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Five Go Off in a Caravan (Famous Five S.)

Five Go Off in a Caravan (Famous Five S.)

by Enid Blyton

A caravan holiday for the Famous Five is bound to be an adventure! And when they stumble across a circus troupe, the gang are thrilled. But some of the circus people have more sinister plans than just clowning around...

The Beach

by Alex Garland

The Khao San Road, Bangkok--first stop for the hordes of rootless young Westerners traveling in Southeast Asia. On Richard's first night there, in a low-budget guest house, a fellow traveler slashes his wrists, bequeathing to Richard a meticulously drawn map to "the Beach." The Beach, as Richard has come to learn, is the subject of a legend among young travelers in Asia: a lagoon hidden from the sea, with... (more)

Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants: Book 1

The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants

by Ann Brashares

Carmen got the jeans at a thrift shop. They didn’t look all that great; they were worn, dirty, and speckled with bleach. On the night before she and her friends part for the summer, Carmen decides to toss them. But Tibby says they’re great. She’d love to have them. Lena and Bridget also think they’re fabulous. Lena decides they should all try them on. Whoever they fit best will get them. Nobody knows why, but... (more)

An Island In The Sun

by Stella Blackstone

In a spectacular seascape, a young boy sails for a distant island where he finds a special friend waiting for him. Who could it be? Children will delight in pointing out the animals and objects that the little boy spies along his journey. Award-winning artist Nicoletta Ceccoli's radiant illustrations spill off the pages with their dramatic ocean scenes and vibrant tropical hues.

Pocket Map and Guide Rome (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

Pocket Map and Guide Rome (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

by DK Publishing

Every visitor to Rome needs a good map and a good guidebook-now, for the first time, the two have been combined in a unique format at an unbeatable price. Perfectly sized to fit in a purse or back pocket, the Eyewitness Pocket Map & Guide is a fully illustrated guide to all the major sights-plus an ingenious fold-out map so you will never feel lost. The guide also includes restaurants, pubs, shops and a... (more)

Guide to the road for the touring musicianDave Liebman

Guide to the road for the touring musician

by Dave Liebman

Cat Rising

by Cynn Chadwick

"Downright comfy. . . . A gentle tale of lesbian self-discovery . . . infused with uncommon emotional complexity and integrity."-Richard Labonte, BookMarks/Q Syndicate "Complex, passionate characters torn between familial ties and personal dreams and desires. . . . A compassionate and compelling read."- EXP Magazine In Cat Rising , Cynn Chadwick weaves a tale of lifelong friendship, a family searching for its... (more)

Travelling Solo to Japan

by Bettina Gutheridge

Old Tom's Holiday

by Leigh Hobbs

When Angela Throgmorton wins a luxury holiday, she has to leave Old Tom - her irrepressible cat - at home, or so she thinks. Join Angela and Old Tom on their hilarious journey around the world!

Insight Guide Costa Rica (Insight Guides Costa Rica)

Insight Guide Costa Rica (Insight Guides Costa Rica)

by Paul Murphy

One of over 400 titles in the Insight series, Insight Guide Costa Rica. This 298-page book includes a section detailing Costa Rica's history, 8 features covering the country's life and culture, ranging from the spectacular plant life to the best coffee in the worldallegedly, a region by region visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensive Travel Tips section packed with essential contact addresses and... (more)

Fodor's Exploring Britain, 6th Edition (Exploring Guides)

Fodor's Exploring Britain, 6th Edition (Exploring Guides)

by Fodor's

People look like ants from up here

by Abhishek Sikhwal

Brought up in India, Abhishek Sikhwal has been writing since the age of eleven and has won several literary events and competitions. He likes writing while on the move and, thus, most of his work has been composed on trains and buses, in pubs and photo booths and on some of the most famous streets of the world. Having traveled extensively in India, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Tibet, Nepal, United Kingdom,... (more)

The Rough Guide to Japan Fourth Edition (Rough Guide Travel Guides)

The Rough Guide to Japan Fourth Edition (Rough Guide Travel Guides)

by Simon Richmond

The Rough Guide to Japan provides invaluable advice on everything from getting there (including overland routes) to tracking down the latest and best places to sleep, eat, drink and shop. There is comprehensive coverage of all the major sights – and many off the beaten track - from the northern tip of Hokkaido down to the islands of Okinawa, closer to Taiwan than Tokyo. Full-colour sections introduce manga and... (more)

The Rough Guide to Berlin 8 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)

The Rough Guide to Berlin 8 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)

by Christian Williams, John Gawthrop

The Rough Guide to Berlin is the definitive guide to this extraordinary city. The full-colour introduction gives an inspiring insight into many of Berlin’s highlights from world-class museums to cutting edge galleries and the latest on the cities lively nightlife. Read expert background on everything from the enduring Reichstag, to east Berlins’ cultural scene and find comprehensive information on Berlin’s... (more)

Q & A

by Vikas Swarup

Vikas Swarup's spectacular debut novel opens in a jail cell in Mumbai, India, where Ram Mohammad Thomas is being held after correctly answering all twelve questions on India's biggest quiz show, Who Will Win a Billion? It is hard to believe that a poor orphan who has never read a newspaper or gone to school could win such a contest. But through a series of exhilarating tales Ram explains to his lawyer how... (more)

Wave Traveller

by P. R. Morrison

It has been over three months since Archie Stingweed defeated Huigor and the terrible curse on his family. Lately however, Archie has been noticing more strange things around his island home like menacing sea creatures, mysterious sounds and unusual shadows. Even Archie’s uncle Rufus is acting strange. When the strange phenomenon starts to intensify, Archie finds out he will have to battle another powerful curse.... (more)

Talented Mr. Ripley , TheHighsmith Patricia

Talented Mr. Ripley , The

by Highsmith Patricia

Explore Costa Rica, 5th Edition

by Harry S Pariser

Travel with award-winning travel guide author Harry S. Pariser around Costa Rica and experience its wonders! Dive and snorkel off the coast of the remote Osa Peninsula. Experience the Caribbean coast with its rich Jamaican culture. Visit the small hotels of the Pacific Coast and the Nicoya Peninsula and remote lodges in the heart of the rainforest. Dine everywhere from gourmet restaurants to local sodas.... (more)

Peeing in the Bush

by Adeline Loh

When former journalist Adeline Loh could no longer endure the brain-deadening routine of work, she did what any sensible person would do: flee Malaysia with a paranoid vegetarian named Chan and go ambling in the lion-infested wilderness of southern Africa. However, upon arriving in Zambia, the bush virgins realised nothing from the Animal Planet documentaries had prepared them for survival in the savannah. With... (more)

The Time Traveler's Wife

by Audrey Niffenegger

A dazzling novel in the most untraditional fashion, this is the remarkable story of Henry DeTamble, a dashing, adventuresome librarian who travels involuntarily through time, and Clare Abshire, an artist whose life takes a natural sequential course. Henry and Clare's passionate love affair endures across a sea of time and captures the two lovers in an impossibly romantic trap, and it is Audrey Niffenegger's... (more)

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