Each walk is arranged chronologically, and has a major historical theme. Together, they take the walker through 4,000 years of Kentish history. The introduction shows how each of the walks fits into the overall history of the county, a history that is very much shaped by Kent's proximity to Europe. For through migration, trade and invasion, Kent has had close contact with the continent throughout its history. As with all walking books detailed directions are given, including parking convenient stopping or resting places, and suggested diversions or alternatives. The book is sure to appeal to locals and tourist alike.

Lonely Planet's Pocket Paris is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Wonder at the city's museums and architecture, stroll through the Pere Lachaise and dine on rich French cuisine; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Paris and make the most of your trip! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Paris: 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 Paris map (included in print version), plus over 8 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 Eiffel Tower and Les Invalides, Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysees, Louvre, Tuileries and Opera, Sacre-Coeur and Montmartre, Centre Pompidou and Le Marais, Notre Dame and the Islands, The Latin Quarter, Musee d'Orsay and St Germain des Pres and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket Paris, 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 Paris with trusted travel advice to get you straight to the heart of the city.   Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all of Paris's neighbourhoods? Check out Lonely Planet's Paris city guide and Experience Paris guide. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's France guide for a comprehensive look at all that the country has to offer.   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)

Revised and Updated with a New Introduction During the 19th century the Balkan countries became the subject of a rather romantic fascination for the public at large. This vision of the area has been created in large measure by the writing of women travelers such as those represented in this volume. The achievements of these women are quite remarkable: in many cases their travels were adventurous, and even dangerous, reaching into parts of the countryside which were remote and hardly known to outsiders. Not only as travelers but also in the fields of medical and military service, scholarship and education, journalism and literature, did these women contribute in very significant ways to the expansion of women's horizons and to the attempt to gain greater freedom for women in society in general. Contents: Editorial Introduction: Black Lambs and Grey Falcons: Outward and Inward Frontiers - Two Victorian Ladies and Bosnian Realities, 1861-1875: G.M. MacKenzie and A.P. Irby - Edith Durham, Traveller and Publicist - Edith Durham as a Collector - Emily Balch: Balkan Traveller, Peace Worker and Nobel Laureate - The Work of British Medical Women in Serbia during and after the First World War - Captain Flora Sandes: A Case Study in the Social Construction of Gender in a Serbian Context - Rose Wilder Lane: 1886-1968 - Rebecca West, Gerda and the Sense of Process - Margaret Masson Hasluck - Louisa Rayner: An Englishwoman's Experiences in Wartime Yugoslavia - Mercia MacDermott: A Woman of the Frontier - An Anthropologist in the Village - Bucks, Brides and Useless Baggage: Women's Quest for a Role in their Balkan Travels - Constructing 'the Balkans' - Women Travellers in the Balkans: A Bibliographical Guide. John B. Allcock is head of the Research Unit in South East European Studies and is based in the Interdisciplinary Human Studies department at the University of Bradford; Antonia Young is a member of the Department for Sociology and Anthropology at Colgate University, New York

This attractive and cleverly structured guide gives walkers ten of the finest walks to the ten most spectacular lighthouses in Wales in a popular pocketable 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.

The ideal gift for all word gamers! A bumper book of more than 250 puzzles for word game lovers. Based on techniques required for Scrabble, these challenges have been designed to put your word power to the ultimate test. All words used are from the official Scrabble word list, so you learn as you play. Suitable for the whole family. In this collection of word puzzles you will find: Word Slider - move tiles in the grid to create multiple words Scrabble (TM) Word - a variation of Wordle, solve the anagram from the clues given Seven Letters - solve the given clues to find the hidden 7-letter word Scrabble (TM) Score - try and make the maximum score from a given rack of tiles Wordsearch - ideal for word training Anagram Challenges - unscramble the letters from the racks Give me a clue - fill in the blank tiles to match the definition Word Wheel - find as many words as you can with a given length Scrabble (TM) Soup - find the highest-scoring word you can in the grid of letters Word Ladder - get from the top of the ladder to the bottom by exchanging one letter at a time Star Letter - find the word that can be formed using every letter once and the star letter twice Consonant Crosswords - complete the crossword, where all the vowels have already been placed (c)2022 Mattel. SCRABBLE (TM) and SCRABBLE tiles, including S1 tiles, are trademarks of Mattel

Things that go bump in the night, disembodied voices, footsteps in an empty stairwell, an icy hand on your shoulder ... let your imagination run wild as you read about the Old West's most extraordinary apparitions, sinister spooks, and bizarre beasts. You may know of the famous and well-documented Alamo, but perhaps you haven't heard about: -The Mamie R. Mine, plagued by Tommyknockers who beckon miners into danger by mimicking the screams of children; -The Mizpah Hotel, where a murdered seductress whispers in the ears of male patrons and leaves pearls to those she visits; and -Yuma Territorial Prison, one of the most inhospitable prisons in US history where over a hundred inmates had perished--some by their own hand.

A visually stunning and beautifully written celebration of park life around the world. The pandemic brought into sharp relief what city dwellers already realised: parks are an absolutely essential part of modern life. From the author who brought you Lido, here are 50 of the world's greatest parks – but not just a list of the examples we already know. Yes, we'll tell you about those storied greats such as Central Park in New York and Phoenix Park in Dublin, but we'll also take you to the Philippines, to Australia, to provincial Britain and around the world to show you the most historic and the most interesting, the newest and most cutting-edge that mix the best of nature and architecture. We'll explore what you can find there, who goes there, why they are important, and how parks respond to their environments, including ones over a road, on old rail lines or in Berlin's former airport. Examples include: • Freeway Park, Seattle, USA: a bizarre and brilliant brutalist park over a motorway. • Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo, Brazil: this one contains amazing galleries and theatres. • Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, UK: mountains within a city. • Adelaide's parks, Australia: unique in that the entire city centre is enclosed by parks. and many, many more. Illustrated with glorious photographs throughout, this book is a fascinating record of the world's most interesting and innovative parks, and the people who use them – you'll want to visit them all.

The annual seaside holiday became a common experience in Britain in the 1950s and 1960s and it has a central place in popular memory. Its recent decline has prompted nostalgia and gloom across the media, with a spate of newspaper features every summer bemoaning its decline. This is the first detailed academic cultural study of the rise and fall of the seaside holiday in Britain. This book offers an entertaining and broad interpretation of the holidays and resorts.

Few hikers know the North Georgia Mountains as well as Johnny Molloy. In 50 stunning trails, he’ll take you to waterfalls, overlooks, gigantic trees, historic sites, and landmarks such as Tallulah Gorge, Raven Cliff Falls, and the Chattooga River. In a region with an incredible wealth of hiking options, Molloy outlines his picks for the most worthwhile routes, providing options for day, overnight, and multi-day hikes for explorers of every skill level. This fully updated 4th edition of 50 Hikes in the North Georgia Mountains features 5 brand new trails, detailed maps, clear and concise directions, and expert tips for enjoying every moment of your hike—whether you’re looking for sublime mountaintop views, peaceful walks through nature, or your next great challenge. Including full-color photographs and maps, this is the perfect book to help you plan the ultimate Georgia outdoor adventure!

**From the bestselling author of THE WALKER'S GUIDE TO OUTDOOR CLUES AND SIGNS and HOW TO READ WATER, The Sunday Times Book Of The Year** Tristan Gooley, author of THE NATURAL NAVIGATOR demonstrates how it is possible to connect profoundly with the lands we travel through, even from the comfort of your living room. In THE NATURAL EXPLORER he combines the work of the some of the most insightful travellers of the past two thousand years with his own experience. The most rewarding travel experiences do not depend on our destination or the length of our journey, but on our levels of awareness. A short walk can compare with an epic journey, when we take the time to focus on the things that dramatically enrich each journey. Exploration is no longer about hardship, long distances, or even venturing beyond the borders of your own home. It is about celebrating the sense of connection and discovery that is possible in all our travels.

AdventureMaps provide global travellers with the perfect combination of detail and perspective. The front side of the Italy map shows the northern half of the country from its borders with France, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia to its capital, Rome, and includes provinces such as Aosta Valley, Piedmont, Lombardy, Veneto, Tuscany, Lazio, Abruzzo, and Molise. The southern half of the country including the Mediterranean islands of Sicily and Sardinia, and the provinces of Campania, Apulia, Basilicata, and Calabria are covered on the reverse side of the map. Scale : 1:1,000,000 Flat Size : 965 x 660 mm.

Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves! This colorful, compact guidebook is perfect for spending a week or less in London: ·City walks and tours: Six detailed tours and walks showcase London's essential sights, including the National Gallery, the Tower of London, and Westminster Abbey, plus handy neighborhood breakdowns ·Rick's strategic advice on what experiences are worth your time and money ·What to eat and where to stay: Dig into hearty pub fare with the locals, wash down a classic fish n' chips with a pint, and linger over high tea ·Day-by-day itineraries to help you prioritize your time ·A detailed, detachable fold-out map, plus museum and city maps throughout ·Full-color, portable, and slim for exploring on the go ·Trip-planning practicalities like when to go, how to get around, and moreLightweight yet packed with valuable insight into London's history and culture, Rick Steves Pocket London truly is a tour guide in your pocket. Spending more than a week in the city? Try Rick Steves London!

Midway between Glasgow and Edinburgh on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth, West Lothian has a surprising number of country parks, craggy hills and wildlife havens and is home to several prehistoric burial sites, ruined castles and palaces and stately homes as well as the remains of the Antonine Wall, the Roman Empire's northernmost frontier. Although the area is predominantly rural there were also extensive coal, iron and shale oil mining operations in the 18th and 19th centuries which left behind distinctive red spoil heaps, or bings, as they are known in Scotland, and the Union Canal which linked Falkirk to the capital via some of the county's most impressive aqueducts.

Following the popular Chronicles of Old Paris, in The Golden Moments of Paris, John Baxter has uncovered more fascinating true stories about the characters that gave Paris its character in the years between World War I and World War II. Explore more about one of the world's most beautiful and loved cities in twenty-six fact-filled, humorous, and dramatic stories about the famed Annees Folles--the Crazy Years at the turn of the 20th century in Paris. Learn about Gertrude Stein and her famous writers' salon, Salvador Dali and the Surrealists, the birth of Chanel No. 5, and the antics of Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and the lost generation. Then see what these areas look like today by following along on the guided walking tours of Paris's historic neighborhoods and the cafes, clubs, and brothels that were home to the intellectuals, artists, and Bohemians, illustrated with color photographs and period maps. If you enjoyed Woody Allen's film Midnight in Paris, you'll love this book.

The Great Boston trivia and Fact Book"", by Merrill Kaitz, is a celebration of the unique role Boston has played in the nation's history and the people and institutions that have determined the character of the city. In 1871 E. L. Godkin wrote, ""Boston is the one place in America where wealth and knowledge of how to use it are apt to coincide"".""

The Speyside Way is one of Scotland's four long distance footpaths and runs between between Aviemore and Buckie on the Moray Firth passing through some of Scotland's most beautiful landscapes. This folded strip-map from Footprint is printed on waterproof paper and comes in durable slipcase. It provides compact and concise information for walkers with new maps of the whole 87 mile (140km) route, based on OS data.

Your round-trip ticket to the wildest, wackiest, most outrageous people, places, and things the Pelican State has to offer!Whether you're a born-and-raised Louisianan, a recent transplant, or just passing through, Louisiana Curiosities will have you laughing out loud as Louisiana native Bonnye Stuart takes you on a rollicking tour of the strangest sites in the Pelican State. Track down some serious fun, from watching lawnmower racing and petting live alligators to attending a prison rodeo and dancing at a powwow. Feast your way through festivals that celebrate the state's cultural diversity and local crops, from fiery Cajun gumbo to sweet mayhaw jelly-and stop in at the local wineries and microbreweries to quench your thirst.Learn about the darker side of Louisiana as you tour haunted plantations, mysterious mansions, and spooky cemeteries.

Sustainability is one of the single most important global issues facing the world. A clear understanding of the issues surrounding climate change, global warming, air and water pollution, ozone depletion, deforestation, the loss of biodiversity and global poverty is essential for every future manager in the hospitality industry. Present and future hospitality executives need to know how sustainable management systems can be integrated into their businesses while maintaining and hopefully improving the bottom line.

Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry, second edition, is the only book available to introduce the students to economic, environmental and social sustainable issues specifically facing the industry as well as exploring ideas, solutions, and strategies of how to manage operations in a sustainable way. Since the first edition of this book there have been many important developments in this field and this second edition has been updated in the following ways:

• updated content to reflect recent issues and trends including hotel energy solutions and green hotel design
• two new chapters on 'Sustainable Food' and 'Social Entrepreneurship and Social Value'
• updated international case studies throughout to explore key issues and show real life operational responses to sustainability within the hospitality industry. New case studies on growth hotel development markets, Asia and the Middle East
• new practical exercises throughout to apply your knowledge to real-life sustainability scenarios.

This accessible and comprehensive account of Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry is essential reading for all students and future managers.

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Switzerland, written by Switzerland experts, goes beyond the basics. It blends must-see sights with hidden gems and offers unmatched practical guidance for seamless planning and on-the-go exploration. Packed with in-depth advice often missing from other guides, it helps you navigate with ease. From using public transport to discovering the best dining, accommodations, and local experiences, this guide covers it all. Every detail you need for a smooth and enriching journey.

Inside this Switzerland travel book, you'll find:

- Regional deep dive - in-depth coverage of key areas with curated experiences and honest reviews - Itinerary samples - tailored plans for different trip lengths and travel styles - Practical information - essential tips on getting there, using public transport, avoiding crowds, saving time and money, and traveling responsibly - Expert recommendations - insider advice on the best places to eat, drink, stay, and enjoy nightlife or outdoor activities - Seasonal tips - when to go to Switzerland, climate details, and festival highlights to plan your perfect trip - Must-see pick - unmissable sights handpicked by our authors - hiking the Bernese Oberland, the Matterhorn, Zürich, the Rhine Falls, wines from Lavaux, Laussane, winter sports in Verbier, Fribourg, Lake Lucerne, Rhätische Bahn, Appenzellerland, Carnival, Montreux Jazz Festival, Geneva, Lugano, Alto Ticino - Easy-to-use maps - colour-coded maps highlighting essential spots for dining, accommodation, shopping and entertainment - Cultural insights - engaging stories on local history, arts, and traditions for a deeper understanding of Switzerland - Language essentials - German, French, Italian and Romansh phrases and vocabulary to help you connect with locals - Inspiring travel photography - stunning full-color images capturing the essence of Switzerland, and fueling your wanderlust - Designed for comfort and sustainability - a velvet soft-touch cover for a secure grip and premium uncoated paper from responsibly sourced materials - Bonus eBook - free download with purchase for added convenience - Coverage includes: Geneva, Lausanne, Arc Jurassien, Basel, Bern, Bernese Oberland, Valais, Lucerne, Zürich, Graubünden, Ticino.

Travel smart and experience Switzerland with confidence. Let this guide to Switzerland be your trusted companion to must-see sights, hidden gems, and local secrets for an unforgettable adventure.

'The city isn't like it used to be', long-time residents say about San Francisco, neck and neck with New York for America's highest cost of living, as newly arrived coders and designers share stories about the stratospheric price of a place to sleep or a loaf of sourdough bread. But this is exactly what San Francisco has always been - an open mined and open-hearted city that changes with every generation of newcomers. San Francisco is perhaps America's greatest hotbed of invention. The birthplace of the blue jean, television and the Twitter hashtag, the Beats and the Hippies, the United Nations and the Pride Parade, San Francisco has been shaped by waves of discovery and change, both in its geography and its residents. Yet the essential San Francisco remains the same place the Spanish missionaries founded back in 1776, a jewel of a city constrained and protected by its peninsula. SAMPLE TEXT: In 1867, San Francisco instituted America's first 'ugly law', which prohibited unsightly people from showing their faces in public. (It's since been repealed.)

Nashville: Gateway to the South is a unique, thorough, and up-to-date guide to every part of the city. Highlighted are its educational institutions, commerce, music and entertainment, clubs, restaurants, theaters, performance halls, listening rooms, honky-tonks, history, and many annual fairs, shows, and exhibitions.

Thomas is going on holiday! Join the little blue engine as he travels around the country visiting favourite holiday destinations in this delightful new picture book. Join Thomas as he puffs up Snowdon, zooms past Blackpool Tower, takes in the sights in London, and marvels at the seaside in Brighton! Thomas is on the trip of a lifetime and is meeting lots of new friends along the way. Enjoy the simple story and beautiful illustrations in this brand new picture book. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.

In the history of geographical discovery and exploration, a well-known cast of European characters and events takes center stage. While the importance of achievements by Columbus, Cortes, Pizarro, Magellan, Cook, Lewis and Clark, and Neil Armstrong remains unassailable, the participation of Russia in the European era of exploration, conquest, expansion, and colonization deserves equal attention. This study provides a narrative survey and critical analysis of a rich but overlooked tradition of geographical exploration by Russians and others in Russian service since 1580. Following Russian pioneers across Siberia, Alaska, Brazil, Hawaii and the Pacific, Central Asia, Australasia, the Arctic and Antarctic, and into space, this work introduces Russia into the history of world exploration and connects the Russian experience of exploration to Russian national identity past and present.

Nashville: Gateway to the South is a unique, thorough, and up-to-date guide to every part of the city. Highlighted are its educational institutions, commerce, music and entertainment, clubs, restaurants, theaters, performance halls, listening rooms, honky-tonks, history, and many annual fairs, shows, and exhibitions.

This Insight Guide is a lavishly illustrated inspirational travel guide to Puerto Rico and a beautiful souvenir of your trip. Perfect for travellers looking for a deeper dive into the destination's history and culture, it's ideal to inspire and help you plan your travels. With its great selection of places to see and colourful magazine-style layout, this Puerto Rico guidebook is just the tool you need to accompany you before or during your trip. Whether it's deciding when to go, choosing what to see or creating a travel plan to cover key places like Old San Juan, El Yunque National Forest, it will answer all the questions you might have along the way. It will also help guide you when you'll be exploring Río Camuy Cave Park or discovering Río Abajo Forest Reserve on the ground. Our Puerto Rico travel guide was fully-updated post-COVID-19. The Insight Guide PUERTO RICO covers: Old San Juan, Metropolitan San Juan, The Northeast, The Southeast, The North, The West, The South, Cordillera Central, Outer Islands. In this guide book to Puerto Rico you will find: IN-DEPTH CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL FEATURES Created to provide a deeper dive into the culture and the history of Puerto Rico to get a greater understanding of its modern-day life, people and politics. BEST OF The Top Attractions and Editor's Choice featured in this Puerto Rico guide book highlight the most special places to visit. TIPS AND FACTS Up-to-date historical timeline and in-depth cultural background to Puerto Rico as well as an introduction to Puerto Rico's food and drink, and fun destination-specific features. PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION A-Z of useful advice on everything, from when to go to Puerto Rico, how to get there and how to get around, to Puerto Rico's climate, advice on tipping, etiquette and more. COLOUR-CODED CHAPTERS Every part of the destination, from Metropolitan San Juan to Cordillera Central has its own colour assigned for easy navigation of this Puerto Rico travel guide. CURATED PLACES, HIGH-QUALITY MAPS Geographically organised text, cross-referenced against full-colour, high-quality travel maps for quick orientation in Las Cabezas de San Juan, Phosphorescent Bay and many other locations in Puerto Rico. STRIKING PICTURES This guide book to Puerto Rico features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning El Yunque and the spectacular Tibes Indigenous Ceremonial Park. FREE EBOOK Free eBook download with every purchase of this travel guide to Puerto Rico to access all the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.