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Book Synopsis“Best Beaches by Lonely Planet is the perfect coffee table book to dip into when the mood takes you” - The West Australian From dazzling coves with sprawling coastlines to mystical shores with azure waters, Lonely Planet's experts present 100 of the most incredible beaches in the world plus the reasons why each is so unique and special.Explore our planet's most exceptional and unexpected beaches through an impeccable combination of aerial and ground photography. Discover essential information on how to reach each utopia, and find handy 'top 5' themed lists detailing the best beaches for wildlife, sunsets, people watching, and more.Inside Lonely Planet's Best Beaches: 100 extraordinary beaches around the world including the location of each beach and how to get there Stunning photography throughout that captures the extreme beauty and scenery of each place Expert knowledge and insider tips so you can make the most of your adventure 'Top 5 beaches' lists including: best family-friendly beaches; best beaches to snorkel; most remote beaches; most unexpected best beaches; beaches worth the crowd; best beaches to see nature Featuring beaches from: Oceania: Fiji, Samoa, Cook Islands, French Polynesia, New Zealand, Australia; Africa: South Africa, Zanzibar, Mauritius, Madagascar, Seychelles; Asia: India, Maldives, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Japan; Middle East: Qatar, Egypt, Yemen; Europe: Croatia, Wales, Iceland, France, Spain, Germany, Greece, Italy, Montenegro, Norway, England, Ireland, Denmark Portugal, Scotland, Turkiye, Americas: Brazil, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Peru, Antarctica, Colombia, Jamaica, St Lucia, Panama, Barbados, Canada, USA, Puerto Rico This definitive guide to our planet's best beaches is the perfect gift for adventurers, armchair travellers, and beach photography collectors. Use this sublime compendium to inspire an out-of-this-world trip or to simply relax and unwind as you marvel at our world's many natural wonders.Trade ReviewTouching grass is great, but when it comes to reconnecting with nature, one of the finest ways has to be feeling the sand between your toes. Travel behemoth Lonely Planet’s new guide to the world’s “Best Beaches” includes blockbuster spots such as Rio de Janeiro’s Ipanema and Thailand’s Ao Maya, as well as private resort paradises such as Zanzibar’s Mnemba Island * CNN Travel *Best Beaches by Lonely Planet is the perfect coffee table book to dip into when the mood takes you * The West Australian *It’s an armchair journey to the world’s top 100 beaches and Australia is very well represented * The West Australian *a list of the absolute best beaches from across the globe * 9 Honey *Lonely Planet's new book contains such a huge mixture of beaches from all over the world. * Time Out *

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewCoffee Table Pick! “Whether you’re a denizen or a stranger to the Big Apple’s streets, these gorgeous shots … will make you feel the magic.” * People Magazine *"Walk With Me" is a lovely reminder for us all to slow down and be more reflective. Linger for moment and admire the flowers in a window box, the history of a street, or the door of a West Fourth Street brownstone. These small discoveries, these photo-worthy moments, especially in one's own hometown, offer us a bit of balance in a fast-paced world.” * The East Hampton Star *“Features more than 200 photos of some of the often-overlooked spots that make NYC so beautiful, from it parks and cafes to building facades.” * Serendipity Magazine *“ a wonderful new photobook … reveals the beauty of NYC in all seasons.” * The New Yorker Life *“To all my displaced New Yorkers, or just New York lovers, run and get this book by @skaufman4050-her photography is incredible and she captures the city in such a special way.” * Olivia Brock, Interior Designer *“This is the most gorgeous coffee table book ever. Her photography is stunning and she does such a beautiful job capturing both iconic buildings and hidden gems in NYC. This book makes for an absolutely perfect gift!” * Fran Hauser, Author and Entrepreneur *“This is for anyone who wants to walk around New York and discover beautiful neighborhoods.” * Laurie Collins, Digital Creator @dccitygirl *“Another must-have: a new book showcasing the beauty of New York through the lens of Susan Kaufman.” * Noel Y. Calingasan, Digital Creator @nyclovesnyc *“A gorgeous love letter to NYC.” * Peter Som, Creative Director *"I will be using this book to find all of the most beautiful facades in NYC!” * Melissa Male, Digital Creator @melissamale *“Please do check out Walk With Me: New York, her imagery is perfection!” * Paula Sutton, Author and Digital Creator@hillhousevintage *“From one Sunday stroll addicted New Yorker to another, get this book!” * Michael Ausiello, President & Editorial Director TVLine.com *When my friend Susan left her career as a high-powered magazine editor (she was most recently the editor-in-chief of People Style Watch), she quickly made her hobby of walking around New York City and taking photos with her iPhone into a wildly successful Instagram account and a whole new career! I am so excited to announce that her recently launched beautiful book, Walk with Me New York became an instant best seller is so much fun to read, and makes the perfect gift. * Andrea Linett, Author & Blogger *An absolutely enchanting guide. Even after living in New York City for years, I found new places to go and saw familiar things in magical ways. Susan Kaufman’s eye and taste are exquisite. * Delia Ephron, author of Left on Tenth. *

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Book SynopsisAfter his last book Escapes, Stefan Bogner returns to the Alps with this illustrated book. This time not only did he photograph particular routes, but he looked for the ideal tour through the Alps: 3 countries, 14 passes - the perfect little escape for 4 days. Different from Bogner s photographs in Escapes or Curves, where he just presents dreamlike empty streets, Porsche Drive focuses on the journey in Porsche models such as Porsche 906, Porsche 911, Porsche 918 and more. Stefan Bogner drives his own Porsche 911 1970 ST. Apart from Bogner's photographs, Porsche Drive offers information on each route and height profile. Thus you can follow Bogner's itinerary on a long weekend.Trade ReviewPhotographer Stefan Bogner has produced the impossible: a most epic set of Porsche road trip pictures for his immensely cool new book Porsche Drive--Jared Paul Stern "Petrolicious.com, January 22, 2016 "

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Book SynopsisA vibrant and adventurous LEGO® photography book that sees the world in LEGO bricks and minifigures. LEGO® In Focus celebrates the boundless creativity of LEGO play through stunning brick and minifigure photography. Look through the lens of 30 toy photographers as they imagine the world from a LEGO point of view. This distinctive collection from creators across the globe explores minifigure-sized perspectives on nature, urban life, travel and adventure, and much more. From diving into the ocean's depths and seeking shelter in a snowstorm, to dancing at a washing machine disco and enjoying ice cream on a summer day, each image offers surprises and hidden humor, while sharpening our focus to the magic of play. Detailed captions and behind-the-scenes progress images take us deeper into the bricks and elements that connect us. LEGO® In Focus is the perfect experiential, imaginative photography book for LEGO builders and dreamers alike.

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Book SynopsisLet’s Get Lost is a stunning photographic collection showcasing 21 of Instagram’s most respected outdoor photographers and adventurers, revealing the people behind the lens, their stories, ways of working and, most importantly, the remote locations they go to capture breathtaking shots.Trade ReviewThis is likely to draw in both fans of photography as well as adventure travel seekers looking to add to their bucket list. 'Let’s Get Lost' is the perfect gift as it’s something to keep on the coffee table and bookshelf for years to come. * Client Magazine *Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1 MountainsAlex Strohl: Montana, USA Jonathan Gregson: The Dolomites, Italy Richard Gaston: Cape Wrath Trail, Scotland Finn Beales: Pelion Mountain, Greece Finn Beales: Rwanda Cath Simard: Patagonia, ArgentinaChapter 2 WildernessEmilie Ristevski: Namibia Reuben Wu: Pastoruri Glacier, Peru Finn Beales: Fair Isle, Scotland Finn Beales: Hawaii, USA Laura Pritchett: White Sands National Park, USAChapter 3 CoastLucy Laught: Cornwall, England Chris Burkard: Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia Molly Steele: California, USA Finn Beales: West Ireland Finn Beales: NewfoundlandChapter 4 Ice & SnowBenjamin Hardman: Disko Bay, Greenland Greg Lecouer: Antarctica Charly Savely: Alaska, USA Finn Beales: Iceland Tim Allen: The Buzludzha monument, Bulgaria Hannes Becker: Svalbard, NorwayChapter 5 Lakes & RiversTobias Haag: Lapland, Sweden Cal Snape: The Skeena River, Canada Finn Beales: Alberta, Canada Nicolee Drake: Tanjung Puting National Park, IndonesiaChapter 6 ForestsHolly-Marie Cato: Kafue National Park, Zambia Finn Beales: Redwoods National Park, USA Finn Beales: Brecon Beacons, Wales Mads Peter Iversen: Hestehave Forest, Denmark Photographer & Biographies Index

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Book Synopsis"If you really want to get under the skin of a city, the 500 Hidden Secrets series, which covers a number of cities from Havana to Ghent, all written by people who know the cities inside out, is ideal. It's an innovative and refreshing take on the traditional travel guide." - The Independent Where are the 5 best places to eat like a Portuguese? Which are the 5 best restaurants for Petiscos? Where can you find the nicest salons and barber shops? Which are the 5 best places to see Azulejos? Where will you find the most unique lifts and elevators? The best Lisbon area beaches? The 500 Hidden Secrets of Lisbon reveals these good-to-know places and many more. An affectionate and informed guide to Lisbon, written by a true local. This is a book for visitors who want to avoid the usual tourist spots and for residents who are keen to track down the city's best-kept secrets. Table of ContentsContents: 105 Places to Eat or Buy Good Food; 65 Places to Go for a Drink and Party; 70 Places to Shop; 25 Buildings to Admire; 50 Places to Discover Lisbon; 75 Places to Enjoy Culture; 20 Things to do with Children; 25 Places to Sleep; 45 Weekend Activities; 20 Good-to-know Facts and Urban Details.

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Book SynopsisEscape the nine-to five and learn how to live and work on the road with the latest addition to Lonely Planet's Handbook series, a practical guide inspiring and motivating people to achieve their goal of travelling more, starting a whole new way of living and creating a flexible work/life balance. Divided into two sections, this informative book firstly explains the practicalities of working on the road, such as income generation, managing career changes, keeping in touch with family and maintaining relationships, what to do with your stuff, overcoming common pre-departure fears, keeping healthy on the road and much more. The second showcases a number of ideal destinations for digital nomads, offering invaluable travel insights and information about the location in question, pros and cons, as well as inspirational tales from digital nomads out on the road. From the palm-fringed beaches of blissful Bali to the bright, neon-lights of dynamic Seoul, aspiring nomads will be inspired to make the move and start a whole new way of living. Written by some of Lonely Planet's very own nomadic experts, this book is packed with top tips, insights and real life tales on what it's really like to be working on the road. Chapters throughout include: 10 perks of being a digital nomad What jobs do digital nomads do? 15 items every digital nomad should carry 10 ways to overcome loneliness Top destinations for digital nomads Learning the lingo About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.

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Book SynopsisThis truly global and visually stunning  compendium showcases some of the most breath-taking pieces of street art and graffiti from around the world. Since its genesis on the East Coast of the United States in the late 1960s, street art has travelled to nearly every corner of the globe, morphing into highly ornate and vibrant new styles. This unique atlas is the first truly geographical survey of urban art, revised and updated in 2023 to include new voices, increased female representation and cities emerging as street art hubs. Featuring specially commissioned works from major graffiti and street art practitioners, it offers you an insider’s view of the urban landscape as the artists themselves experience it. Organized geographically, by continent and by city – from New York, Los Angeles and Montreal in North America, through Mexico City a

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Book SynopsisWhere's the best place to go out on a Saturday night in Barcelona? What off-beat museums can be discovered after Sunday brunch (and where to have it)? Which locations offer the best viewpoints of the Catalan capital? What Gaudí buildings are essential? Where does Barcelona's modernism reach its zenith? Where to take the children? What's the best place to buy wine? And where do the locals hang out? The 500 Hidden Secrets of Barcelona reveals hundreds of good-to-know addresses, avoiding the touristy places and pointing out the urban details you are likely to miss. Mark Cloostermans, a Belgian journalist living in Barcelona, unlocks the various districts, pointing out historical details in the streets of the old town, taking you from green Montjuïc hill to the beach and back. The best places to eat halal, the must-visits for Barça fans and the various festivals you can plan your visit around: The 500 Hidden Secrets of Barcelona reveals it all.Trade ReviewIf you really want to get under the skin of a city, the 500 Hidden Secrets series, which covers a number of cities from Havana to Ghent, all written by people who know the cities inside out, is ideal. It's an innovative and refreshing take on the traditional travel guide. The Independent

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Book SynopsisDelve inside the myriad landscapes of Japan with this stunning collection of photographs and discover the nation's extraordinary diversity of places, people and experiences - from moments in awe-inspiring cities to quiet escapes in remote, exotic corners. Beautiful World Japan is the perfect way to lose yourself in the country. Striking photos fill each page, while special gatefolds open to reveal magnificent panoramas. If you've been, retrace your steps and relive the time you spent there. If you haven't, this book is the perfect way to start planning an adventure. We've divided the contents into states and territories. Begin your journey in Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, a place of hot springs, wilderness, forests and volcanoes, before moving through the country to the southern island of Okinawa, home to amazing cuisine, unique traditions and turquoise waters. On this journey you'll find powdered ski resorts, snow-covered national parks, indigenous animals and birds, gorges and dramatic waterfalls. You'll then discover sprawling neon jungles, Tokyo in cherry blossom season, ancient temples of Kyoto, powerful memorials, lush rice fields and delectable cuisine. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.

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Book SynopsisFeaturing new and iconic images, this follow-up to Prestel's highly successful A Year in Photography: Magnum Archive includes some of the most striking photography ever collected in one volume. As readers flip the pages they will find themselves traveling from west to east across the globe. Each country is represented in three or four images captured by a single photographer. While renowned figures such as Robert Capa, Bruce Davidson, and Martin Parr are included, readers will also find younger photographers such as Olivia Arthur, Alessandra Sanguinetti, and Mikhael Subotzky, all of whom present dazzling new views of our changing world. Shining a light on the human condition in every corner of the globe, this compilation exemplifies Magnum founder Henry Cartier- Bresson's vision of "a community of thought, a shared human quality, a curiosity about what is going on in the world, a respect for what is going on and a desire to transcribe it visually."Trade Review"Featuring images by founding members like Robert Capa, pioneers like Martin Parr and Bruce Davidson, and newer members like Alessandra Sanguinetti, Mikhael Subotzky, and Olivia Arthur, this book is a testament to the human condition and those who dare to document it." -Feature Shoot

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Book Synopsis"You’ll be in awe of the work of the American rancher and wildlife alike." — Fox News "... Krantz delivers a true sense of not only the size and scope of Art and Catherine Nicholas’ Wagonhound Ranch, but also the deep sense of stewardship the Nicholas family and their crew bring to ranching every day." — Western Horseman "...Anouk’s photographs tell a visual story of the rancher and his relationship with the land." — The Eye of Photography "A stunning photographic collection that celebrates the reality of ranch life." — Big Sky Journal Wagonhound is a historic working ranch spanning over 300,000 acres in Wyoming, where the elevation ranges from 5,000 feet to 9,000 feet; where talented, strong, and steady quarter horses supplied by the ranch-owned remuda are required to help the cowboys manage the herds in a spectacularly rugged terrain. Catherine and Art Nicholas, who took the reins of the historic ranch in 1999, take the stewardship of the land very seriously — their vision has been to honour tradition, preserve the land, which is steeped in history, and return it to a pristine condition. In Ranchland: Wagonhound, Anouk Krantz’s beautiful photography reveals the daily and seasonal rhythms of the ranch and the daily lives of its men and women cowboys, whose long hard days — starting in the dark and finishing in the dark — involve everything from cattle driving to branding to training the best quarter horses in the country and more. Set in a stunning large-format book, these photographs and the stories offer an inspiring new perspective into today's cowboy/ranching culture and land stewardship of the American West. Trade Review"You’ll be in awe of the work of the American rancher and wildlife alike." - Fox News"...Anouk’s photographs tell a visual story of the rancher and his relationship with the land." - The Eye of Photography"A stunning photographic collection that celebrates the reality of ranch life." - Big Sky Journal"... Krantz delivers a true sense of not only the size and scope of Art and Catherine Nicholas’ Wagonhound Ranch, but also the deep sense of stewardship the Nicholas family and their crew bring to ranching everyday." - Western HorsemanWatch an interview with Anouk Masson Krantz on Rural America Live: https://vimeo.com/774435607/e8c9780fc6 - Rural America Live"Even city slickers can have a bit of cowboy in their bones—a yearning for open spaces, rugged country, and fierce independence. So, whether your dad’s a cowboy at heart, or a real cowboy himself, chances are he’ll appreciate the stories and images found in the Ranchland: Wagonhound coffee table book by Anouk Masson Krantz." - Prevention"Krantz’s collection of dramatic black-and-white images convey daily life on the ranch, including the changing of the seasons and the work of cowboys and cowgirls." - Professional Photographer Magazine"... rare perspective large-format art book is dedicated to the American rancher, the spirit of the West and the contemporary challenges to conserve the land." - Jackson Hole News & GuideInterview with Anouk Masson Krantz: "If you're a fan of Westerns, shows like Yellowstone or any Taylor Sheridan series, then you're going to love our next guest. In fact, she's Taylor Sheridan's favourite cowboy photographer." - Fox 5 Las Vegas"French photographer Anouk Masson Krantz takes us on a deep dive into the private world of Wagonhound in Wyoming...Her stunning photography showcases cowboy ranching culture and land stewardship in the American West and highlights the daily beauty and seasonal rhythms of life on the ranch." - Sunset Mag“The attention to detail in Anouk’s images offers a rare insight into the modern cowboy and ranching culture from an outsider’s viewpoint.” - Digital Photographer magazine"Anouk’s photographs tell a visual story of the rancher and his relationship with the land." - Digital Camera World"Anouk's Ranchland wins best art/photography book for The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum awards!" - National Cowboy MuseumInterview with photographer and author Anouk Masson Krantz; article and podcast - The Candid Frame podcastFeatured on Marijka Dam's Instagram story - Instagram: Marijka Dam"Photographer Anouk Krantz shares her journey of life-changing adventures that led her to Wagonhound in Wyoming, where dreams really do come true." - Horse and Rider UK"Ranchland: Wagonhound by Anouk Krantz celebrates America’s ranches, like this one in Wyoming. The book, which honours the traditions of the American West and pays homage to those who conserve the land for future generations, won the best photography book of 2023 at the Western Heritage Awards." - The Times“Ranchland: Wagonhound is a photographic deep dive into the private world of Wagonhound- one of America’s largest historic ranches, which spans over 300,000 acres of spectacular and rugged Wyoming Terrain. The beautiful photography reveals the daily and seasonal rhythms of the ranch and the daily lives of its men and women cowboys.” (Award at 49:45 on link video) - Western Heritage Awards"In the new book Ranchland the toil, the dirt and the search for boundless freedom are depicted. What says the silent male images about the man and the USA in 2023?" [Google translate from Swedish] - Plaza Magazine"With her camera, she now captures the essence of the cowboy life, a life situated somewhere between myth and hard work." - Ramp"Life on Wyoming's Wagonhound, as captured in an award-winning recent book, has chnaged surprisingly little since the days of the Old West." - Wild West Magazine"French photographer ANOUK MASSON KRANTZ has accomplished something that only few people have achieved before: she drove through the American West, immersed herself in the world of the cowboy, and became part of their culture. As her photographs so beautifully show." - Rampstyle"Anouk’s exquisite fine art photography offers a rare window into the cowboy ranching culture and land stewardship of his historic ranch and the breathtaking American West." - Equestrian Living"Her images tell stories of people humbled by nature, animals, and a life beyond the tyranny of social media likes." - American Trails"Life on Wyoming’s Wagonhound, as captured in an award-winning recent book, has changed surprisingly little since the days of the Old West." - Wild West Online"In the beginning, she had to work hard to earn the trust of the cowboys she photographed — and logged more than 125,000 miles on the road, solo, to meet them on their turf." - Cowboys & IndiansTable of Contents Introduction Biography Gallery

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Book SynopsisIn this gloriously illustrated companion to her crime novels featuring Inspector Jimmy Perez, Ann Cleeves takes readers through a year on Shetland. Discover its past, meet its people, celebrate its festivals and see how the flora and fauna of the islands change with the seasons.An archipelago of more than a hundred islands, Shetland is the one of the most remote places in the United Kingdom. Its fifteen hundred miles of shore mean that wherever one stands, there is a view of the sea. It has sheltered voes and beaches and dramatically exposed cliffs, lush meadows full of wild flowers in the summer and bleak hilltops where only the hardiest of plants will grow. It is a place where traditions are valued and celebrated, but new technologies and ways of working are also embraced. Whether it is the drama of the Viking fire festival of Up Helly Aa in winter, or the piercing blue and hot pink of spring flowers on the clifftops, the long, white nights of midsummer or the fierce gales and high tides of autumn, Shetland is vividly captured in all its bleak and special beauty.A book to treasure, full of photos and insightful notes about the stunning location of the Shetland series, now a major BBC One drama starring Douglas Henshall.Table of ContentsIntroduction - i: Introduction Chapter - 1: Winter Chapter - 2: Spring Chapter - 3: Summer Chapter - 4: Autumn Chapter - 5: Conclusion Chapter - 6: Map of Shetland Acknowledgements - ii: AUTHOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Section - iii: PICTURE CREDITS

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Book SynopsisExplore Australia 2024 is the 40th edition of the country's longest-running and most-trusted travel guide. This ideal guidebook makes planning easy. For each holiday region there’s a destination overview, a handy map, summaries of top attractions and information on major towns, festivals and events, and photos showcasing featured places. A huge variety of nature and cultural experiences are covered, from waterfalls and bushwalks to museums and wineries. There’s also information on Traditional Owners and many places feature First Nations cultural experiences or describe sacred sites. All of the information in this edition has been checked and updated by travel writer Andrew Bain. Whether you're planning a road trip, caravanning holiday or weekend away, Explore Australia 2024 is easy for you to stow in a car or caravan. It’s time to plan your next adventure, and then get out on the road!

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Book SynopsisA charming look at Brighton and its environs in 1919.Trade Review'...tremendous drawings...an unusual gift for anyone interested in art...' www.dorothywoollard.com (August 2009)

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewStriking view into Russian history. . . This illustrated 'living museum' allows readers to glimpse ordinary lives through some not-so-ordinary times. * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisA stunning photography, lifestyle and travel guide to the world's most famous city

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Book SynopsisBruges has many faces. Its proud towers, elegant stepped gables and charming squares were once the scene of bloodshed and intrigue, but also of budding romances and excessive wealth. Seduced by its illustrious past, Bruges attracts countless visitors who come to soak up the romance and atmosphere of yesteryear. Apart from the must-see sights like the Rozenhoedkaai, the Beguinage, the Minnewater and the Grote Markt, the city also boasts countless intimate corners, authentic squares and tranquil green oases that provide a retreat for those seeking some peace and quiet. Through the lens of photographer Selina De Maeyer, the essence of Bruges comes to life. Her evocative photographs capture the city in all its bustling vibrancy, its occasional weariness, and even moments of wistfulness. They offer a poetic glimpse into the soul of the city and take us on a journey from the iconic hotspots to the hidden gems. Text in English, French and Dutch.

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Book SynopsisDiscover northern Tenerife on foot with the Sunflower Tenerife travel guide. And on the days when your feet may have had enough, enjoy some spectacular scenery on one of our legendary car tours.

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Book SynopsisTo travel through Italy is as close as one gets to being in paradise. For centuries, writers, artists, architects, and merchants have been drawn here, inspired by the beauty of Venice, Florence, Naples, and Rome. Countless books, paintings, poems, and sculptures are evidence of its undying appeal, and over the past 60 years, the country has become one of the world’s top travel and holiday destinations. The loveliness of Italy is, if not eternal, certainly enduring, and the easygoing and relaxed Italian lifestyle is still unrivaled. Here, some of Italy’s most amazing landscapes and diverse regions are honored, like Tuscany, Umbria, the Amalfi Coast, and, no less magical, the Aeolian Islands off the coast of Sicily. In these mythical surroundings are legendary hotels full of atmosphere, where novels are set, movies are made, weddings are celebrated, and famous love stories consummated: Villa d’Este on Lake Como, the Pellicano Hotel in Porto Ercole, the Il San Pietro on the Amalfi Coast, and the Palazzo Margherita in Basilicata—to name just a few. Angelika Taschen also reveals where to find more secret and hidden jewels—from the Locanda Cipriani, a destination for food lovers on the island of Torcello, to the romantic Castello di Vicarello in Tuscany and the atmospheric Masseria Moroseta in Puglia.Trade Review“All places where you can melt away from the problems of the real world.” * Living North Magazine *“This illustrated book awakens desire. La dolce vita as we love it. ” * Elle Decoration *

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the great outdoors! The second edition of Lonely Planet’s bestselling National Parks of America features three newly created parks (Indiana Dunes, Gateway Arch and White Sands) and a complete update and refresh of all existing park profiles. The much-loved recipe remains the same, Lonely Planet, the world's leading travel publisher, takes you on an informative and gorgeous tour of all 62 parks with our lavishly finished hardcover gift guide packed with detailed itineraries and practical tips on what to do and see in each park to get you started planning your next adventure. America's national parks are full of timeless marvels that still rejuvenate the soul: the world's largest trees in Sequoia; its most spectacular geothermal site in Yellowstone; the grandest canyon. From Acadia to Zion, this beautiful introduction to America's preserved natural treasures is packed with landscape photography, original wildlife illustrations, and practical information. This book is intended to be a practical introduction to each of America's national parks, distilled by Lonely Planet's expert authors. We highlight the best activities and trails, explain how to get there and where to stay, show you the wildlife to watch out for, and suggest ideal itineraries. Whether you're lucky enough to have a park on your doorstep or need to travel further, we hope that this book inspires you to explore both the iconic and lesser-known gems that make up the USA's diversely breathtaking expanses.

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Book SynopsisStrap on your boots and discover Jersey on foot with the Sunflower Jersey travel guide which includes 25 long and short walks. On the days when your feet may have had enough, enjoy some spectacular scenery on one of our 2 recommended car tours.

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Book SynopsisGreenland provides extensive and richly illustrated, area-specific knowledge about Greenland’s nature and landscape, history, culture, society and businesses as well as its towns and settlements. A total of 87 mainly Greenlandic researchers and experts have contributed with their knowledge to this book about the most essential topics from Cape Morris Jesup to Uummannarsuaq (Cape Farewell) and from Qaanaaq to Danmarkshavn.Covering almost 2.5 million km2 and with a population of around 56,000, Greenland is the world’s largest island and most sparsely populated area. Gain an insight into the history of geological formations and read about the ice sheet, which, as a result of melting and global warming, is now the subject of increased international interest. Understand the background of the marvelous icebergs at Qeqertarsuup Tunua and take the dog sled or snowmobile to the small remote and self-sufficient settlements. Take a tour of the capital of Nuuk and the other towns on the southern part of the west coast. This was where Danish-Norwegian missionary Hans Egede first set foot in 1721, and from where the Danish colonization began, which had a severe impact on Inuit culture. Read about modernization endeavors, the calls for secession, the influence of the rock band Sume and the referendums in 1979 and 2008 that led to Greenlandic self-government. Learn about the traditional culture featuring elements such as the drum dance, which has seen renewed interest and has been included on UNESCO’s World Heritage List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Greenland covers all the essentials. From the most common to the most special.

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Book Synopsis'The best knitwear, the best furniture design, the best fairy tales, the best female prime ministers... a book that anyone with an ounce of style will need to read.'What links Sarah Lund and Lars von Trier? Or Carlsberg and Kierkegaard?Or even Shakespeare and Metallica?The answer lies in Denmark, the country that has gripped the British imagination more than any other in recent memory. But though we watch their TV series, wear their jumpers, and play with their toys, how much do we really know about the Danes themselves? From Lego to lava lamps - via Borgen, The Killing, and the Muhammed cartoons - Patrick Kingsley takes us on a journey into the mysterious heart of Denmark, the happiest country in the world.Part reportage, part travelogue, How to be Danish is a fascinating introduction to contemporary Danish culture that spans politics, television, food, architecture and design.Trade ReviewFascinating * New York Times *"Kingsley is an eloquent and inquiring observer". * Sunday Times *Delightful. * Wall Street Journal *

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Book SynopsisThe definitive Dartmoor guide from the Climbers Club is packed with tongue-in-cheek Devonian wit and banter plus some 600 routes and 1200 boulder problems with full photo-topos. These are partnered with stunning action shots showcasing this unique and fantastic area at its finest.

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Book SynopsisStrap on your boots and discover the Costa Blanca on foot with the Sunflower Costa Blanca travel guide which includes 75 long and short walks. On the days when your feet may have had enough, enjoy some spectacular scenery on one of our 5 recommended car tours.

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Book SynopsisFor anyone who loves London – whether you're visiting for the weekend or are a die-hard local – this is the book for you.Artist Cierra Block loves to create maps, and this compilation will have you uncovering the best things London has on offer. Featuring the most notable places to eat, what to see, where to walk and what to do, this is a guide like no other. Vibrantly illustrated, Cierra lists all the top addresses and areas to explore. Find out where to indulge in the best afternoon tea and festive mince pies; jump on a bike and take a spin around Shoreditch or Hampstead like a local; or follow in the footsteps of the Suffragettes. From haunted spots for true-crime lovers, to the best bookshops, romantic strolls and coffee pit-stops, London, Block by Block will make your next visit to London the most memorable one yet.

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Book SynopsisHandy little full colour map of Shetland.Main features of this map include: Clear mapping Main tourist attractions located and described Ideal for touring with sights, places to stay, cafe/restaurant, golf courses, things to do all on the map Essential travel information Index to places of interest and place namesEssential for those planning a trip around the Shetland Islands.

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Book SynopsisPOCKETS OF PRETTY Those small areas of the cityscape which one finds lovely to behold. To visit, to live or to dream of from afar . . . Edinburgh is a city to fall in love with. Full of little adventures waiting to be enjoyed, of hidden gems and quirky, tucked away surprises. From meandering river walks to cobbled mews lanes and mysterious medieval closes, Pockets of Pretty shares those gorgeous moments of Edinburgh magic. With a local's eye, Shawna Law takes you on a delightful stroll beyond the bustling landmarks. Here you can pop into cute cafés for tea and cake, treat yourself to a beautiful book or one-of-a-kind bouquet, then escape for a moment to a tranquil park or secret garden. A love letter in word and image, come and discover Edinburgh's prettiest pockets as photographer, explorer and admirer.

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Book SynopsisCulture Smart! Kenya provides a cultural bridge that will carry you beyond the gloss of the hotels and deep into the warp and weft of everyday life; beyond the game parks and into the intricacies of community and wildlife coexistence; beyond the bounds of tourism and into the freedom of cultural understanding and exchange. A true "insider's take" gleaned over years of living and working in the country, it delivers key insights into the forces, ancient and modern, that have shaped Kenya and practical guidance on how best to enter into the modern Kenyan business and social environment. Due to its high-action pursuits, cultural treasures, wealth of wildlife, and glorious beach life, it is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, and the unrivaled "safari capital of the world." As to its people, Kenya is a cultural microcosm comprising more than seventy ethnic groups. Each has its own distinctive cultural identity. All extend the warmth of welcome that has proved to be Kenya's most valuable asset to tourism.Trade ReviewCulture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers...' Sunday Times Travel, ' the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries.' Global Travel, ' full of fascinating, as well as common sense, tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas.' Observer, ' as useful as they are entertaining.' Easy Jet Magazine, ' offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world.' New York TimesTable of ContentsBrief History Politics - Economic Life Traditions - Friendships & Family Relationships Bureaucracy Religion Humour - Local Holidays Taboos Invitations Gifts Dress - Business etiquette - Punctuality & Appointments - Team working Communication Negotiating - Women in Society Tips - Eating Out - Traditional Food - Dos and Don t - Making Friends

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Book SynopsisThe USA is one of the most varied and fascinating countries in the world. Its areas of natural beauty such as the Pacific Coast, the Yosemite National Park, and Monument Valley are the stuff of great cinema (Hollywood finds its best settings practically in its backyard). For everyone who explores the USA beyond its big cities on a classic road trip, on the trail of Native Americans and pioneers, in the mountains or by lakes and beaches, unforgettable moments are guaranteed. In Great Escapes USA, Angelika Taschen presents remarkable places to stay through impressive photography, entertaining texts, and practical details on how to get there, prices, and tips for books and films. Her journey starts on the East Coast, where intellectuals and artists once met in idyllically located country houses such as the Twin Farms in Vermont and Troutbeck in New York State. It continues to the South, where The Moorings Village and Hôtel Peter & Paul, for example, tell of the history of Florida and Louisiana, and Southern belles such as the Commodore Perry Estate in Austin, Texas reveal their glamor. Dunton Hot Springs, once a miners’ camp in Colorado, now transformed from a ghost town to an upscale rustic resort, lies on the route, just like the urban utopia that is Arcosanti in Arizona, conceived by the architect Paolo Soleri in the 1970s. The trip comes to a wonderful conclusion in California with unique hotels such as Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn, where many famous writers have stayed in the Norwegian-influenced wooden cabins, laid-back motels like The Surfrider Malibu, which is all about the California dream, and heavenly destinations for gourmets, for example SingleThread in Sonoma County with its three Michelin stars. The photography in this opulent publication presents hotels in the tradition of great architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright as well as the work of young contemporary designers and buildings in the typical American mid-century style. A horse ranch, a glamping site, even a hippie bathhouse and vintage mobile homes are also included – places as varied as the USA itself.Trade Review“The ultimate US travel guide.” * robbreport.com *“Highlights American hotels worthy as destinations all on their own.” * washintgonpost.com *“A collection of the country’s most notable, destination-worthy lodges, inns, cabins, resorts, and more.” * cntraveler.com *“…flip through the pages of Great Escapes USA. The Hotel Book to find fuel for your fantasies.” * vogue.com *“Brought to life with dazzling photography, the book guides you to funky, extravagant and far-from-the-maddening crowd hotels encompassing North America.” * Food & Travel *

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Book SynopsisNomad at Home dissects the desire to wander the globe from the point of view of the design-led traveller, those for whom ‘it is a better thing to travel hopefully than to arrive’. ‘There are few countries I have visited without consulting the local real estate agent’s window or poring over the free property magazine. Whether in Puglia or Provence, I am already imagining my new life there; the basket I’ll carry to market, the dress I’ll change into for an apéro, the flea market at which I will buy my furniture, the secret cove where I’ll swim.’ In Nomad at Home, compulsive wanderer Hilary Robertson showcases 10 unique locations and tells the stories of different nomadic tribes: the Adopters, who have left home forever and made a life elsewhere, as well as the Escapists, always on the move, with a base in two, three or maybe even four locations. Then there are the Serial Wanderers, who simply absorb the DNA of any given destination and bring it all back home; creating Provence in Pittsburgh with ingredients gathered on their travels. There are more ways than one of satisfying a wandering eye. As well as offering inspiration from homes all over the globe, Nomad at Home also contains champion shopper Hilary's nomadic sourcebook, which allows readers to hit the ground shopping in destinations all over the world, with an address book for every country covered, every story told.Trade ReviewHilary Robertson is a sought-after interiors stylist, an intrepid globe-trotter, and a British expat with an eye for synthesizing far-flung finds into warm, eclectic spaces - Martha Stewart Living I love every page and every word of this book. It's both aspirational and inspiring. It makes me want to get on a plane, but also, create a home that's more beautiful than any vacation! This book is a go to beauty for any design lover / travel bug and is sure to be read more than once, and displayed proudly on coffee tables on all over the world! - Leanne Ford Interiors Not only is it beautiful…but it’s a fantastic source of inspiration and an even better read – DREW magazine

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Book SynopsisStrap on your boots and discover Fuerteventura on foot with the Sunflower Fuerteventura travel guide which includes 47 long and short walks. On the days when your feet may have had enough, enjoy some spectacular scenery on one of our 4 recommended car tours.

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Book SynopsisNestled in a spectacular botanical garden with stunning views on the Mediterranean, the idyllic Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc has attracted scintillating international guests for 150 years.Created in the nineteenth century as a retreat for artists and writers, Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc at Cap d''Antibes continues to captivate an international clientele as an exclusive retreat today. The tropical paradise attracted Lost Generation writers such as Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald, whose Tender is the Night was set at Eden Roc. Artists--including Monet, Matisse, Chagall, Picasso, and Damien Hirst--have drawn inspiration from the enchanted setting and its lush botanical gardens. Master photographers Jacques Henri Lartigue and Slim Aarons famously captured guests splashing in the Mediterranean or lounging in the sun next to the iconic seawater swimming pool carved in the basalt cliff. The secluded resort, located between Nice and Cannes, has always been a favorite haven on the French Riviera for A-list celebrities--from Marlene Dietrich to Orson Welles, and from John Lennon and Yoko Ono to Sharon Stone--during the Cannes film festival, and for secluded family holidays, ideal for unwinding at the green and white seaside cabanas where time stands still, sampling the bar''s iconic Bellinis, or enjoying creative locally-sourced cuisine. The hotel''s storied history is full of romance, humor, mystery, and legend. Built on one of the most alluring sites on the Rivera, the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc is the epitome of beauty, timeless elegance, and discretion; it has been a home away from home for generations of artists, photographers, authors, politicians, and Hollywood stars.

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Book SynopsisExplore the starkness of the seasons at the earth's upper latitudes, from snow deserts to a blooming tundra, polar lights to white nights.

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Book SynopsisLet Secret Provence guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Provence guide book, now in its 3rd edition, and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of this amazing region. Ideal for local inhabitants and curious travellers alike.The places included in our guides are unusual and unfamiliar, allowing one to step off the beaten track. Secret Provence features 230 secret and unusual locations. Discover a statue of a pregnant Virgin Mary, an astronomical observatory in a former nuclear missile silo, a hotel room in a tree or a gypsy caravan, primitive Provencal artists, the mark of Christ''s knee, a fountain that flows with wine, a caiman dedicated to the Virgin Mary, a church in a theatre, an erotic medieval bas relief, a countess who returned to life, a Provencal Villa Medicis, a false volcano at La Roquebrussane, a ''sheep bridge'' at Arles, a rain-making saint, an alchemist''s garden, a magic palindrome at Oppede.Far from the crowds and the usual clichés, Provence offers countless off-beat experiences and is home to any number of well-hidden treasures that are revealed only to residents and travellers who find their way off the beaten track. An indispensable guide for those who thought they knew Provence well or would like to discover the other face of the region.

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Book SynopsisWith upgraded trains and technology, well-thought- out experiences, and growing eco-consciousness, train travel is likely about to have a renaissance. Travel by Train offers those who are ready-to-go, 40 unique itineraries across five continents. Bonuses include insightful tips and practical advice for first-time train travellers. For those in need of dreaming, Travel by Train provides stimulating information about the historical and cultural significance of each route, as well as, the natural wonders one is likely to encounter. High quality photography evokes the imagination and stimulates the senses. Beyond being a common method of everyday commuting, travelling by train is increasingly becoming its own touristic experience – and with good reason!

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Book SynopsisSpending seven months in Orkney to delve into the secrets of the islands, Richard Clubley was keen to get as many local views as possible.He gathered interviews with lighthouse keepers, farmers, archaeologists and climbers – and many others! On dreich afternoons during the short days of winter, Richard ate home bakes with locals and recorded their memories. It was at one such hearth that someone said, ‘You know about so-and-so of course, you come to Orkney all the time, so how could you not know?’. Richard didn’t know.While there are still a lot of unearthed stories hidden in Orkney, Richard has collected a fair few in this beautifully illustrated book.Richard Clubley loves Scotland’s islands, but it is Orkney that has stolen his heart. In this book, he portrays the northern Scottish islands fairly and honestly, with stories that even Orkney locals may not have heard before. Travellers from elsewhere will be charmed by Richard’s descriptions of the Orkney landscape and way of life.Trade ReviewA wealth of island voices, with a rich and varied picture of life in Orkney today. HOWIE FIRTHHe has a beautiful written style that allows him to convey his enthusiasm in a truly inspiring way. UNDISCOVERED SCOTLANDTable of ContentsMap 1 Scotland with her islands Map 2 Map of Orkney Map 3 Orkney Mainland Acknowledgements Foreword by Howie Firth Preface 15 Introduction Orkney History Chapter One: A Brief History of Orkney Chapter Two: Neolithic Orkney from the air Chapter Three: The Kitchener Memorial Chapter Four: Lighthouses Chapter Five: The Ring of Brodgar Orkney People Chapter Six: Dr John Rae Chapter Seven: The Island Games Chapter Eight: Orkney Furniture Chapter Nine: Young People Chapter Ten: The Owld Men’s Hut – The Pier Head Parliament Chapter Eleven: Traditional Music – Hanging by a Thread Chapter Twelve: Old Men of Hoy Chapter Thirteen: Islands in Winter Orkney’s Outer Islands Chapter Fourteen: Hunda Chapter Fifteen: Cava Chapter Sixteen: Rousay Chapter Seventeen: Papa Westray Chapter Eighteen: Westray Orkney’s WildlifeChapter Nineteen: Birds in Winter Chapter Ttwenty: Stoats Orkney’s Favourite BuildingsChapter Twenty-One: Favourite Buildings 1 – Schools Chapter Twenty-Two: Favourite Buildings 2 – ChurchesChapter Twenty-Three: Favourite Buildings 3 – St Magnus Cathedral Chapter Twenty-Four: Favourite Buildings 4 – The Bothy at Swanbister Tourism in OrkneyChapter Twenty-Five: Cruise Liners Chapter Twenty-Six: Orkney Produce Orkney’s FutureChapter Twenty-Seven: Green Energy Chapter Twenty-Eight: Heading North – The journey to Orkney is all part of the experience Chapter Twenty-Nine: New Hospital – The future’s bright Epilogue

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Book SynopsisAs read on BBC Radio 4 'Book of the Week'Shortlisted for the Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year AwardLonglisted for the RSL Ondaatje Prize'Sherman’s is a special book. Every sentence, every thought she has, every question she asks, every detail she notices, offers something. The Bells of Old Tokyo is a gift . . . It is a masterpiece.' - The SpectatorA hauntingly original book about Tokyo and the Japanese relationship to time, memory and history.For over 300 years, Japan closed itself to outsiders, developing a remarkable and unique culture. During its period of isolation, the inhabitants of the city of Edo, later known as Tokyo, relied on its public bells to tell the time.In her remarkable book, Anna Sherman tells of her search for the bells of Edo, exploring the city of Tokyo and its inhabitants and the individual and particular relationship of Japanese culture - and the Japanese language - to time, tradition, memory, impermanence and history.Through Sherman’s journeys around the city, The Bells of Old Tokyo presents a series of hauntingly memorable voices in the labyrinth of the Japanese capital: An aristocrat plays in the sea of ashes left by the Allied firebombing of 1945. A scientist builds the most accurate clock in the world, a clock that will not lose a second in five billion years. A sculptor eats his father’s ashes while the head of the house of Tokugawa reflects on the destruction of his grandfather’s city.'This mesmerising cultural history explores the neighbourhoods where Tokyo's bells once rang . . . As our own locked-down days squeeze and elongate, Tokyo time feels strangely familiar.’ - Daily TelegraphTrade ReviewSherman’s is a special book. Every sentence, every thought she has, every question she asks, every detail she notices, offers something. The Bells of Old Tokyo is a gift . . . It is a masterpiece. * Spectator *[Sherman's] perambulations around the bells yield fascinating, frequently moving narratives . . . In Tokyo's every nook and cranny, she finds the possibility of something profound, something elevating. * New Statesman *A subtle, beautifully written meditation . . . Profoundly moving . . . The bells of old Tokyo are no longer heard, but this lyrical yet serious work deserves ringing endorsement. * Literary Review *A completely extraordinary book, unlike anything I have read before. At once modest in tone and vast in scale and ambition . . . Delicately wrought, precise, lucid and strange as a dream. -- Olivia LaingBeautifully written, surprising, original and humane . . . A truly stunning debut. -- Joanna KavennaThe Bells of Old Tokyo is part personal memoir, part cultural history, but wholly unique . . . It is the best book I have read about Tokyo written this century, and deserves to take its place alongside the works of Donald Richie, Edward Seidensticker and Paul Waley as one of the great interpretations of this great city. -- David PeaceDelightful . . . Bells is unknowable, but brilliantly so. * Japan Times *Good travel writing is often hard to come by - it’s a delicate balance of bringing a destination to life while also informing of its noteworthy aspects, but Anna Sherman does so flawlessly. * Japan Today *In her haunting, beautiful debut travel narrative, Anna Sherman takes the reader along on her quest to find the bells of old Tokyo, illuminating a lost world hidden in plain sight . . . The Bells of Old Tokyo paints an intricate, rich portrait of this labyrinthine city . . . as much a history of Japan as it is a travelogue. * South China Morning Post *Only a handful could match Sherman for respectful curiosity, detailed knowledge and sensitivity to her surroundings. * Canberra Times *It is very possible – refreshingly, exhilaratingly, possible – for a great book to exist that is all at once a memoir, a travelogue, a history book, and an examination of what defines a culture and its people: their customs, arts, architecture, habits, and priorities. That is what The Bells of Old Tokyo is. It is also a masterwork. * Books and Bao *A staggering reassembling of an ancient city turned neon metropolis . . . An exceptional and exceptionally original piece of writing. * The Big Smoke *A fascinating portrait of a city and its people, epic and intimate at the same time * The Weekly Times *A reading treasure . . . A work of literary art . . . Magnificent both in its content and in the exquisite, lyrical writing of its author. * Cape Times *Sherman’s writing is elegant and accessible, and the story of Tokyo quickly becomes the story of time itself. -- Best Books of Summer 2019 * Uproxx *A beautifully written evocation of a place and a philosophical inquiry into the nature of time itself. An astonishing gift. * Shelf Awareness *A tour-de-force mapping, in four dimensions, of the amazing place we call “Tokyo.” I realized I barely know the city . . . So much is dealt with so beautifully – Mishima, the 1945 firebombs, the tangle that is Shinjuku . . . Wonderful . . . -- Liza DalbyAn enchanting read, drawing you into Sherman’s Tokyo world in a way that makes you wonder why you shouldn’t fly there right this minute, with her book as the only guide you’ll ever need. -- Xu Xi

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Book SynopsisThis is a volume on the art and architecture of the temple complexes of Angkor. Tracing the history of Angkor Wat from its beginnings in legend to its early incarnation as a centre of Hindu worship, before its transition in the 14th century to a major landmark of Buddhist architecture, author Thierry Zephir uncovers the layers of history buried beneath the ruins of Angkor, first guiding readers through Angkor Wat before bringing them to Angkor Thom, as well as the areas surrounding Angkor where lesser-known but equally intriguing structures still stand. The book consists of a rich visual array of photographs which illustrate both the vastness of the ancient complex as well as the intricacies of the stonework within. Picture spreads are testament to the extensive nature of Angkor s temples, while close-ups reveal the infinite detail that is inherent throughout. Individual chapters are devoted to Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom, while two further chapters, Around Angkor Thom and Away from Angkor, focus on the ruins in the landscape around the region. Pictures in each section are prefaced by well-researched texts which furnish the reader with historical information, placing the buildings against a backdrop of larger developments and trends in ancient Cambodian history and culture. The author illuminates each photograph in unstinting detail, bringing acclaimed photographer Luca Invernizzi Tettoni s pictures to life with expert knowledge. Angkor: A Tour of the Monuments proves to be an invaluable reference source for serious readers of the subject as well as for those wishing to acquaint themselves for the first time with one of Cambodia s most important monuments."

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Book SynopsisProfessor Saraiva's multi-volume History of Portugal is a celebrated scholarly standard work. Yet, when he published a one-volume Historia Concisa, it proved a run-away best seller in Portugal, and the television series that went with it became a chart-topper. His latest book, produced especially for Carcanet's Aspects of Portugal series, is a history of his country, brief, acute and illuminating, written with scholarly insight and with non-specialist foreign readers specifically in mind. To this main text Ian Robertson, author of the well-known Blue Guide to Portugal, has added a historical gazeteer, brief biographies, chronological tables, maps and other elements which make this an essential Companion, the sort of book that a reader in need of accurate, brief and lucid reference will find useful, and every visitor to Portugal will find rewarding. The book is generously illustrated.

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Book SynopsisForever linked in the public mind with the Pol Pot tyranny, Phnom Penh only became Cambodia's permanent capital in 1866. Long neglected by Western travellers, in the sixteenth century it was home to Iberian missionaries and freebooters who briefly held Cambodia's fate in their hands. It faded in significance until France established a colonial protectorate over Cambodia in 1863. As the colonialists robbed the Cambodian king of his temporal power, their protection enhanced his symbolic importance, setting the scene for the emergence of one of the most intriguing rulers of the twentieth century, King Norodom Sihanouk. The city Sihanouk ruled from 1941 to 1970 was a mix of traditional palaces, Buddhist temples and transplanted French architecture. In the 1960s Phnom Penh deserved its reputation as the most attractive city in Southeast Asia.But after 1970 all this was to change, and a terrible civil war was followed by the Khmer Rouge's capture of the city in 1975. Since the defeat of Pol Pot in 1979, Phnom Penh has slowly recovered, once again attracting perceptive travellers. It is a city of royalty and colonizers - Kings, courts and battles with French administrators; royal ceremonies, dancers and elephants; foreign intrigue and carpetbaggers who sought and failed to find riches. It is a city of culture - A rich local culture that became a headache for French officials; traditional architecture and colonial buildings that remain today; notable literary visitors from Somerset Maugham to Andre Malraux. It is a city of evil and rebirth - The terrible rule of Pol Pot; the Tuol Sleng extermination centre where 17,000 men, women and children were tortured and killed as "enemies of the state"; the return to a fragile normality.Trade Review"As described by Milton Osborne, who has known it for 50 years, Phnom Penh does so deserve first-rank writing." -- The Guardian

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