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| "I Funny TV : (I Funny 4)" |
| "Jamie Grimm has finally accomplished his dream of proving himself the Planet's Funniest Kid Comic and the sky's the limit from there Enter a couple of TV executives with a huge plan for Jamie a new show about Jamie and his oddball friends! But when Jamie struggles to learn the acting ropes will it be an early curtain call for the biggest show of the decade?"
Price: 5.49 |
| "I Funny: School of Laughs : (I Funny 5)" |
| "Teaching other kids how to be funny is the toughest gig that Jamie Grimm has ever had and with the highest stakes If he fails his school library will be shut down for good!Even though he has a national contest trophy and a TV show under his belt Jamie Grimm isn't one to sit back and relax When his school has a major funding crisis Jamie hits on a bright idea to save the day - a comedy class for the other students Little does he know that making jokes and teaching jokes are two very different things and he's only good at one of them With the fate of his school's library on his shoulders Jamie has to dig deep to see if he has what it takes to succeed at his most difficult challenge yet"
Price: 6.49 |
| "House of Robots: Robot Revolution" |
| "After a few early glitches in their relationship Sammy and his 'bro-bot' E are now best friends In fact E is such a valued member of the family that the other electronic members of the House of Robots are feeling sorely unappreciated And when Sammy's inventor mom becomes distracted by a top-secret project the robots soon begin to fall into disrepair Cue a robot revolution with the droids wreaking harmless havoc in the house! Armed with pranks like glue in the shampoo bottles and flying toast missiles the robots demand to be cared for It's up to Sammy and his sister Maddie to keep the peace until his mom reveals her secret project and why it was worth the wait"
Price: 5.99 |
| "Treasure Hunters: Peril at the Top of the World" |
| "THE KIDD FAMILY HAS NEVER BACKED DOWN FROM A TREASURE HUNT! In their newest adventure the Kidd family searches for lost treasure in the frosty Arctic!When the biggest heist in history takes place in Moscow the Kidds rush in to save the day - but instead they're accused of being the thieves themselves Time is running out to find the stolen treasure and they're this close to being thrown into a Russian prison for a crime they didn't commit! Will the Kidd family find the golden goods in the middle of the frigid Arctic? And even more important - will they make it out of the icy wasteland alive?"
Price: 6.49 |
| "Treasure Hunters: Quest for the City of Gold" |
| "The Kidd family discovers an ancient map to the lost Incan City of Paititi But when the map is stolen the Kidds have to rely on Storm's picture-perfect memory to navigate the dangerous Amazon jungle - until she's kidnapped! To save Storm the Kidds must locate the fabled city before the bad guys find it first The race is on!"
Price: 6.49 |
| "How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids Paperback" |
| "‘Clever honest and hilarious her book should become a baby shower classic’ Publishers Weekly‘Funny honest and helpful’ Grazia‘Loads of useful achievable advice’ The PoolHow did I become the ‘expert’ at changing a nappy? Jancee Dunn wondered This combined with a lack of sleep a suddenly unfair division of household chores and her husband’s new found passion for very long bike rides meant that Jancee found it hard to look at her well-meaning clever funny husband playing with his iPhone without feeling a white-hot rage Like many expectant parents they’d spent weeks researching the safest car seat but little time thinking about the titanic impact the baby would have on their marriage &8213; and the way their marriage would affect their child Tired of having the same fights over and over Dunn consults the latest relationship research solicits the counsel of renowned sex and couples therapists canvasses friends and parents and even consults an FBI hostage negotiator on how to effectively contain an ‘explosive situation’ Could it be that the person who got her into this position is the ally she&39;d forgotten she had?Funny honest and actually helpful this book can’t do the washing but it might just save your marriage"
Price: 6.49 |
| "The Waters of Eternal Youth : Brunetti 25" |
| "In The Waters of Eternal Youth the twenty-fifth instalment in the bestselling Brunetti series our Commissario finds himself drawn into a case that may not be a crime at all Brunetti is investigating a cold case by request of the grand Contessa Lando-Continui a friend of Brunetti's mother-in-law Fifteen years ago the Contessa's teenage granddaughter Manuela was found drowning in a canal She was rescued from the canal at the last moment but in many ways it was too late; she suffered severe brain damage and her life was never the same again Once a passionate horse rider Manuela now aged thirty cannot remember the accident or her beloved horse and lives trapped in an eternal youth The Contessa unconvinced that this was an accident implores Brunetti to find the culprit she believes was responsible for ruining Manuela's life Out of a mixture of curiosity pity and a willingness to fulfil the wishes of a loving grandmother Brunetti reopens the case But once he starts to investigate Brunetti finds a murky past and a dark story at its heart The Waters of Eternal Youth is awash in the rhythms and concerns of contemporary Venetian life from historical preservation to housing to new waves of African migrants all circling the haunting story of a woman trapped in a perpetual childhood"
Price: 7.99 |
| "This Modern Love" |
| "THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER This Modern Love is a unique crowdsourced book of letters stories and photographs about the state of modern romance by YouTuber Will Darbyshire Question 1 What would you say to your ex without judgement?'Seeking closure after a tough break-up Will Darbyshire was driven to strike up an intimate conversation with his online audience Posting a series of questions via his YouTube Twitter and Instagram channels Will asked his followers to share their innermost thoughts about their relationship experiences in the form of hand-written letters poems photographs and emails After 6 months and over 15000 heartfelt submissions later from over 100 countries This Modern Love collects these letters together to form a compendium of 21st century love structured into the beginning middle and end of a relationship Tender funny and cathartic This Modern Love is a compelling portrait of individual desires resentments and fears that reminds us that whether we're in or out of love we're not alone"
Price: 6.99 |
| "Merde in Europe" |
| "THE POST-BREXIT EDITION - brand new chapters with extra EU chaos for Englishman Paul West An Englishman Paul West goes to Brussels to work for a French MEP There he gets an insider's view of what really goes on in the massive madhouse that is the EU Parliament With the referendum on the horizon things are even more hysterical than usual When the Brexit result comes in Paul has to make a decision If he wants to work in Europe should he apply for a French passport? But can an Englishman really become French? Can he sing the bloodthirsty 'Marseillaise'? Can he even pronounce the word 'Marseillaise'?And as Paul contemplates his own personal Brexit the whole of Brussels seems to be going into meltdown"
Price: 7.99 |
| Imperium |
| "When Tiro the confidential secretary of a Roman senator opens the door to a terrified stranger on a cold November morning he sets in motion a chain of events which will eventually propel his master into one of the most famous courtroom dramas in history The stranger is a Sicilian a victim of the island's corrupt Roman governor Verres The senator is Cicero a brilliant young lawyer and spellbinding orator determined to attain imperium - supreme power in the state This is the starting-point of Robert Harris's most accomplished novel to date Compellingly written in Tiro's voice it takes us inside the violent treacherous world of Roman politics to describe how one man - clever compassionate devious vulnerable - fought to reach the top 'Sometimes it is foolish to articulate an ambition too early - exposing it prematurely to the laughter and scepticism of the world can destroy it before it is even properly born But sometimes the opposite occurs and the very act of mentioning a thing makes it suddenly seem possible even plausible That was how it was that night When Cicero pronounced the word consul he planted it in the ground like a standard for us all to admire And for a moment we glimpsed the brilliant starry future through his eyes and saw that he was right that if he took down Verres he had a chance; that he might - just - with luck - go all the way to the summit'"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Half a Sixpence : Catherine's Story" |
| "THE FIRST SAGA IN EVIE GRACE'S MAIDS OF KENT TRILOGY 'An intriguing tale of family relationships and of finding love a second time around I'll be sure to look out for the next book in the series' Val Wood An enthralling plotline with unexpected twists that will intrigue the reader until the last page'Margaret Dickinson'I enjoyed reading Half a Sixpence and following the fortunes and tribulations of Catherine It gave a very good sense of time and place and I hope it does really well for her' Rosie Goodwin'A dazzling debut that reminded me of the Catherine Cookson' Frost MagazineEast Kent 1830 Catherine Rook takes her peaceful life for granted Her days are spent at the village school and lending a hand on her family's farm Life is run by the seasons and there's little time for worry But rural unrest begins sweeping through Kent and when Pa Rook buys a threshing machine it brings turbulence and tragedy to Wanstall Farm With the Rooks' fortunes forever changed Catherine must struggle to hold her family together She turns to her childhood companion Matty Carter for comfort and finds more than friendship in his loving arms But Matty has his own family to protect and almost as quickly as their love blossomed their future begins to unravel With the threat of destitution nipping at her heels Catherine must forge a way out of ruin Praise for Half a SixpenceWhat a treat A Saga so refreshingly different from anything I have read before A terrific story the reader will find impossible to put down The tale that Evie tells us is fascinating gripping sad happy highly original and yes you'll find out all about that half sixpence' Eileen Ramsay'A dazzling debut that reminded me of the Catherine Cookson books I have loved so much Brilliant historical fiction that draws you in and does not let you go Even better this is the first book in a trilogy We can't wait until the next instalment' Frost Magazine'I absolutely loved loved loved reading Half A Sixpence and I can't wait to read more from the pen of Evie Grace' Ginger Book Geek 5'Highly recommend to fans of novels in the saga or historical fiction genre' Abby Bonny Book Reviews 5'A brilliant first novel' Mojo Mums blog"
Price: 5.99 |
| "Then She Was Gone" |
| "BESTSELLING PSYCHOLOGICAL SUSPENSE AND A TOP RICHARD & JUDY SELECTION NOW WITH OVER 400 5 REVIEWS - this is what readers are saying 'Grips to the point of OBSESSION''My life STOPPED while I read this book''My heart was THUMPING in my chest''This is EDGE OF YOUR SEAT reading''This book left me BREATHLESS''Cancel all plans and BUY THIS BOOK'She was fifteen her mother's golden girl She had her whole life ahead of her And then in the blink of an eye Ellie was gone Ten years on Laurel has never given up hope of finding Ellie And then she meets a charming and charismatic stranger who sweeps her off her feet But what really takes her breath away is when she meets his nine-year-old daughter Because his daughter is the image of Ellie Now all those unanswered questions that have haunted Laurel come flooding back What really happened to Ellie? And who still has secrets to hide?"
Price: 7.99 |
| "The Beach Wedding" |
| "Will your past always catch up with you?Tessa Dannall is excited and happy when her daughter Nia arrives at their family's tropical beach resort to get married Tessa is also trying to forget the last time she went to a wedding on this beach and how that day changed her life for ever But as the big day draws near Tessa realises she must face the deadly ghosts from her past - or they may ruin her daughter's future Praise for Dorothy KoomsonTerrifically addictive' Good HousekeepingBeautifully written' CloserKoomson just gets better and better' Woman and Home"
Price: 1.99 |
| "Middle School: Hollywood 101" |
| "Just when school was at its suckiest things take a turn for the better when a cool mysterious new girl shows up Not only that she actually wants to be my friend!But you guessed it things aren't that simple And when HOLLYWOOD suddenly rolls into Hills Village things get very weird very fast Somehow unbelievably I Rafe Katchadorian am in the movie business HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD!"
Price: 4.49 |
| "Eat Right 4 Your Type : Fully Revised with 10-day Jump-Start Plan" |
| "Eat Right 4 Your Type harnesses the power of our own amazing bio-chemistry to help you to cast aside the fad diets for good! Dr Peter D'Adamo and Catherine Whitney are back with a fully updated and revised edition of their sensational book to demonstrate how working with your blood type plays a key role in losing weight avoiding disease and promoting fitness and longevity After selling over a 7 million copies worldwide this revised edition of the global phenomenon blood-type diet is packed with even more material - including a 10-Day Jump-Start Plan - to help you tailor your diet to suit you and your blood type enabling you stay to healthy live longer and achieve your ideal weight"
Price: 7.49 |
| "The Firm" |
| "25th Anniversary edition of the bestselling legal thriller - now with a new introduction from John Grisham When Mitchell McDeere qualified third in his class at Harvard offers poured in from every law firm in America Bendini Lambert and Locke were a small well-respected firm but their offer exceeded Mitch's wildest expectations a fantastic salary a new home and the keys to a brand new BMW It was his dream job - but it was to become his worst nightmare Unravelling a complex trail of secret files undercover surveillance and millions of dollars of illegal mob money Mitch stumbles across a shocking conspiracy and a horrifying truth nobody has ever left Bendini Lambert and Locke - and anybody who has ever tried has ended up dead 'Slickly plotted unputdownable' Mail on Sunday 'A furiously paced thriller' Sunday Times 'Enthralling characters and mesmeric plot' Time Out"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Kiss the Girls : (Alex Cross 2)" |
| "Detective Alex Cross is back to solve the most baffling and terrifying case of his careerAlex Cross's niece Naomi is missing Cross fears the disappearance could be linked to a string of recent abductions and murders Two brilliant and twisted killers operating on opposite sides of the country are collaborating and competing encouraging each other to perpetrate increasingly horrific crimes Cross must hunt down these two brutal masterminds - not only to rescue his niece but also to save the lives of the many others still in danger"
Price: 7.99 |
| "The Waiting Hours" |
| "THE NEW CLIFFEHAVEN NOVEL BY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR ELLIE DEAN'The Waiting Hours is a gem of a book which will touch readers' hearts Ellie Dean effortlessly evokes a sense of time and place and revisits a fascinating part of wartime history in a story where strong women triumph over adversity and it's never too late to find love' Clare Harvey 'Ellie Dean's loyal readers will be thrilled with this new novel' Helen CareySlapton Sands 1943 War has not been kind to Carol Porter It took her husband and baby and with them her heart At last she's found some peace working as a land girl at Coombe Farm But Carol's sanctuary the whole local area in fact is about to be disrupted When Pauline Reilly hears Carol's news she's worried for her little sister But as rumours about Slapton Sands reach Cliffehaven Pauline can't help be more concerned for her only surviving son And despite her sister-in-law Peggy's best efforts nothing soothes Pauline's fears As Carol prepares to face the impending upheaval alone her beloved mother Dolly swoops in to Slapton and packing up Carol's life presents unexpected opportunities for them both Carol looks to her future while Dolly confronts a ghost from her past and they both have a chance to mend their broken hearts The THIRTEENTH fabulous heart-warming Second World War novel in Ellie Dean's bestselling Cliffehaven series (previously called the Beach View Boarding House series) Ellie's next novel - With a Kiss and a Prayer - is available to pre-order now in paperback and ebook 'An immensely satisfying and entertaining historical novel' Frost Magazine Touching poignant and warm storytelling' Hair Past a Freckle BlogSaga fans will love The Waiting Hours and I would definitely recommend buying it as soon as possible' Shaz's Book BlogI just could not put it down' Ginger Book GeekThe characters feel real and authentic' Anne Bonny Book Blog"
Price: 6.49 |
| "With a Kiss and a Prayer" |
| "THE FOURTEETH CLIFFEHAVEN NOVEL BY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR ELLIE DEANCliffehaven May 1944 The tension is rising for Peggy Reilly and the inhabitants of Cliffehaven as the planes continue to roar above the town and there is still no news of the long-awaited Allied invasion into France There seems to be no end in sight of this war which has scattered her family and brought conflict right to the door of Beach View Boarding House but Peggy cannot work miracles and the toll of the war is beginning to weigh on her slender shoulders Meanwhile Ron Reilly has landed himself in hot water with his sweetheart Rosie - and this time his Irish charm will not be enough to get him out of trouble The war has forever changed the lives of Peggy's loved ones but with the promise of an Allied invasion comes the hope that her beloved husband and family will at last be coming home It will take an enormous amount of spirit to keep that hope alive and bring harmony back to Beach View FIND LOVE FIND HOPE FIND CLIFFEHAVEN With a Kiss and a Prayer is set almost exclusively in Cliffehaven in the heart of Ellie Dean's world the Beach View Boarding House"
Price: 6.49 |
| "Earthly Remains (Brunetti) Paperback" |
| "Granted leave from the Questura Commissario Guido Brunetti decides to finally take a well-earned break and visit Sant’Erasmo one of the largest islands in the Venetian laguna The recuperative stay goes according to plan until Davide Casati the mysterious caretaker of the villa Brunetti has been staying in goes missing following a sudden storm Nobody can find him – not his daughter not his friends and not the woman he’s been secretly visiting Convinced that this was no accident Brunetti feels compelled to set aside his holiday and discover what happened to the man who had recently become his friend"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Trump: The Art of the Deal" |
| "'I like thinking big I always have To me it's very simple If you're going to be thinking anyway you might as well think big' - Donald J TrumpHere is Trump in action - how he runs his business and how he runs his life - as he meets the people he needs to meet chats with family and friends clashes with enemies and changes the face of the New York City skyline But even a maverick plays by the rules and Trump has formulated eleven guidelines for success He isolates the common elements in his greatest deals; he shatters myths; he names names spells out the zeros and fully reveals the deal-maker's art And throughout Trump talks - really talks - about how he does it Trump The Art of the Deal is an unguarded look at the mind of a brilliant entrepreneur and an unprecedented education in the practice of deal-making It's the most streetwise business book there is - and the ultimate read for anyone interested in making money and achieving success and knowing the man behind the spotlight"
Price: 7.49 |
| Hades |
| "From the co-author of the Sunday Times No 1 bestseller Never NeverTHE KILLER IS IN SIGHT BUT WHO IS BEHIND YOU?Homicide detective Frank Bennett feels like the luckiest man on the force when he meets his new partner the dark and beautiful Eden Archer But there's something strange about Eden and her brother Eric Something he can't quite put his finger on At first as they race to catch a very different kind of serial killer his partner's sharp instincts come in handy But soon Frank's wondering if she's as dangerous as the man they hunt 'If you like great thrillers you'll love Candice Fox!' - Lee Child'Definitely a writer to watch' - Harlan Coben'A bright new star of crime fiction' - James Patterson"
Price: 7.49 |
| "Crazy House" |
| "There were no charges There was no trial There will be no escape Seventeen-year-old Becca Greenfield was snatched from her small hometown She was thrown into a maximum-security prison and put on Death Row with other kids her age Until her execution Becca's told to fit in and shut her mouth but Becca's never been very good at either Her sister Cassie was always the perfect twin Becca's only hope is that her twin sister will find her That perfect little priss Cassie will stop following the rules and start breaking them before it's too late Because her jailers made a mistake that could get them both killedThey took the wrong twin"
Price: 9.99 |
| "Expelled Paperback" |
| "One viral photo Four expelled teens Everyone&39;s a suspect Theo Foster&39;s Twitter account used to be anonymous – until someone posted a revealing photo that got him expelled No final grade No future Theo&39;s resigned to a life of misery working at the local mini-mart when a miracle happens Sasha Ellis speaks to him Sasha Ellis knows his name She was also expelled for a crime she didn&39;t commit and now he has the perfect way to get her attention find out who set them up To uncover the truth Theo has to get close to the suspects the hacker the quarterback the mean girl the vice principal and his own best friend What secrets are they hiding? And how can Theo catch their confessions on camera?"
Price: 7.49 |
| Uzbekistan |
| "This new edition of Bradt's Uzbekistan continues to offer more practical detail for independent travelers than any other guidebook to that country written by expert authors who have lived and worked in Central Asia since 2008 With first-hand descriptions of everything from UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the world's best collection of Russian avant-garde art to riding across deserts by camel and cooking plov Uzbekistan's authors bring the country alive in this updated 2nd edition Comprehensive details of accommodation restaurants and public transport options are included along with a number of detailed maps trekking and hiking routes and off the beaten track locations as well as full information on how to travel around the country by bus train and shared taxi There's more on the country's flora and fauna and detailed hard-hitting information on the current state of the economy domestic politics and foreign affairs All listings have been thoroughly updated and the latest highlights brought to the fore Uzbekistan is famed for the golden road to Samarkand and the equally famous Silk Road cities of Bukhara and Khiva Beyond these indisputable highlights however lies a country rich in history but with a complex and intriguing modern streak Striking medieval and contemporary architecture battles for your attention standing in sharp contrast to the empty endless deserts and the majestic mountainscapes of the Tien Shan range The authors' use of historical anecdotes and high quality photographs as well as their amusing travel stories make Uzbekistan an enjoyable read and the perfect companion both before and during a trip to Central Asia's most populous country and the heart of the historic Silk Road"
Price: 13.99 |
| "Bosnia & Herzegovina" |
| "From an expert author who has lived and worked in the region for over two decades Bradt's Bosnia and Herzegovina is the most comprehensive English-language guidebook available to the mountainous heart of the Western Balkans It covers the country's diverse Mediterranean landscapes from the southern Herzegovina cities of Mostar and Trebinje to the lush and green Alpine regions of Sarajevo and Banja Luka plus second-to-none coverage of the capital city Sarajevo Now in its fifth edition not only does the guide feature smaller towns and villages off the beaten track but it also goes into greater depth than its competitors with more detail on the history culture and sights and more opinionated and entertaining reviews of hotels and restaurants For this new updated edition the Sarajevo chapter has been fully overhauled with brand new mapping and a complete run-down of all of the Herzegovina wineries has been included There is also new coverage on the Via Dinarica regional mega trail that carves its way through the heart of Bosnia and Herzegovina's Dinaric Alps and is chock full of activities and adventure for families and pros alike New maps for the country's national parksSutjeska and Una national parks are included plus walking routes that you'll find in no other booknew town plans of Visegrad and Trebinje All the regional maps have been completely overhauled Also included are details of rural accommodation and farm stays within reach of some of the major hubs plus an expanded chapter on Mostar and Trebinje Two decades after the conflict that ravaged the region Bosnia and Herzegovina has emerged as a unique dynamic tourism destination Whether you go in search of bears in the primeval Sutjeska National Park wander the winding streets of Sarajevo's Turkish quarter or put your feet up in Mostar with a glass of chilled ilavka you are guaranteed to be charmed by the country's rich natural and cultural heritage"
Price: 11.99 |
| Iran |
| "Now into its fifth edition Bradt's Iran continues to provide the most detailed background history and cultural information available when visiting this 'Jewel of Central Asia' This new edition has been thoroughly reviewed to provide all the latest information from updated history and cultural developments to security language and hotel prices plus expanded practical information for independent travellers Food and arts rugs and handicrafts are all covered plus new details of skiing in Iran and recommended Iranian movies For outdoor enthusiasts swimming and desert and eco-tours are also included With new direct flights to Iran now available from Europe and a warm-hearted and welcoming people eager to meet tourists visiting this intriguing country has never been easier Iran's cities are packed with gilded mosques and blue-mosaic shrines built in honour of the country's greatest leaders Its people are generous and its terrain ranges from the sands of the Persian Gulf to the Alborz Mountains in the north The expert authors give first-hand descriptions of attractions ranging from the exquisite mosques of Esfahan and the museums and palaces of Tehran to remote spectacular mountain hikes New maps and up-to-date information on all the basics - hotels restaurants businesses and shops - help you to uncover the mysteries of ancient Persepolis to enjoy a soak and scrub in a local hamam or to pick up a pair of giveh slippers or a Persian rug in Kirman's bazaar Thoroughly updated this new edition also includes new details of 'Around Tehran' caravanserai Nishapur Qaleh Rudkhan and Kurdish villages on the Silk Road Trail plus new maps of the historic bazaars of Esfahan Yazd Kerman and Shiraz It has been updated by Middle East expert Maria Oleynik who is fluent in ten languages including Persian and Arabic"
Price: 15.49 |
| Uganda |
| "The Bradt Guide to Uganda now more than 500-pages long is the definitive travel handbook to this wonderful but oft-neglected destination not only providing comprehensive background information to its varied national parks towns and other cultural attractions but also including detailed reviews of the ever-growing selection of world-class lodges and budget hotels that service them Uganda boasts the most varied - and arguably the most exciting - safari circuit in Africa The lush montane forests of Bwindi protect the world's largest remaining population of mountain gorillas many of which have become habituated to tourists and can be tracked to within a few metres on foot Elsewhere Queen Elizabeth National Park set below the snow-capped Mountains of the Moon is renowned for its tree-climbing lions and abundant buffaloes Elephants abound in Murchison Falls National Park coursed through by a dramatic stretch of the White Nile dense with hippos crocodiles and waterfowl while Kibale Forest offers superb chimpanzee tracking as well as the opportunity to see ten other monkey species in their natural jungle habitat For birders an astonishing checklist of more than 1000 species - in a country similar in size to Great Britain or the state of Oregon - includes dozens of Western rainforest specials difficult to see elsewhere as well as the iconic great blue turaco and shoebill Philip Briggs is the world's foremost writer of guidebooks to Africa He has been exploring the continent's highways byways and backwaters for over 30 years"
Price: 14.99 |
| Madagascar |
| "A new thoroughly updated 12th edition of Bradt's Madagascar the leading and most comprehensive guide to this unique island nation written by Hilary Bradt who first visited in 1976 and has returned roughly 35 times and Daniel Austin who has visited 12 times and continues to travel there annually Bradt's Madagascar is by far the most thorough guide to the country in English and is written and updated by established experts whose unparalleled knowledge of Madagascar combines with contributions from over 50 experts in a book which has been the most authoritative guide to the country for three decades It covers national parks and protected areas and includes itineraries to suit all interests and budgets plus details of around 1000 hotels and restaurants Madagascar is like nowhere else on earth It is fascinating not only zoologically and botanically but culturally linguistically historically and geologically This vast island is the fourth largest in the world and also the oldest which partly explains why it has evolved into an incredible hotspot for biodiversity with a truly unique flora and fauna that is more than 80 endemic to the island and with new species being described virtually on a daily basis Madagascar is also the only place where you can see wild lemurs Almost a quarter of the world's 450-or-so primates exist only here With Bradt's Madagascar you can visit tropical rainforest and seek out its incredible flora and fauna; explore otherworldly eroded limestone spires most famously at Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park - Madagascar's most striking landscape; discover the beach-fringed islands around Nosy Be with their fabulous scuba diving snorkelling kayaking whale-watching and fishing opportunities; and make the most of a host of adventuring and sporting possibilities including surfing windsurfing kitesurfing rock climbing tree climbing caving river trips mountain biking distance running quad biking trekking and hiking Also covered are the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ambohimanga; the renowned Avenue des Baobabs one of the country's most photographed scenes and information on the best birdwatching spots Madagascar has almost 300 avian species with a high proportion of endemics including five whole endemic families"
Price: 13.49 |
| Transylvania |
| "This new third edition of Bradt's Romania Transylvania remains the only standalone English language guide to this legendary and enchanting region Comprehensive chapter-per-county coverage is offered including details to cater for the diverse range of travellers to the region from city breaks to rural escapes ski enthusiasts to charity volunteers Thoroughly updated this new edition reflects all the changes of the past few years from improved transport infrastructure (in particular the regional airports at Cluj Sibiu and Targu Mures) to the completion of new motorway routes such as that between Sibiu and Deva Also covered are a number of striking new accommodation options for example the sustainable guesthouse in Valea Zalanului owned by HRH The Prince of Wales and the mountaintop retreat of Raven's Nest in the Apuseni Mountains More attractions have opened up such as Baroque palaces formerly owned by Hungarian aristocrats seized under the Communist regime and now being restored by the descendants of their original owners And the region is developing its offer for new types of tourism such as summer rock festivals notably the Untold Festival at Cluj and Electric Castle Festival at Bontida Transylvania literally the 'land beyond the forest' is a wild wooded intensely romantic region filled with mountains gorges and valleys myths and legends dragons bears wolves - and vampires Bram Stoker called it 'one of the wildest and least-known parts of Europe' a description which remains true today One of the most beautiful regions in central Europe and home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites Transylvania preserves its cultural and artistic treasures in a unique landscape bordered on three sides by the Carpathian Mountains The hay meadows of the lower Carpathians form a man-made high nature-value grassland ecosystem of extraordinary diversity offering a beautiful display of wild flowers The Carpathians are home too to lynx wild boar and one of Europe's largest populations of brown bear Other natural phenomena include the Scarisoara ice cave in the Apuseni Mountains and the Sfanta Ana volcanic crater lake in Harghita Whatever your interests with Bradt's Romania Transylvania you can discover all of the region's many and varied attractions"
Price: 11.99 |
