The much-anticipated fiction follow-up to Vertigo, this collection cements Joanna Walsh`s reputation as one of the sharpest writers of this century. Wearing her learning lightly, Walsh`s stories make us see the world afresh while showing us she has read the world. In ` Like a Fish Needs a.. .`
- perhaps the funniest, most freewheeling story ever written about cycling (and Freud & and &.. .) you read shenanigans worthy of Flann O` Brien. Meanwhile, in ` Worlds from the Word`s End`, Walsh conjures up a country in which words themselves fall out of fashion
- something that will never happen wherever Walsh is read.

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From the dirty to the depraved, the barren to the downright boring, going off the beaten track isn`t always all it`s cracked up to be. This humorous guide, packed with bizarre facts, turns the travel genre on its head & uncovers some of the most unusual places the world has to offer. With weird & wonderful destinations from across the globe, discover the Kingdom of Dwarves theme park in China, an attraction where no-one measures above 5 feet tall. Or there`s Kazantip in the Crimea, where every year a mix of 150, 000 ravers & Russian Mafia bosses with their teen brides in tow go to listen to electronic music on rotation for six weeks. A summer break to the city of Cherrapunji, India may be a mistake with an average 29 days of rain in July & 26 in August. Meanwhile the health-conscious among you should probably avoid Evansville, Indiana, recently declared America`s fattest city. So unpack your bags, put away your passport, & save yourself some money by reading this guide. Then feel grateful that you`ll never make the mistake of visiting these places yourself. ...

Don`t get weighed down by multiple chargers & adapters on your next trip, this handy Worldwide USB (Universal Serial Bus) charger means that you can charge four USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices at once, so that you don`t need to carry multiple units. Offering fast & efficient charging in more than 100 countries, it has a 4.8A auto-regulating power output when dual charging, powerful enough to efficiently & quickly charge smartphones, tablets & other power-hungry devices. Use it across the world thanks to its interchangeable US, UK, EU & Australasian plugs. ...

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... ...

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 Brunches, where to find them & how to make them. A term originally coined for Saturday night carousers who couldn`t wake up for breakfast, brunch has evolved into a sunny, social meal beloved the world over. & so... here is The World`s Best Brunches, a collection of midmorning meals accompanied by the origin of each dish, the best place to sample a bite, & an easy-to-prepare recipe for cooking it at home. This book features a foreword & recipe by top Australian chef Bill Granger, 100 authentic recipes with simple, clear instructions for perfect preparation, a glossary of exotic ingredients with easy-to-find alternatives, all accompanied by mouth watering colour pictures. ...

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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