Don't Panic. The Rough Guide to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy explores the ever-expanding universe created by Douglas Adams- the must-have companion for both long-term enthusiasts & those discovering the Hitchhiker's stories for the first time. You'll find everything you need to know about the stories so far including the saga's numerous incarnations: books, TV show, movie, radio series & more. The guide covers key Hitchhiker's concepts & plot devices from tea, cricket & towels to small yellow fish & the stories behind all your favourite characters: Ford Prefect, Arthur Dent, Zaphod Beeblebox, Trisha Mc Millan &, of course, Marvin, the paranoid Android. The guide features useful background on the life & times of Douglas Adams unveilling his influences & passions & an overview of his other works. Newcomers will find the guide packed with accessible information whilst committed fans will love the online resources section which

Includes:: the lowdown on the official fanclub, ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha.

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The Rough Guide to The Netherlands is an indispensable travel guide with clear maps & coverage of the country's unique attractions. From the pretty village of Edam & the gritty port city of Rotterdam to Amsterdam's famous canals & vibrant nightlife The Rough Guide to The Netherlands unearths the best sites, hotels, restaurants, coffee houses & nightlife across every price range inspired by dozens of colour photos. You'll find everything you need to know for exploring the multitude of historic Dutch towns, coastal dunes, beaches, islands & of course, the famous colour-bursting bulbfields. The Rough Guide to The Netherlands

Includes:: specialist coverage of Dutch history, art & literature & detailed information on the best markets & shopping for each region. Explore all corners of this windmill-filled country armed with authoritative background on everything from the country's battles with the sea to the Dutch Golden Age, relying on handy language tips & the clearest maps of any guide. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to The Netherlands

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Explore every corner of Toronto, using the clearest map of any guide. Choose where to go & what to see, inspired by dozens of photos. Read expert background on everything from art & architecture to the city's dynamic multiculturalism. Rely on our picks of the best places to stay & eat, for every budget. ...

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The Rough Guide to Unexplained Phenomena is an exploration of the zone that lies between the known & the unknown, a shadowy territory that's home to the lake monsters, combusting people, teleporting frogs & man-eating trees. Taking a Fortean path between dogmatic scientists & credulous believers, the authors trace tales of wonder back to their sources, drawing from a huge archive of observations, opinions & discussions. This updated second edition boasts new illustrations & plenty of intriguing new sections from near death experiences to ghosts, haunted houses & mysterious mass deaths. There are many things which are not yet known or understood about our world
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Vanessa Ratcliffe is just sixteen, daughter of one of the town's richest men. & in spite of her social standing & convent education, Vanessa's provocative manner often draws envious eyes in her direction. Over in filthy Ryder's Row, Angus Cotton is a rough diamond, but as engineer at Affieck & Tate he's worth his weight in gold. & Angus has ambitious plans for his future ï ½ plans that had never included Vanessa, until now.. . The Round Tower is a beautifully imagined story of power, love, honour & greed from one of Britain's most popular novelists. ...

Nothing encapsulates the essence of London quite like the red double-decker Routemaster bus. Its iconic design, since its 1956 inception, has become as much a symbol of the capital as Big Ben or Tower Bridge. The wealth of memorabilia devoted to it across London alone is testament to its status & longevity. Yet from humble, localised origins, its influence has extended across the world, seeing service in Alaska, New Zealand & Sri Lanka. The design was revolutionary, drawing largely on the many innovative technological advances brought about by the development of aircraft during the Second World War. Boasting a lightweight, two-part sub frame assembly, independent front suspension, an automatic gearbox, power-hydraulic braking & power-steering, this truly modern machine was like nothing seen before in public transport. Cherished by the public & tourists alike, this book is a delightful celebration of the Routemaster, using authentic material covering its exterior & interior design, technical aspects & operation, & illustrated with diagrams & line drawings throughout. As the 'new' Routemaster takes to the road it is a timely reminder of just how great the original was. ...