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Following A Month by the Sea, her acclaimed exploration of life in Gaza, Dervla Murphy describes with passionate honesty the experience of living with and among Jewish Israelis and Palestinians...

Long overdue anthology highlights women in Yosemite climbing history. - Climbing Magazine Contributors include Lynn Hill, Steph Davis, Liz Robbins, Beth Rodden, Kate Rutherford, Katie Brown and moreIntroduction by Mari...

This is the story of an Irish father and his 18-year-old daughter and their 900-kilometre walk together across northern Spain along the ancient pilgrim route to the tomb of St...

What are the French really like?Paul West, a young Englishman arriving in Paris to start a new job, is about to find out. _________________They do eat a lot of cheese,...

A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE 2019WINNER OF THE STANFORD DOLMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2020SHORTLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL WRITING 2020'You'd be crazy...

'I hereby bet Tony Hawks the sum of One Hundred Pounds that he cannot hitchhike round the circumference of Ireland, with a fridge, within one calendar month'A foolhardy attempt to...

The extraordinary story of how the Endurance, Sir Ernest Shackleton's ship, was found in the most hostile sea on Earth in 2022 On 21 November 1915, Sir Ernest Shackleton's ship,...

Join Raynor and Month on their remarkable 1000-mile walk from Scotland to the South West Coast Path in this powerful account of our country's land, and the people that make...

A special anniversary edition with an updated chapter set 25 years on by Chris Stewart. Over two decades ago we set up Sort of Books to help our friend, the...

'Byrne comes across like a post-punk Michael Palin.' Sephen Dalton, The Times'An engaging book; part-diary, part-manifesto.' ObserverDavid Byrne, co-founder of the group Talking Heads, has been riding a bicycle as...

Dervla Murphy's first epic journey from Ireland to India by bicycle, "Full Tilt", is a complete adventure in itself. It is also the first volume of a trilogy of experience...

Over the summer of 2011, Dervla Murphy spent a month in the Gaza Strip. She met liberals and Islamists, Hamas and Fatah supporters, rich and poor. Used to western reporters...

Provocateurs Will Self and Ralph Steadman join forces in this post-millennial meditation on the vexed relationship between psyche and place in a globalised world, bringing together for the first time...

_________________OVER 15 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE_________________'Eat, Pray, Love has been passed from woman to woman like the secret of life' - Sunday Times'A defining work of memoir' - Sunday Telegraph'Engaging,...

As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning is the moving follow-up to Laurie Lee's acclaimed Cider with RosieAbandoning the Cotswolds village that raised him, the young Laurie Lee walks to...

'The book that redefined travel writing' Guardian Bruce Chatwin sets off on a journey through South America in this wistful classic travel book With its unique, roving structure and beautiful...

'An epic of survival' -- MICHAEL PALIN'A "grade-A classic"' -- SUNDAY TIMES'Utterly enthralling' -- GEOFF DYER, GUARDIAN'Deeply engrossing' -- NEW YORK TIMESLISTED AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE...

'Sebald is the Joyce of the 21st Century' The TimesWhat begins as the record of W. G. Sebald's own journey on foot through coastal East Anglia, from Lowestoft to Bungay,...

Make your trip to Japan extraordinaryPicnics under Kyoto's cherry blossom trees. Sake tasting in the mountains of Honshu. Exploring the tranquil temples of Tokyo. For a vacation to remember, Japan...

The world's favourite pocket travel guidesMake the most of your trip to Rome with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the...

The world's favourite pocket travel guidesMake the most of your trip to London with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the...

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Malta & Gozo is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to...

Dream, discover, and uncover your next great adventure. Moon Travel Guides takes you on a journey around the world with Wanderlust: A Traveler's Guide to the Globe.Get inspired with lists...

Discover the best of Europe - one weekend at a time - with this collection of 100 short trip itineraries with maps to feed your wanderlust and inspire your next...

Make your trip to Florence and Tuscany extraordinaryAdmiring masterpieces in the Uffizi. A leisurely drive along cypress-lined backroads. Feasting on hearty Tuscan cuisine. There are many reasons to visit Florence...

Completely revised, this is the second edition of the sea kayaking guidebook - Oileain, The Irish Islands. The guide describes 270 more islands than the previous edition, has a wealth...

Lonely Planet's Pocket Vienna is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Marvel at the imperial palaces, take in the atmosphere of a...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to New York City.Discover New York City's most popular experiences and best...

Whether you want to enjoy a coffee in Krakow's iconic market square, explore the cavernous Wieliczka salt mine, or simply indulge in moreish Pierogi, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes...

While it might be best known as the center of US political life, there's more to Washington, DC than the corridors of power - think historic monuments and compelling museums,...

Lonely Planet's Korea is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the dramatic landscape of Jeju-do,...

Lonely Planet's Spain is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Admire the works of Gaudi...

A vibrant metropolis, Istanbul is a city of contrasts - Byzantine monuments, Ottoman mosques and historic markets share space with modern art galleries, stylish bars and contemporary restaurants.Make the most...

Whether you want to wander around fairy-tale Krakow, spy rare bison in Bialowieza Forest, or hike among the snow-capped Tatra Mountains, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience...

Lonely Planet's Brazil is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Marvel at Iguacu Falls, take a...

The spectacular Dingle Peninsula in southwest Ireland extends westward into the Atlantic from Tralee to Slea Head. Voted among the Top 100 destinations in the world by TripAdvisor and referred...

l show you the way! * Also by this author: 'Northern Ireland: A Walking Guide'. For a complete list of walking guides available from The Collins Press, see www.collinspress.ie

Gran Canaria's towering mountains, pristine beaches, cosmopolitan towns and distinctive mix of Old and New World cultures make it an irresistible destination to visit.Make the most of your trip to...

Old world charm, modern architecture and natural beauty in abundance, Stockholm offers something for everyone - think enchanting historic centre, world class museums, a plethora of superlative restaurants and impeccable...

An atmospheric island bursting with history, culture and natural beauty. Whether you want to hike across rugged mountains, spot flamingoes near Cagliari or simply sip a glass of Cannonau overlooking...

Now updated to include newer maps and photos, this comprehensive guidebook to the Camino de Santiago and its offshoots contains all the information needed by modern-day pilgrims wishing to walk...

Let Secret Dublin guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Dublin travel guide book and let our local experts show you the...

Visit a sprawling metropolis where the past and future collide. Whether you want to sample classic cuisine, glimpse ground-breaking contemporary art or take an unforgettable trip to Mount Fuji, your...

Welcome to Amsterdam - a city where the past and present collide.Whether you want to cruise the narrow waterways, wonder at the works of the Old Masters in the Rijksmuseum,...

Best Irish Walks' has been for many years the leading single-volume guide to hill walking in Ireland. It describes over 75 different routes ranging from formidable climbs in the Kerry...

Inside Lonely Planet's Chicago Travel Guide: What's NEW in this edition? Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak...