Travel & Transport Books
Haynes Publishing Group Honda TRX450 Series ATV (2004-2009) Service
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£26.25
Haynes Publishing Group Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Series Motorcycle
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£25.50
Alan Godfrey Maps Renfrew 1895: Renfrewshire Sheet 8.11
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£5.69
Haynes Publishing Group Ford S-MAX & Galaxy Diesel (Mar 06 - July 15)
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 car. 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, Fault finding information, How to make special tools, Colour wiring diagrams (where available)
£25.20
Eland Publishing Ltd Croatia Through Writers Eyes
Book SynopsisA travel book on Croatia, which presents an abundant culture of Roman remains, Venetian and Hapsburg-era palaces.
£11.69
Haynes Publishing Group Yamaha YZF-R1 (98 - 03)
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
Perseus-Avalon Travel Publishi Moon Florida Gulf Coast Fifth Edition Travel
Book SynopsisFloridian journalist Joshua Lawrence Kinser serves up the best the Gulf Coast has to offer
£10.49
Eland Publishing Ltd The Pharaoh's Shadow: Travels in Ancient and
Book SynopsisIn a ruined temple along the Nile, Anthony Sattin sees a woman praying to the gods of ancient Egypt to bless her with a child. Later that day, a policeman stops his taxi to ask to borrow a mobile phone to call his mother. The ancient rubs up against the modern just as dramatically as when Flaubert wrote, 'Egypt is a wonderful place for contrasts - splendid things gleam in the dust". Anthony Sattin has tracked down extraordinary examples of ancient survivals in the hurly-burly of modern Egypt.
£11.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd DOCKMANSHIP Cornell Boaters Library
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£7.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Watermen of the Chesapeake Bay
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£25.59
Gill Donegal, Sligo & Leitrim: A Walking Guide
Book SynopsisThe northwest of Ireland provides a diversity of walks, from the wild, untamed landscape of Donegal to the gentler hills and green valleys of Sligo and Leitrim. This guidebook describes 27 walks of various grades, accompanied by quality photographs and specially drawn maps. Walk descriptions also include material on the rich natural history, folklore, geology and place names of the area. Since most routes are not signposted or waymarked, an up-to-date guidebook is essential. This will inspire you to get your walking boots on and start exploring this majestic landscape. • Also by this author: 'The Dingle Peninsula: A Walking Guide' and 'The Beara & Sheep's Head Peninsulas: A Walking Guide'. For a complete list of walking guides available from The Collins Press, see www.collinspress.ie
£12.99
David & Charles Essential Buyers Guide Ford Escort Mk1 & Mk2
Book SynopsisFord's Mk1 and Mk2 Escorts (1967 to 1980) are collectable classics, and this guide aims to aid potential buyers or restorers through the purchasing process. A one-stop package offering great advice, this is the ideal companion for anyone sampling and assessing an Escort, for sale privately, at a dealer, or an online auction. It comes with at-a-glance tips, illustrated inspection guidance, valuation data, specifications, modifications you should avoid, real-world cost considerations - and even checks for spotting a fake.Trade ReviewWith good photos and info on where to spot the rot, advice on choosing the right model and even how to spot a fake, it's a great ... companion to take with you when looking at cars for sale Classic Ford This great series of 64 page pocket-sized books just keeps growing ... The author is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about these models, but he clearly wants to help you get the best one possible. Taking his advice is likely to save a lot of grief! Classic driver (monthly) All the mechanical and bodywork problems encountered in buying any secondhand car are covered in fully illustrated and specific detail for the models in question ... Together with tips which include buying at auction, restoration viability, general running and deciding just what the car is worth, this publications can indeed be considered essential guides for anyone considering buying a second hand example of these 'classic' Fords. Speedscene
£11.69
Haynes Manuals Inc Kawasaki 400, 500 & 550 Fours (79 - 91)
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£26.25
Haynes Manuals Inc Datsun 280ZX (1979-1983) Haynes Repair Manual
Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:Datsun 280ZX for 1979 thru 1983
£28.80
Cicerone Press Hillwalking in Shropshire: 32 hill and country
Book SynopsisA guidebook to 32 day walks in Shropshire, exploring the hills, outcrops, rivers and towns of this beautiful county. The routes are graded according to difficulty, ensuring there is something for all levels of fitness and experience, and the majority are located within the Shropshire Hills National Landscape. The walks range from 5–22km (3–14 miles) in length and can be completed in between 2 and 8 hours. They are arranged geographically, mostly falling in the area bounded by Shrewsbury, Bridgnorth, Ludlow and Welshpool. 1:50,000 OS maps reproduced at 1:40,000 for greater clarity GPX files available to download Details of terrain, refreshments and public transport for each walk Information given on local geology and wildlife Includes accommodation listings arranged by area Easy access from Birmingham, Oswestry and Manchester Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Introduction Shropshire geology (by Ronald Turnbull) History Plants and wildlife Getting there Getting around When to go Bases for the Shropshire hills Maps and GPS Safety Using this guide The walks Walk 1 Llanfair Hill and Offa's Dyke Walk 2 Knighton, Cwm-sanaham Hill and Offa's Dyke Walk 3 Mary Knoll and Ludlow Walk 4 Titterstone Clee Hill Walk 5 The Bury Ditches Walk 6 Burrow Fort and Hopesay Hill Walk 7 Norton Camp and Stokesay Castle Walk 8 Callow Hill and Flounders Folly Walk 9 Brown Clee Hill and Stanbroughs Wood Walk 10 Brown Clee Hill and Clee Liberty Walk 11 High Rock, Bridgnorth and the River Severn Walk 12 Bromlow Callow and Mitchell's Fold Walk 13 Nipstone Rock Walk 14 Stiperstones Walk 15 Snailbeach and the Castle Ring fort Walk 16 Norbury Hill from Wentnor Walk 17 Minton Hill and the Packet Stone Walk 18 Adstone Hill Walk 19 Pole Bank and Devil's Mouth Walk 20 The Long Mynd and Ragleth Hill Walk 21 Caer Caradoc Walk 22 The Long Mynd skyline Walk 23 Plush Hill, the Batch and Castle Hill Walk 24 Ridges Three, Hope Bowdler Hill, Caer Caradoc and the Lawley Walk 25 The Lawley Walk 26 Hope Bowdler Hill from Cardington Walk 27 The Betchcott Hills and Duckley Nap Walk 28 Much Wenlock and the Wenlock Edge Walk 29 Earl's Hill Walk 30 The Wrekin Walk 31 The Ironbridge Gorge Walk 32 Llanymynech Hill and Llynclys Common Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Accommodation Appendix C Useful contacts
£11.66
Icon Books A Carpet Ride to Khiva: Seven Years on the Silk
Book SynopsisThe Silk Road conjures images of the exotic and the unknown. Most travellers simply pass along it. Brit Chris Alexander chose to live there. Ostensibly writing a guidebook, Alexander found life at the heart of the glittering madrassahs, mosques and minarets of the walled city of Khiva - a remote desert oasis in Uzbekistan - immensely alluring, and stayed.Immersing himself in the language and rich cultural traditions Alexander discovers a world torn between Marx and Mohammed - a place where veils and vodka, pork and polygamy freely mingle - against a backdrop of forgotten carpet designs, crumbling but magnificent Islamic architecture and scenes drawn straight from "The Arabian Nights". Accompanied by a large green parrot, a ginger cat and his adoptive Uzbek family, Alexander recounts his efforts to rediscover the lost art of traditional weaving and dyeing, and the process establishing a self-sufficient carpet workshop, employing local women and disabled people to train as apprentices.A Carpet Ride to Khiva sees Alexander being stripped naked at a former Soviet youth camp, crawling through silkworm droppings in an attempt to record their life-cycle, holed up in the British Museum discovering carpet designs dormant for half a millennia, tackling a carpet-thieving mayor, distinguishing natural dyes from sacks of opium in Northern Afghanistan, bluffing his way through an impromptu version of "My Heart Will Go On" for national Uzbek TV and seeking sanctuary as an anti-Western riot consumed the Kabul carpet bazaar. It is an unforgettable true travel story of a journey to the heart of the unknown and the unexpected friendship one man found there.Trade ReviewEnjoyable account of the seven years the author spent in the remote desert oasis of Khiva, Uzbekistan. -- BooksellerThis travelogue enriches our understanding of a little-known world, and as Christopher is taken into an Uzbeki family there are some nice touches as West meets East - like when he is hailed a mystic for predicting Bobby Ewing's return from the grave as Uzbekis get their first taste of Dallas. -- News of the WorldUnsparing in his censure of Uzbekistan's repressive government, the author nevertheless paints a sympathetic and often humorous portrait of Khiva's residents.... More than just a tableau of Khiva, the book also paints a picture of a foreigner's integration into the community. -- Wanderlust...serves as a primer on the mysteries of sericulture, and on the endless ramifications of the natural-dyer's craft. His pursuit of powdered madder root takes him deep into Afghanistan, whence he emerges after close shaves. -- IndependentAlexander is an excellent guide through the chaos of local life, and his writing is thick with his adventures in this walled city, drawing a vivid portrait of the domestic lives of his Uzbek hosts with great affection and humour, while also casting his eye over the history of trade on the Silk Road. -- TelegraphThe fact the author lived and worked among Khiva's inhabitants for so long distinguishes "A Carpet Ride to Khiva" from many travel books, as we glimpse life in a Central Asian "desert oasis" of silk, carpets and extraordinarily colourful natural dyes. -- FTAn extraordinary tale of adventure and enterprise set in the heart of Central Asia, beautifully told, by a most unusual young man. Hopefully it will inspire others to embark on similar ventures. -- Peter Hopkirk (author of The Great Game)Too many travel writers visit Central Asia in a hurry, bulking out their own misadventures with a slice of the region's colourful history. But the strength of this readable book derives from the author's patience: after seven years in Uzbekistan, Alexander has provided a frank and penetrating portrait of the country, with all its contradictions and absurdities. He writes with clear-eye observation and courage, and never fails to emphasize the ingrained hospitality and random acts of kindness that remind you that, in spite of everything, Central Asia is still an exceptionally alluring place. -- Times Literary Supplement
£10.44
Haynes Publishing Group John Deere SRS 670 770 870 9701070
Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:Diesel Models: 670, 770, 870, 970, 1070
£24.00
Haynes Publishing Kawasaki KX60 19832002 KX80 19
Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:KX60 83-02; KX80 83-90
£33.25
Haynes Publishing Yamaha YZ100490 Monoshock Motorcycle 19761984
Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:YZ100 76-83; YZ125 76-84; YZ175 1976; YZ250 76-84; YZ400 76-79; YZ465 80-81; YZ490 82-84
£33.75
Getty Trust Publications The J.Paul Getty Museum Handbook of the
Book SynopsisPresents an illustrated examination of nearly two-hundred of the most important pieces in the J Paul Getty Museum's Antiquities Collection. This collection includes one of the world's finest assemblages of ancient Greek vases, monumental marble sculptures and diminutive bronzes, Greek and Roman gems, as well as Hellenistic silverware and glass.
£16.14
Haynes Publishing Group Peugeot 207 ('06 to '13) 06 to 09
Book SynopsisWhat's covered: Hatchback and Estate (SW). Also covers major mechanical features of CC (Coupe Cabriolet) and Van Petrol: 1.4 litre (1360cc and 1397cc) and 1.6 litre (1587cc and 1598cc) Turbo-Diesel: 1.4 litre (1398cc) and 1.6 litre (1560cc) Exclusions: Does NOT cover models with 1.6 litre turbo petrol engineTable of ContentsTable of contents Contents General Information Chapter 1: Part A: Routine maintenance and servicing - petrol models Chapter 1: Part B: Routine maintenance and servicing - diesel models Chapter 2: Part A: Non-VTi petrol engines in-car repair procedures Chapter 2: Part B: VTi petrol engines in-car repair procedures Chapter 2: Part C: 1.4 litre diesel engine in-car repair procedures Chapter 2: Part D: 1.6 litre diesel engine in-car repair procedures Chapter 2: Part E: Engine removal and overhaul procedures Chapter 3: Cooling, heating and ventilation systems Chapter 4: Part A: Fuel and exhaust systems – petrol engines Chapter 4: Part B: Fuel and exhaust systems – diesel engines Chapter 4: Part C: Emissions control systems Chapter 5: Part A: Starting and charging systems Chapter 5: Part B: Ignition system – petrol engines Chapter 5: Part C: Pre/post-heating system – diesel models Chapter 6: Clutch Chapter 7: Part A: Manual transmission Chapter 7: Part B: Automatic transmission Chapter 8: Driveshafts Chapter 9: Braking system Chapter 10: Suspension and steering systems Chapter 11: Bodywork and fittings Chapter 12: Body electrical systems, Wiring diagrams, Reference
£25.20
WW Norton & Co Forest Forensics
Book SynopsisTake some of the mystery out of a walk in the woods with this new field guide from the author of Reading the Forested Landscape.
£13.41
Haynes Publishing Group John Deere Model 40304630 Tractor Service Repair
Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:Diesel models: 4030, 4230, 4430, 4630. Gasoline models: 4030, 4230
£33.75
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC RSPB ID Spotlight Dragonflies and Damselflies
Book SynopsisRSPB ID Spotlight Dragonflies and Damselflies is a reliable fold-out chart that presents illustrations of 42 of our most widespread and familiar Odonata by renowned artist Richard Lewington.Watching dragonflies dart among the plants on a riverbank or at the edge of your pond is one of the joys of summer. But do you know a Southern Damselfly from a Variable Damselfly? Or can you tell the difference between a Scarce Chaser and a Keeled Skimmer? Dragonflies and damselflies known collectively as Odonata are some of our most fascinating insects. Although they only live for a short time, they have many behaviours that are easy to observe, including captivating aerial skills that they utilise to hunt in mid-air.The species are grouped by family and helpfully labelled to assist with identification, while artworks are shown side by side for quick comparison and easy reference at home or in the field. The reverse of the chart provides information on the habitats, behaviour, life Table of ContentsIntroducing the UK’s Dragonflies and Damselflies Habitat Distribution and Migration General Behaviour, Life Cycle and Diet Conservation Spotlight ID with Artwork
£6.26
Haynes Publishing Group Compilation Jd15 Jd18 Jd36 Jd11 Jd17
Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:Diesel Models: 80, 420, 430, 435D, 440 (Serial No. 448000 & prior), 440ID, 720, 730, 820 (2- & 3-cyl.), 830 (2- & 3-cyl.) Gasoline Models: 40, 320, 330, 420, 430, 440 (Serial No. 448001 & up)
£31.50
Haynes Publishing Group Ford Kuga 2013 - Feb 2020 (62 to 69) Haynes
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.
£25.20
Haynes Publishing Group Build Your Own Motorcaravan 2nd Edition
Book SynopsisTrade Review‘an excellent and comprehensive manual’ Camping and Caravanning Table of ContentsWritten in a friendly and accessible style with technical details explained. Informative self-build approach focusing on the requirements of the individual. The implications of the latest European standards and regulations. Vehicle load limits, weight distribution and suspension upgrades. Extensive body detailing, including the installation of windows and ventilators. Layouts, furniture construction and storage. Up-to-date guidance on special systems: water, gas, electricity, heating and refrigeration systems, checked by experts. Step-by-step photographic report showing a panel van conversion from start to finish. Choosing and fitting appliances. Comprehensive list of specialist component suppliers. Appendices include important legislation, regulations, norms and standards.
£21.25
Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Thailands Islands Beaches
Book SynopsisLonely Planet''s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Thailand''s Islands and Beaches.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from visiting Phuket Elephant Sanctuary to feed the rescued elephants, to dining with locals at the vibrant Surat Thani Night Market, and freediving off the north coast of Ko Pha-Ngan.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet''s Thailand''s Islands & Beaches travel guide: Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Thailand''s Islands & Beaches and connect experiences together with ease Create your perfect tr
£15.29
Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Cantonese Phrasebook & Dictionary
Book SynopsisLonely Planet's Cantonese Phrasebook and Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Indian phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Chat with locals along the Great Wall, ask for recommendations of Hong Kong's best night spots; all with your trusted travel companion. Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Travel Situation! Feel at ease with essential tips on culture, manners, idioms and multiple meanings Order with confidence, explain food allergies, and try new foods with the menu decoder Save time and hassles with vital phrases at your fingertips Never get stuck for words with the 3500-word two-way, quick-reference dictionary Be prepared for both common and emergency travel situations with practical phrases and terminology Meet friends with conversation starter phrases Get your message across with easy-to-use pronunciation guides Inside Lonely Planet's Cantonese Phrasebook and Dictionary: Full-colour throughout User-friendly layout organised by travel scenario categories Survival phrases inside front cover for at-a-glance, on-the-fly cues Convenient features 5 Phrases to Learn Before You Go 10 Ways to Start a Sentence 10 Phrases to Sound like a Local Listen For - phrases you may hear Look For - phrases you may see on signs Shortcuts - easy-to-remember alternatives to the full phrases QandA - suggested answers to questions asked Covers Basics - time, dates, numbers, amounts, pronunciation, reading tips, grammar rules Practical - travel with kids, disabled travellers, sightseeing, business, banking, post office, internet, phones, repairs, bargaining, accommodation, directions, border crossing, transport Social - meeting people, interests, feelings, opinions, going out, romance, culture, activities, weather Safe Travel - emergencies, police, doctor, chemist, dentist, symptoms, conditions Food - ordering, at the market, at the bar, dishes, ingredients The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Cantonese Phrasebook and Dictionary, a pocket-sized comprehensive language guide, provides on-the-go language assistance; great for language students and travellers looking to interact with locals and immerse themselves in local culture. About 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)
£5.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd DK Eyewitness Northern Spain Travel Guide
Book SynopsisTravel is good for us. It makes us happy!Escape more, celebrate more, "weekend" more with DK travel guides and create memories that last a lifetime.Each of our books is jam-packed with gorgeous pictures, helpful maps and expert insights, making them totally comprehensive, really easy to use, and full of ideas and inspiration. And we know what we're doing we've been publishing guides for over 30 years. So forget the ordinary. Travel extraordinary.
£14.40
Haynes Publishing Group Mini 1959 1969 Haynes Repair Manual
Book SynopsisSaloon Mk I and II. Countryman/Traveller Mk I and II. Van and Pick-up Mk I and II. Cooper and Cooper S Mk I and II. Riley Elf Mk I, II and III. Wolseley Hornet Mk I, II and III. Petrol: 0.9 litre (848cc), 1.0 litre (970cc, 997cc and 998cc), 1.1 litre (1071cc) and 1.3 litre (1275cc). Exclusions:Does NOT cover features specific to Mini Moke.
£27.75
Haynes Publishing Group Small Engine Manual
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£28.05
Haynes Publishing Group Suzuki GSF6501250 Bandit GSX6501250F 0714 Haynes
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£28.90
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd South Pacific Anchorages
Book SynopsisDetails of harbours and anchorages in the pacific south of the equator between New Guinea and South America.
£22.50
Haynes Publishing Group Land Rover Discovery
Book SynopsisTurbo-Diesel: Land Rover Discovery Series 2 5-cylinder TD5 2.5L (2495cc) (1998 - 2004) ; Including special/limited editions. Exclusions:Does NOT cover âDiscovery 3â range introduced August 2004.
£25.50
Haynes Publishing Group Land Rover Discvoery Diesel
Book SynopsisTurbo-Diesel: Land Rover Discovery Series 3 2.7L (2720cc) V6 (2004 - 200. Exclusions:Does not cover petrol engines. Does not cover 'Series 4' models introduced in May 2009.
£25.50
Mortons Media Group The North Yorkshire Moors Railway Past & Present
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£31.50
Alan Godfrey Maps Old Portsmouth and Gosport 1896 Hampshire Sheet
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£5.69
APA Publications Insight Guides South America (Travel Guide with
Book SynopsisInsight Guide to South America is a pictorial travel guide in a magazine style providing answers to the key questions before or during your trip: deciding when to go to South America, choosing what to see, from exploring Rio de Janeiro to discovering the Lake District or creating a travel plan to cover key places like Iguazú Falls, Lake Titicaca. Fully-updated post-COVID-19, this is an ideal travel guide for travellers seeking inspiration, in-depth cultural and historical information about South America as well as a great selection of places to see during your trip. The Insight Guide South America covers: The North Coast, The Andean Highlands, The Tropical Giant, The Southern Cone.In this travel guide you will find: IN-DEPTH CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL FEATURES Created to explore the culture and the history of South America to get a greater understanding of its modern-day life, people and politics. BEST OFThe top attractions and Editor's Choice highlighting the most special places to visit around South America.CURATED PLACES, HIGH-QUALITY MAPSGeographically organised text cross-referenced against full-colour, high-quality travel maps for quick orientation in Peru, Buenos Aires and many more locations in South America.COLOUR-CODED CHAPTERS Every part of South America, from Colombia to Argentina has its own colour assigned for easy navigation.TIPS AND FACTSUp-to-date historical timeline and in-depth cultural background to South America as well as an introduction to South America's food and drink and fun destination-specific features. PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION A-Z of useful advice on everything from when to go to South America, how to get there and how to get around, as well as South America's climate, advice on tipping, etiquette and more. STRIKING PICTURESFeatures inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Angel Falls and the spectacular Old Quito.FREE EBOOK Free eBook download with every purchase of a printed book to access all the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.
£14.24
Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Lonely Planet's Where To Go When
Book SynopsisWhere should you go next in Europe? Packed full with trip recommendations for every time of year - curated with weather, seasonal costs, crowds and events in mind - this book covers every flavour of the European travel experience, from culture-rich city breaks and sun-kissed beach escapes to scenic road trips and adrenaline-fuelled adventures. With more than 300 suggestions for destinations across Europe and the best time of year to experience them, this 304-page book is the ultimate trip planner for every month of the year. It features unique interactive flow chart in each month's chapter to help you refine your interest. Find out how to escape the crowds in the pastel-hued villages of Italy’s Cinque Terre, discover why the slopes of Moritz are the place to be come winter time, and get to know when to explore the highlands and islands of Scotland for the best weather.Destinations are divided by months of the year, and a key describes where on the continent is best to enjoy adventure, culture and food and drink, where is best to spot species of wildlife, the best places to kick back and relax, and where you get the best bang-for-your-buck. Ultimately, whether you want to wander through sky-high mountain ranges or lose yourself wandering through quaint and cobbled city streets, this trusty and expert-led book will have you covered.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, eBooks, and more.
£17.99
Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd Thomas Lawrence: Coming of Age
Book SynopsisThis survey of Lawrence’s first twenty-five years tells the story of an exceptional artist growing up at the end of the century as Britain created its own unique artistic voice. Like his Renaissance predecessors Raphael, Michelangelo and Dürer, the young Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830) was considered to be a boy genius. He first came to public attention when he was cited in a scientific paper on ‘early genius in children’; shortly afterwards his family moved to Bath where the eleven-year-old was kept busy making likenesses of the spa town’s fashionable visitors. By 1790, Lawrence's spectacular portraits were the most applauded works in the Royal Academy’s annual exhibition, which opened days before his twenty-first birthday. The book considers the young artist’s self-image as a prodigy, the impact of Bath’s rich cultural life on his formation, the rapid development of his painting technique following his move to London, and his use of celebrity, print media and the Royal Academy to grow his reputation. Particular attention is given to Lawrence’s perceptive depictions of old age and bold celebrations of youthful energy. His portraits from this time present a fascinating glimpse of British high society at the turn of a memorable century: they include celebrities such as the Duchess of Devonshire, Emma Hamilton and actresses Sarah Siddons and Elizabeth Farren, as well as political leaders, members of the Bluestocking circle and the Royal Family. The book accompanied a major exhibition at the Holburne Museum in Bath and includes previously unpublished works as well as some of Lawrence’s most brilliant masterpieces.Table of ContentsAuthor’s Acknowledgements Foreword Introduction 1. Portrait of the Artist as a Young Prodigy 2. Striking Likenesses 3. Old Masters and New Horizons 4. Risking my Reputation 5. The Most Hazardous Step 6. Gleams of Power Notes Select Bibliography Image Credits Index
£17.09
Duke University Press The Paraguay Reader
Book SynopsisThis lively compilation of testimonies, journalism, scholarship, political tracts, literature, and illustrations conveys Paraguay's rich history and cultural heritage, as well as its struggles against underdevelopment, foreign intervention, poverty, inequality, and authoritarianism.Trade Review“Peter Lambert and Andrew Nickson have written a wonderfully engaging and useful text that addresses Paraguay’s fascinating and complicated history, replete with unique linguistics and national identity, and rich cultural heritage. . . . The lack of information about Paraguay is palpable.Nonetheless, Lambert and Nickson have corrected this oversight with a text that is bound to find an audience with undergraduate students, future Peace Corps volunteers . . . travelers, missionaries, businesspersons, and diplomats.” -- Bridget María Chesterton * A Contracorriente *“At its best, The Paraguay Reader puts oppositional texts next to each other, not resolving the cacophony of voices but instead allowing the tensions to stand. As such, the compilation serves as an introductory overview for historians, regionalists, and social scientists; but, as the first English-language text of its kind, The Paraguay Reader will also be an important text for Paraguayanists.” -- Christine Folch * Hispanic American Historical Review *“Overall, the editors offer an indispensable guide to an important topic. A must-have for any academic library. Summing up: Essential.” -- K.A. Tyvela * Choice *“This excellent collection of literary artefacts and historical texts and reportage lifts this veil of mystery and shines a light on the country’s hidden hinterland, providing the reader with genuinely interesting insights into a country and society that is poorly understood in South America itself, let alone in the rest of the world.” -- Gavin O’Toole * Latin American Review of Books *“Many of the accounts are being made accessible in English for the first time and thus provide an invaluable resource on the subjects treated, one that has no parallel in the current literature. All of the accounts are preceded by introductions that prepare the reader for the historical significance of the piece.” -- Leonard Rinchiuso * Journal of Latin American Geography *“The Paraguay Reader is a much needed and therefore welcome contribution to the practically nonexistent field of Paraguayan studies. Anyone who wishes to better understand Paraguay will find this book indispensable.” -- Marcelino Viera-Ramos * The Latin Americanist *“The Paraguay Reader is an excellent compilation of literature, folklore, anecdote, reportage and academic research. It illustrates the indomitable capacity of the Paraguayan people.” -- Ed Hart * Sounds and Colours *"The editors do an admirable job of compiling primary sources and analytical essays on the history, politics, and culture of this small, landlocked, poorly understood nation. Undoubtedly the most comprehensive and accessible introduction to Paraguay available in English, The Paraguay Reader both explains and complicates the country’s fabled uniqueness." -- Christine Mathias * Ethnohistory *“For readers seeking an introduction to Paraguayan history and instructors interested in incorporating a tremendous range of source materials in the classroom, The Paraguay Reader is an excellent resource.” -- Caroline E. Schuster * Journal of Latin American and Caribbean Anthropology *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations ix Acknowledgments xi Introduction 1 I. The Birth of Paraguay 11 II. The Nationalist Experiment 53 III. A Slow Recovery 129 IV. From the Chaco War to the Civil War 193 V. Dictatorship and Resistance 235 VI. A Transition in Search of Democracy 321 VII. What Does It Mean to Be Paraguayan? 383 Epilogue: The Impeachment of President Fernando Lugo 451 Suggestions for Further Reading 457 Acknowledgment of Copyright and Sources 463 Index 471
£21.59
HarperCollins Publishers Yorkshire Dales National Park Pocket Map
Book SynopsisHandy little full-colour map and guide of Yorkshire Dales National Park.Detailed mapping and visitor information to the National Park along with a selection of photographs. Map at a scale of 1:140 000 (1cm to 1.40km, 2.2 miles to 1 inch).This small map with additional text and photographs gives a great overview of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and is the perfect companion for exploring this beautiful area of Northern England.Clear, detailed mappingKey park, tourist and travel informationIdeal for planning visits to the National ParkIndex to help locate and plan your tripThis and the Yorkshire Dales Park Rangers Favourite Walks (ISBN: 9780008462659) are the perfect companions for exploring this superb walking area of England.
£5.62
Bentley (Robert) Inc.,US The Unfair Advantage Driving
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£37.63
CarTech Inc Ford Inline Six: How to Rebuild and Modify
Book SynopsisRebuild and modify your Ford inline six with help from the leading performance builders of these engines, Vintage Inlines! Covering Ford?s small 6-cylinder engine made famous in Falcons, Comets, Mustangs, and many other models from the 1960s and 1970s, this book has everything you need to know from step-by-step rebuilding instructions to performance parts that will set you apart from the rest of the crowd. If this is your first engine build, you?ll be glad to know that every aspect of a complete rebuild is here. Starting with engine removal, you?ll learn all the different steps, including examination, machine work, reassembly, and reinstallation. The mystery is revealed on setting ring gap, checking valve-to-piston clearance, and even degreasing the camshaft for spot-on valve timing!Whether it?s replacing the undersized and outdated 1-barrel carburetor or the original Load-O-Matic distributor, you?ll learn how to get the most from the engine that came as original equipment in literally millions of our favorite Ford vehicles. With the information in this book, you?ll learn how to add a 2-barrel carburetor, electronic ignition, and even a header so you can have the smooth rumble of dual exhaust.Congratulations on your decision to build and modify one of the most popular engines from some of the most popular cars in Ford?s long history with Ford Inline Six: How to Rebuild & Modify!
£25.50
The History Press Ltd Water Gypsies
Book SynopsisA wonderful story of the inland waterways. Dutton's love for – and personal connection with – the subject shines through. Essential reading.Trade ReviewThere could be no better or more informative guide to a history of life aboard. Whether you want to know about working boats, prison hulks, Dickensian houseboats, pleasure cruisers, floating restaurants or artists’ retreats, this book is for you. -- Samuel WestLove the book! Super-informative facts and history -- Thames Path National Trail
£13.49
Ohio University Press Ways Steam Towboat Directory
Book SynopsisA remarkable reference guide that helps to preserve their history.remarkable reference guide helps preserve their history.
£21.59
David & Charles Ford Cars: Ford UK cars 1945-1995
Book SynopsisFord cars can be found all over the world, and vintage models appear at most classic car shows. This book helps to identify the models sold by Ford of Britain, and provides detailed information on each model, with technical specifications, original colour photographs, and lists the colour schemes that were available. Continuing this popular series covering classic British cars, David Rowe now turns his keen eye to the British Ford models. He is well placed to do so, having worked at two Ford dealerships over a 30-year period and has driven many of the models covered by this book.Trade ReviewA useful reference title - Auto Express --- A thoroughly competent and entertaining work of reference - Kieron Fennelly --- a great reference ... A must for any Ford fan, or anyone keen to broaden their automotive knowledge. - Practical Classics --- What a book for Ford nerds this is - and we mean that in the nicest way possible ... If you want to be able to tell your XLs from your GXLs, this is the book for you. - Classic Car Weekly --- Can this book be recommended by this reviewer? A qualified yes - Model A Ford Club of GB Newsletter --- A great job! And a must for the bookcase. - Autoliefhebbers.be --- With detailed model comparisons and technical information, plus original colour photographs, like other entries to this series, this new book manages to pack a surprising amount of detail into 160 pages. - Classic Driver --- this book that explains all will be in demand - Fleet Car Magazine --- I am hugely proud to have been given the chance to read and review David's superb five star social history of this outstanding "breed" of car. - www.books-monthly.co.uk --- The book will sit nicely beside the other volumes in this compact series, rather like some of the cars themselves. - Best of BritishTable of ContentsChapter 1 A short history of Ford Chapter 2 1940s cars Pilot and E4 series Chapter 3 Zephyr, Zodiac the 50's models Chapter 4 Anglia 100E to 105E Chapter 5 Classic and Corsair Chapter 6 Cortina the 60's models Chapter 7 Zephyr, Zodiac the 60's models Chapter 8 Escort, rear wheel drive models Chapter 9 Capri Chapter 10 Cortina the 70's models Chapter 11 Granada Chapter 12 Sierra Chapter 13 Fiesta Chapter 14 Escort, front wheel drive models Chapter 15 Probe Chapter 16 Mondeo
£15.99
