From battling monsters from the deep, to the magic & mystery of fly fishing--larger-than-life fish stories that are all true Lifelong fisherman Paul Knight knows the thrill of the chase, the one-on-one battle of endurance between man & beast that is sport fishing. Like Hemingway, & legions of others who've tested themselves against nature, author Paul Knight has traveled to remote parts of the globe to reel in stories of epic adventures with rod & line. In Amazing Fishing Stories, he takes readers on a breathtaking expedition from frozen Russian rivers to the wild jungles of India, detailing the heart-pounding capture of sailfish, tuna, & shark & thrilling struggles with monsters from the deep. There are wonderful stories of fly fishing, as Knight describes in captivating detail the pursuit of salmon, trout, & more exotic sport from the Scottish Highlands to the Indian jungle. International in scope, & covering all types of fishing from open ocean to mountain stream, this eclectic collection of well told fishing stories has something for everyone. The book is a compelling & entertaining read that covers a variety of fishing around the world The author is a leading figure among UK anglers, as CEO of Salmon & Trout Association, & contributor to a wide range of angling magazines, including Gamefisher An ideal gift for the armchair enthusiast & active fisherman, Amazing Fishing Stories is an exhilarating trek across the globe, with a skilled fisherman & masterful writer, in search of the perfect catch. ...

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Amazing Gap Year Adventures charts the highs & lows of independent travel & will help everyone make the most of a year out
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Malaysian food is incredible. Its flavours & textures are dazzling. Sitting between India & China, the country has taken the best of both those food cultures & given them its own twist, along with a healthy freshness. From quick prawn noodles to the perfect coconut rice, there`s something for everyone in this comprehensive introduction to the newest trend in Asian cuisine. Try an authentic satay, a chilli sambal or a laksa, all made with ingredients that can be bought in any supermarket. From Aromatic Seafood Curry to the perfect Egg Fried Rice there are recipes for both special occasions & weeknight dinners. Written by an award-winning Malaysian chef, this is accessible, authentic, contemporary cooking at its very best. ...

From the originator of the bestselling ”HIP Hotels” series comes a book that will once again revolutionize our approach to travel. ” Amazing Places Cost Nothing” is a call to arms for a return to the old-fashioned adventure of authentic travel, in an age in which monolithic global brands dominate, & the worlds leading destinations are all beginning to look very much alike. Drawing on more than twenty years of experience travelling the globe, Herbert Ypma presents a handpicked selection of thirty of the most interesting undiscovered hotels, guesthouses & resorts in Europe, Asia, Australia & the Americas. These are places with real personality, free of branding, signposts & tourist hordes places whose magic has nothing to do with money & everything to do with natural beauty, adventure & romance. authentic travel is emotive, deeply satisfying &, out of all the things we experience in our lives, certainly one of the most memorable & enduring pursuits. Let this book inspire you to forge your own unforgettable memories in a fascinating collection of hidden paradises around the world. ...

A collection of gripping stories-both ancient & modern-of thrilling adventures at sea. Tales of adventures on the high seas captivate both sailors & those who stand on the shore & gaze out across the oceans. In this original collection of sea stories, edited by veteran writer Dick Durham, the gamut of human experience is mirrored in a world of tragic shipwrecks & sea monsters, epic races & brave rescues, tall ships & tiny dinghies. Written in the author`s inimitable powerful & poetic style, Amazing Sailing Stories brings the incredible, frightening, & whimsical-from worlds ancient & modern-to life. A collection of stories ideal for the armchair enthusiast & active sailor alike. The perfect gift for lovers of sea yarns or the sea, Amazing Sailing Stories is certain to entertain readers for years to come. ...

This title offers everything you never knew about space. Was the Big Bang loud or will the Sun last forever? Packed with amazing photography & fascinating facts, Amazing Space guarantees hours of fun through space exploration. The handy question-&-answer format along with the latest images from space will get kids showing off their new-found knowledge to friends & family in no time. For someone who ever wondered how astronauts eat, sleep, work & relax on the International Space Station this amazing guide to space is the perfect companion to search for the answers. ...

A heart-warming tale of courage & warmth, set against the backdrop of the second world war, about an abandoned village, a lifelong friendship & one very adventurous cat! ' Classic Morpurgo brilliance' -- Publishing News Something's up. Something big too, very big. At school, in the village, whoever you meet, it's all anyone talks about. It's like a sudden curse has come down on us all. It makes me wonder if we'll ever see the sun again. It's 1943, & Lily Tregenze lives on a farm, in the idyllic seaside village of Slapton. Apart from her father being away, & the 'townie' evacuees at school, her life is scarcely touched by the war. Until one day, Lily & her family, along with 3000 other villagers, are told to move out of their homes -- lock, stock & barrel. Soon, the whole area is out of bounds, as the Allied forces practise their landings for D-day, preparing to invade France. But Tips, Lily's adored cat, has other ideas -- barbed wire & keep-out signs mean nothing to her, nor does the danger of guns & bombs. Frantic to find her, Lily makes friends with two young American soldiers, who promise to help her. But will she ever see her cat again? Lily decides to cross the wire into the danger zone to look for Tips herself! Now, many years later, as Michael is reading his Grandma Lily's diary, he learns about The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips -- & wonders how one adventurous cat could still affect their lives sixty years later. ...

This eclectic mix of surfing tales offers something for everyone, from classic tales of monster waves & epic battles to hilarious anecdotes of what goes on among the breakers. There are stories of death & disaster as well as bravery & triumph. Bizarre & extreme occurrences share space with accounts of perfect breaks & beautiful beaches. Throughout, surfing`s greatest figures appear--Laird Hamilton & Tom Curren, the late legend Andy Irons & the ironman of surfing, Kelly Slater--alongside the local heroes who never made the headlines. From the UK to the USA, Europe to Australia, these stories from surfing`s greatest places & faces will delight everyone who loves the sport. ...