This is a selection of 102 classic rock-climbs in the Dolomites. Each climb is described in detail, graded & shown in a photo. Practical details such as nearest parking, route approach are given alongside precious information about the ascent & descent. Climbs are listed by location: Sasso Lungo/ Sella/ Puez/ Stevia, Catinaccio, Marmolada, Fanes/ Tofana, Pomagagnon/ Cristallo/ Cadinspitzen, Tre Cime, Bosconero/ Mezzodi, Moiazza/ Civetta, Pala & the Brenta Dolomites. ...

This is a pocket-sized guide designed to be taken on the fells & outlines the many classic fell walking rounds to be enjoyed on the Lakeland fells. It is aimed at the moderate to advanced walker wanting complete circuits rather than detailed information on each fell. It

Includes:: classics like the Striding Edge
- Swirral Edge round; the Coledale Horseshoe; Fairfield Horseshoe; Mosedale Horseshoe; Langdale Pikes etc. A total of 79 Wainwrights are covered by the guide. The book is intended as an inspirational guide & uses many of the author`s high quality photographs to inspire the user well before they set foot on the fells. Each route is outlined on the relevant Ordnance Survey map &

Includes:: information on distances, height gained & parking.




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Do you believe in ghosts? Not monsters, not floating objects or unexplained coincidences, but an actual presence
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In this beautiful & practical guide, Peter Potterfield has analysed & graded these spectacular wilderness experiences with both beginners & avid hikers in mind. Included is information on: level of difficulty, recommended seasons, potential hazards & difficulties, resource information & detailed maps of hiking routes. Illustrated with more than 200 colour photographs & hiking directions; here is inspiration & information in a single volume. There are routes in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the Big Beaver & Little Beaver Loop in the North Cascades National Park of Washington State, & the Slate Range in the Canadian Rockies, Alberta & British Columbia, & many more. These are journeys to dream of. ...

Okra, plantains, sweet potatoes & mangoes: these & all the other essential ingredients of Jamaican cooking are now widely available in Britain & North America, bringing the island`s delicious cooking within anyone`s reach. Covering all aspects of Jamaican cuisine from soups to preserves, fish to ices, Classic Jamaican Cooking also presents a range of traditional herbal remedies & drinks. With recipes as varied as Plantain Tart & Shrimp Soup, Salt Fish Patties & Coconut Ice Cream, this book dispels forever the myth that Jamaican cookery begins with Curried Goat & ends with Rice & Peas. Mistress of a large Jamaican household at the end of the nineteenth century, Caroline Sullivan wrote the first ever book on Jamaican cooking. Needing only occasional modification by the modern reader (` Take seven gallons of rum, three gallons of seville orange juice.. .`), she brings alive the wealth & variety of the island`s food. With its blending of African & European influences, Jamaican cooking rests on a foundation of tropical fruits & vegetables, & the author draws out the full range of their flavours in one of the New World`s tastiest cuisines. ...

From the glamour of the Monaco Grand Prix to the prestigious TT Races on the Isle of Man, these posters evoke the speed & spirit of motor & cycle racing Share the excitement of the first race held at Indianapolis (1909), the first race on a fast circuit in France (Rheims, 1938), & the 300th World Championship Grand Prix (Kyalami, 1978). Also

Includes:: The Swiss Grand Priz (1934), 24 Heures du Mans (1961), & the 10th International Kesselberg Race (1935).

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Scrambling, the middle ground between hill-walking & rock-climbing, is rapidly becoming a highly popular pursuit, both for hill-walkers, seeking a greater challenge & for general mountaineers interested in the classic routes on Scotland`s finest mountains. Scrambling often offers both the untrammelled freedom of the hill-walker & the more immediate excitment of the rock climber, but normally without the cumbersome clutter of ropes, karbiners & other rock-climbing paraphernalia. This book is a guide to scrambling the best routes in Scotl&. These include the well known classic routes such as Aorach Eagach, An Teallach, Stac Polly & the Cuillin Ridge, but also many lesser known ones such as the Northern Pinnacles of Linthach & Lurgainn Edge of Cul Beag. In addition to these 50 route descriptions another 40 or so routes are mentioned, most with brief descriptions. The book is divided into four parts, each covering the scrambles in a particular geographical location of Scotl&. Each route description is accompanied by a sketch map & a photograph. Each scramble has been graded to ensure you know exactly what you are climbing.A technical appendix entitled ” Technical Skills & Ropework” has been contributed by the climber Martin Moran. ...

Featuring gorgeous artwork from Enid Blyton`s illustrator Dorothy M. Wheeler this book of classic nursery rhymes is the perfect gift. Original artwork from 1916 illustrates nursery favourites including Little Jack Horner, Jack & Jill & Humpty Dumpty. This stunning hardback is a must-have for Christmas. ...

Little hands will love to snuggle, cuddle & play with this adorable Classic Paddington Bean Toy. This small but perfectly formed soft plush gift is the ideal size for taking out & about on mini adventures! The Classic Paddington Bean Toy also makes a super story-time companion & is so soft that it`s perfect for nap time cuddles too. This 12cm sitting plush, which is suitable from birth, sports the distinctive & famous Paddington Bear accessories including his battered red felt bush hat & soft duffle coat featuring beautifully embroidered toggles. ...

Would you like to take care of this bear? The Classic Paddington with Boots is an irresistible gift for both collectors of Paddington Bear & young fans. As a standing 25cm plush character, the Classic Paddington with Boots is an iconic addition to any Paddington Bear collection & is the perfect playroom pal to accompany story time for children aged 10 months & over. ...