Travel & Transport Books
Cicerone Press Walking on Corsica: 25 mountain and coastal day
Book SynopsisA guidebook to 25 day walks on the island of Corsica. Exploring the diverse scenery of this French Mediterranean island, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. Walks range from 4 to 19km (2–12 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–7 hours. Walks have been graded from 1 to 3 allowing you to choose routes suitable for your ability. 1:50,000 maps are included for each walk GPX files available to download Detailed information about facilities, public transport and accommodation Highlights include Cap Corse coastline and Bonifacio white cliffs Table of ContentsIntroduction Corsica Plant life Wildlife When to go Getting to Corsica Local transport Accommodation Food and drink What to take Waymarking and maps Emergencies Using this guide The Far North Walk 1 Cap Corse Sentier du Douanier: Macinaggio-Barcaggio Walk 2 St-Florent coastal route The North-West Walk 3 Bonifatu loop: La Boucle de Ficaghiola Walk 4 The Fango river valley Walk 5 Visiting Girolata Walk 6 Spilonca gorge Walk 7 The Calanche: l'ancien chemin des muletiers Walk 8 Capu Rossu Walk 9 The Aïtone forest The Centre Walk 10 Beneath Paglia Orba and Capu Tafunatu Walk 11 Lac de Nino Walk 12 The Tavignano river valley Walk 13 Glacial lakes in the Restonica valley Walk 14 La Cascade des Anglais The South-West Walk 15 Punta Parata loop Walk 16 Ajaccio Sentier des Douaniers: to Plage Saint Antoine Walk 17 Porto Pollo-Cupabia circuit The South Walk 18 Zonza-Quenza circuit Walk 19 Trou de la Bombe Walk 20 Foce Finosa Walk 21 Punta di a Vacca Morta Walk 22 Piscia di Gallo waterfall The Far South Walk 23 Capu de Fenu Walk 24 Strada Vecia Madonetta, Bonifacio Walk 25 The white cliffs of Bonifacio Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Glossary of French and Corsican terms Appendix C Useful contacts Appendix D Accommodation Appendix E Further reading
£14.20
The History Press Ltd The Evolution of the Passenger Ship
Book SynopsisTake a voyage through the rich history of passenger ships. From mass migration through to luxury holidays, passenger shipping has played a central role in the collective human story. They have been at the forefront of innovative technology, leading to vessels capable of greater speed and safety, new luxuries, and increased scale and size.From the earliest days of using ships to transport people, through the development of the giant passenger transportation industry, to the huge cruise ships we see today, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into some of the most important evolutions that had a significant impact on passenger shipping.Accompanied by captivating photographs, The Evolution of the Passenger Ship explores the way ships were shaped over time and how they in turn helped to shape the world around them.
£21.25
Vertebrate Publishing Ltd Bikepacking Scotland: 20 multi-day cycling
Book SynopsisBikepacking Scotland by Markus Stitz features 20 great multi-day off-the-beaten-track cycling adventures across the Scottish mainland and islands. The book features routes of different lengths which take in the best of the country, from the Ayrshire Alps, Dumfries and Galloway and the Borders in southern Scotland, through Perthshire’s unique drovers’ roads and the grand architecture of the Central Belt, across to Argyll’s islands on ferry-hopping adventures around Islay, a paradise for whisky connoisseurs, and Jura and Mull to spot magnificent golden eagles. And, of course, the Scottish Highlands with an epic tour of the Cairngorms National Park, home to 25 per cent of Britain's rare and endangered species, as well as the author’s own take on the North Coast 500 and more. Researched and written by the founder of Bikepacking Scotland, and mostly accessible by public transport, each route includes all the information you need to help you plan your ride, with points of interest along the route, food recommendations and accommodation options, in addition to stunning photography and overview mapping. Downloadable GPX files of the routes are also available. Alongside further information on access, seasons and what to pack, and valuable insight from Scottish cycling personalities including Mark Beaumont and Jenny Graham, this book is full of practical tips and advice for both experienced bikepackers and those who want to try it out for the first time.Table of ContentsIntroduction Scotland’s South (Ayrshire, Borders, Dumfries and Galloway) 1 Ayrshire Alps, Coast & Castles 2 Borders to Coast 3 Borders Three Abbeys Loop Central Belt (East Lothian, Edinburgh, Fife, Clackmannanshire, Falkirk) 4 Go East Lothian Trail 5 Capital Trail 6 From Forth to Fife 7 Discovering Perthshire's Heritage 8 Explore Your Boundaries Clackmannanshire 9 Falkirk Adventure Route 10 The John Muir Way Argyll and the Isles 11 Dunoon Dirt Dash 12 Wild About Argyll Trail 13 Bikepacking Argyll's Islands 14 Around Loch Awe Central Highlands 15 Highland Perthshire Drovers Trail 16 The Cateran Gran Fondo 17 Cairngorms National Park Loop 18 From Coast to Barrell 19 A Scottish Hostelling Adventure North of Scotland 20 Alternative North Coast 500
£17.00
John Murray Press The Broken Road: From the Iron Gates to Mount
Book SynopsisThe long-awaited final volume of the trilogy by Patrick Leigh Fermor. A Time of Gifts and Between the Woods and the Water were the first two volumes in a projected trilogy that would describe the walk that Patrick Leigh Fermor undertook at the age of eighteen from the Hook of Holland to Constantinople. 'When are you going to finish Vol. III?' was the cry from his fans; but although he wished he could, the words refused to come. The curious thing was that he had not only written an early draft of the last part of the walk, but that it predated the other two. It remains unfinished but The Broken Road - edited and introduced by Colin Thubron and Artemis Cooper - completes an extraordinary journey.Trade ReviewNobody could do the job better than the book's editors. Colin Thubron is a travel writer of Leigh Fermor's calibre, Artemis Cooper is his masterly biographer . . . It contains wonderful passages of purest Leigh Fermor . . . Time and again he gives us vivid glimpses of encounters along the way - priests and peasants, the squalors of the back country, high life in Bucharest - and this virtuoso display is embedded as always in his astonishing range of learning . . . full of fun, kindness, easy learning, sophistication and innocence . . . a gently fitting conclusion to his tumultuous masterpiece -- Jan Morris * Mail on Sunday *This is a major work. It confirms that Leigh Fermor was, along with Robert Byron, the greatest travel writer of his generation, and this final volume assures the place of the trilogy as one of the masterpieces of the genre, indeed one of the masterworks of post-war English non-fiction -- William Dalrymple * Guardian *Colin Thubron and Artemis Cooper have put this book to bed with skill and sensitivity . . . Friends and fans, acolytes, devotees and disciples can all rest easy. It was worth the wait -- Justin Marozzi * Spectator *The editors have done a fine job * Literary Review *It is magnificent. Cooper and Thubron have done an immense service in bringing the book to publication, for it unmistakably stands comparison with its remarkable siblings. The prose has the glorious turbulence and boil of the first two books, and the youthful magic of his 'dream-odyssey' is still potent * Robert MacFarlane, The Times *A fitting conclusion to his masterpiece . . . This book is momentous * Mail on Sunday *The pages are filled with brilliant evocations of his life on the road, none richer than the time he spent in a Romanian broth . . . It is a fitting epilogue to 20th-century travel-writing and essential reading for devotees of Sir Patrick's other works * The Economist *I set off along The Broken Road laden with expectations that I would have to make allowances. Yet almost from the off, I realised that I would have no use for these. Here was a wealth of descriptions that only Leigh Fermor could have conjured up . . . In a stroke of brilliance, Thubron and Cooper have included the separate diary that Leigh Fermor kept of the month he spent exploring Mount Athos in Greece immediately after leaving Istanbul. So, the Athos diary, aglow with rich experience, finally brings the journey to its rightful end in the spiritual heart of the country that was to prove, though the young author did not yet know it, Leigh Fermor's "real love and destination" * New Statesman *This is a picaresque essay, a virtuoso tapestry of anecdote in the author's best tradition * Country Life *The first two volumes were a joy to read, not least for Leigh Fermor's ability to recapture in later life the intense excitement of being a young man lighting out. The latest book offers similar joys . . . Also evident are another of the joys of the earlier books - the pyrotechnics of his writing. Exuberance is expressed in heightened suggestions . . . it captures the joy of the open road, the fresh view he gives of Europe as it began to show the stresses that led to world war, and the glimpses of a long-lost life and innocence * Observer *The Mount Athos diary - untampered with by his older self - reminds us what an extraordinary young man he was . . . This early style is more immediate, more youthful; a pleasure to read in a wholly different way from the later magnificence * Financial Times *A road trip that is as illuminating as it is incomplete made by a traveller, warrior and jewelled stylist * Independent *There is plenty to enjoy, so much so that the reader often forgets to wonder how much is true, and how much the revisionist work of an inventive and poetic mind . . . the pleasure lies in its combination of erudition, exuberant speculation, lively anecdote and meticulous, picture-painting language . . . Gorgeous imagery, granted, yet it is in Leigh Fermor's disarming cameos that The Broken Road excels * Sunday Times *His literary executors have topped, tailed and polished with such sympathy and skill that their interventions cannot be detected. This is pure Paddy: these are his feelings, perceptions and responses, his the observations, his the descriptions, consummate in a phrase, acute and intense when extended to paragraph or page; this is his style yet it is in many ways a youthful text, its core the adventure of a very young man, its embellishments the experience, curiosity and wisdom of his older self * Evening Standard *What a poignant and somehow fitting finale for a legendary procrastinator. It was certainly worth the wait * National *This final leg, through Romania and Bulgaria rounds off a classic trilogy * i *For readers of the other two books, to see the odyssey at last (almost) concluded, will naturally be irresistible. For everyone else there is the discovery of a unique writer * Sunday Express *The final volume confirms the trilogy as one of the 'masterpieces' of English travel writing * Week *A scintillating continuation of the prodigious walk that took the young Leigh Fermor right into the heart of magically different pre-war Europe and beyond . . . his journey is complete, his world task accomplished, with the whole undertaking as thick in marvels as Aladdin's cave * Irish Times *The perfect present for anyone with wanderlust * Good Housekeeping *The third unfinished volume of Leigh Fermor's enchanted journey through Mitteleuropa is here at last * TLS Books of the Year *Glorious . . . Artemis Cooper and Colin Thubron created THE BROKEN ROAD from a rejected essay on walking (15 times the size requested of Paddy), some failed drafts and a pair of flimsy travel journals. But the author is arguably more present in their loving editorial hands . . . than in any of his other books. There is also that infectious enthusiasm for the road and the lived experience, for spoken language, oral knowledge and for everything Byzantine and Greek * Daily Telegraph, Best Books of the Year *His epic journey's erudite conclusion will not disappoint his many fans * Saga *Offers a fascinating glimpse of a lost time and talent * Financial Times, Books of the Year *My favourite book this year was the final, unfinished and posthumous volume of Patrick Leigh Fermor's walking trilogy . . . it is every bit as masterly as Between the Woods and the Water * Observer, Books of the Year *Glorious . . . Artemis Cooper and Colin Thubron created The Broken Road . . . but the author is arguably more present in their loving editorial hands . . . than in any of his other books. There is also that infectious enthusiasm for the road and the lived experience, for spoken language, oral knowledge and for everything Byzantine and Greek * Daily Telegraph, Books of the Year *Offers a fascinating glimpse of a lost time and talent * Financial Times, Books of the Year *Its rich depictions and liquid language make this a masterpiece to savour * Sunday Express *In magnificent prose [Patrick Leigh Fermor] describes liaisons with countesses in crumbling castles, changing landscapes, now lost forever, and the delight of a young man with nothing but himself and his quest for adventure. Travel writing at its most sublime * Daily Express *His award-winning biographer Artemis Cooper and travel writer Colin Thubron have painstakingly and sensitively worked on Paddy's draft of the final leg of his epic journey and ghosted a wonderful account of his swashbuckling journey . . . It conjures up a life that's unimaginable in more cautious modern times and is beautifully written * Daily Mail *Like many really good things, it's hard to say why The Broken Road, the final volume of Patrick Leigh Fermor's account of his walk from Holland to Constantinople, is so satisfying. But it is * Mail on Sunday *
£11.69
teNeues Publishing UK Ltd The Aston Martin Book
Book SynopsisOne icon meets another: For true automotive enthusiasts, it was no surprise that the paths of Aston Martin and René Staud would cross at some point. The British brand’s meteoric success story began almost exactly 110 years ago. Its claim of building road-ready racing cars has always remained intact. Legendary victories at Le Mans or the Nürburgring, for example, contributed to Aston Martin’s appeal, as did the fact that Her Majesty’s secret agent, James Bond, drove the elegant, British-built DB5 as early as 1964. In this new edition of the best-selling book, multiple award-winning automotive photographer René Staud presents breathtaking new photographs of both old and present-day models — even those knowledgeable about the brand will discover stories not yet heard. Text in English and German.Trade Review"A book of which we are very proud to present, the cream of the crop, is dedicated to DB models like David Brown who relaunched the brand with legendary cars like James Bond's DB5." - Playboy France
£60.00
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd My Good Life in France: In Pursuit of the Rural
Book SynopsisOne grey dismal day, Janine Marsh was on a trip to northern France to pick up some cheap wine. She returned to England a few hours later having put in an offer on a rundown old barn in the rural Seven Valleys area of Pas de Calais. This was not something she’d expected or planned for.Janine eventually gave up her job in London to move with her husband to live the good life in France. Or so she hoped. While getting to grips with the locals and la vie Française, and renovating her dilapidated new house, a building lacking the comforts of mains drainage, heating or proper rooms, and with little money and less of a clue, she started to realize there was lot more to her new home than she could ever have imagined.These are the true tales of Janine’s rollercoaster ride through a different culture – one that, to a Brit from the city, was in turns surprising, charming and not the least bit baffling.Trade ReviewWarm, uplifting, and effervescent...Janine's voice and humor bubbles right off the page, making you want to pack your bags and visit her fixer-upper home in rural France * Samantha Verant *If you've ever dreamed of discovering "the real France," you won't want to miss this delightful book * Keith Van Sickle *
£8.99
The Crowood Press Ltd Land Rover Series II, IIA and III Maintenance and
Book SynopsisBased on real-life experience and written by expert authors, the books in the Maintenance and Upgrades Manual series from Crowood will help owners develop the workshop skills needed for the maintenance and repair of their cars, and give guidance on possibilities for improvements and upgrades to performance. With step-by-step instructions and safety information throughout, this book is a valuable technical resource for owners of Series II, IIA and III Land Rovers.
£23.12
Harvey Map Services Ltd Arran: Including Arran Coastal Way: Superwalker
Book SynopsisMore than a map,an essential piece of equipment. This new generation HARVEY Superwalker is designed to be the most practical tool for navigation outdoors. The format gives more mapping on the sheet without making the map heavy and bulky. The fold has been developed to allow you to open directly to any part, and either side of the sheet easily no more struggling in the wind. The Superwalker XT25 is based on original HARVEY mapping with all the information a walker would expect on a map at 1:25,000 scale. The whole of the Arran Coastal Route is also shown on this map. The clarity of the mapping has been improved to enable more people to read it without their glasses. The map is uncluttered by information irrelevant to the walker.The precise contouring and delicate hill shading give an immediate picture of the ground. Experience the satisfaction of fine navigation with the Superwalker XT25, now printed on our 100% waterproof and almost indestructible paper, whatever the weather!
£13.77
Cicerone Press The Snowdonia Way: A walking route through Eryri
Book SynopsisThis guidebook describes the Snowdonia Way in Wales, a long-distance route through Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park from Machynlleth to Conwy. A low-level route of 97 miles (in 6 stages of between 13 and 21 miles) passes through the heart of Eryri's stunning mountain scenery and includes Pass of Aberglaslyn, Ogwen Valley and Aber Falls. It is suitable for walkers of average fitness and stamina, though the day stages are long. An alternative mountain route covers 122 miles in 9 stages of 12-18 miles, giving a spectacular journey over the most famous peaks such as Cadair Idris, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and the Glyders. The high-level route is more physically challenging and requires good navigation skills. Full route descriptions for each stage are accompanied by OS maps and profiles. The guide also includes lists of accommodation and transport providers and a table of facilities to help with itinerary planning. Background notes on Eryri's geology, wildlife and history and extra information about features encountered along the way will help you discover more about this ancient and beautiful land.Table of ContentsCONTENTS Map key Transport map Overview map Route summary table Introduction The Snowdonia Way Landscape Plants and wildlife Geology History Understanding Welsh When to go Getting there Accommodation Planning your itinerary Route difficulty What to take Maps and GPS Safety Using this guide The Snowdonia Way Stage 1 Machynlleth to Dolgellau Stage 1A Machynlleth to Abergynolwyn (mountain route) Stage 1B Abergynolwyn to Dolgellau (mountain route) Stage 2 Dolgellau to Trawsfynydd Stage 2A Dolgellau to Trawsfynydd (mountain route) Stage 3 Trawsfynydd to Beddgelert Stage 3A Trawsfynydd to Penrhyndeudraeth (mountain route) Stage 3B Penrhyndeudraeth to Beddgelert (mountain route) Stage 4 Beddgelert to Dolwyddelan Stage 4A Beddgelert to Pen-y-Pass (mountain route) Stage 4B Pen-y-Pass to Capel Curig (mountain route) Stage 5 Dolwyddelan to Bethesda Stage 5A Capel Curig to Bethesda (mountain route) Stage 6 Bethesda to Conwy Stage 6A Bethesda to Conwy (mountain route) Appendix A Accommodation Appendix B Facilities tables Appendix C Useful contacts Appendix D Further reading
£15.26
Cicerone Press The GR5 Trail: Through the French Alps from Lake
Book SynopsisAn essential guidebook for walking the GR5, one of the world's most spectacular long-distance trails. The GR5 makes its way through the Alps from the shores of Lac Léman at Geneva to the Mediterranean at Nice. A route of 674km (420 miles), it can be trekked in a month, or split over a series of summer trips. The GR5 is well within the reach of fit and moderately experienced walkers and backpackers. There is good signposting and waymarking, and accommodation, food and drink are all available at regular intervals. The paths and tracks are generally well graded, while steep climbs are tackled on zigzag paths, so the overall gradient is not so severe. Every summer, thousands of walkers embark on this trek. This guidebook also describes some scenic variant routes, including the stunning GR55 through the Vanoise National Park and the delightful GR52 that crosses the Mercantour National Park. Full descriptions and maps are provided for these alternatives. The book includes daily stages, timings, ascents and descents, full-colour mapping and gradient profiles, alongside information about facilities and services along the route. The result is an ideal companion to planning and completing your trek. Two further Cicerone guidebooks cover the remaining sections of the GR5; 'The GR5 Trail - Vosges and Jura', and 'The GR5 Trail - Benelux and Lorraine' which together cover the route from Lac Léman to the Hoek Van Holland.Table of ContentsContents Map Key Overview Map Introduction Walking the GR5 Alpine Traverses Who Walks the GR5? Route Outline North-South/South-North Timings Waymarking GR5 Geology Alpine Flowers Alpine Wildlife Alpine Farming Pastous Language Travel to the Alps Travel Around the Alps Services on the GR5 Accommodation Food and Drink Telephones Path Conditions Alpine Weather When to Walk the GR5 Kit Check Maps Currency and Costs Emergencies Key Points Route Stage 1 Lac L#xe9;man to Les Houches Day 1 St Gingolph to La Chapelle d'Abondance (direct route) Day 1 Thonon-les-Bains to Chevenoz (alternative Day 1) Day 2 Chevenoz to La Chapelle d'Abondance (alternative Day 2) Day 3 La Chapelle d'Abondance to Ch#xe9;sery Day 4 Ch#xe9;sery to Samoëns Day 5 Samoëns to Refuge de Moëde Anterne Day 6 Refuge de Moëde Anterne to Les Houches Stage 2 Les Houches to Landry Day 7 Les Houches to Les Contamines Day 7a Les Houches to Les Contamines (high-level route) Day 8 Les Contamines to Plan de la Lai Day 9 Plan de la Lai to Landry Stage 3 Landry to Modane GR5 Route Day 10 Landry to Refuge d'Entre-le-Lac Day 11 Refuge d'Entre-le-Lac to Val d'Is#xe8;re Day 12 Val d'Is#xe8;re to BessansDay 13 Bessans to Refuge du Plan du Lac Day 14 Refuge du Plan du Lac to Le Montana Day 15 Le Montana to Modane/Fourneaux GR55 High-level route (Refuge d'Entre-le-Lac to Modane) Day 11 Refuge d'Entre-le-Lac to Refuge d'Entre Deux Eaux Day 12 Refuge d'Entre Deux Eaux to Roc de la P#xea;che Day 13 Roc de la P#xea;che to Modane/Fourneaux GR5E Low-level route (Bonneval-sur-Arc to Modane) Day 13 Bonneval-sur-Arc to Lanslevillard Day 14 Lanslevillard to Bramans Day 15 Bramans to Modane/Fourneaux Stage 4 Modane to Ceillac Day 16 Modane/Fourneaux to Refuge du Thabor Day 17 Refuge du Thabor to Plampinet Day 17a La Valle troite to Plampinet (GR5B alternative) Day 18 Plampinet to Briançon Day 18a N#xe9;vache to Briançon (GR5C alternative) Day 19 Briançon to Brunissard Day 20 Brunissard to Ceillac Stage 5 Ceillac to Auron Day 21 Ceillac to La Barge/Maljasset Day 22 La Barge/Maljasset to Larche Day 23 Larche to Bousieyas Day 24 Bousieyas to Auron Stage 6 Auron to Nice - GR5 Day 25 Auron to Refuge de Longon Day 26 Refuge de Longon to St Dalmas Day 27 St Dalmas to Utelle Day 28 Utelle to Aspremont Day 29 Aspremont to Nice Stage 7 St Dalmas to Garavan/Menton - GR52 Day 27 St Dalmas to Le Bor#xea;on Day 28 Le Bor#xea;on to Refuge de Nice Day 29 Refuge de Nice to Refuge des Merveilles Day 30 Refuge des Merveilles to Camp d'Argent Day 32 Sospel to Garavan/Menton Appendix 2 Route Summary - South to North Appendix 3 Accommodation List Appendix 4 Basic French for the GR5
£17.95
The Crowood Press Ltd Austin-Healy 100 & 3000 Series
Book SynopsisThe "Big Healeys" took the motoring world by storm in the 1950s and 60s - thse powerful and fascinating cars were not only popular as production cars, but also enjoyed considerable success in rallying and racing. This book is the in-depth story of the marque's evolution, from Donald Healey's initial inspiration to the Layland take-over that saw the end of Austin-Healey. Topics covered include: the complete history of the company and development of 100 and 2000 models; full specification tables and detailed accounts of the cars' competition fortunes.Trade Review"This highly readable and informative book will appeal to all classic car enthusiasts." Classic Car Weekly "Famous cars, famous people, the Warwick, Longbridge and Abingdon days, production figures, specifications and evolution - it's all here... A must for Healey fans." Classic and Sportscar
£18.04
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Tractor Book
Book SynopsisExplores the entire range of tractors and farming machines from around the world, such as Fordson Model F and Massey-Harris GP. This book covers how tractors work, their history, major marques and catalogues. It is suitable for anyone fascinated by these extraordinary machines.
£22.50
Pan Macmillan Exile on Front Street: My Life as a Hells Angel
Book SynopsisSo many days I felt like a god, drunk with freedom and power, riding a motorcycle I’d crafted with my own two hands with that winged skull on my back. George Christie was president of the notorious Ventura charter of the Hells Angels for three decades. While Sonny Barger was the club’s reckless leader, George was the negotiator, the spokesman. In Exile on Front Street he takes us on an action-packed ride through his years as a Hells Angel, from the bloody brawl that started the war with the Mongols to learning that a contract had been taken out on him by the head of the Outlaws. He describes the brotherhood and the betrayals, being targeted by the Feds and his stretches in prison. He also reveals how the club changed, why he decided to leave for the sake of his family and how the leadership turned on him. Now Christie has decided to set the record straight in this hard-hitting account of what it means to be a Hells Angel through good times and bad.
£9.89
Cicerone Press Walking in Andalucia: 36 routes in Andalucia's
Book SynopsisA guidebook to 36 walks in the natural and national parks of Spain’s Andalucía region. Graded by difficulty from easy strolls to strenuous mountain hikes, there are routes to suit both beginner and more experienced walkers alike. Walks range from 4 to 21km (2–13 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–7 hours. They are split between six diverse areas based on the six parks: Aracena, Grazalema, Los Alcornocales, La Axarquía (the coastal plain around Nerja, just south of the Almijara), Las Alpujarras (in the Sierra Nevada) and Cazorla. Clear route description illustrated with 1:50,000 mapping GPX files available for download Information on bases and facilities Local points of interest Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket Table of ContentsContents Map Legend Overview Map Introduction Aracena Regional Introduction 1. Aracena eastern circuit via Corteconcepción 2. Aracena western circuit via Linares 3. Al#xe1;jar eastern circuit via Linares 4. Al#xe1;jar western circuit via Castaño del Robledo 5. Almonaster circuit 6. Galoroza circuit via Castaño del Robledo Grazalema Regional Introduction 1. Benaoj#xe1;n Estación to Jimera de Libar 2. Montejaque circuit 3. Grazalema circuit via El Reloj & Simancón 4. Grazalema to Benaoc#xe1;z 5. Grazalema northern circuit 6. Zahara de La Sierra circuit Los Alcornocales Regional Introduction 1. Jimena western circuit 2. Jimena northern circuit 3. La Sauceda to Pico del Aljibe 4. Casares circuit 5. Gaucín western circuit 6. Benarrab#xe1; circuit La Axarquía Regional Introduction 1. Maro to Frigiliana via El Camino del Im#xe1;n 2. Frigiliana to El Fuerte 3. Cómpeta eastern circuit 4. Cómpeta northern circuit 5. Canillas de Albaida circuit 6. Sayalonga circuit via Corumbela Las Alpujarras Regional Introduction 1. Pampaneira circuit via Capileira & Bubión 2. Capileira circuit via the Poqueira Gorge 3. La Cebadilla High Acequias circuit 4. Bubión circuit via Junta de los Rios & Capilerilla 5. Ferreirola circuit via La Tah#xe1; 6. Ferreirola circuit via Busqusitar Cazorla Regional Introduction 1. Cazorla circuit via San Sebastian 2. Cazorla circuit via El Chorro 3. Cazorla circuit via El Gilillo 4. La Iruela circuit via Fuente del Oso 5. The Río Borosa gorge walk 6. Puente de Las Herrerias circuit via Poyos de la Mesa Appendices Appendix 1 Glossary Appendix 2 Summary of routes
£13.46
Bergverlag Rudolf Rother La Palma walking guide 71 walks: 2020
Book SynopsisThe greenest of the Canary Islands awaits the walker with more variety of landscapes than can be found in any other similarly small region in the world. Wide valleys, wild gorges and crater landscapes, pine- and laurel forests, banana plantations, cascades and waterfalls form a rich contrast with one another. The walking here is superb and the dark-black beaches, beautiful as they are, pale into insignificance in comparison to the offerings of nature which in all corners of the island surprise you with ever-changing scenery. The island offers incomparably pleasant strolls between gleaming lava beaches, lush laurel woods and cloud-ringed ridges. And ever-present is the deep blue Atlantic. La Palma is made for the walker who loves nature and seeks adventures away from the noisy beach resorts and cheap tourist attractions. This guide presents the walker with a wide range of enjoyable walks incorporating every region on the island: from physically demanding excursions into the rugged barrancos in the north to the romantic scenery of the setting sun on the 2000 metre peaks, not to mention the truly phenomenal volcano route; from gentle walks through bright green pine forests and across dark lava streams to the most spectacular destination on the island: the giant unspoilt landscape of the Caldera de Taburiente, surrounded by thousand metre high precipices, one of the greatest erosion craters in the world. This Rother guide is the most comprehensive and popular walking guide to La Palma and has been the definitive guide for many years. The present edition has been totally revised and now extended to include 69 walks an all-round successful guide, excellently illustrated with maps (scale 1:50,000), which will arouse your curiosity and can be highly recommended to all mountain lovers on La Palma.
£14.24
Michelin Editions des Voyages Portugal Norte - Michelin Regional Map 591: Map
Book Synopsis(Edition revised in 2020) MICHELIN Portugal North Regional Map scale 1/300,000 will provide you with an extensive coverage of primary, secondary and scenic routes for this region. In addition to Michelin's clear and accurate mapping, this regional map includes all the practical information for a trouble free journey, including major town plans as well as tourism information. Picturesque routes are bordered by a green border. With MICHELIN Regional Maps, find more than just your way! MICHELIN REGIONAL MAPS include practical information for a trouble free journey and show primary & secondary road networks. * Administrative boundaries * Scenic routes and tourist sights * Place name index * Time and distance charts * Plans for a selection of major towns * Practical information: danger alerts, service stations, picnic areas
£5.99
Michelin Editions des Voyages Italy - Michelin National Map 735
Book SynopsisUpdated annually, MICHELIN National Map Italy (map 735) will give you an overall picture of your journey thanks to its clear and accurate mapping scale 1/1,000,000. Our National Map Series will help you easily plan your safe and enjoyable journey thanks to a comprehensive key, a complete name index as well a clever time & distance chart. Michelin's driving information will help you navigate safely in all circumstances. In addition, some MICHELIN National Maps are cross-referenced with the MICHELIN Green Guide highlighting destinations worth stopping for! With MICHELIN National Maps, find more than just your way! MICHELIN NATIONAL MAPS feature: * Up-to-date mapping * A scale adapted to the size of the country * A clear and comprehensive key * Distance and time chart * Place name index * Driving and road safety information * Tourist sights information Our maps are regularly updated even if the ISBN does not change.
£6.64
Michelin Editions des Voyages Pacific Northwest - Zoom Map 171
Book Synopsis(Edition updated in 2022) Michelin USA Pacific Northwest Map 171 (scale: 1:1,267,000) part of Michelin's US regional map series with bright green covers zooms in close for comprehensive coverage of Washington and Oregon, extending up over the Canadian border and down to the northernmost areas of California and Nevada. It contains city inset maps for easy driving in Boise, Portland, Seattle, Vancouver and Victoria. Outdoor enthusiasts have their choice of national parks for scenery and activities: Olympic, North Cascades, Mount Rainier and Crater Lake. Michelin star-rated sights and a selection of not-to-be-missed annual events and festivals serve as inspiration for future road trips. The map includes a comprehensive index, a distance chart, and a multi-language legend in English and Spanish. Those traveling for business or pleasure, as well as locals traveling further afield, will appreciate Michelin's high standard of clear and accurate mapping and the additional information on parks, events and points of interest to make the journey more enjoyable. MICHELIN ZOOM MAPS are perfect to discover major tourist areas, with a high level of details in an easy to use format. They nicely complement our Michelin Guides and include: * Various leisure activities, such as water parks, tourist trains, horse racing, etc * Scenic routes and tourist sights crossed referenced with the famous Michelin's Green Guides * Camping sites information from Michelin's Camping Guides * Hotel information from the world famous MICHELIN Guides
£5.99
Michelin Editions des Voyages Ireland - Michelin National Map 712
Book Synopsis(Edition updated in 2023) MICHELIN National Map Ireland will give you an overall picture of your journey thanks to its clear and accurate mapping scale 1/400,000. Our map will help you easily plan your safe and enjoyable journey in Ireland thanks to a comprehensive key, a complete name index as well a clever time & distance chart. Michelin's driving information will help you navigate safely in all circumstances. In addition, MICHELIN National Map Ireland is cross-referenced with the famous MICHELIN Green Guide highlighting destinations worth stopping for! With MICHELIN National Maps, find more than just your way! MICHELIN NATIONAL MAPS feature: * Up-to-date mapping * A scale adapted to the size of the country * A clear and comprehensive key * Distance and time chart * Place name index * Driving and road safety information * Tourist sights information Our maps are regularly updated even if the ISBN does not change.
£6.64
Taschen GmbH 20th Century Classic Cars
Book SynopsisTime-travel through the Automobile Age with a collection that puts you in the driver’s seat. 20th Century Classic Cars offers a lush visual history of the automobile, decade by decade, via 400-plus print advertisements from the Jim Heimann Collection. Using imagery culled from a century of auto advertising, this book traces the evolution of the auto from horseless carriage to rocket on wheels—and beyond. With an introduction and chapter text by former New York Times automotive writer Phil Patton, as well as an illustrated timeline, this volume highlights the technological innovations, major manufacturers and dealers, historical events, and influence of popular culture on car design.Trade Review“A brisk spin down a Madison Avenue memory lane, automotive division.” * The New York Times *
£18.00
MAIRDUMONT GmbH & Co. KG USA Marco Polo Map
Book SynopsisMarco Polo USA Map: the ideal map for your trip Let the Marco Polo USA Map guide you around this incredible country. Plan your great American road trip from New York to LA and everywhere in between with this highly durable overview map of the whole of the United States. It folds away easily and is always on standby to help when you're stuck. Perfect overview map - the scale is 1 : 4 000 000* ideal to help you plan your overall route and navigate the main highways by car, RV or campervan Easy to use - the super clear mapping in strong colours and clear text will help you navigate the region Includes 11 city maps - detailed street maps of Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington D. C. are included USA highlights - major sights and key points of interest are marked on the map by numbered stars and these are listed in the index booklet with a brief description to help you pick the best places to see en route Extensive index - the thorough index is fully cross-referenced to the map to help you pinpoint your destination quickly For the big trips and the little detours, trust Marco Polo's clear mapping and thorough index to guide you across the USA *(1: 4 000 000 / 1cm=40km / 1inch=63 miles)
£9.49
Tuttle Publishing Introduction to Japanese Culture
Book SynopsisFeaturing full-color photographs and illustrations thoughout, this book presents a comprehensive guide to Japanese culture.The richness of Japan's history is renowned worldwide, and the cultural heritage that its society has produced and handed down to future generations is one of Japan's greatest accomplishments. Introduction to Japanese Culture presents an overview, through 68 original and informative essays, of Japan's most notable cultural achievements, including:Holidays and Festivals—Learn how the Japanese celebrate shogatsu (New Year's Day), hanami (the Cherry Blossom Festival), and more.Drama and Art—Discover yakimono (pottery), shodo(calligraphy), haiku poetry, kabuki, and karate. Cuisine—Open your eyes to foods from kome (rice) to raw fish. Home and Recreation—Explore subjects ranging from board games like "Go" to origami, kimonos, and Japanese gardens.The Japan of today is a modern, 21st-century society in nearly every regard. Even so, the elements of an earlier age are clearly visible in the country's arts, festivals, and customs. This book focuses on the essential constants that remain in present-day Japan and their counterparts in Western culture.Edited by Daniel Sosnoski, an American writer who has lived in Japan since 1985, these well-researched articles, color photographs, and line illustrations provide a compact guide to aspects of Japan that may puzzle the outside observer at first. Introduction to Japanese Culture is a wonderfully informative primer on the cultural make-up and behaviors of the Japanese, and is certain to fascinate students, tourists, and anyone who seeks to know and understand Japanese culture, etiquette, and history.
£12.59
John Wiley & Sons Inc Motorcycling For Dummies
Book SynopsisFew activities offer more fun and excitement than motorcycling, but to get the most out of it, there's a lot you need to know. From buying and maintaining a bike, to riding safely, to finding great places to ride, Motorcycling For Dummies puts you on the road with savvy and style, whether you're male or female, new to riding or an experienced vet.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part I: The Mysterious World of Motorcycling. Chapter 1: The Allure of Motorcycling: Six Million Motorcyclists Can’t Be Wrong. Chapter 2: From the First Wooden Horse to Today’s Iron Pony. Chapter 3: You Wouldn’t Fly a Jet Without Training, Would You? Part II: Welcome to the Club. Chapter 4: Bikes and Biker Culture: You Are What You Ride. Chapter 5: Dress for Success. Chapter 6: Leather and Lace: Women in Motorcycling. Chapter 7: What to Do if Your Kid Wants to Ride Too. Part III: You and Your Machine. Chapter 8: First Bikes. Chapter 9: Buying a Bike: What You Must Know. Chapter 10: Ensuring You’re Insured. Chapter 11: Keeping Your Bike in Tiptop Shape. Chapter 12: Customizing: How to Make Your Bike Your Own. Part IV: Let’s Ride! Chapter 13: Preparing to Hit the Road. Chapter 14: Street Survival: Staying Safe. Chapter 15: Advanced Riding Techniques: Staying Safer. Chapter 16: Exploring by Motorcycle. Chapter 17: Travel Tips: What You Need to Know from Weather to Luggage. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 18: Ten (Plus One) Can’t-Miss Events. Chapter 19: Ten Great Motorcycling Groups. Chapter 20: Ten Great People in Motorcycling. Chapter 21: Ten Must-See Motorcycling Movies. Part VI: Appendixes. Appendix A: A Motorcycling Glossary: Talking the Talk. Appendix B: State Motorcycling Laws. Appendix C: A Motorcyclist’s Resource Guide. Index.
£16.14
Taschen GmbH The New York Times 36 Hours. Europe. 3rd Edition
Book SynopsisThrough ancient wonders, world capitals, and tiny places with infectious personalities, Europe packs some serious travel punches. The world’s second-smallest continent makes up for size with its intricate cultures and abundant charms, boasting artistic masterpieces and architectural marvels as much as natural splendor. With 130 expert itineraries from The New York Times’s popular 36 Hours column, this updated and revised third edition of the best-selling 36 Hours Europe reveals the continent’s brightest gems and best-kept secrets, including 20 new stories. From wine tastings in Burgundy to Flamenco in Seville, from historical Cyprus to easygoing Copenhagen, you’ll find the antique and the cutting-edge, the renowned and the unexpected, and all distilled into neat 36-hour schedules, so you can transform your weekends into European adventures. More than 4,500 hours’ worth of insightful itineraries to make the most of your stay Practical recommendations for nearly 500 restaurants and over 400 hotels Comprehensive revisions to all 130 itineraries New destinations including Belgrade, the Amalfi Coast, Galway, and more Color-coded tabs for each region Nearly 750 photos 20 new stories Detailed city-by-city maps that pinpoint every stop on your itinerary From Antwerp to Zurich, trust TASCHEN’s New York Times 36 Hours series with your next travel adventure.
£36.06
Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Pocket Siem Reap & the Temples of
Book SynopsisLonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Pocket Siem Reap and the Temples of Angkor is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Witness sunrise over spectacular Angkor Wat, experience the last great capital of the Khmer empire, Angkor Thom, and explore the floating world of Tonle Sap Lake ? all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Siem Reap and the Temples of Angkor and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Siem Reap and the Temples of Angkor: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Free, convenient pull-out map (included in print version), plus over 17 colour neighbourhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers The Temples of Angkor, Roluos Temples, Pub St, Wat Bo Rd Area, North Siem Reap, South Siem Reap & Tonle Sap, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket Siem Reap and the Temples of Angkor is our colourful, easy to use, handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, providing on-the-go assistance for those seeking the best sights and experiences on a short visit. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Cambodia guide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer. 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, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times '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)
£8.50
Orion Publishing Co And On That Bombshell
Book Synopsis I was Top Gear''s script editor for 13 years and all 22 series. I basically used to check spelling and think of stupid gags about The Stig. I also got to hang around with Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May. It didn''t feel like something you should get paid for. From the disastrous pilot show of 2002 to the sudden and unexpected ending in 2015, working on Top Gear was quite a rollercoaster ride. We crossed continents, we made space ships, we bobbed across the world''s busiest shipping lane in a pick-up truck. We also got chased by an angry mob, repeatedly sparked fury in newspapers, and almost killed one of our presenters. I realised that I had quite a few stories to tell from behind the scenes on the show. I remembered whose daft idea it was to get a dog. I recalled the willfully stupid way in which we decorated our horrible office. I had a sudden flashback to the time a Bolivian drug lord threatened to kill us. I decided I should wrTrade ReviewI can't imagine that it's [Top Gear] triumphant 13 year run will have a finer chronicler. * Daily Mail *AND ON THAT BOMBSHELL is a funny and revealing look behind the scenes at the 13 years of the Clarkson-Hammond-May Top Gear era. * CHOICE magazine *... a funny and, at times, thought-provoking look into the world of one of the biggest motoring programmes of all-time. * AUTO EXPRESS *a fascinating and amusing insight into a true TV phenomenon * OCTANE *
£10.44
Muswell Press Mermaid Singing
Book SynopsisIn 1951 the Australian writers Charmian Clift and George Johnston left grey, post-war London for Greece. Settling first on the tiny island of Kalymnos, then Hydra, their plan was to live simply and focus on their writing, away from the noise of the big city. The result is two of Charmian Clift's best known and most loved books, the memoirs Mermaid Singing and Peel Me a Lotus. Mermaid Singing relays the culture shock and the sheer delight of their first year on the tiny sponge-fishing island of Kalymnos. Clift paints an evocative picture of the characters and sun-drenched rhythms of traditional life, long before backpackers and mass tourism descended. On Hydra, featured in the companion volume, Peel Me a Lotus, Clift and Johnston became the centre of an informal community of artists and writers including the then unknown Leonard Cohen who lodged with them, and his future girlfriend Marianne Ihlen.Trade Review'These are blissful reissues that will bring Grecian heat and light to your life, and much more besides' Editor's Travel Choice. The Bookseller. 'A really beautiful writer who just puts you right there' Polly Samson. 'Her bold beautiful writing endures' Daily Mail.'What a delight that she should have been discovered again' The Times. 'They were an inspiration' Leonard Cohen on Charmian Clift and George Johnston. 'Clift's immersive 1950's memoirs capture the magic, and the menace of Greek island life' Daily Telegraph
£12.59
APA Publications Insight Guides Hawaii (Travel Guide with Free
Book SynopsisInsight Guide to Hawaii 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 Hawaii, choosing what to see, from exploring Na Pali Coast to discovering Kailua Bay or creating a travel plan to cover key places like Waikiki Beach, Hawaii Volcanos National Park. This is an ideal travel guide for travellers seeking inspiration, in-depth cultural and historical information about Hawaii as well as a great selection of places to see during your trip. This guide book has been fully updated post-COVID-19.The Insight Guide Hawaii covers: Oahu, Honolulu, Waikiki, Greater Honolulu, Southeast Honolulu, Windward Honolulu, North Shore, Central Oahu and the Wai'anae Coast, Central Maui, West and South Maui, Haleakala and Upcountry, The Hana Coast. Molokai, Lanai, Kona and Kohala, Hilo and the Windward Side, Hawaii Volcanos National Park and Ka'u, North and West Kauai, South and East Kauai.In this travel guide you will find:IN-DEPTH CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL FEATURESCreated to explore the culture and the history of Hawaii 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 Hawaii.CURATED PLACES, HIGH-QUALITY MAPSGeographically organised text cross-referenced against full-colour, high-quality travel maps for quick orientation in Lahaina, Hilo and many more locations in Hawaii.COLOUR-CODED CHAPTERSEvery part of Hawaii, from Ni'ihau to Honolulu has its own colour assigned for easy navigation.TIPS AND FACTSUp-to-date historical timeline and in-depth cultural background to Hawaii as well as an introduction to Hawaii's food and drink and fun destination-specific features.PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATIONA-Z of useful advice on everything from when to go to Hawaii, how to get there and how to get around, as well as Hawaii's climate, advice on tipping, etiquette and more.STRIKING PICTURESFeatures inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Akaka Falls State Park and the spectacular Haleakala National Park.FREE EBOOKFree eBook download with every purchase of a printed book to access all the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.
£14.39
APA Publications The Mini Rough Guide to Guernsey (Travel Guide
Book SynopsisThis pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do, what to see and how to get around Guernsey. It covers top attractions like Castle Cornet, Fort Grey and Sausmarez Manor as well as hidden gems, including Le Creux ès Faies, Venus Pool and St Apolline's Chapel. This will save you time, and enhance your exploration of this fascinating island. This guide book has been fully updated post-COVID-19.This Mini Rough Guide to Guernsey covers: St Peter Port, Fermain Bay, Jerbourg Point, Petit Port, Moulin Huet Bay, St Martin, Petit Bôt Bay, Vazon Bay, Cobo Bay, Rocquaine Bay, Fort Grey, Lihou Island, Le Grand Havre, Pembroke and L'Ancresse Bays, Fort Doyle, Bordeaux Harbour, Herm, Sark, AlderneyIn this travel guide you will find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Guernsey, from cultural explorations in St Peter Port to family activities in child-friendly places, like Cobo Bay and Oatlands Village, or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Petit Bôt Bay. TOP TEN ATTRACTIONS Covers the destination's top ten attractions not to miss, including Castle Cornet, La Valette Underground Military Museum, La Vallette Bathing Pools and Candie Gardens, as well as a Perfect Day itinerary suggestions COMPACT FORMAT Compact, concise, and packed with essential information, with a sharp design and colour-coded sections, this is the perfect on-the-move companion when you're exploring GuernseyHISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTSIncludes an insightful overview of landscape, history and cultureWHAT TO DODetailed description of entertainment, shopping, nightlife, festivals and events, and children's activities PRACTICAL MAPS Handy colour maps on the inside cover flaps will help you find your way aroundPRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATIONPractical information on Eating Out, including a handy glossary and detailed restaurant listings, as well as a comprehensive A-Z of travel tips on everything from getting around to health and tourist information.STRIKING PICTURESInspirational colour photography throughoutFREE EBOOK Free eBook download with every purchase of a printed book allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.
£8.20
Scholastic Right On Track newspaper edition
Book SynopsisDiscover all the frightful facts behind the story of the railways across the world in this brand new Horrible Histories book. From the puffing pioneers of the British railways who worked down in the mines to the money grabbing railroad surveyors in the United States, this is a seriously horrible historical read with all the gore and more.
£6.99
Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Western Europe
Book SynopsisLonely Planet’s Western Europe is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Catch a Westend show in London, explore Rome’s ancient sites, and take a slow boat along the Rhine; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet’s Western Europe Travel Guide: What’s NEW in this edition? Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak NEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Western Europe’s best experiences and where to have them Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Eating & drinking in Western Europe - we reveal the dishes and drinks you have to tryColour maps and images throughout Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics Over 90 maps Covers Austria, Belgium & Luxembourg, Britain, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Western Europe, our most comprehensive guide to Western Europe, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, 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 phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. 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 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)
£13.49
The Crowood Press Ltd Lotus Elise and Exige 1995-2020: The Complete
Book SynopsisNamed after Elisa, the granddaughter of Lotus's owner at the time, Romano Artioli of Bugatti fame, the Lotus Elise was launched at the Frankfurt Show in 1995. In the subsequent twenty-five years it has not only established itself as the embodiment of what Lotus stands for, it retains a unique place in the international sports car market. No other manufacturer came up with a car to seriously rival the Elise, nor the Exige, in terms of handling dexterity on both road and racetrack, and it aptly characterizes the definition of a sports car. Written in Johnny Tipler's inimitable style this book includes a detailed evolution of the Elise and Exige, including full specification tables; interviews with key individuals involved in their design and development, including Richard Rackham, Gavan Kershaw, Neil Thomas, Russell Carr, Barney Hatt and Andy Pleavin; Elisa Artioli on her namesake, its past and future; motor sport adaptions and successes and finally, driving experiences on road and track. The production of the Elise and Exige was sustained through four corporate upheavals. Now in Geely ownership, the future for Lotus looks bright.Trade ReviewFor those of you who worship at the Lotus Elise and Exige altar - Hallelujah - your King Johnny Bible has arrived. From under his signature 'Pork Pie Hat' author Johnny Tipler takes the two cars apart in the first half of his book, detailing all aspects of design and development for each model and variant. Illustrated with over 250 illustrations, this book is a must for any owner/student of the Lotus Elise range. Johnny has used his 25 year involvement with and experience of the car to create as the sub-title says, the complete story. -- Roger Dixon * Racing Spirit *With technical specs, a range of imagery and a variety of features along with the main story, Elise aficionados will lap it up. -- JP * Classic & Sports Car *What we really like is that there’s more to this title than a dry account of the production lifecycles. The human side of the two models’ design and development is covered with a number of interviews with many of the people who were instrumental in Elise and Exige. -- Adam Wilkins * Absolute Lotus *
£27.00
HarperCollins Publishers Arabic Visual Dictionary
Book SynopsisThe home of trusted full-colour visual dictionaries for everyday use.A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in Arabic. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to the Arabic language, world and culture.Everyday words are arranged in themes with carefully selected up-to-date images to illustrate key words and phrases, and an English and Arabic index help you to find words quickly as you learn. Transliteration provided for all Arabic words and phrases to help with pronunciation.3,000 essential words and phrases for modern life in Arabic-speaking countries are at your fingertips with topics covering food and drink, home life, work and school, shopping, sport and leisure, transport, technology, and the environment.Great care has been given to represent modern Arabic culture and enhance your experience of the Arab world, including customs, celebrations, and festivals.Plus, download your free audio to hear native speakers pronounce the word for each image and get your pronunciation pitch perfect, available from collinsdictionary.com/resources#visual
£7.59
Harvey Map Services Ltd East Highland Way
Book SynopsisEast Highland Way is an exciting new unofficial long distance route between Fort William and Aviemore. Pioneered by Kevin Langan, this 82 mile trail forms a new link between the northern end of the West Highland Way and the southern end of the Speyside Way. It also joins with the Great Glen Way at Fort William. It is a tranquil route which takes in a varied and wild landscape and includes the ancient Caledonian Forests of Inshriach, loch-side trails and mountain wilderness. Access to accommodation has been carefully considered wherever possible, making this route accessible to walkers of all abilities. XT40 New generation of tough polyethylene maps The HARVEY series of Long Distance Route maps is an established success. Now the advanced technology used in the creation of our best-selling British Mountain Maps is also applied to the route maps. These maps are a leap forward in technical excellence. They are tough, durable, light and 100% waterproof virtually indestructible in normal use. They are light to carry, and compact not the great bulky package you get with a laminated map. The map is detailed, with the routes clearly marked. It also contains general information, useful telephone numbers and a full key. Detailed, clear and easy to read. Printed on tough 100% waterproof, tearproof paper. Light to carry less than half the weight of a laminated map. Good value: whole route on one map. Information on accommodation and services.
£14.20
White Star Legendary Sailboats
Book SynopsisThrough an extraordinary selection from the Beken Marine Photography Archive of the work of four generations of famous photographers (the Beken family), this book retraces the fundamental stages of the evolution of the unsurpassable 'Beken style', bringing together some of the most artistic images of sailboats ever shot. These wonderful and legendary pictures, accompanied by detailed texts and plentiful information, will lead the reader through time, to discover the wonderful world of yachting photography. The Bekens began their love affair with marine photography in 1888, when Alfred Edward (1855–1915) moved from Canterbury (Kent) to the Isle of Wight with his son Frank (1880–1970). He purchased a pharmacy in Birmingham Road in the seaport of Cowes, a town that was already famous for international yacht racing and for the world's oldest regular regatta, the renowned Cowes Week. Alfred and young Frank started shooting photographs to capture sailing yachts at their best, and racing yachts in action, a real challenge at that time as it still is today. These beautiful photographs started being sold in the pharmacy as souvenirs, and in the space of a few years they would have caught the attention of the world of yacht racing and sailing aficionados, earning the Beken family a large number of followers all over the world for the extraordinary quality of their images. Queen Victoria, King George V, and most recently the Duke of Edinburgh awarded the company a Royal Warrant for excellence. Frank's artistic inheritance was carried on by his son Keith (1914– 2007), who succeeded him in the creation of fantastic sailboats photographs. Today, Kenneth Beken (b. 1951, the fourth in the line of family photographers), together with yacht master Peter Mumford, is leading the way in the latest digital photography, and creating wonderful colour images: "Now that digital cameras and printers are as good as the traditional darkroom methods," he says, "the company has gone totally digital." Today the Beken Marine Photography Archive features more than 200,000 different photographs of incalculable value, from historical monochrome masterpieces to contemporary digital images of the highest quality and technical perfection.
£29.75
Cicerone Press Walking in the Algarve: 33 walks in the south of
Book SynopsisA guidebook to 33 walks in Portugal’s Algarve region. Exploring the stunning scenery of both the coast and interior, the routes are graded by difficulty, with options suitable for beginner and experienced walker alike.Walks range from 4 to 17km (2–11 miles) and can be enjoyed in 1–6 hours. They are presented in four sections covering the eastern Algarve, central region, south coast and Costa Vicentina. Clear route description illustrated with 1:25,000 and 1:50,000 mapping GPX files available to download Information on refreshments, access, parking and public transport Highlights include Cabo de São Vicente and Fóia (the highest peak in the region’s Serra de Monchique mountains) Notes on local geology, history, plants and wildlife Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Introduction Geography and geology Plants and flowers Wildlife Brief history When to go Getting there Getting around Accommodation What to take Waymarking Using this guide Eastern Algarve Walk 1 Barrancos Walk 2 Mina e Albufeira Walk 3 Masmorra trail Walk 4 Cerro dos Negros Walk 5 Fonte Ben#xe9;mola Walk 6 Rocha da Pena Walk 7 Paderne castle Central region Walk 8 Levada trail Walk 9 Fonte Santa Walk10 Monchique-Foia loop Walk 11 Caldas de Monchique to Picota and to Monchique Walk 12 Foia-Penedo do Buraco circular Walk 13 Barbelote waterfall circular Walk 14 Marmelete circular Walk 15 Barragem da Bravura Walk 16 Barão de São João art trail Walk 17 Barão de São João forest circular South Coast Walk 18 Albufeira to Gal#xe9; Walk 19 Praia do Vale do Olival to Praia da Marinha Walk 20 Praia da Marinha to Praia Vale de Centeanes Walk 21 Praia Vale de Centeanes to Ferragudo Walk 22 Praia do Barranco das Canas short coast walk Walk 23 Alvor boardwalk Walk 24 Lagos to Luz Walk 25 Luz to Salema Walk 26 Salema to Sagres Walk 27 Sagres to Cabo de São Vicente Costa Vicentina Walk 28 Cabo de São Vicente-Praia do Telheiro circular Walk 29 Castelejo circular Walk 30 Carrapateira circular Walk 31 Bordeira circular Walk 32 Fortaleza da Arrifana circular Walk 33 Praia da Amoreira circular Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Portuguese-English glossary Appendix C Useful contacts
£15.26
HarperCollins Publishers The Great British Bucket List: Utterly Unmissable
Book Synopsis60 achievable adventures that celebrate the best of Britain and Britishness – must-do things that are on your doorstep rather than the other side of the world. If you want to ski off a cliff or swim with sharks, stop reading now. This book is about achievable adventures that celebrate the best of Britain and Britishness. The 60 mini adventures included are graded in difficulty from comically easy to mildly challenging, making them suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities. They include the most beautiful place to go for a stroll, the easiest place for a wild swim and, more importantly, the most spectacular place to have a cup of tea. Not to mention flying in a Spitfire and finding delicious food among the hedgerows. So what's on this Great British Bucket List? Well, a host of alternative UK adventures to get you out of the house. From fossil hunting on the Jurassic coast to forest bathing in Standish Woods, family-friendly music festivals to spectacular walks and lazy picnic hotspots, this essential guide is packed with must-do experiences. Discover the world of luxury eco-glamping in Devon and Suffolk. Book your tickets for the Minack, Cornwall's world famous open-air theatre. Follow in the footsteps of the Kinder Scout mass trespass in Dark Peak, or go canoeing down the Wye Valley in Wales. Besides old favourites, such as Stonehenge and Westminster Abbey, readers will find a bucket list bursting with suggestions for pleasant days out at some of the National Trust's historic houses. Whether you're luxuriating in Sissinghurst's famous gardens or moseying around Fountains Abbey, you're sure to have a uniquely British adventure.
£11.69
Haynes Publishing Group Kawasaki ZG1000 Concours Motorcycle (1986-2006)
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£25.50
David & Charles Porsche 356: 356, 356a, 356b, 356c Including
Book SynopsisWould you love to buy the original Porsche 356, but are scared of owning an expensive lemon? Help is at hand! This is the complete guide to finding the best available example of the classic rear-engined Porsche 356 for a sum you can afford. Insight from real ownership experience is coupled with unparalleled technical knowledge, resulting in the first dedicated guidebook for potential buyers of the Porsche 356. A comprehensive guide, including an inspection checklist that buyers can use when viewing a car, photos of key areas to check, and known issues for each model. Market and value data are also supplied to help give an idea of what a specific Porsche 356 is worth. The guide has an overview of key specifications and potential upgrades. From whether a Porsche 356 is a suitable car for you, to the cost considerations to be taken into account when searching for and viewing a used model, the author aims to arm the prospective buyer with enough knowledge and insight to be able to assess any Porsche 356, and quickly conclude whether to make a purchase. Take the first step towards finding your dream car, by reading this guide today.Trade Reviewa rare resource on these beauties. Auto Express -- Worth buying if you're in the market. Octane (UK) -- a very informative and even entertaining book ... this latest Veloce Guide makes a useful addition to any Porsche enthusiast's library while 356 connoisseurs will still discover details they were unaware of. Kieron Fennelly -- an ideal companion to look for a 356, both informative and complete. 4Legend.com "If you're considering buying one of Porsche's original sports cars, then acquiring a copy of Veloce's Essential Buyer's Guide on the breed first is a wise move ... it's a pretty comprehensive 64 pages of early Porker info" - Classic Car Weekly. '"Porsche 356 - the essential buyer's guide" contains the essential information you can have in your pocket while you're hunting the Porsche 356 of your dreams. Worth the money' - Liebe zu Ihm (love for Porsche) Neat book - tkc (Totalkitcar). Although not large enough to be totally comprehensive, these are inexpensive publications that could save a lot of grief later on! - Classic Driver. this book should be considered essential reading for anyone setting out to buy a Porsche 356 ... This little book is definitely worth having - Ferdinand Porsche Magazine.Table of ContentsContents 1.Is a 356 for you? 2.Cost considerations 3.Living with a Porsche 356 4.Relative values 5.Before you view 6.Inspection equipment 7.Fifteen minute evaluation 8.Key points 9.Serious evaluation 10.Auctions 11.Paperwork 12.What's it worth? 13.Do you really want to restore? 14.Paint problems 15.Lack of use problems 16.The Porsche community 17.Vital statistics Index
£12.59
Ordnance Survey Southern Scotland Road Map Northumberland
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£7.59
APA Publications The Rough Guide to USA: The South (Compact Guide
Book SynopsisPractical travel guide to USA: The South with a free eBook featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in USA: The South, how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in USA: The South, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip. This guide book has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free eBook.The Rough Guide to USA: THE SOUTH covers: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi and ArkansasInside this travel guide you'll find:RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to USA: The South, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in the Ozarks to family activities in child-friendly places, like Nashville or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Memphis.PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Essential pre-departure information including USA: The South entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.TIME-SAVING ITINERARIESCarefully planned routes covering the best of USA: The South give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGEClear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCALTips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for soaking up the local history, scenic drives and sampling the music scene. HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISSRough Guides' rundown of Little Rock, Memphis, Birmingham, Nashville and Jackson's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to USA: The South, even in a short time.HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWSWritten by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in USA: The South, matching different needs.BACKGROUND INFORMATIONComprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into USA: The South, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHYFeatures inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Mercer-Williams House and the spectacular Blue Ridge ParkwayCOLOUR-CODED MAPPINGPractical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Charleston, Atlanta and many more locations in USA: The South, reduce the need to go online.USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.FREE EBOOK Free eBook download with every purchase of a printed book allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.
£8.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC A Beginner's Guide to Japan: Observations and
Book SynopsisWinner of the Edward Stanford Travel Memoir of the Year 2020 How does a sushi bar explain a Japanese poem? Why do Japanese couples plan matching outfits for their honeymoon? Why are so many things in Japan the opposite of what we expect? After thirty-two years in Japan, Pico Iyer knows the country as few others can. In A Beginner's Guide to Japan, he dashes from baseball games to love-hotels and from shopping malls to zen temple gardens to find fresh ways of illuminating his adopted home. Playful and surreptitiously profound, this is a guidebook to a Japan few have ever seen before. 'Rarely in any writing on Japan is provocation so elegantly and surgically performed' Financial Times Trade ReviewBoth deep and witty ... Iyer makes a perfect cultural translator * Times Literary Supplement *Rarely in any writing on Japan is provocation so elegantly and surgically performed * Financial Times *A must-read … Iyer at once opens up a new avenue for those familiar with the country while stoking the curiosity of would-be visitors * Elle *Insightful and profound … Iyer can nail Japan with lyrical eloquence * Japan Times *[A] lovely pocket compendium of oddities and insights of Japanese life ... Provocative and elegant, Iyer’s guide succeeds precisely because it doesn’t attempt to be authoritative * Publisher's Weekly *With an elegant, understated manner, Iyer offers poignant reflections on his adopted country and its maddening contradictions and shifting parts ... Iyer's subtle observations reveal a great deal about what is beyond the surface of how some Westerners view the Japanese * Kirkus *Pico Iyer is a writer like no other, sui generis -- Jan Morris, praise for Pico IyerTo me [Pico Iyer] was the complete traveller – highly educated, humorous, detached, portable, positive, alert, subtle, a great noticer and listener, calm, humane and fluent in his prose. And he had been everywhere -- Paul Theroux in 'Ghost Train to the Eastern Star', praise for Pico IyerIyer’s thoughtful nature leads him to peel back layer upon layer, nodding toward the infinite * New York Times Book Review *
£10.44
APA Publications Insight Guides Alaska (Travel Guide with Free
Book SynopsisInsight Guide to Alaska 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 Alaska, choosing what to see, from exploring the Alaska Railroad to discovering Kodiak Island or creating a travel plan to cover key places like Glacier Bay National Park, Chena Hot Springs. This is an ideal travel guide for travellers seeking inspiration, in-depth cultural and historical information about Alaska as well as a great selection of places to see during your trip. This guide book has been fully updated post-COVID-19.The Insight Guide ALASKA covers: Southeast Panhandle, Southeast Alaska: Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg, Sitka, Juneau, Haines, Skagway, Southcentral and Interior Alaska, Downtown Anchorage, Around Anchorage, Kenai Peninsula, Matanuska-Susitna Valley and Palmer, Denali National Park and Preserve, Fairbanks, The Far North, Southwest Alaska and Kodiak.In this travel guide you will find: IN-DEPTH CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL FEATURES Created to explore the culture and the history of Alaska 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 Alaska.CURATED PLACES, HIGH-QUALITY MAPSGeographically organised text cross-referenced against full-colour, high-quality travel maps for quick orientation in Sitka, Juneau and many more locations in Alaska.COLOUR-CODED CHAPTERS Every part of Alaska, from Southcentral Alaska to the Alcan has its own colour assigned for easy navigation.TIPS AND FACTSUp-to-date historical timeline and in-depth cultural background to Alaska as well as an introduction to Alaska's food and drink and fun destination-specific features. PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION A-Z of useful advice on everything from when to go to Alaska, how to get there and how to get around, as well as Alaska's climate, advice on tipping, etiquette and more. STRIKING PICTURESFeatures inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Glacier Bay and the spectacular Denali.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.
£13.59
APA Publications The Rough Guide to Languedoc & Roussillon (Travel
Book SynopsisThis practical travel guide to Languedoc & Roussillon features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Languedoc & Roussillon guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make Languedoc & Roussillon easier to navigate while you're there. This guide book to Languedoc & Roussillon has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free eBook. The Rough Guide to LANGUEDOC & ROUSSILLON covers: Toulouse, Carcassonne, upper Aude and Ariege, Albi and Haut Languedoc, Nimes, Montpellier, Narbonne, Béziers and Roussillon.Inside this Languedoc & Roussillon travel guide you'll find:RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Languedoc & Roussillon, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Camargue to family activities in child-friendly places, like Montpellier or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Toulouse.PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Essential pre-departure information including Languedoc & Roussillon entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.TIME-SAVING ITINERARIESIncludes carefully planned routes covering the best of Languedoc & Roussillon, which give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGEClear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Languedoc & Roussillon travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCALTips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for sampling local delicacies, exploring beach towns or cycling.HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISSRough Guides' rundown of Carcassonne, St-Gilles, Collioure and Narbonne's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Languedoc & Roussillon, even in a short time.HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWSWritten by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Languedoc & Roussillon guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs.BACKGROUND INFORMATIONComprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide to Languedoc & Roussillon features fascinating insights into Languedoc & Roussillon, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHYFeatures inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Les Orgues and the spectacular Pont du Gard.COLOUR-CODED MAPPINGPractical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Narbonne, Perpignan and many more locations in Languedoc & Roussillon, reduce the need to go online.USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.FREE EBOOK Free eBook download with every purchase of this guide book to Languedoc & Roussillon allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.
£15.19
Haynes Publishing Toyota Land Cruiser (68 - 82)
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£28.80
Bradt Travel Guides Lapland
Book SynopsisThis thoroughly updated fourth edition of Bradt's Lapland is the only standalone guidebook in English to this wintry wonderland, a region spanning the northernmost fringes of Norway, Sweden and Finland where there are as many reindeer as people, it never gets dark in summer and never gets light in mid-winter. In this new edition, expert author James Proctor covers all the latest developments, including the most up-to-date information on where to see the Northern Lights (Lapland is the best region in the world for Northern Lights viewing) and where to go husky sledding, reviews of the treehouse hotels which have sprung up across the region, the latest details of how to fly directly to one of the Europe's most far-flung destinations from the UK and USA, plus information on a wide range of summer and winter adventures, from hiking and wild swimming to snowmobiling, wilderness stays and staying in the Icehotel. Everybody has heard of Lapland. Everybody knows it's the home of Father Christmas. Yet remarkably few people can accurately pinpoint Lapland on a map. Bradt's Lapland lifts the lid off this little-known, enigmatic region and shows that there's much more to Lapland than the man with the long white beard and the red suit. This is a land of elemental beauty with plenty to offer anyone who's looking to explore the great outdoors without the great crowds. Lapland is vast and empty, a place of indigenous villages, sweeping forests, mighty waterfalls - the raw side of nature here is the region's defining and inescapable characteristic and no visit is complete without leaving the creature comforts of the nearest town well behind. Whether on an organized tour or travelling independently, Bradt's Lapland is the essential travel companion.Table of ContentsContents Introduction The Bradt definition of Lapland - and its origins PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography and climate, Natural history, History, Government and politics, Sámi economy, People, Language, Religion and mythology, Culture Chapter 2 Practical Information When to visit, Highlights - and distances, Suggested itineraries, Tour operators, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, What to take, Money and budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and festivals, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Photography, Media and communications, Time 39, Cultural etiquette PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 3 Swedish Lapland: Luleå to Riksgränsen Luleå, Boden, Harads and Treehotel, Storforsen Rapids, Arvidsjaur, Arjeplog, Northwest to Jäkkvik and Vuoggatjålme, Jokkmokk, Gällivare, Ritsem and the Stora Sjöfallet National Park, Kiruna, Icehotel and Jukkasjärvi, Abisko and around Chapter 4 Narvik and the Islands Narvik, The islands: Vesterålen and Lofoten Chapter 5 From the Gulf of Bothnia to the Arctic Ocean Tornio, Haparanda and around, Pajala and around, Muonio and around, Kaaresuvanto and Karesuando, Kilpisjärvi and Treriksröset Chapter 6 Finnish Lapland: Rovaniemi to the Finnmark Plateau Rovaniemi and around, Northwest from Rovaniemi: towards Kautokeino, Kautokeino, Northeast from Rovaniemi: towards Inari and Karasjok, Inari and around, North from Inari: Kaamanen, Utsjoki and Karasjok, East from Rovaniemi Chapter 7 Norwegian Lapland: Tromsø to Kirkenes Tromsø, Alta and around, Hammerfest, Towards the North Cape, North Cape, Moving on from the North Cape: towards Kirkenes, Kirkenes Appendix 1 Language Appendix 2 Glossary of Finnish, Norwegian, Sámi and Swedish terms Appendix 3 Further Information Index
£16.19
Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Pocket Beijing
Book SynopsisLonely Planet's Pocket Beijing is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Explore the Great Wall, immerse yourself in the Forbidden City, or watch the flag-raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square.; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Beijing and make the most of your trip! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Beijing: Full-colour maps and travel photography throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Convenient pull-out Beijing map (included in print version), plus over 15 colour neighbourhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers the Forbidden City and Dongcheng North, the Summer Palace and Haidian, Beihai Park and Xicheng, South Chaoyang, and the Temple of Heaven Park and Dongcheng South. The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket Beijing, an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - that literally fits in your pocket. Make the most of a quick trip to Beijing with trusted travel advice to get you straight to the heart of the city. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's China guide for a comprehensive look at all that China has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, 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 phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. 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 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)
£8.54
Herridge & Sons Ltd Original MGB with MGC and MGB GT V8: The
Book SynopsisThe MGB, the epitome of the British sports car, has attracted a huge following because of its blend of good looks, practicality and decent road manner. During its 18-year production life, from 1962 to 1980, it underwent a bewildering number of changes to specification and equipment. An owner or restorer of an MGB wants to know where their car came in the cycle of production and thus what it should look like and what parts should be fitted, from tail lamps to door handles. Answers to all these questions can only be found in this book, with detailed colour photography of the complete range of the cars. This is a re-issue of one of the most popular titles from the celebrated Original series, accepted by classic car owners, buyers and enthusiasts as the definitive source of advice on correct original and authentic specifications and equipment, drawn from factory records, parts lists and catalogues, as well as the accumulated knowledge of the most respected restorers.
£29.75
