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Book SynopsisThis Hindi book will help you learn the vocabulary you need to socialize with other young Hindi speakers and enjoy cultural attractions such as nightlife and Bollywood movies. Making Out in Hindi is a fun, accessible guide to the contemporary Hindi language as it''s spoken in real life. It''s the perfect phrase book geared towards everyday interactions and includes current slang and street expressions not covered in other phrase books, accompanied by line art illustrations. Making Out in Hindi also features a pronunciation guide, notes on the Hindi language and Indian culture, and guidance on male and female usage, so that you can learn Hindi both quickly and accurately. With this Hindi language phrasebook, you''ll be able to express yourself when: Making acquaintances Sharing a meal Going out on the town Flirting and getting amorous And more! Each expression is also shown in Hindi script to enha

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Book SynopsisDiscover India series follows Pushka, Mishki, and Daadu Dolma exploring states like Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Odisha, Bihar, Uttarakhand, and Sikkim. Each book delves into the cultural and historical aspects of the states with puzzles and activities for young readers.

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Book SynopsisSee the beauty that Canada has to offer. Walking and hiking is a big Canadian pastime for people wanting exercise and fresh air.Here, at last, is the essential companion to the eastern part of Canada's national trail. Profiling 30 separate sections, crossing 6 provinces, and traversing more than 900 km of trail, this guide for the adventurous offers a connoisseur's sampling of the finest components of eastern Canada's Trans Canada Trail.Beginning at Cape Spear and ending on the shores of Lake Huron, Michael Haynes follows the Great Trail through the remote interior of Newfoundland, the coastlines of the Maritimes, the Laurentian Mountains of Quebec, and the lakes and farmlands of Southern Ontario, as well as into cities such as Quebec, Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto. With beautiful colour photographs and comprehensive trail notes for each featured section, as well as GPS coordinates, maps, and informative descriptions of points of interest along with way, The Best of The Great Trail, Volume 1 explores the landscapes of eastern Canada in their variegated glory.

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Book SynopsisLet Secret Geneva guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Geneva 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 places included in our guides are unusual and unfamiliar, allowing one to step off the beaten track. Now in it's third edition, Secret Geneva features 100 secret and unusual locations. Head off to discover hidden tunnels and a bomb shelter beneath the Old City, follow a secret passage open once a year, admire the cathedral's Orpheus capital, pray at Calvin's fake grave, look for the plaque that compares the pope with the Antichrist, visit the secret gardens of the Carouge district, discover why the national monument represents two Savoyard women, learn where Frankenstein was created, sleep in Professor Calculus' room, and more. Far from the usual crowds and cliches, Geneva still keeps treasures well hidden that it reveals only to the inhabitants and to the travellers who know how to wander off the beaten track. An essential guide for those who thought they knew Geneva well or for those who wish to discover the hidden side of the city. Don't miss - Each chapter of this Secret Geneva travel guide book corresponds to a different neighbourhood of the city so that one can always find a hidden or secret place to discover. Perfectly planned walks - Make sure that you do not miss any Secret location, by discovering each one featured in this guide by planning a walking tour of each neighbourhood.Table of ContentsThe last pillar of the former domes Albert Gallatin: a Genevan American who helped the US buy Louisiana from Napoleon Camillo Cavour, the father of Italian unification, lived in Geneva The door of the Pictet House "One of the cruellest abuses of the luxury that devoured us for so long..." The last fire-pot in Geneva Mysterious numbers on the Perron steps The `secret' Monetier passage The twists and turns of rue des Barrieres The sculpted bomb behind Magdalene Church When Geneva was mistaken for Genoa The remains of Muret passage The strange destiny of the Lutheran Church The bust of Rudolph Toepffer T pffer: source of inspiration for Gustave Dore, Picasso The mysterious ladies of the Troinex stone Stele to the glory of the god Mithra When a banker bought `his' street Mithraism - a fascinating ancient religion for the initiated Christmas owes its date of 25 December to the winder solstice and Mithraism Franz Liszt and Marie d'Agoult's house of love Sinister Tabazan's shop sign Rue Chausse-Coq: a reminder of the brothels of yesteryear The statue of Gundobad at Bourg-de-Four The banners of the Clementine statue The cycle of centuries on Bourge-De-Four When number 1, Grand-rue was number 237 Place de la Taconnerie street sign The site of the tumultuous love affair between Eugene Sue and Lucien Bonaparte's granddaughter, 30 years his junior Who was Jean de Brogny? The bas-relief of the pig keeper Why is the chapel called the Chapel of the Maccabees? The enigma of `Apollo's head' Clement's mark beneath Saint Peter's The inscription agains the `Roman Antichrist' Symbols of the cathedral's capitals the Orpheus Capital in the Cathedral The much of Orpheus The misericords of Saint Peter's Cathedral Peculiar motifs under these canons' seats The sibyl of Saint Peter's Cathedral stalls Sibyls: prophets of Christ? The Romans, interpreters of the Sibylline Books The bowed head of the prophet Jeremiah Auguste de Niederhausen, one of Rodin's students The mysterious heads on the Tavel House The little-known travels of five Arsenal cannons The town's hall bench of justice Jacques Gruet: the author of the oldest Genevan document in patois The horseman's ramp at the town hall Inscription at promenade de la Trill Saint German: Geneva's oldest church paid the tax for the Crusades Urban fossils at the town hall The statue of Pictet de Rochemont The Treille's Bench Is the world's longest bench in Marseille, France? The Treille's official chestnut tree The `crazy chesnut' The Sautier of the Republic Where does the word Sautier come from? The angel of the monument to the Red Cross Centenary Henry Dunant: initiator, promoter, or founder of the Red Cross? Old Geneva's underground tunnels Niches in the facade of the Maison Internationale des etudiants Juliet Drouet naked What became of James Pradier The little secrets if the Reformation Wall Landowski: the sculptor of the Reformation Wall ... and the Christ of Rio de Janeiro The only woman David, Vainqueur de Goliath statue Sculptors who change their first name The curious location of the bust of Henry Dunant The guillotine in Geneva The naked statue of `Harmony' at Victoria Hall The grotesque figure of rue de la Corraterie Theodore de Beze on the Escalade fountain Why was the Escalade fountain placed so far from the site of the Savoyard attack that was miraculously repelled in 1602? The forgotten origin of the Rues-Basses lions A controversial bas-relief at Molard Where does the word `molard' come from? The plaque too the creator of Esperanto Secret gardens of Carouge Holy Cross Church did a U-turn An emblematic cinema saved by local willpower Bio for Biographe, Georges Kemeny's invention Cemetery of the Kings, Plainpalais The grave of Griselidis Real, Geneva's most famous prostitute Masonic top of Georges Favon The Masonic Blavignac Tower The Savoyard women of the national monument Fountain of the Jardin Agnlais Private boat trip on the `Neptune' The Pierre du Niton landmark When Gargantua skipped rocks The Peacock House and the House of Pan Pan: a god at the original of the word `panic' Plaque rejected for Celine's house The fauns of 33-35 avenue de Miremont Champel: rue Beau-Sejour was the former site of executions Frankestein, an occult novel written at Cologny The mysterious B of Bodmer Museum Vestiges of the Roman aqueduct serving Geneva The weasel on the statue of Philibert Berthelier Marks of Florentine power at Saint Gervais Temple The red lily, symbol of Florence Sacred symbolism of the fleur-de-lis Misericords of Saint Gervais Temple Saint Gervais Archaeological Site Plaque of the Genevan heroes The 14 Savoyards hung and beheaded after the Escalade The bas-relief of Rue Vallin Where does the word cabinotier come from? Au Vieux St-Gervais boutique The secret passages of Saint Gervais Rousseau's false birthplace The revenge of a shunned statue Room 122 of the Cornavin Hotel Les Paquis church The forgotten peregrinations of the former Russian Hotel's sphinxes Where does the name Cornavin come from? The bloodstained rose and ribbon of Sissi the empress The assassin's head preserved in Vienna The roving statue of the Duke of Brunswick Hidden symbolism of the Brunswick tomb The chateau of Dardagny and Le capitaine Fracasse: what is the true decor described by Theophile Gautier? The reason for the church of Prissy's isolated facade The last Genevan capotes The `petrified' in front of Palais Wilson Palais Wilson: an eventful existence Mon-Repos villa The forgotten peregrinations of the pacifist work The surprising history of the Japanese bell in Ariana gardens A UN fresco created by a centenarian painter The thirteen volume of La floor du Mexique The oldest walnut tree in Switzerland Chateau de Rouleau excavation site The legend of the White Lady The walls of the weaver's farmhouse House of the heroic Irene Gubier Three heroes among many others The last double-decker bench The mysterious pavilion of Pont-de-Sierne Israeli cemetery at Veyrier The exact site of Ferdinand Lasalle's duel Guerlain's secret garden Mysteries of orchids The catholic cross of Sezenove The Justice Stone What is the Justice stone? Boundary markers

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Book SynopsisThe newly redesigned National Geographic DestinationMaps series strikes the perfect balance between map and guidebook, and they are the ideal resource for touring culturally and geographically unique areas. All maps are double-sided with beautiful photos and detailed travel information, including comprehensive road networks, local information and natural, historical and cultural places of interest. The maps are printed on durable, waterproof, tear-resistant material that is lightweight and easily folded to fit in your pocket.

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Book SynopsisA dazzling celebration of Palestinian cuisine, featuring more than 80 modern recipes, captivating stories and stunning travel photography.Trade Review"Yasmin Khan draws on her vast experience as a storyteller, cook, human rights activist, itinerant traveler and writer to create a moving, empathetic, hugely knowledgeable and utterly delicious book." -- Anthony Bourdain"A big bowlful of delicious Palestinian recipes, plus lots of insightful and moving stories." -- Yotam Ottolenghi"This is the best kind of cookbook, one which tells you about people through the stories of their food. Compelling reading, gorgeous pictures—and the most delicious recipes. I can’t wait to start cooking." -- Ruth Reichl"Yasmin Khan is a human rights campaigner and storyteller as well as a recipe writer, and the three strands of her work are illuminatingly woven into this, her new book, Zaitoun, an important collection of recipes and stories from the Palestinian kitchen. This is a politically engaged and hungry travelogue, and it is also an inspirational recipe book, and one that anyone who loves food will want to cook from, will need to cook from." -- Nigella Lawson"As a Palestinian who grew up in Jerusalem, I have been conditioned to be wary of any non-Palestinian trying to share our story and our culture with the world…Very quickly I found myself in tears at just how beautifully and accurately she has captured the essence of our Palestinian culture. Yasmin Khan you have done Palestinians and our story justice, your understanding of the nuances of our culture and history is unparalleled." -- Reem Kassis, author of The Palestinian Table"Part cookbook and part travel journal, this work is full of recipes, photos, and stories from Palestine. It is bright in flavour and colour and will teach you about this incredible nation through dishes like slow-cooked stews of chicken and lamb flavored with Palestinian barahat spice blends" -- BookRiot"A zingingly evocative collection of personal stories…Calling it a cookbook does it a disservice. Zaitoun deserves to be read as much as cooked from." -- Tim Lewis - Guardian (UK)"Excellent…Khan’s cookbook is a thoroughly enjoyable exploration of the region’s food and culture." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

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Book SynopsisLively watercolors and ink drawings of refined facades draw a compelling portrait of Paris, where each building is accompanied by its delightful ornamental details.This elegant book invites readers to lift up their eyes while strolling throughout Paris’s streets and boulevards to pause, discover, and appreciate the facades of its buildings and the delicate artworks that are their windows, doors, and balconies. Innumerable motifs ornament the architecture of the French capital—each a minor masterpiece of fine design and ironwork artistry.   Exquisite, never-before-published watercolors and ink drawings by French illustrator Dominique Mathez bring each building’s beautiful exterior to life. Away from the over-celebrated monuments and landmarks, the city’s true, subtle charm emerges, distilled in a striking invitation to take a new look and rediscover its archit

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Book SynopsisMountain and coastal walks in Southern Norway.

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Book SynopsisA guide designed for those who dream of exploring the magnificent Pacific coast, contemplating the infinite beauty of the Andes and immersing themselves in the boundless Amazonian jungle. Peru offers all this 'an enviable wealth of different landscapes and climates“ and, hidden in the heart of forests, mountains and deserts, it also preserves the remains of ancient cultures in over 5,000 archaeological sites. The country's natural scenarios are unique and extreme, from the arid deserts on the Pacific coast, to the humid Amazonian rain forests, the highest navigable lake on the planet, and the imposing tropical mountain ranges. If for a visitor it is almost unthinkable not to see Machu Picchu, the expert authors of the guide provide a thousand other suggestions to immerse you in the colonial streets of Lima, be amazed in its modern neighborhoods overlooking the Pacific, and taste the regional food. And from sea level you can go up to 11,155 feet (3,400 m) in

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Book SynopsisA Scotsman and an Englishman, a camera and a notebook. The pictures tell a thousand stories, the words tell the time. This is Scotland, captured at its most crucial point for 300 years. United by a love of Scotland, warts and all. Especially its warts, in fact. Gray and McCredie set out on a journey high and low, mainland and island, rust and heather, to document a country and its people. Here is a country caught and sketched before it disappears, one of flaking pub signs and tenant crofters, Italian cafes and proper fitba’ grounds. Stunning and moving images are coupled with lyrical and nostalgic prose to make a work which will become a reference point, a caledonian comfort, an antidote to shortbread-tin Scotland.

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Book SynopsisWaterproof, Tear-Resistant, Topographic Map. Shenandoah National Park rises above the Virginia Piedmont to its east and the Shenandoah Valley to its west, with two peaks, Stony Man and Hawksbill, exceeding 4,000 feet. The park hosts over 500 miles of trails, including 101 miles of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Trails lead to beautiful, cascading waterfalls, stunning panorama viewpoints, and explore deep into the forest and wilderness. The Shenandoah National Park Day Hikes Topographic Map Guide includes sixteen diverse hikes for all hiking enthusiasts, from the easy, 3.0 mile long Stony Man Loop to the strenuous, 9.4 mile long Wildcat Ridge-Chimney Rock Loop. Each hike has a detailed map, a trail profile visualizing the changes in elevation, and a short summary of the interesting features encountered along the trip. Some of the must-visit sites in this Topographic Map Guide are: Overall Run Falls-the largest waterfall in Shenandoah National Park at 93 feet, Compton Peak-two s

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Book SynopsisSip, savor, and get the most out of every bite with Rick Steves! With this fun and practical guide to eating well in Italy, you'll:* Indulge in the best of Italy's cuisine, from tantalizing antipasti and saucy pastas to luxurious gelato* Get a taste of the coffee culture and vibrant wine scene* Discover what to eat where with food and wine specialties from the country's 20 regions* Find lists of Rick's favorite restaurants in every region* Follow Rick's tips to find restaurants for any budget, smartly navigate the menu, and decipher the check* Hurdle the language barrier with the ultimate Italian food glossary* Enjoy full-color, inspiring photos throughout* Commemorate your culinary adventures with a foldout souvenir poster mapRick Steves and co-author Fred Plotkin have devoted decades to traveling through Italy. In this book, they pass along those lessons to you. Appreciate good food the way Italians do with Rick Steves Italy for Food Lovers.

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Book SynopsisAn ode to sea swimming – looking at the architecture, history and social significance of sea pools. The sea can be challenging and changeable. Protected from the dangers of currents, crashing waves and extreme cold, sea pools (also known as tidal or ocean pools) are manmade pools that provide a safe space for swimmers to enjoy the benefits of the sea at all states of the tide and weather. Sea Pools begins with an introduction to sea pools within the history of outdoor swimming, their unique designs and architectural significance and commentary on the resurgent appreciation for sea swimming in the 21st century. Chris Romer-Lee selects 70 of the most beautiful and culturally significant sea pools from around the world, including the 25-metre cliffside Avalon Rock Pool in new South Wales, Australia, the sublime Pozo de las Calcosas in Spain that is shrouded in volcanic rock, and Ireland's historic Vico Baths to name but a few. Sea Pools also includes four insightful essays: Nicola Larkin looks to the next generation of ocean pools in her exploration of how we can conserve, protect and regenerate the coastline; Therese Spruhan testifies to the healing and transformative benefits of ocean swimming; Freya Bromley discusses her odyssey to swim in every sea pool in Britain; and Kevin Fellingham on the importance of sea pools in South Africa. The book is illustrated throughout with beautiful colour photography, as well as fascinating archive material to give an insight into the provenance of these vital sanctuaries.Trade Review'Amongst all the stunning photos are four insightful essays and archive material that bring the importance of sea pools in the future of our planet to the forefront.’ Enki

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"The amount of tips in this book must have taken the author/photographer years to gather and his enthusiasm for everything Japanese rolls [right] off the colorful pages." --The Travel Tester"The Little Book of Kyoto is filled with gorgeous photographs and loaded with information about every area of the city in the form of short essays…Kyoto is definitely a place I would love to return to, and now I can return, if even for a short time by picking up this book and flipping through the pages." --Castle View Academy blog"In this compact volume, Simmons introduces readers to the most notable sites and experiences in Japan's ancient capital. Through vivid photography and easily digestible captions, he provides readers with a more human and personal window into Kyoto life…This book is a perfect handbag-sized companion for any traveler to Kyoto, be they first-time visitors or seasoned explorers looking for something more." -- Kyoto Journal

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Book SynopsisParis: Secret Gardens, Hidden Places, and Stories in the City of Light, Mary McAuliffe’s multi-layered exploration of Paris, weaves a narrative that takes the reader into secret and hidden places, even in the midst of the most well-known of Paris destinations. McAuliffe’s hidden places can be small but are always revealing, like a bas-relief on an ignored corner of Notre-Dame or an overlooked courtyard inside an ancient and busy hospital. She takes the reader below the streets and sidewalks of Paris to discover ancient aqueducts and a lost river, and she prompts the reader to notice overlooked treasures in the most trafficked of museums. Always, McAuliffe’s focus is on people and their stories. Evil queens, designing noblemen, bold chevaliers, and desperate lovers mingle with resistance fighters and obsessed artists rising out of abject poverty into unexpected fame and fortune, adding to the tidal wave of creativity that is the life blood of the City of Light. One person, place, and story lead to another, each linked by a common thread within the layered richness of Paris’s past. The story of Paris is not a chronology but an exploration of the many layers of this remarkable city throughout the ages.

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Book SynopsisAn American's journey of profound self-discovery in Japan, and an exquisite tale of cultural and physical difference, sexuality, love, loss, mortality, and the ephemeral nature of beauty and art.Table of Contents Prologue: In the Province of the Gods . Floating One: Genkan Two: Fortune Three: Barrier Free Four: Foreign Affairs Five: Mono no Aware Six: Physical Facts Seven: A Mountain of Skulls and Candlelit Graves Eight: An Infected Throat and a Healing Tree Nine: Borrowing the Hills II. Away One: Before Two: After III. World One: Survivals Two: A Pair of One-Winged Birds Three: History Being Created, or What the Leech Child Says Four: Rare and Uncommon Beings Five: Bubbling Water Six: My Japan Seven: Before and After Eight: Positive Effects Nine: New Stories in an Ancient Land Epilogue: Procession Acknowledgments Suggested Readings

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Book SynopsisDiscover India series follows Pushka, Mishki, and Daadu Dolma exploring states like Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Odisha, Bihar, Uttarakhand, and Sikkim. Each book delves into the cultural and historical aspects of the states with puzzles and activities for young readers.

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Book SynopsisTony Parker is nothing short of a San Antonio legend, and his number 9 hangs high in the rafters as a symbol of teamwork, longevity, and tenacious talent. This candid, conversational memoir takes fans on a whirlwind tour which includes Parker's early life in France, his four NBA championships with the Spurs, and countless memorable interactions with luminaries like Gregg Popovich and Tim Duncan. It also includes insights on more personal matters and unique challenges Parker faced.Featuring photos from Parker's personal collection, this is an essential read for all basketball fans.

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Book SynopsisFrom the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Return comes a profoundly moving contemplation of the relationship between art and life.  NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST AND EVENING STANDARD After finishing his powerful memoir The Return, Hisham Matar, seeking solace and pleasure, traveled to Siena, Italy. Always finding comfort and clarity in great art, Matar immersed himself in eight significant works from the Sienese School of painting, which flourished from the thirteenth to the fifteenth centuries. Artists he had admired throughout his life, including Duccio and Ambrogio Lorenzetti, evoke earlier engagements he’d had with works by Caravaggio and Poussin, and the personal experiences that surrounded those moments.Including beautiful full-color reproductions of the artworks, A Month in Siena is about what occurred between Matar, those paintings, and the city. That month would be an extraordinary period in the writer’s life: an exploration of how art can console and disturb in equal measure, as well as an intimate encounter with a city and its inhabitants. This is a gorgeous meditation on how centuries-old art can illuminate our own inner landscape—current relationships, long-lasting love, grief, intimacy, and solitude—and shed further light on the present world around us.Praise for A Month in Siena“As exquisitely structured as The Return, driven by desire, yearning, loss, illuminated by the kindness of strangers. A Month in Siena is a triumph.”—Peter Carey

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Book SynopsisThis is one in a series of ten detailed topographic and trekking maps covering northern Nepal. It is a topographic map with tourist information added, such as trekking trails, tourist sites, historic sites, monuments, schools, view points, and more.

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Book Synopsis"An outgrowth of the earlier comprehensive A guide to the mammals of China (Smith and Xie 2008)"--Pref.Trade Review"[A]nyone with any interest in what's at stake in the world, and particularly in China and other Asian countries, needs to have a copy of this workmanlike field guide... [T]his is a highly serviceable, comprehensive and up-to-date guide, essential for the library of any wildlife enthusiast."--Cathy Taibbi, Examiner "This practical guide covers the great diversity of these mammals... [Mammals of China] provides descriptions of every Chinese species, focusing on distinctive features (including measurements and dental formulae), distributions, natural history (habitat, diet, and reproduction), and conservation status. Nearly 70 percent of the species are illustrated in color drawings, and distribution maps are provided for each."--Choice "This guide is a valuable handbook for those involved in wildlife research in China and people interested in ecotourism and natural history. I would highly recommend this book to anyone traveling to China with an interest in mammals or for an inexpensive, good overview of the Chinese mammalian fauna."--John Yunger, Journal of Mammalogy Praise for A Guide to the Mammals of China: "Now, for the first time, the natural history of all 556 of China's known mammals has been brought together in this impressive tome. This title represents a major achievement."--Kathryn Jeffs, BBC Wildlife Magazine Praise for A Guide to the Mammals of China: "[T]he most comprehensive single-volume reference to China's mammals and perhaps to those of Asia as well... It is difficult to overestimate the usefulness of this outstanding book."--F. S. Szalay, Choice Praise for A Guide to the Mammals of China: "This is a much needed guide and it will be indispensable for naturalists and mammalogists for years to come."--Roy John, Canadian Field NaturalistTable of ContentsList of Figures 5 List of Maps 6 List of Habitat Images 6 Preface 7 Contributors 7 Introduction 8 China's Geography and Mammal Biogeography 9 Mammal Conservation 12 China's Protected-Area System 14 How to Use This Book 15 Acknowledgments 18 CLASS MAMMALIA-The Mammals 35 ORDER PROBOSCIDEA 36 Family Elephantidae-Elephants 36 ORDER SI RENIA 37 Family Dugongidae-Dugongs 37 ORDER SCANDENTIA 38 Family Tupaiidae-Tree Shrews 38 ORDER PRIMATES 39 Family Lorisidae-Lorises 39 Family Cercopithecidae 41 Subfamily Cercopithecinae-Old World Monkeys 42 Subfamily Colobinae-Leaf-eating Monkeys 46 Family Hylobatidae-Gibbons and Siamangs 52 ORDER RODENTIA 58 Family Sciuridae 58 Subfamily Ratufinae-Giant Squirrels 59 Subfamily Sciurinae-True Squirrels 60 Subfamily Callosciurinae-Oriental Tree Squirrels 69 Subfamily Xerinae-Afro-Asian Ground Squirrels 76 Family Gliridae-Dormice 84 Family Castoridae-Beavers 85 Family Dipodidae 87 Subfamily Allactaginae-Four- and Five-toed Jerboas, Fat-tailed Jerboas 87 Subfamily Cardiocraniinae-Dwarf Jerboas 91 Subfamily Dipodinae-Three-toed Jerboas 93 Subfamily Euchoreutinae-Long-eared Jerboa 96 Subfamily Sicistinae-Birch Mice 96 Subfamily Zapodinae-Jumping Mice 98 Family Platacanthomyidae-Spiny Dormice 99 Family Spalacidae 100 Subfamily Myospalacinae-Zokors 100 Subfamily Rhizomyinae-Bamboo Rats 103 Family Cricetidae 105 Subfamily Arvicolinae-Voles, Lemmings, and Water Voles 106 Subfamily Cricetinae-Hamsters 129 Family Muridae 138 Subfamily Gerbillinae-Gerbils 138 Subfamily Murinae-Murine Rodents 143 Family Hystricidae-Old World Porcupines 164 ORDER LA GOMORPHA 166 Family Ochotonidae-Pikas 166 Family Leporidae-Rabbits and Hares 178 ORDER ERINA CEOMORPHA 184 Family Erinaceidae 184 Subfamily Erinaceinae-Hedgehogs 184 Subfamily Galericinae-Gymnures 187 ORDER SORICOMORPHA 189 Family Soricidae 189 Subfamily Crocidurinae-Crocidurine Shrews 189 Subfamily Soricinae-Red-toothed Shrews 195 Family Talpidae 211 Subfamily Scalopinae-American Moles 211 Subfamily Talpinae-True Moles 212 Subfamily Uropsilinae-Shrew Moles 216 ORDER CHIROPTERA 217 Family Pteropodidae-Old World Fruit Bats 217 Family Rhinolophidae-Horseshoe Bats 224 Family Hipposideridae-Old World Leaf-nosed Bats 233 Family Megadermatidae-False Vampire Bats 238 Family Emballonuridae-Sheath-tailed Bats 239 Family Molossidae-Free-tailed Bats 240 Family Vespertilionidae 242 Subfamily Vespertilioninae-Vesper Bats 243 Subfamily Myotinae-Little Brown Bats 260 Subfamily Miniopterinae-Long-fingered Bats 269 Subfamily Murininae-Hairy-winged and Tube-nosed Bats 270 Subfamily Kerivoulinae-Woolly Bats 274 ORDER PHOLI DOTA 275 Family Manidae-Pangolins 275 ORDER CARNIVORA 277 Family Felidae 278 Subfamily Felinae-Purring Cats 278 Subfamily Pantherinae-Roaring Cats 287 Family Viverridae 292 Subfamily Hemigalinae-Hemigaline Civets 293 Subfamily Paradoxurinae-Palm Civets 294 Subfamily Prionodontinae-Linsangs 297 Subfamily Viverrinae-Civet Cats 298 Family Herpestidae-Mongooses 301 Family Ursidae-Bears 308 Family Otariidae-Eared Seals 313 Family Phocidae-True Seals 315 Family Mustelidae 318 Subfamily Lutrinae-Otters 318 Subfamily Mustelinae-Weasels, Wolverine, Martens, and Badgers 321 Family Ailuridae-Red Panda 333 ORDER PERISSODACTYLA 334 Family Equidae-Horses, Zebras, and Asses 334 ORDER ARTIO DACTYLA 337 Family Suidae-Pigs 338 Family Camelidae-Camels 339 Family Tragulidae-Chevrotains and Mouse-deer 340 Family Moschidae-Musk Deer 341 Family Cervidae 345 Subfamily Capreolinae-Deer, Moose, and Reindeer 345 Subfamily Cervinae-Deer and Muntjacs 349 Subfamily Hydropotinae-Water Deer 359 Family Bovidae 360 Subfamily Antilopinae-Gazelles and Saiga 360 Subfamily Bovinae-Cattle and Spiral-horned Antelopes 365 Subfamily Caprinae-Goats and Sheep 367 ORDER CETACEA 377 Family Delphinidae-Dolphins 378 Family Phocoenidae-Porpoises 379 Family Iniidae-River Dolphins 380 APPENDIXES 381 I. Cetaceans Found off the Coast of China 381 II. Hypothetical Mammals 382 III. Introduced Alien, Feral, or Free-ranging Domestic Mammals 383 GLOSSARY 384 FURTHER READING 387 Index to Scientific Names 388 Index to Common Names 391

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Book Synopsis When eleven climbers died on K2 on August 1, 2008, it was a stark reminder that the world''s second-highest mountain has, for more than a century, been regarded as the most difficult and dangerous of allfor every four people who reach the top, one dies in the attempt. K2, The Savage Mountain tells the dramatic story of the 1953 American expedition, led by Charles S. Houston, when a combination of terrible storms and illness stopped the team short of the 28,251-foot summit. Then on the descent, tragedy struck, and how the climbers made it back to safety is renowned in the annals of climbing. K2, The Savage Mountain captures this sensational tale with an unmatched power that has earned this book its place as one of the classics of mountaineering literature. Trade Review"Houston and Bates were the first Americans to climb K2, the world's second highest mountain peak. Such an endeavor is remarkably dangerous even now, but reading of the use of equipment as simple as woolen mittens, canvas and wood packs, etc., illustrates the bravery--or perhaps foolhardiness--of such an undertaking then. Five Miles High covers their first climb in 1938 (this account was published a year later), while 1954's K2 chronicles the 1953 climb, which proved far more difficult." --Library Journal "Here is a great story, simply and grippingly told, which the glory of Everest should not be allowed to obscure." --New York Times

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Book SynopsisA showcase of the very best hotel rooms around the world, from elegant country retreats, to quirky hideaways and stylish city escapes, selected by global travel experts Mr & Mrs Smith.Trade Review'Mr & Mrs Smith’s passion for hotels runs deep – this book lays it beautifully bare' - Sienna Miller'A tome that conjures the magic of a naughty weekend away, from the pioneersof hotel porn' - Michelle Jana Chan, Editor, 'Vanity Fair on Travel''Whoever you are, whoever you are into, there’s a hotel room in these pagesfor you. Slip between the covers then get between the sheets' - Damian Barr, author, columnist and salonniere'Cool, fun, elegant … If I want to feel the sun on my face or hear the clatter of palm trees then I’ll just quickly and quietly riflethrough a page or 37' - Melinda Stevens, Editor, 'Condé Nast Traveller''Reveals the secrets of seductive décor' - The Sunday Times'Gorgeous' - Luxury London'A bible for those looking for a weekend away' - Stylist'Italian palazzos, Australian islands, Parisian spas, four-poster beds, free-standing baths and the finest cotton bedsheets as recommended by travel experts Mr and Mrs Smith' - The HeraldTable of ContentsIntroduction • 35 Hotel rooms

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Book SynopsisSpain is one of the absolutes. Nothing is more compelling than the drama, at once dark and dazzling, of that theatre over the hills - the vast splendour of the Spanish landscape, the intensity of Spain''s pride and misery, the adventurous glory of a history that set its seal upon half the world . . .Passionate, evocative and beautifully written, Spain is a companion to the country: its people, its history - and its character. First published in 1964 and no less compelling today, Jan Morris''s classic work is back in print, bringing Spain, its glory and its tragedy, vividly to life. Jan Morris''s collection of travel writing and reportage spans over five decades and includes such titles as Venice, Coronation Everest, Hong Kong, Spain, Manhattan ''45, A Writer''s World and the Pax Britannica Trilogy. Hav, her novel, was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and the Arthur C. Clarke Award. ''The most evocative book ever written ab

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Book Synopsis 'A dreamy, romantic, irresistible treat'Lindsey Kelk 'Emotional, enthralling and exquisitely written'Cathy Bramley___________Philippa Taylor (Pepper to her friends) has big dreams. When she closes her eyes, she can picture exactly who she ought to be. The problem is, it's about as far away from her real life in a small coastal town in Suffolk as she can imagine.So when her elderly friend Josephine persuades Pepper to accompany her on a trip to Europe, she jumps at the chance to change her routine. And when Pepper bumps (literally) into the handsome Finn in Lisbon, it seems as though she might have finally found what she's been looking for.But Pepper know all too well things are rarely as they seem. Her own quiet life hides a dark secret from the past. And even though she and Finn may have been destined to find each other, Pepper suspects life may have other plans as to how the story should end.A romantic and sweeping story about friendship, love and realising that sometimes it's about the journey, not the destination.Trade ReviewBeautiful, fun and romantic, tear jerking in just the right way * Katie Fforde *'No-one takes me away quite like Isabelle Broom. Hello, Again is a dreamy, romantic, irresistible treat * Lindsey Kelk *Emotional, enthralling and exquisitely written, a story about accepting life's flaws and learning to love. I loved it -- Cathy BramleyA wonderful story about dreams and adventures, with warm, loveable characters. I loved every moment -- Rosanna LeyA gorgeously romantic escape - a summer holiday in book form -- Rachael LucasA brave and joyful story about family, loss and the power of friendship. Hello, Again is an evocative and irresistibly romantic read. I loved every page -- Katie MarshThis sweet book will make you fall head-over-heels with Isabelle Broom's ebullient tale of friendship, travel and every kind of love. Sunshine, laughter and Lisbon - just gorgeous * Veronica Henry *A beautifully told story about overcoming grief, opening your heart to adventure and finding love, and friendship, in the places you least expect it. A perfect summer escape * Cressida McLaughlin *If you're looking for a book to completely transport you to a sunny, carefree location, this is it. Uplifting and romantic, Hello Again is simply gorgeous * Catherine Isaac *Isabelle Broom has done it again . . . Hello, Again is genuinely her best novel yet. It's beautiful, warm, heart-wrenching, and I cried happy and sad tears several times . . . every page sweeps you away somewhere magical. I can't recommend Hello, Again highly enough - but get two copies, because one is going to get worn out from re-reads very quickly * Lucy Vine *The characters are fresh and real, and Isabelle Broom's writing paints the most beautiful picture. Heartfelt, evocative and life-affirming; a book I'd say Hello, Again to time after time . . . beautifully written, heartfelt, escapist fiction * Lisa Dickenson *Romantic, heartbreaking, evocative and unexpected * Rosie Blake *This is a story full of heart * Good Housekeeping *This charming tale is the next best thing to getting on a plane * Best *A gorgeous read that will transport you to some of the world's most magical cities in a heartbeat * Fabulous Magazine (The Sun) *A magically romantic voyage of self-discovery, with some fabulously escapist settings * Sunday Mirror *A joy to read * My Weekly *A wonderful tale of hope, redemption and new beginnings, you will root for Pepper from the off. Add Broom's incredible eye for scene-setting details to the mix - which whisk you off to sun-soaked places you can now only dream of - and you've got a perfect slice of escapism that will put a real spring in your step * Heat *Sweet and transporting * Stylist *The perfect read for difficult times, transporting readers to faraway places with memorable characters . . . Romantic, evocative and really quite wonderful * Express *Praise for Isabelle Broom -- -Beautiful -- Giovanna FletcherUtterly romantic -- Adele ParksBrilliantly evocative -- Paige ToonA writing powerhouse -- Carrie Hope FletcherNobody does irresistible love stories and stunning destinations quite like Isabelle Broom -- Rosie WalshIrresistible, unashamedly romantic and touching * Daily Express *Fresh, intelligent romantic fiction with a sparklingly escapist setting * Sunday Mirror *Gorgeously romantic -- Milly JohnsonCombines a wonderful setting with the poignancy of self-discovery and a touching romance -- Katie Fforde

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Twenty eight walks varying in length from 2 to 7 1/2 miles. Photographs illustrate many of the features to be seen on the walks. Using over sixty years of knowledge of Dartmoor, Michael Caton leads you on a series of 28 walks based on paths and trackways over the moor. Some of these walks are based on those led by the author for the Dartmoor Preservation Association. Many of the walks have not been described in previous guidebooks or are not shown on the OS 1:25,000 map. The walks are for those who wish to venture well into the open moor without having to negotiate the rough Dartmoor terrain. A section has been included on the origin and history of the tracks including special comment on the route of the well known Abbot’s Way. There is also a section describing briefly what to see on the walks, including prehistoric monuments, medieval and later remains such as mining and granite crosses, as well as flora and fauna. The walks have been arranged in order around the southern and then the northern moor. Each walk starts at a suitable parking place. The routes are described in detail with appropriate grid references and brief information on the scenery and features to be seen. The start of all the walks is shown on an overview map of Dartmoor. About half of the routes are circular whereas others are more suited to a linear course. The walk descriptions are accompanied by maps in which the route has been sketched out on the appropriate section of the 1:25,000 OS map. A separate section gives advice to walkers and explains how to use this guide. It also draws attention to safety issues of walking on Dartmoor, including the dangers of military firing and adverse weather conditions.

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Book SynopsisA distinctive, sumptuous, and informative guide to the craftspeople and artisans of Spain, with a focus on ceramics, jewelry, leather goods, clothing, textiles, and shoes. A celebration of artisanal craft, Made in Spain pulls back the veil on independent craftspeople and handmade artisans throughout Spain. From jewelers to furniture makers, textiles to footwear, this unique guide takes us on a bountiful journey, exploring each craft and maker in depth. Turn these gorgeous pages to learn more about some of Spain's well-known and hidden-gem art and artisans, including: • Dazzling Huguet tiles handmade since 1933 • Fashion designer and multi-disciplinary textile artist Adriana Meunié • Capas Seseña, designer of high-fashion capes for women and men • Carmina Shoemakers, family manufacturers on the island of Mallorca since 1866 • Helena Rohner's handmade jewelry inspired by nature • José Ramírez, carrying on the tradition of handcrafted classical and flamenco guitars through five generations Part art guide, part travelogue, each chapter includes lush color photographs that explore each featured artisan from various regions of Spain, including Barcelona and Catalunya, Balearic Island, Valencia, Madrid, the Basque region, Galicia, and Andalucía.

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Book SynopsisDiscover India series follows Pushka, Mishki, and Daadu Dolma exploring states like Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Odisha, Bihar, Uttarakhand, and Sikkim. Each book delves into the cultural and historical aspects of the states with puzzles and activities for young readers.

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Book SynopsisDiscover India series follows Pushka, Mishki, and Daadu Dolma exploring states like Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Odisha, Bihar, Uttarakhand, and Sikkim. Each book delves into the cultural and historical aspects of the states with puzzles and activities for young readers.

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Book SynopsisThe Discover India series follows Pushka, Mishki, and Daadu Dolma as they travel through each state, meeting locals, exploring history and culture, and engaging in activities. The books aim to educate and entertain young readers with puzzles and crosswords while showcasing the diversity of India's states.

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