The Fort Myers and Sanibel Island, Florida, area is peppered with beautiful homes, luxury resorts, and beautiful seashells. See the early years through 450 rare postcard views, drawings, and photographs. Tour Thomas Edisons winter home and laboratory. Visit Sanibel -- the most popular seashelling island in the world. Relive the grandeur of the Royal Palm Hotel. Ride along the Tamiami Trail to a Seminole Indian Village and take a side trip to the surrounding communities, including Naples and Gasparilla Island. History lovers, tourists, and residents alike will treasure this Florida keepsake.

Seattle Then and Now presents archival photos along with modern views of the same sites as they appear today, highlighting some of the best-loved places in the city along with striking examples of modern architecture that help make Seattle such a vibrant and innovative city. Seattle's growth from a small lumber town to one of the world's most influential urban centers has been spectacular. Little more than a century ago, the city was made up of dirt roads and timber buildings. The arrival of the Great Northern Railroad in 1893 and the start of the Klondike gold rush in 1897 changed all that. Businesses in Seattle are still booming today, but they are now less dependent on location and more on inspiration. Seattle Then and Now presents archival photos along with modern views of the same sites as they appear today, highlighting some of the best-loved places in the city along with striking examples of modern architecture that help make Seattle such a vibrant and innovative city.

Circumnavigate the world with Lonely Planet's latest inspirational illustrated coffee table book. Packed full of pictures, interviews, detailed gatefold maps and more, chart the history of travelling the globe by ship, bicycle, plane, car, train, balloon, submersible and foot and discover amazing stories from people who have travelled around the world. Hear enthralling tales of intrepid explorers and record breakers such as Amelia Earhart, Ferdinand Magellan, Francis Chichester, Nellie Bly, Mark Beaumont and Aloha Wanderwell who have risked their lives succeeding (or attempting) the journey, chart the routes they have taken, discover how transport has developed over time and find out what the future likely has in store for means of travel. You'll also uncover some of the world's most celebrated hot air ballooning routes, classic hikes and road trips, coast-to-coast cycling races and much more in this enthralling 288-page celebration of circumnavigation. Written by expert travel writers and bursting with photographs and stunning illustrated gatefold maps, this is the quintessential travel history book for discovering the facts about voyaging Around The World.

Nobody could have predicted in the first half of the Twentieth century that 'going to the flicks' would be rapidly superseded in later years by television. Buildings of all sizes and descriptions - some having only existed for a relatively short time - quickly became redundant and have struggled for survival or an alternative use since the demise. In the heavy industrial areas of West Yorkshire particularly Bradford and Leeds, there was a great need for entertainment. And in some ways it was only natural that the new film industry should give rise to purpose-built cinemas across the entire region. Although theatre-going declined with the growth of the cinemas, it is pleasing to note that live theatre is still very much alive today in a number of the towns and cities covered here. The various developments of screen and stage in West Yorkshire have been admirably captured over the years by the Yorkshire Post's able photographers and featured in this book. Using a simple A to Z format Peter Tuffrey has made it quick and easy to examine the history - and in some cases find a picture - of a favourite cinema or theatre.

Since the early twentieth-century, Beverly Hills, California, has been known for its movie stars and mansions. Here, in over 300 color and black and white postcards, Beverly Hills' glamorous heyday comes to life. Follow this famous city's development into the "Movie Star Capital," beginning in the early days when silent movie star Mary Pickford could be seen socializing at the Beverly Hills Hotel and, as Charlie Chaplin noted, "Sidewalks ran along and dissapeared into open fields..." Experience mid twentieth century Beverly Hills, a more trusting era when one could stroll past the residence of a favorite star, and perhaps even call on them for a visit! Gaze at Beverly Hills' grand hotels, like the Beverly Wiltshire, which opened in 1928, and later was home to Elton John and Andrew Lloyd Weber.

Check out the hidden facades beneath twentieth century coverings. Secured in history by Gen. George Washington's occupation of Valley Forge Memorial Park, Pottstown and its surrounding townships have been on the historical front lines for many decades. Now, that history is remembered through 368 color images. Ringing Rocks Park, Pottsgrove Manor, the Schuylkill River are some of the landmarks featured. For old-timers, your memories will be awakened, and, for newer residents, a virtual tour of the area's history and lore might kindle your own desire to learn more about the Pottstown area and its many gifts to the world.

This priceless archive has been compiled by Raymond Andreson and built up by the "Evening Express" and its sister paper, "The Press and Journal". The lives of the folk of Aberdeen have been faithfully recorded in photographs since the end of the 19th century. It is a beautiful and fascinating collection of images that will captivate both locals and tourists alike. For more than a hundred years their photographers have been capturing the special character - and characters - of Aberdeen on glass slide and film. The momentous and the mundane. With the passage of time, even the most straightforward picture of a street scene takes on special significance. The immense amount of rebuilding in Aberdeen this century has seen hundreds of streets disappear, but the memories of the people who inhabited them remain today, ready to be rekindled by a photograph. Part of the magic of these captured moments is that in many cases they are the only records that remain - certainly no movie records exist. The tremendous pride Aberdonians have in their sturdy granite city is reflected in the continuing popularity of the historic flashback photographs carried weekly in the "Evening Express". So here, by popular request, are 350 images of the Silver City from the turn of the century. A time when Aberdeen underwent the most dramatic changes in its history.

"Two and Two Halves...and a Dog" provides an antidote to the huge amounts of 'misery' literature inflicted upon us in its depiction of a happy childhood in Blackburn. It is a vivid evocation of a vanished way of life, many can still recall. An account of a northern childhood, it delivers snapshots not only of one family and one town, but also of a wider, vanished way of life. The main location is Blackburn, still a thriving cotton town in 1940 when the account begins with wartime and the departure of the father and two uncles for the RAF, one of them never to return. There is grief, joy, humour and family conflict as Joan acquires the attitudes, interests and knowledge she will carry with her as she leaves for university, but always set against the secure background of a loving family.

Drawing on his long career in lace-making that lasted from 1936 until 1984, with a break of just four and a half years during World War Two, Ashfield tells the story with humour, affection, and an eye for the details that characterised life in Nottingham. He tells of company excursions by train to the seaside, which were a highlight of the year for the hard-working employees, and remembers such moments as the day the boss lost the keys to the safe and had to call a locksmith to break into it. But most of all the book is a tribute to the remarkable people, from the office boy to the company owner, who laboured in the lace trade and added to the reputation of the once-great industry. This delightful book is a fascinating memoir of an industry that was once at the heart of life in Nottingham.

Take a photographic journey across Maryland. From its beaches on the Atlantic coastline and the Chesapeake Bay to the fall colors of the mountains of western Maryland, 48 images provide a beautiful overview and an appreciation of the many interesting facets of this geographic region. In the early 1970s, this peninsula was relatively untouched by the housing and business sprawl that rapidly developed around the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. corridor. This new book shows not only the landscape in all its magnificent glory, but also the connection that has developed between the built environment and the natural environment throughout the Old Line State. Residents and visitors alike will enjoy this keepsake.

" The] book is neatly divided into three tours of the focal districts of Central London and] replete with lurid and dangerous sights and sounds ... I am lured by Eade's new manual to travel to London to sample samosas, discover provocative multicultural art and theater, and make nocturnal sorties for the hoisting of ales." . Urban Affairs

" The author] writes clearly and with feeling ... The information] is always plausible and well documented." . Contemporary Sociology

..". an excellent ... wonderful collection of essays." . Friends Newsletter, Max Kade Institute

"An impressive and scholarly analysis ... a profound, college-level retrospective and highly recommended." . The Midwest Book Review

..". a timely and innovative study. The scholarship is sound and the book is well organised and clearly written." . Les Back, Goldsmiths College

London continues to fascinate a vast audience across the world, and an extensive, diverse literature now exists describing and analyzing this metropolis. The central question - what is London? - has produced many answers but none of them, the author argues, uncovers the complex ways in which knowledge is constructed in the diverse attempts to represent places and people. On the contrary: a gulf has opened up between analysis of contemporary London as a global, postcolonial city, on the one hand, and historical accounts of the imperial capital on the other. The author shows how the gap can be bridged by combining an analysis of the representation over time by various experts of London and certain localities with an investigation of the ways in which residents have represented their communities through struggles over symbolic and material resources.

John Eade is Reader in the Faculty of Social and Life Sciences, University of Surrey, Roehampton."

100 Symbols That Changed The World looks at the genesis and adoption of the world's most recognizable symbols. Universal symbols have been used as a form of communication from the Bronze Age, when the dynasties of ancient Egypt began the evolution of the thousand characters used in Egyptian hieroglyphics. In pre-Columbian America the Mayan civilization set out on a similar course, using pictures as a narrative text. With the adoption of written languages, symbols have come to represent an illustrated shorthand. The dollar sign in America evolved from colonists' trade with the Spanish, and the widespread acceptance of Spanish currency in deals. Merchants' clerks would shorten the repeated entry of "pesos" in their accounts ledgers, which needed to be written with a 'p' and an 's'. A single letter 's' with the vertical stroke of the 'p' was much quicker. Historically correct dollar signs have a single stroke through the 'S'. Symbols are also used to impart quick, recognizable safety advice. The radio activity symbol was designed in Berkley in 1946 to warn of the dangers of radioactive substances - and following the widespread use of gas masks in WWII, the trefoil symbol echoed the shape of the mask. There are many symbols of affiliation, not only to religious groups, but support of political causes or even brand loyalty. Symbols are used for identification, military markings and recognition of compatibility. They allow users to convey a large amount of information in a short space, such as the iconography of maps or an electrical circuit diagram. Symbols are an essential part of the architecture of mathematics. And in the case of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics - the first Games to be held in an Asian country - symbols allowed the organizers to create event signage that wouldn't be lost in translation. The set of Olympic sports pictograms for the Games was a novel solution, and one that was added to in Mexico and Munich. Organized chronologically, 100 Symbols That Changed The World looks at the genesis and adoption of the world's most recognizable symbols.

Travel with nature and wildlife photographer Wouter Pattyn to explore 12 of the most beautiful nature reserves on the European continent. Along with photographs of stunning landscapes, Wild Places of Europe is a sourcebook of information for the adventurous traveller, including practical tips for booking your visit and taking the best photographs. Immerse yourself in these wonderful places and perhaps make plans to go to one yourself.

What's the #1 travel experience in Australia? For the first time, the team at Lonely Planet and its panel of industry experts have ranked the top 500 unmissable experiences and hidden gems across the land - to create this definitive travel wishlist. Lonely Planet's Ultimate Australia Travel List is the regional follow-up to the bestselling Lonely Planet's Ultimate Travel List and a must-own coffee table book for both travellers to Australia and residents who want to discover their country's most iconic sights and activities. Learn about Indigenous culture and traditions, savour local flavours at world renowned eateries, have ethical interactions with native wildlife, swim in turquoise waters at picture-perfect beaches, and explore the breathtaking beauty of natural landscapes. With glorious photos, insightful commentary and details of how to visit each place, this is your essential guide to exploring the very best of Australia's travel experiences.

Newport, Rhode Island, nicknamed "the Queen of Resorts," has been celebrated in beautiful postcard portrayals for over a hundred years. Today, these vintage cards illuminate the glories of the Gilded Age, when huge mansions or "cottages" built by competing industrialists blossomed along Bellevue Avenue and the Cliff Walk, turning a once-quiet New England watering hole into the apex of nouveau riche destinations. This updated and expanded second edition features over 200 period images of the mansions, the beautiful beaches, and the shopping areas where the Newport Summer Colony gathered to do what they did best: spend money. See how Newport was forever changed by the prolific growth of "cottages" during the late nineteenth century. Today, many of these testaments to power and wealth are house museums, where thousands visit annually to see firsthand how the rich and famous lived. Includes a guide to postcard values and collector tips.

A healthy recipe book with food you'll really want to eat! Research has shown time and time again that depriving yourself of the things you enjoy is the fastest route to fitness failure. Balanced eating is the way to power your body for a positive transformation. You get strong and healthy by fuelling yourself with the right foods, no denying yourself. Fitness icon Courtney Black shows you how to develop a healthy attitude to eating well. By cooking your own meals, using these simple and delicious recipes, you can not only get healthy but save money too. Why shell out for expensive takeaways, when you can create your own fakeaway - from burgers to fried chicken - nothing is off limits. And with family favourites and plant-based recipes included, there is something that will appeal to everyone. By sharing what she has learned on her own personal fitness journey, Courtney will help you build a greater understanding of food and how it can make us happy, fit and healthy without a diet in sight. This book is about a new attitude to eating. Transform your eating habits and build the body you have always dreamed of with Courtney's easy and mouth-watering recipes. The book will introduce you to fit foods for life.

Sophisticated and seductive, Santa Fe and Taos clearly illustrate why New Mexico is known as the "Land of Enchantment." The rugged landscape, diverse cultural traditions, and exceptional charm of these two unique destinations have lured explorers for hundreds of years. More than 200 postcards dating from 1905 to 1950 provide a visual tour of this intriguing and alluring area. Explore the Santa Fe Trail, The Palace of the Governors, La Fonda, the Bishop's Lodge, Loretto Chapel, and much more in the town of Santa Fe. Then move on with images of Taos Pueblo and Taos Mission, cowboys, Pueblo Indians and their adobe architecture, crafts and religious celebrations, charming burros, chili-covered walls, and desert flora. Approximate dates and values of the postcards make this a wonderful reference for collectors of these historic treasures as well. Santa Fe and Taos both come alive in all their glorious colors within this beautiful and informative book.

Though the English colony that would be known as Newport News, Virginia was settled in the early 1600s, the modern story began in the 1880s with the arrival of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad and the building of shipyards by the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company. Over 250 vintage postcards will take readers on a journey through the city's history, industry, recreation, and culture from the 1890s through World War II. Enjoy a nostalgic tour of the Maritime Museum, stroll down the beach, or take a tour of the biggest privately owned shipyard in the United States. A chapter on deltiology (the study and collecting of postcards) gives collectors useful information to help them build their own postcard collection.

A souvenir, a gift, or a portable way to immerse yourself in the island charm of Oak Bluffs, this small-format book captures on each page a new colorful view to treasure for years to come. The town of Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard shines here in beautiful images showing all the seasons. Revisit the paths and walkways as you tour the Campground, Ocean Park, and many more iconic sites. Boats docked in the harbor, the 1870s carousel complete with brass rings to grab, the sandy beaches, the intricately-decorated cottages-these photos provide an enjoyable keepsake of magnificent Oak Bluffs and its idyllic hideaways and seaside vistas.

From concrete dinosaurs of Bongoland and the Citrus Hall of Fame, to underwater scenery of Silver Springs and alligators of Gatorland, 1950s Florida had something to offer every native and visitor. Over 400 vintage postcards take readers on a journey back in time to tour throughout Florida, showcasing the state's most famous roadside attractions. Tour the historic Gamble Mansion, walk through the picturesque gardens of Gerbing's Gardens, see the jumping dolphins at Marineland, visit the Seminole Indian Village at Musa Isle, and listen to talking parrots at Parrot Jungle. All the wonderful, whimsical sites you visited as a child, or that your grandparents reminisce about, are found in an alphabetical exploration starting with Africa USA and winding up at Zorayda Castle.

Discover how the quest for gold and silver in Southern Arizona created boom towns that attracted hard-living men and shady ladies. View the dusty streets of Tombstone where the Earp family fought the Clantons. Discover dude ranches where famous people dressed like their favorite movie-star cowboys and cowgirls, and enjoy humorous postcards made for early tourists. Follow the development of historic Tucson from adobe barrios to the modern-day city where Arizonas first university was built. Look inside the Yuma Territorial Prison (known as the Hell Hole) where prisoners endured temperatures over 120 degrees and escape was unknown. Take a journey back into time as 295 color images tell Southern Arizona's early history.