Zal & Zara are back for another fast-paced magical adventure. After winning the Great Annual Carpet Race the indomitable Zal Thesa & Zara Aura are back to race again. But as they prepare for the ultimate flying race they discover a plot to sabotage the competition. As their old foes in the Shadow Society seek revenge Zal & Zara must work together in order to overcome a series of magical obstacles if they want to save the race
- & win it. It is the second adventure for the twelve-year old Zal & Zara who first featured in Zal & Zara & the Great Race of Azamed". Set i the mythical Arabian city of Azamed this funny & fast paced story will capture the reader's imagination. Good struggles to overcome evil in this story which also explores the timeless themes of friendship & loyalty."
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Join the fantastical flying carpet race in this magical adventure novel. The Great Annual Carpet Race is fast approaching & in the ancient bustling city of Azamed there's talk of little else. The competition is strong & twelve-year-old Zal Thesa & Zara Aura know that to win their carpet will have to be the best. If only they could compete on a rainbow carpet! But as everyone knows they only exist in legend.. .don't they? When Zal & Zara find the beginnings of a trail to discover the magical truth behind the stories so begins a fast-paced contest of their own. With the Great Race only a day away & the sinister Shadow Society on their backs time is not on their side... ...

Raft below Victoria Falls step back centuries on magical Mozambique Island relax on Lake Malawi s golden shores watch wildlife galore wandering Zambia s plains. Throughout soak up the vitality of this alluring Southern African trio. Mary Fitzpatrick Lonely Planet Writer Getting you to the heart of a place" Amazing experiences Inspirational images author recommendations & destination highlights. Plan the perfect trip Planning features & top itineraries give you the freedom to create your ideal trip. Get off the beaten track Our authors uncover local secrets that will make your trip unique. Special features Safari-planning advice Victoria Falls coverage Historical information Cultural information We tell it like it is Our job is to make amazing travel experiences happen. We visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never take freebies for positive coverage so you can always rely on us to tell it like it is." ...

Take Lonely Planets first edition of Zambia & Malawi" on your travels & youll be wildlife spotting on safari in unspoilt national parks; gazing at the thundering might of Victoria Falls; watching Kuomboka one of the last great Southern African ceremonies; or relaxing beachside at Nkhata Bay. Why not do it all? Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This brand new edition is packed with accurate practical & honest advice designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Detailed itineraries take you from Zambias magnificent wildlife to Malawis stunning lakes Ecofriendly tips to help you make your travels green Color chapter on wildlife wild places & where to chill out" ...

This stunning book celebrates the work of the British fashion icon Zandra Rhodes. Internationally recognised Zandras designs ...

Inventive & unique this dynamic collection of woodworking projects teaches the basic skills needed to make exciting action-packed toys. From rapid-fire nickel launchers & ball-&-socket robots to a monkey-toss gumball machine each project

Includes:: a colour photograph a tools & materials list a full diagram woodworking plans & instructions for using the finished product. Covering all the methods necessary for creation
- selecting wood drilling & shaping making wheels & axles & decoration
- these constructions are simple enough for children & parents to complete together all in an afternoon's time.



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These authors (who have married each other since they wrote the sixth edition of this book) are passionate about detail. While researching this latest edition of their Zanzibar guide Chris & Susie have personally visited each of the almost 250 properties featured. Zanzibar is experiencing rocketing development so many of these hotels lodges & guesthouses have been newly built since the last edition & are not mentioned in any other guide on the market. Theyve also meticulously redrawn & updated all their maps using GPS coordinates to pinpoint landmarks; again they are the only Zanzibar guidebook authors to have done so. Just dont ask what they talk about over dinner. ...

Both evocative & magical Zanzibar" offers travellers the quintessential Indian Ocean experience; palm fringed coastlines powder- white sand & colourful aquatic life. Passionate about detail Chris & Susan Mc Intyre have carried out extensive on-the-ground research in producing this updated edition. There has been significant growth in the number of hotels lodges & guesthouses on all three main islands since the last edition & consequently the accommodation listings have increased significantly: notably in Zanzibar Town (Stone Town) Matemwe Michamvi Peninsula & Mafia isl&. They visited all the accommodation listed. With almost 300 properties featured many are newly built & the vast majority (spanning all budget levels) do not feature in any other guide on the market. Each entry has a detailed description with a strong emphasis on guiding readers to the most ethical options. " Zanzibar" goes into far greater depth than its competitors on the natural environment history culture & sights. Few other guide books cover the islands of Pemba & Mafia in any detail & yet they are easily combined in a trip. With a focus on the environment visitors are directed towards fair-trade shopping opportunities & sustainable marine parks. This new edition also

Includes:: a dedicated section on southern Tanzanian safaris making this guide excellent for readers looking for a bush & beach combination. Advice is given on how to be sensitive to the local Muslim culture. Bradt's guide is the most frequently & scrupulously updated guide available vital for a destination with tourism growing & changing so rapidly."

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A deeply affecting memoir of a childhood in Africa & the continents horrendous wars which Hartley witnessed at first hand as a journalist in the 1990s. Shortlisted for the prestigious Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-fiction this is a masterpiece of autobiographical journalism. Aidan Hartley a foreign correspondent burned-out from the horror of covering the terrifying micro wars of the 1990s from Rwanda to Bosnia seeks solace & solitude in the remote mountains & deserts of southern Arabia & the Yemen following his fathers death. While there he finds himself on the trail of the tragic story of an old friend of his fathers who fell in love & was murdered in southern Arabia fifty years ago. As the terrible events of the past unfold Hartley finds his own kind of deliverance. The Zanzibar Chest is a powerful story about a man witnessing & confronting extreme violence & being broken down by it & of a son trying to come to terms with the death of a father whom he also saw as his best friend. It charts not only a love affair between two people but also the British love affair with Arabia & the vast emptinesses of the desert which become a fitting metaphor for the emotional & spiritual condition in which Hartley finds himself. ...

The only daughter of Princess Anne & famously dubbed a 'rebel Royal' Zara Phillips has long been the subject of media interest. However her considerable sporting success received little attention until she won gold at the 2006 equestrian World Championships. In this insightful biography Brian Hoey looks beyond the public image to reveal the real Zara from her parents' divorce & her mother's subsequent remarriage to her relationships with other royals including Prince William & Prince Harry her sense of style & love life & her rise to the top of equestrian eventing. Zara's story is a fascinating tale of determination the search for independence & the will to succeed on her own merit. ...