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Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Milan City Map
Book SynopsisLonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and easy-fold format, Lonely Planet's Milan City Map helps you get around 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, extensive street and site index, and practical travel tips and directory. With this easy-to-use, full-color map in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of Milan. Durable and waterproof Easy-fold format and convenient size Handy slipcase Full colour 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 Parco Sempione, Porta Garibaldi, Brera, Duomo, San Babila, Navigli, Porta Romana, Corso Magenta, Sant'Ambrogio, Quadrilatero d'Oro, Giardini Pubblici, and more Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Pocket Milan, our handy-sized guide featuring the best sights and experiences for a short visit or weekend away. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, 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 grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. '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) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017
£7.39
Editions Flammarion Paris: Ronis: Paris Pocket
Book SynopsisHumanist photographer Willy Ronis’s most iconic images of Paris are beautifully produced in this affordable volume. Unparalleled in his ability to portray the Parisian joie de vivre, Willy Ronis captured sheer delight on the faces he photographed, from the Parisian gamin running with an oversized baguette to the cheerful Parisiennes behind the bakery counter, and from dancers in full swing at a summer festival to a gaggle of children in a bumper-car tangle. His images are iconic and varied, ranging from lovers embracing in front of the Eiffel Tower to monuments softened by gauzy fog to a determined factory worker protesting for her rights.The Parisian-born Ronis bought his first Rolleiflex camera in 1937 at the age of 27. He strolled the streets of his beloved city, training his camera on the working-class neighborhoods of Belleville and Ménilmontant, capturing the essence of everyday life in Paris. He memorialized the urban landscape—a lamp-lit bridge or the leafy horse chestnut trees bordering the Seine—and typical Parisians—in the metro, sunbathing on the Île de la Cité, or ice-skating in the park.This pocket volume of high-quality reproductions is a joyful tribute to Paris and the esteemed photographer’s finest work.
£7.55
American Traveler Hiking Arizona Your Guide To 50 Arizona Trails
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AKEMAN PRESS Literary Walks in Bath Eleven Excursions in the
Book SynopsisEleven walks which look at Bath through the eyes of eminent authors as diverse as Smollett, Jane Austen, Dickens, Fanny Burney, Sheridan, Georgette Heyer, Mary Shelley and John Betjeman. They create a vivid social history of the city over the last 300 years. Fully illustrated, with detailed accounts of the writers and their works.Table of ContentsForeword by Peter Lovesey Introduction 1 The Lost Inns of Bath: A Literary Odyssey 2 'Like Mirrors Made, for Men to See': The Bath Stage in the Eighteenth Century 3 'A Sink of Profligacy and Extortion': Tobias Smollett in Bath 4 The Rudest Man in England: An Introduction to Philip Thicknesse 5 Pleasure, Pain and Grief: Fanny Burney in Bath 6 Rebels and Romantics: Catherine Macaulay, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Mary Shelley & Percy Bysshe Shelley in Bath 7 'The Rhythm of Tom Paine's Bones' Radicalism and Repression in Pitt's 'Reign of Terror' 8 'Vapour, Shadow, Smoke and Confusion': Jane Austen's Bath 9 Pickwick, Pubs and Penny Readings: In the Footsteps of Charles Dickens 10 Beaux, Belles and Black Sheep: Bath Through the Eyes of Georgette Heyer 11 'Goodbye to Old Bath': Around Bath with John Betjeman Summary of distances and accessibility Acknowledgements & Picture Credits Further Reading, Bookshops, Museums & Galleries
£15.00
Push Projects Ltd Made in England The Artisans Behind the Handbuilt
Book SynopsisA book by frame builders, about frame builders, takes a unique look at the world of bespoke frame building by showcasing the artisans in England who craft these bicycle frames. The authors, travelled around the country, to interview the people who are leading this industry. Each artisan shares their methods, their passion, their skills and quirks.
£29.75
Monkfish Book Publishing Company Arousing the Goddess Sex and Love in the Buddhist
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£12.34
JDF & Associates Ltd Railway Journeys in Art Volume 7 The Glorious
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£35.10
Chop McKean Mapping Wainwright Maps of the Lakeland Fells Eastern
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£8.24
Chop McKean Mapping The Western Fells Map 7 Wainwright maps of the
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£8.24
Chop McKean Mapping Wainwright Maps of the Lakeland Fells The Central
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£8.24
Pilgrim Book Services Ltd A Pilgrims Guide to Northern Spain
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£17.95
Lomond Books Whymper E Matterhorn
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£19.00
Octopus Publishing Group From Source to Sea: Notes from a 215-Mile Walk
Book SynopsisOver the years, authors, artists and amblers aplenty have felt the pull of the Thames, and now travel writer Tom Chesshyre is following in their footsteps.He's walking the length of the river from the Cotswolds to the North Sea - a winding journey of over two hundred miles. Join him for an illuminating stroll past meadows, churches and palaces, country estates and council estates, factories and dockyards. Setting forth in the summer of Brexit, and meeting a host of interesting characters along the way, Chesshyre explores the living present and remarkable past of England's longest and most iconic river.Trade ReviewAn enjoyable refuge from everyday life * Clive Aslet, The Times *I found myself quickly falling into step beside Tom Chesshyre, charmed by his amiable meanderings, pointed observations and meetings with strangers along the way... but most of all Chesshyre champions the joys of a good walk through fascinating surroundings - with beer and blisters at the end of the day * BBC Countryfile Magazine - Fergus Collins *Readers should perhaps prepare themselves for a whole new wave of Whither England? type books in the months and years ahead, and Chesshyre's is a not unwelcome early attempt to answer that seemingly urgent question. * Ian Sansom, Times Literary Supplement *'Beautifully written and exquisite in observation, Tom Chesshyre's latest book, From Source to Sea is a fitting tribute to the mighty Thames that flows like a golden thread through the history of Britain. * Harry Bucknall, author of Like a Tramp, Like a Pilgrim *Chesshyre cuts an engaging figure... He has a true journalist's instinct for conversational encounters - Kurdistani picnickers in the river meadows upstream of London, pub thugs in the badlands of the lower Thames, other Thames Path pilgrims he rubs up against along the way. He also demonstrates a nose for a juicy tale, from a pre-Raphaelite ménage-àtrois at Kelmscott Manor to the discreet nookie column in the Marlow Free Press. Chesshyre's journey is rich in history and thick with characters, fables and happenstance - a highly readable and entertaining saunter along England's iconic river. * Christopher Somerville, author of Britain’s Best Walks *Chesshyre's book stands out from other accounts of walking the Thames Path in its contemporary (post-Brexit, pre-Trump) immediacy. A portrait of England and the English in our time, it is peppered with fascinating historical and literary markers. It's also a usefully opinionated guide to watering-holes and B&Bs from the sleepy Cotswold villages to the dystopian edgelands of the estuary. * Christina Hardyment, author of Writing the Thame *Journalist Tom Chesshyre has produced a readable, richly entertaining and highly informative book in From Source to Sea * Chris Gray, The Oxford Times *The result is this enjoyable travelogue, guiding the reader through the delightful towns and cities strung like pearls along the river, the 'liquid history' of the Thames from the Romans to the Profumo Affair and the beloved works of art and literature inspired by life on its banks, most famously Alice in Wonderland, Three Men in a Boat and The Wind in the Willows... a welcome addition to the Thames cannon. * Richard Tarrant, The Lady *Beautifully written and exquisite in observation, Tom Chesshyre's latest book, From Source to Sea is a fitting tribute to the mighty Thames that flows like a golden thread through the history of Britain. * Harry Bucknall, author of Like a Tramp, Like a Pilgrim *
£9.89
Butler Publishing LARN YERSEL GEORDIE
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£6.64
Goose Lane Editions The Best of The Great Trail, Volume 1:
Book SynopsisSee the beauty that Canada has to offer. Walking and hiking is a big Canadian pastime for people wanting exercise and fresh air.Here, at last, is the essential companion to the eastern part of Canada's national trail. Profiling 30 separate sections, crossing 6 provinces, and traversing more than 900 km of trail, this guide for the adventurous offers a connoisseur's sampling of the finest components of eastern Canada's Trans Canada Trail.Beginning at Cape Spear and ending on the shores of Lake Huron, Michael Haynes follows the Great Trail through the remote interior of Newfoundland, the coastlines of the Maritimes, the Laurentian Mountains of Quebec, and the lakes and farmlands of Southern Ontario, as well as into cities such as Quebec, Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto. With beautiful colour photographs and comprehensive trail notes for each featured section, as well as GPS coordinates, maps, and informative descriptions of points of interest along with way, The Best of The Great Trail, Volume 1 explores the landscapes of eastern Canada in their variegated glory.
£20.39
David & Charles The 4-Cylinder Engine Short Block
Book SynopsisA complete practical guide on how to blueprint (optimise all aspects of specification) any 4-cylinder, four-stroke engine's short block to obtain maximum performance and reliability without wasting money on over-specced parts. Includes choosing components, crankshaft & conrod bearings, cylinder block, connecting rods, pistons, piston to valve clearances, camshaft, engine balancing, timing gear, lubrication system, professional check-build procedures and much more.Table of ContentsIntroduction Rpm limitations Pistons Crankshaft Connecting rods Camshaft drives Balancing Oil pump Sump (oil pan) Using this book Essential information Chapter 1. Buying a standard used engine Checking engine condition Summary of checks Chapter 2. Buying a used high-performance engine What to check in unused/rebuilt engines Chapter 3. Choosing replacement parts Pistons Cast pistons Forged pistons Piston rings Top ring Second ring Three-piece oil control ring Summary Main & connecting rod bearings Camshaft bearings (in-block cams) Connecting rod bolts Studs & nuts Gaskets O-ringing blocks Chapter 4. Plain bearing basics Bearing tunnels Bearing shell location tabs Fitting main bearing shells Fitting big end bearings Chapter 5. Cylinder block - checking Checking main bearing tunnel sizes Check fitting main bearing shells Checking bearing crush Measuring main bearing inside diameters Chapter 6. Cylinder block - preparation Cleaning components Cast iron components Aluminium components Preparation before cleaning Cleaning after parts have been in the tank Crack & porosity testing Iron blocks Aluminium blocks Threaded holes Summary Drain tap Strapping welch (freeze) & camshaft plugs Block decking Reboring Cylinder block boring machines Final block detailing Install camshaft bearings (if applicable) Machined surface protection Chapter 7. Connecting rods - preparation Piston pin retention and little ends Circlip piston pin retention Interference fit piston pin retention Connecting rod big end tunnel resizing Big end bore honing Connecting rod bolts Checking connecting rod bolts for stretch Aftermarket connecting rods Bearing crush Optimum big end bearing clearance Big end bearing diameters Chapter 8. Crankshaft Checking the crankshaft Crankshaft preparation Crankshaft regrinding Check fitting the connecting rods to the crankshaft Flywheel dowelling Chapter 9. Engine balance Piston sets Connecting rods Crankshaft Flywheels Crankshaft dampers Chapter 10. Camshaft & lifters Used camshafts Reground camshafts Lifters Summary Chapter 11. Crankshaft - check fitting Camshaft installation (if in block) Crankshaft installation Thrust bearings `Check fitting' the crankshaft to the block Chapter 12. Timing chain Fitting timing chains Camshaft timing Accurate valve timing Chapter 13. Valve reliefs & fitting pistons to connecting rods Piston valve reliefs Accurate valve relief location Valve relief diameters Fitting pistons to connecting rods Interference fit piston pins Circlip retained piston pins Chapter 14. Pistons & connecting rods - installation Piston rings Measuring end gaps Altering ring gaps Side clearance Radial depth of the ring groove Fitting rings to pistons Oil control rings Compression rings Chapter 15. Camshaft & ignition timing marks Checking top dead centre Ignition timing marks Camshaft timing marks Degree marking the crankshaft pulley Checking camshaft timing (in-block cams) Chapter 16. Oiling system Stock sumps (oil pans) Windage tray & baffle Increasing oil capacity Aluminium sumps Engine installation angle Oil pumps Crankcase ventilation Oil & filter Chapter 17. Conclusion Starting and running-in a rebuilt engine Checking used oil & the filter Engine inspection with sump (oil pan) removed Valve sear recession Postscript Index
£15.99
Artguide s.r.o. Moscow: A Guide to Soviet Modernist Architecture
Book SynopsisMoscow: A Guide to Soviet Modernist Architecture 1955-1991 provides descriptions of almost 100 buildings from the most underrated period of Soviet architecture. This is the first guide to bring together the architecture made during the three decades between Khrushchev and Gorbachev, from the naive modernism of the "thaw" of the late 1950s through postmodernism. Buildings include the Palace of Youth, the Rossiya cinema, the Pioneer Palace, the Ostankino TV Tower, the TASS headquarters, the "golden brains" of the Academy of Sciences and less well-known structures such as the House of New Life and the Lenin Komsomol Automobile Plant Museum. The authors situate Moscow's postwar architecture within the historical and political context of the Soviet Union, while also referencing developments in international architecture of the period.
£18.00
Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet The Cruise Handbook
Book SynopsisExploring the frozen Alaskan wilderness; spotting elephants and lions on a Botswana river safari; sailing through the mighty fjords in Scandinavia and New Zealand; island-hopping the Caribbean, rich in colonial plazas and white sand beaches. Cruising has never been more diverse. This practical and inspiring guide gives you the lowdown on the wide world of cruises. Get essential advice and expert tips on everything from the types of cruises available, where to go and how to book a great deal, to packing and travelling with the family. This ultimate trip-planning tool also features the best destinations for beaches, adventure, culture, chartering and more. Designed for both first-time cruisers and those looking for inspiration, The Cruise Handbook will help you discover the enormous range of boat trips around the world, and find and book your perfect cruise. You'll also discover how to get the most out of each port of call. A fun and interesting read, it's packed with photos and top tips throughout. The handbook is split into four sections: Smooth Sailing, which includes: Why Cruise? Wide World of Cruising Where to Cruise When DIY It! Cruise Your Way Quiz Planning your Choice, which includes: Top Planning Tips Staying Healthy Top Packing Tips Cruise Etiquette Excursion Low-down Inspiration, which includes: Top Ten Affordable Cruise Destinations Top Ten Beach Cruise Destinations Top Ten Nature Cruise Destinations Best Cruises for Family Top Regions for LGBTQ, Food, and Culture Choose Your Cruise, which includes: Round the World Cruises Alaska Cruises Arctic Cruises Caribbean Cruises European River Cruises And much, much more About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, 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 grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.
£11.69
Die Gestalten Verlag The Hidden Tracks: Wanderlust off the Beaten Path
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£32.00
Alan Godfrey Maps Manchester Oxford Street and Gaythorn 1849
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£5.69
Haynes Publishing Group Kawasaki Ninja ZX10R 04 10
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£28.90
Haynes Publishing Group Triumph Spitfire Owners Workshop Manual
Book SynopsisMk I, II, III, IV and 1500. Petrol: 1.1 litre (1147cc), 1.3 litre (1296cc) and 1.5 litre (1493cc).
£28.80
Haynes Publishing Group Saab 900 Oct 93 98 Haynes Repair Manual
Book SynopsisHatchback and Coupe, inc. special/limited editions. Petrol: 2.0 litre (1985cc) and 2.3 litre (2290cc) 4-cyl, inc. Turbo. Exclusions:Does NOT cover features specific to Cabriolet or âSensonicâ clutchless transmission. Does NOT cover 2.5 litre V6.
£25.50
Haynes Publishing Group Volvo V70 and S80 1998 2007 Haynes Repair Manual
Book SynopsisV70 2000 till maj 2007; S80 1998 till feb 2006, Modeller med 5-cylindriga bensinmotorer och 2.4 liter dieselmotorer.1984, 2319, 2401, 2435 och 2521 cc bensinmotorer.2400 och 2401 cc dieselmotorer Exclusions:Behandlar ej 2.5 liter dieselmotorer, V6-motorer, V70R, 4-hjulsdrift eller Bi-fuel
£25.50
Haynes Publishing Group Yamaha XJ6 FZ6R 20092015 Haynes Repair Manual
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£28.90
Haynes Publishing Group Volvo 940 Petrol 90 98 Haynes Repair Manual
Book SynopsisSaloon and Estate inc. special/limited editions. Petrol: 2.0 litre (1986cc) and 2.3 litre (2316cc) 8-valve. Exclusions:Does NOT cover 16-valve (B240/B234) engines.
£25.20
Haynes Publishing Group Peugeot 206 0206
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£25.50
Haynes Publishing Group Ford Focus Diesel 05 11 54 to 61 Haynes Repair
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£25.50
Haynes Publishing Group Honda CBR900RR FireBlade 92 99 Haynes Repair
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£28.90
Haynes Publishing Group Honda VFR400 NC30 RVF400 NC35 VFours 89 98
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£28.90
Haynes Publishing Group BMW 3Serien bensin 1998 2006 Haynes Repair
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£25.50
Haynes Publishing Group KTM EXC Enduros SX Motocross sohc 4strokes 00
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£28.90
Flame Tree Publishing London Secrets Celebrations
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£15.00
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Chesapeake Bay Schooners
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£27.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Chesapeake Wildlife
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£27.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Maritime Casualties Causes and Consequences
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£27.19
Goose Lane Editions Hiking Trails of MontrÃal and Beyond
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£16.99
Haynes Publishing Group International Harvester Model 300350 Utility
Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:Diesel Models: 350, 350HC, 350 Utility, 400, 400HC, W400, 450, 450HC, W450 Gasoline Models: 300, 300HC, 300 Utility, 350, 350HC, 350 Utility, 400, 400HC, W400, 450, 450HC, W450
£24.00
Haynes Publishing Group John Deere SRS 850 950 1050
Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:Models 850, 950, 1050
£33.75
APA Publications Berlitz Pocket Guide Edinburgh (Travel Guide)
Book SynopsisBerlitz Pocket Guides: iconic style, a bestselling brand, this is the quintessential pocket-sized travel guide to EdinburghPlan your trip, plan perfect days and discover how to get around - this pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do and see in Edinburgh, from top attractions like Edinburgh Castle and the Scottish National Gallery, to hidden gems, including a visit to one of the ''real'' Old Town streets at The Real Mary King''s Close. This will save you time, and enhance your exploration of this fascinating city. Compact, concise, and packed with essential information, this is an iconic on-the-move companion when you''re exploring Edinburgh Covers Top Ten Attractions, including Arthur''s Seat and the Edinburgh Festival and Perfect Day itinerary suggestions Includes an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture Handy colour maps on the inside cover flaps will help you find your way around Essential practical information on everything from Eating Out to Getting Around Inspirational colour photography throughout Sharp design and colour-coded sections make for an engaging reading experienceAbout Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of travel and language expertise to bring you a wide range of travel and language products, including travel guides, maps, phrase books, language-learning courses, dictionaries and kids'' language products.
£5.39
APA Publications Berlitz Pocket Guide Lanzarote & Fuerteventura
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£6.64
National Geographic Maps Division North Carolina
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£8.96
Eland Publishing Ltd Old Glory: An American Voyage
Book Synopsis'Jonathan Raban is one of the world's greatest living travel writers.' William Dalrymple 'The best book of travel ever written by an Englishman about the United States' Jan Morris, IndependentNavigating the Mississippi River from Minneapolis to New Orleans, Raban opens himself to experience the river in all her turbulent and unpredictable old glory. Going wherever the current takes him, he joins a coon-hunt in Savana, falls for a girl in St Louis, worships with black Baptists in Memphis, hangs out with the housewives of Pemiscot and the hog-king of Dubuque. Through tears of laughter, we are led into the heartland of America – with its hunger and hospitality, its inventive energy and its charming lethargy – and come to know something of its soul. The journey is as much the story of Raban as it is of the Mississippi. Navigating the dangerous, ever-changing waters in an unsuitably fragile aluminium skiff, he immerses himself with an irresistible emotional intensity as he tries to give shape to the river and the story – finding himself by turns vulnerable, curious, angry and, like all of us, sometimes foolishly in love.
£12.74
Haynes Publishing Group Ford Granada Petrol Sept 77 Feb 85 Haynes Repair
Book SynopsisSaloon and Estate inc. special/limited editions. Petrol: 2.0 litre (1993cc) 4-cyl and 2.3 litre (2293cc) and 2.8 litre (2792cc) V6.
£27.75
Jonglez Secret Geneva
Book SynopsisLet Secret Geneva guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Geneva guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of this amazing city. Ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike. The places included in our guides are unusual and unfamiliar, allowing one to step off the beaten track. Now in it's third edition, Secret Geneva features 100 secret and unusual locations. Head off to discover hidden tunnels and a bomb shelter beneath the Old City, follow a secret passage open once a year, admire the cathedral's Orpheus capital, pray at Calvin's fake grave, look for the plaque that compares the pope with the Antichrist, visit the secret gardens of the Carouge district, discover why the national monument represents two Savoyard women, learn where Frankenstein was created, sleep in Professor Calculus' room, and more. Far from the usual crowds and cliches, Geneva still keeps treasures well hidden that it reveals only to the inhabitants and to the travellers who know how to wander off the beaten track. An essential guide for those who thought they knew Geneva well or for those who wish to discover the hidden side of the city. Don't miss - Each chapter of this Secret Geneva travel guide book corresponds to a different neighbourhood of the city so that one can always find a hidden or secret place to discover. Perfectly planned walks - Make sure that you do not miss any Secret location, by discovering each one featured in this guide by planning a walking tour of each neighbourhood.Table of ContentsThe last pillar of the former domes Albert Gallatin: a Genevan American who helped the US buy Louisiana from Napoleon Camillo Cavour, the father of Italian unification, lived in Geneva The door of the Pictet House "One of the cruellest abuses of the luxury that devoured us for so long..." The last fire-pot in Geneva Mysterious numbers on the Perron steps The `secret' Monetier passage The twists and turns of rue des Barrieres The sculpted bomb behind Magdalene Church When Geneva was mistaken for Genoa The remains of Muret passage The strange destiny of the Lutheran Church The bust of Rudolph Toepffer T pffer: source of inspiration for Gustave Dore, Picasso The mysterious ladies of the Troinex stone Stele to the glory of the god Mithra When a banker bought `his' street Mithraism - a fascinating ancient religion for the initiated Christmas owes its date of 25 December to the winder solstice and Mithraism Franz Liszt and Marie d'Agoult's house of love Sinister Tabazan's shop sign Rue Chausse-Coq: a reminder of the brothels of yesteryear The statue of Gundobad at Bourg-de-Four The banners of the Clementine statue The cycle of centuries on Bourge-De-Four When number 1, Grand-rue was number 237 Place de la Taconnerie street sign The site of the tumultuous love affair between Eugene Sue and Lucien Bonaparte's granddaughter, 30 years his junior Who was Jean de Brogny? The bas-relief of the pig keeper Why is the chapel called the Chapel of the Maccabees? The enigma of `Apollo's head' Clement's mark beneath Saint Peter's The inscription agains the `Roman Antichrist' Symbols of the cathedral's capitals the Orpheus Capital in the Cathedral The much of Orpheus The misericords of Saint Peter's Cathedral Peculiar motifs under these canons' seats The sibyl of Saint Peter's Cathedral stalls Sibyls: prophets of Christ? The Romans, interpreters of the Sibylline Books The bowed head of the prophet Jeremiah Auguste de Niederhausen, one of Rodin's students The mysterious heads on the Tavel House The little-known travels of five Arsenal cannons The town's hall bench of justice Jacques Gruet: the author of the oldest Genevan document in patois The horseman's ramp at the town hall Inscription at promenade de la Trill Saint German: Geneva's oldest church paid the tax for the Crusades Urban fossils at the town hall The statue of Pictet de Rochemont The Treille's Bench Is the world's longest bench in Marseille, France? The Treille's official chestnut tree The `crazy chesnut' The Sautier of the Republic Where does the word Sautier come from? The angel of the monument to the Red Cross Centenary Henry Dunant: initiator, promoter, or founder of the Red Cross? Old Geneva's underground tunnels Niches in the facade of the Maison Internationale des etudiants Juliet Drouet naked What became of James Pradier The little secrets if the Reformation Wall Landowski: the sculptor of the Reformation Wall ... and the Christ of Rio de Janeiro The only woman David, Vainqueur de Goliath statue Sculptors who change their first name The curious location of the bust of Henry Dunant The guillotine in Geneva The naked statue of `Harmony' at Victoria Hall The grotesque figure of rue de la Corraterie Theodore de Beze on the Escalade fountain Why was the Escalade fountain placed so far from the site of the Savoyard attack that was miraculously repelled in 1602? The forgotten origin of the Rues-Basses lions A controversial bas-relief at Molard Where does the word `molard' come from? The plaque too the creator of Esperanto Secret gardens of Carouge Holy Cross Church did a U-turn An emblematic cinema saved by local willpower Bio for Biographe, Georges Kemeny's invention Cemetery of the Kings, Plainpalais The grave of Griselidis Real, Geneva's most famous prostitute Masonic top of Georges Favon The Masonic Blavignac Tower The Savoyard women of the national monument Fountain of the Jardin Agnlais Private boat trip on the `Neptune' The Pierre du Niton landmark When Gargantua skipped rocks The Peacock House and the House of Pan Pan: a god at the original of the word `panic' Plaque rejected for Celine's house The fauns of 33-35 avenue de Miremont Champel: rue Beau-Sejour was the former site of executions Frankestein, an occult novel written at Cologny The mysterious B of Bodmer Museum Vestiges of the Roman aqueduct serving Geneva The weasel on the statue of Philibert Berthelier Marks of Florentine power at Saint Gervais Temple The red lily, symbol of Florence Sacred symbolism of the fleur-de-lis Misericords of Saint Gervais Temple Saint Gervais Archaeological Site Plaque of the Genevan heroes The 14 Savoyards hung and beheaded after the Escalade The bas-relief of Rue Vallin Where does the word cabinotier come from? Au Vieux St-Gervais boutique The secret passages of Saint Gervais Rousseau's false birthplace The revenge of a shunned statue Room 122 of the Cornavin Hotel Les Paquis church The forgotten peregrinations of the former Russian Hotel's sphinxes Where does the name Cornavin come from? The bloodstained rose and ribbon of Sissi the empress The assassin's head preserved in Vienna The roving statue of the Duke of Brunswick Hidden symbolism of the Brunswick tomb The chateau of Dardagny and Le capitaine Fracasse: what is the true decor described by Theophile Gautier? The reason for the church of Prissy's isolated facade The last Genevan capotes The `petrified' in front of Palais Wilson Palais Wilson: an eventful existence Mon-Repos villa The forgotten peregrinations of the pacifist work The surprising history of the Japanese bell in Ariana gardens A UN fresco created by a centenarian painter The thirteen volume of La floor du Mexique The oldest walnut tree in Switzerland Chateau de Rouleau excavation site The legend of the White Lady The walls of the weaver's farmhouse House of the heroic Irene Gubier Three heroes among many others The last double-decker bench The mysterious pavilion of Pont-de-Sierne Israeli cemetery at Veyrier The exact site of Ferdinand Lasalle's duel Guerlain's secret garden Mysteries of orchids The catholic cross of Sezenove The Justice Stone What is the Justice stone? Boundary markers
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Vertebrate Publishing Ltd Lake District Mountain Biking: Essential Trails
Book SynopsisLake District Mountain Biking – Essential Trails is the full third edition of the bestselling guide to some of the finest mountain bike riding in the UK.Featured are over 20 of the best mountain bike rides in the Lake District, between 12 and 60 kilometres in length, suitable for all levels of mountain bikers.Explore classic rides around Walna Scar, High Street and Borrowdale, and discover several lesser-known gems. Ride moorland singletrack, tackle massive climbs and rattle along some of the rockiest trails you’ll ever encounter on two wheels. Enjoy lakeside cruises, picturesque valleys and 360-degree panoramas.Researched, ridden and written by local riders Richard Staton and Chris Gore, each route features clear and easy to use Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 maps; easy-to-follow directions; details of distance, timings and difficulty gradings; and refreshment stops and local knowledge. A Bonus Section includes information about the man-made trails at Whinlatter and Grizedale, Top Tens and a detailed Appendix. Also includes downloadable GPX files.
£14.41
David & Charles The Last Shelby Cobra: My Times with Carroll
Book SynopsisNow in Paperback! Carroll Shelby, legendary driving ace, race team owner, and designer of Shelby Cobra, Daytona, and Mustang GT350 classics is revered by automotive enthusiasts, yet little has been written about the last quarter century of Carroll Shelby’s life. During that time Chris Theodore, VP at Chrysler and Ford, developed a close personal friendship with Carroll. The Last Shelby Cobra chronicles the development of the many vehicles they worked on together (Viper, Ford GT, Shelby Cobra Concept, Shelby GR1, Shelby GT500 and others). It is an insider’s story about how Shelby came back to the Ford family, and the intrigue behind the five-year journey to get a Shelby badge on a Ford Production Vehicle. The author provides fresh insight and new stories into Shelby’s larger-than-life personality, energy, interests and the many unpublished projects Carroll was involved with, up to his passing. Finally, the book describes their unfinished project, the Super Snake II Cobra, and the serendipitous circumstances that allowed to the author to acquire ‘Daisy,’ the last Shelby Cobra. To his many fans, Carroll Shelby was truly ‘the most interesting man in the world.’Table of ContentsForward Prologue: Describes why I wrote this book Chapter 1: From Boyhood Hero to Automotive Legend • A summary of Shelby’s career • Criteria to become a legend • Why Carroll is one of the few who meets the criteria. Chapter 2: The Legend and a New Snake • First meeting Carroll • Carroll’s involvement with Chrysler • Shelby’s role in the development of the Dodge Viper Chapter 3: The Courtship of Carroll and Ford • The intriguing backstory behind reuniting Shelby and Ford Chapter 4: Project Petunia • 2005 Ford GT, Shelby’s first official role Chapter 5: Codename Daisy • Carroll’s involvement in “Daisy,” the Shelby Cobra Concept Chapter 6: Shelby GR1 • Carroll and the Shelby GR1, successor to the legendary Shelby Daytona. • The stillborn efforts to put Daisy and GR1 into production Chapter 7: Project Condor • How Shelby’s name finally appeared on a Ford product - the Shelby GT500 Chapter 8: Shelby GTs • The untold story of the ill-fated Shelby GT, a worthy successor to the Ford GT • How the Hertz Shelby Mustang GTH led to the introduction of the Ford Mustang Shelby GT Chapter 9: Super Snakes • Our efforts to create and Shelby Super Snake II Cobra • Shelby American’s introduction of the Super Snake Mustangs Chapter 10: Interesting Interests • In the midst of the “Great Recession,” I try to capture Carroll’s multi-faceted personality; his curiosity, interests, storytelling, humour, connections, temperament, stubbornness, vanity, charm, philanthropy, controversies, wisdom and friendship Chapter 11: Unfinished Business • The 2010 Shelby GT500 • Shelby GT350 • Progress on Super Snake II • Plans for a new line of Shelby Cobras and Daytonas • Carroll’s untimely death Chapter 12: Kismet • The Shelby Tribute • Shelby American’s ongoing operation • The serendipitous circumstances leading “Daisy,” the last Shelby Cobra coming home • Thanks to Carroll for the memories Epilogue • Lessons from Carroll • The future of “sport” cars Acknowledgments • Thanks to the many contributors who helped make this book possible, starting with Edsel Ford II Appendix: • Letter from Roy Lunn • Dan Gurney tribute speech • Project team members: Viper, Petunia, Daisy, GR1, GT500
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Die Gestalten Verlag The Great American Road Trip: Roam the Roads From
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