Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference
South East Asia: A Region Revealed
Covering Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, this captivating book is a testament to the amazing variety of cultures, wildlife and geographical features of the region. Each country has specific attractions: for birdwatchers,Borneo and Indonesia have unrivalled opportunities; sunseekers can bask on the many beaches of the Philippines and
Meet Me in Milan
The scale and variety of Milan is daunting; it`s bigger and brasher than its southern cousins and less immediately eye-catching, but a little exploring reveals a bewitching city. Alongside global fashion franchises, traditional family-run shops thrive, and while sushi may have its adherents, classical osterias and pasticcerias dominate our suggestions.Small and tightly focused, our guides
Enchanting New Zealand
Whether you`re a first-time visitor or making a return trip, the sheer majesty of New Zealand`s landscapes is always awe-inspiring. There are peaceful lakes and thundering waterfalls, active volcanoes and the looming icy peaks of the Southern Alps as well as beautiful sandy beaches. The country is the ultimate destination for those who are looking
Mister Lester Goes to Washington
Washington DC is more than a pretty face; it is a Southern city on the edge of the industrial North; it is a company town, where politics, as combat or spectator sport, is always the subject; it is a city of transplants and transients drawn from around the world, yet remains unexpectedly provincial. The major
The Impossible Five: In Search of South Africa`s Most Elusive Mammals
Visiting Africa`s game reserves is often all about spotting `The Big Five` – the five most dangerous animals on the continent – the Lion, the Leopard, the Elephant, the Rhino and the Buffalo. But what about those animals you have almost zero chance of seeing? Justin Fox drew up a list of the most elusive
How to Get Out of London Without Really Trying
Easy escapes from the big city using only public transport. Whether you`re in need of a country ramble or a last-minute day trip to the seaside, temporarily leaving the Big Smoke has never been easier. London`s mainline stations offer easy access to open country, grand houses, historic castles, diverting museums and glorious beaches – and
Amazing Family Adventures – Fun days out and action-packed weekends
Whether orienteering, building dens or making a house for a hedgehog, this guide is the ideal way for all the family to interact with wildlife and nature and find adventures in wild places.The book begins with easy and approachable adventures perfect for families with younger kids, such as foraging and fossil hunting, and progresses into
Herb Lester`s London Address Book
You can find anything you want in London if you know where to look. And that`s where Herb Lester comes in. What`s a good place to eat alone? Are there still any decent pubs in Soho? Where`s best to buy books? Records? Magazines? `Herb Lester`s London Address Book` answers all of these questions and many
Logbook for GPS Navigation: Compact, for Small Chart Tables
Every yacht or motor boat now uses GPS as their primary source of positional information when navigating. The page layout of this Logbook has been designed for clear entry of GPS positions and waypoints. The left-hand spread is for passage planning and the right-hand spread is for plotting positions on passage. There is also space
Racundra`s First Cruise
Racundra`s First Cruise is Arthur Ransome`s account of Racundra`s maiden voyage, which took place in August and September 1922. The cruise took him from Riga, in Latvia to Helsingfors (Helsinki) in Finland, via the Moon Sound and Reval (Tallinn) in Estonia and back. His first book on sailing, it was also the first of his
Last Voyages: The Lives and Tragic Loss of Remarkable Sailors Who Never Returned
Looking back at the lives and sailing careers of some of our lifetime`s finest yachtsmen, this collection of eleven original, moving accounts is just as much a celebration of the good – tales of hope, achievement and courageous spirit – as it is an account of their tragic final voyages. Included are world-renowned racers, like
Frankfurt
Frankfurt is a city that punches well above its weight. Despite its diminutive size–it has fewer than a million inhabitants–it is a financial centre of global importance, named alongside metropolises and capitals such as Tokyo, London, and New York. Yet Frankfurt is a city that is also continually underestimated: many of the millions who visit
The World`s Most Exotic Railway Journeys
A portrait in words and photographs of 50 of the most scenic, remote and long-distance routes in Asia, Africa, Australia, North and South America, and Europe. Some, such as the “Orient Express” route from Paris to Istanbul, are historical and no longer possible as a single journey; for these, full details of how to trace
Enchanting Phuket, Samui & Krabi
Phuket and Krabi Islands in the Andaman Sea and Samui in the Gulf of Thailand offer an idyllic combination of a sunny climate, stunning beaches, lively nightlife and extraordinary natural beauty. The west coast of Phuket, the largest island in Thailand, has the most beautiful beaches including Patong, Karon, Kata and Surin, all with azure
Enchanting Trinidad & Tobago
These two southernmost islands in the Caribbean are packed with attractions catering to all kinds of visitor, whether an ecotourist, a history buff, a partygoer, an activity seeker or a beach lover. The carnival in Port of Spain, Trinidad, is an explosion of music, fun and dance to which everyone is invited but the town
Enchanting Malaysia
Malaysia is a hugely diverse country and supreme holiday destination. Divided into Peninsular Malaysia and the island states of Sabah and Sarawak on Borneo, each offers a wealth of unique attractions.For travellers interested in history and culture, the capital city, Kuala Lumpur, as well as other major cities, such as Putrajaya, Melaka and George Town,
Discovering The United Arab Emirate
Although Dubai tends to capture the headlines, the transformations of Abu Dhabi, the capital, and Sharjah, the third major city, have been scarcely less dramatic.So what`s it like to live in this idiosyncratic Arab federation, where so many different cultures meet and co-exist with such apparent ease? And what lies beneath the veneer of economic
Enchanting Australia
From deserts to rainforests, coral reefs to mountains, the empty Outback to the busy cities, mainland Australia, the world`s largest island, is a land of fascinating contrasts. Facts about Australia contain many superlatives: there are an estimated 27,700 plant species, including living fossils such as the cycad palm, and brilliant wildflowers, such as the waratah,
Enchanting Spain
From Santiago de Compostela in the north-west to Granada in the south-east via Madrid in the centre, Enchanting Spain reveals the fascinating breadth and depth of this exuberant country. The Moorish Alhambra, Toledo`s Jewish quarter, the Roman amphitheatre at Merida and Barcelona`s Sagrada Familia, the famously unfinished cathedral, each show a different aspect of Spain`s
