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Long way round : chasing shadows across the world
by Ewan McGregor
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41 editions published between 2004 and 2007 in English and Chinese and held by 954 libraries worldwide The popular actors recount their three-month, 20,000-mile motorbike journey from London to New York through three continents and some of the harshest terrain on Earth.
Long way down : an epic journey by motorcycle from Scotland to South Africa
by Ewan McGregor
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3 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 426 libraries worldwide Longtime friends and bike enthusiasts McGregor and Boorman wowed international audiences with their first major motorcycle journey that spanned several continents, captured in the book and television show Long Way Round. Now they are back, with the fascinating account of their second, equally ambitious journey: from the northernmost tip of Scotland, across Europe and down through Africa ending in Cape Town, this is the account of the authors' three month journey across two continents, over difficult terrain and in unpredictable conditions. Their route covers Britain, Italy, Switzerland, Tunisia, the Sudan, Rwanda, Botswana, and Namibia, among other countries; and they stop in cities and villages along the way to experience the European and African cultures firsthand. Featuring diary entries, travel maps, mileage charts, and dozens of color photographs.--From publisher description.
Long way round
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18 editions published between 2004 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 409 libraries worldwide The adventure of a lifetime begins when two longtime pals, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, set off on their motorcycles taking the 'long way round' the world, covering 20,000 miles before completing their journey in New York City.
John Boorman's The emerald forest
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5 editions published between 1985 and 2009 in English and held by 388 libraries worldwide Bill Markham, an engineer, returns to the Amazon year after year searching for his son who had disappeared into the jungle. After ten years of searching, Markham finds the man that had once been his boy, but now is a warrior from a different world.
Long way down
by Ewan McGregor
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20 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and held by 322 libraries worldwide Longtime friends and bike enthusiasts McGregor and Boorman wowed international audiences with their first major motorcycle journey that spanned several continents, captured in the book and television show Long Way Round. Now they are back, with the fascinating account of their second, equally ambitious journey: from the northernmost tip of Scotland, across Europe and down through Africa ending in Cape Town, this is the account of the authors' three month journey across two continents, over difficult terrain and in unpredictable conditions. Their route covers Britain, Italy, Switzerland, Tunisia, the Sudan, Rwanda, Botswana, and Namibia, among other countries; and they stop in cities and villages along the way to experience the European and African cultures firsthand. Featuring diary entries, travel maps, mileage charts, and dozens of color photographs.--From publisher description.
Race to Dakar
by Charley Boorman
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15 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and held by 321 libraries worldwide After his celebrated trip round the world with Ewan McGregor, documented in "Long Way Round" - Charley Boorman was keen for another challenge. Racing in the Dakar had always been a dream of his, and so it was the obvious choice for a new adventure. This book documents his adventures, and explores the history of this dramatic and romantic race.
John Boorman's the emerald forest
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1 edition published in 1985 in English and held by 285 libraries worldwide Bill Markham, an engineer, returns to the Amazon year after year searching for his son who had disappeared into the jungle. After ten years of searching, Markham finds the man that had once been his boy, but now is a warrior from a different world.
By any means : from Wicklow to Sydney
by Charley Boorman
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5 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 250 libraries worldwide
Right to the edge : Sydney to Tokyo by any means
by Charley Boorman
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15 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and held by 250 libraries worldwide From active volcanoes to coffee plantations to hilltop monasteries, Charley takes an exhilarating ride through some of the most spectacular countries in the world. Fast paced and fascinating, this is a gripping read from one of our very best travel-adventure writers.
Long way round
by Ewan McGregor
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17 editions published between 2004 and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 241 libraries worldwide Verslag van een motorreis van 30.000 km in 14 weken van Londen over drie continenten naar New York door twee filmacteurs..
Long way down. Complete TV series
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7 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 235 libraries worldwide Travel with Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman from John O'Groats to Cape Town descending through Western Europe and Africa before arriving at the southern most tip of the continent. On their journey their endurance, biking skills and friendship are tested to the limit.
The Emerald forest
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6 editions published between 1985 and 2009 in English and held by 50 libraries worldwide Bill Markham, an engineer, returns to the Amazon year after year searching for his son who had disappeared into the jungle. After ten years of searching, Markham finds the man that had once been his boy, but now is a warrior from a different world.
Long way down the complete TV series
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2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 41 libraries worldwide
Long way down
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6 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and held by 32 libraries worldwide Verslag van een 24.000 km lange reis die acteurs Ewan McGregor en Charley Boorman op hun motoren maakten van Schotland naar Zuid-Afrika.
The bunker
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2 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in French and English and held by 25 libraries worldwide A platoon of German soldiers, battle-weary and torn by tension and dissent, take refuge from advancing Allied forces within the confines of an underground bunker system. As night closes in, a series of bizarre and horrifying events begins.
Sydney to Tokyo by any means
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4 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 22 libraries worldwide Following the phenomenal success of By Any Means Wicklow to Sydney, Charley Boorman is back with a brand new adventure.From Sydney to Tokyo By Any Means follows the adventurer extraordinaire as he rides, rows and flies his way 9, 500 miles north from his last stop in Sydney up the Pacific Rim to Japan's capital, Tokyo. Using quad bikes, hovercrafts, wooden scooters, canoes, para-gliders and of course his favourite mode of transport - motorbike - Charley travels across vibrant cities, treacherous seas and impenetrable jungle and experiences some of the world's most stunning and diverse countries and cultures. Along the way he encounters fascinating people in some of the most isolated communities. He meets and makes friends with everyone from surfer dudes in Australia to Tribal leaders in Papua New Guinea and learns of the history, religions and ways of life of the local people he is with.Encapsulating some truly awe-inspiring experiences, From Sydney to Tokyo By Any Means DVD is packed with adventure, motorbikes and Charley's enthusiasm for the world and its people.
Long way down music from the TV series
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3 editions published between 2003 and 2007 in English and held by 22 libraries worldwide
Long way round the complete TV series
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3 editions published between 2004 and 2010 in English and held by 19 libraries worldwide A document of Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman's motorbike journey around the world, covering Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Siberia, U.S.A., Canada and more.
Long way round special edition
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1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 17 libraries worldwide This is the special edition DVD of the 'Long way round' story. Bonded by a unique friendship and love of motorbikes, 'Long way round' documents the adventures of Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman on their extraordinary journey around the world.
Sydney to Tokyo by any means
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2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 16 libraries worldwide more
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Adventure and adventurers Adventure travel Africa Amazon River Region Anecdotes Australia Biography Boorman, Charley Bunkers (Fortification) Discoveries in geography Documentary films Documentary films Documentary television programs Documentary television programs Drama Europe Europe, Western Feature films Feature films Feral children Films for the hearing impaired Friendship Germany Interviews Japan Large type books Manners and customs McGregor, Ewan,--1971- Motion picture actors and actresses Motorcycle racing Motorcycle touring Motorcycling Motorcyclists Nature--Effect of human beings on New South Wales--Sydney Nonfiction television programs Paris-Dakar Rally Pictorial works Portugal Psychological warfare Rain forests Soldiers Southeast Asia Taiwan Television series Travel Travelogues (Television programs) Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Voyages and travels Voyages around the world
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