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Cities of the Dead - The world's most beautiful cemeteries (Hardcover): Yolanda Zappaterra Cities of the Dead - The world's most beautiful cemeteries (Hardcover)
Yolanda Zappaterra
R1,032 R758 Discovery Miles 7 580 Save R274 (27%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Discover the fascinating stories of the world's most beautiful cemeteries, featuring spectacular photography, unique histories and famous residents. Cities of the Dead takes us on a tour of memorial sites, ranging from monastic settlements to grand cathedrals, Shinto shrines to Gothic chapels, tombs and crypts. Enjoy tales of myths and monsters, grave-robbers, pilgrimages, spiritual retreats, remembrance and community. Marvel in cemeteries with a hundred thousand to a handful of graves which feature famous headstones, weeping angels, ocean views, woodlands, thousands of glowing lanterns and a tomb of poets. From London's famous Highgate Cemetery, which houses famous names from Karl Marx to Malcolm McLaren, George Eliot to Christina Rosetti, to Hawaii's breathtaking Valley of the Temples, this book spans the globe to bring you the most fascinating, intriguing and evocative cemeteries across cultures and continents. Together with evocative images, the stories behind these notable burial sites bring these sanctuaries to life, detailing the features that make them special, highlighting both similarities and differences between time periods, religions and cultures, and showing how cemeteries are about and for the living as much as the dead.

Lonely Planet Three Hours From (Hardcover): Lonely Planet Lonely Planet Three Hours From (Hardcover)
Lonely Planet 1
R555 R462 Discovery Miles 4 620 Save R93 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

From Austin to Bogota, Vienna to Wellington, discover the best day and weekend trips within three hours of 60 of Lonely Planet's favourite cities. With sights, activities and hidden gems - all built around themes like art & culture, the outdoors, and food & drink - you'll find amazing ideas for your next city escape or long stopover, as well as new experiences to enjoy near where you live. Most of the 60 cities in this book could fill a lifetime with new experiences, but a short journey by either train, bus or car opens a world beyond to explore. In Three Hours From we hope to inspire you to look beyond the city limits for your next adventure. Whether you're in Delhi, Vancouver, Brisbane or Rome, and whether you live there, work there, are on vacation or are simply passing through with a day to kill, we encourage you to widen your net. Just an hour and 40 minutes from Cape Town you can spy breaching whales from the cliff path at Hermanus; within two hours of Manhattan you can be surfing at Rockaway Beach; and near B?ij?ng you can choose between rafting a scenic gorge, visiting Jin-era temples or hiking along the Great Wall. Each of the 60 cities is presented with a map of the surrounding area, pinpointed with up to 18 of the most exciting things to do within three hours travel time. These are colour-coded by theme so you can easily find what you're interested in - be that outdoor pursuits, arts and culture, history, festivals and events, film and music, or food and drink. Special sections include Africa's best beach towns, Japan's best onsen retreats, the best food & drink tours in North America, Europe's finest off-the-beaten-track wineries, Oceania's most fascinating indigenous experiences, and the top wildlife watching destinations in Latin America. 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.

Good Housekeeping Cooking For Friends and Family - The Only Recipes You Will Ever Need to Feed Your Nearest and Dearest... Good Housekeeping Cooking For Friends and Family - The Only Recipes You Will Ever Need to Feed Your Nearest and Dearest (Hardcover)
"Good Housekeeping"
R855 Discovery Miles 8 550 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The ultimate recipe collection for feeding a crowd When the mood calls for food that feeds the people we love, this every-eventuality entertaining bible will have you covered. With over 400 recipes and page after page of mouthwatering photographs, this book is filled with dishes to suit all types of gatherings and celebrations. There are canapes and slow cooks, brunches, bakes and barbecue spreads, as well as meat, fish and vegetarian dishes and the most decadent seasonal feasts. What's more, every recipe has been Triple-Tested in the Good Housekeeping kitchens to ensure it works perfectly, every time. From one of the world's most trusted brands, this book is full of convivial, flavour-packed food to reunite over and indulge in.

The Irish Civil War in Colour (Hardcover): Michael B. Barry, John O'Byrne The Irish Civil War in Colour (Hardcover)
Michael B. Barry, John O'Byrne
R828 R683 Discovery Miles 6 830 Save R145 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

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.

Gosport: Conservation and Heritage (Paperback): Louis Murray Gosport: Conservation and Heritage (Paperback)
Louis Murray
R376 Discovery Miles 3 760 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This compendium of accounts by expert authors links themes of civic history, the Defence of the Realm estate, and modern imperatives for urban renewal in the perspective of the need to protect a unique heritage for future generations. An attractive and illustrated souvenir and quick reference guide for municipal officers, residents, and visitors drawn to the unique tourist attractions of Gosport, it also serves as a companion guide and backdrop to the now successful, nationwide annual Heritage Open Days festival in September which The Gosport Society helped to found more than 25 years ago.

Nostalgic Journeys - From the Orient Express to Ocean Liners (English, German, Hardcover): Stefan Bitterle Nostalgic Journeys - From the Orient Express to Ocean Liners (English, German, Hardcover)
Stefan Bitterle
R876 Discovery Miles 8 760 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"If you're looking for ideas, or planning a bucket-list adventure, you'll find page after page of sepia-tinted inspiration in the revised edition of teNeues' Nostalgic Journeys." - Irish Independent The seaside or the mountains? Today's most important vacation planning question never came up in days long past. Both seemed unappealing and nearly inaccessible. It wasn't until the invention of the railroad that previously sparsely visited and overlooked areas opened up, and Thomas Cook, the tour operator and founder of modern tourism, was born. Fishing villages became sophisticated seaside resorts, remote mountain areas became destinations for hiking and skiing enthusiasts, and inns became grand hotels. Nostalgic Journeys takes you on a journey back in time, through the last two centuries: Ride the Orient Express to the East, cross the Atlantic on huge ocean liners, travel Route 66 through the United States, and break the sound barrier aboard the Concorde. As you browse through the pages of this book, you will get the idea that travelling was, and can be, more than just being stuck in a traffic jam or passing through numerous security checks. It can be a stylish and sometimes adventurous way to explore the world and return home feeling transformed by your many and varied experiences. Bon Voyage! Text in English and German.

Mooiloop: The Book - The People, The Places & The Recipes (Paperback): Mooiloop: The Book - The People, The Places & The Recipes (Paperback)
R30 R24 Discovery Miles 240 Save R6 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The essence of the award-winning programme Mooiloop (as seen on SABC 2) is captured in this book, which invites you to take South Africa’s provincial/regional routes and experience small-town South Africa.

Stop and get out …admire some of the breathtaking, picturesque settings, take a walk down the streets and explore the shops and places of interest. Walk or drive to the township, feel its heartbeat. Be inspired by the artistic expressions. Learn about the history, architecture and economic activities of these “dorpies”. Take a moment to enjoy a meal with a local flavour.

The book covers 39 small towns and villages in South Africa, introducing readers to local landmarks and also to the people who call these places home. Each visit focuses on a variety of lifestyle elements, including some local cooking, adventure, tourism and music. All aspects of the town are featured, from the unusual touristy spots to the townships and attractions in the surrounding areas.

A handy fast facts panel features the nearest major road and airport, GPS coordinates, contact details of tourist information offices and population.

Towns featured are: Barberton, Bonnievale, Bedford, Clanwilliam, Calitzdorp, Cradock, Clarens, Darling, Cullinan, Dullstroom, Deneysville, Franschhoek, Ficksburg, Graskop, Gansbaai, Groot Marico, Greyton, Hartbeespoort, Haenertsburg, Howick, Heidelberg, Kaapsehoop, Jeffreys Bay, Modimolle, Komatipoort, Nottingham Road, Nieu-Bethesda, Philadelphia, Parys, Riebeek-Kasteel, Prince Albert, Robertson, Riversdale, Thabazimbi, Sedgefield Uniondale, Tulbagh, Winterton and Barrydale.

2022 Enchanting New Mexico Calendar - Images from the 20th Annual New Mexico Magazine Photo Contest (Calendar): New Mexico... 2022 Enchanting New Mexico Calendar - Images from the 20th Annual New Mexico Magazine Photo Contest (Calendar)
New Mexico Magazine
R393 R327 Discovery Miles 3 270 Save R66 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The many layers of New Mexico's art, history, culture, and landscape crystallize within the lenses of the photographers gathered here. Each month you'll be treated to award-winning images selected by the editors of New Mexico Magazine for its annual contest. From glorious landscapes to intimate moments, the Land of Enchantment comes to life.

Ireland (Hardcover): Sarah Elliott Ireland (Hardcover)
Sarah Elliott
R307 R207 Discovery Miles 2 070 Save R100 (33%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Amazing and Extraordinary Facts: Ireland takes you on an absorbing journey around Ireland to unearth the adventures, inventions, legends, firsts and birthplaces that have shaped the unique history of Ireland. From Baltimore to Barbary, Titanic to Shergar, and even the myth of the Aran jumper, this intriguing compendium of facts and stories will give you a captivating insight into The Emerald Isle, and the ideas and events that have shaped the individual identity of this remarkable country. Brief, accessible and entertaining pieces on a wide variety of subjects makes it the perfect book to dip in to. The amazing and extraordinary facts series presents interesting, surprising and little-known facts and stories about a wide range of topics which are guaranteed to inform, absorb and entertain in equal measure.

Tibet - Between Heaven & Earth (Hardcover): Peter Grieder Tibet - Between Heaven & Earth (Hardcover)
Peter Grieder; Foreword by Dalai Lama of Tibet
R1,215 R928 Discovery Miles 9 280 Save R287 (24%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"Peter Grieder has traveled from his home in the mountains of Europe and found inspiration among the great Himalayas. What unites the people that he met in Ladakh, Zanskar, Bhutan and Tibet is a remarkable sense of fortitude and contentment derived largely from a common culture rooted in Buddhism. One of the key elements of Buddhist teachings is the importance of the inner journey. No matter what external developments we may make in our world or what magnificent things we may see in it, without a corresponding inner development we will not find the happiness we ultimately seek. However, if each of us can journey within and develop a warm heart towards others and calm in our minds, there lies real hope for peace and joy in the world." (from the Foreword by the Dalai Lama)

Let's Get Lost - the world's most stunning remote locations (Hardcover): Finn Beales Let's Get Lost - the world's most stunning remote locations (Hardcover)
Finn Beales
R1,245 R675 Discovery Miles 6 750 Save R570 (46%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Get away from it all and reignite your wanderlust with this unique collection of epic landscape photography from some of the remotest and most spectacular locations around the globe. Curated by award-winning travel and lifestyle photographer Finn Beales, Let's Get Lost offers pure visual escapism with over 200 spectacular shots of remote and beautiful places which will inspire you to get back out into the world after months and years of lockdowns and travel restrictions. For the adventurous amongst us, this book dares you to get off the beaten track andgo in search of the most remarkable natural environments on the planet. Chapters capturing off-grid coastal views, rugged mountain landscapes, majestic forests and expansive wildernesses are all featured, stirring within you a sense of adventure. From the Pacific Northwest to Southeast Asia, New Zealand to Scandinavia, these are the places where amazing photos are taken, now you need to experience them. For the armchair traveller, this book represents a breathtaking visual compendium of how beautiful the world can be, with truly awe-inspiring full page reproductions of some of instagram's most talented landscape photographers. Each of the photographers profiled reveal their unique stories and the little-known locations they have discovered that allow them to capture such breathtaking images, from Chris Burkard's perilous tour of Russia's extremities, and Emilie Ristevski's wanderlust-filled journey through Namibia's wild heart, to Timothy Allen's airborne search for a long-lost Bulgarian monument. Photographers featured: Finn Beales (finn) Alex Strohl (alexstrohl) Jonathan Gregson (jonathangregsonphotography) Richard Gaston (richardgaston) Cath Simard (cathsimard) Emilie Ristevski (helloemilie) Reuben Wu (itsreuben) Laura Pritchett (bythebrush) Lucy Laucht (lucylaucht) Chris Burkard (chrisburkard) Molly Steele (moristeele) Benjamin Hardman (benjaminhardman) Greg Lecoeur (greg.lecoeur) Charly Savely (charlysavely) Timothy Allen (timothy_allen) Hannes Becker (hannes_becker) Tobias Hagg (airpixels) Callum Snape (calsnape) Nicolee Drake (cucinadigitale) Holly-Marie Cato (h_cato) Mads Peter Iversen (madspeteriversen_photography)

A School in South Uist - Reminiscences of a Hebridean Schoolmaster, 1890-1913 (Paperback): Frederick Rea A School in South Uist - Reminiscences of a Hebridean Schoolmaster, 1890-1913 (Paperback)
Frederick Rea
R309 R280 Discovery Miles 2 800 Save R29 (9%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

In 1889 Frederick Rea arrived from the Midlands to teach in South Uist, at that time one of the poorest places in the Outer Hebrides. Roads were often no more than rough tracks across the mountain moorland or over the storm-swept machair, and his Gaelic-speaking pupils were often frozen and starving. In this extraordinary book, he recounts the years he spent in this remote corner of Scotland, where he was welcomed with uncommon kindness and generosity by the islanders, who found him to be a sincere, conscientious man and an excellent teacher. The book also reveals Rea's keen powers of observation as he describes the lonely, ruggedly beautiful landscape and the customs and lifestyle of the people. Frederick Rea treasured his memories of South Uist for the rest of his life, and his love and respect for the islands and islanders is wonderfully conveyed in this vivid testament.

Biting Biting - Snacking Gujarati-Style (Hardcover): Urvashi Roe Biting Biting - Snacking Gujarati-Style (Hardcover)
Urvashi Roe
R703 R654 Discovery Miles 6 540 Save R49 (7%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Gourmand World Cookbook Award Winner 2023 'This book is a real gem' - Sabrina Ghayour Biting Biting features recipes for fast, easy, 100% vegetarian and vegan snacks that can be knocked up at speed using leftovers and store-cupboard ingredients. Enter a world of Gujarati-style snacking, where nothing is wasted and every recipe can turn into a whole range of snacks. So a simple Potato Shaak (or curry) can be re-purposed as a samosa, or served up on toast with an egg, or stuffed into a parotha or flatbread. Even if you've nothing in the cupboard but a tin of baked beans, you can make Baked Bean Curry, or why not try revolutionising your lunch with Cumin-spiced Cheese on Toast or the Cheese & Chevro (or Bombay Mix) Sandwich? Discover more classic 'bitings' such as Reveya (Peanut Stuffed Aubergine) and Patta Ganthiya (gram flour crispbreads) alongside her uncle's legendary BBQ Green Bananas, a full chapter of bhajiya (pakora) and some suggestions for delicious Sweet Biting. With fresh chutneys you can make in moments in a blender and advice on what to keep in your fridge to provide optimum ingredients for Biting, you will never be stuck for a snack again.

Sorrento, Amalfi and Capri Walking Guide - 73 long and short walks plus 7 car tours (Paperback): Julian Tippett Sorrento, Amalfi and Capri Walking Guide - 73 long and short walks plus 7 car tours (Paperback)
Julian Tippett
R480 R338 Discovery Miles 3 380 Save R142 (30%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The go-to Sorrento walking guide for over 30 years. Strap on your boots and discover Sorrento on foot with the Sunflower Sorrento, Amali and Capri walking guide. And on the days when your feet may have had enough, enjoy some spectacular scenery on one of our legendary car tours. The Sunflower Sorrento travel guide is indispensable for hiking in Sorrento or seeing Sorrento by car. Accident of history and steepness of terrain have preserved a network of ancient footpaths linking the coastal towns of the Neapolitan Riviera and the surrounding countryside. You can either climb almost from your hotel doorstep up into the lemon groves or take a bus into the hills and walk back down. All along the way you will visit hillside villages or remote monasteries and be regaled by the most stunning views. The flowers are a constant delight: from broom and rosemary in March to freesias and cistus in May. In autumn, the woods are carpeted with cyclamen. Most of the paths can be followed easily by people who do not claim to be regular walkers, though committed hikers will like them just the same. Inside the Sunflower Sorrento walking guide book you'll find: 73 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 7 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 Area covered: The entire Amalfi (Sorrento) Peninsula, from the famous Amalfi Coast to the foothills of the Lattari Mountains; also the island of Capri, 6km off the coast Whether you tour the region by car or explore on foot, this book is one of our most popular guides ever. We look forward to showing you around.

Cyprus Sunflower Walking Guide - 65 long and short walks with detailed maps and GPS; 7 car tours with pull-out map (Paperback):... Cyprus Sunflower Walking Guide - 65 long and short walks with detailed maps and GPS; 7 car tours with pull-out map (Paperback)
Geoff Daniel
R449 R315 Discovery Miles 3 150 Save R134 (30%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The go-to Cyprus walking guide for discovering the best walks and car tours. Strap on your boots and discover Cyprus on foot with the Sunflower Cyprus travel guide. And on the days when your feet may have had enough, enjoy some spectacular scenery on one of our legendary car tours. The Sunflower Cyprus walking guide is indispensable for hiking in Cyprus or seeing Cyprus by car. Walking in Southern Cyprus or exploring Cyprus by car is an experience to treasure for a lifetime - or, as the Cypriots put it, 'Once been, never forgotten'. You can stroll for miles along the southeast coast or hike through the woods in the famous Troodos Mountains (stopping for lunch at one of the trout farms). But in recent years most walkers are exploring the 'far west' - the Akamas Peninsula, now a nature reserve, where the Tourism Organisation has established some fine nature trails. In all, there are 52 nature trails on the island, some short and easy, others very demanding. Area covered: Greek (southern) Cyprus; North Cyprus is not included, except on the touring map (where place names are shown in Turkish). (Sunflower has a separate guide for North Cyprus.) Cyprus is a large island; the drives and walks radiate from three main bases: Pafos (Paphos), Lemesos (Limassol) and Larnaka (Larnaca). Whatever your age or ability we've got some glorious walks and car tours to ensure you have a memorable holiday in Cyprus. Inside the Sunflower Cyprus guide book you'll find: 65 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 7 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 Town plans of Lefkosia, Pafos, Lemessos, Larnaka, Ayia Napa are included Whether you tour the region by car or explore on foot, we look forward to showing you around.

Alabama Lore - The Choccolocco Monster, Huggin' Molly, the Lost Town of Cottonport and Other Mysterious Tales (Paperback):... Alabama Lore - The Choccolocco Monster, Huggin' Molly, the Lost Town of Cottonport and Other Mysterious Tales (Paperback)
Wil Elrick
R594 R483 Discovery Miles 4 830 Save R111 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Kansas Oddities - Just Bill the Acting Rooster, the Locust Plagues of Grasshopper Falls, Naturalist Camps and More (Paperback):... Kansas Oddities - Just Bill the Acting Rooster, the Locust Plagues of Grasshopper Falls, Naturalist Camps and More (Paperback)
Roger L Ringer; Foreword by Marci Penner
R623 R515 Discovery Miles 5 150 Save R108 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Far Far East - A Tribute to Faraway Asia (English, German, Hardcover): Alexa Schels, Patrick Pichler Far Far East - A Tribute to Faraway Asia (English, German, Hardcover)
Alexa Schels, Patrick Pichler
R1,211 Discovery Miles 12 110 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"...this new book conjures up an intoxicating itinerary for a tour of the Far East with the stunning photographs revealing the region's most alluring spots." -Ailbhe Macmahon, Mailonline "... Travel envy is inevitable after reading this." -Jade Cuttle, The Times "Accompanying the stunning photography is insightful and inspiring stories of personal encounters. It's a homage and a love letter to the kind of travel we were able to do without restrictions." -John Gilbey, Amateur Photographer Far Far East is an homage to distant Asia and a love letter to the wanderlust and freedom we miss in pandemic times. From writer and author duo Alexa Schels and Patrick Pichler, this large-format photo book takes readers on a transcontinental journey through eight Far East countries. Stilt fishermen in Sri Lanka, reindeer nomads in the Mongolian steppes, the pulsating metropolis of Tokyo, and the untamed wilderness of the Himalayas. On each stop of their journey, Schels and Pichler supplement stunning travel photography with inspiring stories of personal encounters. Armchair travel when we need it most - and a reminder of all there is to discover once the world reopens for adventure. Text in English and German.

Creating the Black Utopia of Buxton, Iowa (Paperback): Rachelle Chase Creating the Black Utopia of Buxton, Iowa (Paperback)
Rachelle Chase
R585 R488 Discovery Miles 4 880 Save R97 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Pasta Queen - A Just Gorgeous Cookbook (Hardcover): Nadia Caterina Munno The Pasta Queen - A Just Gorgeous Cookbook (Hardcover)
Nadia Caterina Munno
R608 Discovery Miles 6 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

TikTok sensation and beloved home cook Nadia Caterina Munno, a.k.a. The Pasta Queen, presents a cookbook featuring the signature pasta tips and tricks that are 100% authentic to Italian traditions-and just as gorgeous as you are. In the first-ever cookbook from TikTok star and social media sensation Nadia Caterina Munno-a.k.a. The Pasta Queen-Nadia is opening the recipe box from her online trattoria to share the dishes that have made her pasta royalty. In this delectable antipasto platter of over 100 recipes, cooking techniques, and the tales behind Italy's most famous dishes (some true, some not-so-true), Nadia will guide you through the process of creating the perfect pasta, from a bowl of naked noodles to a dish large and complex enough to draw tears from the gods. Whether it's her viral Pasta Al Limone, a classic Carbonara, or dish that's entirely Nadia's-like her famous Assassin's Spaghetti-The Pasta Queen's recipes will enchant even the newest of pasta chefs. Featuring a colourful tour of Italy through stunning photographs and celebratory tales of the country's rich culinary heritage, along with stories about Nadia's own life and family, The Pasta Queen is a cookbook that will warm your heart, soothe your soul, and spice up your life. And best of all? It's just gorgeous.

The Po - An Elegy for Italy's Longest River (Paperback): Tobias Jones The Po - An Elegy for Italy's Longest River (Paperback)
Tobias Jones
R391 R289 Discovery Miles 2 890 Save R102 (26%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A captivating journey along the iconic River Po and through Italian history, society and culture. 'Delightful... A wonderful cornucopia of history' TLS 'Uncovers the Po's fascinating history' Guardian 'Tobias Jones is the perfect guide' Spectator The Po is the longest river in Italy, travelling for 652 kilometres from one end of the country to the other. It rises by the French border in the Alps and meanders the width of the entire peninsula to the Adriatic Sea in the east. Flowing next to many of Italy's most exquisite cities - Ferrara, Mantova, Parma, Cremona, Pavia and Torino - the river is a part of the national psyche, as iconic to Italy as the Thames is to England or the Mississippi to the USA. For millennia, the Po was a vital trading route and a valuable source of tax revenue, fiercely fought over by rival powers. It was also a moat protecting Italy from invaders from the north, from Hannibal to Holy Roman Emperors. It breached its banks so frequently that its floodplain swamps were homes to outlaws and itinerants, to eccentrics and experimental communities. But as humans radically altered the river's hydrology, those floodplains became important places of major industries and agricultures, the source of bricks, timber, silk, hemp, cement, caviar, mint, flour and risotto rice. Tobias Jones travels the length of the river against the current, gathering stories of battles, writers, cuisines, entertainers, religious minorities and music. Both an ecological lament and a celebration of the resourcefulness and resilience of the people of the Po, the book opens a window onto a stunning, but now neglected, part of Italy.

London - Global City of Commerce and Culture (Hardcover): Alastair Horne London - Global City of Commerce and Culture (Hardcover)
Alastair Horne 1
R689 R541 Discovery Miles 5 410 Save R148 (21%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

When you think of London, what do you see? The Houses of Parliament? The bustle around Piccadilly Circus? Elegant Victorian streets and squares? The Tate Modern? Or even Camden Market? With London, there are so many different aspects to the city. In more than 200 striking images, London celebrates the British capital, from its famous landmarks to atmospheric alleyways, from the top of the Shard to London Underground's lost ghost stations, from the parks to the canals to the Thames. Exploring both the history and modernity of the city, the book reveals the city's legacy as a capital and a trading hub, but also looks at how the contemporary city lives and breathes as a multi-ethnic metropolis. Presented in a landscape format and with captions explaining the story behind each entry, London is a stunning collection of images celebrating the world's most interesting city.

Yorkshire Dales - 40 Favourite Walks (Paperback): Alastair Ross Yorkshire Dales - 40 Favourite Walks (Paperback)
Alastair Ross
R211 R188 Discovery Miles 1 880 Save R23 (11%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Yorkshire Dales combine a wild limestone landscape of high rolling moorland gouged by dramatic caves and cascading waterfalls with peaceful farmland carpeted in wildflowers and dotted with ruined abbeys, ancient stone walls and barns, and timeless villages waiting to be discovered.The 40 moderate walks in this collection from award winning publisher Pocket Mountains highlight the very best the area has to offer and include adventures in Wharfedale, Malhamdale, Nidderdale, Ribblesdale, Wensleydale, Swaledale and Dentdale. Many routes make use of sections of established long-distance trails such as the Pennine Way and the Dales Way.

Edith Wharton's Lenox (Paperback): Cornelia Brooke Gilder Edith Wharton's Lenox (Paperback)
Cornelia Brooke Gilder
R617 R501 Discovery Miles 5 010 Save R116 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Secret Dublin - A guide to the unusual and unfamiliar (Paperback): Secret Dublin - A guide to the unusual and unfamiliar (Paperback)
R449 R317 Discovery Miles 3 170 Save R132 (29%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Let Secret Dublin guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Dublin 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 it's fourth edition, Secret Dublin features 140 secret and unusual locations. Discover the inner sanctum of Freemason's Hall, see Napoleon's toothbrush, marvel at a hoax plaque hidden in plain sight on O'Connell Bridge, try George IV's footprints for size, venture into a Georgian time capsule on Henrietta Street, cross the bridge beneath which William Rowan Hamilton had his 'Eureka' moment, explore a `museum' flat preserved exactly as it was almost 100 years ago, tune into the world of vintage radio in a Martello Tower, spot Dublin's subterranean river, or post your thoughts in a mystery letterbox ... Don't miss - Each chapter of this Secret Dublin - An unusual guide 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 neighbourhood.

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