Travel

From the best-selling author of Londoners, a symphony of contemporary New York in the magnificent words of its people.

Walking in Dublin and Wicklow is nothing new - it has long been one of Ireland's most popular outdoor playgrounds. Some routes are established classics, and most lie within an hour of Dublin city. So what are you waiting for? Pack your bag, pull on your boots and go - this guide will show you the way!

Prisoners of Geography meets Bill Bryson: a funny, fascinating, beautifully illustrated - and timely - history of countries that, for myriad and often ludicrous reasons, no longer exist.

Experience 60 of the world's greatest and most unforgettable train journeys, from classic long-distance trips like Canada's Rocky Mountaineer and Darwin to Adelaide's The Ghan, to little-known gems on regular commuting lines. Each profile contains practical information like ticket options and timetables, plus inspiring photos and illustrated maps.

'Monisha Rajesh has chosen one of the best ways of seeing the world. Never too fast, never too slow, her journey does what trains do best. Getting to the heart of things. Prepare for a very fine ride' Michael Palin

Best Irish Walks' is the essential guide to walking in Ireland. This single-volume guide to hill walking in Ireland describes different routes ranging from formidable climbs in the Kerry mountains to delightful treks along the river valleys.

Wide variety of walks and terrains with detailed instructions, alternative routes and interesting info on the surrounding landscape: 2-hour walks on surfaced paths; 2 to 3-hour flat island and coastal walks; 2 to 4-hour gentle hill and mountain hikes; 4 to 7-hour strenuous hill walks (some can be combined to form serious mountain challenges).

This guide presents over 40 walks, all within easy reach of Dublin and ranging in time from half an hour to three hours. As far as possible, the walks are circular so that one can drive to the start, park the car and return to it at the end. The walks are designed for the leisure walker.

Interprets - in word and image - the personalities of well-known and less familiar places of pilgrimage in Britain.

A startlingly original book by the author of Atlas of Remote Islands