Travel & Transport Books
Haynes Manuals Inc VW AirCooled 49 69 Chilton
Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:Volkswagen Air-Cooled Models covering Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Bus, Fastback, Notchback and Squareback for 1949-69
£27.75
Universe Publishing Spectacular Scotland
Book SynopsisBreathtaking photography captures the soul and passion of this spectacular land of bagpipes, heather, thistle, and tartans. This enchanting collection of images celebrates Scotland’s world-famous vistas—the lofty highlands, placid lochs, and misty glens, the picturesque villages, the vibrant cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, the ancient castles, the breathtaking pastoral scenes, as well as the people who take pride in it all. An outstanding gift or souvenir, Spectacular Scotland brings the best of this wonderful country into sharp focus. This is a magnificent collection of 150 color photographs by some of Scotland’s best landscape photographers.Trade Review“Within these pages, you’ll find bucolic Highland panoramas dotted with sheep and portraits of castles—some of which, [author, Gracie] concedes, are “so much the better” for existing in a state of “romantic ruin.” But there’s a sense of balance at work: Edinburgh may be showcased on one page as a city paved with antiquated cobblestones while on the next it’s revealed as a contemporary capital—animated by its vibrant citizens.” ~Metrosource
£20.25
C P Press Porsche 997
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£14.24
Bergli Books Ltd The Monster Book Of Switzerland
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£22.09
John Murray Press Foreign Devils on the Silk Road
Book Synopsis'Difficult to put down ... irresistible' Daily TelegraphTrade Review'Recounted with great skill . . . opens a window onto a fascinating world' * Financial Times *'Highly readable and elegant' * Times Literary Supplement *
£10.44
John Murray Press Roumeli Travels in Northern Greece
Book SynopsisPatrick Leigh Fermor''s Mani compellingly revealed a hidden world of Southern Greece and its past. Its northern counterpart takes the reader among Sarakatsan shepherds, the monasteries of Meteora and the villages of Krakora, among itinerant pedlars and beggars, and even tracks down at Missolonghi a pair of Byron''s slippers.Roumeli is not on modern maps: it is the ancient name for the lands from the Bosphorus to the Adriatic and from Macedonia to the Gulf of Corinth. But it is the perfect, evocative name for the Greece that Fermor captures in writing that carries throughout his trademark vividness of description. But what is more, the pictures of people, traditions and landscapes that he creates on the page are imbued with an intimate understanding of Greece and its history.Trade ReviewMani and Roumeli: two of the best travel books of the century * Financial Times *A masterpiece softened by warm, human understanding * Sunday Times *Marvellous... we are fortunate to have these unforgettable reports from the fields and the marshes, the peaks and the chasms, the taverns and the waterfronts of the Roumeli * Observer *A wandering scholar but with a difference: unlike the celebrated travellers of the past he has become part of the country he describes * Sunday Times *He is in the first flight of writers on Greece * The Times *John Murray is doing the decent thing and reissuing all of Leigh Fermor's main books ... But what else would you expect from a publisher whose commitment to geography is such that for more than two centuries it has widened our understanding of the world? * Geographical Magazine *Bringing the landscape alive as no other writer can, he uses his profound and eclectic understanding of cultures and peoples ... to paint vivid pictures - nobody has illuminated the geography of Europe better * Geographical Magazine *'Extraordinarily engaging . . . thanks to Leigh Fermor's ability to turn an insight into a telling phrase . . . a compelling story' * London Review of Books *Leigh Fermor is a writer's writer, a man whose prose is frequently and justifiably likened to poetry. He writes like an angel in other words -- and angels don't date * Justin Marozzi, Financial Times *'A Book For... The Greek islands' * Justin Marozzi, Financial Times *
£10.44
KIT Publishers Natural History and Ecology of Suriname
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£59.08
Yosemite Conservancy Anywhere That Is Wild: John Muir's First Walk to
Book SynopsisJohn Muir wrote many wonderful books about his travels, but one story—about his long walk from San Francisco to Yosemite—is one book he did not author himself. In April 1868, a very young John Muir stepped off a boat in San Francisco and inquired about the quickest way out of town. “But where do you want to go?” was the response, to which Muir replied, “Anywhere that is wild.” Using Muir’s personal correspondence and published articles, Peter and Donna Thomas have reconstructed the real story of Muir’s literal ramblings over California hills and through dales, with lofty Sierra Nevada peaks, Englishmen, and bears mixed in for good measure. The trip is illustrated by charming cut-paper illustrations that take their inspiration from Muir's love of nature. John Muir’s story-telling is so compelling that even 150 years later, seeing the world through his eyes makes us want to head out into the wild.Trade ReviewLIBRARY JOURNAL, February 15, 2018: The authors have reimagined the narrative as an ebullient letter penned to inspire Muir's friends to experience the wonders of California in person. This slim volume sparkles with Muir's poetic descriptions of the ecology, flora, and fauna of the Yosemite Valley, while [Emily Brown's] cut-paper illustrations lend a graceful and classic quality. VERDICT Essential reading for Muir devotees and those interested in the natural history of the Yosemite region.—KELSY PETERSON, FOREST HILL COLL., MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
£9.99
Michelin Editions des Voyages Streetwise Paris Metro Map - Laminated Metro Map
Book SynopsisREVISED 2018 Streetwise Paris Metro Map is a laminated Paris Metro Map which conveniently folds to a pocket & wallet size metro map for travel. Coverage includes: Paris Metro Map with RER Paris Metro index Dimensions: 2.8" x 5" folded, 5" x 8.5" unfolded The STREETWISE Paris Metro Map puts the entire Paris, France metro and RER system into the palm of your hand. Travel around Paris quickly and inexpensively on one of the world's greatest subway systems. The front of the map has the entire system neatly diagrammed and color coded so you can easily spot either where you are or where you're going. All stations are indexed on the reverse side so you can quickly look up and find your desired station location. Folded into thirds and then in half, the map is not larger than a credit card so it's conveniently sized to fit in your pants pocket or purse. This metro map of Paris is also laminated for durability and accordion folding for effortless use. To enhance your visit to Paris, check out the Michelin Green Guide Paris which details sites and attractions using the famed Michelin star-rating system so you can prioritize your trip based on your time and interest. For a selection of the best restaurants and hotels, buy the red MICHELIN Guide Main Cities of Europe or MICHELIN Guide Paris ses environs (French only). To plan your trip to and from Paris, use Michelin France Road and Tourist Map No. 721.
£5.80
Michelin Editions des Voyages Streetwise Philadelphia Map - Laminated City
Book SynopsisREVISED NOV 2017 Streetwise Philadelphia Map is a laminated city center map of Philadelphia, PA. The accordion-fold pocket size travel map has an integrated Septa metro map including lines, stations and bus map. Coverage includes: Main Philadelphia Map 1:14,000 Philadelphia Area Map 1:190,000 Philadelphia Independence National Historical Park Map 1:7,000 Philadelphia Transit Map Center City Philadelphia Bus Map Dimensions: 4" x 8.5" folded, 8.5" x 24" unfolded Most people think that Philadelphia = Liberty Bell, but that's only the prologue. Yes, you can find the Bell, Independence Hall and the Congress Hall in Independence National Park, but venture further and you'll find hidden delights. For instance a few blocks away is Elfreth's Alley, the oldest residential street in America that is still home to families and professionals but reverts to its historic legacy with special events held throughout the year. Reading Terminal Market is a gastronomic payday, a giant public market that houses the most delicious offerings from around the region. And then there is cheesesteak perhaps one of the most passionate subjects in Philadelphia. You are either a Gino's or Pat s fan. If you're visiting, be judicial and try both. Looking at the STREETWISE® map of Philadelphia, you'll notice that the city is dissected by the Schuylkill and Delaware rivers. Between the Schuylkill and Delaware are the downtown business district, Independence Park, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Society Hill and Penn's Landing. The west side of the Schuylkill is University City where The University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University are located. The STREETWISE® map of Philadelphia lays all this out for you and enables you to master the city and region. The insets on STREETWISE® Philadelphia Map include the Septa transit system and a Philadelphia Center City bus map. The expanded inset map of Independence Park will enable you to locate all the historic sites of Philadelphia. Use the Philadelphia Area Map to navigate throughout the Philadelphia area and the regions beyond. Find the Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary, or Philadelphia International Airport, or the Cherry Hill Mall. On an educational odyssey? Villanova, Bryn Mawr, and Swathmore College are only some of the temples of higher learning. A complete index of streets, hotels, points of interest, shopping, and parks is clearly listed. The pocket size map of Philadelphia is laminated for durability and accordion folding for effortless use. For driving or to plan your trip to and from Philadelphia, use the Michelin New England/Hudson Valley Road and Tourist Map No. 581.
£7.47
Simon & Schuster Ltd Around the World in 80 Pints
Book Synopsis'Part travelogue, part memoir and wholly engaging' Daily MailBestselling author and hugely popular commentator David 'Bumble' Lloyd takes the reader on an unmissable and hilarious tour of the cricketing world as he searches for the perfect pint. After more than 50 years involved with cricket as a player, international, umpire, coach and now commentator, David Lloyd has travelled the world. It's all a long way from his childhood, growing up in a terraced house in post-war Accrington, Lancashire. But cricket has taken him all over the globe, and he has experienced everything from excruciating agony Down Under to the Bollywood glamour of the IPL - he's even risked it all to cross the Pennines into Yorkshire. In Around the World in 80 Pints, Bumble relives some of the most exciting and remarkable periods in his life, showing how his travels have opened up new and exciting avenues for him. TTrade Review'He has joined the likes of John Arlott, Brian Johnston and Henry Blofeld as one of the inimitable (and mimicable) commentators on the summer game... The book has plenty of anecdotes involving the greats of the game - Fred Trueman, Wes Hall and, inevitably, Geoffrey Boycott... Around The World In 80 Pints is discursive, convivial, seasoned with tall stories and chock-full of wisdom dispensed without rancour or hubris - a bit like spending an evening in a pub with Bumble himself. Perfect for dipping into during those pesky rain interruptions between play. -- Michael Simkins * Daily Mail *'A memoir focusing on his favourite cricket places… packed with his characteristic humour and strong views, which in the Sky commentary box are delivered in his distinctive broad Lancastrian tones.' * The Times *‘The irrepressible David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd looks back at some of his favourite cricketing places, sharing in the process 50 years of memories, from early days in post-war Accrington to travelling the world as a player, coach and pundit.’ * Choice magazine *‘A whole catalogue of chuckle-raising asides… Lloyd lets us have it all… Lloyd is perhaps at his best recalling past escapades of his playing days but is equally forthright on the direction of the modern game. He doesn’t hold back on the effect 20-over cricket is having on the county and Test brands, the crowded Test fixture list, lopsided county fixtures plus the commercial side of the sport.’ * Sports Journalists' Association *
£8.54
APA Publications Insight Guides Pocket Tenerife (Travel Guide with
Book SynopsisInsight Pocket Guides: ideal itineraries and top travel tips in a pocket-sized package. Now with free eBook, and a pull-out map.Plan your trip, plan perfect days and discover how to get around - this pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do and see in Tenerife, from top attractions like Spain's tallest mountain El Teide and the Unesco-listed San Cristóbal de la Laguna to the steep hike down the dramatically located village of Masca. · Compact, concise, and packed with essential information about Where to Go and What Do, this is an ideal on-the-move companion when you're exploring Tenerife· Covers Top Ten Attractions, including the Parque Etnográfico Pirámides de Güímar, whale-watching and the Castillo San Miguel, as well as Perfect Day itinerary suggestions· Offers an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture· Contains an invaluable pull-out map, and essential practical information on everything from Eating Out to Getting Around· Includes an innovative extra that's unique in the market - all Insight Pocket Guides come with a free eBook· Inspirational colour photography throughout· Sharp design and colour-coded sections make for an engaging reading experienceAbout Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrasebooks, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.
£9.09
Heel-Verlag GMBH bb - Rainer Buchmann: Innovation - Design -
Book SynopsisThe modifier bb Auto, founded in Frankfurt, 1973 by Rainer Buchmann and his brother Dieter, caused a stir in the European and international car scene of the '80s. Their technical innovations and spectacular design made them stand out from the crowd. Initially focused on Porsche cars, bb established themselves as a name to be remembered when they presented their Porsche Turbo Targa with prismatic coloured varnish on the Polaroid stand at Fotokina 1976 Cologne. At IAA Frankfurt 1979 they launched bb CW 311, a contemporary modification of the legendary Mercedes 300 SL. Mercedes-Benz was so enthusiastic about the car that they allowed Buchmann to continue using the Mercedes star as a brand logo. During the 1980s, bb was one of the most successful modifiers of production cars. They transformed off-the-line automobiles into bespoke luxury vehicles for those who could afford it - customers from the Arab world, celebrities from the jet-set, and many more... However Buchmann's real passion belonged to the area of electronic innovations. The money he earned with his tuning activities was invested into research in this field. He was the first to think about centralised door locking by means of remote control as well as parking distance control and he invented the first car computers. In 1983 his multi-function steering wheel was protected by patent. This comprehensive book, produced in close co-operation with Merck Group, one of the world's leading chemical companies for whom Buchmann popularised a new and special kind of bright enamel varnish, presents the complete history of Rainer Buchmann's technical and entrepreneurial achievements.
£29.96
DOM Publishers Architectural Guide Venice: Architectural Guide
Book SynopsisVenice has developed into a Mecca for international architects in the last few decades. The elite of contemporary architecture gather to celebrate the most prestigious architecture exhibition of our time at the Biennale in the shadows of St. Mark’s Place, the Rialto Bridge and the Doge’s Palace. It is all the more amazing that there is no current guide which covers the modern architecture of the largest open-air-museum in the world. This Architectural Guide is a ticket to a journey of discovery off the beaten tourist path through Venice after 1950. The boat trips and walks in the guide lead to new residential complexes and converted harbour sheds, to works by Carlo Scarpa, Tadao Ando and David Chipperfield. This very practical travel guide also examines controversial new projects like the flood control barriers or spectacular conversions like that of the Fondaco dei Tedeschi by Rem Koolhaas. In addition to never realised designs by Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier and Louis Kahn, the authors present all the Biennale pavilions from the last six decades.
£30.40
Freytag-Berndt Germany North Road Map 1:500 000
Book Synopsisfreytag & berndt maps are available for many countries and regions in the world. In addition to the precise cartography each map also includes a lot of additional information about the region covered.
£12.26
DOM Publishers Architectural Guide Riga: Architectural Guide
Book SynopsisThis guide book is a must-have for all who are interested in European architecture and its rich history of diversified culture. Undoubtedly Riga is famous for its unique mixture of styles and traces of war and politics: German roots, Art Nouveau at its highest quality, Soviet Modernism, and a young European's nation on its way to architectural profile. In 1997 the central part of Riga was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Daugava embankment and numerous streets with medieval roots encircle this special area. The author's selection provides descriptions of nearly 800 buildings and various places in Riga and its vicinity. Buildings of all historical periods and architectural styles are described, ranging from centuries old monuments to buildings currently under construction.
£30.40
Michelin Editions des Voyages Northern France - Michelin National Map 724
Book Synopsis(Edition updated in 2023) MICHELIN National Map Northern France (map 724) will give you an overall picture of your journey thanks to its clear and accurate mapping scale 1/1 000 000. Our National Map Series will help you easily plan your safe and enjoyable journey thanks to a comprehensive key, a complete name index as well a clever time & distance chart. Michelin's driving information will help you navigate safely in all circumstances. In addition, some MICHELIN National Maps are cross-referenced with the MICHELIN Green Guide highlighting destinations worth stopping for! With MICHELIN National Maps, find more than just your way! MICHELIN NATIONAL MAPS feature: * Up-to-date mapping * A scale adapted to the size of the country * A clear and comprehensive key * Distance and time chart * Place name index * Driving and road safety information * Tourist sights information Our maps are regularly updated even if the ISBN does not change.
£6.64
Michelin Editions des Voyages U.S.A Political - Michelin rolled & tubed wall
Book SynopsisEducational and decorative, this USA political wall map is ideal for use in both home and office. Updated and beautifully coloured, this map highlights flags of each state and includes information on population, surface area and state capitals. This map is presented in a tube, on a scale 1/3,450,000 and measures 100 x 127 cm. Legend/Key in three languages (English, French, Spanish). Our maps are regularly updated even if the ISBN does not change. (Edition updated in 2017)
£11.24
Michelin Editions des Voyages Lisbon - Michelin City Map 9208: Laminated City
Book SynopsisDiscover Lisbon by foot, car or bike using Michelin Lisbon City Plan (scale 1/17,000 cm). In addition to Michelin’s clear and accurate mapping, this city plan will help you explore and navigate across Lisbon's different districts thanks to its full index, its comprehensive key showing places of interest and tourist attractions, as well as practical information on public transport leisure facilities, service stations and shops! Discover the new range of Michelin City Maps * Write on Wipe off ,Draw your route with a felt tipped pen, Erase with a damp cloth! * Plastic Format * Durable and convenient to use * Handy Compact, folds "free" for easy handling * Clarity and legibility of Michelin mapping: * Map of the city centre with identified tourist sites * Green Guide tourist sites * Smaller Map of whole city * Underground Map, with a detailed index
£8.50
Faber & Faber Into the Crocodile Nest A Journey Inside New
Book SynopsisBenedict Allen travelled through Papua New Guinea in search of a tribe that would let him participate in an initiation ceremony into manhood. He was finally admitted to the ceremonies of the Sepik tribe, whose totemic god is the crocodile. With fifteen other young males, Allen was secluded from the village in a large nest-like enclosure. Crocodile marks were carved onto their bodies with sharpened bamboo. Grey mud was applied to stop the blood-flow from their wounds, and they were beaten every day for six weeks. This book is the story of Allen''s initiation experiences - a tale of love, community through shared pain and of sudden death.
£11.69
Faber & Faber The Dark Heart of Italy
Book SynopsisAn essential guide to the strange, sometimes sinister culture of contemporary Italy.When Tobias Jones first travelled to Italy, he expected to discover the pastoral bliss described by centuries of foreign visitors and famous writers. Instead, he discovered a very different country, besieged by unfathomable terrorism and deep-seated paranoia, where crime is scarcely ever met with punishment.Now, in this fascinating travelogue, Jones explores not just Italy''s familiar delights (art, climate, cuisine), but the livelier and stranger sides of the bel paese: language, football, Catholicism, cinema, television and terrorism. Why, he wonders, do bombs still explode every time politics start getting serious? Why does everyone urge him to go home as soon as possible, saying that Italy is a ''brothel''? And why do people warn him that ''Clean Hands'' only disguise ''Dirty Feet''?
£11.69
Freytag-Berndt Finland Road Map 1:500 000
Book Synopsisfreytag & berndt maps are available for many countries and regions in the world. In addition to the precise cartography each map also includes a lot of additional information about the region covered.
£12.26
Freytag-Berndt Austria, Folded East Road Map 1:300 000
Book Synopsisfreytag & berndt maps are available for many countries and regions in the world. In addition to the precise cartography each map also includes a lot of additional information about the region covered.
£12.26
Freytag-Berndt Azores, Special Places of Excursion Road Map 1:50
Book Synopsisfreytag & berndt maps are available for many countries and regions in the world. In addition to the precise cartography each map also includes a lot of additional information about the region covered.
£12.26
Freytag-Berndt Tel Aviv - Yafo City Pocket + the Big Five
Book Synopsisfreytag & berndt maps are available for many countries and regions in the world. In addition to the precise cartography each map also includes a lot of additional information about the region covered.
£7.90
Bergverlag Rudolf Rother Iceland walking guide 63 walks: 2019
Book Synopsis49 walks taking every aspect of this varied land.
£14.81
Dover Publications Inc. The Desert and the Sown
Book SynopsisCurrent events in the Middle East have revived interest in the extraordinary life and accomplishments of Gertrude Bell, the female Lawrence of Arabia. A skilled archeologist, historian, and linguist, Bell wrote captivating, perceptive accounts of her Eastern travels. This intriguing narrative accompanied by 160 photos traces her 1905 sojourn in Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine.
£13.49
Anavasi Rhodes: 2016
Book SynopsisRich in natural and cultural heritage, Rhodes reveals all its wealth in this new map of Anavasi. From the medieval city in the north to the exotic Prasonisi island in the southern tip, one can find ancient cities, castles of the Knights, early christian basilicas, elegant italian buildings of the 30s, magnificent beaches and hiking paths on mountains and valleys. On the back side of the map, the main attractions are depicted with aerial photos, 3 hiking routes are presented in detail together with a plan of the medieval city.
£9.02
Kapon Editions Acropolis (English language edition): Visiting
Book Synopsis95 colour illustrations. The Athens Acropolis and its Museum constitute an integrated architectural and artistic unity, one of the most important in the history of global civilization. This informative and attractive guidebook is designed to be a useful travel companion; its descriptions and interpretative analyses help show the monuments in a new way, through an understanding of the historical, artistic and political events that contributed to their creation. Through the text and the illustrations we get to know the gods and heroes who were worshipped on the Acropolis, the leaders who envisaged the major projects, the artists who brought them to fruition, as well as the innovative ideas they applied, and the Athenian citizens who admired and enjoyed these achievements.Table of ContentsAthens THE ANCIENT CITY THE MUSEUM AND THE BASEMENTS THE EXHIBITS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE RAMP The Sanctuary of Nymphe The Asklepieion The Sanctuary of Dionysos and the Theatre The Acropolis DURING PREHISTORIC AND ARCHAIC TIMES The Archaic pediments The ex-votos The horsemen The korai DURING THE PERSIAN WARS Works in the Severe Style THE CLASSICAL ACROPOLIS THE PROPYLAIA THE TEMPLE OF ATHENA or WINGLESS NIKE THE ERECHTHEION The Karyatids and the frieze EX-VOTOS ON THE ACROPOLIS The Parthenon Historical and political context Architectural features THE SCULPTED DECORATION The metopes The frieze Frieze and Panathenaia Frieze and art Frieze and politics The colours of the monuments The pediments Stylistic and interpretative approach The akroteria The cult statue Ideology and politics in the Acropolis monuments
£9.00
Editions Didier Millet Pte Ltd Angkor: A Tour of the Monuments (repr
Book SynopsisThis is a volume on the art and architecture of the temple complexes of Angkor. Tracing the history of Angkor Wat from its beginnings in legend to its early incarnation as a centre of Hindu worship, before its transition in the 14th century to a major landmark of Buddhist architecture, author Thierry Zephir uncovers the layers of history buried beneath the ruins of Angkor, first guiding readers through Angkor Wat before bringing them to Angkor Thom, as well as the areas surrounding Angkor where lesser-known but equally intriguing structures still stand. The book consists of a rich visual array of photographs which illustrate both the vastness of the ancient complex as well as the intricacies of the stonework within. Picture spreads are testament to the extensive nature of Angkor s temples, while close-ups reveal the infinite detail that is inherent throughout. Individual chapters are devoted to Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom, while two further chapters, Around Angkor Thom and Away from Angkor, focus on the ruins in the landscape around the region. Pictures in each section are prefaced by well-researched texts which furnish the reader with historical information, placing the buildings against a backdrop of larger developments and trends in ancient Cambodian history and culture. The author illuminates each photograph in unstinting detail, bringing acclaimed photographer Luca Invernizzi Tettoni s pictures to life with expert knowledge. Angkor: A Tour of the Monuments proves to be an invaluable reference source for serious readers of the subject as well as for those wishing to acquaint themselves for the first time with one of Cambodia s most important monuments."
£9.45
BIS Publishers B.V. How to Visit an Art Museum: Tips for a Truly
Book SynopsisStop wandering, start acting! Find out how museum guards can be to your advantage. Learn the rule of thumb to distinguish good art from bad art. How to Visit an Art Museum is a short, fun, and rewarding read, full of tips and inspiring illustrations to get the most out of your museum visit.
£13.49
Haynes Manuals Inc Yamaha Royal Star Motorcycle (1996-2013) Service
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£25.50
Skira Milan: Highlights
Book SynopsisAn art city and a fashion, business and nightlife capital, as well as a testing ground for urban planning with the 2015 Expo: with over one hundred photographs, this volume offers a fascinating tour of the architecture, masterpieces and hidden corners of Milan. The volume provides an all-round view of the city, by taking into account those aspects which make it unique: art, fashion, nightlife, design, historic districts, trivia, the San Siro stadium—a veritable football temple—and La Scala theater, a temple to opera. The most evocative features of an ever-evolving city encapsulated in a not-to-be-missed volume.
£13.46
Haynes Publishing Ford Automatic Transmission Overhaul Haynes
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£27.20
Herb Lester Associates Ltd Venice: Step Lightly
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£5.59
National Geographic Society National Geographic Guide to Scenic Highways and
Book SynopsisTrade Review“One of my favorite aspects of this book was seeing how many of the drives I have already done. On the ones that I’ve completed, the pictures brought back memories of the drive and I might even add to the list of some of the points of interest. It also gives me a great guide for future places that I want to visit.” –writereadlife.com “You get your money's worth with this and it would be perfect to throw into your bag as you set out on your road trip, you never know where it might take you." - Stranded in Chaos“This seems incredibly useful for planning longer road trips. The description of each route begins with a distance and time to drive, plus a recommended time of year and/or tips about how to best enjoy the drive.” –doingdeweydecimal.com “Chock full of fantastic photographs, informative maps, and useful tips – a perfect addition to your guidebook collection. Plus, a great companion to planner addicts getting ready to plan out their summer vacations.”—abookishwayoflife.blogspot.com“Having a printed guide with recommendations and information is invaluable as you head out into the more scenic parts of our beautiful country – aka: areas with no reception.” –literaryquicksand.com “I had fun flipping through the pages…so many drives catching my eye and sparking my travel-hungry imagination with possibilities. I’m looking forward to using this book for some traveling this summer.” –pagebypagebookbybook.blogspot.com“If you’ve ever wanted to know what is on the roads known to be scenic routes and to discover even more you did not know about, this book is great!” –notinjersey.com
£19.00
Amber Books Ltd Ships: The History and Specifications of 300
Book SynopsisFully illustrated in a striking landscape format, Ships contains 300 mercantile and military vessels arranged in chronological order, from ancient times to the present day. Every type of vessel from every part of the world is featured, from Phoenician war galleys from 1500BC, through the graceful trading clippers of the nineteenth century, to the sophisticated and heavily armed submarines of the nuclear era. In these information-packed pages you will find out about ancient galleys, Viking longships, medieval cogs, galleasses, galleons, men-of-war sailing ships, coastal gunboats, iron-clad steam boats, dreadnoughts, aircraft carriers and nuclear submarines. Many well-known ships are included, such as Nelson’s flagship HMS Victory, the ill-fated passenger liner Titanic, the infamous German World War II battlecruiser Bismarck and many, many more. Each ship is illustrated with a colourful artwork, while lively text offers a concise service history of the ship and a specification box provides comprehensive technical data, including displacement, dimensions, machinery, armament, speed and complement.Table of ContentsIntroduction Cheops ship/Egyptian warship Phoenician cargo ship Greek War Galley Roman War Galley Roman/Mediterranean cargo ship Viking longship English warship/Christopher Hanseatic Cog Chinese Junk Nao Caravel/Caravel Redonda/Nina Carrack/Santa Maria Great Harry Galleon/San Martin Mediterranean Galley Ark Royal Slave Carrack St Louis Sovereign of the Seas Fluyt Galleass Dutch Frigate Le Soleil Royal Chebeck Bucintoro Boston Endeavour Victory Santissima Trinidad South Carolina Turtle Bounty 74-gun ship/Vanguard Constitution Essex Fulton Claremont Astrolabe Demologos Morris Sirius Great Western Jane Gifford Congress Great Britain Bertha Washington Agamemnon Powhatan Bretagne Gloire Warrior Alabama Monitor/Monadnock Banshee Hope/Savannah Parramatta Adelaide Canada Friedrich Karl Natchez Devastation City of Berlin Collingwood Dogali Charleston Gymnote Lawhill Texas Havoc Louisville/St. Louis Esmerelda Forban Majestic D'Entrecasteaux Fuji Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse Chateaurenault Giuseppe Garibaldi Bayan Mikasa Deutschland Blucher Discovery Bainbridge Thomas W Lawson Archibald Russel Lusitania Chester class Dreadnought Scharnhorst (Gneisenau) Invincible Emden Wyoming Michigan/Delaware class Titanic Courbet class Gangut/Octyabr Revolutskya Cap Trafalgar E-class submarine Kongo class/Haruna Queen Elizabeth class Fuso Nevada class U-21 Baden Pennsylvania/Arizona R class/Royal Oak Courageous class Furious M1/M2 New Mexico class/Idaho Eagle Hood Hermes Java Akagi/Kaga William G Mather Lexington class Nelson class Takao class (Myoko) Koln Infanta Beatriz Ardent/A class Exeter/York Amerigo Vespucci Zara Conte di Savoia Rex Indianapolis Achilles/Leander Class Astoria Fantasque class Town class/Belfast Queen Mary Graf Spee/Deutschland class Mogami Normandie Condottiere class Dunkerque La Galissonniere/Gloire Brooklyn class Scharnhorst class Type II Type VII Yorktown class Giulio Cesare (modernised) Tromp Ark Royal Soryu/Hiryu Tribal class Vittorio Veneto Niew Amsterdam Atlantis Hipper class K, J and N classes/Kelly T-class subs T-class (German) Z class Shokaku/Zuikaku Audacity Bismarck class Hunt class/Atherstone Illustrious/Indomitable class Kagero class/Hamakaze Marconi class Renown 2nd mod Richelieu S boote Flower class/Acanthus King George V class/Howe Wasp North Carolina/Washington Ognevoi class PC class Type IX V and W classes (modernised)/Walker Yamato class J, O and P classes Akitsuki Gato class RO class South Dakota class Baltimore class Bogue class Essex class Fletcher class Independence class Iowa class S-class subs/Seraph S-W classes Ashland LSD Artemis attack transport Allen M Sumner class Taiho Esso Manchester C class destroyer Colossus class Gearing class/Duncan Shinano Type XXI Type XXIII Midway class/Coral Sea Daring class Ark Royal/Eagle Neutrashimyy United States Albacore Trieste Forrestal Endurance November class Hermes/Viraat Farragut Skipjack class Savannah Osa/Komar class Foxtrot George Washington class Long Beach/Bainbridge/Truxton Oberon/Porpoise class County class Dreadnought/Valiant Enterprise Iwo Jima Kitty Hawk class/JFK Kruppnyy class Canberra France/Norway Leander Class Galileo Galei Kashin class Alligator Moskva Fearless/Intrepid Queen Elizabeth 2 Sturgeon class Kresta class Resolution Type 201/206/209 Yankee class Gus class Vittorio Veneto Han class Knox/Baleares California/Virginia class Le Redoutable A class/Amazon class Kiev class Nanuchka Tango Class Type 42 class Charlie class Sparviero Agosta/Daphne Los Angeles Tachikaze Nimitz class Spruance Broadsword class Delta class Lupo/Maestrale Oliver Hazard Perry Class Tarawa Ivan Rogov Kirov class Invincible class Nacken class Sovremenny Typhoon/Akula Victor III MEKO series frigates Udaloy AP .1-88 CG47 class/Ticonderoga Giuseppe Garibaldi Sierra class Slava class T class submarines Aster Minehunter Whidbey Island Xia Jakob van Heemskerk Vastergotland Index Halifax Neutrashimyy Club Med Arleigh Burke Floreal Kongo Jervis Bay Futura Type 123 Brandenburg Le Triomphant Vanguard Murasame class Chakri Naruebet Oyashio Ferry Lavender Voyager of the Seas
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Haynes Publishing Group Vauxhall/Opel Astra (Dec 09 - 13) 59 to 13
Book SynopsisThe original Haynes Repair Manual - Based on a complete stripdown and rebuild of a vehicle. What's covered: Petrol: Opel Astra Hatchback 1.4L (1364cc) 2009 - 2013 Opel Astra Hatchback 1.4L (1398cc) 2009 - 2013 Opel Astra Hatchback 1.6L (1598cc) 2009 - 2013 Opel Astra Hatchback 1.6L turbo (1598cc) 2009 - 2013 Opel Astra Sports Tourer Estate 1.4L (1364cc) 2009 - 2013 Opel Astra Sports Tourer Estate 1.4L (1398cc) 2009 - 2013 Opel Astra Sports Tourer Estate 1.6L (1598cc) 2009 - 2013 Opel Astra Sports Tourer Estate 1.6L turbo (1598cc) 2009 - 2013 Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1.4L (1364cc) 2009 - 2013 Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1.4L (1398cc) 2009 - 2013 Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1.6L (1598cc) 2009 - 2013 Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1.6L turbo (1598cc) 2009 - 2013 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Estate 1.4L (1364cc) 2009 - 2013 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Estate 1.4L (1398cc) 2009 - 2013 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Estate 1.6L (1598cc) 2009 - 2013 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Estate 1.6L turbo (1598cc) 2009 - 2013 Turbo-diesel: Opel Astra Hatchback 1.3L (1248cc) 2009 - 2013 Opel Astra Hatchback 1.7L (1686cc) 2009 - 2013 Opel Astra Hatchback 2.0L (1956cc) 2009 - 2013 Opel Astra Sports Tourer Estate 1.3L (1248cc) 2009 - 2013 Opel Astra Sports Tourer Estate 1.7L (1686cc) 2009 - 2013 Opel Astra Sports Tourer Estate 2.0L (1956cc) 2009 - 2013 Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1.3L (1248cc) 2009 - 2013 Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1.7L (1686cc) 2009 - 2013 Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 2.0L (1956cc) 2009 - 2013 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Estate 1.3L (1248cc) 2009 - 2013 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Estate 1.7L (1686cc) 2009 - 2013 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Estate 2.0L (1956cc) 2009 - 2013
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Eye Books Mission: Possible: A decade of living dangerously
Book SynopsisAt the age of 23, Ash Dykes became the first person to walk, solo and unsupported, across Mongolia.His journey took 78 days and saw him trek over the Altai Mountains, the Gobi Desert and the Mongolian Steppe. It was an expedition filled with danger and extreme conditions. He almost didn't make it. Two years later he spent more than five months traversing the length of Madagascar, another world first. In Mission Possible, Ash reveals the spirit, planning, and sheer determination that went into these two record-breaking feats. Along the way we discover how a young man from Wales transformed himself into one of the globe's most acclaimed and exciting young adventurers.
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Merlin Unwin Books Man-eaters of Kumaon
Book SynopsisA man-eating tiger has stalked and killed 460 villagers across northern India, spreading fear and heartbreak when Jim Corbett is asked to track and shoot it. Ten classic thrilling and moving true stalking accounts by Corbett show his love of India, its poor people and its wildlife. 4 million copies sold worldwide when previously published.
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Footprint Maps Discover the Isle of Skye: Waterproof Map
Book SynopsisVisitor map of The Isle of Skye - based on OS data with loads of additional information. 1:110,000. In the Discover series from Footprint maps. Printed on waterproof paper. Includes Raasay, Rona, Scalpay and Soay.
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Profile Books Ltd Magic and Mystery in Tibet
Book SynopsisAlexandra David-Neel was the first European woman to meet the Dalai Lama and in 1924 became the first to enter the forbidden Tibetan capital, Lhasa. She had already spent a decade travelling through China, living in a cave on the Tibetan border, where she learned about Buddhism from hermits, mystics and bandits.Magic and Mystery in Tibet records the mysterious, magical world David-Neel discovered in Tibet. Among the extraordinary events she describes are the Tibetan mystics who could live naked in temperatures below freezing, the psychic sports practiced in Tibet, the lamas who could run for incredible distances without rest, food or drink and the monks who could defy gravity.Trade ReviewPrecisely the person to explore Tibet... Her accounts of Tibetan religious ceremonies and beliefs are the fullest and best we have. -- The New Yorker * . *A line of women explorers (have) won adulation in far-flung lands... Perhaps the most extraordinary of all was Alexandra David-Neel, the French-Belgian explorer, who travelled to the closed city of Lhasa, and became a Buddhist mystic in the early 20th century. -- The Times * . *Wonderfully lucid. -- Alan Watts * . *A fascinating account of the spiritual training of Tibetan monks and mystics... an intriguing book... A true travel classic that will enchant thinkers and adventurers alike. -- Geographical * . *David-Neel's trailblazing travels were driven by curiosity and deep-seated Buddhist spirituality... Her writings blend descriptions of extraordinary psychic exercises and Bon sorcery... with accounts of the wonders and rigours of early 20th-century travel in remote regions. -- Wanderlust * . *
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Anavasi Ikaria: 2016
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Haynes Publishing Group Subaru Impreza Group A Rally Car Owners' Workshop
Book Synopsis1993 to 2008 (all rally cars), The Subaru Impreza first appeared on the World Rally scene in 1993, taking a hat-trick of World Rally Manufacturers' Championships, in 1995, 1996 and 1997. The list of drivers who have competed in Imprezas includes Marku Alen, Ari Vatanen, Colin McRae, Carlos Sainz, Richard Burns, Juha Kankkunen, Petter Solberg and Tommi Makinen, with McRae, Burns and Solberg all winning the World Rally Drivers' Championship in 'works' Imprezas., The rallying Impreza is the car that transformed the public perception of Subaru from a purveyor of quirky four-wheel-drive cars used primarily by farmers, into a global brand. This Manual concentrates on the competition history and anatomy of the Group A rally Imprezas which competed between 1993 and 1996, with insight from drivers and co-drivers, and looks at what is involved in running a Group A Impreza today., Author: Andrew van de Burgt is an award-winning journalist, who has been working in motorsport for over 15 years. For 10 of those he was the Editor and then Editor-in-Chief of Autosport, during which time he covered everything from F1 to NASCAR to WRC. He has written a number of books, including a biography of Lewis Hamilton, and Haynes Brabham BT52 Manual.
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd DK Beijing and Shanghai
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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Dorling Kindersley Ltd DK Estonia Latvia and Lithuania
Book SynopsisTravel is good for us. It makes us happy!Escape more, celebrate more, "weekend" more with DK travel guides and create memories that last a lifetime.Each of our books is jam-packed with gorgeous pictures, helpful maps and expert insights, making them totally comprehensive, really easy to use, and full of ideas and inspiration. And we know what we're doing we've been publishing guides for over 30 years. So forget the ordinary. Travel extraordinary.
£14.39
Luxe Limited Beijing Luxe City Guide, 11th Ed.
Book SynopsisLUXE city guide relaunches all titles for 2017
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Mortons Media Group Creative Scenic Modelling: A Practical Approach
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