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Roger Deakin set out in 1996 to swim through the British Isles. The result a uniquely personal view of an island race and a people with a deep affinity for water. From the sea, from rock pools, from rivers and streams, tarns, lakes, lochs, ponds, lidos,...

The Speyside Way runs for 85 miles (136 km) from the fishing port of Buckie to Newtonmore in the Cairngorms National Park, with an optional 16-mile spur to Tomintoul via Glenlivet. Following the lovely valley of the River Spey, you walk through...

Over two decades of turmoil and change in the Middle East, steered via the history-soaked landscape of Palestine. This new edition includes a previously unpublished epigraph in the form of a walk. When Raja Shehadeh first started hill walking in...

Insight Guide to Tanzania & Zanzibar is a pictorial travel guide in a magazine style providing answers to the key questions before or during your trip: deciding when to go to Tanzania & Zanzibar, choosing what to see, from exploring Stone Town to...

Navigate your way around Birmingham with detailed street maps from A-Z This up-to-date, folded A-Z street map includes more than 3000 streets in and around Birmingham. As well as the city centre and St Philip's Cathedral, the other areas...

Explore manicured parks and historic plazas. Tapas tasting in traditional tavernas. And relaxing afternoons in Madrid's glittering galleries. There are so many reasons to visit Madrid. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK Eyewitness travel guide is...

The home of trusted Italian dictionaries for everyday language learning. Designed for all those studying Italian who need maximum information in an accessible format, the Collins Pocket Italian to English and English to Italian Dictionary...

'A Latin American James Dean or Jack Kerouac' Washington Post'It's true; Marxists just wanna have fun... a revolutionary bestseller' GuardianAt the age of twenty-three, Ernesto 'Che' Guevara and his friend Alberto Granado set out from their native...

Who travelling through Totteridge and Whetstone is aware that the station got its name from the medieval soldiers who sharpened their swords at the whetstone before the bloody Battle of Barnet? Or that Canary Wharf was built for importing fruit from the...

Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun! Kids will have fun collecting points with more than 140 different breeds of dogs to find. From hounds...

Uncover the heart of Spain - a country known for its striking architecture, beautiful beaches and creative foodie scene.Whether you want to admire quirky architecture in Barcelona, watch swirling flamenco dancers in Seville, or kick-back on the...

Let Marco Polo Gran Canaria guide you around this beautiful Canary Island. Explore Gran Canaria with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the island's trendiest...

Cape Wrath Trail is a challenging route from Fort William to Cape Wrath. It is around 200 miles long and passes through some of Scotland's wildest and most spectacular scenery. The trail has evolved from use and is not an officially recognised National...

The South West Coast Path is the spectacular 630-mile (1008-km) National Trail around the tip of Britain. This volume features the section of the Path from Minehead to Padstow, a distance of 163 miles (262 km). It skirts the Exmoor National Park, taking...

To travel through Italy is as close as one gets to being in paradise. For centuries, writers, artists, architects, and merchants have been drawn here, inspired by the beauty of Venice, Florence, Naples, and Rome. Countless books, paintings, poems, and...

This practical travel guide to Jamaica features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things...

A guidebook to 24 day walks on the Isle of Wight plus a long-distance Coastal Path route. Exploring the island's Natural Landscape there are walks suitable for all abilities. The graded day walks range from 7-28km (4-18 miles) and can be...

For hundreds of years York was England's second city, a thriving and prosperous port. Now, encircled by its ancient walls and with its beloved historic stone minster, the city is loved by visitors from all across the world. A small city with layers built...

Explore new places with dependable maps from Collins. As the largest city in Scotland, Glasgow is a vibrant and bustling hub, enjoyed by thousands of visitors each year. This updated map displays delightful water-colour mapping, and includes...

Let Marco Polo Sicily guide you around this beautiful island. Explore Sicily and Gozo with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the islands' trendiest places, and get...

This guidebook presents 75 via ferrata routes in the stunning Italian Dolomites. Part of a 2-volume set, this book covers Val di Fassa/Canazei, Selva, Badia/La Villa, Covara, Arabba, Falzarego, Cortina, Misurina, Sesto and Auronzo in the northern,...

Chamonix is the most famous mountain town in the world. It is where mountaineering began and its incredible hiking trails are on the 'bucket list' of most hikers. Its peerless reputation owes everything to the mighty Mont Blanc, the highest peak in...

Whether you want to have sushi in a top Tokyo restaurant, visit the shrines of historic Kyoto, or head to the beaches of Okinawa, the local Fodor's travel experts in Japan are here to help! Fodor's Essential Japan guidebook is packed with maps, carefully...

The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring this vibrant city.Tour the museums and galleries on museum mile, visit the world's largest model railway at Miniatur...

This pocket-sized travel guide to Crete is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do, what to see and how to get around the destination. It covers top attractions like Hania, Moni Toploi, Gortys, as well as hidden gems, including...

Whether exploring your own backyard or somewhere new, discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Amalfi Coast Road Trips. Featuring four amazing road trips, plus up-to-date advice on the destinations you'll visit along the way, you can...

Whether you want to pose in front of Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower, explore the Tower of London, or see the Queen's home at Buckingham Palace, the local Fodor's travel experts in London are here to help! Fodor's London guidebook is packed with maps,...

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Pocket Ko Samui is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Nap under a coconut tree after an early...

In this exciting chapter book, Duke is a brave lifeguard dog - until he is banned from the beach. Can Duke's owner Hattie save his job? Books with short chapters are a great way for children who are reading independently to extend reading stamina and...

*** 'You will laugh and cry, but you will not be sorry that you read this rollicking story.' - Malachy McCourt 'An unforgettable wild right from start to finish.' - John Bruning, New York Times bestselling author of Indestructible 'Donohue's...

#1 best-selling guide to Beijing* Lonely Planet Beijing is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Scale the Great Wall, sip a cocktail in an historic alleyway, or go ice...

For Anna, a cycling enthusiast, the decision to ride 4,000 miles solo around the coast of the UK wasn't that hard. Following the river from London until it became the sea, then following the sea until it reached the mouth of the Thames again was a...

With stories of 50 incredible hiking routes in 30 countries, from New Zealand to Peru, plus a further 150 suggestions, Lonely Planet's Epic Hikes of the World will inspire a lifetime of adventure on foot. From one-day jaunts and urban trails to...

IMAGINE SANDALS ON YOUR FEET, A SWORD IN YOUR HAND, HOT SUN BEATING DOWN ON YOUR BRONZE HELMET. ENTER THE WORLD OF STEPHEN FRY'S SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, HEROES'An odyssey through Greek mythology. Brilliant . . . all hail Stephen Fry' Daily...

The world's bestselling pocket guidesA treasure trove of historic sights, picture-postcard villages and scenic beaches, Normandy is one of the most enticing regions of France.Make the most of your trip to this bucolic area with DK Eyewitness Top 10...

The home of trusted Korean dictionaries for everyday language learning. A handy and affordable Korean to English and English to Korean reference for every day, including short grammars of Korean and English. Offers travellers and learners at...

Lonely Planet's Pocket Charleston and Savannah is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighborhood by neighborhood. Immerse yourself in history at Fort Sumter and admire Spanish moss and homely southern cuisine; all with your...

Practical travel guide to Brittany and Normandy with a free eBook featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Brittany...

Practical travel guide to Yorkshire with a free eBook featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Yorkshire. The Rough...

If you are a keen photographer who can't miss a sunrise or are on holiday using a mobile phone camera, this guidebook will take you to the most beautiful and photogenic places in Scotland. In this extensive photo-location and visitor guidebook, award...