Travel and holiday Books
Dorling Kindersley Ltd DK California
Book SynopsisWhether you want to hike to the waterfalls in Yosemite National Park, tour a winery in Napa or ride a classic cable car in San Francisco, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that California has to offer.California''s dramatic landscape has inspired generations of artists and explorers - from rugged redwood-covered bluffs to idyllic sun-drenched sands, plunging valleys and snow-capped peaks. As culturally influential as it is geographically impressive, California also boasts two of the world''s foremost cities, San Francisco and Los Angeles.You''ll discover:-Our pick of California''s must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems-The best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay-Detailed maps and walks which make navigating the state easy-Easy-to-follow itineraries-Expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe-Colour-coded chapters to every part of California, from
£15.29
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc Underground Worlds
Book SynopsisA visual and anecdotal exploration of the curious worlds hidden beneath our feet, including ancient cities, salt mine cathedrals, underground amusement parks, and more. From bone-filled catacombs to sculpted salt churches to hand-carved cave complexes large enough to house 20,000 people, Underground Worlds is packed with more than 50 unusual destinations that take some digging to find. Award-winning travel writer David Farley revels in the unexpected, whether it is a cave city in China which houses one of the world''s largest collections of Buddhist art or an old salt mine converted into a theme park in Romania. Stunning photos help readers see places they could not even imagine, such as a three-story underground train station in Taiwan that is home to the a 4,500-panel Dome of Light that is the largest glasswork on Earth, as well as secret spaces, such as an ornate temple built beneath a suburban home in Italy. Throughout the fascinating text are themed e
£16.50
Random House USA Inc Wanderess
Book SynopsisFeminism meets travel in this interactive resource for women who love to travel the world, near and far—from the co-founders of Unearth Women, a print and digital women’s travel magazine that’s been featured in The New York Times, Vogue, and Good Morning America.Wanderess features expert tips from leading women in the travel industry. You’ll find everything you need to experience life-changing adventures, both near and far. And because travel is not a one-size-fits-all experience, our experts offer helpful advice for specific travelers, whether you’re a woman of color, a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, or an expecting or new mom. Open this book to . . . • Discover your specific travel style • Build your destinations wish list • Find volunteer opportunities abroad • Get expert tips on travel hacking • Use helpful checklists
£13.99
Quarto Publishing PLC The Draw of the Sea
Book SynopsisWyl Menmuir's The Draw of the Sea is a book about the fishermen, surfers, swimmers, beachcombers, conservationists, sailors and boatbuilders who make their living on the Cornish Coast.Trade Review‘Light and wonder illuminate the pages of this magical book, a fitting tribute to the majesty and mystery of the sea’ The Observer‘Wyl Menmuir explores the different ways in which people can be drawn to the sea, content to leave it a mystery why they are drawn – and perhaps the mystery is the point.’ The Spectator ‘Wyl Menmuir poetically explores our fascination with and dependence on the sea. He talks to fishermen, beachcombers, surfers and other locals about living their lives by the tides, and explores his own personal emotional connection to the water.’ Wanderlust magazine 'A beautiful exploration of how the ocean shapes and intrigues us' Lovereading. Table of ContentsMap 1. St Randline Gleaner-Beachcombing & wrecking around Cornwall’s coast 2. Island Fisher-Eel fishing & lobster potting in St Martin’s & St Agnes 3. Rock Pool Pilgrim -Spring tide on the north coast 4. Depth Plumber-Freediving off the Lizard Peninsula 5. Caul Child-Making handplanes & bellyboards in Porthtowan 6. Wind Worker-Running away to sea 7. Memory Keeper-Searching for cowrie shells 8. Wave Rider-Surfing Cornwall’s Badlands 9. Ocean Wanderer-Watching a walrus in St Mary’s 10. Dawn Patroller-Swimming in St Ives 11. Oar Raiser-Pilot gig rowing in Mount’s Bay 12. Horizon Scanner-Wildlife watching at St Agnes Head 13. Song line Shaper-Beach art at Porthcurno A Glossary of Sea Words Notes Bibliography Index Acknowledgements
£15.29
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Barndominiums
Book SynopsisIn Barndominiums, you’ll find guidance, inspiration, and design ideas to create your own beautiful, affordable home.Trade Review"A great introductory book for readers who love home design or DIY books or are interested in learning more about the growing demand and popularity of barndominiums." * Library Journal *Table of ContentsIntroduction: A New Frontier in Housing Gallery of Barndominiums 1 BARNDOMINIUM PLANNING AND PREPARATION 2 DESIGN YOUR PERFECT BARNDOMINIUM 3 BUILDING A BARNDOMINIUM SHELL 4 CREATING AN INTERIOR 5 FINISHING TOUCHES The Ultimate Barndominium Resource Guide Photo Credits About the Author Index
£18.99
New York University Press Taxi A Social History of the New York City
Book SynopsisProvides a new perspective on New York's most colourful emissariesTrade Review"In this informative, solid history, Graham Russell Gao Hodges traces the story of the cab drivers from 1907, when the first metered taxis appeared on New York streets, to the present." -- Pete Hamill * New York Times Book Review *"You have to live in New York to know how critical taxis are to circulation in the great metropolis. But you do not have to live in New York to be fascinated by this unusual book, which gives a powerful human dimension to one of Gotham's most important subcultures." -- Kenneth T. Jackson, editor of The Encyclopedia of New York City
£19.79
Goose Lane Editions Biking to Blissville
Book SynopsisIn Biking to Blissville, Kent Thompson leads his readers over highways and byways, giving precise directions and detailed maps for 35 of the most scenic cycling routes in eastern Canada. And Thompson has travelled them all â from the borders of New Brunswick to Québec's Magdalen Islands, along the shores of Nova Scotia and to the ends of Prince Edward Island. Most of the rides are loops, and each one leads from a country inn, motel or campground through beautiful, uncrowded countryside. Whether long or short, easy or difficult, each route has been Thompson-tested for enjoyment and challenge.Trade Review"Biking to Blissville takes you on a very pleasant journey, one spiced with snippets of poetry, laughter, nostalgia, adventure and just plain fun." -- Anne Ingram * Daily Gleaner *"[Biking to Blissville] works to both inform and entice his readers." -- Andrew Rippin * Explore *
£11.39
Goose Lane Editions Trails of Fredericton
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Takes readers on a historical journey." * Daily Gleaner *
£9.49
Goose Lane Editions Paddling in Paradise
Book SynopsisA kayak may seem an unlikely place for adventure, but that''s exactly what you''ll find in Paddling in Paradise. Author Alison Hughes has created the definitive guide to sea kayaking in Atlantic Canada. Whether she is describing the exhilaration of experiencing the world''s highest tides in the Bay of Fundy, or the pure beauty of the coast of Cape Breton, Hughes shares her deep and genuine conviction that life is only truly lived with paddle in hand. In Paddling in Paradise, Alison Hughes describes eight multi-day trips off the coasts of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland, ranging from beautiful nature paddles that neophytes will dream about for the rest of their lives to adventures that will test the mettle of experienced sea kayakers and their guides. Photos and a map enhance each description, and each ends with a Fact File that includes contact information for outfitters, a list of special preparations or equipment, advice for tTrade Review"I find myself smiling with joy as Hughes transports me back to the water... These are descriptions that etch into memory... In spite of her obvious love of adventure, Hughes doesn't romanticize... Reading Paddling in Paradise has left me with the urge to touch a kayak's lines, step inside and push off." * Atlantic Books Today *
£14.39
Goose Lane Editions Hiking Trails of Ottawa the National Capital
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£16.19
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Amber River a guidebook to unique pubs of
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£26.34
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada The Coopers Hawk breeding ecology natural
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£34.19
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Klondike Paradise
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£14.39
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Back to the Barrens On the Wing with da Vinci
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£17.09
University of Alberta Press CROATIA Travels in Undiscovered Country Wayfarer
Book SynopsisThe "extraordinary regionality" of Croatia is drawn through thoughtful portraits during a time of great transition. OR Written with sensitivity and balance, Fabijancicâs literate travel writing takes us to the heart of a fascinating land.Trade Review"While only partially representing the Croatian way of life, which these days is increasingly urbanized and computerized, these personal (but never biased) essays fully encapsulate the country's essence. Fabijancic gets extra credit for not letting the much-written-about politics interfere and ruin the narrative's delicate flow." Mirela Roncevic, Library Journal"...join Tony Fabijancic as he returns to his homeland in Croatia: Travels in Undiscovered Country, exploring the quiet hidden corners and the complex history of this beautiful place." Wanderlust"The book gives a fascinating insight into not only the countryside, as you would expect from a book about travel, but also into the people and their attitudes on a whole range of subjects." M2 Best Books"Filled with the colours and 'feels' of Croatia, inhabited by faces commonly unseen, and accompanied by insightful reflections and comments, Croatia: Travels in Undiscovered Country is an informative and engaging book, and a highly gratifying guide into Croatia's 'back-roads', diverse natural beauties, and vanishing complex cultures." Gordana P. Crnkovic (University of Washington), Slavic & East European Journal, 48.2, Summer 2004"Throughout his travels, he seeks answers to the question, 'what makes a Canadian-born son of immigrants look back across the ocean for a place to belong?' Black-and-white photos capture the traditional ways of the Croatians, as well as the beauty and grandeur of the country. In this inspiring book, Fabijancic has admirably met his objective of "emphasizing facts of a different order: the evanescent moment on the road that captured the spirit of the old world still in evidence; the hidden or forgotten crevices; the personal instead of the public; and the present still permeated by a vital past." Norman P. Goldman, Canadian Book Review Annual, 2004
£23.39
West Col Productions The Central High Atlas Mountains Morocco
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£13.49
West Col Productions Caucasus Central Elbruz to Kazbek
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£13.49
Twelveheads Press Scillys Wildlife Heritage
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£6.28
Twelveheads Press Cornwalls Railway Heritage
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£6.63
Twelveheads Press Scillys Archaeological Heritage
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£6.63
Lone Pine Publishing,Canada Picnic Guide to British Columbia
Book SynopsisNever has there been a better reason to move your picnic out of the backyard. This guide offers 40 feasts for the eye, the mind and the palate.
£9.49
Lone Pine Publishing,Canada Picnic Guide to Ontario
Book SynopsisPack a lunch or a supper, take your friends and family and explore this intriguing province.
£9.49
Mapart Publishing Lake OHara
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£11.11
Bene Factum Publishing Ltd Working in Europe The Insiders GuideHow to
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£14.24
Challenge Publications TheScottish Coast to Coast Walk by Smailes Brian
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£8.98
Old City Publishing,Incorporated Lucky to be Alive A First Expedition to the
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£11.69
Abrams A Taste of London
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£16.49
Barcharts, Inc Spanish Phrases Quick Study Academic
Book SynopsisThe key to learning the Spanish language is the ability to conjugate Spanish verbs. This 6-page laminated guide offers easy-to-read tables of conjugations for the 15 verb tenses and moods, with the changes bolded for quick reference. Sixty verbs and their meanings are included, with the irregular tenses and moods listed for each verb. Using the example conjugations, this guide becomes a powerful key to unlocking Spanish for communication. Suggested uses: Students -- a very lightweight, inexpensive grade-booster that can be slipped between your notebook pages for quick and easy answers; Teachers -- Inexpensive classroom tool; Travelers -- Being flat, laminated and with conjugations being easy to find, this is a great travel buddy.
£9.36
Barcharts, Inc World Map Countries Guide
Book SynopsisThe most detailed map of the World available which can be folded and stored in a standard-size notebook. The 6 laminated pages are spill and rip-proof and include an 11 x 17 map and 4 pages of country facts. An essential tool for school at any level. Suggested uses: Students -- a map you can keep handy from elementary school through college; Professors -- adopt this map for your course as an inexpensive supplement; Teachers -- a map that can be purchased as a class set that will last your entire career; Parents -- instill knowledge and interest in the world, inspire travel, and connect family history to the places on the map.
£9.36
Rowman & Littlefield Rock Climbing Colorado
Book SynopsisThe birthplace of American rock climbing, Colorado provides a greater variety of rock and routes than any other stateand Rock Climbing Colorado is the only guidebook available to all its major climbing areas. This updated edition includes hundreds of routes. Included are the big cliffs and faces of Rocky Mountain National Park and the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, as well as the smaller crags and outcrops of Pikes Peak, Boulder, Rifle, Shelf Road, Elevenmile Canyon, and many more. All areas covered include first-hand overviews, route descriptions, topos, and full-color photos. Rock Climbing Colorado is ideal for anyone aiming to discover, or rediscover, the diverse and wonderful rock climbing found in the Centennial State.
£28.50
Rowman & Littlefield Hiking Waterfalls Georgia and South Carolina
Book SynopsisA beautiful, full-color guidebook to more than 50 of the best waterfall hikes in South Carolina and Georgia. Many of the hikes and waterfalls are located along the border between the two states, within easy access of each other.
£27.09
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform 50 Funnest Things to do in Thailand
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£12.40
American Traveler Press Guide to Ancient Cultures
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£7.99
American Traveler California Traveler: Discover California,
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£7.99
Primer Publishers Happy Dog Phoenix: Your Best Friend's Guide to
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£14.39
National Geographic Maps Colorado Trail South, Durango To Monarch
Book SynopsisWaterproof, Tear-Resistant Topographic Map. The Colorado Trail, South Topographic Map Guide has been designed as the perfect traveling companion when navigating the southern section of The Colorado Trail. In a state known for its trails, The Colorado Trail is Colorado's premier long distance trail. Conceived in 1973 and completed in 1987, the trail runs 486 miles between Denver and Durango, traversing some of the most spectacular scenery in the state. When The Colorado Trail is traversed from its southern terminus outside of Durango it climbs steeply into the San Juan Mountains where it stays above 10,000 feet for almost 150 miles with only a single steep decent to the Animas River near Silverton. The highest point on the trail is found in the San Juan Mountains at 13,271 feet. After leaving the San Juan Mountains, the trail travels for a short time below 10,000 feet before once again climbing into the Sawatch Range and joining The Colorado Trail North and Collegiate Loop. Each page i
£14.20
National Geographic Maps Wonderland Trail
Book SynopsisWaterproof, Tear-Resistant Topographic Map. The Wonderland Trail encircles Mount Rainier and was completed in 1915 by volunteers and designated a National Recreation Trail in 1981. The Wonderland Trail is known for its undulating terrain with a striking cumulative 22,000 feet of elevation gains and losses. The Topographic Map Guide is arranged for clockwise travel around the Wonderland Trail starting at the Sunrise trailhead. Each map page has a detailed trail profile that shows the elevation changes you will encounter. Also, the Wonderland Trail is highlighted and centered on each page so you can easily track your progress. The Topographic Map Guide also includes information about Mt Rainier National Park as well as wilderness regulations and other important facts and tips to help make your journey on this amazing trail both successful and memorable. More convenient and easier to use than folded maps, but just as compact and lightweight, National Geographic s Topographic Map Guideboo
£14.20
National Geographic Maps Pacific Crest Trail: Klamath Mountains Map
Book SynopsisWaterproof, Tear-Resistant, Topographic Map. The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) covered in the Klamath Mountains Topographic Map Guide in this part of northern California travels through the Klamath Mountains and parallels the southern end of the Cascade Range. The distinctive regions of the Cascade Range, Coast Ranges, and Central Valley converge at the Klamath Mountains, creating an environment with unparalleled diversity. The PCT reaches the Siskiyou Mountains near Ashland, Oregon, then travels through the Marble Mountains and Russian wilderness areas . As the PCT travels further south it passes through the Scott Mountains before arriving at the picturesque spires and domes of Castle Crags, a granite intrusion exposed by millions of years of erosion. The PCT spans 2,650 miles from the Canadian border, through Washington, Oregon, and California to the southern terminus at the Mexican border. The famous trail crosses some of the most wild and scenic landscapes of the western U.S., includi
£14.20
National Geographic Maps Pacific Crest Trail: Scodie, Piute, And Tehachapi
Book SynopsisWaterproof, Tear-Resistant, Topographic Map. The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) covered by this Topographic Map Guide in this part of Southern California leaves the southern reaches of the Sierra Nevada before climbing into the Tehachapi Mountains. As the trail enters the Mojave Desert it crossing the San Andreas Fault Zone. The lower elevations of Southern California are great for hiking in winter, spring, and fall. Summer months, however, can be dangerously hot with infrequent natural water sources. The PCT spans 2,650 miles from the Canadian border, through Washington, Oregon, and California to the southern terminus at the Mexican border. The famous trail crosses some of the most wild and scenic landscapes of the western U.S., including six national parks, 25 national forests, 48 wilderness areas, the volcanic Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest, the snowcapped Sierra Nevada, and the Mojave and Sonoran deserts. Each PCT Topographic Map Guide includes detailed topographic maps at a s
£14.20
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National Geographic Maps Absorka-Beartooth Wilderness [Map Pack Bundle]
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£22.46
American Traveler Press Sedona Through Time: A Guide to Sedona's Geology
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£18.89
Temple University Press,U.S. The New Chicago: A Social and Cultural Analysis
Book SynopsisA comprehensive and contemporary view of Chicago, the quintessential American city, that documents its transformation into a postindustrial, global city.Trade Review"I don't know of any single work on another American city that undertakes quite the mission of this work in scope. If I were seeking a single volume that summed up life in a place, this might well be the best of them. For Chicago, there are a number of books that have similar tasks, but none approach the subject so fully." James Lewis, Roosevelt University "Of particular interest to planners are the essays on the city's physical change; sociologist Larry Bennett's careful analysis of the Metropolis 2002 plan; and sociologist Robert Garner's conclusion." Planning magazine "These 26 richly rewarding interdisciplinary essays with a strong sociological focus analyze the social, political, demographic, economic, and cultural changes in the world community since the early 1970s...this book will reward discerning readers." Choice "The editors firmly believe that Chicago, its postindustrial formation, and the struggles that have characterized its recent history must be placed in a global context... [A]nyone who wants to know what is happening in Chicago today does well to take a close look at this volume."Journal of Regional ScienceTable of ContentsPART I Introduction Chapter 1 An Overview and Point of View: John P. Koval PART II Converging Forces Chapter 2 Globalization and the Remaking of Chicago: Fassil Demissie Chapter 3 Economic Restructuring: Chicago's Precarious Balance: David Moberg Chapter 4 Chicago's New Politics of Growth: Larry Bennett Chapter 5.1 The Physical Transformation of Chicago's Central Area: Charles Suchar Chapter 5.2 The Emergent Suburban Landscape: Kenneth Fidel Chapter 6 Chicago's Race Relations: Past, Present, and Future: M. Bennett and R. Schaefer PART III The Immigrant Presence Chapter 7 Chicago: The Immigrant Capital of the Heartland: John P. Koval/Kenneth Fidel Chapter 8 Latinos of the New Chicago: Rob Paral Chapter 9 New Polonia: Ghetto Immigrants, Professional Suburbanites, And Urban Cultural Actors: Mary Patrice Erdmans Chapter 10 Asian Indians in Chicago: Padma Rangaswamy Chapter 11 Re-Visioning Filipino American Communities: Evolving Identities, Issues, and Organizations: Yvonne M. Lau Chapter 12 The Korean Presence in Chicago: Kiljoong Kim Chapter 13 Chicago's Chinese Americans: Chinatown and Beyond: Yvonne M. Lau Chapter 14 Immigrants From the Arab World: Louise Cainkar Chapter 15 Immigrants at Work: John P. Koval PART IV Introduction: Contested Reinvention and Civic Agency: Ten Case Studies Chapter 16 The Rebirth of Bronzeville: Contested Space and Contrasting Visions: Michael Bennett Chapter 17 Devon Avenue: A World Market: Padma Rangaswamy Chapter 18 The Affordable Housing Crisis: Complex Causes, Surprisingly Simple Solutions!: Aurie A. Pinneck Howard Stanback Chapter 19 Back To Its Roots: The Industrial Areas Foundation and United Power for Action and Justice: David Moberg Chapter 20 Chicago School Reform: Advancing the Global City Agenda: Pauline Lipman Chapter 21 The Chicago Police Evolution: Contested Reinvention and Managerial Outcomes: David Plebanski and Roberta Garner Chapter 22 Transforming Public Housing: Larry Bennett Chapter 23 Regionalism in A Historically Divided Metropolis: Larry Bennett Chapter 24 Coalition Politics At America's Premier Transportation Hub: Joseph Schwieterman Chapter 25: Urban Beautification: The Construction of A New Identity for Chicago: Costas Spirou PART V Conclusion Chapter 26 Learning From Chicago: Roberta Garner
£64.50
Linden Publishing Co Inc The Ghost Detectives' Guide to Haunted San
Book SynopsisRevealing a side of the famed city that tourists rarely experience, this handbook uncovers a hidden realm of ghosts, apparitions, and paranormal phenomena in San Francisco. The guide delves into the haunted hotspots that unsuspectedly lie in the city''s most famous landmarks and neighborhoods, including Alcatraz, Chinatown, and the Presidio, while directions to each hair-raising location are provided, encouraging adventurous sightseers to seek out their own ghostly encounters. With the history of each frightening locale, the probable life stories of their resident spirits, and actual transcripts of their conversations with a psychic, this supernatural study delivers a realistic feel for encountering the uncanny.
£14.39
Linden Publishing Co Inc An Artist and a Writer Travel Highway 1 North
Book SynopsisA unique literary and artistic guidebook to one of the world''s most amazing drives--California State Highway 1, a narrow strip of roadway etched between cliffs and the ocean that leads travelers through the state''s beautiful natural attractions. Lavishly illustrated with original watercolors that depict the glories of the California coast, this book takes an appealingly idiosyncratic perspective as the authors record their explorations off the beaten path, their serendipitous discoveries, and their reactions to the places and people they encounter. A contemplative mixture of captivating artistry and personal essay, this travelogue offers an accessible introduction to many little-known details of scenic California.
£23.79
Linden Publishing Co Inc An Artist and a Writer Travel Highway 1 Central
Book SynopsisIts perhaps the most famous highway in the world California State Highway 1, a narrow strip of roadway between the cliffs and the ocean on the very edge of the continent. Blessed with spectacular natural landscapes, inspiring ocean views and the echoes of California history, Highway 1 is a scenic drive like no other. The sequel to the authors acclaimed book An Artist and a Writer Travel Highway 1 North, An Artist and a Writer Travel Highway 1 Central takes the reader on a unique literary and artistic journey through the natural and man-made beauty of Californias central coast. Lavishly illustrated with over 100 original full-color Pat Hunter watercolors depicting gorgeous landscapes and architectural treasures, this is a thinking persons travel guide that reveals hidden treasures and unexpected delights. Written as a memoir of the authors tour along the highway, the book takes an appealingly idiosyncratic perspective, as the authors record their explorations off the beaten path, their serendipitous discoveries, and their personal reactions to the places and people they encounter. A satisfying and contemplative mixture of captivating artistry and personal essay, An Artist and a Writer Travel Highway 1 Central reinvents the travel guide as a literary form.
£23.79
Linden Publishing Co Inc Crossing California: A Cultural Topography of a
Book SynopsisSacramento Bee journalist Sam McManis spent five years on the road trying to find the real California. He discovered that there is more than one California, but every different California is equally weird and wonderful. Worlds collide and commingle: the neo-hippies with the rednecked farmers; the urban sophisticates with the quirky desert dwellers; the Hollywood power brokers with the outsider artists. Brought together in a bouillabaisse of voices, ''Crossing California'' will make you see the state in an entirely new light. From the briny scent of Fisherman''s Wharf to the fragrant sage scrub of Imperial County; from the otherworldly starkness of Death Valley to the crashing waves and flexing muscles at Venice Beach, ''Crossing California'' gives readers a first-hand experience. McManis has stalked the tony aisles of the newly minted Broad Museum in gentrified downtown Los Angeles, and quick-footed it through the International Banana Museum along the desiccated shores of the moonscaped Salton Sea. He has inadvertently gotten his car stuck in a tree at a cheesy drive-thru giant Sequoia roadside attraction along the hemp highway between Mendocino and Humboldt, and witnessed, with both fascination and can''t-look-away horror, grown men and women, sans children and sans inhibitions, belt out full-throated versions of Let It Go at a Disneyland sing-along. All told, ''Crossing California'' is a trip.
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Hackett Publishing Co, Inc Travel Writings
Book Synopsis"The travel writings of Matsuo Bashō are of enormous literary importance, and so it is a joy to see them collected in this compact volume, in translations of exemplary elegance, faithfulness, and accessibility. The annotations are especially valuable: they show a solid grasp of the author’s life, work, and times, and provide rich and detailed background information about allusions to Chinese and Japanese classics. Along with the high quality of the translations themselves, this thorough commentary makes the book a significant scholarly resource and will help readers appreciate the density and delicacy of Bashō’s writing. A very welcome addition to the English-language literature on one of the central poets of the Japanese tradition." —David B. Lurie, Columbia UniversityTrade Review"Destined to delight readers with its vibrant, spot-on translations, this definitive collection of haiku grandmaster Bashō’s travel writings, in prose as well as poetry, conveys the exquisite pleasures and heartbreaks of the road as a metaphor for life itself." —Adam L. Kern, University of Wisconsin–Madison"Steven Carter is an outstanding scholar and translator, and his work here is superb. The six poetic travel diaries that he includes range from Bashō’s most beloved works to several lesser-known gems. With its copious and insightful annotations, introductions, maps, and appendices, all of which are informed by the best and latest Japanese scholarship, Travel Writings will long be the go-to source in English for Bashō’s lyrical travel ruminations. The work is sure to appeal to poets, students, and scholars alike, many of whom may be inspired to set out, with book in hand, to retrace the steps of the great seventeenth-century haikai master through the hinterlands of Japan." —R. Keller Kimbrough, University of Colorado Boulder
£47.59
Triumph Books 100 Things Penguins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Book SynopsisWith traditions, records, and Penguins lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Pittsburgh fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates, behind-the-scenes tales, memorable moments, and outstanding achievements by singular players like Sidney Crosby, Mario Lemieux, Paul Coffey, Jaromir Jagr, and Evgeni Malkin. This guide to all things Penguins covers which player is considered the "original Penguin," the team's first player to score 50 goals in a season, the Pens' recent back-to-back Stanley Cup wins, and more.
£14.95
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