Travel and holiday Books

Book SynopsisFrom the girl who taught you HOW TO WALK IN HIGH HEELS, the must-have guide for year-round fabulousness!Trade Review'Everything important we know, we learnt from Camilla.' * Grazia *'For tips to give your life more sparkle than a Swarovski crystal, look no further.' * Red *'If your lust for life has taken a sabbatical, this book can help you get it back' * Eve *'A Lonely Planet for the twenty-something girl.' * Company *'Camilla knows everything. Everything.' * Observer *'Not only genuinely useful, but leaves you on a high, lifted by her breezy wit and addictively effervescent attitude.' * Mail on Sunday on HOW TO WALK IN HIGH HEELS *this practical guide'll transform you into an all round fabulous person * Closer *for all those shoeaholics and fashionistas out there, the latest book by style guru Camilla Morton, A YEAR IN HIGH HEELS, has just hit the shelves. Morton has crammed some fascinating fashion tales, trivia and shoe history - as well as holiday style secrets of the fashion elite, including Manolo Blahnik, John Galliano and Heidi Klum - into a single book. * Daily Express *a bible to any girl who puts a pair of Jimmy Choos ahead of boring necessities like oxygen * News of the World *

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Book SynopsisDrawing on more than twenty years of experience travelling the globe, the author presents a handpicked selection of thirty of the interesting undiscovered hotels, guesthouses and resorts in Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas.Trade Review'Examined through illuminating photographs and candid prose, it’s a celebration of the gems to be found away from the big-name brands that dominate the market' - Traveller Magazine'Herbert Ypma’s exploration of undiscovered hotels across the world boasts dizzying landscapes that will make you yell “I want to go there!” with barely concealed lust. With detailed descriptions of the 30 boutique resorts and guesthouses and their surrounds,this isn’t just a volume of pretty pictures' - Food & Travel

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Book SynopsisWas George Mallory the first man to reach the summit of Everest? Conrad Anker and Leo Houlding embark on a death-defying expedition to find outTrade Review'Good solid stuff ... [MacKenzie] has done a terrific job in conveying the misery, danger and exhilaration of life on the world's tallest mountain ... a superb yarn of high adventure' * BBC Focus Magazine *'Impressive book ... MacKenzie deals with the issue deftly' * TLS *'Faced with a plethora of material, Mark MacKenzie rose to the challenge triumphantly, marrying impeccable research to a sensitive feel for the extraordinary range of emotions experienced by those who challenge this extraordinary range. If the film is half as good, Oscars beckon' * Independent on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisOver a century of the modern touring caravan

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Book SynopsisThis book will deal with popular spots for archaeology in Italyâin terms of both fieldwork and tourismâand will focus on what has been found, who found it and their stories, the controversies and scandals, ongoing projects, and what it all means. The contents will illuminate the history, culture, national heritage, and current events.Table of ContentsChronology of Ancient Italy Preface 1. Introducing Ancient Italy 2. Italy from Prehistory to Greek Colonization 3. From the Foundation of Rome to the Fall of the Roman Empire 4. The Most Important Archaeological Sites from the North to the South of Italy 5. Digging up the Past Today: New Discoveries and New Challenges 6. Famous Figures in Past and Present Italian Archaeology 7. Controversies in Italian Archaeology Epilogue: Learning More About Italian Archaeology Notes Bibliography Index About the Authors

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Book Synopsis Full of fun facts, engaging prompts, and playful illustrations by Brainstorm, Happy Trails! is the perfect journal for National Parks lovers. Show off your devotion to the National Parks with this irresistible, fact-filled journal! Illustrations of iconic landmarks from across the Parks system -- from Joshua Trees and glaciers to the Grand Canyon -- set the stage for your next adventure. With fun facts and offbeat trivia sprinkled throughout, this journal is the perfect place to journal, taking notes, and jotting down to-do lists. This journal features: Full-color illustrated flexi binding with rounded corners throughout. Lined and blank interior pages, printed on woodfree paper. Full-color illustrations throughout. 40 National Parks facts.

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Book SynopsisBring your love of the National Parks home with this hip keepsake set, featuring wooden magnets, a map of the U.S., and pin stickers, illustrated by Brainstorm.Show off your pride in the U.S. National Parks with this charmingly illustrated set of outdoorsy keepsakes! Highlighting top spots, like Yellowstone, Joshua Tree, and Yosemite, as well as lesser-known Parks, this collection is perfect for any Parks enthusiast.This kit includes:5 full-colour, deluxe wooden magnets featuring illustrations of Yosemite, Yellowstone, Joshua Tree, Glacier, and Grand Canyon National Parks. A full-colour, foldout map of the United States, marked with the locations of each National Park.Sheets of pin-shaped stickers, for noting Parks visited.A 72-page mini-book with profiles of all 61 U.S. National Parks.

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Book Synopsis Smart, short, and irresistibly illustrated, This Is a Book for People Who Love National Parks is a park-by-park celebration of the American outdoors. For devoted park-goers and casual campers alike, this charming guide is nothing short of a celebration of America''s natural wonders. An introduction to the storied history of the Parks Service is paired with engaging profiles of each of the sixty-one National Parks, from Acadia to Zion and everything in between. Quirky facts and key dates are woven throughout, while refreshingly modern illustrations capture the iconic features of each majestic setting. Deeply researched but not too serious, This Is a Book for People Who Love National Parks is an essential addition to every park lover''s field library.

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Book SynopsisA global twist on The New Cocktail Hour, the coauthor of that essential drinks compendium takes cocktail enthusiasts and seasoned (and armchair) travelers alike on a 40-city tour of essential modern cocktails and bites, to bring a world of global flavors into a glass near you.

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Book SynopsisDescribes more than 1,000 sport and traditional routes in the Land of Enchantment.

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Book SynopsisA beautiful, full-color guidebook to more than 40 of the best hikes following the history of the state of Washington.Table of ContentsOlympic Peninsula1. Spruce Railroad2. Royal Basin3. Tubal Cain Mine & Tull Canyon4. Lake of the Angels5. Staircase Rapidsa. Mount Rose Honorable Mention6. Lower Skokomish RiverMountain Loop Highway7. Boulder River8. Old Sauk River9. Lime Kilna. Robe Canyon Honorable Mention10. Mt. Pilchuck11. Marten Creek12. Vesper Peak - Sunrise Mine13. Gothic Basin14. Monte Cristo Townsitea. Glacier Basin Honorable Mention15. Goat LakeHighway 216. Lord Hill Regional Park17. Lake Serene & Bridal Veil Falls18. Index Town Walla. Sunset Mine Honorable Mention19. Blanca Lakea. Scorpion Mountain Honorable Mentionb. Tonga Ridge Honorable Mention20. Beckler Peak21. Iron Goat Trail22. Surprise & Glacier Lakes23. Skyline Lake24. Soaring Eagle Regional ParkInterstate 9025. Dirty Harry's Peak26. McClellan Butte 27. Mason Lake & Mt. Defiancea. Bandera Mountain Honorable Mention28. Kendall Katwalk & Kendall Peak29. Snoqualmie Mountain30. Twin Lakes & Silver Peak Loop31. Rachel Lake & Alta Mountain32. Kachess Ridge Beacona. Easton Ridge Honorable Mention33. Hex MountainHighway 41034. Franklin Townsite35. Mud Mountain Rim Trail36. Greenwater & Echo Lakes37. Kelly Buttea. Colquhoun Peak Honorable Mention38. Snoquera Fallsa. Little Ranger Peak Honorable Mention39. Melmont Townsite40. Pack Forest

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Book SynopsisExplore the complex relationship between tourism and intimacy in this new book with a worldwide perspective! With a unique combination of academic and personal accounts, Sex and Tourism: Journeys of Romance, Love, and Lust takes you behind the scenes with motel owners, adventure travel guides, backpackers, and others working on all sides of the international tourism industry. The editors have created a model that views the situation from three different perspectives: tourist, tourism provider, and nature of the encounter. Unlike other related volumes, this book is not just about the sex trade, but also about the role of tourism in love, marriage, and relationships. The global focus of Sex and Tourism will introduce you to: off-season romance on the island of Crete sex tourism in Cambodia a South Korean museum dedicated to women forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese military the sexual aspects of adventure travel in Canada cross-culturTable of Contents About the Editors Contributors Preface Section I: The Setting Chapter 1. Conceptual Framework of the Nexus Between Tourism, Romance, and Sex Introduction Relationships Between Sex and Tourism The Centrality of Sex in the Tourism Experience The Encounter The Role of Tourism As Facilitator Conclusion Chapter 2. On Holiday in the Liminoid Playground: Place, Time, and Self in Tourism Introduction Place and Placelessness Sensing the Liminal/Liminoid Conclusion: The Importance of the Process of Traveling Section II: Romance on the Road Chapter 3. Island Girl (Lina M. Wong) Chapter 4. Romance, Retsina, and Reality in Crete Introduction Agia Galini, Crete Our Hosts Other Travelers Travel and the Single Woman Questions Raised and Some Conclusions Chapter 5. Transnational Marriage in Thailand: The Dynamics of Extreme Heterogamy Introduction Thai-Foreigner Intermarriage Prostitution and Transnational Marriage The Dynamics of Thai-Foreigner Marriages Discussion Conclusion Section III: The Tourism Industry As Facilitator Chapter 6. Sex Tourism: An Accommodation Provider's Perspective Introduction Motels and Sex Tourism The Hot Pillow Trade The Motel Operator's Perspective Chapter 7. The Adventure in Adventure Travel Introduction Group Composition Trip Phases Chapter 8. Condoms in the First Aid Kit: River Guides, Clients, and Sex Chapter 9. Attraction of the Naughty-Gentleman's Clubs As a Tourism Resource Introduction The Tradition of Stripping Gentlemen's Clubs As Part of a Market's Pull Matrix Structuring the Performative Space Legal Action, Novelty, and Bourbon Street in the French Quarter Conclusion Section IV: The Dark Side Chapter 10. Former Comfort Women As Touristic Objects in South Korea Introduction Tourism and Human Sexuality Former Comfort Women and the History of Japanese Military Sexual Slavery Conclusion Chapter 11. The Dark Side of Tourism and Sexuality: Trafficking of Nepali Girls for Indian Brothels (Nina Rao) Chapter 12. AIDS and Tourism: A Deadly Combination Introduction Tourism and HIV/AIDS Trends in Vietnamese Tourism Tourism and Prostitution Perceptions of Commercial Sex Workers Future Scenarios Conclusion Chapter 13. Sex Tourism: The Case of Cambodia Introduction Background The Sex Industry: Supply and Demand The Customers Impacts of Sex Tourism on Cambodia Conclusion Chapter 14. Ending Child Sex Tourism: A Vision for the Future Introduction Child Pornography and the InternetThe Globalization of Child Sex Tourism TourismA Catalyst for Change What Comes Next? Index Reference Notes Included

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Book SynopsisA new title from the author/illustrator of the hugely popular All the Buildings in New York, this is a charmingly illustrated journey to the City of Angels that is sure to delight and inspire tourists and armchair travelers alike.From Griffith Observatory and the Getty Museum to the Hollywood Bowl and Rodeo Drive, All the Buildings in Los Angeles allows readers to experience the sun-kissed pleasures of Los Angeles without having to deal with its famously terrible traffic. James Gulliver Hancock’s unique and charming drawings capture the city as it is today, including classic landmarks like Grauman’s Chinese Theater and the Capital Records Building, as well as newer favorites like the Broad contemporary art museum and the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Cultural musings, accessible histories, anecdotes, and informative details accompany the illustrations throughout, making this volume truly as pr

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Book SynopsisThis journal is brimming with ideas and inspirations for both planning and recording life's next travel adventure.The Bucket List series offers invaluable guides to fantastic, life-affirming trips and experiences, from self-improvement weekends to vacations built around sports- related endeavors, natural wonders, cultural experiences, culinary delights, and more. Now, there is the interactive Bucket List Journal. Full of gorgeous photography and inspiring quotes, it is the perfect record-keeper and wishlist for anyone passionate about travel and contains the following features:Space to write--and tick off--a bucket list of 100 experiences, plus 20 pages to review past trips and 80 blank journaling pagesTraveler's information and interactive lists to help with planning, packing, and paperwork100 all-new Bucket List entries with new photographsA map to color in as you travel the worldTop-20 lists for attractions wo

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Book SynopsisHike some of the most famous trails in the world, with the region's top guides right by your side.This official book celebrates the trails of the Pacific Northwest with stunning photography, maps, rarely seen archival photos, and information-packed text by top regional hiking authors that brings the history of the trails to life.The backcountry of the Pacific Northwest covers millions of acres of wild lands protected within vast national parks, provincial parks, and wilderness areas--and thousands of miles of trails, including the Pacific Crest, Pacific Northwest, and Trans Canada Trails.This is a must-have for anyone who dreams of summiting peaks in North America's most beloved region.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"The photos used in this book would easily have taken years to accumulate over the seasons, festivals, and events. This book has been a labour of love for a city where Ben's heart surely lies…Including photographs of both traditional elegance to modern high-tech and the everyday mundane, you'll see Tokyo as it really is: a land of contradictions that meld together into a city of beauty and wonder…Whether you love gorgeous photos of Japanese culture, love being an armchair traveller, or have plans to visit Tokyo in the future (perhaps for the Olympics), then I'm certain you'll love The Little Book of Tokyo." -- Castleview Academy"Author and photographer Ben Simmons has lavishly illustrated the book with his glorious photography, capturing much of the essence of the Japanese culture, as well as its people, landmarks, and natural beauty." --Travel Pulse"Part travel guide, part dreamy immersion, this small-scale book is divided into four parts exploring Tokyo's spirit, traditions, sights and modern offerings. You'll have insider information on shrines, temples, festivals, style, shopping, dining, Kabuki theater and Sumo wrestling at your fingertips." --Global Traveler

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Definitely highly recommended to all who are interested in Tokyo or would-be travelers." --Parka Blogs"This book is definitely on point with the introduction and descriptions of each location and if you would like to dive deeper and experience it, you just have to visit Tokyo!" --Jay-han.com blog"It's not the usual travel guidebook, but Tokyo -- Capital of Cool does offer plenty of authentic ways to experience Tokyo's neighborhoods, culture and trends. The hardcover from Tuttle Publishing by Rob Goss is richly illustrated with photos of places and phenomena organized geographically by district as well as by topics like architecture, food and festivals." --Associated Press

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Book SynopsisTrade Review2013 National Outdoor Book Award Winner"The Appalachian Trail is one of the finest achievements in our nation’s outdoor history—and this new lavish book is the perfect testament to that achievement. It also celebrates an important milestone: a birthday! The trail is now a healthy 75 years old. Done in large format, coffee table style, it consists of a series of essays and is packed full of inspiring photography—contemporary and historical. The finishing touch to this already outstanding volume is tucked inside the back cover: a fold-out map of the entire Appalachian Trail." ~National Outdoor Book Awards FoundationFEATURED BOOK: If you read only one book about the A.T. and its history, this is the one to choose...a book to read and treasure, even if you do keep it on your coffee table. He has brought 75 years of A.T. history to life in amazing detail, and—with his exceptional skill—made it exciting and readable. You’ll learn about the lives of historic A.T. figures, including some very interesting details you won’t find in any other book. Even if you’ve been involved with the A.T. for many years and think you know it all, I believe you’ll discover something new in Brian’s text. Whatever you pay, it’s a ‘priceless’ book!” ~booksforhikers.com"Fall is the ultimate hiking season—and the perfect time to celebrate the 75th birthday of the Appalachian Trail. The Appalachian Trail: Celebrating America’s Hiking Trail is part history lesson, part inspirational photo album and part practical travel guide. Fortunately, there's a removable map so you don't have to squeeze a coffee-table into your pack." ~The Wall Street Journal“As the only illustrated book published with the Appalachian Trail Conservatory, THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL is a true token. Including more than 300 spectacular photographs, essays on trail experiences and an official full-size map of the entire trail, your next holiday is likely to be inspired by this captivating book.” ~The Manual.com -- The Essential Guide for Men"Not only does it contain 336 pages of history, documents and essays, but the book has over 300 gorgeous photos. I mean take-your-breath-away beautiful pictures! It is a very nicely put together book." ~Snug Harbor Bay“Even if you've been reading on iPads, iPhones, and other devices, you need to touch, handle, and turn the pages of this book. For all those with holiday lists, your problem is solved. Give this book to a hiker, trail maintainer, historian, environmentalist, or photographer.” ~Carolina Mountain Club“This remarkable collection of historical information, old and new photos, anecdotes, and essays covering day-to-day hiking experiences is bound to entice the reader into finding the nearest trailhead for some late fall hiking. Its publication celebrates the Appalachian Trail’s 75th anniversary. One will be amazed (and tempted to say ‘let’s go there right now’) when viewing the more than 230 full-page color photographs of sights along the trail from Georgia to the top of Maine. Each state has its own section of photos.” ~Vermont Country Sampler“Anyone who cherishes America’s natural beauty will swoon over this gorgeous book detailing the history and sights of the iconic 75-year-old hiking trail, which runs through 14 states, from Maine to Georgia. Included is a National Park Service map of the entire 2,000-mile path.” ~Parade Magazine

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Book SynopsisVincenzo Chironi sets foot for the first time on the island of Sardinia - ''a raft in the middle of the Mediterranean'' - in 1943, a year of famine and malaria. All he has with him is an old document as proof of his name and date of birth, but to find out who he really is he has had to undertake an even more stressful journey than the one he has just faced in the steamer from mainland Italy to Sardinia. At Núoro he will find his grandfather, a master blacksmith, who will act as a substitute father but also as an accomplice to him, and his aunt Marianna, who greets the unexpected arrival of a previously unknown nephew as an opportunity to redeem a life previously afflicted by misfortune.Years later, when the presence of Vincenzo Chironi in Núoro seems to have become taken for granted, as natural as the sea and rocks, his blood asserts itself. Vincenzo meets Cecilia, a beautiful girl with eyes of an undefinable shade who is a wartime refugee from elsewhere in Sardinia, and falTrade ReviewImmediate and intense . . . Fois is fearless in showing emotion . . . his descriptions [are] so vivid the sun-baked dust catches your throat. . . . Quietness and fury are powerfully combined. -- Rosemary Goring * Glasgow Herald. *It is a long time since I last came across a writer with such a deep, poetic sense of nature and the ability to convey it. * Andrea Camilieri *

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Book SynopsisSEATS: NEW YORK: 180 SEATING PLANS TO NEW YORK METRO AREA THEATRES THIRD EDITION

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Book SynopsisThe Canyon Country of the Southwestern U.S. hosts some of the most unusual and beautiful landscapes and geography in the world. These awesome displays of the sculpture-making capabilities of nature are stunning in their shapes, varieties of color, and the ways in which they capture the sunlight.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsNew York... 10 The New York Look... 12 Costume Institute... 15 Opening Ceremony... 16 Required Reading: Magazines... 19 Parsons... 20 Required Reading: Blogs... 22 Neighborhoods, Hotspots... 25, 27 Vena Cava... 28 Eddie Newton... 32 Bird Brooklyn... 36 Designer Directory... 38 Paris... 46 French Accent... 48 Required Reading: Blogs... 53 Required Reading: Magazines... 54 Haute Couture... 57 Neighborhoods, Hotspots... 59, 61 Colette... 62 Rad Hourani... 64 Andrea Crews... 66 Belgium... 70 Designer Directory... 74 Stockists... 80 Milan... 82 Milan: Made in Italy... 84 Required Reading... 88 10 Corso Como... 91 Young Milan... 93 Design Week... 98 Neighborhoods, Hotspots... 101, 103 Tamu McPherson... 104 Designer Directory... 108 London... 112 London: The Low Life of High Fashion... 114 Central Saint Martins... 117 Liberty of London... 118 Required Reading: Blogs... 121 Required Reading: Magazines... 122 Dover Street Market... 125 Neighborhoods, Hotspots... 127, 129 Danielle Scutt... 130 Christopher Shannon... 132 Designer Directory... 136 Tokyo... 144 Tokyo: The Style Set... 146 Required Reading: Magazines... 149 Required Reading: Blogs... 151 Laforet... 152 Extreme Style... 155 A Bathing Ape... 156 Neighborhoods, Hotspots... 159, 161 Baby Mary... 162 Drop Snap... 164 Toga... 166 Designer Directory... 170 Stockists... 172 Stockholm... 176 Stockholm: Scandanavia's Cool Capital... 178 H&M... 181 NK... 184 Industrial Design... 187 Required Reading... 188 Neighborhoods, Hotspots... 191, 193 Filippa Berg... 194 Copenhagen... 196 Designer Directory... 200 Sydney... 202 Sydney Style... 204 Required Reading: Magazines... 208 Required Reading: Blogs... 213 Neighborhoods, Hotspots... 217, 219 Kit Willow... 220 Melbourne... 222 Designer Directory... 228 Los Angeles... 232 The Style Tribes of L.A... 234 Required Reading... 241 Celeb Style... 243 Neighborhoods, Hotspots... 245, 247 Mark Hunter... 248 Cameron Silver... 252 Pasadena... 256 Rodarte... 257 Designer Directory... 258 Index... 262

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Book Synopsis***AUSTRALIAN AUTHOR*** Discover la dolce vita with Chronicles of Old Rome, the fifth instalment of Museyon's Chronicles series of historical guidebooks. Travel writer Tamara Thiessen takes readers on a whirlwind tour of Italy's historic capital through 30 dramatic true stories spanning nearly 3,000 years, plus detailed walking tours complete with easy-to-read maps. From the Curia Pompei, site of Julius Caesar's assassination in 44 BC, to the Borgia Apartments in the Vatican, see the real-life places where history happened in this richly illustrated guide. Then relax like Goethe and Keats at the Cafe Greco, Rome's chicest coffee bar since 1760 or visit the Palazzo Colonna, site of Audrey Hepburn's Roman Holiday. The sweet life indeed! AUTHOR: Tamara Thiessen is an Australian-born author and photographer. Currently based in France though more often on the road her travel writing has been featured in a variety of publications including Conde Nast Traveller, The Sydney Morning Her

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