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Monumental New York! highlights thirty of the most fascinating
statues and memorials found throughout Upstate New York. D'Imperio
leads readers through the state's rich history as he explores some
of the famous and lesser-known monuments of the region. You will
meet the canal diggers who muscled their way across the state
trenching "Clinton's Ditch" and learn about the "Female Paul
Revere." Featuring memorial tributes to such well-known historical
figures as John Brown, FDR, and Carl Sagan, the book also includes
the site of Upstate New York's infamous Civil War prison camp and
the chilling "Jerry Rescue Monument." These monuments are scattered
from cities such as Albany and Buffalo to the many little-known
towns that populate the state. Each chapter offers detailed
information on the history and significance of each monument as
well as useful travel information about the area. D'Imperio's
engaging narrative, detailed research, and infectious enthusiasm
for Upstate New York make this an ideal guidebook, one that
visitors and residents alike will treasure for years to come.
Perched at the foot of Africa, Cape Town and its surrounding wine
region really does have it all: cosmopolitan culture, a thriving
food and drink scene, and an abundance of breathtaking natural
beauty. Make the most of your trip to this stunning region with DK
Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of
ten, covering the very best that Cape Town and the Winelands have
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 Cape
Town and the Winelands you will find: - Up-to-date information with
insider tips and advice for staying safe. - Top 10 lists of Cape
Town and the Winelands must-sees, including the V&A Waterfront
and Robben Island, Table Mountain, the Cape of Good Hope and
Stellenbosch. - Cape Town and the Winelands' most interesting
areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and
shopping. - Themed lists, including the best local culture,
wildlife experiences, beaches, adventure activities and much more.
- Easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or
a week. - A laminated pull-out map of Cape Town and the Winelands,
plus five full-colour area maps Looking for more on Cape Town and
the Winelands' culture, history and attractions? Try our DK
Eyewitness South Africa. 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.
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Tower Bridge is one of the most famous bridges in the world.
Designed by Sir Horace Jones (1819–1887) and engineer Sir John
Wolfe Barry (1836–1918) over a period of eight years, it was the
largest and most advanced bascule bridge ever completed when it
opened in 1894, requiring 11,000 tons of steel and involving more
than 400 construction workers. This impressive feat of engineering
helped sustain the growing commercial activity at the docks and
warehouses in East London, and the sudden influx of daily commuters
brought in from the newly built London Bridge station. Still in
full use today, the bridge is lifted an average of 850 times a
year. This Victorian masterpiece remains a highly important
crossing on the River Thames, as well as being one of London’s
defining landmarks. This compelling album of photographs by Harry
Cory Wright allows us to experience the awe-inspiring structure of
Tower Bridge in exquisite detail, from the intricate machinery and
original mechanisms inside the control rooms and secret corridors,
to the great cavernous space within the bascule chamber. It
includes an interview with Senior Technical Officer Glen Ellis, who
shares his own daily experience of lifting the bridge, evoking an
incredibly vivid sense of ‘being there’.
A pilgrim path that offers a wonderful long-distance route, on
footpaths and quiet lanes, across the glorious east of England.
London to Walsingham Camino guidebook is a full colour guide to
walking the re-established pilgrimage route from the Church of St
Magnus the Martyr, with its shrine to Our Lady of Walsingham to the
Anglican and Catholic shrines at Walsingham in Norfolk. The
experience of walking the route is described in this illustrated
book with the step by step walking directions and gpx files being
downloaded from the Trailblazer website. The whole 177.8 mile
pilgrimage could be accomplished by a fit walker in a fortnight or
less. But maybe you want to walk for fewer miles each day, or just
at weekends, or on odd days when you have the time and energy. This
guide caters for multiple approaches. Walsingham was England’s
Nazareth. A fantastical tale brought pilgrims – kings,
queens, and commoners alike – to Walsingham in the Middle
Ages. In 1061 a Walsingham noblewoman, Lady Richeldis de Faverches,
had a vision in which the Virgin Mary transported her soul to
Nazareth and showed her the house where the Holy Family once lived,
and in which the Annunciation of Archangel Gabriel, foretelling
Jesus’s birth, occurred. She was told to build a replica of the
house in Walsingham, and did so. The Holy House, initially a simple
wooden structure, later richly decorated with gold and precious
jewels, became a shrine and attracted pilgrims to Walsingham from
all over Europe. Numerous kings travelled as pilgrims to
Walsingham. Walsingham was by far the most important pilgrim shrine
in England until Henry VIII outlawed pilgrimage and the veneration
of saints in 1538. It was much more popular than Canterbury. Not
only that: in the whole of the Christian world it was eclipsed by
just three other places: Jerusalem, Rome, and Santiago de
Compostela. Those places have enjoyed an unbroken tradition
of pilgrimage and veneration stretching back a millennium or more.
Not Walsingham. It reverted to being just a village in Norfolk once
the pilgrims stopped coming. The road from London ceased to be the
most important route in England, and faded into obscurity. For 400
years, no pilgrims walked to Walsingham. Since the 1930s, when both
Catholic and Anglican shrines were re-established here, Walsingham
has undergone a revival. It draws around 300,000 pilgrims each
year, but hardly any of them walk much more than the final Holy
Mile, and only a few church and other groups trace the full route
from London. The London to Walsingham Camino guidebook is part of
an attempt to change that: to re-establish a walking route which,
while being as true to the original way as possible, takes account
of the modern realities on the ground. A pilgrim path that offers a
wonderful long-distance route, on footpaths and quiet lanes, across
the glorious east of England. A truly pleasurable and uplifting
walking experience.
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. The north side of the map
details from the U.S. Border south to Aguascalientes, including
Baja California, Chihuahua, Tijuana, Mazatlan, and Monterrey. The
south side covers major Mexican cities, such as Acapulco and
Cancun, plus Belize and nearly all of Guatemala at the same scale.
Scale : 1:2,425,000 Flat Size : 965 x 660 mm.
Nomad at Home dissects the desire to wander the globe from
the point of view of the design-led traveller, those for whom ‘it
is a better thing to travel hopefully than to arrive’. ‘There
are few countries I have visited without consulting the local real
estate agent’s window or poring over the free property magazine.
Whether in Puglia or Provence, I am already imagining my new life
there; the basket I’ll carry to market, the dress I’ll change
into for an apéro, the flea market at which I will buy my
furniture, the secret cove where I’ll swim.’ In Nomad at
Home, compulsive wanderer Hilary Robertson showcases 10 unique
locations and tells the stories of different nomadic tribes: the
Adopters, who have left home forever and made a life elsewhere, as
well as the Escapists, always on the move, with a base in two,
three or maybe even four locations. Then there are the Serial
Wanderers, who simply absorb the DNA of any given destination and
bring it all back home; creating Provence in Pittsburgh with
ingredients gathered on their travels. There are more ways than one
of satisfying a wandering eye. As well as offering inspiration from
homes all over the globe, Nomad at Home also contains
champion shopper Hilary's nomadic sourcebook, which allows readers
to hit the ground shopping in destinations all over the world, with
an address book for every country covered, every story told.
Brilliant concept map for travelling through Europe allowing
visited destinations to be scratched off revealing a styled map
underneath. The perfect map gift for the travel enthusiast allowing
complete personalisation of the map to display a unique travel
story. Simply grab your coin and start scratching off all the
destinations you have been lucky enough to visit creating your own
personalised continually changing Europe map. Not only are
countries featured on the map, there are also cities shown on the
top layer and the Europe map underneath, allowing for more detailed
scratching. Featured along the bottom panel is each countries
capitals along with their flags for you to scratch off once
visited. Also included is an exciting calendar of Festivals,
Celebrations and Sights carefully chosen for you to visit and
scratch off (this is our own list and not an official guide). The
Scratch Europe poster is printed onto high quality silk art paper
with a gloss coating for luxury and works exactly like a scratch
card, once the gold scratch is removed it reveals the mapping
underneath.
Cotswolds Map and Guide of Places to Visit is the ideal guide to
the very best of Cotswolds. From the gorgeous, honey-coloured stone
villages to the dramatic rolling hills The Cotswolds are a visual
feast. Long, winding lanes connect beautiful villages with
excellent pubs and friendly tearooms. This area of outstanding
natural beauty is ideal for a day out, weekend away or destination
holiday. Our Cotswolds Map & Guide presents the Cotswolds'
multiple attractions in an accessible, easy-to-read and follow,
format. It is in the format of a fold-out map and has a detailed
visitor map on one side and visitor information on the other:
Cotswolds Visitor Map An unbelievably detailed map on one side with
lots of additional visitor information The ideal scale for touring
at 1:126,720 (2 miles to 1 inch) Clear and easy-to-follow
cartography also easy to fold and unfold Cotswolds Travel Guide All
the information you need is shown on the reverse side of the map
ensuring you will see the very best of the Cotswolds The best
things to see and do are grouped into the following sections: Main
Centres; Towns Villages of interest; Farm and Countryside
interests; Birds and wildlife; Train and transport interests;
Historic buildings; Gardens; Museums; Art Galleries; Arts and
Crafts; Traditional inns with rooms; Pubs; Coffee, delis and
teas... Carefully selected scenic drives including the distance and
what to see and expect en route Illustrated with full-colour
photographs, our renowned map and guide to the Cotswolds will make
it easy to plan your trip. It really is the 'go-to' guide and map
for the very best of the Cotswolds.
Toronto Then and Now pairs vintage images of Canada's largest city
– and North America's fourth most populous – with the same
views as they look today. Toronto has long been a financial
powerhouse in North America, and this is represented by its many
grand bank buildings. Canada's capital may be Ottawa, but the
financial power emanates from this thriving city, the fourth most
populous in North America. Sites include: Toronto Harbour, Fort
York, Queen's Quay Lighthouse, Toronto Island Ferries, Queen's Quay
Terminal, Canadian National Exhibition, Sunnyside Bathing Pavilion,
Princes' Gates, Royal York Hotel, Union Station, City Hall, St.
Lawrence Market, St. James Cathedral, Canadian Pacific Building,
Bank of Montreal, Dineen Building, Elgin Theatre, Arts and Letters
Club, Old Bank of Nova Scotia, Ryrie Building, Masonic Temple,
Osgoode Hall, Royal Alexandra Theatre, Gurney Iron Works, Boer War
Monument, CN Tower, Old Knox College, Victory Burlesque Theatre,
Maple Leaf Gardens, University of Toronto and much more.
Bring the calm of a day at the beach to your desktop anytime of
year with Zen Garden Beach Day. A welcome respite from the demands
of everyday life, it's the perfect meditative desk accessory for
fun and effective stress relief. Includes everything you need to
assemble your own Beach Zen Garden: 3 x 3-inch mini zen gardening
tray, bag of sand, wooden rake, and miniature accessories
(umbrella, starfish, towel, flip flops, tropical beverage)
Illustrated mini book: Includes a 32-page mini book on the benefits
of mediation Great Gift: A fun, stress-relieving desktop accessory
for home or the office
This is an important document in the history of Japanese-American
relations. In 2002, President Bush spoke of the great Japanese
scholar and statesman Inazo Nitobe, who envisioned a future of
friendship between the two nations. This book is one of the means
by which Nitobe sought to bridge the Pacific. Writing before World
War I, he presents a detailed account of Japan and the Japanese in
terms easily understandable to western readers, emphasising points
of similarity rather than difference, often citing the work of
western historians and philosophers in order to explain Japanese
practices, always searching for common aims and goals. He deals
with the effect of the past on the present, national
characteristics, religious beliefs, morals and moral ideals,
education, economic conditions, Japan as coloniser, relations
between the United States and Japan, and AmericaaEURO (TM)s
influence in the Far East, concluding with the hope that wherever
else war may break out, lasting peace would reign over the Pacific.
In this he was disappointed, but the fact that Nitobe is cited
today as the architect of Japanese-American friendship makes this
volume essential reading for the historian.
Whether you're hoping to catch a glimpse of nature's most majestic
animals, get an adrenaline fix scaling the heights of Table
Mountain or simply soak up the summer sunshine with a glass of
world-class wine, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you
experience all that South Africa has to offer. Inside you'll also
find a detailed guide to the country's animals, terrain and flora
as well as information on local conservation efforts. From vibrant
city life to abundant wildlife, rugged vistas to beautiful beaches,
prehistoric paintings to cutting edge contemporary art, South
Africa has it all. This vast and varied country offers so many
travel possibilities you'll be spoilt for choice. Our updated 2023
guide brings South Africa 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 country's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods.
DK Eyewitness South Africa is your ticket to the trip of a
lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness South Africa you will find: - A
fully-illustrated top experiences guide: our expert pick of South
Africa's must-sees and hidden gems. - A field guide with
information on animals, terrain, flora and conservation. -
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 South
Africa, from Cape Town to Johannesburg and Gauteng, the Arid
Northwest to the Garden Route and Lesoth. - 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: Cape Town, Cape Peninsula, The Cape Winelands and West
Coast, The Arid Northwest, Hermanus and the Overberg, The Garden
Route, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Kruger,
eSwatini Only visiting Cape Town? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Cape
Town and the Winelands. 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 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.
This pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion
to discovering what to do, what to see and how to get around
Puglia. It covers top attractions like the Tremiti islands, the
Gargano peninsula and Otranto, as well as hidden gems, including
Alberobello - the centre of Puglia's famous trulli, the quaint,
conical-shaped houses - Castel del Monte, a unique medieval
masterpiece, and Lecce, Puglia's Baroque gem, packed with lavish
architecture and fanciful facades. This will save you time, and
enhance your exploration of this fascinating region. This title has
been fully updated post-COVID-19. This Mini Rough Guide to Puglia
covers: The Gargano Peninsula, Puglia Imperiale, Canosa di Puglia,
Bari and beyond, Valle d'Itria, The Salento, An excursion to Matera
In this travel guide you will find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE
OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Puglia,
from cultural explorations to family activities in child-friendly
places or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas. TOP TEN
ATTRACTIONS Covers the destination's top ten attractions not to
miss, including Martina Franca, Lecce, Gallipoli and a Perfect
Day/Tour itinerary suggestions. COMPACT FORMAT Compact, concise,
and packed with essential information, with a sharp design and
colour-coded sections, this is the perfect on-the-move companion
when you're exploring Puglia. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS
Includes an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture.
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 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 a
printed book to access all content from your phone or tablet for
on-the-road exploration.
Discover new places with handy maps from Collins. A fully revised
and updated colour road map of Europe at a scale of 79 miles to 1
inch / 50km to 1cm (1: 5,000,000). Roads, motorways, European Route
numbers, railways, airports, cities and towns are clearly shown,
making the map ideal for route-finding and planning journeys. Main
features Fully revised and updated Full index to place names (on
reverse of sheet) Distance chart giving distances in kilometres
between main towns European Union map showing member states and the
Eurozone Internet links to further information on Europe Area of
coverage Covers the whole of Europe from the North Cape (Norway) to
Gibraltar and from Ireland to east of Moscow. Also includes Iceland
and Cyprus. Key to approved country code abbreviations – GB, F, D
etc. Map key in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian
Breathtaking landscapes, unrivaled trekking, and the creative
spirit of ReykjavÃk: experience it all with Moon Iceland. Inside
you'll find: - Strategic, flexible itineraries, from a three-day
tour of ReykjavÃk to a weeklong best of Iceland, plus a nine-day
road trip on the famed Ring Road - Unique experiences and
can't-miss highlights: Drive past quaint towns and enormous fjords,
hike through Iceland's majestic national parks, and bask in the
shimmering glow of the northern lights. Stroll ReykjavÃk's busy
streets, listen to up-and-coming bands at uniquely themed venues,
and kick back with a handcrafted Icelandic beer at a local hangout
- The top outdoor activities: Search for seals, whales, and
porpoises off the Icelandic coast or spot arctic wildlife like
puffins and reindeer onshore. Trek across a mighty glacier, hike
the rim of a remote volcano, and relax in the milky blue waters of
the Blue Lagoon. Explore crystalline ice caves and mineral-rich
lava tubes or catch a rainbow appearing over a thundering waterfall
- Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout - Honest advice
from local author Jenna Gottlieb on where to eat, where to stay,
and when to go, including insight on traveling during the winter -
Handy tools including an Icelandic phrasebook and critical
background information on the landscape, culture, history, and
environment Find your adventure with Moon Iceland. Country-hopping
in Scandinavia? Check out Moon Norway. Heading on to continental
Europe? Try Moon Amsterdam, Brussels & Bruges. About Moon
Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent,
active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses,
outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably.
Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great
stories to tell-and they can't wait to share their favorite places
with you.For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.
The latest edition of Philip's France and Spain Road Atlas, in a
handy spiral A4 format, is the must-have atlas for anyone
travelling or driving in these and the adjacent countries including
Belgium, Luxembourg and Portugal. From the market leaders in
European Road Mapping, in addition to the main maps at 1:750,000,
the road network is shown at three supplementary scales from
1:250,000 to 1:3M, with ultra-clear detailed maps for urban areas,
so that you can navigate in this part of Europe with ease. Scenic
routes are highlighted on the road maps, with theme parks and World
Heritage Sites also clearly shown. The maps highlight towns with
low-emission zones and show motorway rest/parking areas, not
forgetting handy listings of top sites to visit and useful ski
resort information. Philip's France and Spain Road Atlas includes:
* Up-to-date driving regulations, including speed limits; * 4 pages
of route-planning maps which enable journeys of over 800 miles to
be planned without turning a page; * 57 pages of clear, detailed
road maps, with scenic routes highlighted and toll, toll-free and
pre-pay motorways all clearly marked; * 6 large-scale urban-area
maps; * 11 city-centre plans marking historic buildings and tourist
attractions, as well as car parks, head post offices and other
facilities; * Listings for ski resorts and top visitor attractions.
Sarah Merker brings you 50 scone recipes from the National Trust.
History is best enjoyed with a scone, as everyone who’s visited a
National Trust house knows. This book brings you the best of both.
Scone obsessive Sarah Merker has gathered 50 – yes 50 – scone
recipes from National Trust experts around the country. And she’s
written a quirky guide to 50 National Trust places to delight and
entertain you while you bake or eat those blissful treats.
Eccentric owners, strange treasures, obscure facts – it's all
here. Whip up a Triple Chocolate scone while you read about the
mechanical elephants at Waddesdon Manor. Or savour an Apple &
Cinnamon scone while you absorb the dramatic love life of Henry
Cecil of Hanbury Hall. Marvel at a Ightham Mote's Grade 1 listed
dog kennel while you savour a Cheese, Spring Onion and Bacon scone.
50 of the best scones in history. And 50 of the best places to read
about. You’ll never need to leave the kitchen again.
Create a memento of your trip to Japan that you'll cherish forever!
If you're planning a trip to Japan this travel journal is a
must-have, from the planning stages to the end of your vacation.
The book opens with 16 pages of beautiful, full-color photos, maps
and illustrations in scrapbook style, which not only provide useful
information about Japan's top tourist destinations, but will also
inspire you in your own scrapbooking and journaling. Use the 106
blank pages, alternately plain and lined, to record your own
memories of your trip in words and pictures. The journal finishes
with 4 pages of Japanese words and phrases that will come in handy
as you explore this fascinating country! pages 1-16: Travel
information including subway maps & must-see destinations, such
as: Tokyo, Harajuku and Meiji Shrine, Kyoto's Top Temples, Himeji
Castle, and many more! pages 17-123: Alternate plain and lined
blank pages for sketching, scrapbooking, notes and journaling pages
124-127: Useful words and phrases in Japanese
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