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How does an Italian become Italian? Or an Englishman English, for that matter? Are foreigners born, or made? In An Italian Education Tim Parks focuses on his own young children in the small village near Verona where he lives, building a fascinating...

The most fun you can have learning Texas Hold'em (and we ain't bluffin') Playing Texas Hold'em is about the most fun you can have with two cards in your hand. Navigating the slang, rules, and intricacies of the game can be challenging, though. With...

Insight Guide to Switzerland 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 Switzerland, choosing what to see, from exploring Lake Geneva to discovering Ticino or...

Las Vegas Then and Now pairs vintage shots from 100 years of the city's history with the same view today. 'Las Vegas Then and Now' captures the city's evolution from a desert railroad outpost into the gambling and entertainment capital of the...

Fully revised and updated by Oz, with new entries on key wineries, vineyards and producers from around the country. 'It's brilliant. Exactly what's wanted. -' Hugh Johnson One of the great pleasures of wine...

In 1971 the celebrated traveller Patrick Leigh Fermor accompanied five friends on a remarkable journey into the high Andes of Peru. His adventure took him from Cuzco to Urubamba, on to Puno and Juli on Lake Titicaca, down to Arequipa and finally back to...

A pocket-sized travel guide, packed with expert advice and ideas for the best things to see and do in Lisbon, and complemented with a sturdy pull-out map - perfect for a day trip or a short break. Whether you want to trundle through cobbled streets on a...

Let the Marco Polo Finland Road Map guide you around this stunning country. From Finland's epic wilderness to its delightful cities, discover Finland with this highly durable, detailed touring map of Finland. It folds away easily and is always on...

This Insight Guide is a lavishly illustrated inspirational travel guide to Costa Rica and a beautiful souvenir of your trip. Perfect for travellers looking for a deeper dive into the destination's history and culture, it's ideal to inspire and help you...

Gain an insight into the English language via one of the UK's richest dialects: Geordie. From George Stephenson to The Animals to Viz, the North East has long had a successful creative culture, developing alongside its industrial history. ...

Winner - Edward Stanford Travel Memoir of the Year 2019.Shortlisted - Rathbones Folio Prize, Royal Society of Literature Ondaatje Prize, and Somerset Maugham Award 2019.'An extraordinary travelogue, strange and brilliant' - iIn 2013 Guy Stagg walked from...

Known for its dazzling Broadway shows, towering skyscrapers, world-class restaurants and fast-paced lifestyle, New York City is one of the world's most exhilarating and unforgettable cities.Make the most of your trip to this vibrant city with DK...

'A lovely novel of female friendship and support when East meets West, of magic and things we may not understand, of hope, of comfort, and in the background the enticing salty, fishy, spicy aromas of Zanzibar.' - Dinah Jeffries'Heart-warming and poignant...

Orkney lies only 20 miles north of mainland Scotland, yet for many centuries its culture was more Scandanavian than Scottish. Strong westerly winds account for the scarcity of trees on Orkney and also for the tradition of well-constructed stone...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781741178319Author Hardie Grant ExploreFormat PaperbackPage Count 520Imprint Hardie Grant ExplorePublisher Hardie Grant ExploreWeight(grams) 1990g

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER * USA TODAY! BESTSELLER In this beautifully written, vividly detailed memoir, a young woman chronicles her adventures traveling across the deserts of the American West in an orange van named...

Navigate your way around Oxford with detailed street maps from A-Z This up-to-date, folded A-Z street map includes 1,600 streets in and around Oxford. As well as the University of Oxford colleges, the other areas covered are Jericho, Cowley,...

'A gripping read for anyone who cares about what we're doing to the planet and how we can change it' DAVID SHUKMAN, FORMER BBC NEWS SCIENCE EDITOR'Searing observations focused on our need to protect biodiversity - A tour de force' SIR TIM SMIT OBE,...

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 9781859652862Author William FrickerFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint GoldeneyePublisher Goldeneye

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781847710314Author Gerald MorganFormat PaperbackPage Count 262Imprint Y LolfaPublisher Y LolfaDimensions(mm) 175mm * 120mm * 16mm

The story of Britain's colourful maritime past seen through the changing fortunes of the Cornish port of Falmouth. Within the space of few years, during the 1560s and 1570s, a maritime revolution took place in England that would contribute...

The new novel from the internationally bestselling, prizewinning, queen of Icelandic crime. All he wants is for them to say sorry. The police find out about the crime the way everyone does: on Snapchat. The video shows the terrified victim begging for...

The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring this captivating countryAdmire the stunning frescoes of Rila Monastery, explore eclectic architecture in historic...

This affordable, illuminating softcover atlas features essential maps of the world and its regions, vivid graphics illustrating timely issues of the day, and flags and facts on all 195 countries around the globe. With more than 250 maps, graphics, and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781902674650Author Louise MaskillFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Bradwell BooksPublisher Bradwell Books

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781952353000Author Clint G RogersFormat PaperbackPage Count 332Imprint Wisdom of the WorldPublisher Wisdom of the WorldWeight(grams) 445gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783899559040Author MonocleFormat HardbackPage Count 148Imprint gestaltenPublisher Die Gestalten Verlag

The go-to Northern Portugal travel guide for discovering the best walks and car tours. Strap on your boots and discover Northern Portugal on foot with the Sunflower Northern Portugal travel guide. And on the days when your feet may have had enough,...

The fotoVUE Iceland Adventure and Travel Map is the essential map if you are visiting Iceland; featuring 150 of the most beautiful places to visit (all the locations in fotoVUE's Volumes 1 & 2 of Photographing Iceland by James Rushforth) including all...

Discover new places with authoritative atlases, beautifully designed and packaged. The authority and accuracy of a top range Times World Atlas at an affordable price. The atlas comes in a protective slipcase and has been fully updated with...

'Out of the sea, as if Homer himself had arranged it for me, the islands bobbed up, lonely, deserted, mysterious in the fading light'Enraptured by a young woman's account of the landscapes of Greece, Henry Miller set off to explore the Grecian...

Whether you want to visit fairytale chateaux, stroll amid rolling fields of blossoming lavender or learn what makes a noble vintage, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that France has to offer. Few countries capture the...

Make money. Save money. Manage money.The cost of living crisis is not going away, if anything, people are more skint than ever. No one knows this better than Ricky and Naomi Willis, who, after years of struggling to make ends meet, came out of debt and...

The Arctic may be cold, vast and beautiful, but it is also home to millions of people and animals. It is a region of extremes: extreme cold, extreme seasonal changes in daylight and extreme natural phenomena. It appears as an unwelcoming and hostile...

A guidebook of 24 short, medium, long and full-day mountain bike routes in the Lake District. The Lakes offer some of the best MTB riding in the UK. The graded circular rides are arranged by difficulty, from Kendal to Cleator Moor in the far north-west...

A guidebook to 40 day walks on Gran Canaria plus a 5-day section of the GR131. Exploring the varied scenery of this Canary Island, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. The day walks range from 5 to 22km (3-14...

A guidebook to 30 low-level and easy day walks in the northern part of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park in Wales. All circular except for Walk 25, which makes use of the railway link between Porthmadog and Blaeneau Ffestiniog, the routes vary in length...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781784614058Author David JandrellFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Y LolfaPublisher Y Lolfa

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781784777456Author Lucy GrewcockFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Bradt Travel GuidesPublisher Bradt Travel Guides