Category Archives: Travel Guides
Mexico – A Traveller`s Literary Companion
Mexico has long been a top travel destination. But until now, there has not been such a panoramic vision of Mexico offered by some of Mexico`s finest contemporary writers of fiction and literary prose. Here are writings – many translated for the first time – that bring you to the people of the beaches, the
A Racing Cyclist`s Worst Nightmare and other stories of the Golden Age
A Cyclist`s Worst Nightmare” covers a similar time-scope to Hewson’s ‘In Pursuit of Stardom”, though as a collection of individual but interrelated stories it employs a variety of different literary genres – autobiography, biography, discourse and fiction. Each piece can be enjoyed in its own right, while the work as a whole casts light on
Lapize .. Now There Was An Ace
Jean Bobet’s ‘Lapize’ฆ Now There Was an Ace” tells the story of one of the early greats of cycling and in particular the Tour de France. 2010 was the centenary of the introduction of the Pyrenees into the Tour de France route. It was a contentious decision at that time to send riders on their
Brian Robinson: Pioneer
Brian Robinson, the first Englishman ever to complete the Tour de France, went on to make a career as a professional cyclist in what is generally regarded as one of the toughest eras in a very tough sport. Graeme Fife`s superb book now gives you the full story of the legend that was Brian Robinson,
Illustrated Guide to the Wildflowers of Northern South Africa
This guide is for use in the field by botanists, nature lovers, eco-tourists, hikers and farmers, for on-the-spot identifications, making it unnecessary to collect specimens and in this way depleting the countryside of its beautiful natural heritage. Features of the title are: Full-colour illustrations and brief descriptions of 614 species of the most common flowering
Mammal Guide of Southern Africa
This edition includes: A system to identify the mammals in the title. Detailed species descriptions, including information on the conservation status, size, food, life expectancy, enemies, habits, voice and breeding of more than 120 of the most common land mammals of southern Africa. More than 200 excellent colour photographs of the male and female animals.
Remarkable birds of South Africa
Remarkable birds of South Africa is not meant to be a field guide, but rather gives the reader an overview of the huge variety of birds right on our doorstep. Arranged in taxonomic order, it provides the reader with fascinating notes about the weird and wonderful lives and habits of many bird families or species.
South Pacific Cruising
A Guide for visitors cruising the island Groups of:*Tonga*Fiji*Vanuatu*New Caledonia*New ZealandSouth Pacific Cruising is a sailing guidebook which will give cruising adventurers the essential information needed to get to reach the island groups of Tonga, Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, and New Zealand, and to find the basic necessities of life afloat once they get there.
New Zealand`s Hauraki Gulf – Whangarei to Cape Reinga and Three Kings Islands
New Zealand`s Hauraki Gulf is a chart-based cruising guide and includes full colour reproductions of the large scale official charts (LINZ) and Navy Leisure Series, for the Hauraki Gulf. This updated 2017 5th edition features extensive details of anchorages, marinas, offshore facilities, waypoints (GPS References), recreational opportunities, marine mammals and general cruising information for yachties
Sandstone South East England
This title provides all climbers and boulderers living or visiting the South East, a guidebook to the nine top popular areas that have suitable easy public access. It is the first in a new generation of “Jingo Wobbly Photo” guidebooks that uses exceptionally high quality professional photography for crag illustration, and is supported by superb
New Zealand`s Northland Coast: Whangarei to Cape Reinga and Three Kings Islands
This third Edition of New Zealand`s Northland Coast has been updated (2016) and provides full colour reproductions of large scale charts for the region Northland to Whangarei to Cape Reinga, including the Bay of Islands, Whangaroa and the Three Kings Island. Over 100 nautical miles of coastline are covered, including rocky foreshores, majestic capes, sheltered
France Roc 1 – Bourgogne – Auvergne: Bilingual top guide – French/English
– A climbing guidebook to over 250 cliffs, with all grades included 3a-8c.- A highly cost effective and practical guidebook to the best areas.- Ideal for beginners, families, regular climbers; with 12,000+ routes.- GPS info, great access maps, campsites and picnic spots.- Bi-lingual French-English guidebook.This title is the first of this 4 book series to
New Zealand Landscape Panoramas 360
Experience the fascinating world of Thorsten Tiedeke with these fascinating 360- photographs. Discover the incredible diversity of New Zealands landscapes, ranging from the fresh green rainforests on the West Coast to the frozen beauty of Fox Glacier, from the golden beaches of the Abel Tasman National Park to the volcanic rocks in Tongario National Park.
London Bars & Pubs
Whether you`re looking for uber-trendy style bars or traditional boozers, the capital boasts an unbeatable range of places to drink. This handy guide tells you where to find the beautiful people, the happy hours, the historic inns, the classic cocktails, the gastropubs, the sunny-day hang-outs…Whatever your taste, with over a thousand suggestions this guide is
New Zealand 360 Degrees Mini
The fascinating world of 360- panoramic landscape photographs by Thorsten Tiedeke in a convenient pocket format.
Building Paris
Bruce Marshall`s account of how Paris came to be the most admired city in the world is lavishly illustrated with rare, sometimes unpublished images from Getty Images, Roger- Viollet and other sources. Its accompanied by Marshall`s illuminating text which is always factual and often anecdotal.
Who`s Hiding?
“Dog, Tiger, Hippo, Zebra, Bear, Reindeer, Kangaroo, Lion, Rabbit, Giraffe, Monkey, Bull, Rhino, Pig, Sheep, Hen, Elephant, Cat” Someone is sleeping, someone has horns and someone is hiding! Can you find who it is?
The Tragedy Of The Street Of Flowers
One night at the theatre, Vitor da Silva, a young law graduate, sees a strikingly beautiful woman. Her name is Genoveva. Originally from Madeira, she has lived for many years in Paris. Her rich French husband has died and she is in Lisbon with a view possibly to settling there. Genoveva, however, is not what
