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No Way Down

Life and Death on K2

by Graham Bowley ...

New York Times Bestseller“A refreshingly unadorned account of the true brutality of climbing K2, where heroes emerge and egos are stripped down, and the only thing achieving immortality is the cold ruthless mountain.” — Norman Ollestad, author of Crazy for the StormIn this riveting work of narrative nonfiction, New York Times journalist Graham Bowley re-creates one of the most dramatic tales of ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

New York Times Bestseller“A refreshingly unadorned account of the true brutality of climbing K2, where heroes emerge and egos are stripped down, and the only thing achieving immortality is the cold ruthless mountain.” — Norman Ollestad, author of Crazy for the StormIn this riveting work of narrative nonfiction, New York Times journalist Graham Bowley re-creates one of the most dramatic tales of
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Radio Shangri-La

What I Discovered on my Accidental Journey to the Happiest Kingdom on Earth

by Lisa Napoli ...

Lisa Napoli was in the grip of a crisis, dissatisfied with her life and her work as a radio journalist. When a chance encounter with a handsome stranger presented her with an opportunity to move halfway around the world, Lisa left behind cosmopolitan Los Angeles for a new adventure in the ancient Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan—said to be one of the happiest places on earth.Long isolated from ... Read more

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Lisa Napoli was in the grip of a crisis, dissatisfied with her life and her work as a radio journalist. When a chance encounter with a handsome stranger presented her with an opportunity to move halfway around the world, Lisa left behind cosmopolitan Los Angeles for a new adventure in the ancient Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan—said to be one of the happiest places on earth.Long isolated from
... Read more
Storms of Silence

by Joe Simpson ...

In Storms of Silence, Joe Simpson recalls the severe snowstorm which put an end to an attempt with four others on Gangchempo and the infection which forced him to abandon the climb on Cho Oyu in tibet. During that expedition he has a disturbing encounter with a party of political refugees and a 4-year-old boy fleeing across the Tibetan border. He becomes obsessed with stories of Chinese brutality ... Read more

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In Storms of Silence, Joe Simpson recalls the severe snowstorm which put an end to an attempt with four others on Gangchempo and the infection which forced him to abandon the climb on Cho Oyu in tibet. During that expedition he has a disturbing encounter with a party of political refugees and a 4-year-old boy fleeing across the Tibetan border. He becomes obsessed with stories of Chinese brutality
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কাবার পথের যাত্রী (প্রথম খণ্ড) - Kaabar pother jatri (part I)

by শাহ্‌ মোস্তফা খালেদ (Shah Mostafa Khaled) ...

‘কাবার পথের যাত্রী (প্রথম খণ্ড)’ বইটি মূলত একটি ভ্রমণকাহিনীর পটভূমি। লেখক শাহ্ মোস্তফা খালেদ ব্যক্তিগত অভিজ্ঞতার বর্ণনা করেছেন এই বইতে। হজ বা ওমরাহ করতে অনুপ্রাণিত করবে এই বই।অন্যান্য নানা প্রসঙ্গের মধ্যে এসেছে হজ বা ওমরা-যাত্রার প্রস্তুতির কথা। আর্থিক ও স্বাস্থ্যগত প্রস্তুতি নিলেও বেশিরভাগ যাত্রীই মনস্তাত্ত্বিক প্রস্তুতির বিষয়ে সচেতন থাকেন না। অথচ প্রস্তুতির মূল দিক সেখানেই। এর বাইরে থাকছে হজ বা ... Read more

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‘কাবার পথের যাত্রী (প্রথম খণ্ড)’ বইটি মূলত একটি ভ্রমণকাহিনীর পটভূমি। লেখক শাহ্ মোস্তফা খালেদ ব্যক্তিগত অভিজ্ঞতার বর্ণনা করেছেন এই বইতে। হজ বা ওমরাহ করতে অনুপ্রাণিত করবে এই বই।অন্যান্য নানা প্রসঙ্গের মধ্যে এসেছে হজ বা ওমরা-যাত্রার প্রস্তুতির কথা। আর্থিক ও স্বাস্থ্যগত প্রস্তুতি নিলেও বেশিরভাগ যাত্রীই মনস্তাত্ত্বিক প্রস্তুতির বিষয়ে সচেতন থাকেন না। অথচ প্রস্তুতির মূল দিক সেখানেই। এর বাইরে থাকছে হজ বা
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An Unexpected Light

Travels in Afghanistan

by Jason Elliot ...

An Unexpected Light, Travels in Afghanistan is widely acknowledged as the most influential contemporary work of Afghanistan. Written on the eve of 9/11, at the height of Afghanistan’s isolation from the world, Jason Elliot’s uncannily prescient account of his winter journey through the country torn by civil war is as pertinent today as it was then.Winner of the Thomas Cook/Daily Telegraph Travel ... Read more

$11.19 CAD

An Unexpected Light, Travels in Afghanistan is widely acknowledged as the most influential contemporary work of Afghanistan. Written on the eve of 9/11, at the height of Afghanistan’s isolation from the world, Jason Elliot’s uncannily prescient account of his winter journey through the country torn by civil war is as pertinent today as it was then.Winner of the Thomas Cook/Daily Telegraph Travel
... Read more
Travel Singapore: Illustrated Guide, Phrasebook And Maps. (Mobi Travel)

by MobileReference ...

This illustrated Travel Guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders and other electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically and by category, making it easier to access individual articles. Articles feature information about attractions, landmarks, districts, transportation, cultural venues, dining, history and much more. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions ... Read more

$10.89 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This illustrated Travel Guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders and other electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically and by category, making it easier to access individual articles. Articles feature information about attractions, landmarks, districts, transportation, cultural venues, dining, history and much more. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions
... Read more
Bangkok, Thailand Travel Guide - What To See & Do

by Kelly Sanderson ...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Bangkok.Bangkok is the capital of Thailand and, with a population of over eleven million inhabitants, by far its largest city. Its high-rise buildings, heavy traffic congestion, intense heat and naughty nightlife do not immediately give you a warm welcome — but don't let your first impression mislead you. It is one of Asia's most cosmopolitan cities ... Read more

$3.69 CAD

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Bangkok.Bangkok is the capital of Thailand and, with a population of over eleven million inhabitants, by far its largest city. Its high-rise buildings, heavy traffic congestion, intense heat and naughty nightlife do not immediately give you a warm welcome — but don't let your first impression mislead you. It is one of Asia's most cosmopolitan cities
... Read more
Border Crossings

A Journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway

by Emma Fick ...

An illustrated travelogue that brilliantly captures artist and illustrator Emma Fick’s epic train journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway—from Beijing through Mongolia to Moscow—including more than 200 watercolor illustrations and handwritten text that includes cultural and historical information as well as invaluable travel tips.In May 2015, on a trip through the Baltics and Scandinavia, artist and ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

An illustrated travelogue that brilliantly captures artist and illustrator Emma Fick’s epic train journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway—from Beijing through Mongolia to Moscow—including more than 200 watercolor illustrations and handwritten text that includes cultural and historical information as well as invaluable travel tips.In May 2015, on a trip through the Baltics and Scandinavia, artist and
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At Last : A Christmas In The West Indies

by Charles Kingsley ...

Books for All Kinds of Readers ReadHowYouWant offers the widest selection of on-demand accessible format editions on the market today. Each edition has been optimized for maximum readability using our patent-pending conversion technology. We are partnering with leading publishers around the globe to create accessible editions of their titles. Our goal is to have accessible editions simultaneously ... Read more

$6.09 CAD

Books for All Kinds of Readers ReadHowYouWant offers the widest selection of on-demand accessible format editions on the market today. Each edition has been optimized for maximum readability using our patent-pending conversion technology. We are partnering with leading publishers around the globe to create accessible editions of their titles. Our goal is to have accessible editions simultaneously
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Idée d'itinéraire - Les toits du monde au Népal

by Ouvrage Collectif ...

Idée d'itinéraire en Asie méridionale - Népal, les toits du monde est un court extrait du beau livre Ulysse « Asie Afrique, Océanie, 50 itinéraires de rêve ». Il suggère brièvement un itinéraire de 9 jours en boucle au départ de Katmandou. ... Read more

$0.99 CAD

Idée d'itinéraire en Asie méridionale - Népal, les toits du monde est un court extrait du beau livre Ulysse « Asie Afrique, Océanie, 50 itinéraires de rêve ». Il suggère brièvement un itinéraire de 9 jours en boucle au départ de Katmandou.
... Read more
Iran - Culture Smart!

The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

by Stuart Williams, Culture Smart! ...

Series series Culture Smart!
Iran is rarely out of the headlines, and there is likely to be a rush of interest from tourists and investors if the provisional framework agreement reached in April 2015 is implemented, lifting most sanctions in exchange for limits on its nuclear program for at least ten years. Western fascination with Iran is nothing new. For centuries, foreigners have been entranced by a country that is quite ... Read more

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Iran is rarely out of the headlines, and there is likely to be a rush of interest from tourists and investors if the provisional framework agreement reached in April 2015 is implemented, lifting most sanctions in exchange for limits on its nuclear program for at least ten years. Western fascination with Iran is nothing new. For centuries, foreigners have been entranced by a country that is quite
... Read more
Nations Of Asia

Fub Facts About The Asia

by Speedy Publishing ...

Series series Continents for Kids
Learning about other countries and continents can be an exhilarating experience. Not only does it open children's minds and allow them to become more diverse, but it also teaches them unique trivia that is sure to blow their friend's minds. For instance, did you know that everybody in Vietnam has the same birthday? Or that it is illegal to be fat in Japan? With a Nations of Asia picture book, they ... Read more

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Learning about other countries and continents can be an exhilarating experience. Not only does it open children's minds and allow them to become more diverse, but it also teaches them unique trivia that is sure to blow their friend's minds. For instance, did you know that everybody in Vietnam has the same birthday? Or that it is illegal to be fat in Japan? With a Nations of Asia picture book, they
... Read more
Paris-Téhéran à vélo

Récit de voyage

by Michael Pinatton ...

Depuis plusieurs années, Michael a fait du monde son domicile. De pays en pays, de continent en continent, il arpente la planète pour étancher sa soif de découvertes et d’expériences qu’il partage avec le plus grand nombre. Il sent pourtant que son insatiable curiosité s’érode peu à peu et qu’il sombre dans une sorte de routine inexplicable qui va à l’opposé de son sens de la vie… Il lui faut un ... Read more

$14.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Depuis plusieurs années, Michael a fait du monde son domicile. De pays en pays, de continent en continent, il arpente la planète pour étancher sa soif de découvertes et d’expériences qu’il partage avec le plus grand nombre. Il sent pourtant que son insatiable curiosité s’érode peu à peu et qu’il sombre dans une sorte de routine inexplicable qui va à l’opposé de son sens de la vie… Il lui faut un
... Read more
Plains, India Travel Guide: Culture - Sightseeing - Activities - Hotels - Nightlife - Restaurants – Transportation

by Carrie Barrett ...

(Approx 145 Pages) Our illustrated travel guide features the best information from an experienced traveler as well as other local resources. It's just what you need to help you to plan your trip in advance and to accompany you on-the-ground. Finding Internet access when traveling can be a problem so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents ... Read more

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(Approx 145 Pages) Our illustrated travel guide features the best information from an experienced traveler as well as other local resources. It's just what you need to help you to plan your trip in advance and to accompany you on-the-ground. Finding Internet access when traveling can be a problem so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents
... Read more
The Dubai Phenomenon - The impossible becomes possible

by Loredana Bocchieri, Valeria Al-Heureithi ...

Knowing the place you are about to visit it is even more important when those places are Dubai and the United Arab Emirates. Dubai is a dynamic reality that grows at impressive rates, an intriguing city, full of charm and full of amazing surprises. A City born only a few decades ago from the desert that has earned a place in the spotlight as The City of Records. A metropolis where traditions, Arab ... Read more

$8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Knowing the place you are about to visit it is even more important when those places are Dubai and the United Arab Emirates. Dubai is a dynamic reality that grows at impressive rates, an intriguing city, full of charm and full of amazing surprises. A City born only a few decades ago from the desert that has earned a place in the spotlight as The City of Records. A metropolis where traditions, Arab
... Read more
Armenia - Culture Smart!

The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

by Susan Solomon ...

Series series Culture Smart!
Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes ... Read more

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Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes
... Read more
Azerbaijan - Culture Smart!

The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

by Nikki Kazimova, Culture Smart! ...

Series series Culture Smart!
For Westerners, the modern state of Azerbaijan may be hard to pinpoint. This small, oil-rich country in the southern Caucasus, on the southwestern shore of the Caspian Sea, only made its way on to the contemporary world map after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. As the world shrinks and competition for precious resources intensifies, the direction this strategically and economically ... Read more

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For Westerners, the modern state of Azerbaijan may be hard to pinpoint. This small, oil-rich country in the southern Caucasus, on the southwestern shore of the Caspian Sea, only made its way on to the contemporary world map after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. As the world shrinks and competition for precious resources intensifies, the direction this strategically and economically
... Read more
Green Mountains

Walking the Caucasus with Recipes

by Caroline Eden ...

**"There is nobody writing about food at the moment who’s committed to this level of immersion and it rings out in every line." - Tim Hayward, Financial Times"She has rightly won awards for her remarkable talent for telling stories that take the reader right to the heart of her experiences." - Lisa Markwell, Sunday Times Magazine**“One of the most brilliant travel writers of her generation.” - ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

**"There is nobody writing about food at the moment who’s committed to this level of immersion and it rings out in every line." - Tim Hayward, Financial Times"She has rightly won awards for her remarkable talent for telling stories that take the reader right to the heart of her experiences." - Lisa Markwell, Sunday Times Magazine**“One of the most brilliant travel writers of her generation.” -
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Couleurs du Népal. A pied à travers le royaume de Lho

by Nicole Guillon ...

Series series Guide d'autore
Ce livre est le récit d’un voyage qui offre l’occasion de mettre à l’épreuve sa propre capacité d’affronter des situations imprévues.Partant de la vallée de Katmandou il illustre une région du Népal, le Mustang, très peu connue, à travers des paysages majestueux, des parcours à pied de plus de 200 km dans les montagnes de l’Himalaya, des scènes de la vie quotidienne, des moments de prière ; images ... Read more

$11.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Ce livre est le récit d’un voyage qui offre l’occasion de mettre à l’épreuve sa propre capacité d’affronter des situations imprévues.Partant de la vallée de Katmandou il illustre une région du Népal, le Mustang, très peu connue, à travers des paysages majestueux, des parcours à pied de plus de 200 km dans les montagnes de l’Himalaya, des scènes de la vie quotidienne, des moments de prière ; images
... Read more
Big Bang City

by Mahigan Lepage ...

Series series La Machine ronde
L’Asie. Les villes monstres. Des noms qui sonnent comme des poèmes ou étranglent comme des cris.Quand Mahigan Lepage laisse derrière lui l’Amérique du Nord pour le continent asiatique, il couve ce projet : parcourir et surtout écrire les mégapoles en expansion. Ce sera Manille, Jakarta, Beijing, Shanghai, Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai et Bangkok. D’une petite hutong aux larges boulevards sans nom, d’une ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

L’Asie. Les villes monstres. Des noms qui sonnent comme des poèmes ou étranglent comme des cris.Quand Mahigan Lepage laisse derrière lui l’Amérique du Nord pour le continent asiatique, il couve ce projet : parcourir et surtout écrire les mégapoles en expansion. Ce sera Manille, Jakarta, Beijing, Shanghai, Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai et Bangkok. D’une petite hutong aux larges boulevards sans nom, d’une
... Read more
Mongolia Travel Guide 2024

A Journey into Nomadic Culture and Natural Wonders.

by James H. Jones ...

"Embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Mongolia with our comprehensive travel guide! Discover the rugged beauty of the Altai Mountains, the vast expanse of the Gobi Desert, and the ancient history of Kharkhorin. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a curious traveler, our guide offers practical tips, cultural insights, and must-see attractions to make the most of your visit. From ... Read more

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"Embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Mongolia with our comprehensive travel guide! Discover the rugged beauty of the Altai Mountains, the vast expanse of the Gobi Desert, and the ancient history of Kharkhorin. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a curious traveler, our guide offers practical tips, cultural insights, and must-see attractions to make the most of your visit. From
... Read more
Eastern Turkey

by Diana Darke ...

Turkey is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations and yet the rugged plateaus stretching east from Istanbul are rarely explored. Unique in offering in-depth coverage of this region, east of Ankara, Bradt's Eastern Turkey is the only guide to unlock the full mysteries of this little-known region including the hugely significant archeological site of Gobekli Tepe. The perfect companion, ... Read more

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Turkey is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations and yet the rugged plateaus stretching east from Istanbul are rarely explored. Unique in offering in-depth coverage of this region, east of Ankara, Bradt's Eastern Turkey is the only guide to unlock the full mysteries of this little-known region including the hugely significant archeological site of Gobekli Tepe. The perfect companion,
... Read more
Dubai enthüllt: Ihr ultimativer Reiseführer für 2024

by Helene R Wright ...

Entsperren Sie die Geheimnisse von Dubai mit unserem umfassenden Reiseführer, der sorgfältig gestaltet wurde, um ein unvergessliches Erlebnis zu gewährleisten. Vom ikonischen Burj Khalifa bis zu den geschäftigen Souks von Deira nimmt unser Führer Sie mit auf eine Reise durch die lebendige Kultur, die luxuriösen Attraktionen und die versteckten Juwelen der Stadt. Entdecken Sie Insider-Tipps, wo Sie ... Read more

$9.26 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Entsperren Sie die Geheimnisse von Dubai mit unserem umfassenden Reiseführer, der sorgfältig gestaltet wurde, um ein unvergessliches Erlebnis zu gewährleisten. Vom ikonischen Burj Khalifa bis zu den geschäftigen Souks von Deira nimmt unser Führer Sie mit auf eine Reise durch die lebendige Kultur, die luxuriösen Attraktionen und die versteckten Juwelen der Stadt. Entdecken Sie Insider-Tipps, wo Sie
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Istanbul

City of Forgetting and Remembering

by Richard Tillinghast ...

Series series Armchair Traveller
With its varied and glorious history, Istanbul remains one of the world’s perennially fascinating cities. Richard Tillinghast, who first visited Istanbul in the early 1960s and has watched it transform over the decades into a vibrant metropolis, explores its rich art and architecture, culture, cuisine, and much more in this book.Istanbul was known in Byzantine times as the “Queen of Cities” and to ... Read more

$19.49 CAD

With its varied and glorious history, Istanbul remains one of the world’s perennially fascinating cities. Richard Tillinghast, who first visited Istanbul in the early 1960s and has watched it transform over the decades into a vibrant metropolis, explores its rich art and architecture, culture, cuisine, and much more in this book.Istanbul was known in Byzantine times as the “Queen of Cities” and to
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