Category Archives: Globes
A Private History of Happiness: 99 Moments of Joy From Around the World
From the bliss of lingering in a warm bed on a winter morning, to a bracing springtime walk by the seaside, A Private History of Happiness offers the reader a wealth of delightfully fresh perceptions of where and how happiness may be found. These 99 moments of happiness are arranged by theme – Morning, Friendship,
The Trade Wind Foodie: Good Food, Cooking and Sailing Around the World
The title of Rod Heikell`s latest writing only hints at this book`s content and coverage. Five years ago the author and his wife, Lu, set out on a circumnavigation and the opening part of The Tradewind Foodie is an account of the successive eastbound passages first to the Caribbean and then on through the Panama
Lonely Planet`s Beautiful World mini
I suspect this is a world guide but the descriptive text has gone missing, grr.Call/email my staff for information on this guide book.Thanks,JoeDirector
City of Thorns: Nine Lives in the World`s Largest Refugee Camp
To the charity workers, Dadaab refugee camp is a humanitarian crisis; to the Kenyan government, it is a `nursery for terrorists`; to the western media, it is a dangerous no-go area; but to its half a million residents, it is their last resort. Situated hundreds of miles from any other settlement, deep within the inhospitable
Epic Drives of the World 1
Buckle up for the next installment in our `Epic` series and the follow-up to Epic Bike Rides of the World. Epic Drives of the World, a beautiful paperback, showcases 50 of the greatest road trips on Earth, from classic routes in America, Australia and Europe, to incredible adventures in Asia and Africa. Organised by continent,
How to Stay Sane in an Age of Division: From the Booker shortlisted author of 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World
The must-read, pocket-sized Big Think book of 2020It feels like the world is falling apart. So how do we keep hold of our optimism? How do we nurture the parts of ourselves that hope, trust and believe in something better? And how can we stay sane in this world of division?In this beautifully written and
117 Things You Should F*#king Know About Your World: The Best of IFL Science
Did you know your irises are lying to you and all human eyes are actually brown?Want to know the absolute worst way to die, according to science? Did you know that a smoking psychedelic toad milk could alleviate depression for up to four weeks?117 Things You Should F*#king Know About Your World tells you the
Sticker World – Airport
Get ready to create the best airport ever!From designing your own passenger jet and checking in customers, to selling holiday hats and sunglasses, this is your chance to build the ultimate airport. Serve up your favourite food, fill in passports and transport weird and wonderful objects around the world in giant cargo planes!Just add stickers,
Sticker World – Castle
Get ready to create the best castle ever!From designing medieval costumes and adding ghosts to your spooky dungeons, this is your chance to build the ultimate castle. Design a coat of arms, entertain friends with enormous banquets and put on a jousting competition.Just add stickers, doodles and lots of colour to bring it all to
World`s Cutest Animals
Warning: you may want to cuddle this book!We`ve found the planet`s cutest animals and squeezed them inside this adorable title. From fluffy pandas and penguin chicks to pygmy possums and inquisitive quokkas, discover a mix of family favourites and lesser-known critters, all accompanied with fun facts and big, beautiful photos!Starting from North America, you`ll travel
Lonely Planet`s Natural World
This beautiful and inspiring book is an authoritative and timely account of our planet`s natural wonders, explaining how and why our bodies and brains benefit from being in nature, as well as the importance of valuing and protecting them for future generations.In each chapter – exploring forests, rivers, mountains, deserts and coasts – Lonely Planet
Street Food: Mouth-Watering Recipes for Quick Bites and Mobile Snacks from Around the World
Take your taste buds on an appetizing adventure with this mouth-watering collection of the best and most-authentic street food dishes.Long gone are the days of having to visit top-notch restaurants in order to try the excellent cuisine a country has to offer. With the soaring popularity of street food – ready-to-eat and portable, finger-licking dishes
Running The World: My World-Record Breaking Adventure to Run a Marathon in Every Country on Earth
In 2019, Nick Butter became the first man to run a marathon in every country on Earth. This is Nick`s story of his world record-breaking adventure and the extraordinary people who joined him along the way. On January 6th 2018, Nick Butter tied his laces and stepped out on to an icy pavement in Toronto,
Extreme Economies: Survival, Failure, Future – Lessons from the World`s Limits
Winner of the 2020 Edward Stanford Travel Writing Award`s Lonely Planet Debut Travel Writer of the YearIn search of a fresh perspective on the modern economy, `Extreme Economies` takes the reader off the beaten path, introducing people living at the world`s margins. From disaster zones and displaced societies to failed states and hidden rainforest communities,
Welcome to Our World: A Celebration of Children Everywhere!
Children all over the world are very different, but they also have much in common. In this beautifully illustrated book, young children can learn all about what people in other countries eat, wear and play, and how they speak and celebrate. From breakfasts to birthdays, cakes to clothes, and hiccups to hellos, there are so
Sherlock Unlocked: Little-known Facts About the World`s Greatest Detective
Consulting detective Sherlock Holmes has been fascinating generations of readers, watchers and listeners for over 130 years, since he first appeared in print in 1887. Now an internationally renowned cultural icon, his name appears on books, films, television dramas, radio plays, stage adaptations and the rest right across the world and he is listed in
