Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference
The Greeks – Xenophobe Guide
The Greeks, in the Xenophobe guide series; consisting of a range of pocket-sized guides which take a humorous and irreverent approach to a wide range of world cultures. Each guide explores the characteristics of a country’s people in a series of dedicated sections, encompassing nationalism and identity, behaviour, manners, character, obsessions, beliefs and values, leisure
The Icelanders – Xenophobe Guide
The Icealnders, in the Xenophobe guide series; consisting of a range of pocket-sized guides which take a humorous and irreverent approach to a wide range of world cultures. Each guide explores the characteristics of a country’s people in a series of dedicated sections, encompassing nationalism and identity, behaviour, manners, character, obsessions, beliefs and values, leisure
The Irish – Xenophobe Guide
Xenophobe’s Guide to the Irish is a pocket-size guide that takes a frank and funny look at what makes the Irish Irish.’Writers occupy a powerful position in Irish society: the wall of the local pub, to be exact.”Xenophobe’s guides attempt to forewarn readers of the main stereotypes and foibles that are associated with individual nationalities.
The Israelis – Xenophobe Guide
A guide to understanding the Israelis that unravels their idiosynracies and national characteristics.
The Italians – Xenophobe Guide
Xenophobe’s Guide to the Italians is a pocket-size guide that takes a frank and funny look at what makes the Italians Italian.’Punctuality is only relatively important in Italy and the time is often treated as an approximate.”Xenophobe’s guides attempt to forewarn readers of the main stereotypes and foibles that are associated with individual nationalities. Each
The Japanese – Xenophobe Guide
Xenophobe’s Guide to the Japanese is a pocket-size guide that takes a frank and funny look at what makes the Japanese Japanese.’Whatever sport you play, you must look the part. If you go cycling, you must have the full kit, as worn by the winner of the Tour de France.”Xenophobe’s guides attempt to forewarn readers
Exmoor & North Devon Coast Path – Minehead to Bude (South West Coast Path Part 1)
All-in-one guide to walking Exmoor & North Devon Coast Path, the first section of the South-West Coast Path National Trail. The walking guide includes: 55 large-scale walking maps, 13 town plans, 8 stage maps and 2 overview maps; reviews of places to stay – pubs, hotels, B&Bs, hostels, bunkhouses, campsites, and places to eat, attractions
Inca Trail: Cusco and Machu Picchu
Practical, all-in-one guide for hiking the Inca Trail. Includes Lima and Cusco city guides, route guide and maps for Inca Trail, Choquequirao, Santa Teresa and link routes. Covers hiking options from two days to three weeks with 60 detailed hiking maps showing walking times, camping places and all points of interest. Routes covered include the
Morocco Overland Route Guide – From the Atlas to the Sahara
For the independently-mobile traveller the mountains and deserts of southern Morocco are a year-round destination offering a thrilling variety of experiences. Covering over 10,000km from the High Atlas to the Mauritanian border, Morocco Overland features detailed GPS off-road routes for 4WDs, motorcycles, campervans and mountain bikes as well as scenic byways suitable for any vehicle.
Cleveland Way: North York Moors – Helmsley to Filey
All-in-one, practical guide to walking Cleveland Way National Trail, in the beautiful, wild countryside of the North York Moors National Park in northern England. The 110-mile route runs from Helmsley near Thirsk around the western edge of the park to reach the coast at Saltburn-by-the-Sea. It then continues along the eastern edge of the park
Tour du Mont Blanc: including Chamonix, Courmayeur and Argentiere
Practical, all-in-one guide to walking the Mont Blanc trail with trail maps, where to stay and eat, and public transport information. At 4810m (15,781ft), Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in western Europe, and one of the most famous mountains in the world. The trail (105 miles, 168km) that circumnavigates the massif, passing through France,
South Downs Way: Winchester to Eastbourne
The South Downs Way is a 100-mile National Trail footpath which follows the line of chalk hills stretching from Winchester to Eastbourne in southern England. Walking the length of the Downs is the best way to experience this beautiful landscape with its mixture of rolling hills, steep hanging woodland and windswept fields. You`ll also pass
Dorset and South Devon Coast Path – Plymouth to Poole (South West Coast Path Part 3)
Comprehensive, all-in-one guide to walking the Dorset & South Devon Coast Path, the third and last section of the South West Coast Path National Trail. The walking guide includes: * 88 large-scale walking maps at just under 1:20,000 – showing route times, places to stay, places to eat, points of interest and much more. *
Thames Path: Thames Head to the Thames Barrier (London)
Practical, all-in-one guide to walking the Thames Path National Trail from the Costwolds to the Thames Barrier in London, including large-scale trail maps, places to stay, places to eat and public transport information. The Thames Path`s National Trail runs for 184 miles (294km) from the river`s source at Thames Head near Kemble in the Cotswolds
Madeira Walks: 37 Selected Walks in all Regions of the Island
Practical guide to walking 37 selected walks all over the island of Madeira complete with trail maps, places to eat and transport information. Like a garden floating in the Atlantic, Madeira blooms year round with a diverse range of flora from all over the world, and walkers are spoiled with lush greenery even in the
Old Fashioned Family Days Out in Sussex
If you`re on a tight budget, or if you simply want to have fun at a slower pace, mother-and-daughter team Susan & Gina Jamieson show you the way. “Old Fashioned Family Days Out In Sussex” contains 20 fun-filled family outings around the county that everyone can enjoy for free. They cover coast, forests, countryside, grand
Campbell`s Weather Compendium
* A rich, informative and entertaining compendium of weather facts, weather stories and weather-related fun and trivia! * The perfect beach-side companion – or if it`s raining outside – the sofa! * From the author of Whatever Happened To Tanganyika? Weather. There`s no escaping it. Good, bad, glorious or indifferent, it`s always there, looking down
The Albanians – Xenophobe Guide
The Albanians in the Xenophobe guide series; consisting of a range of pocket-sized guides which take a humorous and irreverent approach to a wide range of world cultures. Each guide explores the characteristics of a country’s people in a series of dedicated sections, encompassing nationalism and identity, behaviour, manners, character, obsessions, beliefs and values, leisure
The Silk Roads
The Silk Roads in Trailblazer’s Adventure Travel Guide series including city guides and maps highlighting 55 stopovers along the way, as well as lesser known routes ‘“ southern Taklamakan, Karakorum Highway, Marco Polo’s route to Xanadu.Trailblazer’s Adventure Travel Guide series encompassing a range of guides is dedicated to adventurous activities in a range of worldwide
The Americans – Xenophobe Guide
Xenophobe’s Guide to the Americans is a pocket-size guide that takes a frank and funny look at what makes the Americans American.’Special licence plates have car owners vying with each other to see who is the cleverest.”Xenophobe’s guides attempt to forewarn readers of the main stereotypes and foibles that are associated with individual nationalities. Each
