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Book SynopsisWritten in an entertaining style, Living and Working in Britain is designed to provide newcomers with the practical information necessary for a relatively trouble-free life. It contents include finding a job, permits & visas, health, accommodation, finance, insurance, education, shopping, post office and telephone services, public transport, motoring, TV and radio, leisure, sports and much, much more. It is packed with essential information and insider tips to help minimize culture shock and reduce the newcomers rookie period to a minimum. Living and Working in Britain has been written to meet the needs of anyone wishing to know the essentials of British life - however long your intended stay, you'll find the information contained in this book invaluable. Living and Working in Britain is the only up to date book currently published for those planning to live or work in Britain (the United Kingdom). It contains up to twice as much information as similar books and is essential reading for newcomers.

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Book SynopsisThis is not a guide to the islands of Scotland.This is not a tour to be followed, nor is it travel advice.This is a richly anecdotal and personal exploration.Richard Clubley shares the sense of freedom he finds in the Scottish islands as he discovers their individual character, beauty and diversity.He meets locals and learns a few realities of island life. He almost perished on Ailsa Craig, before finding fresh water dripping from the roof of a cave, but spends two idyllic nights alone on Mingulay, with a fabulous coal fire in a bothy. His passion for Scottish islands shines through every chapter.Curl up by the fire, pull the blanket close and sip on your dram.You’re about to escape to the islands.Prepare for addiction.A book for islomanes to savour in sips. Night caps are suggested; that way the addiction can be controlled. MAIRI HEDDERWICK

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Book SynopsisA middle-aged professional photographer takes on the iconic walk and shows you in stunning pictures the landscapes you will pass through. Her diary records the journey which is broken into 7 stages for busy people who can't do it in one go.

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Book SynopsisSouth America will uplift your senses with the tropical sun rising over a palm-fringed beach, or a bracing wind blowing off the southern ice fields. Light can be blinding on the high-altitude salt flats, or dense and green in the rain forest. The gentle scent of the ripe guava fills the countryside, but the fire of chilli from that innocent-looking jar will electrify your taste buds. Explore the cities of prehispanic civilizations and the churches of colonial times, immerse yourself in the present with its celebrations and social dilemmas. Where past and present mix, there are festivals, crafts and gastronomy, from the humble potato in its umpteen varieties to the most sophisticated of wines. If you are looking for something more active, throw yourself off a giant sand dune into a lake, or climb the highest mountain. Walk in the tree-tops of the rainforest, at eye level with birds and monkeys, dance in an Andean village square to a solo violin, or to techno brega in a warehouse-sized club in Belem. Whatever South America inspires you to do, you will find that there is no limit to the passion that it fires within you. In this era of countless websites which bring images and information from every barrio and pueblito, the South American Handbook gives the details on how to navigate between each place, big or small. It is a celebration of the spirit of adventure and independence that characterizes travel in this part of the world. Drawing on the expertise of correspondents in the region and the experiences of travellers, this 94th edition of the Handbook provides the thread from Acandi to Ushuaia and everywhere you may wish to stop off in between. The guide provides comprehensive coverage of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, the Guianas, and the Falkland Islands. * Extensive coverage of the most famous and lesser-known sites, from the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu and iconic Christ the Redeemer to the wilderness of the Guianas and rolling hills of Uruguay * Highlights section so you know what not to miss * Practical information on how to get to each country and around, plus suggested itineraries to help you plan your trip, whether you are travelling for a week or a month * Well-researched cultural and historical background sections available as an online resource * Tips for travelling with your kids * Overview map for each country and region which includes 'Don't miss' destinations, local information on how to get around and detailed street maps where relevant * Authoritative advice and recommendations to ensure you find the best accommodation, restaurant or local tour operator Footprint's legendary South American Handbook covers the continent in amazing detail, enabling you to explore for yourself. From spectacular carnivals to shuddering glaciers, this guide will open your way to the irresistible spirit of the world's greatest continent.Trade ReviewI took the 1990 edition of the SAH - a lovely little brick of a book with a jaguar on the front - with me when I went to live in Buenos Aires and took it all over Argentina with me on my many trips. For all its listings and facts, I never really thought of it as a practical guide; for me it was more of a dream-Bible, the wispy thin pages full of possibilities of travel and exploration. It got nicked when I was in Salta and I was inconsolable. -- Chris Moss The TelegraphTable of Contents1) Planning your trip 2) Argentina 3) Bolivia 4) Brazil 5) Chile 6) Colombia 7) Ecuador 8) Paraguay 9) Peru 10) Uruguay 11) Venezuela 12) Guianas 13) Falkland Islands/Islas Malvinas 14) Practicalities 15) Colour Maps

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Book SynopsisA guide and companion on an exhilirating 90 mile walk across the glorious high country of the Yorkshire Dales.

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Book SynopsisPractical, complete guide to walking Exmoor & North Devon Coast Path, the first section of the South West Coast Path, from Minehead to Bude (124.5 miles). This spectacular route passes through the Exmoor National Park following the highest coastline in England (over 800ft), through numerous idyllic villages such as Lynton and Clovelly, around Barnstaple Bay and Hartland Point to the seaside resort of Bude just over the border with Cornwall. Includes: * 55 large-scale walking maps, 13 town plans, 8 stage maps and 2 overview maps * Places to stay with reviews - bunkhouses, campsites, B&Bs, hostels, pubs, hotels * Places to eat with reviews - cafes, teashops, pubs, restaurants, takeaways * GPS Waypoints - downloadable from Trailblazer website * New edition includes extra colour mapping for each stage of the walk. * Also includes 60 colour photos. * Itineraries for all walkers - whether walking the route in its entirety over a week to 10 days or sampling the highlights on day walks and short breaks; * What to see - attractions, history, culture * Comprehensive public transport information - for all access points on the coast * Flora and fauna - four page full colour flower guide, plus an illustrated section on local wildlife * Full information on the Exmoor National Park * Green hiking - understanding the local environment and minimising our impact on it.Trade ReviewReviews for the previous editions of the South-West-Coast Path mini-series: 'three excellent guides to the trail' - The Independent. 'crammed with practical information on the route and local amenities, wildlife guides and detailed maps.'- Walk magazine. 'Packed with information and excellent hand-drawn maps, these are essential companions.' - Wanderlust.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION Exmoor and North Devon Coast Path History 9 - How long do you need? 11 How difficult is the path? 12 - When to go 13 PART 1: PLANNING YOUR WALK Practical information for the walker Route finding 17 - Accommodation 18 - Food and drink 21 Information for foreign visitors 24 - Money 26 - Other services 26 Walking companies 27 Budgeting 28 Itineraries Suggested itineraries 29 - Village and town facilities 30 - Which direction? 33 - The best day and weekend walks 33 - Side trips 35 What to take Keep your luggage light 36 - How to carry it 36 - Footwear 37 Clothes 37 - Toiletries 38 - First-aid kit 38 - General items 39 Camping gear 39 - Money 39 - Sources of further information 40 Maps 41 - Recommended reading 42 Getting to and from the path Getting to Britain 44 - National transport 45 - Local transport 48 Public transport map 49 PART 2: MINIMUM IMPACT WALKING AND OUTDOOR SAFETY Minimum impact walking Economic impact 51 - Environmental impact 52 - Access 53 Countryside Code 54 Outdoor safety Avoidance of hazards 56 - Weather and weather forecasts 58 Blisters 58 - Hypothermia 58 - Hyperthermia 59 - Sunburn 59 PART 3: THE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURE Flora and fauna Trees 60 - Conservation schemes 61 - Flowers 62 - Mammals 64 Reptiles 67 - Sea life 67 - Birds 68 - Butterflies and moths 72 PART 4: ROUTE GUIDE AND MAPS Using this guide Trail maps 73 Minehead 75 Minehead to Porlock Weir 79 Bossington 84 - Porlock 85 - Porlock Weir 91 Porlock Weir to Lynton 92 Lynmouth 98 - Lynton 104 Lynton to Combe Martin 105 Combe Martin 114 Combe Martin to Woolacombe 117 Watermouth 118 - Hele 118 - Ilfracombe 120 Lee and Lee Bay 128 Woolacombe 128 Woolacombe to Braunton 134 Croyde 136 - Saunton 140 - Braunton 146 Braunton to Instow 149 Barnstaple 152 - Fremington Quay 156 - Instow 160 Instow to Westward Ho! 161 East-the-Water 162 - Bideford 164 - Northam 168 - Appledore 168 Westward Ho! 172 Westward Ho! to Clovelly 175 Clovelly and Higher Clovelly 179 Clovelly to Hartland Quay 182 Hartland Quay, Stoke and Hartland 188 Hartland Quay to Bude 192 Elmscott 194 - Morwenstow 194 - Bude 201 APPENDICES GPS Waypoints 206 - Taking a dog 208 - Map key 210 INDEX 211 OVERVIEW MAPS AND PROFILES 214

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Book SynopsisThis fully waymarked trail runs for 101 miles/162 km southward from the beautiful natural harbour of Tarbert to Macrihanish, near the Mull of Kintyre. Criss-crossing the entire peninsula, you pass castles, abbeys and prehistoric remains, sometimes walking along rugged coastline, sometimes high on forestry tracks with glorious views over Arran, the Firth of Clyde and towards Ireland. You will enjoy many wildlife sightings in this peaceful area, famous as Scotland only "mainland island". Since it opened (2006) the route has changed in places. The 2023 edition of this essential guidebook contains all you need to plan and enjoy your holiday: 11 pages with mapping showing the whole route (1:70,000); the Way step-by-step, with summaries of distance, terrain and refreshment stops; habitats and wildlife; whisky-making in Kintyre; side-trip to the island of Gigha; and planning information for travel by car, ferry, bus and plane. The book is printed on rainproof paper throughout, and has over 90 colour photographs.Trade ReviewThe route is clearly described, lest any marker posts have disappeared, and there are references to features of interest such as archaeological sites along the route. This description, and the photos, will be particularly helpful for newcomers to Kintyre, because they will know what to expect. On the other hand, walkers on the sections Claonaig to Clachan and Machrihanish to Dunaverty should also carry an Ordnance Survey map, because the maps in this book are useful for planning purposes but not for navigation on the ground. And the book isn't merely practical. It's beautifully illustrated with colour photos that will surely tempt strollers and island-hoppers as well as serious hikers to visit Kintyre. The historical background, economic activity and the making of Scotch whisky are all described in clear language that makes it a pleasure to read. Excerpt from a review at Amazon.co.uk I am really enjoying "every step" of the Way; it's an excellent book with so much intricate detail ... The photographs are unique, and would make a good Argyll calendar. For me, the book evokes many memories, for I've lived in these parts all my life, and they beckon me back. Review by a Kintyre resident

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Book SynopsisMarco Polo Pocket Guide New York: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Explore New York with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place in the Big Apple. Let Marco Polo show you all this vibrant city has to offer. From world-class shopping to celebrated restaurants and superb museums, incredible parks and amazing history, the Big Apple offers attractions to suit all interests and budgets all year round. Whether you’re visiting for the sightseeing or the shopping, the cuisine or the nightlife, this New York travel guide is the perfect guide for your short break. Your Marco Polo New York Pocket Guide includes: Insider Tips – we show you the hidden gems and little known secrets that offer a real insight into New York City. From where to find the best street vendors, where to see the most impressive open air concerts to experiencing New York in the 19th century, the Insider Tips give you a personal insight into this amazing city Best of – find the best things to do if you’re travelling on a budget, the best things to do with the kids, the best things to do if it rains and the best things to do if you’re looking for an authentic New York experience Sightseeing – all of the top sights are organised by areas of the city so you can easily plan your day Discovery Tours – 5 specially tailored walking tours that will get you to the heart of New York. Explore New York’s glorious architecture, museums, historic landmarks and shopper’s paradise from a genuine diner breakfast to the tallest skyscrapers to the most authentic club New York in full-colour – Marco Polo Pocket Guide New York includes full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the city to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip Get in the holiday mood – before even leaving home, get in to the holiday mood with Marco Polo’s spotify playlist featuring songs related to the travel destination along with the best apps, blogs, film and book recommendations Pull-out map – a handy, pull-out map is included so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide New York to show you around this fabulous city. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything New York has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.

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Book SynopsisLet Marco Polo Costa Blanca guide you around this beautiful region Explore Costa Blanca and Valencia with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the region's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all this wonderful Spanish region has to offer… Enchanting beaches and urban culture, a sunny climate, exuberant festivals, a lively gastro scene, nature reserves, the hinterland with traditional stone villages. There are so many reasons for a trip to this beautiful Spanish coastline, it’s hard to know where to start! Let Marco Polo guide you around the hidden bays, ports, markets, small inns and world-class restaurants. Your Marco Polo Costa Blanca Guide includes: Insider Tips – we show you the hidden gems and little-known secrets that offer a real insight into this amazing island from tucked-away restaurants to spectacular beaches Best of – find the best things to do if you’re travelling on a budget, the best things to do with the kids, the best things to do if it rains and the best things to do if you’re looking for an authentic Costa Blanca experience Sightseeing – all the top sights are organised by area, so you can easily plan your trip Discovery Tours – specially tailored tours will get you to the heart of Costa Blanca. Experience the unique character of the region with these personal tours Costa Blanca in full-colour – Marco Polo Pocket Guide Costa Blanca includes full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the region to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip Get in the holiday mood – before even leaving home, get in to the holiday mood with Marco Polo’s spotify playlist featuring songs related to the travel destination along with the best apps, blogs, film and book recommendations Useful Spanish phrases - the essential words and phrases are included to help you get by Pull-out map – we’ve included a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Costa Blanca to show you this lovely Spanish region. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything that Costa Blanca has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.

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Book SynopsisLet Marco Polo Berlin guide you around this fascinating city. Explore Berlin with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city’s trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all that the Berlin has to offer. Discover Berlin, a haven for various lifestyles and artistic movements, and the setting for momentous political and historical events, a city that never stops reinventing itself. Despite its tumultuous past, today Berlin is very much at the modern heart of Europe and is acknowledged as a trendsetter the world over. This practical, pocket-sized guide will help you discover the best of Berlin. Insider Tips – we show you the hidden gems and little-known secrets that offer a real insight into the city from being guided by former inmates at the Stasi prison or travelling underground in carriages with the roof down Best of – find the best things to do if you’re travelling on a budget, the best things to do with the kids, the best things to do if it rains and the best things to do if you’re looking for an authentic Berlin experience Sightseeing – all the top sights are organised by area, so you can easily plan your trip Discovery Tours - 4 specially tailored tours that will get you to the heart of Berlin. You can experience all of Berlin’s unique character with these personal tours. Berlin in full-colour – Marco Polo Pocket Guide Berlin includes full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the city to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip Get in the holiday mood – before even leaving home, get in to the holiday mood with Marco Polo’s spotify playlist featuring songs related to the travel destination along with the best apps, blogs, film and book recommendations Useful German phrases - the essential words and phrases are included to help you get by Pull-out map – we’ve included a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour. Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Berlin to show you around this fabulous city. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything Berlin has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.

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Book SynopsisLet Marco Polo Budapest guide you around this beautiful city.Explore Budapest with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all that the Budapest has to offer.Inside this guide you will find: Insider Tips - we show you the hidden gems and little-known secrets that offer a real insight into the city Best of - find the best things to do if you're travelling on a budget, the best things to do with the kids, the best things to do if it rains and the best things to do if you're looking for an authentic Budapest experience Sightseeing - all the top sights are organised by area, so

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Book SynopsisExplore Iceland with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the country's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping, what to do on a limited budget and ideas for travel with kids. Let Marco Polo show you all this charming country has to offerâ

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Book SynopsisExplore and discover the most beautiful places in Northumberland with this definitive visitor and photo-location guidebook. From coast to castles, endless beaches and windswept hills, you'll experience solitude and a hearty welcome in the kingdom of Northumbria. Northumberland is a magical place to visit and Anita Nicholson leads you to ancient castles; hidden gardens; unspoilt beaches; rolling hills; rugged moorland; sweeping views, villages and friendly little market towns. COVERING: * Berwick-Upon-Tweed * Lindisfarne * Bamburgh Castle To Howick * Alnwick & Coast * Druridge Bay To Collywell Bay * Cheviot: Moors & Valleys * Northumberland National Park * Simonside & Rothbury * Kielder & Otterburn * Hadrian's Wall & The West With 62 locations described and illustrated by over 500 colour photographs, Photographing Northumberland is the definitive visitor and photo-location guidebook to photographing this beautiful county. It includes the best places to stay, eat and drink. FEATURING: * 62 locations and over 500 beautiful photographs * Detailed maps, directions and co-ordinates for each location * Best seasons and time of day to visit * Sun compass * Accommodation and best pubs * Accessibility information

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Book SynopsisExplore and discover the beautiful places of Iceland with the most comprehensive and detailed guidebook to Iceland ever published. Featuring over 600 stunning images, and over 120 locations with detailed maps, sat-nav co-ordinates including what3words and smart phone scannable lat-long QR-codes. This beautiful travel and photo-location guidebook provides both inspiration and information to make your trip a reality. Including information on car rental, vehicle insurance and driving advice, suggested itineraries from a long weekend to several weeks, with essays on Iceland's cultural history, cuisine, flora & fauna and advice on how to photograph the Aurora Borealis/Northern Lights. All the classic locations around Reykjavik and along the ring road are covered from roadside attractions, to multi-day overnight hikes; covering glaciers, waterfalls, geysers, hot springs, lava fields, craters, volcanoes, mountains, coast, beaches and cliffs, towns, churches, cultural sites, harbours and wildlife from Arctic fox to orcas, puffins, seals, reindeer and the famed Icelandic horse. FEATURING THE SOUTH WEST including Reykjavik, The Golden Circle, the Blue Lagoon, THingvellir National Park and the Reykanes peninsula. THE SOUTH COAST featuring the Westman Islands, Seljalandsfoss & Gljufrabui waterfalls, Skogafoss waterfall, Reynisfjara Beach, Reynisdrangar sea stack, Vik i Myrdal village and Fjadrargljufur canyon. THE SOUTH EAST explore the Vatnajoekull ice cap and national park, Skaftafell Park & Svartifoss waterfall, Fjallsarlon & Joekulsarlon glacial lakes, Breidamerkursandur / Diamond Ice Beach, Stokksnes beach & Mount Vestrahorn THE EAST visit Seydisfjoerdur village, Egilsstadir town, the fjords, canyons, craggy mountains, remote villages and a beautiful coastline. THE NORTH including the Langanes Peninsula, Heimskautsgerdid / The Arctic Henge, Joekulsargljufur, Viti crater, Hverir / Hveraroend hot springs & Mount Namafjal, Myvatn, Grimsey Island, Godafoss waterfall, Akureyri and the Troellaskagi Peninsula WESTFJORDS Isafjoerdur and the remote fjords and coastline, including the Hornstrandir nature reserve home to arctic foxes. THE WEST & SNAEFELLSNES home to Orca & whale watching, Snaefellsjoekull volcano towers, Kirkjufell mountain, the Londrangar sea stack & Beserkjahraun lava field THE RING ROAD All you need to embark and enjoy this 1693km/1051mile circular route around Iceland.

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Book SynopsisLet Marco Polo Menorca guide you around this beautiful island. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants and ideas for travel with kids with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Let Marco Polo show you all this beautiful Island has to offer

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Book SynopsisIn 2003, software engineer David Miller left his job, family, and friends to fulfill a dream and hike the Appalachian Trail. AWOL on the Appalachian Trail is Miller’s account of this thru-hike along the entire 2,172 miles from Georgia to Maine. On page after page, readers are treated to rich descriptions of the valleys and mountains, the isolation and reverie, the inspiration that fueled his quest, and the life-changing moments that can only be experienced when dreams are pursued. While this book abounds with introspection and perseverance, it also provides useful passages about safety and proper gear, showing a professional hiker’s preparations and tenacity. This is not merely a travel guide, but a beautifully written and highly personal view into one man’s adventure and what it means to make a lifelong vision come true.

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Book SynopsisFew things say Yosemite National Park like Yosemite Falls.This entry in the Yosemite Icon series celebrates the booming harbinger of spring that has long delighted outdoor adventurers, nature lovers, and waterfall buffs alike.Plunging more than 2400 feet to the floor of Yosemite Valley, Yosemite Falls is an accessible wonder, popular with hikers, international visitors, and fans of its famous splash zone. With three cascades that feature in millions of photographs, Yosemite Falls is a must-do pilgrimage for anyone who considers themselves a waterfall connoisseur. The sixth tallest waterfall on earth, renowned for its “moonbows,” and loaded with both smooth paths and challenging hikes—what’s not to love? And while its booming voice can be heard across the Valley during peak flow, Yosemite Falls changes with the seasons, giving it an air of mystery that keeps visitors coming back.Each slim yet elegant title in the Yosemite Icon series gathers stunning photos and insider information to tell the story of one of the park’s celebrated landscape elements. Replete with natural and human history, these books are equally enjoyable both at home and on trails: Pop them in your backpack as on-the-go guides or peruse them from your couch to remember your favorite features between visits. Featuring: All about the falls, or Where does the water go? Connecting with your favorite waterfall The best spots for capturing the view Taking care while you’re there Fascinating facts and insider tips

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Book SynopsisEvery year millions of travellers arrive in Athens eager to catch a glimpse of the ancient city and savour its classical heritage. But what about the late nineteenth century Athens with her neoclassical buildings, wide avenues and literary salons? An Athens where music wafted from King Otto’s palace and the aristocracy waltzed under crystal chandeliers. A city of dignitaries, scholars and architects drawing plans and reworking them, leaving their mark on every dimension of the young capital. An Athens where commoners hovered around dimly lit fires and children played in the mud amidst the ancient ruins. Where criminals settled disputes with drawn knives and prostitutes roamed the ports luring sailors into filthy, smoke-filled taverns. Where Greek refugees lived in wind-swept streets with no sewers or running water, singing about their troubles under the stars. An Athens where intellectuals, writers, poets, and artists converged in local cafés planning the future of the newly founded nation, discussing philosophy, literature, and their shared passion for reclaiming Greece for the Greeks. Athens Unveiled pays homage to the people, streets, and neighbourhoods of late nineteenth century Athens, where some of the finest neoclassical buildings still stand next to abandoned mansions, brothels, and old factories; where people still bargain the prices of clothes and produce on the old streets of commerce and where young artists create powerful murals, bringing everything about the city into sharp focus.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION 9 ATHENIAN RENAISSANCE 21 FORGOTTEN GLORY 75 THE HEART OF COMMERCE 129 NEIGHBORHOODS OF ILL REPUTE 185 A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN 239 MUSEUM INDEX 285 MURALISTS 293 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 297

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Book SynopsisLet Secret Stockholm guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Stockholm guide book.

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Book SynopsisLet Secret Johannesburg guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Johannesburg guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of this amazing city. Ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike. The magnetic pull of a rock which is so strong that a coin sticks, a Miniature Railway track, a lighthouse in the sky, get Married in a Boeing 747, the very first example of "Victoria's Secret," a fantastic private garden open one day per year and whose address is given by request only, a very surprising fine dining home restaurant in Alex, fly over the city in a plane that served for WWII in Egypt, South Africa's oldest monument, a waterfall in the concrete jungle, a fantastic private art collection that can be visited by appointment, the private home of one of South Africa's most prolific and famous artists of the 20th Century.... Far from the crowds and the usual cliches, Johannesburg is still a reserve of well-concealed treasures that only reveal themselves to those who know how to wander off the beaten track, whether residents or visitors. An indispensable guide for those who thought they knew Johannesburg well, or who would like to discover the hidden face of the city.

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Book SynopsisLet Secret Montreal guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Montreal guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of an amazing city. Ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike.The places included in our guides are unusual and unfamiliar, allowing one to step off the beaten track. Now in it's fourth edition, Secret Montreal features 120 secret and unusual locations. Inside Secret Montreal - An unusual guide : A giant crane in a supermarket, a portrait of Mussolini in LittleeIealy, Canada's only Coadaist temple, a monument to the world's strongest man, wrestling in a church, surfing on the Saint Lawrence River, a giant milk bottle, a gas station built by famous architect Mies van der Rohe ... and much more. Don't miss - Each chapter of this Secret Montreal - An unusual guide, corresponds to a different part of the city so that you can always find a hidden or secret place to discover. Perfectly planned walks - Make sure that you don't miss any Secret location, by discovering each one featured in this guide by planning a walking tour of each neighbourhood.

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Book SynopsisA riding school, where there were formerly airships, giant whales' skeletons in a parking lot, a bunker hidden under a school, an elevator that never stops, an infinity system of tunnels under a hospital, amazing secret museums, unknown architectural gems, hidden gardens ... Whether you are living in Copenhagen or just visiting, the city offers a surprising wealth of sights away from the popular tourist tracks and all the cliches. This book is a must for those who think to know Copenhagen and for those who just wanted to explore the city from one second perspective.

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Book SynopsisLet Secret Brighton guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating London guide book. Let our local expert Ellie Seymour show you the well-hidden treasures and hidden places of this amazing city. Featuring over 190 unusual and unfamiliar places, this Secret Brighton guide is ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike. Discover the city's smallest art gallery in a phone box Visit a hidden city orchard Enjoy Brighton's only waterfall Explore the city's most beautiful hidden street Experience a seafront sauna spa Find a forgotten railway line in the sea Visit a hidden pet cemetery Marvel at a long-forgotten mural Discover a Thai restaurant at the back of a supermarket Tap the nose of a gargoyle and make a wish Enter an Earthship Play glow-in-the-dark miniature golf with dinosaurs Away from the cliched seaside sights, Brighton is a city full of alternative things to discover for those who like to dig beneath the surface. Secret Brighton - An Unusual Guide is the perfect compact gift-worthy companion for locals, curious visitors and armchair travellers, alike.Trade ReviewThis fun and informative book shows just how much you can miss in familiar surroundings. * Sussex Life Magazine *

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Book SynopsisLet Secret Istanbul guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Istanbul travel guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of a fascinating city.Ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike. The places included in our guides are unusual and unfamiliar, allowing one to step off the beaten track.Secret Istanbul features 130 new secret and unusual locations: Discover a horse's tomb that has become a place of pilgrimage See a tree held up by a pillar in the garden of a Sufi convent that would herald the end of the world if it fell down Witness a carpet that predicts the end of the Ottoman empire Find fragments from the Black Stone of Mecca Explore a church under the protection of Muhammad and a synagogue that was a landmark for Ashkenazi Jews See a garment worn by the Prophet that was inadvertently

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Book SynopsisLet Secret Normandy guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Normandy guide book. Featuring over 150 unusual and unfamiliar locations, our local experts will show you the well-hidden treasures and hidden places of this amazing region in France. Ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike.Visit an artist's studio set up in a castle, discover chapels built inside a millennial oak, pour calvados on a grave in the village of Camembert, pay your respects at a site where the Virgin Mary has made a score of apparitions, decipher the alchemical decorations at Hôtel d'Escoville in Caen, examine a historic pool for washing down horses, seek out the work of a Freemason architect in Rouen cathedral. Far from the crowds and the usual clichés, Normandy is a reserve of well-concealed treasures that only reveal themselves to those residents or visitors who wander off the be

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Book SynopsisTokyo is a city that enshrines the past and the future, where the Far East meets the Western world. Time and again throughout its history, the city has been afflicted by natural disasters. Yet, despite total destruction, it has risen up again and again like a bamboo shoot in the wind. Thanks to the latest construction methods, today's new buildings withstand even the strongest earthquakes and typhoons. But even without the influence of natural forces, the city constantly changes and renews itself. With this exceptional travel guide by Christine Izeki and Björn Neumann, you can easily explore the Tokyo Metropolis from unusual vantage points, far away from the crowded tourist tracks. The authors take you to unknown nooks and green oases in the middle of the concrete desert. They reveal where Japanese teens meet up and where the hippest cafes can be found. This guidebook is for anyone who wants to explore Tokyo from a different perspective while enjoying unique discoveries and the authentic culture of this international city.

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Book SynopsisWhether you're a San Diego native, a visitor, or just considering a sunny vacation, this book will give you 111 ideas for a really good time.

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Book Synopsis111 Places in Calgary That You Must Not Miss takes you on adventures across a city that is full of secrets and surprises. Walk in the footsteps of Calgary’s most flamboyant, diamond-covered madam. Pay homage at the grave of the region’s first Black cowboy, who became a legendary rancher. And admire an important buffalo hide robe at an Indigenous museum at the southwestern city limits. Learn about the birth of the Caesar – Calgarians know it’s neither an emperor nor a salad, but Canada’s most beloved cocktail. Discover the magic of Stampede Park when the rodeo is not in town. Beware of a ghostly lady who haunts a historic mansion. And find out if you’re brave enough to try a mouthful of prairie oysters. Grab your toque, your sunscreen, and a friend, and go exploring. Calgary's true energy is all around you.

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Book SynopsisDiscover Miami and the Keys through 111 hidden gems and unique experiences, from vibrant art and tropical charm to serene escapes in this unforgettable guide. Revised and updated edition.

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Book SynopsisMake the most of Norwich with this new guide to the sights and secrets of East Anglias premier city, from the unknown treasures of its magnificent cathedral to the legends and stories behind its numerous historic pubs. Revised and updated.

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Book SynopsisStuttgart is a city that is full of exciting contrasts with its Baroque palace and art in a glass cube, with Moorish architecture in the Wilhelma zoo and futuristic car museums, with Swan Lake and hip-hop, with a vibrant nightlife and invigorating mineral springs. The BKB travel guide presents everything you need for your short stay in Stuttgart including information on attractive city quarters, addresses for accommodation, shopping and of course entertainment. Highlights include the Schlossplatz, Konigstrasse, Stuttgart Palace, Staatsgalerie, Stuttgarter Ballett, Mercedes Benz, Solitude Palace, Wilhelma, shopping and nightlife in Stuttgart.

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Book SynopsisDiscover Seville's colourful history, astonishing architecture, and dynamic street life with this explorer's guide to Spain's most alluring city. More than 55 fascinating and unusual historical sites, including grand palaces and closed convents, artistic havens and secluded patios, fervent traditions, and epicurean delights. From Moorish minarets and medieval shipyards to Andalucia's tallest tower and the most modern suspension bridge. Locations include the world's largest wooden structure, Spain's oldest tapas bar, a museum of tile making, and a former royal cigar factory. Set off on your own urban expedition with the Only In Guides! These ground-breaking city guides are for independent cultural travellers wishing to escape the crowds and locals keen to learn more about where they live. Unique locations, hidden corners, and unusual objects.

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