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 | The Ragged Edge of the World: Encounters at the Frontier Where Modernity, Wildlands and Indigenous Peoples Meet(Paperback / softback)A noted environmental writer relives his experiences of how Earth's far corners have yielded to or resisted modernity.
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 | A.A. Gill is Further Away: Helping with Enquiries(Paperback)A new collection of dazzling travel pieces from SUNDAY TIMES journalist and critic A.A. GILL.
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 | The Last Flannelled Fool: My Small Part in English Cricket's Demise and Its Large Part in Mine(Paperback)Michael Simkins is the ultimate Sunday cricketer. His journey begins in May in light drizzle at the birthplace of cricket, takes in the burial site of his favourite ground (now a Marks & Spencer) and even stops along the way to flirt with the love child of WG Grace and Kerry Katona that is Twenty20.
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 | Forgotten Land: Journeys Among the Ghosts of East Prussia(Paperback)Following his highly successful life of Sassoon, Max Egremont turns his attention to a world that has vanished into history.
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 | Walk the Lines: The London Underground, Overground(Paperback)As a fan of London, the author embarks on a mission to 'conquer' the capital. The only way to truly discover a city, they say, is on foot. Taking this to extremes, Mark sets out to walk the entire length of the London Underground - overground - passing various stations on the way. This title celebrates the sights, sounds and....
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 | Sightlines(Paperback)Offers a fresh look at the authors native Scottish landscapes, before sailing north into iceberg-strewn seas. Her gaze swoops vertiginously too; from a countryside of cells beneath a hospital microscope, to killer whales rounding a headland, to the constellations of satellites that belie our sense of the remote.
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 | In Shackleton's Footsteps: A Return to the Heart of the Antarctic(Paperback)On the 29th of October 1908, a party of four men, led by Ernest Shackleton, set out to be the first to reach the South Pole. Three months later, their mission was in ruins and they faced certain death if they carried on. This book explores the history of the expedition and reasons behind its failure.
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 | Croc Monsieur: Around France on Two Wheels(Paperback)Both a practical companion and a story of exploration and rediscovery, it offers detailed descriptions of useful routes, stop-off points and watering-holes, along with detours into subjects as varied as wine, , windmills, Wodehouse, and beer. It is vivid proof that the only way to experience the French countryside is
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 | The Possessed: Adventures with Russian Books and the People Who Read Them(Paperback)Elif Batuman's comical treatise on reading Russian literature introduces an exciting and original new talent.
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 | River Monsters: True Stories of the Ones That Didn't Get Away(Paperback / softback)In this companion book to the Animal Planet series, host Jeremy Wade explores the world's most intriguing freshwater fish--and his own obsession with finding them.
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 | Secret Britain(Paperback)Lets you travel from the rugged beaches of Cornwall to the ancient burial sites of the Orkney Islands, and in between encounter a colourful mix of museums, stately homes, pubs, abbeys, monuments, nature reserves, and the many other gems that add to the tapestry of Britain.
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 | Amazing Journeys(Hardback)This beautiful book captures the romance of the open road with 22 spectacular journeys from across the world.
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 | The Man Who Cycled the Americas(Paperback)In 2008, Mark Beaumont smashed the world record for cycling around the world, by an astonishing 81 days. This title tells the story of a 15,000 mile expedition that once again broke the barriers of human achievement. It offers a trip through the diverse cultures of the Americas.
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 | The Ten-Letter Countries: More Zany Adventures of The Alphabet Traveller(Paperback)With a touch of Bill Bryson's humour, this wacky, fun book takes readers on a fascinating journey to parts of the world that few people visit. The Ten-Letter Countries is a story of a unique blend of countries visited by David based solely on their spelling...
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 | Kokoda Trail for Dummies(Paperback)Interest in the Kokoda Trail is growing rapidly among many Australians, both for its attraction as a hiking destination and for its historical significance. Kokoda for Dummies offers a fast track tool for learning everything you need to know about this unique thoroughfare, in one concise volume. Part history book, part practical guide, Kokoda for Dummies is perfect both....
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 | Swiss Watching: Inside the Land of Milk and Money(Paperback)Swiss Watching is a revealing historical journey around Europe's most individual and misunderstood country. From seeking Heidi and finding the best chocolate to reliving a bloody past and exploring an uncertain future, Swiss Watching proves that there's more to Switzerland than banks and skis, francs and cheese.
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 | French Ties: Love, Life and Recipes(Hardback)Jane Webster offers us a glimpse into life as a local in a French village: keeping house, visiting the markets, restoring the walled kitchen garden, and indulging her passion for 'antiquing' at flea markets and antique fairs. Above all, she shares the simple pleasure of cooking for family and friends.
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 | Paris Revealed: The Secret Life of a City(Paperback)Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world. But do you know ...Which is the most romantic spot to say 'je't'aime'? Where to see fantastic art, away from all the crowds? How to choose a hotel room where you might actually get a good night's sleep? This title reveals the information Parisians know about their city.
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 | Oaxaca Journal(Paperback / softback)"Originally published by National Geographic Society in March 2002"--T.p. verso.
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 | Phoenix from the Ashes: The Prettiest Boat You've Ever Seen(Paperback)The unique and highly unusual story of a couple who, having lost everything in a devastating housefire, started a new life afloat - by building their own classic sailing yacht and living aboard in the beautiful remote Scottish Western Isles.
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