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The must-have map to exploring London. This fully updated atlas
features clear Collins street mapping of Central London and the
surrounding area. Coverage is from Chiswick in the west to Barking
in the east, and Hampstead in the north to Dulwich in the south.
Scale is 1:20,000 (3.17 inches to 1 mile). Coverage of Central
London is at 1:12,500 (5.1 inches to 1 mile). This neat, handy
little pocket-sized atlas is an ideal purchase for resident and
visitor alike. It has an extensive area of coverage and shows the
centre of London at an extra large scale. The Collins maps are
exceptionally clear and easy to use with colour coding for roads as
well as locations such as shops, hospitals, hotels, schools etc.
INCLUDES * Latest boundary of the congestion charging zone. *
Colour classified roads and buildings. * Postal district
boundaries. * Car parks, hospitals and police stations. * Tourist
information centres. * Updated underground map on back cover. *
Full index to street names. AREA OF COVERAGE Extends from Chiswick
in the west to Barking in the east and Hampstead in the north to
Dulwich in the south.
* Cool things to do in and around the city: Wander over to the
zodiac sculptures in Chinatown Square, or soak up some music and
history at the Black Ensemble Theater. Try out surfing at Montrose
Beach, rent a kayak on the Chicago River, or hike the elevated 606
trail. Browse for your next read at an independent bookstore,
explore the street art in Pilsen, or admire the architecture on a
stroll through the Beverly neighborhood. Catch a classic live blues
show, sample Senegalese comfort food, or savor some Southside
barbecue on a Sunday * Day trips and weekend getaways: Cycle
through the Morton Arboretum, connect with nature in Door County,
dive into history in Galena, or unwind for a couple days at the
perfect lakeside cabin * Experiences broken down by category: Find
ideas for each season, activities for kids, outdoor adventures,
exploring Black history, getting to know a new neighborhood, and
more * A local's advice: Whether it's a bucket-list museum or an
underrated dive bar, local author Rosalind Cummings-Yeates knows
the ins and outs of Chicago * Inspirational full-color photos
throughout Easy-to-scan planning tips: Addresses, L stops, and
nearby spots, plus tips for avoiding the crowds if you're heading
to a popular attraction What are you doing this weekend? Try
something new with Moon 52 Things to Do in Chicago. About Moon
Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent,
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This publication reflects upon the celebrated collection at the
internationally renowned Gardiner Museum, Toronto, which has grown
to become one of the world's great speciality museums with its
devotion to the ceramic arts. Featuring more than 100 images, the
book focuses upon 30 objects that reflect the temporal and
geographical breadth of the Museum's collection, as well as the
universality of the medium it celebrates. An international body of
scholars and curators share their insights and expertise within the
book's essays telling the story of ceramic production throughout
history and with reference to a vast array of approaches to the
medium. Featuring works by such illustrious names as Marc Chagall,
Betty Woodman, Marilyn Levine, Wedgwood and Delft, this book
provides a fascinating insight into one of the greatest collections
in the world of ceramics.
With Rick Steves, Stockholm is yours to discover! This slim guide
excerpted from Rick Steves Scandinavia includes: * Rick's
firsthand, up-to-date advice on Stockholm's best sights,
restaurants, hotels, and more, plus tips to beat the crowds, skip
the lines, and avoid tourist traps * Top sights and local
experiences: Explore charming Old Town, atmospheric Gamla Stan, and
young, trendy Soedermalm. Sample authentic Swedish meatballs, visit
the Skansen open-air folk museum, treat yourself to a Swedish
massage, and take a cruise through the stunning archipelago *
Helpful maps and self-guided walking tours to keep you on track
With selective coverage and Rick's trusted insight into the best
things to do and see, Rick Steves Snapshot Stockholm is truly a
tour guide in your pocket. Exploring beyond Stockholm? Pick up Rick
Steves Scandinavia for comprehensive coverage, detailed
itineraries, and essential planning information.
A stunning, full-color volume that examines 82 pieces in the
University of Rochester Memorial Art Gallery's American collection
and their connections to American history, culture, literature, and
politics. Seeing America is the first-ever catalog of the
University of Rochester Memorial Art Gallery's American collection.
Founded in 1913, the Memorial Art Gallery was created in
conjunction with the University of Rochester so that it would
function within a scholarly milieu, yet at the same time perform
service as a community museum. From its conception it has been an
ardent advocate for American art, which so many counterpart
institutions snubbed untilat least the 1930s, and more often until
well after World War II, in favor of European and Asian art. The
336-page, full-color volume examines 82 objects and their
connections to American history, culture, literature and politics.
The 73 articles present a running commentary on each piece by
knowledgeable and thoughtful contemporary scholars and artists
writing with expertise and insight, ultimately presenting a new and
deeper understanding that enhances the reader/viewer's appreciation
of the work. The tour ranges from Colonial times to the
twenty-first century, from Maine to Florida to the far West, from
mighty historical subjects to intimate byways, from august figures
and events to the humblest and most anonymous. The diversity of
American experience on display here reminds us that the best
American art is inextricably bound up with the essential truths of
American experience.
The Grosvenor Museum's silver has been described by Country Life as
'one of the country's finest collections'. Its greatest strength is
Chester hallmarked, between c.1570 and 1992, spanning a wide range
of uses. After the collection's growth is set in the historical
context of the developing scholarship of the subject, each piece is
illustrated, described in detail and with a full background of the
design evolution, its maker and ownership. An essential work of
reference for all collectors and a rich source for students of the
decorative arts and history of silver.
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Aspects of Georgia's unique history can only be told through its
extant rural churches. As the Georgia backcountry rapidly expanded
in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, the churches
erected on this newly parceled land became the center of community
life. These early structures ranged from primitive outbuildings to
those with more elaborate designs and were often constructed with
local, hand-hewn materials to serve the residents who lived nearby.
From these rural communities sprang the villages, towns, counties,
and cities that informed the way Georgia was organized and governed
and that continue to influence the way we live today. Historic
Rural Churches of Georgia presents forty-seven early houses of
worship from all areas of the state. Nearly three hundred stunning
color photographs capture the simple elegance of these sanctuaries
and their surrounding grounds and cemeteries. Of the historic
churches that have survived, many are now in various states of
distress and neglect and require restoration to ensure that they
will continue to stand. This book is a project of the Historic
Rural Churches of Georgia organization, whose mission is the
preservation of historic rural churches across the state and the
documentation of their history since their founding. If proper care
is taken, these endangered and important landmarks can continue to
represent the state's earliest examples of rural sacred
architecture and the communities and traditions they housed.
"Sterkfontein" provides an easy-to-read overview of the
geological and fossil history of the Sterkfontein Valley in the
Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site. Most famous for "Mrs.
Ples" and "Little Foot," the Sterkfontein Caves have produced more
australopithecines than any other site in the world since
excavations began in the 1930s. The fossil record--comprising
thousands of animals, plants and hominids--is simply presented and
current debates are explained. An overview of the pioneers in the
field, and of the role played by the discovery of gold, provides an
informative historical context to the early discoveries, while the
use of visual markers from Sterkfontein Caves enables visitors to
identify essential features and formations.
"Amanda Esterhuysen" is a lecturer in archaeology at the
University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa).
The city of Rome is the largest archaeological site in the world,
capital and showcase of the Roman Empire and the centre of
Christian Europe. This guide provides: * Coverage of all the
important sites in the city from 800 BC to AD 600 and the start of
the early middle ages, drawing on the latest discoveries and the
best of recent scholarship * Over 220 high-quality maps, site
plans, diagrams and photographs * Sites divided into fourteen main
areas, with star ratings to help you plan and prioritize your
visit: Roman Forum; Upper Via Sacra; Palatine; Imperial Forums;
Campus Martius; Capitoline Hill; Circus Flaminius to Circus
Maximus; Colosseum and Esquiline hill; Caelian hill and the inner
via Appia; Lateran to Porta Maggiore; Viminal hill; Pyramid to
Testaccio; the outer via Appia; other outlying sites; Museums and
Catacombs. * Introduction offering essential background to the
history and culture of ancient Rome, placing the city in the
context of the development of the empire, highlighting the nature
of Roman achievement, and explaining how Rome came to be the
largest city in the ancient world. * Comprehensive glossaries of
Rome's building materials, techniques and building types, a
chronological table of kings, emperors, and the early popes,
information about opening times, references and suggestions for
further reading and a detailed user-friendly index. For this new
edition the original text has been extensively revised, adding over
20 more sites and illustrations, the itineraries have been
re-organized and expanded to suit the many changes that have taken
place in the past decade, and the practical information and
references have been fully updated.
A familiar sight on the Thames at London Bridge, HMS Belfast is a
Royal Navy light cruiser, launched in March 1938. Belfast was part
of the British naval blockade against Germany and from November
1942 escorted Arctic convoys to the Soviet Union and assisted in
the destruction of the German warship Scharnhorst. In June 1944
Belfast supported the Normandy landings and in 1945 was redeployed
to the British Pacific Fleet. After the war she saw action in the
Korean War and a number of other overseas actions. She has been
part of the Imperial War Museum since 1978, with 250,000 visitors
annually.
This fascinating book comprises a series of documents
that give information on the building of the ship, her wartime
service history and life on board.
Hop on the tram with Milli Ennium, Quincy, and their cohorts as
they set out to explore the Getty Center. This children's
book--from the creators of the popular Mr. Lunch character--takes a
delightful tour through the Getty Museum, adjancent gardens,
conservation laboratories and other sites at the Getty Center.
Featuring the wonderful illustrations of J.otto Seibold and the
beloved characters created by Seibold and coauthor Vivian Walsh,
Going to the Getty is a colorful, humorous visit to the new center
and sure to be enjoyed by children as well as the adult fans of
Seibold and Walsh.
The Soul of Memphis is a guide to interesting historical and
cultural attractions and activities in Memphis, Tennessee. A
perfect handbook in planning that next awesome vacation where music
and good food are just a few things that make Memphis memorable.
The Soul of Memphis is part of a travel series published by S. M.
Green.
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