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Forbes To The Limits: Pushing Yourself to the Edge In Adventure and in Business, by James M. Clash
What does climbing a mountain tell you about running a business? Can driving a race car at 200 m.p.h. prepare you to launch an entrepreneurial venture? Why do so many of the world’s most successful business leaders seek the thrills of physical adventure?
In To the Limits, Forbes adventure writer Jim Clash tells rousing stories of adventures with high-profile, daredevil executives as they push themselves to the limits of physical and mental endurance. In the face of extreme challenge, these proven winners display many of the same qualities of character that account for their success in business: willingness to take risks, absolute self-reliance, and the ability to make tough decisions under pressure.
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Islands: A trip through time and space, by Peter Conrad
Peter Conrad, who was born in Tasmania, has produced an original and highly personal account of the role islands play in our dreams and nightmares. With his customary wide range of reference and quick wit, he visits every corner of the globe to explain why islands appeal to us, and on the way covers everything from the myth of Atlantis to Watteaus erotic Cytherea, from Prosperos magical kingdom to Nelson Mandelas prison.Whether we live on an island or merely fancy escaping to one, we can all learn something from this thought-provoking book.
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Vladi Private Islands Calendar 2010
Limited Edition
"12 of the World's Best
Private Island Spa Resorts"
VLADI PRIVATE ISLANDS takes you there.
These are not your average holiday resorts, but some of the most alluring holiday destinations worldwide – selected settings for those seeking something special.
The owners have gone to great lengths to create their own environment, often with the expertise of renowned architects, designers and hoteliers and a special eye for detail.
Price: EUR 20.00 (+ shipping)
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Seychelles Global Citizen: The Autobiography of the Founding President, by James R. Mancham
This title offers an insightful and informative look at the remarkable life and times of Sir James Mancham - founding President of the Republic of the Seychelles. James Mancham (b. 1939) is one of the most remarkable people to have appeared on the international political stage. In 1977, he became the Founding President of the Republic of the Seychelles as he led the country to independence from the Commonwealth. However, just one year later, he was ousted from this position and forced into exile after a coup d'etat which ended with a socialist one-party state being declared. During his years in exile, Sir James became a hugely successful and influential figure in world politics, international relations, and as an advocate for democracy. He returned to the Seychelles in 1992 after multi-party democracy was restored, since then he has dedicated himself to promoting the Seychelles in the international community.
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- An ideal gift for the well-traveled sophisticate
- Lavishly illustrated with over 300 stunning color photographs
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"Luxury Private Islands": Coffee Table Book by teNeues, from the "Luxury Books" series
No man is an island. But almost all of us have dreamed of owning one at some time or other. A slice of paradise, where we could set the rules and create a vision of the world as it should be. Few ever realize this fantasy. Yet now you're invited to take a peek at some of the world's most exclusive real estate. Set in a variety of climates and cultures, these heavenly hideaways boast a range of topographies and vegetation in some of the most beautiful settings on earth. This guide will inspire and amaze you. Islands have always been hidden away along coastlines. Rarely seen, they only became popular as celebrities began to purchase them. Onassis and his island, Marlon Brando with his South Pacific Atoll, Sir Richard Branson's island in the British Virgin Islands, Mel Gibsons acquisition of an island in Fiji - just to name a few. However the idea of private islands being unaffordable and out of reach is not entirely true. Anybody can either rent an island - from as little as $100 per night - or indeed purchase one. In fact, the majority of these islands cost less than a four-bedroom apartment in many large cities in this world.
In cooperation with teNeues! www.teneues.com
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"Island Survival Bag"
The Island Survival Bag, designed by Patrizia Gucci, your ideal companion an an Island trip adventure!
The gift idea of the year from VLADI PRIVATE ISLANDS:
the elegant white designer Survival Bag, exclusively designed by Patrizia Gucci in Italy is not only an original gift but also a practical travel companion. lt makes a great beach bag and contains:
• 2-man tent which pops up in seconds
• Voucher for a free three day stay on a Canadian island
• Bottle of mineral water, and a message in a bottle
• Magnifying Glass
• Fishing rods with accessories
• Hammock
• Magic towel
• The novel Robinson Crusoe
• Swiss Army Knife
• Survival kit .... just in case
• Solar Power Pack with Battery Charger
• Compass
... contents which Robinson Crusoe only dreamed of!
Price for the 75 x 60 cm Island Survival Bag: EUR 385.00 (+ shipping)
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Mediterranean Islands, by Charles Arnold
An indispensable resource for travellers, sailros, local residents and organisations, tourism professionals, environmentalists, wildlife enthusiasts...and everyone captivated by the timeless islands of the Mediterranean.
Price: EUR 30.00 (+ shipping)
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(No. 1508) Daniel Defoe: Robinson Crusoe
2 volumes, London 1719
"The Life, And Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe..." Written by Himself. The Fourth Edition.
London, W. Taylor 1719, 364 pages.
"The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe..." Written by Himself. The Second Edition.
London., W. Taylor, 1719. 348 pages.
Vol. 1 in the first of two issues of the 4th edition, vol. 2 in the 2nd edition, lacks vol. 3. Some slight browning, front flyleaf in both vols. with old owner's entry, bindings worn, ends of spine damaged, hinges cracked, upper hinge of vol. 1 repaired.
Price: EUR 3190.00 (+ shipping)
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(No. 1510) Daniel Defoe: Robinson Crusoe
3 volumes, French Edition, Amsterdam, 1721-22.
„La Vie et les avantures surprenantes de Robinson Crusoe, Contenant entre autres évenemens le séjour qu’il a fait pendant vingt & huit ans dans une Isle déserte, située sur la Côte de l’Amerique, près l’embouchure de la grande Rivière Oronooque. Le tout écrit par lui même. Traduit de l’Anglois.
Large- 8°vo, Engraved frontispiece, 1 leaf, XII, 629 pages; 1 leaf, VIII, 588; XXXIV pages, 1 leaf, 632 pages.18 copper-engravings of B. Picart.
First French edition of all three parts, in contemporary vellum, vol. 1 in the second of two issues with correctedcatchword »La» instead of »Les» at end of preface, some very slight browning and foxing, vol. 1 has old owner’s entry on title, repair to map, and new binding using original spine, otherwise an excellent, complete copy.
Price: EUR 3960.00 (+ shipping)
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(No. 1512) Daniel Defoe: Robinson Crusoe
Dutch Edition, Amsterdam, Jansson van Waesberge,1721-36, 3 volumes
„Het Leven En de wonderbaare Gevallen van Robinson Crusoe, Behelzende onder andere ongheoorde uitkomsten een verhaal van zyn agt en twintigjaarig verblyf op een onbewoond Eiland, gelegen op de Kust van America by dc mond van de Rivier Oronooque. Alles door hem zelfs beschreven, Nu uit Engels vertaald…“
Large- 8°vo, Engraved frontispiece. 6 (st. 7) leafes, with folded copper-engraving, 392 pages, Title: Page 393/394 and 393/730, 11 copper-engravings; 4 Pictures, 608 pages, 8 copper-engravings; Engraved frontispiece, 10 leaves, 674 (st. 678) pages, 6 copper-engravings.
Price: EUR 1045.00 (+ shipping)
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(No. 1521) Daniel Defoe: Robinson Crusoe
Qissat Robinson Kuruzi (arabic)
First arabic Edition. Malta, 1835.
Large- 8°vo, frontispiece lithograph, 252 pages. With title and 3 textwoodcuts of Thomas Bewick, 5 lithographs, Leinwandeinband der Zeit, fine illustrated. slight browning and foxing, back repaired.
Price: EUR 1430.00 (+ shipping)
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(No. 1522) Daniel Defoe: Robinson Crusoe
French Edition, Paris, Didier, 1837, 2 Bände.
„Aventures de Robinson Crusoe, trad. par Mdme A. Tastu, suivies d’une notice sur Foe et sur le matelot Selkirk, par Louis Reybaud.“
Vol. 1: 396 pages.
Vol. 2: 384 pages.
Large- 8°vo, frontispiece with steel-engravings, with many woodcut-vignettes, 48 steel-engravings of Sainson. Booklet in blue-maroquin.Gilt edges.
Price: EUR 550.00 (+ shipping)
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"The Atlas of Climate Change"
Mapping the World's Greatest Challenge by Kirstin Dow and Thomas E. Downing
Today's headlines and recent events reflect the seriousness of climate change. Heatwaves, droughts and flooding are driving people from their homes, destroying livelihoods and causing death among vulnerable populations. Rigorous in its science and insightful in its message, this atlas examines the possible impact of climate change on our ability to feed the world's people, avoid water shortages, conserve biodiversity, improve health, and preserve cities and cultural treasures. It also reviews historical contributions to greenhouse gas levels, progress in meeting Kyoto commitments and local efforts to meet the challenge of climate change. The atlas covers a wide range of topics, including warning signals, future scenarios, vulnerable populations, health impacts, renewable energy and emissions reduction. With more than 50 full colour maps and graphics, this is an essential resource for policy-makers, environmentalists, students and everyone concerned with this pressing subject.
Price: EUR 21.50 (+ shipping)
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The Treasure Island Crystal, manufactured by Swarovski in Austria. There are two palm trees with crystals on their crown and a treasure chest with a small crystal inside. Actual size is H: 2 cm, W: 2 cm.
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Nova Scotia Atlas.
This sixth edition of the Nova Scotia Atlas provides in-depth coverage of the entire province including numbered and color-coded highways with exit numbers, hiking trails and National parks. There are details such as power lines, ferry routes, hospitals and communication towers. Airports, helipads and landing strips are listed. Also included are all Provincial parks (campgrounds, picnic sites, boat launches) with a description of each site. Physical features in this atlas clearly show where to find rivers, lakes, hills, islands, marshes and beaches for hikers, sun worshippers and bird lovers.
Price: EUR 27.95 + shipping
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Hiking Trails of Nova Scotia.
Author: Michael Haynes
This book deserves more attention, because it is one of the best trail guides available in the country. It has everything an outdoorsperson looking for trails in Nova Scotia needs: GPS coordinates, cellphone coverage, maps, and accurate descriptions.
Price: EUR 11.50 + shipping
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Lonely Planet South Pacific Micronesia.
Author: Geert Cole
Embrace the tyranny of distance. Be it Tuvalu, Tokelau, Tonga, Tutuila or the Tuamotus, our authors have braved paradise to give you the lowdown on island exploration. Get lost among the thousands of beautiful islands in the Earth's largest ocean. Hike to active volcanoes, lush forests and crashing waterfalls. Use this guide to reveal the Pacific's myriad cultures, landscapes and activities.
Price: EUR 28.50 + shipping
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Road & Recreational Atlas. Infomap.
BC divided into 88 maps, showing all highways, roads, logging roads, provincial parks, Wildlife Management Units, recreation and nature conservancy areas.
Price: EUR 15.50 + shipping
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North Queensland. Hema Maps.
Folded Map,
Scale 1:2 000 000
HEMA maps publish a wide range of products including Europe Maps, World Maps, Asia Maps, Wall & Desk Maps but their speciality is Australia.
Price: EUR 8.60 + shipping
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New Zealand Handbook.
Author: Donald, Darroch
Voted the world's safest country to visit in a recent poll, the "Land of the White Cloud" offers some of the world's most varied and beautiful landscapes. This new edition of Footprint's popular guide covers this isolated country's vast range of outdoor activities, from hiking to bungee jumping. Here too are profiles of New Zealand's wild and remote beaches, volcanoes, and unusual wildlife. Featuring colorful, easy-to-use maps, Footprint New Zealand includes current listings on where to stay and play, along with the best dining options for every budget. Informed background on both aboriginal Maori and contemporary urban and rural culture add welcome context.
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New Zealand - The Great Walks: Includes Auckland & Wellington City Guides.
Author: Stewart, Alexander
Thoroughly researched on the ground by the author, this outstanding guide covers the nine Great Walks of New Zealand: exceptional routes selected by the Department of Conservation for their dramatic scenery and the insights afforded into the country's heritage.
The routes, of between two and five days' duration, are covered in detail, with plenty of advice on practicalities eg. access to the trailhead, huts, campsites, recommended maps and local services.
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Eyewitness Travel Guides
Venice and Veneto.
Author: Catling, Christopher; Boulton, Susie
This is the guide that shows you what others only tell you! Make sure you don't miss a thing with this essential guide to Venice and Veneto. Wonder at St Marc's Basilica, enthral your senses at the masquerade Carnivale and discover the gem that is the Veneto region, largely ignored by tourists and waiting to be discovered. Using the unique cutaways and 3D models, this guide will tell you all you need to know to prepare and enjoy your trip. With indispensable tips on where to enjoy the best pizza to where to go for the most picturesque view, this is the ultimate guide for making your trip unforgettable. It is the Voted Best Guide Book series by Guardian and Observer readers in 2004, and nominated for the second year running. "No other guide whets your appetite quite like this one." - "The Independent".
Price: EUR 23.90 + shipping
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Pacific Islands.
Author: Marco Moretti
Stories and magnificent images trace the routes of the first navigators among the wonders of the Southern Seas. Visit blue lagoons, volcanic islands covered with steaming jungles, strips of white sand nestled between banks of coral. Investigate the Maori culture from Hawaii to Tahiti, by way of Easter Island, Tonga, Samoa, the Cook Islands, and New Zealand, and take in the myth of Polynesia. Land among the Melanesian peoples of Fiji, Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia and venture into the highlands of New Guinea, virgin treasure trove of Paleolithic customs. Explore the islands of Micronesia, emerald-green mountains adrift at sea, before crossing the deserts, mountains and coastlines of Australia.
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Diving and Snorkeling Maledives.
Author: Casey Mahaney , Astrid Witte Mahaney
You'll get specific information on:
- Dive site topography and access
- Safari boats, including contact information
- Resort islands across the archipelago
- Travel logistics and topside attractions
- 13 easy- to- read maps
Price: EUR 19.80 + shipping
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Tahiti and French Polynesia.
Author: Becca Blond, Celeste Brash, Hilary Rogers
This fully revised book will take you to the beautiful French Polynesia, a place that has drawn the likes of Paul Gauguin, R.L. Stevenson and Herman Melville. It shows how o go diving in reef-fringed lagoons that teem with tropical fish, explore Polynesian archaeologial sites and see traditional artisans at work. This guide contents also 49 detailed maps, showing 4WD tracks, walking routes and dive sites and a language guide for both Tahitian and French.
Price: EUR 23.35 + shipping
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Eyewitness Travel Guides
USA.
Author: Kindersley, Dorling
Be dazzled by the lights of Broadway and mesmerised by the sublime beauty of the Grand Canyon, with this guide to the USA. From Alabama to Wyoming, cutaway maps and 3D models should help you explore the landscape and architecture of the nation. Tips are included on restaurants, bars and diners.
Price: EUR 29.80 + shipping
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