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This is the first DIY city guide series on the market, kicking off with three of the most popular European destinations: London, Paris, and Berlin.

From petticoat duels and lucky cats to the Stiffs Express, Lord Nelson's spare nose, the Piccadilly earthquake and the Great Beer Flood of 1814, this book takes you on a captivating, wildly entertaining tour of the city you think you know, unearthing the capital's secrets and commemorating its rich, colourful and unusual history.

Toss another shrimp on the barbie, crack open a tinny or pour yourself a chardy while you traverse Australia's vast expanse of true blue, fair dinkum Aussie lingo - from cosmopolitan communique to surf slang, outback jargon and some of the world's oldestindigenous languages. C'mon, avagoyermug!

A mighty view of all aspects of Provence, from food and wine to landscape and history. Divided into three chapters, this 544pp book is the largest ever written on one of the world's most alluring, sun-drenched and seductive cultures.

Maps have the most amazing stories. Suitable for mapophiles, this book offers narratives on everything from the challenge of mapping the oceans to spellbinding treasure maps to the naming of America, from Churchill's crucial war maps to the lay-out of a Monopoly board, from crime maps to music maps, from rare map dealers to cartographic frauds.

Madagascar: the Eighth Continent - Holiday reads and travel literature by Peter Tyson featuring cutting-edge science and conservation, endemic flora and fauna. This narrative explores the biodiversity of island wildlife, habitats, Malagasy cultural history and festivals, includes a details on pygmy hippo, lemurs, chameleons, aye ayes and baobabs.

In this beautifully illustrated guide to travelling across France by bike you will discover hidden lanes, stunning gorges, amazing places to eat and stay, plus the best of French cycling culture. This iconic journey of more than 1000 miles takes you through some of the country's most striking landscapes.

"[The author] ... gathers together photographs and stories of 50 extraordinary villages he has visited on his travels around the country"--Front jacket flap.

A Voyage For Madmen is a captivating book by Peter Nichols. This book, published in 2011 by Profile Books Ltd, belongs to a genre that will take you on a journey of adventure and discovery. The book's title suggests a journey, but not just any journey. It is a journey meant for the brave, the adventurous, and yes, perhaps even the mad. Nichols' unique storytelling style will keep you engaged from the first page to the last. This book is more than just a tale; it's a testament to human courage and resilience. If you're a fan of adventure and suspense, A Voyage For Madmen would be a perfect addition to your collection. The book is available in English.

From the best-selling author of The Glass Palace and Sea of Poppies, an extraordinary work of non-fiction that combines ancient history with a modern-day travelogue.

20 safe walks for all the family in the beautiful Berkshire countryside. Simple, short, stimulating and packed with fun things to see and do.

Detailed guide to sites and ruins from Hitler's Third Reich located at Nazi HQs in Berchtesgaden and the Obersalzberg, Bavaria. This book gives the history of Hitler and his henchmen at their Bavarian homes, and also the military headquarters built to support Hitler's home area. Many hidden and out-of-the-way sites are highlighted with directions.

Traveling in a foreign country such as Russia suddenly becomes a lot more exciting when you can engage in elegant small talk with the locals. Russian Phrases For Dummies is your handy guide to everyday words and phrases you can start using immediately to make your visit more rewarding and a whole lot easier.

This new title in the Crossbill Guides Series is one of two volumes covering the autonomous region of Andalucia in Spain. This title covers the eastern provinces of Cordoba, Jaen, Granada and Malaga.

In South Sea Tales Stevenson shows himself to be a virtuoso of narrative styles. But beyond their generic diversity the stories are linked by their concern with representing the multiracial society of which their author had become a member. In this collection--the first to bring together all his shorter Pacific fiction in one volume--Stevenson emerges as a witness both to the cross-cultural encounters of nineteenth-century imperialism and to the creation of the global culture which characterizes the post-colonial world.

When the author first started hill walking in Palestine, in the late 1970s, he was not aware that he was travelling through a vanishing landscape. Recording how the land felt and looked before various calamities, this title attempts to preserve, at least in words, the Palestinian natural treasures that many Palestinians never know.

'Here be dragons,' said the old maps ... In the late eighteenth century, a few brave men started to venture up the mountains of Switzerland to discover the secrets hidden in their snowy peaks. Then the British arrived and 'mountaineering' was born. This is a history of the conquest of the Alps.

Italy is a perennially popular destination for Americans, with three cities (Florence, Rome, and Venice) among the top ten in "Travel & Leisure's" 2003 "World's Best Cities" poll. This guide helps travelers and students get up to speed fast on conversational Italian, showcasing the most commonly used words and phrases.

From the Orinoco River to the hothouses of Kew, this is a dark and humorous tale of orchid smugglers, visionary breeders; of corruption and murder; and of the bizarre world of international plant politics and the gentle people whose passion is the cultivation of these beautiful, fragile flowers.

Maugham spent the winter months of 1919 travelling fifteen hundred miles up the Yangtze river. Maugham keenly observes, and gently ridicules, their dogged and oblivious persistence with the life they know.

After backpacking her way around India, 21-year-old Sarah Macdonald decided that she hated this land of chaos and contradiction with a passion, and when an airport beggar read her palm and insisted she would come back one day - and for love - she vowed never to return.

Green Hills of Africa is Ernest Hemingway's lyrical journal of a month on safari in the great game country of East Africa, where he and his wife Pauline journeyed in December 1933. Hemingway's well-known interest in - and fascination with - big-game hunting is magnificently captured in this evocative account of his trip.

Tells a story of the narrator, his son Chris and their month-long motorcycle odyssey from Minnesota to California profoundly affected an entire generation.

Simon Warren's 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs of the Tour de France is the ultimate cyclist's guide to the iconic climbs of Le Tour. This second edition is fully updated for 2024.

Discover the Land of the Rising Sun in this captivating Japan travel guide. Immerse yourself in a country that seamlessly blends ancient traditions with cutting-edge innovation. From the bustling streets of Tokyo to the serene temples of Kyoto, this comprehensive guide takes you on an unforgettable journey through Japan's diverse landscapes and cultural wonders. Uncover the secrets of Japanese cuisine as you indulge in mouthwatering sushi, steaming bowls of ramen, and tantalizing street food delights. Experience the tranquility of traditional tea ceremonies, witness the grace of geisha performances, and marvel at the exhilarating sport of sumo wrestling. Immerse yourself in the colorful world of manga and anime, explore centuries-old temples and shrines, and soak in the natural beauty of hot springs and cherry blossom gardens. Navigate Japan's efficient rail network, discover hidden gems in rural villages, and embark on thrilling hikes up majestic mountains. Whether you're a solo traveler seeking adventure or a family looking for unforgettable experiences, this guide offers insider tips, practical advice, and cultural insights to make your journey seamless and enriching. With comprehensive information on accommodations, transportation, and local customs, this Japan travel guide is your passport to an extraordinary adventure. Get ready to immerse yourself in a land where tradition meets innovation, where ancient customs harmonize with modern lifestyles, and where every moment is infused with the essence of Japanese hospitality. Embark on the journey of a lifetime and let Japan's captivating beauty and cultural richness leave an indelible mark on your soul.

What's the oldest and most consumed alcoholic beverage on earth? Beer, of course. And it might just be our more important invention.Since its invention 13,000 years ago, our love of beer has shaped everything from religious ceremonies to advertising, and architecture to bioengineering. The people who built the pyramids were paid in ale, the first fridge was built for beer not food, bacteria was discovered while investigating sour beer, Germany's beer halls hosted Hitler's rise to power, and brewer's yeast may yet be the answer to climate change.In The Meaning of Beer, award-winning beer writer Jonny Garrett tells the stories of these incredible human moments and inventions, taking readers to some of the best-known beer destinations in the world - Munich and Oktoberfest, Carlsberg Brewery's historic laboratory, St Louis and the home of Budweiser - as well as those lesser-known, from a 5,000 year old brewery in the Egyptian desert to Arctic Svalbard, home to the world's most northerly pub.Ultimately, this is not a book about how we made beer, but how beer made us.