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At last, a soup for every week of the year! Packed full of
vegan-friendly recipes, this new edition of Fraser Reid's cult
bestseller features everything from winter favourites like
Alternative Scotch Broth to such summery delights as Plum Tomato,
Orzo and Oregano Soup. 10,000 soup lovers can't be wrong. So get on
board with the soup-obsessed greengrocer and let Seasonal Soups
inspire you to make the very best of our wonderful seasonal produce
and make exceptionally tasty soups for all occasions.
Paris, known affectionately throughout the world as the City of
Lights, is captured in precise detail in more than 40 extraordinary
drawings by Desmond Freeman. The city's much-loved ornate
buildings, majestic monuments, and grand boulevards from across its
20 arrondissements are the source of inspiration for this new
artistic endeavour by noted artist Desmond Freeman. Working with
ink he captures more than the intricate detail of Paris to reveal a
city that is again open to being discovered. Lavish full-colour and
black-and-white spreads show everyday Parisian life taking place in
among the city's famous landmarks. With sweeping views of the River
Seine, Notre Dame, the Paris Opera, the Eiffel Tower, Sacre-Coeur,
Montmartre's artist markets and the Trocadero, to the shopping
districts, which are a beacon to the style aficionados who travel
from across the world to glimpse the latest in style and fashion,
you will fall in love with Paris again. Freeman's first book,
Venice: Impressions in Ink ISBN 9780994558404 won the Gold Medal in
the Fine Art Books section at the 2017 Independent Publisher Book
Awards in New York from 5,000 entries from around the world. This
new book on Paris makes a perfect collector's item - it illuminates
this artist's methodology and renders the city in a unique format
with an original set of superb illustrations.
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'Roger Deakin is the perfect companion for an invigorating armchair
swim. Engaging, thoughtful and candid' Telegraph Waterlog
celebrates the magic of water and the beauty and eccentricity of
Britain. In 1996 Roger Deakin, the late, great nature writer, set
out to swim through the British Isles. From the sea, from rock
pools, from rivers and streams, tarns, lakes, lochs, ponds, lidos,
swimming pools and spas, from fens, dykes, moats, aqueducts,
waterfalls, flooded quarries, even canals, Deakin gains a
fascinating perspective on modern Britain. Detained by water
bailiffs in Winchester, intercepted in the Fowey estuary by
coastguards, mistaken for a suicide on Camber sands, confronting
the Corryvreckan whirlpool in the Hebrides, he discovers just how
much of an outsider the native swimmer is to his landlocked,
fully-dressed fellow citizens. This is a personal journey, a bold
assertion of the native swimmer's right to roam, and an
unforgettable celebration of the magic of water.
The second edition of Lonely Planet's bestseller presents an
all-new ranking of the greatest places to visit on Earth,
reflecting the travel tastes and trends of today's world. Decided
by our global family of writers, editors and industry experts, and
packed with insightful commentary, awe-inspiring photos and over
200 new entries, this is a must-have coffee table book for
explorers and armchair travellers. With experiences ranging from
hiking among the vast granite pillars of South America's
mesmerising Torres del Paine to snaking your way through the desert
to the treasured ancient city of Petra, this anticipated book
covers everything from UNESCO World Heritage Sites to azure bays
and white-sand beaches by way of iconic cities. With 500 entries,
320 pages and an all-new ranking system, this is the definitive
wishlist for the best places to visit on the planet. We've decided
on our rankings. Now, so should you. What's your number one? 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.
Over 400 vintage postcards provide a sweeping historical view of
the Washington Coast, from the mouth of the Columbia River to the
San Juan Islands. In-depth stories of historical maritime
Washington complement the images, for a journey up the coast and
back. Scenes of shipwrecks, beach bathers, and surfmen tells the
story of Washington State's coast through the ages. Aberdeen, Orcas
Island, Olympia National Park, Ocean Shores, and Diamond Point are
just some of the places prominently featured. Greetings from the
Washington Coast will appeal to everyone interested in Washington
history, maritime history, or popular culture of the past hundred
years.
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Early Yuma
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Robert Nelson
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The migrant letter, whether written by family members, lovers,
friends, or others, is a document that continues to attract the
attention of scholars and general readers alike. What is it about
migrant letters that fascinates us? Is it nostalgia for a distant,
yet desired past? Is it the consequence of the eclipse of
letter-writing in an age of digital communication technologies? Or
is it about the parallels between transnational experiences in
previous mass migrations and in the current globalized world, and
the centrality of interpersonal relations, mobility, and
communication, then and now? Influenced by methodologies from
diverse disciplines, the study of migrant letters has developed in
myriad directions. Scholars have examined migrant letters through
such lenses as identity and self-making, family relations, gender,
and emotions. This volume contributes to this discussion by
exploring the connection between the practice of letter writing and
the emotional, economic, familial, and gendered experiences of men
and women separated by migration. It combines theoretical and
empirical discussions which illuminate a variety of historical
experiences of migrants who built transnational lives as they moved
across Europe, Africa, Latin America, and the United States. This
volume was originally published as a special issue of The History
of Family.
'A heady mix of football history, nostalgia and modern-day action
that collectors of all ages will cherish' - When Saturday Comes
'Excellent... This book is like a journey through time, revealing
some of the coolest-ever albums and stickers' - Match 'Countless
memories come flooding back...' - The Sun 'Lovely book... One for
your dad...' TalkSPORT 'A cool, snappy retrospective if the last 60
years of albums.' - The Athletic WELCOME TO THE GLORIOUS WORLD OF
PANINI FOOTBALL STICKERS. Collecting Panini football stickers has
always been a joy. Tearing open those packets and excitedly filling
an album is a rite of passage for millions of kids - and adults.
It's so popular, it even has its own language - 'swapsies', 'got,
got, need' and 'shinies'. And now, for the first time, Panini have
granted access to their archives for this superbly illustrated
celebration of their iconic football sticker collections. Licensed
by Panini and written by respected sticker authority Greg
Lansdowne, this volume showcases Panini's UK domestic football,
FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship albums, as well as
all the great players, from Pele and Maradona to Marta, Ronaldo and
Mbappe (via Frank Worthington, Chris Waddle, Gary Lineker, Eric
Cantona, Ally McCoist and a few dodgy haircuts). A heady mix of
football history, wonderful nostalgia and modern-day action that
collectors of all ages will cherish, this book shows why, for the
last 60 years, collecting Panini stickers has been - and remains -
a global phenomenon. PANINI FOOTBALL STICKERS: A CELEBRATION
includes: - More than 2,000 images of iconic PANINI stickers, album
covers and sticker packet designs - Specially curated chapters on
every UK-published collection (Football League/FIFA World Cup) -
Breakout features on foils, haircuts styles and collecting
etiquette
Here is the story of Ireland's Civil War in colour - a defining
moment in Irish history brought to life for the first time in
hand-coloured photographs. The events of 1922-1923 are revealed
using photographs painstakingly hand-coloured by John O'Byrne. His
attention to detail gives a vivid authenticity that brings the
events alive. Many of these photographs, carefully selected from
archives and private collections, have never been published before.
They carry informative captions by Michael B. Barry, based on
extensive historical research. This richly illustrated book gives a
fresh perspective to the conflict. If you want a better
understanding of the story of the Irish Civil War, this is the book
for you.
The Soul of the Outback explores Australia's outback, from Alice
Springs to Darwin. Through photography, painting and drawings,
local artist Mai Maddisson takes us on a journey that captures a
unique and vibrant look at the Australian Outback. A perfect book
for visitors and locals alike, The Soul of the Outback will have
you looking at the outback in a new and interesting way.
Once the hunting reserve of kings and princes, today the Forest of
Bowland is both a recreational haven for the public and a
biodiverse region of international importance. This lavishly
illustrated book focuses on the sweeping fells which form the very
heart of a 312 square mile Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This
celebration of nature, landscape and recreation would be incomplete
without some exploration of the area's two most popular activities:
walking and bird watching. The author tackles both in entertaining
essays on the freedom to roam, for families as well as serious
fell-walkers, and on an intriguing tale of dark deeds among
feathered friends and foes. In this stunning book, Andy Stansfield
fills the pages with evocative images which capture the changes in
colour and character throughout the seasons, picking out telling
details as well as magnificent panoramas.
"Ethiopia" celebrates the rich cultures of an ancient society, and
describes its people's efforts to revive their land. Times are
hard: soils are exhausted, schools and hospitals are derelict, and
AIDS and urbanization pose new challenges. But the sense of
community is strong, and the country's new constitution gives
grounds for hope that there is a better future for Ethiopia.This
second edition features an eight-page supplement with updated
information about the war with Eritrea and its social and economic
consequences; together with reports on the food-security situation,
the redistribution of land, relations with theWorld Bank and IMF,
and national strategies to combat the problem of AIDS.
This book is a celebration of the history of Hampton Roads and the
lower Tidewater region of the Chesapeake Bay. It showcases 525
brilliant color photos, vintage postcards, and historic memorabilia
of the area. towns from the mouth of the bay, including Cape
Charles and Cape Henry, to Hampton Roads. Newport News is known for
shipbuilding, Hampton for seafood, Suffolk for peanuts, Portsmouth
for its military shipyard, and Norfolk for its mighty naval base,
and the resorts of Buckroe Beach and Ocean View are playgrounds for
them all.
World Cocktail Adventures is a virtual cocktail tour in book form
by creative duo Loni Carr and Brett Gramse of The Whiskey Ginger.
Each chapter focuses on a different spirit - tequila, whiskey, rum,
vodka, gin and speciality - with a total of 40 unique cocktail
recipes featured. What's the travel twist, you ask? Well, each
recipe is inspired by a different destination around the world.
You'll get a taste of the place's history and tourist attractions
with a vintage-style travel poster to match, followed by a quick
explanation of why Loni and Brett think the cocktail is best
enjoyed in this location. Then you'll get the real goods with a fun
cocktail recipe, tips on glassware and bartending, and an
illustration of the final cocktail. This is a book for cocktail
lovers and travel dreamers. You could be enjoying a Desert Road
tequila cocktail and imagine yourself in Amarillo, Texas in the US,
or sipping on a Fire and Ice whiskey cocktail inspired by
Reykjavik, Iceland. There are also some bonus ideas for drinking
games included. We're asking you to come on an adventure... a
cocktail world adventure! World Cocktail Adventures mixes
travelling and drinking, muddles fantasy with non-fiction, and
retells tales never told. Just remember, this book is meant to be
used. It's not your mum's white couch. Write in it. Spill a drink
on it. Pass it around. Love was poured into the making of it, and
you can honour the creators by truly enjoying it.
'From Battersea to the Tower' provides the reader with an
interesting and artistic picture of the history, beauty and
occasion that is associated with an area of the Thames Path on both
the North and South banks of the river. This book is a perfect
accompaniment for both the walker and armchair reader, and focuses
on the passage between Battersea Bridge and Tower Bridge,
identifying numerous buildings of historical significance as well
as the bridges themselves that cross the Thames. Each chapter
includes a brief, but detailed history, of the relevant boroughs
and districts which border the path, identifying the origins of
many street names together with plenty of ghostly tales from the
past.
St. Johns River begins in the swamps in southeast Florida, then
passes 310 miles through many lakes, communities, forests, and
swamps north towards the Atlantic Ocean near Jacksonville. As a
resource, it has been enjoyed by millions, but few know its full
and fascinating story. It was explored by both the Spanish and
French, and hosted a thriving Steamboat trade. Today it has become
a popular recreation and tourist site. Illustrated by 300 vintage
postcards, this book takes a virtual tour from St. Johns River's
source to its basin, with stories of its history, tributaries,
cities, and attractions along the way.
Patagonia is the ultimate landscape of the mind. Like Siberia and
the Sahara, it has become a metaphor for nothingness and extremity.
Its frontiers have stretched beyond the political boundaries of
Argentina and Chile to encompass an evocative idea of place. A vast
triangle at the southern tip of the New World, this region of
barrensteppes, soaring peaks and fierce winds was populated by
small tribes of hunter-gatherers and roaming nomads when Ferdinand
Magellan made landfall in 1520. A fateful moment for the natives,
this was the start of an era of adventure and exploration. Soon Sir
Francis Drake and John Byron, and sailors from Europe and America,
would be exploring Patagonia's bays and inlets, mapping fjords and
channels, whaling, sifting the streams for gold in the endless
search for Eldorado. As the land was opened up in the nineteenth
century, a crazed Frenchman declared himself King.A group of Welsh
families sailed from Liverpool to Northern Patagonia to find a New
Jerusalem in the desert. Further down the same river, Butch and
Sundance took time out from bank robbing to run a small ranch near
the Patagonian Andes. All these, and later travel writers, have
left sketches and records, memoirs and diaries evoking Patagonia's
grip on the imagination. From the empty plains to the crashing
seas, from the giant dinosaur fossils to glacial sculptures, the
landscape has inspired generations of travellers and artists. This
place is a land of myth and legend: the "big foot" Indians and sea
monsters; the mad King of Araucania and Patagonia; penal colonies
and Nazi fugitives. It is land of explorers and settlers: Magellan
and Drake; the journey of the Beagle; Welsh migrants and gauchos;
Salesians and sheep farmers. It is the land of writers: W. H.
Hudson and Charles Darwin; Chatwin and Theroux; Baudrillard's
post-modern Patagonia.
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