Around the World in Eighty Days (1873) relates the hair-raising journey made as a wager by the Victorian gentleman Phileas Fogg, who succeeds
- but only just!
- in circling the globe within eighty days. The dour Fogg's obsession with his timetable is complemented by the dynamism & versatility of his French manservant, Passepartout, whose talent for getting into scrapes brings colour & suspense to the race against time. Five Weeks in a Balloon (1863) was Verne's first novel. It documents an apocryphal jaunt across the continent of Africa in a hydrogen balloon designed by the omniscient, imperturbable & ever capable Dr Fergusson, the prototype of the Vernian adventurer.

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David Loftus is one of the world's leading food photographers: on the road 350 days of the year, camera in h&, shooting top chefs & their wonderful dishes from Battersea to New York to the Bahamas. Now, in Around the World in 80 Dishes, he shares the most delicious cuisine he has come across on his travels: introduced by his close friend Jamie Oliver, eighty recipes from the world's favourite chefs, many of whom have shared David's adventures. Around the World in 80 Dishes features mouthwatering recipes from international chefs & cookery writers including Jamie Oliver, Nigella Lawson, Gennaro Contaldo, Heston Blumenthal & Atul Kochhar. It follows in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg & his famous Grand Tour, taking in Europe, the Middle East, Asia & America, to create a treasure-trove of treats from the four corners of the globe. Lovingly compiled & beautifully photographed, rich with the stories behind the recipes captured in these pages, this is a dream anthology for committed cooks & amateurs alike. If you love food & travel, & you've a hearty appetite for life, warm up the oven, pick a destination & prepare to set off on your own culinary journey. ...

Embark on a global journey without leaving your home with this Around The World In 80 Drinks 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle. Piece together the perfect blend of challenge & fun as you assemble iconic beverages from every corner of the globe. Whether it’s a tropical cocktail, or a steaming cup of chai, this puzzle guarantees a sip of excitement with every piece! Cheers to a puzzling adventure! Product Information: • Around The World In 80 Drinks • Jigsaw Puzzle • Brand: Puzzle Professor • Pieces: 1000 • Measures: 68cm in diameter when complete   ...

Monty Don undertook an incredible journey: to travel the world, searching for the most inspiring, beautiful, or unusual gardens on every continent. Throughout the trip he marvelled at the floating gardens of the Amazon, & talked to gardeners in Havana who create green spaces in the heart of the city. In Australia, New Zealand & South Africa he observed the intriguing fusion of indigenous & colonial garden cultures; & he witnesses gardens in all their diversity, from the smallest stone garden in Japan to the lush beauty of Monet ...

Sumptuously illustrated with eighty maps from the British Library's unrivalled collection, this gorgeous children's book whisks its reader around the globe. Fascinating snippets explore each place in more depth, revealing its history, famous people, landmarks, wildlife, culture or customs. ...

Phileas Fogg was one of those mathematically exact people, who, never hurried & always ready, are economical of their steps & their motions. He never made one stride too many, always going by the shortest route. He did not give an idle look. He did not allow himself a superfluous gesture. When Phileas Fogg wagers a bet that he can travel across the globe in just eighty days, little does he know about the epic journey that he is about to undertake. With his faithful French servant, Passepartout, Phileas Fogg embarks on the adventure of a lifetime, travelling across four continents by whatever means he can ...

Strap yourself in for one of the greatest adventures ever!

In this thrilling & timeless tale of adventure, wealthy Englishman

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Discover the wonders of life on Earth as you find your way through this selection of mazes.  Travel from the Amazon & the Antarctic to the Himalayas & Hollywood with this entertaining selection of mazes from across the globe. Each maze is more challenging than the last, from taking a ramble in Rio de Janeiro to touring the Norwegian fjiords or finding your way in a Moroccan market. All the answers are at the back of the book. Product Information:  •†ISBN: 9781474937511 •†Author: Sam Smith •†Publisher: Usborne Publishing •†Format:†Paperback •†Pages:†64 •†Dimensions: 24.9 x 1.5 x 30.5cm ...

Around the world we go, To learn what we don't know? It's time to travel the world! Sing, dance & play with children of other cultures in this story from the hidden treasures of Margaret Wise Brown, author of the children's classics Goodnight Moon & Runaway Bunny. ...

Puzzles to inspire a globe-trotting adventure!

Take some time out to relax & unwind to explore 100 word searches around

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