Luxury collector`s hardback gift edition. Joy & heartbreak combine in this bittersweet tale of a champion greyhound`s journey through life, from owner to owner! ” The sack wasn`t just drifting gently along like everything else, it was turning of its own accord. There was definitely something inside it, struggling against the side of the plastic bag, kicking at it, squeaking & squealing in terror. He had no idea what it might be, only that it was alive & in danger of drowning.” When Patrick saves a litter of greyhound puppies from the canal, he can`t bear to hand them all over to the RSPCA. He pleads with his parents: couldn`t he just keep one of them? But nothing will convince them & Patrick cries himself to sleep -- only to be woken by a greyhound puppy licking his face! Patrick christens his puppy Best Mate, & that`s what he becomes. Patrick`s favourite thing is to watch Best Mate running at full stretch on the heath, a speeding bullet, a cheetah-dog. Until one day Best Mate is kidnapped by a greyhound trainer, & begins a new life as a champion race dog. Suzie, the greyhound trainer`s step-daughter, loves Best Mate on first sight & gives him a new name, Bright Eyes. But what will happen when he can`t run any more? ...

The Taliban have disappeared from Kabul`s streets, but the long shadows of their brutal regime remain. In his short life eleven-year-old Fawad has known more grief than most: his father & brother have been killed, his sister has been abducted, & Fawad & his mother, Mariya, must rely on the charity of family to eke out a h&-to-mouth existence. Then Mariya finds a position as housekeeper for a charismatic western woman, Georgie, & Fawad dares to hope for an end to their struggle. He soon discovers that his beloved Georgie is caught up in a dangerous love affair with the powerful Afghan warlord Haji Khan, a legendary name on the streets of Kabul. At first resentful of Haji Khan`s presence, Fawad learns that love can move a man to act in surprising ways, & an overwhelming act of generosity persuades him of the warlord`s good intentions. But even a man as influential as Haji Khan can`t protect Fawad from the next tragedy to blight his young life, a tragedy so devastating that it threatens to destroy the one thing Fawad thought he could never lose: his love for his country. ...

Born Wild is the extraordinary story of one man’s passion for lions & Africa. Tony Fitzjohn is a man who stands on the front line of African conservation, living & working with wild lions; loving them, protecting them & occasionally getting mauled by them... This book follows Tony’s dramatic biography from a London bad boy, through his 20-year apprenticeship with George Adamson of Born Free fame, to his enriching, dangerous & emotional life as a protectorate beacon for lions. His is a life of discovery & isolation outside of the civilization that most western-born people take for granted. Tony made it his life’s work to reintroduce animals into the wild in Kenya. When they prevented him from continuing & made him unwelcome in the country he loved, he & his family had to start anew in Tanzania. There, at Mkomazi, he & his family have created a new national park – & now the Kenyans want it back. ...

Borneo in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Borneo in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

The Bradt guide to Borneo is dedicated to Sabah, Sarawak & Brunei. In this edition from expert author Tamara Thiessen, a full update has been undertaken, with particular attention paid to ensuring all practical information in the guide is up-to-date. Also revised are the deforestation & conservation sections, along with government & politics in light of changes in the national (Malaysian/ Brunei) & state (Sabah, Sarawak) situation. Maps have been rechecked & updated where required, & new `expert voices` comment boxes have been added. Also included is fully updated insider information for touring the island including regional capitals, rural outposts & National Parks. Straddling the Equator & swept by four seas & several straits, Borneo retains much of its mesmerizing aura of a remote Southeast Asian island of headhunters & wild jungle adventure. Borneo is the only island in the world to house states & a country belonging to three different nations- the East Malaysian states of Sabah & Sarawak, Indonesian Kalimantan & the oil-rich sultanate of Brunei. ...

The biodiversity of Borneo is one of the greatest in the world, with tropical rainforest & rivers covering over 70 percent of Malaysian Borneo. Borneo is one of just two places where the Orangutan has survived, & there are hundreds of unique flora & fauna species. This is the first English-language guide focusing exclusively on Malaysian Borneo & the Sultanate of Brunei. It offers all the practical advice you'd expect, but with a deep & vivid insight into Borneo, its nature, people, sites, countryside & cities. ...

Borneo in Marshall Cavendish`s Culture Shock! Series; comprising a range of guides that inform visitors of the finer points & details relating to social etiquette, traditions & customs; bringing visitors to a sensitive yet substantial understanding of the country or city in question. The series targets those who are planning long stays in the destination or extended periods of residence. The guides are written by authors who have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, & so are ideally placed to provide informative & relevant advice. Each title contains insights into local culture & traditions, guidance on adapting to the local environment, linguistic help & lots of general advice about local culture & idiosyncrasies to help prepare readers for their visit. Each title is structured similarly, beginning with the first impressions a visitor might expect to have. The guides aim to help readers understand the local culture through first appreciating the motivations, beliefs & attitudes of the local people. Practical advice on settling in is provided, with focused sections on accommodation, utilities, health, education & telecommunications. There is also extensive information on the destination’s culture, food & leisure, in addition to a specific section addressing the concerns of those travelling on business. ...

Borneo in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive & leading guides designed & written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint guides all have the same layout. Introductory sections introduce the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Each guide is organised geographically by region or country, with individual sections having a particular focus on an extensive range of sights & places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants & any notable local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give readers an insight into local customs, stories & sights of particular interest.A ...

Borneo at 1:1, 200, 000 on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, with both topographic & tourist information. The map, part of Reise Know-How`s highly acclaimed ” World Mapping Project”, is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. On one side are the Malaysian provinces of Sarawak & Sabah, Brunei, plus the northern part of Indonesian Kalimantan, with the rest of Kalimantan on the reverse. Topography is shown by altitude colouring with spot heights & graphics indicating swamps, mangroves & coral reefs in the coastal waters. Detailed presentation of the road network

Includes:: dirt roads & local tracks; railways, local airports & ferry connections. Local administrative units are shown with their boundaries & names. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted. Symbols shows various places of interest including mosques, museums & longhouses as well as caves, coral, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1º intervals. The map has an extensive index of localities & the map legend

Includes:: English. To see other Reise Know-How maps covering the islands of Indonesia please click on the series link.



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