Travel & Transport Books
Haynes Manuals Inc Suzuki GT, ZR & TS50 (77 - 90) Haynes Repair
Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:GT50 49cc 77-79; TS50ER 49cc 80-84; TS50KN 49cc 1979; ZR50S 49cc 83-90; ZR50SL 49cc 81-84; ZR50X1 49cc 79-83.
£26.25
Northern Eye Books Pembrokeshire South: Circular Walks Along the
Book SynopsisOne of the series of books in the new Top 10 Walks: Wales Coast Path series. Handy, pocket-sized, full colour walking guides written by experts. Each volume outlines the most popular circular walks along key sections of the coast path. With clear information, an overview and introduction for each walk, expertly written numbered directions, enhanced Ordnance Survey maps, superb, eye-grabbing panoramic photographs, and interpretation of points of interest along the way, these guides set a new standard in reliability, clarity and ease-of-use. Featured walks include: Marloes Peninsula, Dale Head, Angle Peninsula, Freshwater West & Angle, Elegug Stacks & the Range, Broad Haven & Bosherston, Stackpole Estate, Manorbier, Tenby & Giltar Point and Colby Woodland Garden.
£7.81
Vintage Publishing Bread And Ashes
Book SynopsisTony Anderson set out in the summer of 1998 to walk through Georgia. He wanted particularly to visit the Georgian mountain tribes - Tush, Khevsurs, Ratchuelians and Svans - to discover if they shared a common mountain culture, and to test the old idea of the Caucasus as an impenetrable barrier from sea to sea. From Azerbaijan to Svaneti, Anderson found communities where the old customs and beliefs still triumphantly survive, despite years of Communist oppression and the terrible uncertainties since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Throughout his journey Anderson refers back to many other visits to Georgia, to the politics of independence, to the war in Abkhazia and Ossetia, to the civil war and Shevardnadze''s accession to power, to the history of these people at one of the great crossroads of the world. It remains an abiding mystery that Georgia has managed to survive at all, devastated time and again by the vagabond hordes from the steppes and torn between the mighty emTrade ReviewAnderson's unusually reflective and observant narrative allows the reader to appreciate far more than the grandeur of nature... Full of knowledge lovingly amassed over years of other travels... His sheer joy at being in Georgia warms the reader's heart * Times Literary Supplement *When I finished Bread and Ashes - hanging on every word - I could have wished it twice as long * Independent *
£11.69
Porter Press International E-type Jaguar DIY Restoration & Maintenance: A
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£28.49
Signal Books Ltd Phnom Penh: A Cultural and Literary History
Book SynopsisForever linked in the public mind with the Pol Pot tyranny, Phnom Penh only became Cambodia's permanent capital in 1866. Long neglected by Western travellers, in the sixteenth century it was home to Iberian missionaries and freebooters who briefly held Cambodia's fate in their hands. It faded in significance until France established a colonial protectorate over Cambodia in 1863. As the colonialists robbed the Cambodian king of his temporal power, their protection enhanced his symbolic importance, setting the scene for the emergence of one of the most intriguing rulers of the twentieth century, King Norodom Sihanouk. The city Sihanouk ruled from 1941 to 1970 was a mix of traditional palaces, Buddhist temples and transplanted French architecture. In the 1960s Phnom Penh deserved its reputation as the most attractive city in Southeast Asia.But after 1970 all this was to change, and a terrible civil war was followed by the Khmer Rouge's capture of the city in 1975. Since the defeat of Pol Pot in 1979, Phnom Penh has slowly recovered, once again attracting perceptive travellers. It is a city of royalty and colonizers - Kings, courts and battles with French administrators; royal ceremonies, dancers and elephants; foreign intrigue and carpetbaggers who sought and failed to find riches. It is a city of culture - A rich local culture that became a headache for French officials; traditional architecture and colonial buildings that remain today; notable literary visitors from Somerset Maugham to Andre Malraux. It is a city of evil and rebirth - The terrible rule of Pol Pot; the Tuol Sleng extermination centre where 17,000 men, women and children were tortured and killed as "enemies of the state"; the return to a fragile normality.Trade Review"As described by Milton Osborne, who has known it for 50 years, Phnom Penh does so deserve first-rank writing." -- The Guardian
£14.25
Vertebrate Publishing Ltd Mountaineering in the Mont Blanc Range: Classic
Book SynopsisMountaineering in the Mont Blanc Range showcases the most beautiful lower grade snow, ice and mixed climbs (F to AD+) in the seemingly inexhaustible Mont Blanc Range. The routes described in this book should be within the capabilities of almost all mountaineers.Reflecting all recent changed topographical conditions due to the steady glacial retreat created by climate change, authors Jean-Louis Laroche and Florence Lelong have selected 36 climbs from across the range, which are easily accessible from well appointed mountain huts, useful telepheriques and mountain railways.The routes described are an ideal introduction to the climbing in this magnificent area. They are on snow or mixed ground and, distributed among the main glacier basins, they will enable you to visit a representative selection of summits along the full length of the range. Among them are some of the finest classics, including: the North Face of the Tete Blanche; the Whymper Route on the Aiguille d'Argentiere; the Cosmiques Ridge of the Aiguille du Midi; the Normal Route, Contamine-Grisolle, and Chere Couloir on the Mont Blanc du Tacul; and of course a choice of routes on Mont Blanc itself.Each route features a detailed and comprehensive route description, a sketch map and a route summary detailing the start point, difficulty, timings, height gain, best time of year and the gear required. Beautifully illustrated with photos that show both the lie of the land and also the haunting beauty of the fabulous peaks of the Mont Blanc Range, this guide clearly indicates alpinism's continued popularity to climbers of all ages.Table of ContentsIntroduction1 Aiguille du Tour: Traverse and Table Couloir2 Tête Blanche (North Face) and Petite Fourche3 Aiguille du Chardonnet: Forbes Arête and Migot Spur4 Aiguille d’Argentière: Normal Route, Whymper Route, Y Couloir and Flèche Rousse5 Petite Verte: Normal Route, North-West Face and Chevalier Couloir6 Les Droites: Normal Route7 Les Courtes: Traverse8 Pointe Isabella: Normal Route9 Aiguille de l’Éboulement: South-West Couloir and Traverse10 Aiguille de Rochefort: Rochefort Ridge11 La Tour Ronde: Normal Route, North Face/Crampon Fûte and Gervasutti Couloir12 Aiguille du Plan: Midi-Plan Traverse13 Aiguille du Midi: Cosmiques Ridge14 Mont Blanc du Tacul: Normal Route Contamine-Grisolle, and Chèré Couloir15 Mont Blanc: Goûter Route, Tacul-Maudit Traverse and North Ridge of the Dôme16 Mont Blanc: Aiguilles Grises17 Aiguille de Bionnassay: South Ridge and Traverse18 Dômes de Miage: Traverse19 Aiguille Nord de Tré-la-Tête, Lex Blanche, Dôme de Neige: Traverse20 Aiguille de la Lex Blanche: North-West Face21 Mont Tondu: Normal RoutePractical information, hut access
£13.46
Herridge & Sons Ltd Massey-Ferguson 35 & 65 Models in Detail
Book SynopsisLaunched in 1958, as the successor to the ubiquitous Ferguson TE20, the Massey-Ferguson 35 was a product of the merger of Massey-Harris and Ferguson. It incorporated numerous improvements and new features and became massively popular worldwide. Its companion, the 65 model, was introduced shortly afterwards and was a larger tractor, offered with the revolutionary Multi Power system that gave 12 forward and four reverse gears. Durable and versatile, these tractors are still a practical proposition today, and even unrestored examples command high prices. Michael Thorne, author of Ferguson TE20 in Detail (2006; ISBN 978 0954998 13 4), continues the story as he describes the development of these models, the production versions and their capabilities, options and extras, conversions, implements and their use today.
£38.00
Wild Things Publishing Ltd Wild Guide Lake District and Yorkshire Dales:
Book SynopsisImagine a summer spent swimming in mountain waterfalls, exploring lost ruins and caverns, and camping in ancient forests. In this explorer's compendium you will discover the most exciting and lesser-known places to visit in the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, with magical places to stay and where to find the very best local and artisan food, straight from the farm or field. Featuring stunning photography and engaging travel writing, this is the perfect book for families seeking new adventures off the beaten track, or explorers dreaming up their ultimate weekend escape. New from the award-winning Wild Guide series, with over 750 secret adventures, hidden places and wild weekend escapes. Taking you to places no other guidebook reaches.Wild swims, waterfalls, river pools and hidden tarnsScrambles, gorge walks and gillsSecret beaches and islandsLesser-known peaks and extraordinary rock formationsGiant caverns and caves Lost ruins, follies and sacred wellsMeadows, ancient forests and amazing wildlifeLocal food producers, micro-breweries, inns and farm shopsBothies, gypsy caravans, wild camps and campfire campsitesAncient rock art, sacred circles and the Stonehenge of the northTrade ReviewThe Wild Guide series was winner of the Travmedia Travel Guidebook of the Year 2015Table of ContentsMap of the regions 6Introduction 9Finding your way 14best forWild swimming 16Boats & floats 18Gills & scrambles 20Caverns & caves 22Sacred & ancient 24Ruins & follies 26Rocks & tops 28Forest, meadows & wildlife 30Slow food & accommodation 32Wild camping & bothies 34The regionsLake District1 North Fells & Bassenthwaite 382 Buttermere, Crummock & Ennerdale 463 Borrowdale 584 Ullswater 705 Wastwater & Eskdale 846 Langdales & Grasmere 1007 North Windermere 1128 Duddon & Ravenglass 1229 Coniston & Grizedale 13210 South Windermere 14211 Barrow & Silverdale 152Yorkshire Dales12 Howgills & Dentdale 16413 Swaledale 17814 Wensleydale & Langstroth 18815 North East Dales 20216 Whernside & Ingleton 21417 Stainforth & Malham 22818 Wharfedale 23819 Nidderdale & Ilkley Moor 24820 Forest of Bowland 258Co-ordinate conversions 268Acknowledgements 272
£14.39
Vertebrate Publishing Ltd Mountaineering in the Swiss Alps: High peaks and
Book SynopsisMountaineering in the Swiss Alps presents a selection of classic routes in the main Swiss climbing areas that have forged Switzerland's reputation as a mountaineering paradise. Featured are over thirty climbs, ranging from relatively easy normal routes to more challenging itineraries. All are within the capabilities of most mountaineers and provide an excellent introduction to the wide variety of climbing that Switzerland has to offer.Every route, whether it is a pure rock climb, a mixed ridge, a big north face or a long traverse, was chosen for the beauty of the surroundings and the quality of the climbing. Some are on world famous peaks that every mountaineer aspires to climb, such as the Matterhorn (Mont Cervin), the Breithorn and the Monch; others are on lesser-known summits and will delight those who like getting away from the beaten track. Written by mountaineer and author Stephane Maire, each route features technical notes, a route description and topo, and photos illustrating the climb's unique character.Table of ContentsIntroduction & practical informationGlossary: English–French–German–Italian 1 Grand Muveran: Saille Ridge2 Gastlosen: South-west–North-east Traverse of the Marchzähne3 Petit Combin: North Face4 Aiguilles Rouges d’Arolla: North–South Traverse5 Matterhorn: Lion Ridge and Hörnli Ridge6 Besso & Blanc de Moming: South-west Ridge and Traverse7 Ober Gabelhorn: North Face8 Zinalrothorn: Rothorngrat and North Ridge9 Breithorn: East–West Traverse10 Liskamm: West–East Traverse11 Lenzspitze & Nadelhorn: North-east Face and Traverse12 Jegigrat: South-east Spur of the Grand Gendarme and North-east–South-west Traverse13 Weissmies: North Ridge14 Blüemlisalphorn & Morgenhorn: North Face and Traverse of the Ridge15 Bietschhorn: East Spur16 Stockhorn: South Ridge17 Mönch: Nollen18 Schreckhorn: South Pillar19 Klein & Gross Simelistock: North–South Traverse20 Gross Diamantstock: East Ridge21 Gross Bielenhorn: South-east Ridge22 Schijenstock: South Ridge23 Salbitschijen: South Ridge24 Poncione di Cassina Baggio: South Ridge25 Pizzo del Prévat: North-east Ridge and North-east Pillar26 Piz Cavardiras: South Ridge27 Piz Balzet: South Ridge28 Punta da l’Albigna: Meuli Route29 Piz Kesch: North-east Ridge of the Keschnadel and Keschgrat30 Piz Bernina: Biancograt
£13.46
Herb Lester Associates Ltd Distinctively San Francisco: A Guide to the Usual
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£5.59
HarperCollins Publishers London's Strangest Tales: Extraordinary but true
Book SynopsisA quirky collection of stories from London's stranger side, featuring a tiny prison cell in Trafalgar Square, a train disguised as a ship, and a church that's completely the wrong way round. London’s Strangest Tales takes a walk on London’s weirder side with an absorbing collection of curious tales from one of the world’s greatest cities. This fascinating book is packed with amazing things you didn’t know about Britain’s capital, like the fact that it’s still forbidden to run, carry an umbrella or whistle in the Burlington Arcade, and the fat lamppost at the corner of Trafalgar Square that is secretly a tiny prison cell. And did you know that the entrance to Buckingham Palace you see from the Mall is actually the back door and not the front? The stories within these pages are bizarre, fascinating, hilarious and, most importantly, true. Revised, redesigned and updated for a new generation of London-lovers, this book is a brilliant alternative guide to the city, whether you’re a visitor, a daily commuter or one of its 8 million inhabitants. Word count: 45,000
£9.49
Haynes Publishing Group Kawasaki EX500 (GPZ500S) & ER500 (ER-5) (87 - 05)
Book SynopsisWith a Haynes Manual, you can do it yourself, from simple maintenance to full repairs. Every Manual is based on a complete stripdown of the bike. Our authors and technicians work out the best methods to do a job and present this with the home mechanic in mind. Our Manuals have clear instructions and hundreds of photographs that show each step. Whether you're a beginner or a competent mechanic, you can save money with Haynes., Each Manual includes:, Clear and easy to follow page layout, Full procedures written from hands-on experience, Easy-to-follow photos, Faultfinding information, How to make special tools, Colour wiring diagrams (where available)
£27.20
Haynes Publishing Group Saab 9-3
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, brakes, electrics and Haynes tips to make many tasks easier.
£25.20
Haynes Publishing Group Honda XL125V Varadero & VT125C Shadow (99-14)
Book SynopsisWith a Haynes Manual, you can do it yourself, from simple maintenance to full repairs. Every Manual is based on a complete stripdown of the bike. Our authors and technicians work out the best methods to do a job and present this with the home mechanic in mind. Our Manuals have clear instructions and hundreds of photographs that show each step. Whether you're a beginner or a competent mechanic, you can save money with Haynes., Each Manual includes:, Clear and easy to follow page layout, Full procedures written from hands-on experience, Easy-to-follow photos, Faultfinding information, How to make special tools, Colour wiring diagrams (where available)
£23.40
HarperCollins Publishers Slowly Down the Ganges
Book SynopsisSlowly Down the Ganges' is seen as a vintage Newby masterpiece, alongside A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush' and Love and War in the Apennines'. Told with Newby''s self-deprecating humour and wry attention to detail, this is a classic of the genre and a window into an enchanting piece of history.On his forty-forth birthday, Eric Newby sets out on an incredible journey: to travel the 1,200-mile length of India''s holy river. In a misguided attempt to keep him out of trouble, Wanda, his life-long travel companion and wife, is to be his fellow boatwoman. Their plan is to begin in the great plain of Hardwar and finish in the Bay of Bengal, but the journey almost immediately becomes markedly slower and more treacherous than either had imagined - running aground sixty-three times in the first six days.Travelling in a variety of unstable boats, as well as by rail, bus and bullock cart, and resting at sandbanks and remote villages, the Newbys encounter engaging characters and glorious mishaps, inTrade Review'All the dusty enchantment and the recurrent dottiness of India - its exasperating charm - are in these pages' Eric Linklater 'Any book by Eric Newby is an event' Len Deighton 'Impossible to describe adequately the flavour of this delicious story … vintage Newby delicately salted with “The Wind in the Willows” and “Three Men in a Boat”' Guardian 'No journey into an unmapped interior to carry the word or find a lost explorer was more obstinately seen through to its end than this do-it-yourself pleasure trip … Mr Newby has fine descriptive gifts and a deft touch in casual portraiture' Times Literary Supplement 'One of the finest and certainly the funniest of British travel writers' Sunday Times
£11.69
Penguin Books Ltd The Old Ways
Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZEThe original bestseller from the beloved author of UNDERLAND, LANDMARKS and THE LOST WORDS - Robert Macfarlane travels Britain''s ancient paths and discovers the secrets of our beautiful, underappreciated landscape''The Old Ways confirms Macfarlane''s reputation as one of the most eloquent and observant of contemporary writers about nature'' Scotland on SundayFollowing the tracks, holloways, drove-roads and sea paths that form part of a vast ancient network of routes criss-crossing the British Isles and beyond, Robert Macfarlane discovers a lost world - a landscape of the feet and the mind, of pilgrimage and ritual, of stories and ghosts; above all of the places and journeys which inspire and inhabit our imaginations.''Sublime... It sets the imagination tingling, laying an irresistible trail for readers to follow'' Sunday Times''Read this and it will be impossible to take an unremarkable walk again'' Metro''He has a rare physical intelligence and affords total immersion in place, elements and the passage of time: wonderful'' Antony Gormley
£11.69
David & Charles Ford Small Block V8 Racing Engines 1962-1970: The
Book SynopsisA in-depth study of the Ford small block V8 racing engines, covering their development history and use in motorsport. The book explains how rapidly the Ford small block Fairlane V8 engines evolved from passenger car engines to highly successful racing engines. Initially, in May 1960, a team of nine engineers led by George Stirrat designed a lightweight, all cast iron, compact, reliable and durable power-plant for passenger cars. Following its introduction in July 1961, Ford’s engineers quickly realised its potential benefits if modified for racing applications. Within three months, the capacity had been increased from 221ci to 260ci, and by early 1962 Carroll Shelby had fitted a High Performance 260ci version in his AC Cobra. Subsequently, the original design team began work on a second capacity increase, to achieve a High Performance 289ci unit – and within three months the standard 289ci became available. Carroll Shelby went on to win the 1965 World Sports Car Championship using a HP-289ci. Aluminium block and cylinder head pushrod versions, designed in late 1962, had been constructed by early 1963, in preparation for that year’s Indianapolis 500, and the DOHC four-valve per cylinder 255ci raced in the 1964 and 1965 Indy 500, winning the latter outright. The 302ci replaced the 289ci for the 1968 car model year and, at Le Mans in 1968 and 1969, GT40 cars won outright using this variant of the small block. In 1965, 1966 and 1967, HP-289ci-powered Mustangs won the SCCA B-Production Championship and 1966 and 1967 Trans-Am Championships. A Bud Moore Engineering Boss 302 Mustang won the 1970 Trans-Am Championship. Ford invested much time and expertise into its racing activities in the 1960s, and there’s little doubt that the V8 Small Block engines took the company to the forefront of the racing world, until it withdrew from the sport in 1970.Trade Reviewfascinating American Car Magazine fascinating ... The text is great Octane With many historic photos and illustrations, it's a good read. Classic American a wealth of photos and illustrations Classic & Sports Car (UK) A highly specialised publication, but one which owners owners of these Ford V8s and enthusiasts for the unit will find invaluable. Speedscene BOOK OF THE WEEK Classic Car WeeklyTable of ContentsIntroduction Acknowledgements Ch 1: Hi-Performance 260s of 1962 Ch 2: Hi-Performance 289s of 1963-1967 Ch 3: Indianapolis 500 255ci pushrod engine of 1963 Ch 4: Shelby American 289s of 1963-1967 Ch 5: Small block GT40 engines 1964-1969 Ch6: Indianapolis 500 255ci DOHC engines 1964-1965 Ch 7: Ford Indianapolis DOHC Engine – 1965 catalogue Ch 8: Road Racing The Ford 289 High Performance Engine – 1967 catalogue Ch 9: TransAm ‘Tunnel Port’ 302s of 1968 Ch 10: TransAm Boss 302s of 1969-1970 Ch 11: Boss 302 Engine Modifications for Strip And Track - 1970 catalogue Postscript
£20.00
Veloce Publishing Ltd BMW E30 3 Series
Book SynopsisBuying a classic and iconic E30 BMW 3 Series can be just the start of a wonderful adventure.How to Modify BMW E30 3 Series explains how these fantastic cars can be modified to suit a vast range of applications, from simple upgrades to make everyday driving easier, through to servicing and renovation tips, and large-scale conversions for racing and rallying. Some of the most popular forms of motorsport are examined, along with explanations of how to take part and what equipment you need. All the procedures are explained in straightforward text by a qualified engineer and racer with many years of practical experience, accompanied by detailed photographs showing the reader how it's done. Many of the modifications shown are done on the author's own vehicles, so you get an honest report--bruised knuckles and all. As well as the 'how to' sections, there are a large amount of data and comparison charts to help you choose which modif
£20.00
David & Charles Porsche 924
Book SynopsisThe definitive history of the internationally popular Porsche 924, including motorsport. Expert guidance on buying a 924. Over 220 illustrations, mainly in colour, acquired with the full assistance of Porsche.Trade ReviewIf you missed this definitive history and guide first time round, pick up a copy, now. tkc (Totalkitcar)Table of ContentsIntroduction & Acknowledgements 4 Chapter 1 a brief history of the marque 6 The legendary 356 7 Porsche in competition 12 356 developments 14 The 911 and 912 15 A competition update 18 Chapter 2 the 914: a joint project 20 VW's links with Porsche 21 The VW success story 21 A joint project 22 The 914 is born 24 A turning point 25 The 914 in detail 24 Launch of the new model 26 Progress of the 914 28 Corporate matters 30 914 developments 31 The 914 in competition 33 Matters of the moment 36 Company news 35 End of the line 38 Chapter 3 the 924: a new type of porsche 41 The situation in 1975 41 A new Porsche 42 The 1976 MY for America 52 Launch of the 924 54 Early press reaction 57 The contemporary 911s 62 The 924 hits America 64 A British viewpoint 69 Endurance runs 73 The 928 73 924 developments 73 The 1978 model year 75 1978 Stateside 79 Other 924 specials 79 Matters of the moment 84 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapter 4 the 924 turbo 86 The 924 Turbo 86 Early press reaction 91 Other 1979 MY news 93 The Turbo in the States 95 The Turbo reaches the UK 101 Other 1980 model year news 105 Chapter 5 the 924 in competition 112 The 924 in rallying 112 SCCA racing 114 The Carrera GT 117 1980 Le Mans 118 The Carrera GT road car 119 The GTS and GTR 126 1981 Le Mans 126 Rally update 133 1982 Le Mans 136 A return to F1 137 Chapter 6 the twilight years 138 The 1981 model year 138 Corporate matters 144 The 944 146 The 1982 model year 149 The 1983 model year 152 The 1984 model year 156 End of the line - part I 158 Chapter 7 the 924 makes a comeback 161 The 924S 162 The 924S in Europe 166 The 924 returns to the US 170 The 1987 model year proper 171 Boardroom drama 171 The 1988 model year 174 End of the line - part II 176 Chapter 8 buying & restoration 179 Body 179 Exterior trim 180 Engine 180 Transmission 181 Suspension, steering & braking system 181 Interior 181 Spares today 181 The best buy? 181 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Appendix: production details 184 Index 186
£26.25
Profile Books Ltd The Railways: Nation, Network and People
Book SynopsisSunday Times History Book of the Year 2015 Currently filming for BBC programme Full Steam Ahead Britain's railways have been a vital part of national life for nearly 200 years. Transforming lives and landscapes, they have left their mark on everything from timekeeping to tourism. As a self-contained world governed by distinctive rules and traditions, the network also exerts a fascination all its own. From the classical grandeur of Newcastle station to the ceaseless traffic of Clapham Junction, from the mysteries of Brunel's atmospheric railway to the lost routines of the great marshalling yards, Simon Bradley explores the world of Britain's railways, the evolution of the trains, and the changing experiences of passengers and workers. The Victorians' private compartments, railway rugs and footwarmers have made way for air-conditioned carriages with airline-type seating, but the railways remain a giant and diverse anthology of structures from every period, and parts of the system are the oldest in the world. Using fresh research, keen observation and a wealth of cultural references, Bradley weaves from this network a remarkable story of technological achievement, of architecture and engineering, of shifting social classes and gender relations, of safety and crime, of tourism and the changing world of work. The Railways shows us that to travel through Britain by train is to journey through time as well as space.Trade ReviewThe Railways - history book of the year: Bradley's loving tribute to the golden age of the railway is a magnificent achievement ... a gorgeous Christmas pudding of a book ... Most eye-catching are the superbly crafted chapters on accidents and murders, yet where his book really shines is in its portraits of the British themselves ... His book is so colourful, so rich and engaging, that even if you don't like railways you should love it. -- Dominic Sandbrook * Sunday Times *Simon Bradley's The Railways is magisterial. It's both authoritative and absorbing. A first class journey. -- Michael PalinRich and revealing ... [Bradley's] special delight is in ferreting out the telling, often surprising detail that brings the great themes of his story alive ... a monumental work. * Daily Telegraph *Combining authority with intimacy, and technical grasp with humour and humanity, The Railways is by some distance the most ambitious and enriching book I have ever read on this subject. It is destined to become a classic of British social history. -- David Kynaston'A superbly crafted, lovingly assembled tribute to our railways ... the current, tattered state of our railways should in no way detract from Bradley's narrative. This is a first-class, entertaining analysis of a great, albeit troubled, institution that has now been given a history worthy of its national significance.' -- Robin McKie * The Observer *Bradley has written an authoritative and comprehensive history that entertains and informs in equal measure. This is a celebration of the railways that neither descends into nostalgia nor ventures into train-spotter land ... The reward for Bradley's ambition in writing a comprehensive social history of the railways is that his book will sit happily on the shelves next to railway classics such as Jack Simmons's The Railway in Town and Country, probably the nearest equivalent. This is definitely the book to give to that great uncle who you think is interested in trains. But it is also a fitting present for that railway buff who thinks he knows everything there is to know about the railways. This book will show he is mistaken. -- Christian Wolmar * Spectator *A magnificent study ... Simon Bradley is not an ideal, but the ideal railway historian ... a rivetingly detailed technical history ... Masterly ... the joy of Bradley's book is that, by telling the story of railways, he has told the story of all of us British over the last 150 years. Turning the pages, we will cheer the ingenuity of the Victorians, curse the name of Beeching and Harold Macmillan, and recall the many moments of life - sobbing as one parted from a lover, delight as the train took us into new landscapes - in which the railways have played a central role. They made us what we are - both as a nation and as individuals, and this book is the classic, beautifully written, learned exposition of that glorious fact. -- AN Wilson * Sunday Times *It is testament to Bradley's tremendous frame of reference that he is able to write with equal authority on both Branwell Brontë and Timothy Potter ...fascinating ... The entire book is written with a rare combination of easy-going style and Olympian knowledge ... Bradley is one of that happy band of writers who are interested in everything, and also - rarer still - capable of making everything interesting ... this book concertinas the present and the past, the real and the imagined, and, by doing so, turns what might have been Timothy Potter's trainspotter's guide into something much closer to a work of art. -- Craig Brown * Mail on Sunday *Yields a plethora of delightful anecdotes and arcane facts. Bradley has a fine eye for the telling details ... a rich history ... as a work on railways and social life in the last two centuries it is a treasure trove. -- Jill Murdoch * BBC Who Do You Think You Are magazine *A superb and challenging work of railway history, but it is also so much more ... It goes way beyond conventional, introverted, train-spottery literature and deals with some very unexpected themes ... Dr Bradley explodes many myths about the railways ... fascinating ... elegantly written, magisterial and utterly enthralling. -- Gavin Stamp * Country Life *Books of the Year 2015: Bradley's compendious yet rattling The Railways achieves magnificently a difficult double. Learned and deeply researched, it will not only impress railway buffs but tell even them a great deal they didn't know; yet this is also popular history, which will engage and entertain any lay reader remotely curious about train travel in Britain. -- Matthew Parris * Spectator *Simon Bradley entertainingly provides as much social history as industry detail to help today's curious passenger make sense of their past and present "parallel universe". Refreshingly, unlike some railway tomes, he doesn't take his love for the subject too seriously, even referring to a Viz comic character that took the mickey out of trainspotters ... an encyclopaedic book * Scotsman *Daily Mail Books of the Year 2015: Now is probably a better time to read about trains than to ride in them. A magnificent, all-encompassing history ... It's a book that's both jaunty and scholarly - a rare combination - and packed with fascinating details right up to the present day. -- Craig Brown * Daily Mail *Bradley's previous book was elegant enough, but here he blossoms as a writer both elegant and droll ... boldly conceived, protean and frequently beautiful. -- Andrew Martin * Times Literary Supplement *Bradley was a train-spotter from the age of 11, and his enthusiasm for his subject shines through this wonderful history. An encyclopaedic and evocative study that's not just for trainspotters. -- PD Smith * Guardian *
£10.79
HarperCollins Publishers A YEAR IN GREEN TEA AND TUKTUKS My unlikely adventure creating an eco farm in Sri Lanka
Book SynopsisBBC journalist and environmentalist Rory Spowers wanted to finally live his dream and abandon life in London for a more ecologically sustainable lifestyle. Moving with his wife and two toddler sons to a 60-acre abandoned tea estate in Sri Lanka, Rory sets out to create a model organic farm there and earn his livelihood from the land.Trade Review"Rory Spowers writes with candour and wit about the agony and ecstasy of trying to live the green dream with his young family in an abandoned Sri Lankan tea plantation!Inspiring stuff." Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall "This is a book of great charm and warmth that captures perfectly the restless spirit of all of us. I heartily recommend it." Tim Smit, co-founder of The Eden Project ' ..a fascinating read that will engage anyone interested in organic farming.' Lifescape magazine '..utterly absorbing' Environment UK
£12.34
Penguin Books Ltd Consolations of the Forest
Book SynopsisSylvain Tesson, found a radical solution to his need for freedom, one as ancient as the experiences of the hermits of old Russia: he decided to lock himself alone in a cabin in the middle taiga, on the shores of Baikal, for six months. Noting carefully his impressions of the silence, Sylvain Tesson shares with us an extraordinary experience.
£10.44
Haynes Publishing Group Aprilia RS50 (99 - 06) & RS125 (93 - 06)
Book SynopsisWith a Haynes Manual, you can do it yourself, from simple maintenance to full repairs. Every Manual is based on a complete stripdown of the bike. Our authors and technicians work out the best methods to do a job and present this with the home mechanic in mind. Our Manuals have clear instructions and hundreds of photographs that show each step. Whether you're a beginner or a competent mechanic, you can save money with Haynes., Each Manual includes:, Clear and easy to follow page layout, Full procedures written from hands-on experience, Easy-to-follow photos, Faultfinding information, How to make special tools, Colour wiring diagrams (where available)
£23.40
Granta Books In An Antique Land
Book SynopsisIn an Antique Land is a subversive history in the guise of a traveller's tale. When the author stumbles across a slave narrative in the margins of an ancient text, his curiosity is piqued. What follows is a ten year search, which brings author and slave together across 800 hundred years of colonial history. Bursting with anecdote and exuberant detail, it offers a magical, intimate biography of the private life of a country, Egypt, from the Crusades to Operation Desert Storm.Trade ReviewGhosh's book is extraordinary; a travel book that reaches back into the twelth century as it touches on the dilemmas of our own time. * Sunday Times *Ghosh is an engagingly humble and receptive traveller... a refreshing reversal of the usual power relationship between the observing (European) travel writer and his indigenous subjects. * Guardian *A rich and satisfying journey * The Times *This captivating, extraordinary story offers the general reader a vision of a rapidly disappearing world told with such grace, humility and insight that its appeal is universal -- Julie Fisher * Bookmunch *
£10.44
The Crowood Press Ltd BMC 1100 and 1300: An Enthusiast's Guide
Book SynopsisThe British Motor Corporation's 1100 and 1300 model range was amongst the most successful in the Corporation's history, selling more than 2.1 million of all types between its introduction in 1962 and its demise in 1974. World-wide, it was sold under eight different marque names and in two-door saloon, four-door saloon, two-door estate, and five-door hatchback forms - and very nearly as a van as well. In Britain, it was the country's best-selling car between 1962 and 1971, being beaten just once (in 1967) by the Ford Cortina. BMC 1100 and 1300 looks at the design and development of a model range that at the time confirmed BMC as a pioneer of new automotive ideas and had a profound impact on other manufacturers. It covers not only the full standard model range, but special conversions, cars built abroad, and owning and running the cars today.
£15.29
The Crowood Press Ltd SAAB Cars: The Complete Story
Book SynopsisA landmark new history from internationally known Saab aficionado Lance Cole, Saab Cars - The Complete Story offers a detailed insight into the company's story, from the prototype UrSaab in 1947 to the end of production in 2012. It is a fitting tribute to the spirit and ethos of Saab design and engineering.
£36.00
National Geographic Maps Thailand, Bangkok, Map Pack Bundle: Travel Maps
Book SynopsisWaterproof, tear-resistant travel map. The Thailand Adventure Map is combined with a Bangkok Destination City map in this Map Pack bundle. The Thailand map is filled with interesting places to visit throughout this amazing country. From the stunning beaches and the sea stacks of Phang Nga Bay through the bustle of Bangkok to the ancient temples in the north this map covers them all. Combine the Adventure Map of Thailand with a beautifully detailed map of Bangkok and you have the perfect travel companion for your trip to this tropical destination.
£19.76
Penguin Books Ltd The Conquest of New Spain
Book SynopsisVivid, powerful and absorbing, this is a first-person account of one of the most startling military episodes in history: the overthrow of Montezuma''s doomed Aztec Empire by the ruthless Hernan Cortes and his band of adventurers. Bernal Díaz del Castillo, himself a soldier under Cortes, presents a fascinatingly detailed description of the Spanish landing in Mexico in 1520 and their amazement at the city, the exploitation of the natives for gold and other treasures, the expulsion and flight of the Spaniards, their regrouping and eventual capture of the Aztec capital.Table of ContentsThe expedition of Francisco Hernandex de Cordoba; the expedition of Juan de Grijalva; the expedition of Hernando Cortes - preparations; the voyage; Dona Marina's story; a pause on the coast; the stay at Cempoala; the foundation of Vera Cruz; the march to Cingapacinga and return of Cempoala; events at Vera Cruz - the destruction of the ships; the Tlascalan campaign; peace with Tlascala - embassies from Mexico; the march to Mexico; the entrance into Mexico; the stay in Mexico; Montezuma's captivity; Cortes in difficulties; the flight from Mexico; Cortes collects fresh strength; expeditions around the lake; the siege and capture of Mexico.
£11.69
Haynes Publishing Group Yamaha Rhino 700 2008-2012
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£26.25
Haynes Publishing Group Suzuki SV650 Series Motorcycle (1999-2009)
Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:SV650 99-08; SV650S 99-07; SV650SF 08-09
£25.50
Vintage Publishing Bangkok Days
Book SynopsisTourists come to Bangkok for many reasons: a night of love, a stay in a luxury hotel, or simply to disappear for a while. Lawrence Osborne comes for the cheap dentistry, and then stays when he finds he can live off just a few dollars a day.Osborne''s Bangkok is a vibrant, instinctual city full of contradictions. He wanders the streets, dining on insects, trawling through forgotten neighbourhoods, decayed temples and sleazy bars.Far more than a travel book, Bangkok Days explores both the little-known, extraordinary city and the lives of a handful of doomed ex-patriates living there, ''as vivid a set of liars and losers as was ever invented by Graham Greene'' (New York Times).Trade ReviewThailand inspires such enthralled romanticism that it also invites great cynicism and it is a feat to acknowledge all its complexities and graces, as Osborne does, without ever quite surrendering to them -- Pico Iyer * Los Angeles Times *He is a first-rate observer and analyst... Any Westerner curious to take a decadent Oriental trip with a writer you can trust to keep you turning the pages should pick up a copy * New York Times *He vividly sketches the characters he meets: a man with a degree in air-conditioning, one with an air of "upper-class twittery"... Osborne's travelogue is, however, memorably touching -- Anita Sethi * Independent on Sunday *With a brief stint as a gigolo, insights into the Buddhist interpretation of transgender 'kathoeys', and several friendships with various wayward desolates, Osborne maintains a lively note to proceedings throughout... this book has an underlying sense of warmth and genuine fondness for its subject matter * Real Travel Magazine *He uses language with great skill, and the sounds and smells of Bangkok are wonderfully evoked. Osborne's writing conveys a geniune love for the city * Library Journal *
£10.44
APA Publications Insight Guides Pocket Vienna (Travel Guide with
Book SynopsisIdeal itineraries and top travel tips in a pocket-sized package. Now with free eBook, and a pull-out map.Plan your trip, plan perfect days and discover how to get around - this Insight Guides pocket-sized book is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do and see in Vienna, from top attractions like Schonbrunn, to hidden gems, including the Spanish Riding School. · Compact, concise, and packed with essential information about Where to Go and What Do, this is an ideal on-the-move companion when you're exploring Vienna· Covers Top Ten Attractions, including Stephansdom and Karlsplatz and Perfect Day itinerary suggestions· Offers an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture· Contains an invaluable pull-out map, and essential practical information on everything from Eating Out to Getting Around· Includes an innovative extra that's unique in the market - all Pocket Guides come with a free eBook· Inspirational colour photography throughout· Sharp design and colour-coded sections make for an engaging reading experienceAbout Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.
£6.64
Birlinn General The Cairngorms: A Secret History
Book SynopsisCairngorms: A Secret History is a series of journeys exploring barely known human and natural stories of the Cairngorm Mountains. It looks at a unique British landscape, its last great wilderness, with new eyes. History combines with travelogue in a vivid account of this elemental scenery. There have been rare human incursions into the Cairngorm plateau, and Patrick Baker tracks them down. He traces elusive wildlife and relives ghostly sightings on the summit of Ben Macdui. From the search for a long-forgotten climbing shelter and the locating of ancient gem mines, to the discovery of skeletal aircraft remains and the hunt for a mysterious nineteenth-century aristocratic settlement, he seeks out the unlikeliest and most interesting of features in places far off the beaten track. The cultural and human impact of this stunning landscape and reflections on the history of mountaineering are the threads which bind this compelling narrative together.Trade Review'Describing a series of walks, Baker illuminates the bleak landscape, revealing the many stories linked to its ruined bothies, ancient gem mines and even haunted summits' * FT Weekend *'Packed with great stories and vivid descriptions' * Scotland Outdoor *'Exploring the Cairngorms has been a lifetime fascination for Patrick Baker and in this book he generously shares the results' * Scotland Magazine *
£10.44
Haynes Manuals Inc Ford Focus (Chilton): 2012 to 2014
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£27.00
Haynes Publishing Cadillac CTS/CTS-V (Chilton): 2003-14
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£26.25
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Biography of British Train Travel
Book SynopsisBiography of British train travel from the 1950s to present day.
£13.82
Kuperard Turkey - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to
Book SynopsisDon't just see the sights-get to know the people. At first glance, Turkey may seem Westernized and entirely "modern"-but appearances can be misleading. It is above all a land of contrasts, a heady mixture of Oriental etiquette and ultramodern city life, deep-rooted religious faith and determined secularism, a fierce sense of national pride and openness to foreign ideas. The Turkish people are very much their own center of gravity, and for the unwary visitor there are pitfalls to avoid as well as great riches to be found. Culture Smart! Turkey is an invaluable guide to the intricate ins and outs of this culturally rich and complex society. This updated edition outlines the complex history of Anatolia, provides key insights into contemporary Turkish values and attitudes, describes important customs and traditions, and reveals what life is like for the Turks at home, at work, and at play. It also offers practical tips and information about what to expect and how to navigate different social situations. In this unique mix of Islamic and European cultures, the Turks are extremely hospitable. If you show an interest in their culture and respect for their point of view, they will repay your effort many times over. Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.Trade Review"Culture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers," - Sunday Times Travel;"...the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries," - Global Travel;"...full of fascinating, as well as common sense, tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas," - Observer;"...as useful as they are entertaining, - Easy Jet Magazine;" ...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world," - New York Times.";Table of ContentsKey History - Politics - Economic Life - Values - Attitudes - Religion - Traditions - Taboos - Festivals & Holidays - Friendships & Family - Women in Society - Humour - Hospitality & Home life - Cultural Life - Cuisine & Dining Out - Socializing - Dos and Don'ts - Business Etiquette - Punctuality & Time Keeping - Meetings & Presentations - Negotiating - Bureaucracy - Communication & Language - Tips
£10.44
HarperCollins India Lost in the Valley of Death: A Story of Obsession
Book SynopsisA narrative nonfiction about the mysterious disappearance of American backpacker Justin Shetler in India's Parvati Valley, known for similar incidents. Justin, a seasoned traveler, embarked on a global journey seeking authentic experiences, documenting on Instagram. His quest for extremes led him to the remote Himalayan region in 2016.
£8.99
Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet California & Southwest USA's
Book SynopsisLonely Planet's California and Southwest USA's National Parks is your passport to the most up-to-date advice on what to see and skip. Hike down the Grand Canyon, marvel at Sequoia and chase waterfalls in Yosemite; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of California and Southwest USA's National Parks and begin your journey now!Inside the Lonely Planet's California and Southwest USA's National Parks Travel Guide:Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after2020's COVID-19 outbreakUser-friendly highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices, emergency information, park seasonality, hiking trail junctions, viewpoints, landscapes, elevations, distances, difficulty levels, and durationsFocused on the best hikes, drives, and cycling toursHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, camping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, summer and winter activities, and hidden gems that most guidebooks missContextual insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, geology, wildlife, and conservationOver 52 full-color trail and park maps and full-color images throughoutUseful features- Travel with Children,Clothing and Equipment, andDay and Overnight HikesCovers Joshua Tree, Redwood, Sequoia, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Zion and more!The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's California and Southwest USA's National Parks, our most comprehensive guide to the region's national parks, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled.Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's USA for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer.Looking to visit more North American national parks? Check out USA's National Parks, a new full-color guide that covers all 59 of the USA's national parks.Just looking for inspiration? Check out Lonely Planet's National Parks of America, a beautifully illustrated introduction to each of the USA's 59 national parks.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler'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)
£11.69
Cornell University Press Wildlife Conservation Society Birds of Brazil
Book SynopsisIn the Birds of Brazil Field Guides, the Wildlife Conservation Society brings together a top international team to do justice to the incredible diversity of Brazilian birds. This second guide presents 927 bird species, 863 illustrated, that occur in just the southeastern Atlantic Forest biome.Trade ReviewThere is no doubt that the Wildlife Conservation Society guide is the best yet to Brazilian birds. * Cotinga *
£25.19
Design Studio Press FryeWerk 2.0 Concept Vehicle Illustrations
Book Synopsis?Where can your imagination take you?? renowned artist and vehicle designer John A. Frye answers in wondrous illustrations traversing varied terrain and time periods. Awe-inspiring vehicles, aircraft, and spacecraft speed and soar off the pages, inspiring and challenging artists to write their own rulebooks when designing and envisioning transportation design like never before.Break away from the familiar motorized vehicles of the modern world by going well beyond what is expected and maximize visual motifs of sleekness and volume in ?Chapter 1: Cars.? His spaceships and hovercraft in ?Chapter 2: Ships and Flying Craft,? pull cues and details from real world airplanes and cars, and then playfully merge them with motifs of fanciful sci-fi mobility. With ?Chapter 3: Autonomous Racing,? explore what happens when the driver is taken out of the equation in racecars?new forms emerge when the safety, space, and the visibility of a human occupant is no longer a factor. For fans of the largest vehicles on the road, ?Chapter 4: Trucks and Big Rigs,? take the most everyday utilitarian vehicles and give them added edge, design, and style. Finally, with ?Chapter 5: Other Extraordinary Vehicles,? the artist really flexes his creative muscles with unexpected and futuristic takes and sizes of robots, watercraft, and more.Frye?s enthusiasm and artistry comes through on every page, manifested in his sophisticated and often vibrant illustrations and especially his thoughtful reflections on different creative approaches developed over years of experience as a professional and as a teacher. ?Unique ideas and thinking come from removing the burden of deeply logical thinking?shrugging off the shackles of critical realism,? he writes. ?Let your creativity loose on a regular basis and think like a kid with the horsepower of professional artistic skill.?Let fryewerk 2.0, Concept Vehicle Illustrations help you train yourself to more easily tap into that intense creative fuel source?uninhibited childlike curiosity?for more productive, passionate real-world project work and ongoing personal fulfillment.
£22.50
Goose Lane Editions Trails of Prince Edward Island
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This new work provides an indispensable guide to more than 50 walking and biking routes that take the island's 'pastoral panoramas' and 'awesome beaches in matchless settings'." * Atlantic Books Today *"The effect is rather like having a knowledgeable friend along for the journey." * Atlantic Books Today *
£16.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Dirt Track Chassis & Suspension
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£18.99
Sunflower Books Dolomites Sunflower Walking Guide Vol 2 - Centre
Book SynopsisThe go-to Dolomites walking guide for discovering the best walks and bike tours. Strap on your boots and discover the Dolomites on foot with the Sunflower Dolomites travel guide which covers the North and West including Scillar/Schlern and Cainaccio/Rosengarten. The Sunflower Dolomites guide is indispensable for hiking in the Dolomites. Gentle green valleys and towering limestone pinnacles: the Dolomites are a holiday paradise for lovers of the countryside. This guide for touring and walking explores Val Gardena, Val Badia and and areas to the east and south. Other highlights include the Sella Group, Marmolada, the Ladin ‘viles’, Lagazuoi Piccolo, Cortina and the Tre Cime, approached from the south. The book is an ideal companion for motorists, walkers and cyclists, but those who go for the skiing season will find it equally useful. Inside the Sunflower Dolomites guide book you’ll find: Coverage of all the sights as well as practical information 35 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 with plenty of walking and cycling tips Topographical walking maps – give you a clear sense of the surrounding terrain Free downloadable gps tracks – for the techies Fold-out area maps so you can easily get your bearings Plans of major towns are also included Lift opening times, with prices Online update service keeping the guide fully up-to-date Whether you choose to tour the Dolomites by bike or explore on foot, we look forward to showing you around.
£14.44
Haynes Publishing Honda Civic & Del Sol (96 - 00) (Chilton)
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£27.00
Haynes Publishing GM Buick Regal (88-05)
Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:General Motors covering FWD models of the Buick Regal (1988 thru 2004), Chevrolet Lumina (1990 thru 1994), Olds Cutlass Supreme (1988 thru 1997), and Pontiac Grand Prix (1988 thru 2007)
£26.25
National Geographic Maps Grand Canyon, Bright Angel Canyon/north & South
Book SynopsisA well-balanced mix of detailed cartography and handy resource information, coverage highlights for this Grand Canyon: Bright Angel Canyon/North and South Rims Trail Map include: Colorado River miles 60-98, North and South Rim visitor centers, Grand Canyon Village, Grand Canyon / National Geographic IMAX, Tusayan, Grand Canyon Railroad Station, Bright Angel Trail (plus elevation profile), West Rim Trail, Kaibab Trail, Arizona Trail, Grand Canyon Lodge, and more. A necessity for exploring in the outdoors, this map is printed on waterproof, tear-resistant material.
£13.46
The History Press Ltd Titanic Collections Volume 1: Fragments of
Book Synopsis‘A wonderful gallery of period items related to the Titanic and Olympic, presented and shared by some of the top researchers and collectors in the field. Many of these items are quite rare or unique, and are not often seen by the general public.’ – Bill Wormstedt, co-author of Recreating the TitanicThe basic facts of the Titanic’s story are well known: in April 1912 the largest ship in the world, described as ‘practically unsinkable’, set off on her maiden trip to New York. She would never make it there. Instead she would strike an iceberg just days into her journey and sink to the depths of the North Atlantic Ocean, taking nearly 1,500 people with her. She would remain there undisturbed for seventy-three years.Titanic Collections: Fragments of History is a two-part series showcasing rare and important artefacts relating to the history of RMS Titanic. Many collectors prefer to hide their treasures away, but the items presented in these beautiful books have been gathered by six well-known and respected researchers, authors, historians and collectors who want to share their acquisitions with the world.The Ship focuses on artefacts relating to the Titanic herself, ranging from carpet squares and floor tiles to crockery and bath tickets. Each beautifully photographed item brings the story of the Titanic to life, and all come together as a museum for your bookshelf.Trade ReviewA wonderful gallery of period items related to the Titanic and Olympic, presented and shared by some of the top researchers and collectors in the field. Many of these items are quite rare or unique, and are not often seen by the general public. -- Bill Wormstedt * co-author of Recreating the Titanic *In Titanic Collections: Fragments of History, the authors have shared generously from their extensive collections. We see rare objects which bring to life Titanic’s story – her brief life and its disastrous end. Highly recommended! -- Mark Chirnside * author of Olympic, Titanic, Britannic: An Illustrated History of the Olympic Class Ships *In an era where so many items disappear into private collections, never to be seen again, it is a pleasure to be able to experience the story of the brief life of Titanic in such an engaging and unique way … The esteemed group of authors behind Titanic Collections: Fragments of History has done a great service. -- Tad Fitch * co-author of On a Sea of Glass: The Life and Loss of the RMS Titanic *
£32.00
