In his 'thinking traveller's tour', David St John Thomas journeys by rail and 'Little Car' around Britain, exploring the fascinating and diverse character of Britain today.
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In his 'thinking traveller's tour', David St John Thomas journeys by rail and 'Little Car' around Britain, exploring the fascinating and diverse character of Britain today.
Galapagos: Islands Born of Fire
Sets out to capture the haunting quality of the Galapagos Islands, in words and in pictures. With cold seas and burning rocks, sea lions and marine iguanas, active volcanoes, and giant tortoises, the Galapagos Islands have captured the …
Skye has much to offer, from the little crofting townships of the Sleat peninsula to the weird rock formations of Trotternish. This photographic collection explores one of the world's most famous islands, rich in history and archaeology, …
New Orleans: Elegance and Decadence
The lush, seductive, Old World elegance of New Orleans is gloriously revealed in this photographic tribute to the "Venice of North America." Richard Sexton's photographs capture balcony-lined streets, French-style parks, Caribbean-inspired …
City Walks: San Francisco: 50 Adventures on Foot
Ditch the usual tourist traps and see the City by the Bay on foot! "City Walks: San Francisco" will give you an insider's experience of this breathtaking (and walkable) city. Each card in this deck offers a self-guided walking tour, complete with …
Year in the Life of Richmond Park
Richmond Park is the largest open space in London. Ten miles from central London, it is one of the city's most popular and treasured Royal parks. This volume gives us an insight into a year at Richmond Park, covering every aspect of the park's …
City Walks Deck: Chicago: 50 Adventures on Foot
The perfect bring-along accessory for exploring Chicago like a native includes 50 walking adventures through such areas as Millennium Park, The Loop, Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, and more.
From the metropolitan bustle of busy, modern Tokyo to the serenity of classical Kyoto, from the northern frontier land of snowy Hokkaido to distinctly colorful Kyushu and Okinawa in the southwest, Japan is a country of striking contrasts and …
The rising of the black youths 25 years ago, on the 16 June 1976, marks an historical turning- point in South Africa. For the first time, black stood up against the apartheid regime fo the government. Their protest set into motion the long final …
City Walks: Paris: 50 Adventures on Foot
Paris is a perfect city to explore" pied," and this deck is designed for just that. On each card you'll find an illustrated map and on the flip side insider info on where to eat, drink, stop, and shop. With these 50 self-guided walking adventures …
City Walks: Rome: 50 Adventures on Foot
The ultimate travel accessory for wanderers who want to experience Rome like a native on foot! Perfect for a first-time visitor or those who just want to discover new terrain, "City Walks: Rome" offers an intimate view of the city. Each card in …
This tribute to the Land of Welcomes captures the spirit of the Irish people in traditional blessings and classic verse. Featuring beautiful full-color photographs of the Emerald Isle, this inspiring keepsake is perfect for the beginning of a …
Stewart Island: A Rakiura Ramble
guide to hikes, flora, and fauna of Stewart Island, one of the three main islands of New Zealand, with information on history, climate, transportation, accommodations, and historical sites. Includes color photos. Lacks a subject index. Peat is …
Celebration of some of the most beautiful and inaccessible of Scotland's island heritage.
City Walks: Washington, D.C.: 50 Adventures on Foot
Skip the tour bus and experience Washington, D.C. on foot! "City Walks: Washington, D.C." provides an insider's view of the nation's capital. Each card in this deck outlines a self-guided walking adventure, complete with detailed map and local …
treasury of warmth and exquisite charm, IRISH BLESSINGS provides beautiful full-color photographs of the Irish countryside and more than 60 traditional blessings, including such favorites as "The Traveler's Blessing," "A Blessing for You and …
From a list of countries with the lowest number of international tourists per year to information about the largest countries in the world without an FM station, this book of more than 500 wide-ranging curiosities makes minutia from across the …
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Art critic Gijs van Hensbergen had long dreamed of mastering Castilian cuisine - the least known and most delicious in Europe, with its suckling pigs and milk - fed lambs, and its extraordinary variety of seafood. He left England and travelled to …
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Over 350 of America's favorite recipes. Recipes and travel tips from all 50 states, including 100 crock pot and microwave recipes. Superfast recipes for quick cooking on the road, in the kitchen or on the patio. Trivia and tips including helpful …
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This book is split into the principal regions of Scotland: Borders, Dumfries and Galloway Glasgow and Strathclyde Edinburgh and Lothian Central Scotland, Fife, and Tayside Grampian the Highland the Western Isles, the Orkneys, and the Shetlands.
The luscious vineyards and sun-soaked earth of Sonoma and Napa Valleys beg for an architecture worthy of this rich setting. Wine country style has been born form this fertile area of the world-an elegant, sometimes rustic, often sophisticated …
Over the centuries, Paris has enjoyed a reputation as a city at the forefront of architecture and urban planning. Its grand boulevards and parks, its classical proportions, its towers and palaces imprint themselves on the memories of the many …
This book visually explores this complex city in a way that mere words could never do. Photographer Ben Simmons, a long-time Tokyo resident, knows his city, and every shot radiates with unmistakable Tokyo vitality.
This enlightening and browsable guide features more than 500 profiles of the lives, deaths, and final resting places of some of the most influential figures from sports, music, film, television, literature, and politics. 50 photos.
wordless evocation of place, "Wanderlust" captures the funny, mundane, and unexpectedly beautiful aspects of traveling the world with a sense of discovery and wonder. Litten's photographs — over 400 of them — celebrate the too-often-overlooked …
City Walks: Vancouver: 50 Adventures on Foot
Explore Vancouver's exciting streets and stunning parklands like a native. This guide to 50 walking tours includes destinations such as the Seawall Promenade, Lighthouse Park, The West End, Granville Island, and more.
Over a thousand years of history have shaped Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital. It was in A.D. 794 that Emperor Kammu visited the site, perceived that ''the mountains and rivers make it a natural fortress," and pronounced it his capital. From these …
City Walks: London: 50 Adventures on Foot
Skip the double-decker bus and experience London like a native on foot! Whether you're a first-time visitor or just want to discover new terrain, "City Walks: London" will give you an intimate view of this historic city. Each card in this deck …
Window Seat Europe: Reading the Landscape from the Air
Flying on the wing of the North American edition's success, this book decodesthe sights to be seen on any flight across Europe. 67 color aerial photos. 18line drawings. Fold-out map.
City Walks: Boston: 50 Adventures on Foot
The ultimate travel accessory for wanderers who want to experience Boston like a true native on foot!. Walks include:. Beacon Hill. Boston Common. Harvard Square. South End. And more!