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She needed a getaway. What she found was a home.When Louise
surprises her boyfriend by returning early from a work trip, safe
to say she wasn't expecting to see him in flagrante with another
woman. Heart-torn and vowing to stay away from men, when Louise's
next project involves restoring an ageing hotel in Italy, she leaps
at the chance to get away. Managed by a crew of sextagenarians, the
Grand Hotel del Monferrato needs all the love and care Louise can
give it. But it's hard to stay focused on the job when her thoughts
keep straying to Vito, the reclusive and mysterious neighbour. With
his tragic past and her no-romance policy, Louise knows they can't
have a future. Yet something keeps pulling the two together... A
beautiful romance set in the hills of Turin, perfect for readers of
Lucy Coleman and Alex Brown. Praise for An Escape to Remember 'The
story was compelling and entertaining, I rooted for the characters
and liked the storytelling. Highly recommended.' Reader Review
'Another superb read by the wonderfully talented T.A Williams. Set
against the gorgeous backdrop of Italy, this story is rich in both
landscape and romance. Louise is a wonderful leading lady who...was
a pleasure to get to know during this story. ' Reader Review 'These
books always spark joy! It has been wonderful escaping to Italy
this week. The descriptions are always mesmerising and so
detailed...a really gorgeous read that I would highly recommend.'
Reader Review 'T.A. Williams has done it again! What a talent for
creating stories that are heart-warming and uplifting. I love these
stories set in Italy, with believable characters and lush settings.
Can't wait to read the next one!' Reader Review 'What a beautiful
book. I'm a sucker for romance and this one pulls on the heart
strings in every direction. I couldn't recommend this book more!'
Reader Review 'A really lovely, safe and gentle read. If you're
looking for an escapist, uplifting read, this one's for you. The
writing is as beautiful as the Italian setting. I will be
recommending it to friends. Five stars.' Reader Review 'T. A.
Williams once again proves why he is the king of Italian set
romance! Another simply triumphant story from one of my favourite
authors to escape with.' Reader Review 'A beautiful easy read that
would be good to take on holiday...I really enjoyed the story, the
setting, and the descriptions of food.' Reader Review 'I simply
love this author's books, and this one is no different. I am once
again blown away by the ability of a book to draw me in so deep
that I read it in one sitting.' Reader Review 'A brilliant
story...the food descriptions were amazing. A jolly enjoyable
read.' Reader Review 'What a great book! I thoroughly enjoyed the
story and the wonderful characters along the way. Written really
well and kept me up reading!' Reader Review
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Travel Writings
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Matsuo Basho; Translated by Steven D. Carter
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"The travel writings of Matsuo Basho are of enormous literary
importance, and so it is a joy to see them collected in this
compact volume, in translations of exemplary elegance,
faithfulness, and accessibility. The annotations are especially
valuable: they show a solid grasp of the author's life, work, and
times, and provide rich and detailed background information about
allusions to Chinese and Japanese classics. Along with the high
quality of the translations themselves, this thorough commentary
makes the book a significant scholarly resource and will help
readers appreciate the density and delicacy of Basho's writing. A
very welcome addition to the English-language literature on one of
the central poets of the Japanese tradition ." David B. Lurie,
Columbia University
Scale : 1:400,000 Flat Size : 965 x 660 mm.
All the information you need to hike or bike your way through
Perus's Cordilleras Blanca and Huayhuash, the 2nd most popular
tourist region after the Inca Trail. This spectacular region boasts
some of the most beautiful scenery in the Andes, and offers the
most accessible high mountain trekking and biking in the world.
Perfect pyramidal peaks, gargantuan ice falls and turquoise alpine
lakes are all easily reached from Huaraz, the region's capital and
centre of tourist comforts. This practical guide contains 50
detailed route maps and descriptions covering 20 hiking trails and
more than 30 days of paved and dirt road cycling. Trekking –
includes the classic treks: Huayhuash Circuit, Santa Cruz and
Alpamayo Base Camp, as well as lesser known, wild walks in valleys
which see few visitors. Ranging from easy day hikes to challenging
routes of 10 days or more, all can be trekked independently or in
guided groups. Cycling – includes a loop of Peru’s highest
mountain - the Huascaran Circuit - as well as four other multi-day
rides and five day-cycles from Huaraz. Covers all the information
cyclists need to pedal past glaciers on 6000m peaks or fly down
2500m descents from high passes. Mountain-biking – includes 2
detailed downhill routes and information on organising guides to
lead you through the labyrinth of exciting singletrack to be found
in the area. Lima, Huarez and gateway towns – hotels,
restaurants, what to see, street plans
Best Easy Day Hikes North Cascades features concise descriptions
and easy-to-follow maps of twenty-three easily manageable hikes
through this remote mountainous land clad in glaciers, azure lakes,
and sparkling waterfalls-from the broad, green Skagit River to
panoramic vistas such as those atop McGregor Mountain. Look inside
for: * Half-hour strolls and full-day adventures * Hikes for
everyone, including families * Hikes ranked from easiest to most
challenging * GPS-compatible trail maps
Discover the scariest spots in the Sunshine State. Author Dave
Lapham visits more than 30 legendary haunted places, all of which
are open to the public so visitors can test their own ghosthunting
skills. Join Dave as he visits each site, snooping around eerie
rooms and dark corners, talking to people who swear to their
paranormal experiences, and giving you a firsthand account. Enjoy
Ghosthunting Florida from the safety of your armchair or hit the
road, using the maps, "Haunted Places" travel guide with 50 more
spooky sites and "Ghostly Resources." Buckle up and get ready for
the spookiest ride of your life.
As part of the America's Haunted Road Trip series, Ghosthunting
Michigan takes readers along on a guided tour of some of the Great
Lake State's most haunted historic locations. With a background in
library science, author Helen Pattskyn researched each location
thoroughly before visiting, digging up clues for the paranormal
aspect of each site. Her approach to each site allows readers to
decide whether or not the ghost stories are really true. In
Ghosthunting Michigan, Pattskyn takes readers along as she explores
some of her home state's most haunted locations, starting with a
visit to the Whitney in Downtown Detroit. Some of the other sites
include Belle Isle, historic Fort Wayne, the Grand Plaza Hotel,
Eagle Harbor, the Point Iroquis Lighthouse, and many more.
From Viction:Ary comes the CITIX60 Series, guides to some of the
world's most renowned design hubs - cities that lead the world in
culture and design. Curated by a select group of local artists,
designers, chefs, architects, musicians, photographers, and
filmmakers, these eye-catching guides provide an insider's view of
what makes a trip to each city memorable. Detailed maps help you
travel like a local, and up-to-date recommendations reveal each
location's distinctive flair. Blank pages at the end of the book
allow for note-taking and sketching while on your adventures.
Over the Blue Planet celebrates the diversity of the Earth as seen
and photographed during the round-the-world flight of pilot Matevz
Lenarcic in 2012, and his flight over the North Pole in 2013.The
book celebrates the 71% of the Earth's surface which is covered
with water; not only sea but also rivers, waterfalls, lakes,
wetlands and ice. Pilot and photographer Matevz Lenarcic has caught
the complete spectrum of colours, silhouettes and panoramas which
can only be experienced from up above. The perspective is captured
on 380 pages in this large format book in which the photographs are
complemented with texts about his experience of flying across the
globe. However, the 'Blue Planet' is not merely about water. It
also showcases mountains, plains, forests, valleys over seven
continents, three oceans, Mt. Everest, 100 national parks, six
crossings of the Equator, and the North Pole.The flights were
carried out in an ultralight aircraft with minimal fuel
consumption. The purpose was also to measure black carbon for
research purposes, one of the main reasons for global warming
The medieval city of Ypres will forever be associated with the
Great War, especially by the British. From 1914 to 1918 it was the
key strongpoint in the northern sector of the Western Front, and
the epic story of its defence has taken on almost legendary status.
The city and the surrounding battlefields are also among the most
visited sites on the Western Front, and Paul Reed's walking guide
is an essential travelling companion for anyone who is eager to
explore them either on foot, by bike or by car. His classic book,
first published as Walking the Salient over ten years ago, is the
result of a lifetime's research into the battles for Ypres and the
Flemish landscape over which they were fought. He guides the walker
to all the key locations - Ypres itself, Yser, Sanctuary Wood,
Bellewaarde Ridge, Zillebeke, Hill 60, Passchendaele, Messines,
Kemmel and Ploegsteert are all covered. There are walks to notable
sites behind the lines, around Poperinghe, Vlamertinghe and
Brandhoek. And, for this second edition which he has revised,
updated and expanded, he has provided new photographs and included
two entirely new walks covering the Langemarck and Potijze
areas.Walking Ypres brings the visitor not only to the places where
the armies clashed but to the landscape of monuments, cemeteries
and villages that make the Ypres battlefields among the most
memorable sites of the Great War.
A compilation of 100 cryptic crosswords from The Sunday Times, one
of the greatest crossword puzzle challenges. These brainteasers
will test all cryptic crossword lovers to the limit! Our language,
with its tens of thousands of words, intricate grammatical
construction and quirky idiomatic phrases, has proved an almost
inexhaustible source for cryptic clues. Foreign words are
constantly being absorbed into our language, into our dictionaries
and then into crossword puzzles. All the puzzles are set out in an
easy-to-use, double-page spread to view layout, with all the
solutions clearly laid out at the back of the book.
New Orleans - Sitting on a bend of the Mississippi River,
“Crescent City” is an intoxicating blend of people and
cultures. The New Orleans weekend guide covers the best things to
do in this most seductive of cities, with a focus on maximizing
your time. Michelin's star ratings recommend the most interesting
sights for every neighborhood and excursion, atmospheric places to
stay, incomparable local eateries and outstanding venues to kick
back and listen to jazz, Cajun and blues. The pocket-sized guide is
packed with information for the weekend in New Orleans. Michelin
Short-Stays Guides are a handy pocket guide with a detachable map
to help you get around and explore the city or country that you are
visiting. Presenting the top attractions for a 24-hour visit, a
weekend or longer. You'll find a choice of restaurants for any
budget. This pocket-size guide helps you do it all with its
detailed maps, recommended places to eat and stay, and Michelin's
respected star-rating system. A detachable map is included to help
you plan and navigate your trip with ease. Each guide has an
introductory welcome to section with how to get there, Must Sees,
Top Picks, Favourites and a Suggested Itinarary. Use the
Discovering section to plan your own visit to sights and
attractions, each attraction is listed with one to three stars,*
Interesting, ** Recommended, and *** Highly Recommended. A
comprehensive addresses section with Where to Eat, Where to Drink,
Shopping, Nightlife and finally Where to Stay. The Find Out More
Section will give you a little history of the city the guide
covers,along with information about Architecture, Activities for
Kids, Sports and other special activities or specialities of the
city or region you are visiting. Finally the Planning your Trip
Section, has practical information, Know before you go. Basic
Information, driving, cycling, public transportation, tax's,
sports, taxi's and telephones. There is also a festivals and events
calendar lisiting annual events and other exhibitions. * Detachable
Map of the local area * Coloured sections to use the guide, colour
photographs * Unmissable must see sights and attractionsand places
to visit * Star selections ***, **, * * Address lists of
restaurants, hotels, cafes, and bars. * Shopping and Nighlife
information * A recommended Itinerary * Practical tips
Europe's greatest cities - Paris, London, Amsterdam, Barcelona,
Lisbon, Rome, Venice, Copenhagen, Berlin and Prague - offer an
unparalleled introduction to the continent's wealth of world-class
museums and iconic sights. Make the most of your trip to these
cultural powerhouses with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a
breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that
each city has to offer and ensuring that you don't miss a thing.
Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily
portable; the perfect companion while out and about. Inside DK
Eyewitness Top 10 European Cities you will find: - Up-to-date
information with insider tips and advice for staying safe. - Top 10
lists showcase the best attractions in each city, including the
Musée du Louvre, the Tower of London, the Vatican City, Sagrada
FamĂlia, Tivoli, Charles Bridge, Mosteiro dos JerĂłnimos, and much
more. - Easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a
weekend, or a week - A laminated pull-out transport map of Paris,
London, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Lisbon, Rome, Venice, Copenhagen,
Berlin and Prague, plus ten full-colour city maps Looking for more
on Europe's culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness
Europe. About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the
power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream
destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping
travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with
expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our
highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next
adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from
pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top
Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we
know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides
are the perfect companion.
From the pen of a dedicated Munro bagger comes The Ultimate Guide
to everything you've wished the other books had told you before you
set off. The lowdown on the state of the path, advice on avoiding
bogs and tricky situations, tips on how to determine which bump is
actually the summit in misty weather... this is the only guide to
the Munros you'll ever need. The comprehensive rucksack guide
features: - Detailed description of all practicable ascent routes
up all 46 Southern Highland Munros and 21 Tops. - Easy to follow
quality and difficulty ratings, enabling you to choose a munro for
any level of experience. - Annotated colour photographs and OS
maps. - The history of each Munro and Top from the development of
the Munro's Tables from 1891 onwards. - Notes on technical
difficulties, foul weather concerns, winter conditions and scenery.
A brilliant book for any hillwalker - as indispensable as your
boots.
Although for many visitors the Kalahari evokes images of winter
game drives in a vast desert of thirsty red sands, it is the
capricious summer landscape that has been luring painter and
photographer Robert Grogan back to this region for more than 30
years. Together with his wife Lee, he has braved unpredictable,
sometimes violent storms, impassable roads, fierce heat and
humidity, insects and tall grass for the chance to paint the summer
cloud banks and startling local transformations rendered by the
rains. He has photographed, too, not just the iconic game, big cats
and raptors, but also more transient delights of the season, like
the butterflies, meadows of wildflowers and the springbok lambing
season. Gathered together for the first time in a vibrant
collection, his landscape paintings and magnificent wildlife
photographs bring the Kalahari’s lush and beautiful summer season
vividly to life.
Whether you want to watch the Northern Lights, sample Nordic
cuisine, or watch whales around the fjords, the local Fodor’s
travel experts in Norway are here to help! Fodor’s Essential
Norway guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated
recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your
trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new
edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout,
fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor’s
“Essential” guides were named by Booklist as the Best Travel
Guide Series of 2020! Fodor’s Norway travel guide includes: AN
ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and
do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and
maximize your time MORE THAN 20 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate
confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants,
hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities,
side-trips, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on
“Norway’s Natural Wonders,” “Architectural Masterpieces in
Norway,” “Must-sees in Oslo for Art Lovers”, and more
TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go,
getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the
local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music,
geography, and more SPECIAL FEATURES on “Unique Things to Bring
Home From Norway,” “What to Watch and Read Before You Visit,”
and “What to Eat in Scandinavia” LOCAL WRITERS to help you find
the under-the-radar gems NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE PRIMERS with useful
words and essential phrases UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Oslo, Bergen,
Trondheim, the Lofoten Islands, Svalbard, Stavanger, Bodo, Tromsø,
Nordkapp, and more Planning on visiting other destinations in
Scandinavia? Check out Fodor's Essential Iceland and Fodor’s
Essential Scandinavia. *Important note for digital editions: The
digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or
text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each
Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.
Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and
budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can
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invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at
fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your
experience with us!
Raised on a used-car lot, Charles Phoenix was destined to become
the Ambassador of Americana. The photo collector, food crafter, and
field tripper is famed for his hilarious live show performances and
"theme park" tour of downtown Los Angeles. This riotously colorful
book, replete with Charles's collection of vintage Kodachrome
slides, celebrates his lifelong quest to unearth the best of
classic and kitschy American life and style.Charles Phoenix is a
showman, tour guide, food crafter, and author known for his live
comedy slide-show performances, madcap test-kitchen videos,
field-trip-style adventure tours, and colorful books. The
self-proclaimed "vintage culture vulture" has appeared on Martha
Stewart, The Queen Latifah Show and Cake Wars, been profiled in The
Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times, and been a guest on
NPR's The Splendid Table.
England's greatest county boasts an incomparable range of iconic
features, set within such diverse regions as the Yorkshire Dales,
North York Moors, South Pennines and Yorkshire Wolds. This new
title is a celebration on foot of the glorious landmarks of
Yorkshire, with the principle feature being that all walks are
between 2 and 3 undemanding miles in length. These modest distances
offer a perfect stroll for families, casual walkers and all who
want to enjoy a leisurely exploration of outstanding country
landscapes. 50 illustrated strolls lead through stunning landscapes
to explore Aysgarth Falls, Ilkley Moor, Robin Hood's Bay,
MalhamCove, Haworth, Rievaulx Abbey, Standedge Tunnel, Richmond
Castle, Brimham Rocks, the White Horse of Kilburn, Ribblehead
Viaduct, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Whitby, Studley Royal, Goathland
and York - to name but a few. Over 100 colour photographs depict
features and landscapes along the routes. YORKSHIRE'S LANDMARKS....
in bite-size walks
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