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Lonely Planet Kids' How Animals Build is a beautifully illustrated lift-the-flap hardback that explores the incredible world of animal architects. Children can open flaps and unfold spreads to discover amazing animal homes up high, underground, on land,...

Peter A. McCue examines intriguing reports of people experiencing uncanny events in Britain's woods and forests, from mysterious lights and strange animal encounters to ghostly experiences. Much of the reported witness testimony was obtained first-hand...

The isthmus of Panama - where North and South America meet - is the permanent or migratory home of more bird species than all of North America -- a total of 985 species! This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781620055557Author Waterford PressPage Count 12Imprint Waterford PressPublisher Waterford PressWeight(grams) 159g

A guidebook to 3 high-altitude treks in Pakistan’s Karakoram mountains, plus 2 shorter routes on the flanks of Nanga Parbat in the neighbouring Himalaya. With the exception of the Fairy Meadows trek, all the routes are strenuous and are recommended for...

Since 150 Bars You Need to Visit Before You Die came out in 2018, more than 17,000 copies have been sold. Time for an updated version, with no less than 50 new bars. Discover which bars you must visit worldwide for their delicious cocktails, unique...

A birder's paradise, Florida has diverse habitats ranging from northern forests and prairies to the vast subtropical Everglades. Florida is home to over 535 species of permanent or migratory species of birds. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights...

Ronald Turnbull has chosen 15 of the best short walks around Dumfries and Galloway for you to explore. Our guide comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps and clear route descriptions, perfect if you're new to walking or are looking for something you...

Hit the road with this collection of 200 epic bike rides across Australia and New Zealand. Cycle along Tasmania's Bay of Fires Trail or pedal through the South Island's misty native forest on the Old Ghost Road. Featuring 50 first-person stories and a...

The whole 'Wainwright' Coast to Coast on one double sided, 960mm by 694mm, map sheet. All 193 miles (308 kilometres) of the Wainwright route along with its alternatives are highlighted across 9 map sections at 40k scale. Ordnance Survey accuracy is...

As the world speeds up, as technology takes over, it is worth remembering how we used to live. This three-book series is a nostalgic hymn to an era when life was slower: a meandering ramble through the British countryside by bicycle, automobile and...

'Spring was already in the air, in the town; there was no rain but there was still less sun - one wondered what had become of it, on this side of the world - and the grey mildness, shading away into black at any pretext, appeared in itself a promise.' ...

'Pure suspense, where past and present collide with chilling results' Erin Kelly'A hugely entertaining, fast-paced thriller' Caz Frear'It's a pitch-perfect blend of ghostly terror and pacey thriller' Catherine Ryan Howard'Dark, spooky and brilliantly...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780435017057Author Joe SimpsonFormat HardbackPage Count 248Imprint HeinemannPublisher Pearson Education LimitedWeight(grams) 280gDimensions(mm) 188mm *...

This new and updated book is necessary reading for all professionals working in the Middle East and North Africa, it includes: - The practical impact of Islam on business- Safety and security in the region- Business etiquette- Political and social do's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781399942980Author Eliza CroftFormat PaperbackPage Count 206Imprint Nielsen UKPublisher Nielsen UKWeight(grams) 240gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 133mm * 12mm

Wild ocean, rugged desert mountains, and a wealth of culinary delights: Immerse yourself in this colorful peninsula with Moon Baja. Inside you'll find:- Strategic itineraries for road-trippers, foodies, ocean adventurers, and more, whether you're...

Siberia, to me, is a fairy-tale land.Fritz Doerries set out on his first trip to Eastern Siberia in 1877, when there were still blank spaces on maps of the world. Travelling alone or with his brothers, he climbed mountains, traversed great rivers,...

Travelling is full of exciting new experiences and discoveries-but it can also be expensive, disorganised, and stressful if you don't know how to keep it simple. Including more than 600 handy tips for everything from scoring discounts on transportation...

Highly Commended, Outdoor Book category, Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild Awards for Excellence 2019We are all climbing where we are and with the gear we use in no small part due to Tony Howard's quest for adventure.Tony Howard rose to fame in...

"We officially declare this the book of cheese. . . . The stunningly realistic illustrations are reason alone to buy the guide." -Saveur, Our Favorite Cookbooks to Gift This Year"A cheese lover's dream, educating aficionados through gorgeous pictures and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781607748489Author Andrew TarlowFormat HardbackPage Count 288Imprint Ten Speed PressPublisher Ten Speed Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781741176902Author Jane OrmondFormat HardbackPage Count 128Imprint Hardie Grant ExplorePublisher Hardie Grant ExploreWeight(grams) 260g

15 of the best short walks in the South Downs around Brighton, Eastbourne and Arundel. Our guidebook comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps and clear route descriptions, perfect if you're new to walking or are looking for something you can enjoy...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781594203473Author William FinneganFormat HardbackPage Count 464Imprint The Penguin PressPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 658gDimensions(mm) 244mm...

When Chelsea Duke took a year out to travel round the world alone, she had no idea what she was letting herself in for. Never having described herself as the outdoorsy type or having stayed in a hostel before, life on the backpacker trail held some...

In early 2009 a strange sort of business plan landed on the desk of a pinstriped bank manager. It had pictures of rats and moles in rowing boats and archaic quotes about Cleopatra's barge. It asked for a GBP30,000 loan to buy a black-and-cream narrowboat...

Tales of escape and adventure on Britain's waterways; In The Pull of the River two foolhardy explorers do what we would all love to do: they turn their world upside down and seek adventure on their very own doorstep.; In a handsome, homemade canoe,...

The World's Best Tropical Dive Destinations is a magnificent and comprehensive illustrated reference to the world's most exotic dive locations covers the Caribbean Sea (Bahamas, Mexico, Cuba, Cayman Islands, The Virgin Islands, Belize, Honduras, Aruba,...

Gary Sutherland was a lapsed golfer, until he acquired his late dad's putter. After studying a crumpled golf map of Scotland, Gary decided to embark on a voyage. His target was to play 18 rounds of golf on 18 Scottish islands in honour of his dad, a...

There's no getting around the allure of motorcycles. Since 1885, when Gottlieb Daimler mounted a gas-powered engine on a wooden bicycle, riders of all ages have been drawn to the exhilaration and terror of motoring in the open air on two wheels...

For those growing up with an intellectual disability or autism, comfortable, safe and independent travel will prove an invaluable life skill. The key to pursuing fulfilling work and leisure activities and developing as an individual, it also brings a...

What is joie de vivre, and why is it a fundamentally French concept? In search of those ineffable qualities that make up the joy of living, this lively book takes readers on a voyage to France through forays into literature, history, and culture. How...

'Belissimo' - Daily Mail 'an amusing and charming read...Ross is the champion of the impulsive adventurer...If you are interested in Italy, in travel writing and the tales of a decent raconteur then this is for you.' - Paul Burke, NB Magazine Where...

Martyn Murray was finding modern life, with all its restrictions and controls, suffocating. Following years of soul-searching, his father's death triggered him into opening the old logbooks and charts to retrace the sailing trips they had once shared...

Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks California is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a walk that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Explore Yosemite National...

Packrafts are rugged, portable rafts, small enough to attach under a rucksack, but stable on the water to reassure first time paddlers. Weighing from 1-3 kilos, they open up a whole new world of amphibious adventuring, from navigating easily accessible...

New Zealand's Biggest Year is an epic birding tale of how two friends become rivals and set out to break the all-time record for the most Aotearoa New Zealand bird species seen in one calendar year. Their rivalry results in more birds being spotted in a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780993578915Author David YoungerFormat PaperbackPage Count 572Imprint David YoungerPublisher David YoungerWeight(grams) 1306g

This book contains 20 of the best family-friendly walks in Dorset. Here you'll find a selection of excellent outings, all devised especially with children in mind. The routes are short and all are packed with fun things to see and do along the way. There...