Die letzten sechs Jahre seines Lebens residierte Napoleon Bonaparte, einst Herrscher eines Weltreiches, in einem verfallenen Bauernhof auf Sankt Helena, einer unzugänglichen, sturmumtosten, struppigen Insel am Ende der Welt.
Weite, Wildnis und Toleranz – kaum ein Land auf dieser Welt weckt so großes Fernweh wie Kanada mit SEINEN unendlichen Wäldern, den kristallklaren Seen, mit seinen abenteuerlustigen Männern in Holzfällerhemden und dem vielen, vielen Platz.
Vielleicht ist es das besondere Licht oder die raue, ursprüngliche Natur mit unzähligen Fjorden, Bergen und mit Entfernungen, die einer Erdumrundung gleichen.
En este nuevo libro, quizás el más ambicioso y heterodoxo de los que ha escrito, Ana María Briongos nos sumerge en un mar de recuerdos por sus viajes de ida y vuelta en ese mundo tan personal y, a la vez tan universal.
In Korea kann es Ihnen durchaus passieren, dass Sie mit Salz beworfen werfen, dass Ihr Chef Sie füttert oder dass Ihnen fremde Menschen in der U-Bahn den Koffer aus der Hand reißen – als nette Geste, versteht sich.
Ein hinterhältiger Polizistenmord nahe des japanischen Kaiserpalastes ist der Auftakt einer spektakulären Anschlagsserie, deren Drahtzieher nur ein Ziel verfolgt: Inspector Yuka Sato systematisch zu zermürben.
Ein hinterhältiger Polizistenmord nahe des japanischen Kaiserpalastes ist der Auftakt einer spektakulären Anschlagsserie, deren Drahtzieher nur ein Ziel verfolgt: Inspector Yuka Sato systematisch zu zermürben.
Part historical narrative, part travelogue through the wilds of the West and part environmental polemic, 'Selling Your Father's Bones' is a thrilling journey through the history and wilderness of the stunning area of landscape that is Continental USA.
One small East African country embodies the battered history of the continent: patronised by colonialists, riven by civil war, confused by Cold War manoeuvring, proud, colorful, with Africa's best espresso and worst rail service.
A rich blend of history and spirituality, adventure and politics, laced with the thread of black comedy familiar to readers of William Dalrymple's previous work.
A startling new book, his most personal to date, from Philip Hoare, co-curator of 'Moby Dick: Big Read and winner of the 2009 Samuel Johnson Prize for 'Leviathan'.
Britain's best-loved comic genius Stephen Fry turns his celebrated wit and insight to unearthing the real America as he travels across the continent in his black taxicab.
With his trademark charm and sharp wit, Newby leaves no stone unturned in his quest for wonderfully detailed and quirky knowledge to share with his reader.
A deeply affecting memoir of a childhood in Africa and the continent's horrendous wars, which Hartley witnessed at first hand as a journalist in the 1990s.
A brilliantly written exploration - part travel writing, part personal quest - of Africa's oldest and most famous populationThe Bushmen have long been mythologised and are firmly entrenched in the Western mind.
In the sequel to his bestselling JFK in Ireland, the Emerald Isle's favourite son delves into his country's past to celebrate the Irish people who through their skills and endeavours helped make the British Isles great.
Proving that sailing is not just the husband's pursuit, this charmingnarrative of one couple's first long distance voyage is told from thewife's perspective.
Following Dolphins Under My Bed and Turtles in Our Wake comes the third leg of the Claytons' voyage, two early retirees who decided to live life sailing from place to place to fulfil their dream.
Following Dolphins Under My Bed and Turtles in Our Wake comes the third leg of the Claytons' voyage, two early retirees who decided to live life sailing from place to place to fulfil their dream.
Proving that sailing is not just the husband's pursuit, this charming narrative of one couple's first long distance voyage is told from the wife's perspective.
In 2003 Sihle Khumalo decided to give up a lucrative job and a comfortable life style in Durban and to celebrate his 30th birthday by crossing the continent from south to north.
In 2003 Sihle Khumalo decided to give up a lucrative job and a comfortable life style in Durban and to celebrate his 30th birthday by crossing the continent from south to north.
