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A blockbuster adventure about life, death and obsession in the Amazon

After their 43-foot schooner was stove in by a pod of killer whales, the Robertson family spent 37 days adrift in the Pacific. With no maps, compass, or navigational instruments, and rations for only three days, they used every survival technique they could as they battled 20-foot waves, marauding sharks, thirst, starvation, and exhaustion.

Step back in time and discover the sights, sounds and smells of London through the ages in this enthralling journey into the capital's rich, teeming and occasionally hazardous past.Let time traveller Dr Matthew Green be your guide to six extraordinary periods in London's history - the ages of Shakespeare, medieval city life, plague, coffee houses, the reign of Victoria and the Blitz.We'll turn back the clock to the time of Shakespeare and visit a savage bull and bear baiting arena on the Bankside. In medieval London, we'll circle the walls as the city lies barricaded under curfew, while spinning further forward in time we'll inhale the 'holy herb' in an early tobacco house, before peering into an open plague pit. In the 18th century, we'll navigate the streets in style with a ride on a sedan chair, and when we land in Victorian London, we'll take a tour of freak-show booths and meet the Elephant Man.You'll meet pornographers and traitors, actors and apothecaries, the mad, bad and dangerous to know, all desperate to show you the thrilling and vibrant history of the world's liveliest city.

Patrick Leigh Fermor's Mani compellingly revealed a hidden world of Southern Greece and its past. Its northern counterpart takes the reader among Sarakatsan shepherds, the monasteries of Meteora and the villages of Krakora, among itinerant pedlars and beggars, and even tracks down at Missolonghi a pair of Byron's slippers.Roumeli is not on modern maps: it is the ancient name for the lands from the Bosphorus to the Adriatic and from Macedonia to the Gulf of Corinth. But it is the perfect, evocative name for the Greece that Fermor captures in writing that carries throughout his trademark vividness of description. But what is more, the pictures of people, traditions and landscapes that he creates on the page are imbued with an intimate understanding of Greece and its history.

*AS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 2 FACT NOT FICTION BOOKCLUB AND READ BY BILL NIGHY ON AUDIO*'I was hoping against hope that the penguin would survive because as of that instant he had a name, and with his name came the beginning of a bond which would last a life-time'Tom Michell is in his roaring twenties: single, free-spirited and seeking adventure. He has a plane ticket to South America, a teaching position in a prestigious Argentine boarding school, and endless summer holidays. He even has a motorbike, Che Guevara style. What he doesn't need is a pet. What he really doesn't need is a pet penguin.Set against Argentina's turbulent years following the collapse of the corrupt Per nist regime, this is the heart-warming story of Juan Salvador the penguin, rescued by Tom from an oil slick in Uruguay just days before a new term. When the bird refuses to leave Tom's side, the young teacher has no choice but to smuggle it across the border, through customs, and back to school. Whether it's as the rugby team's mascot, the housekeeper's confidant, the host at Tom's parties or the most flamboyant swimming coach in world history, Juan Salvador transforms the lives of all he meets - in particular one homesick school boy. And as for Tom, he discovers in Juan Salvador a compadre like no other...The Penguin Lessons is a unique and moving true story which has captured imaginations around the globe - for all those who dreamed as a child they might one day talk to the animals.

The Old Patagonian Express tells of Paul Theroux s train journey down the length of North and South America. Beginning on Boston s subway, he depicts a voyage from ice-bound Massachusetts to the arid plateau of Argentina s most southerly tip, via pretty Central American towns and the ancient Incan city of Macchu Pichu. Shivering and sweating by turns as the temperature and altitude rise and plummet, he describes the people he encountered thrown in with the tedious, and unavoidable, Mr Thornberry in Lim n and reading to the legendary blind writer, Jorge Luis Borges, in Buenos Aires. Witty, sharply observed and beautifully written, this is a richly evocative account of travelling to the end of the line .

This book on the very popular Everest Trek via Gokyo and the Cho La pas is an image based narrative by mountain climber and guide Bo Belvedere Christensen. It's is based on a trek that he led during an autumn trip and the experiences that met him and his group during this beautiful trek through one of The Worlds most amazing mountain regions. The descriptions are based on the authors extensive experience with the area since arriving here first time in 1988 to climb Ama Dablam, and since spending several years in total in the Everest region.

Overalt, hvor hen man ser, er de der - heksene. Hekse i alle mulige størrelser, lige fra de bittesmå til de kæmpe store. Der er de farvestrålende, de morsomme og de grusomme, men de har alle et strejf af humor. De findes overalt, i vinduerne, under tagudhæng, som dekoration på væggene, på souvenirforretningernes stativer, skåret ud af et gammelt træ eller der hvor man har fundet ledig plads. Man kan derfor med rette kalde Harzen for heksenes land. Harzen er heldigvis meget mere end blot hekse, og er ikke længere stedet, hvor ens bedsteforældre tager på ferie. Efter Berlinmurens fald, i 1989, er der lukket op for den del af Harzen, der før var lukket land for vesterlændingene. Harzen har rigtig meget at byde på, både for ung og gammel. Hvad med en tur med de gamle damptog til toppen af Harzen - Brocken - eller hvad med en is foran det smukke røde rådhus i Wernigerode eller måske udforske de historiske gader i Quedlinburg. Mulighederne er mange og venter kun på besøg. Harzen - Heksenes Land er skrevet af en tidligere rejseleder, der har kørt i Harzen, og kender til de mange små veje, hvor man i mange kilometer kun ser grantræer. Bogen rummer historier, sagn, personlige erfaringer og tips til dem der ønsker at opleve Harzen for første gang eller på en ny måde. Det hele fortalt med et glimt i øjet og et smil på læben.

A new, thoroughly updated edition of Bradt's Iceland, recipient of the Lowell Thomas Award (the highest travel writing award available in the United States) providing more context for individual places than any other guidebook, plus honest, investigative hotel and restaurant reviews that hide nothing. Based on 20 years of personal and business travel, exploration and adventure all around the country, Bradt's Iceland is in-depth, well-researched and comprehensive, featuring a year-round approach to travelling in Iceland in line with the development of the local tourist industry to offer attractions beyond the normal summer season. This latest edition covers the growing tourist infrastructure: the new, fully-paved road system, better routes through the interior, a wave of new hotels and resorts, more tour companies with more tour options, new adventure activities, plus day tours from port city destinations and tips for those travellers arriving by cruise ship. Natural history and wildlife experiences are featured prominently along with a focus on the outdoors and help in accessing even the most difficult corners of Iceland. Also featured is the most in-depth political and economic analysis offered by any guidebook since the turmoil of 2008. And, even though Iceland is notoriously expensive, there are now a lot more options for travellers, including more hostels, campsites, and budget airlines. This new edition also includes a foreword by the newly elected President of Iceland, Gudni Th. Johannesson. Containing information on remote offshore islands, the uninhabited interior and Reykjavik's bustling music and art scene, this remains the definitive guide.

5th edition 2017. 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 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 parks are included, plus walking routes that you´ll find in no other book. 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.

326 sider inkl. 16 sider med farvefotos. Guide med fokus på den historiske udvikling helt op til selvstændigheden. Eneste engelske guide til Balkans hjerte, Kosovo med bykort, forslag til vandreture, sprogsektion. Alt forfattet af indbyggere i Prishtina.

Kom med til Venedig og hør de skønne historier om at rejse alene, om at blive bedste rejsekammerater med sin mor samt en skør og skøn kærlighedshistorie, som strækker sig over næsten 30 år. Det hele er krydret med tips om, hvad du skal se, når du besøger Venedig: Byen med kælenavnet La Serenissima (den mest fredfyldte). Forfatteren fortæller: Det er en meget personlig bog med flere historier: 22 års kærlighed til Venedig, næsten 30 års kærlighed til min mand, at rejse med min mor og få et tæt forhold - og om at lære sig selv at kende og elske at rejse alene. Venedig står som kulisse gennem fortællingerne krydret med shoppingtips, seværdigheder og 3 ruter, hvor jeg tager dig i hånden gennem min yndlingsby til de bedste små pladser, broer, kager og udsigter.

Wolfgangsee er beliggende i det naturskønne Salzkammergut i hjertet af Østrig. Langs den smaragdgrønne sø finder man byerne Sankt Wolfgang, Strobl og Sankt Gilgen. Fra Wolfgangsee er der ikke langt til kejserbyen Bad Ischl, som i mange år var stedet, hvor kejser Franz Joseph og kejserinde Sisi opholdte sig i sommermånederne. Selvom Bad Ischl ikke har direkte adgang til Wolfgangsee, så er denne by også kommet med i denne bog. Wolfgangsee indbyder til aktiv ferie, men hvis man er mere til ro og fred, er dette også muligt. Wolfgangsee gemmer på mange historier, og det gør denne bog også. Hvad har eksempelvis operetten 'Im Weißen Rößl am Wolfgangsee' til fælles med den danske film 'Sommer i Tyrol'? Ja, det må man læse denne bog for at finde ud af. 'Wolfgangsee - et stykke af paradis' er Rejseskribentens fjerde rejsebog. Rejseskribenten er tidligere rejseleder, der har en passion for fotografi og gode, gerne ukendte, historier, der fortælles med et glimt i øjet. Rejseskribenten elsker at rejse, primært, i Tyskland og Østrig.

Falset landkort trykt på vejrbestandigt plastpapir (PolyArt - miljøvenligt) med papomslag. Brugervenligt og fuldt opdateret kort, ideelt for planlægning og rejsebrug. GPS-egnet, udførligt register, højdekurver med angivelse i meter, seværdigheder, afstande i km, campingpladser, 80 gram, dobbeltsidet, 70x100 cm.4. udgave 2017. Målestok 1:600.000.

This guidebook provides information on 30 short walks (under three hours) around Piran, along the Slovenian coast and hinterland, that comprises the Slovenian part of the Istrian peninsula. The region is a good destination for walking as there are great coastal views to be had, beautiful villages to be visited and the weather, in Summer, is consistently warm and sunny. The book includes information on walk starting and finishing points, distance covered, difficulty, terrain, things to see, public transport access, navigation and detailed route notes.

If you want to learn Spanish fast and in a variety of fun ways that actually work then keep reading...Most people don't have a huge amount of extra time to spend learning a new language.Could you be one of them?You see, most people make the same mistakes when learning Spanish and this is causing their progress to stagnate. The problem is that they are only sticking to a single way of learning Spanish.But now, you can maximize your chances of learning Spanish in less time compared to reading boring textbooks.Introducing: Spanish: Learn Spanish For Beginners Including Spanish Grammar, Spanish Short Stories and 1000+ Spanish Phrases.This book contains 3 comprehensive manuscripts in 1 book:Spanish: An Essential Guide to Spanish Language LearningSpanish Short Stories: 9 Simple and Captivating Stories for Effective Spanish Learning for BeginnersSpanish Phrase Book: The Ultimate Spanish Phrase Book for Travelers of Spain or South America, Including Over 1000 Phrases for Accommodations, Eating, Traveling, Shopping, and MoreNot only will you learn grammar, but you'll also increase comprehension and grow your Spanish vocabulary while enjoying yourself.Here's just a glimpse of what you will learn in part 1 of this book:PronunciationPronounsBasic verbsBasic vocabularyArticlesNumbersTimeAdjectivesAdverbsPrepositionsUseful Spanish phrasesTips for learning Spanish fastAnd much, much more!In part 2, you will get 9 simple and captivating short stories that will ignite your imagination so you can learn Spanish quickly and easily.In part 3 you will get Spanish phrases for:Starting out; Such as Meetings & GreetingsNumbers and ColorsTransportAccommodationsMoneyRestaurants and BarsShoppingDrivingDealing with AuthoritiesAnd much, much more!So if you want to avoid wasting too much of your time "trying" to learn Spanish, and actually start learning it in one of the most efficient ways possible, click the “add to cart” button!

Freelance writer, photographer and artist Erin FitzGibbon shares in this insider's guide to Toronto her favourite places in savvy lists of 500 hidden secrets and addresses.

Dobbeltsidet falset kort i målestokken 1:700.000 med indsat kort over Wellington samt Chatham Island. Kortet viser nationalparker og beskyttede havområder. Med register.

Folded map in the scale of 1:1.5 mio. The map includes tourist information, distances in km and national parks. Index and city maps of Buenos Aires, Cordoba and Rosario in small inserted booklet.

Featuring four amazing road trips, plus up-to-date advice on the destinations you'll visit along the way, you can taste wine in Montalcino, be enchanted by medieval Siena and find the freshest produce at San Gimignano's weekly market - all with your trusted travel companion. Jump in the car, turn up the tunes, and hit the road! Inside Lonely Planet's Tuscany Road Trips: Lavish colour and gorgeous photography throughout Itineraries and planning advice to pick the right tailored routes for your needs and interests Get around easily - easy-to-read, full-colour route maps, detailed directions Insider tips to get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Useful features - including Stretch Your Legs, Detours, Link Your Trip Covers Florence, Arezzo, Cortona, Pisa, Siena, Chianti, San Gimignano, Montalcino, Montepulciano, Lucca, Rome, Lazio, and more.

A new compendium of adventures, from the best-selling, award-winning Wild Guide series now released for Central England. 1000 idyllic swims, ancient forests, lost ruins, secret valleys, amazing wildlife, easy scrambles and wilder food / accommodation. All midlands counties, from Peak District to Cotswolds, Welsh Borders to Lincolnshire coast.

Visit Europe's most exciting and up-and-coming winemaking destinations, plus familiar favourites and secret gems. Features 40 trails, from Vienna's urban vienyards to Portugal's Alentejo region. Contributors include Masters of Wine Caroline Gilby and Anne Krebiehl, and wine writers Sarah Ahmed, John Brunton and Tara Q Thomas.- In-the-know, regional wine experts introduce each destination- Discover the best wineries to tour, with insights into which wines to taste and buy- Features detailed itineraries and the best places to stay and eat

Falset landkort trykt på vejrbestandigt plastpapir (PolyArt - miljøvenligt) med papomslag. Brugervenligt og fuldt opdateret kort, ideelt for planlægning og rejsebrug. GPS-egnet Udførligt register Højdekurver med angivelse i meter Seværdigheder Afstande i km Campingpladser 80 gram Dobbeltsidet 70x100 cm Målestok 1:850.000. 1. udgave 2016

Vejatlas i A4 format med spiralryg i målestoksforholdet 1:250.000 sydsverige og 1:400.000 nordsverige. Omfattende stednavneregister, 10 bykort og en del praktiske oplysninger. 38 sider med oversigt over camping- og mobilhome pladser, med angivelse af deres telefonnummer, e-mail adresser, hjemmeside samt angivelse af de pladser der har åbent hele året. Bagest i bogen et afsnit på 21 sider med Europa planlægningskort i målestoksforhold 1:3,5 mill. og stednavneregister.

Maayong Buntag! (Good Morning!) is an easy-to-use guide to the Visayan language (also known as Cebuano) - the language for millions of people of the central and southern Philippines, including the islands of Cebu, Bohol, Leyte, Negros, Panay, Samar, and Mindanao.Included is a wealth of information on: everyday life in the Philippines essential words and phrases (including a bonus section of Tagalog phrases for travelers) basics of Visayan grammar foods ranging from traditional favorites to popular street foods shopping nature and environment health and medical terms accomodations transportation numerous illustrations extensive glossaries of over 2,500 words for both English to Visayan and Visayan to English translations.