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Book SynopsisTake a photographic journey through every country in the world with this beautiful paperback edition of our global bestseller that makes the perfect coffee table book. Discover a bounty of breathtaking images on every page; find fun little-known facts; and learn more about the lives and landscapes of those we share our fascinating planet with.Sail on slow boats through the backwaters of the Mekong Delta in Vietnam; seek out Italy''s finest pizza in the cobbled lanes of Naples; spy whale sharks in Australia''s World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef - and that''s just for starters. Expert insider knowledge accompanies every country featured in this definitive guide and provides the best time of year to visit as well as must-see and do experiences recommended by Lonely Planet writers. There''s even suggestions on the best books to read, music to listen to, and food to eat, so that readers can get further under the skin of the world we live in.Inside The Travel Boo

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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 SynopsisAn eye-opening odyssey that combines the surprising Brontë history of key houses with their sometimes glorious, sometimes heartbreaking, always fascinating afterlives.Beautifully produced with excellent photography.

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Book Synopsis"...Mario goes beyond basic reportage or documentation in an effort to create a timeless set of portraits." — Amateur Photographer "I try to read people’s lives,” says photographer Mario Marino. In this new photo book, the Austrian-born camera artist presents over 220 colour and black-and-white photographs from some of the most remote areas of Ethiopia, Tanzania, Sudan, and Kenya. Stunning landscapes combine with powerful portraiture, capturing in particular remote communities whose heritage and ways of life are threatened by the combined forces of tourism, technology, and globalisation. With his subjects illuminated by the sunlight alone, particular attention is given to traditional markers upon the body: face paint, hair styles, and jewellery. Beyond simple reportage or documentation, Faces of Africa strives to create a timeless portrait that speaks to the deep geographical and cultural roots of each individual. Text in English and German.Trade Review"Taking a look at remote communities whose heritage and ways of life are threatened by the outside forces of tourism, technology and globalisation, you get up close and personal with the residents of these areas. Mario goes beyond basic reportage or documentation in an effort to create a timeless set of portraits." - Amateur Photographer

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF A SOMERSET MAUGHAM AWARD 2021 A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE A SUNDAY TIMES AND FINANCIAL TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 'Marks the birth of a new star of non-fiction' William Dalrymple 'A beautiful account of immersion in an alien world' Philip Marsden, Guardian There is the Cornwall Lamorna Ash knew as a child – the idyllic, folklore-rich place where she spent her summer holidays. Then there is the Cornwall she discovers when, feeling increasingly dislocated in London, she moves to Newlyn, a fishing town near Land’s End. This Cornwall is messier and harder; it doesn’t seem like a place that would welcome strangers. But before long, Lamorna finds herself on a week-long trawler trip with a crew of local fishermen, afforded a rare glimpse into their world, their warmth and their humour. Out on the water, miles from the coast, she learns how fishing requires you to confront who you are and what it is that tethers you to the land. Dark, Salt, Clear is a bracing journey of discovery and a captivating portrait of a community sustained and defined by the sea for centuries.Trade ReviewAsh gets to the salty heart of why [commercial fishing] still matters, not just to the communities in Cornwall it sustains, but for the richness and cultural heritage it represents ... Beyond the beauty of her prose, Ash’s great strength lies in her ability to capture a sense of place -- Books of the Year * Sunday Times *Part coming-of-age memoir, part anthropological study, Dark, Salt, Clear glistens with deftly told snippets and character-rich stories … Cornwall’s harbourside cottages and ragged cliffs may look picturesque, but they hide an unsettling “anger and insularity”, she argues. With graceful lyricism and endearing humility, Ash gives this rage both voice and face -- Oliver Balch * Financial Times *Terrific ... A hugely moving but unsentimental account of not only today’s fishermen but also a salty, grafting, real-life England too rarely depicted in literature ... It is well-timed, feels rather important, and has excellent tips on the filleting of fish. What more could you want? -- Richard Benson * Mail on Sunday *Lamorna Ash conjures a remarkable sense of place, her book deftly woven with a profound empathy for the people she encounters, as well as great literature, past and present. I loved this book -- Sophy Roberts, author of 'The Lost Pianos of Siberia'One of Spring’s most hotly anticipated titles -- Rachel Cooke * Observer *A beautiful account of immersion in an alien world – the tightly bound fishing community of Newlyn ... Spending weeks with fishermen on small fishing boats, and amid their equally turbulent shore life, Ash offers a sharp and poignant portrait of men living an intense and peripheral existence -- Philip Marsden * Guardian *[An] outstanding travel writing debut … If you love Cornwall for its beaches and photogenic fishing villages, you should read this captivating, true-to-life portrait of a place that, while angry and insular at times, is also fiercely proud and community-minded … Newlyn is a place with much to teach us in these times -- Caroline Sanderson * Daily Express *Beautifully written … [Ash is] an empathetic writer who sees poetry in the everyday … If you read this thoughtful and observant chronicle, you’ll never look at Cornwall in the same way again * Daily Mail *Lamorna Ash is a beautiful prose stylist – precise, perceptive, humane and sensitive – who somehow manages to write in a way that is both earthy and poetic. Her debut book – full of fish and blood and salt and oilskins – marks the birth of a new star of non-fiction -- William DalrympleI love this town and I love this book – both are imbued with the unadorned lessons of hard earned lives -- Mark KurlanskyWith the heart of a novelist and the clarity of an ethnographer, Lamorna Ash reveals the Cornish fishing community of Newlyn in all its tension and hardship and wild joy. Dark, Salt, Clear is a book of deep immersion and a stunning debut -- Philip MarsdenLamorna Ash evokes the vigour and complexity of the country’s westernmost fishing port with a love only a granite heart could resist. As Cornwall’s fishing and farming communities hold their breath to see whether leaving the EU will save or savage them, Dark, Salt, Clear arrives at the perfect time and should be cherished by natives, incomers and emmets alike -- Patrick GaleLamorna writes with a maturity and wisdom that betrays her years and which took me to the very heart of Newlyn while questioning my sense of belonging ... Dark Salt, Clear is a captivating homage to Newlyn and its people -- Lara MaiklemLamorna Ash’s beautiful debut is a seductive, vivid reading experience. A portrait of the life and unique character of a community, it is also an exploration of the spaces around a person, that make up the person – a young woman’s search for her own identity and her self. You’ll love her characters, because they’ve been written with love, and that makes them live on the page -- Barney NorrisLamorna Ash's captivating debut charts her trawler trip with Cornish fishermen, and the lessons she learned about a dying tradition and what it takes to live at sea * Vogue *[Ash] tells the riveting tale of eight days spent at sea on a trawler with a crew of fishermen. Battling homesickness and seasickness, she sets herself to this toughest and most perilous of trades, learning to haul, gut and pack fish. It’s a portrait of a place that, while sometimes insular, is also community-minded -- Caroline Sanderson * Daily Mirror *All should make room in their luggage for this book, an illuminating depiction of the realities of life in the Cornish fishing port of Newlyn -- Summer Reading Picks * Financial Times *[A] wonderful debut ... The guts of the book is an unsentimental account of life on a trawler that feels particularly timely with fishing rights rarely out of the news -- Books of the Year * Mail on Sunday *Revealing the tension, grit and camaraderie of a community defined by the sea, she learns to gut fish and weather storms, confronting the looming shadow of globalisation with a raw, poetic sensitivity * Coast *

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Book SynopsisShred the snow with this thrilling collection of 200 epic winter adventures around the world. Zip down the iconic Canadian Rockies or visit Sweden's original ice hotel for an arctic sleepover - with 50 first-person stories from travellers and famous figures like Arianna Tricomi and Bode Miller, you'll find inspiration for a lifetime of snowy trips.Scale majestic frozen waterfalls in Colorado; hike Australia's infamous snow-covered Mt Feathertop for wild views of the sunrise; experience husky sledding in the Chilean Lake District; or take the plunge in one of Finland's icy outdoor pools. Whether you're a seasoned winter explorer or a deep-freeze newbie, you'll find expert tips and practical information including when to go and where to stay, to help make planning your trip as smooth as the ski runs in Val d'Isere.Inside Epic Snow Adventures of the World:- Discover 50 first-person stories, plus a further 150 inspirational ideas for out-of-this-world winter adventures- Expert toolkit with travel knowledge and advice to help you get there including the best time to go, gear required, nearest town, where to stay, opening hours, suggestions for similar trips, and more- Challenge level grading for each snow adventure - easy, harder, epic - to determine the winter experiences you wish to tackle- Breathtaking photography of each destination's vast and impressive landscape. Plus illustrated maps of the core trails- Beautiful and vibrant book cover by New Zealand illustrator, Ross Murray- Features first-person accounts from legendary winter sports stars: Jonny Moseley (Olympic Gold Medalist Freestyle Skier); Sage Kotsenburg (Olympic Gold Medalist Snowboarder); Bode Miller (Olympic and World Championship Gold Medalist Alpine Ski Racer); Bryan Iguchi (Professional Snowboarder); Victor de le Rue (World Champion Freestyle Snowboarder); Arianna Tricomi (Three-time Freeride World Champion) Epic Snow Adventures of the World is the ultimate travel inspiration for anyone dreaming of their next active - and arctic - trip. This stunning book continues the collectible Lonely Planet Epic series and is a must-buy gift for the thrill-seeker in your life. See you on the slopes.About Lonely PlanetLonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world’s number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet).'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)

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Book Synopsis'Roger Deakin is the perfect companion for an invigorating armchair swim. Engaging, thoughtful and candid' TelegraphWaterlog celebrates the magic of water and the beauty and eccentricity of Britain.In 1996 Roger Deakin, the late, great nature writer, set out to swim through the British Isles. From the sea, from rock pools, from rivers and streams, tarns, lakes, lochs, ponds, lidos, swimming pools and spas, from fens, dykes, moats, aqueducts, waterfalls, flooded quarries, even canals, Deakin gains a fascinating perspective on modern Britain.Detained by water bailiffs in Winchester, intercepted in the Fowey estuary by coastguards, mistaken for a suicide on Camber sands, confronting the Corryvreckan whirlpool in the Hebrides, he discovers just how much of an outsider the native swimmer is to his landlocked, fully-dressed fellow citizens.This is a personal journey, a bold assertion of the native swimmer's right to roam, and an unforgettable celebration of the magic of water.Trade ReviewI jumped in with both feet and wanted to stay for more.Erudite, funky and passionate, a total delight * Independent on Sunday *Charmingly and elegantly written * Daily Telegraph *A delicious, cleansing, funny, wise and joyful book, so wonderfully full of energy and life. I loved itHighly entertaining...Waterlog is a book about a cold, wet subject written with a warmth and passion it surely deserves, but has rarely had before * Guardian *

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

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Book SynopsisAn essential guide to one of the world's most remarkable, and often misunderstood, cities by the author of Why the Dutch Are Different. When Ben Coates injures his leg and needs to rebuild his strength by walking, he finds himself presented with an exciting opportunity: to rediscover the city he has been working in for over a decade, at a slower pace. He devises ten walks, each demonstrating a different chapter of Amsterdam's history, from its humble beginnings in the early 1200s as a small fishing community through two Golden Ages, fuelled by the growth of the Dutch colonial empire, two world wars, and countless reinventions. Join Coates as he meanders past beautiful townhouses and glittering canals, dances at Pride celebrations, witnesses the King's apology at Keti Koti, attends a WW2 memorial, gets high at a coffee shop, walks through the red-light district, and gazes in awe at Rembrandt paintings, all the while illuminating modern Amsterdam by explaining its past. Blending travelogue and quirky history, The Invention of Amsterdam is an entertaining and sharply observed portrait of a fascinating and complicated city.

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Book SynopsisRemote Experiences is the visual account of the extraordinary journeys of photographer David De Vleeschauwer through the world’s most uncharted territories. In pursuit of the best of travel, he has been passionately exploring the world for more than two decades. Focused on 12 unexpected destinations, it wanders from north to south, with the ease of well-seasoned explorers. Its photographic reportage brings to life an eclectic collection of memories. He ventures to paradise-like, off-the-radar forgotten kingdoms with ancient Buddhist outposts in the foothills of the Himalayas and traces the footsteps of pilgrims and sheepherds in Italy. From the plains of Botswana to the outer realms of Antarctica aboard a superyacht icebreaker, this unique guide outlines its own geography of the world. Along the way, we meet individuals, landscapes and even vessels that become the serendipitous heroes of these wondrous adventures. De Vleeschauwer's shared experiences depict a world where the foreign becomes familiar, the isolated accessible. In our digital, overly consumptive age people want a true sense of place, which might be rugged, refined, or rural. Complete with travel accounts and detailed descriptions of trips that range in price from an affordable 250 euros to an ambitious one million euros, Remote Experiences takes its readers on an unforgettable voyage to those overlooked or sometimes forgotten spaces “where time stands still”, encouraging us to do just that—until we take to the road again…Trade Review“An inspiring book on extreme travel.” * thedailybeast.com *“By going where the crowds don’t, [De Vleeschauwer and Pappyn] are hoping to encourage others to travel slower and more purposefully, and to take better care of the planet we all share.” * bbc.com *“For Belgian photographer David De Vleeschauwer, the best travel destinations are often the hardest to get to.” * cnn.com *

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Book SynopsisIn prettycitylondon, Siobhan Ferguson brought the Instagram sensation to the printed page, and helped thousands look beyond London''s famous landmarks to discover the hidden gems the capital has to offer.After exploring cities far and wide, from Paris to New York, she has now turned her eye back to her beloved home. In this companion volume to prettycitylondon, more lovely neighbourhoods like Islington, Greenwich and Spitalfields are given the Pretty City treatment.Full of the unexplored and less-appreciated areas of London, this stunning guide also includes tips on how to plan and photograph your own prettycitylondon experience, whether on foot or dreaming from afar.

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Book SynopsisA completely revised edition of the bestselling London streetmapMichael Middleditch has revised and updated his hugely successful London Mapguide—first published in 1983 and now in its eighth edition. Streets and sights are mapped and named, and there is a full index so that it can be used like the London A-Z. In addition, famous landmarks, places of entertainment etc are indicated on the maps. This edition has a brand-new spread on London architecture, and the Stratford Olympic area is fully incorporated into the book.At 72 pages of full-color maps this is the perfect book for every tourist and city-dweller.

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Book SynopsisThe Yorkshire Dales combine a wild limestone landscape of high rolling moorland gouged by dramatic caves and cascading waterfalls with peaceful farmland carpeted in wildflowers and dotted with ruined abbeys, ancient stone walls and barns, and timeless villages waiting to be discovered.The 40 moderate walks in this collection from award winning publisher Pocket Mountains highlight the very best the area has to offer and include adventures in Wharfedale, Malhamdale, Nidderdale, Ribblesdale, Wensleydale, Swaledale and Dentdale. Many routes make use of sections of established long-distance trails such as the Pennine Way and the Dales Way.

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Book SynopsisRemember Rome for ever with this exquisite cut-paper souvenir.Presented in a beautiful slipcase, this stunning memento features twelve of Rome's most famous sites such as the Colosseum, Roman and Imperial Forums, St Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Castle Sant Angelo, Piazza Navona, Vittorio Emanuele II Monument, Capitole Museum and Villa Borghese Gallery. Stylishly illustrated and folding out to a length of 150 cm, this is a perfect souvenir for anyone visiting Italy's capital city.

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Book SynopsisLive your best life with this guide to 250+ travel experiences and start planning a lifetime of adventures. Whether you have an hour, day, week, month or year, discover how you can make the most of every precious moment. From seeing the sunrise at summer solstice, to camping off-grid or climbing a volcano, this is your guide to a life well-lived.This book is not just another bucketlist of big ticket trips: it is a promise to live life to the fullest. Explore five awesome time-themed chapters and find inspiring ideas on how to add a dash of joie de vivre to your everyday. Let your inhibitions go when you skinny dip in Australia's Alexandra Bay; care for rescued sloths at a Pacific Coast sanctuary in Costa Rica; or bikepack through America's East Coast Greenway. You'll even find exhilarating tips to help you face your fears; reignite long-forgotten desires; and spark new and unexpected ambitions.Inside You Only Live Once 2nd Edition:- More than 250 rejuvenating ideas for trips to inspire your personal growth so you can live an illuminated life- Five uplifting chapters for an Hour, Day, Week, Month and Year that are bursting with fun suggestions on places to visit, sights to behold, vibrant carnivals and festivals, out-of-this-world food and fulfilling activities to nourish the mind and soul- Insightful essays from local experts and award-winning writers that explore sustainable and responsible ways of travel, humbling and awe-inspiring experiences and spiritual connections with our natural world- Featuring stunning illustrations, maps, infographics and empowering quotes, all presented in a modern, visually inspiring hardback formatYou Only Live Once 2nd Edition is the new, updated edition of the bestselling You Only Live Once by Lonely Planet. Whether you're travelling for a week or a year, or simply looking to seize the day with mindful and creative activities, this wonderful book will inspire the explorer in all of us. Gift this life-affirming guide to anyone who is dreaming of making a change to their every day or about to embark on an adventure. It's time to start living!About Lonely PlanetLonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet).'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)

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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 SynopsisNamed a Best Gift Book/Best Travel Book of the Year by the New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Associated Press, House Beautiful, Business Insider, The Daily Beast, Forbes, Fodor's, The Points Guy, Seattle Times, and more"This is the comfort food of travel books. . . . This book will sweep you off your feet."-New York Times Book Review "Gorgeous . . . breathtaking . . . spectacular."-Publishers Weekly Patricia Schultz curates the world. When she published the original 1,000 Places to See Before You Die, she created not only a new kind of travel book but also a new way of thinking about our experiences and interests. Now Schultz captivates our hearts in the same compelling way her original book spoke to our minds. Moving from eloquent word to breath-taking image, she takes us on a visual journey of the best the world has to offer, and as we turn the pages and pore over these images, we feel it all: joy, curiosity, awe, passion, nostalgia (if we've been there), inspiration (because we want to go), and a profound and transforming sense of how lucky we are to live in a world filled with such beauty and wonder-to see tributaries of mist curling over the Great Wall, elephants grazing on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater, the sun setting on the wild coast of Donegal, masked whirling dancers at a festival in Bhutan. The book itself is a thing of beauty, an oversize feast of more than 1,000 all-new photographs and 544 pages, every spread and page designed to showcase these mesmerizing photographs and hold just enough of Schultz's lively text that we know why it is we're looking at them. It is a perfect gift for every traveller, every fan of the original, every dreamer whose Instagram feed is filled with pictures of places near and far.Trade Review"A visual extravaganza! You can't turn a page without wanting to jump on a plane and go!" --Dylan Thuras, cofounder of Atlas Obscura "This photographic version of the all-time classic travel book taps into our need to let go of our over-scheduled lives and serendipitously wander, to open the book and effortlessly travel where the pages want to take us." --Samantha Brown, host of PBS's Places to Love "For the past decade and a half, 1,000 Places to See Before You Die has been inspiring travelers across the globe, with dreams of journeys far and near. And thanks to this latest edition, those dreams are going to be in full-color now. Author Patricia Schultz and her team have added stunning photos to the text, for all 1,000 of the places visited (and sometimes multiple photos, in the case of larger destinations such as London). It makes for an even more inspirational jaunt around the planet, one that both avid and armchair travelers will relish. Brava!" --Pauline Frommer, publisher of Frommer's guidebooks and Frommers.com "This new photo-driven edition of 1,000 Places to See Before You Die is a beautiful, easily digestible book that's perfect for any person looking for some travel inspiration. As a world traveler myself, I was able to read this book and add quite a few places that I'd never heard of before to my bucket list!" --Brian Kelly, founder and CEO of the Points Guy

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Book SynopsisThe Colosseum was Imperial Rome's monument to warfare. Like a cathedral of death it towered over the city and invited its citizens, 50,000 at a time, to watch murderous gladiatorial games. It is now visited by two million visitors a year (Hitler was among them). Award winning classicist, Mary Beard with Keith Hopkins, tell the story of Rome's greatest arena: how it was built; the gladiatorial and other games that were held there; the training of the gladiators; the audiences who revelled in the games, the emperors who staged them and the critics. And the strange after story - the Colosseum has been fort, store, church, and glue factory.Trade ReviewBrilliant ... arguably the best so far in Profile's excellent Wonders of the World series ... it brings the Colosseum to life in all its gory splendour. * Geographical *A work of scholarship written with the general reader in mind ... a pleasure to read. * Spectator *What the authors have given us in the proverbial multum in parvo * Sunday Telegraph *Revels in the accretions of detail and myth ... first-class scholarship and an engagingly demotic style * Independent *Stirring stuff! This is a welcome and well-written book ... it reassesses myths, politely debunks many misconceptions about what we know- and what we don't know - to put the fabulous monument in context from its founding to the present. -- Lindsey Davis, author of the Falco seriesA wonderful book, worthy of its subject: horrifying, impressive, blood-soaked, occasionally very funny and always entertaining -- Robert Harris

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Book Synopsis The world is calling. Time to answer.   The world’s wonders, continent by continent: A trek through Morocco’s Atlas Mountains. Sri Lanka’s Hill Country. A sunrise balloon safari over the Masai Mara. Canyon de Chelly. The sacred festivals of Bhutan. The Amalfi Coast. Sailing the Mekong River.   In all, 1,000 places guaranteed to give travelers the shivers: sacred ruins, coral reefs, hilltop villages, deserted beaches, wine trails, hidden islands, opera houses, wildlife preserves, castles, museums, and more. Each entry tells why it’s essential to visit and includes hotels, restaurants, and festivals to check out. Then come the completely updated nuts and bolts: websites, phone numbers, prices, best times to visit.1,000 Places to See Before You Die is the world’s bestselling travel book and a #1 New York Times bestseller. 1,000 Places reinvented the idea of travel book as both wish list and practical guide. As Newsweek wrote, it “tells you what’s beautiful, what’s fun, and what’s just unforgettable—everywhere on earth.” Second edition includes 600 full-color photographs, over 200 entirely new entries. More suggestions for places to stay, restaurants to visit, festivals to check out. And along with starred restaurants and historic hotels, you'll also find moderately priced gems that don’t compromise on atmosphere or charm.Trade Review“At last, a book that tells you what's beautiful, what's fun and what's just unforgettable—everywhere on earth.” —Newsweek “The perennial guide to iconic travel destination....We read the entire book, stopping to gasp, comment and bookmark several pages along the way.” —The Huffington Post “[1,000 Places to See Before You Die] has joined the canon of classic reference tomes that earn periodic updates and cozy homes on the bookshelf next to the thesaurus. It is sure to land under many trees this year.” —TIME.com “Globe-trotters and vicarious adventure-seekers alike will find this full revamp of a world traveler’s bible even more informative and inspiring than before.” —Entertainment Weekly “Schultz has given her iconic guide a complete makeover. With 500 new photographs, 200 new entries and 28 new countries, the second edition is more informative, budget-conscious and user-friendly.” —BookPage “It’s a big world out there, which makes it hard to decide on a vacation destination. The Internet can seem just as vast when it comes time to research. That’s why Patricia Schultz’s 1,000 Places to See Before You Die deserves a place on your bookshelf. A great inspiration tool that includes both the obvious…and the less so.” —The Washington Post “She [Schultz] has managed to work a little literary magic here—and still keep her original 1,000 favorite places—by reorganizing and rewriting the content of the first edition. As always, her entries are irresistibly idiosyncratic, from ‘Beer in Belgium’ to ‘The Last Supper’ and Other Works of Leonardo Da Vinci.’” —Chicago Tribune “The names of authors who have sold millions of travel guidebooks are widely known: Fodor. Frommer. Steves. Oh, and don't forget Schultz. You know, Patricia Schultz. Still not familiar? Her signature title surely is: ‘1,000 Places to See Before You Die.’ [She is] the travel expert who launched legions of bucket lists back in 2003 (before we even knew what a bucket list was).” —San Jose Mercury News “Whether they’re outdoor adventures or simply armchair travelers, readers on your holiday list will enjoy 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. Informative, clear and accessible.” —Ventura County Star “Patricia Schultz’s classic bucket list book of travel musts have been updated, and the second edition has full color, revised information and about 200 new entries. It’s fun to peruse when putting together your travel wish list.” —Chicago Sun Times “1,000 Places to See Before You Die...should set anybody’s imagination soaring. It is a book to browse under the Snuggie on a long winter night and daydream with.” —Delaware Star News “For travelers who think they’ve seen it all, surely there’s a place you haven’t visited in this newly revised classic bestseller.” —Pittsburgh Post Gazette“At last, a book that tells you what's beautiful, what's fun and what's just unforgettable—everywhere on earth.” —Newsweek “The perennial guide to iconic travel destination....We read the entire book, stopping to gasp, comment and bookmark several pages along the way.” —The Huffington Post “[1,000 Places to See Before You Die] has joined the canon of classic reference tomes that earn periodic updates and cozy homes on the bookshelf next to the thesaurus. It is sure to land under many trees this year.” —TIME.com “Globe-trotters and vicarious adventure-seekers alike will find this full revamp of a world traveler’s bible even more informative and inspiring than before.” —Entertainment Weekly “Schultz has given her iconic guide a complete makeover. With 500 new photographs, 200 new entries and 28 new countries, the second edition is more informative, budget-conscious and user-friendly.” —BookPage “It’s a big world out there, which makes it hard to decide on a vacation destination. The Internet can seem just as vast when it comes time to research. That’s why Patricia Schultz’s 1,000 Places to See Before You Die deserves a place on your bookshelf. A great inspiration tool that includes both the obvious…and the less so.” —The Washington Post “She [Schultz] has managed to work a little literary magic here—and still keep her original 1,000 favorite places—by reorganizing and rewriting the content of the first edition. As always, her entries are irresistibly idiosyncratic, from ‘Beer in Belgium’ to ‘The Last Supper’ and Other Works of Leonardo Da Vinci.’” —Chicago Tribune “The names of authors who have sold millions of travel guidebooks are widely known: Fodor. Frommer. Steves. Oh, and don't forget Schultz. You know, Patricia Schultz. Still not familiar? Her signature title surely is: ‘1,000 Places to See Before You Die.’ [She is] the travel expert who launched legions of bucket lists back in 2003 (before we even knew what a bucket list was).” —San Jose Mercury News “Whether they’re outdoor adventures or simply armchair travelers, readers on your holiday list will enjoy 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. Informative, clear and accessible.” —Ventura County Star “Patricia Schultz’s classic bucket list book of travel musts have been updated, and the second edition has full color, revised information and about 200 new entries. It’s fun to peruse when putting together your travel wish list.” —Chicago Sun Times “1,000 Places to See Before You Die...should set anybody’s imagination soaring. It is a book to browse under the Snuggie on a long winter night and daydream with.” —Delaware Star News “For travelers who think they’ve seen it all, surely there’s a place you haven’t visited in this newly revised classic bestseller.” —Pittsburgh Post Gazette

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Book SynopsisEmbrace female empowerment with J.J. Martin, founder of world-renowned Milanese lifestyle brand La DoubleJ, in the ultimate insider’s guide to Italy and her magic, Mamma Milano.Each copy is bound in one of three LaDoubleJ fabrics. Orders will be fulfilled with one of the fabrics available, selected at random.“La DoubleJ is probably the only fashion company whose founder is also its in-house guru. Her company is growing at an increasingly fast pace, as is the community of women surrounding the label with a supportive ‘feminine energy.’” —Vogue Runway, January 2020 After moving from Manhattan to Milan 20 years ago, with no job, no friends, and no patience for the Italian way of life, J.J. Martin realized she had no option but to surrender to the vibrant but slow-paced lifestyle. In so doing, she discovered more joy (and success) than she could ever have imagined. In this

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Book SynopsisA bright white temple as if carved from ice. Statues in candlelit caves. Massive red monastery walls in the midst of majestic mountains. In this beautiful book of travel photography, Christoph Mohr presents the most sacred places of Buddhism. Across Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Tibet, Ladakh, Zanskar, and other Asian regions, Mohr shows Buddhist temples, monasteries, sacred mountains, and illuminates the life of the historical Buddha. The images are accompanied by texts from Oliver Fülling, sharing the basics of Buddhism and everyday Buddhist practice and rituals.Trade Review“Sacred Spaces – The Holy Sites of Buddhism, a new book by Christoph Mohr and Oliver Fulling, beautifully captures hallowed sites across Asia.” - Wanderlust

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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 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 SynopsisFrom global literary superstar Karl Ove Knausgaard, an achingly beautiful collection of daily meditations and love letters addressed directly to Knausgaard’s unborn daughterIn Winter, we rejoin the great Karl Ove Knausgaard as the birth of his daughter draws near. In preparation for her arrival, he takes stock of the world, seeing it anew. While new life is on the horizon, the earth is also in hibernation, waiting for the warmer weather to return. In his inimitably sensitive style, he writes about everything from the moon, winter boots and messiness, to owls and birthdays. Taking nothing for granted, he fills these everyday familiar objects and ideas with new meaning. Startling, compassionate, and exquisitely beautiful, Knausgaard's writing is like nothing else. Somehow, he shows the world as it really is, at once mundane and sublime.Trade ReviewThe second volume of his autobiographical quartet based on the seasons is even more beautiful than the first... Hauntingly translated by Ingvild Burkey, Winter will reward every curious reader. Insightful, giddy and full of energy, Knausgaard's memoir throbs with the miraculous imminence of new life and the thrill of just being. * The Economist 1843 *When Knausgaard exposes himself in the manner of his autobiographical novel My Struggle... it’s interesting enough. But he becomes more charming and persuasive when he wanders into quizzical speculation – about, say, why coffins don’t have windows or how sex is like cannibalism. -- Anthony Cummins * Observer *The author casts the world in a holy glow of surprise and compassion… A winningly interior journey into the most interior of seasons. * Starred Kirkus review *It sounds mad, and often is, but it’s also sweet, funny and brimful of wide-eyed seasonal wonder. -- Anthony Cummins * Metro *

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Book SynopsisHand Luggage Only: Great Britain is a celebration of the amazing places to be found throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Actually, scratch that – it''s about so much more than a celebration of Britain''s finest travel destinations! This book will actually help get you out there and explore the country yourself.There''s so much about the UK that even Brits don''t know, so Yaya and Lloyd of the successful travel blog Hand Luggage Only are here to share all of their insider tips. Featuring stunning photos, their book covers everything from incredible hikes, amazing castles, beautiful road trips and even surprising spots in the UK, all based on Yaya and Lloyd''s own tried-and-tested experiences. Of course, you''ll find both old-school favorites and hidden gems that''ll help you make the most of our stunning islands.Did you know there''s a part of Great Britain that''s warm enough to actually have palm trees? Or that there are beaches in Britain that look and feel like you're off on a tropical island vacation? Whether you keep this book at home or take it with you on the road, Yaya and Lloyd will help you see Great Britain in a new light and ensure you make the most of the many places awaiting discovery in this incredible part of the world.

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Book SynopsisIreland holds a special place in people’s hearts – even for many who haven’t been there. To some the appeal is its natural beauty, to others it’s the history; to some it’s the country’s strong folk tradition, to others it even seems to be a mystical place. Ireland presents more than 200 outstanding photographs celebrating the island’s most evocative and beautiful places, whether in nature or man-made, from the miles of near empty beaches to the Mourne Mountains in County Down, from the pretty fishing towns of County Cork to Dublin’s elegant Georgian streets. Featuring images from both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, the book ranges widely across landscapes and history, from rugged cliffs and rolling hills to mysterious stone circles, magnificent cathedrals and ruined abbeys; and from medieval forts and castles to grand Victorian follies and villages abandoned during the Potato Famine. While some images such as the striking basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway may be familiar, others you may know only from Game of Thrones and the Star Wars films but never realized that they, too, are in Ireland. Presented in a handy pocket-sized landscape format and with captions explaining the story behind each entry, Ireland is a stunning collection of images celebrating the island’s natural beauty, culture and history.Table of ContentsIntroduction Beaches & Coastlines Achill Island, County Mayo Black Castle, County Wicklow Tory Island, County Donegal Tory Island, County Donegal Keem Beach, Achill Island, County Mayo Brittas Bay, County Wicklow Doolin, County Clare Corrib River, County Galway Sandycove, County Dublin Rush, County Dublin Ballybunion, County Kerry Giant’s Causeway, County Antrim Baltimore, County Cork Fanad Lighthouse, County Donegal Coastal County Sligo Kinvara, County Galway Rossbeigh Beach, County Kerry Cliffs of Moher, County Clare Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry Coastline, County Donegal Ballintoy, County Antrim Mulranny Bay, County Mayo County Mayo Clogher Head, County Louth Blackrock Diving Boards, Salthill, Galway Mussenden Temple, County Londonderry Downpatrick Head, County Mayo Dundalk, County Louth Roundstone, Galway Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry Valentia Island, County Kerry Fanore Beach, County Clare Malin Head, County Donegal Fenit Lighthouse, Dingle Peninsula Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, County Antrim Dunquin Pier, County Kerry Great Blasket Island, County Kerry Malinbeg, County Donegal Portmagee, County Kerry False Bay, County Galway Tramore Beach, County Donegal Forts, Castles and Country Houses Blarney Castle, County Cork Ross Castle, Killarney Markree Castle, County Sligo Adare Manor, County Limerick Powerscourt Estate, County Wicklow Birr Castle, County Offaly Duckett’s Grove House, County Carlow Castle Roche, County Louth Redwood Castle, County Tipperary Dunluce Castle, County Antrim Dunamase Castle, County Laois Lismore Castle, County Waterford Ballybunion Castle, County Kerry Ardmore, County Waterford Leamaneh Castle, County Clare Grace O’Malley’s Tower, Achill Island Powerscourt Estate, County Wicklow Duckett’s Grove, County Carlow Castletownsend Castle, County Cork Crom Castle, County Fermanagh Johnstown Castle, County Wexford Rock of Cashel, County Tipperary Lismore Castle, County Waterford Donegal Castle, County Donegal MacDermott’s Castle, County Roscommon Ballystaggartmore Towers, County Waterford Mallow Castle, County Cork Castle Desmond, County Cork King John’s Castle, County Limerick Dunguaire Castle, County Galway Puxley Manor, County Cork Foulksrath Castle, County Kilkenny Muckross House, County Kerry Ormond Castle, County Tipperary Hills & Mountains Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow Narrow Gauge Railway, County Antrim Bog Village Museum, County Kerry Mountains of Mourne, County Down The Burren, County Clare Glencar Waterfall, County Leitrim Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow Derryveagh Mountains, County Donegal Glenbarrow Waterfall, County Laois Union Wood, County Sligo Dark Hedges, County Antrim Benbulben, County Sligo Black Valley, County Kerry Tipperary Mountains County Louth Ring of Kerry, County Kerry Skellig Michael Island, County Kerry Beehive Clocháns on Skellig Michael Island Skellig Michael Island, County Kerry Saint Fiachra’s Garden, County Kildare Bogland in County Offally Lough Corrib, County Galway Killarney National Park, County Kerry Dun Eochla, County Galway Torc Waterfall, Killarney National Park Derryclare Lough, County Galway Gweedore, County Donegal Beara Peninsula, Southwest Ireland Clifden, County Galway Galtee Mountains, Southern Ireland The Burren, County Clare Lough Leane, County Kerry Belfast Hills, Northern Ireland Blue Stack Mountains, County Donegal Lough Tay, County Wicklow Doo Lough, County Mayo Religious Places Quin Abbey, County Clare St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin Ennis, County Clare Dunlewey Church, County Donegal Rock of Cashel, County Tipperary Clonmacnoise, County Offally Kylemore Abbey, County Galway Bective Abbey, County Meath Glenalough, County Wicklow Caldragh Graveyard, County Fermanagh Kilcatherine Cemetery, County Cork Newgrange Megalithic Passage Tomb, County Meath Claregalway Abbey, County Galway Ballybunion, County Kerry St. Patricks Cathedral, Dublin Boyle Abbey, County Roscommon Celtic Crosses, County Sligo Inishmurray Island, County Sligo Slane Abbey, County Meath Muckross Abbey, Killarney Drombeg Stone Circle, County Cork Dunlewey Church, County Donegal County Rosserk Abbey, County Mayo Ballintoy Church, County Antrim Towns & City Life Queen’s University of Belfast, Belfast Lismore Castle, County Waterford Bishop Gate, Londonderry Crane Street, Dublin Dublin Castle, Dublin Sandymount Station, Dublin Belfast, Northern Ireland Galway Dock, County Galway Batchelor’s Walk, Dublin Waterford Walls, Waterford The Four Courts, Dublin Trinity College, Dublin The Guildhall, Londonderry St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast Halfpenny Bridge, Dublin North Earl Street, Dublin River Lee in Cork River Foyle seen from Waterside Station Londonderry Peace Bridge, Londonderry Lagan Bridge, Belfast Old Fruit Market, Dublin St George’s Market, Belfast O’Connell Street, Dublin Chapel Royal, Dublin Castle Belfast Castle, Belfast Daly’s Footbridge, Cork Samuel Becket Bridge, Dublin Historic Irish Pubs Saint Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny The Old Library, Trinity College, Dublin Titanic Museum, Belfast Sightseeing Wheel, Belfast Cobh Cathedral, County Cork Kinsale, County Cork River Liffey Island Bridge, County Dublin Famine Memorial, Dublin Queen’s University, Belfast Botanic Gardens, Belfast Big Fish Sculpture, Belfast Galway Hooker, Galway Poolbeg Lighthouse, Dublin Bay Blennerville Windmill, County Kerry Galway Cathedral, Galway City Victoria Square Shopping Centre, Belfast Dublin City Hall

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