Travel & Transport Books

Book SynopsisMGF and TF Restoration Manual provides the MGF or TF owner with a complete workshop guide to mechanical and body restoration for the cars. With the MGF in production between 1995 and 2001, and the MG TF until 2011, many of the cars have survived in a structurally and mechanically sound state, without the huge costs and complications of needing a complete body restoration that is so often the case with pre-1980 MGs. Topics covered include: Model overview and parts supply Workshop safety information. Bodywork [external and subframes]. Trim [including hood problems and replacement]. All mechanical components [including head gasket replacement]. Electrical systems [including security systems]. Modification [cosmetic, mechanical and engine].

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Book SynopsisExperience the world by train alongside best-selling travel writer Tom Chesshyre, as he takes a whistle-stop tour around the globe in 49 unique journeys Why do people love trains so much? Tom Chesshyre is on a mission to find the answer by experiencing the world through train travel - on both epic and everyday rail routes, aboard every type of ride, from steam locomotives to bullet trains, meeting a cast of memorable characters who share a passion for train travel. Join him on the rails and off the beaten track as he embarks on an exhilarating whistle-stop tour around the globe, on journeys on celebrated trains and railways including:- India's famed toy train - Sri Lanka's Reunification Express - The Indian Pacific across the Australian outback - The Shanghai maglev - And the picturesque rail journeys of the Scottish Highlands Plus trains through Kosovo, North Macedonia, Turkey, Iran, Finland, Russia, America and France, with short interludes in North Korea, Italy, Poland, Peru, Switzerland, England and Lithuania. All aboard!Trade ReviewFunny and illuminating from Crewe to Korea, Ticket to Ride is a hugely entertaining account of the author's travels on the rails the world over - chance encounters fly like sparks * Sara Wheeler *Tom's ticket certainly scores all the best rides: fast rides and slow ones, short trips and long ones. But most important are the names: why would any trainspotter (let alone a gricer) pass up the Reunification Express or, even better the Orient Express, for a mere airplane? * Tony Wheeler *Like mini-odysseys, Chesshyre's railway journeys are by turns gentle and awesome, and full of surprises * John Gimlette *Trains, dry wit, more trains, evocative descriptions, more trains, fascinating people and more trains - what is there not to like? * Christian Wolmar *Affectionate * Wanderlust Magazine *This is an engaging, enjoyable and warm-hearted book that will appeal as much to general readers as to lovers of trains... Recommended. * Simon Bradley, author of The Railways *Amusing and insightful book * E&T Magazine *Evocative mix of thrill rides and gentle journeys worldwide. Even if locomotives and rolling stock leave you cold, you'll enjoy the author's trademark dry humour. * World of Cruising Magazine *

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Book SynopsisThe GR1 (Sendero Historico) is a long traverse of northern Spain from west to east over 1250km of remote country and mountain walking. The waymarked route runs through the Pyrenean foothills from Puerto de Tarna at the western end to near L'Escala on the Mediterranean coast. Arguably one of Spain's best long-distance paths, it follows gently graded paths, making a long but easy walk suitable for a reasonably fit walker. The complete trail requires around 53 days to complete end to end, but the guidebook splits the route into 7 sections, each with a start or endpoint that can be easily reached by train or bus, allowing walkers to explore the route in manageable chunks. The guidebook also describes how to extend the route to Finisterre and the Atlantic using GR routes. Providing all the information you will need, the guide combines practical information about planning your own itinerary, when to go, cuisine and terrain with general information about the varied geology and history of the area. Route description is accompanied by contoured mapping and stage and section summary information, as well as detailed information about any accommodation available en route.Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Introduction Topography of the route Climate and vegetation Agriculture and wildlife History What the trails are like Staying in Spain Eating in Spain When to go Breaking the GR1 into chunks Planning your walk What to take Finding your way Using this guide The Sendero Historico 1 Puerto de Tarna to Reinosa Stage 1 Puerto de Tarna to Salamon Stage 2 Salamon to Prioro Stage 3 Prioro to Camporredondo de Alba Stage 4 Camporredondo de Alba to Cervera de Pisuerga Stage 5 Cervera de Pisuerga to Brañosera Stage 6 Brañosera to Reinosa 2 Corconte to Berantevilla Stage 1 Corconte to Pedrosa de Valdeporres Stage 2 Pedrosa de Valdeporres to Salazar Stage 3 Salazar to Paresotas Stage 4 Paresotas to Bóveda Stage 5 Bóveda to Espejo Stage 6 Espejo to Fontecha Stage 7 Fontecha to Berantevilla 3 Berantevilla to Olite Stage 1 Berantevilla to Peñacerrada Stage 2 Peñacerrada to Bernedo Stage 3 Bernedo to Santa Cruz de Campezo Stage 4 Santa Cruz de Campezo to Los Arcos Stage 5 Los Arcos to Larraga Stage 6 Larrage to Olite 4 Olite to Murillo de G#xe1;llego Stage 1 Olite to Uju#xe9; Stage 2 Uju#xe9; to Sos del Rey Católico Stage 3 Sos del Rey Católico to Petilla de Aragón Stage 4 Petilla de Aragón to Biel Stage 5 Biel to Murillo de G#xe1;llego 5 Murillo de G#xe1;llego to Graus Stage 1 Murillo de G#xe1;llego to Loarre Stage 2 Loarre to Bolea Stage 3 Bolea to Arguis Stage 4 Arguis to Nocito Stage 5 Nocito to Paúles de Sarsa Stage 6 Paúles de Sarsa to Ligüerre de Cinca Stage 7 Ligüerre de Cinca to Tierrantona Stage 8 Tierrantona to Salinas de Trillo Stage 9 Salinas de Trillo to Graus 6 Graus to Gironella Stage 1 Graus to Lascuarre Stage 2 Lascuarre to Puente de Montañana Stage 3 Puente de Montañana to Àger Stage 4 Àger to Hostal Roig Stage 5 Hostal Roig to Messan#xe9;s Stage 6 Massan#xe9;s to Oliana Stage 7 Oliana to Cambrils Stage 8 Cambrils to Sant Llorenç de Morunys Stage 9 Sant Llorenç de Morunys to Sant Lleïr de la Vall d'Ora Stage 10 Sant Lleïr de la Vall d'Ora to L'Espunyola Stage 11 L'Espunyola to Gironella 7 From Gironella to the coast Stage 1 Gironella to Lluç#xe0; Stage 2 Lluç#xe0; to Alpens Stage 3 Alpens to Ripoll Stage 4 Ripoll to Sant Pau de Segúries Stage 5 Sant Pau de Segúries to Oix Stage 6 Oix to Besalú Stage 7 Besalú to Banyoles Stage 8 Banyoles to Orriols Stage 9 Orriols to Sant Martí d'Empúries Appendix A Route summary tables Appendix B A Spanish coast-to-coast Appendix C Useful contacts

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Book SynopsisThe go-to Slovenia travel guide travel guide for discovering the best walks and car tours. Strap on your boots and discover Slovenia on foot with the Sunflower Slovenia travel guide. And on the days when your feet may have had enough, enjoy some spectacular scenery on one of our legendary car tours. The Sunflower Slovenia guide is indispensable for hiking in Slovenia or seeing Slovenia by car. ‘Small is beautiful’ certainly applies to Slovenia, which is only half the size of Switzerland. With a population of just two million, the landscape is still essentially rural. The jagged snow-capped peaks of the Julian Alps contrast with fertile valleys, full of colour and activity. Porous limestone rock has created the karst landscape; typical features can be seen everywhere and are exciting to explore — from underground rivers emerging as cascading waterfalls to narrow gorges, caves and rock arches. The mountain valleys are immaculate, with strips of vegetables and corn amidst the hayfields and orchards. There are hop-growing areas and beautiful vineyards. Amongst these industrious people one senses an orderly contentment and a feeling that everything is in tune with nature. Tour Slovenia by car or on foot; the opportunities are endless. This book covers the whole country except for the very northeast and southeast; there is an emphasis on the Julian Alps, with a large-scale touring map. Whatever your age or ability we’ve got some glorious walks and car tours to ensure you have a memorable holiday in Slovenia. Inside the Sunflower Slovenia guide book you’ll find: * 75 long and short walks for all ages and abilities – each walk is graded so you can easily match your ability to the level of walk * Topographical walking maps – give you a clear sense of the surrounding terrain * Free downloadable gps tracks – for the techies * Satnav guidance to walk starts for motorists * 6 car tours and fold-out touring map – for easy reference on your tour * Strolls to idyllic picnic spots – enjoy our recommendations for where to picnic along the way * Timetables for public transport – ideal if you want to link two walks or avoid hiring a car on your holiday * Online update service for the latest information Whether you tour the island by car or explore on foot, we look forward to showing you around.

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Book SynopsisStrap on your boots and discover Jersey on foot with the Sunflower Jersey travel guide which includes 25 long and short walks. On the days when your feet may have had enough, enjoy some spectacular scenery on one of our 2 recommended car tours.

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Book SynopsisLet Marco Polo Paris guide you around this beautiful city.Explore Paris with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all that the Paris has to offer.Inside this guide you will find: Insider Tips - we show you the hidden gems and little known secrets that offer a real insight into the city.Discover where to picnic on an island in the heart of the city or dine in a former library after taking in the gothic masterpiece of Notre Dame Best of - find the best things to do if you're travelling on a budget, the best things to do with the kids, the best things to do if it rains and the best things to do if y

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Book SynopsisLet Marco Polo Kos guide you around this beautiful Greek island.Explore Kos with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the island's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all that the Kos has to offer.Inside this guide you will find: Insider Tips - we show you the hidden gems and little-known secrets that offer a real insight into this lovely island Best of - find the best things to do if you're travelling on a budget, the best things to do with the kids, the best things to do if it rains and the best things to do if you're looking for an authentic Kos experience Sightseeing - all the top sights are organised by area, so

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Book SynopsisAs a child Simon Parker had always thought of America as the golden land. A place of adventure, culture, innovation, progress and independence. Despite one botched attempt (he blames the weather) he had never explored it as fully as he wanted. Frustrated by the shallow headlines focusing only on Trump, guns and divisions, Simon Parker decided it was now or never. He wanted to see if the America of his teenage dreams existed. If he wanted to explore the roads of the remaining wildernesses, meet ordinary people behind the click-bait news posts, then this year - before the 2024 election - was the year to do it. Travelling at a cyclist''s pace, tag teamed by inquisitive birds of prey, staying with old acquaintances in towns and farmlands, visiting rodeos, churches, cook-outs and diners he found a land and a people of huge generosity, but also of both immense consumption, poverty and disenfranchisement. A land whose portrayal become vastly over-simplified and underestimated. A fascinating - and frequently funny - tale of one man cycling the breadth of America.

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Book Synopsis(Edition updated in 2017) The MICHELIN Calabria local map, scale 1/200,000 is the ideal companion to fully explore this Italian region and provides star-rated Michelin tourist itineraries and attractions, as well as impressive 3D relief mapping. MICHELIN local maps are perfect for cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts with over 20 leisure symbols, extensive coverage of cycling paths and nature trails. With MICHELIN local maps, find more than just your way! MICHELIN LOCAL MAPS provide detailed coverage of Italy are perfect for fully exploring these countries and are also ideal for cyclists. * Impressive & realistic 3D relief mapping * Michelin selected itineraries and must-sees of the area * A clear and comprehensive key with 20 leisure symbols, as well as cycling paths and nature trails. * Star rated tourist sights and attractions cross-referenced with the famous MICHELIN Green Guides. * Plans of main cities and a comprehensive place name index

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Book SynopsisCarte routière et touristique MICHELIN : trouvez bien plus que votre route ! Détaillée et ultra-lisible la carte départementale Mayenne, Orne, Sarthe au 1/150 000 ème (1cm = 1,5km) vous accompagne dans tous vos déplacements. Sa mise à jour annuelle, l'index des localités et les plans de Alençon, Laval et Le Mans vous permettent de préparer au mieux vos trajets. Partez à la découverte de ces territoires grâce aux richesses de la cartographie MICHELIN : suggestions d'itinéraires, pistes cyclables et voies vertes ainsi que les sites touristiques du Guide Vert MICHELIN.

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Book Synopsis(Edition updated in 2023) The MICHELIN Loiret, Loir-et-Cher local map, scale 1/150,000 is the ideal companion to fully explore part of France's Loire valley and provides star-rated Michelin tourist itineraries and attractions, as well as impressive 3D relief mapping. MICHELIN local maps are perfect for cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts with over 20 leisure symbols, extensive coverage of cycling paths and nature trails. With MICHELIN local maps, find more than just your way! MICHELIN LOCAL MAPS provide detailed coverage of France are perfect for fully exploring these countries and are also ideal for cyclists. * Impressive & realistic 3D relief mapping * Michelin selected itineraries and must-sees of the area * A clear and comprehensive key with 20 leisure symbols, as well as cycling paths and nature trails. * Star rated tourist sights and attractions cross-referenced with the famous MICHELIN Green Guides. * Plans of main cities and a comprehensive place name index

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate snapshot of every country in the world featuring new local insights from travel experts and the top experiences for each destination.Spot wildlife in Australia''s lush green Daintree Rainforest; tour Japan''s exquisite temples in Kyoto; discover Gaudi masterpieces in Spain''s buzzing Barcelona. Get to know the amazing countries that populate our planet and start planning your next big adventure.Inside the new edition of The World: Easy-to-navigate A-Z format provides a fascinating look at over 200 countries Themed features spotlight the best wildlife, landscape, festival, foodie, beach, historical, and adventure experiences Itineraries from 5 weeks to 3 months help travellers to plan ahead and explore a multitude of landscapes across the contin

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Book SynopsisUganda travel guide. Expert advice and travel tips covering gorilla tracking, safaris, accommodation, tour operators, walking tours, ancient history and local culture. Features Bwindi Impenetrable, Queen Elizabeth, Kibale and Kidepo national parks; Mgahinga; Lake Victoria; Murchison Falls; Ishasha Plains; Nile rafting and Kampala highlights.

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Book SynopsisDiscover northern Tenerife on foot with the Sunflower Tenerife travel guide. And on the days when your feet may have had enough, enjoy some spectacular scenery on one of our legendary car tours.

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Book SynopsisNavigate your way around Great Britain with this detailed and easy-to-use A-Z Road Atlas

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Book SynopsisNavigate your way around Great Britain with this detailed and easy-to-use A-Z Road Atlas

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Book SynopsisThe new AA Touring Atlas Scotland is the go-to travel companion for discovering thevery best of Scotland. Designed with travellers in mind, this easy-to-read, user-friendly atlascombines premium quality with unbeatable value, ensuring you get the most out of your journey. Includes the popular North Coast 500 route.

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Book SynopsisLonely Planet''s Greek Islands is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Marvel at Santorini''s stunning clifftop sunsets, stroll through Rhodes'' Old Town alleyways and sample Crete''s best cuisine; all with your trusted travel companion.Inside Lonely Planet''s Greek Islands Travel Guide: Lonely Planet''s Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination''s best experiences and where to have themItineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interestsLocal insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it''s history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politicsEating and drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to tryToolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, family travellers and accessible travelColour maps and images throughoutLanguage - essential phrases and language tipsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsCovers Athens and Around, Saronic Gulf Islands, Cyclades, Crete, Dodecanese, Northeastern Aegean Islands, Evia and the Sporades and Ionian IslandsAbout Lonely Planet:Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world''s number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet).''Lonely Planet. It''s on everyone''s bookshelves; it''s in every traveller''s hands. It''s on mobile phones. It''s on the Internet. It''s everywhere, and it''s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.'' Fairfax Media (Australia)

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Book SynopsisVery limited-edition reprint of Jobst's classic text THE BICYCLE WHEEL, according to Sheldon Brown, "The near-definitive text on the theory and practice of building spoked bicycle wheels." Jobst Brandt (1935-2015) was a California cyclist and engineer whose passion and intellect changed the way we ride bikes today. Years before the evolution of mountain bikes and gravel bikes, his legendary 'Jobst rides' took riders and their bikes to places they hadn't gone before. Jobst spent almost fifty summers in the Alps, lightweight touring and adventuring over 2,000 miles each time, always carrying a camera to document his trip. He was also the brilliant mind behind many innovations such as the bike computer and smooth tires, and he even influenced the birth of the mountain bike.

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Book SynopsisExperience the sheer emotion and exhilaration of MotoGP in this revealing, access-all-areas look inside the sport.Twenty-two individuals split by technique, guile, millions of euros of technical development and only slivers of a second on the racetrack. Welcome to the sensational world of MotoGP and the highly pressurized environment of personal risk at 225mph.In The Best Fuel, journalist Adam Wheeler takes readers inside the 75-year-old FIM world championship, with all the electric stories, sights and personalities that feature in this annual gauntlet of twenty rounds and seventeen countries across eleven months. Moving from the track and into the heat and hum of pitboxes, nervy pre-race grids and tense press conferences, it offers fans unprecedented access to MotoGP’s inner circle.Featuring exclusive interviews with the biggest names in MotoGP, including world champions Marc Marquez and Casey Stoner, this is a thrilling account of life at the pinnacle of one of the world’s most intense and popular motorsports.

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Book SynopsisMillions of people visit Paris every year, but many of them miss the real gems of the city: the many secret gardens, parks and squares. Everyone knows the key tourist spots to visit, but who doesn’t want a tranquil hideaway, tucked away from the hustle and bustle, to have a coffee break and really enjoy the city like a local? From large resplendent parks, perfect for a springtime stroll, to small squares where you can enjoy your pastry at leisure, fashion photographer Elli Ioannou shares her insider guide for anyone hoping to travel to Paris, or simply looking for a little escapism. Throughout, you'll find stunning photographs across the seasons of one of the world's most beloved cities, a little history about each park, as well as the address and opening times.Secret Gardens of Paris features 20 beautifully photographed locations, from small green hideaways, to boutique hotels and green oases, to enchanting museum sculpture gardens. Perfect for anyone looking for a new way to enjoy Paris, whether you're a seasoned visitor or travelling there for the first time.

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Book SynopsisUpdated A3 format atlas providing giant scale mapping at 2.5 miles to 1 inch. Features include 72 city, town and port plans, top 300 AA-Inspected caravan and camping sites, over 1,800 golf courses and 4 page route planner.

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Book SynopsisA beautifully written and illustrated manifesto for the simple joys of sailing a small boat, filled with useful advice and techniques.Sailing a dinghy is your gateway to adventure. It requires little of you other than self-reliance and self-confidence, as well as a respect for the subtleties of the local climate and topography. Out at sea in a small boat, nature is not something to be observed disinterestedly: it batters and drenches you, refreshes and enlivens you.Sailing the Shallows is a manifesto for a different attitude to sailing, far removed from the ostentation and complexity of modern-day yachting. Roger Barnes combines lyrical writing and beautifully drawn illustrations with simple and practical wisdom on experiencing the pure joy of being out on the water in a small boat. We accompany him on his early days afloat in the Lake District, paddling Hildegard ''the communist canoe'' in France and undertaking more extreme passages (even capsizing) in his beloved Avel Dro. Along the way Roger weaves in advice on skills, techniques and lessons learned: this is a book to be read and re-read not just for the stories but the keen insights into small boat sailing techniques.Sailing the Shallows describes a lifetime's journey towards the recognition that cruising in a dinghy is not an imperfect and provisional way to get afloat, but the purest and most perfect way to go sailing.

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Book SynopsisTenerife Bus & Touring Map, the island's most popular map, is now back in its new 7th edition for 2020 now that TITSA (island bus company) has finished reorganising its routes and bus stations, and the island authorities have completed their road numbering system; extended motorway system and junctions numbered by their kilometer marker. Tenerife island map at 1:100k scale along with updated large scale street plans for Las America/Los Cristianos, Santa Cruz, Puerto de la Cruz, Los Gigantes/Puerto Santiago/Playa la Arena, Golf del Sur/Amarilla Golf, Las Galletas/Costa del Silencio. Masses of Titsa bus routes and timetable information including the Ten+ discount bus tickets used on Titsa buses; saving up to 50% on the already pocket-money fares. Tenerife island map has been drawn with particular emphasis on navigation by road and Titsa bus routes. Extensive place name index makes finding your destination on the island quick and easy, while our bus terminus and bus route numbering helps you find the routes you need to go where you want to go. Tenerife Bus & Touring Map is your best choice for exploring the stunning landscapes of the Island of Eternal Spring and is the travel essential for everyone visiting this exciting island in the Canaries. 860mm by 660mm makes Tenerife Bus & Touring Map a big map but thanks to our specialist 'concertina map fold' it is easy to open, and more importantly easy to refold to its convenient pocket size.

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Book SynopsisEdale Skyline Challenge is the most scenic of challenge routes thanks to the ridge line nature of its route. At just over 20 miles with a 10 hour challenge time it is suitable for fit leisure walkers as a great day out in good weather; in bad weather it really is a challenge. Free digital app and gps editions included in your purchase To produce our Edale Skyline Challenge Map first we licence Ordnance Survey 50k scale mapping. Then we double it in size to produce a 25k map. Now the OS map features, text and logos are doubled in size making for a map with outstanding clarity which is easy to read under challenge conditions. The Skyline Challenge Route, with its options, are added and specially highlighted so that the challenge route stands out against the OS background map. Then we add any additional detail you might need. The result is a 600mm by 400mm 25k scale map with outstanding clarity and durability. Our special concertina map fold means the map is easy to unfold and to refold to its pocketable 200mm by 120mm folded size. On the reverse of the map sheet we present our detailed Challenge Route description complete with distances and timings for the sections of the route along with the 44 waypoints which define the challenge. We then print the map design on a 100 micron plastic substrate using a special UV curing inks process on the UK's only press capable of using this latest technology. The result is a lightweight map that is both waterproof and tearproof, and fully recyclable, that will survive anything your Challenge can throw at it and afterwards will fold up like new. In addition to our printed Challenge Map we offer you a choice of free digital editions for use with Viewranger and Locus apps and Garmin software and gps units (including Google Earth). We also include the gpx waypoint file for the 44 waypoints in our detailed route description. See the information on the reverse of the map for details of how to download your free digital edition map and gpx waypoint file. After downloading you will have the complete package of Edale Skyline Challenge Map, choice of digital edition Map and gpx file of the waypoints to aid your navigation.

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Book SynopsisEvery manual is written from hands-on experience gained from stripping down and rebuilding each vehicle in the Haynes Project Workshop. The practical step-by-step instructions and clear photos are easy to follow and provide information on maintenance, servicing, fault finding, the MoT, brakes, electrics and Haynes tips to make many tasks easier.

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Book SynopsisIn 1890, the thirty-year-old Chekhov, already knowing that he was ill with tuberculosis, undertook an arduous eleven-week journey from Moscow across Siberia to the penal colony on the island of Sakhalin. Now collected here in one volume are the fully annotated translations of his impressions of his trip through Siberia and the account of his three-month sojourn on Sakhalin Island, together with his notes and extracts from his letters to relatives and associates. Highly valuable both as a detailed depiction of the Tsarist system of penal servitude and as an insight into Chekhov’s motivations and objectives for visiting the colony and writing the exposé, Sakhalin Island is a haunting work which had a huge impact both on Chekhov’s career and on Russian society.Trade ReviewAs a work of literature, Sakhalin Island is a masterpiece of restrained, dignified, unsentimental prose … a work of complete seriousness, full of clear, humane, practical suggestions for reform. * The Observer *Mr Reeve’s work reminds one that Chekhov was as great a master of the documentary genre – and also of the best academic prose – as of drama and narrative fiction … Sakhalin Island will never eclipse The Cherry Orchard. But it is every bit as impressive a masterpiece, and this new version will surely make its merits more widely known. * TLS *

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Book SynopsisEl Chorro is one of the legendary climbing areas of Spain. Famous for its iconic gorge, it has suffered from rumours of access problems over the years. Meanwhile the local climbers have been steadily developing the areas around the gorge with brilliant routes, both single and multi-pitch. Access is no longer a problem and the whole area is now thriving as a major destination for climbers, walkers and visitors attracted to the Caminito - the redeveloped walkway down the Gorge.

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Book SynopsisBenefit from the author's decades of working on and writing about Triumphs, with the real facts you need to decide whether a sports Triumph is going to suit you. The book covers all small sports Triumph models, explains how and where to buy one, how to handle auctions and whether to buy the best you can find, or to take on a restoration or a rolling restoration. It advises on choosing the right model for your needs and your budget, and describes the flavour of the more sporty or more cruising Spitfire types, contrasted with the more expensive and more powerful GT6 coupes. The book explains in practical language how to apply key checks to spot a bad car quickly, then gives you a comprehensive inspection guide and an in-depth analysis of the various models' strengths and weaknesses. It provides inside technical information to save you the painful process of learning about Triumph foibles the hard way. It discusses upgrades using the author's own research, and includes comprehensive details of club backup and support organisations, and model specs. Iain Ayre has been maintaining and repairing Triumph cars since before he was allowed in pubs, and has been writing about them for about 30 years. He continues to write for Triumph World magazine as a regular contributor from North America.Trade ReviewThis is another handy book in the series, packed with tips well worth remembering if you intend to buy on of these classic British sports cars. The advice is concise and useful. - Auto Express. An interesting read. - SIX Appeal. Essential reading for anyone looking to buy one. - Classic Car Weekly. A must-buy for any enthusiast considering the purchase of one of these practical and enjoyable Triumphs. - Classic Driver. --- [This] could help you save a heap of money or unexpected hassles. - New Zealand Classic CarTable of ContentsIntroduction & Foreword Contents Is it the right car for you? Cost considerations Living with a Spitfire or GT6 Relative values Before you view Inspection equipment Fifteen-minute evaluation Key points Serious evaluation Auctions Paperwork What's it worth? Do you want to restore? Paint problems Lack-of-use problems The Triumph Community Index

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Book SynopsisThis is not simply a guidebook to the Acropolis Museum: by presenting the works of art exhibited in the museum, it endeavours to resynthesize the history of the Sacred Rock as part of the cultural and the wider historical process of Athens. Following the sequence of the visitor’s tour of the museum, it is lavishly illustrated with photographs, as well as with numerous plans and reconstruction drawings, which enable the reader to understand each of the fragmentarily preserved works in its context. It also answers many of the questions raised in the discerning reader’s mind: what was the size and the population of ancient Athens? what is the meaning of the beasts represented on the large Archaic pediments? what do the Korai statues represent? why did the Erechtheion become so complex and what was the role of the Karyatids? why was the temple of Athena Nike built in the Ionic order? what led Pericles and his advisers to opt for the specific building programme and how were the major public works financed? why was it decided to place an Ionic frieze on the Doric Parthenon? what political messages were transmitted to Sparta through the sculptural decoration of the Parthenon?Table of ContentsATHENS IN THE MUSEUM BASEMENTS ASCENDING… to the exhibition space and the slopes of the Sacred Rock HOUSES AND MINOR SANCTUARIES Τhe sanctuary of Nymphe The Asklepieion The sanctuary of Dionysos and the theatre THE ACROPOLIS PREHISTORY THE ARCHAIC ACROPOLIS Τhe pediments Τhe ex-votos The korai THE ACROPOLIS DURING THE PERSIAN WARS Works in the ‘Severe Style’ THE CLASSICAL ACROPOLIS ΜONUMENTS OF THE SACRED ROCK OUTSIDE THE MUSEUM THE PROPYLAIA THE TEMPLE OF ATHENA or WINGLESS NIKE ΤHE ERECHTHEION The Karyatids and the frieze EX-VOTOS ON THE ACROPOLIS THE PARTHENON Historical and political background Architectural features THE SCULPTED DECORATION The metopes The frieze The role of the frieze Frieze and art Frieze and politics The coloration of the monuments Τhe pediments Stylistic and interpretative approach The akroteria of the Parthenon Τhe cult statue Ideology and politics in the Acropolis monuments BIBLIOGRAPHY

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Book SynopsisComprehensive, illustrated guidebook to the magical land of Ladakh in the far north of India, beyond the Himalayas. Up to date information on hotels and transport and practical advice on planning and budgeting your trip. Detailed explanatory descriptions of the regions' famous Buddhist monasteries and other sights besides the stupendous road journeys to Ladakh from Manali and Kashmir, with entire sections on these two regions. There are extensive sections on Zanskar, Nubra, and the Pangong-Tsomoriri lakes, besides a chapter on the treks in Ladakh. Also included is a detailed introduction to Tibetan Buddhism and a section on the people and history of Ladakh. Apart from a foldout map of the Ladakh-Kashmir region at the back, there are some 25 other maps in the books, and about 270 colour photographs.Trade Review"Valuable...brings together a lot of material which you won't otherwise find in one place," recommends Outlook Traveller, India's leading travel magazine

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Book SynopsisA replica of the Pantheon in Rome for Japanese weddings, a hydrocephalic head, the secret symbolism of the Fountain of the Lions in the Alhambra and the cabala symbolism of the Alhambra, a macabre joke, a spectacular natural history museum from the nineteenth century, a secret library, a curious watch to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Mohammed, a water chess championship, an erotic chapel, the fifth Gospel in the Sacromonte, the subterranean route of the river which crosses the center of the city . Far from the masses and the usual cliches, Granada continues to keep hidden treasures which it only reveals to residents and travelers who wish to go off the beaten track. An indispensable guide for those who think they know Granada well or for those who wish to discover another side to the city.

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Book SynopsisFrom bestselling author, racer and stunt driver Ben Collins - the man who was The Stig - comes a story of spies, speed and hard-driving genius: a driver's love letter to one of the world's best-loved machines.Aston Martin's first, wickedly fast models were forged at a time when Ferrari's premises at Maranello was nothing but a ploughed field. This book celebrates a century of innovators who kept the fire burning brightly for over a century, from the visionary pioneers Martin and Bamford to modern-day design guru Adrian Newey; from a glamorous web of pre- and post-war spies and racing drivers, to David Brown and the achingly beautiful DB models beloved of Bonds past and present.Ben Collins explores the car with the double-o prefix from a unique perspective behind the wheel, carving through country lanes in his father's V8 Vantage, driving Aston Martins in four James Bond movies and competing against them in the legendary Le Mans 24-hour race.Ultimately, this is a very British success story: of a triumph of engineering that has burned brightly from the Roaring 20s to the 2020s, and an iconic car that never says die.Trade ReviewThis pacy history of a legendary brand is a love letter to an era of gears and gasoline now accelerating towards its twilight * Financial Times *A must-read for any Aston Martin aficionado * Aston Martin newsletter *The 100-year story of the fast and fabulous motors in this super book, in which [Ben] also reveals his own first-hand experiences with the greatest of Britain's iconic cars * Weekend Sport *This bold novelisation could have turned out neither fish nor fowl, but instead has invented a new style of motoring book * Octane *A great read, covering the marque chronologically, from its creator's early days right up to the latest models. It's the story of a brand that refuses to die, despite the challenges it's faced over more than a century * Auto Express *This personal connection, delivered via Collins's own insight and light-hearted tone, helps Aston Martin: Made in Britain in its mission to stand apart from its competitors * Auto Sport magazine *Ben ('The Stig') Collins, racer and Bond stunt driver, is behind the wheel as we belt through a century of innovation from the pioneering 1920s to the David Brown model loved by 007 * Saga Magazine *Ben brilliantly writes about the roaring '20s to the present, enlightens us about the charismatic character of the marque and shares a multitude of interesting and humorous facts * Aston Martin magazine *[The perfect gift] for the petrolhead in your life * The Scotman *[Told] with a genuine affection ... a glorious tale of British seat-of-the-pants invention * Mail on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of the acclaimed Britain from the Rails, an entertaining armchair read and practical guide rolled into one. Engaging, eccentric, informative, inspirational and only very occasionally trainspotter-ish, Scotland from the Rails is the perfect guide to some of the most romantic rail journeys not just in Scotland but the world. Scotland's rail network boasts the highest mainline summits in Britain; the longest bridge; the longest and boldest spans; the most famous railway bridge of all (the Harry Potter one); as well as some of the friendliest staff and the most lovely - and downright quirky - station buildings, many lovingly maintained or restored. And for icing on the cake, or rather cream on the Cranachan, some utterly charming and fascinating preserved lines, steam centres and luxury excursion trains which cruise through this magnificent land. From the East Coast to the Great North, the West Highland Line to the Skye Railway, let expert rail enthusiast Ben le Vay be your guide to the best of Scotland's rail journeys. Perfect for train buffs, Scotland buffs, history buffs and trivia buffs, Scotland from the Rails is also the ideal book for anyone whose idea of heaven is sit back on a train and gaze out of the window.Trade Review"An absolute joy to read, this detailed and colourful travel-by-rail guide takes you on a host of Scotland's scenic routes" - West Highland NewsTable of ContentsTRAINSCOTTING! Scottish superb superlatives Who is this book for? A lot of people How to use this book Planning your trips THE IRON MEN & THEIR IRON ROAD: FROM BRILLIANT PIONEERS TO THRILLING TRAINS Waggons roll! Scotland's oldest railway The first 'proper' lines open Thrills & spills in a dramatic century Going loco on World Records GREAT ARRIVALS: THE FAMED MAIN LINES Getting to Edinburgh: The East Coast Main Line Getting to Glasgow: The West Coast Main Line THE CENTRAL BELT: EDINBURGH & GLASGOW Glasgow to Edinburgh via Falkirk: The quickest & best route Other Edinburgh-Glasgow routes: Shoppers, stoppers & shockers The Cathcart Circle: Glasgow Central to Glasgow Central The Fife Circle: Edinburgh Waverley to Edinburgh Waverley Seaside excursions: Two great days out from Scotland's two big cities FIRTH TO LAST: EDINBURGH TO ABERDEEN Edinburgh to Dundee: Bridges to adventure Dundee to Aberdeen: Loch, dock & a smoking barrel SCOTLAND GOES ON HOLIDAY: GLASGOW TO AYRSHIRE & DUMFRIES The Glasgow & South-Western Main Line: To the land of 'Oreo cows' & a romantic anvil The Ayrshire Coast Line: I'll take the Troon train! The Inverclyde Line to Gourock: In the tracks of heroes BORDERING ON THE BRILLIANT!: THE BORDERS RAILWAY South from Edinburgh: Home on the Grange Onwards to Tweedbank: A Gala affair THE WORLD'S MOST SCENIC RAILWAY: THE WEST HIGHLAND LINE Glasgow Queen Street to Crianlarich: From lowland bustle to empty highlands in a few miles Crianlarich to Fort William: A lucky horsehoe, the last great wilderness & a gorgeous gorge Fort William to Mallaig: Outrageous beauty & concrete evidence The Oban branch: Awe-inspiring ruins, a rock piano, the magical route to Mull & the Holy Islands SUMMIT SPECIAL: THE HIGHLAND MAIN LINE Inverness to Perth: Along Britain's highest railway Perth to Glasgow Queen Street: Stirling work WHISKY & CANALS: THE GREAT NORTH OF SCOTLAND RAILWAY The route described THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LINE IN EUROPE: THE SKYE LINE From feudalism to internet-age democracy in just 150 years Inverness to Dingwall Dingwall to Kyle of Lochalsh WONDERFULLY REMOTE: THE FAR NORTH LINE Inverness to Lairg: From the slightly Ord to the deeply loopy! Lairg to Wick & Thurso: Two for the price of one APPENDIX ONE: ROMANCE & RIVALRY ON THE RAILS Poetic rails Further information APPENDIX TWO: STEAMY AFFAIRS Steam railways Steam museums Steam operators

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Book SynopsisFrom the Pacific to the Atlantic, through prairies and bayous to snow-capped mountains, uncover the best of each state with Moon State by State. Inside you'll find: * The top experiences in every state: Whether it's a quintessential road trip, bucket-list national park, famous festival, or unbeatable beach, find out what makes each state special * Unforgettable outdoor adventures: Explore the best national parks from Acadia to Zion. Peep the changing leaves in Vermont or set up camp for a night of stargazing in Texas. Hike to waterfalls in Washington, volcanoes in Hawaii, and stunning arches and hoodoos in Utah, or watch for wildlife in Alaska * Road trip ideas: Hit the road with lists of scenic drives, coastal getaways, and must-see roadside stops* Local flavors from coast to coast: Sample hatch chilis in New Mexico and dig in to heaping plates of hot chicken in Tennessee. Spend a weekend wine-tasting in Oregon, try a flight of craft beers in Colorado, or sip authentic Kentucky bourbon * History and fun facts: Get to know more about each state with historical background, fun facts like state flowers, and books and movies that take place thereFilled with natural wonders, epic outdoor adventures, and local treasures, Moon State by State reveals the unique character and spirit of every state.Moon USA State by State: Inspiration, experiences, and adventures from coast to coast.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.

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Book SynopsisHomecoming, haunting, nostalgia, desire: these are some of the themes evoked by the beguiling motif of the lighted window in literature and art. In this innovative combination of place-writing, memoir and cultural study, Peter Davidson takes us on atmospheric walks through nocturnal cities in Britain, Europe and North America, and revisits the field paths of rural England. Surveying a wide range of material, the book extends, chronologically, from early romantic painting to contemporary fiction, and geographically, from the Low Countries to Japan. It features familiar lighted windows in English literature (in the works of poets such as Thomas Hardy and Matthew Arnold and in the novels of Virginia Woolf, Arthur Conan Doyle and Kenneth Grahame) and examines the painted nocturnes of James Whistler, John Atkinson Grimshaw and the ruralist Samuel Palmer. It also considers Japanese prints of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries; German romanticism in painting, poetry and music; Proust and the painters of the French belle époque; René Magritte’s 'L’Empire des Lumières'; and North American painters such as Edward Hopper and Linden Frederick. By interpreting the interactions of art, literature and geography around this evocative motif, Peter Davidson shows how it has inspired an extraordinary variety of moods and ideas, from the romantic period to the present day.Trade Review'This is an art-history and English-literature lesson rolled into one, best enjoyed in the glow of your own bedside lamp, ideally with a storm raging outside.' * Country Life *'Davidson creates his own idiosyncratic, hybrid genre in which cultural history, nature writing and place writing are channelled through personal experience. … [he is] an excellent guide not just along pavements and footpaths but around paintings too, teasing out shades of meaning. ... Imagination and memory, the book suggests, create their own lighted windows in the darkest of journeys and have the power to change the world around us.' * TLS *'Erudite, companionable, and hypnotically satisfying.' * Financial Times *'While it's beautiful to peruse, this is no coffee-table book but a beguiling work of academia and an excellent festive offering for anyone who has walked past a lighted window on a dark evening and wondered about the goings-on inside.' * The Field *'There isn’t a Faber Book of Windows at Night, but Davidson is certainly the man for the job and The Lighted Window is a sort of memoir of the thought processes that would have produced one.' * The Literary Review *'A beautiful and timely book.' * Radio 4 Open Book *'A must-read if you've ever been captivated by a glimpse into another life on your evening stroll.' * OX Magazine *'Will evoke fond memories for any alumnus … the book will banish away winter nights while evoking the anticipation of spring and summer.' * QUAD Magazine *'A connoisseur of the crepuscular, the in-between zone dividing night and day, and all its electrifying implications. ... Winter cities, London nocturnes, northern townscapes … These generate aesthetically significant representations within the boundaries of Peter Davidson’s pungent and particular theme. He brings us some unexpected and enlightening assessments and observations, as his book proceeds on its scholarly and seductive way.' * Dublin Review of Books *'In this gorgeous book, Peter Davidson heads out into Oxford at nightfall, to consider cities in winter and rural summer twilights that embrace the warmth of the day. ... Enchanting.' * The Simple Things *Table of ContentsContents 1. Introduction 2. Winter Cities 3. London Nocturne 4. Windows in the Landscape 5. Northern Townscapes; Western Suburbs 6. Summer Night Illuminations Notes Further Reading Acknowledgments Picture Credits Index

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Book SynopsisEvery manual is written from hands-on experience gained from stripping down and rebuilding each vehicle in the Haynes Project Workshop. The practical step-by-step instructions and clear photos are easy to follow and provide information on maintenance, servicing, fault finding, the MoT, brakes, electrics and Haynes tips to make many tasks easier.

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Book SynopsisThis summer holiday vintage crime classic exploring the mystery of a buried Cornish hotel invites us to solve the puzzle as detectives: perfect for fans of Celia Fremlin''s Uncle Paul, Agatha Christie, or Richard Osman ...''I am loving it!'' Nigella Lawson''Hilarious and perceptive ... Perfect.'' Daily Mail''Entertaining, beautifully written, and profound.'' Tracy Chevalier''Tense, touching, human, dire, and funny ... A feast indeed.'' Elizabeth Bowen''Kennedy is not only a romantic but an anarchist.'' Anita Brookner''Oh boy, what a treat; wonderfully sharp and funny ... Page-turningly good!'' Lissa Evans''So full of pleasure that you could be forgiven for not seeing how clever it is.'' Cathy RentzenbrinkCornwall, Midsummer 1947. Pendizack Manor Hotel is buried in the rubble of a collapsed cliff. Seven guests have perished, but is it murder, and what brought this strange

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