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  • Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Imray 2100 Chart Pack: Kent and Sussex Coasts:

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisA handy-sized A2 pack of charts covering the Kent and Sussex coasts.Table of Contents2100.1 Thames Estuary South (1:120 000) 2100.2 River Thames Sea Reach (1:42 500) 2100.3 River Thames - Canvey Island to Queen Elizabeth II Bridge (1:42 500) River Thames - Queen Elizabeth II Bridge to Barking Creek (1:42 500) 2100.4 River Thames - Barking Creek to Bow Creek (1:17 500) River Thames - Bow Creek to Tower Bridge (1:17 500) 2100.5 Entrance to the River Medway (1:20 000) 2100.6 River Medway: Horseshoe Point to Folly Point (1:20 000) Plan Whitton Marine (1:6000) 2100.7 River Medway: Folly Point to Rochester Bridge (1:20 000) Continuation of River Medway to Holborough (1:25 000) Continuation of River Medway to Allington Lock (1:25 000) Plans Gillingham Marina (1:10 000), Chatham Marina (1:10 000) 2100.8 Approaches to The Swale & Whitstable (1:42 500) Plan Whitstable Harbour (1:7000) 2100.9 East Swale (1:20 000) 2100.10 West Swale (1:20 000) Plan Swale Marina (1:7500) 2100.11 North Foreland to Dover & Calais (1:120 000) 2100.12 Dover to Dungeness & Cap Gris-Nez (1:120 000) 2100.13 Beachy Head to Dungeness (1:120 000) Plans Sovereign Harbour (1:20 000), Rye Harbour (1:35 000) 2100.14 Littlehampton to Beachy Head (1:120 000) 2100.15 East Solent to Littlehampton (1:120 000) 2100.16 Plans Ramsgate (1:6500), River Stour Entrance (1:35 000), Dover (1:15 000), Calais (1:20 000), Folkestone Harbour (1:10 000) 2100.17 Plans Newhaven (1:16 500), Brighton Marina (1:8500), Shoreham Harbour (1:20 000), Littlehampton (1:13 500), The Looe (1:60 000)

    10 in stock

    £49.46

  • 111 Places in Nottingham That You Shouldnt Miss

    Emons Verlag GmbH 111 Places in Nottingham That You Shouldnt Miss

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisOften called the Heart of the Midlands', Nottingham has given the world Robin Hood, Raleigh bikes, John Player cigarettes and Boots the chemists - and it was here that Ibuprofen first saw the light of a petri dish to the benefit of a million hangovers. As if that wasn't enough, Alan Sillitoe and D. H. Lawrence went to school here, Lord Byron's ancestral pile is just on the city's outskirts, and it was here that King Charles I raised his battle standard at the start of the English Civil War though precious few rallied to the cause. Local heroes include the cantankerous Brian Clough, who led Nottingham Forest Football Club to a pair of European Cups, the fast bowler Harold Larwood, who famously bowled Donald Bradman during the Body Line Ashes of the 1930s, and the charismatic William Booth, who founded a worldwide movement, the Salvation Army.Despite all this and much more, Nottingham wears its charms lightly, avoiding the tourist crowds, but this fascinating city has much to

    1 in stock

    £12.59

  • Walking in the Yorkshire Dales: North and East:

    Cicerone Press Walking in the Yorkshire Dales: North and East:

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA guidebook to 43 walks in the north and east of the Yorkshire Dales, covering the Howgills, Mallerstang, Swaledale, Wensleydale and Nidderdale. Most routes are easy or moderate, although there are a handful of more demanding outings crossing rugged upland terrain.The walks, all easily accessible from Kirkby Stephen, Sedburgh, Pateley Bridge and Aysgarth, range from 5 to 19km (3–12 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–5 hours. Several walks can be combined with another to create a longer route. 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket Notes on refreshments and parking Information on the region’s rich geology, history, plantlife and wildlife Part of a 2-volume set – an accompanying Cicerone guidebook Walking in the Yorkshire Dales: South and West is also available Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Introduction The Dales Landscape Geological History ?Human Settlement ? Industry and Enterprise ? Farming in the Dales ? Plants and Wildlife ? The Northern and Eastern Dales ? The Yorkshire Dales National Park ? Navigation and Maps ?Careful Planning ? Clothing and Footwear ? Food and Drink ? Taking your Car ? Leaving your Car Behind ? Using this Guide 1 The Howgill Fells 1 Sedbergh and the River Rawthey ? 2 The Rivers Rawthey and Lune from Sedbergh ? 3 Winder, Calders and the Calf ?4 Carlin Gill and Fell Head from Fairmile Gate ? 5 The River Rawthey from the Cross Keys Inn ? 6 Cautley Crag and the Calf ?7 Around Wandale Hill ? 8 Baugh Fell from Rawthey Bridge ?9 Grisedale ?? 2 Mallerstang ? 10 High Seat ? 11 Pendragon Castle and Little Fell ? 12 Wild Boar Fell and Swarth Fell ?? 3 Swaledale and Arkengarthdale ? 13 Apedale and Harkerside Moor ? 14 Grinton and Maiden Castle ? 15 Fremington Edge ? 16 Slei Gill ? 17 Whaw to Dale Head ? 18 Old Gang and Surrender ? 19 Beside the River Swale from Gunnerside ?20 Gunnerside Gill ? 21 Ivelet Bridge from Muker ? 22 Great Shunner Fell and Lovely Seat from Thwaite ? 23 Muker, Thwaite and Kisdon Force from Keld ? 24 Whitsundale and the Head of the River Swale ?? 4 Wensleydale and Coverdale ? 25 A Walk in Coverdale ? 26 West Witton and the River Ure to Redmire Force ? 27 Aysgarth to West Burton ? 28 Aysgarth Falls ?29 Ivy Scar from Aysgarth ? 30 Whitfield Gill Force and Mill Gill Falls ? 31 By the River Ure from Bainbridge ? 32 Bainbridge to Semer Water ? 33 Aysgill Force ? 34 Dodd Fell Hill and Drumaldrace ? 35 Cotterdale ? 36 Great Shunner Fell from Hardraw ? 37 The High Way ?? 5 Nidderdale ? 38 Brimham Rocks ? 39 Ashfold Side ?40 Middlesmoor and How Stean Gorge ? 41 Nidderdale ? 42 Little Whernside ??Appendix 1 Route summaries and suggestions for longer routes ? Appendix 2 Where to find out more ?

    1 in stock

    £11.66

  • Toyota 4Runner 2003 To 2009: All models

    £27.00

  • Triumph Bonneville T100, T120, Speedmaster,

    Haynes Publishing Group Triumph Bonneville T100, T120, Speedmaster,

    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),

    £28.80

  • Haynes Group LTD Volkswagen Up 2011 to 2023 Petrol

    Book SynopsisThis comprehensive workshop manual combines print and online resources to provide valuable guidance for understanding, maintaining, and repairing your VW Up!. Our practical, step-by-step instructions ensure that whether youâre a seasoned mechanic or a relative novice, you can successfully complete your Up!âs maintenance and repairs.

    £34.00

  • Mauritius Marco Polo Pocket Travel Guide  with

    Heartwood Publishing Mauritius Marco Polo Pocket Travel Guide with

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisLet Marco Polo Mauritius guide you around this beautiful island in the Indian Ocean.Explore Mauritius with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the island's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all that the Mauritius has to offer.The Marco Polo Mauritius Pocket Guide covers: The North, Port Louis, The East, The Southwest, The WestInside this guide you will find: Insider Tips - we show you the hidden gems and little-known secrets that offer a real insight into this idyllic island Best of - find the best things to do if you're travelling on a budget, the best things to do with the kids, the best things to do if it rains and the best things to do if you're looking for an a

    Out of stock

    £9.99

  • Porsche 911 65  85 Haynes Repair Manual

    Haynes Publishing Group Porsche 911 65 85 Haynes Repair Manual

    Book SynopsisCoupe, Targa and Cabriolet. 911, 911E, 911L, 911S, 911T, 911SC and Carrera. Petrol: 2.0 litre (1991cc), 2.2 litre (2195cc), 2.4 litre (2341cc), 2.7 litre (2687cc), 3.0 litre (2994cc) and 3.2 litre (3164cc). Exclusions:Does NOT cover Turbo.

    £29.60

  • The Monocle Book of Japan

    Thames & Hudson Ltd The Monocle Book of Japan

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisMonocle is a global affairs and lifestyle magazine, 24-hour radio station, website, retailer and media brand, all produced by Winkontent Ltd. It was founded by Tyler Brûlé, a Financial Times columnist, and founder of Wallpaper* magazine. Described by CBC News reporter Harry Forestell as a meeting between Foreign Policy and Vanity Fair', the magazine aims to provide a global perspective on international affairs, business, culture, design and fashion. The magazine is edited by Andrew Tuck.Trade Review'An illustrated journey through the many landscapes and cultures of the country. This tome features the best in writing and photography from Monocle’s coverage of Japan over the years. Expect a photographic study of weird and wonderful Japanese vehicles, musings on sumo wrestling and an illustrated grand tour of the whole country, for any house-bound would-be travellers' - Financial TimesTable of Contents1. Introduction (illustrated) • 2. Essays • 3. The Nation (main photo section) • 4. Business & Brands • 5. Culture & Sport • 6. Portraits of the People (profiles) • 7. Architecture, Design & Fashion • 8. Retail • 9. Mobility/Transport • 10. Hospitality, Food & Drink 11. Know your cities (expos on main cities)

    5 in stock

    £40.00

  • New York: Through a Fashion Eye: Special Edition

    Hardie Grant Books New York: Through a Fashion Eye: Special Edition

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis special enlarged and updated edition of the international bestseller New York: Through A Fashion Eye shares the best places to play, sleep, eat and of course shop in the Big Apple, from globally renowned illustrator Megan Hess. Skyscrapers, honking cabs and chic New Yorkers strutting the sidewalks – it's a city like no other. But where to visit, and what to do? Let Megan Hess take you on a fashion-lover's adventure through the city that never sleep – from breakfast at Tiffany's to people watching in Central Park. Filled with Megan’s elegant, detailed illustrations, New York: Through A Fashion Eye in an insider's guide to one of the world's most-loved fashion cities. This special edition features a larger format, beautiful new cover, revised content and a ribbon. Trade Review "A little guilty pleasure to add to your pre-NY reading list” – International Traveller "What I love about this book is that it’s not just an incredibly elegant book of illustrations, Megan provides the ultimate fashion insider’s travel guide to the hotels, museums, restaurants, bars, events ands stores of one of the most iconic cities in the world." – STEELEMyStyle Blog

    7 in stock

    £18.70

  • Land Rover The Ultimate Enthusiasts Guide

    The Crowood Press Land Rover The Ultimate Enthusiasts Guide

    7 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    7 in stock

    £28.50

  • A Parrot in the Pepper Tree A Sequel to Driving

    Sort of Books A Parrot in the Pepper Tree A Sequel to Driving

    Book SynopsisChris Stewart''s Driving Over Lemons told the story of his move to a remote mountain farm in Las Alpujarras - an oddball region of Spain, south of Granada. Funny, insightful and real, the book became an international bestseller.A Parrot in the Pepper Tree, the sequel to Lemons, follows the lives of Chris, Ana and their daughter, Chloë, as they get to grips with a misanthropic parrot who joins their home, Spanish school life, neighbours in love, their amazement at Chris appearing on the bestseller lists . . and their shock at discovering that their beloved valley is once more under threat of a dam.A Parrot in the Pepper Tree also looks back on Chris Stewart''s former life - the hard times shearing in midwinter Sweden (and driving across the frozen sea to reach island farms); his first taste of Spain, learning flamenco guitar as a 20-year old; and his illustrious music career, drumming for his school band Genesis (sacked at 17, he never quite became Phil Collins), and then for a circus.Trade ReviewIt is everything that made the first book so hugely successful - endearing, heartwarming, self-deprecating, sometimes surreal. * Evening Standard *

    £9.49

  • Back to the Future DeLorean Time Machine: Doc

    Haynes Publishing Group Back to the Future DeLorean Time Machine: Doc

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisDoc Brown's Owner's Workshop Manual, Discover the secrets of Doc Brown's time-traveling DeLorean with the first-ever under-the-bonnet user's manual featuring never-before-seen schematics and cutaways of cinema's most iconic car., One of the best-loved movie sagas of all time, the Back to the Future trilogy has left an indelible impact on popular culture. Back to the Future: DeLorean Time Machine: Owner's Workshop Manual delves into the secrets of the unique vehicle that transports Marty McFly and Doc Brown through time, including both the original version of the car and the updated flying model. From the DeLorean's unmistakable gull-wing doors to Doc's cutting-edge modifications, including the Flux Capacitor and Mr. Fusion, this manual offers unprecedented insight into the car's inner workings., Filled with exclusive illustrations and never-before-disclosed information, Back to the Future: DeLorean Time Machine: Owner's Workshop Manual is the perfect gift for the trilogy's legion of fans., Authors, Bob Gale is an Oscar-nominated screenwriter-producer-director best known as co-creator, co-writer, and co-producer of Back to the Future and its sequels. Gale was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, and graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a B.A. in Cinema from the University of Southern California in 1973. He has written over thirty screenplays, and his other film credits include 1941, I Wanna Hold Your Hand, Used Cars, Trespass, and Interstate 60. In addition to writing movies, Gale has written comic books including Spider-Man, Batman, and IDW's Back to the Future title, and has also served as an expert witness in over twenty-five plagiarism cases. Gale lives in Southern California with his wife and dog., Joe Walser combined decades of motion picture art department experience with his passion for Back to the Future to become the world's leading authority on the DeLorean time machine. In 2013, he led Universal Studios' official restoration of the actual time machine vehicle used in all three Back to the Future movies, which is now on permanent display at the renowned Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. Walser has been directly involved in dozens of licensed Back to the Future products and projects, and has cocreated the world's largest Back to the Future fan celebrations, including the thirtieth anniversary We're Going Back event in 2015. He lives with his wife, daughter, and three sons in Los Angeles, California.

    10 in stock

    £20.69

  • The Cotswolds: 40 Town and Country Walks

    Pocket Mountains Ltd The Cotswolds: 40 Town and Country Walks

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom upland outlooks and secret valleys to rolling pastures and honey stone villages, nature and history weave together in the Cotswolds to create a landscape that is the epitome of rural England. In these 40 walks Dominic North unlocks the secrets of the Cotswolds, from the hills and lanes in the north to the languid riverbanks and ancient woods of the south. Along the way discover sleepy villages, grand country houses and architectural curiosities, and then reach out to explore three of England's most celebrated cities, Bath, Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon.

    10 in stock

    £8.21

  • The Rough Guide to the North Coast 500 Compact

    APA Publications The Rough Guide to the North Coast 500 Compact

    Book SynopsisThis practical travel guide to the North Coast 500 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 North Coast 500 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 the North Coast 500 easier to navigate while you''re there. This guide book to the North Coast 500 has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free eBook. The Rough Guide to the North Coast 500 covers: Inverness to the Black Isle and beyond, the road to John O''Groats, along the North Coast, exploring the Northwest and Wester Ross to Inverness.Inside this North Coast 500 travel guide

    £8.99

  • Black Lamb and Grey Falcon: A Journey Through

    Canongate Books Black Lamb and Grey Falcon: A Journey Through

    7 in stock

    Book Synopsis'Impossible to put down' Observer'One of the great books of the century' Times Literary SupplementRebecca West's epic masterpiece not only provides deep insight into the former country of Yugoslavia; it is a portrait of Europe on the brink of war. A heady cocktail of personal travelogue and historical insight, this product of an implacably inquisitive intelligence remains essential for anyone attempting to understand the history of the Balkan states, and the wider ongoing implications for a fractured Europe.Trade ReviewThe sheer quality and depth of the writing make it one of the great books of the century * * Times Literary Supplement * *Impossible to put down, both timeless and of its time - a travel book and epic narrative history brimming with passion, anger, scholarship and intuition, hatred and love * * Observer * *One of the supreme masterpieces of the twentieth century . . . As a book about Yugoslavia it's a kind of metaphysical Lonely Planet that never requires updating -- GEOFF DYERIt is hard to convey the flavour of a book so rich in observation, history, philosophy, political ideas and ironic humour * * The Times * *It is a brilliant antidote to the disease that would have us believe that these are faraway countries about which we know nothing * * Guardian * *Such incandescent writing - you find yourself wanting to mark every sentence in order to go back and relish it again -- BRIAN ENORebecca West's magnum opus . . . one of the great books of our time * * New Yorker * *You will search in vain for a more original, assured and companionable guide to former Yugoslavia * * Financial Times * *Dame Rebecca, the finest reporter of her generation, saw everything . . . A remarkably easy read * * Sunday Telegraph * *Written with a fierce intelligence that any journalist must envy and admire * * Daily Telegraph * *

    7 in stock

    £18.70

  • Lonely Planet The World

    Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet The World

    5 in stock

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

    5 in stock

    £23.86

  • Discovery Walking Guides Ltd Tenerife Bus & Touring Map

    Out of stock

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

    Out of stock

    £999.99

  • Range Rover Third Generation

    The Crowood Press Ltd Range Rover Third Generation

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £22.50

  • Shooting an Elephant

    Renard Press Ltd Shooting an Elephant

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisGeorge Orwell set out 'to make political writing into an art', and to a wide extent this aim shaped the future of English literature - his descriptions of authoritarian regimes helped to form a new vocabulary that is fundamental to understanding totalitarianism. While 1984 and Animal Farm are amongst the most popular classic novels in the English language, this new series of Orwell's essays seeks to bring a wider selection of his writing on politics and literature to a new readership. Shooting an Elephant, the fifth in the Orwell's Essays series, tells the story of a police officer in Burma who is called upon to shoot an aggressive elephant. Thought to be loosely based on Orwell's own experiences in Burma, the tightly written essay weaves together fact and fiction indistinguishably, and leaves the reader contemplating the heavy topic of colonialism, with the words 'when the white man turns tyrant it is his own freedom that he destroys' echoing from the page.Trade Review'A writer who can - and must - be rediscovered with every age.' (Irish Times) 'A remarkable piece.' (Jeremy Paxman)Table of ContentsShooting an Elephant, Note on the Text, Notes, A Brief Biographical Sketch of George Orwell

    5 in stock

    £6.79

  • Philip's France and Spain Road Atlas: A4 Spiral

    Octopus Publishing Group Philip's France and Spain Road Atlas: A4 Spiral

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe latest edition of Philip's France and Spain Road Atlas, in a handy spiral A4 format, is the must-have atlas for anyone travelling or driving in these and the adjacent countries including Belgium, Luxembourg and Portugal.From the market leaders in European Road Mapping, in addition to the main maps at 1:750,000, the road network is shown at three supplementary scales from 1:250,000 to 1:3M, with ultra-clear detailed maps for urban areas, so that you can navigate in this part of Europe with ease. Scenic routes are highlighted on the road maps, with theme parks and World Heritage Sites also clearly shown. The maps highlight towns with low-emission zones and show motorway rest/parking areas, not forgetting handy listings of top sites to visit and useful ski resort information.Philip's France and Spain Road Atlas includes: * Up-to-date driving regulations, including speed limits;* 4 pages of route-planning maps which enable journeys of over 800 miles to be planned without turning a page;* 57 pages of clear, detailed road maps, with scenic routes highlighted and toll, toll-free and pre-pay motorways all clearly marked;* 6 large-scale urban-area maps;* 11 city-centre plans marking historic buildings and tourist attractions, as well as car parks, head post offices and other facilities;* Listings for ski resorts and top visitor attractions.

    5 in stock

    £11.69

  • The Rule of the Land

    Faber & Faber The Rule of the Land

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn the wake of the EU referendum, the United Kingdom's border with Ireland has gained greater significance: it is set to become the frontier with the European Union. To uncover its secret landscape, with a troubled past and an uncertain future, Garrett Carr travelled Ireland's border on foot and by canoe. This invisible line has hosted smugglers and kings, runaways, peacemakers, protestors and terrorists, revealing the tumult of a border, changing the way we look at nationhood, land and power. From encounters with border dwellers to uncovering rituals, hidden pathways and ancient monuments, this book presents the borderland as a unique realm of its own, and asks what it holds for the future.

    5 in stock

    £11.69

  • Border: A Journey to the Edge of Europe

    Granta Books Border: A Journey to the Edge of Europe

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisWinner of the the British Academy Nayef Al-Rodhan Prize for Global Cultural Understanding 2018 Winner of the Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year 2017 Winner of the 2017 Highland Book Prize Winner of the Saltire Society Book of the Year 2017 Shortlisted for the RSL Ondaatje Prize 2018 Shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize 2017 Shortlisted for the Duff Cooper Prize 2017 Shortlisted for the Bread and Roses Award 2018 Shortlisted for the Gordon Burn Prize 2017 Shortlisted for the National Circle of Critics Award 2017 When Kapka Kassabova was a child, the borderzone between Bulgaria, Turkey and Greece was rumoured to be an easier crossing point into the West than the Berlin Wall so it swarmed with soldiers, spies and fugitives. On holidays close to the border on the Black Sea coast, she remembers playing on the beach, only miles from where an electrified fence bristled, its barbs pointing inwards toward the enemy: the holiday-makers, the potential escapees. Today, this densely forested landscape is no longer heavily militarised, but it is scarred by its past. In Border, Kapka Kassabova sets out on a journey to meet the people of this triple border - Bulgarians, Turks, Greeks, and the latest wave of refugees fleeing conflict further afield. She discovers a region that has been shaped by the successive forces of history: by its own past migration crises, by communism, by two World wars, by the Ottoman Empire, and - older still - by the ancient legacy of myths and legends. As Kapka Kassabova explores this enigmatic region in the company of border guards and treasure hunters, entrepreneurs and botanists, psychic healers and ritual fire-walkers, refugees and smugglers, she traces the physical and psychological borders that criss-cross its villages and mountains, and goes in search of the stories that will unlock its secrets. Border is a sharply observed portrait of a little-known corner of Europe, and a fascinating meditation on the borderlines that exist between countries, between cultures, between people, and within each of us.Trade ReviewIn Kassabova's study these tragic borderlands are brought to life with poetic grace, and her interaction with their inhabitants confers a haunting power on her journey -- Colin ThubronThe literature of place is crying out for a talent as magical, brilliant and original as Kapka Kassabova's. She writes with taut intelligence and poetic intensity, a shrewd and grown-up worldliness and a rapt sense of all that isn't in the world, a combination that I've been looking for this entire century. When Border arrived in my life, I felt as if I'd been struck by lightning -- Pico Iyer'Kassabova writes with such energy and style that you feel she could visit the dullest place on earth and make it burst into life. But she has found somewhere extraordinary, full of dazzling human stories played out against a ceaseless round of brutal wars and shifting empires. A brilliant and hugely satisfying book' -- Philip MarsdenShe has achieved something remarkable: a book about borders which makes the reader feel sumptuously free. An effect achieved by the way she moves between literary borders so gracefully: travelogue and existential drama; political history and poetry -- Peter PomerentsevLike the places it describes, this book holds you in a kind of mysterious electrical charge. It hums with the mystery, superstition, and terrible beauty of a place crushed between man-made borders but also defiantly announcing its sacred otherness. I can't stop thinking about it -- Frances Stonor SaundersThis is a dazzling work of art and reportage, an iridescent book, glittering with stories of horror, comedy and actual magic. Kassabova is a brilliant traveller, an astonishing interviewer and writer with a near clairvoyant understanding of the real lives of men and women. In Border, she follows some fierce, sorcerous current which carries us all towards frontiers; there is an urgent and engrossing story here -- Horatio Clare[A] brilliantly diverse and skilful writer... [Kassabova's] narrative nonfiction is almost renowned... Fascinating -- Exciting Books Coming in 2017 * Big Issue *[This] beautiful, tragic and universal new book may just be the most important you read in this year of Brexit * Skinny *This smokily intense and quaveringly powerful travel book is about the wild, forested and tragic borderland between Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey. Kassabova [...] has the travel-writer's core skill of acute sensitivity to her physical environment, together with a poet's turn of phrase and a poet's emotional rawness... Kassabova is, above all, sensationally good at meeting extraordinary people, and that is surely the travel writer's essential kit... [Border] is aromatic, lyrical, disturbing - and very, very fine -- James McConachie * Sunday Times *[Kassabova] has an old-fashioned gift for storytelling... Border brilliantly reveals the effects of a millennium of kaleidoscopic shifting. Thoughtful and impressive -- Sara Wheeler * Observer *With the deft touch of a historian, she connects the voices of those who have struggled to cross borders across the centuries... Kassabova is a poet, and her writing is beautiful - moving and witty by turns... In a world ever more divided, ever more threatened by Mexican walls, restrictive new passports and fear of the unknown, we need books like this -- Alev Scott * Financial Times *[Kassabova's] hunger and fascination with this little known region has resulted in Border, one of those books that elevates travel writing to art... Mystery, of course, is at the heart of her book. The mystery of marginal points and marginal people -- Teddy Jamieson * Herald *[A] timely and moving book... Her writing powerfully weaves history, folklore, reportage and personal reflections... Border is illuminating, passionate and sometimes funny. It brilliantly ventriloquizes the voice of this mysterious, plundered part of Europe, revealing the ironies of nationalism and the profound way in which ethnicity can affect the human psyche * Country Life *A marvellous book about a magical part of the world... It shows more starkly than anything else I have read what the border did to the people who lived along it, and how its legacy endures... Kassabova, a poet, writes lyrically and effectively about the astonishing natural beauty of much of the area... as [she] arcs across countries and centuries in an effort to free herself from the enchantment of this strangest of regions. In the end she leaves, but the spell remains -- Mark Mazower * Guardian *Written with compassion and intelligence, the prose here is as clear and fresh as a mountain stream. This is a timely and important book, and I can't recommend it highly enough -- Doug Johnstone * Big Issue *An accomplished poet and polyglot, [Kassabova] writes exquisite prose, dripping with scorn for the politicians whose bone-headed rules and careless greed despoil the land and ruin the lives of those who still live there -- Edward Lucas * 1843 Magazine *Kapka Kassabova's poignant, erudite and witty third book, border, brings hidden history vividly to light... She treads lightly but distinctly through the stories she tells, displaying an enviable mixture of rapport with her subjects and detachment from their peculiarities... It is a "melancholy miracle", writes Ms Kassabova, that "odd ragged bits of this one-rich human tapestry" survive. They could have no better chronicler * Economist *An exceptional travel book that's every bit as good as the writing of Patrick Leigh-Fermor * Sunday Times *This is an exceptional book, a tale of travelling and listening closely, and it brings something altogether new to the mounting literature on the story of modern migration... the strength of Kassabova's book lies in the skill with which she interweaves the narrative of [today's refugees] into that of the inhabitants of the borderlands, giving the context for their lives in a way that the dozens of current books on the travels and travails of modern refugees seldom do... an important reminder that refugees are not a separate species, moving inexorably away and towards, but part of a vast, complicated pattern of history... Border makes for timely reading -- Caroline Moorehead * New Statesman *[A] valuable book [that] brings to life not just a neglected region but also one of the themes of our time: borders, open and closed... A book of our time -- Simon Kuper * Spectator *A magical book... Kassabova captures the lingering ethnic tapestry of the region, its pagan-like religions and fire-walking cults, in poetic prose of mystical elegance * Scottish Legal News *Kapka Kassabova is a modern Scheherazade - a dazzling writer who tells stories as if her life depended on it... As this wonderful book goes on, a kind of deep background music begins to be heard: themes and images which recur and weave all the voices into a pattern... Spell binding -- Neal Ascheron * Scottish Review of Books *Like a sharp-eyed magpie, [Kassabova] travels across the borders in this place with three alphabets, picking up intriguing titbits of history and folklore... With a lightness of touch, [...] the tragedies, ironies and curiosities of this often-overlooked corner of Europe, with hotchpotch of peoples, are captured by Kassabova's vivid phrasings -- Robbie Millen * The Times *Passionately lived... [Kassabova's] descriptions of place are lyrical and gorgeous... but it's her encounters with people which bring the book to life... She lets the echoes in the stories she hears tell a wider story -- James Robinson * Literary Review *[Kassabova] seques seamlessly between myth and history, memoir and reportage. Border is a great [travel book]. But it's more than that: it's a big-hearted book for what seems an increasingly mean-spirited age. It spells out the human consequences of nationalism and totalitarianism; of divisions and fences and walls designed to keep "them" from "us" -- Michael Kerr * Daily Telegraph *[A] remarkable personal exploration of the borderland between Greece, Bulgaria and Turkey. The Bulgarian-born poet converses with strangers - guards, treasure-hunters, botanists, refugees, smugglers - to release unusual, vivid, poignant human stories. She comes to it with a poet's sensibility and a journalist's curiosity. A wonderful, luminous combination * New Internationalist *Haunting... a splendid book -- William Armstrong * Hurriet Daily News *Kassabova writes beautifully about the millions of refugees exchanged between Greece and Turkey -- Sameer Rahim * Prospect Magazine *An extraordinary book... There are moments of dynamism and hope in these pages... It's to be hoped that Kassabova, with her glorious prose and open heart, always takes care but never abandons the quest [of storytelling] * Geographical Review *This exceptional book about a journey through Bulgaria's dark, often magical borderland is every bit as good as the travel writing of Patrick Leigh Fermor * Sunday Times *She picks up intriguing bits about folklore, history and modern living [and] has a light touch... Vividly written * The Times *Border is not just a topical book but an urgent one, for is spells out the human consequences of nationalism and totalitarianism; of a narrow focus on identity and ethnicity; of divisions and fences and walls designed to keep 'them' from 'us' * Telegraph *Kassabova's Border is quite possible the book of the year. Both timely and timeless, this travelogue around the outer reaches of Europe has Cold War history echoing into our modern times, where desperate refugees attempt to cross those all-too important lines on a map. It is beautifully poetic, heart-breaking, and humane. The book will transform you * Skinny *Exquisite -- Featured in round up of best books on Europe’s troubled politics * Independent *Her lyrical memoir-cum-history of borderlands among Greece, Bulgaria and Turkey, has only become more topical, as the Turkish-Greek land crossing for migrants is increasingly as treacherous as the Aegean -- Book of the Year selected by AE Stallings * TLS *Not just topical, but urgent, for it spells out the human consequences of nationalism and totalitarianism; of a narrow focus on identity and ethnicity; of divisions and fences and walls designed to keep "them" from "us" -- Michael Kerr * Sunday Telegraph *[Kassabova] reveals how people define borders - and how they define us in turn...a startlingly relevant read * Wanderlust *

    15 in stock

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  • Penguin Books Ltd Tristes Tropiques

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis''One of the great books of our century . . . It speaks with a human voice'' Susan SontagTristes Tropiques begins with the line ''I hate travelling and explorers'', yet during his life Claude Lévi-Strauss travelled from wartime France to the Amazon basin and the dense upland jungles of Brazil, where he found ''human society reduced to its most basic expression''. His account of the people he encountered changed the field of anthropology, transforming Western notions of ''primitive'' man. Tristes Tropiques is a major work of art as well as of scholarship. It is a memoir of exquisite beauty and a masterpiece of travel writing: funny, discursive, movingly detailing personal and cultural loss, and brilliantly connecting disparate fields of thought. Few books have had as powerful and broad an impact.Trade ReviewA magical masterpiece -- Robert ArdreyOne of the great books of our century ... It speaks with a human voice -- Susan Sontag

    10 in stock

    £12.34

  • Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes and the

    Penguin Books Ltd Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes and the

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn 1878, Robert Louis Stevenson was suffering from poor health, struggling to survive on the income derived from his writings, and tormented by his infatuation with Fanny Osbourne, a married American woman. His response was to embark on a journey through the Cevennes with a donkey, Modestine, and a notebook, which he later transformed into Travels with a Donkey. Just a few months after publication, Stevenson was off again - this time crossing the Atlantic and the breadth of America in the hope of being re-united with Fanny, an experience he recorded in The Amateur Emigrant. Both pieces are classics of travel writings, which reveal as much about Stevenson''s character as the landscape he travels through.

    4 in stock

    £8.54

  • Penguin Books Ltd South

    20 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition was perhaps the most ambitious, elaborate and confident of all the British attempts to master the South Pole. Like the others it ended in disaster, with the Endeavour first trapped and then crushed to pieces in the ice and its crew trapped in the Antarctic, seemingly doomed to a slow and horrible death. In the face of extraordinary odds, Shackleton, the expedition''s leader, decided on the only course that might just save them: a 700 nautical mile voyage in a small boat across the ferocious Southern Ocean in the forelorn hope of reaching the only human habitation within range: a small whaling station on the rugged, ice-sheeted island of South Georgia.South tells the story both of the whole astonishing expedition and of Shackleton''s journey to rescue his men - one of the greatest feats of navigation ever recorded.

    20 in stock

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  • Lonely Planet China Phrasebook & Dictionary

    Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet China Phrasebook & Dictionary

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisLonely Planet’s China Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful phrases and vocabulary from Cantonese, Mandarin, Tibetan and many more regional dialects, for all your travel needs. Strike up a conversation with locals, ask for directions to historic sights, and order delicacies at bustling markets; all with your trusted travel companion. With language tools in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of wherever you go, so begin your journey now! Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Travel Situation! Feel at ease with essential tips on culture, manners, idioms and multiple meanings Order with confidence, explain food allergies, and try new foods with the menu decoder Save time and hassles with vital phrases at your fingertips Never get stuck for words with the 3500-word two-way, quick-reference dictionary Be prepared for both common and emergency travel situations with practical phrases and terminology Meet friends with conversation starter phrases Get your message across with easy-to-use pronunciation guides Inside Lonely Planet’s China Phrasebook & Dictionary: Full-colour throughout User-friendly layout organised by travel scenario categories Survival phrases inside front cover for at-a-glance, on-the-fly cues Convenient features: 5 Phrases to Learn Before You Go 10 Ways to Start a Sentence 10 Phrases to Sound like a Local Listen For - phrases you may hear Look For - phrases you may see on signs Shortcuts - easy-to-remember alternatives to the full phrases Q&A - suggested answers to questions asked Covers: Basics - time, dates, numbers, amounts, pronunciation, reading tips, grammar rules Practical - travel with kids, disabled travellers, sightseeing, business, banking, post office, internet, phones, repairs, bargaining, accommodation, directions, border crossing, transport Social - meeting people, interests, feelings, opinions, going out, romance, culture, activities, weather Safe Travel - emergencies, police, doctor, chemist, dentist, symptoms, conditions Food - ordering, at the market, at the bar, dishes, ingredients The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s China Phrasebook & Dictionary, a pocket-sized comprehensive language guide, provides on-the-go language assistance; great for language students and travellers looking to interact with locals and immerse themselves in local culture. Check out our Fast Talk Phrasebook mobile app for on-the-go language needs. (Available languages: German, Latin Spanish, European Spanish, French, and Italian.) 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)

    10 in stock

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  • Quickmap Ltd Liverpool - pop city: Map guide of What to see &

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  • Lonely Planet The Islands Book

    Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet The Islands Book

    5 in stock

    Book Synopsis“A veritable cornucopia of colour and culture” - The West Australian“The ultimate in tropical travel inspiration” - The Sunday Star Times“A great gift idea for the ardent traveler in your life” - Cream MagazineExplore 150 of the world’s most enchanting islands in this inspirational coffee table book that features beautiful photography, illustrations and maps. Island hop across cosmopolitan archipelagos and secret tropical paradises, discover fascinating stories about each destination, meet locals, encounter wildlife and find amazing island experiences. Sink into the silken sands of Tobago or step foot in the abandoned prison cells of Alcatraz; unearth Burgh Island’s mysterious pirate tales or twirl forkfuls of sumptuous seafood pasta in Sicily; relax with a locally brewed craft beer on Waiheke Island or see the infamous red crabs of Christmas Island march into the ocean. Each island has its own distinctive story to tell and offers travellers a round-up of exciting activities to pursue to help make trip planning a total breeze. Inside The Islands Book: - An eclectic and diverse collection of islands from within the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania - More than 600 beautiful photographs that shine a light on each island’s way of life - An intriguing overview of the backstory, history and culture of each island destination accompanied by an introduction from a Lonely Planet expert- Top five recommended experiences for each island plotted on a bespoke illustrated map including trips to see natural wonders, wildlife encounters, food and drink hotspots - and more- Presented in a premium hardcover format with a stunning rainbow foil jacket and internal artwork by Taiwanese illustrator, Whooli Chen Embark on a journey of discovery with The Islands Book and find a treasure trove of alluring island destinations. Slip into Bora Bora’s crystal clear waters, step foot in Singapore’s urban jungle, take a cooking lesson on an idyllic organic farm in Zakynthos. Whether you’re a globetrotter in search of island solitude or a vibrant island metropolis, you’ll find the inspiration for your next travel adventure in the pages of this extraordinary book. Treat yourself to this mesmerising guide or gift The Islands Book to the traveller in your life. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world’s number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet). 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)Trade ReviewThis beautifully bound coffee table book is packed with more stunning scenery than you can squeeze into the average Instagram feed * Cream Magazine *a great gift idea for the ardent traveller in your family * Cream Magazine *a compendium of isles great and small * The Australian *veritable cornucopia of colour and culture * The West Australian *the ultimate in tropical travel inspiration * Sunday Star Times *

    5 in stock

    £23.99

  • The Lake District: 40 Favourite Walks

    Pocket Mountains Ltd The Lake District: 40 Favourite Walks

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThese forty walks in England's glorious Lake District will take you to a range of lakes, peaks, rivers, tarns and waterfalls and introduce you to the haunts of many of the writers and poets who have loved and celebrated the area and made it such a strong cultural as well as natural attraction. Each walk has its own distinctive mood and character and is easily accomplished in an afternoon or in a long summer evening. None of them scale the highest mountains but they will take you to many lakeshores and several of the lower peaks, which regardless of their height, provide immense views and the satisfaction of reaching a summit.

    10 in stock

    £8.21

  • Three Tigers, One Mountain: A Journey through the

    Vintage Publishing Three Tigers, One Mountain: A Journey through the

    5 in stock

    Book Synopsis'The next Bill Bryson' New York TimesTwo tigers cannot share the same mountain - Chinese proverbDespite geographical proximity, cultural similarities, and shared status as highly powerful nations, China, Korea and Japan love to hate each other. Why?In search of an answer, Michael Booth journeys across East Asia to explore the mutual animosity that frequently threatens to draw the world into all-out war. From misjudged cake decorations to electoral meddling, contradictory origin myths to territorial disputes, this deeply researched and hugely entertaining book shows that no conflict is too small to keep the fires of neighbourly hostility burning.'A fine summary of East Asian cultures and conflicts...useful, fact-packed and readable' SpectatorTrade ReviewIn this enjoyable and information-packed travelogue…[Booth] is a terrific observer… his chatty style disarms his subjects and entertains the reader. It is a hard act to pull off when dealing with tragedy. His deft, accurate summaries of the contentious history in each place work well. -- Michael Sheridan * Sunday Times *Three Tigers, One Mountain is a fine summary of East Asian cultures and conflicts, with a chummy, affable tone and profound interest in its subject… useful, fact-packed and readable. -- Mike Cormack * Spectator *In this entertaining travel book…[Booth] becomes our genial host on a tour of Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and China… It’s a credit to Booth’s skill as a writer that he keeps us both entertained and informed in every chapter. -- Jasper Becker * Literary Review *[Booth is] an engaging travel companion. Not only is he serious about his reportage, but he is also a fine descriptive writer… the journey [in Three Tigers, One Mountain] is well worth the ticket. -- Christian Tyler * Oldie *Four years after Booth exploded the myth of the Scandi utopia, he enhances his reputation for getting to the truth of societal attitudes with this exploration of why, despite sharing much, the giants of East Asia - China, Japan and Korea - just don't get on. * i *

    5 in stock

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  • Azores

    Bradt Travel Guides Azores

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisNow in its eighth edition, Bradt''s Azores remains the only comprehensive guidebook to this nine-island archipelago - a mountainous, nature-lover''s wilderness perched in the mid-Atlantic at the western extremity of Europe. One of the world''s best whalewatching destinations, a geological curiosity and - more recently - a mid-Atlantic adventure playground, the Azores have become ever more accessible thanks to low-cost European flights. The nine islands making up the Azorean archipelago share volcanic origins, albeit from different eras, so each rugged landscape boasts a unique feel. The approach to tourism also differs from island to island: while São Miguel welcomes a rising number of cruise ships and international flights, and Faial is a busy hub for trans-ocean yachts, tiny Corvo and gentle Santa Maria remain almost untouched. The Gulf Stream guarantees a mild climate and plenty of greenery: a pleasant environment for this easily accessible, safe, welcoming and authentic mid-haul de

    10 in stock

    £17.09

  • Great Britain AZ Super Scale Road Atlas 2027 A3 Spiral

    HarperCollins Publishers Great Britain AZ Super Scale Road Atlas 2027 A3 Spiral

    2 in stock

    a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

    2 in stock

    £14.39

  • The Rings of Saturn

    Vintage Publishing The Rings of Saturn

    Book SynopsisW.G. Sebald was born in Wertach im Allgäu, Germany in 1944. He studied German language and literature in Freiburg, Switzerland and Manchester. In 1966 he took up a position as an assistant lecturer at the University of Manchester, and settled permanently in England in 1970. He was Professor of European Literature at the University of East Anglia, and the author of The Emigrants, which won a series of major awards, including the Berlin Literature Prize, the Heinrich Böll Prize, the Heinrich Heine Prize and the Joseph Breitbach Prize; The Rings of Saturn, and Vertigo. W.G. Sebald wrote in his native tongue, German, and worked closely with his translator, Michael Hulse, to translate his work into English. He died in December 2001.Michael Hulse has translated Goethe's The Sorrows of Young Werther and Jacob Wasserman's Caspar Hauser, as well as the contemporary German authors Luise Rinser, Botho Strauss and Elfriede Jelinek. He is also an award-Trade ReviewA novel of ideas with a difference: it is nothing but ideas. Framed around the narrator's long walks in East Anglia, Sebald shows how one man looks aslant at historical atrocity. Formally dexterous, fearlessly written (why shouldn't an essay be a novel?), and unremittingly arcane; by the end I was in tears -- Teju Cole * Guardian *A great, strange and moving work * James Wood, Guardian *The finest book of long-distance mental travel that I've ever read * Jonathan Raban, Times Literary Supplement *A desperate intensity of feeling is thrillingly counterpoised by the workings of a wonderfully learned and rigorous mind * Sunday Times *Sebald is surely a major European author...he reaches the heights of epiphanic beauty only encountered normally in the likes of Proust * Independent on Sunday *

    £10.44

  • Italian Ways

    Vintage Publishing Italian Ways

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisBorn in Manchester, Tim Parks grew up in London and studied at Cambridge and Harvard. In 1981 he moved to Italy where he has lived ever since. He is the author of novels, non-fiction and essays, including Europa, Cleaver, A Season with Verona and Teach Us to Sit Still. He has won the Somerset Maugham, Betty Trask and Llewellyn Rhys awards, and been shortlisted for the Booker Prize. He lectures on literary translation in Milan, writes for publications such as the New Yorker and the New York Review of Books, and his many translations from the Italian include works by Moravia, Calvino, Calasso, Tabucchi and Machiavelli.Trade ReviewAll Italy is here, its history, its character, its flaws * Sunday Times *A treat equivalent to a ride on the Orient Express * Wall Street Journal *Like the best train journeys, you don’t want it to end * New Statesman *A very funny hosanna to Italian railroad locomotion in all its rackety glory * Evening Standard, Books of the Year *Parks has the keenest of eyes for the telling of amusing detail ... He remains the best interpreter of Italian ways in Italy * Sunday Herald *Tim Parks has written a book about Italian railways that is engrossing, entertaining, and wonderfully revealing about the country and its people. It makes perfect armchair travelling – a delight from beginning to end -- David LodgeAll Italy is here, its history, its character, its flaws, and some of the things that Parks loves about the place * Sunday Times *The book is, as Tim Parks says, a search for the Italian character, which he evokes in dozens of gorgeously written scenes; but beyond that Parks is exploring the dynamic between tradition and innovation... Underneath everything, Parks is trying to come to a point of loving the world in all its confusion and frustration, and by the book's end he does, he does. Bravo -- David ShieldsThis latest peg on which to hang another ruminative book about the character of Italy provides Parks with a first-class ticket to ride as a lively, erudite raconteur in salty daily negotiation with what he calls a ‘dystopian paradise’ -- Iain Finlayson * The Times *With Paul Theroux apparently winding down, there might be an opening for Parks as a new laureate of international railways -- Andrew Martin * Observer *

    7 in stock

    £9.49

  • DK Florence and Tuscany

    Dorling Kindersley Ltd DK Florence and Tuscany

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisMake your trip to Florence and Tuscany extraordinaryAdmiring masterpieces in the Uffizi. A leisurely drive along cypress-lined backroads. Feasting on hearty Tuscan cuisine. There are many reasons to visit Florence and Tuscany. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.Our updated guide brings Florence and Tuscany to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the region's buildings and neighbourhoods.You''ll discover: our pick of Florence and Tuscany must-sees and top experiences beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of the region the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay detailed maps

    7 in stock

    £13.49

  • DK Canary Islands

    Dorling Kindersley Ltd DK Canary Islands

    20 in stock

    Book SynopsisTravel is good for us. It makes us happy!Escape more, celebrate more, "weekend" more with DK travel guides and create memories that last a lifetime.Each of our books is jam-packed with gorgeous pictures, helpful maps and expert insights, making them totally comprehensive, really easy to use, and full of ideas and inspiration. And we know what we're doing we've been publishing guides for over 30 years. So forget the ordinary. Travel extraordinary.

    20 in stock

    £11.69

  • The Motorbike Book

    Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Motorbike Book

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £21.25

  • DK Top 10 Tokyo

    DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) DK Top 10 Tokyo

    20 in stock

    Book SynopsisTravel is good for us. It makes us happy!Escape more, celebrate more, "weekend" more with DK travel guides and create memories that last a lifetime.Each of our books is jam-packed with gorgeous pictures, helpful maps and expert insights, making them totally comprehensive, really easy to use, and full of ideas and inspiration. And we know what we're doing we've been publishing guides for over 30 years. So forget the ordinary. Travel extraordinary.

    20 in stock

    £11.99

  • DK Top 10 Madrid

    Dorling Kindersley Ltd DK Top 10 Madrid

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisTravel is good for us. It makes us happy!Escape more, celebrate more, "weekend" more with DK travel guides and create memories that last a lifetime.Each of our books is jam-packed with gorgeous pictures, helpful maps and expert insights, making them totally comprehensive, really easy to use, and full of ideas and inspiration. And we know what we're doing we've been publishing guides for over 30 years.So forget the ordinary. Travel extraordinary.

    15 in stock

    £9.49

  • The Cotswolds Pathfinder Walking Guide  Ordnance

    Ordnance Survey The Cotswolds Pathfinder Walking Guide Ordnance

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis28 circular, graded walks all tried and tested by seasoned walkers. The routes range from extended strolls to exhilarating hikes, so there is something for everyone.

    2 in stock

    £12.34

  • Scotland Map  Trip Planning  Ordnance Survey  OS

    Ordnance Survey Scotland Map Trip Planning Ordnance Survey OS

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    15 in stock

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  • Amsterdam Exposed An Americans Journey Into The Red Light District

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  • Porsche Carera 3.0

    Amberley Publishing Porsche Carera 3.0

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    Book SynopsisAccompanied by both contemporary and archive colour illustrations, explore the history of the ultimate classic Porsche Carrera of the 1970s.

    1 in stock

    £14.39

  • Amberley Publishing ZEBs

    7 in stock

    a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

    7 in stock

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  • Walk! La Gomera

    Discovery Walking Guides Ltd Walk! La Gomera

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisLa Gomera is the ultimate get-away-from-it-all island: easy-going, unspoilt, friendly, isolated from the hustle and bustle of modern living, and so laid back it's virtually supine - even the volcanoes have been dormant for millions of years. The walks, however, are a bit more energetic. For the new 4th edition of Walk! La Gomera Charles Davis has teamed up with Jan Kostura. Jan brings his wide experience and passion for the Canaries, checking, re-walking and revising existing routes, and adding a couple of his own adventures, including a new Top Three Gomeran walk. Two routes have been dropped as having become too dangerous, but the good news is that many of the more harum-scarum walks have been improved through path clearing and the addition of railings to the vertiginous stretches. Other good news is that the devastating forest fires of 2012 have proved not nearly as damaging as we feared, leaving most of our itineraries unscathed. In short, there is every reason to take off and explore La Gomera, or to return with this new edition to revive acquaintances and make some new discoveries at the same time. All the trails have been surveyed and mapped using GPS satellite navigation.The authors and their co-walkers have walked all these routes, ensuring accuracy and up to date information for hikers. Clear descriptions guide the walker both to the starting point and throughout the routes, with gradings, distances, timings and altitudes all symbolized, as are vertigo alerts and refreshment possibilities on or at ends of the routes. There are 34 detailed walking adventures with routes ranging from a couple of 90 minute 4 kilometre walks, up to challenging trails taking over 6 hours, covering 20 kilometres including ascents & descents of 1060 metres. Each route includes its own map sections with the route and waypoints clearly marked. Map sections are developed from the La Gomera Tour & Trail Super-Durable Map, the most up to date and toughest map of the island. GPS waypoint files for all the 34 routes are available in three formats as a free zip file download from the Discovery Walking Guides website.

    7 in stock

    £11.69

  • Bosnia & Herzegovina

    Bradt Travel Guides Bosnia & Herzegovina

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis new, thoroughly updated sixth edition of Bradt's Bosnia and Herzegovina remains the only full-length English-language guide to this cultural and outdoor adventure Balkan crossroads. Written by an expert who came to volunteer during the war and ended up staying almost thirty years, it offers a unique first-hand account combined with practical information that goes beyond any other guide available. New for this sixth edition are updated maps, contacts and detailed visitor information not easily found online, insider knowledge on the ever-changing hotel and restaurant scene in Sarajevo, details of new attractions such as cable cars and museums, new rural and eco-accommodation around the national parks, and new coverage of the Green and Blue trails of the Via Dinarica, which has been further developed, particularly around Sarajevo and in Herzegovina. Up-and-coming tourist hubs such as Banja Luka, Tuzla and Mostar are also covered, while a new Eastern Bosnia chapter expands on what to see and do in the main towns and includes details of new outdoor adventure offerings along the Montenegrin/Tara border. This edition also includes a complete run-down of all the wineries in Herzegovina. A rich history, great food scene, outdoor activities, nature and hiking make Bosnia and Herzegovina popular with all age groups and the Bradt guide provides all the information needed for a successful trip, from hostels to boutique hotels, cheap eats to fancy restaurants, wilderness adventure to business travel.Trade Review'The best general guide to travelling in Bosnia' The Great OutdoorsTable of ContentsContents Introduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography and climate, Natural history and conservation, History, Politics, Economy, People, Language, Religion, Education, Culture Chapter 2 Practical Information When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tourist information, Tour operators, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety and security, Women travellers, LGBTQ+ travellers, Travelling with a disability, What to take, Money and budgeting, Opening times, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and festivals, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Activities, Photography, Media and communications, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 3 Sarajevo History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do Chapter 4 Around Sarajevo Excursions from Sarajevo, To the east and south of Sarajevo, Highland villages, Ski centres Chapter 5 East Bosnia Lower Drina, Upper Drina, Tara River Chapter 6 Herzegovina Mostar, Excursions from Mostar, Medugorje, Capljina, Neum, Stolac, Ljubinje, Trebinje, Ravno, Konjic, Jablanica, Prozor and Ramsko Lake, West Bosnia Chapter 7 Central Bosnia History, Getting there and away, Zenica, Kraljeva Sutjeska, Visoko, Kresevo, Fojnica, Vares, Olovo, Travnik, Vlasic Mountain, Prusac, Pliva River Region Chapter 8 Northwest Bosnia Banja Luka, Bihac Chapter 9 Northeast Bosnia Tuzla, Excursions from Tuzla, Bijeljina, East Posavina, Doboj, Teslic, Tesanj, Maglaj, Zavidovici Appendix 1 Language Appendix 2 Further Information Index

    2 in stock

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  • Lonely Planet Great Britain Planning Map

    Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Great Britain Planning Map

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisDurable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, Lonely Planet's Great Britain Planning Map is your essential navigation tool. This full-colour map features accompanying images and information about top attractions, itinerary suggestions, a transport guide, themed lists and practical travel tips.

    10 in stock

    £5.99

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