Category Archives: Travel Guides
The Necessary Angel
Max Jackson, a New Zealander living and lecturing in Paris, has a complicated arrangement with his estranged French wife, Louise. In love with his younger Sorbonne colleague Sylvie, he finds himself entangled with Helen, a troubled young English student.When a Cezanne painting goes missing from Louise`s apartment, the boundaries he has struggled to maintain threaten
Cork Dork: A Wine-Fuelled Journey into the Art of Sommeliers and the Science of Taste
Professional journalist and amateur drinker Bianca Bosker didn`t know much about wine – until she discovered the world of elite sommeliers who dedicate their lives to the pursuit of flavour. Fascinated by their fervour and seemingly superhuman sensory powers, she set out to uncover what drove their obsession, and whether she, too, could become a
Race Across the World: The incredible story of the world`s greatest road race – the 1968 London to Sydney Marathon
In 1968, ninety-eight competitors stormed out of London on the world`s greatest automotive adventure, the London to Sydney Marathon, the most ambitious and epic car race ever staged. Four weeks later they arrived in Sydney-or at least half of them did. The others lay in ruin along its 10,000-mile route. Unimaginable now in either concept
Vignette: Stories of Life and Wine in 100 Bottles
Sometimes we just want someone to hand us a bottle of wine. Sometimes we want to learn more about that wine. And sometimes we want to feel something about wine. In `Vignette`, sommelier Jane Lopes recommends the 100 bottles of wine (and some spirits and beers) to best expand your wine journey, giving you a
The Atlas Cookbook: A Food Adventure
Across the world, each established cuisine has an underlying backbone. Vietnamese food without fish sauce? Israeli cuisine without tahini? No chance. And yet so many dishes and ingredients cross borders. Food connects us, teaches us and defines us. It allows us to encounter new people and tell new stories. The Atlas Cookbook explores 20 countries
Gibbous Moon Over Lagos: Pursuing a Dream on Africa`s Wild Side
Lagos, Nigeria, a city of about 20 million people is growing fast and it is not the same Africa as that of the open plains of the Serengeti or the thunderous white cloud of Victoria Falls. This is Africa`s wild side, a place where ethics can be lost and where enormous good can be done;
Esprit de Battuta: Alone Across Africa on a Bicycle
`Esprit de Battuta: Alone Across Africa on a Bicycle` is the story of one woman`s exciting travel adventure through Africa before mobile phones and before easy Internet access alone and on a bicycle.Australian-born and London-based Pamela Watson had a comfortable, if overworked existence, as a management consultant but yearned for freedom and the adventure. “That`s
Lofted: Remarkable & Far-flung Adventures for the Modern Golfer
Lofted puts a new spin on the widely played and loved game of golf–traversing the world in search of authentic golfing experiences. A visual adventure for the modern golfer, Lofted will transport you far and wide through the world of golf. Lofted takes you on a journey of discovery with stunning photography and words featuring
The Thing About Prague…: How I Gave it All Up for a New Life in Europe`s Most Eccentric City
“When Rachael Weiss left a good job, Thelma the cat and a normal life in Sydney for the romantic dream of being a writer in Prague she intended to stay forever. She lasted just three years, exasperated by the eccentricities of her ancestral city and its mind-boggling bureaucracy and customs. In this surprising and generous
The Maverick Mountaineer: The Remarkable Life of George Ingle Finch – Climber, Scientist, Inventor
In the spring of 1901 a teenager stood on top of a hill, gazed out in wonderment at the Australian landscape and decided he wanted to be a mountaineer. Two decades later, the same man stood in a blizzard beneath the summit of Mount Everest, within sight of his goal to be the first to
Wild by Nature: From Siberia to Australia, Three Years Alone in the Wilderness on Foot
In 2010, Sarah Marquis embarked on a perilous journey: alone and on foot, she walked ten thousand miles across the Gobi Desert, from Siberia, through Thailand, to the Australian outback. Relying on hunting and her own wits, she traversed fever-haunted jungles and scorching deserts, braved harassment from drug dealers, the Mafia, and camp raids from
Barefoot Surgeon: The Inspirational Story of Dr Sanduk Ruit, the Eye Surgeon Giving Sight and Hope to the World`s Poor
Inspiring and uplifting, this is the extraordinary story of Dr Sanduk Ruit who, like his mentor Fred Hollows, took on the world`s medical establishment to give the life-changing gift of sight to hundreds and thousands of the world`s poorest and most isolated people. It is the story of a boy from the lowest tiers of
Last Night at the Lobster
The Red Lobster chain restaurant perched in the far corner of a run-down Amrican mall hasn`t been making its numcers and headquarters has pulled the plug. But manager Manny DeLeon still needs to navigate a tricky last shift with a near-mutinous staff and final onslaught of hungry retirees, lunatics and office parties. All the while
The Shipwreck Hunter: A lifetime of extraordinary deep-sea discoveries
David Mearns has discovered some of the world`s most fascinating and elusive shipwrecks. From the mighty battlecruiser HMS Hood to the crumbling wooden skeletons of Vasco da Gama`s 16th century fleet, David has searched for and found dozens of sunken vessels in every ocean of the world.The Shipwreck Hunter is an account of David`s most
Flight Lines
As the sun lowered and turned Gulf St Vincent fiery, they each called a high-pitched `peeooowiii!`, flashed their black wing-pits, spread their tail skirts and took flight.Andrew Darby follows the odysseys of two Grey Plovers, little-known migratory shorebirds, as they take previously uncharted ultramarathon flights from the southern coast of Australia to Arctic breeding grounds.
Pasta, Pane, Vino: Deep Travels Through Italy`s Food Culture
Shortlisted for the 2019 Edward Stanford Travel Writing Award`s Travel Food & Drink Book of the YearFollowing the acclaimed Rice, Noodle, Fish and Grape, Olive, Pig, comes Pasta, Pane, Vino: a beautifully photographed food-lover`s travelogue through Italy, from the James Beard Award-winning author Matt Goulding and his popular website Roads & Kingdoms.The book celebrates the
The Seventh Circle: Surviving Seven Years in Afghanistan`s Most Notorious Prison
Former soldier Rob Langdon was working as a security contractor in Afghanistan when he was found guilty of murder and sentenced to death in a case that would have been ruled a clear miscarriage of justice in the British legal system. His sentence was commuted to 20 years in jail, and he served his time
Whole: Down-to-earth plant-based wholefood recipes
`Whole` is a beautiful, down-to-earth, plant-based book that captures the distinct and covetable vibe of author Harriet Birrell`s beachside lifestyle, one where her priorities are good food, wellness, surfing, and family. In the book, Harriet shares whole, satisfying home recipes with a modern twist. Harriet`s philosophy is all about celebrating and enjoying the abundance of
Let`s Explore… Jungle
Lonely Planet Kids` brand new series of sticker activity books, “Let`s Explore”, is perfect for any child with a sense of adventure. With fascinating facts, puzzles to solve and pages to colour and complete, little explorers aged 5 and up will love discovering the amazing environments of our planet. Let`s Explore Jungle sends you deep
Pardiz: A Persian Food Journey
`Pardiz` is a personal journey into Manuela Darling-Gansser`s “paradise past”. Having lived in Iran for the first nine years of her life, she returned as an adult to reconnect with the country she remembered so fondly. This book is a celebration of that time; a compilation of memories, stories and beautiful recipes that underline the
