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Walking Cape Town  - Urban Walks And Drives In The Cape Peninsula (Paperback): John Muir Walking Cape Town - Urban Walks And Drives In The Cape Peninsula (Paperback)
John Muir 1
R160 R128 Discovery Miles 1 280 Save R32 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The perfect companion for the urban sightseer, Walking Cape Town features 33 easy walks and drives through the streets and suburbs of one of the world’s most beautiful and popular cities. From the Company’s Garden in the heart of the city to trendy Green Point, Sea Point and Camps Bay, the colourful Bo-Kaap, and the bustling seaside villages of Muizenberg, Kalk Bay and Simon’s Town, this comprehensive guide reveals the fascinating history and urban charm that has made Cape Town one of the top destinations in the world.

John Muir, an expert on Cape Town and its hidden gems, provides a wealth of information on all that can be discovered en route: the city’s colonial past, Victorian and contemporary architecture, museums and monuments, churches and mosques, parks and gardens, and rivers and wetlands.

Fully illustrated with more than 250 photographs, this extensive guide also includes: easy-to-follow directions and full-colour illustrated maps; essential information on walking and driving distances, terrain,level of difficulty, opening times and contact details; suggestions for restaurants, pubs and coffee shops along the way; fact panels on the city’s iconic landmarks and famous residents.

For locals and visitors wanting to discover more about the city’s rich heritage, Walking Cape Town is an indispensable guide.

Iceland - Nature of the North (English, Icelandic, German, Hardcover): Jurgen Wettke Iceland - Nature of the North (English, Icelandic, German, Hardcover)
Jurgen Wettke; Foreword by Ragnar Alexsson
R2,631 R2,079 Discovery Miles 20 790 Save R552 (21%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In Halldor Laxness' novel Under the Glacier, the protagonist travels from Reykjavik to the mythical volcano at the Snaefellsjoekull glacier, a place in whose shadow "words cease to have even the slightest meaning." This could be a leitmotif for Jurgen Wettke's Iceland images. Whereas language can hardly convey the majesty and beauty of a landscape, the photographs in ICELAND - Nature of the North speak volumes in their eloquence. Wettke's photographic journey across the volcanic island is guided by nature's elemental forces: he shows us the diverse forms of fire, water, air, light, and earth. Whether the structures of lava flows, sculptural ice formations, or nature's artworks, aurora borealis, lighting up the sky-Jurgen Wettke's photography brings us closer to these wonders of nature. We discover Iceland in an entirely new and breathtaking way!

Nobody's Child - The True Story or Growing up in a Yorkshire Children's Home (Paperback): G.J. Urquhart Nobody's Child - The True Story or Growing up in a Yorkshire Children's Home (Paperback)
G.J. Urquhart
R321 Discovery Miles 3 210 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Not yet four years old, Gloria was forcibly separated from her baby brother Kevin and entered into the often-brutal world of the Rothwell Children's Home, where she found occasional moments of caring among the toughest of environments. In this book, we move through Gloria's childhood and learn of the deep friendship of two 'aunts' she meets during the fostering process, the twists and turns in her search for Kevin, her nervous breakdown and her incarceration in an old Victorian-style institution where Gloria is visited by two unfamiliar relatives, with whom she is forced to live. Aged twenty-one, Gloria starts independent living, allowing her to re-establish her friendship with her aunts, who reveal her father's identity. True love then follows as she meets and marries Robert Urquhart, who supports her unwaveringly in her desperate and passionate quest to find her brother. This powerful memoir sheds light on what life was like in a 1950s children's home and follows the author on her compelling journey to find happiness and a family of her own.

Provence Sketchbook (Hardcover): Provence Sketchbook (Hardcover)
R791 R730 Discovery Miles 7 300 Save R61 (8%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"Provence Sketchbook" takes the reader through this historically rich region that also boasts some of France's most breathtaking landscapes. As the first Roman province outside of Italy, Provence has a wealth of architectural styles stretching back through the millennia, and as such, is a fascinating study for visitors. Evocative watercolours and illuminating commentary combine in this book, bringing to life a variety of Provencal scenes that will prove equally delightful to those familiar with or new to the region.

Magical Venice - The Hedonist's Guide (Hardcover): Lucie Tournebize, Guillaume Dutreix Magical Venice - The Hedonist's Guide (Hardcover)
Lucie Tournebize, Guillaume Dutreix; Translated by Zachary R Townsend
R730 R612 Discovery Miles 6 120 Save R118 (16%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Go beyond the ordinary with this remarkable travelogue and guidebook filled with spectacular color photography that showcases Venice's magical beauty and hidden gems, from the Piazzo San Marco to the island of Giudecca, the banks of the Grand Canal to the Arsenal district-the second entry in the Hedonist's Guide travel series. Combining essential insider details, cultural information, must-see attractions, and detailed maps with glorious custom photography, Magical Venice is the ultimate handbook for modern nomads, including both savvy travelers and novice tourists. Designed for twenty-first century globetrotters, Magical Venice features stylish graphics and an elegant visual design, as well as a breakdown of must-visit places, thematic double-page photographic spreads to help you discover and understand the city, and walking routes to explore each district away from the crowds. Every fascinating detail of Venice is revealed, from the splendor of its palaces, the beauty of its piazzettas, the romanticism of its bridges and canals, the delights of its gastronomy, the charm of its sestieri-the districts that make up the city of the Doges-and the wealth of its museums and its arts and crafts. Whether you prefer a more traditional visit or want to chart your own unique course, this user-friendly reference and coffee table book includes everything you need-and more: Discover the spirit of Venice as seen through the eyes of Philippe Starck Visit Carlo Scarpa's Olivetti showroom, Piazza San Marco Taste cicchetti in the city's bacari Drink a bellini at Harry's Bar Admire the gems of modern art in the baroque palace of Ca 'Pesaro Visit the latest contemporary constructions on the island of La Giudecca Learn about the phenomenon of aqua alta Take a walk in the hidden gardens of Venice Magical Venice offers inspiration and insight for armchair travelers and dreamers alike. Best of all, the gorgeous photography transforms the book into a keepsake that will transport you back to your favorite places and sights long after returning home. Experience Venice as never before with the Hedonist's Guide!

Railways & Recollections Snow Hill to Cheltenham (Paperback): John Whitehouse Railways & Recollections Snow Hill to Cheltenham (Paperback)
John Whitehouse
R246 R175 Discovery Miles 1 750 Save R71 (29%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This 79th volume in the growing Recollections series takes us on a journey from Birmingham to Cheltenham. Departing from Birmingham's Snow Hill station we travel southwards to Stratford-upon-Avon where the railway now terminates. However our journey takes us back in time to the days when the line continued on to Honeybourne. In recent years Network Rail has been upgrading the line that still runs through Honeybourne - from Oxford to Evesham - and have allowed for the eventual reinstatement of our line which will form a junction here. We continue southwards to Broadway and Norchard where the Gloucester, Warwickshire Raailway has relaid the track through to Cheltenham Race Course station. The tracks go no further but the hope is that in time we will once again be able to reach the main line station at Cheltenham. Illustrated throughout with both colour and black & White images from the past and the present this new 64page volume will appeal to both enthusiasts and visitors alike,

Elephants in Heaven (Hardcover): Joachim Schmeisser Elephants in Heaven (Hardcover)
Joachim Schmeisser
R1,756 R1,201 Discovery Miles 12 010 Save R555 (32%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Because elephants are pachyderms, a combination of two Greek roots meaning "thick skin," one might think that nothing bothers them and that they lead quiet, safe lives. Nothing could be further from the truth: elephants have been hunted and killed for their ivory tusks since antiquity. And people often ignore the calves left behind, who must now live out their lives as traumatized and fearful orphans. Wildlife photographer Joachim Schmeisser made it his mission to document the story of these abandoned baby elephants. Through his sponsorship of elephants, he came into contact with the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, the world's largest and most successful rescue and rehabilitation operation for orphaned elephants, headquartered in Nairobi. Professional veterinary technicians bottle feed the elephant calves until they are old enough to locate their own food. By living together with older elephant calves, they also learn the social rules governing elephant herds. After this phase is complete, the elephants are taken to one of the Trust's rehabilitation stockades before they are released back into the wild. Joachim Schmeisser followed numerous elephants through the entire process and captured fascinating pictures from their arrival at the nursery all the way to their release back into the wild. Elephants in Heaven provides a visual record of how these traumatized elephants are raised in a place that is truly heavenly for them, offering a compelling behind-the-scenes look inside an elephant nursery. The touching animal portraits also convey the devastating consequences of poaching, because for Joachim Schmeisser, it's about "beauty, fragility, tran- sience, mindfulness, and about dignity and the equal standing of each individual."

Canada (Paperback): Norah Myers Canada (Paperback)
Norah Myers
R240 Discovery Miles 2 400 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

When you think of Canada do you picture the awe-inspiring natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains, the sprawling metropolis of Toronto, or its many national parks? Perhaps moose, maple syrup or the vast expanse of the northern territories spring to mind. Canada is blessed with rugged mountains, ancient forests and large cosmopolitan cities; it stretches west from the Atlantic to the Pacific and north to the Arctic Ocean. There is much to discover in this breathtakingly beautiful and vast country. Canada is a fascinating exploration of the second largest country in the world. From Churchill 'Polar bear capital of the world' in northern Manitoba to the sleek streets of Toronto - the most populous city in Canada, from the excitement of dog-sledding in Montreal to relaxing on a beach in Vancouver, this book is packed with more than 200 spectacular photographs. Presented in a handy pocket-sized landscape format and with captions explaining the story behind each entry, Canada is a stunning collection of images celebrating this beautiful country.

BY RAIL TO THE MUSIC HALLS - Recollections of the relationship between rail travel and trips to music halls and theatres across... BY RAIL TO THE MUSIC HALLS - Recollections of the relationship between rail travel and trips to music halls and theatres across the country (Hardcover)
David Hindle; Foreword by Gary Morecambe
R779 R560 Discovery Miles 5 600 Save R219 (28%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Gary Morecambe writes: `David J. Hindle is an author and social historian with a particular interest in the genre of music hall and the history of the railways. In this, his latest book, he flags up parallels to be drawn between the origins of railways and music hall. This is an original concept, notwithstanding that long before the age of the automobile, it was the railways that conveyed audiences and performers to the music halls that evolved to become variety theatres. I look no further than my father's experiences to illustrate the point: `A second class train ride between Birmingham and Coventry in 1940 is not the most obvious starting point for the best loved double act in British comedy history. World War Two was well underway in 1940, but not for Morecambe and Wise. Fourteen year old Eric Bartholomew and his best friend Ernie Wiseman were travelling that day with my paternal grandmother, Eric's mum and mentor, Sadie Bartholomew. The star-struck teenagers had been performing in a touring youth theatre as solo acts. As usual the boys were over-excited after the show, and going through their Abbot and Costello, Laurel and Hardy impressions. Sadie, who was trying to sleep, made a suggestion that would change showbiz history for ever. `Why don't you two stop fooling around and put your minds to something else. Why not form a double act of your own?.' For over twenty years Morecambe and Wise learned their craft in Britain's variety theatres whilst travelling extensively throughout the country. When variety effectively died and many theatres went permanently dark in the 1950/60s, they switched to television spectaculars, which were enjoyed by millions throughout the world. The profusely illustrated narrative will offer something more than mere reading enjoyment. David's enthusiasm and expertise on music hall history is unbounded, and, in railway nomenclature, I give this publication the green light.'

London (Paperback): Alastair Horne London (Paperback)
Alastair Horne 1
R240 Discovery Miles 2 400 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

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.

Bloomsbury - Beyond the Establishment (Paperback): Matthew Ingleby Bloomsbury - Beyond the Establishment (Paperback)
Matthew Ingleby 1
R315 R259 Discovery Miles 2 590 Save R56 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Bloomsbury lies at the heart of cultural and intellectual London, famed for its museums, universities and literary heritage. Matthew Ingleby's new history ranges across the neighbourhood to explore hidden corners and reveal unexpected connections between Bloomsbury's past and present, its buildings and its people, its austere towers and its garden squares. Ingleby examines the facets of Bloomsbury that have shaped its identity - its long association with youth and beginnings; its proud secularism and scepticism; and its role as London's centre of thinking, writing and publishing. He draws on the voices of Bloomsbury's most observant residents, such as Charles Dickens and Virginia Woolf, to explain the character of the place in a fresh and engaging new way.

Secret Crawley and Gatwick (Paperback): Tina Brown Secret Crawley and Gatwick (Paperback)
Tina Brown
R455 R370 Discovery Miles 3 700 Save R85 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The Crawley and Gatwick area is fascinating and both have seen a great many changes. Gatwick Airport is central to this area, but has anyone stopped to think about its ancient Roman ironworks and how Crawley developed as a market town from the thirteenth century onwards? Crawley has always been known as a trade route with good connections both to the city of London and the coast at Brighton, so its location has always been important. The coming of the railways brought prosperity to Crawley and saw its first major expansion, as well as the development of Gatwick Racecourse and the original Gatwick airfield, which has now been swallowed by today's airport. After the Second World War, the town was designated a 'new town' and saw a vast increase in population and building, becoming one of the most important business and employment centres in south-east England. Crawley also has many buildings of historical importance dating back to the fifteenth century, and many Grade I and II listed buildings. Settlements close by on the Weald that are served by Crawley also have many secrets and stories connected to them, including numerous historical churches and manor houses. Secret Crawley & Gatwick brings the history of this area to life, highlighting that there is a whole lot more to it than just the airport.

Neal Kumar (Paperback): Neal Kumar Neal Kumar (Paperback)
Neal Kumar
R395 Discovery Miles 3 950 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Trope Publishing Company's new Mobile Edition Series identifies fine art photographers shooting in a new way, using mobile devices as their primary tool to capture images, in a category still defining itself. Among the millions of images posted to social media every day, the work of these photographers stands out for its discipline and mastery. Neal Kumar shoots for clients such as Marriott, Gucci, and the Mexico Board of Tourism in addition to his primary work as a dermatologist, but rigorously limits his Instagram feed to images taken on his iPhone. With his travel and urban photography, Neal pushes the boundaries of what the technology can do, while celebrating and exploring its limitations, always striving to exceed what mobile images "should" look like. Neal Kumar showcases the talent and discipline of a photographer who has wholeheartedly embraced mobile photography as a tool of choice.

Waterfalls of Wisconsin - The Wild Waters of Intrigue (Paperback): Troy Hess Waterfalls of Wisconsin - The Wild Waters of Intrigue (Paperback)
Troy Hess
R613 R505 Discovery Miles 5 050 Save R108 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Ireland (Paperback): Martin J. Dougherty Ireland (Paperback)
Martin J. Dougherty
R240 Discovery Miles 2 400 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Ireland holds a special place in people's hearts - even for many who haven't been there. To some the appeal is its natural beauty, to others it's the history; to some it's the country's strong folk tradition, to others it even seems to be a mystical place. Ireland presents more than 200 outstanding photographs celebrating the island's most evocative and beautiful places, whether in nature or man-made, from the miles of near empty beaches to the Mourne Mountains in County Down, from the pretty fishing towns of County Cork to Dublin's elegant Georgian streets. Featuring images from both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, the book ranges widely across landscapes and history, from rugged cliffs and rolling hills to mysterious stone circles, magnificent cathedrals and ruined abbeys; and from medieval forts and castles to grand Victorian follies and villages abandoned during the Potato Famine. While some images such as the striking basalt columns of the Giant's Causeway may be familiar, others you may know only from Game of Thrones and the Star Wars films but never realized that they, too, are in Ireland. Presented in a handy pocket-sized landscape format and with captions explaining the story behind each entry, Ireland is a stunning collection of images celebrating the island's natural beauty, culture and history.

Lonely Planet Secret City (Hardcover): Lonely Planet Lonely Planet Secret City (Hardcover)
Lonely Planet 1
R557 R465 Discovery Miles 4 650 Save R92 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This book is your essential guide to getting to know the most interesting, rewarding and hip areas to stay in 50 cities around the world. Dive deep into an exciting new destination and discover the best little-known sights and things to do, plus the coolest places to eat, drink and shop to create unforgettable trips. For each of the 50 cities profiled in Secret City, we've swung the spotlight onto neighbourhoods where you can feel the rhythms of local life. Sometimes you'll find the city's most well-trodden streets are only a short distance away, but there's a well-concealed treasure: perhaps a blink-and-you'll-miss-it cafe in Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana, a historic jazz bar in Stockholm's Gamla Stan, or an unmissable brunch spot in Brunswick, Melbourne. Elsewhere, you'll discover neighbourhoods you might not know much about but should really consider staying in: Tokyo's grungy Koenji, barnacle-clung Wapping and Rotherhithe in London, and Staten Island's North Shore in New York City. For each neighbourhood, there are out-of-the-ordinary recommendations for eating, drinking, partying and where to delve into local culture. All of them are hand-picked by experts who know these cities inside out, and they're accompanied by maps to orient you in these exciting districts. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.

Great Escapes Europe. The Hotel Book (English, French, German, Hardcover, Multilingual edition): Angelika Taschen Great Escapes Europe. The Hotel Book (English, French, German, Hardcover, Multilingual edition)
Angelika Taschen 1
R1,622 R1,286 Discovery Miles 12 860 Save R336 (21%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Through ancient wonders, world capitals, and tiny places with infectious personalities, Europe packs some serious travel punches. The world's second-smallest continent makes up for size with its intricate cultures and abundant charms, boasting artistic masterpieces and architectural marvels as much as natural splendor. This revised and updated edition brings you a curated selection of the most unique hotels and atmospheric guesthouses across the European continent. Selected for their breathtaking locations and interiors, each haven offers the surroundings of style and the serenity in which everyday life can melt away. Angelika Taschen reveals such gems as Der Seehof, an idyllic site on an Austrian lake where guests can fish for their dinner; a 150-year old Portuguese estate refurbished by Pritzker Prize-winner Eduardo Souto De Moura, which remains a working farm to this day; and Budsjord, last stop on one of the loneliest pilgrimage routes in the world, situated at the edge of the Dovrefjell National Park in Norway-to name just a few. A treasure trove of travel inspiration, this must-have guide profiles each hotel through postcard-ready photography as well as key information like directions, contact details, and reading inspiration for each destination.

Route 66 - Memories from America's Highway (Hardcover): Publications International Ltd Route 66 - Memories from America's Highway (Hardcover)
Publications International Ltd
R676 R602 Discovery Miles 6 020 Save R74 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Remarks on Forest Scenery, and Other Woodland Views - Illustrated by the Scenes of New-Forest in Hampshire (Paperback): William... Remarks on Forest Scenery, and Other Woodland Views - Illustrated by the Scenes of New-Forest in Hampshire (Paperback)
William Gilpin
R1,333 Discovery Miles 13 330 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Clergyman, schoolmaster and writer on aesthetics, William Gilpin (1724-1804) is best known for his works on the picturesque (many of which are also reissued in this series). Moving in 1777 to become vicar of Boldre, Hampshire, he was able to endow two schools there with income from his successful writings. He defined 'picturesque' as 'a term expressive of that peculiar kind of beauty, which is agreeable in a picture'. This two-volume work on forest trees, inspired by his New Forest home, was published in 1791. In his dedicatory address to his patron, William Mitford, Gilpin observes that his earlier experiences of the picturesque had been in mountainous or hilly areas; but in his walks and rides in the forest, he had become fascinated by the beauty of trees. Volume 1 discusses different forests and tree species, maintenance, felling and pollarding, and the aesthetic effects of light and shade.

Cork City Reflections (Paperback): Kieran McCarthy, Daniel Breen Cork City Reflections (Paperback)
Kieran McCarthy, Daniel Breen
R482 R391 Discovery Miles 3 910 Save R91 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

One hundred years ago in Ireland marked a time of change. The continuous rise of an Irish revival, debates over Home Rule and the idea of Irish identity were continuously negotiated by all classes of society. In Cork City Reflections, authors Kieran McCarthy and Daniel Breen focus on the visual changes that have taken place in the port city on Ireland's south-west coast. Using a collection of historic postcards from Cork Public Museum and merging these with modern images they reveal how the town has changed over the decades. Each of the 180 pictures featured combines a recent colour view with the matching sepia archive scene. The authors have grouped the images under thematic headings such as main streets, public buildings, transport, and industry. Readers will be able to appreciate how Cork City has evolved and grown over the last century but also how invaluable postcards can be in understanding the past. In an age where digital photography and the internet have made capturing and sharing images so effortless, it is easy to forget that in the decades before the camera became popular and affordable, postcards were the only photographic souvenirs available to ordinary people. This book, which vividly contrasts Cork past and present, will evoke many memories and appeal to residents and visitors alike.

The GLOUCESTERSHIRE WARWICKSHIRE STEAM RAILWAY  Past and Present - Standard Edition Softback (Paperback): John Whitehouse The GLOUCESTERSHIRE WARWICKSHIRE STEAM RAILWAY Past and Present - Standard Edition Softback (Paperback)
John Whitehouse
R604 R427 Discovery Miles 4 270 Save R177 (29%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Following the success of previous standard edition Past & Present volumes on preserved and heritage lines and the healthyon going demand we are pleased to announce this brand ne volume. Considerable further rare and interesting past images have come to light since the publication of the earlier Past & Present volume on the line from Snow Hill to Cheltenham in the series by Roger Siviter (now long out of print), and John Whitehouse has been persuaded to venture forth armed with a new selection of past images to capture the present day scene. Many new locations have been visited and once again responding to popular demand the preserved line from Cheltenham Racecourse to the newly opened Broadway station forms the core of this brand new offering. This wonderful record of the popular preserved railway is sure to be in great demand among not just hard core railway enthusiasts but also to the many thousands of nostalgia enthused vistors who travel over the line. With the opening of the new station at Broadway, this year promises to be the most succesful in the line's long and interesting history.

Ypres In War and Peace - Flemish (Paperback): Martin Marix Evans Ypres In War and Peace - Flemish (Paperback)
Martin Marix Evans
R181 R136 Discovery Miles 1 360 Save R45 (25%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

There are more languages available for this title French English For many, the name of Ypres invokes some of our most poignant poetry, written by soldiers at the front line. Reminders of the horrors and heroism of a terrible war await the visitor, but also the pleasures of discovering the richness of a heritage that stretches back over 800 years. Ypres in War and Peace provides not only a guide in Dutch to events and memorials of the First World War, but also a revealing introduction to the fascination of an ancient and modern city - an ideal souvenir to take home. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British and European history, heritage and travel.

Buses, Coaches & Recollections 1977, 95 (Paperback): Henry Conn Buses, Coaches & Recollections 1977, 95 (Paperback)
Henry Conn
R246 R175 Discovery Miles 1 750 Save R71 (29%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The aim of this series is to appeal to readers of all ages, perhaps for different reasons... In this volume: We travel back to the year 1977, as ever an eventful year, that included: * The Centenary Test Match * Red Rum wins Grand National for third time * Silver Jubilee of HM The Queen * Smaller GBP1 note released * Concorde New York service begins * London Underground Heathrow extension We start in Sheffield, and visit, among other places, Doncaster, Chesterfield, Nottingham, Leicester, Coventry, Heyford, Cambridge, Swindon, Cheltenham, Swansea, Cardiff, Bristol, Bath, Taunton, Weymouth, Portsmouth, London and Dover, ( and a few other locations). For the younger reader there are wonderful pictures of buses and coaches that they will never have seen. There will, for example, be half-cab single and double deckers the like of which are no longerin production. Some will be recognised from models and books, while others will be seen for the first time. For those old enough to remember the years depicted, the series will, we hope, provide reminders for many of school days, time perhaps spent bus-spotting, depot visiting and generally visiting interesting locations! The books also make ideal theme gifts for the year of birth, marriage, retirement, starting work and other such events in life.

Great Escapes Mediterranean. The Hotel Book (English, French, German, Hardcover, Multilingual edition): Angelika Taschen Great Escapes Mediterranean. The Hotel Book (English, French, German, Hardcover, Multilingual edition)
Angelika Taschen 1
R1,625 R1,290 Discovery Miles 12 900 Save R335 (21%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The Mediterranean is surrounded by three continents - Europe, Africa and Asia - and even though the cultures around this sea are highly diverse, they harmoniously share a pleasant climate, distinctive flora and fauna, and not least the intense blue of the water. Angelika Taschen set out in search of the most beautiful hotels on a great variety of coasts, islands and beaches, taking you on a journey to the luxurious Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc and the ultra-chic Les Roches Rouges on the Cote d'Azur, to the little-known Pardini's Hermitage on the Italian island of Giglio, which is only accessible by boat or on foot, and to Bodrum in Turkey, where the elegant Amanruya resort lies hidden in one of the most stunning bays in the Mediterranean. She also presents new hotel concepts, great architecture and creative design - for example the finca Menorca Experimental on the Balearic Islands, the modernist Villa Dubrovnik in Croatia and Dexamenes on the Peloponnese, where new life was breathed into decommissioned wine tanks. Further highlights are the brand-new, stylishly designed Mezzatorre on Ischia and the Torre di Cala Piccola with its enchanting private beach on the Argentario peninsula in Tuscany, an almost unknown location that possesses the aura of 1960s Italy. Another real gem is La Locanda del Barbablu, with just five rooms in the shadow of the mythical volcano on Stromboli. Look forward to staying at the Nord-Pinus in Tangier with its fantastic view of the Strait of Gibraltar, and the charming Coco-Mat Eco Residences on Serifos, or experiencing the originality of Ammos on Crete, where the art and design are as essential as the sun and the beach!

The Philippines: A Visual Journey (Hardcover): Elizabeth V. Reyes The Philippines: A Visual Journey (Hardcover)
Elizabeth V. Reyes
R429 R372 Discovery Miles 3 720 Save R57 (13%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This beautifully photographed travel pictorial captures the people, art, architecture, food and landscapes of the Philippines. The Philippine Archipelago with its 7,100 islands is culturally diverse and unique in Southeast Asia, and renowned for the splendor of its coastal beaches and terraced mountains. Seventy million Filipinos have been nurtured by both tropical environment and unique historical development--through 300 years of Spanish Christianization and 40 years of American modernization--and have emerged as an attractive blend of East and West, soul and style. The island country is perhaps best known for the friendliness of its people and their natural sense of song, dance and hospitality. The archipelago is also called "Pearl of the Orient." With over 150 photographs and a detailed map, Exciting Philippines is an essential book for expats or tourists traveling to the Philippines.

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