Travel & Transport Books

Book SynopsisEvery manual is written from hands-on experience gained from stripping down and rebuilding each vehicle in the Haynes Project Workshop. The practical step-by-step instructions and clear photos are easy to follow and provide information on maintenance, servicing, fault finding, brakes, electrics and Haynes tips to make many tasks easier. What's covered: Hatchback and Estate, inc. special/limited editions. Petrol: 1.6 litre (1580cc), 1.8 litre (1761cc) and 2.0 litre (1998cc) 4-cyl. Diesel: 1.9 litre (1905cc), 2.0 litre (1997cc) HDi and 2.1 litre (2088cc) inc. turbo Exclusions: Does NOT cover 3.0 litre V6, turbo or 2.0 litre VSX 16-valve (150 bhp) petrol models. versions.

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Book SynopsisEvery manual is written from hands-on experience gained from stripping down and rebuilding each vehicle in the Haynes Project Workshop. The practical step-by-step instructions and clear photos are easy to follow and provide information on maintenance, servicing, fault finding, brakes, electrics and Haynes tips to make many tasks easier.

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Book SynopsisWith a Haynes Manual, you can do it yourself, from simple maintenance to full repairs. Every Manual is based on a complete stripdown of the bike. Our authors and technicians work out the best methods to do a job and present this with the home mechanic in mind. Our Manuals have clear instructions and hundreds of photographs that show each step. Whether you're a beginner or a competent mechanic, you can save money with Haynes., Each Manual includes:, Clear and easy to follow page layout, Full procedures written from hands-on experience, Easy-to-follow photos, Faultfinding information, How to make special tools, Colour wiring diagrams (where available)

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Book SynopsisHaynes disassembles every subject vehicle and documents every step with thorough instructions and clear photos. Haynes repair manuals are used by the pros, but written for the do-it-yourselfer.

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Book SynopsisOxford’s university buildings are world-famous. Over eight centuries, starting in the twelfth century, the University – the third oldest in Europe – gradually occupied a substantial portion of the city, creating in the process a unique townscape containing the Bodleian Library, the Sheldonian Theatre and the Radcliffe Camera. This book tells the story of the growth of the forum universitatis – as the architect Nicholas Hawksmoor called it – and relates it to the broader history of the University and the city. Based on up-to-date scholarship, and drawing upon the author’s own research into Oxford’s architectural history and the work of Christopher Wren, Nicholas Hawksmoor, James Gibbs and Giles Gilbert Scott, each of the eight chapters focuses on the gestation, creation and subsequent history of a single building, or pair of buildings, relating them to developments in the University’s intellectual and institutional life, and to broader themes in architectural and urban history. Accessible and well-illustrated with plans, archival prints and specially commissioned photography, this book will appeal to anyone who wishes to understand and enjoy Oxford’s matchless architectural heritage.Table of ContentsContents 1. THE UNIVERSITY CHURCH and the CONGREGATION HOUSE 2. THE DIVINITY SCHOOL and DUKE HUMFREY’S LIBRARY 3. THE SCHOOLS QUADRANGLE 4. THE SHELDONIAN THEATRE 5. THE OLD ASHMOLEAN MUSEUM 6. THE CLARENDON BUILDING 7. THE RADCLIFFE CAMERA AND RADCLIFFE SQUARE 8. THE NEW BODLEIAN AND THE WESTON LIBRARY Notes Further Reading Picture Credits Index

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Book SynopsisBuilt between 1855 and 1860, Oxford University Museum of Natural History is the extraordinary result of close collaboration between artists and scientists. Inspired by John Ruskin, the architect Benjamin Woodward and the Oxford scientists worked with leading Pre-Raphaelite artists on the design and decoration of the building. The decorative art was modelled on the Pre-Raphaelite principle of meticulous observation of nature, itself indebted to science, while individual artists designed architectural details and carved portrait statues of influential scientists. The entire structure was an experiment in using architecture and art to communicate natural history, modern science and natural theology. 'Temple of Science' sets out the history of the campaign to build the museum before taking the reader on a tour of art in the museum itself. It looks at the façade and the central court, with their beautiful natural history carvings and marble columns illustrating different geological strata, and at the pantheon of scientists. Together they form the world’s finest collection of Pre-Raphaelite sculpture. The story of one of the most remarkable collaborations between scientists and artists in European art is told here with lavish illustrations.Trade Review“In this beautifully illustrated volume, John Holmes, the leading authority on the Pre-Raphaelites and science, equally at home with the visual arts and the written word, uncovers, with élan, the history, artistry, and wider significance of this quite extraordinary Gesamtkunstwerk.” * Liz Prettejohn, University of York *

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Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:RS100 97cc 74-83; RS125 123cc 74-76; RS125DX 123cc 76-84; RXS100 98cc 83-95.

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Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:NS125F 124cc 86-90; NS125R 124cc 88-93.

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Book SynopsisThe latest title in a series of car workshop manuals which covers the Vauxhall Cavalier, October 1988 to October 1995, with step-by-step procedures for tackling a range of jobs, and new sections on MOT test checks, roadside repairs and a glossary of motoring terms.

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Book SynopsisA new title in the Haynes series of workshop manuals.

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Book SynopsisHatchback with 4-cyl engines, inc. special/limited editions. Petrol: 1.2 litre (1242cc), 1.4 litre (1370cc), 1.6 litre (1581cc) & 1.8 litre (1747cc). Does NOT cover features specific to 1.6 & 1.8 litre Marea & Weekend models. Does NOT cover 2.0 litre HGT.

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Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:KC100 (Companion) 99cc 79-86 UK; KE100A 99cc 75-81 USA; KE100A 99cc 78-81 UK; KE100B 99cc 81-99; KH100A (KH100EL) 99cc 77-80 UK; KH100G (KH100EX) 99cc 81-93.

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Book SynopsisIn this classic historical nursing text, Florence Nightingale shares her advice on nursing to those entrusted with the health of others. Publishing in conjunction with the Florence Nightingale Museum, Notes on Nursing celebrates the bicentenary anniversary of Florence Nightingale. Florence Nightingale was the ground-breaking female nurse who was responsible for the bettering of conditions in the hospitals of the Crimea, during the war with Russia. First published in 1859, Notes on Nursing is entirely comprised of nursing advice designed to aid individuals entrusted with the health care of others. The guidance Nightingale wrote of includes such practicalities as ventilation, heating, noise, light, bedding, and the cleanliness of the patient's environment, as well as a nurse's personal cleanliness and methods of observation. This work also addresses the treatment of those being nursed, from the food they eat to the things they should or should not be told. The pioneering work of Florence Nightingale and her effort to structure the care of the unwell has since earned her recognition as one of the world's founders of modern nursing. This volume serves as a companion to Nightingale's classic, Notes on Hospitals: 9781910821374.Table of Contents Foreword 8 Ventilation and Warming 15 Health of Houses 26 Petty Management 37 Noise 46 Variety 60 Taking Food 65 What Food? 71 Bed and Bedding 81 Light 87 Cleanliness and Rooms and Walls 90 Personal Cleanliness 96 Chattering Hopes and Advices 99 Observation of the Sick 108 Conclusion 129 Appendix 138 Index 142

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Book SynopsisKannon, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, is the one who “hears the cries of the world” and vows to “assist anyone in distress.” As the author embarks on the pilgrimage route that extends from the Japan Sea to the Pacific Ocean, through the ancient city of Kyoto and the modern city of Osaka, and to the many mountain tops in between, she allows the special characteristics and sacred presence of each place to bring forth relevant Buddhist teaching; letting go of attachment, contemplating impermanence, engaging in right livelihood, being of service, and other teachings found in classic Buddhism. The dharma, or doctrines of Universal Truth, intertwines with rich descriptions of mountain hikes, remote temples, modern Shugendo practices, sacred icons and the author’s spiritual insights.

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Book SynopsisThis book is a fascinating account of the important role that the railways played in the defence of the country as well as in their support of the Allied forces in theatres of war around the world.

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Book SynopsisIn this beautifully illustrated treasury, discover 100 beloved and little-known Disney adventures--from labyrinths under Sleeping Beauty's Castle to a dinner club with Walt Disney World’s top chefs to a tour of the Galapagos Islands--that will make for a lifetime of magical, memorable experiences.Wake up to the sight of giraffes grazing outside of your window. Soar 400 feet into the sky on a hot-air balloon ride over Walt Disney World. Watch the Disneyland fireworks from The Tomorrowland Skyline Lounge, far away from the crowds. Taste your way through 11 countries of the world at Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival. Take a jet trip around the world.All these experiences and more bring the magic of Disney alive--and you can find 100 not-to-be-missed adventures in this one-of-a-kind collection. From the most beloved signature experiences--Epcot’s International Flower Show, breakfast with beloved characters at Chef Mickey’s, and gettin

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Book SynopsisTake a grand tour of Kerry and discover its people, landscape and wildlife from the lush pastures of the North to the tranquil lakes of Killarney, from the other-worldly Skellig Islands to the serenity of the Blaskets and the rainbows and snow-capped mountains of Macgillycuddy's Reeks.

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Book SynopsisCulture Smart guides help travellers have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.Trade ReviewCulture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers...' Sunday Times Travel, ' the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries.' Global Travel, ' full of fascinating, as well as common sense, tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas.' Observer, ' as useful as they are entertaining.' Easy Jet Magazine, ' offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world.' New York TimesTable of ContentsBrief History Politics - Economic Life Traditions - Friendships & Family Relationships Bureaucracy Religion Humour - Local Holidays Taboos Invitations Gifts Dress - Business etiquette - Punctuality & Appointments - Team working Communication Negotiating - Women in Society Tips - Eating Out - Traditional Food - Dos and Don t - Making Friends

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Book SynopsisPoems that break down, expose, and reconsider our notions of time. This collection speaks the language of the clock as a living instrument, exposing the sensory impacts of our obsession with time. In oh orchid o’clock, lyrics wind through histories like a nervous system through a body. The poems speak to how we let our days become over-clocked, over-transactional, and over-weaponed. With an instrumental sensibility, Endi Bogue Hartigan investigates what it is to be close to time—collective time, with its alarms and brutalities, and bodily time, intricate and familial. She considers how can we be both captured and complicit within systems of measurement, and she invites us to imagine how to break from, create, or become immune to them. Her poems use language to expose the face of the clock to reveal how gears press against interconnecting systems—economic, capitalist, astronomical, medical, governmental, and fantastical. Trade Review"The clock—its histories, oddities, dominance—is the mechanism of Endi Bogue Hartigan’s oh orchid o’clock. . . . As she evokes the timeless simultaneous information and activity our internet age allows, with its WebMD and newsfeeds and everything else searchable that is packed into these poems, the poet continues to make space for what is before and beyond our conceptions of time. . ." * Harriet Books *"oh orchid o’clock is a book about time, from delineations and attentions to the very loss of time: time sits at a marker from which all else is perceived, written, achieved or ignored. . . . Hartigan offers time as both metaphor and structure, writing of end times, lost times, made-up time, violent time, the times we pay for in advance. She composes this collection as an expansive tapestry of lyric squares, temporal shards and narrative moments, some in motion and others held in amber; time held and held up, turned slowly in the light." * rob mclennan’s blog *“Hartigan’s oh orchid o’clock fluidly rotates constructions of time: our violent times; scientific and philosophical time; the ‘orbit’ of digital time we frequently ‘visit’; the transportive materiality of deep time; the ruling ‘grip of time’ within the timepiece; the illusory ‘streaming of time’ that is ‘a perception trick’; and, critically, time ‘resolved’ or defeated by nature by ‘the orchid opal sky calculating nothing;’ by the imprecision of water, which is ‘the nemesis of all clocks;’ by fire, where the ‘clock surrounds . . . a foliage of flame, clockless.’ Here, in the book’s free rotation of poetic time, which is ‘something pure and round,’ we are not ‘absorbed’ by the ‘vertical worlds’ that ‘fall horizontally.’ Here, in the linguistic rotations constructed by poetry, we are not mere visitors of time or ‘tethered as a clockhand.’ Here, in oh orchid o’clock, we are new rotations, where ‘one side of the orchid is pointing at everything close.’” -- Amy Catanzano, author of Starlight in Two Million: A Neo-Scientific Novella“Time is in the center of this extraordinary poetry collection by Hartigan, who drives us (through a kind of incantatory speech) into a world of subversive syntax, of compressed and expanded language and, most of all, of meaning. This ‘apparatus,’ as the poet subtly refers to the compositions on these pages, rearranges the outlines of matter versus organic matter, of the objective versus the subjective in our known (and unknown) spaces, giving them a new range of expression, a new clarity, to signify and bridge. These poems connect the molecular to the universal to the public to the personal in a single breath. It’s a wildly original and ingenious book, but what catapults us into the bliss of this reading is a sense of finding (astonished) the 'arrows and notches' of our earthly human print.” -- Flávia Rocha, author of Exosfera“Hartigan, in this wondrous and fearsome mélange of meditation, rhyme, and wordwelding, pursues the vortex of Emily Dickinson’s dark conjuncture even as she mounts a Blakean charge against the modern tyranny of clock-time. Her oh orchid o’clock is rife with natural and mechanical marvels—scent clocks and snowflakes, marigolds and gym ellipticals—but its terribly ubiquitous mechanisms are the Taylorized workplace and the AK-15. Counter to these rapacious devices, Hartigan weaves a lush tangle of perceptions, drawn from the everyday, heightened by her deliriously acute ear. Not a knife-beak, not an ink fluke: public events toll ever more ominously in her Northwestern US, and yet these poems, lounging in the clock like certain creatures, lyrically undo the incremental fiction of the hours.” -- John Beer, author of Lucinda“Swirling with condensations and collisions of language, observations, societal and personal conditions, at the center of which abides a constantly fervently spinning heart, these poems also ask: ‘Can the clock burn?’ I think the clock does burn in these poems, also morphs and contracts and grows second (and third, fourth, other) second-hands, seeks alternate ways of counting, amplifying and expanding time inside the interstices that nest beneath and beyond what we can count, what we can comprehend. These poems are clocks of their own count and their own making, setting their tiny pulses against our current collective sense of an impending clock, to dream and create their own intricate, delicate music and meter and measure of what it means to be and feel at this particular moment in time.” -- Dao Strom, author & songwriter of Instrument/Traveler’s Ode“I am awed by Hartigan’s ability to inhabit time’s perplexities. Her sonically sensitive and wondrous meditations on continuity and chronology, accumulation and containment, contemplate the ‘measure of measure,’ each one finding a different way to mesmerize time to investigate its constructions. Never have I so intimately felt the bewilderment of being ‘off the clock’ and of the clock. I love oh orchid o’clock’s quality of deep prayer, how it attends intimately to the feeling of time in lived experience, how it lets go of instrumentality to consider the instrument.” -- Mary Szybist, author of Incarnadine"Open oh orchid o’clock, and you find yourself inside the clockwork maze of a Chinese incense box that releases each hour with a distinct scent. Let the hours teach, sing, dismantle and restore. These poems by Hartigan fathom time’s mythos in nesting dolls and gunshots, measures in galactic orbits and fractals or intervals between ravages and respite as by the Nilometer—the unit that ancient Egyptians used to calculate the precisely rising levels of the Nile between successive flooding. Hartigan’s work shows us the cuckoo in the clock but also the clock in the cuckoo: how time resides in the body, grips the imagination, how it is transactive, a factory of simulacra, a secret seam between what has passed and what is yet to come. The extraordinary richness of this book lies in its showcasing of language as a worthy opponent in wrestling the giant of time; how a phrase, even a phoneme can lock as well as set time free, how poetry can contend with the eternal and the sudden, how the lyric can subdue time’s machinations with a pulse all its own: chiming, colliding or stilled at will—'I am free to fill the silence with denser silence,' the poet declares—a triumph for us all." -- Shadab Zeest Hashmi, author of Ghazal Cosmopolitan

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Book SynopsisPeter Ackroyd turns his gaze to the colours of London in this fascinating and visually engaging work, exploring how the city's many hues have come to shape its history and identity.   Think of the colours of London and what do you imagine? The reds of open-top buses, phone boxes and terracotta bricks? The grey smog of Victorian industry, Portland stone and pigeons in Trafalgar square? Or the gradations of yellows, violets and blues that shimmer on the Thames at sunset – reflecting the incandescent light of a city that never truly goes dark. We associate green with royal parks and the District Line; gold with royal carriages, the Golden Lane Estate, and the tops of monuments and cathedrals. The colours of London have inspired artists (Van Gogh, Turner, Monet), designers (Harry Beck) and social reformers (Charles Booth). Colour is everywhere in the ciTrade Review"A truly invaluable book for lovers of art, history, photography or urban geography, this beautifully illustrated title tells a rich and fascinating story of the history of this great and ever-changing city." * Lovereading.co.uk *Table of ContentsLIGHT, FIRE, WHITE, GOLD, BLUE, GREEN RED, BROWN, GRAY, BLACK THE NIGHT THE FULL SPECTRUM ABOUT THE COLOURIZED PHOTOGRAPHS INDEX PICTURE CREDITS

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Book SynopsisSix Decades of Shelby performance—from the first Shelby AC Cobra to today’s Mustang Shelby GT500! A bad heart forced Carroll Shelby, one of the top racing drivers of all time, to retire in 1960. But that didn’t stop the lanky Texan from continuing to make history. He launched Shelby American in 1962 with the creation of the brilliant Ford-powered AC Cobra, soon to dominate both U.S. and international sports car racing. Shelby’s winning ways soon led to Ford seeking Shelby’s team of “hot rodders” help to make the Ford GT program a success. It worked. Shelby and Ford soon stunned the motorsports world by winning Le Mans and dominating other venues from 1966 to 1969 with the GT40. Fifty-three years later the legendary first Le Mans win of 1966 would form the basis for the acclaimed filmFord Versus Ferrari. As if the Cobra, Daytona Coupe, and GT40 were not enough, this small team of hot rodders, fabricators, and racTable of ContentsForeword: James D. Farley Jr. 1 The Origin of Shelby American 2 It Started with a Snake: Enter the Cobra 3 Then Came a Horse: The Shelby Mustang Arrives 4 The People and Cars That Made Shelby a Championship-Winning Manufacturer 5 The Races and Racers That Put Shelby American on the Map 6 Racing Into the Future: 1967 to the Present and the Sixty-Year Legacy of Shelby American 7 Car Clubs and Why They Matter (Especially SAAC) 8 The Future and the Relevancy of Shelby American About the Authors Acknowledgments Photo Credits Index

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Book SynopsisThis captivating photo book, featuring nearly 200 sumptuous color images, showcases the fascinating, historical, and threatened doors unique to Venice, Italy.

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Book SynopsisThe best Yorkshire Dales walks in one handy box. Immerse yourself in the Yorkshire Dales and South Pennines' wonderful landscape with this unique collection of walks on pocketable cards. In this boxed collection of walking cards you'll find a happy mix of routes around the Yorkshire Dales and South Pennines. From child-friendly strolls to strenuous rocky climbs, these 40 walking cards are filled with unique half-day routes, as well as one and two-day walks. Each card has a different route fully described and illustrated on a large scale, 1:25 000 map and include our highly recommended, nearby charming places to stay. Inspirational Yorkshire Dales circular walks on handy, pocket size cards Year-round walks specially designed for all seasons Box includes transparent sleeve so if it rains you can pop the walking card into the sleeve to protect it from the elements

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Book SynopsisThe South West Coast Path is the longest of Britain’s National Trails, following the spectacular coastline for 630 miles around the southernmost tip of England from Somerset all the way to Dorset. This updated volume features the second section of 169 miles (271 km), from Padstow in north Cornwall to Falmouth on the south coast. From the surfing mecca of Newquay and St Ives’s golden beaches, it hugs the rugged clifftops round Land’s End and the Lizard – as far south as it is possible to go in mainland Britain – visiting serpentine harbours and craggy coves such as Cadgwith and Porthcurno, with its dramatic open-air theatre. The Path is rich in wildlife, offering a rare chance to see the delightful red-beaked chough, as well as seals, dolphins and peregrines. From the holiday stroller to the experienced long-distance walker, this guide contains everything you need to explore one of the most spectacular and varied long-distance trails in the world. National Trail Guides are the official guidebooks to the fifteen National Trails in England and Wales and are published in association with Walk Unlimited, the official body charged with developing and maintaining the Trails.Trade ReviewThe perfect book for any avid walker

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Book SynopsisThe 138-kilometre Hadrian’s Wall Path traces a grey line along Great Whin Sill, the dolerite ridge chosen by the Romans for their historic wall. The route, one of Britain’s most popular National Trails, is dotted with milecastles and forts, and attracts trail runners and walkers all year round due to its sweeping views. Beginning in Newcastle, the trail passes through rolling grassy paths and grey-green crags to reach Bowness-on-Solway on the Cumbrian Coast. Hadrian’s Wall Path appeals to people who have different levels of experience and travel at all speeds, and this Vertebrate Publishing Guidemap is unique in that it caters for four categories of user, providing custom itineraries for walkers, trekkers, fastpackers and trail runners.This lightweight, waterproof, durable and easy-to-use folding map features all the essential information for a successful Hadrian’s Wall Path, including 1:40,000-scale mapping for the linear route starting in Wallsend and finishing in Bowness-on-Solway. It also includes a detailed elevation profile and route planner, safety advice, terrain information and an accommodation directory, and a link to a GPX file download.

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Book SynopsisBig Trails: Great Britain and Ireland Volume 2 is the second volume of this inspirational guide to the most iconic long-distance trails in England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and the Channel Islands.The twenty-five routes featured in this book comprise more of the best trails in Great Britain and Ireland. From some of Wales’s best views on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and the magnificent moorlands of the Two Moors Way (Devon Coast to Coast) in South-West England, the routes go to Scotland’s wild moors on the Southern Upland Way and over high cliffs on Ireland’s Burren Way. In the shadows of Lakeland peaks on the Cumbria Way and around five islands on the Channel Island Way, the book incorporates the highlights of Great Britain and Ireland, from its centre to its outermost edges.Big Trails books are designed to inspire big adventures. Rather than being carried along the route, this guide provides everything you need to plan and explore further, including a general overview of the trails, specific technical information, overview mapping, key information and stunning photography. As well as this, each route specifies approximate timings devised using the Jones–Ross formula, which allows for custom itineraries to be generated depending upon the speed of the user. Whether you’re walking, trekking, fastpacking or running, let Big Trails: Great Britain and Ireland Volume 2 be your guide.Table of ContentsIntroductionAcknowledgementsWhat is a Big Trail?About the routesHow to use this bookWalk, trek, fastpack, runPlanning for a Big TrailTHE TRAILS01 .... Arran Coastal Way02 .... Beacons Way03 .... Beara-Breifne Way04 .... Burren Way05 .... Capital Ring06 .... Channel Island Way07 .... Cumbria Way08 .... Dingle Way09 .... Glyndŵr’s Way10 .... Hebridean Way11 .... Isle of Wight Coastal Path12 .... Lady Anne’s Way13 .... Llŷn Coastal Path14 .... Moray Way15 .... North Downs Way16 .... Peak District Boundary Walk17 .... Pembrokeshire Coast Path18 .... Severn Way19 .... Shropshire Way20 .... Southern Upland Way21 .... St Oswald’s Way22 .... Teesdale Way23 .... Two Moors Way24 .... Wye Valley Walk25 .... Yorkshire Wolds WayBig Trails – at a glance

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Book SynopsisThe Railway Companies Bow OutThis profusely illustrated account of the period from 1938 to 1953, with 200 mostly unpublished illustrations, ranging from Thurso to Hayling Island, and from Dingle to Wisbech provides a stunning visual exploration of the 15 years that shaped the future of Britain?s railways. But it is much more than a picture book. By using contemporary records and exploring developments on British Railways in Ulster and in Ireland, Robert Hendry has drawn parallels that shed new light on what really happened. With a wealth of authoritative data that appears in this book, Robert Hendry questions the long accepted allegation that railway managers who had done a superb job in time of war lost touch with reality. He suggests that this argument was a product of old company loyalties, political expediency, and a failure to study the facts, and that the Railway Executive, the men who ran BR from 1948 to 1953, were not the fools that some writers claim, but responsible men who had been put in an impossible position, and nearly succeeded in doing the impossible.

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Book SynopsisWalking South Yorkshire is a collection of 30 circular walks, between 2 and 8 miles (3 and 13 km) in length, that explore the ancient woodland and rural visitor attractions around Sheffield, Rotherham and Barnsley.Attractions visited include: Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wentworth Castle Gardens, Stainborough Park, Cannon Hall Museum, Old Moor RSPB Reserve, Monk Bretton Priory, Elsecar Heritage Centre, Worsbrough Mill, Rockley Blast Furnace, Wentworth Woodhouse, the Waterloo Pottery Kiln, Catcliffe Glass Cone, Graves Park Animal Farm, Roche Abbey and the Chesterfield Canal.Written by local walker, Rob Haslam, each walk features detailed route directions, combined with a thorough insight into the county's rich, yet little-known, heritage of ancient woodland. All walks can be reached by public transport from Sheffield, Meadowhall, Rotherham and Barnsley, feature Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps and information on public transport, car parking, history, refreshments and terrain.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction What is Ancient Woodland? Types of Ancient Woodland History of Woodland Management Restoration Archaeological and Historical Features Improved Paths Transport Grid References Area Map and Key Sheffield1 Wincobank Hill2 Prior Royd & Birkin Royd3 Woolley Wood & Concord Park4 Ecclesall Wood5 Shirtcliffe Wood from Flockton Park6 The Chapeltown Woods7 Eckington Woods8 Glen Howe Park & More Hall Reservoir9 New Hall Wood & Whitwell Moor10 Wheata Wood & Birley Edge11 The Gleadless Valley Woods12 The Upper Moss Valley13 Bowden Housteads & Tinsley Park WoodsRotherham14 Canklow Wood Heritage Trail15 Ravenfield Park16 Herringthorpe Valley & Brecks Plantation17 Wath Wood & Roman Ridge18 Grange Park Woodlands19 Anston Stones & the Chesterfield Canal20 Scholes Coppice & Wentworth Woodhouse21 Treeton Woods22 Roche AbbeyBarnsley23 Old Moor RSPB Reserve24 Cannon Hall25 Dearne Valley Park & Monk Bretton Priory26 Elsecar Heritage Centre27 Wombwell Ings & Gypsy Marsh28 Yorkshire Sculpture Park29 Worsbrough Mill & Wentworth Castle30 The Upper Don ValleyAppendix

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Book SynopsisDay Walks in the Brecon Beacons features 20 circular routes between 6.8 and 16.5 miles (11km and 16.6km) in length, suitable for hill walkers of all abilities.Local author and walker Harri Roberts shares his favourite walks in the region, including circuits in the hills around Llangors Lake, the Taf Fechan Skyline and Pen y Fan, and the Llanbedr Horseshoe.The routes are split into four areas - Blorenge and The Black Mountains, The Brecon Beacons, Mynydd Llangatwg and Mynydd Llangynidr, Fforest Fawr and The Black Mountain.Each route features Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps, easy-to-follow directions, details of distance and navigation information, and refreshment stops and local information. The walks are illustrated with stunning photography by the author and outdoor photographer Adam Long.Table of ContentsIntroductionAcknowledgementsAbout the walksWalk timesNavigationGPSMobile phonesFootpaths and rights of wayComfortSafetyMountain RescueThe Countryside CodeHow to use this bookKm/mile conversion chartWelsh place namesBrecon Beacons Area MapSection 1 – Blorenge & The Black Mountains1 A Circuit of the Blorenge2 Ysgyryd Fawr & Bryn Arw3 The Sugar Loaf & Crug Mawr4 Llanthony, Cwmyoy & Hatterrall Hill5 The Black Hill, Hay Bluff & Capel-y-ffin6 Castell Dinas & Rhos Dirion7 The Llanbedr Horseshoe8 The Llangors LoopSection 2 – The Brecon Beacons, Mynydd Llangatwg & Mynydd Llangynidr9 Llangattock & Craig y Cilau10 Cwm Cleisfer & Tor y Foel11 The Llanfrynach Horseshoe12 The Taf Fechan Skyline13 Pen y Fan & the Cwm Llwch HorseshoeSection 3 – Fforest Fawr14 Craig Cerrig-gleisiad & Fan Fawr15 Fan Nedd & Fan Gyhirych16 The Waterfall RoundaboutSection 4 – The Black Mountain17 Cribarth & Henrhyd Falls18 Glyntawe & the ‘Fans’19 The Llanddeusant Circuit20 Carn Goch & Carreg Cennen CastleAppendix

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Book SynopsisThe Edinburgh Art Book showcases one of the most beautiful cities in the world through the eyes of its artists. There is so much to wonder at in this lovely book. Its enthusiasm reveals a passion for both contemporary art and the lovely city of Edinburgh and it will renew memories and inspire visits and revisits to all its haunts. The Edinburgh Art Book is a pocket-sized gallery of the city's incredible treasures, and a charming, colourful homage to Edinburgh’s iconic monuments and most beautiful spots, as seen through the eyes of its artists. There is even a map in the book to encourage you to walk around the city and see how the artists have interpreted the buildings and the sites that inspired them. Some of the treasures picture include: - Affectionate depictions of the Royal Mile and The Mound and quirky images of lofty monuments that will raise a smile. - Childhood memories evoked by the fun and colourful images of the seaside at Portobello and sledges in the snow at Warrander Park. - Intimate portraits of shady corners in Stockbridge and sunlit alleys in Circus LaneTrade ReviewThese are the streets of my childhood revealed and adorned by the city's very own artists in a wonderful variety of colour and style. -- Iain Glen, Actor, Game of ThronesEdinburgh's unique character – old and new, architectural and scenic, urban and coastal – is beautifully captured by its artists. -- Rory Bremner, Scottish impressionist and comedianA wonderful collection of artists who have captured both the city's beautiful starkness and its astonishing vivacity. -- Miles Jupp, Actor and comedianA great book with some beautiful pictures of our home city. -- Craig and Charlie Reid ?The Proclaimers'This growing series of books is a beautiful introduction to an expansive universe of artists, known and unknown, and there can be no end of benefit from that. -- Robert Cavanah, Scottish TV and film actorWhat a beautiful book about my favourite city in the World. I have the best memories of Edinburgh and this book will take pride of place in my house. -- Gail Porter, TV presenterTable of ContentsForeword Preface Edinburgh Castle Fireworks and Festival In the vicinity of The Royal Mile Palace of Holyroodhouse and Arthur’s Seat The Scott Monument and The National Gallery A stroll around Edinburgh The Old Town and Skylines Calton Hill Out and about Bridges Dean Village and Stockbridge Leith and Portobello A pub, the stadiums and looking back at Edinburgh Artists’ Credits Artists

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Book SynopsisThe popular climbing areas around Glossop and the north-west Peak District have been written about in many guidebooks. Moorland Grit by Paul Durkin features those lost and hidden crags often overlooked by previous explorers and scribes.Quality rock does abound and there are many ticks that are tucked away in secluded areas and high on moor edges for those who want to get away from it all.Featuring 340 routes from Mod to E3 and 425 boulder problems with full colour action photography.

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Book Synopsis100 Treasures / 100 Emotions celebrates the inauguration of the Macquarie University History Museum Sydney, NSW, Australia. This entirely new volume focuses on 100 works from a vast collection of 15,000 objects, to highlight the new museum's focus on social history and the human condition beyond the borders of space and time. This story is told through a mixture of short essays and colour plates of 100 selected objects drawn from across five continents and over the course of 5,000 years. These objects - ranging from fragments of an ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead, to a WWI era Turkish Star medal - have been chosen by Museum staff and Macquarie scholars to achieve a representative and rigorously researched survey of human experience and creativity over five millennia. Professor Martin Bommas, edits short essays on each of the 100 selected objects by a broad range of academic authors, complemented by entirely new photography of the objects commissioned from award-winning photographer Effy Alexakis.Trade Review"This meditation on a large collection is both focused and expansive, reminding us that human society and all its production function fundamentally in the service of human emotion."—Sarah Rose Sharp, Hyperallergic: The Best Art Books of 2022

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Book SynopsisLet PopOut Map Bruges guide you around this wonderful city. Explore the medieval magic of Bruges with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized, pop-up map. Small in size, yet big on detail, this compact, dependable Bruges city map will ensure you don't miss a thing. Includes a pop-up map covering central Bruges A recommended 1 hour walking tour is included on the back cover Handy, self-folding tourist map is small enough to fit in your pocket yet offers extensive coverage of the city in an easy-to-use format Thorough street index is also featured and cross-referenced to the map so you can easily find your destination Hotels, restaurants, stores and attractions are all included What's new for this edition? New map of central Bruges showing even greater detail of the Bruges central historic area Map has been re-orientated for even greater ease of use Fabulous photos the top sights with information on the essential things to see and do Fold size: 95mm x 130mm (3.75" x 5.25") Sheet size: 215mm x 225mm (8.5" x 9.75") per sheet; 2 sheets Approx scale: 1:8000 (Scale is to be used as a guideline only).Table of Contents1) Historic Bruges 2) Detail map featuring a recommended 1 hour walk 3) Essential things to see and do

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Book Synopsis(Edition updated in 2018) Michelin mini map Ireland scale 1/400,000 will give an overall picture of your route with concise road and travel information. Small and practical, this map is easy to use thanks to double sided pocket format and includes multi-language key, relief shading, spot heights and other geographical features. Ferry connections are marked but railways are not included. Updated annually, this map is cross-referenced with Michelin Green Guide. Our National Map Series will help you easily plan your safe and enjoyable journey thanks to a comprehensive key, a complete name index as well a clever time & distance chart. Michelin's driving information will help you navigate safely in all circumstances. In addition, some MICHELIN National Maps are cross-referenced with the MICHELIN Green Guide highlighting destinations worth stopping for! With MICHELIN National Maps, find more than just your way! MICHELIN NATIONAL MAPS feature: * Up-to-date mapping * A scale adapted to the size of the country * A clear and comprehensive key * Distance and time chart * Place name index * Driving and road safety information * Tourist sights information Our maps are regularly updated even if the ISBN does not change.

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Book Synopsis(Edition updated in 2023) MICHELIN Burgundy Regional Map scale 1/200,000 will provide you with an extensive coverage of primary, secondary and scenic routes for this French region. In addition to Michelin's clear and accurate mapping, this regional map includes all the practical information for a trouble free journey, including major town plans as well as tourism information to make the most of your journey. With MICHELIN Regional Maps, find more than just your way! MICHELIN REGIONAL MAPS include practical information for a trouble free journey and show primary & secondary road networks. * Administrative boundaries * Scenic routes and tourist sights * Place name index * Time and distance charts * Plans for a selection of major towns * Practical information: danger alerts, service stations, picnic areas

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Book Synopsis(Edition updated in 2023) MICHELIN Rhone-Alps Regional Map scale 1/200,000 will provide you with an extensive coverage of primary, secondary and scenic routes for this French region. In addition to Michelin's clear and accurate mapping, this Regional Map includes all the practical information for a trouble free journey, including major town plans as well as tourism information to make the most of your journey. With MICHELIN Regional Maps, find more than just your way! MICHELIN REGIONAL MAPS include practical information for a trouble free journey and show primary & secondary road networks. * Administrative boundaries * Scenic routes and tourist sights * Place name index * Time and distance charts * Plans for a selection of major towns * Practical information: danger alerts, service stations, picnic areas

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Book Synopsis(Edition updated in 2023) The MICHELIN zoom map Pirineos Atlanticos is the ideal travel companion to fully explore the Spanish Atlantic Pyrenees thanks to its easy-to-use format and its scale of 1/150,000. The Zoom collection are characterized by the high precision of their detailed scale, specially adapted for very touristy areas or with a high density road network, including new developments and industrial areas. In addition to clarity, reliability and up-to-date information, all Michelin cartography features include a wealth of practical information: places and monuments of tourist interest, picturesque tours, areas for sports and leisure activities ... Useful plans of cities and a practical index of localities. Also the maps contain places of interest and signposting of tracks for bicycles and green-ways. MICHELIN ZOOM MAPS are perfect to discover major tourist areas, with a high level of details in an easy to use format. They nicely complement our Michelin Guides and include: * Various leisure activities, such as water parks, tourist trains, horse racing, etc * Scenic routes and tourist sights crossed referenced with the famous Michelin's Green Guides * Camping sites information from Michelin's Camping Guides * Hotel information from the world famous MICHELIN Guides

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