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Let Secret Cape Town guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar.
Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Cape Town travel
guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden
treasures of an amazing city. Ideal for local inhabitants, curious
visitors and armchair travellers alike. The places included in our
guides are unusual and unfamiliar, allowing one to step off the
beaten track. Now in its 2nd edition, Secret Cape Town features
150+ new secret and unusual locations. Inside Secret Cape Town: A
captain who continued to live on the wreck of the Kakapo for three
years, Table Mountain's most exclusive hiking, a restaurant in a
maximum security prison, the arboreal evidence of apartheid's
earliest manifestation, a woman disguised as a man for 56 years in
order to be a doctor, a beach on top of Table Mountain, a
fascinating secret collections of vintage and classic cars, a
magical tree renowned for its spiritual healing properties, a
heated pool on a military base that's open to the public ... Far
from the crowds and the usual cliches, Cape Town is still a reserve
of well-concealed treasures that only reveal themselves to those
who know how to wander off the beaten track, whether residents or
visitors. An indispensable guide for those who thought they knew
Cape Town well, or who would like to discover the hidden face of
the city. Don't miss - Each chapter of this Secret Cape Town travel
guide book corresponds to a different part of the city so that one
can always find a hidden or secret place to discover. Perfectly
planned walks - Make sure that you do not miss any Secret location,
by discovering each one featured in this guide by planning a
walking tour of each part of the city. The definitive insider's
guide to Cape Town.
"...a charming, beautiful and extremely aesthetically pleasing
travelogue." -Roger Lush, Amateur Photographer "Stunning
photography." -Outdoor Photography What does winter look like in
the far north? According to the cliches: as dark and cold as a
refrigerator. And yet it is precisely in these wintertime months
that photographer Michael Koenigshofer picks up his camera and
heads to the Arctic Circle! In this rich and original photo book,
the Scandinavia-savvy Austrian captures much more than the cliched
images of the Northern Lights. With an eye on the coexistence of
nature and culture, Koenigshofer explores how lives are lived in
this intense and extreme environment, from the traditional ivory
carver in Greenland to the ice surfer in the North Cape. The result
is an authentic portrait of Scandinavian life, showing a whole new
side to life up north. Text in English and German.
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Ticonderoga
(Hardcover)
Fred V. Provoncha
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R781
R686
Discovery Miles 6 860
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Massachusett's Harvard Square is one of the busiest and most
exciting spots in New England. The heart of it is Harvard
University with all its history, tradition, and ivy-covered, red
brick walls. \nOver 250 vintage postcards display the growth of
Harvard Square - from a sleepy village, where General George
Washington took command of the colonial troops, to a contemporary
city. Harvard Square, and the city of Cambridge by extension, still
retains many historic buildings and churches and its student
population with all its associated, diverse, cosmopolitan
attractions.
Take a virtual tour of Northern Arizona. More than 300 postcards
show the character and history of popular travel destinations like
the 270 million-year-old Grand Canyon, the Painted Desert, Oak
Creek Canyon, and the Petrified Forest. Experience the early Fred
Harvey Hotels, explore Arizona's Route 66 towns and roadside
attractions, and learn about the culture and history of Northern
Arizona's Native Americans. Postcard collectors will also find this
book a useful resource guide.
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Rodeo
(Hardcover)
Jennifer Dowling
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R781
R686
Discovery Miles 6 860
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A captivating journey along the iconic River Po and through Italian
history, society and culture. 'Delightful... A wonderful cornucopia
of history' TLS 'Uncovers the Po's fascinating history' Guardian
'Tobias Jones is the perfect guide' Spectator The Po is the longest
river in Italy, travelling for 652 kilometres from one end of the
country to the other. It rises by the French border in the Alps and
meanders the width of the entire peninsula to the Adriatic Sea in
the east. Flowing next to many of Italy's most exquisite cities -
Ferrara, Mantova, Parma, Cremona, Pavia and Torino - the river is a
part of the national psyche, as iconic to Italy as the Thames is to
England or the Mississippi to the USA. For millennia, the Po was a
vital trading route and a valuable source of tax revenue, fiercely
fought over by rival powers. It was also a moat protecting Italy
from invaders from the north, from Hannibal to Holy Roman Emperors.
It breached its banks so frequently that its floodplain swamps were
homes to outlaws and itinerants, to eccentrics and experimental
communities. But as humans radically altered the river's hydrology,
those floodplains became important places of major industries and
agricultures, the source of bricks, timber, silk, hemp, cement,
caviar, mint, flour and risotto rice. Tobias Jones travels the
length of the river against the current, gathering stories of
battles, writers, cuisines, entertainers, religious minorities and
music. Both an ecological lament and a celebration of the
resourcefulness and resilience of the people of the Po, the book
opens a window onto a stunning, but now neglected, part of Italy.
Relive the experience of a meander down the Ocean City, New Jersey,
boardwalk. Beautiful imagery from the past and present will take
you on a tour of the arcades, thrill rides, souvenir shops, and
candy and popcorn stops that have become hallmarks of this summer
resort. A smattering of history and lore are reminders of the great
storms and fires that have swept through the city, as well as the
personalities that make it what it is today. Vivid photography
conjures the sound of gulls, the crash of surf, and the taste of a
fresh-tossed tomato pie. Take Ocean City home with this must-have
souvenir.
We might love our eggs mini, but there’s nothing small about our new
cookbook.
We know the importance of a tasty treat and thought it was time that
some old favourites were given a yummy Mini Eggs twist! We’ve popped on
our aprons and have spent a lot of time getting messy in the kitchen to
bring you this book of 60 favourites.
So whether you’re after a scrummy pud, a mouth-watering breakfast or
some crumbly cookies that will wow your friends at the next bake sale,
this book is just what you’ve been looking for.
Dig in for delicious recipes including:
- Mini Eggs Rocky Road
- Mini Eggs Milkshake
- Chocolate Meringue Mini Eggs Baskets
- Mini Eggs Blondies
- Super Speedy Mini Eggs Easter Fudge Nibbles
- Mini Eggs Butterfly Surprise Cake
- And lots more!
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Forest Hills
(Hardcover)
Nicholas Hirshon, Foreword by Ray Romano, Ray Romano Foreword
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R674
Discovery Miles 6 740
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The largest inland city in Florida, Orlando, also known as the City
Beautiful, stands proudly among the great lakes of central Florida.
This is a colorful reminder of Orlando's past, from 1902 to 1950,
with 351 color postcards that show Orlando prior to Walt Disney
World, from orange groves and cattle farms to popular tourist
destination. The neighboring city of Winter Park is explored in
over 60 historic postcards, and Sanford, Kissimee, Altamonte
Springs and others are also portrayed. Historians and tourists
alike will treasure this wonderful souvenir, and postcard
collectors will find it a great resource.
Paris, known affectionately throughout the world as the City of
Lights, is captured in precise detail in more than 40 extraordinary
drawings by Desmond Freeman. The city's much-loved ornate
buildings, majestic monuments, and grand boulevards from across its
20 arrondissements are the source of inspiration for this new
artistic endeavour by noted artist Desmond Freeman. Working with
ink he captures more than the intricate detail of Paris to reveal a
city that is again open to being discovered. Lavish full-colour and
black-and-white spreads show everyday Parisian life taking place in
among the city's famous landmarks. With sweeping views of the River
Seine, Notre Dame, the Paris Opera, the Eiffel Tower, Sacre-Coeur,
Montmartre's artist markets and the Trocadero, to the shopping
districts, which are a beacon to the style aficionados who travel
from across the world to glimpse the latest in style and fashion,
you will fall in love with Paris again. Freeman's first book,
Venice: Impressions in Ink ISBN 9780994558404 won the Gold Medal in
the Fine Art Books section at the 2017 Independent Publisher Book
Awards in New York from 5,000 entries from around the world. This
new book on Paris makes a perfect collector's item - it illuminates
this artist's methodology and renders the city in a unique format
with an original set of superb illustrations.
Over 400 vintage postcards provide a sweeping historical view of
the Washington Coast, from the mouth of the Columbia River to the
San Juan Islands. In-depth stories of historical maritime
Washington complement the images, for a journey up the coast and
back. Scenes of shipwrecks, beach bathers, and surfmen tells the
story of Washington State's coast through the ages. Aberdeen, Orcas
Island, Olympia National Park, Ocean Shores, and Diamond Point are
just some of the places prominently featured. Greetings from the
Washington Coast will appeal to everyone interested in Washington
history, maritime history, or popular culture of the past hundred
years.
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Early Yuma
(Hardcover)
Robert Nelson
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R781
R686
Discovery Miles 6 860
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The migrant letter, whether written by family members, lovers,
friends, or others, is a document that continues to attract the
attention of scholars and general readers alike. What is it about
migrant letters that fascinates us? Is it nostalgia for a distant,
yet desired past? Is it the consequence of the eclipse of
letter-writing in an age of digital communication technologies? Or
is it about the parallels between transnational experiences in
previous mass migrations and in the current globalized world, and
the centrality of interpersonal relations, mobility, and
communication, then and now? Influenced by methodologies from
diverse disciplines, the study of migrant letters has developed in
myriad directions. Scholars have examined migrant letters through
such lenses as identity and self-making, family relations, gender,
and emotions. This volume contributes to this discussion by
exploring the connection between the practice of letter writing and
the emotional, economic, familial, and gendered experiences of men
and women separated by migration. It combines theoretical and
empirical discussions which illuminate a variety of historical
experiences of migrants who built transnational lives as they moved
across Europe, Africa, Latin America, and the United States. This
volume was originally published as a special issue of The History
of Family.
'A heady mix of football history, nostalgia and modern-day action
that collectors of all ages will cherish' - When Saturday Comes
'Excellent... This book is like a journey through time, revealing
some of the coolest-ever albums and stickers' - Match 'Countless
memories come flooding back...' - The Sun 'Lovely book... One for
your dad...' TalkSPORT 'A cool, snappy retrospective if the last 60
years of albums.' - The Athletic WELCOME TO THE GLORIOUS WORLD OF
PANINI FOOTBALL STICKERS. Collecting Panini football stickers has
always been a joy. Tearing open those packets and excitedly filling
an album is a rite of passage for millions of kids - and adults.
It's so popular, it even has its own language - 'swapsies', 'got,
got, need' and 'shinies'. And now, for the first time, Panini have
granted access to their archives for this superbly illustrated
celebration of their iconic football sticker collections. Licensed
by Panini and written by respected sticker authority Greg
Lansdowne, this volume showcases Panini's UK domestic football,
FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship albums, as well as
all the great players, from Pele and Maradona to Marta, Ronaldo and
Mbappe (via Frank Worthington, Chris Waddle, Gary Lineker, Eric
Cantona, Ally McCoist and a few dodgy haircuts). A heady mix of
football history, wonderful nostalgia and modern-day action that
collectors of all ages will cherish, this book shows why, for the
last 60 years, collecting Panini stickers has been - and remains -
a global phenomenon. PANINI FOOTBALL STICKERS: A CELEBRATION
includes: - More than 2,000 images of iconic PANINI stickers, album
covers and sticker packet designs - Specially curated chapters on
every UK-published collection (Football League/FIFA World Cup) -
Breakout features on foils, haircuts styles and collecting
etiquette
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London
(Paperback)
Alastair Horne
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R317
R291
Discovery Miles 2 910
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When you think of London, what do you picture? Westminster Abbey?
The electric lights of Piccadilly Circus? The grandeur of
Buckingham Palace? Or do you see busy shopping areas, beautiful
bridges and buzzing bars and restaurants? Or is it the parks, the
boats on the River Thames and the bustling train stations that
spring to mind? With London there are just so many intriguing sides
to the city. In 200 outstanding images, London celebrates this
remarkable capital city, from its world-famous landmarks to cobbled
alleyways, from the dizzy heights of The Shard and The Gherkin down
to its railway stations and deeper still to the city's jam-packed
underground. Ranging from both classic and modern landmarks, this
book covers everything from parks to transportation. From tennis at
Wimbledon to shopping at Harrods and afternoon tea at Claridge's,
Alastair Horne explores a plethora of aspects to this sprawling
metropolis. Presented in a handy pocket-sized landscape format and
with captions revealing many fascinating but little-known facts
about the history and culture of this diverse city, London is a
stunning collection of images of one of the world's most iconic
cities.
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