This revised and updated second edition of the introductory identification guide to the 300 mammal species most commonly seen in Australia is perfect for resident and visitor alike. Published in association with AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHIC.
Featuring 280 of Australia’s most beautiful, unusual and commonly encountered lizard species, this lavishly illustrated guide provides a thorough introduction to the land of the lizard.
An African safari is arguably one of the most alluring and easily understood dreams of our time. Just the thought of an African safari evokes thoughts of adventure, a journey through natures greatest spectacle, a glimpse of the earth before man. African Safari is an exploration of all that the word safari encompasses, from journeys on horseback ......
A hilarious, highly original collection of essays based on the Botswana truism: "only food runs!" With a new introduction and new material from the authorIn the tradition of Bill Bryson, a new writer brings us the lively adventures and biting wit of an African safari guide. Peter Allison gives us the guide's-eye view of living in the bush, ......
Travels Around Turkey in the Footsteps of Gertrude Bell
The author of the Lonely Planet guide to Turkey interweaves her travels in modern Turkey with those of explorer Gertrude Bell 100 years ago, in an entertaining travelogue.
This is the book we wish wed had when we were planning to walk our first Camino. Whether youve already decided to take time out to walk this ancient path, or are just thinking about it, A Slow Walk Across Spain is full of inspiration and practical information. It contains 3 sections: Camino Calling - the inner journey of the Camino, motivations ......
How Java's eccentric saints are challenging fundamentalist Islam in modern Indonesia
Bandit Saints of Java is a work of nonfiction that delves deep under the surface of modern Indonesia, exploring personalities and stories in the wacky world of local pilgrimage. It paints an astonishing portrait of Islam as it is practised today - largely invisible to journalists, scholars and tourists - by many of the 130 million people of Java.
When Australian Mark Heyward decides to build a home and raise a family on the island of Lombok, east of Bali, he has little idea of what is to come. Riots and battles, mythical princesses, magical voyages, birth and death, love and loss – the story takes us into the heart of Indonesia.
This special facsimlie edition provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of two artists and their journey of discovery in a world that would be soon be transformed forever. Altogether this affecting and intimate publication has an important place in the history of Surrealist literature.
