South America

San Pedro is Bolivia's most notorious prison. Small-time drug smuggler Thomas McFadden found himself on the inside. Marching Powder is the story of how he navigated this dark world of gangs, drugs and corruption to come out on top.Thomas found himself in...

Lonely Planet's Argentina is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Marvel at Iguazu Falls, hike through Patagonia, and immerse yourself in...

_______________ THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER _______________ 'A powerful love story spanning generations... Full of ambition and humanity' - Sunday Times 'One of the strongest and most affecting works in Allende's...

The book behind the BAFTA award-winning film. Winner of the NCR Award for non-fiction and the Boardman Tasker award. Touching the Void is the heart-stopping account of Joe Simpson's terrifying adventure in the Peruvian Andes. He and his climbing partner,...

'The book that redefined travel writing' Guardian Bruce Chatwin sets off on a...

This Brazil guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what...

This Peru guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to...

Lonely Planet's Peru is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, hike to the dramatic peaks of the Cordillera Blanca, and...

'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...

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Ecuador and the Galapagos, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures. It's sustainably printed to...

This Colombia guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what...

Whether you want to go hiking in Patagonia, hit the beach in Vina del Mar, or drink your way across the Central Valley wine region, the local Fodor's travel experts in Chile are here to help! Fodor's Essential Chile guidebook is packed with maps,...

Backed by Brazil's wealthy agribusiness groups, a growing evangelical movement, and an emboldened military and police force, Jair Bolsonaro took office in 2019. Driven by the former army captain's brand of controversial, aggressive rhetoric, the divisive...

Lonely Planet's Colombia is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Journey to Ciudad Perdida, explore Cartagena's old town, and trek in El...

Lonely Planet's Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Spot iguanas on Galapagos, surf at Montanita and hike...

The 15th anniversary edition of a brilliant, action-packed and gripping novel of Charles Darwin's voyage on the Beagle - longlisted for the Man Booker Prize. New introduction from Daisy Goodwin.'A master storyteller' Sunday TimesIn 1831 Charles Darwin...

'Once a traveller, always a traveller, and as long as there were maps and guide books and airline schedules I was still fatally susceptible to the lure of the open road . . .'Brazil: a growing global superpower, the size of half a continent, home to some...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781951949372Author Lingo MasteryFormat PaperbackPage Count 194Imprint Lingo MasteryPublisher Lingo MasteryWeight(grams) 268gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet's Rio de Janeiro is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Samba the night away in Lapa,...

**Soon to be a major film starring Game of Thrones' Sophie Turner - Girl Who Fell From the Sky**On December 24th 1971, the teenage Juliane boarded the packed flight in Peru to meet her father for Christmas. She and her mother fought to get some of the...

This Ecuador & Galapagos guidebook is ideal for travellers seeking inspirational guides and planning a more extended trip. It provides interesting facts about Ecuador & Galapagos's people, history and culture and detailed coverage of the best places to...

Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet's Bolivia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the world's largest salt flat, walk in...

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...

For decades, Colombia was the 'narcostate'. Now it's seen as one of the rising stars of the global economy. Where does the truth lie? How did a land likened to paradise by the first conquistadores become a byword for hell on earth? And how is it...

SHORTLISTED FOR WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEARIn Island Dreams, Gavin Francis examines our collective fascination with islands. He blends stories of his own travels with psychology, philosophy and great voyages from literature, shedding new light on the...

A guidebook to 8 walking and trekking routes in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park and Argentina's Los Glaciares National Park. Exploring the beautiful scenery of Patagonia, the routes are suitable for trekkers with some experience. The...

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Argentina, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures. It's sustainably printed to ensure...

Famous around the globe for its riotous Carnaval, Rio de Janeiro offers visitors everything from beautiful beaches and natural wonders, to fine Latin art and spectacular samba shows.Make the most of your trip to this incredible city with DK Eyewitness...

The definitive Peruvian cookbook, featuring 500 traditional home cooking recipes from the country's most acclaimed and popular chef, Gaston Acurio.One of the world's most innovative and flavorful cuisines, Peruvian food has been consistently heralded by...

In April 2008, Ed Stafford began his attempt to become the first man ever to walk the entire length of the River Amazon. Nearly two and a half years later, he had crossed the whole of South America to reach the mouth of the colossal river.With danger a...

Lonely Planet's Brazil is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Explore the tropical Fernando de Noronha, experience wildlife watching in The...

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...

Don't just see the sights-get to know the people. Peru's distinctive Spanish and indigenous cultures that first encountered each other five hundred years ago have progressively integrated. However, the ongoing process of mixing raises questions...

This new third edition of Bradt's Guyana remains the only guidebook available to this South American gem, a jungle-clad country teeming with exotic wildlife. Thoroughly researched, easy to use and interesting to read, Bradt's Guyana is written and...

Insight Guide to South America 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 South America, choosing what to see, from exploring Rio de Janeiro to discovering the...

Whether you want to dance the tango in Buenos Aires, sip wine in Mendoza, or explore the glacial terrain of Patagonia, the local Fodor's travel experts in Argentina are here to help! Fodor's Essential Argentina With the Wine Country, Uruguay & Chilean...

Lonely Planet's Latin American Spanish Phrasebook and Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Latin American Spanish phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs.Mingle with locals at a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781909889477Author Sigrid RausingFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Granta MagazinePublisher Granta MagazineWeight(grams) 325gDimensions(mm) 210mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781951949686Author Lingo MasteryFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Lingo MasteryPublisher Lingo MasteryWeight(grams) 458gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm *...

The islands of the Galapagos, situated off the coast of Ecuador in South America, are home to some of the world's most fascinating wildlife and are visited by thousands of tourists each year. This series of books is designed to give visitors...