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Vintage Publishing Don Fernando
Book SynopsisConsidered by Graham Greene to be Maugham''s best work, Don Fernando is a paean to a golden age of enormous creative energy. It discusses the writings of St. Teresa and the paintings of El Greco, and comments with sagacity and wit on such illustrious figures as Cervantes, Velazquez and the creator of Don Juan. This vibrant assessment of a great people at their greatest hour is full of happy surprises, curious facts and stimulating opinions that reflect Maugham''s lifelong enchantment with the landscape and people of Spain.Trade ReviewMaugham's best travel book * Washington Post *One of the most under-rated writers of last century * Glasgow Herald *Maugham was one of the great masters of clever narrative and construction -- Allan MassieHe was a superb storyteller - one of the very best in our language - who wrote with a wordly, sardonic understanding of the human condition. * Daily Mail *
£9.49
Vintage Publishing On A Chinese Screen 1
Book SynopsisWilliam Somerset Maugham was born in 1874 and lived in Paris until he was ten. He was educated at King's School, Canterbury, and at Heidelberg University. He spent some time at St. Thomas' Hospital with the idea of practising medicine, but the success of his first novel, Liza of Lambeth, published in 1897, won him over to literature. Of Human Bondage, the first of his masterpieces, came out in 1915, and with the publication in 1919 of The Moon and Sixpence his reputation as a novelist was established. At the same time his fame as a successful playwright and writer was being consolidated with acclaimed productions of various plays and the publication of several short story collections. His other works include travel books, essays, criticism and the autobiographical The Summing Up and A Writer's Notebook. In 1927 Somerset Maugham settled in the South of France and lived there until his death in 1965Trade ReviewEvoke the nostalgic China of "old China hands," replete with rickshaws, coolies and singsing girls...satisfying accounts of the follies and foibles of the British diplomats and expatriates who stubbornly ignore the native culture and labor to create little enclaves of Chelsea and Soho in Asia * Los Angeles Times *Masterly...carefully wrought prose sketches...The magical, mysterious East is richly portrayed * Newsday *A fascinating volume - vivid, thoughtful, full of colour * New York Times *
£9.49
Penguin Books Ltd Venice An Interior
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPublisher's description. A spell-binding literary journey through the ancient and timeless maze of Venice. With characteristic thoughtfulness and elegance, Marías captures this city of contradictions, where glamour and squalor are layered one atop the other, and the truly native Venetians are a rare and elusive tribe. * Penguin *
£6.00
Wild Sophia The Grail Rider
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£29.44
Princeton University Press Walk the Trails in and around Princeton
Book SynopsisThis is an attractive, pocket-friendly guide to walks on sixteen of the best trails through preserved open space in Princeton, New Jersey, and its neighboring towns. This revised edition includes eight new walks, several of which have been created on land that has been preserved since the popular guide was originally published in 2009. The walks ra
£17.26
John Murray Press In Search of the English Eccentric
Book SynopsisA witty anthropological journey in search of the quintessential English eccentric.Trade Review'A lovely, heartfelt paean to English eccentrics, by a member of the tribe. A funny, timely and moving encounter with a dying breed.' * Jon Ronson *The new Michael Palin * Tatler *'Hemming keeps up a stream of comic patter' * Guardian *'Hilarious' * Daily Mail *'Hemming makes some good points' * Sunday Telegraph/ Seven *'Hemming is a kindly collector and a champion of people who live as they see fit' * Metro *'Highly entertaining' * Traveller *'Intelligent and encouraging' * TLS *Hemming makes a convincing case for the ways in which eccentrics benefit any society or era * Financial Times *'If nothing else this book confirms the old adage "there's nothing so strange as folk" * Folkestone Herald & Dover Express *'Entertaining and thought-provoking ... Hemming unearths a surprisingly large array of delightfully odd characters' * Cambridge Evening News *
£11.69
Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group Inc Best Easy Day Hikes Cape Cod and the Islands
Book SynopsisHikes varying from half-hour strolls to full-day adventures, this guidebook is for everyone, including families.
£7.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Coasting Around the UK Roller Coasters of the
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£25.59
Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S. Footprints of Polonia
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Footprints of Polonia is an outstanding look at the way that Polish Americans have transformed America’s cities, suburbs, and towns. It is an essential guide to the physical impact of one of the country’s largest ethnic groups.” —Dominic A. Pacyga, author of American Warsaw: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of Polish Chicago"Poles have been building our country ever since Kosciuszko designed West Point. This is a story of great Polish American places of faith, fortune and fellowship." —Mark Dillon, 1st Vice President, American Council for Polish Culture“North America’s Polish heritage is not monolithic, nor can it be discovered and enjoyed on one trip, in a single place, or in a single day. This guide will facilitate your discovery of that legacy.” —Stanislaus A. Blejwas, from the prologue to the previous edition“Physical manifestations of belonging are important symbols and expressions of both continuity and discontinuity and create a sense of place for the Polish diaspora. This book aims to guide us through the process of cataloging, preserving, and understanding the past as well as celebrating and commemorating it.” —Anna D. Jaroszyńska-Kirchmann, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of History and CSU Professor, Eastern Connecticut State University
£16.49
MB - Cornell University Press The Birds of Ecuador
Book SynopsisVolume II, the field guide volume of this two-volume set, contains 96 full-color plates and facing pages of descriptive text, along with 115 silhouette outlines and nearly 1600 distribution maps.Trade ReviewThe Field Guide volume, 'intended primarily for field use,' contains plates, distribution maps, and text geared toward the identification of all the birds of Ecuador (excluding the Galapagos Islands). Its companion, Status, Distribution, and Taxonomy, suggested 'for your library (or hotel room or even car),' covers the occurrence and systematics of these same species. Undoubtedly, the field guide will be the volume most often consulted; an excellent aid for field identification of Ecuadorian birds, it will also be useful in much of Colombia, northern Peru, and western Brazil. Illustrations make or break a field guide. The 96 color plates, all by Greenfield, are vibrant, clear, and very effective. They depict nearly the entire avifauna, including migrants and species known in Ecuador only from a single record. They also show many rarely illustrated plumages (such as in the highly polymorphic hawks and eagles).... The Field Guide will be indispensable to all field biologists and birdwatchers visiting Ecuador and northwestern South America. * Science *What Ridgely and Greenfield have produced is arguably the most important publication on birds in the region since the appearance of Wetmore's... treatise on the birds of Panama a half-century ago.... The accounts are compacted but chock-full of information, covering status, habitat, field marks, similar species, habits, and voice. Despite the fact that this is a superb field guide,... it is the companion volume that elevates these books to a rarefied standing. This book consists of accounts for all the species in the field guide.... The second volume makes this set more than just a field guide and handbook. It makes it perhaps the single most important reference for students, professionals, and bird watchers interested in the birds of South America, one that will be a first source for decades. * Bird Watcher's Digest *Many of us can only long to travel to exotic birding places in South America,... but Ridgely and Greenfield live the dream and generously share it with us through their exquisite writings and paintings.... In summary, this is a thorough and thoughtful production that not only provides useful and complete information, but does so in a user-friendly manner.... The decades-long wait for these volumes has been worth it! * Birders Journal *The long awaited The Birds of Ecuador is finally out and the results are well worth the wait. The 2-volume set is a massive piece of work and the authors intended the 2-volume set to be used by both traveling birders and ornithologists.... Both volumes complement each other perfectly and are well worth the price. These volumes add tremendously to the available information of South American avifauna. * Surfbirds Book Reviews *This long awaited, monumental two volume set reveals the ornithological secrets and diversity of this small Latin American nation.... The two amassed so much information, they could not fit it in one book.... The Birds of Ecuador is an incredible achievement and is most highly recommended. * Wildlife Activist *This outstanding work is the culmination of a 20-year collaboration between Ridgely... and Greenfield.... Indispensable for those planning to do bird work in Ecuador or surrounding countries. Should be in every library with major holdings on bird life or tropical ecology. * Choice *The Birds of Ecuador is a monumental guide to the birds of this country and does a remarkable job of describing them all.... Volume 1 of The Birds of Ecuador could stand alone as a resource; however, it is completed (and made much more useful) by the accompanying volume 2 with its illustrations, descriptions, and range maps. The two volumes of this title will remain the stand for this country and for other South American bird guides for a long time. It is highly recommended for any research library. * E-Streams *Table of ContentsPlan of the BookBeginning With BirdsColor PlatesTinamiformesTinamidae - TinamousPodicipediformesPodicipedidae - GrebesSphenisciformesSpheniscidae - PenguinsProcellariilormesDiomedeidae - AlbatrossesProcellariidae - Shearwaters and PetrelsHydrobatidae - Storm-PetrelsPelecaniformesPhaethontidae - TropicbirdsFregatidae - FrigatebirdsSulidae - Boobies and GannetsPhalacrocoracidae - Cormorants and ShagsAnhingidae - DartersPelecanidae - PelicansAnseriformesAnhimidae - ScreamersAnatidae - Ducks, Geese, and SwansPhoenicopteriformesPhoenicopteridae - FlamingosCiconiilormesArdeidae - Herons, Bitterns, and EgretsThreskiornithidae - Ibises and SpoonbillsCiconiidae - StorksCathartidae - American VulturesFalconiformesAccipitridae - Kites, Eagles, Hawks, and OspreyFalconidae - Falcons and CaracarasGalliformesCracidae - Curassows, Guans, and ChachalacasOdontophoridae - New World QuailsGruiformesRallidae - Rails, Gallinules, and CootsEurypygidae - SunbitternHeliornithidae - FinfootsAramidae - LimpkinPsophiidae - TrumpetersCharadriiformesJacanidae - JacanasScolopacidae - Sandpipers, Snipes, and PhalaropesThinocoridae - SeedsnipesBurhinidae - Thick-kneesHaematopodidae - OystercatchersRecurvirostridae - Stilts and AvocetsCharadriidae - Plovers and LapwingsStercorariidae - Skuas and JaegersLaridae - Gulls and TernsRynchopidae - SkimmersColumbiformesColumbidae - Pigeons and DovesPsillaciformesPsittacidae - Parrots and MacawsCuculiformesCuculidae - Cuckoos and AnisOpisthocomidae - HoatzinSlrioiformesTytonidae - Barn OwlsStrigidae - Typical OwlsCaprimulgiformesSteatornithidae - OilbirdNyctibiidae - PotoosCaprimulgidae - Nightjars and NighthawksApodilormesApodidae - SwiftsTrochilidae - HummingbirdsTrogoniformesTrogonidae - Trogons and QuetzalsCoraciiformesAlcedinidae - KingfishersMomotidae - MotmotsPiciformesGalbiilidae - JacamarsBucconidae - PuffbirdsCapitonidae - New World BarbetsRamphastidae - ToucansPicidae - Woodpeckers and PiculetsPasserilormesFurnariidae - OvenbirdsDendrocolaptidae - WoodcreepersThamnophilidae - Typical AntbirdsFormicariidae - Antthrushes and AntpittasConopophagidae - GnateatersRhinocryptidae - TapaculosTyrannidae - Tyrant FlycatchersCotingidae - CotingasPipridae - ManakinsCorvidae - Crows, Jays, and MagpiesVireonidae - Vireos, Peppershrikes, and Shrike-VireosTurdidae - ThrushesMimidae - Mockingbirds and ThrashersCinclidae - DippersHirundinidae - Swallows and MartinsTroglodytidae - WrensPolioptilidae - Gnatcatchers and GnatwrensMotacillidae - Pipits and WagtailsParulidae - New World WarblersThraupidae - Tanagers, Honeycrccpers, Bananaquit, and PlushcapCardinalidac - Saltators, Grosbeaks, and CardinalsEmbcnzidae - Emherizine FinchesIcteridae - American Orioles and BlackbirdsFringillidae - Cardueline FinchesPasseridae - Old World SparrowsBibliographyIndex of English NamesIndex of Scientific Names
£34.46
University of Georgia Press Fishing for Chickens A Smokies Food Memoir
Book SynopsisA well-seasoned blend of memoir and cookbook, Fishing for Chickens offers the perspective of a Bryson City, North Carolina, native on a particular portion of southern Appalachia - the Smokies.
£32.26
MD - Duke University Press The Sri Lanka Reader History Culture Politics
Book SynopsisFifty-four images and more than ninety classic and contemporary texts introduce Sri Lankas recorded history of more than two and a half millennia.Trade Review“The Sri Lanka Reader is unprecedented. Never before has there been a book so synoptic in its treatment of Sri Lankan history, politics, and culture. The overall organization, the selections chosen for inclusion, and the introductions to the individual pieces are all of the highest order. This book will be welcomed by specialists in Sri Lankan studies, as well as the more general, educated reader.”—Roger R. Jackson, John W. Nason Professor of Asian Studies and Religion, Carleton College“John Holt’s The Sri Lanka Reader gives many insights into contemporary Sri Lanka while providing an in-depth picture of its rich history. Holt effectively weaves together documents, analytical accounts, photographs, and poetic works to produce a balanced work that is consistent in quality and readability despite accommodating many viewpoints. It is a book that you will return to time and again. It will undoubtedly become the standard collection of documents on Sri Lanka and its history.”—Chandra R. de Silva, author of Sri Lanka: A History“ [A] superb anthology edited by that most perceptive and shrewd observer of Sri Lanka and its complex social, economic and political history, John Clifford Holt. . . . John Holt’s Reader is a stellar collection of wide-ranging essays both scholarly and popular, folklore, poetry and reportage that run into a mammoth 700 plus pages. Nor is this all. The Reader contains 54 images of paintings, sculptures and architecture together with its editor’s suggestions for further reading and, a comprehensive index.” -- Tissa Jayatilaka * Sunday Times (Colombo) *“. . . the ideal source book for analytical study of Sri Lanka’s history enlightening the reader as to what caused the present ills.” -- Rajitha Weerakoon * Sunday Times (Colombo) *“The Sri Lanka Reader is an ambitious volume compiled with dexterity. Holt communicates with captivating force the island’s geopolitical, strategic and historical significance, offering the reader a nuanced introduction to the intrigue and diverse scholarship of this tiny island.” -- Nayana Bibile * Asian Studies Review *“The Sri Lanka Reader will make a valued gift to those Sri Lankans and others whose interest in the Island is intelligent and thoughtful; going deeper than beautiful tropical pictures (see the book’s cover); description of delicious dishes, and friendly inhabitants. It will be the standard ‘Reader’ on Sri Lanka for many years to come; a work not to be read once and put aside but to be kept, referred to, reflected upon, and used as a starting point for further reading according to one’s (different) interest.” -- Charles Ponnuthurai Sarvan * Sunday Leader (Columbo) *“[This is a must-have book for all Sri Lankan scholars.” -- Victor C. De Munck * Journal of World History *“The Sri Lanka Reader helps one in coming to terms with the country’s present, given that its past has, in a very large way, continually cast a shadow on the social and political trails it has followed. Reading the work makes for a clearer comprehension of Sri Lanka, warts and all.” -- Syed Badrul Ahsan * Asian Affairs *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations xiii Acknowledgments xv Introduction 1 I. From Ancient to Early Modern 9 II. The Colonial Encounter 133 Sri Lanka: National Identity and the Impact of Colonialism / K. M. da Silva 135 The Portuguese: An Introduction / Jorge Flores 152 The Dutch: An Introduction 189 The British: An Introduction 230 Kandyan Culture in the Colonial Era: An Introduction 295 Colonial Postscript: The Other Eden / Richard de Zoysa 328 III. Emerging Identities 331 Buddhist Identities: An Introduction 334 Muslim Identities: An Introduction 409 Tamil Identities: An Introduction 458 Christians and Burghers: An Introduction 559 Emergent Perspectives in Modern Art: the '43 Group—Formation of a Sri Lankan Avant-Garde / Larry D. Lutchmansingh 574 IV. Independence, Insurrections, and Social Change 589 V. Political Epilogue 713 Acknowledgment of Copyrights and Sources 735 Suggestions for Further Reading 745 Index 753
£25.19
Halsgrove The Jurassic Coast from the Sea
£15.29
Flatfish Books Hey Roberto Hu Travels in Venezuela and other
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£11.55
Rainbow Publications UK Norfolk the County of my Birth
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£22.49
Mimi's Art THE 54 AND THEN SOME
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£26.09
Gone Beyond Guides A Complete Guide to the Grand Canyon A Complete
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£14.20
Legare Street Press Narrative of a Five Years Expedition Against the
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£28.76
Routledge Tourism Interventions
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£43.69
Routledge Place Marketing and Temporality
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£22.79
Blurb Petes Musings
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£41.32
Lulu.com Toxie Puff Boys Travel Guide to the Garden State
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£28.80
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Visit to the United States in 1841
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£15.67
The University of North Carolina Press North Carolinas Barrier Islands
Book SynopsisIn this stunning book, nature photographer and ecologist David Blevins offers an inspiring visual journey to North Carolina's barrier islands as you have never seen them before. These islands are unique and ever-changing places with epic origins, surprising plants and animals, and an uncertain future.
£37.35
Simon & Schuster Ltd Underneath the Christmas Tree
Book Synopsis***The sparkling new Christmas novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi Swain!*** Wynter’s Trees is the home of Christmas. For the people of Wynmouth it’s where they get their family Christmas tree, and where Christmas truly comes to life. But for Liza Wynter, it’s a millstone around her neck. It was her father’s pride and joy but now he’s gone, she can’t have anything to do with it. Until her father’s business partner decides to retire and she must go back to handle the transition to his son Ned. When Liza arrives, she discovers a much-loved business that’s flourishing under Ned’s stewardship. And she’s happy to stay and help for the Christmas season, but then she has other plans. But will the place where she grew up make her change her mind? And can it weave its Christmas cheer around her heart…?UnderneathTrade Review ‘Heidi Swain is the queen of feel-good fiction, and this Yuletide yarn certainly ticks all our boxes’ * New! Magazine *‘A seasonal romance as warm and welcome as a mug of mulled wine’ * Woman & Home *‘You’ll want to curl up with a hot choc to read this warm hug of a festive book’ * Fabulous Magazine *'The Magical One' * Heat, festive fiction picks *'This heartwarming story by Heidi Swain' * Hello *‘You can rely on Swain to deliver that festive magic and feel-good romance we so look forward to at the end of the year. Beautifully written, full of heartwarming and irresistibly Christmassy moments, this is blissful escapism with bells on' -- Isabelle Broom * Woman & Home Online *‘…this is a cosy story of redemption and romance’ * Daily Express, The twelve books of Christmas *‘If you’re looking for the perfect cosy festive read, then Heidi Swain’s new book will surely be for you…Promising snow, fires all aglow and a heart-warming romance, Underneath the Christmas Tree is another joyous read from the Sunday Times bestselling author' * Surrey Life Magazine *‘Brimming with emotion, drama, romance and friendship, and guaranteed to leave readers with a much-need sense of optimism, this simmering, snow-sprinkled tale – with its tantalising air of magic and cosy blanket of love and laughter – is the ideal warm-up for the Christmas season' * Lancashire Evening Post *
£8.54
Rowman & Littlefield Shea Stadium Remembered
Book SynopsisFew remember that Shea Stadiumand indeed the Mets baseball club itselfarose out of a dispute between two oversized egos: New York City official Robert Moses and Brooklyn Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley. While O'Malley wanted complete control over a new stadium and all of its concessions in Brooklyn, Moses insisted that the stadium be built by the city in Queens and leased to the Dodgers. The impasse led to the Dodgers following the Giants out to the West Coast, where The City of Los Angeles granted O'Malley all of the concessions he had sought in New York. With now no National League team in the New York area, the National League office awarded a new franchise to the city in 1960 on conditional that it fund and build a new stadium, which the Mets (and later the AFL Jets) would lease. The stadium was named in honor of William Shea, the person most responsible for returning National League baseball to New York.Over its forty-four year existence Shea Stadium witnessed a colorful
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Rowman & Littlefield Hiking Waterfalls New England
Book SynopsisFully revised and updated, Hiking Waterfalls New England includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for approximately 100 of the most scenic waterfall hikes in the region. Hike descriptions also include history, local trivia, and GPS coordinates. Hiking Waterfalls New England will take you through state and national parks, forests, monuments and wilderness areas, and from popular city parks to the most remote and secluded corners of the area to view the most spectacular waterfalls.
£14.99
IMM Lifestyle Books Walking London's Waterways, Updated Edition:
Book SynopsisLondon is strewn with waterways, but the River Thames twisting through the capital can be seen from a radically different perspective in the futuristic Docklands area to the more sleepy suburbs of Putney, Chiswick and Barnes.Much of Camden's quaint charm would be lost without the Regent's Canal, and further out in the suburbs the Wandle, Lea and Brent rivers are well worth discovering.Walking London's Waterways is an exploration, in 21 carefully researched walks, of London's varied waterways in all their glory. Gilly Cameron-Cooper's engaging text is steeped in historical detail, and is accompanied by clear and detailed route maps and enchanting photographs.
£9.49
Workman Publishing Alaska Free Wall Calendar 2025
Book SynopsisA year of Alaska’s natural majesty, captured by world-class photographers following the Nature First principles of responsible photography. PRISTINE BEAUTY: Enjoy twelve iconic Alaskan wilderness landscapes, including Denali National Park, Ester Dome, Castner Ice Caves, the Alaska Range, and more. WONDER AND AWE: Inspiring photography by Photo Cascadia captures Alaska at its most breathtaking—you’ll feel like you’re there, no matter where you are. GREAT GIFT: Perfect for wilderness lovers, nature appreciators, and especially those who wish they could spend all year in America’s wildest state. NOW PLASTIC-FREE!: All Workman wall calendars are now printed with an extended paper flap closed with a fully recyclable seal—no more shrink-wrap!
£12.59
FriesenPress Call Me Steve: Lessons From A Samburu Warrior
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£22.32
Gale and the British Library Bradshaw's Illustrated Guide Through Paris and
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£14.34
University of Alaska Press Cold Latitudes
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£11.86
Workman Publishing Gardens of the High Line: Elevating the Nature of
Book Synopsis“If you can't get to the High Line. . . this is the next best thing.” —The Washington Post Before it was restored, the High Line was an untouched, abandoned landscape overgrown with wildflowers. Today it’s a central plaza, a cultural center, a walkway, and a green retreat in a bustling city that is free for all to enjoy. This beautiful, dynamic garden was designed by Piet Oudolf, one of the world’s most extraordinary garden designers. Gardens of the High Line, by Piet Oudolf and Rick Darke, offers an in-depth view into the planting designs, plant palette, and maintenance of this landmark achievement. It reveals a four-season garden that is filled with native and exotic plants, drought-tolerant perennials, and grasses that thrive and spread. It also offers inspiration and advice on recreating its iconic, naturalistic style. Featuring stunning photographs by Rick Darke and an introduction by Robert Hammond, the founder of the Friends of the High Line, this large-trim, photo-driven book is a must-have gem of nature of design.
£28.50
Interlink Publishing Group, Inc A Traveller's History Of Egypt
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Booklocker.com Glassy Air
Book SynopsisA poetry book of reflective, serious and humorous poems from short to long inspired by a solo motorcycle touring era when vanishing points were your friends and you did not know if you would ever go back to where you came from. An era of a weathered road map folded to the universe of your current driving day at an eye’s glance. When for days on end every person you spoke to or met was a total stranger and you took note of what they had to say. It was a time of living as one with your motorcycle, your gear, your maps, your journal, your wits and yourself was the daily routine of solo “John Doe” travel when a hug meant more than a simple greeting or good-bye and even though you were so very alone, you were never lonely. A time when the rising sun pointed the way. Scenic “open road” color photos of the day accompany the poems enhancing the reader’s experience of the poetry as if they were there themselves. There is a photo index giving subject, location and date of each photo.
£20.99
Permuted Press My Italian Guestbook: Delicious Stories of Love,
Book SynopsisA collection of short stories reflecting on humor, hijinks, and love connections, based on those who’ve attended creative retreats and workshops in Italy.Stories of life-changing experiences, difficult guests, crazy parties, and great food—all set in the Italian countryside—come alive in the new book from Annette Joseph, author of Italy Is My Boyfriend. In this collection of short stories, Annette paints a hilarious picture of what it’s like to host people from all walks of life. Based on true stories, this book explores love affairs, stories of personal growth, and incredible characters who leave the host incredibly touched, and at times, reeling in the aftermath. A tale of hosting strangers in the Italian countryside, you won’t be able to put this book down.Trade Review"My Italian Guestbook is an upbeat collection of stories about Annette Joseph's revival of a twelfth-century fortress in the Lunigiana countryside. From the unexpected challenges of La Fortezza's first photo-styling workshop to a romantic liaison between a local butcher and an American vegetarian, the colorful characters and entertaining anecdotes in this galloping read are bound to make you crave a Tuscan adventure or three." -- Helen Farrell, Editor-in-Chief, The Florentine"Cross Martha Stewart with Sophia Loren, then add a dollop of Lucille Ball, and you'll get Annette Joseph, the irrepressible author of the wildly entertaining My Italian Guestbook. In the hills of northern Tuscany, Joseph invites guests to the 12th century fortress she restored with style and the force of her own will. From her cooking and serving prowess to her lust for life, Joseph's laugh-out-loud book shows why anyone who enters her orbit is a very lucky guest indeed." -- Ingrid Abramovitch, Executive Editor, Elle Decor Magazine"The consummate hostess, Annette's lively descriptions and deep love for Lunigiana make every sentence shine. I laughed my way through the book—beyond entertaining!" -- Rachael McKeon, Editor-in-Chief, SUITCASE Magazine"There are many who dream about life in Italy and Annette Joseph has long been the gospel of tackling real-life situations in il bel paese with her witty way of telling stories. In My Italian Guestbook, she shares her personal experience of setting up creative workshops in her renovated fortress in Tuscany's Lunigiana and all of the trials and tribulations that come with it. From 'breadgate' to unexpected romantic liaisons and a wild boar cornering a guest, anyone would delight in Annette's adventures and likely want to become a guest themselves." -- Georgette Jupe, Creator of the wildly popular blog, Girl in Florence, Editor at Italy Magazine"This book is NOT Under the Tuscan Sun. Annette Joseph takes us on a nonstop adventure in real time. What is it like in the Italian countryside when one buys an old fortress, renovates it little by little, then turns it into artistic retreats? It becomes a place of wild fun stories, and crazy interesting guests, divine food, and lots of laughs. Sign me up!" -- Debi Mazar, Actress
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Avalon Travel Publishing Moon Hudson Valley & the Catskills (Sixth
Book SynopsisThe Hudson Valley is a breath of fresh air: explore historic estates, hike wild mountain terrain, and bask in small-town charm with Moon Hudson Valley & the Catskills. Inside you'll find:* Strategic, flexible itineraries, from day trips from New York City to week-long road trips, designed for outdoor adventurers, history buffs, art-lovers, foodies, and more* Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Cycle along rolling hills and quiet country roads, hike to rushing waterfalls, hit the slopes in the winter, or discover the best spots to see the striking fall foliage. Take a tour of Washington Irving's romantic home, admire the historic Kykuit Estate, go antiquing in Cold Spring Village, or stroll through Sleepy Hollow. Take a cooking class at the Culinary Institute of America, browse for produce at a local farmers market, sip your way along a Hudson Valley wine trail, or savor innovative cuisine at a farm-to-table restaurant* The best hikes in the Hudson Valley and the Catskills, with trail descriptions, elevation gains, and trailheads* Honest advice from Catskills native Nikki Goth Itoi on when to go, where to eat, and where to stay, from full-service resorts and historic inns to secluded cabins and campsites* Full-colour photos and detailed maps throughout* Thorough background on the culture, weather, wildlife, and history, plus how to get there and get aroundWith Moon Hudson Valley & the Catskills' practical tips and local know-how, you can plan your trip your way.Exploring more of the Northeast? Check out Moon New England Road Trip. Headed to the Big Apple? Try Moon New York City Walks.About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell-and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.
£13.29
Avalon Travel Publishing Rick Steves Snapshot Dublin (Seventh Edition)
Book SynopsisWith Rick Steves, Dublin is yours to discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Ireland includes: ·Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on Dublin's best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more, plus tips to beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps ·Top sights and local experiences: Uncover Irish history at the Kilmainham Gaol or view the Book of Kells in the Trinity Old Library. Stroll down lively O'Connell Street, tap your foot to traditional folk music, and embark on a pub crawl for a taste of the local nightlife ·Helpful maps and self-guided walking tours to keep you on trackWith selective coverage and Rick's trusted insight into the best things to do and see, Rick Steves Snapshot Dublin is truly a tour guide in your pocket.Exploring beyond Dublin? Pick up Rick Steves Ireland for comprehensive coverage, detailed itineraries, and essential information for planning a countrywide trip.
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Avalon Travel Publishing On the Hippie Trail
Book SynopsisFeaturing Rick Steves' original 1978 travel journals, On the Hippie Trail documents Rick's beginnings as a travel writer and serves as a time capsule of the legendary trail's final year-with a brand-new preface and postscript reflecting on the experience and adding historic context
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American University in Cairo Press The Taste of Egypt
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