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Book SynopsisApsley Cherry-Garrard (1886-1959) was one of the youngest members of Captain Scott's final expedition to the Antarctic which he joined to collect the eggs of the Emperor penguin. After the expedition, Cherry-Garrard served in the First World War and was invalided home. With the zealous encouragement of his neighbour, George Bernard Shaw, Cherry-Garrard wrote The Worst Journey in the World (1922) in an attempt to overcome the horror of the journey. As the years unravelled he faced a terrible struggle against depression, breakdown and despair, haunted by the possibility that he could have saved Scott and his companions.Trade ReviewThe best polar book there is * Observer *Probably the best adventure yarn ever published * Independent *Remains the masterpiece of heroic travel * The Times *The finest book ever written about Antarctic exploration as well as a great literary classicOver the greater part of a lifetime I have worn out two copies of the Antarctic's classic, Apsley Cherry-Garrard's The Worst Journey in the World * William Trevor *

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Book SynopsisThe abc Rail Guide has established itself as the comprehensive, detailed, accurate and reliable guide to the railway networks of the United Kingdom. The new 2022 edition of this best-selling annual publication has been thoroughly revised and updated and reverts to its usual release date in March.The book provides the full fleet lists of the Train Operating Companies, open access and freight operators as well a round-up of new trains, charter operators, rolling stock providers, spot hire and maintenance providers. Stock used by Network Rail and the channel tunnel operators is also listed as are ex-UK locos abroad. Main line preservation groups, depots and maintenance works, heritage lines, preserved locos, main line steam, charter promoters and scrapyards are also all included.abc Rail Guide 2022 is simply the most comprehensive and accurate single volume reference source on the contemporary railway scene. Portable, up to date, concise, easy to use, with Train Operating Company route maps and colour photographs throughout, this is the essential guide for all railway enthusiasts seeking to keep up to speed with the dynamic and rapidly changing railway landscape throughout Britain and Ireland.This year''s edition includes:- Franchised Passenger Train Operating Companies- Open Access Operators- Private Train Operating Companies - Channel Tunnel Operators- Railfreight Operators- Preserved locos - Spot hire providers- Network Rail- Rolling stock providers- Industrial locos - Exported locos - Northern Ireland Railways- Republic of Ireland Railways- Trams, Metros and Light Rail, including London Underground, London Tramlink, London Docklands Light Railway; Edinburgh Trams, Glasgow Underground, Manchester Metrolink, Nottingham Express Transit, South Yorkshire Supertram, Tyne & Wear Metro, West Midlands Metro, Dublin Trams; Blackpool & Fleetwood Railway etc.- Scrapyards- Depot Codes, abbreviations and other supplemental information- Comprehensive vehicle check list

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Book SynopsisSince its first issue was published in 2007, The Southern Way has become the definitive journal on the history and heritage of the Southern Railway and the Southern Region of British Railways. Two more issues are scheduled for 2024, numbers 66 and 67. Each contains a mixture of articles and photo features on various aspects of the SR including rolling stock, infrastructure, operations and personalities. The Southern Way remains essential reading for all who interested in the SR and those modelling it.Among articles confirmed at the time of this catalogue going to press is a review of events on the SR in 1964 and a feature on the demise of the Longparish line in Hampshire.

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Book SynopsisThis pocket-sized travel guide to Lisbon is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do, what to see and how to get around the destination. It covers top attractions like Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, the Bairro Alto, Torre de Belém, the Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology, Elevador de Santa Justa as well as hidden gems, including Alfama district. Our Lisbon guide book will save you time and enhance your exploration of this fascinating city. This Lisbon travel guide has been fully updated post-COVID-19.This Mini Rough Guide to LISBON covers: Alfama, Baixa (lower city), Bairro Alto (upper city), Lapa, Belém, North Lisbon, Parque das Nações, Across the Tagus, Excursions from Lisbon.In this guide book to Lisbon you will find:RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLERExperiences selected for every kind of trip to Lisbon, from cultural explorations in Mosteiro dos Jerónimos to family activities in child-friendly places, like Belém or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Castelo de São Jorge.TOP TEN ATTRACTIONSThis Lisbon travel guide covers the destination's top ten attractions not to miss, including the Bairro Alto, Torre de Belém, the Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology, Elevador de Santa Justa and a Perfect Day itinerary suggestions.COMPACT FORMATCompact, concise, and packed with essential information, with a sharp design and colour-coded sections, this guide book to Lisbon is the perfect on-the-move companion when you're exploring Parque das Nações.HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTSIncludes an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture of Lisbon.WHAT TO DODetailed description of entertainment, shopping, nightlife, festivals and events, and children's activities.PRACTICAL MAPSHandy colour maps on the inside cover flaps of this travel guide to Lisbon will help you find your way around.PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATIONPractical information on eating out, including a handy glossary and detailed restaurant listings, as well as a comprehensive A-Z of travel tips on everything from getting around to health and tourist information.STRIKING PICTURESInspirational colour photography throughout.FREE EBOOKFree eBook download with every purchase of this Lisbon guide book to access all content from your phone or tablet for on-the-road exploration.

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Book SynopsisFor better adventures, use the best map. Corfu Tour & Trail Super-Durable Map is the most detailed, accurate, toughest, large scale map of the island that you can buy. Our large 1:40,000 scale produces a double sided map sheet of 840mm by 680mm; big enough to show masses of detail but compact enough to use in the car or on the trail. Corfu North is on the facing sheet of the map with Corfu South on the reverse side, including a generous overlap between the two sides. Our special concertina map fold means your map is easy to unfold, and more importantly easy to refold back to its pocket size. You get the most detailed map of Corfu that is produced including our 'Tour & Trail' level of detail ranging from major roads to secondary roads to minor roads to streets and narrow country roads, plus dirt roads and walking trails. We have a new method of highlighting the full Corfu Trail, including its options, with the trails, tracks, lanes and roads making up the Corfu Trail being outlined in green. This makes it easier to identify the Corfu Trail on the map and easier to find it on the ground. Altitude background colouring is designed to clearly show the altitude range when travelling across the island by car or on foot. 100 metre and 20 metre contours are clearly shown on the map along with a large number of individual height points. Tour & Trail attention to detail is legendary as is our useful symbol range including miradors, picnic areas, petrol stations, bar/restaurants and parking areas where you can pull off the road safely. We have included special Place-Name Plaques for Tripadvisor's most popular destinations making them easy to find. For adventurers on foot Tour & Trail Maps are researched and designed by hikers for use by hikers. Our comprehensive gps ground surveys produce the best road mapping available but the value of this on the ground research becomes even more important when you leave the tarmac. Super-Durable editions are printed on a plastic substrate with UV cured inks to produce a Super-Durable Map that feels like silk but will stand up to the roughest treatment of outdoor adventuring and yet fold up like new at the end of your adventure. Quite simply Corfu Tour & Trail Super-Durable Map is the most detailed, accurate, toughest, large scale Corfu map that you can buy. Super-Durable maps are 100% recyclable. Digital editions of Corfu Tour & Trail Map are available for phone apps and Garmin users at our Discovery Walking Guides website.

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Book SynopsisLonely Planet's Southern Italy is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Explore the ghostly ruins of Pompeii, go island-hopping around the stunning Aeolian Islands and marvel at the beauty of Capri; all with your trusted travel companion.

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Book SynopsisChris Broad is a British filmmaker and founder of the Abroad in Japan Youtube channel, one of the largest foreign Youtube channels in Japan with over 2.5 million subscribers and 400 million views.Over 10 years and 200 videos, Chris has visited all of Japan's 47 prefectures, focussing Abroad in Japan on travel, culture, food and covered contemporary issues through documentaries on the Fukushima nuclear disaster and the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. His experiences have made him a sought after voice on life inside Japan, featured on the BBC, Tedx, NHK and the Japan Times.

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Book SynopsisThe age of exploration was drawing to a close, yet the mystery of the North Pole remained. Contemporaries described the pole as the ‘unattainable object of our dreams’, and the urge to fill in this last great blank space on the map grew irresistible.In 1879 the USS Jeannette set sail from San Francisco to cheering crowds and amid a frenzy of publicity. The ship and its crew, captained by the heroic George De Long, were destined for the uncharted waters of the Arctic. But it wasn’t long before the Jeannette was trapped in crushing pack ice. Amid the rush of water and the shrieks of breaking wooden boards, the crew found themselves marooned a thousand miles north of Siberia with only the barest supplies, facing a seemingly impossible trek across endless ice. Battling everything from snow blindness and polar bears to ferocious storms and frosty labyrinths, the expedition fought madness and starvation as they desperately strove for survival. Trade Review‘Tells the extraordinary story of this little known expedition in Hampton Sides’ well-honed style – meticulous research shoring up a fast-paced narrative’. * Financial Times *‘A stirring story… a brilliant exposition of narrative non-fiction: moving, harrowing, as gripping as any well-paced thriller but a lore more interesting because it is also true’ * The Times *'A splendid book in every way... a marvelous nonfiction thriller.' * Wall Street Journal *‘[Sides] is a scrupulous researcher who has mined all the primary material, including extensive journals and medical logs carried home by survivors, and he quotes judiously, interleaving the narrative with heartbreaking extracts from letters written by De Long’s young wife’ * Spectator *'A vivid tale of exploration set in a howling, deadly wilderness.' -- T.J. Stiles, Pulitzer Prize winning author of The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt'An astonishingly good story.' -- Candice Millard, New York Times bestselling author of The Destiny of the Republic and The River of Doubt'Harrowing and impeccably paced.' * New Yorker *‘Hampton Sides is a master storyteller, and here he has delivered a stunningly vivid account of perhaps the most dramatic polar mission you never heard of. Once you start, you won't stop.’ -- Mark Bowden, author of Black Hawk Down'Reads like a first-class epic thriller.' -- Lev Grossman * Time *‘Unforgettable…a pulse-racing epic of endurance set against an exceedingly bizarre Arctic backdrop… a masterful work of history and storytelling.’ * Los Angeles Times *‘Phenomenally gripping… Sides works story-telling magic.' * Boston Globe *'Sides spins a propulsive narrative from obscure documents, journals and his own firsthand visits to the Arctic regions visited by the Jeannette and its crew.' * USA Today *‘First-rate polar history and adventure narrative... a harrowing story, well told.’ * New York Times Book Review *'The history of polar exploration sets a high bar for extreme physical ordeal — think John Franklin, Ernest Shackleton, Robert Falcon Scott — and the tribulations of De Long and his crew stack up with the worst of them.' * Washington Post *'A dazzling page-turner.' * Nathaniel Philbrick, author of In the Heart of the Sea *'Masterful storytelling... The reader is drawn into the ice from the first page and will not want to leave until the fate of every man is known.' * Caroline Alexander, author of The Endurance and The Bounty *'An Arctic thriller, an authentic narrative masterpiece.' * S.C. Gwynne, author of Empire of the Summer Moon *'One of the greatest and most harrowing adventures of all time. Spellbinding.' * David Grann, author of The Lost City of Z *'Sides has brought together an absolutely marvelous cast of characters… All works of history should be half this much fun.' -- Scott Anderson, author of Lawrence in Arabia

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Book SynopsisLonely Planet''s Greece is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Discover the sites of Ancient Greece, relax on pristine beaches, and feast on regional food and wine; all with your trusted travel companion.Inside Lonely Planet''s Greece Travel Guide: Lonely Planet''s Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination''s best experiences and where to have themItineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interestsLocal insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it''s history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politicsEating and drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to tryToolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, family travellers and accessible travelColour maps and images throughoutLanguage - essential phrases and language tipsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsCovers Athens, Central Greece, Crete, Cyclades, Dodecanese, Evia, Ionian Islands, Northern Greece, Northeastern Aegean Islands, Peloponnese, Saronic Gulf Islands, Sporades IslandsAbout 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 SynopsisLonely Planet's Devon & Cornwall is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Explore the windswept moors and national parks, admire the beauty of Exeter Cathedral and surf the stunning coast; all with your trusted travel companion.

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Book SynopsisThe 7th edition of what was previously called Vegetarian London, now in colour. 800 pages. 260 vegan and another 200 vegetarian restaurants, cafes and market stalls, plus 400 more places with vegan menus and 200 shops. Colour-coded maps, photos.

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Book SynopsisLonely Planet''s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from visiting Georgia''s Truso Valley for a hike past majestic scenery to riding a cable car to the tiny village of Tatev, and seeing Tsminda Sameba Church in the South Caucasus with its extraordinary hilltop location.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet''s Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan travel guide: Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan and connect experiences together with ease

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Book SynopsisBill Bryson has the rare knack of being out of his depth wherever he goes - even (perhaps especially) in the land of his birth. This became all too apparent when, after nearly two decades in England, the world's best-loved travel writer upped sticks with Mrs Bryson, little Jimmy et al. and returned to live in the country he had left as a youth.Of course there were things Bryson missed about Blighty but any sense of loss was countered by the joy of rediscovering some of the forgotten treasures of his childhood: the glories of a New England autumn; the pleasingly comical sight of oneself in shorts; and motel rooms where you can generally count on being awakened in the night by a piercing shriek and the sound of a female voice pleading, 'Put the gun down, Vinnie, I'll do anything you say.'Whether discussing the strange appeal of breakfast pizza or the jaw-slackening direness of American TV, Bill Bryson brings his inimitable brand of bemused wit to bear on that strangest of phenomena - the American way of life.Trade ReviewOne of his best books -- Scott Bradfield * Independent *Delightful bite-size essays that exude affection while debunking the ridiculous with wonderful succinctness... This is not a book to be read in a single sitting. It is one to be savoured -- Martin Fletcher * The Times *Bill Bryson's answer to Alistair Cooke's Letter From America...not only hilarious but also insightful and informative -- Jeremy Atiyah * Independent on Sunday *Bryson is great when explaining the idiosyncracies of America to middle England and making it funny... He is both serious and contemtuously funny * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisThe BR diesel locomotive types, that under the TOPs renumbering scheme became Classes 44s, 45s, and 46s, are best known by their nickname of ''Peaks''. This is derived from the first ten locomotives being given the names of British mountains. These machines originated under the Modernisation Plan of 1955 as BR''s Type 4 design. The Class 45s and Class 46s had slightly more powerful engines compared to the Class 44s, with the Class 46s having Brush rather than Crompton Parkinson Ltd electrical equipment.The Class 45s became the main motive power on the Midland main line for many years, while the Class 46s were used heavily on cross country services between the North East and South West. The Class 44s were at first employed on the West Coast main line but were latterly were relegated to freight duties mostly being based at Toton depot in Nottinghamshire.This new study covers the three types from their design and inception through to withdrawal and preservation. It draws extensively on original source material from a number of archives, and is lavishly illustrated with over 200 black and white and colour photographs almost all of which are being published for the very first time.

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Book SynopsisLet Marco Polo Scotland Highlands and Islands guide you around this stunning region. Enjoy the best Scottish experiences, see the top 10 sights and uncover the hidden gems and little-known secrets with this pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Let Marco Polo show you all that Scotlandâs Highlands and Islands have to offer.

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Book SynopsisOur best selling Lake District map!Excellent coverage of the National Park, extended to cover the Northern and Western Fells. Includes mapping ofall 214 Wainwright Fells- perfect for the hill bagger. Includes detailed crag information for climbers, as well as geological maps and information for the Lake District.

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Book SynopsisA collection of recipes from an effortlessly stylish city, interspersed with stories that set the culinary sceneofthe Danish capital. From the chic restaurants of Vesterbro to the buzzing streets of Nørrebro, eating in Copenhagen is quite unlike dining anywhere else in the world. Known for its innovation, the city?s calming vibe draws people from everywhere, and for good reason.Eat Copenhagen explores the feel and the taste of Copenhagen through the recipes ? from early morning Cardamom Buns andCinnamon Kringles to Christmassy Gløgg,Honey Bombs and Hot Chocolate, throughsmørrebrødsandScandi-style salads for summer? and interwoven stories of the city ? the cafés and konditori, the markets and restaurants ? so you can enjoy a little moment of hyggefrom home. Text is extracted and updated from Copenhagen Food: Stories, Traditions and Recipes by Trine Hahnemann.

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Book SynopsisLonely Planet''s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Tenerife - and discover twice the place in half the time!Discover Tenerife''s most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From visiting the famed Observatorio del Teide on a stargazing excursion, to wine-tasting your way around the DO Valle de la Orotava, and losing yourself in the wonder of the Parque Nacional del Teide.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet''s PocketTenerife travel guide: Our Pocket guidebook format provides you with the best insider knowledge and local know-how for planning trips between 1 - 7 days Find what you''re looking for fast with this guide''s all-new structure and design and navigate Tenerife with ease Get fresh takes on must-v

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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 SynopsisBestselling author Giles Tremlett traverses the rich and varied history of Spain, from prehistoric times to today, in a brief, accessible primer for visitors, curious readers and hispanophiles. 'Tremlett is a fascinating socio-cultural guide, as happy to discuss Spain's World Cup win as its Moorish rule' Guardian 'Negotiates Spain's chaotic history with admirable clarity and style' The Times Spain's position on Europe's south-western corner has exposed it to cultural, political and actual winds blowing from all quadrants. Africa lies a mere nine miles to the south. The Mediterranean connects it to the civilizational currents of Phoenicians, Romans, Carthaginians, and Byzantines as well as the Arabic lands of the near east. Bronze Age migrants from the Russian steppe were amongst the first to arrive. They would be followed by Visigoths, Arabs, Napoleonic armies and many more invaders and immigrants. Circular winds and currents linked it to the American continent, allowing Spain to conquer and colonize much of it. As a result, Spain has developed a sort of hybrid vigour. Whenever it has tried to deny this inevitable heterogeneity, it has required superhuman effort to fashion a 'pure' national identity – which has proved impossible to maintain. In España, Giles Tremlett argues that, in fact, that lack of a homogenous identity is Spain's defining trait.Trade ReviewTremlett is a fascinating socio-cultural guide, as happy to discuss Spain's World Cup win as its Moorish rule * Guardian *Negotiates Spain's chaotic history with admirable clarity and style * The Times *Provides an excellent whistle-stop tour through the history that explains it all... Brisk and readable telling * New Statesman *Aimed at curious visitors and hispanophiles alike, this accessible trot through the country's history covers everything from Spain's connections to the ancient empires of Rome and Byzantium, to its colonisation of swathes of the Americas * BBC History Magazine *España is well researched, beautifully produced and, as far as generic primers go, an exemplar of its kind * TLS *Giles Tremlett is adept at grabbing the reader's attention, opening his brief history with a revealing vignette... Tremlett's book with appeal to anyone interested in Spain's past, present, or future * Literary Review *

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Book SynopsisLonely Planet's England is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Discover the beauty of the Lake District, learn about the country's deep prehistoric and Roman history and relax in a country pub; all with your trusted travel companion.

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Book SynopsisIn 1960, John Steinbeck set out in his pick-up truck with his dog Charley to rediscover and chronicle his native USA, from Maine to California.He felt that he might have lost touch with its sights, sounds and the essence of the American people. Moving through the woods and deserts, dirt tracks and highways to large cities and glorious wildernesses, Steinbeck observed - with remarkable honesty, insight and a humorous eye - the gamut of America and the people who inhabited it.His 10,000-mile journey took him through almost forty states, where he saw things that made him proud, angry, sympathetic and elated. A rugged and passionate adventure of self-identity, Steinbeck''s vision of the changing world still speaks to us prophetically through the decades.''Delightful. This is a book to be read slowly for its savor.'' The Atlantic

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Book SynopsisFrom world renowned photographer Michio Hoshino, and with half a million copies sold in Japan, this enduringly popular collection recounts Hoshino's experiences with the wildlife and offers his reflections of our place within it.

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Book SynopsisLonely Planet''s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Australia.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from surfing the waves on Byron Bay''s iconic beaches to watching little penguins waddle ashore at the famous Penguin Parade, and touring the famous rock art sites of Kakadu National Park with an Aboriginal guide.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet''s Australia travel guide: Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Australia and connect experiences together with ease Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries

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Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:Dodge Full-size Pick-ups includes 1500/2500/3500 models (1994-2008) with V6, V8 and V10 gasoline and Cummins turbo-diesel engines, 2WD & 4WD Exclusions:Does not include information specific to SRT-10 models

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Book SynopsisFor your best adventures, use the best map. Madeiras favourite map is now in its 10th edition including the new Palheiro golf development, goodbye to the abandoned Ponta Pargo golf course, final sections of the VE3 road, loads of minor road updating especially in the south west. For hikers we have added several new highlighted walking routes. Madeira Tour and Trail Map is a large 960mm by 700mm double sided map sheet. Specialist concertina map folding means the 960mm by 700mm double sided map folds quickly to its 235mm by 120mm pocket size. This most detailed map of Madeira includes our Tour and Trail level of detail ranging from major roads to secondary roads to minor roads to streets and camino rural narrow country roads, plus dirt roads and walking trails. Altitude background colouring is designed to clearly show the altitude range when travelling across the island by car or on foot. 100 metre and 50 metre contours are clearly shown on the map along with a large number of individual height points and all of the official Trig points. Tour and Trail attention to detail is legendary as is our useful symbol range including miradors, picnic areas, petrol stations, bar restaurants and parking areas where you can pull off the road safely. You will easily identify springs, caves, sports grounds, cemetries, churchs, chapels, lighthouses, towers and forts, camping areas, wind turbines, hotels etc. For adventurers on foot Tour and Trail Maps are researched and designed by hikers for use by hikers. Our comprehensive gps ground surveys produce the best mapping available but the value of this on the ground research becomes even more important when you leave the tarmac. All of our DWG walking routes are accurately gps surveyed giving you confidence in the accuracy of our Tour and Trail Maps. All the walking routes from Madeira Walks volumes 1 and 2 by Shirley Whitehead highlighted in Red while other published walking routes (printed guide books and reliable web publications) are highlighted in Green. It all adds up to the most useful map of Madeira that you can buy anywhere. In use maps have a very tough life so you will appreciate our specialist concertina map fold that allows you to quickly open the map, and more importantly fold it back up to its pocket size after use. Paper maps will always suffer from the repeated unfolding, folding to the section you want to use, and then refolding.

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Book SynopsisThis compact, pocket-sized Paris travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips and those trying to make the most of Paris. It's light, easily portable and comes equipped with a pull-out map. This Paris guidebook covers: The Islands, The Louvre, The Champs-Elysées and Tuileries, the Eiffel Tower, Grands Boulevards, Beaubourg and Les Halles, the Marias, Bastille, Bercy, Quartier Latin, St Germain, Montparnasse, Montmartre, Northeastern Paris, Bois de Boulogne, Day-trips.Inside this Paris travel book you will find:- Curated recommendations of places - main attractions, off-the-beaten-track adventures, child-friendly family activities, chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas - Things not to miss in Paris - Eiffel Tower, Notre-dame, Parc Rives de Seine, Place des Vosges, Sainte-Chapelle, Musée Picasso, Musée d'Orsay, Jardin du Luxembourg, Centre Pompidou, Père-Lachaise, Musée Rodin, Louvre, Haut Marais, Fondation Louis Vuitton, Passages - Ready-made itineraries samples - created for different time frames or types of trip- Paris at a glance - an overview map of Paris with key areas and short descriptions of what you'll find there- Day trips - extra information for those on longer breaks or wanting to venture further afield- Practical travel tips - information on how to get there and around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A-Z directory- Handy language section - themed basic vocabulary for greetings, numbers and food and drink- Independent reviews - honest descriptions of places to eat, drink or stay, written by our expert authors- Accommodation - handy reference guide to a range of hotels for different budgets - Pull-out map - easy to extract folded map with places to see marked- What's new - a short overview of the changes in Paris in recent years for repeat travellers- Free download of the eBook - available after purchase of the printed Paris guidebook - Fully updated post-COVID-19The guide is a perfect companion both ahead of your trip and on the ground. It gives you a distinct taste of Paris with a concise edit of all the information you'll need.

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Book SynopsisDeals with the underworld of society. In this book, the author documents a world of unrelenting drudgery and squalor - sleeping in bug-infested hostels and doss houses of last resort, working as a dishwasher in Paris' vile 'Hotel X', surviving on scraps and cigarette butts, living alongside tramps, a star-gazing pavement artist and more.

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Book SynopsisJoin Cecilia Blomdahl in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, the world's northernmost town. Located in the Arctic Ocean near the North Pole, Svalbard is a unique archipelago that boasts stunning wintry landscapes, endangered Arctic animals, and awe-inspiring natural phenomena. Since 2015, Cecilia has called this beautiful and remote location home. Along with her partner, Christoffer, and her dog, Grim, she has adjusted to life at the top of the world--where polar bears roam free and northern lights shine bright. With evocative text and spectacular photography, Cecilia shares the joys and challenges of adapting to an inhospitable climate. Her story begins in the darkness of polar night, and the allure of her remote location is revealed gradually as sunlight returns months later. Through personal stories and firsthand advice, Cecilia offers insight for anyone seeking to thrive in unusual living conditions. Whatever your location, Life on Svalbard will give you a deeper underst

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Book SynopsisFor your best adventures, use the best map. Water-proof, split-proof, tear-proof, adventure-proof. Azores Tour & Trail Super-Durable Map is the most detailed, accurate, toughest, large scale map of these 9 islands that you can buy. 1:60,000 scale for each island, Sao Miguel at 70,000 scale, produces a double sided map sheet of 960mm by 694mm; big enough to show masses of detail but compact enough to use in the car or on the trail. Our special concertina map fold means your map is easy to unfold, and more importantly easy to refold back to its pocket size. Faial, Pico, Santa Maria and Sao Jorge are on the facing sheet of the map, with Corvo, Flores, Graciosa, Sao Miguel and Terceira on the reverse side. You get the most detailed map of the Azores islands that is produced, including our Tour & Trail level of detail ranging from major roads to secondary roads to minor roads to streets and narrow country roads, plus dirt tracks and walking trails. Altitude shading is designed to clearly show the altitude range when travelling across the island by car or on foot. 20 metre and 100 metre contours combined with altitude shading bring this beautiful landscape to life. There are plenty of individual height points and all of the official 'Trig' points are on the map. Tour & Trail attention to detail includes our useful symbol range including viewpoints, picnic areas, petrol stations, bar/restaurants and parking areas where you can pull off the road safely. You will easily identify springs, caves, sports grounds, cemeteries, monasteries, churches, chapels, lighthouses, castles, camping areas, wind turbines, windmills etc. All of the official GR, PR and PRC walking routes are specially highlighted on the map, with summaries for each island, including distances, timings and grades of difficulty. It all adds up to the most detailed, most durable map of the Azores that you can buy anywhere. 'Super-Durable' means a waterproof, tear-proof map that can take the roughest treatment and still folds up like new after your adventures. Super-Durable Maps come with a 2 year adventurous use 'Wear and Tear' guarantee.

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to walking the 2000km Via Francigena pilgrimage route from Canterbury to Rome. Part of a three-volume set, this volume covers the final 411km through Italy, from Lucca to Rome. Suitable for most abilities – although the hilly terrain calls for moderate fitness – this section can be walked in under three weeks. The route is presented in 18 stages, of between 14 and 33km (9–20 miles). GPX files available to download 1:100,000 mapping plus larger-scale town maps for key locations Handy route summary tables and pilgrim lodging details help you plan your itinerary Comprehensive information about refreshments and facilities along the route Advice on planning and preparation Table of ContentsMap key Map of the Via Francigena Canterbury to Rome Overview map Lucca to Rome Overview profile Lucca to Rome Route summary table Foreword Introduction: The Via Francigena from Lucca to Rome A brief history of the Via Francigena The modern Via Francigena from Canterbury to Rome Planning your walk Where to begin When to walk Where to stay What and where to eat Should I make reservations ahead? How much money should I budget? How do I get to this portion of the Via Francigena? How do I return from Rome? How do I secure my credential and Testimonium? Tips for making the most of your walk Topography of the Via Francigena in Central Italy Understanding local cultures Training for your walk What and how to pack Baggage transport and storage Health and well-being How to use this guide GPX tracks and accommodation downloads Section 1: Tuscany Stage 1 Lucca to Altopascio Stage 2 Altopascio to San Miniato Stage 3 San Miniato to Gambassi Terme Stage 4 Gambassi Terme to San Gimignano Stage 5 San Gimignano to Monteriggioni Stage 6 Monteriggioni to Siena Stage 7 Siena to Ponte d'Arbia Stage 8 Ponte d'Arbia to San Quirico d'Orcia Stage 9 San Quirico d'Orcia to Radicofani Stage 10 Radicofani to Acquapendente Section 2: Lazio Stage 11 Acquapendente to Bolsena Stage 12 Bolsena to Montefiascone Stage 13 Montefiascone to Viterbo Stage 14/15 Cimino Variant: Viterbo to Sutri Stage 14 Viterbo to Vetralla Stage 15 Vetralla to Sutri Stage 16 Sutri to Campagnano di Roma Stage 17 Campagnano di Roma to La Storta Stage 18 La Storta to Vatican City Appendix A Stage planning table Appendix B Useful contacts Appendix C Bibliography Appendix C Sigeric's journey: then and now

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate hiker's bucket list, with 100 breathtaking experiences for beginners to experts around the globe.Trade Review“Be prepared for some serious dreaming and scheming” –Hiking for Her“From page 1 this book took my breath away. The views are to die for, the cultures are amazing and the vacations these locations will inspire - never ending.” –Instagram: @books_with_bethany “…a modern-day wish book.” –Hiker to Hiker “I absolutely LOVE this book and would recommend it if you love nature and hiking, or just want to relax at home and arm chair travel!” –Instagram: @nature.books.coffee “While there were many hikes at the difficult or expert-only levels, there were also several easy and moderate ones. Distances vary from one mile to several hundred, with trip lengths from a couple hours to several weeks or even months. If you're looking for remote places to enjoy the solitude, this book has it. If you're looking for something closer to civilization, this book has that, too.” –Musings of a Literary Wanderer “The marvel of the book is learning about the wide variety of hiking opportunities if you are just beginning to explore the world of hiking or to expand your knowledge if you have only hiked on one continent…You will find a well written description and a “what you’ll find” on the hike. And those photos. It’s those photos that truly bring the descriptions alive.” –Books, Cooks, Looks “A book I’m finding very hard to put down. I always pick it up with the intent to read about one or two new trails, and then realize I’ve read through five.” –Trail to Peak “Inveterate hiker and backpacker Siber curated this gorgeous picture book of 100 scenic trails…The hikes range from easy and moderate to strenuous and expert…The work also includes an upbeat foreword by adventurer Andrew Skurka, breathtakingly beautiful color photographs of National Geographic quality, information about hiking gear, and a brief pitch for hiking conservation.” –Library Journal“Visiting beautiful mountains around the world and checking bucket list adventures off of my list can leave me chasing a bit of an adventure high, so I can understand why readers eagerly seek a ‘next trip’ after just completing one. With 100 Hikes of a Lifetime, Kate Siber and Andrew Skurka have put together a list of 100 answers for those of us in search of “What’s next?”… I have yet to find a more comprehensive answer to my question of “what’s next?” –Trail to Peak “If you're like me, you have a mental list of the places your hiking boots need to go, and soon. This book? It helped me double the list…Books like this don't come along every day…The world is a vast and achingly beautiful place. Go see it, using this book for inspiration. If you can't go, then see it anyway, from the comfort of your favorite reading chair. This book makes it possible.” –Hiking for Her“Part of the fun of the book is seeing which hikes you’ve completed that made the list…The other fun comes in daydreaming about which trips you’d like to do.” –Pam LeBlanc Adventures

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Book SynopsisPHILIP''S: THE BEST-SELLING EUROPEAN ATLAS RANGE IN THE UKWith the detail you need at a size you can read, the 2025 Philip''s Easy to Read Multiscale Road Atlas of Europe is the ultimate driving companion. Featuring:* Super-clear main scale at 1:750,000 (12 miles to 1 inch)* Multiscale mapping with scales from 1:200,000 to 1:3M, showing more detail where you need it* Clear mapping of every country in Europe and all the rules and regulations you need for driving* Easy-to-read large print place names* Including a handy map of Europe''s High-Speed Rail Network to help plan long distance journeys with ease* Distance Chart and a 23-page route planning section included, for easy route planning across long distances* Spectacular scenic routes clearly highlighted* Practical A4 size with lie-flat spiral binding ''The clearest and most detailed maps of Euro

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