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The home of trusted Mandarin dictionaries for everyday language learning. Learn how to write 250 of the commonest Chinese characters, with stroke by stroke guidance on every page. With thousands of characters to learn, beginning to...

The must-visit, must-see travel list given to you by the New Yorker friend you wish you had. Charmingly illustrated throughout, this practical guide transports readers to discover an insider's view of the Big Apple. Vibrant watercolors illustrate...

'I was so absorbed by her writing it was unreal . . . I find myself hungry to find the next morsel of who Jenny was and what her life was like' EMILIA CLARKE (on Why Didn't You Just Do What You Were Told?) This strange and brilliant book recounts Jenny...

Escape to the coast with this delicious collection of short stories and beach-hut inspired recipes from Sunday Times bestselling author Veronica Henry - the perfect summer treat!****'Beach bliss! A delicious combination of food and fiction' SARAH...

In the spirit of T.E. Lawrence, Wilfred Thesiger spent five years wandering the deserts of Arabia, producing Arabian Sands, 'a memorial to a vanished past, a tribute to a once magnificent people'. The Penguin Classics edition includes an introduction by...

The perfect way to explore Kent is with a scenic circular walk followed by tea and cake, and the tea rooms in this book are the perfect places to start or finish your adventure. All have been carefully selected for their individual character - there's...

A guide to the bivouac - the pinnacle of minimalist wild-camping. Accounts of bivvybag adventures, both nice and nasty, alternate with practical chapters on lightweight kit and long-distance bivvying, and the book finishes with a selection of bivvybag...

Discover this vast and varied South American country with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to hit the beaches of Rio, take a boat up the Amazon or explore the gorgeous colonial towns of Minas Gerais, The Rough...

The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring Turkey.Browse the lively bazaars of Istanbul, laze on Bodrum's picturesque bays or stroll around the incredible rock...

Let Secret Glasgow guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Glasgow guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of an amazing city. Ideal for local inhabitants, curious...

Navigate your way around Blackpool with detailed street maps from A-Z. This up-to-date, folded A-Z street map includes all of the 2,100 streets in and around Blackpool. As well as the Promenade this handy map covers Great Marton Moss, Common...

Jupiter's Travels -Ted Simon's astonishing 4 year motorbike journey around the world The book that inspired Ewan McGregor's Long Way RoundIn the late 1970s Ted Simon set off on a Triumph and rode 63,000 miles over four years through fifty-four countries...

'I hereby bet Tony Hawks the sum of One Hundred Pounds that he cannot hitchhike round the circumference of Ireland, with a fridge, within one calendar month'A foolhardy attempt to win a drunken bet led to Tony Hawks having one of the most unforgettable...

Whether you want to drink on Bourbon Street, celebrate Mardi Gras, or listen to jazz on Frenchmen Street, the local Fodor's travel experts in New Orleans are here to help! Fodor's New Orleans guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated...

Over the summer of 2011, Dervla Murphy spent a month in the Gaza Strip. She met liberals and Islamists, Hamas and Fatah supporters, rich and poor. Used to western reporters dashing in and out of the Strip in times of crisis, the people she met were...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838432904Author Paul WatersFormat PaperbackPage Count 188Imprint Balance Health and Fitness LimitedPublisher Balance Health and Fitness Limited

Discover Europe's diverse culture and beautiful landscapes. Whether you want to spend culture-filled days in world-class museums, enjoy lively nights in buzzing bars, take a lazy seaside break or embark on an epic rural adventure, your DK Eyewitness...

A guidebook to seven short treks of 4-12 days in the Pyrenees, covering both sides of the France-Spain border. Showcasing the region's spectacular scenery, the treks follow mountain paths, with boulder fields and easy scrambling on higher routes...

'Sebald is the Joyce of the 21st Century' The TimesWhat begins as the record of W. G. Sebald's own journey on foot through coastal East Anglia, from Lowestoft to Bungay, becomes the conductor of evocations of people and cultures past and present. From...

Marco Polo Switzerland Map: the ideal map for your trip Let the Marco Polo Switzerland Road Map guide you around the Switzerland. Discover quaint mountain villages, shimmering lakes, high peaks, stunning waterfalls and exquisite cities with this highly...

This full colour atlas of Devon, Cornwall and West Somerset combines 32 pages of road mapping with an illustrated town plan section to provide an informative atlas and guide. The road map coverage includes the whole of Cornwall, Devon and the...

A hilarious, heart-warming read from the No.1 bestselling author of The Christmas Invitation... When Tansy Poole inherits a run-down shoe shop tucked away in the village of Sticklepond, 'Cinderella's Slippers' is born - providing the footwear...

Young children just love things that go, and here is a book they will spend hours pushing along the floor as well as reading! In My First London Taxi follow the black cab around the streets of London visiting the sights, with an extra detail to spot on...

This guidebook shows the vast range of activities available in the mountains surrounding Chamonix. With routes for several different pursuits including walking, trail running, mountain biking, road cycling, via ferratas, rock climbing, mountaineering and...

'A Provencal sun drenched read that conjures up the scent of summer in France.' Julie Caplin A newly single woman. A tall, dark and handsome stranger. A chateau that keeps bringing them together. What could go wrong? ...

When we think of France, we tend think of fine food and wine, the elegant boulevards of Paris or the chic beaches of St Tropez. Yet, as the largest country in Europe, France is home to extraordinary diversity. The idea of 'Frenchness' emerged through...

Let Marco Polo Costa Blanca guide you around this beautiful region Explore Costa Blanca and Valencia with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the region's trendiest...

Pocket Rough Guide British Breaks EdinburghMake the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides.Entertaining, informative and stylish pocket guide to the best British break destinations, with free eBook.Discover the best of Edinburgh with...

Perched on a beautiful Scottish island measuring just two miles across, Cafe Canna is one of the remotest restaurants in Britain. Justly famous for its seafood, landed from clear, sparkling Hebridean waters, foraged seaweed is also a mainstay of the...

The border between Scotland and England is rich in history. It has been the site of battles, treaties, castles and crossroads. It is also a place where both countries display their nationalism: Saltires flying in the north, the Cross of St George to the...

Practical travel guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands 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...

Explore the art of mindful travel with Kinfolk, the pioneers in "slow living," their philosophy of simplicity, authenticity, intentionality and community. With nearly 450,000 copies in print, the Kinfolk series has applied this philosophy to entertaining...

Britain's most readable journalist takes on his biggest challenge - America.Where were you when John F. Kennedy was shot? Today the answer more often than not is going to be 'not born'. You have to be some way past 45 to know where you were when...

With information on transport links, facilities, local attractions and fun stuff for the kids, along with maps of each route, this is the perfect guide for exploring Britain's countryside and discovering your new favourite walk. The National...

This terrific book is a guide to the occult world, featuring 10 itineraries and maps of magical tours across the globe. Spanning countries and continents in pursuit of occult themes, it is meant to be pursued by the astral or armchair traveller rather...

Stunning rock formations, ancient settlements, and vibrant cities: welcome to Southwest USA.Whether you want to be awed by the spectacular sight of the Grand Canyon, learn about indigenous culture at Canyon de Chelly, or test your luck in glittering Las...

Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Barcelona. Ramble down Las Ramblas, relax on Mediterranean beaches, and marvel at the sweeping curves of Gaudi's architecture with Rick...

Mixing elves, counting and bedtime, children will love this brilliantly fun picture book with a shiny foiled cover! The night before Christmas Eve, Santa could NOT sleep. So, a couple of his reindeer chums, said, "You...

Shortlisted for the Man Booker International Prize and the Dublin Literary Award"An absolute masterpiece. Packed with understated emotion, stunning from beginning to end" Courttia Newland, author of A River Called Time"A masterful and moving work of...

This practical travel guide to the Caribbean 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...