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Julian Sayarer grew up riding a bicycle. Working as a bike courier in London, he learned the world record for a circumnavigation by bike had been broken, and that cycling into the sunset had been bought by banks and big business. Determined to do things...

Lord Purdey was shaking with anger. 'Bring back the lynx? Over my dead body!'The environmental protestors murmured, and Rory stepped forward. 'Your hunting has destroyed our hills and left them treeless wastes, devoid of wildlife. It's time that changed...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780525562573Author Matthew FuttermanFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Anchor BooksPublisher Random House USA Inc

Memories of Chinatown is a Singapore classic and is now republished with a new visual interpretation by watercolour artist Graham Byfield. Both a memoir and a narrative guide to the vibrant spirit of a bygone Singapore, it is written by much loved...

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...

Why is it easy to hate and difficult to love? When societies fracture into warring tribes, we demonise those who oppose us. We tear down our statues, forgetting that what begins with the destruction of statues, often leads to the killing of people...

Places of Pilgrimage is a record of the travels of artist Ian Scott Massie, as he seeks out the spirit of place of over 75 locations around Britain. In words and paintings, he explores the personality of these sites explaining, for example, what he feels...

A fully revised and updated new edition of the award-winning, bestselling field guide to East African birdsBirds of East Africa is widely regarded as one of the best field guides to any region of the world. Named a BirdTwitch Best Bird Book of the year...

Lace up your hiking boots for the next in Lonely Planet's highly successful Epic Hikes series, this time exploring 50 of the Americas' most rewarding treks and trails. From Canada's longest hut-to-hut hike, the Sunshine Coast Trail, to a descent through...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593497456Author Rolf PottsFormat HardbackPage Count 400Imprint Ballantine Books Inc.Publisher Random House USA Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781990823336Author Peter RoweFormat HardbackPage Count 257Imprint The Sutherland House Inc.Publisher The Sutherland House Inc.

Whether you're stopping for a day trek or taking a weekend getaway, hit the road and hike the legendary trail with Moon Drive & Hike Appalachian Trail.- Make your escape on shorter trips from major cities or drive the entire three-week route from Georgia...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781467125116Author Rick GeffkenFormat PaperbackPage Count 127Imprint Arcadia PublishingPublisher Arcadia PublishingWeight(grams) 318gDimensions(mm) 235mm *...

Practical travel guide to Southwest USA 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 Southwest USA. The...

Be inspired and empowered by this collection of transformative travel experiences. From sleeping under the stars or learning a new craft, to more ambitious challenges like taking a big trip alone, helping to rebuild a community or saving an endangered...

During forty years of travel, V. S. Naipaul has created a wide-ranging body of work, an exceptional and sustained meditation on our world. Now his finest pieces of reflection and reportage - many of which have been unavailable for some time - are...

'A riveting detective story ... Revelation follows revelation.' - Benedict Allen, author, explorer and TV presenterJames Fitzjames was a hero of the early nineteenth-century Royal Navy. A charismatic man with a wicked sense of humour, he pursued his...

Over the course of twenty years of delivering sailboats to far-flung quaysides, John Kretschmer has had innumerable adventures, both humorous and terrifying. in Flirting with Mermaids, he recounts the most memorable of them. He crosses the Western...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789152770931Author Martin ThelanderPage Count 2Imprint Paris GrafikPublisher Paris GrafikWeight(grams) 17gDimensions(mm) 148mm * 105mm * 1mm

With some of Ireland's most beautiful and untamed scenery, 400km of rugged coastline and enticingly peaceful roads, what better way to explore County Kerry than by bike? These scenic cycles will guide you along popular routes and bring you to hidden gems...

A propulsive and "entertaining" (The Wall Street Journal) history chronicling the conception and creation of the iconic Disneyland theme park, as told like never before by popular historian Richard Snow.One day in the early 1950s, Walt Disney stood...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912914265Author Guy KennawayFormat HardbackPage Count 240Imprint Mensch PublishingPublisher Mensch PublishingWeight(grams) 344g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593138496Author Nikki VargasFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781739694401Author Angie ReidFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Joyful Traveler PublishingPublisher Joyful Traveler Publishing

Like a third of the UK population, Julia has a chronic pain condition. According to her doctors, it can't be cured. She doesn't believe them. She does believe in miracles, though. It's just a question of tracking one down. Julia's search for a cure takes...

A new collection of award-winning journalist and author Brian Jackman's nature and travel writings from the past 40 years. This is a nationwide celebration of Britain's unspoiled coast and countryside, concentrating in particular on Britain's wildlife...

The bestselling author of The Journeying Moon explores the history and culture of Sicily in this colorful travel memoir. In his memoir The Journeying Moon, historian Ernle Bradford recounts the call to adventure that brought him and his wife, Janet, to a...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781957590196Author Leslie CrawfordFormat PaperbackPage Count 138Imprint Canyon Press LLCPublisher Canyon Press LLCWeight(grams) 195gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

In 1973, Judy Scott was intent on traveling to Istanbul, but serendipitously she stumbled onto the incomparable Greek island of Hydra and the people who would continue, over many subsequent visits, to enhance and influence her life ever after.This...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486798103Author William SeabrookFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

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...

This is the complete official guide to walking the well-loved and popular North Downs. Whether you're an experienced long distance walker or a weekend stroller, this is the only companion you need to this beautiful and scenic route. The North Downs Way...

In this deeply personal and lyrical exploration of what it means to ride a bicycle, Paul Maunder explores how our memories have a dialogue with landscape and how cycling and creativity are connected. Taking a journey through the places that have...

The greatest structures in human history. Explore the constructions that have shaped our world and learn their hidden secrets in this large format highly illustrated book. Each building analysed by the author is illustrated with its...

The smell of lavender at a roadside picnic, waiting for the Tour de France to race past. The Pacific Ocean view from the 10,000-foot summit of Hawaii's Haleakala volcanic crater (after 5 hours of uphill riding). A fresh Fat Tire ale hitting your lips at...

Want to help? First you must be willing to learn. This year, over ten million people will go abroad, eager to find the perfect blend of adventure and altruism. Volunteer travel can help you find your place in the world--and find out what you're made...

15 of the best short walks in Tenby and south Pembrokeshire. 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 with the whole family. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399535765Author Pamela K. BrodowskyFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint TarcherPerigeePublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 1g