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Journey through India

by Mark Probert ...

Two sixty-somethings, five weeks in India, and little idea what they've let themselves in for.Ever wondered what it's like to backpack across India when you're old enough to know better? Mark and his travel companion embark on the adventure of a lifetime – a five-week odyssey through the subcontinent that tests every assumption about age, comfort zones, and what constitutes a good idea.From the ... Read more

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Two sixty-somethings, five weeks in India, and little idea what they've let themselves in for.Ever wondered what it's like to backpack across India when you're old enough to know better? Mark and his travel companion embark on the adventure of a lifetime – a five-week odyssey through the subcontinent that tests every assumption about age, comfort zones, and what constitutes a good idea.From the
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Lion City

by Mark Probert ...

What if one man could redraw the map of empire—at the cost of everything he loved?At fourteen, Thomas Stamford Raffles was a clerk. Before he was forty, he would seize control of the most valuable trade route on earth.The Strait of Malacca was the choke point of empire, where Chinese tea, Indian opium, and the riches of the East passed between oceans. While others fought over established ports, ... Read more

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What if one man could redraw the map of empire—at the cost of everything he loved?At fourteen, Thomas Stamford Raffles was a clerk. Before he was forty, he would seize control of the most valuable trade route on earth.The Strait of Malacca was the choke point of empire, where Chinese tea, Indian opium, and the riches of the East passed between oceans. While others fought over established ports,
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Journey Through Southern India: Two pensioners go back for one last adventure... what else could go wrong?

by Mark Probert ...

Journey through Southern India is a delightfully irreverent yet insightful travel memoir that invites readers to join two wisecracking retirees on an extraordinary three-week odyssey across the dazzling landscapes of southern India. It neatly fills in some of the geographical gaps left after the duo’s tour of northern India, described in author Mark Probert’s 2021 book, Journey through India (2021 ... Read more

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Journey through Southern India is a delightfully irreverent yet insightful travel memoir that invites readers to join two wisecracking retirees on an extraordinary three-week odyssey across the dazzling landscapes of southern India. It neatly fills in some of the geographical gaps left after the duo’s tour of northern India, described in author Mark Probert’s 2021 book, Journey through India (2021
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Another Journey through Britain

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Think you know Britain and the British? Think again. Learn a lot and laugh a little – or the other way round.Mark Probert wanders the length of Britain by motorcycle following the route taken by John Hillaby in his 1960s book Journey through Britain. The ride starts from rugged Land’s End in south-west England and ends up at the wild north-east coast of Scotland at John o’ Groats. Relax for a ... Read more

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Think you know Britain and the British? Think again. Learn a lot and laugh a little – or the other way round.Mark Probert wanders the length of Britain by motorcycle following the route taken by John Hillaby in his 1960s book Journey through Britain. The ride starts from rugged Land’s End in south-west England and ends up at the wild north-east coast of Scotland at John o’ Groats. Relax for a
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Henna for the Broken Hearted

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How far would you go to change your life?Sharell Cook is 30 years old and living a privileged life in Melbourne's wealthy suburbs. She has it all: the childhood-sweetheart husband, the high-powered job and plenty of cash to splash.And it's not destined to last. In a dramatic turn of events, Sharell's marriage breaks down and her perfect life falls apart. Sharell opts for a complete change of scene ... Read more

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How far would you go to change your life?Sharell Cook is 30 years old and living a privileged life in Melbourne's wealthy suburbs. She has it all: the childhood-sweetheart husband, the high-powered job and plenty of cash to splash.And it's not destined to last. In a dramatic turn of events, Sharell's marriage breaks down and her perfect life falls apart. Sharell opts for a complete change of scene
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Travel Mumbai, India

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Table of Contents Essentials: Phrasebook Eat Drink Sleep Stay Healthy Stay Safe Contact Cope 1. General: History Politics Demographics Geography Climate Economy Culture Architecture Language 2. Maps: City Suburban Rail India3. Transport: Get In Get Around4. Districts: South South Central North Central West East / Central Suburbs Harbour Suburbs Northwest 5. Attractions: Top 10 A-Z List See Do Buy ... Read more

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Table of Contents Essentials: Phrasebook Eat Drink Sleep Stay Healthy Stay Safe Contact Cope 1. General: History Politics Demographics Geography Climate Economy Culture Architecture Language 2. Maps: City Suburban Rail India3. Transport: Get In Get Around4. Districts: South South Central North Central West East / Central Suburbs Harbour Suburbs Northwest 5. Attractions: Top 10 A-Z List See Do Buy
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Mumbai Sights

a travel guide to the top 30+ attractions in Mumbai, India

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This illustrated Travel Guide is a part of the Mobi Sights series, our concise guides that only feature the most essential information on city attractions. This guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders, smartphones, and other mobile electronic devices. Inside you will find a locator map and a list of top attractions linked to individual articles. Addresses, telephones, hours of ... Read more

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This illustrated Travel Guide is a part of the Mobi Sights series, our concise guides that only feature the most essential information on city attractions. This guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders, smartphones, and other mobile electronic devices. Inside you will find a locator map and a list of top attractions linked to individual articles. Addresses, telephones, hours of
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How the Scots Invented the Modern World

The True Story of How Western Europe's Poorest Nation Created Our World and Everything in It

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An exciting account of the origins of the modern worldWho formed the first literate society? Who invented our modern ideas of democracy and free market capitalism? The Scots. As historian and author Arthur Herman reveals, in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries Scotland made crucial contributions to science, philosophy, literature, education, medicine, commerce, and politics—contributions that ... Read more

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An exciting account of the origins of the modern worldWho formed the first literate society? Who invented our modern ideas of democracy and free market capitalism? The Scots. As historian and author Arthur Herman reveals, in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries Scotland made crucial contributions to science, philosophy, literature, education, medicine, commerce, and politics—contributions that
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Empire

How Britain Made the Modern World

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Niall Ferguson's acclaimed bestseller on the highs and lows of Britain's empire'A remarkably readable précis of the whole British imperial story - triumphs, deceits, decencies, kindnesses, cruelties and all' Jan MorrisOnce vast swathes of the globe were coloured imperial red and Britannia ruled not just the waves, but the prairies of America, the plains of Asia, the jungles of Africa and the ... Read more

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Niall Ferguson's acclaimed bestseller on the highs and lows of Britain's empire'A remarkably readable précis of the whole British imperial story - triumphs, deceits, decencies, kindnesses, cruelties and all' Jan MorrisOnce vast swathes of the globe were coloured imperial red and Britannia ruled not just the waves, but the prairies of America, the plains of Asia, the jungles of Africa and the
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Himalaya

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Michael Palin tackles the full length of the Himalaya in this terrific number one bestseller.Having risen to the challenge of seas, poles, dhows and deserts, the highest mountains in the world were a natural target for Michael Palin. In a journey rarely, if ever, attempted before, in 6 months of hard travelling Palin takes on the full length of the Himalaya including the Khyber Pass, the hidden ... Read more

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Michael Palin tackles the full length of the Himalaya in this terrific number one bestseller.Having risen to the challenge of seas, poles, dhows and deserts, the highest mountains in the world were a natural target for Michael Palin. In a journey rarely, if ever, attempted before, in 6 months of hard travelling Palin takes on the full length of the Himalaya including the Khyber Pass, the hidden
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Empire

What Ruling the World Did to the British

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From the bestselling author of The English comes Empire, Jeremy Paxman's history of the British Empire accompanied by a flagship 5-part BBC TV series, for readers of Simon Schama and Andrew Marr.The influence of the British Empire is everywhere, from the very existence of the United Kingdom to the ethnic composition of our cities. It affects everything, from Prime Ministers' decisions to send ... Read more

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From the bestselling author of The English comes Empire, Jeremy Paxman's history of the British Empire accompanied by a flagship 5-part BBC TV series, for readers of Simon Schama and Andrew Marr.The influence of the British Empire is everywhere, from the very existence of the United Kingdom to the ethnic composition of our cities. It affects everything, from Prime Ministers' decisions to send
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One Man and His Bike

A Life-Changing Journey All the Way Around the Coast of Britain - The Word-of-Mouth Bestseller

by Mike Carter ...

What would happen if you were cycling to the office and just kept on pedalling?Needing a change, Mike Carter did just that. Following the Thames to the sea he embarked on an epic 5,000 mile ride around the entire British coastline - the equivalent of London to Calcutta.He encountered drunken priests, drag queens and gnome sanctuaries. He met fellow travellers and people building for a different ... Read more

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What would happen if you were cycling to the office and just kept on pedalling?Needing a change, Mike Carter did just that. Following the Thames to the sea he embarked on an epic 5,000 mile ride around the entire British coastline - the equivalent of London to Calcutta.He encountered drunken priests, drag queens and gnome sanctuaries. He met fellow travellers and people building for a different
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