Travel guides: cities / towns Books
Headline Publishing Group New York Block by Block: An illustrated guide to
Book SynopsisWhether you're a fast-talking, swift-walking local or a tourist visiting the Big Apple for the first time, this book is for you.Arguably the most iconic city in the world, New York has more places to eat and things to see than you could manage in a lifetime. In New York Block by Block, artist Cierra Block reveals the best of the city, covering everything from secret leafy streets to inspiring bookstores, world-class museums to the best pizza, all accompanied by 40 vibrant maps. Featuring the most notable places to eat, what to see, where to walk and what to do, this is a guide like no other. Wander around Brooklyn like a local, grab the best bagels in town or see priceless masterpieces; the possibilities are endless. That's the wonderful thing about New York – there's always more to explore!
£11.69
Quadrille Publishing Ltd Rainy Day Edinburgh: A Practical Guide: 100
Book SynopsisCosy pubs, vibrant restaurants, world-class galleries and everything in between, Scotland’s lively capital is full of incredible things to do, whatever the weather. From iconic institutions to local, under-the-radar spots, Rainy Day Edinburgh is the essential guide to 100 of the best things to do in the city when it’s raining (which is a lot of the time). Whether you’re looking for delicious places to eat, inspiring museums to mooch around or bars serving up creative cocktails, this handy book has it covered.
£12.60
The Self-Publishing Partnership Ltd BATH - I Walked Every Street
Book SynopsisThis is a book about the city of Bath, but as experienced by a resident who over several years walked every street, path and alley of the city. It describes the beautiful variety of buildings, the splendid views from all over the city, and the fascinating variety of social make-up and history contained within it. It draws attention to the many parks and trees within its boundaries and the wonderful ring of countryside around its borders, nearly always visible from its different areas. It’s a new view of a much described gem and contains many photographs and poems based on the above.
£17.99
Hoxton Mini Press An Opinionated Guide To London Pubs
Book SynopsisAn unashamedly opinionated guide to London's very best and most stylish pubs.
£9.45
HarperCollins Publishers London's Strangest Tales: Extraordinary but true
Book SynopsisLondon’s Strangest Tales takes a walk on London’s weirder side with an absorbing collection of curious tales from one of the world’s greatest cities. This fascinating book is packed with amazing things you didn’t know about Britain’s capital, like the fact that it’s still forbidden to run, carry an umbrella or whistle in the Burlington Arcade, and the fat lamppost at the corner of Trafalgar Square that is secretly a tiny prison cell. And did you know that the entrance to Buckingham Palace you see from the Mall is actually the back door and not the front? The stories within these pages are bizarre, fascinating, hilarious and, most importantly, true. This brand new edition, redesigned in splendid hardback for 2018, is a brilliant alternative guide to the city, whether you’re a visitor, a daily commuter or one of its 8 million inhabitants. Word count: 45,000
£11.69
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Totes Paris: A Dog's Travel Guide
Book SynopsisDon your Breton stripes and beret and join Totes the dog on her adventures around Paris. Learn how to live like a Parisian with Totes the chic canine as your guide. Named Totes from being toted to so many places, including France, Spain, Belgium, Italy, New York, Toronto and Vancouver, this well-travelled pooch has run with bulls in Provence, France, walked the palace grounds of the Alhambra in Granada, Spain, and dodged the paparazzi at Sundance in Park City, Utah. Shop for shoes at the Galeries Lafayette, order a croissant and café crème in faultless French and find inspiration in the city’s countless museums. Totes will also act as your stylist and help you achieve the Parisian look – think berets, Breton stripes and baguettes. This streetwise pup also encourages you to document your journey around the city of light, by taking selfies at the Seine and jotting down the recipe for that delicious chocolate cake. With Totes’ top tips, you’ll soon be sashaying around Paris with an air of je ne sais quoi.
£7.59
City Books SECRET LONDON: Guide to the City's Quirk &
Book SynopsisLondon is a city with a cornucopia of secret places, being ancient, vast and in a constant state of flux. Newcomers have, of course, a wealth of world-renowned attractions to keep them occupied for a month of Sundays, which are more than adequately covered in a plethora of standard guide books. What Secret London does is take you off the beaten path to seek out the more unusual places and sidestep the chaos and queues of London's tourist-clogged attractions and visit its quirkier, more mysterious side. Featured places includes some of the city's loveliest buildings, secret gardens, bizarre museums, 'lost' graveyards, medieval pubs, cutting-edge art and design, and much more.
£10.79
Fox Chapel Publishing Black London: History, Art & Culture in over 120
Book SynopsisLondon is a city justly proud of its cultural diversity, yet for too long tourists and Londoners alike have had to rely on guides focusing on its white history and landmarks. Now Black London allows us to see this familiar city anew, gathering together the places that tell the story of its Black inhabitants, stretching back to Tudor times. From Cleopatra’s Needle sitting on the Victoria Embankment, carved in Egypt three and a half thousand years ago, to the Black Lives Matters mural in Woolwich, the city is rich with features that symbolise its Black history. Here are places worth visiting and revisiting. Get your bearings, revise your history, and be inspired by the work of some remarkable individuals who made London a truly global, modern city.
£9.89
Smith Street Books New York Style: Walk, Shop, Eat & Play: As guided
Book SynopsisGiuseppe Santamaria has photographed the evolution of street style across the world. As he’s snapped, he’s asked his subjects about the cities they live in and the places they love to visit. New York Style is the culmination: part fashion book, part city guide, and all NYC. New York Style features photos of NYC’s residents and asks them one question: what’s their “third place”? What is the spot they love to go when they’re not at work or home? Flick through the pages and take a tour of New York’s street fashion and the best picks of cafés, bars, stores, and much much, picked by the people who live in the city. A guide to New Yorkers’ New York, and a must-have for anyone exploring the five boroughs. Santamaria’s book marries fashion and city guide in a collection of everything that makes NYC what it is, from its people to its places.
£13.50
Mica Publishing Edinburgh the Walk
Book SynopsisThis guidebook describes a 'green chain walk' of 69km (43 miles) around Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city, linking the city's green spaces, and highlighting the people who shaped its future and the natural forces that created the landscape. Divided into eight sections of between 8km (5 miles) and 11km (6.75miles), the route can be followed as a continuous multi-day walk or as individual day walks. * A 69km (43 miles) walk around Edinburgh divided into eight sections of between 8km (5 miles) and 11km (6.75miles) * The route can be followed as a multi-day walk, or as individual day walks. * Each section is accompanied by details of public transport between the city centre and the section's start and finish points. 45 fully annotated Ordnance Survey Street View maps detail the route. * Geological, historical, architectural and cultural highlights are included in a variety of panels adjacent to the main text. * Edinburgh The Walk guides the walker through glorious cityscape, coastline, river, parkland and over the city's famous 'seven hills', with wonderful views along the way. * Starting at Edinburgh Castle, the route ends with an ascent of Arthur's Seat and a final descent to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament Building.
£15.26
Jonglez Soul of Berlin: A Guide to 30 Exceptional
Book SynopsisWe tried 1,000 places. And included only the 30 best. 30 unforgettable experiences that capture the soul of Berlin.Every guide in the "Soul of" collection includes: - the 30 best experiences a city has to offer- interviews with those who give the city its spirit - illustrations that capture the city's soul
£12.59
Emons Verlag GmbH 111 Places in Denver That You Must Not Miss
Book SynopsisFramed by the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains, Denver was founded on the banks of the South Platte River in 1858, where the buffalo actually roamed. This former mining depot and crossroads town is steeped in Western history, and it has grown into a hip place for artists, athletes, breweries, and startups. Nearby Boulder is a beacon for anyone wanting to be in a place distinctly known for its healthy outdoor lifestyle. 111 Places in Denver That You Must Not Miss invites you to discover the compelling stories and extraordinary locations unique to this part of the American West. A colourful cast of characters built this town – from Native Americans, pioneers, gold miners, and visionaries to skiers, entrepreneurs, beer-lovers, and thinkers – and they shape the region’s evolving nature to this day. Walk in the footsteps of the literary giants of the Beat generation. Pay homage at a powerful memorial to a World War II massacre. Or stand at the grave of a conductor on the Underground Railroad. Denver and Boulder are kinetic, and people chase fun here. Learn the art of parkour, pick up a recycled bike, or float on a liquid cushion of salt water. Gaze upon buffalo that are the descendants from the original herds. Sip on what is (un)arguably Denver’s tastiest martini. And listen to the sounds of 10,000 bees in an acoustic garden. Whether you’ve lived here forever, you’re a more recent resident yearning to explore your new home town, or you’re a visitor who keeps coming back, this guidebook opens doors to the exceptional wonders of Denver and Boulder.
£13.29
The Urban Explorer Only in Dubrovnik: A guide to unique locations,
Book SynopsisDiscover Dubrovnik's enthralling architecture, tumultuous history and artistic treasures with this explorer's guide to Croatia's culture capital. More than 55 fascinating and unusual historical sites, including fearsome forts and half-forgotten palaces, saintly relics and vestiges of war, converted convents and cursed islands. From a macabre cathedral treasury and an ancient arboretum to Dubrovnik's Gibraltar and a holiday resort in ruins. Locations include the the Red History Museum, a Game of Thrones' tour, the world's oldest quarantine hospital, and a clifftop cemetery. Set off on your own urban expedition with the Only In Guides! These groundbreaking city guides are for independent cultural travellers wishing to escape the crowds and locals keen to learn more about where they live. Unique locations, hidden corners, and unusual objects.
£10.40
Lannoo Publishers Be NY: From Tourist to New Yorker
Book SynopsisBe NY is an original city guide about the most intriguing city in the world, and also a manual that quickly and simply teaches you how to be a New Yorker. Discover together with Patrick van Rosendaal the life, preferences and habits of 24 colourful New Yorkers. They happily share their experiences and give you a unique look, from a different perspective, on life in the city. What are their favourite places to enjoy art, culture or tasty food? Where do they go for some peace and quiet, or to have a good time? Which bars do they frequent, and where should you go for the best cup of coffee? Which museums are trendy, and which galleries are up and coming? Where can you find the best deals, and which shops are absolute musts? Patrick's stories, knowledge and tips are the ultimate preparation for your adventure in The Big Apple. Also available: Must Eat NYC ISBN 9789401419147
£17.58
