The Great Railway Bazaar is Paul Theroux’s account of his epic journey by rail through Asia in 1975. One of the greatest journeys
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The Great Rivers of Gelderland region of the Netherlands at 1:50, 000 in a series from Falk B.V. showing the network of signposted cycling routes on large, double-sided indexed maps with prominent highlighting of long-distance LF routes, symbols indicating accommodation & other tourist services, plus in each title two or more panels with recommended local circuits & additional tourist information. The Falk 50K cycling series, which

Includes:: some adjoining areas in Lower Saxony & has now been extended to cover Flanders, shows the extensive network of sign-posted cycling routes. The network consists of numbered junctions joined by sign-posted connecting routes in either direction. At each junction there is an information panel showing an overview map of the whole network with the junction numbers. A second panel shows all the intersections directly connected to that junction. The system enables cyclists to plan their own routes by preparing a list of junction numbers through which they want to travel. Falk maps give cycling distances between the junctions & indicate which roads, both within the numbered network & outside it, have separate cycling paths. Routes which are part of the LF network of long-distance cycle routes are clearly marked. A wide range of symbols shows various accommodation options, bars & restaurants, & various places of interest. Landscape information is provided by colouring for woodlands, dunes, etc. The maps are indexed & show in the margins latitude & longitude at 1`52” intervals. Map legend

Includes:: English.PLEASE NOTE: to see other titles in the Falk series please click on the series link, where the series description

Includes:: a comparison between the Falk maps & the ANWB cycling series also covering the Netherlands at 1:50, 000.





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The second volume in the series of Rapha Guides, the Great Road Climbs of the Southern Alps continues the journey along the roads & cols of Europe. Written by Graeme Fife & illustrated with the vivid photography of Pete Drinkell, this book seeks to capture the beauty & intrigue of the southern regions of the Alps, exploring climbs & roads steeped in the history of road racing & beyond. The book moves from the Col d' Izoard, close to the French-Italian border, over the mighty Cime de la Bonette, before encountering Mont Ventoux in Provence, taking a trip across the border to Italy, & then through the central southern Alps to finish on the Riviera. Double-page images, h&-illustrated maps & col profiles accompany Fife's narrative, which is awash with salient historical references, cultural observations & road racing snapshots, all matched by Drinkell ...

For over three thousand years, the Mediterranean Sea has been one of the great centres of world civilisation. From the time of historical Troy until the middle of the nineteenth century, human activity here decisively shaped much of the course of world history. David Abulafia's The Great Sea is the first complete history of the Mediterranean from the erection of the mysterious temples on Malta around 3500 BC to the recent reinvention of the Mediterranean's shores as a tourist destination. The Great Sea ranges stupendously across time & the whole extraordinary space of the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to Jaffa, Venice to Alexandria. Rather than imposing a false unity on the sea & the teeming human activity it has sustained, the book emphasizes diversity
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For over three thousand years, the Mediterranean Sea has been one of the great centres of civilization. David Abulafia`s The Great Sea is the first complete history of the Mediterranean, from the erection of temples on Malta around 3500 BC to modern tourism. Ranging across time & the whole extraordinary space of the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to Jaffa, Genoa to Tunis, & bringing to life pilgrims, pirates, sultans & naval commanders, this is the story of the sea that has shaped much of world history. ...

Pit your wits against the greatest detective of them all with this collection of fiendish & hugely entertaining puzzles & enigmas. It contains a great mix of types of conundrums to keep the most ardent puzzle & Sherlock fan entertained & challenged. ...

Numerous visitors to Mediterranean countries have found their holiday punctuated by trips to feed hungry feral cats. Some try to save injured & sick felines. Not many have gone to the lengths of Jenny Pulling with her one-woman campaign, Catsnip. Set against the beautiful & sinister backdrop of Sicily & its enigmatic people, the book charts Jenny`s journey as passionate defender of the island`s often abused & ill-treated cats. With no previous experience, she raises funds &, organises teams of British, American & German vets to work in improvised & clandestine surgeries. On Jenny`s voyage of discovery she encounters the wonderfully eccentric gattare (cat ladies) who devote their time to saving colonies of feral cats; she challenges Sicilian bureaucracy & risks prosecution by the authorities, unwittingly transporting veterinary but illegal drugs from the UK; & she discovers an unknown Sicily, beautiful but scarred by years of domination. Lighthearted but often incredibly moving, this is the story of one woman`s mission to rescue an animal she loves, as well as an insight into a unique culture & landscape. ...

There are five races of tiger on our planet & all but one live in tropical regions: the Siberian Tiger Panthera tigris altaica is the exception. Mysterious & elusive, & with only 350 remaining in the wild, the Siberian tiger remains a complete enigma. One man has set out to change this. Sooyong Park has spent twenty years tracking & observing these elusive tigers. Each year he spends six months braving sub-zero temperatures, buried in grave-like underground bunkers, fearlessly immersing himself in the lives of Siberian tigers. As he watches the brutal, day-to-day struggle to survive the harsh landscape, threatened by poachers & the disappearance of the pristine habitat, Park becomes emotionally & spiritually attached to these beautiful & deadly predators. No one has ever been this close: as he comes face-to-face with one tiger, Bloody Mary, her fierce determination to protect her cubs nearly results in his own bloody demise. Poignant, poetic & fiercely compassionate, The Great Soul of Siberia is the incredible story of Park`s unique obsession with these compelling creatures on the very brink of extinction, & his dangerous quest to seek them out to observe & study them. Eloquently told in Park`s distinctive voice, it is a personal account of one of the most extraordinary wildlife studies ever undertaken. ...

There are five races of tiger on our planet & all but one live in tropical regions: the Siberian Tiger Panthera tigris altaica is the exception. Mysterious & elusive, & with only 350 remaining in the wild, the Siberian tiger remains a complete enigma. One man has set out to change this. Sooyong Park has spent twenty years tracking & observing these elusive tigers. Each year he spends six months braving sub-zero temperatures, buried in grave-like underground bunkers, fearlessly immersing himself in the lives of Siberian tigers. As he watches the brutal, day-to-day struggle to survive the harsh landscape, threatened by poachers & the disappearance of the pristine habitat, Park becomes emotionally & spiritually attached to these beautiful & deadly predators. No one has ever been this close: as he comes face-to-face with one tiger, Bloody Mary, her fierce determination to protect her cubs nearly results in his own bloody demise. Poignant, poetic & fiercely compassionate, The Great Soul of Siberia is the incredible story of Park`s unique obsession with these compelling creatures on the very brink of extinction, & his dangerous quest to seek them out to observe & study them. Eloquently told in Park`s distinctive voice, it is a personal account of one of the most extraordinary wildlife studies ever undertaken. ...

A guidebook to the Great Stones Way, a 36-mile walk through the Wiltshire Downs from Barbury Castle south of Swindon to Old Sarum north of Salisbury. The walk is divided into 6 stages with each stage ranging from 4 to 11 miles. The walk passes through countryside adorned with significant historical sites & relics from ages past, with short detours to the world-famous Stonehenge & equally enchanting Avebury henge. Step-by-step route descriptions are accompanied by 1:50, 000 OS mapping. Also included is a route summary table, information about facilities en route, plus maps for Avebury henge & Stonehenge. Rich with history & showcasing picturesque landscapes, this is a walk that can be savoured over the course of a week or enjoyed as an energetic weekend adventure. Good transport links are available at each end. ...