A camper is not just a camper. Its whatever you want it to be. Introduced in the 1950s the campervan was designed to be multi-functional. Since then it has taken on a life of its own or rather it has been taken into the lives of its owners. Some treat them as an extension of their home others undertake epic journeys in them across desert & sea through Europe Asia & Africa. Some strap surfboards to the roof & head for the nearest beach while others soup up the engines & take them drag racing in Santa Pod. All will spend hours restoring & customising them & even more talking about them with fellow bus owners. Campervan Crazy" is a tribute to this passion to the owners who have lavished time effort & inspiration on their vans & of course to the campervan itself. It traces the cult of the campervan from family runabouts to holiday home & design icon. Above all else the campervan is living history & you will find chapters dedicated to births marriages & deaths wide-eyed wanderers as well as some buses behaving badly. Paint your volkswagon! interior design & showing off are devoted to the campervan as a sign of individuality whether expressed in loving restoration or creative adaptation. Obsession or addiction? See for yourself." ...

Following the completely revised & updated edition of Camping around Australia comes Explore Australias new range of state camping guides. Camping around South Australia is the fifth guide in this new series available in a smaller format with a practical flexi-bound cover. No matter where in the state you plan to travel this book has campsite listings for all regions & every major national park. Theres also a detailed atlas section at the back locating every campsite a complete state index & a section at the front with practical tips to prepare for a camping trip. With a modern & easy-to-follow design its the perfect guide for campers of all ages. ...

This stylish & inspiring book contains all the information campers need to make the most of the wonderful waterside locations throughout the UK & Irel&. Covering all kinds of camping (caravan campsite & wild) the book starts by showing how to plan your trip what gear to take & how to get stuck into all the fantastic water-based activities on offer such as sailing kayaking angling surfing & wild swimming. Tip boxes top 10 features & gorgeous photos combine to give readers all the knowledge & inspiration they need to get out there whether they're on their own part of a family or with a group of friends. The main part of the guide is organised by region but also searchable by activity. Each region has an overview & within it the best sites to visit with useful information (best times of year to go activities on offer facilities cost) advice on most attractive pitches contact details & photos. There is a huge variety of sites here all with something unique to offer & helpful maps plot each one clearly. With a Foreword by One Man & his Campervan's Martin Dorey this is the essential guidebook for all campers showing how it really is possible to pitch up in paradise. ...

Increasing numbers of us are camping & while there are numerous guides to where to stay & what to do there is little to help us how to cook in this challenging setting. In this beautifully illustrated new book shot on location in France & England Annie Bell shows us how to cook delicious & interesting meals with no electricity & limited ingredients. She creates portable feasts like Baba Ghanoush Chicken Tagine with Pine nuts & Raisins & Apricots with Gooey Nougat using just a barbecue or one-ring burner demonstrating the best equipment to use for minimum mess & clearing up. From picnic lunches via tea & cake to one-pot cooking & sweet treats this inspirational guide has over 60 recipes for every occasion so you can eat in style wherever you are. ...

You love the great outdoors but youre not always sure the great outdoors loves you. You can pitch a tent start a campfire build furniture by lashing tree branches together -- in theory anyway! But while you may not have gotten your Girl Scout Gold Award or your Eagle Scout with cluster you can still enjoy a night out under the stars with those near & dear to you or even work towards becoming a more serious outdoorsman right? Sure as a bear lives in the woods Camping for Dummies shows you how to get out there & enjoy the best Mother Nature has to offer. With the helpful advice this common sense guide provides youll be prepared when it comes to: Destination Gear Shelter Clothing Food Weather Safety Written by journalist Michael Hodgson veteran of Utahs Eco--Challenge & numerous other outdoor adventures Camping for Dummies cuts out gear--head jargon & antiquated methods to give you plain & simple what you need to know to make the smart choices that lead to great adventures. Youll find out: How to tie a bear bag The delicious caveman style for cooking fresh fish The limitations of GPS How to predict the weather by observing birds frogs & insects Ten survival essentials How to go canoe kayak or bicycle camping What features make a good backpack boot & other equipment When & how to bring along children Whether the dictionary definition of tenderfoot" has your picture next to it or you already consider wilderness your home away from home youll appreciate this handy concise reference. Full of illustrations diagrams & directions for finding additional camping resources Camping for Dummies is your complete ticket to Americas great outdoors." ...

Camra presents the essential guide to beer drinking in London. This practical book is packed with detailed maps & easy-to-use listings to help you find the best places to enjoy perfect pints in the capital. Laid out by area find the best pubs serving the best British & international beers wherever you are. Features tell you more about Londons rich history of brewing & the citys vibrant modern brewing scene where well-known brands rub shoulders with tiny micro-breweries. The venue listings include a variety of real ale pubs bars & other outlets with detailed information on opening hours local landmarks & public transport links to make planning any excursion quick & easy. ...

The 40th edition of the UK's best-selling beer & pub guide the Good Beer Guide is fully revised & updated each year & features pubs across the United Kingdom that serve the best real ale. This pub guide is completely independent with listings based entirely on votes from CAMRA members & no paid placements. This means you can be sure that every pub & pint deserves their place plus they all come recommended by people who know a thing or two about good beer. The unique ' Breweries Section' lists all the breweries
- micro regional & national
- that produce real ale in the UK & the beers that they brew. Tasting notes for the beers compiled by CAMRA-trained tasting teams are also included. The Good Beer Guide 2013 is the complete book for beer lovers & a must have for anyone wanting to experience the UK's finest pubs.

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CAMRA's pocket-sized walking guide to London is back this fantastic second edition is packed with fully updated routes new pubs & pages of fresh content including a selection of special routes from around the city using public transport. Full-colour maps & easy to follow instructions make this a must have book for both walkers & non-walkers who love a good pub & a great pint. ...

Can you believe someone who says Im telling the truth now? Can a robot be human? Whats the best way to win a game of chicken? & how do you know youre not dreaming right now? In this book of puzzles & paradoxes Peter Cave introduces some of lifes most important questions with tales & tall stories jokes & arguments common sense & bizarre conclusions. From how to get to heaven to speedy tortoises here are some of the most mind-bending problems in subjects like logic ethics art & politics
- & some tips on how to solve them! Illustrated with quirky cartoons throughout The Unusual Please! takes the reader on a taster tour of the most interesting & delightful parts of philosophy. For everyone who puzzles about the world.
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In 1935 a young woman wrote a letter to Nursery World" magazine expressing her feelings of isolation & loneliness. Women from all over the country experiencing similar frustrations wrote back. To create an outlet for their abundant ideas & opinions they started a private magazine " The Cooperative Correspondence Club". The deep friendships formed through its pages ensured the magazine continued until 1990 fifty-five years after the first issue was put together." ...