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Lonely Planet a Short Walk in the Hindu Kush (Lonely Planet Journeys)
Lonely Planet a Short Walk in the Hindu Kush (Lonely Planet Journeys)
by Eric Newby
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The most successful travel writer of his generation, Eric Newby's account of his climbing expedition in a remote corner of Afghanistan is impossible to read without laughing out loud.... (read more)

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Lonely Planet a Small Place in Italy (Lonely Planet Journeys)
Lonely Planet a Small Place in Italy (Lonely Planet Journeys)
by Eric Newby
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In 1967 Eric and Wanda Newby fulfilled a long-cherished dream when they bought a run-down farmhouse in northern Tuscany, in the foothills of the Italian Alps. They were the first foreigners to live in the region. A Small Place in Italy describes how the... (read more)

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Lonely Planet Lost Japan (Lonely Planet Journeys)
Lonely Planet Lost Japan (Lonely Planet Journeys)
by Alex Kerr
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Originally written in Japanese, this passionate, vividly personal book draws on the author's experiences in Japan over thirty years. Alex Kerr takes us on a backstage tour, as he explores the ritualized world of Kabuki, retraces his initiation into Tokyo'... (read more)

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Lonely Planet Unpacked
Lonely Planet Unpacked
by Tony (edt) Wheeler
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Every traveler has a horror story to tell: lost luggage, bad weather, illness or worse. In this lively collection of travel disaster tales, Lonely Planet writers share their worst moments of life on the road. From Kenya to Sri Lanka, from Brazil to... (read more)

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Rite of Passage: Tales of Backpacking 'Round Europe (Lonely Planet Journeys)
Rite of Passage: Tales of Backpacking 'Round Europe (Lonely Planet Journeys)
by Lisa Johnson
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From the company that kick-started the trend, a funny, touching and mad collection of first-time European backpacking experiences that bring new life to a well-told tale.... (read more)

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Age of Kali (00 Edition)
Age of Kali (00 Edition)
by William Dalrymple
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In Sri Lanka, Pakistan and India itself, William Dalrymple searches for evidence of Kali Yug, the Hindu 'age of darkness.' Venturing to places rarely visited by foreigners, he travels deep into guerilla territory with the Tamil Tigers, visits Benazir... (read more)

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Sean & David's Long Drive (Lonely Planet Journeys)
Sean & David's Long Drive (Lonely Planet Journeys)
by Sean Condon
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Sean Condon is young, urban and a connoisseur of hair wax. He can't drive, and he doesn't really travel well. So when Sean and his friend David set out to explore Australia in a duck-egg blue 1966 Ford Falcon, the result is a decidedly offbeat look at... (read more)

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On the Edge: Extreme Travel (Lonely Planet Journeys)
On the Edge: Extreme Travel (Lonely Planet Journeys)
by Cecil Kuhne
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Travel is the basis of true adventure, and a thirst for adventure lies at the heart of the most memorable travel. Venturing where no one has ever gone before, pushing your body to its limits in the harshest natural environments, or having to adapt... (read more)

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Shopping for Buddhas (Lonely Planet Journeys)
Shopping for Buddhas (Lonely Planet Journeys)
by Jeff Greenwald
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There was a need for non-attachment, to be sure; but also a prerequisite of knife-like resolve. Here in this exotic land, we were compelled to raise the art of shopping to an experience that was, on the other hand, tinged with desperation, like shopping... (read more)

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Lonely Planet Kiwi Tracks: A New Zealand Journey (Lonely Planet Journeys)
Lonely Planet Kiwi Tracks: A New Zealand Journey (Lonely Planet Journeys)
by Lonely Planet
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The world of low-budget travel can be summed up with one image: the backpacker. This is the tale of Andrew Stevenson's hitchhike around New Zealand. It captures the life of the backpacker, from spending time in a Maori settlement to being caught in a... (read more)

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Kindness of Strangers (03 - Old Edition)
Kindness of Strangers (03 - Old Edition)
by Don George
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A timely collection of inspiring tales, The Kindness of Strangers explores the unexpected human connections that so often transform the experience of travel, and celebrates the gift of kindness around the world.... (read more)

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Lonely Planet in Xanadu : Quest (00 Edition)
Lonely Planet in Xanadu : Quest (00 Edition)
by William Dalrymple
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William Dalrymple retraces Marco Polo's epic journey from Jerusalem to Xanadu, the ruins of Kubla Khan's magnificent palace, north of Peking.... (read more)

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Drive Thru America (98 Edition)
Drive Thru America (98 Edition)
by Sean Condon
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If you've ever wanted to drive across the US but couldn't find the time (or afford the gas), Drive Thru America is perfect for you. In his search for American myths and realities - along with comfort, cable TV and good, reasonably priced coffee - Sean... (read more)

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Lonely Planet on the Shores of the Mediterranean (Lonely Planet Journeys)
Lonely Planet on the Shores of the Mediterranean (Lonely Planet Journeys)
by Eric Newby
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As they travel around the sea at the center of Western history, Eric Newby and his wife Wanda visit not only the better-known Mediterranean sights and cities but also venture into places where Westerners are few: Albania under Hoxha, the holy Muslim city... (read more)

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Lonely Planet Brief Encounters
Lonely Planet Brief Encounters
by Michelle De (edt) Kretser
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Love affairs on the road, passionate holiday romances, erotic encounters, lovers who meet only to part' A tourist in Peru falls for her handsome guide; backpackers check out who's on offer in the nightclubs of Prague; a couple trawl for adventure in a... (read more)

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From Nothing to Zero: Letters from Refugees in Australia's Detention Centres (Lonely Planet Journeys)
From Nothing to Zero: Letters from Refugees in Australia's Detention Centres (Lonely Planet Journeys)
by Janet Austin
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From Nothing to Zero presents edited extracts from letters written by asylum seekers held in Australia's detention centers. These letters provide a rare glimpse into the world of refugees who have fled war and persecution in their own countries. Several... (read more)

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