Wounded Tigris: A River Journey through the Cradle of Civilisation by Leon McCarron
29.99 NZD
Category: Travel Writing
'As epic as it is engaging' Tom Holland'Immensely readable true travel writing' Robin Hanbury-TenisonThe river Tigris is in danger. It has been the lifeblood of ancient Mesopotamia and modern Iraq, but geopolitics and climate change have left the birthplace of civilisation at risk of becoming uninhabita ...Show more
Walking With Rocks, Dreaming With Rivers: My Year in the Waikato by Richard von Sturmer
37.99 NZD
Category: Travel Writing
In 2020 Richard von Sturmer spent twelve months exploring the Waikato region, this book is the record of his discoveries, reveries and experiences. It is a travel journal to some of the lesser visited parts of the Waikato, including the Hinuera Natural Stone quarry, the remnants of the Tokanui Pyschiatr ...Show more
Interesting Stories about Curious Words: From Stealing Thunder to Red Herrings by Susie Dent
39.99 NZD
Category: Language Guides & Phrase Books | Series: Father Anselm Novels Ser.
Join Susie Dent, lexicographer extraordinaire and Queen of Countdown's Dictionary Corner, on a curious and exceedingly interesting adventure through all the very best RED HERRINGS, COCK AND BULL STORIES and NINE-DAY WONDERS in the English language.Who was SWEET FANNY ADAMS?What's the dramatic true story ...Show more
Spanish Phrasebook & Dictionary 9 (Lonely Planet) by Lonely Planet
16.99 NZD
Category: Lonely Planet | Series: Phrasebook Ser.
Lonely Planet's Spanish Phrasebook and Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Spanish phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Order tapas with confidence, ask directions to the local flamenco and mingle with locals over sangria; all ...Show more
Taiwan 11 by Lonely Planet
44.99 NZD
Category: Lonely Planet | Series: Travel Guide Ser.
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Taiwan is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Cycle the East Coast, explore temple treasures and hike Taroko Gorge - all with your trusted travel ...Show more
The Life Cycle - 8,000 Miles in the Andes by Bamboo Bike by Kate Rawles
44.99 NZD
Category: Travel Writing
'A gripping read for anyone who cares about what we're doing to the planet and how we can change it' DAVID SHUKMAN, FORMER BBC NEWS SCIENCE EDITOR 'Searing observations focused on our need to protect biodiversity - A tour de force' SIR TIM SMIT OBE, CO-FOUNDER OF THE EDEN PROJECT 'An informative, uplift ...Show more
Books and Islands in Ojibwe Country: Travelling Through the Land of My Ancestors by Louise Erdrich
24.99 NZD
Category: Travel Writing
For more than three decades, Louise Erdrich has won prizes, critical acclaim, and the hearts of readers the world over with her spellbinding novels of Native American life.
Elixir: In the Valley at the End of Time by Kapka Kassabova
50.00 NZD
Category: Travel Writing | Reading Level: near fine
In the valley of the Mesta, one of the oldest inhabited river valleys in Europe, where the surrounding forests and mountains are a nexus for wild plant gatherers, Kapka Kassabova finds a story with vast resonance for us all. Elixir is an unforgettable exploration of the deep connections between people, ...Show more
Europe by Train by Katies Wood
38.00 NZD
Category: Travel
With in-depth practical advice and 50 inspiring itineraries, this guidebook is the essential planning tool for any rail journey around Europe. Take to the rails and discover the delights of Europe by train. Thanks to Europe's ever-expanding and improving rail network, there's never been a bette ...Show more
Himalaya: Exploring the Roof of the World by John Keay
65.00 NZD
Category: Travel Writing
A groundbreaking new look at Himalaya and how climate change is re-casting one of the world's most unique geophysical, historical, environmental, and social regions. More rugged and elevated than any other zone on earth, Himalaya embraces all of Tibet, plus six of the world's eight major mountain ranges ...Show more
Korea 12 (Lonely Planet) by Damian Harper, MaSovaida Morgan, Thomas O'Malley, Phillip Tang, Rob Whyte
39.99 NZD
Category: Lonely Planet | Series: Travel Guide Ser.
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, feast on bibimbap in Jeonju, and wander the streets of Bukchon; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the hea ...Show more
Israel & the Palestinian Territories 10 (Lonely Planet) by Daniel Robinson, Orlando Crowcroft, Anita Isalska, Dan Savery Raz, Jenny Walker
39.99 NZD
Category: Lonely Planet | Series: Travel Guide Ser.
Lonely Planet’s Israel & the Palestinian Territories is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Experience the breathtaking Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, float on the briny, invigorating Dead Sea, and explore cosmopolitan ...Show more