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San Francisco is an iconic and symbolic city. But only when you
look beyond the picture-postcards of the Golden Gate Bridge and the
quaint cable cars do you realise that the city's most interesting
stories are not the Summer of Love, the Beats or even the latest
gold rush in Silicon Valley.*BR**BR*Hidden San Francisco is a
guidebook like no other. Structured around the four major themes of
ecology, labour, transit and dissent, Chris Carlsson peels back the
layers of San Francisco's history to reveal a storied past: behind
old walls and gleaming glass facades lurk former industries, secret
music and poetry venues, forgotten terrorist bombings, and much
more. Carlsson delves into the Bay Area's long prehistory as well,
examining the region's geography and the lives of its inhabitants
before the 1849 Gold Rush changed everything, setting in motion the
clash between capital and labour that shaped the modern
city.*BR**BR*From the perspective of the students and secretaries,
longshoremen and waitresses, Hidden San Francisco uncovers dozens
of overlooked, forgotten and buried histories that pulse through
the streets and hills even today, inviting the reader to see
themselves in the middle of the ongoing, everyday process of making
history together.
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Eastport
(Paperback)
Jackson Lura; Foreword by Hugh French
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R587
R536
Discovery Miles 5 360
Save R51 (9%)
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Inspirational and informative pocket guide, shining a spotlight on
the best of holidaying at home in the UK through clearly laid-out
walking and driving itineraries. Explore the best of Norfolk &
Suffolk with this unique Rough Guide Staycation to Norfolk &
Suffolk, packed full of insider information and stunning images.
From making sure you don't miss out on must-see attractions like
BeWILDerwood and Holkham Hall to Sutton Hoo, to discovering hidden
gems, including punting in Cambridge, grabbing binoculars and
bird-watching in Minsmere RSPB Nature Reserve and strolling down
sprawling piers such as Southwold, the easy-to-follow, ready-made
walking and driving routes will save you time, help you plan, and
enhance your staycation in Norfolk & Suffolk. This book has
been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free eBook.
The Rough Guide Staycations to Norfolk & Suffolk covers:
Norwich, The Brecks, King's Lynn to Holkham, Wells to Cromer,
Norfolk Broads, Great Yarmouth, Southwold and around, Aldeburgh and
around, Bury St Edmunds and around, Cambridge, around Cambridge,
Colchester and Constable Country. Inside this travel guide you will
find: INFORMATION FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Provides practical
information for every kind of trip to Norfolk & Suffolk, from
discovering local history in Norwich to getting out in nature in
Horning and finding family-friendly activities in Sheringham Park.
12 READY TO FOLLOW WALKS AND TOURS Features over 12 detailed easy
to follow walking tour itineraries, including King's Lynn to
Holkham, Wells to Cromer. LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS Carefully curated list
of Norfolk & Suffolk's unmissable sights and unique attractions
for those who want to make the most of their stay. RAINY DAY
RECOMMENDATIONS Uncover plenty of options, whatever the weather
throws at you, like gazing in awe at the splendid architecture of
Ely Cathedral. INSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS Tips on how to beat the
crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for
birdwatching, boating, cycling or swimming. Find a curated list of
where to stay and what to do, from active pursuits to themed trips.
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS Learn more about Norfolk &
Suffolk's rich history with fascinating cultural insights
throughout. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS From transport to hours of
operation, we've got you covered whatever you choose to see and do
around Norfolk & Suffolk including getting there, getting
around by public transport, accommodation, detailed food and drink
highlights, and sports and activities in the region. METICULOUS
MAPPING Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered sights
relating to major points of interest in the main text. Find your
way around Cambridge, Colchester and many more locations in Norfolk
& Suffolk without needing to go online. FREE EBOOK Free eBook
download with every purchase of a printed book to access all
content from your phone or tablet for on-the-road exploration.
Berlitz Pocket Guide Venice The world-renowned pocket travel guide
by Berlitz, now with a free bilingual dictionary. Compact, concise
and packed full of essential information about where to go and what
to do, this is an ideal on-the-move guide for exploring Venice.
From top tourist attractions like La Salute, the Accademia and
Palazzo Ducale, to cultural gems including soaking up Collezione
Peggy Guggenheim's modern art collection, wandering the Rialto
markets and strolling along the Zattere, plan your perfect trip
with this practical, all-in-one travel guide. Features of this
travel guide to Venice: - Inspirational itineraries: discover the
best destinations, sights and excursions, highlighted with stunning
photography - Historical and cultural insights: delve into the
city's rich history and culture, and learn all about its people,
art and traditions - Practical full-colour map: with every major
sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make
on-the-ground navigation easy - Key tips and essential information:
from transport to tipping, we've got you covered - Dictionary:
quick-reference bilingual language guide to help you with
vocabulary - Covers: San Marco; Castello; Dorsoduro; San Polo;
Santa Croce; Cannaregio; The Grand Canal; The Islands Get the most
out of your trip with: Berlitz Phrase Book & Dictionary Italian
About 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.
Berlitz Pocket Guide Sri Lanka The world-renowned pocket travel
guide by Berlitz, now with a free bilingual dictionary. Compact,
concise and packed full of essential information about where to go
and what to do, this is an ideal on-the-move guide for exploring
Sri Lanka. From top tourist attractions like Sigiriya, the Buddhas
of Polonnaruwa and the Temple of the Tooth, to cultural gems,
including Yala National Park's significant leopard population, the
magnificent views and scenery at Horton Plains National Park and
the astonishing collection of impressive ancient stupas at
Anuradhapura, plan your perfect trip with this practical,
all-in-one travel guide. Features of this travel guide to Sri
Lanka: - Inspirational itineraries: discover the best destinations,
sights and excursions, highlighted with stunning photography -
Historical and cultural insights: delve into the country's rich
history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and
traditions - Practical full-colour map: with every major sight and
listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground
navigation easy - Key tips and essential information: from
transport to tipping, we've got you covered - Dictionary:
quick-reference bilingual language guide to help you with
vocabulary - Covers: Colombo; The west coast; The south; Kandy; The
Hill Country; The Cultural Triangle; The east; The north About
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.
Where the salty air mingles with the far-off laughter of women in
ball gowns, the houses of "Newport's Cliff Walk" preside in
grandeur over the crashing waves below. Walking along the gravel
trail, it s easy to imagine the faintest hint of a waltz coming
from the windows of Beechwood, or to envision the Duchess of
Windsor's carriage arriving for a visit at Fairholme. Ed Morris
takes you on a tour of twenty-four historic mansions and landmarks,
entertaining along the way with tales of splendor and style, social
maneuvering and matchmaking.
Twenty miles south of the Arizona-Mexico border, the rugged,
beautiful Sierra Madre mountains begin their dramatic ascent.
Almost 900 miles long, the range climbs to nearly 11,000 feet and
boasts several canyons deeper than the Grand Canyon. The rules of
law and society have never taken hold in the Sierra Madre, which is
home to bandits, drug smugglers, Mormons, cave-dwelling Tarahumara
Indians, opium farmers, cowboys, and other assorted outcasts.
Outsiders are not welcome; drugs are the primary source of income;
murder is all but a regional pastime. The Mexican army occasionally
goes in to burn marijuana and opium crops -- the modern treasure of
the Sierra Madre -- but otherwise the government stays away. In its
stead are the drug lords, who have made it one of the biggest
drug-producing areas in the world.
Fifteen years ago, journalist Richard Grant developed what he
calls "an unfortunate fascination" with this lawless place. Locals
warned that he would meet his death there, but he didn't believe
them -- until his last trip. During his travels Grant visited a
folk healer for his insomnia and was prescribed rattlesnake pills,
attended bizarre religious rituals, consorted with cocaine-snorting
policemen, taught English to Guarijio Indians, and dug for buried
treasure. On his last visit, his reckless adventure spiraled into
his own personal heart of darkness when cocaine-fueled Mexican
hillbillies hunted him through the woods all night, bent on killing
him for sport.
With gorgeous detail, fascinating insight, and an undercurrent of
dark humor, "God's Middle Finger" brings to vivid life a truly
unique and uncharted world.
The Snowdonia Slate Trail is a waymarked trail that runs for 83
miles from Bangor on the North Wales coast, making a circuit
through the heart of Snowdonia to end at Bethesda. The trail joins
up villages with a choice of welcoming accommodation. The walking
is varied, ranging from easy valleys to mountain passes, from wild
moorland to river gorges. Highlights include the National Slate
Museum of Wales, stunning views of Snowdon and nearby mountains,
and abandoned slate villages high in the hills. The trail also
passes the Penrhyn quarry with its impressive galleries of slate
crossed by the longest, fastest zip-wire in Europe. This guidebook
is in rucksack-friendly format and printed on rainproof paper.
Lavishly illustrated with 95 colour photos, it contains large-scale
mapping and all you need to plan and enjoy your holiday: 14 pages
with clear mapping of the route at 1: 40,000 practical information
about public transport and travel section with inside knowledge on
how best to climb Snowdon detailed route descriptions including
where to find refreshments and accommodation background on the
slate industry heritage, the 'Great Little Trains of Wales' and
wildlife.
Don't just see the sights-get to know the people. Never conquered
by foreigners, this proud and ancient land has been shaped by
Buddhism, the monarchy, and the military. Today it is a
manufacturing powerhouse and a tourist paradise that welcomes more
than 30 million visitors a year. Yet despite the veneer of Western
modernity, the country and its people remain an enigma for many
visitors. Culture Smart! Thailand describes how the Thai people
view the world and themselves. It examines the impact of religious
beliefs and history on their lives, as well as recent social and
political developments. With a wealth of tips on communicating, on
socializing, and on navigating the unfamiliar situations that you
are likely to encounter, this guide will help you to get the very
best out of your time in the Land of Smiles. Have a richer and more
meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the
local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and
traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while
tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate
unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.
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Yukon
(Hardcover)
Carol Mowdy Bond
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R695
Discovery Miles 6 950
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