Jennifer Barclay

David Attenborough, Dion Leonard (Finding Gobi), Dervla Murphy and Brian Jackman are just four of the authors whose work features in this new anthology from Bradt focusing on true stories about travelling with animals. In Beastly Journeys, there are 46 tales of extraordinary animal travel experiences, from hilarious holidays with pets to journeys on which wild animals somehow came along for the ride, including: David Attenborough tries to get an armadillo...

"Travelling alone for the first time is not easy - indeed, for some the prospect is terrifying. Roam Alone is a collection of 40 true tales by reluctant solo travellers who took the plunge and loved it, interwoven with practical tips from the experts. The stories are thought-provoking, exciting and inspiring, and show that bravery can reap amazing rewards. Some contributors were mere teenagers, while others waited decades before circumstances required...

Following her sister's death from drug addiction, a high school student is forced to leave her private school to return to her old, crime-filled neighborhood. There, she defies all the rules to achieve her dreams as she re-kindles her passion for the competitive world of step dancing. She gets the chance to get out of her drug and crime infested neighborhood to attend an exclusive academy.