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'sconset
(Hardcover)
Rob Benchley, Richard Trust
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R710
Discovery Miles 7 100
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Women's London is the only guidebook that focuses on the women who
have shaped London through the centuries and the legacy they have
left behind. This new book provides the perfect opportunity to
explore sights, statues, plaques and buildings associated with
famous and some not so famous women who have left their mark on
London's heritage, culture and society. Their stories include
scientists and suffragettes, reformers and royals, military and
medical pioneers, authors and artists, fashion and female firsts
... and more. The author, a popular London tour guide and lecturer,
specialises in women's history and has provided a series of
original self-guided walking tours taking you to historic areas
where important women lived, worked and are commemorated.
Illustrated with new full-colour photography and specially
commissioned maps, Women's London will inspire visitors and
Londoners alike to discover how much London owes to women.
Explore Porto with the smartest and most insightful guidebook on
the market. Written with Rough Guides' trademark mix of honesty,
wit and practical advice, this fully updated, stunningly
illustrated pocket guide brings you comprehensive coverage of all
the city's unmissable experiences. Our expert authors have visited
every corner of this fascinating city, and whether you're tasting
port at the famous port lodges, cruising on the Douro river or
eating a pastel de nata in the UNESCO World Heritage historic
centre, this brand new Pocket Rough Guide to Porto will show you
the best places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and party along the way,
with options to suit every budget. The guide is packed with
colour-coded maps and easy-to-follow transport advice to help
navigate your way across the city and beyond, to the best day-trip
destinations. Make the most of your trip with The Pocket Rough
Guide to Porto.
This guide brings together a selection of the best walks in
Grasmere, Ambleside and Windermere. The walks include town trails,
coastal walks and routes through woodland and farmland and on the
high moors.
Guidebook to walking Hampshire's Test Way, a 44 mile (71km) route
from Inkpen Beacon to the Eling Tide Mill near Southampton Water.
The walk, which is described over eight stages, takes in many of
the region's natural, historical and architectural delights, from
the ever famous 'Sprat and Winkle' railway to the River Test itself
- a stunning example of the exceedingly rare chalk stream. Each
stage (they range in length from 3 to 8.5 miles) is described
clearly and concisely, and is accompanied by 1:50,000 OS mapping.
Worth its weight in your backpack, the guide also includes
information on the history, geology and landscape of the Test
Valley, as well as practical information on accommodation and
transport. Additionally, it describes 15 circular walks in the Test
Valley, which vary in length from 3.75 miles (6km) to 8.5 miles
(13.75km). The Test Way passes through areas of intriguing history
and remarkable natural beauty. There are sites of Special
Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
(AONB) as well as Iron Age hill forts, medieval churches, age old
abbeys, relics from a long passed railway era and quaint villages
brimming with thatch and flint and individual 'hostelries' to
match. It is a walk well suited to history and geology enthusiasts,
and certainly a must for anyone interested in the iconic Sprat and
Winkle railway.
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Yukon
(Hardcover)
Carol Mowdy Bond
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R658
Discovery Miles 6 580
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Watching dragonflies dart among the plants on a riverbank or at the
edge of your pond is one of the joys of summer. But do you know a
Southern Damselfly from a Variable Damselfly? Or can you tell the
difference between a Scarce Chaser and a Keeled Skimmer?
Dragonflies and damselflies - known collectively as Odonata - are
some of our most fascinating insects. Although they only live for a
short time, they have many behaviours that are easy to observe,
including captivating aerial skills that they utilise to hunt in
mid-air. RSPB ID Spotlight Dragonflies and Damselflies is a
reliable fold-out chart that presents illustrations of 42 of our
most widespread and familiar Odonata by renowned artist Richard
Lewington. - Species are grouped by family and helpfully labelled
to assist with identification - Artworks are shown side by side for
quick comparison and easy reference at home or in the field - The
reverse of the chart provides information on the habitats,
behaviour, life cycles and diets of our dragonflies and
damselflies, as well as the conservation issues they are facing and
how the RSPB and other conservation charities are working to
support them - Practical tips on how to install a wildlife pond and
make your garden more dragonfly- and damselfly-friendly are also
included The ID Spotlight charts help wildlife enthusiasts identify
and learn more about our most common species using accurate colour
illustrations and informative, accessible text.
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