A lone man in a small sailboat races around the world with no competitors & gives birth to an exciting new sport; a teenage New York City bicycle messenger circumnavigates the globe alone in lieu of going to college; a series of minimalist sailors compete to see who can cross the Atlantic in the smallest boat: these are just a few of the dauntless adventurers whose stories you`ll find in ” Intrepid Voyagers.” This inspiring collection of modern nautical adventures introduces daring men & women from diverse backgrounds who embarked on epic voyages across great oceans & around the globe. Each of these mariners went to sea for personal reasons, but at the center of each tale is a pure love of sailing coupled with a relentless urge to live large & explore. These true stories, all but one of which were written by the sailors themselves, are filled with their authors` passion & enthusiasm for sailing, the sea, & the process of discovery itself. Separated into four categories, Singlehanders, Long-Distance Racers, Little Boats, & Human Drama, these rousing accounts describe some of the most notable & celebrated achievements in recent nautical history
- fastest times, smallest boats, youngest sailors, & more. You`ll meet Vito Dumas, who challenged the riotous seas of the Roaring Forties & became first person to round Cape Horn alone & survive; Alain Bombard, who tested his theories about surviving a shipwreck by crossing the Atlantic in a tiny sailing raft without taking food or water; & Naomi James, who became the first female solo circumnavigator & beat Francis Chichester`s time in the process. You`ll also find riveting accounts of: Hugo Vihlen`s Atlantic crossing in the 6-foot April Fool; Dodge Morgan`s record-breaking circumnavigation; Val Howells` voyage of self-discovery during a transatlantic race; Ellen Mac Arthur`s thrilling finish in the Vendee Globe Donald; Crowhurst`s strange final voyage; & many more. Brimming with the independent spirit of the small-boat mariner, these vivid tales create a striking portrait of the challenges, labors, fears, & rich rewards of long-distance sailing.” Intrepid Voyagers” offers instructive, compelling reading, whether you`re planning an epic voyage of your own or prefer to challenge the elements from the comfort of your armchair. Eighteen chronicles from men & women who sailed to the ends of the earth & returned to tell about it. Eighteen windows to life on a big sea in a small sailboat. Fasten your safety harness!
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For fans of Scandinavian crime, Intrigo is the gripping collection of Hakan Nesser`s best novellas & short stories, three of which have been adapted into major motion pictures. Set in the fictional city of Maardam, each story is linked by themes of secrets coming to light, lies being exposed, & pasts coming back to haunt the people who thought they had fled them
- all told in Hakan Nesser`s signature style of dark, cutting prose that displays a true understanding of human nature. The collection is the basis for a trilogy of international films
- Dear Agnes, Death of an Author & Samaria -directed by Daniel Alfredson & starring Ben Kingsley & Gemma Chan.

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Emotional Intelligence: A Practical Guide shows how you can improve your personal & professional relationships, your health, your children`s prospects & more. With exercises, case studies & useful tips, it helps you put the principles of EI into practice to achieve a happier, healthier life. STAY IN CONTROL with a greater understanding of yourself INFLUENCE OTHERS through assertive communication HELP YOUR CHILD AT SCHOOL by improving their concentration & behaviour IMPROVE YOUR PHYSICAL WELL-BEING by regulating your emotions ...

What is time? The fifth-century philosopher St Augustine famously said that he knew what time is so long as no one asked him. Introducing Time dares go where Augustine would not. It traces the history of time from Augustine to Newton, Poincare, Einstein, & then back full circle to the idea that there is no time in quantum gravity. Is time a fourth dimension? Does the future exist? Is time travel possible? If so, does it threaten the work prospects of historians, as Stephen Hawking thinks? Why does time seem to pass in only one direction? Introducing Time presents these questions & others (many for the first time) in an easily accessible, lucid & engaging guide. ...

Military topographic survey mapping with contours. These maps are designed primarily as flying charts for aircraft, but they are useful as general topographical maps where nothing else is available. Contours are shown in feet, with elevation colouring & spot heights. Towns, villages, major roads, railways & airports are shown (but please note that many of the smaller settlements are not named, & the road information is not necessarily up to date). Some air navigation information also appears on the map, such as radio beacons & restricted flying zones. Double-sided sheet. ...

Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) is the great lost scientist: more things are named after him than anyone else. There are towns, rivers, mountain ranges, the ocean current that runs along the South American coast, there`s a penguin, a giant squid
- even the Mare Humboldtianum on the moon. His colourful adventures read like something out of a Boy`s Own story: Humboldt explored deep into the rainforest, climbed the world`s highest volcanoes & inspired princes & presidents, scientists & poets alike. Napoleon was jealous of him; Simon Bolivar`s revolution was fuelled by his ideas; Darwin set sail on the Beagle because of Humboldt; & Jules Verne`s Captain Nemo owned all his many books. He simply was, as one contemporary put it, `the greatest man since the Deluge`. Taking us on a fantastic voyage in his footsteps
- racing across anthrax-infected Russia or mapping tropical rivers alive with crocodiles
- Andrea Wulf shows why his life & ideas remain so important today. Humboldt predicted human-induced climate change as early as 1800, & The Invention of Nature traces his ideas as they go on to revolutionize & shape science, conservation, nature writing, politics, art & the theory of evolution. He wanted to know & understand everything & his way of thinking was so far ahead of his time that it`s only coming into its own now. Alexander von Humboldt really did invent the way we see nature.


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Discover how the world`s greatest inventions work in this funny & accessible novelty book by inventions expert, Adam Hart-Davis. If you`ve ever wondered why the pencil came into existence, or how a steam engine works, or when we started using flushing toilets, this book has all the answers. Based on seven key areas of invention, Adam Hart-Davis tells the stories behind steam power, lighting, toilets, clocks, communication, bikes & flight, & how they are still relevant to our world today. Pull-tabs, flaps, pull-out booklets & detailed illustrations make this a perfect interactive gift book for budding inventors. ...

Invercargill & Southland region in a series of maps covering various districts of New Zeal&, with each title combining a detailed road map with street plans of local towns, all with road & street indexes. The maps are published in two formats: handy Pocket Maps or Pathfinders with, as the publishers put it “ Larger print so you don’t squint”. The road maps, typically around 1:175, 000
- 1:275, 000, show local roads & 4WD tracks. Main sightseeing routes across the country, such as the Pacific Road Highway or Thermal Explorer Highway, are identified by small icons. Railways, local airports & where appropriate, ferry routes are shown. The maps also include selected local hiking tracks. A range of symbols highlight various places of interest & sport or recreational facilities. Topography is indicated by names of mountain ranges & selected peaks. Colouring shows forested areas, with national parks & reserves highlighted. The maps have no geographical coordinates but each one has an index listing names of local roads. Each title also

Includes:: numerous street plans of the main centres of population in the area covered by the road map. The plans are usually at 1:25, 000 to 1:35, 000, & for larger towns an enlargement of the town centre is also provided. The plans shows one way streets, public buildings & various facilities, including sport & recreational centres &, almost invariably, public toilets. Each plan has a separate street index.


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Inverleith & Canonmills areas of Edinburgh in 1896 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers western Leith around Inverleith, stretching from Fettes College eastward to East Claremont Street, & from Granton Road station southward to Raeburn Place. Features include Royal Botanic Gardens, Inverleith House, Fettes College, Malcolm House, Comeley Bank area, Academy & Grange cricket grounds, St James church, Heriot Hill area, Canonmills area, Tanfield area, Beaverbank area, St Marks church, Powderhall Grounds, Edinburgh Cemetery, Chancelot Flour Mills, Silvermills area, NBR lines with Warriston Junction, Warriston Park, tramways etc. On the reverse is a selection of street directory entries, including Brandon Terrace, Eyre Crescent, Golden Acre Terrace, Henderson Row, Howard Place, Inverleith Avenue/ Place/ Row/ Terrace, Royal Crescent, Scotland Street, Warriston Crescent & Cumberland Street. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

Inverleith & Canonmills areas of Edinburgh in 1896 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers western Leith around Inverleith, stretching from Fettes College eastward to East Claremont Street, & from Granton Road station southward to Raeburn Place. Features include Royal Botanic Gardens, Inverleith House, Fettes College, Malcolm House, Comeley Bank area, Academy & Grange cricket grounds, St James church, Heriot Hill area, Canonmills area, Tanfield area, Beaverbank area, St Marks church, Powderhall Grounds, Edinburgh Cemetery, Chancelot Flour Mills, Silvermills area, NBR lines with Warriston Junction, Warriston Park, tramways etc. On the reverse is a selection of street directory entries, including Brandon Terrace, Eyre Crescent, Golden Acre Terrace, Henderson Row, Howard Place, Inverleith Avenue/ Place/ Row/ Terrace, Royal Crescent, Scotland Street, Warriston Crescent & Cumberland Street. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...