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The Odysseum: Strange journeys that obliterated convention

Explore the extraordinary stories behind some of the greatest – and strangest – adventures and explorations in human history.

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- Devil`s Valley
  
  Flip Lochner is a weary and disillusioned newspaper crime reporter. Curious to find out more about the origins of a casual acquaintance, he descends into Devil`s Read More »
- Matterhorn – Board Game
  
  The Matterhorn waits for no-one. Your task is to be the first to reach the summit of the Matterhorn. Roll the dice, then throw them again… Read More »
- What Do Men Want?: Masculinity and Its Discontents
  
  From the acclaimed philosopher and author of `One-Dimensional Woman`, a bold, playful and open-minded exploration of the role of men in the twenty-first centuryIt would be Read More »
- Moonraker: James Bond 007
  
  This title comes with a new introduction by Susan Hill. `For several minutes he stood speechless, his eyes dazzled by the terrible beauty of the greatest Read More »
- The Cyclist Who Went Out in the Cold: Adventures Along the Iron Curtain Trail
  
  Scaling a new peak of rash over-ambition, Tim Moore tackles the 9,000km route of the old Iron Curtain on a tiny-wheeled, two-geared East German shopping bike.Asking Read More »
- Snows of Kilimanjaro and Other Stories
  
  Men and women of passion and action live, fight, love and die in scenes of dramatic intensity. From haunting tragedy on the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro Read More »
- Let`s Explore with Ted
  
  Which magical place will Ted explore today? A cold, snowy iceberg with lots of slippery seals? A hot, tropical jungle full of tigers and leopards? Or Read More »
- Beskid Slaski
  
  Beskid Slaski in a series of detailed maps of Poland’s most popular recreational areas, showing waymarked hiking and cycling routes and various types of overnight accommodation, Read More »
- Treasures of World History: The Story Of Civilization in 50 Documents
  
  A spirited examination of world history, told through 50 key documents, by two celebrated historians and journalists. With a wealth of experience between them on political, Read More »
- History of Wolves: Shortlisted for the 2017 Man Booker Prize
  
  Shortlisted for the 2017 Man Booker PrizeFourteen-year-old Linda lives with her parents in an ex-commune beside a lake in the beautiful, austere backwoods of northern Minnesota. Read More »

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- My Canadian Boyfriend, Justin Trudeau
  
  There is no world leader as beloved (or loooved) as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Dynamic, smart, charismatic, compassionate, and sometimes sassy, he has quickly emerged Read More »
- Nebelstein – Gmรผnd – Weitra – Gross Gerungs – Weinsberger Wald F&B WK076
  
  Nebelstein – Gmรผnd – Weitra – Gross Gerungs – Weinsberger Wald area of eastern Austria presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible Read More »
- Belmonte CNIG Topo 689
  
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- NOAA Chart 12342 – Harlem River
  
  NOAA maintains the nautical charts and publications for U.S. coasts and the Great Lakes. Over a thousand charts cover 95,000 miles of shoreline and 3.4 million Read More »
- Animals of Kruger National Park
  
  South Africa`s Kruger National Park is one of the largest and most diverse conservation areas in Africa, and a hugely popular visitor attraction. Animals of Kruger Read More »

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- Fontane Cycle Route – Oranienburg to Potsdam Bikeline Map-Guide Compact
  
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- Guanajuato
  
  Topographic mapping from Mexico’s national survey agency, Instituto Nacional de Estadรญstica, Geografรญa e Informรกtica. The maps have contours at 20m intervals with relief shading and indicate Read More »
- Alaska NGS Adventure Map 3117
  
  Alaska`s most famous hotspots, like Denali, Anchorage, the Inside Passage, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, and many others are clearly marked on the map. The Read More »
- Lorquin – Avricourt IGN 3515SB
  
  Between 2014 and 2019, the IGN renewed its entire Serie Bleue collection. A new map for optimal readability, with better geometric precision and enriched tourist information. Read More »
- NZ6825 Paterson Inlet / Whaka a Te Wera
  
  Plans included:Horseshoe Bay to Ulva Island 1:15,000Continuation West to Prices Inlet 1:15,000Nautical charts for New Zealand, created by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), are printed on Read More »

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- Admiralty Chart JP126 – Nippon, Seto Naikai, Tokuyama-Kudamatsu Ko and Approaches
  
  Admiralty standard nautical charts comply with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) regulations and are ideal for professional, commercial and recreational use. Charts within the series Read More »
- The Yellow Balloon
  
  A delightful ride for armchair travellers.Writer and illustrator Charlotte Dematons infuses this picture book with an enchanting appeal. Lovely watercolours present a great and diverse planet, Read More »
- Luxury Spas 2017
  
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- Lake Zurich – Lake Zug K+F Hiking Map 13
  
  These laminated hiking maps at a scale of 1:40 000 are the ideal basis for planning a hiking tour.The precise cartography shows hiking trails including classification. Read More »
- Gin & Tonic: The Complete Guide for the Perfect Mix
  
  Gin & tonic, the drink of the eighties, is more fashionable than ever before. Bars, clubs, gin menus in restaurants – gin is everywhere. This beautifully Read More »