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Building on the stories from Middle of Nowhere, this is ashort story anthology of adventure in places that feel like themiddle of nowhere. Includes contributions from well-knowninternational adventurers.
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Respected cultural travel guides featuring Michelin stars andtours. This completely revised new edition features Canada's topattractions, most interesting towns, best driving tours, shoppinghot spots, hotels and restaurants. Divided into regions, GreenGuide Canada's tours, maps, illustrations and color photographsbring serene landscapes and rich history to life. Whether hikingthrough the Rockies, dog-sledding in Nunavut, or brushing up onyour French in Quebec, Michelin's celebrated star-rating systemand respected maps make sure you see the best that Canada hasto offer.
Respected cultural travel guides featuring Michelin stars andtours. This completely revised new edition features the best ofLondon?s varied cultural character, top attractions, shopping andeating-places. Now divided by borough, Green Guide London?s walkingtours, star-rated attractions, color photographs, maps and a newCentral London Museums section allow readers to plan their tripcarefully or be spontaneous. Michelin's celebrated star-ratingsystem and respected maps make sure you see the best that Londonhas to offer, from walking around Hampstead Heath, St Paul?sCathedral or Portobello Road market, visiting the revamped Museumof London or enjoying a West End show. Use with Michelin (Red) restaurant hotel Guide to Londonand the Michelin London Map No. 34.
A new Lonely Planet series aimed at children aged 8 - 11. Thebook is written for young travellers. The book covers all the coolstuff that kids need to know about London. This is not a guidebook.And it is definitely 'not-for-parents'. It is the real, insidestory about one of the world's most famous cities -- London. Inthis book you'll hear fascinating tales about famous and infamouspeople, creepy underground places, dark history and strangecharacters galore. Check out cool stories about graffiti artists,murdered princes and people from all over. You'll find royalty,punks and sleuths, and some amazingly weird food. Heard about theabseilers who wash a clockface for a living? Would you want to eatjellied eels? How could anyone be lucky to be beheaded? Whateverdoes 'this is my trouble and strife' mean? This book shows you aLondon your parents probably don't even know about.
