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Dublin is a unique, multi-layered city, where ancient and youthful
meet to form a community rich in culture, creativity and song. With
picturesque seaside villages and romantic medieval castles, you are
guaranteed a warm Irish welcome. This beautiful collection of
images will take you past Dublin's famous landmarks - the bridge,
the Liffey, the pubs - and into the hidden gems waiting around
every corner. From secluded mews to artisan outlets, vintage
markets and tree-lined streets, prettycitydublin champions the
quiet, gentle moments that allow you to escape in a bustling
capital city like Dublin. Full of the unexplored and
less-appreciated areas of Dublin, this stunning guide also includes
tips on how to plan and capture your own prettycitydublin
experience, whether on foot or dreaming from afar.
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Hatch Valley
(Hardcover)
Cindy Carpenter, Sherry Fletcher
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Lose yourself in this glorious memoir of the island jewel of Corfu
by the king of travel writing and real-life family member of The
Durrells in Corfu. 'In its gem-like miniature quality, among the
best books ever written.' New York Times In his youth, before he
became a celebrated writer and poet, Lawrence Durrell spent four
transformative years on the island jewel of Corfu, fascinated by
the idyllic natural beauty and blood-stained ancient history within
its rocky shores. While his brother Gerald collected animals as a
budding naturalist - later fictionalised in My Family and Other
Animals and filmed as The Durrells in Corfu - Lawrence fished,
drank and befriended the local villagers. After World War II
catapulted him back into a turmoiled world, Durrell never forgot
the wonders of Corfu. Prospero's Cell is his magical evocation of
the blazing Aegean landscape, brimming with memories of the places
and people that changed him forever. 'Cannot be bettered ... A
classic ... His words still evoke the magical qualities of the
island.' Telegraph 'Some writers reinvent their language; others
the world. Durrell did both.' Andre Aciman 'Invades the reader's
every sense ... Remarkable.' Victoria Hislop 'These days I am
admiring and re-admiring Lawrence Durrell.' Elif Shafak 'Our last
great garlicky master of the vanishing Mediterranean.' Richard
Holmes 'Corfu could not have found a fitter chronicler.' Daily
Telegraph 'A charming idyll ... Delightful.' Sunday Times
In Modern Quilting discover the versatility, comfort and style that
a beautifully designed quilt can bring to your home. Long seen as a
traditional craft-form, contemporary textiles designer, Julius
Arthur, guides you through the basic construction, patchwork and
applique techniques of quilt-making, before showcasing 20 stylish
hand-stitched projects perfectly suited for modern living. From a
large-scale heirloom quilt, to a fashionable cross-body pouch, each
project is minimal in design but with thoughful details, making it
ideal for first-time crafters. Complete with stunning lifestyle
photography and clear instructions throughout, Modern Quilting will
make you fall in love with this age-old craft and give you a
new-found appreciation for textiles.
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Waldwick
(Hardcover)
Glenn P Corbett, Michael Brunk Horst
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Mines Around Silverton
(Hardcover)
Karen A Vendl, Mark A Vendl, San Juan County Historical Society
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Lana'i
(Hardcover)
Alberta De Jetley
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The best of both worlds: that's what you find when you retreat into
the countryside in Central Sweden. This is where North and South
meet each other, and where big game such as bear, lynx, wolf and
moose roam around on the outskirts of the civilized world. Here the
colder, northern climate meets the milder, southern weather. You
find plants from both colder and warmer regions here. The flat
south with its agricultural character flows into a sloping, rougher
woodland area, where you can experience real peace, space and
tranquility.Walking in Central Sweden provides a combination of
everything beautiful that Sweden has to offer. A blend of nature
and culture, of quiet and busy, from city to wilderness, from north
and south, from big Swedish game to a visit to a cultural and
industrial heritage that has been added to the UNESCO World
Heritage list. With 22 routes, useful maps and GPS data, this
walking guide will take you to some of the most beautiful spots.
Walk, discover and experience it yourself, at your own pace!
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Laurel
(Hardcover)
Ann Kooistra-Manning
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Coloma
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Betty Sederquist
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Discovery Miles 6 120
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The go-to Eastern Crete travel guide travel guide for discovering
the best walks and car tours. Strap on your boots and discover
Eastern Crete on foot with the Sunflower Eastern Crete travel
guide. And on the days when your feet may have had enough, enjoy
some spectacular scenery on one of our legendary car tours. Whether
you walk, drive or picnic in eastern Crete, the mountains will be
your constant companions, changing colour and mood from dawn to
dusk, as you move through them, round them and over them. You
cannot fail to feel their dramatic attraction. The stunning colours
and heady scent of flowers and herbs, tucked into rough ground or
splashed across a hillside, the warm-sounding buzz of hovering
bees, and the massed band of a thousand cicadas will all leave a
lasting impression - the 'special effects' of the total scene. You
may share this rural bliss only with a solitary shepherd, his
flocks and dogs, as you walk the hillsides of eastern Crete.
Greeks, on the whole, don't walk - unless they have to for their
day's labour. So be prepared for incredulous looks from the
townspeople and faint smiles from the villagers! Whatever your age
or ability we've got some glorious walks and car tours to ensure
you have a memorable holiday in Eastern Crete. Inside the Sunflower
Eastern Crete guide book you'll find: 55 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 11 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 tour the island by car or explore on foot,
we look forward to showing you around.
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