AA Publishing's Amazing Journeys

Includes:: 22 spectacular open road journeys from across the world. Within

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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. ...

A great introduction to the most fascinating features of the world`s landscapes, buildings, places & environments. Discover incredible facts about the world`s most amazing places including the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Great Barrier Reef & historical buildings of Europe. With bright imagery & categorisation by continent, this is a great supporting resource for schoolwork & home projects. ...

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. ...

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. ...

From Rorke`s Drift to the Battle of Britain & Nelson to Neil Armstrong, ” Amazing Tales” is about men who understood
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Experience 60 of the world’s greatest & most unforgettable train journeys, from classic long-distance trips like Western Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer & Darwin to Adelaide’s The Ghan, to little-known gems on regular commuting lines. We’ve always had a soft spot for trains. We know the moment a train pulls out of a station bound for somewhere fantastic is when the adventure truly starts. Amazing Train Journeys is the culmination of asking more than 200 travel writers for their absolute favourites. Some are epic international adventures, others short suburban routes along stunning coastline. There are incredible feats of engineering, trains that snake their way through mountain peaks, & even those which have achieved Unesco World Heritage status. Each profile contains practical information including ticket options, timetables & stops, plus inspiring photos & illustrated maps. Journeys include: Africa & the Middle East: Johannesburg to Cape Town (South Africa) Andimeshk to Dorud (Iran) Bulawayo to Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) The Americas: The California Zephyr (USA) Perurail’s Lake Titicaca Railway (Peru) The Serra Verde Express (Brazil) Asia: The Darjeeling Toy Train (India) The Reunification Express (Vietnam) Beijing to Shanghai by High-Speed Rail (China) Europe: The Glacier Express (Switzerland) Belgrade-to-Bar Railway (Serbia & Montenegro) London to Fort William on the Caledonian Sleeper (UK) Oceania: South Coast Line (Australia) The Tranz Alpine (New Zealand) The Northern Explorer (New Zealand) ...

Discover the stories of 101 extraordinary women of our time. Featuring an international selection of female figures, this carefully curated collection highlights those who have achieved significantly in their fields, ranging from science & politics to sport & the arts. Empowering & inspiring accounts of female pioneers include the likes of JK Rowling, Rosalind Franklin, Beyonce Knowles, Marie Curie, Malala Yousafzai, Angela Merkel & Serena Williams.A beautiful package that rejoices in the remarkable & crucial contributions women have made to our society. ...