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Underground Ranger - Adventures in Carlsbad Caverns National Park and Other Remarkable Places (Paperback): Doug Thompson Underground Ranger - Adventures in Carlsbad Caverns National Park and Other Remarkable Places (Paperback)
Doug Thompson
R659 R548 Discovery Miles 5 480 Save R111 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

For six exciting years Doug Thompson worked as a park ranger at Carlsbad Caverns National Park. In Underground Ranger he passes along the essence of what he learned on this unusual job. He overcame his fear of tight spaces and heights, learned to climb rope, and went on to explore many of the deep vertical caves in the Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and southeastern New Mexico - including Lechuguilla Cave, one of the most spectacular underground wonders of the world. He even became a member of the park's technical rescue team and made a fifty-story rappel into one of the world's deepest underground pits. He also describes his adventures exploring the surrounding Chihuahuan Desert and shows how caves are related to the earth's surface in a variety of ways, especially through the creative actions of water.

Quiet Places - Photographs Expressing the Spirit of Kentucky (Hardcover): Walter Roycraft Quiet Places - Photographs Expressing the Spirit of Kentucky (Hardcover)
Walter Roycraft
R1,147 R949 Discovery Miles 9 490 Save R198 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Perilous St. Croix River Valley Frontier (Paperback): Ken Martens The Perilous St. Croix River Valley Frontier (Paperback)
Ken Martens
R572 R473 Discovery Miles 4 730 Save R99 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Discover the history of the brave settlers who faced and survived innumerable hardships in the unforgiving St. Croix River Valley.

Lost Milwaukee (Paperback): Carl Swanson Lost Milwaukee (Paperback)
Carl Swanson
R646 R541 Discovery Miles 5 410 Save R105 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Poster Pack: Great British Holidays - A Stunning Collection of Poster Art (Poster): Poster Pack: Great British Holidays - A Stunning Collection of Poster Art (Poster)
R318 R245 Discovery Miles 2 450 Save R73 (23%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A stylish set of posters advertising glamorous getaways by railWhether it's messing about in boats on the Norfolk Broads, water-skiing at Felixtowe, reclining at the water's edge on a Welsh beach, or soaking up the culture of the Scottish capital, this delightful set of posters evokes the golden era of British rail travel. These advertisements for great holiday destinations will recreate the spirit of those halcyon summers. Destinations include Falmouth: "Equable climate all year round," Devon, Cromer: "Where the poppies grow," Colwyn Bay: "The Gateway to the Welsh Rockies," Felixstowe, The Cambrian Coast: "Miles of glorious sands," The Norfolk Broads: "200 miles of safe inland waterways," and Edinburgh.

Unseen Chester - Britain In Old Photographs (Paperback, Uk Ed.): Derek Stanley Unseen Chester - Britain In Old Photographs (Paperback, Uk Ed.)
Derek Stanley
R456 R373 Discovery Miles 3 730 Save R83 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Chester's vibrant history is uniquely captured in this collection of photographs, postcards and lantern slides from the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, showing how time has brought changes to Chester's streets and recalling memorable events and celebrations. Rare glimpses of everyday life at school, work and play are accompanied by detailed and informative captions explaining the story behind the scenes. This book captures the historical spirit and charm of a city that embraces the past and looks towards the future, and is sure to appeal to residents and visitors alike.

Begums, Thugs and White Mughals (Paperback, Illustrated Ed): Fanny Parkes Begums, Thugs and White Mughals (Paperback, Illustrated Ed)
Fanny Parkes
R476 R361 Discovery Miles 3 610 Save R115 (24%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Fanny Parkes, who lived in India between 1822 and 1846, was the ideal travel writer - courageous, indefatigably curious and determinedly independent. Her delightful journal traces her journey from prim memsahib, married to a minor civil servant of the Raj, to eccentric, sitar-playing Indophile, fluent in Urdu, critical of British rule and passionate in her appreciation of Indian culture. Fanny is fascinated by everything, from the trial of the thugs and the efficacy of opium on headaches to the adorning of a Hindu bride. To read her is to get as close as one can to a true picture of early colonial India - the sacred and the profane, the violent and the beautiful, the straight-laced sahibs and the more eccentric "White Mughals" who fell in love with India and did their best, like Fanny, to build bridges across cultures.

The Whisky River - Distilleries of Speyside (Paperback, Revised): Robin Laing The Whisky River - Distilleries of Speyside (Paperback, Revised)
Robin Laing; Illustrated by Bob Dewar
R323 Discovery Miles 3 230 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Which river has half the distilleries in Scotland found along its length and in its surrounding glens? Were monks at the forefront of developing whisky? Which Speyside distillery produced chilli-flavoured whisky? How did Glenrothes distillery expel its ghost? Robin Laing - singer-songwriter, author of "The Whisky Muse", and chair of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society's Tasting Panel - set out to visit every distillery in the Speyside area, from Benromach to Tomintoul, and presents a guide to each of them here. There are descriptions of over 50 distilleries on Speyside, including The Macallan, The Glenlivet, Cardhu, Aberlour, Glenfiddich and Glengrant. Each entry is part history, part travelogue and part commentary on the changes in the whisky industry. It includes personal musings by the author, stories associated with the distillery and snippets of poetry and song. Laing's 'spirit' guide in his journey is Alfred Barnard, author of "1887's "The Whisky Distilleries of the United Kingdom. Barnard visited many of the same distilleries that Laing visits now and similarly left his impressions of the state of the facilities and the beauty of the surroundings. Much of this present book compares what Barnard found with what exists now, and the differences - and similarities - are often fascinating.

East Lancashire Railway Recollections (Paperback): David Mather East Lancashire Railway Recollections (Paperback)
David Mather
R185 R132 Discovery Miles 1 320 Save R53 (29%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The aim of this series is to appeal to readers of all ages, perhaps for different reasons...For the younger reader there are wonderful pictures of trains, real trains. There will, for example, be tank engines, steam engines, electric trains and multiple units and many more varieties besides! Some will be recognised from train sets, model railways and books, while others will be seen for the first time. For the older reader the books are designed to build into a collection placing the railway in the context of key events thus providing an historical perspective of travel in times past. For those old enough to remember the years depicted, the series will, we hope, provide reminders for many of school days, time perhaps spent train-spotting, shed bashing and generally gricing! The books also make ideal theme gifts for the year of birth, marriage, retirement, starting work and other such events in life. The East Lancs Railway, with its lovingly restored stations and authentic atmosphere is at the forefront of today's thriving preservation movement.Its variety of traction and rolling stock and the ever friendly welcome of its staff make each visit a joy that has had the author and many thousands like him coming back for more.

A Nutshell History of North Carolina (Paperback): Ben Fortson A Nutshell History of North Carolina (Paperback)
Ben Fortson
R679 R569 Discovery Miles 5 690 Save R110 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Wyoming Blizzard of 1949 - Surviving the Storm (Paperback): James C Fuller The Wyoming Blizzard of 1949 - Surviving the Storm (Paperback)
James C Fuller; Foreword by Sue Castaneda
R594 R483 Discovery Miles 4 830 Save R111 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The London Bus in Colour - From the 1970s to the 1990s (Paperback): John Bishop The London Bus in Colour - From the 1970s to the 1990s (Paperback)
John Bishop
R455 R372 Discovery Miles 3 720 Save R83 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The last three decades of the twentieth century saw dramatic changes in the bus industry with deregulation of bus services nationally in October 1986 in the provincial areas. Visually London seemed to stay the same with the buses still operating in the customary red liveries which all cherished from childhood. This book sets out to show how the vehicles moved forward from the traditional layout of rear platform and open half cab to the introduction of one man buses with their front entrances. The effects of deregulation are shown with dynamic colour schemes especially with the Bexleybus blue and cream colour scheme. With the passing of years we progress to the now familiar single deck buses, and also cover various other transport experiments.

In and Around Cambridge in the 1960s (Paperback): Richard Gaunt In and Around Cambridge in the 1960s (Paperback)
Richard Gaunt
R589 R485 Discovery Miles 4 850 Save R104 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A unique book showing Cambridge in the late 1960s from different angles. Striking, previously unpublished photographs show famous buildings as well as the river and backstreets and some of the small towns, villages and countryside nearby. Students and distinguished members of staff are here, with builders, shoppers in the market, and men from the gasworks. This was a time of 'demos', protests and disruption to established, maybe complacent, academic traditions. The author draws on archive sources to illustrate 'official' concerns at that time with, for example, major worries about overreactions triggering widespread unrest. However, he also draws on personal recollections as a Cambridge student, together with anecdotes from others and further archive material to suggest that most students were far more interested in the quality of meals they were served, and the state of the showers. Cambridge students from any generation, and anyone else who knows the city, will find themselves entertained and challenged. But the book's appeal goes further: there are amusing reflections on moving from the north of England to Cambridge almost half a half century ago, and on student life in post-war Britain; the eye-catching photographs will have widespread appeal.

San Diego - A Photographic Journey (Paperback): Bill Wechter San Diego - A Photographic Journey (Paperback)
Bill Wechter
R364 R301 Discovery Miles 3 010 Save R63 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Central Ohio Legends & Lore (Paperback): James A. Willis Central Ohio Legends & Lore (Paperback)
James A. Willis
R577 R478 Discovery Miles 4 780 Save R99 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Uncommon Alger (Hardcover, New edition): Arezki Mellal, Mira Gacem Uncommon Alger (Hardcover, New edition)
Arezki Mellal, Mira Gacem
R881 R653 Discovery Miles 6 530 Save R228 (26%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Uncommon Alger ushers you through the stories the city's thousand stairs have witnessed: venture into the depths of the Battle of Algiers following a survivor's account and a child's adventures. Climb the city's slopes to discover the Andalusian, Ottoman and Haussmannian voices that imagined its built environment. Stumble upon the Casbah's zaouias, palaces and legends. Reach a soul animated by chaabi, a music born out of an artistic revolt against the old

Forest (Hardcover): Matt Collins Forest (Hardcover)
Matt Collins; Photographs by Roo Lewis
R955 R805 Discovery Miles 8 050 Save R150 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Brimming with engaging writing and stirring photography, Forest is an ode to the natural world and a celebration of the relationship between humans and trees.

Discover the secrets hidden within the Earth's lush woodlands and wild landscapes through photographs and stories about enchanting forests, magnificent trees, and people who live off the land.

Journeying across North America, the United Kingdom, and Europe, writer Matt Collins and photographer Roo Lewis capture the history, science, and human stories behind some of the most enchanting natural environments in the world.

• Explores the captivating history behind some of the world's most enchanting forests
• Organized by tree species, including the hearty pines in Spain's Tamada forest, the towering firs of the American West, the striking Birch groves of Germany's Elbe Valley, and beyond
• A blend of beautiful photographs, scientific trivia, and engaging human stories

Forest is an arresting tribute to the magnificence of the natural world and a wonderful gift for anyone who enjoys spending time in the outdoors.

Complete with gorgeous photography and engaging stories of people living in harmony with nature, readers will learn everything they dream of knowing about the forests of the world.

• A handsome gift for photographers, travel and outdoor enthusiasts, environmentalists, and science lovers
• A stunning way to learn about the world and the trees that surround us
• Great for readers who couldn't get enough of The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben, Ancient Trees by Beth Moon, and Wise Trees by Diane Cook and Len Jenshel

Swinging the Lamp - Thames Estuary Tidal Tales (Paperback): Nick Ardley Swinging the Lamp - Thames Estuary Tidal Tales (Paperback)
Nick Ardley
R582 R477 Discovery Miles 4 770 Save R105 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Pure salt water courses through Nick Ardley's veins: he was brought up on a Thames spritsail barge and 'sailed' the high seas on ocean going ships. For many years he's weaved his way through the Thames estuary's tidal creeks and rivers, mostly aboard his clinker sloop, exploring, noting and investigating, with his mate beside him.The estuary of the Thames is a world of constant flux. It is an artery of modern commerce and archaeology of past industry peppers its rivers and creeks. Flooded islands have become the domain of myriads of birds, nesting on hummocks of saltings and feeding on mud flats. Rotting wharves festooned with bladder wrack alive with life, the time worn ribs of barges the perch for cormorants. Around all of that, man has created new uses for disused lime, cement and brick docks. Boatyards, marinas and waterside housing have emerged like a water born phoenix from industrial ashes.Wending in and out of this, Nick Ardley weaves his magic, commenting.Beneath Whimbrel's swinging lamp he muses about old souls, the relationship of humble spritsail barge and shoal draft yachts, but all along he is alive with enthusiasm for the environment in this little corner of England...

The Repair Shop - LIFE IN THE BARN: The Inside Stories from the Experts: THE BRAND NEW BOOK FOR 2022 (Hardcover, Digital... The Repair Shop - LIFE IN THE BARN: The Inside Stories from the Experts: THE BRAND NEW BOOK FOR 2022 (Hardcover, Digital original)
Jay Blades; Elizabeth Wilhide, Jayne Dowle
R693 R571 Discovery Miles 5 710 Save R122 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

'Heartwarming, magical and uplifting' In today's throwaway culture, there's a counter movement growing that urges us to 'make do and mend'. The BBC's The Repair Shop has brought this waste-conscious message to an even wider audience, with its regular viewing figures of 7 million in the UK alone, cementing itself as a classic series in the vein of Antiques Roadshow. This new book concentrates on the show's much-loved experts, including woodworker and furniture restorer Will Kirk, clock restorer Steve Fletcher, metalworker Dominic Chinea, silversmith Brenton West, leatherworker Suzie Fletcher, upholsterer Sonnaz Nooranvary, and seamstresses Julie Tatchell & Amanda Middleditch - aka The Teddy Bear Ladies. Each of the experts shares their own stories and their repairs, capturing in the process the magic and ethos of the barn. Includes quotations and Q & As from the experts as well as Jay Blades on some unique restoration collaborations. With the focus on the experts themselves, readers will feel as though they're stepping straight into the 'workshop of dreams' and experiencing first hand the magic of the barn.

Time for Play - Why Architecture should take Happiness Seriously (Hardcover, English ed.): Gregoire Zundel, Irina Cristea Time for Play - Why Architecture should take Happiness Seriously (Hardcover, English ed.)
Gregoire Zundel, Irina Cristea
R909 Discovery Miles 9 090 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Dc by Metro - A History & Guide (Paperback): Michelle Goldchain Dc by Metro - A History & Guide (Paperback)
Michelle Goldchain
R722 R617 Discovery Miles 6 170 Save R105 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Doncaster Then & Now (Paperback): Geoffrey Howse Doncaster Then & Now (Paperback)
Geoffrey Howse
R456 R346 Discovery Miles 3 460 Save R110 (24%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Doncaster thrived during the Georgian period, and continued to grow as a railway town in the nineteenth century. As a consequence, it can boast a rich architectural history, the influence of which can still be seen and appreciated in the fabric of the Doncaster of the modern day. Geoffrey Howse's comparisons between archive images of the Doncaster of decades past and modern photographs of the same scenes today beautifully illustrates the changing face of this historic city, as well as the changes in society, transport and fashions.

Mysterious Tales of Coastal North Carolina (Paperback): Sherman Carmichael Mysterious Tales of Coastal North Carolina (Paperback)
Sherman Carmichael; Illustrated by Sarah Haynes
R586 R489 Discovery Miles 4 890 Save R97 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Michigan's Drive-In Theaters (Paperback): Harry Skrdla Michigan's Drive-In Theaters (Paperback)
Harry Skrdla
R627 R512 Discovery Miles 5 120 Save R115 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Few American phenomena are more evocative of time, place, and culture than the drive-in theater. From its origins in the Great Depression, through its peak in the 1950s and 1960s and ultimately its slow demise in the 1980s, the drive-in holds a unique place in the country's collective past. Michigan's drive-ins were a reflection of this time and place, ranging from tiny rural 200-car "ozoners" to sprawling 2,500-car behemoths that were masterpieces of showmanship, boasting not only movies and food, but playgrounds, pony rides, merry-go-rounds, and even roving window washers.

Lonely Planet The Bigger Book of Everything (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Lonely Planet, Nigel Holmes Lonely Planet The Bigger Book of Everything (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Lonely Planet, Nigel Holmes 1
R497 R417 Discovery Miles 4 170 Save R80 (16%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Want to know how to wear a kilt, prevent a hangover, get out of a sinking car, survive when you're lost, deliver a baby, brew a great beer and much, much more? The new and expanded Bigger Book of Everything has it all (well, almost) and is the quintessential guide to travel, to the world and all sorts of things you didn't know you needed to know. Learn something new, enjoy a world of smart, safe and exciting travel and use your witty know-how to make friends wherever you go. You never know: this book might just save your life. Written and illustrated by Nigel Holmes, a graphics director who has written a number of books on aspects of information design and infographics, the book covers everything from how etiquette varies from country to country, how to deal with venomous snakebites, what to do if you're attacked by a crocodile or a shark and how to predict the weather just by looking at the clouds. A series of six light-hearted chapters (understanding the world, outdoors, etiquette, food and drink, health and safety and other fun stuff) takes you on a journey of discovery and answers all the questions which you won't even have thought about asking. Besides covering factual subjects, such as the world's longest rivers and what exactly the Northern Lights are, the book also touches upon more serious subject matter, such as how to deliver a baby in an emergency, how to defend yourself from an attacker or how to survive getting lost on a hike. You never know: this book might just save your life. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, eBooks, and more.

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