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This is not your typical guidebook, but Virginia is not your typical state. Virginia has been around for so long, as the place in America first settled by English adventurers, it is rich in historic sites, both the well known and the equally fascinating yet lesser known destinations every history traveler would find well worth a visit—if he could find them. As the guidebook says, “Some of these sites are very old, while others are of more recent vintage. Some are of national importance, while others are of local or statewide significance. Some are located on the main highways, others are on roads less traveled. Some of the historic places are, in fact, roads—and bridges, and airports, and natural wonders, and jails, and churches, and battlefields, and museums.” Many of these historic hideaways are right next door to the bigger, more heavily publicized attractions. Filled with brief historical essays and side notes, photos, driving maps, an index and listing of sites by region, and contact information, Historic Virginia: Your Travel Guide to Virginia’s Fascinating Historic Sites is the perfect guidebook for those who want to explore the historic byways of bygone Virginia.
This is not your typical guidebook, but Virginia is not your typical state. Virginia has been around for so long, as the place in America first settled by English adventurers, it is rich in historic sites, both the well known and the equally fascinating yet lesser known destinations every history traveler would find well worth a visit—if he could find them. As the guidebook says, “Some of these sites are very old, while others are of more recent vintage. Some are of national importance, while others are of local or statewide significance. Some are located on the main highways, others are on roads less traveled. Some of the historic places are, in fact, roads—and bridges, and airports, and natural wonders, and jails, and churches, and battlefields, and museums.” Many of these historic hideaways are right next door to the bigger, more heavily publicized attractions. Filled with brief historical essays and side notes, photos, driving maps, an index and listing of sites by region, and contact information, Historic Virginia: Your Travel Guide to Virginia’s Fascinating Historic Sites is the perfect guidebook for those who want to explore the historic byways of bygone Virginia.
Lonely Planet's Pocket Budapest is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Indulge at the Gellert Baths, go back in time on Castle Hill and relax in a ruin bar; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Budapest and make the most of your trip! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Budapest: Full-colour maps and travel photography throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Convenient pull-out Budapest map (included in print version), plus over 15 colour neighbourhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Castle District, Gellert Hill and Taban, Obuda, Belvaros, Parliament area, Margaret Island and Northern Pest, Erzsebetvaros and the Jewish Quarter and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket Budapest, an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - that literally fits in your pocket. Make the most of a quick trip to Budapest with trusted travel advice to get you straight to the heart of the city. Â Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Budapest and Hungary guide for a comprehensive look at all that the country has to offer. Â About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)
This is the first history of the Hippie Trail. It records the joys and pains of budget travel to Kathmandu, India, Afghanistan and other 'points east' in the 1960s and 1970s. Written in a clear, simple style, it provides detailed analysis of the motivations and the experiences of hundreds of thousands of hippies who travelled eastwards. The book is structured around four key debates: were the travellers simply motivated by a search for drugs? Did they encounter love or sexual freedom on the road? Were they basically just tourists? Did they resemble pilgrims? It also considers how the travellers have been represented in films, novels and autobiographical accounts, and will appeal to those interested in the Trail or the 1960s counterculture, as well as students taking courses relating to the 1960s. -- .
Insight Guides' brand new journals are the perfect companion. Visually striking, with a host of practical and inspirational content, they are a premium addition to the Insight Guides travel range. These notebooks make ideal travel journals as well as being practical for everyday use. These hardcover journals come in three stylish colourways, each with a ribbon page marker and an elasticated band to ensure it stays closed when you're on the move. Each journal also includes 14 pages of practical information, such as calendars and planners for 2016/2017/2018, international dialing codes, a weights and measures conversion table and world time zones. 16 full-colour pages feature Insight's trademark inspirational travel coverage, with content on our selection of dream places to visit in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australasia. The interior is identical to the other notebooks in the Insight Guides range but only the cover illustration differs.
Insight Guides' brand new journals are the perfect companion. Visually striking, with a host of practical and inspirational content, they are a premium addition to the Insight Guides travel range. These notebooks make ideal travel journals as well as being practical for everyday use. These hardcover journals come in three stylish colourways, each with a ribbon page marker and an elasticated band to ensure it stays closed when you're on the move. Each journal also includes 14 pages of practical information, such as calendars and planners for 2016/2017/2018, international dialing codes, a weights and measures conversion table and world time zones. 16 full-colour pages feature Insight's trademark inspirational travel coverage, with content on our selection of dream places to visit in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australasia. The interior is identical to the other notebooks in the Insight Guides range but only the cover illustration differs.
Insight Guides' brand new journals are the perfect companion. Visually striking, with a host of practical and inspirational content, they are a premium addition to the Insight Guides travel range. These notebooks make ideal travel journals as well as being practical for everyday use. These hardcover journals come in three stylish colourways, each with a ribbon page marker and an elasticated band to ensure it stays closed when you're on the move. Each journal also includes 14 pages of practical information, such as calendars and planners for 2016/2017/2018, international dialing codes, a weights and measures conversion table and world time zones. 16 full-colour pages feature Insight's trademark inspirational travel coverage, with content on our selection of dream places to visit in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australasia. The interior is identical to the other notebooks in the Insight Guides range but only the cover illustration differs.
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From the leading independent travel and style magazine Cereal comes Cereal City Guide: Copenhagen: a portrait of the City of Spires 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 Copenhagen, distilling their preferred locales down to their firm favorites. From inspiring interior design to welcoming cafés that embody a uniquely Danish sense of warmth and contentment, these are the finds that offer a more personal take on the charming Danish capital. 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 Chef Christian Puglisi and Niel Strøyer Christophersen, Founder of the design studio Frama 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 Copenhagen  Cereal City Guide: Copenhagen 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: Los Angeles, Cereal City Guide: Paris, Cereal City Guide: New York, and Cereal City Guide: London.
This beautifully photographed book offers a fresh look at Southern California's roadside eateries. Embark on a road trip to out-of-the-way Route 66 landmarks, futuristic Googie coffee shops, and exotic Polynesian paradises. Part-homage and part-guidebook, this photo essay captures the flavor and character of Southern California's most unique eating establishments. Tour 1920s legends like Hollywood's Formosa Cafe to 1960s jet age icons like the LAX Theme Building. Hungry historians, students and pop culture enthusiasts will appreciate the well-researched text, photography, and personal stories. Architects and photographers will enjoy the full-color, visual experience.
Discover 800 ideas for your next trip and begin to plan it with Lonely Planet's Trip Builder. Bike and hike the sights of Valencia, quench your thirst following California's craft beer scene, experience Indigenous Australia on the Dampier Peninsula, or take a slow food and wine tour through Piedmont and Liguria. With extensive coverage of regions across the world, there's something to appeal to all ages and interests. Lonely Planet's expert travel writers have been exploring the world for over 45 years and in this handsome hardcover book we simplify the planning process and present hundreds of practical ideas so that you can build the trip of a lifetime. Featured itineraries range from a couple of days to a few weeks and include inspirational photography, maps, stop-by-stop listings, travel connection details and suggested extensions. A range of transport options are provided, including routes by plane, train, car, bicycle and boat. A handy carbon calculator enables you to track the footprint of your trip and make transport decisions. With regional chapters covering Europe, The Nordics, Africa, The Americas, Oceania and Asia, the itineraries in Lonely Planet's Trip Builder are classified according to themes: Active Drink Food Sustainable Adventure Culture Art Architecture History Family Solo Short Beach Winter Wellness Wildlife Whether you're planning your next trip, or looking for a gift to give to an adventurer in your life, Lonely Planet's Trip Builder will provide a lifetime of inspiring travel ideas. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.
Life dealt Mary Queen of Scots love, intensity, betrayal and tragedy in generous measure. On the Trail of Mary Queen of Scots traces the major events in the turbulent life of the beautiful, enigmatic queen whose romantic reign and tragic destiny exerts an undimmed fascination. Here is the essential guide to over 200 Mary Queen of Scots sites of interest in Scotland, England and France. It is fully illustrated with maps and plans and clearly shows the best tour routes, region by region. Sites to visit in Scotland include: Linlithgow Palace - Mary's birthplace, now a magnificent ruin.; Stirling Castle - where, only nine months old, Mary was crowned Queen of Scotland; The Palace of Holyrood House - Rizzio, one of Mary's many lovers, was murdered here - some say his blood still stains the spot where he was stabbed to death; and Fotheringay - after 16 years' imprisonment, Mary met her death on the executioner's block.
The images in this book, Historic Photos of University of Michigan Football, depict 100 years of gridiron action and the players and coaches who competed on three historic fields. The first football team at the University of Michigan was established in 1879. From winning the first-ever Tournament of Roses game, to back-to-back national championships, Michigan football created an unparalleled tradition during its first century. Selected from the extensive collection at the University of Michigan’s Bentley Historical Library, the dramatic photos in this volume include rarities from games in the early 1900s, classic showdowns between Michigan and Ohio State, and All-American athletes such as the first Michigan Wolverine to win the Heisman Trophy. In vivid black and white, the first hundred years of Michigan football unfold in these remarkable images of the players, coaches, and fans.
The Monocle team celebrates the endlessly fascinating and culturally rich country of Japan. Ever since it launched in 2007, Monocle has had a rich and deep connection with Japan. From day one the magazine has had a Tokyo bureau - which today also encompasses a Monocle shop and radio studios - run under the watchful eye of Asia bureau chief Fiona Wilson. Over the past decade the magazine has built up a unique understanding and passion for the nation. It has covered everything from a live journey on the Emperor's jet and the tastiest places to eat in Kagoshima to the fashion designers crafting new levels of excellence and the businesses with remarkable stories untold outside Japan. This new book reveals the best of the nation in the run up to the 2020 Olympics. Complete with stunning photography and intriguing essays, it is a unique showcase of a country that for many remains a mystery.
From the famed author of Under the Tuscan Sun, the most delicious Tuscan pasta recipes that can be made in the time it takes to boil water Frances Mayes is known for transporting readers to the charming Italian countryside in her bestselling books. In Pasta Veloce, Mayes brings that irresistible Italian flavor right to your home with 100 of her favorite pasta recipes. These well-loved recipes blend traditional Italian technique with magic from Mayes's home kitchen where experiments are always in progress. Pasta is the most versatile food on Earth. And if you do it right: fast! Pasta Veloce offers a multitude of under-30-minute, luscious recipes, all accompanied by Mayes's evocative text. While there are numerous pasta cookbooks, few feature a true Italophile's passion and eye for detail that can get a dish to the table in, as Mayes describes, "the time it takes to boil water." From a Tagliatelle with Duck Confit, Chestnuts, and Coffee Reduction to a glittering Capellini with Golden Caviar to the perfect vodka sauce, Pasta Veloce is your guide on those nights when you're ready to skip the whole production of it but still want to eat like royalty in a rustic Italian village.
Regarded as the cradle of Western civilization, Greece is the birthplace of democracy, Western philosophy, Western literature, political science, major mathematical principles and Western drama, as well as the Olympic Games. But it is also a country of mountains - 80 per cent of the country is mountainous - as well as islands - of more than 1,000 islands, 227 are inhabited. And it has the longest coastline of any Mediterranean country. From antiquity to modernity, from the tallest mountains to the tiniest islands, from the Romans to the Venetians to the Ottomans, Greece is a beautiful photographic exploration of this fascinating country. Arranged by region, the book celebrates such classical highlights as Athens's Acropolis, the ruins at Mycenae in the Peloponnese, the Byzantine churches of Thessaloniki and the ancient Temple at Delphi. It also explores the beauty of the islands of the Aegean and the Ionian Sea, the Zagori mountains in the northwest of the country and the hydrothermal craters on Nisyros. Presented in a landscape format and with captions explaining the story behind each entry, Greece is a stunning collection of images celebrating one of the world's most popular destinations.
Challenge your brain with word puzzles. The Sun presents this cracking collection of 250 fun, quick crosswords so you can while away your leisure time at home. Wherever you are, Britain’s bestselling daily ensures you will always have a quick and enjoyable brain challenge to hand. These 250 quick crosswords are all new and based on the quick clues from the pages of The Sun. Tackle them on the train, tube or bus journey or pack them in your bags on your next holiday or weekend away. Fun, fast and furious you will while away the time and give your grey matter an enjoyable workout at the same time.
Fort Worth is an American city quintessentially founded upon change. From its birth to the present, Fort Worth has consistently built and reshaped its appearance, ideals, and industry. Through changing fortunes, Fort Worth has continued to grow and prosper by overcoming adversity and maintaining the strong, independent culture of its citizens. Historic Photos of Fort Worth captures this journey through still photography selected from the finest archives. From the Texas Spring Palace to Armour and Swift, the Carnegie Library to the Casa Manana and Frontier Centennial, Historic Photos of Fort Worth follows life, government, education, and events throughout the city's history. This volume captures unique and rare scenes through the lens of hundreds of historic photographs. Published in striking black and white, these images communicate historic events and everyday life of two centuries of people building a unique and prosperous city.
From its beginning as part of the relocation of five tribes to Indian Territory, to becoming the Oil Capitol of the World during the early 1900's, Historic Photos of Tulsa is a photographic history collected from the area's top archives. With around 200 photographs, many of which have never been published, this beautiful coffee table book shows the historical growth from the mid-1800's to the late 1900's of this scenic city in stunning black and white photography. The book follows life, government, events and people important to Tulsa history and the building of this unique city. Spanning over two centuries and two hundred photographs, this is a must-have for any long-time resident or history lover of Tulsa!
History of Meetings, Conventions, and Expositions. Convention and Visitors Bureaus. Players in the Industry. The Sponsor. Host Venues. Trade Shows. Meetings Management. Legal Issues. Meeting Technology. Changes Affecting the Meetings and Conventions Industry. Career and Resource Information. Appendices. Glossary. Index.
From the Brown Palace Hotel to the Buckhorn Exchange, City Park to the Four Mile House, Historic Photos of Denver is a photographic history collected from the areas top archives. With around 200 photographs, many of which have never been published, this beautiful coffee table book shows the historical growth from the mid 1800's to the late 1900's of ?the Mile High City? in stunning black and white photography. The book follows life, government, events and people important to Denver and the building of this unique city. Spanning over two centuries and two hundred photographs, this is a must have for any long-time resident or history lover of Denver!
From NASA to the Theatre District, rodeos to drilling oil, Historic Photos of Houston is a photographic history collected from the areas top archives. With around 200 photographs, many of which have never been published, this beautiful coffee table book shows the historical growth from the mid 1800's to the late 1900's of ?the Space City? in stunning black and white photography. The book follows life, government, events and people important to Houston and the building of this unique city. Spanning over two centuries and two hundred photographs, this is a must have for any long-time resident or history lover of Houston! |
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