Category Archives: Travel Guides
The Curious Bartender`s Whiskey Road Trip: A Coast to Coast Tour of Bourbon Whiskey and Backwater Distilleries – from Pioneers to the New Frontiers, Tracing the History of a Nation
Buckle up and join bestselling author and whiskey connoisseur Tristan Stephenson on a Stateside tour and learn all there is to know about the finest whiskey and bourbon America has to offer.Whiskey in America is a regional product that has evolved in different ways and at a differing pace depending on where you go. Tristan
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
TWO COMEDY GREATS TALK LIFE, FRIENDSHIP AND THE JOYS OF FISHING…Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse have been friends for 30 years, but when life intervened, what was once a joyous and spontaneous friendship dwindled to the odd phone call or occasional catch up. Then, Glory Be! They were both diagnosed with heart disease and realised
Saffron & Sumac: Feasting at the Middle Eastern Table
From the aromatic tagines of Morocco, to the sweet and sticky pastries that are a legacy of the Ottoman empire, explore the food and rich culinary traditions of the Middle East and the Maghreb with 65 authentic recipes.The fragrant flavours of the Middle East are steeped in a fascinating history of ancient empires and dynasties,
Break Point: SAS: Who Dares Wins Host`s Incredible True Story
Ollie Ollerton co-hosts `S.A.S.: Who Dares Wins` alongside Ant Middleton, Jason Fox and Mark Billingham. This is his incredible true story.Where is your break point?Is it here? Facing the gruelling SAS selection process on one leg, with a busted ankle and the finish line nowhere in sight?Or here? Under heavy fire from armed kidnappers while
The Names Heard Long Ago: How the Golden Age of Hungarian Football Shaped the Modern Game
`Beautifully written and immaculately researched. Jonathan Wilson is the finest sports writer of his generation` Peter Frankopan, author of `The Silk Roads`In 1953, the Mighty Magyars beat England 6-3 at Wembley, a result that echoes through the history of football. A year earlier, this Hungarian team had won Olympic gold. A year later, they lost
Letter To My Younger Self: The Big Issue Presents… 100 Inspiring People on the Moments That Shaped Their Lives
All royalties from sales of this book go to The Big IssueIf you could write a letter to your younger self, what would it say?Over 10 years ago, The Big Issue began to ask some of the best-known, most interesting and most successful figures in entertainment, politics, food, sport and business to give advice, offer
The Royal Geographical Society Puzzle Book: Pit Your Wits Against the World`s Greatest Explorers
`The Royal Geographical Society Puzzle Book` brings the rich and colourful history and content of this great institution to the printed page in the form of a challenging, informative and entertaining quiz book. Explore hidden routes, decipher geographical details and discover amazing facts as you work through over a century`s worth of geographical wonder –
First Words – Italian
Bring the Italian language to life with this beautifully illustrated children`s book from Lonely Planet Kids, an imprint of Lonely Planet, the world`s leading travel guide and phrasebook publisher. Perfect for the whole family, First Words Italian features 100 words to use while traveling, from food and transport, to animals and weather. Each word is
Wild In The City
Discover the secret lives of more than 30 extraordinary creatures that share our cities. From red foxes sneaking rides on London buses to leopards prowling the backstreets of Mumbai, this book explores the clever ways animals have adapted to the urban environment and explains how you can help protect our wild neighbours.Crammed with buildings, traffic
Dark Skies
Witnessing the sweep of the Milky Way, the remains of comets burning up in our atmosphere, or the shimmering aurora, we better understand the universe and our place in it. Lonely Planet`s `Dark Skies`, the first world`s guide to astrotourism, can help you experience all of this and more first-hand.Meticulously researched by dark sky expert
World`s Coolest Jobs: Discover 40 awesome careers!
From dinosaur palaeontologist and snake-venom collector to water slide tester, Tower of London Ravenmaster, octopus keeper and panda nanny, discover the most fun, surprising and enjoyable jobs found on planet Earth – and see just how different and amazing the world of work can be. Find out how to be a: Motion capture actor and
A Place Called Home: Look Inside Houses Around the World
Take a sneak peek inside homes from all around the world with this charming lift-the-flap book, written by Kate Baker and beautifully illustrated by Rebecca Green. From cosy wooden houses in snow-blanketed Greenland to traditional Maasai mud huts in East Africa, young children will discover different ways of living across the globe and get a
The Travel Activity Book
Explore over 70 countries and cultures around the world in this globetrotting activity and sticker book. Race camels through the Algerian desert, spot the difference between Bangladeshi rickshaw drivers, unscramble anagrams to name the US presidents on Mount Rushmore, and even perform the haka with the New Zealand rugby team.Your adventure begins on Baffin Island
The Plastic Problem: 50 Small Ways to Reduce Waste and Help Save the Earth
Look around you – plastic is everywhere! It`s in your shoes, pens, toothbrush, car, toys, TV, water bottles, food packaging… It`s so popular that it`s almost impossible to get through one day without using it. And it`s creating major problems for our planet, wildlife and ourselves.With `The Plastic Problem`, you`ll discover loads of brilliant and
National Trails of America
Hike from sea to shining sea with this inspiring and engaging companion. Lonely Planet`s National Trails of America features the US`s 30 National Trails- from the scenic wonder of the Pacific Crest Trail to the heavy history of the Trail of Tears, hikers will discover the majesty of each route and all the un-missable stops
Build Your Own History Museum
Calling all archaeologists! A crate has arrived for you and it`s packed with treasures from the ancient world! Can you assemble them and assign each to the right room in time for the museum`s big opening? Among the treasures to display are an Egyptian sarcophagus, a Greek temple and a Chinese Terracotta Army. Fun, interactive
Beautiful World Japan
Delve inside the myriad landscapes of Japan with this stunning collection of photographs and discover the nation`s extraordinary diversity of places, people and experiences – from moments in awe-inspiring cities to quiet escapes in remote, exotic corners.`Beautiful World Japan` is the perfect way to lose yourself in the country. Striking photos fill each page, while
Lonely Planet`s Global Chocolate Tour
Chock-full of the world`s tastiest chocolate experiences, the latest book in our Global Tour series is sure to satisfy the sweet tooth of cocoa lovers near and far. From South America to Europe to Australia, Lonely Planet`s Global Chocolate Tour includes master chocolatiers and artisan producers, exotic cocoa plantations, and must-visit shops, plus illustrated spreads
Curiosities and Splendour: An anthology of classic travel literature
Journey back in time with this collection of classic travel writing from great authors and adventurers. These extraordinary odysseys over land and sea captivated audiences and gave them a glimpse into countries, cities and cultures like never before.Tales include Robert Falcon Scott`s doomed Antarctic expedition of 1910-13; Robert Byron`s ten-month journey through Persia to Afghanistan
One Million Minutes: What My Daughter Taught Me About Time
When a stressed-out Wolf tells his four-year-old daughter Nina that he can only spend ten more minutes reading her bedtime stories before getting back to work, she wishes that they could have a million minutes together `on the really good things. Let`s go so far away, until we have time,` she says.While Nina is physically
