Travel and holiday Books
Mount Orleans Press Life is like a Banana
Book SynopsisCulled from 237 journals Tony Wilson has kept since 1989, this is a brightly illustrated diary/commonplace book
£16.20
John Murray Press Au Contraire!: Figuring Out the French
Book SynopsisThe French are famously enigmatic: fiercely independent yet deeply romantic, conservative yet avant-garde, rational yet emotional. What is it, exactly, that makes the French so... French? Written for anyone interacting with the French-tourists, businesspeople, international students, Francophiles-Au Contraire! offers a perceptive understanding of French cultural beliefs, assumptions and attitudes, along with practical advice on building strong personal and professional relationships with the French. Addressing issues like friendship, politics, work, education and romance, bilingual and bi cultural authors Asselin and Mastron draw upon their own experiences as consultants and trainers, as well as those of students and professionals, giving readers a complete - and compelling - look at French culture. This revised edition of Au Contraire! includes updated information about France's changing social and political climate, advice for succeeding as an expat, information about the French educational system, overviews of France's diverse regions - and more.Trade ReviewMastron and Asselin have truly grasped the complex interfacing with Frenchculture. And nobody’s right or wrong, just different! I find Au Contraire! delightfully validating—a great piece of work. -- Nancy Bragard, Franco-American interculturalist, trainer and coachAu Contraire! takes you on a journey of not only uncovering cultural differences but understanding and appreciating these differences in practically every aspect of life-whether it is business, public, or private. . . . A must-read for anyone seeking to gain better insight into French culture -- Michael O. Davenport, director, Human Resources, UniStar Nuclear EnergyThis new edition rightly underlines the regional and cultural diversity that contributes to the charm of France. The authors have moved France far from the cliches of an old-fashioned country. Vive le dialogue interculturel! -- Olivia Brunet, European Commission's Regions of Knowledge ProgrammeChock-full of practical examples, humor, and just the right amount of historical context, Au Contraire! is a valuable book for anyone working or living with the French. Even better than the first edition! -- Natalie Lutz, intercultural trainerGive it three Michelin stars for both nourishing the mind and charming the heart. -- George Simons, associate director, Diversophy France
£16.14
Turtle Point Press Nomadologies
Book SynopsisNomadologies is a complex and brilliant evocation of the fractured and hyphenated mindset of the contemporary Turkish writer and thinker. Erdag Göknar takes us on a dazzling virtual world tour encompassing history, aesthetics, and politics, from Bosnia to Chechnya to the Silk Road to Union Square and back to the place that was once the center of the civilized world, Istanbul/Constantinople. Turkophiles like myself have been waiting for years for Göknar to publish his findings from the multilayered world he inhabits, and here it is. This is a book I shall be returning to often.Richard Tillinghast, author of An Armchair Traveller’s History of Istanbul and cotranslator of Dirty August by Edip CanseverThe poems in Nomadologies connect moments of separation and union in a life lived between Turkey and America. Taking its organizing principle from the grammar of nomadic life, Nomadologies reveals that mobility is the most efficient strategy for sustaining contradictory existences. Here, we learn that poetry is a landscape of inhabitation, and perpetual exile is one's home.Erdag Göknar is a scholar, writer, and translator. He is best known for his award-winning translation of Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk's novel My Name Is Red. He is a faculty member at Duke University where he researches, teaches, and writes on Turkish Studies.Trade Review"Göknar writes against silence and the esoteric, offering narratives and lyrics that are dense with multicultural referents and language, yet readily accessible and full of human feeling."—The Georgia Review“In the space of a few lines we traverse [Göknar's] personal and family history and the paradoxes of how memory is refracted through different family members. The cumulative effect is understated and affecting.”—Hurriyet Daily News
£11.39
Museyon Guides Historic Landmarks of Old New York
Book SynopsisDiscover Manhattan's historic landmarks through beautiful photographs by Alfred Stieglitz, Berenice Abbott, Alfred Eisenstaedt and more; quirky quotes by celebrities, from George Washington to Lenny Bruce; and informative anecdotes, including the last public execution in Washington Square, the ghost of Aaron Burr's lost daughter, Alva Vanderbilt's costume ball, The Beatles' "Ed Sullivan Show" appearance and more. AUTHOR: Museyon Guides explores the world through the lens of cultural obsessions. SELLING POINT: . The history of New York City presented as a city guide. A must have for visitors and locals.
£15.19
Museyon Guides Filming Locations New York: 200 Iconic Scenes to
Book SynopsisA film-lover's guide to New York City, this book explores the city through iconic moments in cinema history. It is filled with interesting trivia and useful information for both locals and tourists, and includes now-and-then images, quotes, and location information for 180 famous films and TV shows, plus a complete index listing location information for New York movies. With Filming Locations New York, you can see a slice of Taxi Driver-era Times Square and "have what she had" at Katz's Delicatessen just like Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally. From Marilyn Monroe's famous subway grate scene to the apartment from Friends, discover the real-life locations from some of New York's most famous films and TV shows. AUTHOR: Alex Child formerly managed a movie and TV licensing business and has worked on publishing projects for Museyon Guides. He lives in New York City. 290 colour and b/w images
£15.19
Museyon Guides Tokyo Mindscapes
Book SynopsisTravelling to Tokyo? Be sure to see some of the most iconic sites in Tokyo and nearby cities - from gorgeous skylines and jaw-dropping nature to hidden treasures. With this photo/guidebook, visitors can explore both the cutting-edge and traditional parts of the city like a local. Misaki Matsui, the photographer and author, introduces the beauty of the four seasons of Tokyo and surrounding cities that Japanese residents love. The collection showcases more than 100 beautiful images of Tokyo including Senso-ji, Roppongi Hills, Todoriki Valley, Mt. Takao, the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, and more. AUTHOR: After working with an advertising agency in Japan, Misaki Matsui moved to New York and began her career as a photographer and film director. Her photos have been selected for the International Photography Awards, and she has also exhibited in the U.S. and Japan. Her narrative and documentary films have been selected for the Raindance Film Festival, the Monaco International Film Festival, and Short Shorts Film Festival. She is based in Tokyo and New York.
£14.24
Herb Lester Associates Ltd Metal Mappa Mundi: A global survey of heavy
Book SynopsisThe history of heavy metal, from the cultural icons to the moral panics, in one fold-out guide.
£11.40
Michelin Editions des Voyages Streetwise San Francisco Map - Laminated City
Book SynopsisREVISED NOV 2017 Streetwise San Francisco Map is a laminated city center map of San Francisco, California. The accordion-fold pocket size travel map includes a BART map, MUNI lines, & bus routes. Scale: 1:30,000 Insets: Chinatown/Union Square, and regional Bay Area. Insets: Chinatown/Union Square, and regional Bay Area. +E39 In this "City by the Bay", you can navigate easily to the Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Bridge, the famous Lombard Street and Coit Tower. This folded, laminated, indexed, street map of San Francisco, shows streets, parks, and public transportation at a scale of 1:30,000. Legend includes cultural sites, hotels, places of interest, and more. Also provides insets for Chinatown/Union Square and the regional Bay Area. For a more detailed look at this fabulous city, check out the Michelin Green Guide San Francisco, with its suggested itineraries, calendar of events and star-rated sites and attractions to plan your visit according to your own time and budget. And for a selection of the best restaurants in San Francisco, try the MICHELIN Guide San Francisco. For driving or to plan your trip to and from San Francisco, use the Michelin California/Nevada Road and Tourist Map No. 174.
£7.16
Michelin Editions des Voyages Streetwise Map Washington D.C - Laminated City
Book SynopsisREVISED 2019 Streetwise Washington DC Metro Map is a laminated Washington DC Metrorail Map which conveniently folds to a pocket & wallet size metro map for travel. Coverage includes: Washington DC Metro map Washington DC Mall Map 1:15,800Dimensions: 2.8" x 4" folded, 4" x 8.5" unfolded If you're going to Washington DC and your visit is limited to the sites around the mall then the STREETWISE Washington DC Metro Map is the perfect map for you. Small and compact (it folds down to a size a bit larger than a credit card) this map shows you all of the sites located on and near the Mall such as the Museum of American History, the National Gallery of Art, the Capitol building and the White House. From the Lincoln Memorial to the Capitol building, from Tidal Basin to Blair House, this Mall map has it all on one side, with a complete color coded map of the quiet and efficient Metrorail on the reverse side. Everything you need to take in the epicenter of Washington DC. Our pocket size metro map of Washington DC is also laminated for durability and accordion folding for effortless use. To enhance your visit to Washington DC, check out the Michelin Green Guide Washington DC which details sites and attractions using the famed Michelin star-rating system so you can prioritize your trip based on your time and interest. For a selection of the best restaurants and hotels, buy the red MICHELIN Guide Washington DC. For driving or planning your trip to and from Washington DC, use Michelin USA Mid-Atlantic/Allegheny Highlands Map No. 583.
£5.46
Riverboom Publishing Ltd Louvreland
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£9.90
Helvetiq Beer Hiking Berlin: The tastiest way to discover
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£17.95
£28.42
Hansebooks Ultima Thule: Or, a summer in Iceland. Vol. 1
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£26.92
Evangelische Verlagsanstalt Die Thomaskirche Leipzig
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£7.74
De Gruyter Der Dogenpalast in Venedig: Ein Rundgang Durch
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£17.10
De Gruyter Frankreich in Potsdam
Book SynopsisPotsdam has more in common with the magnificent residence of the French Sun King Louis XIV, Versailles, than with any other French city. Did the city of Potsdam become what it is today not least because the Prussian rulers sought to emulate the French court during the 17th and 18th centuries? Potsdam’s institutions house many artistic highlights from our neighbouring country, like French Impressionist works from the Hasso Plattner Collection in Museum Barberini and the French Rococo paintings to be found in the palaces of Sanssouci and Neues Palais. These outstanding art venues are the main stops on a new city tour developed in collaboration between the Foundation of Prussian Palaces and Gardens and Museum Barberini. Walk through the French side of Potsdam
£8.91
De Gruyter [Set Dehio - Handbuch der deutschen
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£52.70
Verlagsgruppe Random House GmbH Spaziergange
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£10.21
Piper Verlag GmbH Gebrauchsanweisung fur die Schweiz
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£15.26
Rowohlt Taschenbuch Verlag GmbH Jupiters Fahrt
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£11.88
Random House GmbH Die Berlinreise
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£15.95
Benteli Verlag Dancing Pines: A Wild Journey Through Swiss
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£17.95
Books on Demand Moldawien für Unorthodoxe: Eine Bedienungsanleitung
£10.23
£11.92
Books on Demand Reiseführer Palma de Mallorca: Die andere Seite von Palma
£14.91
Hansebooks Grönland seine Eiswüsten im Innern und seine
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£39.42
Books on Demand Wintertage in Andalusien: Ein Bericht
£14.04
Aufbau-Verlag GmbH Wanderungen durch die Mark Brandenburg
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£44.00
Books on Demand Seoul lieben lernen: Der perfekte Reiseführer für einen unvergesslichen Aufenthalt in Seoul inkl. Insider-Tipps und Packliste
£12.83
Books on Demand Lima lieben lernen: Der perfekte Reiseführer für einen unvergesslichen Aufenthalt in Lima - inkl. Insider-Tipps und Tipps zum Geldsparen
£14.04
Books on Demand 104 Kraftorte in Deutschland: Reise Dir Energie
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£11.25
Books on Demand Libanon entdecken: Reiseführer durchs alte
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£19.47
Books on Demand Kosovo lieben lernen: Der perfekte Reiseführer
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£12.83
BoD - Books on Demand Avanti Dilettanti
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£18.27
Klaus Wagenbach Verlag Books on London London Eine literarische
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£19.80
£18.50
Kehrer Verlag Mexico: Between Life And Death
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£27.20
Jens Peters Publications Philippines Travel Guide
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£22.95
Steidl Publishers Joseph Beuys: Beuys in America
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£29.75
BoD - Books on Demand Reis alene
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£22.77
Triangle Postals , S.L The Camí de Cavalls: GR 223 - The tour of Menorca
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£17.78
Triangle Postals , S.L Costa Brava: 100 dream-like coves and beaches
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£15.00
Skira Alfred Seiland (Bilingual edition): IMPERIVM
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£29.75
BIS Publishers B.V. How to be a Better Tourist: Tips for a Truly
Book SynopsisVacations are made of freedom. Pure freedom. Our busy lives, full of obligations, mean that vacations may be the only times we can do whatever we want, wherever we want. So just how weird is it that we all spend that precious time doing the same things? That we descend en masse on the same cities, cluster around the same attractions and all visit the same picturesque neighbourhoods that can’t actually handle the influx? How to Be a Better Tourist offers a fresh perspective on making your vacation truly worthwhile. After all, what if all your vacations seem to be getting more and more the same? What if being a tourist is suddenly no longer quite as innocent as it first seemed? Or what if your long list of must-sees in fact stresses you out? As the writer Elbert Hubbard poignantly put it, “No man needs a vacation so much as the man who has just had one.” Find out why you should perhaps stay at home. Understand why you also need to work while on vacation. Read why tourists should visit supermarkets and residential districts too. Our typical vacation behaviour - visiting the maximum number of highlights in the minimum amount of time - is rarely the most rewarding. How to Be a Better Tourist helps you get the most out of your stay without damaging the soul of your destination. Because, ultimately, an imaginatively considered vacation is a genuinely rewarding experience.
£14.24
Trema Forlag Performing Grounds
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£28.50
North Star Editions Jérusalem
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£13.68
Blurb Israel Travel Guide
£17.47
Avalon Publishing Moon Charleston Savannah
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£16.14
