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“Grant has long been a favorite of mine and now he’s sharing
the how, what, where, and when of his insightful outdoor
adventures. Whether tree climbing, cooking up a crawfish boil,
digging clams and fossils, kayaking, snowshoeing, or soaring
skyward, Grant offers 101 concise vignettes that intrigue and
encourage us to lace up our boots and get out there. As Grant so
aptly puts, ‘Why live here if you don’t go searching for those
singular moments which set Oregon apart.’ Amen.†—MJ Cody,
co-editor of Wild in the City Emmy Award-winning journalist
and fifth-generation Oregon native Grant McOmie provides travelers
with an in-depth guide to 101 of the best Oregon destinations
featured in his popular television series Grant's Getaways,
produced by KGW-TV and Travel Oregon. Come along with Grant McOmie
as he explores family-friendly destinations and day trips across
the width and breadth of Oregon. From kayaking in Netarts
Bay, riding a jet boat on the Rogue River, and fishing for
Deschutes River steelhead to exploring Lava River Cave in the
Newberry Volcanic National Monument, digging for fossils in the
John Day Basin, and riding mountain bikes at Black
Rock, Grant's Getaways: 101 Oregon Adventures has an
outdoor adventure for everyone. The book is organized by the
month in which the television segment was filmed, and features 75
photographs from Grant’s outdoor adventures. Also included are
travel tips such as "What to Know if You Go" and "Best Time of the
Year" as well as access information.
 “Grant has long been a favorite of mine and now he’s
sharing the how, what, where, and when of his insightful outdoor
adventures. Whether tree climbing, cooking up a crawfish boil,
digging clams and fossils, kayaking, snowshoeing, or soaring
skyward, Grant offers 101 concise vignettes that intrigue and
encourage us to lace up our boots and get out there. As Grant so
aptly puts, ‘Why live here if you don’t go searching for those
singular moments which set Oregon apart.’ Amen.†—MJ Cody,
co-editor of Wild in the City Emmy Award-winning journalist
and fifth-generation Oregon native Grant McOmie provides travelers
with an in-depth guide to 101 of the best Oregon destinations
featured in his popular television series Grant's Getaways,
produced by KGW-TV and Travel Oregon. Come along with Grant McOmie
as he explores family-friendly destinations and day trips across
the width and breadth of Oregon. From kayaking in Netarts
Bay, riding a jet boat on the Rogue River, and fishing for
Deschutes River steelhead to exploring Lava River Cave in the
Newberry Volcanic National Monument, digging for fossils in the
John Day Basin, and riding mountain bikes at Black Rock, Grant's
Getaways: 101 Oregon Adventures has an outdoor adventure for
everyone. The book is organized by the month in which the
television segment was filmed, and features 75 photographs from
Grant’s outdoor adventures. Also included are travel tips such as
"What to Know if You Go" and "Best Time of the Year" as well as
access information.
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Tower Bridge
(Paperback)
Harry Cory-Wright; Introduction by Glen Ellis
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R371
R337
Discovery Miles 3 370
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Tower Bridge is one of the most famous bridges in the world.
Designed by Sir Horace Jones (1819–1887) and engineer Sir John
Wolfe Barry (1836–1918) over a period of eight years, it was the
largest and most advanced bascule bridge ever completed when it
opened in 1894, requiring 11,000 tons of steel and involving more
than 400 construction workers. This impressive feat of engineering
helped sustain the growing commercial activity at the docks and
warehouses in East London, and the sudden influx of daily commuters
brought in from the newly built London Bridge station. Still in
full use today, the bridge is lifted an average of 850 times a
year. This Victorian masterpiece remains a highly important
crossing on the River Thames, as well as being one of London’s
defining landmarks. This compelling album of photographs by Harry
Cory Wright allows us to experience the awe-inspiring structure of
Tower Bridge in exquisite detail, from the intricate machinery and
original mechanisms inside the control rooms and secret corridors,
to the great cavernous space within the bascule chamber. It
includes an interview with Senior Technical Officer Glen Ellis, who
shares his own daily experience of lifting the bridge, evoking an
incredibly vivid sense of ‘being there’.
The bestselling Fifty Places series returns with a collection of
creative, adventurous trips for dogs and the humans who love
themFifty Places to Travel with Your Dog, the 18th book in the
Fifty Places series, will explore all of the domestic and
international ways dog owners can celebrate their love for man’s
best friend. From the dazzling glaciers of Alaska and the onsen’s
of Japan to the sun-soaked beaches of Portugal, this book takes you
on a dog-approved journey of where to stay and how to travel with
your beloved furry friend. Enjoy locations such as the ski trails
of Mariposa, the gothic architecture of Prague, the chic salons of
Paris for a doggy makeover, and the world’s first dog
cruise—complete with a canine-friendly menu, even a three-course
meal! See the world as you’ve never seen it before—through the
eyes of your pup—as Fifty Places to Travel with Your Dog takes
you through fun-filled festivals, special dog holidays, and
luxurious hotels and retreats that aren’t just dog-centric, they
are dog approved!
AdventureMaps provide global travellers with the perfect
combination of detail and perspective, highlighting hundreds of
points of interest and the diverse and unique destinations within
the country. Each map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making
them waterproof and tear-resistant. They also include the locations
of cities and towns with a user-friendly index, plus a clearly
marked road network complete with distances and designations for
major highways, main roads and tracks and trails for those seeking
to explore more remote regions. Scale : 1:975,000 Flat Size : 965 x
660 mm.
Culture 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.
48 walks mostly in the Muntana mountains above the northwest coast,
but also coastal walks in other areas of Mallorca.
Get the New Edition of Georgia's Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to
identify birds in Georgia, and make bird-watching even more
enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, bird
identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look
through dozens of photos of birds that don't live in your area.
This book features 146 species of Georgia birds organized by color
for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don't know what it
is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Book Features: 146
species: Only Georgia birds Simple color guide: See a yellow bird?
Go to the yellow section Compare feature: Decide between
look-alikes Stan's Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts Professional
photos: Crisp, stunning full-page images This new edition includes
more species, updated photographs and range maps, revised
information, and even more of Stan's expert insights. So grab Birds
of Georgia Field Guide for your next birding adventure-to help
ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.
AdventureMaps provide global travellers with the perfect combination of detail and perspective.
The front side of map includes Honduras and El Salvador, noting the wonderful opportunities to surf, scuba dive, snorkel, or just soak up the sun along the coastline. Nicaragua covers the back side of the map, and its detail includes diverse points of interest from museums and historical sites in Managua and Granada to areas noted for windsurfing, fishing, and observing unique wildlife.
The map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making it waterproof and tear-resistant.
Scale : 1:710,000
Flat Size : 965 x 660 mm
The ideal gift for su doku enthusiasts. If you like to live
dangerously and push beyond your mental comfort zone, steel
yourself for The Times' toughest Ultimate Killer puzzles. A bumper
collection of more than 360 puzzles for hard-core solvers. Selected
from The Times these puzzles will challenge the sharpest minds.
Includes Deadly-level Killer puzzles, and Extra Deadly, to really
test your limits: this is the only place you'll find such a
torturous collection in a single book. These puzzles are not for
the fainthearted, they use the same 9x9 grid as Su Doku, and have
an added mathematical challenge. The aim is not only to complete
every row, column and cube so that it contains the digits 1-9, it
is also necessary to ensure that the outlined cubes add up to the
same number as well. But unlike with previous books, there is no
chance to ease yourself in with Easy, or even Tough puzzles: this
book is the Ultimate Killer Su Doku - completely deadly. Puzzles in
this collection are taken from Times Ultimate Killer Su Doku Books
1, 2 and 3.
Discover Seville's colourful history, astonishing architecture, and
dynamic street life with this explorer's guide to Spain's most
alluring city. More than 55 fascinating and unusual historical
sites, including grand palaces and closed convents, artistic havens
and secluded patios, fervent traditions, and epicurean delights.
From Moorish minarets and medieval shipyards to Andalucia's tallest
tower and the most modern suspension bridge. Locations include the
world's largest wooden structure, Spain's oldest tapas bar, a
museum of tile making, and a former royal cigar factory. Set off on
your own urban expedition with the Only In Guides! These
ground-breaking city guides are for independent cultural travellers
wishing to escape the crowds and locals keen to learn more about
where they live. Unique locations, hidden corners, and unusual
objects.
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Italy
(Paperback)
Claudia Martin
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R298
R274
Discovery Miles 2 740
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In over 150 striking images, Italy celebrates perhaps the most
beautiful country in the world. From the natural beauty of lakes
such as Como or Garda to the vineyards in Tuscany to the many
beaches, from the pretty seaside towns of the Cinque Terre to the
glory of Venice's canals and palaces, from the magnificence of
classical antiquity in Rome to the Arab-Norman architecture of
Palermo to Renaissance Florence, there is just so much to feast on
in Italy. But apart from the famous highlights, the book also
features lesser known sides to the country, be it pretty,
unexplored corners and examples of everyday life, or the abandoned
cave towns of Puglia and the 16th century star-shaped town of
Palmanova. Presented in a landscape format and with captions
explaining the story behind each entry, Italy is a stunning
collection of images.
Marseille, France's sunny second city, is a beguiling place. A
major Mediterranean port, it beckons to urban wanderers and anyone
enthralled by cities in all their multiplicity. Marseille's ancient
streets tell stories of fires, plagues, wars, decay, and regrowth.
Waves of people of diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds have
made their way there, and many have found homes for themselves.
Although the city hosts visitors from around the world, France's
social and political fault lines are on full display. For all its
charm, Marseille struggles to overcome its reputation for
corruption and crime. William Kornblum-an eminent urban sociologist
and a veteran traveler in the Francophone world-invites readers on
an exploration of a changing city. Blending travelogue and social
observation, he roams Marseille's neighborhoods and regions in the
company of writers, scholars, activists, and ordinary people. The
living history of the city comes through in Kornblum's character
sketches and the stories that his guides tell. Relishing
Marseille's coasts and crags and reveling in its rich maritime
culture, they discuss the political, social, and environmental
challenges the city faces. Kornblum also draws connections with his
hometown, New York City, which like Marseille is a deindustrialized
port city increasingly dependent on the production and consumption
of culture. Offering a captivating and thoughtful portrait of the
city and its citizens, this book is for all readers who have ever
wondered what makes Marseille so distinctive.
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