Guidebook describing the Camino Portugues (Portuguese Way) from Lisbon in Portugal to Santiago in Spain. At over 600km this is a long walk requiring good general fitness, but no specialist equipment is required. This guidebook covers the Central Camino, starting from Lisbon, Porto or Tui, the Coastal Camino between Porto or Vigo, & the Spiritual Variant scenic route from Pontevedra to Redondela. It also describes link routes that can be used to swap from one route to another. Since 1211 Santiago de Compostela has been a place of holy pilgrimage, & the Camino Portugues is the second most travelled pilgrim route after the Camino Francés. It is a journey that takes in four UNESCO World Heritage Areas: the Knights Templar Castle at Tomar, Portugal`s oldest University at Coimbra, & the old towns of Porto & Santiago. It culminates at the famous cathedral at Santiago de Compostela. The book contains detailed route guidance & maps, & information about historic & religious sites passed along the way. It is packed with essential information for pilgrims, with advice on getting there, when to go, accommodation & equipment. There are also background notes on St James, the beginnings of Santiago de Compostela, & the history of the Camino itself. An indispensable facilities table showing the availability of accommodation, refreshment, supermarkets, ATMs & pharmacies along the route, & a handy glossary make this the complete guide to the Camino. ...

Oliver is just back from the Spanish Civil War & world-weary at only nineteen. Calypso is gorgeous, utterly selfish & determined to marry for money. Polly & Walter, brother & sister, play their cards close to their chests. Then there`s little Sophie, who nobody loves. Soon the world will be swept into war again & the five cousins will enter a whirligig of sex, infidelity, love & loss, but for now they have one last, gaspingly hot summer at the house by the cliffs with the camomile lawn. A beloved best-seller from an author ahead of her time, The Camomile Lawn is a waspishly witty, devil-may-care delight. ...

When it`s time to head out for a camping weekend, there`s no reason to compromise on great food. It`s easy to whip up delicious meals with the recipes in this book: instructions include supply lists & prep work that can be done ahead of time & options for cooking both out- & indoors. The Camp & Cabin Cookbook is a feast for the eyes, with gorgeous photographs of every dish, from breakfast to snacks to dinner. Don`t leave home without it! ...

This classic book has been republished here as part of Penguin`s Great Food series. Firmly of the belief that a home should be run as an efficient military campaign, Mrs Beeton, the doyenne of English cookery, offers timeless tips on selecting cuts of meat, throwing a grand party & hosting a dinner, as well as giving suggestions on staff wages & the cost of each recipe. With such delicious English classics as rabbit pie, carrot soup, baked apple custard, & fresh lemonade
- as well as invalid`s jelly for those days when stewed eels may be a little too much
- this is a wonderful collection of food writing from the matriarch of modern housekeeping.

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The Camper Van Bible is THE definitive glovebox bible for anyone who owns or `would die for` a camper van. In this book Martin Dorey, acknowledged camper van expert & presenter of BBC2`s ` One Man & His Campervan`, delves headfirst into the nitty gritty of camping & camper vans. The book covers all aspects of the camper van life, including:
- Owning & living day to day with a camper van (LIVE)
- Cooking & eating in your camper (EAT)
- Sleeping in your camper (SLEEP)
- Keeping you & your van going (REPEAT) Packed with stunning photography, & oodles of vital, definitive & authoritative information, plus some tasty recipes too, this book will be essential for both dreamers & do-ers alike. It will appeal to all areas of the market, from the Classic VW owners & the owners of modern VWs to owners of all makes of camper vans, smaller motorhomes, & the tented camper markets too. Heed the advice, drool over the pictures. Then go & do it.



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Say goodbye to roughing it. & hello to a new kind of freedom. With over 80 fabulously tasty recipes you can cook on just two rings & a few barbeque feasts & camp fire crackers, this is the dashboard bible for anyone who ever dreamed of hitting the road at the wheel of a classic VW camper. From finding & cooking your own food to passing muster with the surfing set, THE CAMPER VAN COOKBOOK will show you how to make the most of every single moment on the road. ...

Whether you enjoy sleeping under canvas, underneath the stars, or prefer a bit of glamping in a yurt, happy campers of all types will savour this miscellany of"ations, trivia & prose celebrating the great outdoors, interspersed with useful tips on everything from wild foraging to choosing where to bed down for the night. ...

Tips & ideas for wild nights in the woods Whether you`re a seasoned camper or it`s your first time sleeping under the stars, this pocket-sized book, packed with tips & advice on what gear you need, where to pitch up, how to perform basic first aid & much, much more, will be your essential guide to surviving & having fun in the great outdoors. ...

Increasing numbers of us are camping & while there are numerous guides to where to stay & what to do, there is little to help us how to cook in this challenging setting. In this beautifully illustrated new book shot on location in France & Engl&, Annie Bell shows us how to cook delicious & interesting meals with no electricity & limited ingredients. She creates portable feasts like Baba Ghanoush, Chicken Tagine with Pine nuts & Raisins & Apricots with Gooey Nougat using just a barbecue or one-ring burner, demonstrating the best equipment to use for minimum mess & clearing up. From picnic lunches via tea & cake to one-pot cooking & sweet treats this inspirational guide has over 60 recipes for every occasion, so you can eat in style wherever you are. ...

Increasing numbers of us are camping & while there are numerous guides to where to stay & what to do, there is little to help us how to cook in this challenging setting. In this beautifully illustrated new book shot on location in France & Engl&, Annie Bell shows us how to cook delicious & interesting meals with no electricity & limited ingredients. She creates portable feasts like Baba Ghanoush, Chicken Tagine with Pine nuts & Raisins & Apricots with Gooey Nougat using just a barbecue or one-ring burner, demonstrating the best equipment to use for minimum mess & clearing up. From picnic lunches via tea & cake to one-pot cooking & sweet treats this inspirational guide has over 60 recipes for every occasion, so you can eat in style wherever you are. ...