Travel Reference Books

How to Survive Anything. A visual guide to laughing in the face of adversity. Earthquake imminent? Stuck in the middle seat on a long-haul flight? Here is a book that will teach you How To Survive Anything. Using the witty, graphic format it will help you withstand any challenge, from the extreme to the ordinary, that life might throw your way.

Packed full of activities and over 250 stickers! Bash, bang bong! Come and explore some of the noisiest places in the world. Discover the howling monkeys in South America, the floating Star Ferry in Hong Kong, and rockets blasting off in Russia.Decorate real-life locations like the cascading Iguacu Falls in Brazil, the twisting track at the Grand Prix in Monaco, and the festive Sydney Opera House on New Year's Eve and more!Enjoy hours of fun games and puzzles. Each book in the series has its...

Stories of life-changing trips from 35 great writers including Dave Eggars, Cheryl Strayed, Tim Cahill, Mary Karr, Richard Ford, Fiona Kidman, Simon Winchester Sloane Crosley, Kerre McIvor, David Baldacci, Pico Iyer, John Berendt, Ann Patchett, Jane Smily, Alexander McCall Smith and Stanlet Stewart.A misunderstanding in Morocco. A Cuban con. A family reunion in Italy. An epiphany in the Czech Republic.Some of the worlds best-loved writers share the travel experiences that made them the people...

Buckle up! How to Be a Space Explorer is a practical manual for all aspiring astronauts, packed with jaw-dropping stories from real-life space exploration. Learn how to navigate black holes, slingshot around Jupiter and survive the freezing depths of space. What's the best spacecraft for an exploratory mission to Mars?What should you eat for your dinner in space?How do you pee in a space suit?How to Be a Space Explorer will blast you into the stratosphere, so strap yourself in and enjoy the...

365 things to do, and the perfect day to do them. Perhaps you want to know when to pack your picnic for the prettiest Japanese cherry blossom party (26 March, in case youre wondering). Or when best to raft the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon (try 16 September, the day after motorboats are prohibited for the year). Maybe you want to spend your Christmas break with baby warthogs rather than baby Jesus (try Kenya, 27 December), ride a bobsled in summer rather than winter (Austria, 2 July)...

Boiling Billy's Camping Guide to Australia is the complete guide to over 3,000 camping areas all across the country with campsites beside the beach through to the mountains and the vast outback. Along with the huge array of sites, this comprehensive new guide features an Australia- wide touring atlas showing the location of each and every campsite, detailed information on the facilities and activities on offers along with concise access information and recommendations for the authors own...

Everything young explorers need to know about how to become a famous dinosaur hunter.Covering what it was like during The Age of Dinosaurs, what clues to look for and what equipment to pack. Unique illustrations take kids to the heart of the action, and danger ratings show which dinos are safe to approach and which will eat you for lunch.

Wellness' is a concept that has taken hold in recent years, emphasising the importance of nurturing our physical, emotional and spiritual sides. A plethora of retreats have sprung up around Australia to satisfy these needs. While they range from the absolute lap of luxury to few-frills places, and everywhere in-between, the one thing they all have in common is encouraging us to slow down and look after ourselves, to remember what it feels like to relax and breathe. Relax focuses on Australian...

DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide Puerto Rico will lead you straight to the very best of this exotic island. Whether you're looking to visit the waterfall in El Yunque, experience the street parade at Carnaval Ponceno or soak up the history at the Sentry post in Castillo de San Cristobal; this guide is your perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists from the Top 10 fabulous beaches and unspoilt nature trails to the Top 10 liveliest bars and the Top 10 places to shop;...

Experience 50 extraordinary destinations from the BBC's spectacular documentary.From the highest mountains to the deepest seas, the hottest deserts to the frozen poles, The Travellers Guide to Planet Earth reveals the places you dreamed about after seeing them on the BBCs landmark series.The book is divided into sections as featured in the series: MOUNTAINS, FRESH WATER, CAVES, DESERTS, ICE WORLDS, GREAT PLAINS, JUNGLES, SHALLOW SEAS, SEASONAL FORESTS, OCEAN DEEP.Prepare to be overwhelmed by...

Founders of the phenomenally successful publishing company Lonely Planet, Tony and Maureen Wheeler have produced travel guides to just about every country across the globe.Lonely Planet Publications was born in 1973 when the Wheelers self-published a quirky travel guide, Across Asia on the Cheap. This was quickly followed by what soon became the backpackers bible, South-East Asia on a Shoestring. Going boldly where no other travel publisher had ventured, they catered for a new generation of...

Everything you need to know about every country in the world... packed into one indispensable book. Flying out to Brazil for a conference and need to get your bearings? Looking at a project report on sub-Saharan Africa and need to brush up on your basic facts? Relocating to the Far East and need the lowdown on Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore? Or just curious about the comparative economies of the states that make up the European Union, and looking for the most recent data? Look no...

Britain's most spectacular locations and when to visit them. Discover the best of Britain's rich and diverse natural heritage, and enjoy the nation's wildlife at its finest in this month-by-month, region-by-region tour of what to see when. From the magnificent coastal flower displays of The Lizard in March, to the spectacle of seeing peregrine falcons in the unlikely urban setting of Canary Wharf in June, you'll experience first hand the huge array of flora, fauna and habitat to be found...

An African holiday should be spent in the wild, not in the emergency ward. This guide to healthy travel covers immunisation, medical kits, how to stay healthy and what to do if problems arise. It's like having a mini-medic in your pocket. tailored advice for travellers of all ages and needs clear guidelines on treating common travel illnesses how to avoid wildlife hazards, from insects to hippos safety tips for outdoor action, including safaris and trekking comprehensive first-aid section ...

Melbourne has some of the most beautiful parks & coastline in the world. There are many places to spread out a blanket or towel, unpack a hamper & soak up the great Australian outdoors.In this book you'll find the very best of them. From the inner city to the outer suburbs & key areas beyond, wether North, South, East or West. Melbourne has something for everyone, with many beaches, open parklands and pristine national parks. Melbourne's best Picnic Spots includes: Over 100 great...