| Author: | Geoff Dyer |
Geoff Dyer, described by the Daily Telegraph as 'possibly the best living writer in Britain', takes on his biggest challenge yet: unlocking the film that has obsessed him all his adult life. Magnificently unpredictable and hilarious (and surely one of the most unusual books ever written about cinema), Zona takes the reader on... read more
| Author: | Flip Grater |
Kiwi songstress Flip Grater took her guitar to Europe, she slept on couches, took in the sights and must-sees of Europe, performed her music in seven countries - and ate some great food.
The book describes the places, people and experience of touring. Includes 50 recipes that Flip either cooked herself or were cooke... read more
| Author: | Lonely Planet |
| Series: | Lonely Planet Personal Development |
Share in the planet's lessons on youth, old age, love, death, work and family. Fascinating insights into how happiness is created in different cultures; how we can be happy too. Each lesson uniquely illustrated and inspirational, perfect for browsing. Thought-provoking profiles. Let Thailand's lantern festival help us to let... read more
| Author: | Lonely Planet |
| Series: | Lonely Planet Travel Book |
Small format, revised and updated edition; User friendly A-Z coverage and double page spreads of every country; includes cultural insights, key facts and maps; Our best selling pictorial ever. Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch are featured.
| Author: | Lonely Planet |
| Series: | Lonely Planet Pictorial |
The mini version of Lonely Planet s captivating Cities Book. Cities represent civilization and human achievement: they are bubbling microcosms of virtues and vices, vanguards of technology and creative pursuits, incubators of traditions and melting pots of diversity. More than half the world's population now lives in cities, ... read more
| Author: | Lonely Planet |
| Series: | Not for Parents |
Cool stuff to know about every country in the world. Everyone knows which is the world's highest mountain, but do you know which country banned chewing gum? Or what's the world's stinkiest fruit? Or who invented roller skates? Or which building leans more than the Leaning Tower of Pisa? Or where can you eat fried spiders as a... read more
| Author: | Susan Van Allen |
With passion, humor, and helpful tips, "100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go" inspires women to discover places that will appeal to their spirits, senses, and quests for adventure. Susan Van Allen has explored Italy up and down the boot for over 30 years and shares the intriguing details and secrets of her favorite place... read more
| Author: | Lonely Planet |
| Series: | Not for Parents |
A whirlwind tour of the globe, seeking out the highest, deepest, scariest, smelliest... Things on the planet. What's the longest place name? The oldest fossil? ; Each page is dedicated to a theme: Animal Experiences, Deadly and Dangerous, .. ; Quirky graphics, illustrations and photographs capture these extreme themes from a ... read more
| Author: | Lonely Planet |
| Series: | Not for Parents |
How to be a World Explorer shows young readers how to venture thru' all the landscapes on earth - the air, over the seas, under the waves - plus how to find food and water in the wild, avoid deadly diseases, fight back against man-eating beasts! Packed with colourful quirky illust.; Essential tips and fun facts on survival i... read more
| Author: | Lonely Planet |
| Series: | Not for Parents |
Covers all the cool stuff kids need to know about Australia. Lively stories and a blend of photo's illustrations, cartoons and quirky graphics.
| Author: | Lonely Planet |
| Series: | Not for Parents |
The new series of country guides for the Not For Parents range opens up a world for children to explore and discover. The Not For Parents China guide is written with a perfect pitch for young readers, the lively stories and spooky histories are illustrated with a perky blend of photos, illustrations and great cartoons.
| Author: | Lonely Planet |
| Series: | Not for Parents |
Covers all the cool stuff kids need to know about USA. Lively stories and a blend of photo's illustrations, cartoons and quirky graphics.
| Author: | Petr Hlavacek |
A compelling protrait of the diversity and magnificence of the South Island. Petr Hlavacek is a photographer with a strong affection for the landscape of New Zealand’s South Island. Based at Franz Josef in South Westland, he has built an impressive reputation for his richly coloured and beautifully composed landscapes. ... read more
| Author: | Geoff Garvey |
The Rough Guide to Andalucia is the definitive travel guide to the best attractions Andalucia has to offer. Whether you wish to explore the vibrant regions of Andalucia, taste the flavours of Andalucia's cuisine or discover the enchanting Alhambra palace and the White Town of Ronda; the "Rough Guide to Andalucia" has expe... read more
| Author: | Dorling Kindersley |
The World's Must-See Places takes you on a tour of over 100 of the world's greatest sights. In true DK Eyewitness Travel Guide style, each page of the book will show you what other books only tell you, with unique 3-D cutaway artworks that let you look inside each building as if you were there. Each featured sight has been... read more
| Author: | Joshua Samuel Brown |
| Series: | Lonely Planet Encounter |
What Will Your Singapore Encounter Be? Soaring over the city on the world's largest observation wheel, the Singapore FlyerSweating over a platter of crab "bee hoon" (rice noodles) in the red-light districtInhaling the scent of joss sticks and incense burning at the Thien Hock Keng TempleRomancing your partner as you wine and ... read more
| Author: | Christian Williams |
A guide to Berlin. It guides you through Germany's capital with information and background on topics ranging from the enduring Reichstag to eastern Berlin's cultural scene.
| Author: | Lonely Planet |
| Series: | Not for Parents |
Books for young travellers with the whole world at their feet.
| Author: | Robert Kahn |
The travel advice in City Secrets: London comes directly from those who know the city most intimately. The city's writers, artists, editors and critics all have personal stories to tell about the spots they recommend, leading the traveller well off the tourist trail and revealing a city of intimate restaurants, hidden museums... read more
| Author: | Jenny Walker |
| Series: | Lonely Planet Multi Country Guide |
Covers Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen. This title includes interviews with locals to give perspective on life in the region.