Immerse yourself in a world where the wonderful Stephen Fry reads some of the more memorable short stories of our time. A brilliant combination of reader & writer come together in these seven short stories available on digital download only. Immerse yourself in a world where the wonderful Stephen Fry reads some of the more memorable short stories of our time. Stephen's voice takes you into a different kind of listening experience enabling you to imagine narrative settings places & people with vivid colour & meaning. Enjoy the work of one of the most celebrated writers in world literature -- Russian playwright & short story writer Anton Chekov. A brilliant combination of reader & writer come together in these seven short stories available on digital download only. ...

This is an all new version of the popular Parallel Texts" series containing eight pieces of contemporary fiction in the original French & in English translation. Including stories by Bolanger Cotnoir Le Clezio & Germain this volume gives a fascinating insight into French culture & literature as well as providing an invaluable educational tool." ...

This new volume of eight short stories offers students of German at all levels the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of contemporary literature in the original with the aid of parallel translations. The majority of these stories have been written in the past decade & reflect a rich diversity of styles & themes. Complete with notes the stories make excellent reading in either language. ...

Here is the perfect introduction to contemporary Japanese fiction. Featuring many stories appearing in English for the first time this collection with parallel translations offers students at all levels the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of contemporary literature without having to constantly consult a dictionary. Richly diverse in themes & styles the stories are by well-known writers
- like Haruki Murakami & Banana Yoshimoto
- as well as by emerging voices. Complete with notes these selections make excellent reading in either language.

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This is an all new version of the popular Parallel Texts" series containing eight pieces of contemporary fiction in the original Spanish & in English translation. Including stories by Fuentes Molinas Marquez & Cortazar this volume gives a fascinating insight into Spanish & Latin American culture & literature as well as providing an invaluable educational tool." ...

A classic of travel writing A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush is Eric Newbys iconic account of his journey through one of the most remote & beautiful wildernesses on earth. It was 1956 & Eric Newby was earning an improbable living in the chaotic family business of London haute couture. Pining for adventure Newby sent his friend Hugh Carless the now-famous cable
- CAN YOU TRAVEL NURISTAN JUNE?
- setting in motion a legendary journey from Mayfair to Afghanistan & the mountains of the Hindu Kush north-east of Kabul. Inexperienced & ill prepared (their preparations involved nothing more than some tips from a Welsh waitress) the amateurish rogues embark on a month of adventure & hardship in one of the most beautiful wildernesses on earth
- a journey that adventurers with more experience & sense may never have undertaken. With good humour sharp wit & keen observation the charming narrative style of A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush would soon crystallise Newbys reputation as one of the greatest travel writers of all time. One of the greatest travel classics from one of Britains best-loved travel writers this edition

Includes:: new photographs an epilogue from Newbys travelling companion Hugh Carless & a prologue from one of Newbys greatest proponents Evelyn Waugh.




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A guidebook of short walks in the south of the English Lake District UK the first of this three-part series covering the whole of Lakel&. This guide divides the South Lake District into four regions: the Central Fells the area around Coniston Water & Windermere the Eastern Fells & Dales & the Limestone Fringe. 60 short walks are described generally between 4 & 9 miles enough to pleasantly fill a good half-day & ideal for day visitors or family walkers. Some longer walks could be split others combined. It is not a high fell walking guide although several popular summits are included. Priority is given to the lower fells & dales which are as rewarding as their higher brethren. The combination of detailed description & clear easy-to-follow maps & evocative sketches makes this book ideal for anyone who wants to explore Lakel&. If you work your way through the walks you will retain many rich memories of some of Englands most scenic countryside. ...

A brand new range of practical little walk guides endorsed by the Ramblers. All the walks are 5 miles or under in length & can easily be completed in less that 3 hours. 20 walks are included & use clear maps to show the route plus easy to follow walk descriptions. The beautiful Cotswolds with its rolling hills & pretty little villages is perfect walking country. The distinctive local limestone varying in hue from yellow to cream to gold inspired J B Priestley to say that the stone from which the characteristic dry stone walls & pretty little houses are built have the trick of keeping the lost sunlight of centuries glimmering upon them. This guide produced in co-operation with the Ramblers & featuring Ordnance Survey mapping is the perfect way to really appreciate the gentle beauty of this area. This compact little guide contains walks all of which are 5 miles or under which are ideal for an afternoon stroll.
Includes:: * 20 easy to follow walks which can be completed in 3 hours & under. * Each walk has a detailed Ordnance Survey map with the route clearly marked plus a detailed description of the route. * The walks have been chosen with issues like parking & refreshments in mind to make life easy for families. * There are interesting facts about the things youll see along the route. * All the books include general information on walking & also the general area covered by the guide. * Packed with colour photographs of scenes you will see along the walk.
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A brand new range of practical little walk guides endorsed by the Ramblers. All the walks are 5 miles or under in length & can easily be completed in less that 3 hours. 20 walks are included & use clear maps to show the route plus easy to follow walk descriptions. The Peak District with its two very different landscapes: the gentle limestone White Peak with its intimate wooded dales & steep-sided gorges; & the wilder more dramatic gritstone Dark Peak with its wild moorland offer some superb walking areas. This guide produced in co-operation with the Ramblers & featuring Ordnance Survey mapping is the perfect way to get out & enjoy the stunning scenery. This compact little guide contains walks all of which are 5 miles or under which are ideal for an afternoon stroll.
Includes:: * 20 easy to follow walks which can be completed in 3 hours & under. * Each walk has a detailed Ordnance Survey map with the route clearly marked plus a detailed description of the route. * The walks have been chosen with issues like parking & refreshments in mind to make life easy for families. * There are interesting facts about the things youll see along the route. * All the books include general information on walking & also the general area covered by the guide. * Packed with colour photographs of scenes you will see along the walk.
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A brand new range of practical little walk guides endorsed by the Ramblers. All the walks are 5 miles or under in length & can easily be completed in less that 3 hours. 20 walks are included & use clear maps to show the route plus easy to follow walk descriptions. The beautiful Yorkshire Dales include impressive limestone formations beautiful waterfalls & shadowy peaks. Picturesque dales such as Swaledale Wharfedale & Dentdale meander through the area where abbey ruins ancient farmhouses & villages wait to be discovered. This guide produced in co-operation with the Ramblers & featuring Ordnance Survey mapping is the perfect way to get out & enjoy the stunning scenery. This compact little guide contains walks all of which are 5 miles or under which are ideal for an afternoon stroll.
Includes:: * 20 easy to follow walks which can be completed in 3 hours & under. * Each walk has a detailed Ordnance Survey map with the route clearly marked plus a detailed description of the route. * The walks have been chosen with issues like parking & refreshments in mind to make life easy for families. * There are interesting facts about the things youll see along the route. * All the books include general information on walking & also the general area covered by the guide. * Packed with colour photographs of scenes you will see along the walk.
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