Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference
London Precincts: A Curated Guide to the City`s Best Shops, Eateries, Bars and Other Hangouts
London is one of the world`s greatest cities. It`s iconic and dynamic; a vibrant city where the past and present meet in an explosion of art and culture. It`s also a city that is constantly on the move. From its earliest explorers, London has never been afraid to venture to new worlds and discover new
Explore Australia
Drive down a road in Australia and you might discover one of the best surfing beaches in the world, a meteorite crater, a fibreglass trout, an ancient rainforest, a rock art painting from one of the oldest cultures on Earth, or a local with a lot of stories to share. Whatever adventure you`re looking for,
Kyoto Pocket Precincts: A Pocket Guide to the City`s Best Cultural Hangouts, Shops, Bars and Eateries
Steeped in history, tradition and beauty, Kyoto reflects the changing of the seasons more than any other city in the world. There are 2000 temples and shrines to visit, the intricate culture of Geisha, tea houses, Zen gardens, and artisan crafts that are just as important today as they were a thousand years ago. There
Trope London
Winner of the 2020 Edward Stanford Travel Writing Award`s Photography Travel Book of the YearThe London Edition, the second book in Trope`s City Edition series, is comprised of 199 photographs by 14 independent photographers from London and beyond.The contributing photographers collectively have nearly 1 million followers on Instagram following their work.Each of the nine chapters
Sundays in Paris: An insider`s guide to the best places to eat, drink and explore – and every other day of the week
Sundays are famously a dead zone in Paris, with visitors confronted with one `closed` sign after another. So frustrated was Parisian resident Yasmin Zeinab that she came to the rescue with Sundays in Paris to reveal the best places to eat, drink and explore on le dimanche. (The spots are also pretty good on the
Lucy Hamidzadeh: Unfinished Stories
“I never know what I`m going to capture, it`s all spontaneous and that`s what I love the most. I often find myself walking the streets for hours and hours taking photos. Every image I capture is the result of a little flicker that happens to catch my eye in such an overwhelming way that it
New York Precincts: A Curated Guide to the City`s Best Shops, Eateries, Bars and Other Hangouts
`New York Precincts` is your guide to the coolest places to shop, eat and drink in 20 of the city’s hottest precincts. From Brooklyn’s trendy cafes and quirky vintage shops, to Manhattan’s familiar cultural icons and amazing rooftop bars, you’ll find the perfect mix of iconic, trendy, accessible, upscale and one-of-a-kind venues that only a
Ron Timehin: London Fog
“I prefer it when the skies are dramatic and mysterious. When I played the trumpet I used to play a lot of jazz. Jazz can be sad yet beautiful at the same time, and that feeling likes to come through when I shoot with the camera.” Ron TimehinRon Timehin is a young photographer from Bromley,
Wander Love: Lessons, Tips and Inspiration from a Solo Traveller
Author Aubrey Daquinag is a travel blogger and photographer, with a dedicated following through her website The Love Assembly. `Wander Love` takes her world of travel, Instagram and brand collaborations, and presents it in a fun and colourful ‘lookbook’ format. The book features Aubrey’s incredible photography and travel information on the latest exotic locations, including
Explorer Chartbook Exumas Ragged Islands 9TH ED
Explorer Chartbook Exumas and the Ragged Islands (9th Edition) presents the chart coverage of the central cruising ground of the Bahamas. For this edition, these Exuma charts have been digitally redrawn to pinpoint accuracy using aerial photographs. You`ll notice border scales, new and corrected data, depth contours, updated variation, chart page overlaps, and notes on
Onsen of Japan: Japan`s Best Hot Springs and Bathhouses
As a country blessed with natural geothermal energy, no trip to Japan is complete without an authentic onsen (hot spring) experience. Yet this world has remained a mystery to many western travellers, who are keen to take advantage of the onsen`s relaxing qualities and healing properties. `Onsen of Japan` is your entry into art of
Sri Lankan Flavours
From Cauliflower, Cashew and Green Pea Curry to Mango Lassi, more than 70 recipes demonstrate how to eat as the Sri Lankans do at home in this stunning mix of travelogue and food Chef Channa Dassanayaka takes readers along on a journey to Sri Lanka to rediscover the flavors, places, and memories of his childhood.
Molvania
The funniest book about travel you will ever read: atravel guide to the fictional European republic Molvania, birthplace of the polka and whooping cough. Australian authors.
Winter In The Alps
Take a culinary journey from the peaks of St. Moritz down to the glittering streets of Zurich–home to some of the most delicious food in all of Europe–in this attractive cookbook of Alpine cuisine. Be tempted by Cloud Souffle, Pappardelle with Duck Ragu, melt-in-your-mouth Spatzle, Rosti, and Creamy Zabaione; sip warming Gluhwein and roast chestnuts
Lonely Planet Australian Language and Culture
Australia in the Language and Culture series from Lonely Planet, providing an irreverent view of a selection of languages and revealing the meanings behind everyday native expressions. Written in a humorous style, these pocket-sized guides present a thematic guide to each language through descriptions of vocabulary, colloquiums and slang. Each guide begins with a short
Lonely Planet Irish Language and Culture
Irish in the Language and Culture series from Lonely Planet, providing an irreverent view of a selection of languages and revealing the meanings behind everyday native expressions. Written in a humorous style, these pocket-sized guides present a thematic guide to each language through descriptions of vocabulary, colloquiums and slang. Each guide begins with a short
Lonely Planet British Language and Culture
British in the Language and Culture series from Lonely Planet, providing an irreverent view of a selection of languages and revealing the meanings behind everyday native expressions. Written in a humorous style, these pocket-sized guides present a thematic guide to each language through descriptions of vocabulary, colloquiums and slang. Each guide begins with a short
Top Walks in Australia
Australia is mecca for bushwalkers – there are walks crossing every sort of landscape, from rocky deserts to the tropical coast, craggy mountains to verdant rainforest, as well as some shaped by colourful human history. Experienced travel writer Melanie Ball has hiked every track in this book for walkers of all levels of experience. Included
Sydney Precincts A Curated Guide to the Citys Eating Drinking and Shops
One look at glamorous, glitzy and grand Sydney – and you`ll fall in love. One read of Sydney Precincts by Chris Carroll and you`ll know just which shops, cafes, restaurants and bars to visit to turn this into a more lasting love affair. Sydney is a parochial town, and locals often don`t want to share
Paris: A Curious Traveler`s Guide
In the last few years, Paris has undergone a huge transformation. It`s fostered one of the coolest creative scenes in Europe, some of the continent`s best nightlife and a “bistronomy” movement that has influenced dining around the globe. Yet while millennial travellers pour into the city, travel guides continue to focus on a staid checklist
