Travel & Transport Books

Book SynopsisMake the most of your trip to Athens with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the best that Athens offers and ensuring you don''t miss anything. The pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable, the perfect companion while out and about.With a new lightweight format, this Athens travel guide is perfect for your pocket or bag when on the move.Inside you''ll find:- Top 10 lists of Athens''s must-sees, including the Acropolis, National Archaeological Museum, Agora, Museum of Cycladic Art and the Temple of Olympian Zeus- Athens''s most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping- Themed lists, including the best Athenian legends, Greek dishes, archaeological sites, city strolls and much more- Easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week- A laminated pull-out map of Athens, plus

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Book SynopsisAlthough you can get by in Sweden without speaking the language, knowing just a few essential phrases can help you make friends, enjoy service with a smile, and discover richer, more rewarding travel experiences. Fast Talk Swedish is the concise language guide that is guaranteed to get you talking with confidence. Buy creamy hot chocolate and traditional cinnamon rolls in Stockholm's historic square, wander around vintage stores and bag a bargain, or easily purchase tickets for a museum or art gallery. Essential phrases to meet all your travel needs How to get local recommendations Easy-to-use pronunciation guides Expert tips to boost your confidence 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)

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Book SynopsisLace up your hiking boots for the next in Lonely Planet’s highly successful Epic Hikes series, this time exploring 50 of Australia and New Zealand’s most rewarding treks and trails. From the Routeburn Track in New Zealand’s South Island to the Cape to Cape walk in Western Australia’s Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, we cover a huge variety of themes and experiences across routes that range from one-day walks to multi-day treks. A vibrant cover once again illustrated by Ross Murray continues this collectible series.Each of the 50 featured hikes includes: First-person accounts from writers who have completed the hike Challenge level grading: easy / harder / epic Inspirational photography, maps and practical information to follow in the writer’s footsteps Orientation toolkit: when is the best time of year to hike, how to get there, special equipment required Expert travel advice: where to stay, recommended tours, the best places to eat Suggestions for similar hikes Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a novice embarking on your very first trek, Epic Hikes of Australia and New Zealand will inspire a lifetime of adventures on foot. 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)

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Book SynopsisDon't just see the sights-get to know the people. The French are "different." You'll often hear this in conversations among the "Anglo-Saxons," as the French like to call English-speakers. "Different" means charming, challenging, questioning, stylish, and doing things in their own way and to their own advantage. By looking at the attitudes and values of the French, and explaining how French life and business works, Culture Smart! France shows you how to fit in as a foreigner. It gives practical advice on how to avoid faux pas and how to behave in different contexts. It takes you through French history, festivals, and traditions, and describes the French at home and at work. Above all, it shows you how the French communicate, and how to get the best out of this idiosyncratic and brilliant people. Have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.Trade Review"Culture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers," - Sunday Times Travel; "...the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries," - Global Travel; "...full of fascinating, as well as common sense, tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas," - Observer; "...as useful as they are entertaining," - Easy Jet Magazine; "...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world," - New York TimesTable of ContentsKey History - Politics - Economic Life - Values - Attitudes - Religion - Traditions - Taboos - Festivals & Holidays - Friendships & Family - Women in Society - Humour - Hospitality & Home life - Cultural Life - Cuisine & Dining Out - Socializing - Dos and Don'ts - Business Etiquette - Punctuality & Time Keeping - Meetings & Presentations - Negotiating - Bureaucracy - Communication & Language - Tips

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Book SynopsisExplore new places with handy pocket maps from Collins.Handy little full colour map of the Orkney Islands in Scotland. Detailed mapping and tourist information for Orkney mainland, Westray, Sanday, Stronsay, Shapinsay, Hoy, South Ronaldsay and the other islands. Excellent value and very detailed for its size.Famed for its Neolithic archaeology and marine and avian wildlife the Orkney Isles have a distinct identity. Discover this unique area with this handy pocket map.Main features of this map: Clear mapping at a scale of 2.7 miles to 1 inch Tourist attractions located and described Ideal for touring with sights, places to stay, cafe/restaurant, things to do all on the map Transport links map showing how to get to and depart the islands Index to places of interest and place namesEssential for those planning a trip around the Orkney Isles.

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Book SynopsisJoin Thomas and friends for a fun-filled adventure in this All Engines Go picture book!Kana hopes to compete in the action-packed Sodor Cup Race, but when her partner Kenji suffers a damaged fender, Thomas bravely steps up to the challenge.Can he and Kana overcome the many obstacles and work together as a team to win the Sodor Cup?ReadySetToot toot!Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.More Thomas All Engines Go stories to share:Thomas & Friends: Chasing Rainbows ISBN 9780008534097Thomas & Friends: Thomas & Bruno ISBN 9780008537074Thomas & Friends: The Biggest Adventure Club ISBN 9780008615598Thomas & Friends: Meet Team Thomas ISBN 9780008616816Thomas & Friends: Feelings ISBN 9780008615505Thomas & Friends: Peep! Peep! Potty Star ISBN 9780008534172Thomas & Friends: Potty Star! Sticker Activity ISBN 9780008534271Thomas & Friends: Magnet Book ISBN 9780008586874

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Book SynopsisFamously referred to as part of the ''Axis-of-Evil'', North Korea remains one of the most secretive and mysterious nations in the world today. A series of manmade and natural catastrophes have also left it one of the poorest. When the fortress-like country recently opened the door a crack to foreign investment, cartoonist Guy Delisle found himself in its capital Pyongyang on a work visa for a French film animation company, becoming one of the few Westerners to witness current conditions in the surreal showcase city. Armed with a smuggled radio and a copy of 1984, Delisle could only explore Pyongyang and its countryside while chaperoned by his translator and a guide. But among the statues, portraits and propaganda of leaders Kim Il-Sung and his son Kim Jong-Il - the world''s only Communist dynasty - Delisle was able to observe more than was intended of the culture and lives of the few North Koreans he encountered. His astute and wry musings on life in the austeTrade ReviewDelisle has drawn an unforgettable picture of Pyongyang * Time *Combining a gift for anecdote and an ear for absurd dialogue, Delisle's retelling of his adventures makes a gently humorous counterpoint to the daily news stories about the axis of evil, a Lost in Translation for the Communist world. Delisle's simple but expressive art works well with his account, humanizing the few North Koreans he gets to know and facilitating digressions into North Korean history and various bizarre happenings involving brandy and bear cubs. Pyongyang will appeal to multiple audiences: current events buffs, Persepolis fans and those who just love a good yarn * Publishers Weekly *News coverage from North Korea is scant - the regime of the world's last true totalitarian state is not exactly welcoming to foreign journalists. But a new graphic novel gives a rare, tragicomic, glimpse into everyday life in the drabbest of world capitals * Independent *The reigning king of the graphic travel memoir... Delisle's curiosity and amusement at the country's bizarre relationship with foreign visitors is equally funny and fascinating * Guardian, *Top 10 Funny Comic Books* *

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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.

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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.

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Book SynopsisMake your trip to Germany extraordinary Over 20,000 dramatic historic castles. Breathtaking nature reserves and landscapes. Cutting-edge cultural venues and museums. Delicious regional food specialities. Germany offers enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.Our updated guide brings Germany 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 country's buildings and neighbourhoods.You''ll discover:- our pick of Germany's must-sees and top experiences- beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of Germany- the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay- detailed

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Book Synopsis28 fabulous country walks focussing on the New Forest and South Downs National Parks, and the Itchen and Test valleys. Graded by length and ranging from 2 to 10 miles all routes come with a clear, large-scale OS map, GPS waypoints and highlight where to park, good pubs and places of interest en route.

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Book SynopsisHave you been taken to what you''ve been assured is the perfect house deep in the French countryside, only to find there''s no electricity or running water? Gone to the doctor with a nasty cough, and been diagnosed with a rather more personal complaint? Walked into an half-empty restaurant, only to be told that it''s complet?If the answer to any of the above is oui, Talk to the Snail is the book for you.Find out how to get served in a restaurant; the best way to deal with French hypochondria; learn the language of love, sex and suppositories (not necessarily in that order); it''s all here in this funny, informative, seriously useful guide on how to get what you really want from the French.With advice on essential phrases and bons mots to cover all eventualities, and illustrated with witty real-life anecdotes, Talk to the Snail is a book that no self-respecting Francophile - or Francophobe - can afford to be without.DoTrade ReviewEdgier than Bryson, hits harder than Mayle * The Times *Done more for the Entente Cordiale than any of our politicians * Daily Mail *Must have comedy-of-errors diary about being a Brit abroad * Mirror *Clarke renders the flavor of life in Paris impeccably: the endless strikes, the sadistic receptionists, the crooked schemes by which the wealthy and well-connected land low-rent apartments... Clarke's eye for detail is terrific * Washington Post *Call him the anti-Mayle. Stephen Clarke is acerbic, insulting, un-PC and mostly hilarious * San Francisco Chronicle *

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Book SynopsisShortly after the 2005 London bombings, Tahir Shah was thrown into a Pakistani prison on suspicion of spying for Al-Qaeda. What sustained him during his terrifying, weeks-long ordeal were the stories his father told him as a child in Morocco.Inspired by this, on his return to his adopted homeland he embarked on an adventure worthy of the mythical Arabian Nights, going in search of the stories and storytellers that have nourished this most alluring of countries for centuries. Wandering through the medinas of Fez and Marrakech, criss-crossing the Saharan sands and tasting the hospitality of ordinary Moroccans, he collected a treasury of traditional stories recounted by a vivid and eccentric cast of characters: from master masons who work only at night to Sufi wise men who write for soap operas and Tuareg guides addicted to reality TV. Himself a link in the chain of scholars and teachers who have passed such tales down from father to son, mother to daughter, Shah reveTrade ReviewInspired and funny...this beguiling book shows that there has never been a better time to value the free-thinking storytelling tradition within Islam * INDEPENDENT *A refreshingly innocent and exuberant travel narrative about his quest to understand how stories work, where they come from and if they still matter * SUNDAY TIMES *A refreshingly innocent and exuberent travel narrative about his quest to understand how stories work, where they come from and if they still matter * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *

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Book Synopsis''Let us turn our faces towards Asia'', exhorted Lenin when the long-awaited revolution in Europe failed to materialize. ''The East will help us conquer the West.'' Peter Hopkirk''s book tells for the first time the story of the Bolshevik attempt to set the East ablaze with the heady new gospel of Marxism. Lenin''s dream was to liberate the whole of Asia, but his starting point was British India. A shadowy undeclared war followed. Among the players in this new Great Game were British spies, Communist revolutionaries, Muslim visionaries and Chinese warlords - as well as a White Russian baron who roasted his Bolshevik captives alive. Here is an extraordinary tale of intrigue and treachery, barbarism and civil war, whose violent repercussions continue to be felt in Central Asia today.Trade Review'The stuff of a dozen adventure movies . . . everything a ripping good yarn should be' * New York Times *'A classic example of truth outpacing fiction' * Times Literary Supplement *

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Book SynopsisPerfect for professional drivers to use whilst on the road and when planning routes, this large format A3 atlas has a clear 3 miles to 1 inch scale and included over 3,600 bridge height restrictions clearly located, 23 port plans and clear route planner map and Network Railâs #wiseupsizeup campaign with information on how to prevent bridge strikes.

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Book SynopsisHow to pick up basic Japanese - fast? Japanese is the fifth most studied language in the US, with over 40,000 college students enrolled in Japanese courses every year, and Japan ranks as the eighth most popular international destination for American travelers.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Conventions Used in This Book 2 Foolish Assumptions 3 Icons Used in This Book 4 Where to Go from Here 4 Chapter 1: I Say It How? Speaking Japanese 5 Basic Japanese Sounds 5 Vowel sounds 6 Consonant sounds 8 Sounding Fluent 10 Don’t stress 10 Get in rhythm 10 Pitch perfectly 11 You Already Know a Little Japanese 12 Japanese words in English 12 English words used in Japanese 12 Picking Up Some Basic Phrases 13 Chapter 2: Grammar on a Diet: Just the Basics. 15 Using Appropriate Speech Styles 15 Forming Sentences 16 Introducing particles 17 Telling the topic 20 Dropping Understood Words 21 Using Pronouns 22 Demonstrative pronouns 22 Personal pronouns 23 Working with Verbs 25 Understanding basic verb forms 25 Doing the conjugation thing 26 Deciding on tense: Past or not past, that is the question 29 Speaking politely 30 Enhancing verbs with suffixes 31 Using the Verb Desu (To Be) 33 Describing Adjectives 34 Chapter 3: Numerical Gumbo: Counting of All Kinds 39 Knowing Your Numbers 39 Numbers from 1 to 10 39 Numbers from 11 to 99 40 Numbers from 100 to 9,999 41 Numbers from 10,000 to 100,000 42 Counting with Counters 44 Counting the months 45 Counting the days 48 Reeling off the years 50 Specifying dates and times 51 Changing with the Seasons 53 Talking about the Days of the Week 54 Telling Time 55 Telling Time Relative to Now 58 Money, Money, Money 59 Exchanging money 59 Opening a bank account 60 Making deposits and withdrawals 61 Chapter 4: Making New Friends and Enjoying Small Talk 63 Meeting and Greeting 63 Saying hello 63 Asking people their names 64 Addressing friends and strangers 65 Greeting all day long 68 Paying attention and saying so 69 Saying good-bye 69 Expressing Gratitude and Regret 70 Making Small Talk 71 Breaking the ice and asking questions 71 Talking about the weather 72 Asking people where they’re from 73 Talking about where you’re going 74 Talking about your family 74 Existing and possessing: The verbs iru and aru 76 Talking about your regular activities 78 Giving out your contact information 79 Chapter 5: Enjoying a Drink and a Snack (or Meal) 81 Making the Most of Breakfast and Lunch 81 Eating breakfast in two cultures 83 Munching your lunch 84 Dining Out 85 Ordering fast food 85 Making dinner reservations 86 Ordering in a restaurant 89 Setting your table 91 Chatting with the waiter or waitress 92 Paying for your meal 93 Expressing Your Likes and Dislikes 94 Using Proper Table Manners 95 Chapter 6: Shop ’til You Drop 97 Asking for a Particular Item 97 Comparing Items 98 Saying cheaper, more expensive, better, or worse 99 Comparing two items 100 Pointing out the best one 101 Comparing three or more items 101 Shopping for Clothes 104 Asking about color 104 Using chotto for a variety of reasons 105 Finding the right size 106 Going to a Department Store 108 Negotiating Prices 109 Paying for Your Purchases 110 Going Grocery Shopping 111 Going to a butcher 111 Buying vegetables and fruit 111 Buying fresh fish 112 Chapter 7: Making Leisure a Top Priority. 113 Using the Verb Suru (To Do) 113 Exploring Fun Places 115 Visiting museums and galleries 115 Going to the theater 116 Going to bars and clubs 117 Singing like a star at a karaoke bar 119 Talking about Your Hobbies 119 Exploring Nature 119 Living the Sporting Life 121 Saying “I Can” 121 Using Your Artistic Talent 123 Giving and Receiving Invitations 125 Making a suggestion using “why don’t we?” 125 Saying “let’s go” and “shall we go?” 126 Inviting friends to your house 127 Chapter 8: When You Gotta Work 129 Talking about Your Job 129 Managing Your Office Equipment 130 Searching for a Job 132 Talking on the Phone 134 Calling a friend 135 Calling hotels and stores 136 Asking for what you want 137 Calling a client 139 Leaving a message 140 Chapter 9: I Get Around: Transportation 143 Getting Around at the Airport 143 Getting on board 143 Going through immigration 146 Going through customs 146 Getting Around Town 147 Asking about the best 148 Getting on a bus 149 Hopping on a train 150 Hailing a taxi 153 Renting a car 153 Dealing with Directions 156 Asking “where” questions 156 Answering “where” questions 158 Giving precise directions 160 Using ordinal numbers 160 Specifying how far 162 Asking “how do I get to” questions 163 Referring to locations on the street 164 Providing actions with directions 165 Chapter 10: Finding a Place to Lay Your Weary Head. 169 Getting the Accommodations of Your Choice 169 Reserving a Room 171 Checking out room size 171 Counting the number of guests 172 Indicating the length of your stay 173 Talking with insiders and outsiders 174 Comparing costs 175 Keeping track of what’s yours with possessive pronouns 175 Checking In to a Hotel 177 Checking Out of a Hotel 179 Chapter 11: Dealing with Emergencies 181 Shouting out for Help 181 Calling the Police 184 Reporting an accident to the police 184 Finding the lost and found 187 Getting Legal Help 189 Getting Medical Help 190 Looking for a doctor 190 Pointing at your body parts 191 Complaining about your discomfort 192 Getting a diagnosis 193 Getting treatment 194 Chapter 12: Ten Favorite Japanese Expressions 195 Chapter 13: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Like a Local 197 Index 199

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Book SynopsisTwo middle-aged men, fast friends, make eleven foreign tripspilgrimages you might call themto parts of the world rich in the history of Christianity. The trips combine adventure, strenuous physical activity, exhilaration, discovery, and friendship. Three of the journeys were to Western Europe; six were to Eastern Europe and the Balkans and two to the Middle East. The trips were spontaneous and unplanned, often requiring improvisation along the way. Told in a lighthearted and often amusing style, An Unlikely Pilgrim provides a vivid and colorful picture of parts of the world often out of the range of American tourists, but deep in both ancient and current geopolitical, historical, and cultural wealth.Trade Review"Alfred Regnery journeyed on foot, bicycle, and local transport along the pilgrim routes of the old world, recording the indelible traces of Christianity in a continent that is now trying hard to rub them out. Regneryâs acute observations of the people and places along his way, and his sensitive response to the holiness that still lingers around them, make for fascinating reading. While accomplishing remarkable feats of physical endurance he also pursued his own spiritual journey, from scepticism to Christianity and thence into the Catholic Church. His touching account of this is not the least of the bookâs many charms, and his account of the state of Europe today should be read by all who are concerned with Western civilisation and its fate." -- Roger ScrutonInUnlikely Pilgrim, Alfred Regnery has provided a fascinating account of a series of unique trips to parts of Europe and the Middle East, which give a remarkable insight into the origins and significant aspects of Christianity and Western Civilization. Much more than a travelogue, this highly readable book includes both stories of high adventure and perceptive observations of the peoples and places that have affected the course of history. A particularly compelling feature of this rewarding book is the author's personal reflections about the impact of these experiences on hisown life and philosophy. -- Ed Meese IIIAl Regnery's Unlikely Pilgrimis the story of grace at work in a life lived with integrity and courageâand an encouragement to others to find The Way. -- George Weigel

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Book SynopsisExplore the revolutionary history of one of the biggest names in motorsport in this photographic tribute to McLaren.For more than 60 years, the McLaren name has been synonymous with racing success and automotive innovation. The Story of McLaren gives readers a fascinating look into the people, the technology and, of course, the cars that have propelled this marque to the pinnacle of motorsport.From its founding in 1963 by legendary Bruce McLaren, right through to its current position as one of the world''s premier motoring brands, this beautifully designed pocket guide celebrates McLaren''s major achievements across Formula 1, the Indianapolis 500, the 24 Hours of Le Mans and beyond. It also highlights the host of legendary drivers who have sat behind the wheel of a McLaren on the grid, from Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost to Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris.The brand''s phenomenal road cars are also included here, from the record-breaking McLaren F1 to the revolutionary GTS. Filled with beautiful photography and insightful text, The Story of McLaren charts the history of this extraordinary marque in perfectly giftable package.

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Book SynopsisFormerly known as the North and West Route, the Welsh Marches Line runs for 95 miles from Newport to Shrewsbury. It is a vital rail passenger link between Wales, Northern England (to Manchester via Crewe) and the Midlands. It also connects North Wales and South Wales. The route sweeps through delightful countryside on the borderlands of England and Wales. It is unique in that ithas one of the longest sections of railway line on the network in the UK that still uses the steam age Absolute Block method of signalling to control the trains, operated by mechanical signals from 16 consecutive signal boxes, the most continuous number of signal boxes anywhere on a stretch of line in the UK. It also has the distinction of operating the largest working mechanical signal box in the world, Shrewsbury's Severn Bridge Junction, located just outside Shrewsbury station. Although freight traffic has reduced considerably in recent years, steel, timber and aggregates continue to be important freight flows. The diminishing number of locomotive hauled freight trains, however, has been offset in the past few years by the introduction of locomotive hauled premier passenger services. Indeed, it is exceptional for being one of the few lines on the UK network to operate regular premier services with dedicated first-class carriages, including chef, from Swansea and Cardiff to Manchester. The book is a stunningly illustrated contemporary portrait of the Welsh Marches line in its entirety, featuring 260 colour images, describing in detail its trains, signalling, stations, route geography, and its brief history where relevant. In particular, it is a study of one of the few remaining outposts of surviving mechanical signalling on the UK rail network, with detailed descriptions and images of all the signal boxes operating on the line which were visited by the author. In addition, the book explores the magnificent scenery the line crosses dominated by rural farmland, rolling hills and areas of outstanding natural beauty. The combination of unspoiled rural and natural countryside, coupled with steam-age signal boxes and extant semaphore signals, gives a timeless feel to the line.

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Book SynopsisDavid Brown was one of Britain's most innovative tractor manufacturers

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Book SynopsisIllustrated with a unique collection of high quality photographs and written by an authority on CitroÃn cars, this concise book tells you all you need to know about the famous 2CV.

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Book SynopsisJoshua Slocum''s epic solo voyage around the world in 1895 in the thirty-seven-foot sloop Spray stands as one of the greatest sea adventures of all time. It remains one of the major feats of single-handed voyaging and has since been the inspiration for the many who have gone to sea in small boats. Starting from Boston in 1895 and dropping anchor in Newport, Rhode Island, over three years after his journey began, Slocum cruised some forty-six thousand miles entirely by sail and entirely alone. Slocum''s account of his voyage is a classic of sailing literature, acclaimed as an unequaled masterpiece of vital yet disciplined prose--here in a new edition for all admirers of his legendary achievement.Trade ReviewYes, Slocum's journey was 'epic' but it was also eccentric, unlikely and his unsurpassable action elegiac...The unaffected and quirky intimacy with which he writes will never be matched. You cannot do what he did any more. * Matthew Parris *Boys who do not like this book ought to be drowned at once. * Arthur Ransome *One of the best sea-themed reads. * Daily Telegraph *It is riveting stuff... A great read. * The Nautical Magazine *One of the all-time classic sailing narratives. * Classic Boat *

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Book SynopsisWhether you want to eat lobster in Maine, climb New Hampshire’s White Mountains, or go skiing in Vermont, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire are here to help! Fodor’s Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor’s Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 30 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Maine’s Best Seafood Shacks,” “Most Picturesque Towns,” “Historical Sites,” “Best Beaches,” and more TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more SPECIAL FEATURES on Skiing in Vermont, Hiking the Appalachian Trail in New Hampshire, or Exploring Maine’s Lighthouses LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, the White Mountains, Portsmouth, Portland, Burlington, Lake Champlain, the Maine Coast, Inland Maine, Acadia National Park, and more. Planning on visiting Massachusetts, Boston, Cape Cod, Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, the Berkshires, Rhode Island, Providence, Newport, and more? Check out Fodor’s New England, Fodor’s Boston, or Fodor’s Maine Coast. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.ABOUT FODOR''S AUTHORS: Each Fodor''s Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!

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Book SynopsisImagine a bus system that is fast, frequent, and reliable, what would that change about where you live? Buses can and should be the cornerstone of urban transportation. They offer affordable mobility and can connect citizens with every aspect of their lives. But in the UK, and US they have long been an afterthought in budgeting and planning. With a compelling narrative and actionable steps, Better Buses, Better Cities inspires us to fix the bus. Transport expert Steven Higashide shows us what a successful bus system looks like with real-world stories of reform, such as Houston redrawing its bus network overnight, and San Francisco revamping its boarding procedures. Higashide shows how to marshal the public in support of better buses and how new technologies can keep buses on time and make complex transit systems understandable. Higashide argues that better bus systems will create better cities for all citizens. The consequences of subpar transport services fall most heavily on vulnerable members of society. Transport systems should be planned to be inclusive and provide better service for all. These are difficult tasks that require institutional culture shifts; doing all of them requires resilient organisations and transformational leadership. Better bus service is key to making our cities better for all citizens. Better Buses, Better Cities describes how decision-makers, philanthropists, activists, and public agency leaders can work together to make the bus a win in any city.

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Book SynopsisHand Luggage Only: Great Britain is a celebration of the amazing places to be found throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Actually, scratch that – it''s about so much more than a celebration of Britain''s finest travel destinations! This book will actually help get you out there and explore the country yourself.There''s so much about the UK that even Brits don''t know, so Yaya and Lloyd of the successful travel blog Hand Luggage Only are here to share all of their insider tips. Featuring stunning photos, their book covers everything from incredible hikes, amazing castles, beautiful road trips and even surprising spots in the UK, all based on Yaya and Lloyd''s own tried-and-tested experiences. Of course, you''ll find both old-school favorites and hidden gems that''ll help you make the most of our stunning islands.Did you know there''s a part of Great Britain that''s warm enough to actually have palm trees? Or that there are beaches in Britain that look and feel like you're off on a tropical island vacation? Whether you keep this book at home or take it with you on the road, Yaya and Lloyd will help you see Great Britain in a new light and ensure you make the most of the many places awaiting discovery in this incredible part of the world.

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Book SynopsisThe Edge of Silence isa profoundly moving and poignant book that explores the author's hearing loss as he journeys in search of endangered British native species. Neil's journey takes him to the mountaintops and islands of the Scottish Highlands to the marshes of England and the hills of Wales.

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Book SynopsisIreland holds a special place in people’s hearts – even for many who haven’t been there. To some the appeal is its natural beauty, to others it’s the history; to some it’s the country’s strong folk tradition, to others it even seems to be a mystical place. Ireland presents more than 200 outstanding photographs celebrating the island’s most evocative and beautiful places, whether in nature or man-made, from the miles of near empty beaches to the Mourne Mountains in County Down, from the pretty fishing towns of County Cork to Dublin’s elegant Georgian streets. Featuring images from both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, the book ranges widely across landscapes and history, from rugged cliffs and rolling hills to mysterious stone circles, magnificent cathedrals and ruined abbeys; and from medieval forts and castles to grand Victorian follies and villages abandoned during the Potato Famine. While some images such as the striking basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway may be familiar, others you may know only from Game of Thrones and the Star Wars films but never realized that they, too, are in Ireland. Presented in a handy pocket-sized landscape format and with captions explaining the story behind each entry, Ireland is a stunning collection of images celebrating the island’s natural beauty, culture and history.Table of ContentsIntroduction Beaches & Coastlines Achill Island, County Mayo Black Castle, County Wicklow Tory Island, County Donegal Tory Island, County Donegal Keem Beach, Achill Island, County Mayo Brittas Bay, County Wicklow Doolin, County Clare Corrib River, County Galway Sandycove, County Dublin Rush, County Dublin Ballybunion, County Kerry Giant’s Causeway, County Antrim Baltimore, County Cork Fanad Lighthouse, County Donegal Coastal County Sligo Kinvara, County Galway Rossbeigh Beach, County Kerry Cliffs of Moher, County Clare Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry Coastline, County Donegal Ballintoy, County Antrim Mulranny Bay, County Mayo County Mayo Clogher Head, County Louth Blackrock Diving Boards, Salthill, Galway Mussenden Temple, County Londonderry Downpatrick Head, County Mayo Dundalk, County Louth Roundstone, Galway Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry Valentia Island, County Kerry Fanore Beach, County Clare Malin Head, County Donegal Fenit Lighthouse, Dingle Peninsula Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, County Antrim Dunquin Pier, County Kerry Great Blasket Island, County Kerry Malinbeg, County Donegal Portmagee, County Kerry False Bay, County Galway Tramore Beach, County Donegal Forts, Castles and Country Houses Blarney Castle, County Cork Ross Castle, Killarney Markree Castle, County Sligo Adare Manor, County Limerick Powerscourt Estate, County Wicklow Birr Castle, County Offaly Duckett’s Grove House, County Carlow Castle Roche, County Louth Redwood Castle, County Tipperary Dunluce Castle, County Antrim Dunamase Castle, County Laois Lismore Castle, County Waterford Ballybunion Castle, County Kerry Ardmore, County Waterford Leamaneh Castle, County Clare Grace O’Malley’s Tower, Achill Island Powerscourt Estate, County Wicklow Duckett’s Grove, County Carlow Castletownsend Castle, County Cork Crom Castle, County Fermanagh Johnstown Castle, County Wexford Rock of Cashel, County Tipperary Lismore Castle, County Waterford Donegal Castle, County Donegal MacDermott’s Castle, County Roscommon Ballystaggartmore Towers, County Waterford Mallow Castle, County Cork Castle Desmond, County Cork King John’s Castle, County Limerick Dunguaire Castle, County Galway Puxley Manor, County Cork Foulksrath Castle, County Kilkenny Muckross House, County Kerry Ormond Castle, County Tipperary Hills & Mountains Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow Narrow Gauge Railway, County Antrim Bog Village Museum, County Kerry Mountains of Mourne, County Down The Burren, County Clare Glencar Waterfall, County Leitrim Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow Derryveagh Mountains, County Donegal Glenbarrow Waterfall, County Laois Union Wood, County Sligo Dark Hedges, County Antrim Benbulben, County Sligo Black Valley, County Kerry Tipperary Mountains County Louth Ring of Kerry, County Kerry Skellig Michael Island, County Kerry Beehive Clocháns on Skellig Michael Island Skellig Michael Island, County Kerry Saint Fiachra’s Garden, County Kildare Bogland in County Offally Lough Corrib, County Galway Killarney National Park, County Kerry Dun Eochla, County Galway Torc Waterfall, Killarney National Park Derryclare Lough, County Galway Gweedore, County Donegal Beara Peninsula, Southwest Ireland Clifden, County Galway Galtee Mountains, Southern Ireland The Burren, County Clare Lough Leane, County Kerry Belfast Hills, Northern Ireland Blue Stack Mountains, County Donegal Lough Tay, County Wicklow Doo Lough, County Mayo Religious Places Quin Abbey, County Clare St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin Ennis, County Clare Dunlewey Church, County Donegal Rock of Cashel, County Tipperary Clonmacnoise, County Offally Kylemore Abbey, County Galway Bective Abbey, County Meath Glenalough, County Wicklow Caldragh Graveyard, County Fermanagh Kilcatherine Cemetery, County Cork Newgrange Megalithic Passage Tomb, County Meath Claregalway Abbey, County Galway Ballybunion, County Kerry St. Patricks Cathedral, Dublin Boyle Abbey, County Roscommon Celtic Crosses, County Sligo Inishmurray Island, County Sligo Slane Abbey, County Meath Muckross Abbey, Killarney Drombeg Stone Circle, County Cork Dunlewey Church, County Donegal County Rosserk Abbey, County Mayo Ballintoy Church, County Antrim Towns & City Life Queen’s University of Belfast, Belfast Lismore Castle, County Waterford Bishop Gate, Londonderry Crane Street, Dublin Dublin Castle, Dublin Sandymount Station, Dublin Belfast, Northern Ireland Galway Dock, County Galway Batchelor’s Walk, Dublin Waterford Walls, Waterford The Four Courts, Dublin Trinity College, Dublin The Guildhall, Londonderry St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast Halfpenny Bridge, Dublin North Earl Street, Dublin River Lee in Cork River Foyle seen from Waterside Station Londonderry Peace Bridge, Londonderry Lagan Bridge, Belfast Old Fruit Market, Dublin St George’s Market, Belfast O’Connell Street, Dublin Chapel Royal, Dublin Castle Belfast Castle, Belfast Daly’s Footbridge, Cork Samuel Becket Bridge, Dublin Historic Irish Pubs Saint Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny The Old Library, Trinity College, Dublin Titanic Museum, Belfast Sightseeing Wheel, Belfast Cobh Cathedral, County Cork Kinsale, County Cork River Liffey Island Bridge, County Dublin Famine Memorial, Dublin Queen’s University, Belfast Botanic Gardens, Belfast Big Fish Sculpture, Belfast Galway Hooker, Galway Poolbeg Lighthouse, Dublin Bay Blennerville Windmill, County Kerry Galway Cathedral, Galway City Victoria Square Shopping Centre, Belfast Dublin City Hall

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Book SynopsisLanzarote's most popular walking guide book just got even better. Walk! Lanzarote 5th edition builds on the reputation of our earlier editions with comprehensive updating so that it caters for the needs of the increasing number of people who would like to combine some walking with a holiday on the Fire island. Walk Lanzarote explodes the myth that there is nowhere worth walking on the island as we range through strolling on coastal promenades, walking across alpine style meadows, striding over the lava sea, dropping into volcanoes, sitting on high mountain seats - quite simply you will be amazed at the wide variety of stunning landscapes the Fire island has to offer the adventurous leisure walker. For the 5th edition we've checked several routes and updated them where necessary. Walk Lanzarote's forty one main walking routes provide a wide variety of adventures with routes ranging from family friendly costal promenades through a surprising range of landscapes up to some serious hiking. Every route is an adventure that will make you eager to explore further on this spectacular island. Walk Lanzarote is produced to our highest standards with walk summary and rating, fully detailed description, frequent timings so you can check your progress, compass directions, and gps waypoints for all country routes. Each country route has full 1:40,000 scale colour mapping and gps waypoints dedicated to that route, while our Teguise town walk uses a large scale street plan. All routes are illustrated with colour photos. Culture and agriculture are included along with a Thingy section on modern art. We've emphasised the Access by Bus sections for each walk along with our Access by Car information for each walking route. Map sections for each route are taken from the Lanzarote Tour & Trail Super-Durable Map 5th edition. For gps users the gps waypoint files are available as a free downloadable zip file on the Discovery Walking Guides website. Quite simply the best book of Lanzarote that you can buy. If this is your first visit to Lanzarote then Walk! Lanzarote plus Lanzarote Tour & Trail Map will give you a series of adventures that will have you returning to the Fire island to experience more.

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Book SynopsisExplore 35 of the most notorious, gruelling cycling climbs the world has to offer, guided by the experts at Cyclist, the world's biggest road cycling magazine.Route maps, altitude charts, first-hand ride reports and incredible imagery from the finest cycling photographers combine in this tribute to the peaks, hills and ascents that every cyclist should try.Tracing the routes of the greatest rides across France, Italy, Spain and Belgium, this beautiful book also includes lesser-known climbs covering northern and eastern Europe and the USA - with every single ride tried, tested and conquered by the experts at Cyclist magazine.Climbs include:Monte Grappa, ItalyZoncolan, ItalyPasso dello Stelvio, ItalyAlto de l'Angliru, SpainSa Calobra, SpainKoppenberg, BelgiumAlpe d'Huez, FranceCol Agnel, FranceCroix de Fer, FranceThe Trollstigen, NowayMauna Kea, USA

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Book SynopsisLonely Planet''s Pocket Phuket is your guide to the city''s best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Relax on the perfect beaches of the Similan Islands, marvel at the Big Buddha and explore the culture of Phuket''s old town; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Phuket and make the most of your trip!Inside Lonely Planet''s Pocket Phuket:Full-colour maps and travel photography throughoutHighlightsand itineraries help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks missConvenient pull-out Phuketmap, plus over 20 colour neighbourhood mapsUser-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your timeCovers Phuket Town, Hat Patong, Hat Karon, Hat Kata, Rawai, Hat Kamala, Hat Surin, Ao Bang Thao, Thalang, Northern Beaches and moreThe Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet''s Pocket Phuket, an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - that literally fits in your pocket. Make the most of a quick trip to Phuket with trusted travel advice to get you straight to the heart of the city.Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet''s Thailand guide or Experience Thailand guide for a comprehensive look at all that the country has to offer.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we''ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You''ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.''Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.'' New York Times''Lonely Planet. It''s on everyone''s bookshelves; it''s in every traveller''s hands. It''s on mobile phones. It''s on the Internet. It''s everywhere, and it''s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.'' Fairfax Media (Australia

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Book SynopsisThe Story of Lamborghini is a pocket-sized and wonderfully designed celebration of this most astonishing of supercar manufacturers.With their incredible looks and performance to match, Ferruccio Lamborghini''s cars have been synonymous with speed and exclusivity for more than 60 years. In The Story of Lamborghini, every aspect of the legendary brand''s success is celebrated, from Ferruccio''s famous argument with Enzo Ferrari that led to the creation of the company, to Lamborghini''s position at the peak of jaw-dropping design and construction.Lamborghini has produced some of the most sought-after cars ever made. From the Miura of the 1960s to the Countach of the 1980s, and from the Diablo of the 1990s to the extraordinary Revuelto hypercar of today, this famous marque is a by-word for outrageous styling and performance - since 1990, all Lamborghini sports cars have boasted a top speed of over 200mph.Filled with stunning imagery and insig

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Book SynopsisExplore the hidden gems of Ireland withIreland's Curious Places, a captivating guide to 100 of the island's most curious, intriguing and quirky locations.

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Book SynopsisThis new, fifth edition of Bradt's Madagascar Wildlife, first published over 25 years ago, celebrates the unique fauna of this remarkable Indian Ocean island. Written by naturalist tour-leaders and Madagascar experts, and aimed at visitors and natural-history enthusiasts alike, this guide has been thoroughly updated to reflect both the latest discoveries - on an island where new species for science are continuously discovered - and the latest developments at the country's top wildlife-tourism locations. Wildlife is the key draw for English-speaking visitors to Madagascar. Enjoying nature couldn't be more different to continental Africa. Rather than going out on safari to see the Big Five from the safety of a jeep, in Madagascar you approach wildlife on rainforest strolls, without fear of encountering dangerous snakes or angry elephants. From its endearing lemurs and comical chameleons to the endemic birds and bizarre insects, this is the only guide to showcase the whole range of Madagascar's captivating wildlife. It features lively descriptions of animals and their behaviour - perfect for the interested layman - complemented by 280 sumptuous colour photographs. A 'Habitats and Hotspots' chapter details the island's various ecosystems and presents concise information on where best to see fascinating species, helping readers choose which parks and reserves to visit - from Masoala and Ranomafana to Ifaty and Berenty. An incredible 90% of Madagascar's plants and animals are unique to the world's oldest island. Accordingly, this guide also tells the story of how Madagascar came to be so different from the rest of the world, and why evolution took a different tangent to create such an extraordinary and unparalleled array of creatures. Read about Madagascar's remarkable chameleon diversity: half the world's species occur here, including the smallest and largest. And prepare to be astonished by an orchid with a ridiculously long nectary tube that prompted Charles Darwin to correctly predict that there would be a moth that had evolved an equally absurd 30-cm-long tongue to reach it. As a practical guide to help you plan your dream wildlife trip to this special destination, Bradt's Madagascar Wildlife is readable, user-friendly and inspiring; as a souvenir, it's unbeatable.Table of ContentsContents Introduction Technical terms, Classification Habitats and Wildlife Hotspots Rainforest Montagne d'Ambre, Marojejy, Masoala, Nosy Mangabe, Anjozorobe, Andasibe-Mantadia, Ranomafana Deciduous Forests/Seasonally Dry Forests Ankarana, Daraina area, Anjajavy, Sahamalaza-Îles Radama, Ankarafantsika, Tsingy de Bemaraha, Kirindy, Zombitse The Southern Region Andringitra, Isalo, Anja, Ifaty area, Tsimanampetsotse, Andohahela, Mandrare Valley: Berenty and Ifotaka Threatened Wetlands Betsiboka Delta, Lac Kinkony and the Mahavavy Delta Mammals Lemurs, Malagasy carnivores, Tenrecs, Rodents, Bats, Whales and whale-watching Birds Primitive parrots, The birds and the beaks (vangas), Rallying rarities, Rhapsody in blue Reptiles and Frogs Chameleon, Geckos, Other lizard, Snakes, Tortoises and turtles, Frogs Invertebrate In hiding, Out of hiding, Millipedes, Spiders, Other land invertebrate, Conservation issues Madagascar at Night From dusk to dawn Camouflage Safety matches Further Information Index

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Book SynopsisNew from Bradt is the thoroughly updated second edition of The Vendée, the only English-language guidebook to focus on this part of Pays de la Loire. Also covered in this guide to an increasingly popular French region are Nantes, Pornic, La Rochelle and the Île de Ré. Written by Angela Bird, who for almost 50 years has owned a home in the region, and award-winning travel writer Murray Stewart, and updated by adventurer Ed Cooper, Bradt''s guidebook offers comprehensive coverage of a beguiling area, detailing everything from family holidays to walks, cycling, local cuisine and history. The Vendée offers all the benefits of a destination that is well established with both French and British visitors, with easy access and short drive times via UK ferries adding to its appeal. Popular with campers and self-caterers, the Vendée''s sunny climate and 140 km of sandy beaches, plus its tree-lined canals and open marshland, make for a diverse outdoor playground. Bradt''s The Vendée includes sugg

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Book SynopsisDive into 60 of the world's most joyous wild swimming spots and discover a further 120 ideas for uplifting bathing experiences. Packed with inspirational expert insights, immersive photography, and essential trip planning tips, this remarkable book explores the open-water swims guaranteed to exhilarate, rejuvenate, restore and above all, spark joy.Wade into Hawaii's crystal clear sea where tropical fish weave through the coral reefs of the Kona coast; or experience the magnificence of Slovenia's Lake Bled, where swimmers tread through the other-worldly Alpine blue waters to reach the iconic island at its heart. With 60 mesmerising wild-swimming wonders to tour, readers will soon be immersed in the culture, landscape and characteristics of each life-affirming swim.Inside The Joy of Wild Swimming:- 60 in-depth profiles of wild swimming spots, organised by region and accompanied by beautiful photography, plus first-hand accounts from writers who have experienced the joy of each swim- 120 extra must-visit natural water destinations- At-a-glance reasons to go that shed light on the type of experience you can expect to have from serenity to adventure; natural beauty to extreme wilderness- Challenge levels for each destination detail the the types of swimming conditions throughout the seasons as well as the accessibility of each open-water sanctuary- In the know tips and insights that show why each swimming spot is so joyful, plus what to expect from your visit, how to get there, the best months to go, what to take with you, must-do activities and experiences not to be missed- Covers global wild swimming destinations including Africa & the Middle East, Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania- Foreword by Freya Bromley, author of The Tidal Year, which tells the story of her adventure swimming every tidal pool in Britain. Freya has written for publications including Lonely Planet, Financial Times, and National Geographic TravellerDo more of what you love with our uplifting Joy of series and nurture your biggest passions. The Joy of Wild Swimming is the ultimate gift book for the water lover in your life, or a wonderful treat to inspire your next reviving wild swim in a turquoise blue bay, dazzling fjord or relaxing hot spring.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)

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Book SynopsisDiscover how to explore Europe sustainably with this ultimate collection of 80 no-fly itineraries. Featuring trips that range from a weekend to a month, we show you how to avoid chaotic airports and reduce the carbon footprint of your travel with detailed route maps and transport connection information for trains, buses, ferries and more.Embark on a Norwegian rail odyssey; island-hop across Croatia by ferry; hike into the wild heartland of Scotland; or combine wine, surf and easy-going cycling along France’s Atlantic Coast. Each itinerary is plotted step-by-step on a map with the transport logistics of how to get to the next destination along with details of the duration between each stop. Whether you’re looking for a city escape, to explore natural wonders or indulge in delicious eating and drinking experiences, there’s expert recommendations for all interests about day trips to take along the way.Inside Flight-Free Europe: - 80 no-fly itineraries each of which features suggested ways to get to the start of the route, comprehensive transport connection guidance, vibrant photography, a map and fact box which details the trip’s carbon count, suggested duration and transport budget - Recommended forms of transport include train, bus, ferry, bicycle and electric/hybrid car- Activity themes for each trip are indicated by icons and encompass food and drink; wellness and relaxation; sights and history; adventure; arts and culture; and nature- Covers Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia & Hercegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Morocco, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, WalesIf you’re motivated to travel more sustainably while still enjoying the best experiences that Europe has to offer, this book will show you how to discover Europe’s edges and everywhere in between via more climate-friendly forms of travel.About Lonely PlanetLonely 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)

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Book SynopsisLonely Planet''s Experience Italy is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Scout street art in Rome, devour foodie delights in Bologna''s Quadrilatero, sink into the Pozza di Leonardo hot springs - all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Uncover Italy''s best experiences and get away from the everyday!Inside Lonely Planet''s Experience Italy:Unique experiences to string together an unforgettable tripInspiring full-colour travel photography and maps throughoutHighlights and trip builders to help tailor a trip to your personal needs and interestsFresh perspectives to surprise you with things you hadn''t thought of, as well as fresh takes on the well-known sightsInsider tips help you discover hidden gems and get around like a localExpert insights take you to the heart of the place - food, culture, history, politicsPractical info and tips on money, getting around, unique and local ways to stay, and responsible travelCovers Rome, Sardinia, Florence, Tuscany, Venice, the Veneto, Turin, Piedmont, Cinque Terre, Milan, the Lakes, Naples, Amalfi Coast, CalabriaThe Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet''s Experience Italy, our inspiring guide, filled with local tips and fresh perspectives focuses on Italy''s best experiences to string together for an unforgettable trip.Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all the country has to offer? Check out Lonely Planet''s Italy guide.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)

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Book SynopsisLonely Planet's Experience Rome is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Devour delicious pizza slices in Testaccio, toss a coin in Trevi Fountain, explore new underground levels at the Colosseum - all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Uncover Rome's best experiences and get away from the everyday!Inside Lonely Planet's Experience Rome:Unique experiences to string together an unforgettable tripInspiring full-colour travel photography and maps throughoutHighlights and trip builders to help tailor a trip to your personal needs and interestsFresh perspectives to surprise you with things you hadn't thought of, as well as fresh takes on the well-known sightsInsider tips help you discover hidden gems and get around like a local Expert insights take you to the heart of the place - food, culture, history, politicsPractical info and tips on money, getting around, unique and local ways to stay, and responsible travelCovers Ancient Rome, Centro Storico, Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale, Vatican City, Borgo & Prati, Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo, Trastevere & Gianicolo, San Giovanni & Testaccio, Villa Borghese & Northern Rome, Southern RomeThe Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Experience Rome, our inspiring guide, filled with local tips and fresh perspectives focuses on Rome's best experiences to string together for an unforgettable trip. Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all the country has to offer? Check out Lonely Planet's Rome guide.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)

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Book SynopsisLAKELAND BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 - THE BILL ROLLINSON PRIZE FOR LANDSCAPE & TRADITION RUNNER UPJoin travel writer Tom Chesshyre for a Lakeland adventure like no other. Explore towering mountains, wide-open valleys and magnificent lakes - stopping off at a cosy inn or two along the way - on a 379-mile hike around the Lake District From Penrith and back, via Keswick, Cockermouth, Coniston, Grasmere and Windermere, plus many places in between, Tom Chesshyre puts on his walking boots and sets forth in a "big wobbly circle" around the Lakes, drawn onwards by the dramatic scenery that attracts more than 19 million visitors each year. Across landscape that so inspired the Romantic poets, he takes in remote parts of the parkland that many tourists miss - enjoying encounters aplenty with farmers, fell runners and fellow hikers, while staying in shepherds' huts, bothies and old climbers' hotels along the way, and even going for a (chilly) dip in Derwentwater. This is the Lake District seen from its walking paths - with just a backpack, an open mind... and a spring in the step.Trade ReviewTom Chesshyre sets off to make a meandering circle of the Lake District on foot with one aim in mind: 'to let happenchance lead the way.' In his amiable and relaxed company we climb the fells and skirt the lakes; just as engagingly, we meet a carnival of characters whose personalities and opinions are the real focus of Chesshyre's tale. Together they sum up a region whose problems are many, but whose enchantments are still unmatched for walkers in these islands. * Christopher Somerville, The Times *A charming book, brimming with tender affection for this 'magnificent... dreamy patchwork' of peaks, tarns and 'serpentine valleys... between soaring slopes'. Tom Chesshyre is no brash Wainwright-bagger, but instead a relaxed, affable guide who takes us on a 'big wobbly circle' of a stroll around all sixteen main lakes: an impressive 379 miles in all. Neither travel guide nor gushing panegyric, Lost in the Lakes is a book for the everyday ambler: gentle, slow-paced and sweetly uplifting at every turn. * Rebecca Lowe, journalist and author of The Slow Road to Tehran *Lyrical, witty and full of cheer, Lost in the Lakes avoids tales of heroic climbs in favour of the quieter - and oft-overlooked - story of everyday life in one of Britain's rural honey-pots. From barmaids to town mayors, Chesshyre lends an inquiring ear to everyone who crosses his path, resulting in a delightful portrait of a community that is proud of its past but unsure of its future. Part travelogue, part social commentary, this gem of a book succeeds in being both politically engaged and uproariously entertaining - a rare feat in travel writing and a welcome new direction for the genre. * Oliver Balch, journalist and writer *Writer Tom Chesshyre takes us on an unorthodox tour of the Lake District in his latest travelogue. Not for him the chocolate box guide, but a grittier account of his travails, and his travels, on a journey of self-discovery. Having fallen in love with the area as a teenager, he returns to see what has changed, and discovers he has. What follows is a 379.1 mile - that's 904,271 steps over 32 days - odyssey, during which he finds himself falling in love all over again with this remote wilderness. * Lakeland Walker *An entertaining ramble * Wanderlust magazine *A cheery account of travel writer Tom Chesshyre's month-long 379-mile hike around the Lake District last spring. He has a journalist's ability to intersperse descriptions of dazzling scenery with brisk historical facts... this book makes you yearn to go there. * Country Life *Hopefully you will also be entertained. I know I was. * Paul Oldham, WalkLakes *Book of the month, May 2023 * Countryside magazine *A new vision of the Lakes as a capsule history of the kingdom as a whole, with its ambivalent approach to 'nature' (worshipful but predatory), its rapacious extraction of resources, its many migrations and, inevitably, class... It is the human encounters - fellow hikers friendly and not-so, get-off-my-land types and we-have-to-make-our-own-entertainment-here stoics, economic migrants, a bibulous local mayor - that make this book sing... Chesshyre [has] an eye for the lives of ordinary folk, the sweat and smoke behind the idyll. * Brian Morton, Times Literary Supplement *Tom does an excellent job * Sixty Plus Surfers *

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Book SynopsisEver dreamt of dropping everything and adventuring cross-country to the edge of the Orient? From London via Paris, Naples, Nuremberg, the Swiss Alps, Budapest and into the furthest corners of Eastern Europe across Romania, Bulgaria and Greece, join Tom Chesshyre on his fascinating journey to Istanbul and back.

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