In 1982, at the age of just twenty-three & halfway through her architecture studies, Elspeth Beard left her family & friends in London & set off on a 35, 000-mile solo adventure around the world on her 1974 BMW R60/6. Reeling from a recent breakup & with only limited savings from her pub job, a tent, a few clothes & some tools, all packed on the back of her bike, she was determined to prove herself. She had ridden bikes since her teens & was well travelled. But nothing could prepare her for what lay ahead. When she returned to London nearly two & a half years later she was stones lighter & decades wiser. She`d ridden through unforgiving landscapes & countries ravaged by war, witnessed civil uprisings that forced her to fake documents, & fended off sexual attacks, biker gangs & corrupt police convinced she was trafficking drugs. She`d survived life-threatening illnesses, personal loss & brutal accidents that had left permanent scars & a black hole in her memory. & she`d fallen in love with two very different men. In an age before email, the internet, mobile phones, satnavs &, in some parts of the world, readily available & reliable maps, Elspeth achieved something that would still seem remarkable today. Told with honesty & wit, this is the extraordinary & moving story of a unique & life-changing adventure. ...

In 1982, at the age of just twenty-three & halfway through her architecture studies, Elspeth Beard left her family & friends in London & set off on a 35, 000-mile solo adventure around the world on her 1974 BMW R60/6. Reeling from a recent breakup & with only limited savings from her pub job, a tent, a few clothes & some tools, all packed on the back of her bike, she was determined to prove herself. She had ridden bikes since her teens & was well travelled. But nothing could prepare her for what lay ahead. When she returned to London nearly two & a half years later she was stones lighter & decades wiser. She`d ridden through unforgiving landscapes & countries ravaged by war, witnessed civil uprisings that forced her to fake documents, & fended off sexual attacks, biker gangs & corrupt police convinced she was trafficking drugs. She`d survived life-threatening illnesses, personal loss & brutal accidents that had left permanent scars & a black hole in her memory. & she`d fallen in love with two very different men. In an age before email, the internet, mobile phones, satnavs &, in some parts of the world, readily available & reliable maps, Elspeth achieved something that would still seem remarkable today. Told with honesty & wit, this is the extraordinary & moving story of a unique & life-changing adventure. ...

One can drive around Texas for a long time & never meet J.R. Ewing or Woodrow Mc Call. The real Texas hides out in towns & cities like those that readers will find in these stories. In that very Texan reality, among the everyday good folks of the state, readers will find the hard-boiled understanding of guns, dope, blood money, greed, hatred & delusion that makes these 14 stories come alive on the page. ...

Lone Traveller is based on Anne Mustoe`s second ride round the world. Taking historical routes as her inspiration again, she followed the Roman roads from Rome to Lisbon, travelled across South America with the Conquistadors, chased Captain Cook over the Pacific to Australia & Indonesia & ended with the caravans along the fabled Silk Road from China back to Rome. On the way, she dealt with wild dogs, rats in the bedroom, arrest by the Chinese police & the threat of guerilla attacks. The central chapters give a detailed day-to-day account of the four most challenging sections of the journey
- the Australian Outback, the Gobi Desert, the Karakoram Highway & the voyage up the navigable length of the Amazon in small cargo boats. A useful appendix gives journey logs, with distances covered & overnight stops for remote stretches of road. In the other chapters, Anne tries to make sense of the mass of incidents, problems, people & predicaments by grouping them together under subject headings such as Solitude, Company, Men & Other Animals, & Lessons learned. It is a practical handbook, full of encouragement for all those people who would dearly love to go on a great adventure, but teeter on the brink, full of self-doubt. Anne`s advice is ” Go for it!”A book about the true spirit found in real travellers, written by a real traveller
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The new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Josephine Cox gets straight to the hope & heartbreak of family drama. One fateful night changes the course of a child`s life forever... Rosie`s mother is a cruel woman & has Rosie`s kind & loving father wrapped around her finger. Though John Tanner does his best to protect her, Rosie often bears the brunt of her mother`s rage. & his protection can`t last forever. In one tragic moment Rosie`s fragile world is shattered. Grieving & alone, Rosie is thrust into a harsh reality, & she must face the obstacles that fate has set in her path. But secrets will out, & Rosie must uncover the shocking truth behind her mother`s cruelty before she can hope for the love & happiness she deserves. ...

Lonely Planet`s 50 Beaches To Blow Your Mind helps you discover the planet`s most pristine, jaw-dropping, wild & wonderful sandy spots. This pocket-sized book is the perfect gift for any sun-worshipper or beach-lover & is the ultimate guide to the world`s best beaches. A beach always feels like the ultimate escape, with the sound of the waves lapping against the shore, which science says has a calming effect on our brain activity. & then there`s the guaranteed hit of vitamin D our exposed skin absorbs. Whether you`re looking for black-sand beaches, high-octane watersport hotspots, secret bays or the finest palm-fringed tropical paradises, Lonely Planet shows you where & how to find them. So pack your beach towel & hit the sands. ...

Thank the stars for the world`s eccentric collectors; hoarders of objects beautiful, strange or downright odd. It is these documentors of the great & trivial
- who want to show us all something wonderful about their collections & share the insights into humankind each of them illuminates
- who have created the most fascinating, wonderful & precious museums the planet has to offer. Boggle at the enormity of space, get nostalgic at childhood memories or be dumbstruck by the International Museum of Toilets. Whether you`re a history buff, tech-head or have an inexplicable fascination with clowns, you`ll find world-class collections here to pique your interest. Never drag your heels around a dull museum again.

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The Lonely Planet Pocket Guide to Abu Dhabi offers frank & informal advice on an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife. Promenade along the waterfront Corniche, tour the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, or relax at a sheesha cafe. Written & researched by a team of experts, this book is independent in its recommendations & offers suggestions for a variety of budgets. This handy sized pocket oracle is split into sections starting with a Quick Start Guide advising on top sights, a guide to local life, day planners to help you make an itinerary for your trip, valuable need to know tips, & a neighbourhood roundup. The main part of this guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give insights into local culture & customs as well as offering suggestions for restaurants & bars & notable shopping opportunities. This guide

Includes:: coverage of Al Markaziyah, Tourist Club Area, Al Khadiya, Breakwater, Yas Island & more. Maps for each area will help you find your bearings while the large pull out map gives you wider coverage of the whole place. Additional chapters highlighting the ‘ Best of’ the place looks at the best walks, sights, places to shop, drinking & nightlife & many more things to ensure you don’t miss out on any valuable experiences. The Survival Guide at the back gives advice on things to prepare before you go, what to do when you arrive, how to get around, language tips & other essential information that will help you get the most out of your trip.

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A range of Activity Books by Lonely Planet that will delight children. With the use of colourful illustrations, games & humour these books will lead children curiosity & learning, while providing entertainment & fun. Children will learn about geography, amazing places & cities, the animal world & much more. Colourful, educational & funny, these books are also perfect travel companions for kids of any age. ...

Adventures Around the Globe is Lonely Planet’s special edition sticker atlas which follows on from the popular Adventures In… series of activity books. It is packed full of maps, activities & over 250 stickers. This atlas will take young readers on a non-stop tour of the continents with the use of humour & fun, maps, sticker activity scenes & colouring pages. Beautifully illustrated with colourful drawings & graphic, the atlas contains a fold-out 3D model of the globe to make, keep & track their travel. ...