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Leavenworth
(Paperback)
Kenneth M. Lamaster
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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.
Natural history and travel writer David Bristow delivers the fourth in his Stories from the Veld series of non-fiction narratives.
You could say this book has a bit of everything: scientific descriptions of animals alongside philosophical discourses on the nature of wilderness, high drama in the jaws of death, and tragedy played out as farce when things go unexpectedly wrong on safari.
You’ll also find out why lions can roar so loudly, why giraffes can barely whisper, why the elephant’s trunk is one of nature’s wonders and why dung beetles study astronomy. The author examines questions featuring little-known information about nature and some of its creatures.
Then there is the quirkier stuff, like men who think they are lions, a woman who watches wolves (otherwise known as brown hyenas), and an explorer who invented his own species. And if that was not enough, there’s the man who fought off hippos and crocodiles only to be rescued by a buffalo, and a woman who lived in a tree.
Written in the same engaging style as his previous three books in the Stories from the Veld series (The Game Ranger, the Knife, the Lion and the Sheep; Of Hominins, Hunter Gatherers and Heroes; and Big Pharma, Dirty Lies, Busy Bees and Eco Activists), these bush tales are written in his usual highly entertaining style, yet are intricately woven through with scholarly insights into his subjects.
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Clay County
(Hardcover)
Kevin S Hooper
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R781
R653
Discovery Miles 6 530
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Hetch Hetchy
(Hardcover)
Beverly Hennessey
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KwaZulu-Natal is culturally rich, offering a wide range of writers
- writing mainly in English and Zulu - who are linked through their
lives and their writing to this province of South Africa. The
writers include, to name just a few, Alan Paton, Roy Campbell,
Lewis Nkosi, Ronnie Govender, Wilbur Smith, Daphne Rooke, Credo
Mutwa and Gcina Mhlophe. And how better to understand a writer than
to know about the places they are linked to? For example, who,
after reading the lyrical opening sentences of Paton's famous book
Cry, the Beloved Country (1948) has not wanted to see this scene in
reality? There is a lovely road that runs from Ixopo into the
hills. These hills are grass-covered and rolling, and they are
lovely beyond any singing of it. A Literary Guide to KwaZulu-Natal
introduces you to the regions and writers through word and image,
leading you imaginatively through this beautiful province. This
could include following the route a fictional character charts in a
novel, visiting particular settings from a story or tracking down
the places linked to a writer, whether a birthplace, home, burial
site or significant setting. Literary tourists are interested in
how places have influenced writing and at the same time how writing
has created place. This is also a way of reflecting upon and
understanding historic and contemporary identities in a changing
cultural and political South African landscape.
The stunning new cookbook from Michelin-starred chef, Marcus
Wareing. Welcome to Marcus Wareing's kitchen - learn to cook the
Michelin-starred chef's favourite home-cooked recipes and enjoy his
most mouth-watering meals. This is the food that Marcus loves to
create and share at home with his family and friends. From
delicious weeknight suppers and weekend wonders, to showstopping
dishes and special desserts, there is something satisfying and
flavoursome on every page. With chapters including Worth the Wait,
introducing the art of slow-cooking; Market Garden, featuring a
wealth of vibrant vegetable recipes, and Simply Essential, showing
you how to super-charge your staples and leftovers, this book
shares Marcus's huge knowledge and expertise to help you create
incredible dishes, such as his Rosemary and Malt-glazed Lamb Belly;
Nduja and Feta Ravioli; Peach, Radicchio and Smoked Almond Salad
and St Clement's Treacle Tart. Alongside the recipes he loves,
Marcus also reveals the very best techniques, tips, tricks and
processes he has learned throughout his career, so you can master
all of your dishes with confidence. The kitchen is the place where
people come together to eat, unwind and express themselves.
Discover Marcus's Kitchen and experience the joy of creating and
sharing truly memorable meals.
The New Zealand Travel Map from Periplus is designed as a
convenient, easy-to-use tool for travelers. Created using durable
coated paper, this map of New Zealand is made to open and fold
multiple times, whether it's the entire map that you want to view
or one panel at a time. Following highways and byways, this New
Zealand map will show you how to maneuver your way to banks,
gardens, hotels, golf courses, museums, monuments, restaurants,
churches and temples, movie theaters, shopping centers and more!
This 4th edition includes maps and plans that are scaled to: Area
Maps: South Island 1:1,650,000 North Island 1:1,650,000 Queenstown
Area 1:200,000 Bay of Islands 1:200,000 Rotorua Area 1:200,000 City
Plans: Auckland 1:25,000 Dunedin 1:20,000 Queenstown 1:20,000
Christchurch 1:20,000 Rotorua City 1:30,000 Wellington 1:20,000
Periplus Travel Maps cover most of the major cities and travel
destinations in the Asia-Pacific region. The series includes an
amazing variety of fascinating destinations, from the multifaceted
subcontinent of India to the bustling city-state of Singapore and
the 'western style' metropolis of Sydney to the Asian charms of
Bali. All titles are continuously updated, ensuring they keep up
with the considerable changes in this fast-developing part of the
world. This extensive geographical reach and attention to detail
mean that Periplus Travel Maps are the natural first choice for
anyone traveling in the region.
This is a volume on the art and architecture of the temple
complexes of Angkor. Tracing the history of Angkor Wat from its
beginnings in legend to its early incarnation as a centre of Hindu
worship, before its transition in the 14th century to a major
landmark of Buddhist architecture, author Thierry Zephir uncovers
the layers of history buried beneath the ruins of Angkor, first
guiding readers through Angkor Wat before bringing them to Angkor
Thom, as well as the areas surrounding Angkor where lesser-known
but equally intriguing structures still stand. The book consists of
a rich visual array of photographs which illustrate both the
vastness of the ancient complex as well as the intricacies of the
stonework within. Picture spreads are testament to the extensive
nature of Angkor s temples, while close-ups reveal the infinite
detail that is inherent throughout. Individual chapters are devoted
to Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom, while two further chapters, Around
Angkor Thom and Away from Angkor, focus on the ruins in the
landscape around the region. Pictures in each section are prefaced
by well-researched texts which furnish the reader with historical
information, placing the buildings against a backdrop of larger
developments and trends in ancient Cambodian history and culture.
The author illuminates each photograph in unstinting detail,
bringing acclaimed photographer Luca Invernizzi Tettoni s pictures
to life with expert knowledge. Angkor: A Tour of the Monuments
proves to be an invaluable reference source for serious readers of
the subject as well as for those wishing to acquaint themselves for
the first time with one of Cambodia s most important monuments."
Explore America's Four Corners region, the only location in the
nation where four states meet. Located in the heart of the Navajo
Nation, this book presents over 230 beautiful color photographs
from New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado. Hike into the Grand
Canyon, explore the attractions on public lands, including Native
American ruins at Chaco Canyon and Mesa Verde, and immerse yourself
in the surreal scenery of Bryce Canyon, the Bisti Badlands, and
many otherworldly landscapes throughout the region. Meet the area's
original residents, members of the Navajo and Hopi tribes. With
area attractions and driving itineraries included among the
captions, readers can successfully plan their own adventure to this
enchanting and ancient land. This book is a valuable addition to
any explorer's library, whether they are armchair explorers or in
the field adventurers!
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