All books are preloved unless otherwise specified
Travel
Eat Pray Love – Elizabeth Gilbert – Preloved Medium size Paperback
R45,00A celebrated writer’s irresistible, candid, and eloquent account of her pursuit of worldly pleasure, spiritual devotion, and what she really wanted out of life.
Around the time Elizabeth Gilbert turned thirty, she went through an early-onslaught midlife crisis. She had everything an educated, ambitious American woman was supposed to want—a husband, a house, a successful career. But instead of feeling happy and fulfilled, she was consumed with panic, grief, and confusion. She went through a divorce, a crushing depression, another failed love, and the eradication of everything she ever thought she was supposed to be.
To recover from all this, Gilbert took a radical step. In order to give herself the time and space to find out who she really was and what she really wanted, she got rid of her belongings, quit her job, and undertook a yearlong journey around the world—all alone. Eat, Pray, Love is the absorbing chronicle of that year. Her aim was to visit three places where she could examine one aspect of her own nature set against the backdrop of a culture that has traditionally done that one thing very well. In Rome, she studied the art of pleasure, learning to speak Italian and gaining the twenty-three happiest pounds of her life. India was for the art of devotion, and with the help of a native guru and a surprisingly wise cowboy from Texas, she embarked on four uninterrupted months of spiritual exploration. In Bali, she studied the art of balance between worldly enjoyment and divine transcendence. She became the pupil of an elderly medicine man and also fell in love the best way—unexpectedly.
An intensely articulate and moving memoir of self-discovery, Eat, Pray, Love is about what can happen when you claim responsibility for your own contentment and stop trying to live in imitation of society’s ideals. It is certain to touch anyone who has ever woken up to the unrelenting need for change.
Everest – Free to Decide Cathy O’Dowd – Preloved Large Paperback
R65,00May 1996 was one of the most eventful months in Everest’s history – for all the wrong reasons. Forteen expeditions were trying to climb the mountain from the southern side, among them the first South African team ever to attempt the summit. Sponsored initially by the “Johannesburg Sunday Times” and with the personal blessing of Nelson Mandela, the expedition was led by Ian Woodhall, and ex-British Army officer who had relatively limited high-altitude experience. The South Africans were dogged by early problems, which started when the three most experienced climbers in the team quit before even reaching base camp due to personality clashes with Woodhall, who also banished a reporter and photographer from the main sponsor, who then withdrew their support. At the South Col (26,000 feet) they sat out the huge storm of May 10-11 that led to the death of 11 climbers, but finally achieved their goal on Saturday 25 May when Ian Woodhill and Cathy O’Dowd reached the summit of Everest. Bruce Herrod, the deputy leader and a renowned photographer, reached the top later that day, unfortunately he did return – his body was found not far below the summit a year later.
Family Guide New York City – Eyewitness Travel – Preloved Large Hard Cover
R50,00Perfect for planning and enjoying a stress-free family holiday, this easy-to-use guide book is packed with insider tips and information on the best family-friendly activities and attractions. Admire the views from the Empire State Building, let off steam in Central Park or take a ferry to the Statue of Liberty. From recommendations of child-friendly restaurants to suggestions for rainy-day activities, this guide book takes the work out of planning a family trip to New York City. Inside Family Guide New York City: – Each major listing includes details of the closest toilets , the nearest places to grab a snack or meal , what do if it rains , and where kids can play and let off steam – Contains cartoons, quizzes and games to keep young travellers happy all day long – Detailed coloured maps of all the major attractions and areas help you navigate with ease – Colour-coded area guides make it easy to find information – At-a-glance pages highlight all the best sights and activities in each area so you can plan your day quickly – Features expert suggestions for the best places for families to stay, eat and shop – Gives essential travel information , including transport, visa and health information – Covers Statue of Liberty, Greenwich Village, Empire State Building, Grand Central Terminal, the Museum of Modern Art, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Central Park, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, American Museum of Natural History, Harlem, Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Museum, Coney Island, New York Hall of Science, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx Zoo and more Looking for a comprehensive guide to New York City? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide New York City . On a shorter trip and just want to know the highlights? Try our Top 10 New York City travel guide. About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK’s Family Guides are designed to help families make the most of their holiday, with easy-to-read maps, tips and information to enrich your journey. DK is the world’s leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.
Picture Book of Hawaii – Bernadine Bailey – Preloved Hard Cover
R35,00BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED BOOK ABOUT THE STATE OF HAWAII
Picture Book of Nevada – Bernadine Bailey – Preloved Hard Cover
R35,00BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED BOOK ABOUT THE STATE OF NEVADA
Picture Book of Ohio – Bernadine Bailey – Preloved Hard Cover
R35,00BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED BOOK ABOUT THE STATE OF OHIO
Picture Book of Pennsylvania – Bernadine Bailey – Preloved Hard Cover
R35,00BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED BOOK ABOUT THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
Picture Book of South Dakota – Bernadine Bailey – Preloved Hard Cover
R35,00BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED BOOK ABOUT THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
