The World Atlas of Whiskey is a geographically arranged catalogue of whiskies from around the world which has compiled by Glenfiddich award-winning author Dave Broom into an attractively illustrated & informative hardback book. More than 150 distilleries have been visited & more than 350 expressions tasted whilst collating the details for the atlas. Suitable for connoisseur & new enthusiast alike, the book provides an in-depth journey through the process, distilleries & expressions of world whiskies as well as the craftsmanship & flavours. As one would expect, Scottish distilleries are a key focus but the book also has significant pages on Irish, Japanese & American whiskies, before looking at the rest of the world ...

Finally, Lonely Planet has made the Atlas kids have been waiting for! With 160 pages of illustrated maps, engaging infographics, mind-blowing photography & a large dose of humour, this is the atlas that shows kids what the world is really like. Touching on popular culture, sports & school life, this will bring the world to life for kids aged 8 & up. With more than 300 amazing photographs, over 50 illustrated maps & fun quizzes, this is the perfect present for every kid! ...

World Scratch Map®, an instant hit when it first appeared, now published in a new deluxe edition with more elegant presentation before you scratch off the top layer to reveal countries you have already visited & more detail underneath. Now presented with the gold layer covering the land beautifully offset by the dark brown colouring of the surrounding seas, the map shows names of countries & oceans. Both on land & sea darker shading indicates mountain ranges & ocean floor trenches. When the top layer is removed more information is revealed, including capitals & main cities. All place names are in English. A decorative panel under the map provides more information with highest summits & lowest points on each continent, etc, so if you have climbed Aconcagua or floated in the Dead Sea, there’s more scratching fun here. If you have already visited Russia or Canada or the Antarctic, prepare a nice long drink to accompany you & start scratching. & if you like visiting more compact destinations & prefer more intricate work, Monaco, Andorra or the countries of the Caribbean are there too. Have fun! ...

Five years after the initial publication of Worldchanging, the landscape of environmentalism & sustainability has changed dramatically. The average reader is now well-versed-and sometimes inundated-with green lifestyle advice. Buying organic is old news for those who are watching urban farms sprout up in their neighborhoods. Recycling seems quaint when the buzz is about creating zero waste societies. In 2011, green is the starting point, not the destination. This second edition of the bestselling book is extensively revised to include the latest trends & statistics. More than 160 new entries include up-to-the-minute information on the locavore movement, carbon-neutral homes, novel transportation solutions, the growing trend of eco-tourism, the concept of food justice, & much more. Additional new sections focus on the role of cities as the catalyst for change in our society. With 50% new material, this edition incorporates the most recent studies & projects being implemented worldwide. The end result is a guided tour through the most exciting new tools, models, & ideas for building a better future. ...

This title lets you explore cheese in its many glorious varieties
- the science, the smells, the succulence! The grandest fromages,
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World Class celebrates Caribbean achievement on the domestic & international field. It also reveals how players from the Caribbean & of Caribbean descent have changed the face of football around the world. In this highly illustrated history of Caribbean football, James Ferguson explores the development of the game from colonial, amateur times into today`s increasingly professional sport. ...

” World Climbing: Rock Odyssey”, the welcomed sequel to Simon Carter`s award-winning ” World Climbing: Images from the Edge”, presents the finest images by one of the world`s foremost climbing photographers. ” Rock Odyssey” is a photographic essay which follows modern day rock climbers to far flung reaches of the world where they attempt the routes of their dreams. A visual feast for its passengers, ” Rock Odyssey” takes us on a breathtaking voyage stopping at sixteen exceptional rock climbing destinations. From the wild interior of Madagascar, Simon Carter gives us an eagle`s view high up on the Tsaranoro Massif. Off the coast of Vietnam, he explores limestone karsts jutting from the glistening emerald-green waters of Ha Long Bay. Over on the Greek isle of Kalymnos, he navigates us through the bewildering three dimensional tufa jungles. The Dolomite`s wild alpine rock, Montserrat`s crazy cobblestone towers & The Darran`s Jurassic wilderness are just some of the other highlights along this spectacular circumnavigation of the globe. ” Rock Odyssey” is a celebration of Simon Carter`s vision to capture the dizzying feats of climbers doing what they love most. Carter has captured elusive moments, seamlessly merging landscape with action & magically animating his images with untrumpable natural light. Through Carter`s lens, the extraordinary rock architecture of the world`s classics crags become the stage, an arena, where climbers contest their own mental & physical battles. Barriers are broken, boundaries are pushed, dreams are lived, &, sometimes, summits are bagged. Chapter introductions written by leading Australian climber Monique Forestier, set the scene & give delightful insights into the unique attractions of each area. ...

Colourful Illustrated Map of the World This highly illustrated pictorial map is designed to take children on a journey of discovery around the countries of the world. The mapping is clear, colourful & highly informative & shows countries & capital cities. stunning illustrations are used to depict themes such as national emblems, customs, food, birds, animals, buildings & sports to help younger readers gain an understanding of peoples around the world. ...

Medium size, 99 x 135cm (39” x 53”) political map of the world from Collins – LAMINATED version
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Medium size, 99 x 135cm (39” x 53”) political map of the world from Collins
- PAPER version
- with countries shown in bright

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