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Among the Russians is a marvellous account of a solitary journey by car from St. Petersburg and the Baltic States south to Georgia and Armenia. A gifted writer and intrepid traveller, Thubron grapples with the complexities of Russian identity and relays his extraordinary journey in characteristically lyrical style.

(Hardback, Revised edition)

- A clever combination of text, photographs and clear cartography

- 6 colour-coded districts, each with its own large-scale fold-out map

- A spread at the front highlights the 10 sights you shouldn't miss;

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Amsterdam Then and Nowis the perfect historical guide to one of Europes best preserved city centres; written by one of Amsterdams most popular walking tour leaders.

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In this examination of Amsterdam's soul, part history, part travel guide, the Dutch writer Geert Mak depicts the lives of the early Amsterdammers and traces the city's progress from a little town of merchants, sailors, farmers and fishermen into a thriving metropolis. He also provides his own insights into the psyche of Amsterdam's citizens.

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This volume contains three pieces of travel writing by Peter Matthiessen, who joined a number of expeditions to Africa in the 1970s and 1980s - "The Tree Where Man Was Born", "African Silences" and "Sand Rivers". The book contains an introduction by the author.

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Vasily Grossman, author of Life and Fate, reflects on a season spent in Armenia.

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Story of a make-or-break summer for the people of Scilly, tying in to the primetime BBC2 series 'An Island Parish'

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When Jennifer moves alone into the Honey Factory on a tiny Greek island, bringing a laptop, her hiking boots and plans for a peaceful life, she has no idea what surprises are in store.Dive into this exquisite, honest and deeply moving tale and taste the sweetness of living life to the full on a small island.

(Hardback)

Explore the stunning architectural, artistic, and technological achievements of Americas first peoples (and the archaeological stories behind them) in this accessible guide to fifty historically- and culturally-significant sites, all open to the public and located across the United States.

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Explore the stunning architectural, artistic, and technological achievements of Americas first peoples (and the archaeological stories behind them) in this accessible guide to fifty historically- and culturally-significant sites, all open to the public and located across the United States.

(Paperback)

* A wittily told journey through time as the author walks a series of famous historical journeys, uncovering British heritage and discovering the contemporary landscape.

(Paperback, Main)

Andy Warhol's New York City provides a panoramic view of the artist's life there from the fifties through the eighties. Eighty sites associated with the artist careen delightfully from coffee shops to museums, from disco clubs to churches, with dozens of glamorous and gritty places in between.

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An insight into the bizarre nature of contemporary Japan.

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* Essential apres-ski reading - a self-deprecating and deliriously funny Alpine adventure

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The author came to Beijing in the spring of 2007 to take a job as a writer and editor for China Daily. The Chinese economy was booming, the Olympics were on the horizon, and Beijing was being transformed into a world-class city overnight. This book spans the five years that the author has lived in China.

(Hardback)

This book will deal with popular spots for archaeology in Italyin terms of both fieldwork and tourismand will focus on what has been found, who found it and their stories, the controversies and scandals, ongoing projects, and what it all means.The contents will illuminate the history, culture, national heritage, and current events.

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Bridget Jones for a new generation: fresh, modern, laugh-out-loud commercial women's fiction.

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A collection of stories that takes readers on a literary journey that climbs the Andes Mountains, navigates the great River Plate, traverses the expansive plains of the Pampas, and explores the ever-changing landscape of the Patagonia as it extends south to Tierra del Fuego.

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Celebrates the opening of the AMFAs new landmark building, introducing the museums collection within its stunning Studio Gang-designed architecture and landscape by SCAPE.

(Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)

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After years of writing award-winning cookbooks, Cheryl and Bill Jamison were ready to take a break. They packed their bags, locked up their house in Santa Fe, and set off on a three-month-long visit to ten countriesall on frequent-flier miles.

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A loving tribute to the ancient Mediterranean city celebrates Rome's reputation for culture, food, and style and reveals the passion and contradictions of its citizens. Reprint. 20,000 first printing.

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