tourism On Location 3. Film Images and Destination Marketing 4. Film and Place Promotion 5. Effects on Tourism 6. Effects on Community 7. Film-Induced Tourism and Community Planning Part Three: Off-Location Film Studio Tourism 8. From Themed Events to Film Studios 9. Film Studio Theme Park Success and Failings Part Four: Conclusion 10. Emerging Issues and Future Directions
£33.20
Lulu.com The Hungarian Girl Trap
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£8.96
Hodder & Stoughton Diplomatic Incidents: Memoirs of an
Book SynopsisCherry Denman has spent her life trailing husband Charlie round some of the world's most remote outposts and can ask for the lavatory in eleven languages. While some aspects of living abroad will always puzzle her - saunas, tofu and circumcision, to name just three - she wouldn't have missed it for anything. Lessons learnt range from the practical (possessions belong either in the suitcase or the skip: storage is for wimps), to the truly useful (how to avoid the drinks party bore) and the truly bizarre (the episode with the goat . . .). Charming and witty, these hilarious tales of global misunderstsanding are illustrated with over seventy original line drawings.Trade Review'Charming . . . delightful, a collection of lively, jolly anecdotes [which] can be dipped into as and when you fancy. Cherry is smashing, high-spirited, fond of a good joke, and she can be blissfully rude' * Daily Mail *'Deliciously rude, scandalously funny and crammed with quite interesting bits' * John Lloyd *'This diplomat's wife reveals the riotous truth about their perilous postings' * Mail on Sunday *'Denman's accuracy and effusive wit . . . had me cheering out loud' * The Times *'I can honestly say it's funniest book that I've read for a long time . . . Cherry has obviously revelled in her life abroad, diplomatic or not. Read the book and enjoy' * Oxford Times *
£12.58
Sigma Press Yorkshire Dales Walking on the Level
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£8.54
Mereo Books Attention Seeking Missile
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£999.99
The Dovecote Press Regency, Riot and Reform
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£7.29
The Dovecote Press Coast and Sea
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£8.12
Prospect Books The Village in the Valley: Travels in Mexico and
Book SynopsisCorinna Sargood, who illustrated Patience Gray?s Honey from a Weed, spends several months each year in Mexico with her partner, Richard, a furniture maker. They live a simple life, renting a home in the Village in the Valley, south of Mexico City, a life she began in her fifties.When Corinna was fifty, she first travelled to Mexico, with Richard, her partner of a few months standing. She had a commission to illustrate a book by the novelist Angela Carter.?Angela Carter had asked me to make another series of lino cuts to illustrate the second Virago Book of Fairy Tales that she was editing. As I had calculated that it would take about 3 months to complete, it seemed a good opportunity to decamp to another country and to work there. Angela was a great friend of mine.?Corinna and Richard just took a few clothes hoping to establish their first home together. Most of the time they ended up with leaking roofs, dirt floors that became a sea of mud when they stepped out of bed, and the only shower a bucket of water en plein air, behind a make shift plastic sheet.The book is a love story, a memoir and a travel diary. In addition, the book contains Corinna?s escapades in Italy as a young woman.Corinna and Richard now live in Frome, Somerset, where they live a creative life, illustrating and making furniture, in their seventies.
£18.00
Knives Forks and Spoons Press Through the Weather Glass: & What Icarus Found
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£13.94
Signal Books Ltd Walking Class Heroes: Pioneers of the Right to
Book SynopsisThe twentieth anniversary of the Countryside & Rights of Way (CRoW) Act in 2020 provides a good opportunity to look back on the doughty band of campaigners who fought for so long to give ramblers their cherished right to roam. This century-old battle brought to the fore a number of larger-than-life characters who were prepared to go to extreme lengths--in some cases even imprisonment--to reclaim the right of access which were taken from the people by the hated Enclosure Acts of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. This book describes the life and work of twenty of these "wilderness warriors", retelling the battles they fought against seemingly intractable politicians and the Establishment and includes memories of personal encounters by the author with many of them. From the nature-loving romantic poet John Clare and access pioneers such as Tom Stephenson and Benny Rothman, to present-day activists and writers such as Jim Perrin, Fiona Reynolds and Kate Ashbrook, Walking Class Heroes describes the contributions made by philanthropists, writers and political militants. Their battlegrounds included the Peak District, Dartmoor and Scotland and their tactics encompassed campaigning journalism, legal dexterity and even mass trespass. Some are no longer with us of course, but several others are continuing the fight for the same kind of public access to the countryside currently enjoyed by our neighbours in Scotland and the rest of Europe. Roly Smith was recently described by a reviewer as "one of Britain's most knowledgeable countryside writers". He has written over ninety books on the British countryside and is vice-president of the Outdoor Writers' and Photographers' Guild, having been its president for twelve years, and is also a member of the British Guild of Travel Writers. A journalist by training, Roly was Head of Information Services for the Peak District National Park for thirteen years, where he became known as "Mr Peak District".
£9.49
Herb Lester Associates Ltd A Liverpool Companion
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£6.07
Graffeg Limited Lost Lines of Wales: Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
Book SynopsisTake a nostalgic steam-powered journey back in time on the long-closed line between Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury. Includes an interesting introduction to the history of the line together with photographs and details of its locomotives, trains and stations. Author Tom Ferris reveals Wales'' railway heritage through a series of pocket books, each one looking at a ''lost line'' of Wales.
£999.99
Ginny Hartman The Giant, The Dream Machine and Me
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£6.39
Penguin Random House South Africa The Cape Town Book: A Guide to the City's
Book SynopsisThe Cape Town book presents a fresh picture of the Mother City, one that brings together all its stories. From geology and beaches to forced removals and hip-hop, Nechama Brodie, author of the best-selling The Joburg book, has delved deeply into the hidden past of Cape Town to emerge with a lucid and compelling account of South Africa's first city, its landscape and its people. The book's 14 chapters trace the origins and expansion of Cape Town - from the City Bowl to the southern and coastal suburbs, the vast expanse of the Cape Flats and the sprawling northern areas. Offering a nuanced, yet balanced, perspective on Cape Town, the book includes familiar attractions like Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch and the Company's Garden, while also giving a voice to marginalised communities in areas such as Athlone, Langa, Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha. Many of the images in the book have never been published before, and are drawn from the archives of museums, universities and public institutions. This beautifully illustrated, information-rich book is the definitive portrait of the wind-blown, contradictory city at the southern tip of Africa that more than three million people call home.
£20.25
New Mexico Magazine 2024 Enchanting New Mexico Calendar: Images from
Book SynopsisEach month you'll be treated to award-winning images selected by the editors of New Mexico Magazine for its annual contest.
£13.95
Hawaiian Heritage Press Hawaiian Flowers & Plants
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£8.96
Sun Dogs Creations Glimpses of Germany: From Bavaria to Berlin
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£999.99
Hot Methods Newbie World Traveler: 101 Lessons on How to
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£18.99
LB Productions Hunting Buffalo with Bent Nails
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£22.79
Balboa Press Au Around the (Pre-Covid) World in 104 Days
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£32.96
Xlibris Us The Travel Notes of a Not so Young Woman
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£77.36
Hachette Livre - BNF Les Côtes de la France. de Cherbourg À
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£16.00
Les Prairies Numeriques Gulliver's Travels: A 1726 prose satire by the
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£17.99
Hansebooks The Mystic Flowery Land: A Personal Narrative
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£26.91
Books on Demand Zeitreise - Auf den Spuren des 1. Weltkriegs von
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£22.95
Books on Demand Bremerhaven lieben lernen: Der perfekte
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£9.40
Books on Demand Die schönsten Touren mit Hund in der Region
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£19.85
