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After planning to backpack round South America, Amy spends the next three months fending off well-meaning but absurd advice, which…
she ignores… right up until she runs into trouble. Part memoir and part inspirational traveller’s tale, Miss-adventures is a funny and frank account of a young woman exercising her independence.Par Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent. 2017
A thrilling and dangerous adventure through Arunachal Pradesh, one of the world's least explored places. 'A fabulously thrilling journey through…
a beguiling land' Joanna Lumley 'With tremendous verve and determination Antonia plunges through an extraordinary world. Thank heavens she survived to tell this vivid and thoughtful tale' Ted Simon, author of Jupiter's Travels 'A tale of delight and exuberance - and one I'd thoroughly recommend. Bolingbroke-Kent proves a great travelling companion - compassionate, spirited and with a sharp eye for human oddity' Benedict Allen, author of Edge of Blue Heaven and Into the Abyss 'A transformative journey that gripped me from the very first page' Alastair Humphreys, author of The Boy Who Biked the World and Microadventures'Remote, mountainous and forbidding, here shamans still fly through the night, hidden valleys conceal portals to other worlds, yetis leave footprints in the snow, spirits and demons abound, and the gods are appeased by the blood of sacrificed beasts' A mountainous state clinging to the far north-eastern corner of India, Arunachal Pradesh - meaning 'land of the dawn-lit mountains' - has remained uniquely isolated. Steeped in myth and mystery, not since pith-helmeted explorers went in search of the fabled 'Falls of the Brahmaputra' has an outsider dared to traverse it. Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent sets out to chronicle this forgotten corner of Asia. Travelling some 2,000 miles she encounters shamans, lamas, hunters, opium farmers, fantastic tribal festivals and little-known stories from the Second World War. In the process, she discovers a world and a way of living that are on the cusp of changing forever. 'A beautifully written, exciting and revealing book that harks back to a golden age of travel writing' Lois Pryce, author of Revolutionary RidePar Justine Hardy. 1999
A chance conversation with her greengrocer about the media’s portrayal of India inspired journalist Justine Hardy to leave London and,…
following in the footsteps of Rudyard Kipling, spend a year working at The Indian Express in New Delhi. Her new life takes her all over India from polo matches and Assam tea gardens to city slums.Par Cherry Briggs. 2013
The Teardrop Island follows in the footsteps of the eccentric Victorian James Emerson Tennent, along a route which takes Cherry…
to pilgrimage trails, tea estates, and rural regions inhabited by indigenous tribes, and through areas of the former warzone, delving under the surface of the contemporary culture via cricket matches and fortune tellers.Par Alec Le Sueur. 1998
Few foreigners are lucky enough to set foot on Tibetan soil, but Alec Le Sueur spent five extraordinary years there,…
working in the unlikeliest Holiday Inn in the world. Set against the beauty of the Himalayas, this is an amusing and enlightening account of his experiences and a fascinating insight into Tibet’s intriguing cultural background.Par John Harris. 2015
A body is found on a remote Philippines beach and Maximo Bonga – cantankerous World War Two veteran and owner…
of the weirdest guesthouse in town – is the perfect fall guy. But one of Maximo’s boarders sets out to defend the old soldier in a kangaroo court set up at the local cockpit.Par John Harris. 2001
John’s trip to India starts badly when he finds himself looking at the sharp end of a knife in a train…
station cubicle. His life is saved by Rick, who persuades John to abandon his plans and travel to the Thai island of Koh Pha-Ngan where they pose as millionaire aristocrats. Pursued by Thai Mafia, they escape, facing danger at every turn.Par David Treanor. 2010
Fifty-something BBC journalists Geoff and David eagerly volunteered for redundancy. But rather than easing into retirement, they decided to buy a van and…
drive off to Mongolia. In an epic journey from Ukraine to the Gobi Desert, they discover more about each other in a few weeks than they did sharing an office for years.Par Erin Kirkland. 2017
Every year, nearly two million tourists visit Alaska, and at least half of them spend time exploring the state’s waterways.…
For families that want to do so in a more independent fashion than a cruise ship or guided tour would allow, Erin Kirkland has written the perfect guide to navigating the state’s unique ferry system. A staple of coastal transportation since the 1950s, the Alaska Marine Highway System is a vital link to cities that are often inaccessible except by air. Alaska on the Go offers fascinating accounts of both the small coastal towns and the larger population centers serviced by the highway along with easy-to-navigate route descriptions, helpful packing lists, and tips for inland and onboard adventures. Portable and personable, and covering all thirty routes that make up the Alaska Marine Highway System, Alaska on the Go is the perfect companion for the intrepid traveler.Par Nancy Fresco. 2021
Having children doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy every season in the great outdoors—even if you happen to live in…
the middle of Alaska. Whether you’re biking eighty miles into the heart of Denali National Park, cross-country skiing to a remote cabin, or merely enjoying the mud on the banks of the Chena River in downtown Fairbanks, fun for all ages abounds, with a little preparation and the right mindset. Using a deft mixture of storytelling and practical pointers, this guidebook offers advice and encouragement to families—those who live in Alaska, as well as those in less extreme climates and locales. Organized by the age of the young adventures, from days-old infants to independent teens, each section invites readers to learn from the humorous real-life adventures and misadventures of the author, her husband, and their twin girls. Weaving in the kids’ advice in their own words, this guide covers challenges ranging from unexpected hailstorms to very-much-expected mosquitoes. Tips include everything from how to avoid moose, to how to get out in the rain, to the benefits of setting big kids free to explore. This family’s enthusiastic, joyful, and often hilarious tales offer the impetus and the tools to encourage new parents—or more experienced parents, or anyone who loves kids —to go play outside.A journey to Alaska’s remote roadless villages, during a time of great historical transition, brings us this enduring portrait of…
a place and its people. Alutiiq, Yup’ik, Inupiaq, and Athabascan subjects reveal themselves as entirely contemporary individuals with deep longings and connection to the land and to their past. Tom Kizzia’s account of his travels off the Alaska road system, first published in 1991, has endured with a sterling reputation for its thoughtful, poetic, unflinching engagement with the complexity of Alaska’s rural communities. Wake of the Unseen Object is now considered some of the finest nonfiction writing about Alaska. This new edition includes an updated introduction by the author, looking at what remains the same after thirty years and what is different—both in Alaska, and in the expectations placed on a reporter visiting from another world.Par Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent. 2014
Antonia sets out on a solo hair-raising motorbike mission down the remnants of the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail in…
Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. Battling inhospitable terrain and multiple breakdowns, the story of her brave journey is thrilling and poignant: a unique insight into a little known face of Southeast AsiaPar Miranda Emmerson. 2014
Miranda and her partner set off for one last big adventure before settling down. They chose to travel through South-East…
Asia. Asian flu, falling off boats and the general chaos of a life abroad challenged them at every step, yet they fell in love with the culture and culinary delights of China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Malaysia.Par Erin Kirkland. 2014
Nearly two million people visit Alaska every year, drawn to its spectacular views and endless activities. But with such size…
and so many options, it can seem overwhelming when it comes to planning a family vacation to the 49th state. The best place to start? With a local, of course. Journalist and Alaska resident Erin Kirkland knows every corner of the state, and she has crossed thousands of miles with her son. In Alaska on the Go, she offers a fresh take on exploring some of the most beautiful land in the world, with tips and tricks that only an insider knows. Serving as the perfect tour guide, Kirkland identifies the best and most kid-friendly destinations in cities across Alaska. She offers practical advice on everything from restaurants to rest stops and from weather surprises to wild animals. Photos, maps, and sample itineraries make it easy for parents to plan a trip that will delight and entertain everyone. The only family travel guide to Alaska written by a current Alaskan, Alaska on the Go makes the state more accessible than ever. Whether traveling via car, cruise ship, or dogsled, this practical, portable guide will open up a new world of memorable adventures.Par Michael Doolittle, Susan E Goodman. 2012
A Step 3 reader (Reading on Your Own) that introduces trains of all shapes and sizes doing what they do…
best: hauling freight, carrying passengers, and zooming at speeds close to 400 miles per hour! Readers will encounterthe Jacobite--a Scottish train that plays the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter films. They will learn about the great steam locomotives that crossed the United States, joining east and west in 1869. They will travel the world, visiting Japanese commuter trains so busy that men called "pushers" pack people in! And they will learn about the different technologies--steam, diesel, electric, and electromagneticthat continue to make trains such an important part of our modern world. Illustrated with full color and black & white photos.From the Trade Paperback edition.A princess makes a daring deal with the Queen of the Snakes. A lonely sister weaves stinging plants together in…
order to save her brothers from their mother. A curious boy suddenly becomes a wolf cub. Discover a worldwide collection of shape-shifter stories, based on folktales and lore from the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Europe. From cursed princes to the first werewolves, things aren't always what they seem!Par Jeff Fleischer. 2014
We love to root for the underdog, and when it comes to underdogs, few are more impressive than the world’s…
great revolutionaries.After all, it’s pretty hard to find a more powerful opponent than the world’s biggest empires and emperors. And that’s part of why we’re drawn to the stories of revolutionaries. Many of these men and women were born into virtual dystopias, and they fought throughout their lives, against all odds, to forge a path to a better future. And whether they succeeded, failed, or succeeded only to become a new kind of enemy, there’s something inherently fascinating about that effort to change the world.Par Kelly Murphy, Hallie Fryd. 2013
This book compiles photos and life stories of fifty of the sexiest men and women from history and asks the…
essential question: Would you really want to date them? Some are artists, some are scientists, and many are political or military leaders, but all have had a lasting impact on human life—and a sizable impact on their admirers as well. Each entry describes the period in which the heartthrob lived and includes essential stats, hilarious sidebars, and, of course, a "crushability" ranking: a measurement of how crush-worthy these people really are, based on their relative levels of heroism (or villainy).Greedy giants, cruel emperors, and shape-shifting demons—the stuff a girl has to put up with! Explore girl power in all…
its glory with stories of heroines from around the world. Myths and legends from the United States to Japan and Venezuela celebrate the courage of women and girls who rise to the occasion. With heroines like these, who needs a handsome prince?Par Maggie Pearson. 2016
A lone traveler battles a ghost in a haunted house. A werewolf's bride is on the hunt to feed her…
husband dinner. A vampire waits outside a girl's window for the perfect moment to pounce. This collection of traditional tales and myths from cultures around the world looks at all things spooky. From magical to ridiculous, mysterious to terrifying, watch out for things that go boo in the night!