Since the 1970s Keith Strickland has travelled the world in search of steam, camera in h&. In this outstanding book he has gathered together his finest images which show the contrasting style of steam travel today in Europe, Africa, China, Cuba, India & beyond. This unique look at steam around the globe presents the reader with fascinating insights into the locos in action, stations, passengers, industry & the daily lives of those who make a living beside the tracks. These superb photographs capture the heady atmosphere of steam railways & the sheer pleasure of trains as a means of travel. It is a book that will appeal as much to the armchair & travelling tourist as to those with a passion for steam. In his capacity as an active worker for the charity, The Railway Children, Keith Strickland is donating all his proceeds from this book to them to improve the lives of children in the Third World who have made railways stations their impromptu homes. ...

Versatile adaptor which converts UK plugs to fit the world's most widely used sockets. The main plug-socket systems are the UK, Continental, American & Australian. Most other countries have adopted one of these. There are two seperate adaptors. The Continental adaptor converts square 3-pin plugs to fit round 2 pin sockets, is rated up to 7.5 amps & can be used with both earthed & non-earthed appliences. The American/ Australian adaptor converts square 3-pin plugs to fit the American system &, when rotating the pins, to fit the Australian system. Rated up to 10 amps, for use with non-earthed appliences. The adaptors slot together for ease of packing. Insert a UK plug & it's ready to use... ...

Go Travel’s Worldwide Travel Adaptor with 2 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports will connect you to the electricity supply in over 150 countries. Ideal for different types of power & charging needs, small electrical appliances can be charged from the mains, while phones, cameras & other electronic devices can charge simultaneously from either port (USB cable not included). Please note
- the adaptor does not convert voltage. Use only with appliances rated up to 2.5A/250V.
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Basic political map of the world from Streetwise Maps, only 38 x 21.5 cm in size & presented in a handy concertina format, with on the reverse a time zones map. Both sides show countries in light pastel colouring & with place names in their English versions. On one side the map uses Robinson projection & shows latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 10 ...

A scintillating saunter through global beer culture that will inform, educate, & entertain. This collection of profiles will quench the thirst of beer drinkers, whether they be globe-trotting enthusiasts, or armchair aficionados. Ale seekers, beer buffs, & novices alike will gain a fascinating insight into the world of beer, from bitters, to stouts, & sour ales to pale ales & saisons. Each country section will have a new & completely updated introduction to provide an overview of key developments in the beer world. France & the Netherlands will each have a new feature on a key brewery & expanded sections include UK, USA, France, Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, & Australia. The craft brewery revolution in the United States has thrown up hundreds of fascinating & tasty ales, some created & sold in tiny brewpubs, others made in small & medium-sized breweries, from Portland to Denver, Boston to San Diego. Meanwhile, a beer & food revolution is underway, with beer becoming a valid accompaniment to fine food. Lovers of quality ale are championing their tipple as a credible alternative to a glass of wine with dinner. This new & revised edition of a much-loved title provides insightful resumes of all that is happening in the constantly changing world of beer. ...

The World`s Best Sailboats has become the most cherished & respected illustrated sailing book of all time. Its unique format



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Chosen by National Geographic`s family of globe-trotting contributors, the lavish Best of the World offers in-depth site descriptions; dozens of fun, themed Best of the World lists; locator maps; illuminating sidebars, several by travel & literary luminaries; & hundreds of dazzling, oversized, full-colour images to bring to life 500 awe-inspiring locations in a wide variety of categories
- from entire countries to mountaintop villages to pristine lakes to ancient wonders. This broad, general interest travel title will appeal to active travellers looking for the next great trip as well as to the many readers who simply love dreaming of visiting far-flung, idyllic destinations, & for those who love to be in the know of the next travel trend. Five years after ” Journeys of a Lifetime” hit the stores, fans are eager for the next great set of can`t-miss travel hits revealed in this beautiful 2012 gift book.
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Join Nick & Caroline Robertson-Brown as they tour their favourite dive locations around the world. This book is essentially a diver`s wish-list for finding the very best underwater wildlife experiences, covering everything from the adrenaline-fuelled rush caused by big animals interacting in huge underwater scenes like the Sardine Run to the sheer fascination for the sometimes bizarre creatures that live in the micro habitats of Bali. Their captivating words & beautiful images will provide all the inspiration you need to launch your next big diving adventure. In total the book covers 32 remarkable wildlife dives from sites around the world & each

Includes:: a handy fact panel giving details of what to take & when to visit.

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Brand new & fully-illustrated with over 2, 000 photographs, this coffee table book explores the most fascinating travel destinations on Earth, as part of a pictorial round-the-world adventure. This trailblazing tour takes in ancient capitals of Europe, the awe-inspiring Amazon rainforest, the natural wonders of Africa, volcanic mountains in Icel&, fast expanding cities of East Asia, the imposing monuments of the Middle East & much more. Astonishing facts & insightful texts are incorporated into full-page illustrations, bringing each destination to life & whetting the appetite for adventure. ...

In this riveting book, political journalist Peter Snow & military historian Dan Snow bring to life the most intense & bitterly fought battles of the 20th century
- from the apocalyptic terrain of the Western Front to the desert landscape of Iraq. Punctuated by powerful eyewitness testimony, their compelling & often shocking narrative highlights the strategy of military commanders as well as the experience of men on the frontline. 20th Century Battlefields looks back at the most violent century in history & examines the challenges facing armed forces in the future.
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