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'An evocative mix of history, food and storytelling.' EVENING STANDARD BEST FICTION 2021'a heart-warming, heart-breaking story of love, life, family and, of course, baking.' RUTH HOGANCyprus in the run up to the civil war of the 1970s... the threat of it...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781841957852Author Will FergusonFormat PaperbackPage Count 432Imprint Canongate UsPublisher Canongate UsWeight(grams) 476gDimensions(mm) 206mm * 137mm * 28mm

Culture Smart guides help travellers have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781781726761Author Peter FinchFormat PaperbackPage Count 280Imprint SerenPublisher Poetry Wales PressDimensions(mm) 208mm * 135mm * 20mm

Discover the best places to spot 300 of the world's most exciting and unusual creatures, from the soaring Andean condor and prowling Bengal tiger, to singing humpback whales and migrating wildebeest. For many people, one of the most rewarding experiences...

Australia -Culture Smart! appears on Oprah's Austalian Adventure! Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common...

Get a taste of the history and culture of London. From haute cuisine to traditional greasy spoons, London: The Cookbook tells the story of this vibrant city through the food most beloved by its inhabitants. London's top chefs offer up recipes for...

Bonjour! From ordering steak frites in Paris to making new friends in Nice, it helps to speak some of the native tongue in France. Rick Steves offers well-tested French words and phrases that come in handy in a variety of situations. Inside you'll...

Your essential guide to travelling Australia in a caravan, van, camper trailer or motorhome -including detailed itineraries for every state and territory, personal recommendations for activities, caravan parks and free camping sites and special road-trip...

This is a field guide covering all species occurring in the country of Chile. Chile holds a great diversity of habitat types, from the Andes in the north down to the tundra and sub-Antarctic rainforest of Tierra del Fuego in the far south. Chile supports...

An illustrated travelogue that brilliantly captures artist and illustrator Emma Fick's epic train journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway-from Beijing through Mongolia to Moscow-including more than 200 watercolor illustrations and handwritten text that...

Science is remarkably reliable. It puts people on the moon, performs laser eye surgery, tells us about ancient civilizations and species, and predicts the future of our climate. What underwrites this reliability? This book argues that the standard...

An ancient Northumbrian sea port town located on England's north-east coast, Blyth has been a thriving port since medieval times. Thanks to recent regenerations and redevelopment, the town has overcome the effects of declining industry in the recent past...

New Zealand's Biggest Year is an epic birding tale of how two friends become rivals and set out to break the all-time record for the most Aotearoa New Zealand bird species seen in one calendar year. Their rivalry results in more birds being spotted in a...

'[A] delightful hymn of praise to the most extraordinary of all the world's bird families - hummingbirds' STEPHEN MOSS 'A brilliant read' MARK AVERY 'Ever thoughtful and engaging, Jon Dunn pursues these dazzling creatures through dust and jungle'...

An inspirational guidebook to 50 great walks throughout the Pennines. A wide range of routes in this larger format book have been selected to help walkers explore all aspects of this beautiful upland area. The walks are all graded, from moderate to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781101985120Author Mark AdamsFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint E P Dutton & Co IncPublisher Penguin Putnam Inc

Sheila Fruman, fascinated by the textiles and handmade carpets she saw when she travelled overland in 1969 from Turkey to India, tells the stories of nine intrepid adventurers who have combed the streets and bazaars of Central and South Asia finding,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781999619305Author Richard MaysonFormat PaperbackPage Count 366Imprint Infinite Ideas LimitedPublisher Infinite Ideas LimitedWeight(grams)...

Culture Smart! Japan will guide you through modern Japan's shifting social and cultural maze. It provides invaluable insights into people's attitudes and behavior, and practical tips to help make your visit to this complex, rich, and dynamic society a...

'A treasure-trove of inspiration . .. [Beyond the Footpath] shows us how to make the most of the calm beauty of the natural world that surrounds us, as well as offering practical guidance on where to find - and how to travel to - those special places'...

A quarter of all pilgrims arriving at Santiago start in Sarria: it provides the minimum distance required for a pilgrim to apply for a Compostela. This guidebook features all the information needed to complete the 7 stages from O Cebreiro to Santiago...

A unique blend of travelogue, musings and poetry, A Stranger's Pose draws the reader into a world of encounters haunted by the absence of home, estrangement from a lover and family tragedies. The author's recollections and reflections of fragments of his...

Rivers, canals and Britain's glorious waterways are championed and admired at every opportunity. They are the subject of countless photos, television programmes and books - and are places to visit and enjoy whenever considering a walk in the countryside...

'You can put your hand on this book and swear by it, because it's the bible. Every bird of town, bush, swamp, island, beach, river and the sea is here - accurately, intricately, and beautifully observed.' - Steve Braunias- author of How to Watch a Bird...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781531699970Author Joseph R HaynesFormat HardbackPage Count 290Imprint History Press Library EditionsPublisher History Press Library EditionsWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781906549169Author Colin NuttFormat HardbackPage Count 80Imprint Ness PublishingPublisher Ness PublishingDimensions(mm) 115mm * 168mm * 11mm

Rediscover your lust for adventure, with inspiring affirmations on the theme of travel, exploration and discoveryBook InformationISBN 9781801084765Author Igloo BooksFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Igloo Books LtdPublisher Bonnier Books...

Packed with outstanding photographs, this practical, compact yet comprehensive reference is the definitive guide to all 139 amphibian species found in the Western Palearctic and adjacent regions. From familiar frogs and toads to striking salamanders...

Greece, with all its temples, cities, and sanctuaries created by Europe's most formative ancient civilization, is a must-see for the archaeological traveller. This guide provides: * Coverage of all the main archaeological sites in Greece, ranging...

This handy Japanese phrasebook and pocket dictionary is designed for people who want to learn Japanese quickly and don't have a lot of time to study.It is designed by an experienced language teacher to be useful and easy to use. Even if you have just a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780679776482Author Jan MorrisFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Vintage BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 266gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 132mm...

World War II is one of the first conflicts to be extensively recorded in detail by both combatants and journalists, and many iconic photos of the fighting and battlefields have been passed down to us today. But how do these battlefields look now,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781642370782Author Sunny LockwoodFormat PaperbackPage Count 186Imprint Front Porch Publishing, LLCPublisher Front Porch Publishing, LLCWeight(grams)...

In A Walk in the Park, Cairney shows that he clearly loves the city and he expresses that it is more than it appears to be. Glasgow is not just a city full of tenements and big buildings, it is a beautiful Scottish landmark outfitted with the beautiful...

The City of London, the fabled 'Square Mile', is the financial hub of world trade. It is also an area with a rich and almost tangible history, a history that is reflected in its colourful and varied selection of pubs and watering holes. The city can...

It's amazing how 100 key words and phrases provide instant communication!Do you want to speak simple Indonesian but are too busy to study it? Are you visiting Indonesia for a short time and want an Indonesian phrase book to help you communicate? If so,...

'Prose from a poet and a personal take on the spectacles' Chris Packham, author of Fingers in the Sparkle JarShortlisted for Richard Jefferies Society & White Horse Bookshop Literary Prize 2017Longlisted for the Wainwright Prize 2017Britain is a nation...

Under a Yellow Sky paints a canvas of life aboard a Merchant Navy ship in the early 1970s. Simon, a dreamer who steps into this different world, uncovers much of the magic of the sea, although also encounters brutality, dizzying hard work and frightening...

Insight Guides TexasTravel made easy. Ask local experts. Comprehensive travel guide packed with inspirational photography and fascinating cultural insights, now with free eBook.From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this guide...