Compiled by Charles Dickens, Mugby Junction is a intriguing composite of tales ranging from horror to a realistic portrayal of life around a bustling Victorian railway station. Published for the first time in its entirety, it contains one of Dickens's most celebrated ghost stories, The Signalman. Arriving at Mugby Junction in an attempt to escape his unhappy past, Barbox Brothers befriends a workman and his invalid daughter. With their help he sets his sights on discovering which of the seven lines of the junction will most aid him in his journey of escape. In exploring one such line, he meets the woman he had lost, only to return to Mugby Junction once this has played out. Staying there, and continuing his friendship with the workman and his daughter, he collects together the myriad stories he hears tell of at the junction.

No Man's Land is a profoundly chilling tale of espionage, superstition, and betrayal, and bears all the hallmarks of Greene's most famous works. Arriving in the Harz Mountains, within striking distance of the Iron Curtain, 'civilian' Brown appears to be enjoying a small vacation. Yet one night he crosses into the Russian zone, claiming to be drawn to a site of Catholic pilgrimage. His cover is not quite convincing enough, however, and he finds himself arrested and interrogated. Refusing to confess the real reason behind his visit, he gains an unexpected ally, and the two of them embark upon a hazardous plan to complete his mission and return to the West. The result is a remarkable and psychologically charged exploration of fear and crossed frontiers.

Beneath a waterfall on the Franklin, Aljaz Cosini, river guide, lies drowning. Beset by visions at once horrible and fabulous, he relives not just his own life but that of his family and forebears, and finds a world where dreaming reasserts its power over thinking.

Once upon a time that was called 1828, before all the living things on the land and the fishes in the sea were destroyed, there was a man named William Buelow Gould, a convict in Van Dieman's Land who fell in love with a black woman and discovered too late that to love is not safe. Silly Billy Gould, invader of Australia, liar, murderer, forger, fantasist, condemned to live in the most brutal penal colony in the British Empire, and there ordered to paint a book of fish. Once upon a time, miraculous things happened...

Walking through the jungle, What do you see? Can you hear a noise? What could it be? A small child walks, creeps, runs, leaps, swings and, finally, wades through the jungle — hearing animal noises as he goes — in this traditional, everybody-join-in rhyme.

And if Ferdinand decides to make a chocolate fudge banana cake What do we do? For goodness sake! We ALL JOIN IN! This book is a rumbustious, rollicking and above all noisy collection of seven exuberant poems, perfect for chanting aloud, that are brilliantly illustrated by the incomparable Quentin Blake. The collection includes All Join In, The Hooter Song, Nice Weather for Ducks and Sorting Out the Kitchen Pans. Who coud possibly resist?

When a young boy visits a tropical rain forest, he pretends it is a long time ago and that extinct and rare animals live in the forest, and aboriginal children play there. But how much longer will the rainforest remain, he wonders?

This is one of a series of books that provide a guide to Shakespeare's plays. The prefaces include endorsements by both actors and directors.

«Change is the one constant in business, and we must adapt or face obsolescence. Yet certain challenges never go away. That's what makes this book «must read.» These are the 10 seminal articles by management's most influential experts, on topics of perennial concern to ambitious managers and leaders hungry for inspiration--and ready to run with big ideas to accelerate their own and their companies' success.»

“Sunny days suit most cities just fine, but San Francisco saves its most dramatic views of the Golden Gate Bridge for fog. When it swirls around the towers, romantics and photographers rejoice.” – Alison Bing, Lonely Planet Writer.

Drinking in the riverside view from the historic Bund's bars. Sizing up the sci-fi skyscrapers of futuristic Pudong. Bargain-hunting, café-hopping and art-ogling amidst the traditional architecture of Tianzifang. Indulging in the chic charm of the French Concession's tree-lined boulevards. Escaping modernity to the quintessentially Chinese landscapes just outside of town. Discovering the street-level character of lilong lanes and longtang architecture.

From ancient trails in southern England and coastal paths in Wales, to windswept moors in northern England and mountain ascents in Scotland, your opportunities for walking in Britain are as varied as the landscapes, people and cultures of this island. In This Guide: Over 50 detailed descriptions for walkers of all levels. Ridges, Rivers & Romans color section outlining the range of walking options in Britain. Foreward by Christine Elliott, chief executive of the Ramblers' Association. Two-color maps for all featured walks. Essential accommodation and transport information. Expert advice on equipment, health and environmentally responsible walking.

Meandering among museums and monuments with fellow global citizens in America's front yard. Hobnobbing and nose-rubbing with politicos, wannabe politicos and wannabe wannabe politicos. Creeping yourself out on The Exorcist steps — and beware a tipsy tumble. Chowing down on DC's infamous half smokes and chili dogs with Obama. Cocktail-swillin' and hip-shakin' the night away — question is, hip-hop, salsa or lingala? Blazing the urban frontiers of up-and-coming 'hoods such as Columbia Heights and Northeast.

Whether you're a local looking for a long weekend escape, a visitor looking to explore or you simply need some ideas when family and friends come to visit, Lonely Planet's Trips series offers the best itineraries — and makes it easy to plan the perfect trip time and again.

Lonely Planet Pocket Barcelona is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Stroll along La Rambla past colourful flower stands, enjoy the whimsy of Gaudi's architectural details, or spend an evening sampling Spanish tapas at an outdoor cafe; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Barcelona and begin your journey now!

Lonely Planet Pocket Paris is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Blend in with the Parisians among the chestnut groves of Jardin du Luxembourg, ride the funicular up to the white-domed majesty of the Basilique du Sacre-Coeur, or have a romantic rendezvous with French art at the Musee Rodin; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Paris and begin your journey now!

The city’s must-see sights plus expert advice to make your trip even better.

Watch the spire-studded skyline loom out of the morning mist from Charles Bridge. Sip on a cool Pilsner and survey the rooftops from the beer garden at Letna park. Swap Habsburg history for edgy modern art in the iconic Veletrzni Palace.

Havana is a cultural powerhouse. A delightful and at times wicked set of contradictions, she is proud and boastful, unabashed and raw. Unlock the doors to the city — the Havana of delectable mojitos and proud intellectualism, of salsa and Santeria — with this comprehensive guide: cruise through Havana Vieja ona tailored walking tour, find romance along the Malecon, or simply puff knowingly on your Cohiba as you marvel at this cosmopolitan city on the verge of international stardom.

Get the most out of your trip to Asia and India without throwing up over the side of a slow boat. This guide is freshly updated by travel health expert Dr Tony Gherardin and provides advice on immunisations, medical kits and what to do if you start to feel queasy.