To understand India you have to see it hear it breathe it & feel it. Living through the good the bad & the ugly is the only way to know where you fit in & where India fits into you. In 1991 Monisha & her family uprooted from Sheffield to Madras in the hope of making India their home again. But fed up with soap-eating rats severed human heads paying bribes & the creepy colonel across the road they soon returned to England determined never to go back again. But twenty years later Monisha takes a page out of Jules Verne's classic tale turns to a map of the Indian railways & embarks on an adventure around India in 80 trains connecting 80 cities covering 40 000km
- the circumference of the Earth. The Indian railways carry over twenty million passengers every day ploughing through cities crawling past villages climbing up mountains & skimming along coasts. India Version 2.0 is now up & running & Monisha hopes that 80 train journeys up down & across India (including the world's second longest train journey) will lift the veil on a country that has become a stranger. As one of the largest civilian employers in the world featuring luxury trains toy trains Mumbai's infamous commuter trains & even a hospital on wheels Monisha discovers that the railways have more than a few stories to tell not to mention an amazing cast of characters. & with a self-confessed 'militant devout atheist' in tow her personal journey around a country built on religion isn't quite what she bargained for -
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In the last nine years Riaan Manser has re-written the definition of tenacity & become the epitome of determination. Riaan rose to prominence when he became the first person to cycle around the entire perimeter of Africa. For over two years he pedalled a mammoth 37 000kms through 34 countries; some of which rank as the most dangerous places on Earth. It was a feat that earned him the title Adventurer of the Year 2006 & made his resulting book Around Africa on my Bicycle a best-seller. In July 2009 Riaan again set another world first when he became the first person to circumnavigate the worlds fourth largest island of Madagascar by kayak; another expedition achieved alone & unaided. This incredible journey 5000km in eleven months was considerably more demanding both physically & mentally. Daily Riaan had to conquer extreme loneliness while ploughing through treacherous conditions such as cyclones pounding surf & an unrelenting sun that combined with up to ten hours in salt water was literally pickling his body. The perseverance of course brought memorable close encounters with Madagascars marine life humpback whales breaching metres away from his kayak giant leatherback turtles gliding alongside him & even having his boat rammed by sharks. Riaan travelled around Madagascar during a period of the countrys political turmoil which gave him unrivalled insight into the exotic islands psyche & even earned him two nights in prison on suspicion of carrying out mercenary activities. This book is packed with engaging stories & beautiful photographs. ...

This fascinating collection of over 200 archive images traces some of the changes that have taken place in & around Middlesbrough during the last century as many old agricultural communities were swallowed up by the development of modern industry. Each picture is accompanied by a detailed caption bringing the past to life & describing many aspects of life in the area including work industry sport & local events providing a rare insight into a vanished way of life. Around Middlesbrough" will appeal to everyone with an interest in the history of the town & will also awaken memories of a bygone time for all who know this beautiful part of Clevel&." ...

Borders often require turning a corner shaping the edgings around a 90-degree angle without breaking the pattern. This is rarely simple; add too few stitches at a corner & the work rounds inward; too many stitches & the piece begins to ruffle awkwardly. Unfortunately most published edging patterns fail to include specific instructions for turning the corner leaving crafters to fend for themselves. Edie Eckman comes to the rescue in Around-the-Corner Crochet Borders" a collection of 150 colorful crochet frames each with detailed instructions for working around a corner. Instructions are offered both as text & as charts for working in-the-round; back-&-forth charts are also included for when that method is more appropriate. Photographs of finished borders each turning a 90-degree corner allow readers to see the details up close. Borders range from the delicate to the flamboyant & are sure to appeal to a new generation of trend-setting crafters. Offering practical solutions to one of needlecrafts most vexing challenges " Around-the-Corner Crochet Borders" is an essential addition to every crocheters reference library. With this book marvelous crochet borders are just around the corner." ...

Using a wealth of previously unpublished postcards & photographs Peter Treloar takes the reader on a fascinating journey around the Cornish coast of yesteryear. Whilst the scenery which is well covered has remained the same the people forms of transport town centres & fashions have changed. This unique collection depicts many of those dramatic changes that have taken place during the past century. From Morwenstown in the north to Torpoint in the south this Cornish tour traces the history of the coastal towns it encompasses the evolution of the fishing & shipping industries & that of the railways which put these beautiful towns on the tourist route. This book will appeal to maritime enthusiasts & all those who wish to know more about the history of the coastal settlements. It is sure to evoke nostalgic memories for those who remember Cornwall over many years whilst giving insight into the past for those visiting the area. ...

Follow fashions across the globe with this fun & informative addition to the hit Sticker Dolly Dressing" series. Help dress the men & women in their traditional clothes from nations & cultures across the world. This title

Includes:: national costumes such as the kimonos of Japan saris of India bubas of Nigeria & the flamenco costumes of Spain."

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Girls will love discovering fashions past & present from across the globe in this collection of two popular titles from the Sticker Dolly Dressing" series. You can dress the characters in traditional clothing from countries around the world & throughout history such as beautiful silk saris for an Indian wedding elegant Spanish flamenco dresses togas in Ancient Rome & fashionable outfits from 1950s America & London in the 1960s. The simple text accompanying each scene is full of interesting facts about the featured period & culture. You can choose from over 750 stickers to help each doll look the part." ...

Girls will love discovering fashions past & present from across the globe in this collection of two popular titles from the Sticker Dolly Dressing" series. You can dress the characters in traditional clothing from countries around the world & throughout history such as beautiful silk saris for an Indian wedding elegant Spanish flamenco dresses togas in Ancient Rome & fashionable outfits from 1950s America & London in the 1960s. The simple text accompanying each scene is full of interesting facts about the featured period & culture. You can choose from over 750 stickers to help each doll look the part." ...

Alastair Humphreys' round the world journey of 46 000 miles was an old-fashioned adventure: long lonely low-budget & spontaneous. Cycling across five continents & sailing over the oceans his ride took four years to complete on a tiny budget of hoarded student loans. Thunder & Sunshine" is the final part of the remarkable expedition. Having pedalled through the Middle East & Africa & to Cape Town. He still had to cross to South America & ride upto Canada across Siberia & back through Europe to finish his journey. In many ways this was only the beginning. " Thunder & Sunshine" recounts an epic journey that succeeded through Humphreys' trust in the kindness of strangers at a time where the interactions of our global community are more confused & troubled than ever." ...

Phileas Fogg is a man of habit a Victorian gentleman who follows the same routine every day--until he accepts a wager that he can circle the globe within eighty days. Thus begins a hair-raising journey in which Foggs obsession with his timetable is complemented by the dynamism & versatility of his French manservant Passepartout whose has a talent for getting into scrapes as the two dash across continents in a suspenseful race against time. The worlds greatest works of literature are now avaialble in these beautiful keepsake volumes. Bound in real cloth & featuring gilt edges & ribbon markers these beautifully produced books are a wonderful way to build a handsome library of classic literature. These are the essential novels that belong in every home. Theyll transport readers to imaginary worlds & provide excitement entertainment & enlightenment for years to come. All of these novels feature attractive illustrations & have an unequalled period feel that will grace the library the bedside table or bureau. ...