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Written as an account of the Percy Sladen Trust Expeditions to the
New Hebrides in 1922-3 and 1927, this is one of the first detailed
studies of the flora and fauna of these distant islands. Fully
illustrated with maps and figures, this book describes the native
Hebrideans and the reasons for their depopulation. The author, a
biologist and zoologist, then details the insect, avian and
mammalian inhabitants of the islands and their behaviors.
This is a travel guide with a difference..."Graffiti Travel Guide:
Singapore" is a novel concept. It is a mode-with-love book where
pictures, words and design come together to evoke the heart and
soul of the city - for independent, adventurous and savvy
globetrotters."Graffiti Travel Guide: Singapore" conjures a
realistic image of the city told in a poetic and creative style by
those who live in and love the city. This book informs with top
insider recommendations and doesn't overwhelm readers with
information but gives them room to discover Singapore for
themselves.The guidebook reveals some of Singapore's "secret"
corners, as well as the more well known areas and covers, in a
refreshingly modern style, all the requirements for getting the
most out of a trip - be it dining out, shopping, culture or
accommodation. The book is crammed with useful information laid out
amongst bright and colourful photos and pictures, giving an
eye-catching insight into Singapore life and culture for the
adventurous and independent traveller, who wishes to dig deeper and
explore new experiences.Every page is different, and designed to
reflect the atmosphere of the places/customs that it covers. It is
not just a guide - it's also a handbook to Singapore's people and
places, a handsome souvenir for visitors, and a launch pad for
creative interpretations about each topic.Most travel guides are
'researched' and written by people who have visited the location
just a few times. This book takes on 30 professional as well as
first time writers, designers and photographers who love the city,
grew up in it and know it like the back of their hand - the result
is a revelation of interesting people and places that only insiders
know.
Do you remember Pathe News? Taking the train to the seaside? The
purple stains of iodine on the knees of boys in short trousers?
Knitted bathing costumes? Then chances are you were born in or
around 1950. To the young people of today, the 1950s seems like
another age. But for those born around then, this era of childhood
seems like yesterday. From waking up to ice on the inside of the
windows to bathing in a tin bath by the fire and spoonfuls of cod
liver oil, home life was very different to today. Capturing all
aspects of a 1950s childhood - home life, games and hobbies,
holidays, music and fashion, and more - bestselling author Paul
Feeney spins his memories and delightful illustrations into a
compendium that will jog priceless memories for all who grew up in
post-war Britain.
The lines, circles, ticks, hooks, dots and dashes of Pitman
shorthand used by some postcard writers during the early twentieth
century are obscure to most people. Could the mysterious messages
contain scandalous gossip, tales of adventure or declarations of
undying love? Fifty Mysterious Postcards presents fascinating
examples from the 'Golden Age' of the postcard, each with a message
written in the dying art of Pitman shorthand. The rules of Pitman
have changed since the postcards were written and posted over 100
years ago, but careful transcription has unlocked their meaning to
bring stories of penfriends, sweethearts, holidays and the First
World War to life once more.
The only collection of photographs devoted to one of America's
natural treasures, Shenandoah: Views of Our National Park documents
one man's decades-long fascination with this uniquely beautiful
region in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. Hullihen Williams Moore
has been visiting Shenandoah National Park since the mid-1960s, but
it was after studying with Ansel Adams in 1979 that he began
seriously photographing it. Through fifty-one black-and-white
duotone photographic prints, Moore reveals the quiet beauty of
Shenandoah National Park. From grand vistas and waterfalls to the
delicate unfurling of new ferns, these photographs capture the
singular appeal that attracts 1.7 million visitors to the park each
year.
In two essays, Moore addresses the natural and human history of
the park as well as his own personal experience of it, including
the stories behind the individual images. The author has also
included a helpful appendix of technical details regarding the
photographs.
A limited edition accompanied by original photographic prints is
available from the artist at www.hullihenmoorephotography.com
The go-to Western Provence walking guide for over 30 years. Strap
on your boots and discover Western Provence on foot with the
Sunflower Languedoc-Roussillon and Western Provence travel guide.
And on the days when your feet may have had enough, enjoy some
spectacular scenery on one of our legendary car tours. The
Sunflower Western Provence guide is indispensable for hiking in
Western Provence or seeing Western Provence by car. We cover an
area beginning at Aix-en-Provence, heading west via the Luberon and
Mont Ventoux to the great Roman cities and the Pont du Gard. We
travel north to the Ardeche, the Tarn and the Cirque de Navacelles
and south through Herault to Carcassonne and the Canal du Midi,
crossing the Corbieres and the Land of the Cathars to the foot of
Canigou, holy mountain of the Pyrenees. These are not tough GR
routes, but mostly circular treks suitable for moderately fit
people. Inside the Sunflower Western Provence guide book you'll
find: 76 long and short walks for all ages and abilities - each
walk is graded so you can easily match your ability to the level of
walk Topographical walking maps - give you a clear sense of the
surrounding terrain Free downloadable gps tracks - for the techies
Satnav guidance to walk starts for motorists 12 car tours and
fold-out touring map - for easy reference on your tour Strolls to
idyllic picnic spots - enjoy our recommendations for where to
picnic along the way Timetables for public transport - ideal if you
want to link two walks or avoid hiring a car on your holiday Online
update service for the latest information Whether you decide to
tour Western Provence by car or explore on foot we look forward to
showing you around.
Singapore is a microcosm of the many and varying cultures found in
Asia. Everywhere you look you see a different face, another style
of dress, a different building style: it's a layered country, full
of contradiction, yet homogenised. Like the country this new book
showcases these particularly Singaporean sights: the contrasts and
contradictions as well as the parallels. In a way no other book has
achieved. This book, like Singapore is unique and a perfect memory
of time, profitably spent and must have purchase for vistors and
resident alike.
Those who know the downs and chalk streams of Hampshire are quietly
fortunate but rarely boastful. So it is fascinating to rediscover
this home county, on the eastern edge of Wessex, as a place of
extraordinary richness. Those rounded chalk hills have protected
not only the ancient capital of Anglo-Saxon England but also the
two-thousand-year-old arsenal-harbour of the Royal Navy. It was in
Hampshire that the novel reached its fullest expression through the
native genius of Jane Austen, where fly-fishing and cricket were
first organized and whence D-day was launched. But not the least of
its claims is that it is also the heartland of nature writing,
where Gilbert White first opened up a whole universe of observation
to the world, by confining himself to the infinite details of his
Hampshire parish of Selborne. It is a tradition which was furthered
in the county by W H Hudson, observing nature in the wooded
heathlands of the New Forest and reached its apogee with the night
walks of the poet Edward Thomas before his early death in the
trenches. If Hampshire is revealed to be a crystalisation of all
quiet virtues of England, we also get to delight in the
affectionate mocking attention of Beryl Bainbridge, P G Wodehouse
and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Long-time Florida resident Joshua Lawrence Kinser covers the best
of the Gulf Coast, from the mangroves of Everglades National Park
to the glass skyscrapers and lazy canals of Tampa. Kinser has
plenty of fun, interesting trip strategies to offer, including Best
Beaches, Camping on the Coast, and RV the GC. Complete with details
on snorkeling and diving the Nature Coast's Caverns, wandering
through the historical sites of Apalachicola and Tallahassee, and
fishing along miles of coast and parkland, Moon Florida Gulf Coast
gives travellers the tools they need to create a more personal and
memorable experience.
A guide to the animals, plants, history and geology of Cape Town
and the Peninsula. This book explores the wonders of the Cape
floral kingdom, history, geology, animal species, tourist "hotspot"
destinations, day-trips and secluded getaways, the Cape wine routes
and the Cape Peninsula National Park. The text, illustrations and
photographs link the varioius elements in this area, taking the
reader along a path of discovery of how everything in nature is
connected.
This is Botswana takes the reader on a panoramic journey of discovery from the arid vastness of the Kalahari Desert to the lush waterways of the Okavango Delta. It is a compelling visual essay on the country, its people and its wildlife. More than 250 stunning photographs provide an exciting and diverse overview of the country. These are complemented by a detailed introductory text that both establishes historical perspective and offers insight into the realities of a country moving hesitantly, but with hope, into a challenging future.
London is a city of enormous beauty, a dynamic, ever-evolving
cityscape built up over hundreds of years of architectural
evolution. However, amidst this riot of growth and splendour some
truly iconic sights may be found, landmarks which been drawing
tourists by the thousands since before the days of Queen Victoria.
This stunning collection, collated by professional photographer
Laina Watt, compares 40 rare archive images of Central London's
most iconic views and landmarks - including the Houses of
Parliament, Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Street and Trafalgar Square -
with modern images of the capital. In full colour, and drawing on
only the finest images, it will delight visitors, residents and
historians alike.
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