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Schiffer Publishing Ltd A Textile Traveler's Guide to Guatemala
Book SynopsisThe vibrant character of Guatemala is most visible in its handwoven textiles, which are still in everyday use and readily available in native markets all over the country. A Textile Traveler’s Guide to Guatemala is an excellent resource for discovering artisans, markets, shops, and those storied regional textile traditions. It’s a beautiful resource for armchair travellers and an essential companion for those seeking an authentic cultural experience in this Central American country. Guatemala is a primary travel destination, especially for North Americans, with more than two million visitors each year. Hundreds of travel companies throughout Guatemala focus their tours on traditional artisanal crafts. This travel guide offers a practical focus on safety and comfort for adventurous visitors who don’t want the stresses and schedules of traditional tour groups. Geared to independent-minded travellers, this guide presents the safest and most accessible methods of travel, where and when to go, where to stay, and what to eat. Expert advice helps the textile traveller know what to look for, how to distinguish high-quality work, and how to shop intelligently and ethically. With abundant photographs, this guide celebrates the colour, joy, and energy of folklife in Guatemala.Trade ReviewChandler's detailed guide is packed with practical advice for discovering the handwoven textiles of Guatemala, which are still in everyday use and readily available in native markets all over the country. Geared to independent travellers, this beautifully illustrated guidebook explains the safest and most accessible method of travel, where and when to go, where to stay, and even what to eat. * The Textile Art Magazine - Embroidery *
£21.84
Granite Peak Publications Yellowstone Treasures: The Traveler's Companion
Book SynopsisThis book makes you the tour guide for your group! Janet Chapple shares her tips to pack for your trip, spot wildlife, see the best views, catch geyser eruptions, stay safe, and escape the crowds. The author's passion for the park, which began when her parents worked at Old Faithful Inn in the early twentieth century, shines throughout. Whether you want to hike in the geyser basins and forests, drive the mountain passes, ride horseback, or take a boat out on the lake, the mile-by-mile road logs prepare you. The description is enlivened by entertaining historical anecdotes. This sixth edition, fully updated for 2020 by editor Beth Chapple and geologist Jo-Ann Sherwin, includes which geysers and hot springs are active, the new overlooks at Grand Prismatic Spring and the south rim of the canyon, a new time line of the geology, and explanations of the geological forces like lava flows and the Yellowstone hot spot. The book is in full color with 38 new and revised maps. Charts of the facilities and a field guide to the wildlife and wildflowers round out this comprehensive guide to America’s first national park. After the first edition won Gold in the Travel Guides category in ForeWord Magazine‘s 2002 Book of the Year Awards, later editions won Silver in the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards in 2010 and 2018.
£19.76
Whitecap Books Wild Places Vancouver Island
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£27.96
Whitecap Books A Traveller's Guide to Historic British Columbia
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£27.96
Whitecap Books Day Trips from Calgary
£27.96
Nimbus Publishing (CN) Port of Call
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£15.99
George Fischer Yukon, Rugged Beauty
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£35.96
Heritage Group Distribution Alone in Wonderland
£22.23
Caitlin Press Under the Bright Sky: A Memoir of Travels Through
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£16.11
Birlinn General North Coast Journey: The Magic of Scotland’s
Book Synopsis'Brigid writes with warmth and appreciation of communities that she knows and loves, and she inspires us to explore them' – Rick Stein ‘Whenever I am talking to customers about the NC500, I always recommend your book for the wonderful photographs and all the extra information it contains’ – David Duguid, Picaresque Books This is the essential guide to the north of Scotland, on a route which begins in Inverness, weaves westwards to Applecross and then northwards towards Torridon. From Ullapool it leads to the most northerly points in Britain, passing by Caithness and John o’ Groats before heading south again through Dingwall and to Inverness.In addition to stunning mountains, moors, lochs and beaches, the route also features exquisite towns and villages, castles, distilleries, breweries, natural wonders and wildlife. Brigid Benson, who knows the road intimately, divides the route into manageable chunks, suggesting where to discover history, observe wildlife, meet great local characters, shop at quirky stores, taste outstanding food, drink in friendly bars and cafes, stand in awe of amazing sights, and recommending places to picnic, swim, surf, walk and stargaze. And great places to camp and stay. She also draws attention to potential pitfalls, offering useful advice on single-track roads, fuel, car problems, planning realistic itineraries, and much more. Stunning, full-colour landscape photography features throughout, and a full list of photographs can be found on page 229 for your reference.Trade Review'This is a wonderful book - written with real heart' -- Sean Lusk'Clearly Benson loves the area and wants others to love it as well. So, even if you aren’t planning such a trip, the book is still a joy to read, with its superb illustrations. Enjoy it by the fireside in the winter and then plan your trip for when the sun begins to shine' * Sorted *'A beautiful compendium of all that the North Highlands has to offer. Comprehensive, yet beautifully presented. Highlighting curiosities and emphasising the importance of respecting the locals, Brigid Benson provides a detailed guide on how to navigate this increasingly popular area' * Scottish Field *'For Scottish travel it doesn't get better than North Coast Journey, an eco-friendly, common-sensical, well-researched foray around the locale of the North Coast 500 and beyond' * The Scotsman *
£23.65
Fonthill Media Ltd The Berlin Cold War Companion 1945-1989
Book SynopsisThis highly detailed, absorbing Cold War guide is the ideal companion for anyone wishing to explore the once divided capital of Berlin. Using his in-depth knowledge as a historian and battlefield/historical guide, David McCormack describes in vivid detail the tension and drama of the long standoff between the superpowers which shaped the landscape of both a defeated Germany and Europe for years to come. Meticulous historical research combines with the author's intimate knowledge of Berlin to produce a user friendly guide rich in historical detail. Prepare for a fascinating journey across the Cold War landscape of Berlin as it is today.
£18.99
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet Travel by Color 1
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£17.99
Reaktion Books Chicago: From Vision to Metropolis
Book SynopsisChicago has been called the 'most American of cities' and the 'great American city'. Not the biggest or the most powerful; neither the richest, prettiest nor best - but the most American. How did it become that? And what does it even mean? At its heart, Chicago is America's great hub. It began as a trading post, which grew into a market for the east to purchase the goods of the west, sprouting the still-largest rail interchange in America. As people began to trade virtual representations of those goods - futures - the city became a centre of finance and law. And as people studied the city's growth and its economy, it became a nucleus of intellect, with the University of Chicago's pioneering sociologists shaping how cities at home and abroad would come to understand themselves. Whet Moser's book reveals how the city grew into a metropolis over its social, urban, cultural and sometimes scandalous history. He also traces the development of and current changes in its neighbourhoods: Chicago is famous for them, and infamous for the segregation between them. Moser takes readers from the very beginnings of the city as an idea, a vision in the minds of its first explorers, to the global city it has become - and offers a local's perspective on the best and most interesting aspects of Chicago to visitors today.Trade Review`Whet Moser’s great gift is a knack for condensing vast reams of facts and figures into concise, compulsively readable prose. Equal parts elegance and insight, this book is an invaluable primer on our beloved Chicago – that most contradictory yet American of cities.’ – Dmitry Samarov, author of Hack: Stories from a Chicago Cab
£999.99
Reaktion Books Prague
Book SynopsisThirty years ago Prague was a closed book to most Westerners. Today it is Europe's fifth most-visited city, surpassed only by London, Paris, Istanbul and Rome. With a stunning natural location on the Vltava river and a spectacular potpourri of Romanesque rotundas, Gothic towers, Renaissance palaces, Baroque churches, Art Nouveau cafes, Cubist apartment buildings, Modernist villas and postmodern architectural showpieces, Prague may well be Europe's most beautiful capital city. Behind the beauty lies a turbulent and often violent history. Located at the uneasy centre of the continent, Prague has been a crossroads of cultures for more than a millennium. From the religious wars of the middle ages and the nationalist struggles of the nineteenth century to the modern conflicts of fascism, communism and democracy, Prague's past is a saga of the forces that have shaped Europe. Derek Sayer provides an expert and very readable guide to the complexities of this colourful history, while reflecting upon sides of the present-day city tourists seldom see - from a model interwar Modernist villa colony to Europe's biggest Vietnamese market - and presenting listings of what to see, hear and do and where to eat, drink and shop.Trade Review"There is no visitor to Prague who is not enchanted by this city. Prague has everything: the ancient and the modern, the history and the culture, the music and the tranquility, the contradictions and the harmony. Sayer's excellent book captures all of these facets of Prague to make any visit even more worthwhile."--Ivan Margolius, author of "Reflections of Prague: Journeys through the 20th Century" and "Prague: A Guide to 20th Century Architecture" "Meticulous, imaginative, unconventional--all the way from old palaces to Little Hanoi."--Jindrich Toman, University of Michigan
£999.99
Reaktion Books Mexico City
Book SynopsisMexico City has always been a seat of empire. With its grandiose pretentions, sheer swagger, and staggering proportions, it gives the impression of power exercised over great time and distances. And yet this power has frequently been contested, lending the city a tough, battle-hardened look. At the same time, life in the Mexican capital can be carefree and intoxicating, and the city continues to offer any visitor not only glimpses of past grandeur, but of the fascinating wealth of the culture of Mexico today. This book explores how the city has grown and evolved from the Tenochtitlan city-state of the Aztecs to the capital of the Spanish empire's "New Spain," French intervention, revolution, and the newly branded CDMX. Nick Caistor leads us through centuries of history and into the material city of today: from recently constructed museums and shopping malls, to neighborhoods where age-old traditions still appear to be the norm. Whether sampling ice cream at Xochimilco, watching freestyle wrestling at the Arena Mexico, or savoring long Mexican breakfasts, Nick Caistor reveals why Mexico City continues to fascinate and beguile us.Trade Review"It is not easy to understand Mexico City. Even its inhabitants are often lost in the enigmas of its history and its streets. The Mexicans themselves need translators to guide them through the labyrinths of this gigantic city. Caistor in this wonderful book proves to be a great decoder of the mysteries of the ancient Tenochtitlan, now a fascinating postmodern urban monster. Mexico: Cradle of Empires is the best companion for the curious traveler who wants to go beyond the myths and become immersed in its fascinating reality."--Roger Bartra, author of "The Cage of Melancholy. Identity and Metamorphosis in the Mexican Character"
£999.99
Gill Books The Great Irish Bucket List
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£14.61
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet Best Day Hikes England
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£23.17
Phaidon Press México Gastronomía Vegetariana (the Mexican
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£59.58
Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Best Day Hikes California 1
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£19.99
Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Best Day Hikes Spain 1
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£19.99
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet Best Day Hikes Great Britain
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£22.80
Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Kids Happiness Around the World 1
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£14.39
Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Experience Provence & the Cote
Book SynopsisLonely Planet's Experience Provence & the Cote d'Azur travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic destination with one-of-a-kind adventures at every turn. Dine at sunset in idyllic Saignon, beach chill in St-Tropez, enjoy opera in Orange's Roman theatre - using our local experts and planning tools to create your own unique trip.Inside Lonely Planet's Experience Provence & the Cote d'Azur:- Local experts share their love for the real Provence & the Cote d'Azur, offering fresh perspectives into the region's traditions, values and modern trends to make your travel experience even more meaningful- In the know tips to help you build on your experiences when visiting well-known sights and landmarks- Fun insights that will pique your curiosity and take you to the heart of the place - discover a melting pot of local life along Marseille's alluring coastal road ‘La corniche'; celebrate must-visit fetes votives in villages throughout the region and party with locals; enjoy a walk in the Massif des Maures and watch cork being harvested- Insider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalising local food scene and photo-worthy views- Handy seasonal trip planner to guide you on where to go, when to travel and what to pack- Practical information on money, getting around, unique and local ways to stay, and responsible travel- Comprehensive selection of maps throughout and beautiful full-colour photography to inspire you as you plan your unforgettable journey- Covers Nice, The Cote d'Azur, Monaco, St-Tropez & the Var, Marseille, Cassis, The Camargue, Avignon & Around, The Luberon, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence- Lonely Planet's Experience Provence & the Cote d'Azur is an essential travel guide for all explorers looking to immerse themselves in the region's culture. Each book within the Experience series contains handy trip building tools so that you can take your pick of the must-see attractions and activities as suggested by our local experts – and create your own dream travel itinerary to get away from the everyday. Unlock even more travel secrets using the QR codes throughout each guide and discover story-worthy travel moments that you'll never forget.About Lonely Planet:Lonely 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)."...these new Experience guides from Lonely Planet are irresistibly attractive." - The Washington Post Book Club'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)
£999.99
Intellect Books World Film Locations: Dublin
Book SynopsisWith its rich political and literary history, Dublin is a sought after destination for cinematographers who have made use of the city's urban streetscapes and lush pastoral settings in many memorable films – among them Braveheart, The Italian Job and the 2006 musical drama Once. Throughout the book, a series of essays by leading film scholars spotlight familiar actors, producers, and directors as well as some of the themes common to films shot in Dublin, including literature, politics, the city's thriving music scene and its long history of organized crime. World Film Locations: Dublin aims to present a selective snapshot of the city through the medium of the movies made or set in it and allow the reader to inhabit these spaces, passing through a stimulating choice of words and pictures that inform and precipitate an imagined exploration. It is a collection of over 40 reviews of scenes from films either shot or set in Dublin, illustrated by images from the scenes in question and photographs of locations, often as they are today. Together, the words and images expose the relationship between a scene’s setting and its impact on the viewer. The short scene reviews are interspersed with more detailed, meditative essays that are designed to examine in greater depth some of the key aspects of Dublin as seen onscreen; the city’s political and literary histories are appraised, as are its music scene, its familiar faces, its element of organised crime and its fluctuating attributes before, during and after the Celtic Tiger era. Taken as a whole, this book constitutes a rare written instance of Dublin encapsulated in moments of film, brought together and supplemented by a pictorial toolkit designed to enable a conceptual tour of the city in its various incarnations.Trade Review'The World Film Locations series wends its way to the Irish capital, painting a multi-angle portrait via 46 synopses of scenes shot or set in Dublin. There's even timecode references, should you wish to track down the relevant scene in Becoming Jane.' – Total FilmTable of ContentsMaps/Scenes Scenes 1-8 – 1959-1988 Scenes 9-16 – 1989-1996 Scenes 17-24 – 1996-2000 Scenes 25-32 – 2000-2003 Scenes 33-39 – 2004-2006 Scenes 40-46 – 2006-2011 Essays Dublin: City of the Imagination – Jez Conolly and Caroline Whelan The Graft on Grafton: Dublin's Music On-screen – Nicola Balkind Mount Rushmore on the Liffey: Four Faces of Dublin – Jez Conolly and Caroline Whelan Dublin: A Stage for Revolution? – Adam O’Brien Urban Visions and Cinematic Modernities: Literary Dublin On-screen – Colm McAuliffe Craicing the Safe: The Gangster Figure in Dublin Cinema – Clair Schwarz Middle-Class and Proud of It? Representations of Dublin During the Celtic Tiger Era – Stephen Boyd
£999.99
ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc Fractal Geography
Book SynopsisOur daily universe is rough and infinitely diverse. The fractal approach clarifies and orders these disparities. It helps us to envisage new explanations of geographical phenomena, which are, however, considered as definitely understood.Written for use by geographers and researchers from similar disciplines, such as ecologists, economists, historians and sociologists, this book presents the algorithms best adapted to the phenomena encountered, and proposes case studies illustrating their applications in concrete situations.An appendix is also provided that develops programs written in Mathematica. Contents 1. A Fractal World.2. Auto-similar and Self-affine Fractals.3. From the Fractal Dimension to Multifractal Spectrums.4. Calculation and Interpretation of Fractal Dimensions.5. The Fractal Dimensions of Rank-size Distributions.6. Calculation and Interpretation of Multifractal Spectrums.7. Geographical Explanation of Fractal Forms and Dynamics.8. Using Complexity Theory to Explain a Fractal World.9. Land-use Planning and Managing a Fractal Environment.Table of ContentsIntroduction xi Chapter 1. A Fractal World 1 1.1. Fractals pervade into geography 2 1.2. Forms of fractal processes 10 1.3. First reflections on the link between power laws and fractals 14 1.4. Conclusion 19 Chapter 2. Auto-similar and Self-affine Fractals 21 2.1. The rarity of auto-similar terrestrial forms 22 2.2. Yet more classes of self-affine fractal forms and processes 24 2.3. Conclusion 37 Chapter 3. From the Fractal Dimension to Multifractal Spectrums 39 3.1. Two extensions of the fractal dimension: lacunarity and codimension 40 3.2. Some corrections to the power laws: semifractals, parabolic fractals and log-periodic distributions 43 3.3. A routine technique in medical imaging: fractal scanning 48 3.4. Multifractals used to describe all the irregularities of a set defined by measurement 50 3.5. Conclusion 57 Chapter 4. Calculation and Interpretation of Fractal Dimensions 59 4.1. Test data representing three categories of fractals: black and white maps, grayscale Landsat images and pluviometric chronicle series 60 4.2. A first incontrovertible stage: determination of the fractal class of the geographical phenomenon studied 62 4.3. Some algorithms for the calculation of the fractal dimensions of auto-similar objects 75 4.4. The fractal dimensions of objects and self-affine processes 80 4.5. Conclusion 85 Chapter 5. The Fractal Dimensions of Rank-size Distributions 87 5.1. Three test series: rainfall heights, urban hierarchies and attendance figures for major French museums 88 5.2. The equivalence of the Zipf, Pareto and Power laws 89 5.3. Three strategies for adjusting the rank-size distribution curve 92 5.4. Conclusion 101 Chapter 6. Calculation and Interpretation of Multifractal Spectrums 103 6.1. Three data sets for testing multifractality: a chronicle series, a rank-size distribution and satellite images 104 6.2. Distinguishing multifractal and monofractal phenomena 104 6.3. Various algorithms for calculation of the singularity spectrum 111 6.4. Possible generalizations of the multifractal approach 116 6.5. Conclusion 118 Chapter 7. Geographical Explanation of Fractal Forms and Dynamics 121 7.1. Turbulence generates fractal perturbations and multifractal pluviometric fields 122 7.2. The fractality of natural hazards and catastrophic impacts 126 7.3. Other explanations from fields of physical geography 128 7.4. A new geography of populations 129 7.5. Harmonization of town growth distributions 131 7.6. Development and urban hierarchies 132 7.7. Understanding the formation of communication and social networks 136 7.8. Conclusion 137 Chapter 8. Using Complexity Theory to Explain a Fractal World 139 8.1. A bottomless pit debate140 8.2. General mechanisms for explaining power laws 143 8.3. Four theories on fractal universality 144 8.4. Conclusion 164 Chapter 9. Land-use Planning and Managing a Fractal Environment 167 9.1. Fractals, extreme values and risk 168 9.2. Fractals, segmentation and identification of objects in image processing 173 9.3. Fractals, optimization and land management 177 9.4. Fractal beauty and landscaping 179 9.5. Conclusion 180 Conclusion 183 C.1. Some tools and methods for quantifying and qualifying multiscale coarseness and irregularity 184 C.2. A recap on geographical irregularities and disparities 186 C.3. A paradigm that gives rise to new land-use management practices 189 Appendices 191 A.1. Preliminary thoughts on fractal analysis software 191 A.2. Instructions for the following programs 192 A.3. Software programs for the visual approach of a satellite or cartographic series or image 193 A.4. Software programs for calculating fractal dimensions for a chronicle or frequency series 198 A.5. Software programs for calculating the fractal dimensions of a satellite image or map 208 A.6. Software programs for calculating multifractal spectrums of a series and an image 213 Bibliography 221 Index 239
£132.00
Gill The Dingle Peninsula
Book SynopsisThe spectacular Dingle Peninsula in southwest Ireland extends westward into the Atlantic from Tralee to Slea Head. Voted among the Top 100 destinations in the world by TripAdvisor and referred to as `the most beautiful place on earth’ by National Geographic, its landscape includes soaring mountaintops, gentle hillsides, secluded lakes and valleys, ancient ruins, dramatic sea cliffs and long, sandy beaches. This guide takes you off the beaten track to explore this stunning landscape in a variety of walking routes ranging from short hikes to full-day treks. From the wild extremities of the Great Blasket Island to the majestic heights of Mount Brandon and the comfort of the Dingle Way, there’s something for all tastes. Each route is prefaced with a reference summary and illustrated with maps and photographs. Route descriptions include GPS coordinates, navigation guidance, access notes and short variations. There is also material on the fauna, flora, folklore, history, geology and place names of each area. * For a complete list of walking guides available from The Collins Press, see www.collinspress.ieTrade Review"Recommended." * Irish Mountain Log *'Attractive and practical.' * Outdoor Focus *"A fine guidebook." * MountainViews *
£12.99
Thunder Bay Press Ghost Towns of Michigan
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£15.26
Thunder Bay Press Michigan Ghost Towns of Michigan: Volume 3 Volume 3
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£14.36
Tim Ernst Publishing Arkansas Hiking Trails: A Guide to 78 Selected
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£19.95
Whitehorse Press Motorcycle Journeys Through New England
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£22.94
Whitehorse Press Motorcycle Journeys Through Atlantic Canada:
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£23.19
University of Alaska Press Innocents in the Arctic: The 1951 Spitsbergen
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£999.99
Little Bookroom,U.S. Quiet Corners Of Rome
Book SynopsisThis charming guidebook celebrates more than fifty of the most beautiful, tranquil, and often hidden places in the Eternal City: courtyards where mossy fountains splash; landscaped staircases clinging to Rome''s Seven Hills; cool, quiet cloisters; atmospheric ruins dating to the days of Caesar; gorgeous gardens scented by boxwood and bay trees. Some of Rome''s quiet corners boast breathtaking views, while others are filled with archaeological or architectural details, from crumbling aqueducts or majestic stone archways, to Renaissance garden follies, frescoed walls, and baroque fountains. Author David Downie and photographer Alison Harris climb the Janiculum-the highest hill within Rome''s ancient walled fortifications-and find hidden benches with see-forever views; a church forecourt where Goethe sat and sighed, drinking in the inspiration; and the park of a once-noble villa now luxuriantly overgrown, its long trellises knotted with fragrant wisteria and climbing roses. On the Palatine, they find a narrow lane that passes over the ancient ruins, affording rare glimpses of the Forum and Colosseum, free of charge and with no wait. Beyond the Domus Aurea of Emperor Nero, they discover a sweeping staircase from a century ago and the massive brick remains of a temple to Isis. Even the most intrepid travelers who think of themselves as Rome “insiders” will be surprised when they follow the author and photographer of this guidebook through the Roman labyrinth. Historical anecdotes and quotations from antiquity to the present day are woven throughout the text, bringing Rome alive.
£14.39
Little Bookroom,U.S. Andy Warhol's New York City
Book SynopsisAndy, Andy everywhere. Twenty-three years after his death, few figures hover over New York City—its art, its street life, its commerce, its creativity, its nightlife, its myths, and its idea of itself—like Andy Warhol. Andy Warhol’s New York City provides a panoramic view of the artist’s life there from the fifties through the eighties. Eighty sites associated with the artist careen delightfully from coffee shops to museums, from disco clubs to churches, with dozens of glamorous and gritty places in between. Fashionistas will love reading about the rare pretzel-print dress Warhol designed (now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art) and seeing him looking like a character out of Mad Men as he’s photographed on the steps of the Met; cineastes will be riveted to the behind-the-scenes stories of his films; art lovers will appreciate the comprehensive listing of his many shows; and New York City history buffs will savor glimpses of the city’s icons—vanished (Schrafft’s), current (Serendipity 3), and never-realized (the Andy-Mat). There are sidebars on Warhol’s residences, favorite restaurants, and factories. Brief biographies of figures in the book familiarize the reader with the revolving cast of glittering characters that enter and leave the stage as Warhol’s story unfolds. Nine original drawings in the book were made specially for Andy Warhol’s New York City by the artist Vito Giallo, a former studio assistant of Warhol’s who executed hundreds of Warhol’s ink blot drawings, and who later owned the antique store where Warhol bought thousands of items that were posthumously auctioned at Sotheby’s.
£12.59
Blue Guides Art/Shop/Eat Paris: Second Edition
Book SynopsisThis intelligently planned series divides each city up into 4-5 districts centred on a key sight – for example the Forum, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona and the Vatican in the case of Rome – and gives ideas for a perfect day in that part of town: the main sights and one or two quirkier ones too, the best places to eat or have a coffee, and some original shopping ideas, presented in an uncluttered and navigable format that respects the reader's intelligence. A good 50% of the book is dedicated to the art and history of the place, distinguishing these useable little books from many guides which are little more than practical information listings.Table of ContentsCONTENTS Ten things to do 2 About this guide 5 PRACTICALITIES Transport 7 Entertainment 8 Shops 8 Food & drink 9 Where to stay 13 History 20 Louvre & Champs Elysées Map 24 & 25 Musée du Louvre 27 Musée des Arts Décoratifs 40 Musée du Petit Palais 42 In the area 45 Eat 51 Shop 56 Pompidou, Beaubourg & Marais Map 63 Pompidou Centre 64 Musée Carnavalet 69 Musée Picasso 73 In the area 75 Eat 78 Shop 80 Notre-Dame & Latin Quarter Map 84 Notre-Dame de Paris 86 Sainte-Chapelle 89 Musée Nat. du Moyen Age 90 In the area 93 Eat 98 Shop 104 Eiffel Tower & Musée D’Orsay Map 108–109 Eiffel Tower 111 Musée D’Orsay 112 Musée du Quai Branly 117 In the area 119 Eat 124 Shop 127 Glossary 130 Index 137
£9.65
Blue Guides Art/ Shop/ Eat Barcelona
Book SynopsisThis intelligently planned series divides each city up into 4-5 districts centred on a key sight – for example the Rambla, Gaudi’s Sagrada Família, the old Gothic quarter, and the port district of Barceloneta in the case of Barcelona – and gives ideas for a perfect day in that part of town: the main sights and one or two quirkier ones too, the best places to eat or have a coffee, and some original shopping ideas, presented in an uncluttered and navigable format that respects the reader's intelligence. A good 50% of the book is dedicated to the art and history of the place, distinguishing these useable little books from many guides which are little more than practical information listings. ABOUT THIS GUIDE The city of Barcelona has been divided into five districts and the aim of this guide book is to enable you to have a great day out in any one of them. For each district first a short selection of the major art sights is given, then some other things to see in the area, followed by some ideas on the eat opportunities—from seafood to seeking out the best tapas—rounded off with our shortlist of shop recommendations. In the practicalities section that follows we set the scene with a brief introduction to Barcelona, how to get around, its food and drink, and where to stay. The history pages give an overview of the key events in this city's life, while at the back of the book there is a glossary covering some of the art terms and key personalities that appear in this guide, as well as a comprehensive index to help you find what you are looking for. Maps are found throughout the guide. Inside the front cover is a map of all Barcelona, clearly indicating where the detailed maps to each district are to be found at the beginning of their sections. The numbers (2) on the maps locate the cafés and restaurants described later in that section, and the letters (a) locate the shops.Table of ContentsTen things to do 2 About this guide 5 Practicalities 6 Transport 7 Visitor information 7 Entertainment 8 Shops 8 Food & drink 9 Where to stay 12 History 18 La Rambla & El Raval Map 22 The Rambla 25 Palau Güell 30 Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA) 33 In the area 34 Eat 40 Shop 45 Gothic quarter Map 48 The Cathedral 51 Plaça del Rei 55 Palau de la Música 57 In the area 60 Eat 65 Shop 68 Born-Ribera & Barceloneta Map 74 Santa Maria del Mar 76 Museu Picasso 79 In the area 82 Eat 87 Shop 92 Upper Barcelona Map 96 Sagrada Família 99 Manzana de la Discordia 104 La Pedrera 107 In the area 109 Eat 114 Shop 118 Montjuic Park Map 124 Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC) 126 Miró Foundation 129 In the area 130 Eat 132 Shop 135 Glossary 137 Index 145
£9.71
Blue Guides Blue Guide Concise Italy
Book SynopsisBlue Guides: Complete Cultural Guides -- In this concise guide the Blue Guides' Italy authors and editorial team provide a distillation of the best of Italy in one handy volume: what to see; what it means; who painted, sculpted or built it for whom and why; what to eat and where; where to stay; how to get around. Illustrations to inform rather than to decorate: maps, diagrams, floor plans, architectural details and photographs -- "Often plagiarised by other guide writers, Blue Guides have always been a gold standard for accuracy and depth" Daily Telegraph. "Guide books in the grand tradition of thoroughness and objectivity" Georgia Review.
£19.09
Blue Guides Blue Guide Concise Rome
Book SynopsisThe first in the new Blue Guide Concise city series: small format and good value, ideal for on-site use. Blue Guide Concise Rome builds on Blue Guides' exhaustive coverage of Italy and its cities.
£12.56
Blue Guides Blue Guide Florence
Book SynopsisBlue Guides: Complete Cultural Guides -- Completely updated, this edition contains superb plans and illustrations of painting, architecture and sculpture, and includes full coverage of several newly opened museums and palaces. Detailed coverage of where to stay and eat. The depth of information and quality of research make this book the best guide for the independent cultural traveller as well as for all students of art history, architecture and Italian culture. Ideal as an on-site guide as well as a desk resource. Illustrations to inform rather than to decorate: maps, diagrams, floor plans, architectural details and photographs -- "Often plagiarised by other guide writers, Blue Guides have always been a gold standard for accuracy and depth" Daily Telegraph. "Guide books in the grand tradition of thoroughness and objectivity" Georgia Review.Table of ContentsHistorical Sketch; Twentieth-century Florence; The Florentine Renaissance; The Guide: Piazza della Signoria; The Duomo, Campanile and Baptistery; Between the Duomo and the Badia Fiorentina; The Bargello; Orsanmichele, Mercato Nuovo and Palazzo Davanzati; Galleria degli Uffizi and the Museo Galileo; Medici Florence, San Lorenzo and San Marco; Galleria dell'Accademia; Piazza Santissima Annunziata; Santa Maria Novella and its piazza; The district of Santa Croce; Santa Trinita and Via Tornabuoni; Sant'Ambrogio, Borgo degli Albizi and Borgo Pinti; Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens; The Oltrarno; Via Maggio; Casa Guidi; Santo Spirito; Santa Maria del Carmine and the Brancacci Chapel; San Frediano; The banks of the Arno; Ognissanti; Santa Felicita; The eastern Oltrarno; Outside Porta San Giorgio; The hill and church of San Miniato; Environs of Florence: Fiesole; Settignano and Ponte a Mensola; The Medici Villas of La Petraia and Castello; Museo Stibbert, Villa La Pietra and Villa Demidoff; Pian de' Giullari; Monteoliveto and Bellosguardo; Certosa del Galluzzo; Appendix; Practical information; Accommodation; Food and drink; Glossary; Index; Maps & plans: Florence atlas; Environs of Florence; Fiesole; Boboli Gardens; Duomo; Palazzo Pitti; Palazzo Vecchio; SS. Annunziata; S. Croce; S. Lorenzo; S. Marco; S. Maria Novella; S. Spirito; Uffizi.
£18.41
Blue Guides Blue Guide India
Book SynopsisBlue Guides: Complete Cultural Guides -- The guide contains superb plans of cities, cave sites and temple complexes, as well as illustrations of architecture and sculpture. Organised state by state, each chapter includes select coverage of where to stay and eat. The depth of information and quality of research make this book the best guide for the independent cultural traveller to this extraordinarily varied country, with excellent introductory sections on India's history, religions, culture and art. Ideal as an on-site guide as well as for pre-travel reading, to help visitors plan their itinerary. Illustrations to inform rather than to decorate: maps, diagrams, floor plans, architectural details and photographs. -- "Often plagiarised by other guide writers, Blue Guides have always been a gold standard for accuracy and depth" Daily Telegraph. "Guide books in the grand tradition of thoroughness and objectivity" Georgia Review.Trade Review'I can vouch for its accuracy and novelty - the Indian guide which reaches the long-forgotten wonders ignored by other guides, and the best possible guide to off-the-beaten-track India.' William Dalrymple (author of Nine Lives, City of Djinns, The Age of Kali etc)Table of ContentsForeword; Introduction; Highlights of India; Geography; History; Architecture and the Arts; Religion; The Guide: Delhi; Rajasthan; Uttar Pradesh; Uttarakhand; Haryana; Chandigarh; Punjab; Himachal Pradesh; Jammu & Kashmir; Gujarat; Madhya Pradesh; Chhattisgarh; Mumbai (Bombay); Maharashtra; Kolkata (Calcutta); West Bengal; Sikkim; Northeast States; Bihar; Jharkhand; Orissa; Goa; Karnataka; Andhra Pradesh; Kerala; Tamil Nadu; The Andaman and Nicobar Islands; Practical Information; Glossary; Index; Maps and Plans: Atlas of India back section; Highlights of India; City and town maps: Agra; Ahmedabad; Amritsar; Ajmer Badami; Bangalore; Bhopal; Bhubaneswar; Bijapur; Chandigarh; Chennai; Cochin city; Cochin environs; DelhiDelhi overview; New Delhi; Old Delhi; Goa; Goa overview; Panjim; Old Goa; Gwalior; Hyderabad; Jaipur; Jaisalmer; Jodhpur; Kanchipuram; Kolkata: Kolkata overview; Central Kolkata; Kumbakonam; Leh; Lucknow; Madurai; Mumbai: Mumbai's islands; Mumbai Overview; Central and South Mumbai; Mumbai: Gateway of India and Town Hall area; Mumbai: VT Area; Murshidabad; Orchha; Patna; Pondicherry; Simla; Srinagar; Trichy; Trivandrum; Udaipur; Varanasi; Site plans: Aihole, Karnataka; Ajanta, Maharashtra; Amber Fort, Rajasthan; Champaner, Gujarat; Chittorgarh, Rajasthan; Elephanta Cave Temple, Mumbai; Ellora, Maharashtra; Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh; Gaur, West Bengal; Gingee, Tamil Nadu; Golconda, Hyderabad; Hampi, Karnataka; Humayun's Tomb and Nizamuddin, Delhi; Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh; Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu; Mandu, Madhya Pradesh; Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Delhi; Nalanda, Bihar; Pattadakal, Karnataka; Qutb Minar Complex, Delhi; Rajgir, Bihar; Red Fort, Delhi; Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh; Srirangapatnam, Karnataka; Taj Mahal, Agra; Tughlaqabad Fort, Delhi.
£19.95
Blue Guides Pilgrim's Rome: A Blue Guide Travel Monograph
Book SynopsisA guide to Rome's Christian monuments, explained and put into context by an examination of the history of pilgrimage, from its most ancient forms to more modern, even secular practice. Supplements a good guide book to Rome, ideal for anyone with a deeper interest in the beliefs and myths that have built the living city, for the Christian visitor or for the specialist. Author Annabel Barber, editor-in-chief of the Blue Guides, wears her scholarship lightly, making this book as essential and accessible to the casual pilgrim as to the academic specialist. Also covers such practicalities as where to stay and eat, relevant websites, English-language services, opening times and so on, with appendices explaining indulgences, listing popes, quoting key prayers and given other useful background. Pilgrim's Rome is part of our new Blue Guides Travel Monograph series, useful companions to supplement a good guide book and reach the parts not usually reached by the major series.
£12.52
TRANSWORLD PUBL Eden Project The Guide
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£9.49
Aurora Metro Publications Provence:People, Places, Food: A Cultural Guide
Book SynopsisArtists, painters, writers and discerning travellers from royalty to rock stars have long been attracted by the region’s bright light, perfect climate and joie de vivre. Take the road less travelled as you find out more about the extraordinary range of places and people who’ve found inspiration in the mountains and valleys, rocky coves and verdant islands.Trade Review'From the Alps to the Riviera, Provence is a varied and popular region. Edited by Cheryl Robson, 'Provence: People, Places, Food' follows in the footsteps of the area's famous residents to show its true character.' --Living France 'Cheryl Robson's new cultural guide, titled Provence: People, Places, Food, casts a light on this gorgeous region in southeastern France. The book is an eclectic collection of travel and food recommendations, but also includes a curated selection of articles about the artists and writers who lived in Provence and contributed to its cultural life. ' -- www.culturetrip.comTable of ContentsIntroduction People and Places Provencal Culture Food and Wine Index
£12.34
Haus Publishing Turkey Rediscovered: A Land between Tradition and
Book SynopsisThis book, available for the first time in English, is an exhilarating journey through Turkey s history and a perceptive look at the interactions between secularism, religion, and multiethnicity. Without a guide and driven only by his own curiosity, Klaus Reichert travels to Anatolia, Istanbul, and the Aegean coast. He explores the strip of land where Adam and Eve are said to have settled after their expulsion from the Garden of Eden, and where Moses struck water from stone. While following in the footsteps of the brilliant architect Mimar Sinan and investigating the mysteries of his mosques, Reichert speaks to an old stonemason and a young teacher, visits one of the last remaining colonies of a rare breed of ibis, and walks the wide expanses surrounding the archaeological sites of western Turkey. Finally, he draws parallels between Kilim weaving, minimal music, and modernity as a whole. Under Reichert s gaze, what is seen and learned becomes a colorful and provocative collection of images and patterns.A one-of-a-kind travelogue that touches on Turkey s traditions, natural history, and political divisions, "Turkey Rediscovered" shows us a new side to a land we thought we already knew. "
£999.99
Smith Street Books All the Colors of New York
Book SynopsisExplore the familiar sights of New York City via its iconic colors in this illustrated tour of the city.All the Colors of New York is an illustrated exploration of the iconic objects that define the city, through the colors that weave through its streets and define its landmarks.Explore NYC in a brand-new way, with playful illustrations of New York’s most iconic elements cataloged into color groupings—individually observe the components of city life and watch how they create a vibrant kaleidoscope of color when they all come together.From pepperoni pizza red and subway seat orange to dill pickle green and Brooklyn brownstone brown, New York lovers can spot the whole rainbow through the pages of the book.
£13.46
Smith Street Books All the Colors of London
Book SynopsisExplore the familiar sights of London via its iconic colors in this illustrated tour of the city.All the Colors of London is an illustrated exploration of the iconic objects that define the city, through the colors that weave through its streets and define its landmarks.Explore London in a brand-new way, with playful illustrations of its most iconic elements cataloged into color groupings—individually observe the components of city life and watch how they create a vibrant kaleidoscope of color when they all come together.From double-decker bus red and pigeon gray to Hyde Park green and Big Ben brown, London lovers can spot the whole rainbow through the pages of this book.
£13.46
Macintyre Purcell Publishing Inc You Might Be from Saskatchewan If... (Vol 2):
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£12.30
Commonwealth Editions Narragansett Bay
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£25.16
