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From the bright blue hues of Jodhpur, Rajasthan's medieval
metropolis, to the deep purples of Provence's lavender fields,
discover the world through a stunning collection of photographs
with the first and only travel guide by colour palette. This
inspiring book features 400 photographs of amazing destinations and
events across a plethora of vivid shades. From the deep reds of
Tambopata National Reserve's scarlet macaws to the verdant greens
of the Peak District's rolling hills, be inspired to travel by
colour all around the world. From the kaleidoscopic coral reefs of
Indonesia's remote Raja Ampat archipelago to the striking
blue-washed facades of Morocco's pretty hill town Chefachouen, no
corner of the globe is left unturned in the 180 pages of this
colourful book. With stunning photography throughout and words
compiled by a wide range of trusted Lonely Planet writers, the
world's first and only travel guide by colour is a must-have
addition for any travel aficionados. About Lonely Planet: Lonely
Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one
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information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past
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more.
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Boscastle
(Paperback)
Sheila Bird; Edited by Jane Drake
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R36
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A historical guide to the beaches of Boscastle. Included are a map
and illustrations.
Durrell has an uncanny knack of discovering human as well as animal
eccentricities' Sunday Telegraph Ten-year-old Gerald doesn't know
why his older brothers and sisters complain so much. With snakes in
the bath and scorpions on the lunch table, the family home on the
Greek island of Corfu is a bit like a zoo so they should feel right
at home... Gerald joyfully pursues his interest in natural history
in the midst of an unconventional and chaotic family life - all
brilliantly retold in this very funny book.
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Floating Stone
(Hardcover)
Kenji Miyazawa; Edited by Gerald Hausman; Photographs by Kenji Okuhira
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R734
Discovery Miles 7 340
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San Luis
(Hardcover)
Dana Maestas
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R822
R718
Discovery Miles 7 180
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Where are the 5 best places to find street food? Which are the 5
best restaurants to grab your lunch at in Soho? Which pubs have the
most amazing interiors? Where are the best places to discover
vintage vinyl? Which are the most innovative theatre companies?
Where will you find the most unusual museums? The best places for
an outdoor swim? The 500 Hidden Secrets of London reveals these
good-to-know places and many more. Discover a diverse range of
under-the-radar yet outstanding addresses that will allow you to
explore the best of the city away from the crowds. An affectionate
and informed guide to London, written by a true local. This is a
book for visitors who want to avoid the usual tourist spots and for
residents who are keen to track down the city's best-kept secrets.
Peter Goullart spent nine years in the all-but-forgotten Nakhi
Kingdom of south west China. He had a job entirely suited to his
inquiring, gossipy temperament: to get to know the local traders,
merchants, inn-keepers and artisans to decide which to back with a
loan from the cooperative movement. A Russian by birth, due to his
extraordinary skill in language and dialects, Goullart made himself
totally at home in Likiang, which had been ruled by Mandarin
officials descended from ancient dynasties, and was visited by
caravans of Tibetan and Burmese travelling merchants, and such
mysterious local highland peoples as the Lobos. In his company we
get to hear about the love affairs and social rivalries of his
neighbours, to attend magnificent banquets, meet ancient dowagers
and handsome warriors as well as to catch the sound of the swiftly
running mountain streams, the coarse ribaldry of the market ladies
and the happy laughter emerging from the wine shops. Through him we
are able to travel back to this complex society, which believed
simultaneously and sincerely in Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism,
in addition to their ancient Animism and Shamanism.
Let Secret Cape Town guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar.
Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Cape Town travel
guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden
treasures of an amazing city. Ideal for local inhabitants, curious
visitors and armchair travellers alike. The places included in our
guides are unusual and unfamiliar, allowing one to step off the
beaten track. Now in its 2nd edition, Secret Cape Town features
150+ new secret and unusual locations. Inside Secret Cape Town: A
captain who continued to live on the wreck of the Kakapo for three
years, Table Mountain's most exclusive hiking, a restaurant in a
maximum security prison, the arboreal evidence of apartheid's
earliest manifestation, a woman disguised as a man for 56 years in
order to be a doctor, a beach on top of Table Mountain, a
fascinating secret collections of vintage and classic cars, a
magical tree renowned for its spiritual healing properties, a
heated pool on a military base that's open to the public ... Far
from the crowds and the usual cliches, Cape Town is still a reserve
of well-concealed treasures that only reveal themselves to those
who know how to wander off the beaten track, whether residents or
visitors. An indispensable guide for those who thought they knew
Cape Town well, or who would like to discover the hidden face of
the city. Don't miss - Each chapter of this Secret Cape Town travel
guide book corresponds to a different part of the city so that one
can always find a hidden or secret place to discover. Perfectly
planned walks - Make sure that you do not miss any Secret location,
by discovering each one featured in this guide by planning a
walking tour of each part of the city. The definitive insider's
guide to Cape Town.
Hong Kong was first captured on camera when the British arrived to
lay claim to its 'fragrant harbour' in 1841. Its fascinating
history has been documented through photography ever since - from
its rapid expansion as a Crown Colony to its handover to China in
1997 and its present status as one of the world's leading
international financial centres. Pairing rare and previously
unpublished photographs with contemporary views taken from the same
location, Hong Kong Then and Now highlights the rich and varied
history of this constantly evolving metropolis, from Victoria
Harbour, the Hong Kong Club and the Star Ferry to Kowloon Walled
CIty, Chek Lap Kok Airport and the gleaming skyscrapers of its
central banking district. Sites include: Victoria Harbour, the
Peak, the Star Ferry Pier, Man Ho Temple, Ladder Street, Queen's
Road Central, Hong Kong Club, Prince's Building, HSBC, Noonday Gun,
Happy Valley Racecourse, Tiger Balm Garden, Peninsula Hotel, Kai
Tak Airport, Kowloon Walled City, Shenzhen, Repulse Bay, Chek Lap
Kok Airport, St. Paul's (Macau).
The 82 photographs in this book artfully capture the sights and
scenes on a journey through picturesque Brandywine valley and
adjacent areas, arguably one of the more historic and desirable
places to visit and live in the country. They begin at the
headwaters of famed Brandywine Creek among Amish farms in the Welsh
Mountains of Chester County, Pennsylvania, and roughly follow its
valley through farmland and woods; over green rolling hills; past
mills, forges, and battlefields; and by houses and farms, into
Chadds Ford and the outskirts of Wilmington, Delaware.
The hey-day of the British gypsy caravan was short, only about 70
years, during which period it grew from a simple utility vehicle,
blossomed and flourished as a mobile work of art, then disappeared
from common sight. These caravans were masterpieces of woodcraft
and design, and the best of them cost as much as a small house.
Unlike any small house, almost half the cost was in the decoration.
This beautifully illustrated book presents the different types of
caravan and the great variety of art which was carved and painted
upon them and their brothers-in-transport, the old narrowboats.
While there were certain rules and conventions of style, the
decoration on and in all the types was ultimately governed only by
how much money could be spent. The caravan in particular was the
supreme status symbol among travelling people and its art the prime
means for expressing where one stood in the world.
Come on a journey along the visually and historically rich Maine
coast from Kittery, on the southern border, and east to Eastport,
where the sun first rises on the US. Travel past shores where ships
have wrecked and where lighthouses warn of the rocks, stop at towns
where large sailing schooners were built, and visit villages where
fishing and lobstering activities continue today. The 86 images are
only a sample of the eye-captivating and colorful sights and scenes
to be found from early morning into night along the Maine coast.
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Baylor County
(Hardcover)
Carolyn Bomberger, Baylor County Historical Commission
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R822
R718
Discovery Miles 7 180
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"We discover eco-hotels, slow-food producers and green initiatives,
and meet a new generation of islanders dedicated to sustainability
and to preserving the lush green biodiversity that remains. A
beautiful escape." -Reclaim Magazine Mallorca: the jewel of the
Mediterranean, known for its avid sunbathers and synonymous with a
booming travel industry. In recent years the island has entered
into an amiable but vigorous dialogue centred on conservation and
sustainability as a result of the climate crisis and ongoing
pandemic. Photographer Patricia Parinejad not only illustrates the
intoxicating beauty of Mallorca, she also tracks this exciting
environmental movement, using stunning images and compelling
writing to showcase sustainable businesses, eco-hotels, green
initiatives, and innovators who are all fighting to preserve the
island. This captivating coffee table book shows even those
familiar with Mallorca a side of the Balearic Island that is very
different and yet very essential: the new 'Green Mallorca'. Text in
English, German, Spanish
The Oxford of Inspector Morse and Lewis is a comprehensive
description of the locations used as setting for the complete
Inspector Morse series and the first two series of Lewis. Although
the cameras roamed nationally and internationally, the emphasis of
the book is on the home base of the detectives, the university city
of Oxford, which is revealed in an unconventional light. The
celebrated university buildings were there but as a setting for
crimes committed by corrupt academics, the 'Gown'. The other side
of Oxford was also portrayed, the 'Town' and the countryside
around, with its equally devious criminals. Grappling with them,
and with growing technology, was an old-fashioned improbable
sleuth, modern only in his lack of deference for his superiors.
This edition, updated with new material to include Lewis and recent
developments in Oxford, is essential reading for all lovers of the
Oxford detectives, as well as providing much interest and
inspiration for locals and tourists alike.
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