Travel & Transport Books

Book SynopsisAlthough you can get by in Latin America without speaking the language, knowing just a few essential phrases can help you make friends, enjoy service with a smile, and discover richer, more rewarding travel experiences. Fast Talk Latin America is the concise language guide that is guaranteed to get you talking with confidence.Chat with locals at a salsa club, ask for directions to the best beaches and sample Latin America's best dishesEssential phrases to meet all your travel needsHow to get local recommendationsEasy-to-use pronunciation guidesExpert tips to boost your confidenceAbout Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)

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Book SynopsisDurable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, Lonely Planet's New York City Map is your conveniently sized passport to traveling with ease. Get more from your map and your trip with images and information about top city attractions, walking tour routes, transport maps, itinerary suggestions, an extensive street and site index, and practical travel tips and directory. With this easy-to-use, full-color navigation tool in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of New York, so begin your journey now! Durable and waterproof Easy-fold format and convenient size Handy slipcase Full color and easy to use Extensive street and site index Images and information about top city attractions Handy transport maps Walking tour routes Practical travel tips and directory Itinerary suggestions Covers Morningside Heights, Harlem, Spanish Harlem, Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Chelsea, Flatiron District, Union Square, Meatpacking District, West Village, Gramercy, Greenwich Village, East Village, Hoboken, Stuyvesant Town, Little India, Alphabet City, Hell's Kitchen, Theater District, Garment District, Murray Hill, Jersey City, Koreatown, Long Island City, New Jersey, Lower East Side, Soho, Nolita, Chinatown, Tribeca, Lower Manhattan, Two Bridges, Vinegar Hill, Dumbo, Battery Park City, Brooklyn Heights, NoHo, Yorkville Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's New York City, our most comprehensive guidebook to the city, covering the top sights and most authentic offbeat experiences. Or check out Lonely Planet's Pocket New York City, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss experiences for a quick trip. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)

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Book SynopsisLonely Planet’s Amsterdam is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the city has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Hop aboard a canal boat, admire art at the Van Gogh Museum, and browse the Albert Cuypmarkt; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet’s Amsterdam Travel Guide: What’s NEW in this edition? Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak NEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Amsterdam’s best experiences and where to have them What's NEW feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas Planning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kidsNEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card* with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Eating & drinking in Amsterdam - we reveal the dishes and drinks you have to tryColour maps and images throughout Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics Over 40 maps Covers Medieval Centre & Red Light District, Nieuwmarkt, Plantage & the Eastern Islands, Western Canal Ring, Southern Canal Ring, Jordaan & the West, Vondelpark & the South, De Pijp, Oosterpark & East of the Amstel, Amsterdam Noord The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Amsterdam, our most comprehensive guide to Amsterdam, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Visiting Amsterdam for a week or less? Lonely Planet’s Pocket Amsterdam is a handy-sized guide focused on the city’s can’t-miss experiences. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet’s The Netherlands for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)

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Book SynopsisThis Budapest guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Budapest travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC's strict environmental and social standards. This Budapest guidebook covers: The Belvaros; Lipotvaros and Ujlipotvaros; Terezvaros and Erzsebetvaros; The Varosliget and the stadium district; Jozsefvaros and Ferencvaros; The Var and central Buda; Gellert-hegy and the Taban; Obuda and Margit-sziget; The Buda Hills; The city limits; Excursions from Budapest.Inside this Budapest travel book, you'll find: - A wide range of sights - Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks- Itinerary examples - created for different time frames or types of trip- Practical information - how to get to Budapest, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more- Author picks and things not to miss in Budapest - Thermal Baths, Budapest Zoo, Buda Hills, Live music, #2 tram ride, Fisherman's Bastion, Hungarian National Gallery, Design hotels, Sziget Festival, Coffee houses, Memento Park, Ruin bars, Great Synagogue, House of Terror, Hungarian Railway History Park, Food markets, Budapest's cemeteries - Insider recommendations - tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots- When to go to Budapest - high season, low season, climate information and festivals - Where to go - a clear introduction to Budapest with key places and a handy overview - Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences - regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs- Places to eat, drink and stay - hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels- Practical info at each site - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges- Colour-coded mapping - with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife - Background information for connoisseurs - history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity- Essential Hungarian dictionary and glossary of local terms - Free download of the eBook - available after purchase of the printed guidebook to Budapest - Fully updated post-COVID-19The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Budapest, as well as great planning tools. It's the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.

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Book SynopsisA popular feature of our publishing programme for a number of years has been our facsimile reprints of selected titles from the famous Ian Allan Publishing abc series that first appeared in the 1940s. These modestly priced reprints are welcomed by both the enthusiasts who may have used them when they first came out and also by those not around at the time they were first published. They provide wonderful, nostalgic snapshots of a railway scene which has long since disappeared.The volume selected for reissue this Spring is abc British Railways Locomotives Combined Volume Summer 1959. This is in effect two books in one, abc British Railways Locomotives and the Locoshed Book. The abc lists all the locomotives which were in service at that time and the Locoshed book shows where those engines were allocated at the time the listings were compiled.The year covered in this volume is a particularly interesting one. By now, many of the new diesel classes conceived as a consequence of the BR modernisation plan of 1955, were coming into service though the steam locomotive was still supreme across most of the network, and indeed, new BR Standard steam locomotives were still under construction. As with all of these facsimile reprints, this volume provides a wonderful, nostalgic snapshot of a railway scene which has long since disappeared and will be enjoyed by enthusiasts of both steam and modern traction.

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Book SynopsisThis is a welcome reissue of the biography of one of the relatively few railwaymen in the age of steam who became what would now be described as a ''personality''. Bill Hoole was born in Liverpool and his first job was as a messenger in the Goods Department of the Midland Railway in the city. The fascination of steam locomotives soon cast its spell over him and he transferred to the Great Central at Walton-on-the-Hill-sheds. After service in the Great War he moved to London, passing out as a driver at Neasden in 1926 before moving to Kings Cross the following year.He finished his career as a top link driver on the East Coast Main Line based at Kings Cross. Driver Hoole''s normal locomotive in British Railways days was the now preserved A4 Pacific No 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley, and it was with ''Number 7'' that he achieved the official post war steam speed record of 112mph on 23 May 1959. His name became a household word among railway enthusiasts on the East Coast Route during the declining years of steam traction out of King''s Cross. In his quiet unassuming way he always had time to answer every question, pose for every camera and help everyone who needed help.After his retirement from British Railways, Bill took to driving on the narrow-gauge Festiniog Railway in north Wales, where his cheerful personality made as much an impression on the visitors as it did on steam lovers during his main-line days. On his death in 1979, he was interred in the cemetery at Minffordd close to the Festiniog Railway, his gravestone bearing the title of his biography: Bill Hoole, Engineman Extraordinary.

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Book SynopsisQueen Victoria so liked the Isle of Wight she built a royal residence here. Thousands of people got stoned here at music festivals in the late 1960s. And, in the very un-hippyish Covid summer of 2020, Hunter Davies and his girlfriend escaped locked-down North London for a week’s holiday on the Isle of Wight, fell in love with its sleepy charm – and ended up buying a Grade II-listed love nest in the elegant Victorian seaside resort of Ryde. Love in Old Age tells the story of their first twelve months on the island. It brings together the themes of love in old age; Covid lockdown; rural escape; the anxieties of house-buying; and the history and curiosities of England’s largest and second most populous island – all bound together by Hunter Davies’s inquisitiveness about people and places, and his irrepressible and ironic sense of humour.Trade ReviewHunter's wit and charm and insatiable curiosity about people and places will have you captured * Our Man On The Ground *PRAISE FOR HUNTER DAVIES: 'Affable, curious, unpretentious, never dull, Hunter is one of the most agreeable egomanics I know' Michael Palin. 'Brilliantly funny' Daily Mail. 'Easy-going, humorous and a natural journalist, Hunter Davies comes across as a thoroughly nice man' Sunday Times. 'Our own national treasure' Helena Kennedy. 'Davies is a wonderful companion, leading readers down memory lane with great chumminess' * Daily Express *

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Book SynopsisBritain has been responsible for some of the greatest and most varied sports cars ever built - the Blower' Bentleys of the 1920s, diminutive MGs of the 1930s, glamorous Jaguar E-types and Aston Martin DB5s of the 1960s, and beyond that the jaw-dropping Lotuses and McLarens of more recent times. This book charts the rich history of the UK's most magnificent high-performance machines, from their primitive, pioneering days through today's technologically advanced modern sports cars. Taking in some of the most admired and sought after cars ever created, it aims to show how, over nearly 140 years, these exciting, and sometimes extraordinary, vehicles developed. The author explores how speeds have risen, handling has been enhanced, styles have evolved and sophistication has increased. Illustrated with over 180 pictures, this fascinating story of the ups and downs of the world's love affair with Britain's sports cars is almost as dramatic and dynamic as the machines themselves.

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Book SynopsisPacked with the detailed local knowledge of author Paul Crask, a long-term resident, Bradt's Dominica remains the only up-to-date standalone guide to this Caribbean island. In this new, thoroughly updated fourth edition, a range of accommodation and dining options are described in depth, guide and tour-operator listings are extensive, and 19 detailed maps help orientation. Taking an environmentally conscious and socially responsible approach to travel, the author couples essential advice on activities and practicalities with rich insights into the country's natural environment, history and culture - including the Kalinago, the last of the region's indigenous Amerindian people, whose descendants continue to live here today. Formerly considered an undeveloped Caribbean backwater, English-speaking Dominica is an increasingly favoured tourist destination. The government has invested significantly in island infrastructure following damage caused by extreme weather events in 2015 and 2017, and upmarket boutique hotels are opening. Despite such rising popularity, Dominica remains a place of unbridled, off-the-beaten-path adventure and discovery. This island of mountains, unspoiled rainforests, volcanoes, rivers and waterfalls has much to enchant a variety of travellers. Explore Morne Trois Pitons National Park, a World Heritage Site housing a network of trails that traverse rainforest-covered mountains and connect rivers, waterfalls and the Boiling Lake, a flooded fumarole that is the world's second-largest hot-water lake. Ardent hikers craving further exploration can walk sections of the Wai'tukubuli National Trail or make for national parks such as Cabrits and Morne Diablotin. Wildlife-watchers can seek out rare parrots found nowhere else on Earth, the mountain chicken (actually one of the world's largest frogs) or even a boa constrictor that is the subject of Kalinago legends. Scuba divers and snorkellers can marvel at pristine marine reserves boasting healthy coral reefs, while those who prefer to remain above the waves can take boat trips to enjoy excellent views of sperm whales. Whether you love nature or culture, hiking through wilderness or exploring underwater, the depth of detail and breadth of local insights that characterise Bradt's Dominica render it the indispensable practical companion to exploring this exciting country.Table of ContentsIntroduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography, Climate, Natural history and conservation, History, Government and politics, Economy, People, Language, Religion, Education, Culture Chapter 2 Practical Information When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tour operators, Tourist offices, Red tape, Consulates and embassies, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, Women travellers, Travellers with a disability, Travelling with children, LGBTQIA+ travellers, What to take, Money and budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and events, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Opening times, Media and communications, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively Chapter 3 Activities and Special Interests Tour operators and private guides, Site fees and passes, Beaches and bays, Birdwatching, Boat tours, Bus and jeep tours, Canyoning, Cruise ship day visitors, Fishing, Freediving, Gardens, farms and food, Hiking, Horseriding, Kayaking, River tubing, Scuba-diving, Snorkelling, Whale and dolphin watching, Work and study PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 4 Roseau and Environs A brief history of Roseau, Getting there and away, Orientation and getting around, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do Chapter 5 Roseau Valley and Morne Trois Pitons National Park Getting there and away, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, What to see and do, Hot springs, Hiking trails Chapter 6 The South Getting there and away, Where to stay, Where to eat a, Exploring the region, What to see and do, Hiking Chapter 7 The Kalinago Territory and the East The Kalinago, Getting there and away, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Exploring the region, What to see and do, Hiking trails Chapter 8 Cabrits National Park and the North Getting there and away, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Exploring the region, What to see and do, Hiking trails Chapter 9 Heart of Dominica, Morne Diablotin National Park and the West Getting there and away, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Exploring the region, What to see and do, Hiking trails Appendix 1 Accommodation at a Glance Appendix 2 Activities at a Glance Appendix 3 Further Information Notes Index

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Book SynopsisKosovo travel guide. Expert holiday advice covering outdoor pursuit, Prishtina hotels and restaurants, museums, historical sites, getting around and where to stay. Also includes itineraries, Via Dinarica and Peaks of the Balkans walking routes, Gracanica Monastery, Dragash, Germia, Strpce, Brezovica skiing, homestays, music festivals and culture.

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Book SynopsisAn immersive journey through the tumultuous past and fascinating present of the south-western Pacific

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Book SynopsisLonely Planet''s Experience Andalucia is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Wander along lively streets, explore the region''s Moorish heritage and feast on mouth-watering tapas - all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Uncover Andalucia''s best experiences and get away from the everyday! Inside Lonely Planet''s Experience Andalucia: Unique experiences to string together an unforgettable trip Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps throughout Highlights and trip builders to help tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests Fresh perspectives to surprise you with things you hadn''t thought of, as well as fresh takes on the well-known sights Insider tips help you discover hidden gems and get around like a local Expert insights take you to the heart of the place - history of the flamenco, Moorish architecture and heritage, hiking national parks, Malaga food trail, beaches of the Costa del Sol Practical info and tips on money, getting around, unique and local ways to stay, and responsible travel Covers Almería, Cadiz, Cordoba, Gibraltar, Granada, Huelva, Jaén, Malaga, Seville The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet''s Experience Andalucia, our inspiring guide, filled with local tips and fresh perspectives focuses on Andalucia''s best experiences to string together for an unforgettable trip. Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all the country has to offer? Check out Lonely Planet''s Spain guide. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we''ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You''ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. ''Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.'' New York Times ''Lonely Planet. It''s on everyone''s bookshelves; it''s in every traveler''s hands. It''s on mobile phones. It''s on the Internet. It''s everywhere, and it''s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.'' Fairfax Media (Australia)

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Book SynopsisLonely Planet''s Pocket Athens is your guide to the city''s best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Marvel at the iconic Acropolis above the city, experience the ancient Temple of Olympian Zeus and sample the local cuisine; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Athens and make the most of your trip!Inside Lonely Planet''s Pocket Athens:Full-colour maps and travel photography throughoutHighlightsand itineraries help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks missConvenient pull-out Athens map (included in print version), plus over 21 colour neighbourhood mapsUser-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your timeCovers Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Greek Parliament, Syntagma, Plaka, Keramikos, Gazi, Filopappou Hill, Thisio, Monastiraki, Psyrri, Exarhia, Kolonaki, Benaki Museum, and moreThe Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet''s Pocket Athens, an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - that literally fits in your pocket. Make the most of a quick trip to Athens with trusted travel advice to get you straight to the heart of the city.Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet''s Greece guide for a comprehensive look at all that the country has to offer.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we''ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You''ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.''Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.'' New York Times''Lonely Planet. It''s on everyone''s bookshelves; it''s in every traveller''s hands. It''s on mobile phones. It''s on the Internet. It''s everywhere, and it''s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.'' Fairfax Media (Australia)

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Book SynopsisLonely Planet''s Experience Paris is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Sample macarons from local cafes, explore the Louvre and climb the Eiffel Tower - all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Uncover Paris''s best experiences and get away from the everyday! Inside Lonely Planet''s Experience Paris: Unique experiences to string together for an unforgettable trip Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps throughout Pull-out Paris map (included in print version)Highlights and neighbourhood trip builders to help tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests Insights from local experts take you to the heart of the place - Fresh perspectives and insider tips to surprise you with things you hadn''t thought of, as well as fresh takes on the well-known sig

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Book SynopsisLonely Planet's Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip.Climb Half Dome, gaze at Mono Lake, and ski in Yosemite; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and begin your journey now! Inside the Lonely Planet's Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Travel Guide: User-friendly highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices, emergency information, park seasonality, hiking trail junctions, viewpoints, landscapes, elevations, distances, difficulty levels, and durations Focused on the best hikes, drives, and cycling tours Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, camping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, summer and winter activities, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Contextual insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, geology, wildlife, and conservation Over 40 full-color trail and park maps and full-color images throughout Useful features- Travel with Children,Clothing and Equipment, andDay and Overnight Hikes Covers Yosemite National Park, Sequoia National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Badger Pass, Wawona, Tuolumne Meadows, Hetch Hetchy The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, our most comprehensive guide to these national parks, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's USA for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer. Looking to visit more North American national parks? Check out USA's National Parks, a new full-color guide that covers all 59 of the USA's national parks. Just looking for inspiration? Check out Lonely Planet's National Parks of America, a beautifully illustrated introduction to each of the USA's 59 national parks. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's USA's National Parks for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer. Looking to visit more North American national parks? Check out USA's National Parks, a new full-color guide that covers all 59 of the USA's national parks. Just looking for inspiration? Check out Lonely Planet's National Parks of America, a beautifully illustrated introduction to each of the USA's 59 national parks. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's USA for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer. Looking to visit more North American national parks? Check out USA's National Parks, a new full-color guide that covers all 59 of the USA's national parks. Just looking for inspiration? Check out Lonely Planet's National Parks of America, a beautifully illustrated introduction to each of the USA's 59 national parks. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)

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Book Synopsis'One of the most enjoyable travel books I've read' The Times Acclaimed novelist Sarah Moss's compelling account of living in Iceland with two small children in the year the volcano erupted At the height of the financial crisis in 2009, Sarah Moss and her husband moved with their two small children to Iceland. From their makeshift home among the half-finished skyscrapers of Reykjavik, Moss travels to hillsides of boiling mud and volcanic craters, and the remote farms and fishing villages of the far north. She watches the northern lights and the comings and goings of migratory birds, and as the weeks and months go by, she and her family find new ways to live. By turns meditative and wickedly observant, Sarah Moss's account of her time in Iceland is the adventure of a lifetime with the baggage of a lifetime too. 'Moss is a wry and a very good companion...and her book is as perceptive of the southern English middle-classes, as it is of Icelanders' Kathleen Jamie, Guardian 'A wry, intimate and beautifully-observed portrait of a culture both alien and familiar. Sarah Moss's account of her Icelandic sojourn is a vicarious treat' Philip MarsdenTrade ReviewOne of the most enjoyable travel books I've read -- Helen Rumbelow * The Times *Beautifully written ... Moss grapples with new foods, customs and landscapes that are both oddly familiar and wildly alien in this absorbing memoir -- Carl Wilkinson * Financial Times *A fascinating and unusual book, a genuine news from nowhere, the gripping account of one person thinking and perceiving for herself -- Joanna Kavenna * Literary Review *Moss is a wry and a very good companion... and her book is as perceptive of the southern English middle-classes, as it is of Icelanders -- Kathleen Jamie * Guardian *A wry, intimate and beautifully-observed portrait of a culture both alien and familiar. Sarah Moss's account of her Icelandic sojourn is a vicarious treat -- Philip MarsdenHolds an uncompromising mirror up to the British life that she has left behind. Honest, funny, frank, and insightful, it is a reassuring guide to the strangeness of being a stranger. An enviable experience beautifully described -- Gavin Francis[Moss] sheds light on the strangeness of the country for an outsider as well as on the Icelanders' ongoing trauma... Absorbing -- Emily Read * Spectator *A thoughtful and moving description of a country -- Giles Foden * Conde Nast Traveller *It is Moss's inquisitive excursions into the real and imagined Icelandic landscapes that enthral the most... engaging [and] expressive -- Rob St John * List *This tale perfectly evokes the country's natural splendours, but it's the colourful cast of friends and hangers-on that is so touching * National Geographic Traveller *Moss writes honestly... She mocks her won cultural assumptions drily -- Nancy Campbell * Times Literary Supplement *This delightful and appealing book is written in a crisp and insightful style... filled with descriptions of the northern landscape which capture it perfectly... Very funny * We Love This Book *Fantastic and perceptive... Moss is so subtle and skilled at what she does, as careful and precise a prose specialist as you will find, that it hangs together seamlessly and brilliantly * Big Issue *An insightful account of a year in a beguiling but often incomprehensible land of fire and ice... this is a delightful tale with a strong sense of place -- Duncan Mills * Traveller *Her wit, like her sensitivity to social matters, is complemented by her astoundingly alert writing about the natural world -- Kevin Canfield * Star Tribune *Always illuminating * Washington Post *Beautiful * Travelers Today *A wry memoir about a family who move to Iceland for a year in the aftermath of the financial crash. Moss discovers as much about herself as she does the Icelanders she writes about. -- Destination books this summer * Elle *A wonderful, meditative and informative introduction to a country that's both progressive and steeped in more myths, legends and sagas than any other... All Icelandic life is here * New European *

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Book SynopsisA page-turning story of travel, adventure, people and places. Laugh-out loud funny in places, yet at times poignant and sad.

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Book SynopsisStrap on your boots and discover Tuscany on foot with the Sunflower Tuscany walking guide which includes 75 long and short walks. On the days when your feet may have had enough, enjoy some spectacular scenery on one of our 8 recommended car tours.

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Book Synopsis"Voices of the Old Sea" is Lewis' masterly description of the Costa Brava on the cusp of tourist development in the 1950s, a place where men regulated their lives by the sardine shoals of spring and autumn and the tuna fishing of summer, and where women kept goats and gardens, arranged marriages and made ends meet.

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Book SynopsisContains 20 fun-filled family outings around the county that everyone can enjoy for free. This book covers coast, forests, countryside, grand houses and intriguing little local museums and parks. It includes occasional nostalgic recipes, games to play and tips on how to create props at home before setting out.

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Book SynopsisBased on the UK accommodation website Cool Places, this guide features the very best places to stay in Britain with your dog - everything from boutique hotels and cosy gastropubs to seaside B&Bs, country cottages and the latest glamping sites. Compiled by Rough Guides founder Martin Dunford and the Cool Places team of regional experts, each featured place has an incisive first-hand review and all the information you need; uniquely also includes all the best dog-friendly stuff to do nearby: local pubs, great walks, fun activities. It's also illustrated with hundreds of colour pictures that not only showcase the best of the British countryside and its accommodation, but the best of Britain's dogs too! So whether you're after a country cottage, a luxury hotel or just a cosy pub with rooms, put yourself in the trusted hands of Cool Places and find your perfect UK dog-friendly place to stay.

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Book SynopsisJack Thurston, best-selling author of the Lost Lanes series, takes you on a freewheeling tour of the hidden lanes and forgotten byways of the Midlands and beyond, from the windswept hills of Shropshire to the big skies of Lincolnshire, from the crags of the Peak District to the comely villages of the Cotswolds. Graded from easy to challenging, with listings of the best pubs and tea stops, wild swim spots, viewpoints and accommodation too. Accompanied by a dedicated website, downloadable GPX files, turn-by-turn route instructions and detailed maps. All rides are accessible by train and include Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire and Cheshire. > Enjoy the traffic-free trails of the Peak District, taking in dramatic landscapes, grand country houses and a wealth of industrial archaeology > Explore the Cotswolds on its quietest country lanes and hidden byways, stopping at cosy pubs and breathtaking sunset viewpoints > Follow in the tyre tracks of Edward Elgar to the summit of the Malvern Hills for some of the most splendid views of England > Discover secret Birmingham on its vast network of canal towpaths and traffic-free urban greenways > Ride high along the dramatic Shropshire Hills on the contours of Brown Clee Hill, the Wrekin, the Stiperstones and Wenlock Edge

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Book SynopsisThe abc Rail Guide has established itself as the comprehensive, detailed accurate and reliable guide to the railway networks of the British Isles. The new 2018 edition of this best-selling annual publication has been thoroughly revised and updated. The book provides the most accurate listings, in operator order, of the locomotives, multiple units and stock used on the railways of Britain, the Isle of Man and Ireland. Entries are also separately cross-referenced to their operators. There are many additional sections including those dealing with stock used by infrastructure companies, private train operators, tramways and Metro systems. Among other topics covered are coupling codes, TOPS numbers allocated to heritage traction and off-lease stock. abc Rail Guide 2018 is simply the most comprehensive and accurate single volume reference source on the contemporary railway scene. Portable, up to date, concise, easy to use, with Train Operating Company route maps and colour photographs throughout, this is the essential guide for all railway enthusiasts seeking to keep up to speed with the dynamic and rapidly changing railway landscape in these islands.

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Book Synopsis A fascinating collection of bizarre but true stories from nearly 200 years of railway history. Right from the very start, when George Stephenson’s famous Rocket knocked over and killed a government minister at the opening of the Liverpool to Manchester line in 1830, the world’s railways have given rise to plenty of intriguing stories. In this fascinating book, revised and updated with a new selection of tales, railway buff Tom Quinn explores the more bizarre side of train travel, featuring weird weather conditions, audacious robberies, hair-raising accidents, vanishing passengers, an infestation of maggots and a mysterious missing mummy. From the dawn of rail travel, when speeds of 15mph were considered dangerous to health and people mistook engines for fire-breathing demons, through the Victorian heyday of royal trains and seaside specials to today’s more prosaic leaves on the line, this whistlestop tour through railways’ long and storied history is the perfect gift for armchair travellers, history fans and trainspotters. Word count: 60,000

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Book SynopsisLet Marco Polo Lisbon guide you around this beautiful city. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants and ideas for travel with kids with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Let Marco Polo show you all this wonderful city has to offer.

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Book SynopsisThe 19th edition of this accessible, detailed guide to the great metropolis. Completely updated in full colour, the focus is on history, art, architecture and the personalities who have made London what it is. An essential handbook for travellers and residents alike.

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Book SynopsisLet Secret York guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating York guide book. Let our local expert, Isobel Akerman show you the well-hidden treasures and hidden places of this beautiful city. Featuring over 150 unusual and unfamiliar places, this second edition of Secret York guide is ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike. Find a fully functioning windmill in the middle of a residential road Reach the very end of the solar system Walk in the middle of a 15,000 year old bog Swim in a pool once powered by fruit pastilles Discover Britain''s last remaining railway nursery Enjoy Bettys'' underground Dive Bar See the fastest rocker to ever have flown in Earth''s atmosphere Explore the secret ceremony room of the Freemasons Spot York''s most prestigious postbox Far from the crowds and the usual cliches, York offers many off-beat experiences and is home to plenty of well-hidden treasures that are revealed only to residents and travellers who find their way off the beaten track. An indispensable guide for those who thought they knew York well or would like to discover another side of the city.From the publishers of the best-selling Secret London:an unusual guide comes this brand new edition of Secret York guide. Author Isobel Akerman has prowled the city streets, seeking out the hidden, eccentric and overlooked to create this definitive insider''s guide to York.

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