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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
Indus Publishing Company Studies on Kumaum Himalaya
Book SynopsisContributed articles on various aspects of Kamuan, India.
£999.99
Indus Publishing Company Himalayan Rivers Lakes Glaciers
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£999.99
Kalpaz Publications Encyclopaedia of Tourism: Resources in India
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£134.99
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
Orange Books International Catering technology + food science
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£62.69
£8.49
Cordee Mountaineering in Slovenia: The Julian Alps and
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£27.09
GEAart, d. o. o. Over the Blue Planet: Around the World with an
Book SynopsisOver the Blue Planet celebrates the diversity of the Earth as seen and photographed during the round-the-world flight of pilot Matevz Lenarcic in 2012, and his flight over the North Pole in 2013.The book celebrates the 71% of the Earth's surface which is covered with water; not only sea but also rivers, waterfalls, lakes, wetlands and ice. Pilot and photographer Matevz Lenarcic has caught the complete spectrum of colours, silhouettes and panoramas which can only be experienced from up above. The perspective is captured on 380 pages in this large format book in which the photographs are complemented with texts about his experience of flying across the globe. However, the 'Blue Planet' is not merely about water. It also showcases mountains, plains, forests, valleys over seven continents, three oceans, Mt. Everest, 100 national parks, six crossings of the Equator, and the North Pole.The flights were carried out in an ultralight aircraft with minimal fuel consumption. The purpose was also to measure black carbon for research purposes, one of the main reasons for global warming
£18.00
Odyssey Books Kazakhstan: Nomadic Routes from Caspian to Altai
Book SynopsisSpectacular photography, rich historical background, and essential travel information are combined in this indispensable reference for the immense, diverse, remote region at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. A country larger than Western Europe, Kazakhstan's vast expanse encompasses the Great Steppe, the heights of the Tien Shan in the south, the exquisite lakes and valleys of the mystical Altai mountains in the northeast, and the archaeologically rich desert coast of the Caspian Sea in the west. With independence and the discovery of oil has come rapid modernization, and Kazakhstan today stands as Central Asia's most stable and forward-thinking nation.
£16.10
Gefen Publishing House Israel for Perplexed Beginners
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£16.19
Citykat Stories Tel Aviv City Stories: Tel Aviv City Stories - An
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£17.09
Citykat Stories Jerusalem City Stories: An Activity City Guide
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£999.99
Blacksmith Books Chinese Wet Market Handbook: A Guide to Shopping
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£10.44
Blacksmith Books Where Strange Gods Call: Harry Herveys 1920s Hong
Book SynopsisAs a young American, Harry Hervey dreamt of travelling to Asia. In 1923, he arrived to spend time in Hong Kong, Macao and Guangzhou. His impressions of southern China are lyrical and detailed, atmospheric and informative. From the basement dives of Kennedy Town to the private dining rooms of Queens Road, and Macaos Praia Grande to its fan-tan houses, Hervey is a fascinating flaneur. So too in Guangzhou, a city in tumult, where he encounters those fleeing warlord violence and is granted an audience with Dr Sun Yat-sen. Herveys impressions of China would stay with him for the rest of his life, not least in his treatment for the 1932 movie Shanghai Express. Describes a lost world: the Canton, Macao and Hong Kong of the 1920s. Written by a young American traveller who would later become a renowned screenwriter of the 1930s. Includes his interview with revolutionary leader Dr Sun Yat-sen which is perhaps the last interview Dr Sun gave to an American writer before his death less than a year later.
£9.49
Blacksmith Books Wanderings in China: Hong Kong & Canton,
Book SynopsisInveterate Victorian traveller and prolific artist Constance Gordon-Cumming roamed far and wide: from the Scottish Highlands to the American West, from the islands of Hawaii to southern China. Even among her many adventures, Gordon-Cumming''s 1878/1879 trip to Hong Kong was momentous. She arrived just before Christmas 1878 to inadvertently witness the terrible Great Fire of Hong Kong that swept devastatingly through the Central and Mid-Levels districts. She then moved on to explorations of the streets, temples and Chinese New Year festivities in Canton (Guangzhou) before returning to Hong Kong for the horse races at Happy Valley in February 1879. Gordon-Cumming is that rare travel writer who while plunging into the throngs and crowds manages to observe the minutiae of life around her.. Describes the Canton and Hong Kong of the 1870s.A travelogue written by a fearless solo female traveller who was well-known for her books and magazine articles in the late Victorian period. Describes the traditional Chinese New Year festivities.
£9.49
Blacksmith Books Chinese Street Food: A Field Guide for the
Book SynopsisStreet food is the fuel of daily life in China, just as it has been for generations. In every Chinese city, adventurous travellers seeking a deeper understanding of authentic Chinese culture can find unique local street foods unavailable anywhere else in the world. If you want to sample these treasures but dont know where to start, look no further. With full-colour photographs, taste descriptions, Chinese characters and pinyin names of hundreds of foods from 53 Chinese cities, this book gives you all the information you need to find the most delicious local dishes China can offer.
£15.29
Nepal Map Publishers Pvt. Ltd. Around Annapurna: Great Himalayan trail
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£12.38
Himalayan MapHouse Lumbasumba Pass Trek: Kanchenjunga to Makalu
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£999.99
Himalayan MapHouse Climbing Map Mt K2 CL817
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£19.76
Vajra Books Ghandruk: Heart of the Tamu
Book SynopsisGhandruk is a village in Nepal's Annapurna region on a popular trekking route. It is home to the Gurung people, who are Buddhist Tibeto-Burmese and settled in the area 1,500 years ago after originating in Mongolia and wandering through Tibet and China.
£999.99
Himalayan MapHouse Makalu Region (NP102): Great Himalay Trail Map
Book SynopsisComprehensive Trekking Map Amphu Lampsta - Mera Peak - the High Passes of the Great Homalaya Trail GPS Compatable
£19.76
Himalayan MapHouse Mustang: Trekking Map
Book SynopsisGreat Himalayan Trail Trekking Maps Annapurna Conservation Area, Charang, Chele, Chhusang, Ghami, Ghar Gumba, Ghiling, Great Himalayan Trial, Jomsom, Kagbeni, Lo Manthang, Samar, Tangbe, Yamda La
£19.76
Himalayan MapHouse Far-West: 1:150.000 GHT (Great Himalayan Trail)
Book SynopsisGreat Himalayan Trail Trekking Maps Api Nampa, Dadeldhura, Dharapori, Gamgadhi, Great Himalayan Trial, Khaptad Nationa Park, Limi Valley, Punkha Khola, Rara Lake, Silgadhi, Simikot
£12.79
Vajra Books Everest Reflections on the Solukhumbu
Book SynopsisSherpa community transformed by mountain tourism, trekking, and climbing since 1978 Everest summit. Reinhold Messner advocates for Sherpas to manage Sagarmatha, praising their mountaineering skills. He recommends a tribute to Everest and its people on Sir Edmund Hillary's centenary.
£45.59
Vajra Books Tales from the Himalaya
Book SynopsisRELIGION. The cultural foundation of life in much of the Himalayas remains Tibetan Buddhism. This esoteric offshoot of the Buddha''s teaching developed from the 7th century onwards but was only discovered by explorers and scholars a thousand years later. The first tale is about a remarkably different type of reality, how its mysteries were unravelled, and how it continues to survive despite political repression. SCIENCE, The Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world, but also the youngest. The peaks continue to grow, and earthquakes remain an ever present danger. The struggle to understand how these giant mountains formed began in the mid-19th century. Now we know that its the plates that do the talking. The second tale is one of intrpid exploration and science discovery. POLITICS, The Chinese takeover of Tibet is the latest power play in the Himalayas region. Long ago, the Tibetans were the empire builders. In the 19th century, strongman Gulab Singh gobbled up parts of the Wester Himalay to create Jammu and Kashmir. During the Raj, the British commandeered the high mountains. The third tale is about politics and intrigue on an epic scale. SOCIETY, Rural existence in the Himalayas is hard. Terraced fields must be carved out of steep foothills; the growing season is short. In an isolated Nepal, a feudal hierarchy simply made things even harder. When the country opened in 1951, foreign aid poured in, but did not prevent a Maoist insurgency taking root, toppling the king and transforming Nepal into a secular republic. The fourth tale is about society struggling to survive. With remarkable pictures, illustrations and maps, Henry Edmundson has brought to life each of these stories [religion, science, politics, society]. The gripping accounts, his insight and depth while presenting an understanding of the entire Himalayan region is unique and outstanding. This book is a rare combination of history, geography, society and politics that can cater to a wide range of audience.
£26.24
Vajra Books The Rolwaling: 1:100,000 GHT trekking map
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£999.99
Myanmar Book Center Cruising Down the Irrawaddy and Other Writings
Book SynopsisBrochure discusses post-war Burma's inner conflict, advocating for democratic path despite flaws. Author, a Burmese nationalist, wrote various pieces on Burma, China, and democracy from 1939 to 1956. Book published in 2015 by grandson in the USA.
£29.24
HarperCollins The Shakespeare Guide to Italy Retracing the Bards Unknown Travels
Book SynopsisThe author spent more than twenty years traveling the length and breadth of Italy to seek out and document the locations in which Shakespeare set his ten Italian Plays. This title includes more than 150 maps, photographs, and paintings that make the author's journey through Shakespeare's Italy.Trade Review"A fascinating look at a largely untouched aspect of Shakespeare's identity and influences. Recommended for Shakespeare enthusiasts and scholars as well as travelers looking for a new perspective, this is also particularly intriguing as a companion to specific plays." -- Library Journal (starred review) "An exceptionally entertaining, enlightening, and handsome companion for a thrillingly literate Italian sojourn." -- Booklist "Exciting, original, and convincing...This book is essential reading for all concerned with who really wrote the works of Shakespeare. A thrilling journey of discovery." -- Sir Derek Jacobi "This is a revolutionary and revelatory book, part thrilling detective story and part sober scholarly treatise." -- Michael York, Shakespearean actor of stage and screen and co-author of A Shakespearean Actor Prepares "This represents a hugely significant intervention in the study of Shakespeare and his dramatic works." -- Dr. William Leahy, Head of the School of Arts, Shakespeare Authorship Studies, Brunel University "Unless someone can prove him wrong, anyone who claims to have written the plays of Shakespeare needs to show some Italian travel documents." -- Mark Rylance, Founding Artistic Director, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, London
£12.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Smokejumper
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A fascinating look at the men and women who devote their lives to this service." -- Esquire.com "You think your job's hard? Jason Ramos and his colleagues parachute into the wilderness in order to save nature from going up in flames. He takes readers into the world of smokejumping, which has become more important as drought in America becomes more widespread." -- MensJournal.com (a 7 Best Books of the Month selection) "Jason Ramos's Smokejumper is a rousing personal adventure story, a nutshell history of the great wildland fires, and insider's brief for making smokejumpers more relevant on today's fire line." -- John N. Maclean, author of Fire on the Mountain "Jason Ramos weaves personal experiences, smokejumper history, fire science, and fire operations into a fascinating book. It is a must read for all firefighters as well as any American who lives or recreates in or near wildfire prone areas." -- Larry Lufkin, son of Francis Lufkin, Smokejumper NCSB '40, '46, '48-'50, MSO '42-44 "Nothing can ever measure up to the sound of engines roaring as you step out into the cold air, into harm's way--to the smell of smoke and the endless beauty of the western mountains of America. Jason Ramos brings all that alive in this book." -- Bill Furman, CEO, Greenbrier Companies, Inc., Smokejumper NCSB '62-'67 A Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association bestseller -- - "[A] touching and fast-paced memoir... written with precision and perspective, sometimes with a touch of poetry. ... A fun and valuable read for anyone seeking to learn more about those who are willing to risk their lives to battle such deadly infernos." -- Washington Post "Compelling. ... A fast-paced, eye-opening read." -- Minneapolis Star Tribune "Interwoven with his exciting adventures on fires throughout the west, Jason educates the reader about the art of firefighting, the smokejumper culture, and the human tragedies associated with his 26-year firefighting career." -- Bill Moody, NCSB Jumper & Base Manager (retired) 1957-89, currently seasonal Air Tactical Group Supervisor and Aerial Fire Suppression Consultant "Jason Ramos tells of nature at its most savage, of 2,000-degree heat and hurricane-force drafts, of heroic, sometimes lethal efforts to save the lives of people less prepared. Here you'll meet the people who fly between Heaven and Hell. And jump." -- Wayne van Zwoll, PhD, former Special Projects Editor, Intermedia Outdoors "Fast-paced. ... Ramos is an expert guide through a fearful world. ... His passion is unmistakable." -- USA Today "Ramos chronicles the history of the elite group of airborne firefighters who attack blazes in some of the West's most remote and rugged country. ... Ramos' narrative will surely spark hearty debate." -- High Country News
£13.09
Penguin Putnam Inc The Songlines
Book SynopsisFor its twenty-fifth anniversary, a new edition of Bruce Chatwin''s classic work with a new introduction by Rory StewartPart adventure, part novel of ideas, part spiritual autobiography, The Songlines is one of Bruce Chatwin''s most famous books. Set in the desolate lands of the Australian Outback, it tells the story of Chatwin''s search for the source and meaning of the ancient dreaming tracks of the Aborigines—the labyrinth of invisible pathways by which their ancestors sang the world into existence. This singular book, which was a New York Times bestseller when it was published in 1987, engages all of Chatwin''s lifelong passions, including his obsession with travel, his interest in the nomadic way of life, and his hunger to understand man''s origins and nature.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
£15.30
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
Lulu.com A Voyage in the Sunbeam
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£26.49
Lulu.com Aus den Vogesen
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£24.60
Lulu.com The A to Z of Spanish Culture
£12.39
Lulu.com Winter Hill Anglezarke Scrapbook
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£24.75
Lulu.com On the Other Island
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£12.39
Lulu.com Waipori Reflections
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£16.17
Penguin Random House LLC Discrete Choice Analysis
£73.81
MR - University of Notre Dame Press Arabia Felix From The Time Of The Queen Of Sheba
Book SynopsisSheba, or Saba, was a region of high mountains and vast desert situated in the southwest of the Arabian peninsula, in present-day Yemen. This work provides an overview of this remote civilization, the uniqueness of the region's geography and climate, and major events that shaped its history.Trade Review“[A] much needed contribution to the ancient Near East for the English-speaking world. What Jean-François Breton has produced is an impressive introductory account of our current state of knowledge of Yemen's history in the first millennium B.C. that is complementary to studies of the ancient Orient, and that will provide a more complete picture. . . . [H]is account is fresh, lively, and lucid. Breton is readable and reliable, and as fine an introduction to South Arabia as is now available in English.” —The Historian
£23.39
Environmental Management in the Hospitality Industry
Book SynopsisAs the hospitality industry grows larger, it is having an increasing effect upon the environment. Aimed at both the student and professional in the industry, this text looks at the issues individuals and businesses need to tackle, such as water usage and waste management.Table of ContentsList of Tables. List of Figures. Acknowledgements. Preface. PART I: CHALLENGES TO THE EARTH''S ECOSYSTEM. 1. Background Issues in Environmental Management. 2. National and International Action. PART II: THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY. 3. Refrigeration. 4. Energy Management. 5. Water. 6. Green Technology in the Hospitality Industry. 7. The Product. 8. Packaging and Disposable Products. 9. Waste Management. 10. The Green Consumer. 11. Transport. PART III: THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT. 12. Environmental Business Tools. 13. The Environmental Audit. 14. Reporting on Environmental Performance. 15. Conclusions. Index.
£64.59
Griffin Publishing French Toast An American in Paris Celebrates the Maddening Mysteries of the French
£12.89
Penguin Random House LLC AT HOME IN FRANCE Tales of an American and Her House Aboard
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