Travel & Transport Books
Birlinn Ltd Sixty Degrees North Around the World in Search of
Book SynopsisMalachy Tallack has written for the New Statesman, the Guardian, the Scottish Review of Books, Caught By the River and many other publications, online and in print. He won a New Writers Award from the Scottish Book Trust in 2014, and the Robert Louis Stevenson Fellowship in 2015. He is from Shetland, and currently lives in Glasgow.
£8.09
Penguin Books Ltd The Colossus of Maroussi
Book SynopsisHenry Miller (1891-1980) is one of the most important American writers of the 20th century. His best-known novels include Tropic of Cancer (1934), Tropic of Capricorn (1939), and the Rosy Crucifixion trilogy (Sexus, 1949, Plexus, 1953, and Nexus, 1959), all published in France and banned in the US and the UK until 1964. He is widely recognised as an irreverent, risk-taking writer who redefined the novel and made the link between the European avant-garde and the American Beat generation.
£9.49
Bradt Travel Guides Nova Scotia Bradt Guide
Book SynopsisThis new, thoroughly updated edition of Bradt's Nova Scotia remains the most comprehensive guide available to this increasingly popular region of eastern Canada. New direct flights from the UK make visiting easier than ever before, helping to fuel the growth of tourist numbers to the many new distilleries and wineries, all of which are covered in this new edition. Virtually surrounded by the sea, the region boasts 4,600 miles of coastline, superb seafood, a rich folklore, quiet roads and a wealth of outdoor pursuits. Travelling here feels like going back to a time when life's pleasures were simpler: shopping at a Farmers' Market or a roadside fruit stall, buying lobster fresh off the boat at the wharf, or photographing the lighthouse by the old fishing village. What's more, it's not hard to get off the beaten track here.Trade Review'Orkin makes a compelling case for Canada's second smallest province, where more Gaelic is spoken than in Scotland, and where you're as likely to spot a whale as a black bear.....' Daily Telegraph 'Whale-watching from Digby Neck, sea-kayaking off Tangier and driving the Cabot Trail: three of the thrills waiting in one of Canada's most accessible and fascinating provinces. David Orkin's inspirational guide ranges from the capital, Halifax, to St Paul Island and the "Graveyard of the Gulf" (of St Lawrence), where 350 ships have been wrecked....... ' The Independent 'Comprehensively covers the "Kingdom of New Scotland."' Independent TravellerTable of ContentsPART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information At a glance, Geography & geology, Climate, Natural history, Conservation & environmental issues, History, ,Government & politics, Economy, People & culture (inc Religion, Language, Education) Chapter 2 Practical Information When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tour operators, Red tape, Embassies, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, [Women travellers, Gay & lesbian travellers, Travelling with kids], What to take, Money, Budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating & drinking, Public holidays & festivals, Shopping, Arts & entertainment, Sports & activities, Time, media & communications, Business, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 3 Halifax, Dartmouth and Around Orientation, Getting there, Getting around, Festivals and events, Halifax, Around Halifax, Dartmouth, Around Dartmouth, Bedford Chapter 4 South Shore Terence Bay, Lower Prospect and Prospect, Peggy's Cove, Tantallon, Hubbards, Aspotogan Peninsula, Chester, Around Chester, Mahone Bay, Lunenburg, Around Lunenburg, Bridgewater, Liverpool, Around Liverpool, Port Mouton Lockeport, Shelburne, Around Shelburne, Barrington, Cape Sable Island, The Pubnicos , The road to Yarmouth Chapter 5 Yarmouth, French Shore and the Annapolis Valley Yarmouth, The French Shore, Weymouth, Gilbert's Cove, Digby, Digby Neck, Bear River, Cornwallis, Clementsport and Upper Clements, Annapolis Royal, Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site of Canada, Granville Ferry, Victoria Beach, Delap's Cove, Parker's Cove, Bridgetown, Middleton, Kingston and Greenwood, Berwick, Kentville, Hall's Harbour, Cape Split and Cape Blomidon, Wolfville, Grand Pré, Windsor Chapter 6 Minas Basin and Cobequid Bay Around Windsor, Along Cobequid Bay, Shubenacadie, Around Shubenacadie, Truro, Around Truro, En route to Parrsboro, Parrsboro, Greville Bay, Advocate Harbour and Cape d'Or, Cape Chignecto Provincial Park, Joggins, Springhill Chapter 7 Northumberland Shore Amherst, Oxford, Pugwash, Wallace, Wentworth, Tatamagouche, Pictou, New Glasgow, Trenton, Westville and Stellarton, Arisaig Provincial Park, Antigonish, Around St George's Bay Chapter 8 Cape Breton Island The west coast, The Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, The far north, The east coast, Around Bras d'Or Lake, Sydney, Around Sydney, The south, Isle Madame, Port Hawkesbury Chapter 9 Eastern Shore Along the eastern shore, Sable Island National Park Reserve Appendices Moving to/Buying Property in Nova Scotia Further info Index
£14.39
Haynes Publishing Group Suzuki TL1000S/R & DL1000 V-Strom (97 - 04)
Book SynopsisWith a Haynes Manual, you can do it yourself, from simple maintenance to full repairs. Every Manual is based on a complete stripdown of the bike. Our authors and technicians work out the best methods to do a job and present this with the home mechanic in mind. Our Manuals have clear instructions and hundreds of photographs that show each step. Whether you're a beginner or a competent mechanic, you can save money with Haynes., Each Manual includes:, Clear and easy to follow page layout, Full procedures written from hands-on experience, Easy-to-follow photos, Faultfinding information, How to make special tools, Colour wiring diagrams (where available)
£27.20
Haynes Publishing Group Honda CBR600F2 & F3 Fours (91-98): 91-98
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
The Crowood Press Ltd Automotive Detailing in Detail: A Guide to
Book SynopsisAutomotive Detailing in Detail takes the combined experience and expertise of three leading detailing commentators to provide a thorough and expansive overview of automotive detailing techniques. From the pre-wash, wash and preparation stages, through machine polishing to paint protection and maintenance, every detailing stage is covered: surface types, contaminants and products are analysed, before the actual processes are laid bare. In the age of the internet and social media, a plethora of detailing knowledge is available online, yet it is strangely difficult to discover completely, or harness usefully. This book redresses the balance.
£24.75
Bradt Travel Guides Salvador & Bahia
Book SynopsisColourful Portuguese mansions, gilt-covered baroque churches, the martial art dance of capoeira and a thriving music scene: Salvador is a treasure-trove of Afro-Brazilian culture and beautiful colonial streets. The joys of Bahia extend far beyond the city, though - with fantastic cuisine, beaches backed by coconut palms, and plunging waterfalls. From the rituals of candomble to the rhythm of samba, this guidebook will help you make the most of your visit to this exotic region. * Essentials section with indispensable information on getting there and around. * Highlights maps of the region so you know what not to miss. * Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, drink and sleep. * Detailed street maps for Salvador and other key towns in the region. * Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Loaded with advice and information on how to get around, this concise guide will help you get the most out of Salvador & Bahia without weighing you down.Table of Contents1) Planning your trip 2) Salvador & Bahia (Salvador & the Reconcavo, Cocoa & Dende Coasts, Discovery & Whale Coasts, Linha Verde and the northern coast; Chapada Diamantina and the sertao) 3) Practicalities 4) Footnotes
£10.99
HarperCollins Publishers Unlocking German with Paul Noble
Book SynopsisEver tried to learn German and found it too hard? Bestselling language coach Paul Noble has a quick and easy way to get you back on track with his unique tried-and-tested method. Keeps things simple with three basic rules; don't skip anything, don't try to memorise anything and cover up to test yourself. A fun, jargon-free way to learn Easy-to-understand German pronunciation PROVEN to work; Paul can teach anyone a language, even people who think they're incapablePaul's course teaches you how to speak German more effectively, giving you the building blocks to form a huge range of conversations. This is a practical way to learn the aspects of language that you'll actually need and use; from booking a hotel room to navigating a menu, Paul will effortlessly build your confidence and give you the tools to handle any holiday situation. You will unlock a range of vocabulary you already know.There is nothing so complicated in foreign languages that it cannot be made simple. Paul NobleA quick, Trade Review“More than I ever managed in five years of French at school.” Tom Meltzer, The Guardian
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Collins Gem Spanish Phrasebook Dictionary
Book SynopsisYou will never be lost for words in your travels around Spain and the Spanish islands again! Your ideal pocket-sized travel companion and the accompanying free ebook will ensure that you can say what you need in Spanish with ease and confidence.Reliable, portable and easy-to-use, this phrasebook is an indispensable travel companion as you deal with the situations that crop up every day on holiday; from finding a chic hotel, or hiring a car to explore the countryside, to choosing a local delicacy from the menu, and, of course, shopping for souvenirs.With helpful travel information and cultural tips, plus a 3000-word dictionary, make sure you don't go anywhere without this little book an essential guide to speaking and understanding Spanish when travelling in Spain and the Spanish islands.Access your free ebook at collins.co.uk/ebooks. You will need to register to access your content, instructions can be found on this link.Trade ReviewAmazon customer reviews of Collins Gem Phrasebooks: "They are easily navigable with colour coding for different sections. My favourite bit, though - which I couldn't do without - is the awesome menu reader! They're really discreet for bringing out at the dinner table, pretty much fitting in your hand, and avoiding the truly obvious tourist look!" "Ideal as a quick reference guide split in to logical topics. The pronunciation support really helps too. I have managed to string a few words together already and have been understood." "Much smaller than the usual Berlitz guides but equally useful."
£6.30
Vertebrate Publishing Ltd Mountaineering in the Ecrins Massif: Classic
Book SynopsisMountaineering in the Ecrins Massif showcases the Ecrins' most beautiful summits through a selection of the area's best lower grade snow, rock and mixed climbs.Authors Frederic Chevaillot, Paul Grobel and Jean-Rene Minelli have chosen 25 classic Ecrins routes – graded between F and AD – that have come to be regarded as classics due to their quality, their altitude or, simply, their easy access.These routes provide the essential pleasures of mountaineering: getting off the beaten track, enjoying the pure mountain air and delighting in the charms of the high mountains. Most of these routes are at the boundary between hiking and technical alpinism and should be within the capabilities of any fit hiker-mountaineer.Routes and peaks featured include: the Aiguille du Goleon; the north ridge of the Aiguille Dibona; the south ridge of Pic Coolidge; the north-east face of the Meije Orientale; and the traverse of the Barre des Ecrins ridge, plus many more.Each route features a detailed and comprehensive route description, a sketch map and a route summary detailing the start point, difficulty, timings, height gain, best time of year and the gear required. A conscious decision was made to limit the selection to relatively easy climbs, and so the routes described in this book – a mere fraction of the climbs in the magnificent Ecrins Massif – should be within the capabilities of almost all mountaineers.Table of ContentsIntroduction1 Aiguille du Goléon: Via the Lombard Glacier2 Pic Jocelme: South Face3 Pic de la Grave: North Face4 Dôme du Monêtier: Pic de Pormillouse, Pic du Pif – Traverse5 Roche Faurio: South-East Face6 Pic Coolidge: South Ridge7 Grande Ruine: Pointe Brevoort – North Face8 Tête de Lauranoure: North Slope & North-West Ridge9 Pointes de la Pilatte: North Face & Ridge10 Les Rouies: South-East Face & Traverse11 Dôme de Neige des Écrins: North Face12 Tête des Fétoules: North/North-East Ridge13 Râteau (East Summit): South Ridge14 Aiguille Dibona: North Ridge15 Tête Nord du Replat: South-East Ridge16 Roche Paillon: South Couloir & Traverse to Col Émile Pic17 Meije Orientale: North-East Ridge18 Montagne des Agneaux: South-East Ridge19 From the Promontoire to the Aigle: Traverse of the North Face20 Col Claire: North Face21 Pic Central de la Meije: Doigt de Dieu North-East Face22 Roche de la Muzelle: North Ridge & Traverse23 Mont Pelvoux: Traverse and Descent via the Glacier des Violettes24 Barre des Écrins: Traverse of the Ridge25 Traverse of The Ailefroide: From the Orientale to the CentralePractical information, hut access
£13.46
Haynes Manuals Inc Chevrolet Chevelle, Malibu & El Camino
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£28.80
Haynes Manuals Inc Suzuki GS/GSX250, 400 & 450 Twins (79 - 85)
Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:GS250T 249cc 80-84; GS450E 448cc 79-83 USA; GS450L 448cc 80-85 USA; GS450S 448cc 79-81 USA; GS450T 448cc 80-82 USA; GS450TX 448cc 81-83 USA; GSX250E 249cc 80-85 UK; GSX400E 399cc 80-85 UK; GSX400T 399cc 81-84 UK.
£26.25
John Murray Press When I Fell From The Sky: The True Story of One
Book Synopsis**Soon to be a major film starring Game of Thrones' Sophie Turner - Girl Who Fell From the Sky**On December 24th 1971, the teenage Juliane boarded the packed flight in Peru to meet her father for Christmas. She and her mother fought to get some of the last seats available and felt thankful to have made the flight. The LANSA airplane flew into a heavy thunderstorm and went down in dense Amazon jungle hundreds of miles from civilization.She fell two miles from the sky, still strapped to her plane seat, into the jungle. She was the sole survivor among the 92 passengers, which included her mother. Juliane's unexplainable survival has been called a modern-day miracle.With incredible courage, instinct and ingenuity, she crawled and walked alone for 11 days in the green hell of the Amazon. She survived using the skills she'd learned in assisting her parents on their research trips into the jungle before coming across a loggers hut, and, with it, safety. Now she tells her fascinating story for the first time and shares not only the private moments of her survival and rescue but her inspiring life in the wake of the disaster.Trade ReviewShe did not leave the airplane, the airplane left her. -- Werner Herzog, director of Grizzly ManJuliane Koepcke writes compellingly of the crash and her unusual childhood * Financial Times (DE) *Exhilaratingly written. * Express (DE) *Her memoir is a gripping account of a harrowing adventure and an inspiring life. * Publishers Weekly *Her account of the 11-day trek is enthralling. In shock and suffering from injuries, she made it to a river s edge without her eyeglasses, wearing just a minidress and one sandal. It was rainy season, so there was no fruit to eat. She was either freezing or boiling, set upon by bugs. She contended with stingrays, snakes, king vultures and caimans. Eventually, local woodcutters found her and mistook her for a water goddess. Brought to safety, she became an international icon of hope. * Maclean's Magazine *
£11.69
Bloomsbury Publishing USA Going into Town: A Love Letter to New York
Book SynopsisWashington Post "10 Best Graphic Novels of the Year"New York Magazine "The Year's Most Giftable Coffee Table Books"Newsday "Best Fall Books"The Verge "The Ten Best Comics of the Year"An Indie Next PickWinner of the New York City Book AwardFrom the #1 NYT bestselling author of Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant?, Roz Chast, an "absolutely laugh-out-loud hysterical" (AP) illustrated ode/guide/thank-you to Manhattan.New Yorker cartoonist and NYT bestselling author Roz Chast, native Brooklynite-turned-suburban commuter deemed the quintessential New Yorker, has always been intensely alive to the glorious spectacle that is Manhattan--the daily clash of sidewalk racers and dawdlers; the fascinating range of dress codes; and the priceless, nutty outbursts of souls from all walks of life. For Chast, adjusting to life outside the city was surreal--(you can own trees!? you have to drive!?)--but she recognized that the reverse was true for her kids. On trips into town, they would marvel at the strange visual world of Manhattan--its blackened sidewalk gum-wads, "those West Side Story-things" (fire escapes)--and its crazily honeycombed systems and grids. Told through Chast's singularly zany, laugh-out-loud, touching, and true cartoons, Going Into Town is part New York stories (the "overheard and overseen" of the island borough), part personal and practical guide to walking, talking, renting, and venting--an irresistible, one-of-a-kind love letter to the city.
£18.00
Michelin Editions des Voyages Aude, Pyrenees-Orientales - Michelin Local Map
Book Synopsis(Edition updated in 2018) The MICHELIN Eure, Seine-Maritime local map, scale 1/150,000 is the ideal companion to fully explore these French local areas and provides star-rated Michelin tourist itineraries and attractions, as well as impressive 3D relief mapping. MICHELIN local maps are perfect for cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts with over 20 leisure symbols, extensive coverage of cycling paths and nature trails. With MICHELIN local maps, find more than just your way! MICHELIN LOCAL MAPS provide detailed coverage of France are perfect for fully exploring these countries and are also ideal for cyclists. * Impressive & realistic 3D relief mapping * Michelin selected itineraries and must-sees of the area * A clear and comprehensive key with 20 leisure symbols, as well as cycling paths and nature trails. * Star rated tourist sights and attractions cross-referenced with the famous MICHELIN Green Guides. * Plans of main cities and a comprehensive place name index
£5.99
Haynes Manuals Inc Chevrolet full-size V6 & V8 petrol, Impala,
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£28.80
Michelin Editions des Voyages Streetwise Europe & Major Rail Routes Laminated
Book SynopsisREVISED 2018 Streetwise Europe Rail Map is a laminated railroad map of Europe in an accordion-fold pocket size format. Coverage includes: Main Europe Rail Network Map 1:11,500,000 Dimensions: 4" x 8.5" folded, 8.5" x 19.25" unfolded If you can, travel through Europe via train. Experience the romance, scenic adventure, convenience and reliability of rail travel between major cities as well as to smaller towns. European Rail is also a more convenient way to travel from country to country. You'll always end up in the center of a major city, which is probably your destination anyway, not to mention being close to and seeing the passing countryside along the way. The STREETWISE® map of the European Rail system is a great companion for your trip to Europe or specific countries in Europe and Great Britain. First, it's a detailed map of Europe. Then, we overlay the rail system linking all connecting cities within Europe so you can plan and follow your travels along with the map. In addition, the travel map provides an index listing all the popular European routes between major cites with time tables and the city s grid locations on the map. Buy STREETWISE® Europe Rail Map, purchase a Eurail Pass and you re on your way to one of life s great adventures abroad. Our pocket size map of the Europe rail system is laminated for durability and accordion folding for effortless use. For a driving throughout Europe, try the Michelin Europe Road Map No. 705 or Michelin Europe Road Atlas.
£7.43
Cicerone Press Cycling Lon Las Cymru: 250 miles through the
Book SynopsisGuidebook to cycling Lon Las Cymru, a 255 mile (410km) route from Cardiff, or 242 mile (390km) from Chepstow to Holyhead, showcasing Wales's beautiful rural heartland. Divided into 5 stages, the route (which follows quiet roads and traffic-free paths) is described south to north from both Cardiff and Chepstow. Accompanying route description for each stage is 1:100,000 mapping and elevation profiles, giving a clear indication of course. Suggested summary schedules from both start destinations are included, detailing possible 4 to 7 day cycle options. Also included is handy practical information about transport to and from the route, accommodation en route, baggage transfer options and preparing your bike. Passing through the Brecon Beacons National Park, Snowdonia National Park, and over the Black Mountains, the Brecon Beacons and the Cambrian Mountains, the route is as scenic as it is rewarding making it a ride to remember.Table of ContentsMap key Route summary table Overview map Ride planner from Cardiff Ride planner from Chepstow Suggested schedule summary from Cardiff Suggested schedule summary from Chepstow Introduction Why Lôn Las Cymru? How tough is it? Which direction to ride? Selecting a schedule Getting there First and last nights When to ride Accommodation Baggage transfer What to take Preparing your bike Eating Phones and Wi-Fi Emergencies Waymarking Maps Using this guide Lôn Las Cymru Stage 1 Cardiff to Glasbury Stage 1a Chepstow to Glasbury Stage 2 Glasbury to Llanidloes Stage 3 Llanidloes to Dolgellau Stage 4 Dolgellau to Caernarfon Stage 5 Caernarfon to Holyhead Appendix A Cycle shops Appendix B Accommodation Appendix C Useful contacts Appendix D What to take Appendix E Welsh words and pronunciation Appendix F Selected additional reading
£11.95
Haynes Manuals Inc Polaris Ranger 800 Side By Side UTV (10-14)
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£26.25
Cicerone Press The Isle of Mull: Mull, Ulva, Gometra, Iona and
Book SynopsisA guidebook to 47 day walks on the Isle of Mull. From short circuits and linear coastal and glen walks to demanding mountain routes, there is something for walkers of all fitness levels and experience on this Inner Hebridean island.The walks range in length from 5–23km (3–14 miles) and cover Mull as well as the neighbouring islands of Ulva, Gometra, Iona and Erraid. 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk Detailed information on accommodation and ferry transport Easy access from Tobermory and Craignure Highlights include an ascent of Ben More Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Preface INTRODUCTION History Geology Plants and wildlife When to go How to get there Getting around Accommodation Communications Using this guide Access in Scotland Stalking Safety Maps Paths THE WALKS North Mull Tobermory and Aros Park Rubha nan Gall Ardmore village, coast and forest Glengorm Castle and Dùn Ara Glen Gorm East and Glengorm Castle Quinish Point and Mingary Aird Ardmore Forest Trails ‘S Airde Beinn and Crater Loch Calgary Bay and Caliach Point Treshnish Beinn na Drise and Beinn Bhuidhe Loch Frisa Speinne Mòr Salen and Cnoc na Sróine Hill Fort Mull Coast to Coast: Salen to Killiechronan Glen Aros Central Mull Garmony Point and Fishnish Glen Forsa Beinn nan Lus and Beinn Bhuidhe Beinn Talaidh Loch Ba Glen More to Loch Ba Corra-bheinn and Cruachan Dearg Beinn nan Gabhar and Beinn Fhada Ben More from Dhiseig A' Chioch and Ben More via Gleann na Beinne Fada A' Chioch and Ben More from Glen More The Fossil Tree Druim Mòr and Torosay Dùn da Ghaoithe Dùn da Ghaoithe Ridge Ross of Mull Gualachaolish and Carn Ban Glen More to Lochbuie Lochbuie to Carsaig Carsaig Arches Ardalanish Tireragan and Tr#xe0;igh Gheal Ardtun THE ISLANDS Ulva and Gometra Livingstone Croft Trail Ormaig and Cragaig Beinn Chreagach Round Ulva Gometra Iona Dun I A northerly circuit Port na Curaich Erraid Erraid APPENDIX A Essential and supplementary reading APPENDIX B Glossary of Gaelic words APPENDIX C Useful information and contact details INDEX
£14.95
Princeton University Press Wildlife of Southeast Asia
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Myers (a seasoned specialist who gives bird tour guides with WINGS Birding Tours) presents an easy to use and colorful introduction to the fauna of Southeast Asia. The guide provides a very brief introduction to wildlife viewing skills and etiquette."--ChoiceTable of ContentsAcknowledgments 6 Introduction 6 Geographic Coverage 6 Measurements 6 Basic Tips for Visitors 8 Guide to the Best Spots for Viewing Wildlife in Southeast Asia 10 Species Accounts Birds 26 Mammals 174 Reptiles 210 Frogs 226 Invertebrates 230 References 244 Photo Credits 244 Index 249
£18.00
Lannoo Publishers Surf & Stay: 7 Road Trips in Europe
Book SynopsisThis wanderlust-fuelled guide profiles breath-taking surfing spots in seven European regions, including Spanish Cantabria, the French Basque Country, Tenerife, Belgium, the UK, and Brittany. Veerle Helsen, a die-hard surfer and design journalist, has combed Europe for a mix of better and lesser- known surfing spots, authentic beach restaurants, fabulous hotels, and the most beautiful driving routes. This book expands on her previous photo/guidebook to surf travel (also called Surf & Stay, 9789401449069) which was published in 2018 and focused on the coasts of Spain and Portugal.
£36.00
Simon & Schuster The Women I Think About at Night: Traveling the
Book SynopsisIn this “thought-provoking blend of history, biography, women’s studies, and travelogue” (Library Journal) Mia Kankimäki recounts her enchanting travels in Japan, Kenya, and Italy while retracing the steps of ten remarkable female pioneers from history.What can a forty-something childless woman do? Bored with her life and feeling stuck, Mia Kankimäki leaves her job, sells her apartment, and decides to travel the world, following the paths of the female explorers and artists from history who have long inspired her. She flies to Tanzania and then to Kenya to see where Karen Blixen—of Out of Africa fame—lived in the 1920s. In Japan, Mia attempts to cure her depression while researching Yayoi Kusama, the contemporary artist who has voluntarily lived in a psychiatric hospital for decades. In Italy, Mia spends her days looking for the works of forgotten Renaissance women painters of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, and finally finds her heroines in the portraits of Sofonisba Anguissola, Lavinia Fontana, and Atremisia Gentileschi. If these women could make it in the world hundreds of years ago, why can’t Mia? The Women I Think About at Night is “an astute, entertaining…[and] insightful” (Publishers Weekly) exploration of the lost women adventurers of history who defied expectations in order to see—and change—the world.
£9.49
APA Publications The Rough Guide to Italy (Travel Guide with Free
Book SynopsisPractical travel guide to Italy 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 Italy, 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 Italy, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip. This guide book has been fully updated post-COVID-19.The Rough Guide to Italy covers: Rome and Lazio, Piemonte and Valle D'Aosta, Liguria, Lombardy and the Lakes, Trentino Alto Adige, Venice and the Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Emilia Romagna, Tuscany, Umbria, Le Marche, Abruzzo and Molise, Campania, Puglia, Basilicata and Calabria, Sicily, and SardiniaInside this travel guide you'll find:RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Italy, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Sicily to family activities in child-friendly places, like Tuscany or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Rome.PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Essential pre-departure information including Italy 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 Italy 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 sightseeing, wine tasting and eating out.HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISSRough Guides' rundown of Rome, Liguria, Trentino and Venice's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Italy, 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 Italy, matching different needs.BACKGROUND INFORMATIONComprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Italy, 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 Cinque Terre and the spectacular Colosseum.COLOUR-CODED MAPPINGPractical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Emilia Romagna, Umbria, and many more locations in Italy, 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.
£17.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Ultimate Harley Davidson
Book SynopsisHugo Wilson is the author of several best-selling books on bikes, all published by DK. He is also the editor of Bike, the UK's leading motorcycle magazine.
£22.50
Finch Publishing A Cotswold Garden Companion: An Illustrated Map
Book SynopsisAn illustrated map and guide to the Cotswolds’ most beautiful spots, A Cotswold Garden Companion covers everything from Jacobean gems and classics of the English landscape movement to some of the finest contemporary gardens around today. Readers will meet royal gardeners, car-park gardeners, plant hunters and inveterate collectors, as well as discovering all manner of horticultural highlights, from national collections of walnuts, foxgloves and flowering cherries, to the strawberry beds that inspired William Morris’s fabric designs – not to mention a sprinkling of garden shops and plant nurseries just too good to miss. Presented in an attractive slip case, A Cotswold Garden Companion is clear and easy to use and appealing to art lovers and garden lovers alike.Trade Review'The map and guide take the hard work out of planning a Cotswolds garden break. Folding down to a handy pocket size, it's an essential to pack in your overnight bag or stash in the car door.' * The English Garden *'An ideal Mother's Day gift for a garden-loving mum.' * Gardens Illustrated *
£8.07
Vertebrate Publishing Ltd Peak Bagging: Wainwrights: 45 routes designed to
Book SynopsisOver fifty years ago, renowned British hillwalker and guidebook author Alfred Wainwright described 214 peaks in the English Lake District in his seven-volume illustrated Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells. Like the Munros in Scotland, bagging all the Wainwrights has become a popular and significant challenge for walkers and runners, often taking many years in fits and starts because of the absence of a clear plan for how to link them together. With this problem in mind, Peak Bagging: Wainwrights by Karen and Dan Parker features forty-five routes designed to link up these iconic fells so you can enjoy the challenge of completing them at your own pace – over years, months or even just a few weeks. It presents not only the most efficient routes for completing the Wainwrights as quickly as possible, but does so in such a way that each route is a fantastic walk or run in its own right. The featured routes include a round of the Scafells, and the Glenridding Horseshoe, taking in Helvellyn and Catstycam. The routes are split into seven sections, reflecting Wainwright’s seven Pictorial Guides, and to simplify logistics, all of the featured routes are circular with an emphasis on making practical links between the summits. In addition, the book is packed with useful information, including 1:40,000-scale maps, elevation profiles, public transport and parking details, refreshments, downloadable GPX files for each route and custom timings for walkers, trekkers, fastpackers and runners. Also included are overview details of Steve Birkinshaw’s then-record-breaking sub-seven-day Wainwrights run in 2014 – current record holder Sabrina Verjee completed the round in under six days. Whatever your timescale for completing the 214 Wainwrights, Peak Bagging: Wainwrights is the indispensable guide to this British hill challenge.Table of ContentsIntroduction by Steve BirkinshawAbout the book SafetyEastern Fells01 Fairfield Horseshoe 19.1km02 Glenridding Horseshoe 16.4km03 Deepdale Horseshoe 16.5km04 The Dodds 18.1km05 The Dunmail Loop 12.5km06 A Tour of Matterdale 16.1kmFar Eastern Fells07 Hayeswater Circuit 18.7km08 Troutbeck 19.4km09 Fusedale Circuit 15.0km10 Kirkstone North 15.4km11 Mardale Skyline 16.9km12 Longsleddale 12.6km13 Angle Tarn & Boredale 17.7kmCentral Fells14 The Langdale Pikes 11.6km15 Above Thirlmere 21.4km16 Grasmere Common 17.2km17 Stonethwaite Fells 17.9kmSouthern Fells18 The Coniston Fells 17.8km19 Langdale West 17.5km20 The Scafells 13.1km21 Langdale South 13.8km22 Borrowdale Fells 16.3km23 Hardknott Round 17.6km24 Encircling Elter Water 20.0km25 Tilberthwaite Round 13.6km26 Above & Below Wasdale Screes 17.1kmNorthern Fells27 Uldale Fells & Binsey 19.5km28 Blencathra Fells 17.2km29 Underskiddaw 18.0km30 Northern Skiddaw Horseshoe 13.3km31 Caldbeck Fells & Calva 20.9kmNorth-Western Fells32 Wythop Wanderings 19.9km33 Grasmoor & More 15.7km 34 Dale Head Horseshoe 15.4km 35 Coledale Horseshoe 14.5km 36 A Newlands Round 15.9kmWestern Fells37 Loweswater Loop 18.0km 38 North of Wast Water 14.6km 39 The Tops of Warnscale Bottom 11.1km 40 The Gables 11.8km 41 Kinniside Common 20.7km 42 West of Crummock Water 16.0km 43 Greendale Horseshoe 9.7km 44 The High Stile Ridge 14.1km 45 Kirk Fell & Pillar 12.7km The Wainwrights in OneAppendix
£18.70
Quadrille Publishing Ltd Red Sands: Reportage and Recipes Through Central
Book SynopsisWinner of the André Simon Food Book Award 2020Fortnum & Mason’s Awards, shortlisted in ‘Food Book’ category (2021) "Caroline Eden is an extraordinarily creative and gifted writer. Red Sands captures the sights, tastes and feel of Central Asia so well that when reading this book I was sometimes convinced I was there in person. A wonderful book from start to finish." Peter Frankopan, author of The Silk Roads "Caroline Eden, whose book Black Sea was showered with awards, is on the road again, this time travelling through the heart of Asia. It’s not your usual cookbook, it’s more a travel book with recipes, the recipes acting as postcards which she sends as she meets new characters, most of them involved with food... Eden travels quietly and lets you in on every encounter and every bite. A moving... as well as a fascinating read." Diana Henry, Telegraph "Red Sands follows in the footsteps of Caroline Eden's previous volume Black Sea. Both are pleasures to read, triangulating journalism, literary writing, and cookbookery. The recipes are part of the reporting, and Eden describes them as edible snapshots." Devra First, Boston GlobeRed Sands, the follow-up to Caroline Eden’s multi-award-winning Black Sea, is a reimagining of traditional travel writing using food as the jumping-off point to explore Central Asia. In a quest to better understand this vast heartland of Asia, Caroline navigates a course from the shores of the Caspian Sea to the sun-ripened orchards of the Fergana Valley. A book filled with human stories, forgotten histories and tales of adventure, Caroline is a reliable guide using food as her passport to enter lives, cities and landscapes rarely written about. Lit up by emblematic recipes, Red Sands is an utterly unique book, bringing in universal themes that relate to us all: hope, hunger, longing, love and the joys of eating well on the road. Trade ReviewGripping culinary travels. * New York Times *Caroline Eden takes us through the heart of Asia as she eats sweet winter melons in Uzbekistan, gaudy cream cakes in Kazakhstan and rich lamb and quince plovs in Kyrgyzstan. Every character she meets and every meal she shares leads to a deeper understanding of place and people, every recipe is a postcard from a world few of us know. Beautifully written, quietly personal, generous, rich with detail, I absolutely loved this book. * Diana Henry *Eden's beautifully observed travelogue includes essays on the connections she made and thorough examinations of the food she tried. It is as much a book for the bedside or coffee table as the kitchen counter. She has rightly won awards for her remarkable talent for telling stories that take the reader right to the heart of her experiences. * The Sunday Times Magazine *She is a great writer... If you want to lose yourself, I highly recommend this book. * Sheila Dillon, BBC Radio 4 The Food Programme, 'Cookbooks of 2020' *There is nobody writing about food at the moment who's committed to this level of immersion and it rings out in every line. * Financial Times *Eden writes beautifully, not just about food... but about what it means to live an unchanging way of life in a fast-changing world. * The Sunday Times Culture *A fascinating fusion of travel and food writing. * The Herald *If reading about exotic and colourful lands makes you feel better about not having any proper holidays this year, escape with this book. * The Scotsman *Rich, contemplative, and full of food that will enchant, it reports back from lands you may not be all that familiar with. * Press Association *Caroline Eden's prior work, The Black Sea, was one of the most awarded cookbooks of 2019, a sweeping travelogue told through the lens of food. This book moves east, roughly from the Caspian Sea to the Fergana Valley in Uzbekistan, again telling stories of Eden's travels and histories of the region, studded with recipes. * Stained Page News *Contemplative and full of food that will enchant, it reports back from lands you may not be all that familiar with. * RTE *
£23.40
Penguin Books Ltd Pru and Me
Book SynopsisAfter first meeting over sixty years ago while filming a costume drama for the BBC, Prunella Scales and Timothy West have enjoyed a partnership like no other; from appearing together in hit sitcoms to bringing up two children, they have chalked up an almost endless list of professional triumphs.In this book, Tim traces their united steps through life professionally and personally, and covers the highs and lows of caring for Pru since her dementia diagnosis, twenty years ago. As with all things in life, she and Tim have tackled it together, often with a glass of wine in hand and almost always with a smile.Trade ReviewHeartening and heartfelt. Exudes West's characteristic warmth * The Times, Books of the Year *A joyous portrait of a unique partnership — uplifting, highly moving and packed with stories of the highs and lows of showbusiness, from what happened when Fawlty’s Sybil appeared nude to how he saw off his love rival Peter Sellers. A love story like few others. Riveting * Daily Mail *A beautiful, witty, moving and joyful portrait of marriage * Red *A memoir laden with laughter and love * Daily Mail *A deeply moving, poignant and enthralling memoir * Mail on Sunday *Charming. An act of loving reclamation, a gentle tribute to a woman of every importance. * Sunday Telegraph *Shows most movingly that what will survive of them is love * Oldie *
£19.80
Ordnance Survey Isle of Skye Pathfinder Walking Guide
Book SynopsisPathfinder (R) Guide to the Isle of Skye, featuring 28 outstanding rambles for walkers of all abilities. This 2nd edition introduces 4 new walks including Armadale Castle and woodlands; the Bay of Seals, Leitir Fura, a walk in Kinloch Forest; and Loch Coruisk. Routes cover Cuillin to Portree, accompanied by GPS waypoints and Ordnance Survey maps..
£11.69
Ordnance Survey South West England Road Map South Wales
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Pen & Sword Books Ltd Bugatti T and Its Variants: Type 35 Grand Prix
Book SynopsisThis new book, the first in the CarCraft series delivers an innovative presentation to the car enthusiast by covering the engineering, design, and modelling of one of motoring's greatest cars across all its epochs. Ettore Bugatti changed engineering history with his genius and innovations. With its clever engine design, new suspension thinking, and distinct body style, Bugatti's T35 and its variants defined a new era of design and driving and must surely rank as true 'supercars'. A motor sport legend was also cast down by these Bugattis. Experienced automotive writer, industrial designer and Bugatti Owners Club member Lance Cole pays tribute to the car in a detailed yet engaging commentary. New photography, the design story, and full coverage of the modelling options in synthetic materials and die cast metals, create a narrative of vital interest.
£15.29
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Ship Models from the Age of Sail: Building and
Book SynopsisThe vast majority of period ship models are built from kits, usually primarily of wood with some ready-made fittings. Although these commercial offerings have improved significantly in recent years, all of them can be enhanced in accuracy or detail by an experienced modelmaker. This book, by an expert ship modeller, distils lessons gleaned from a lifetime practising the hobby to the highest standards, setting out methods of improving basic kits and gradually developing the skills and confidence to tackle the construction of a model from scratch. Using a variety of kits as the starting point, each chapter demonstrates a technique that can be readily improved or a feature that can be replaced to the advantage of the finished model. Topics include hull planking, representing copper sheathing, many aspects of more accurate masting and rigging, and how to replace kit parts and fittings from scratch. Ultimately, the impact of a period model depends on its accuracy, and the book also provides guidance on plans and references, where to find them and how they are best used. The plank-on-frame model, sometimes with exposed frames in the Navy Board style, has always been considered the crowning achievement of period ship modelling, and this book concludes with coverage of the very latest kits that put fully framed models within the reach of ordinary mortals. Offering advice, expertise and inspiration, _Ship Models from the Age of Sail_ has something for anyone interested in building a period ship model, whatever their level of skill.
£25.50
Waterford Press Ltd Japan Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar
Book SynopsisJapan’s diverse habitats — ranging from alpine tundra and dense forests to subtropical islands — support a rich avifauna of more than 610 species including 13 endemics (found nowhere else) and five breeding endemics (which breed only in Japan). The area is a magnet for migratory birds, which account for 60% of the species found in Japan. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and includes a map featuring prominent bird-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information for anyone interested in Asia birds, and is ideal for field use by Japan’s residents and visitors. Made in the USA.
£10.49
Short Books Ltd How to be Danish: A Journey to the Cultural Heart
Book Synopsis'The best knitwear, the best furniture design, the best fairy tales, the best female prime ministers... a book that anyone with an ounce of style will need to read.'What links Sarah Lund and Lars von Trier? Or Carlsberg and Kierkegaard?Or even Shakespeare and Metallica?The answer lies in Denmark, the country that has gripped the British imagination more than any other in recent memory. But though we watch their TV series, wear their jumpers, and play with their toys, how much do we really know about the Danes themselves? From Lego to lava lamps - via Borgen, The Killing, and the Muhammed cartoons - Patrick Kingsley takes us on a journey into the mysterious heart of Denmark, the happiest country in the world.Part reportage, part travelogue, How to be Danish is a fascinating introduction to contemporary Danish culture that spans politics, television, food, architecture and design.Trade ReviewFascinating * New York Times *"Kingsley is an eloquent and inquiring observer". * Sunday Times *Delightful. * Wall Street Journal *
£11.69
David & Charles Jaguar Mark 1 & 2: A Celebration of Jaguar's
Book SynopsisThe compact Jaguar saloons of the 1950s and 1960s were some of the most popular performance cars of their day, became a legend in their own time, and now are considered one of the most collectable of classics. In this fascinating, extensively illustrated book, Nigel Thorley describes the year by year history and development of the Jaguar Mark 1 and Mark 2 models, from the original design concept in the early 1950s, through to the final variants produced at the end of the 1960s. The author unearths many anecdotes and curiosities along the way, as well as covering the main body of evolution, to become the most popular and profitable models in the Jaguar range for many years. With a fabulous collection of period and specially commissioned photographs, this publication represents a feast of valuable information for anyone interested in general motoring history, Jaguar specific information, as well as for enthusiasts and owners of these fine cars.Out of print for some years, this popular book is now available again from Veloce as part of their Classic Reprint series.Trade ReviewOriginally released in 2005, the first thing the reader will notice is that this book is 248mm x 248mm square and not following the A4 format works well; by increasing page area the text and images appear less cramped improving the readers experience. Just like Jaguar's saloon itself this book is beautifully produced, it is easy to absorb with a mix of superb in-period and studio images and adverts; one read I found very difficult to put down. - Grant Ford. Jaguar Mark 1 and 2 is the latest book released from Veloce Publishing's Classic Reprint Service, having been out of print for sometime it is a must have for Classic Jaguar Mark 1 & 2 fans or collectors. Nigel Thorley carefully walks through the history of this popular model year by year, detailing all the highs, the lows and the technical developments of the Jaguar Mark 1 and Mark 2 models. The book is extensively illustrated with a huge collection of period photos of the factory and racing photos throughout. The author unearths many fascinating facts and curiosities along the way, as well as covering the main evolution of the car, to become the most popular and profitable models in the Jaguar range for many years. - Autoaddicts.co.uk. This book is part of Veloce's Classic Reprint series. A good initiative because these old-timers are extremely well-known and the interest is so great. The book gives a good insight into Mark 1 (1955-1959) and Mark 2 (1959-1969). It contains many pictures from the time of then and also information about prices, technology, performance etc. Class! _ Autoliefhebbers. Originally published by Haynes in 2005, now reprinted by Veloce. If you don't have it, read on, because it is an excellent addition to any Jaguar library and presents a very good case for reprinting certain out-of-print titles. The Marks 1 and 2 epitomised Jaguar's 1950s/1960s values of stylish, good-performing cars at modest prices. Thorley's book starts with the cars design and development (there are wonderful photos of an early mock-up body propped up on blocks of wood) and runs right through to the final 240s and Daimler V8 250s in 1969. Along the way, many thousands of the various models were sold; they were raced and rallied with great success (a couple of New Zealand photos are included), their engines and breaking improved, and the road test were enormously enthusiastic for many years. This is a delightful book, with hundreds of photos, period adverts, some fascinating comparisons with competitors models, and it is full of fascinating details such as the non-smoking William Lyons initial intention not to fit any ashtrays to the first 2.4 saloons! Highly recommended. - Classic Driver. This model was the first Jaguar launched on TV through the BBC and would quickly win the hearts of drivers who loves speed and luxury. Asynchronous with 2.4 litre engine, but as soon as well as 3.4 litres. In this book is the history of origin, the prototypes, now the press thinks about it, technical data, and a description of the changes that this popular model has undergone. And that was not just on the road but also in the hand of drivers in races and rallies. Beautiful book with a lot of detailed information, press material, and beautiful studio pictures. Includes the Daimler 2.5 V8. - Klassiek & Techniek. It is a beautifully illustrated and produced 160 page hardback that would grace any library. With nearly 270 illustrations the publishers have allowed enough space to make this a suitably lavish tribute to a Great British Marque Classic. Thorley charts the car's design and development and records the Jaguar engineers' nervousness at building their first monocoque chassis/body. The narrative includes useful tables for colour combinations, road test comments, comparisons with rivals, press reaction at home and abroad and period advertising. - Big End/ All Torque. Jaguar Mark I & II: A Celebration of Jaguar's classic sporting saloons was out of print for some years, but happily this popular book is now available again from Veloce as part of its Classic Reprint Series. Thorley's book provides extensivjeinsight into all the background, development, performance and features of the Mark I and II models. There is a fabulous selection of period colour photographs, press material and specially commissioned studio photography. If you own a Jaguar Mk I or Mk II, are considering one to purchase, or just a big fan, you need this book. A thoroughly enjoyable read, it is a must for your bookshelf. – Norm Mort Freelance.Table of ContentsIntroductionAcknowledgementsDesign and developmentJaguar Mark 1 - design and development - baptism of fire - expansion and development.Jaguar Mark 2 and Daimler 2.5 litre V8 - always a leap ahead - variety is the spice of life - consolidation and development - the end in sight.PostscriptIndex
£32.00
David & Charles Vauxhall Cars: 1945 to 1995
Book SynopsisA comprehensive pictorial history of all Vauxhall cars produced from 1945 up to and including models in production in 1995. This really is the ‘go-to’ publication if you need to compare your Vivas, Victors, Ventoras or Viceroys! Breaking down the many models into several chapters, this is a trip down memory lane for any postwar car enthusiast. Comprehensively illustrated, the book includes line drawings, black & white plus colour period photographs, together with interior detail. All models are covered along with sports derivatives, limited editions, vans, estates, coupes. It includes a section on motor sport achievements and TV/movie appearances. Contemporary factory advertising slogans used is key throughout. Complimenting the historical content, technical specifications, key production changes and build figures are also detailed. Trevor Alder has been driving Vauxhalls and Opels for many years and has previously written and compiled several Vauxhall/Opel publications from his massive self-indexed magazine archive. The research for this book suggests this a bookshelf-must for anyone interested in a slice of Britain's motoring heritage.Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1. Early post-war cars: H, I, J & L-types Chapter 2. Ten years of Wyvern, Velox & Cresta: E-series & PAs Chapter 3. Twenty years of Victors, Ventoras & VXs: The F-types Chapter 4. Small family cars: Viva HA, HB & HC plus derivatives Chapter 5. 1960s opulence: PB & PC Cresta, Velox & Viscount Chapter 6. 1970s European influences: Chevette Chapter 7. The big V-cars: Carlton, Viceroy, Royale & Senator Chapter 8. 1976-1994 family wheels: Cavalier Mk1, 2 & 3 plus Calibra Chapter 9. Front wheel drive arrives: Astra Mk1, 2 & 3 Chapter 10. Small hatchbacks: Nova & Corsa Chapter 11. 1994 & towards the millenium: Tigra & Omega Chapter 12. Commercial & 4x4 vehicles: Frontera, Monterey & Brava Appendix 1. Key achievements in motor sport Appendix 2. Vauxhall on the screen, main TV & Movie appearances Comprehensive Index
£15.99
David & Charles Classic Engines, Modern Fuel: The Problems, the
Book SynopsisThis book brings together a collection of popular articles previously published by the author in assorted car magazines. Based on in-depth research carried out at Manchester University, the articles investigate how classic engines respond to modern petrol/gasoline, and the results are presented here in a way that any enthusiast can understand. One chapter ranks some brands and grades of modern petrol/gasoline, helping you choose the best type for your vehicle, while other chapters present the findings that debunk some of the myths about petrol/gasoline and engines. Real data is provided to help you tune your classic vehicle, and ensuring that it runs as it should. You will be able to experience the pleasure of driving your classic car instead of worrying about it breaking down. The appendix gives a down-to-earth description of how to rebuild and tune SU and similar carburettors. After reading this, even a very nervous owner was able to rebuild and re-tune his twin SU carburettors. Paul Ireland's years of experience and no-nonsense scientific approach will help you get the best from your classic car.Trade ReviewA small and unassuming but extremely important book all restorers should read. Classic Cars --- Well done, Paul Ireland and Veloce Publishing! SpeedReaders --- an absolute "must-have" for the classic car fan. Well done! Autoliefhebbers.be --- A fascinating and eminently readable reference book. Kieron Fennelly --- If you have a reasonable understanding of your cars fuel system and wish to indulge further then this is the book for you. SIX appeal --- This is a recommended read for all car owners with classic engines. FromTheFrameUp --- a useful reference work for owners of older MGs who want to know how their engine works with the petrol they can buy on the forecourt. MG Owners Club Newsletter (Bournemouth & Poole) --- It is a slim volume, but there's a lot of useful information here. Even if you don't drive a 'classic'; as a petrolhead you should read it. IRDC Quattro --- Become more expert than your mate in the pub by getting your head into this slim (152 page) but fact-packed volume from Veloce Publishing Ltd. Practical Sportsbikes (Inc Performance Bikes) --- you will have a better understanding of the whole fuel thing after reading it. Classic Dirt Bike --- The 152 pages not only give an understanding of modern fuels, but also a way of dealing with them. Jaguar World
£18.00
David & Charles Porsche 911 (991): All first generation models
Book SynopsisStop! Don't buy a Porsche 911 (991) without buying this book first! Packed with good advice from running costs, paperwork, vital statistics, valuation and the Porsche community, right through to whether your Porsche will fit in your garage and indeed, with your lifestyle. This is the complete guide to choosing, assessing and buying the Porsche 911 (991) of your dreams.Trade ReviewWorth the money, even though it is only a pocket-guide ... Veloce Publishing adds another great little book in their top selling series 'The Essential Buyer's Guide'. - Liebe zu Ihm (love for Porsche) --- A useful book for anyone considering a 991. - Auto Express --- This is no pretty picture book. It is a serious buyer’s guide book. It is all here in this complete guide to choosing, assessing and buying the Porsche 911 (991) of your dreams. - Norm Mort - FreelanceTable of ContentsIntroduction & Foreword Contents 1. Is a 911 (991) right for you? 2. Cost considerations 3. Living with a 911 (991) 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 911 community 17. Vital statistics Index
£12.74
David & Charles Jaguar/Daimler XJ 1994-2003: The Essential
Book SynopsisThe X300 was the first serious model development in collaboration with Ford and the cars benefited in quality terms as a result. Problems do exist, however, especially with the X308 models which followed in 1997. Though they are excellent value today, it is still important to buy the right car if expensive problems are to be avoided. This handy book will help you decide which car to consider, and having chosen your model it will help pick a sound car from amongst those you locate and inspect. High mileage need not be a deterrent, but you need to avoid neglected cars and know exactly what to look for. Giving you have the insight and expertise to select the best example within your budget, the book has a dedicated evaluation section in which each aspect of the vehicles is given an objective numerical score reflecting the car’s condition. The points are added up to give an overall score supporting a decision to buy or leave. There is no safer way to avoid buying a bad car short of paying for a professional evaluation. In helping you choose the right car this book will surely pay for itself.Table of ContentsIntroduction & Foreword Contents 1. Is an X300 or X308 right for you? 2. Cost considerations 3. Living with an X300/X308 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 X300/X308 community 17. Vital statistics Index
£12.74
David & Charles Essential Buyers Guide Mercedes-Benz Slk R170
Book SynopsisThe first generation 'Sportlich, Leicht und Kurz' - or SLK - was Mercedes-Benz' take on the compact roadster format. Hugely successful from launch, and selling well over 300,000 models, it rapidly became the main competitor to the models of other major German marques. Offering a wealth of options, including a unique 'Vario-roof' folding hard-top, supercharged four-cylinder engines, a 3.2-litre V6 version, and a high-performance AMG version, the SLK is one of Mercedes-Benz' best known, and most sought-after, models.Trade ReviewBuy the guide, be informed, and shop around for a painless summer SLK experience. Classic Car Weekly this book would seriously benefit those facing the auctions or scouring through the small ads ... even the most inexperienced can obtain enough knowledge to buy this future classic with confidence. Grant Ford - FreelanceTable of ContentsIntroduction & ForewordContentsIs a Mercedes-Benz SLK right for you? Cost considerations Living with a Mercedes-Benz SLKRelative values Before you view Inspection equipment Fifteen minute evaluation Key points Serious evaluation Auctions Paperwork What's it worth? Do you really want to restore? Paint problems Lack of use problems The Mercedes community Vital statistics Index
£11.69
Haynes Manuals Inc Tuning The A-Series Engine: The definitive manual
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Bensons MapGuides The Handy London Map & Guide
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£6.28
David & Charles How to Build, Modify & Power Tune Cylinder Heads
Book SynopsisThis is the new, revised and updated edition - complete with extra illustrations - of this best-selling "SpeedPro" title. It is the complete practical guide to successfully modifying cylinder heads for maximum power, economy and reliability.Trade ReviewIn the sixty odd years I have been involved in motor sport this must have been one of the most widely read subjects with lots of books and magazine articles on the subject but I can honestly say this latest offering from the publishing house of Veloce is one of the best. Motor Cycling Club (MCC) an excellent practical guide to what is often regarded as something of a 'black art' in the field of engine building ... While a certain amount of information on camshafts, fuel supply, exhaust and ignition systems is given, more detailed coverage of these areas is available in other SpeedPro publications, but as a guide purely to what is required to get the best out of your cylinder head, whether new or secondhand, this book should be alongside them on your shelves. Speedscene An excellent practical guide to what is often regarded as something of a 'black art' in the field of engine building ... All the practical aspects of cylinder head modification ... are covered in full in an easy, readable yet eminently practical style with numerous illustrations and diagrams. SpeedsceneTable of ContentsHorsepower and torque; equipment and tools; airflow; building a flowbench; porting; valves, valve seats and inserts, valve guides, valve springs; unleaded fuel conversion; fuel economy; overviews of camshafts, exhaust systems, ignition, cylinder blocks; case studies of a selection of popular cylinder heads.
£20.00
Heartwood Publishing Dublin PopOut Map
Book SynopsisExperience the Irish charm of Dublin with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized, pop-up map. Small in size, yet big on detail, this compact, dependable Dublin city map will ensure you don't miss a thing. * Includes two pop-up maps covering central & greater Dublin * Additional maps covering Temple Bar, Phoenix Park and around Dublin are also included * Handy, self-folding tourist map is small enough to fit in your pocket yet offers extensive coverage of the city in an easy-to-use format * Thorough street index is also featured and cross-referenced to the map so you can easily find your destination * Hotels, restaurants, stores and attractions are all included on the maps Ideal to pop in a pocket or bag for quick reference while exploring the city. Contents include maps of: Central Dublin Greater Dublin Temple Bar Phoenix Park Around DublinTable of Contents1) Central & Greater Dublin 2) Temple Bar 3) Phoenix Park 4) Around Dublin
£6.30
John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd A Naturalist's Guide to the Mammals of India
Book SynopsisA Naturalist's Guide to the Mammals of India is an introductory, easy-to-use identification guide to 200 mammal species most commonly seen in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Compact and fact-filled, it is perfect for resident and visitor alike. This new 2nd edition includes updated taxonomy and many new images. High quality photographs from India's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers the early study of mammals in India, types of habitat, and details of orders and families. Also included is an up-to-date checklist of all of the mammals of India encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, and its global IUCN status.
£11.69
Heartwood Publishing Glasgow PopOut Map
Book SynopsisLet PopOut Glasgow guide you around this wonderful city. Discover the vibrant and energetic city of Glasgow with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized, pop-up map. Small in size, yet big on detail, this compact, dependable Glasgow city map will ensure you don't miss a thing. Includes a pop-up map covering Glasgow city centre Advice on the top things to see while you're there Handy, self-folding tourist map is small enough to fit in your pocket yet offers extensive coverage of the city in an easy-to-use format Thorough street index is also featured and cross-referenced to the map so you can easily find your destination Hotels, restaurants, stores and attractions are all included on the maps Ideal to pop in a pocket or bag for quick reference while exploring this fabulous city. Fold size: 95mm x 130mm (3.75” x 5.25”) Sheet size: 215mm x 225mm (8.5” x 9.75”) Approx scale: 1:16000. Scale to be used as a guideline onlyTable of Contents1) Glasgow City Centre Map 2) What to see in Glasgow
£5.68
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd The Wisdom of Birds: Essential Life Lessons for
Book SynopsisThis beautifully illustrated book shares the infinite wisdom of birds, providing inspiration from these small but mighty creatures on how to live bravely and care for the things we love.Taking sixty of the world’s most amazing birds beautifully illustrated by Victorian artist and ornithologist John Audubon, including the proud belted kingfisher, the delicate red throated loon, the elegant snowy egret and the laidback double crested cormorant, this book will share the unique characteristics and strengths that allow these birds to thrive, inspiring us to build with care and spread our wings.
£9.89
