The River Thames has been a vital lifeline for London since Roman warships sailed along it to the newly founded town of Londinium. Even then the peaceful-looking river had a lethal aspect which deceived many Thames sailors. Throughout the centuries the River Thames has claimed the lives of crews of small boats & large naval warships, the scale of the tragedies growing with the sizes of the vessels involved. The danger to shipping was accepted as a necessary risk in order to keep trade flowing into London & many of the earlier tragedies, in the years before widespread news reporting, were quickly forgotten
- at least until the wreck resurfaced in the Thames mud. From the little-known to the worst disaster in Thames history, the Princess Alice collision in 1878 with the loss of around 650 people, this illustrated book chronicles the surprising number of disasters & tragedies to have occurred on the River Thames up to the present day.
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Tsunamis, earthquakes, floods, bird flu, international terrorism
- the world seems to get more dangerous by the day. Or does
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Dr Siri Paiboun may be in his seventy-third year, but he`s still as sturdy as a jungle boar
- & as crafty as one. Reluctant coroner
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Cairngorms National Park on a contoured & GPS compatible map at 1:120, 000 from Footprint Walks, with street plans of main towns plus on the reverse extensive tourist information including useful contact details, etc. The map covers the whole of the national park area, extending from Bridge of Avon & Grantown-on Spey to Pitlochry, & from Loch Laggan to Aboyne. Topography is very effectively presented by contours at 10m intervals enhanced by relief shading, with plenty of names of peaks, glens, etc, plus colouring for forested areas. Munros, peaks over 3000ft (914m), are highlighted. The map indicates recommended hiking & cycling routes & symbols mark various facilities including campsites, caravan sites, pubs & cafes, shops & cycle hire, picnic places, etc. Road network shows locations of petrol stations.. The map has the lines of the British National Grid. Street plans cover Aviemore, Grantown-on-Spey, Newtonmore, Kingussie, Ballater & Pitlochry, showing main facilities in each town. The whole of the reverse side is covered by tourist information: days out, best trails & paths, sport & recreational pursuits in the park, cycle routes, wildlife, distilleries, etc. Where useful, contact details & related web addresses are provided. ...

This is a complete introduction to open canoeing. Canoeing & kayaking have topped the UK charts for water sports since 2003, matched only by angling (British Marine Federation survey). Over one million people went canoeing in 2008. This is the first complete introduction to open canoeing in seven years, the most up-to-date book about how to get into this growing sport. ” Discover Canoeing” is a journey through the sport of open canoeing, its history, the modern canoe & the future. James Weir gives a fresh approach to one of the oldest forms of transport known to man. Colour photos & sequences show each of the techniques stage by stage, from getting afloat on calm waters, paddling with a partner, going on a trip or expedition, navigating rapids & righting yourself with an Eskimo roll after a capsize. Full of tips, tricks & know-how, this book has all you need to know to paddle your own canoe, stay safe & have fun. ...

Excellent food, sublime wines, a unique cultural heritage & magnificent countryside
- all this & more is what you can expect
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Illustrated paperback guide to this region of south-western Norway, between Stavanger & Bergen. This informative book introduces the cultural, historical & natural attractions of the harbour town of Haugesund & the surrounding municipalities along the coast & among the fjords, complemented by many colour photographs. Separate chapters are also provided on golf, fishing, hiking opportunities, cycling & wintersports. ...

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Discover Italy is your passport to all the most relevant & up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Listen to your gondolier sing sweetly while gliding past centuries-old Venetian palaces, sample olives & wines amid the storybook hills of Tuscany, or lose yourself amid thousands of years of Roman history & art, all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Italy & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Discover Italy: Full-colour maps & images throughout Highlights & itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs & interests Insider tips save you time & money, & help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds & trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips
- including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, & prices Honest reviews for all budgets
- including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, & hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer & more rewarding travel experience
- including history, art, literature, cinema, music, culture, architecture, politics, landscapes, outdoor experiences, cuisine & wine Free, convenient pull-out Rome map (included in print version), plus over 45 colour maps Coverage of Rome, the Vatican, Milan, the Lakes, Piedmont, Venice, Veneto, Bologna, Florence, Tuscany, Umbria, Naples, Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, Sicily, Southern Italy, & more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Discover Italy, our easy-to-use guide, is perfect for travellers who seek the most popular attractions a destination has to offer. Filled with inspiring & colourful photos, this guide focuses on the best of the best. Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends a wide range of experiences, both popular & offbeat, & extensively covers all the country has to offer? Check out Lonely Planet's Italy guide. Looking for a guide for Rome, Florence or Venice? Check out Lonely Planet's Rome guide, Florence & Tuscany guide or Venice & the Veneto guide for a comprehensive look at all each of these cities has to offer; or check out Lonely Planet's Discover Rome, a photo-rich guide to the city's most popular attractions; or Lonely Planet's Pocket Rome, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. Authors: Written & researched by Lonely Planet, Abigail Blasi, Cristian Bonetto, Alison Bing, Kerry Christiani, Gregor Clark, Duncan Garwood, Anthony Ham, Paula Hardy, Vesna Maric, Virginia Maxwell, Brendan Sainsbury, Helena Smith & Donna Elizabeth Wheeler About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile & digital travel products, & a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world & to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in. Trip Advisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 & 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category ' Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' -The New York Times ' Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, & it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' -Fairfax Media (Australia)


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This is the first book on the subject published on this side of the Atlantic, with our different fish species, techniques & approach. The book is aimed at the angler who has taken up or is curious about kayak fishing. Experienced kayakers will also benefit from Andy`s kayak fishing wisdom. Topics include: Choosing your fishing kayak & equipment. Practical tips on modifying your kayak & installing a fish finder. Kayaking with complete confidence & staying safe at sea. Seamanship; tides, weather & charts for anglers & kayakers. Using handheld GPS & VHF radios. Fishing skills; top tips on anchoring & `downtiding` from your kayak. What to fish for; Andy`s tips for catching your favourite fish. & more, including freshwater fish & wreck fishing. ...

Exploration is far from over. There are vast areas of our oceans still undiscovered, & the whole universe to explore. There has never been a more exciting time in human space travel as we endeavour to land man on Mars & embark on an era of space tourism. If Magellan died on his famous round the world journey, who was in his boat when it returned having completed the trip? Where did first inhabitants of the Polynesian islands come from & how did they get there? From the famous explorers; Hillary, Amundsen, Lewis & Clark, & present day explorers, to the people whose fascinating stories have been lost in history, such as Jeanne Baret who became the first woman to circumnavigate the globe & Matthew Henson, the first African American Arctic explorer. ...