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Books > Travel > Places & peoples: general interest
Explore the places that time forgot. Abandoned, mysterious,
sleeping monuments around the world have been relegated to the
margins of history, pushed off the map and out of sight. From
ancient ruins and crumbling castles to more recent relics - an art
deco New York subway station, a Soviet ghost town in the Arctic
Circle, a flooded Thai mall teeming with aquatic life - Travis
Elborough takes you on a journey into these strange, overlooked and
disappearing worlds and immortalises their fates. Original maps and
stunning colour photography accompany Travis Elborough's moving
historic and geographic accounts of each site. The featured
locations are a stark reminder of what was, and the accounts in
this investigative book help to bring their stories back to life,
telling us what happened, when and why, and to whom. The book
features 40 sites, including: Santa Claus, Arizona, USA: A festive
tourist resort turned ghost town deep in the desert where once you
could meet Santa Claus any day of the year; Crystal Palace Subway,
London, UK: One of the city's best-kept secrets is an underground,
cathedral-like relic from where many Victorian commuters bustled
through; Montserrat, West Indies: The small Caribbean island with a
population of 5,000 that was evacuated when its volcano erupted in
1995. The volcano is still active and nearly half the island
remains a designated exclusion zone; Balaklava Submarine Base,
Crimea: The former top-secret Soviet submarine base that was kept
off all official maps and known as Object 825 GTS; Volterra
Psychiatric Hospital, Tuscany, Italy: Once dubbed 'the place of no
return', this long-closed lunatic asylum once housed 6,000 patients
who were never allowed to leave. Also in the Unexpected Atlas
series: Atlas of Improbable Places, Atlas of Untamed Places, Atlas
of the Unexpected and Atlas of Vanishing Places (WINNER Illustrated
Book of the Year - Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards 2020).
Here is an attempt to make a portrait, or rather a collective
portrait, like one of those pictured by an old Flemish master. Here
is a portrait of the French village of Janac in Upper Languedoc...
Part painting in prose, part delightful narrative, this book is
filled with clever observations, memorable characters and the
authors' own paintings and drawings. It will prove irresistible to
anyone interested in the culture of the French village.
A vibrant and adventurous LEGO (R) photography book that sees the
world in LEGO bricks and minifigures. LEGO (R) In Focus celebrates
the boundless creativity of LEGO play through stunning brick and
minifigure photography. Look through the lens of 30 toy
photographers as they imagine the world from a LEGO point of view.
This distinctive collection from creators across the globe explores
minifigure-sized perspectives on nature, urban life, travel and
adventure, and much more. From diving into the ocean's depths and
seeking shelter in a snowstorm, to dancing at a washing machine
disco and enjoying ice cream on a summer day, each image offers
surprises and hidden humor, while sharpening our focus to the magic
of play. Detailed captions and behind-the-scenes progress images
take us deeper into the bricks and elements that connect us. LEGO
(R) In Focus is the perfect experiential, imaginative photography
book for LEGO builders and dreamers alike.
Like migratory birds, most of Canada's 20,000 ?guest? farm workers
arrive in the spring and leave in the autumn. Hailing primarily
from Mexico, Jamaica, and smaller countries of the Caribbean, these
temporary workers have become entrenched in the Canadian labour
force and are the mainstay of many traditional family farms in
Canada. Many of them make the trip year after year after year.
Vincenzo Pietropaolo has been photographing guest workers and
recording their stories since 1984 ? in the process travelling to
forty locations throughout Ontario and to their homes in Mexico,
Jamaica, and Montserrat. The resulting photographs have been highly
acclaimed internationally through many publications and
exhibitions, including a travelling show curated by the Canadian
Museum of Contemporary Photography that opened in Mexico City.
With a foreword by Naomi Rosenblum, this beautiful and timely book
of photography and exposition aims to shed light on a subject about
which many Canadians know all too little.
'This is the real globalism, a glorious cacophony that seeks no
common ground other than attitude.' Marlon James, winner of the
Booker Prize So Many Islands breaks out bold new writing from the
distant shores of countries in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Indian
and Pacific Oceans. Here you will find poems about revolution and
protest. You will be transported to Marakei,'the women's island',
and join the battle to save a beached whale. Alongside family
politics, So Many Islands tackles nuclear testing and climate
change global issues that are close to the heart of these
precariously poised communities. Giving voice to their challenges
and triumphs, these writers create a vibrant portrait of what it is
like to live and love on the small islands they call home. Readers
everywhere will find universal connections with these words and
worlds. Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Bermuda, Cyprus, Grenada,
Jamaica, Kiribati, Malta, Mauritius, Niue, Rotuma (Fiji), Soma,
Singapore, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tonga,
Trinidad and Tobago
Written as an account of the Percy Sladen Trust Expeditions to the
New Hebrides in 1922-3 and 1927, this is one of the first detailed
studies of the flora and fauna of these distant islands. Fully
illustrated with maps and figures, this book describes the native
Hebrideans and the reasons for their depopulation. The author, a
biologist and zoologist, then details the insect, avian and
mammalian inhabitants of the islands and their behaviors.
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How To Live Icelandic
(Hardcover)
Nina Bjoerk Jonsdottir, Edda Magnus; Photographs by Gunnar Freyr Gunnarsson
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This ultimate guide to one of the world's most beautiful and
fascinating island nations is packed with travel tips, cultural and
historical facts, and insights from Icelanders into how we can all
make our lives a little more Icelandic. Known as 'The Land of Fire
and Ice', Iceland is a country of contrasts, from the enormous
glaciers to the active volcanoes, the summer midnight sun to the
briefest of winter days, the ancient language to the modern
technological innovations. This is a nation with a rich and diverse
culture as unique as its stunning landscapes. How to Live Icelandic
is the ultimate insider's guide to this northerly nation. You may
have already tried skyr for breakfast and listened to Sigur Ros on
your daily commute, but how much do you know about the real
Iceland; the locals' take on this one-of-a-kind island? Icelanders
Nina Bjoerk Jonsdottir and Edda Magnus have put together the
highlights of Icelandic music, literature, cultural attitudes, food
traditions and celebrations so the rest of the world can benefit
from the special blend of old Norse wisdom with liberal modern
attitudes. This beautiful book is full of inspiration and insight
into this progressive and peaceful nation that has freedom,
community and equality at its core, revealing why Iceland remains
one of the happiest countries in the world. From the How To Live...
series of insightful guides to some of the most intriguing cultures
and locations on the planet, other books available include How To
Live Japanese, How To Live Korean and How to Live North.
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Franklin
(Paperback)
Joe Johnston
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Students of the Civil War know Franklin, Tennessee, for the major
battle that happened here, but there is a lot more to the story. In
fact, Main Street in Franklin is a glimpse into 250 years of
history. Within a few blocks surrounding the public square, some of
the city's original buildings now house the newest and most popular
shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues in Middle Tennessee.
Franklin has been a center for agriculture and manufacturing. It is
a place where families can enjoy small-town life on the interstate.
It is home to a college. It has always been the seat of Williamson
County. Franklin's small businesses have a habit of sticking around
for decades, often passing through generations of the same family.
Franklin is as quaint and picturesque as it is exciting and
progressive, because it continues to attract the kind of people who
have always made it that way.
Take a stroll down memory lane with this collection of photographs
of Britain in the 1940s, which evokes those happy days when
everyone pulled together to defeat Hitler and kept smiling despite
the hardship of the post-war years.
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.
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."
When you think of Paris do you picture the Eiffel Tower? The
medieval city of Notre Dame? The elegant boulevards of Baron
Haussmann? The Montmartre of Toulouse- Lautrec? The grandeur of the
Louvre? The Art Nouveau of the Paris Metro? The Grand Projets of
Francois Mitterrand? Or...? Yes, there is just so much beauty to
Paris. In 150 striking images, Paris celebrates the French capital,
from its world-famous landmarks to evocative alleyways and corners
that might surprise you. You may have heard, for instance, about
the Paris catacombs and sewers that you can visit, but did you know
about La Petite Ceinture, a disused 19th century railway line that
circumnavigates the inner city? From the medieval marvels of
Sainte-Chapelle to the 1970s Pompidou Centre to the latest pop-up
beaches beside the Seine, the book explores a great many sides to
the city. In collecting these images of the city today, we come to
understand something of its history - from the executions that took
place at the Place de la Concorde during the Revolution to the Arc
de Triomphe honouring those who served in the Revolutionary and
Napoleonic Wars to the skyscrapers of La Defense. Presented in a
landscape format and with captions explaining the story behind each
entry, Paris is a stunning collection of images celebrating the
world's most romantic city.
Baileys is so much more than a delicious, indulgent drink. It's a
divine doughnut in the spring sunshine, a spiced cold brew at a
summer picnic, a heavenly chocolate pot after an autumn walk and a
feel-good fondue eaten in your winter pyjamas. In these pages,
you'll discover more than 60 recipes to take you year-round with
Baileys, from scrumptious cocktails and sensational desserts to
five-star hot chocolates and simple puddings with a twist.
Mouth-watering truffles, delectable rocky road, luscious ripple ice
cream, decadent s'mores and dreamy cheesecakes - all perfect for a
moment of pure pleasure. So dive in and treat yourself...
The lines, circles, ticks, hooks, dots and dashes of Pitman
shorthand used by some postcard writers during the early twentieth
century are obscure to most people. Could the mysterious messages
contain scandalous gossip, tales of adventure or declarations of
undying love? Fifty Mysterious Postcards presents fascinating
examples from the 'Golden Age' of the postcard, each with a message
written in the dying art of Pitman shorthand. The rules of Pitman
have changed since the postcards were written and posted over 100
years ago, but careful transcription has unlocked their meaning to
bring stories of penfriends, sweethearts, holidays and the First
World War to life once more.
The only collection of photographs devoted to one of America's
natural treasures, Shenandoah: Views of Our National Park documents
one man's decades-long fascination with this uniquely beautiful
region in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. Hullihen Williams Moore
has been visiting Shenandoah National Park since the mid-1960s, but
it was after studying with Ansel Adams in 1979 that he began
seriously photographing it. Through fifty-one black-and-white
duotone photographic prints, Moore reveals the quiet beauty of
Shenandoah National Park. From grand vistas and waterfalls to the
delicate unfurling of new ferns, these photographs capture the
singular appeal that attracts 1.7 million visitors to the park each
year.
In two essays, Moore addresses the natural and human history of
the park as well as his own personal experience of it, including
the stories behind the individual images. The author has also
included a helpful appendix of technical details regarding the
photographs.
A limited edition accompanied by original photographic prints is
available from the artist at www.hullihenmoorephotography.com
Where's the best place to go out on a Saturday night in Barcelona?
What off-beat museums can be discovered after Sunday brunch (and
where to have it)? Which locations offer the best viewpoints of the
Catalan capital? What Gaudi buildings are essential? Where does
Barcelona's modernism reach its zenith? Where to take the children?
What's the best place to buy wine? And where do the locals hang
out? The 500 Hidden Secrets of Barcelona reveals hundreds of
good-to-know addresses, avoiding the touristy places and pointing
out the urban details you are likely to miss. Mark Cloostermans, a
Belgian journalist living in Barcelona, unlocks the various
districts, pointing out historical details in the streets of the
old town, taking you from green Montjuic hill to the beach and
back. The best places to eat halal, the must-visits for Barca fans
and the various festivals you can plan your visit around: The 500
Hidden Secrets of Barcelona reveals it all.
Singapore is a microcosm of the many and varying cultures found in
Asia. Everywhere you look you see a different face, another style
of dress, a different building style: it's a layered country, full
of contradiction, yet homogenised. Like the country this new book
showcases these particularly Singaporean sights: the contrasts and
contradictions as well as the parallels. In a way no other book has
achieved. This book, like Singapore is unique and a perfect memory
of time, profitably spent and must have purchase for vistors and
resident alike.
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