Inside the Peloton, based on its author’s acclaimed diaries of life as a professional cyclist, is a fiercely honest account of the incredible sacrifices & effort required to climb up the ranks. Nicholas Roche, the son of Stephen Roche – the second of only two cyclists to win the triple crown of the Tour de France, the Giro d’ Italia & the World Road Race Championship, tells a candid & cliché-free tale of a life on the road with all its glory & suffering, with long painful days in the saddle, the strictest of diets & the constant need to rest & recover. ...

In 1999, shortly after arriving in Beijing as The Times`s China correspondent, Oliver August set out on the trail of China`s most wanted man, Lai Changxing. An illiterate peasant from the coastal city of Xiamen, Lai created his own shipping empire from nothing before vanishing abruptly when the Communist Party accused him of corruption & fraud. Once the richest man in the country, Lai was now public enemy number one because his immense wealth became a threat to Beijing`s power. Oliver August`s highly entertaining search for Lai takes him to the brothels, backwaters & boardrooms that define the spirit of an emerging nation. Fascinated by Lai`s story, the author visits the town where he was born, travels on the boat used by his smuggling racket & stays in the hotel where government investigators interrogated & tortured his helpers. The book investigates the tycoon`s meteoric rise, his catastrophic demise & the mystery that surrounds his disappearance. After two decades of capitalist reforms, the New China seems to have more cliches than people. Both free & oppressive, anarchic & authoritarian, totally chaotic yet highly regulated, China is changing completely whilst seeming to stay itself. Part investigation, part personal memoir, Inside the Red Mansion is a deeply atmospheric journey into the New China. From the austere bureaucrats of Beijing to the gilded pirate coast opposite Taiwan; from the Gobi desert plains where migrant labour is recruited, to the skyscrapers & nightclubs of boomtowns like Xiamen, Oliver August`s gripping yet thoughtful account reveals the dark side of China`s economic miracle & a nation finally awakening to its desires. ...

This is the story of the House of Osman, the imperial dynasty that ruled the Ottoman Empire for more than seven centuries, an empire that once stretched from central Europe to North Africa & from Persia to the Adriatic. The capital of this empire was Istanbul, ancient Byzantium, a city that stands astride Europe & Asia on the Bosphorus. & it was in the great palace of Topkapi Sarayi that the sultans of this empire ruled. Inside the Seraglio a classic of Ottoman history takes us behind the gilded doors of the Topkapi & into the heart of the palace: the harem, where the sultan would surround himself with his wives, concubines, eunuchs, pages, dwarfs & mutes & where all the tempestuous events of empire were so often played out. This is the history of a remarkable palace in all its colour & opulence & the story of its influence on a great empire. ...

Inside the Tomb of Tutankhamun approaches its subject from two angles. Firstly it explores the world of Ancient Egypt & the politics surrounding the rule of the boy Pharaoh, Tutankhamun. Secondly, it looks at the pioneering work of Howard Carter & Lord Carnarvon in the 1920s, & the fascination as the world looked on in awe at their discoveries. The book not only provides an invaluable introduction to a particularly turbulent period of Egyptian history, but also seeks to answer questions about what happened to the Tomb in the years following Tutankhamun's burial. The book features cutaway diagrams, picture-strips of the lives of Tutankhamun & Carter, illustrations of Ancient Egyptian life, maps & impressive photographs taken during the excavation & after wards. Informative captions, a complete glossary, time lines & an index make this title an ideal educational text. Fits into the guidelines for Key Stage 2 History
- 'A' study of the key features, including the everyday lives of men, women & children, of Ancient Egypt'. It also fits into Key Stage 3 History as a 'study of some of the significant individuals, events & developments from across the twentieth century'. It helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14, promoting 'positive attitudes to learning', 'knowledge, understanding & appreciation of the world' & 'skills in literacy'.
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An extraordinary pop-up book that reveals the secrets of the most famous fairy-tale villains--the giant, the wolf & the witch--with interactive flaps, a twist on well-known tales, & personality cards for each villain. Lift the flaps to see the diabolical thoughts inside the villains` heads, what hides beneath their disguises, or the victims of their last meals (now comfortably settled inside their stomachs!). ...

Inside Tracks is the retelling of Robyn Davidson`s journey from Alice Springs to the Indian Ocean, seen through the eyes of world renowned photographer, Rick Smolan, & now reimagined in the major motion picture, Tracks. In the late 1970s Robyn Davidson undertook an epic adventure
- to travel solo across the Australian outback from Alice Springs to the Indian Ocean, armed only with a few camels & her dog for company. Rick Smolan, a National Geographic photographer at the time, was employed to document Robyn`s journey, by accompanying her along sections of her route, the result of which formed a long-lasting relationship between the two & a visually stunning account of one woman`s dream of solitude, captured against the backdrop of the Australian outback. Inside Tracks is an ode to the Australian outback & Robyn`s groundbreaking journey
- a stunning coffee table book & reflection on our landscape in one. This unique story has now been turned into a major feature film featuring Mia Wasikowska & Adam Driver as the protagonists. Inside Tracks documents Robyn & photographer Rick Smolan`s story & how her journey has resonated around the world. Featuring excerpts from the screenplay along with stills from the movie that show how closely the film mirrors the reality of the story, Inside Tracks is a must-have for lovers of Robyn`s original book & the film alike. In addition, this book accompanies a unique photo recognition app` that plays scenes from the movie when placed over particular images in the book
- a wonderful bonus for movie & tech` fans.


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An entertain-your-brain activity book that`s creative, clever & fun
- from every angle! Bear, Duck & Rabbit lead the reader through
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Inside Out city guides combine bite-size expertise with unique, pocket-size, fold-out maps. Each title

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The ultimate Amsterdam guide book! Amsterdam is a place where high culture meets downtown vibe, where Van Goghs vie with museums of cannabis, where 17th century palaces rest weightlessly on s&, & cosy bars compete with cool designer clubs, funky shops & chic cuisine. With more canals than Venice, Amsterdam counterbalances a picture-perfect 17th century hauteur with an easy-going village atmosphere & an arts & entertainment scene that s as high energy as it is cosmopolitan & cutting-edge. Whether you re visiting for the sightseeing or the shopping, the cuisine or the nightlife, this Amsterdam travel guide is the perfect guide for your short break. Combining destination expertise with two award-winning pop-up maps, this handy travel guide will provide all the information you need to get the most out of your trip. This handy Amsterdam pocket guide

Includes:: two detailed Pop Out city maps & a 64 page full colour illustrated travel guide. The guide opens with 2 of our favourite itineraries. If you`re short of time & want to see all the best bits, these itineraries are sure to help you explore & savour the best that Amsterdam has to offer. The guide is then divided in to 7 chapters: see it
- the best places to see from museums & cathedrals to markets, monuments & much more; buy it
- pinpoints the key shopping areas & stores to target; watch it
- places to be entertained: shows, theatres, music venues, ballet, comedy, cinema & nightlife; taste it
- from ethnic cuisine to local fare to the top places for an evening cocktail; all the best places to eat & drink; know it
- all the practical information you need to get the best out of your trip; directory
- hotel listings, additional places to visit, annual events & useful websites Packed with advice & information, this handy pocket size Amsterdam travel guide will help you get the most out of your trip.







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The ultimate Barcelona guide book! Barcelona is a magical city curled around the Mediterranean under a fairytale skyline of soaring spires & Modernista mansions. At its heart is the crooked, shadowy Gothic Quarter, encircled by the elegant grid of L Eixample, where Gaudi s creamy, organic architecture seems to float above the rooftops. Barcelona is one of Europe s most stylish cities & is right at the vanguard of cutting-edge design. Bold, brash & bent on a good time, it has a spectacular array of restaurants from the finest haute cuisine to humble seaside taverns excellent shopping & a vibrant nightlife that buzzes right through til dawn. Whether you re visiting for the sightseeing or the shopping, the cuisine or the nightlife, this Barcelona travel guide is the perfect guide for your short break. Combining destination expertise with two award-winning pop-up maps, this handy travel guide will provide all the information you need to get the most out of your trip. This handy Barcelona pocket guide

Includes:: two detailed Pop Out city maps & a 64 page full colour illustrated travel guide. The guide opens with 2 of our favourite itineraries. If you`re short of time & want to see all the best bits, these itineraries are sure to help you explore & savour the best that Barcelona has to offer. The guide is then divided in to 7 chapters: see it
- the best places to see from museums & cathedrals to markets, monuments & much more; buy it
- pinpoints the key shopping areas & stores to target; watch it
- places to be entertained: shows, theatres, music venues, ballet, comedy, cinema & nightlife; taste it
- from ethnic cuisine to local fare to the top places for an evening cocktail; all the best places to eat & drink; know it
- all the practical information you need to get the best out of your trip; directory
- hotel listings, additional places to visit, annual events & useful websites; Packed with advice & information, this handy pocket size Barcelona travel guide will help you get the most out of your trip.







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