Find maps and books at Stanfords for anywhere in the world and get £5 off on purchases of £25 or more, throughout January. Enter the promotion code ‘JAN09’ at the checkout online, or print off the offers page and bring it in-store.
Escape for less in 2009
Find the best tours, trails and terrain to practice, and locate all those useful facilities - from ski-lifts to hotels - with our great range of skiing and snowboarding maps.
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Skiing and Snowboarding Guides
Whatever level you’re at, Stanfords stock skiing and snowboarding guides to help all snow-sport enthusiasts get the most out of their trip.
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Amazon tells the story of Bruce Parry’s trip down the world’s greatest river. As seen on BBC TV, Parry follows the length of the Amazon river from the High Andes, through Coca Country, joins the Brazilian Carnival, passes through tribal communities, spots stunning wildlife and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
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The American Future - Simon Schama
Simon Schama’s latest authoritative work - The American Future - comes at an apposite time in the country’s history. Published on the brink of the monumental November 2008 election, the imminent collapse of Reagan Republicanism means the country is facing an intense self-examination of the trajectory of its history.
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Upcoming Events
Seven Wonders Travel Evening plus 20% off your Stanfords shopping
14 Jan 5:30pm, London
Come to this travel evening at Stanfords and gain holiday inspiration from the Seven Wonders travel experts, plus get 20% off all Stanfords purchases made on the night.
Stanfords: London International Boat Show 2009
18 Jan, London
The London International Boat Show returns to ExCeL from 9-18 January 2009, celebrating 55 years of bringing the best of boating to the UK’s capital.
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John Simpson takes explorers to war zone
John Simpson is to teach adventurers Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Sir Robin Knox-Johnston how to file news reports from a war-zone in a new BBC series. In return, the explorers will lead Simpson on the type of trips they are more familiar with, to hone the broadcaster's adventure skills.
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Blog by Charlie Connelly
I didn't just talk the new year's resolution talk, I literally walked the walk. Walking is the best form of travel there is, and I will fight anyone – shirts off, in a pub car park – who would care to argue otherwise.
You can now save 2.5% on the VAT, which applies to items such as globes and travel accessories. The VAT rate reduction from 17.5% to 15% came into effect on 1 December 2008. These prices apply both in-store and online.
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