Ultimate Adventures: A Rough Guide to Adventure Travel (Ultimate Adventures) (Paperback)
by Greg Witt (Author)

Ultimate Adventures: A Rough Guide to Adventure Travel features 30 different adventure sections and is jam-packed with breathtaking photography.

There are adventures for all travellers, including “soft” experiences for those testing their bravery levels and extreme adventures for adrenalin junkies, each rated by physical, psychological, skill and wow factor!

Whether your appetite for adrenalin takes you to arctic freezes, ocean depths or sweltering deserts, this book will tell you the how, why and when to plan your ultimate adventure.

Written by trekker extraordinaire Gregg Witt, who brings cultural sensitivity and humour, as well as concise practical information. The guide is packed with maps & safety advice and includes information on all the best local guides.

Make the most of your time on Earth with this spectacular foray into world adventures.


Paperback: 376 pages
Publisher: Rough Guides Ltd; 1 edition (1 Sep 2008)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1858281997
ISBN-13: 978-1858281995
Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 19.4 x 2.6 cm

Traditional Cape Malay
Zainab Lagardien

Language: English
Format: 280mm x 215mm
Binding: Hard cover
Pages: 154
Published: 2008-08-01
Imprint: Struik

Originally published as Everyday Cape Malay Cooking, Traditional Cape Malay Cooking is the definitive Cape Malay cookbook featuring more than 200 traditional recipes for everyday enjoyment.

This comprehensive collection of mouthwatering recipes ranges from soups, curries and bredies to atjars, puddings and breads, and also includes a section on bulk cooking, which is especially useful when catering for large family gatherings.

The recipes are easy to follow and will appeal to beginners and to those interested in culinary tradition. It is illustrated throughout with full-colour photographs.

Chocolat by Stephan Lagorce.
Explains the principles of chocolate tasting and how to use our senses to really appreciate chocolate.

This title covers the best combinations and partnerships for chocolate with other ingredients; including wine and fruit. It also includes a selection of 40 stylish recipes to taste chocolate in various forms ranging from cakes to drinks.


The book explains the principles of chocolate tasting and how to use all our senses to really appreciate chocolate. It also covers the best combinations and partnerships for chocolate with other ingredients; including wine and fruit.

There is a selection of 40 stylish recipes to taste chocolate in all its forms from cakes to drinks. The final section of the book is practical.

Hints and tips on how to get the most out of chocolate, including buying advice, how to store it, where to buy it.
Imprint: Hamlyn
Format: Hardback
Size: 350 x 180 x mm
Pages: 160
ISBN: 9780600618669

A Kitchen Safari
Dumi Ndlovu and Yvonne Short

Language: English
Format: 210mm x 210mm
Binding: Hard cover
Pages: 192
Published: 2004-11-01
Imprint: Struik

Conservation Corporation Africa (CC Africa) has a commitment to African hospitality that has resulted in the establishment of some of the finest lodges and safaris on the continent. This stunning cookbook showcases the heart, soul and very essence of CC Africa’s passion for pampering its guests.

Part of this hospitality is its unique way of creating Pan-African cuisine, which includes the bite of South East Asia and Portuguese-African-influenced peri-peris, to West African grains and pulses.

Jamie's Ministry of Food: Anyone Can Learn to Cook in 24 Hours
Author: Jamie Oliver

The aim of this book is to completely inspire people who have no interest in food to have a go' - Jamie Oliver. Sixty years ago food was in short supply and malnutrition rates were high.

The Ministry of Food was set up to teach the public how to make the best use of the food available to them. Fast forward to the present day, where we have unlimited choices and plenty of food, yet we're living in a world of junk food, additives and preservatives.

Our war is now against obesity, as most people have little or no idea about how to cook and what makes a balanced diet. We need to learn from the past.

We need to look back at the way our grandmothers and great-grandmothers cooked - wholesome, tasty food that was simple and quick to prepare.

If you're a complete beginner in the kitchen, Jamie's promise to you is that you'll be making some great dinners within hours of reading his book.

A little knowledge and a few basic tools can go a long way, and this book is your first step ...

Publisher: Michael Joseph Ltd
ISBN: 9780718148621
Publication date: October 2008
Thickness: 30mm
Pages: 360
Illustrations: col. Illustrations

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Long Way Down: An Epic Journey by Motorcycle from Scotland to South Africa (Hardcover) LONG WAY DOWN ILLUSTRATED EDITION
by Ewan McGregor (Author), Charley Boorman (Author)

Eighteen countries. Five shock absorbers.
Two bikers. One amazing adventure...

After their fantastic trip round the world in 2004, fellow actors and bike fanatics Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman couldn't shake the travel bug. Inspired by their UNICEF visits to Africa, they knew they had to go back and experience this extraordinary continent in more depth.

And so they set off on their 15,000-mile journey with two new BMWs loaded up for the trip. Their route took them from John O'Groats at the northernmost tip of Scotland to Cape Agulhas on the southernmost tip of South Africa.

Along the way they rode some of the toughest terrain in the world -- and met some of the friendliest people. They rode their bikes right up to the pyramids in Egypt and visited Luke Skywalker's house in Tunisia. They met people who had triumphed over terrifying experiences -- former childhood soldiers in Uganda and children living amidst the minefields of Ethiopia. They had a close encounter with a family of gorillas in Rwanda and were nearly trampled by a herd of elephants in Botswana.

Riding through spectacular scenery, often in extreme temperatures, Ewan and Charley faced their hardest challenges yet. With their trademark humor and honesty they tell their story -- the drama, the dangers and sheer exhilaration of riding together again, through a continent filled with magic and wonder.

About the Author
Internationally acclaimed actor Ewan McGregor has starred in many films, including the Star Wars series, Moulin Rouge, and Trainspotting. He lives in London with his wife and two children.

Charley Boorman is a British-born, critically-acclaimed actor who has appeared in many films including Deliverance and Cash in Hand. He lives in London with his wife and two children.

They are the co-authors of LONG WAY ROUND. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Book: Hardback | 235 x 159mm | 288 pages | ISBN 9781847442499 | 30 Oct 2008 | Little, Brown Book Group

Kirstenbosch birds & other wildlife
Peter Ryan

Language: English
Format: 180mm x 105mm
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 56
Published: 2008-09-01
Imprint: Struik

This compact guide to the birds and other wildlife of the National Botanical Garden at Kirstenbosch identifies a range of the more visible creatures found here. Targeted at both regulars and new visitors to the gardens, this book raises awareness of the rich and diverse animal community, the most conspicuous of which are the birds.


It provides visitors with information on the behaviour, diet and breeding biology of 88 bird species, and the vivid photographs make for easy identification. There is also a summary of the mammals, reptiles, amphibians and other animals found in the gardens. Alongside guides to the flora, this pocket-sized and easy-to-use booklet is the ideal companion for visitors to Kirstenbosch.

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