The Orphan of India

The story of a second epic and record-breaking endurance adventure by the author of the bestselling and award-winningThe Man Who Cycled the World.   In 2008, Mark Beaumont smashed the world record for cycling around the world, by an astonishing 81 days. His race against the clock took him through the toughest terrain and the most demanding of conditions. In 2009, Mark set out on his second ultra-endurance challenge. And this one would involve some very big mountains.   The Man Who Cycled the Americastells the story of a 15,000 mile expedition that once again broke the barriers of human achievement. To pedal the longest mountain range on the planet, solo and unsupported, presented its own unique difficulties. But no man had ever previously summited the continents' two highest peaks, Mt. McKinley in Alaska and Aconcagua in Argentina, in the same climbing season, let alone cycling between them. Oh, and Mark had never even been up Ben Nevis before.   Full of his trademark charm, warmth an…

Ver weg en op moeilijk te bereiken plekken. Dat is waar Jimmy Nelson zich meestal bevindt. De kunstenaar reist non-stop de wereld af en legt contact met inheemse volkeren die hij vastlegt in boeken als Before They Pass Away en Homage to Humanity. Maar in het voorjaar van 2020 was reizen plots onmogelijk. In plaats van het vliegtuig pakte Nelson de fiets en reed hij langs vissersdorpen, polderlandschappen en vestingstadjes. Hij ontdekte de traditionele Nederlandse dracht en realiseerde zich dat die eigenlijk net zo bijzonder is als de culturele uitingen van de Papoea’s of Maasai. Jimmy Nelson greep de pandemie aan om Nederland in beeld te brengen zoals dat niet eerder gedaan is. In zijn nieuwe boek Between the Sea and the Sky portretteert hij twintig gemeenschappen in dracht en de omgeving die hen gevormd heeft – van het Zeeuwse Axel tot het Friese Hindeloopen en van Katwijk tot Rijssen. Het boek toont een deel van de Nederlandse identiteit die bijna verdwenen en vergeten is. Als onder…

Geweldig boek met zeer bijzondere foto's van bijna verloren culturen. Nu weer leverbaar! Zoals de titel al zegt: met recht een ode aan de mensheid! Photographer Jimmy Nelson has traveled the world with his camera, visiting some of its most remote and ancient cultures: the resulting images will uplift us individually, unite us spiritually and help motivate us to save our humanity. Jimmy Nelson, renowned photographer and author of Before They Pass Away, captures the essence of thirty iconic and disappearing tribes from Asia, Africa, Mexico, to Australia and India. Acclaimed British photographer Jimmy Nelson presents his latest collection of 400 evocative photographs revealing an inclusive look at the people and cultures of over thirty iconic tribes from around the world. From the Himalayas with the Laylap in Bhutan to the last hidden outposts of Africa with the Mundari in isolated South Sudan, these tribal cultures, many which have long been hidden from the world's eyes, are documented …

Loved by millions of readers worldwide, let the third story in the greatest children's book series of all time take you on an unforgettable journey. The hope and wonder of Harry Potter's world will make you want to escape to Hogwarts again and again. There's magic on every page!When the Knight Bus crashes through the darkness and screeches to a halt in front of him, it's the start of another far from ordinary year at Hogwarts for Harry Potter. Sirius Black, escaped mass-murderer and follower of Lord Voldemort, is on the run - and they say he is coming after Harry. In his first ever Divination class, Professor Trelawney sees an omen of death in Harry's tea leaves … But perhaps most terrifying of all are the Dementors patrolling the school grounds, with their soul-sucking Kiss …J.K. Rowling's enduringly popular Harry Potter books continue to captivate new generations of readers. Harry's third adventure alongside his friends, Ron and Hermione, invites you to explore even more of the wizar…

Let the wild rumpus start! For over 60 years, Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are has captured the imaginations of kids and kids-at-heart, and now, Super7 is bringing the magic of this beloved classic to life with the new Where the Wild Things Are ReAction Figures! Max and his monstrous friends-Carol, Bull, and Douglas-are ready to stomp, roar, and play in your collection as 3.75 scale, articulated figures, each packaged on a full-color, die-cut blistered cardback that feels like it leapt right out of the pages of the book. Whether you grew up dreaming of sailing off to the land of the Wild Things or you're sharing the story with a new generation, these figures are the perfect way to relive the adventure.Max is the king of all Wild Things-or at least, he sure acts like it! Dressed in his iconic white wolf suit and crowned for mischief, this 3.75 scale, articulated Where the Wild Things Are ReAction Figure of Max is ready to rule over your collection. Packaged on a full color, di…

Let the wild rumpus start! For over 60 years, Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are has captured the imaginations of kids and kids-at-heart, and now, Super7 is bringing the magic of this beloved classic to life with the new Where the Wild Things Are ReAction Figures! Max and his monstrous friends-Carol, Bull, and Douglas-are ready to stomp, roar, and play in your collection as 3.75 scale, articulated figures, each packaged on a full-color, die-cut blistered cardback that feels like it leapt right out of the pages of the book. Whether you grew up dreaming of sailing off to the land of the Wild Things or you're sharing the story with a new generation, these figures are the perfect way to relive the adventure.Inspired by Maurice Sendak's iconic 1963 children's picture book Where the Wild Things Are, this 3.75 scale, articulated ReAction Figure of Douglas captures the Wild Thing's unique look, from his long snout and striped fur to his unmistakable big, toothy smile. Packaged on a ful…

Let the wild rumpus start! For over 60 years, Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are has captured the imaginations of kids and kids-at-heart, and now, Super7 is bringing the magic of this beloved classic to life with the new Where the Wild Things Are ReAction Figures! Max and his monstrous friends-Carol, Bull, and Douglas-are ready to stomp, roar, and play in your collection as 3.75 scale, articulated figures, each packaged on a full-color, die-cut blistered cardback that feels like it leapt right out of the pages of the book. Whether you grew up dreaming of sailing off to the land of the Wild Things or you're sharing the story with a new generation, these figures are the perfect way to relive the adventure.Inspired by Maurice Sendak's iconic 1963 children's picture book Where the Wild Things Are, this 3.75 scale, articulated ReAction Figure of Carol captures the Wild Thing's unforgettable look, from his shaggy fur and striped tail to the expressive face that makes him one of the m…

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND TIKTOK SENSATION SOON TO BE A NETFLIX FILM 'Riveting, heart-wrenching and full of Old Hollywood glamour' BuzzFeed'This wildly addictive journey of a reclusive Hollywood starlet and her tumultuous Tinseltown journey comes with unexpected twists and the most satisfying of drama' PopSugarFrom the author of Daisy Jones & The Six in which a legendary film actress reflects on her relentless rise to the top and the risks she took, the loves she lost, and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine. Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now? Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband has left her, and her professional life is going nowhere. Regardless of why Evelyn has selected her to write her biography, Monique is det…

Ted Simon is the author of the classic travel book JUPITER'S TRAVELS. It documents his four-year journey round the world by motorbike, travelling through Europe, Africa, South and North America, and Asia. A number one bestseller in the late 1970s, it is still regarded as one of the greatest motorcycle books - indeed, one of the greatest travel books - ever written. In 2001, at the age of 69, Ted Simon decided to retrace his journey, and DREAMING OF JUPITER is the result. It took him two and a half years - during which time he revisited all the countries he had travelled through in the 1970s. He found much had changed, and he reflects upon the increased poverty, political upheavals, environmental issues and indeed the changes in himself. But ultimately, DREAMING OF JUPITER is a hugely inspiring read with a positive message at its heart - that even at the age of 70 you can still set off on an adventure, and be surprised and excited by what life throws at you along the way. *'Gloriously …

Levison Wood was only 22 when he decided to hitch-hike from England to India through Russia, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan, but he wasn't the conventional follower of the hippy trail. A fascination with the deeds of the early explorers, a history degree in the bag, an army career already planned and a shoestring budget of £750 - including for the flight home - he was determined to find out more about the countries of the Caucasus and beyond - and meet the people who lived and worked there.   EASTERN HORIZONS is a true traveller's tale in the tradition of the best of the genre, populated by a cast of eccentric characters; from mujahideen fighters to the Russian mafia. Along the way he meets some people who showed great hospitality, while others would rather have murdered him...   Biographical Notes    Levison Wood is an award-winning author, explorer and photographer who specialises in documenting people and cultures in remote regions and post-conflict zones. His work has taken him ar…