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. ...

Wonderful, colorful map of world for children, filled with amusing images associated with various countries, regions & oceans. This large map, 138 x 98cm (3’6” x 2’11” approx.) is laminated, so can be written on with suitable marked pens. The continents, with Europe also shown enlarged on a separate panel, are presented with colouring to show their topography & annotated with names of countries. Oceans show the sea floor ridges, continental shelf, etc. All are filled with 650 colourful & quirky, sometimes puzzling, images associated with different parts of the world, all numbered & listed in three separate panels on the map. The map

Includes:: many educational features such as latitude & longitude lines, points of the compass, etc, & is surrounded by a border of national flags. Whilst not completely rip-proof, the map is laminated & so much sturdier than paper, & can be drawn on with marker pens & then wiped clean.

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In Amazon Bruce Parry undertakes another epic journey, in the same vein as his adventures in Tibe, tracing the 6, 000km route of the Amazon river from source to ocean. Along the way Bruce meets the people who live & work there. The truths he discovers are often frightening, but always eye-opening, reminding us that the Amazonia’s fate touches us all. ...

The Amazon basin of Brazil at 1:2, 500, 000 from Nelles Verlag, with insets and/or enlargements the main cities of the region: Manaus, Belém, Macapá, Santarem, Parintins, Tabatinga with Leticia in Colombia, & Iquitos in Peru. Coverage inside Peru extends to Yurimaguas & beyond Pucallpa to Tingo Mariá. The map divides the whole region west/east, with a generous overlap & Manaus shown on both sides. Relief shading with spot heights present the topography, with graphics for marshlands & swamps. Numerous tributaries are named & a large number of local settlements are shown on the map. National parks & other protected area as well as Indian Reservations are marked. Road network distinguishes between local highways in good & poor condition &

Includes:: partially surfaced roads & cart tracks. The map also indicates airports & local airfields & highlights various places of interest. Latitude & longitude margin ticks are at 2° intervals. The map has no index of localities. Map legend

Includes:: English. Insets show street plan annotated with various places of interest & facilities in the centres of Manaus, Belém, Macapá, Santarem, Parintins, Tabatinga with Leticia in Colombia, & Iquitos in Peru. Also provided are enlargements for areas around Manaus & Iquitos highlighting tourist accommodation.



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Double-sided, indexed map covering the whole of the Amazon basin from the eastern slopes of the Andes to its delta, dividing the area east/west. Along the Andes the coverage stretches from north of Bogota to south of La Paz, whilst the eastern half extends from the borders of Venezuela & the Guyanas to approx. 16º south. Elevation tinting with spot heights is used to indicate the relief. Swamps, seasonal rivers & other watercourses are shown. All normal details, i.e. roads, towns/cities, airports, railways, are included, as well as internal administrative boundaries & names. National parks & protected area are marked. Where appropriate, disputed international boundaries are indicated. The map has very faint lines of latitude (at 4º) & longitude (at 2º), although not consistently throughout its whole area. ...

At last, an alternative to the Harrison Ford-style travel adventure! Amazon Dream is the real story of a woman's journey into

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Amazon in the Bradt’s new Highlights series exploring the country’s most popular places, routes & itineraries as selected by some of the world’s leading travel writers & tour operators. The guide

Includes:: national parks, cruises, activities & cultural sites & more. The guide is designed to present readers with the destination’s main highlights & must-see attractions to help travellers select the best route for an organised tour or plan an independent trip. It provides practical & useful guidance on making the most of their visit & colour photographs features throughout. Individual guides in this series have extensive introductory chapters on the local history, people & culture; the geography of the region & its natural landscape, including wildlife. Chapters dealing with practicalities include Planning a Trip & life On the Ground, providing comprehensive information on when & where to go, getting there, red tape, health & safety, cultural etiquette etc. The ‘ Highlights’ part of the guide focuses on the attractions, sites or experiences that are unique to the region or country. Detailed advice & recommendations from Brandt’s expert authors with a focus on things to see & do are provided, as well as concise listings on accommodation & eating out options.A couple of pages are dedicated to essential vocabulary & a list of recommended reading.

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