Category Archives: Travel Guides
Lonely Planet Malay Phrasebook and Dictionary
With Lonely Planet`s Malay Phrasebook and Dictionary, let no barriers – language or culture – get in your way. Grab this phrasebook and try Malaysia`s amazing street food, soak up sun and sand at Palau Langkawi or Palau Tioman, or trek to the summit of Mt Kinabalu, Malaysia`s tallest peak.Lonely Planet’s phrasebooks give you a
Lonely Planet India Phrasebook
Covering 15 of the key languages used in India, this guide is packed with useful words and phrases so that readers can get by anywhere across the subcontinent. There is a food and culture section, sustainable travel phrases and colour coded sections for ease of navigation.
So French
“Acclaimed restaurateur Dany Chouet helped shape French cuisine in Australia throughout the 1970s and 80s through her successful restaurants Upstairs, Au Chabrol and Cleopatra. Now back in south-west France, she and her partner are wooing international customers with gourmet tours and Dany`s quintessential country cooking. In her first book, So French, Dany tells her fascinating
Glovebox Guide to Wine Touring – 48 Australian Wine Regions
“Cellar-door wine touring is the ultimate wine experience, but if you only have a day or two the choice of wineries can be overwhelming. Luckily, Australia has wine-expert Greg Duncan Powell, who brings us this Glovebox Guide to Wine Touring – an essential addition to every wine-lover`s glovebox. Greg has done the hard yards for
From India: Food, Family And Tradition
Contemporary Indian food has never looked better than in this beautiful and fascinating cookbook, From India. Chef Kumar Mahadevan and his wife Suba marry food and flavours with family tradition and personal stories, to give readers amazing insight into the cultural background and history of their meals. With recipes ranging from simple, rustic vegetarian dishes
Snow Flakes And Schnapps
“Join Jane Lawson as she takes you on a culinary journey through the magnificent cold-climate cuisines of the snow-cloaked regions of northern, central and eastern Europe. Celebrate the season of winter and enjoy this irresistible selection of simmering soups, hearty meals and indulgent desserts that will warm you to the core. From humble and satisfying
Lonely Planet Greek Phrasebook and Dictionary SUPERCEDED
The Lonely Planet Greek Phrasebook is not only an extensive list of useful phrases, but also an ideal tool to start getting to grips with a language and beginning two-way communication. Containing excellent sections on language basics such as numbers, question phrases, dates, phrase construction, grammar and pronunciation, as well as containing concise but well-rounded
Star-Craving Mad: Tales from a Travelling Astronomer
“Fred Watson knows all about the madness that drives people to understand the Universe and unlock its secrets. Now you can join Australia`s best-known astronomer on a unique tour to unravel the mysteries of space and time. Take in primitive observatories in ancient Peru and the world`s largest atom-smasher in modern-day Switzerland. See Pluto demoted
Australians – Origins to Eureka
Convicts and Aborigines, settlers and soldiers, patriots and reformers, bushrangers and gold seekers: bestselling author Thomas Keneally has woven their lives and their stories together in a vibrant history which does full justice to the rich and colourful nature of Australia`s unique national character. Taking the reader from pre-settlement to European occupation through to the
World of Dogs: A Book for Dog Lovers All Over the Globe
`World of Dogs` is a fun and quirky book that delves into the evolution and history of our canine companions, and also celebrates their roles in ancient and modern society across the globe. Since their domestication between 15,000 and 40,000 years ago, dogs have played an important role in lives of humans. `World of Dogs`
A Voyage to Australia
On 19 November 1838 James Bell, then aged 21, set out in the sailing vessel the Planter from St Katharine Docks in London to travel to Adelaide, an infant colony half a world away and not yet two years old. He left behind family, good friends and the mysterious `C.P.`, a young woman with whom
Lonely Planet Egyptian Arabic Phrasebook
Lonely Planet`s Egyptian Arabic Phrasebook, let no barriers – language or culture – get in your way. Grab this phrasebook and ride a camel around the Pyramids of Giza, visit the ancient monuments at Luxor, or take a relaxing cruise on the Nile. Lonely Planet’s phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical and social
Bike Snob
Bike Snob, with a subtitle ‘systematically & mercilessly realigning the world of cycling”, is written by BikeSnobNYC, a blogger, frequent racer, daily commuter, former bike messenger and author of numerous cycling-related publications.In this wickedly funny rant and rave about the world of cycling he offers a unique and very personal take on the ins and
Lonely Planet Farsi (Persian) Phrasebook
Lonely Planet`s Farsi Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Farsi phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Bargain in a bazaar over luxurious hand woven carpets, hike to out-of-the-way locations, or order a local speciality for your midday meal; all with your trusted
Collected Recipes
This is a recipe book dedicated to all the wonderful people we meet throughout our lives. Sometimes we are introduced to people who influence us; who change us ever so slightly. They have a different past, a different life story, but we still connect. Still we bond. We call them friends and they all touch
Lonely Planet Moroccan Arabic Phrasebook and Dictionary
With Lonely Planet`s Moroccan Arabic Phrasebook, let no barriers – language or culture – get in your way. Lonely Planet’s phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical and social words and phrases. Chat with the locals and discover their culture – a guaranteed way to enrich your travel experience. Order the right meal with
Lord Sandwich and the Pants Man
We all know that there was a ballerina named Pavlova and an earl named Sandwich, but there was also a Baron Lamington and a Queen Margarita, a Mr Booze and a Captain Fudge. Laszlo Biro invented the biro, Jules Leotard wore the first leotard, Charles Boycott endured the first boycott and Lord Cardigan loved a
Lonely Planet Middle East Phrasebook and Dictionary
With Lonely Planet`s Middle East Phrasebook and Dictionary, let no barriers – language or culture – get in your way. Get more from your trip with easy-to-find phrases for every travel situation; get equipped with a range of languages from Modern Standard Arabic to Turkish. This pocket book includes Modern Standard Arabic, Egyptian Arabic, Gulf
Lonely Planet Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya
Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya in the Walking Guide series from Lonely Planet; profiling in comprehensive detail the walking opportunities, from day walks to long distance hikes, available in a range of international destinations. Frank and informal in style, the guides introduce readers to a selection of walks in each country and are designed to
Lonely Planet Bulgarian Phrasebook and Dictionary
Lonely Planet: The world`s leading travel guide publisher. With Lonely Planet`s Bulgarian Phrasebook, let no barriers – language or culture – get in your way. Grab this phrasebook and soak up the sun at a Black Sea beach, drop by the medieval town of Veliko Tarnovo, or visit Bulgaria`s best spiritual treasure, Rila Monastery. Lonely
