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This compact, pocket-sized Istanbul travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips and those trying to make the most of Istanbul. It's light, easily portable and comes equipped with a pull-out map. This Istanbul guidebook covers: Sultanahmet,...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'I have been looking forward to Sabrina Ghayour's new book, Simply, ever since I knew she was writing it... Every page is an invitation to cook.' - Nigella Lawson'Packed with the Iranian-born cook's trademark Persian...

Two iconic cities that have rewritten the record books, Dubai and Abu Dhabi are futuristic playgrounds packed with hedonistic pleasures, chic shopping malls and luxury resorts. Make the most of your trip to these exciting cities with DK Eyewitness Top 10...

A fascinating insight into the complexity, history and unpredictability of Iraq from Rory Stewart, bestselling author of Politics on the Edge and host of hit podcast The Rest Is Politics.'Devastating' - The Sunday Times'Absolutely absorbing' - Ken...

Get closer to Egypt with DK Eyewitness.A boat trip down the ancient River Nile. Snorkelling off the Sinai Peninsula. Exploring the vast Valley of the Kings. Egypt offers enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whatever your dream trip...

This practical travel guide to Turkey 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...

An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to Turkey's Southwest Coast, packed with insider tips and ideas, colour maps, top 10 lists, and a laminated pull-out map - all designed to help you see the very best of Turkey's Southwest Coast.Wander the ancient Roman...

Lonely Planet's Dubai and Abu Dhabi is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Get dizzy at the top of Burj Khalifa, camp in the desert and...

From a distance, Saudi Arabia may seem a subdued, or even dull place; but for those who take a closer look it emerges as a fascinating country, not necessarily because of its political and economic importance, but because of its people. Reticent perhaps...

'An excellent, useful guide.' - BBC WildlifeFully revised and updated, this major work presents all species that occur in the Western Palearctic, serving as the perfect field guide to the great diversity of mammals in the region. This new edition...

This compact, pocket-sized Dubai travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips and those trying to make the most of Dubai. It's light, easily portable and comes equipped with a pull-out map.This Dubai guidebook covers: Bur Dubai; Deira; The...

Black Sea is a homage to an ocean and its shores, from the earliest times to the present. It explores the culture, history and politics of the volatile region which surrounds the Black Sea. Ascherson recalls the world of Herodotus and Aeschylus; Ovid's...

Author & stalwart husband Harry follow in the footsteps of the heroes of the Trojan War. They travel to Turkey, Mt. Ida & Troy, then to Greece to see the palaces of the major Greek heroes, and end on Mt. Olympus, the mountain of the Gods. It is humorous...

In 1716, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu's husband Edward Montagu was appointed British ambassador to the Sublime Porte of the Ottoman Empire. Despite discouragement from friends that feared for her safety, she accompanied her husband to Turkey and wrote an...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781951244040Author Nitzany YatirFormat PaperbackPage Count 46Imprint Yatir NitzanyPublisher Yatir NitzanyWeight(grams) 77gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 3mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781623157630Author Shadi HasanzadenematiFormat PaperbackPage Count 234Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 590gDimensions(mm) 234mm...

The definitive cookbook of hearty, healthy Turkish cuisine, from the leading authority on Turkey's unique food traditions, Musa Dagdeviren, as featured in the Netflix docuseries Chef's Table Vibrant, bold, and aromatic, Turkish food - from grilled meats,...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783000629402Format PaperbackImprint r/e projectsPublisher r/e projects

The Most Important Animal of All is a beautiful picture book, illustrated by award-winning Hannah Bailey, where a teacher challenges her class to decide which is the most important animal of all. Seven children champion a different animal for the top...

A travel guide to Turkey giving coverage to its artistic heritage, the Aegean and Mediterranean coastlines and considerable information on central and eastern Turkey. Practical information including travel advice, suggestions of where to stay and eat and...

Shortlisted for the 2019 Edward Stanford Award '[A] rollicking Boys' Own adventure' - Spectator'This heart-stopping personal account of historic Arabia today.' - Compass MagazineFollowing in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia and Wilfred Thesiger,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781951244132Author Yatir NitzanyFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Yatir NitzanyPublisher Yatir NitzanyWeight(grams) 77gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 3mm

'Warm, funny . . . It's had my whole family howling with laughter and shedding a few tears' - Shappi Khorsandi, Guardian'A proper travelogue - a joyful, moving and stereotype-busting tale' - National Geographic Traveller, Books of the YearIn 2011, at...

Offering invaluable information and illustrations to help travelers understand a country's people and avoid cultural faux pas Full of people who aim to combine the ancient and the modern, the UAE is an extremely rewarding place to visit. Set on the...

This mini pocket Dubai travel guidebook is perfect for travellers looking for essential information about Dubai. It provides details on key places and main attractions, along with a selection of itineraries, recommendations for restaurants and top tips...

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE IN BIOGRAPHY WINNER OF THE RATHBONES FOLIO PRIZE SHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FOR...

'Nothing less than a guided tour of the human soul ... A masterpiece' Elizabeth Gilbert 'A work of spiritual evolution [and] inner journeys told through extraordinary exteriors' Washington Post One of our most perceptive travel writers embarks on an...

'Dan's book demonstrates that the future will belong to the peacemakers - the true heroes among us.' - Bear GryllsWhen thirty-three Chilean miners stepped into the light, alive and well, after sixty-nine days entombed in the earth, the world experienced...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781951244200Author Nitzany YatirFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Yatir NitzanyPublisher Yatir NitzanyWeight(grams) 77gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 3mm

WINNER OF THE JANE GRIGSON TRUST AWARD 2023ONE OF THE EVENING STANDARDS BEST COOKBOOKS OF 2024With honesty and curiosity, British-born Omani-Zanzibari chef Dina Macki explores the unique foodscape of Oman, in the first Omani cookbook to be written by an...

The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring this ancient city.Wander the bustling Spice Bazaar or labyrinthine Grand Bazaar, admire spectacular architecture of...

Blue Guides: Complete Cultural Guides -- Long-awaited new edition of the Blue Guide to this fascinating city, which straddles Europe and the Orient and whose history goes back to the days of ancient Greece. Superb coverage of all the major monuments,...

This last year has been one of great turmoil as wars, epidemics and extreme climate events have ravaged the globe. Sometimes it has felt as if the old certainties that have shored up our worldview for so long are being swept away in an unstoppable...

In March 2022, Michael Palin travelled the length of the River Tigris through Iraq to get a sense of what life is like in a region of the world that once formed the cradle of civilisation, but that in recent times has witnessed turmoil and appalling...

Lonely Planet's Egyptian Arabic Phrasebook and Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Egyptian Arabic phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Book a camel ride around the Pyramids of...

Ibn Battutah set out in 1325 from his native Tangier on the pilgrimage to Mecca. By the time he returned twenty-nine years later, he had visited most of the known world, travelling three times the distance Marco Polo covered. Spiritual backpacker, social...

Let PopOut Map Istanbul guide you around this wonderful city. Discover the Turkish delight of Istanbul city with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized, pop-up map. Small in size yet big on detail, this compact, dependable, Istanbul city map will...

The Sultanate of Oman, long regarded as one of the more mysterious countries of the Arabian Peninsula, is finally getting more of the attention it so deserves. An ancient land with a rich history and dramatic landscapes, Oman was largely cut off from the...

An instant New York Times bestseller! Journey with Kathie Lee Gifford and Messianic Rabbi Jason Sobel into Israel and explore the deep roots of the Christian faith.As a lifelong student of Scripture, Kathie Lee Gifford has always desired a deeper...