Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference
Bicycle Touring Holland
Holland is probably the world`s most popular country for bicycle touring. It is the place where you can get everywhere by bike – just like the Dutch themselves do! This book highlights more than fifty delightful bike tours into every corner of the country and sometimes beyond it into some of the most picturesque destinations
Kananaskis Country Trail Vol 2
With over 100,000 copies of the previous editions sold, Gillean Daffern`s best-selling hiking guides to Kananaskis Country have been completely reformatted, revised and updated. As the pre-eminent expert on the area, the author continues to offer something for every level of foot-traveller, be they novice or experienced hikers, scramblers or backpackers. Gillean`s clear and detailed
Quiet Corners Of Rome
This charming guidebook celebrates more than sixty of the most beautiful, tranquil, and often hidden places in the Eternal City: courtyards where mossy fountains splash; landscaped staircases clinging to Rome`s Seven Hills; cool, quiet cloisters; atmospheric ruins dating to the days of Caesar; gorgeous gardens scented by boxwood and bay trees. Some of Rome`s quiet
Explore the Inca Trail
The third edition of this popular guidebook contains everything the walker needs to plan and enjoy hiking the Inca trail to Machu Picchu in Peru, with three routes taking from 2-7 days. It includes advice on how to prevent and manage altitude sickness; background on Inca culture and the ruins; and advice on planning in
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is the largest construction on earth, yet myths about it are more widely known than facts. The best way to appreciate the Great Wall is to explore it on foot. This richly illustrated book focuses on especially rewarding parts of the Ming Dynasty Wall (1368-1644). The book offers: walking notes
Andy Warhol`s New York City
Andy, Andy everywhere. Thirty-three years after his death, few figures hover over the New York City-it`s art, its street life, its commerce, its creativity, its nightlife, its myths and its idea of itself-like Andy Warhol. `Andy Warhol`s New York City` provides a panoramic view of the artist`s life there from the fifties through the eighties.
Aconcagua – Summit of South America
Of the seven continental summits, Aconcagua (at 6962 m/22,840 ft) lies second only to Everest. Yet it is surprisingly free of snow and ice, and experienced hikers can reach the roof of the Americas without technical expertise. However, it is one of the world`s highest and toughest treks. The author has summated twice, and explains
Markets of New England
People across the country are discovering the immense pleasure that can be had by living a thoughtful life full of farm-fresh food and handmade possessions. This return to the “good life” is reflected in our country`s increasing interest in buying locally grown and produced goods, and there is no better place to `shop local` than
A Cruising Guide to: The Northern Bahamas
Completely updated versions of the Pavlidis Bahamas Guides. All original charts based on personal surveys conducted by the author. Extensive navigational instructions and GPS waypoints. Includes new full colour aerial photos and charts. Includes sections on Crossing the Great Bahama Bank, The Abacos, The Berry Islands, Grand Bahama, New Providence, The Biminis, Eleuthera, Andros and
A Cruising Guide to: The Southern Bahamas
Completely updated versions of the Pavlidis Bahamas Guides. All original charts based on personal surveys conducted by the author. Extensive navigational instructions and GPS waypoints. Coverage includes- Cat Island, The Jumentos, Conception Island and Ragged Island, Rum Cay, The Crooked Island District, San Salvador, Mayaguana, Long Island, Inagua, The Turks and Caicos Islands and The
The Exuma Guide: a Cruising Guide to the Exuma Cays
This is the newly updated version of the famous Exuma Guide by Stephen J. Pavlidis. Covering every harbour, cove, pass and anchorage as well as every major reef, head and sand bank throughout the entire island chain. New and improved charts show latitude, longitude and distance. Coverage includes- Allan`s Cay, Highbourne Cay, Norman`s Cay, Exuma
Street`s Guide to The Cape Verde Islands
A full-colour guide that includes charts and sketches unavailable through any other source, as well as GPS waypoints, harbour and marina information, local knowledge and much more.
Cruising Guide to the Virgin Islands
A comprehensive cruising guide including 80 accurate sketch charts. Also included are piloting instructions, GPS waypoints, photographs, approaches and routes, anchorages, services, dive sites, history and plenty of local knowledge.
