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    Lonely Planet Singapore
    Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Singapore. Discover Singapore's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets, neighbourhood by neighbourhood, from strolling through a forest-canopy in Southern Ridges to dipping your toes in Sembawang Hot Spring, and tucking into a seafood supper at East Coast Lagoon Food Village. Build...
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    Lonely Planet Ireland
    Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Ireland. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from tapping your toes to trad music in Dublin's world-famous Temple Bar, to hiking the trails that traverse the spine of the Wicklow Mountains, and taking a surf lesson on Tramore Beach....
    By Brian Barry and Neil Wilson and Lonely Planet and Catherine Le Nevez and Isabel Albiston and Fionn Davenport and Noelle Kelly
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    Lonely Planet Morocco
    Lonely Planet's Morocco 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 Marrakesh medina, wander the blue alleyways of Chefchaouen, and chill on a Mediterranean beach; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Morocco and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's...
    By Sarah Gilbert and Tara Stevens and Lonely Planet and Mandy Sinclair and Helen Ranger and Sally Kirby
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  • Phrenology Cat
    Have you ever wondered why your cat acts a certain way, has such an attitude, or does strange things? Now with the Phrenology Cat kit, you can pinpoint and label where exactly in your cat's brain their emotions, likes and dislikes, and quirks are located on a cute ceramic cat head. This kit includes: A 3-inch tall uniquely designed and...
    By Marlo Scrimizzi
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  • Travels with Charley
    In 1960, nearly 60 years old and feeling detached from the landscapes and people of America, Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck embarked on a bold journey to reconnect with his homeland. He set out in a custom-built three-quarter-ton pickup truck, which he fondly named Rocinante after Don Quixote's noble steed. Aboard this miniature ship’s cabin and with only his loyal...
    By John Steinbeck
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    Lonely Planet Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei
    Lonely Planet's Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Trek through the rainforest to see flying lizards, eat fresh fish with coconut spice at markets; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei Travel Guide: Lonely...
    By Lonely Planet and Marco Ferrarese and Simon Richmond and Winnie Tan and Regis St Louis and Ria de Jong and Lindsay Brown and Jaclynn Seah and Cheng Sim
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  • The Motorcycle Diaries
    An iconic bestseller, The Motorcycle Diaries is Che Guevara's account of his youthful adventures travelling around South America on his motorcycle. "All we could see was the dust on the road ahead and ourselves on the bike, devouring kilometres in our flight northward" In late 1951, Guevara and Alberto Granado set off on the 500cc Norton they nicknamed La Poderosa...
    By Ernesto Che Guevara
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  • Utterly British Maps
    Utterly British Maps
    A fun and fascinating little book that uses the latest data to map everything that is very British. All the latest data is used to map Britain’s preoccupations and quirks – from favourite crisp flavours to most morris dancers, from oldest pubs to most haunted places. A brilliantly dip-inable and sharable little book. Packed with information too good to keep...
    By National Trust Books and Helen McKenzie
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  • A Tomb With a View – The Stories & Glories of Graveyards
    A Tomb With a View – The Stories & Glories of Graveyards by Peter Ross is a compelling journey through some of the world’s most fascinating graveyards. Far from being just places of death, Ross reveals them as vital and enduring repositories of stories, history, art, and even humour. He takes readers from the haunting beauty of Flanders Fields, echoing...
    By Peter Ross
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  • Concorde
    The definitive account of the rise and fall of the iconic Concorde plane from British Airways' former Chief Concorde Pilot. October 24th 2023 will mark 20 years since Concorde disappeared from our skies. Yet still, Mike Bannister, the last Concorde Chief Pilot, faces the same questions: Why is she no longer flying? Where is her replacement? And what really happened...
    By Mike Bannister
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    Lonely Planet Best Road Trips Spain & Portugal
    Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Spain & Portugal reveals 32 incredible escapes with maps, so you can experience the freedom of the open road. Get ready for a road trip like no other and discover unforgettable drives across Spain & Portugal that range from 2-day escapes to adventures of a week or more: explore the pretty fishing villages and beaches...
    By Lonely Planet and Anthony Ham and Gregor Clark and Duncan Garwood and Noble John Noble and St Louis John and Regis
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  • Wayfarer
    Shortlisted for the Edward Stanford Travel Book of the Year 2025 Financial Times best summer travel book of 2024 Travel Book of the Year at the Inspire Global Media Awards 'A powerfully delicate book of love, loss and discovery, along paths of emotional understanding and physical wonder.' Raynor Winn On an assignment to walk the most famous pilgrimage in the...
    By Phoebe Smith
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  • The Times Desktop Atlas of the World
    Discover new places with authoritative atlases, beautifully designed and packaged. The Times Desktop Atlas of the World is an excellent world atlas for everyday use at home or work, offering broad coverage at a great price. It features clear, authoritative Times atlas mapping that is fully updated. Detailed maps in the distinctive and respected Times style provide balanced, systematic coverage...
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  • A Walk In The Woods
    A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson is an enchanting and hysterical account of one man's attempt to reconnect with nature. Setting out to hike the legendary Appalachian Trail, Bryson and his quirky companion, Stephen Katz, tackle the nearly 2,200-mile footpath that stretches from Georgia to Maine. This journey is more than just a test of their endurance; it's...
    By Bill Bryson
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  • The World Atlas of Coffee
    The worldwide bestseller - 1/4 million copies sold The World Atlas of Coffee by James Hoffmann is an ultimate guide for both coffee aficionados and casual drinkers who wish to deepen their understanding of the beloved beverage. Written by a World Barista Champion and co-founder of Square Mile Coffee Roasters in London, this comprehensive resource intricately explores the journey of...
    By James Hoffmann
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  • Peach Street to Lobster Lane
    Peach Street to Lobster Lane is described by Tim Spector as "a glorious freewheel through the culinary quirks and delights of the USA – an unmissable treat!" When the nation’s ‘taster-in-chief’ Felicity Cloake announced her dream to cycle across America, the reactions were… mixed: “You’ll get squashed,” warned a Californian colleague. “You’ll be murdered,” added her mum. Friends panicked: “But…...
    By Felicity Cloake
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    Lonely Planet Slovenia
    Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Slovenia. Discover popular and off-the-beaten-track experiences from touring the Vipava Valley, one of Europe's top regions for wine lovers, to visiting the Fonda Fish Farm in Piran for exceptional sea bass, and escaping to the spa village of Podčetrtek to visit...
    By Mark Baker and Lonely Planet and Virginia DiGaetano and Iva Roze
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  • Brilliant Maps in the Wild
    Which nations have launched which animals into space? Which countries have no sea views? Where were our planet's now-extinct species last sighted? Who is behind the great avocado boom? Where can you hug the world's oldest trees? With infographic maps covering the entire globe, Brilliant Maps in the Wild will delight cartography fans and nature lovers, as well as anyone...
    By Mike Higgins
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  • Cypria
    SHORTLISTED FOR THE ANGLO-HELLENIC LEAGUE RUNCIMAN AWARD 2025 "A brilliant exploration of Cyprus’s long history of cultural resilience. Superbly composed." -- Guardian One of National Geographic's Summer Reads 2024 Think of a place where you can stand at the intersection of Christian and Arab cultures, at the crossroads of the British, Ottoman, Byzantine, Roman and Egyptian empires; a place marked...
    By Alex Christofi
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    Lonely Planet Turkiye
    Lonely Planet's Turkiye is our most comprehensive guide, extensively covering all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Visit the enchanting Hagia Sofia, swim in the Black Sea, and explore the mysterious Cappadocia; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Turkiye Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection...
    By Lonely Planet and Steve Fallon and Mark Elliott and İsmet Ersoy and Jennifer Hattam and Ömercan Kaçar and Virginia Maxwell and Owen Morton
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    Lonely Planet Women Travel Solo
    Discover 30 inspirational stories from solo travelling women who have experienced amazing adventures around the world - alone. Packed with candid first-person accounts from brilliant women including a retired nomad, a keen cyclist, a circus artist, a woman celebrating sobriety, a college graduate, and many more. This is the ultimate travel guide to encourage and inspire budding female globetrotters to...
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  • Eat Copenhagen
    Eat Copenhagen
    A collection of recipes from an effortlessly stylish city, interspersed with stories that set the culinary scene of the Danish capital. From the chic restaurants of Vesterbro to the buzzing streets of Nørrebro, eating in Copenhagen is quite unlike dining anywhere else in the world. Known for its innovation, the city’s calming vibe draws people from everywhere, and for good...
    By Trine Hahnemann
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  • My Family and Other Animals
    Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Gerald Durrell with My Family and Other Animals, a captivating memoir that chronicles a young boy’s extraordinary childhood on the sun-drenched island of Corfu. This delightful tale begins as the Durrell family, beleaguered by England’s dreary climate, decides to seek solace in the natural splendour of Greece. The family members are a colourful...
    By Gerald Durrell
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  • Erebus: The Story of a Ship
    Michael Palin brings to life one of the greatest adventures of all time. The Sunday Times Bestseller - the remarkable true story of the exploration ship featured in The Terror In the early years of Queen Victoria's reign, HMS Erebus undertook two of the most ambitious naval expeditions of all time. On the first, she ventured further south than any...
    By Michael Palin
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    Lonely Planet Wales
    Lonely Planet's Wales is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Admire awe-inspiring Conwy Castle, explore the scenery on the Wales Coast Path, and take a trip on the Welsh Highland Railway; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Wales Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's...
    By Amy Pay and Kerry Walker and Lonely Planet and Portia Jones
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  • The Story of McLaren
    Explore the revolutionary history of one of the biggest names in motorsport in this photographic tribute to McLaren. For more than 60 years, the McLaren name has been synonymous with racing success and automotive innovation. The Story of McLaren gives readers a fascinating look into the people, the technology and, of course, the cars that have propelled this marque to...
    By Alex Kalinauckas
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    Lonely Planet You Only Live Once
    Live your best life with this guide to 250+ travel experiences and start planning a lifetime of adventures. Whether you have an hour, day, week, month, or year, discover how you can make the most of every precious moment. From seeing the sunrise at summer solstice to camping off-grid or climbing a volcano, this is your guide to a life...
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    Lonely Planet Epic Runs of the World
    Put on your running shoes - it's time to hit the road, the trails and the great outdoors. In this comprehensive runner's companion, you'll find 50 of the world's greatest running routes - from short city runs and must-do marathons to cross-country trails and challenging ultras - plus a further 150 courses around the globe to satisfy runners of all...
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    Lonely Planet Pocket Singapore
    Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Singapore - and discover twice the city in half the time! Discover Singapore's most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From soaking up spectacular nature and city views as you...
    By Lonely Planet and Ria de Jong
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  • The Lost Art of Running
    'Heads up – here’s how to run like a pro' - The Times 'A fascinating book' - Adharanand Finn, author of Running With the Kenyans 'I'm convinced that Shane's insights were instrumental in me winning the Marathon des Sables for a second time' - Elisabet Barnes, coach and athlete 'Shane is the Indiana Jones of the running world' - Damian...
    By Tim Major and Shane Benzie
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  • Wine Folly: Magnum Edition
    The ultimate easy-to-use wine guide now in a deluxe expanded edition, for the true wine connoisseur. The creators of Wine Folly introduced a whole new audience to the world of wine, making it easy for complete beginners to understand the fundamentals thanks to their straightforward advice, simple explanatory graphics, and practical wine-tasting tips. Now they're back with a new, deluxe...
    By Madeline Puckette and Justin Hammack
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    Lonely Planet's Where to Go When
    Graphically exuberant and endlessly inspiring - New York Times The ultimate trip planner for every month of the year: discover the best places to visit throughout the seasons. Spark your curiosity with decision-making flowcharts to inspire your next unforgettable city break, tropical beach vacation, wildlife encounter and more - all organised by month with amazing weekend escapes, one and two...
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    Lonely Planet Best Road Trips Europe
    Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Europe's Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 41 amazing drives, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Traverse the rugged Scottish Highlands, plunge into the medieval scenery of the Rhine, and drive Italy's Grand Tour. Get to Europe, rent a car, and hit the road! Inside Lonely Planet's Europe's...
    By Lonely Planet and Marc Di Duca and Isabel Albiston and Oliver Berry and Fionn Davenport and Belinda Dixon and Jean-Bernard Carillet and Stuart Butler and Duncan Garwood
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  • The Times General Knowledge Crossword Book 2
    Test your general knowledge with these fiendish crosswords. A quiz in a grid. Test your memory and all-round general knowledge with these 80 new crosswords. Not only for crossword lovers, but quizzers of all abilities. This crossword appears weekly in the Monday edition of The Times. The puzzles offer a fair challenge for all quiz lovers. The clues are less...
    By David Parfitt and The Times Mind Games
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    Lonely Planet Bali, Lombok & Nusa Tenggara
    Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Bali, Lombok & Nusa Tenggara. Discover popular and off-the-beaten-track experiences from snorkelling to the world-famous underwater sculpture of Nest at Gili Meno, visiting the dreamy sweeps of pink sand on one of Pulau Padar's beaches, and strolling the rice fields of...
    By Lonely Planet and Narina Exelby and Anna Kaminski and Ryan Ver Berkmoes and Sarah Lempa
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  • Take the Slow Road: England and Wales
    Take the Slow Road: England and Wales
    Forget hurrying. Forget putting your foot down and racing through sweeping bends. Forget the understeer (whatever that is). Forget the blur of a life lived too fast. This is a look at taking life slowly. It’s about taking the time to enjoy journeys and places for their own sake. It’s about stopping and putting the kettle on. Stopping to take...
    By Martin Dorey
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    Lonely Planet Dutch Phrasebook & Dictionary
    Lonely Planet Dutch Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Dutch phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Understand art and culture, and ask for directions with confidence—all with your trusted travel companion. With language tools in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of wherever...
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    Lonely Planet Lonely Planet's Where To Go When Europe
    Where should you go next in Europe? Packed full with trip recommendations for every time of year—curated with weather, seasonal costs, crowds, and events in mind—this book covers every flavour of the European travel experience, from culture-rich city breaks and sun-kissed beach escapes to scenic road trips and adrenaline-fuelled adventures. With more than 300 suggestions for destinations across Europe and...
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  • The Forever Dog Life
    In this beautifully illustrated guide, the authors of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Forever Dog show how to create a thriving, sustainable lifestyle and environment to help your dog live a longer, happier, and healthier life. In The Forever Dog Life, Rodney Habib and Dr. Karen Becker offer simple ways you can help your dog live longer and...
    By Rodney Habib and Karen Shaw Becker
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  • The Porsche 911 Book
    The Porsche 911 Book
    One of the most successful car titles of the last decade, The Porsche 911 Book is back with a new format and an irresistible price tag! This must-have Porsche book celebrates the unique history of this iconic sports car from its launch at the IAA 1963 to the present day. Photography from René Staud, one of the most renowned car...
    By René Staud
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    Lonely Planet Sardinia
    Lonely Planet's Sardinia is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Explore the coves of Costa Smeralda, discover the grottoes of Golfo di Orosei, and wander the wilderness of Barbagia and Ogliastria; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Sardinia Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's...
    By Paula Hardy and Lonely Planet
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  • The Worst Journey in the World
    The Worst Journey in the World by Apsley Cherry-Garrard is a timeless classic of travel literature that chronicles one of the most harrowing expeditions ever undertaken. As one of the youngest members of Captain Robert Falcon Scott's ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition to Antarctica (1910-1913), Cherry-Garrard provides an intimate and vivid account of the trials and tribulations faced by the team...
    By Apsley Cherry-Garrard
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  • The Rough Guide to France: Travel Guide with eBook
    This practical travel guide to France features detailed factual travel tips and structured lists of must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do make it a perfect companion both ahead of your trip and on the ground. The Rough Guide to France is packed full of details...
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  • A Month in Siena
    A moving reflection on the intersection of life and art, from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Return. Shortly after completing his searing work of non-fiction, The Return, Hisham Matar set off for Siena, a city he had never visited before. His plan was to see the paintings of the Sienese school, to immerse himself in the work of artists...
    By Hisham Matar
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  • Cat Zen
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    Cat Zen
    Unlock the secrets of your feline friend with Cat Zen by Mark Vette. Drawing from over four decades of experience, Mark Vette offers a fresh perspective on understanding and training cats. This book is more than a manual; it's an invitation to see your cat with new eyes. Discover science-backed and proven techniques to nurture your cat's intelligence and social...
    By Mark Vette
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  • Inside of a Dog
    The instant classic on the mind of the dog is now updated to include the latest results in the booming field of dog cognition. What do dogs know? How do they think? The answers will surprise and delight you as cognitive scientist Alexandra Horowitz explains how dogs perceive their daily worlds, each other, and that other quirky animal, the human....
    By Alexandra Horowitz
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  • Jump In
    A guide to 120 top swimming spots you may not know of around New Zealand. From secluded sandy bays to crystal-clear alpine lakes, hidden lagoons, rivers, and beaches, Jump In is a guide to Aotearoa's best swimming destinations. Best-selling Kiwi author Nicola McCloy loves to swim. Her years of enjoying the water have led to this book setting out both...
    By Nicola McCloy
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    Miriam's Full English
    Our naughtiest national treasure and Number 1 bestselling author takes on Britain and the BritishIn Miriam's Full English, she turns her documentary-maker's eye on her own backyard. After exploring the rest of the world through her much-loved BBC series, she's bringing her trademark wit to get to the heart of what is up with not just England but Scotland, Wales...
    By Miriam Margolyes
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  • Always Home, Always Homesick
    WINNER 2026 INDIE BOOK AWARDS FOR NON-FICTION 'In my brief breath of life, might I find a way to fit light to paper?' In a land of ethereal beauty, within a culture soaked in myth, a young woman discovers the story that will change her life. In 2003, seventeen-year-old Australian exchange student Hannah Kent arrives at Keflavík Airport in the...
    By Hannah Kent
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    Northbound: Four seasons of solitude on Te Araroa
    Alone in the wilderness Northbound: Four Seasons of Solitude on Te Araroa is an inspiring memoir by award-winning journalist Naomi Arnold. She spends nearly nine months walking the length of New Zealand on Te Araroa, fulfilling a 20-year dream. On her own, she traverses mountains, rivers, cities, and plains from summer to spring, enduring days of thick mud, blazing sun,...
    By Naomi Arnold
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  • A Thousand Feasts
    THE INSTANT #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER From award-winning writer Nigel Slater, comes a new and exquisitely written collection of notes, memoir, stories and small moments of joy. 'Nigel Slater’s prose is the rarest delicacy of all: exquisite yet effortless, filled with heart, tenderness, yearning and humour' ELIZABETH DAY For years, Nigel Slater has kept notebooks of curiosities and wonderings, penned...
    By Nigel Slater
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  • The Launch Of Rocket Lab
    The Launch Of Rocket Lab
    The incredible story of Rocket Lab and its founder Sir Peter Beck. From a young age New Zealander Sir Peter Beck had his mind set on one thing: space. And as he tinkered with motorbikes in his parents' garage as a teenager, he was quietly forming a plan-a plan that would eventuate into the establishment of one of the most...
    By Peter Beck and Peter Griffin
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  • Whanau
    Ignite your interest in te reo Maori with Whānau, a starting point for your language journey or a way to build on what you already know. Most of all, sow the seed of the Maori language within your home and see it bloom in the fertile soils of te ukaipo. Phrases include: Me poho kereru. Be proud. Mei kore ake...
    By Donovan Farnham
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  • Gone Bush
    The story of a wanderer, long-distance tramper, and hut-bagging legend. Paul Kilgour was bitten by the tramping bug early. He began going on epic trips as a young boy, beyond the farm and along the coast. During these wanderings, he met old folk living simply in tiny huts out the back of farms and on clifftops, and swaggers walking in...
    By Paul Kilgour
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  • The Pilgrimage
    A Journey for the Ages The Pilgrimage paved the way to Paulo Coelho’s international bestselling novel The Alchemist. In many ways, these two volumes are companions— to truly comprehend one, you must read the other. Step inside this captivating account of Coelho’s pilgrimage along the road to Santiago. This fascinating parable explores the need to find one’s own path. In...
    By Paulo Coelho
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  • Wild Walks Aotearoa
    Wild Walks Aotearoa is an informative, inspiring and visually stunning guide to tramping in New Zealand, suitable for walkers of all levels and experiences. 'Welcome to the land of Aotearoa, where waterfalls cascade from mountains that touch the clouds, ancient trees whisper, and wild, untamed wilderness lies.' Clip together your waist strap and tighten your boots; this practical and vibrant...
    By Hannah-Rose Watt
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  • Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book 2027
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    Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book 2027
    'A thorough guide to just about everything worth drinking.' The Times 'Think of it as wine's answer to the Oxford English Dictionary, only it fits in your bag.' Rob Theakston, Drinkhacker.com 'Space for only one wine book in your life? This is it.' Howard G. Goldberg, The New York Times THE WORLD'S BESTSELLING ANNUAL WINE GUIDE Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine...
    By Hugh Johnson and Margaret Rand
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    Lonely Planet New Zealand's North Island Planning Map
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  • The Dog's Table
    The Dog's Table treats your furry best friend to the joy of real food, with 120 bark-worthy recipes made with easy-to-find ingredients to improve their health and keep that tail wagging every day of their joyful life. Dogs love food, and just like human diets, the best canine diets feature natural, whole-food ingredients and homemade meals. Backed by extensive research...
    By Robin A. Young and Joelle Jay and R. A. Young
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    Otepoti Dunedin Architecture
    This fourth book in the series of handy pocket guides to New Zealand city architecture is the biggest yet. It features more than 130 Dunedin buildings curated into seven rewarding, self-guiding walks that range from the university district right across the city to the southern cemetery area and out to Port Chalmers. With easy-to-follow maps, a deeply informed and engaging...
    By John Walsh
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  • The Comfort Crisis
    Discover the evolutionary mind and body benefits of living at the edges of your comfort zone and reconnecting with the wild. Discover the evolutionary mind and body benefits of living at the edges of your comfort zone and reconnecting with the wild—from the New York Times bestselling author of Scarcity Brain. "If you've been looking for something different to level...
    By Michael Easter
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  • Maori at Home
    Maori at Home by Scotty Morrison and Stacey Morrison is a comprehensive and engaging guide designed to help everyday New Zealanders learn and speak the Māori language in various domestic settings. This invaluable resource is a treasure trove of practical advice and phrases that can be seamlessly integrated into daily life, offering a unique way to connect with the Māori...
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  • Puppy Zen
    Puppy Zen by Mark Vette is a must-read for any dog owner looking to cultivate a joyful and harmonious relationship with their new furry companion. Renowned dog behaviourist and psychologist Mark Vette, celebrated internationally for his work, presents a comprehensive guide that spans all stages of puppyhood. Drawing from modern cognitive science and compassionate training techniques, Vette provides invaluable insights...
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  • Lonely Planet Love Japan
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    Meet the real Japan and fall in love with its culture, customs, traditions and people in this illuminative exploration of one of the most extraordinary countries on the planet. Japan is a country full of surprising contrasts from its sacred Shinto shrines to its effervescent pop culture. Get to the heart of beloved rituals from slurping oodles of noodles, to...
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  • The World Atlas of Wine 9th edition
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    The World Atlas of Wine is the single most important reference book on the shelf of any wine student." - Eric Asimov, New York Times "Simply superb work... buy it if you like wine at all." - Victoria Moore, Telegraph "The most useful single volume on wine ever published... If I owned only one wine book, it would be this...
    By Julia Harding and Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson
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  • Desert Solitaire
    ‘My favourite book about the wilderness’ Cheryl Strayed, author of Wild In this shimmering masterpiece of American nature writing, Edward Abbey ventures alone into the canyonlands of Moab, Utah, to work as a seasonal ranger for the United States National Park Service. Living out of a trailer, Abbey captures in rapt, poetic prose the landscape of the desert; a world...
    By Edward Abbey
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  • Worth a Detour: North Island (NEW ED)
    Over 420 quirky destinations that are known to locals but frequently bypassed by visitors. From lonely beaches, historic buildings, and ancient pa sites to children's playgrounds, award-winning gin distilleries, and peculiar street art, this comprehensive guidebook not only points you in the direction of unusual sights and adventures, but also uncovers the other side of New Zealand's history and landscape....
    By Peter Janssen
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  • The World Walk
    The invigorating true story of a man and his dog who circled the globe on foot. After the death of a close friend at seventeen, Tom Turcich resolved to make the most out of life; to travel and be forced into adventure; to experience and understand the world. On April 2nd, 2015, he set out to see it all, one...
    By Tom Turcich
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  • Flight
    An expanded and updated edition of the history of aviation Discover the enthralling story of how we took to the skies, in this journey through over 100 years of airborne innovation and adventure. From the Wright brothers' first powered flight to Concorde's final voyage, Flight takes you sky-high, swooping you through world aviation history. Featuring spectacular photography of iconic aircraft,...
    By R.G. Grant
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  • World Formula One Records 2026
    This fantastic collection of F1 facts, stats and stories is back for a great new edition! World Formula One Records 2026 offers lively, fun and fascinating facts, stats, stories and trivia from the high-octane world of F1. Featuring the best teams, star drivers and most famous circuits, the book also has all-time records, from 1950 onwards. This new edition has...
    By Bruce Jones
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  • Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
    A brilliant and original book... Everybody should read it - Guardian Acclaimed as one of the most exciting books in the history of American letters, this modern epic became an instant bestseller upon publication in 1974, transforming a generation and continuing to inspire millions. A narration of a summer motorcycle trip undertaken by a father and his son, the book...
    By Robert Pirsig
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    Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, Lonely Planet’s Portugal Planning Map is your essential navigation tool. This full-colour map features accompanying images and information about top attractions, itinerary suggestions, a transport guide, themed lists, and practical travel tips. Durable and waterproof Easy-fold format and convenient size Handy slipcase Full colour and easy to use Before-you-go...
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  • Lonely Planet Japan
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    Lonely Planet Japan by Lonely Planet, Ray Bartlett, Rob Goss, Winnie Tan, Craig McLachlan, Rebecca Milner, Felicity Hughes, Jessica Korteman, Selena Takigawa Hoy, offers insights from local travel experts, revealing everything you need to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Japan. Discover Japan's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets, from hitting the...
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    Flora
    This big, glorious book mines Te Papa's collections to explore and expand upon the way we think about our botanical world and its cultural imprint. A true treasure, it features over 400 selections by an expert, cross-disciplinary museum curatorial team that range from botanical specimens and art to photography, furniture, jewellery, tivaevae, applied art, textiles, stamps and more. Flora's twelve...
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    Great Hearts
    From the 1870s, a generation of bold women made mountaineering history around Aoraki Mount Cook. They claimed space in the mountains, defying conventions and forging a legacy that shaped every woman who followed. Then their stories were quietly erased. Drawing on scattered records, oral histories and forgotten stories, Great Hearts resurrects their extraordinary achievements, blending nonfiction with reimagined fiction in...
    By Hazel Phillips
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  • Lonely Planet Epic Bike Trips of the World
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    Discover 200 epic bike rides around the world with this definitive collection of stories and recommendations from real cyclists, designed to inspire your next two-wheeled adventure. Pedal along Cuba's Caribbean coast surrounded by lush landscapes; bike through gorgeous rice terraces in Vietnam; circle Lake Constance and find Alpine views on every corner. With tales of 50 unforgettable cycling routes and...
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  • DK New Zealand
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    DK New Zealand
    Great trips begin with DK travel guides. DK's New Zealand travel guide is easy to read and simple to use, with a clear layout, a great mix of photos and maps, and the insight you need to get the best from every place you visit. Here's what you can expect: Up-to-date, expert insight you can trust - this New Zealand...
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  • Japan: An Autobiography
    But why do you go to Japan? 'I have been attempting to answer this question ever since 1989. Usually the eyes of the questioner glaze over and the subject is quickly dropped. However, as friends, acquaintances and even people I'd never met came to know of the frequency of my visits, I was asked for advice about where to go...
    By Peter Shaw
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  • Grid to Glory
    A celebratory look at the world of Formula One, featuring the incredible stories that made this magnificent sport what it is today, both well-known and never-before-told. Over 75 chapters, Alex Jacques tells the story of Formula One’s rise, fall and recovery through the extraordinary moments that shaped the world’s most dramatic sport. Covering the teams, the drivers, the bosses and...
    By Alex Jacques
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Travel & Adventure

Welcome to our Travel & Adventure section, where every book is a ticket to a new destination. Whether you’re dreaming of far-off places, planning your next trip, or seeking stories of daring exploits and epic journeys, this collection has something to ignite your wanderlust.

Discover travel memoirs, guidebooks, and cultural explorations that take you across continents, from bustling cities and serene countryside to remote islands and rugged mountains. Read about thrilling adventures, personal journeys of discovery, and tales of explorers who have pushed the boundaries of human endurance.

Whether you’re an armchair traveler or a seasoned adventurer, our Travel & Adventure books offer inspiration, practical advice, and a chance to experience the world’s wonders. Start your journey here and let these stories transport you to places you’ve never been!