Shortlisted for a 2016 Edward Standford Travel Writing Award. In Lisbon in 1904, a young man named Tomas discovers an old journal. It hints at the location of an extraordinary artefact that
- if it exists
- would redefine history. Travelling in one of Europe`s earliest automobiles, he sets out in search of this treasure. Some thirty-five years later, a Portuguese pathologist finds himself at the centre of a murder mystery. Fifty years on, a Canadian senator takes refuge in northern Portugal, grieving the loss of his beloved wife. But he comes to his ancestral village with an unusual companion: a chimpanzee. Three stories. Three broken hearts. One exploration: what is a life without stories? The High Mountains of Portugal takes the reader on a road trip through Portugal in the last century
- & through the human soul.


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Shortlisted for a 2016 Edward Standford Travel Writing Award. Lost in Portugal. Lost to grief. With nothing but a chimpanzee. A man thrown backwards by heartbreak goes in search of an artefact that could unsettle history. A woman carries her husband to a doctor in a suitcase. A Canadian senator begins a new life, in a new country, in the company of a chimp called Odo. From these stories of journeying, of loss & faith, Yann Martel makes a novel unlike any other: moving, profound & magical. ...

Better known as Harry Griffin, & for fifty years the Guardian`s country diarist, A.H. Griffin also wrote a weekly feature called ` Leaves from a Lakeland Notebook` for the Lancashire Evening Post for almost thirty years until his death in 2004. The High Places is a selection of those articles with illustrations by a man who shared his passion for the Lake District: Alfred Wainwright. Griffin`s descriptions of days spent in the mountains & discussions of diverse Lake District matters
- from the number of cairns being built by walkers to the quality of a farmer`s wife`s mutton pie
- perfectly combine with drawings from Wainwright`s five-volume Lakeland Sketchbook series to make The High Places a delightful celebration of the mountains & fells of Lakeland & their history.

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In 1774, British traders longed to open relations with China so they sent a young Scotsman, George Bogle, as an envoy to Tibet. Bogle became smitten by what he saw there, & struck up a remarkable friendship with the Panchen Lama. This gripping book tells the story of their two extraordinary journeys across some of the harshest & highest terrain in the world: Bogle`s mission, & the Panchen Lama`s state visit to China, on which British hopes were hung. Piecing together extracts from Bogle`s private papers, Tibetan biographies of the Panchen Lama, the account of a wandering Hindu monk & the writings of the Emperor himself, Kate Teltsher deftly reconstructs the momentous meeting of these very different worlds. ...

With breathtaking scenery, some 600km of well-maintained, waymarked paths & a selection of characterful resorts, the Tatras mountains have all the elements of a perfect walking holiday. Straddling the border between Slovakia & Pol&, the region boasts stunning mountain landscapes: rocky pinnacles, craggy peaks, jagged ridges & towering cliffs, mirror-surfaced tarns & dancing waterfalls. This comprehensive guidebook contains all the information you need to plan a successful trip to the Tatras. Covering the Western, High & White Tatras, & both sides of the Polish-Slovakian border, it presents a selection of graded route suggestions (both circular & linear & from easy to strenuous) linking the main resorts with peaks, lakes & mountain chalets. In Pol&, there is just one base
- delightful Zakopane
- whereas in Slovakia, you can walk from several villages strung out along the foot of the range & linked by a tramway. The guide also

Includes:: a wealth of information about local services, facilities & attractions & extensive practical advice covering travel & insurance, accommodation & facilities, mountain guides, languages & safety in the mountains. The Tatras have been designated as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve in recognition of their rich biodiversity & the guide presents a summary of the region`s plants & wildlife, as well as its fascinating history. Other highlights include an ascent of Krivan, the national symbol of Slovakia, glorious ridge walks in the Western Tatras & gentler strolls taking in caves & waterfalls. Blending information with inspiration, this book is a must for anyone wishing to visit the High Tatras.



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The story of the Highland clans is a gripping one, full of celebrated names & heroic deeds. It is also, as Alistair Moffat reveals, the story of a fearless people, shaped by the unique traditions & landscape of the Scottish Highlands. Here, he traces the history of the clans from their Celtic origins to the coming of the Romans, through the great battles of Bannockburn & Flodden, to the Clearances & the present day. The images bring the stories to life with historical portraits & depictions of significant events such as the battles or the Highland dances, to name but a few. The story of the clans is also about the pain of leaving, with the great emigrations to the United States, Canada, Australia & New Zeal&. Complete with a clan map & an alphabetical list of the clans of the Scottish Highlands, this is a must for anyone interested in the history of Scotl&. ...

In a new edition of this classic book, introduced by the world-renowned Gaelic poet Sorley Maclean, the late Calum I. Maclean, a Gaelic-speaking Highlander, interprets the traditional background, culture & ways of life of his native country. Calum`s formal training in folk culture & the depth of his local knowledge make this book truly outstanding
- it is written by a Highlander from the inside. Many books on the Highlands have been penned by outsiders with an uncritical appreciation of the scenery & only the most superficial knowledge of the Gaelic language & culture. By contrast, Maclean brought informed attitudes & sympathetic opinions. He was concerned not so much with places, beauty spots & scenery as with the Highlanders in their own self-created environment. He writes in terms of individuals & suggests reasons why Highland culture is unique in the world
- it is something that, if lost, can never be recovered or recreated.

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Improve your driving standard & stay safe on the road with this comprehensive guide to traffic regulations & laws. The AA has an excellent track record with driving test titles & is the biggest seller of books in the genre after the Driving Standards Agency. With information on roads & road markings, motorways, traffic signs, documentation, the road user & the law, this is essential reading for all drivers
- not just those learning to drive.
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This book is an essential reading for all road-users in Engl&, Scotland & Wales. This current edition of the only official Highway Code contains the very latest rules of the road. Many of these rules are legal requirements & must be adhered to, in order to avoid penalty
- fines, penalty points, disqualification or even prison. The latest rules include a reference to the legislation that creates the offence. The Official Highway Code reflects the most up-to-date legislation that road-users must adhere to, advice on road safety & best practice. The Official Highway Code is meant for life & not just for learners. For over 75 years, The Highway Code has been the official guide to using the roads safely & legally. It has contributed enormously to road safety & reliable road transport. However, every day, on average around seven people are killed & around 70 are seriously injured in road collisions. So it is as important as ever that all road users, including drivers, motorcyclists, cyclists, horse riders & pedestrians, should update their knowledge of The Highway Code. It

Includes:: key features such as: latest rules
- revised in 2007; a section on rules for users of powered wheelchairs & powered scooters; a Safety Code for New Drivers, giving advice to help newly qualified drivers get through the first twelve months after passing the driving test, when they are most vulnerable, as safely as possible; latest legislation that has been introduced on subjects such as vehicle emissions & smoking in vehicles that are workplaces; & information about stopping/directing powers that have been given to VOSA officers & Highways Agency Traffic Officers. It also
Includes:: information about the latest road initiatives of which people might not be aware (High occupancy vehicle lanes, Home Zones & Quiet Lanes, Active Traffic Management Schemes); emphasis on courtesy, attitude, awareness, & consideration of other road users, particularly those more vulnerable; & information for all road users on how they should act or react in a variety of situations. Much of the advice in The Highway Code has changed & evolved over time by necessity. The basic advice in a Highway Code of 30 years ago may not be applicable today, given increased traffic volumes; larger, faster vehicles; more complex road layouts; updated/new road signage & markings; & many other factors. All road users have a responsibility to ensure their knowledge is updated, in order to adjust their awareness & actions appropriately, for the benefit of others & for their own safety. As it says in the introduction to the Code
- ' Cutting the number of deaths & injuries that occur on our roads every day is a responsibility we all share'.





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Between the end of the nineteenth century & the Second World War Macmillan published a much-loved & extremely successful series of books under the title of Highways & Byways. In them, the authors took readers on a delightful guided tour of the country, county by county, pointing out places of interest, key historical events & local lore & legend. Now, Macmillan is reissuing
- in one beautifully designed volume
- a selection of those highways & byways, which affords contemporary readers both a charming period piece & a wonderful glimpse of the very best of Britain.

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