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Updated and even weirder, this new edition boasts more than 400
unique destinations for tourists looking for attractions off the
beaten path. Bizarre locations and landmarks include Chainsaw
Gordy’s Garden of Saws, Smokey Bear’s head, the World’s
Largest Soup Kettle, the Toilet Bowl Parade, and the world’s only
upside-down White House. This book offers fascinating and
little-known historical tidbits and answers burning questions such
as Where was Liberace born? What is a hodag, and how do you catch
one? Who invented the hamburger? and Will a Polka Hall of Fame ever
be built? This is the real guide to Wisconsin, birthplace of the
snowmobile, the typewriter, and the ice cream sundae. The
address, phone number, hours, cost, directions, and
website of each oddity accompany its description.
Lanzarote's most popular walking guide book just got even better.
Walk! Lanzarote 5th edition builds on the reputation of our earlier
editions with comprehensive updating so that it caters for the
needs of the increasing number of people who would like to combine
some walking with a holiday on the Fire island. Walk Lanzarote
explodes the myth that there is nowhere worth walking on the island
as we range through strolling on coastal promenades, walking across
alpine style meadows, striding over the lava sea, dropping into
volcanoes, sitting on high mountain seats - quite simply you will
be amazed at the wide variety of stunning landscapes the Fire
island has to offer the adventurous leisure walker. For the 5th
edition we've checked several routes and updated them where
necessary. Walk Lanzarote's forty one main walking routes provide a
wide variety of adventures with routes ranging from family friendly
costal promenades through a surprising range of landscapes up to
some serious hiking. Every route is an adventure that will make you
eager to explore further on this spectacular island. Walk Lanzarote
is produced to our highest standards with walk summary and rating,
fully detailed description, frequent timings so you can check your
progress, compass directions, and gps waypoints for all country
routes. Each country route has full 1:40,000 scale colour mapping
and gps waypoints dedicated to that route, while our Teguise town
walk uses a large scale street plan. All routes are illustrated
with colour photos. Culture and agriculture are included along with
a Thingy section on modern art. We've emphasised the Access by Bus
sections for each walk along with our Access by Car information for
each walking route. Map sections for each route are taken from the
Lanzarote Tour & Trail Super-Durable Map 5th edition. For gps
users the gps waypoint files are available as a free downloadable
zip file on the Discovery Walking Guides website. Quite simply the
best book of Lanzarote that you can buy. If this is your first
visit to Lanzarote then Walk! Lanzarote plus Lanzarote Tour &
Trail Map will give you a series of adventures that will have you
returning to the Fire island to experience more.
Maryland and Delaware Off the Beaten Path features the things
travelers and locals want to see and experience--if only they knew
about them. From the best in local dining to quirky cultural
tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales,
Maryland and Delaware Off the Beaten Path takes the reader down the
road less traveled and reveals a side of these two states that
other guidebooks just don't offer.
- Traveler's accounts are a regularly assigned subject in world
history courses - Focuses on people's lives in order to draw
students into the discussion of the larger political, social, and
economic contexts - Author is a well-respected name and teacher in
the field of World History - Examines the historical methodology of
travel
West Virginia Off the Beaten Path features the things travelers and
locals want to see and experience--if only they knew about them.
From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden
attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales, West Virginia Off
the Beaten Path takes the reader down the road less traveled and
reveals a side of West Virginia that other guidebooks just don't
offer.
- Traveler's accounts are a regularly assigned subject in world
history courses - Focuses on people's lives in order to draw
students into the discussion of the larger political, social, and
economic contexts - Author is a well-respected name and teacher in
the field of World History - Examines the historical methodology of
travel
Day Walks in Somerset features 20 routes between 7 and 15 miles
(11km and 24km) in length, spread across the county of Somerset,
including the Exmoor National Park. Researched and written by
experienced and local authors Jen and Sim Benson, the walks range
from gentle rambles to more challenging day walks, all through
interesting and varied landscapes. Split into five sections –
Exmoor; Quantock Hills & Blackdown Hills; Somerset Levels;
Mendip Hills; and Bath & North East Somerset – this guidebook
explores the best that Somerset has to offer. Together with
stunning photography, each route features Ordnance Survey 1:25,000
maps, easy-to-follow directions, details of distance and navigation
information, and refreshment stops and local information.
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 : 1:1,100,000 Flat Size : 0 x
0 mm.
This comprehensive book examines the crucial connections between
national identity, territory, and scale. Providing a powerful
theoretical and organizational framework, the volume identifies
four ways in which scale operates dynamically in the formation and
maintenance of national identity. Consolidating identities
considers the strategies necessary to keep all parts within the
fold through educational systems, minority policies, immigration
controls, and other forms of traditional state power. Magnifying
identities examines the consequences of shifting the scale up and
unifying territories that have a sense of a larger, supranational
identity. Connecting identities assesses how nations can bridge
physical distance, water barriers, or sovereign boundaries.
Fragmenting identities looks into the disintegration of national
identities and those forces that have the potential to unravel a
nation or block its effective formation. Nationalism and national
identity remain critical flashpoints in the geopolitical order, as
we have seen in the development of a quasi-independent Kurdistan in
Northern Iraq, the resurgence of Native American identities in
response to the Dakota Access Pipeline, and the Chinese crackdown
on its minority regions. Offering a rich set of case studies from
around the world, this essential book affirms the global importance
of national identity and scale.
This pocket-sized travel guide to Kefaloniá is a convenient,
quick-reference companion to discovering what to do, what to see
and how to get around the destination. It covers top attractions
like Myrtos beach, Paliki Peninsula, Navágio Beach as well as
hidden gems, including Lixoúri and Anogí. Our Kefaloniá guide
book will save you time and enhance your exploration of this
fascinating region. This Kefaloniá travel guide has been fully
updated post-COVID-19. This Mini Rough Guide to KEFALONIÁ covers:
Argostóli, The Livathó, south coast. In this guide book to
Kefaloniá you will find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF
TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to
Kefaloniá, from cultural explorations in Agía Paraskeví to
family activities in child-friendly places, like Fiskárdo Bay or
chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Mount Énos. TOP
TEN ATTRACTIONS This Kefaloniá travel guide covers the
destination's top ten attractions not to miss, including Myrtos
beach, Petaní beach, Afáles Bay, Mycenaean tholos tomb and a
Perfect Day itinerary suggestions. COMPACT FORMAT Compact, concise,
and packed with essential information, with a sharp design and
colour-coded sections, this guide book to Kefaloniá is the perfect
on-the-move companion when you're exploring Argostóli. HISTORICAL
AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS Includes an insightful overview of landscape,
history and culture of Kefaloniá. WHAT TO DO Detailed description
of entertainment, shopping, nightlife, festivals and events, and
children's activities. PRACTICAL MAPS Handy colour maps on the
inside cover flaps of this travel guide to Kefaloniá will help you
find your way around. PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION Practical
information on eating out, including a handy glossary and detailed
restaurant listings, as well as a comprehensive A-Z of travel tips
on everything from getting around to health and tourist
information. STRIKING PICTURES Inspirational colour photography
throughout. FREE EBOOK Free eBook download with every purchase of
this Kefaloniá guide book to access all content from your phone or
tablet for on-the-road exploration.
These attractive and cleverly structured guides will give walkers
ten of the best short circular walks along each of the five
sections of the 630-mile long South West Coast Path in a popular
pocket-size format. With clear information, an overview and
introduction for each walk, expertly written numbered directions,
large scale Ordnance Survey maps, superb eye-grabbing panoramic
photographs, and interpretation of points of interest along the
way, these guides set a new standard in clarity and ease-of-use.
Featured walks along the North Cornwall Coast include: Crackington
Haven, Cambeak, Port Quin and Port Isaac, Pentire Point, Trevose
Head, Bedruthan Steps, Holywell Bay, St Agnes Head, Reskajeage
Down, Carn Galver and Cape Cornwall.
One of seven books in the new Top 10 Walks: South West Coast Path
series, these attractive and cleverly structured guides will give
walkers ten of the best short circular walks along each of the five
ssections fo the 630-muile long Sout West Coast Path in a popular
pocket-size format. With clear information, an overview and
introcution for each walk, expertly written numbered directions,
large scale Ordnance Survey maps, superb eye-grabbing panoramic
photograph,a nd interpretations of points of interest along the
way, these guides set a new standard in clarity and ease-of-use.
Featured pub walks along the South Devon Coast include: Ship Inn,
Noss Mayo; Dolphin Inn, Kingston; Sloop Inn, Bantham; Hope &
Anchor, Hope Cove; Pig's Nose inn, East Prawle; Cricket Inn,
Beesands; Steam Packet Inn, Kingswear; King's Arms, Otterton; Swan
Inn, Sidmouth and the Fountain Head, Branscombe.
A unique travel guide detailing 50 of the best places, routes and
adventures to embark upon under paddle power. See the wilderness
from the water, discover ancient sites hidden from paths and roads,
or stay at remote wild campsites only accessible by river. Suitable
for relative newcomers, but with some more ambitious and demanding
routes, adventures include: - Get back to nature on the River Great
Ouse – paddle from Bedford’s Victorian embankment out into the
wilderness and wild-camp in the middle of nowhere for an
awe-inspiring night under the stars - Follow the Whisky Trail –
paddle down the River Spey as it winds its way out of the
Cairngorms, through the Washing Machine white waters and the
Knockando rapids - Travel back in time on the River Stour –
explore beautiful Constable Country, largely unchanged for
centuries - Leave the shore behind – for the more adventurous
paddlers, sea kayaking opens up the entire coastline and Britain's
6,000 islands Each location, route and activity is graded by
difficulty, and all the essential information is included, such as
the best locations to access the water, stopping points, things to
see or do, and places to stay. Packed with gorgeous photography
taken throughout the year, and as inspiring as it is practical,
this is a travel guide like no other.
A quiz in a grid. Test your memory and all round general knowledge
with these 80 new crosswords. Not only for crossword lovers, but
quizzers of all abilities. This Crossword appears weekly in the
Monday edition of The Times. The puzzles offer a fair challenge for
all quiz lovers. The clues are less testing than the Sunday Times
General Knowledge crosswords, but stretch your memory and brain
cells, and provide hours of entertainment.
An account of the conditions of traveling by land and water in
the England of the 17th century. The roads, inns, conveyances,
highwaymen, police, and posts are discussed with constant
references to contemporary records.
From the leading independent travel and style magazine Cereal comes
Cereal City Guide: Los Angeles: a portrait of the City of Angels
offering a finely curated edit on what to see and do for discerning
travelers and locals alike. Rich Stapleton and Rosa Park,
Cereal's founders, have built a loyal readership that counts on
their unique, considered advice. Rather than a comprehensive
directory of all there is to see and do, these Cereal City Guides
offer instead an edit of points of interest and venues that reflect
Cereal’s values in both quality and aesthetic sensibility. Rich
and Rosa have personally visited hundreds of venues in Los Angeles,
distilling their preferred locales down to their firm favorites.
From the laid-back excellence of its food scene, brimming with
fresh produce, to elegant hotels imbued with the glamor of Old
Hollywood, these are the finds that offer a more personal take on
the sprawling, energetic city. Meticulously researched and
illustrated with original photography, each guide includes: photo
essays of striking images of the city an illustrated neighborhood
map interviews and essays from celebrated locals such as Amanda
Chantal Bacon of Moon Juice and Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen of The
Row lists of essential architectural points of interest,
museums, galleries, day trips outside the city, and unique goods to
buy an itinerary for an ideal day in Los Angeles Cereal
City Guide: Los Angeles is a design-focused portrait of an iconic
city, offering a distinctive look at the best museums, galleries,
hotels, restaurants, and shops. Also, check out Cereal City
Guide: Copenhagen, Cereal City Guide: Paris, Cereal City Guide: New
York, and Cereal City Guide: London.
Whether you want to follow in the footsteps of legendary figures at
the Minoan palace, swim in the turquoise waters of idyllic
Zakynthos bay, or watch the sun set over Corfu from Kaiser's
throne, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience
all that the Greek Islands have to offer. The perfect escape, the
Greek Islands offer spectacular beaches, crystal-clear seas, and
picturesque villages. Though the islands vary greatly in character,
they all share delicious cuisine, hospitable locals, and views
capable of stealing your breath away. Our updated 2023 guide brings
the Greek Islands to life, transporting you there like no other
travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice,
detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on
practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which
place you inside the region's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods.
DK Eyewitness Greek Islands is your ticket to the trip of a
lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Greek Islands you will find: - A
fully-illustrated top experiences guide: our expert pick of the
Greek Islands' must-sees and hidden gems. - Accessible itineraries
to make the most out of each and every day. - Expert advice: honest
recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each
sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money.
- Colour-coded chapters to every part of the Greek Islands, from
Athens to Crete, the Dodecanese to the Cyclades. - Practical tips:
the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay. - Detailed maps and
walks to help you navigate the region country easily and
confidently . - Covers: The Ionian Islands, The Argo-Saronic
Islands, The Sporádes and Évvia, The Northeast Aegean Islands,
The Dodecanese, The Cyclades, Crete, Athens 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.
Built almost 2,000 years ago by the Roman occupiers of Britain,
Hadrian's Wall is one of the most famous and identifiable World
Heritage Sites. When two old friends, one American and one British,
reunited to trek the length of the Wall, they reminisced about the
past while sharing apprehension about the future. This memoir of
their coast-to-coast voyage examines Roman history, drawing
parallels between the fall of the Roman Empire and the recent
political developments and uncertainties in the United Kingdom and
the United States. The authors also share their often humorous
encounters with locals they met along the way while hiking in
incessant rain.
This fascinating account of the development of aviation in Alaska
examines the daring missions of pilots who initially opened up the
territory for military positioning and later for trade and tourism.
Early Alaskan military and bush pilots navigated some of the
highest and most rugged terrain on earth, taking off and landing on
glaciers, mudflats, and active volcanoes. Although they were
consistently portrayed by industry leaders and lawmakers alike as
cowboys-and their planes compared to settlers' covered wagons-the
reality was that aviation catapulted Alaska onto a modern, global
stage; the federal government subsidized aviation's growth in the
territory as part of the Cold War defense against the Soviet Union.
Through personal stories, industry publications, and news accounts,
historian Katherine Johnson Ringsmuth uncovers the ways that
Alaska's aviation growth was downplayed in order to perpetuate the
myth of the cowboy spirit and the desire to tame what many
considered to be the last frontier.
Travel and the British country house explores the ways in which
travel by owners, visitors and material objects shaped country
houses during the long eighteenth century. It provides a richer and
more nuanced understanding of this relationship, and how it varied
according to the identity of the traveller and the geography of
their journeys. The essays explore how travel on the Grand Tour,
and further afield, formed an inspiration to build or remodel
houses and gardens; the importance of country house visiting in
shaping taste amongst British and European elites, and the
practical aspects of travel, including the expenditure involved.
Suitable for a scholarly audience, including postgraduate and
undergraduate students, but also accessible to the general reader,
Travel and the British country house offers a series of fascinating
studies of the country house that serve to animate the country
house with flows of people, goods and ideas. -- .
European Memory in Populism explores the links between memory and
populism in contemporary Europe. Focusing on circulating ideas of
memory, especially European memory, in contemporary populist
discourses, the book also analyses populist ideas in sites and
practices of remembrance that usually tend to go unnoticed. More
broadly, the theoretical heart of the book reflects upon the
similarities, differences, and slippages between memory, populism,
nationalism, and cultural racism and the ways in which social
memory contributes to give substance to various ideas of what
constitutes the ‘people’ in populist discourse and beyond.
Bringing together a group of political scientists, anthropologists,
and cultural and memory studies scholars, the book illuminates the
relationship between memory and populism from different angles and
in different contexts. The contributors to the volume discuss
dominant notions of European heritage that circulate in the public
sphere and in political discourse, and consider how the politics of
fear relates to such notions of European heritage and identity
across and beyond Europe and the European Union. Ultimately, this
volume will shed light on how notions of a shared European heritage
and memory can be used not only to include and connect Europeans,
but also to exclude some of them. Investigating the ways in which
nationalist populist forces mobilize the idea of a shared,
homogeneous European civilization, European Memory in Populism will
be of interest to scholars and students in the fields of European
studies, heritage and memory studies, migration studies,
anthropology, political science and sociology. Chapters 1, 4, 6,
and 10 of this book are freely available as a downloadable Open
Access PDF under a Creative Commons
Attribution-Non-Commercial-No-Derivatives 4.0 license.
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