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A follow-up to the hugely successful Unseen London, London
Uncovered is a unique London guidebook that opens the doors to more
than sixty of the capital's most intriguing places, all visitable
but not widely known. From museums of the unusual to places of
worship; palaces of entertainment to historic and ornate shops;
city houses and hostelries, take a trip through the capital's
hidden treasure and discover a picture of a London which is
strange, gaudy, grand and inventive. Describing the history and the
character of each place, the book uncovers a wealth of stories
about an endlessly fascinating world city with its own unique
character. This fresh edition includes over a dozen new locations,
including the Dennis Severs House, Les Ambassadeurs Casino and Sir
John Soane's Museum. See a glimpse of uncovered London with this
unique guide to the city's buildings. The buildings: Introduction:
Cleopatra's Needle; St Pancras Renaissance Hotel; Isabella
Plantation; Leake Street. Historical Homes: Syon House; Charles
Dickens Museum; Apsley House; Eltham Palace; Leighton House; Two
Temple Place; Kew Palace and The Royal Botanical Gardens; Freud's
House; Kenwood House; Dennis Severs House; Handel & Hendrix
House. Drinking and Dining: Beefeater Distillery; Ye Olde Cheshire
Cheese; Bibendum; L. Manze; Smeathfield Meat Market; The Ivy; The
Black Friar; Berry Bros. & Rudd. Palaces of Entertainment: The
Rivoli Ballroom; Wilton's Music Hall; Normansfield Theatre; Wigmore
Hall; Gala Bingo Club; Repton Park Pool; The Royal Automobile Club;
Les Ambassadeurs. Places of Worship: Westminster Cathedral; London
Peace Pagoda; Masonic Temple at Andaz Liverpool Street Hotel; St
Bartholomew the Great; St Mary-le-Bow; Shri Sanatan Hindu Mandir.
Remarkable Shops: LassCo Salvage; L. Cornelissen & Son; Lock
& Co. Hatters; Steinway & Sons; James Smith & Sons;
John Lobb Ltd. Education and Technology: The Charterhouse; Old
Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret; The Ragged School Museum;
London Museum of Water and Steam; Royal Institution of Great
Britain; Rail Mail. Inns of Court: The Honourable Society of
Lincoln's Inn; The Honourable Society of Gray's Inn; The Honourable
Society of the Inner Temple; The Honourable Society of the Middle
Temple; The Temple Church. Unusual Museums: The RAF Museum;
Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms; HMS Belfast; The Monument;
Wimbledon Windmill; Design Museum; Sir John Soane's Museum. Praise
for Peter Dazeley and Mark Daly's previous book Unseen London: 'A
thrilling tour behind the closed doors of the capital city's
buildings.' Daily Telegraph 'Dazeley captures the atmosphere of
each building to perfection.' Daily Express 'Fascinating.' Fabric
magazine 'A joy' Evening Standard
Curl up with the perfect cosy, comforting Christmas romance.When
Beth Brown loses her job and her boyfriend in the space of
twenty-four hours, she thinks life can't get any worse. That's
until she finds herself in the depths of the English countryside
working for chef, Rocco di Castri. Not only does she have to deal
with his legendary moods, but she's also expected to get his
chaotic schedule and workload in check, all while she's nursing a
broken heart. It's not long before Rocco's idyllic home starts to
work its magic and soon she sees a softer side to her boss too. And
as the festive season approaches, Beth dares to look forward to
everything the perfect country Christmas has to offer - and perhaps
some romance of her own. Until news of an unexpected proposal
threatens to put pay to all Beth's plans. Will Beth get her
happily-ever-after? Maybe, this Christmas... A festive gem from
Jill Steeples, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley, Heidi Swain and
Julie Houston. Please note this title was previously published as
Christmas at Whitefriars. What readers say about Jill Steeples: 'I
thoroughly enjoyed this book from the very first page to the very
last. A really great winter read, warm and cosy throughout. A very
easy to rate 5 stars.' 'A brilliant story with all the right
ingredients. Love laughter tears and smiles.' 'A feel-good story
full of laughs, romance and caring with a few surprises along the
way. This book is just what you need when the sun is shining on a
chilly spring day.' 'Jill Steeples writing has a nice fast pace and
a great easy flow. I love the feelgood factor of her stories. They
always manage to put a big smile on my face.'
Food-focused travel guides for the world's most exciting cities
This book is a food tour in your pocket, featuring more than 100 of the best restaurants, cafes, bars and markets recommended by a team of in-the-know Shanghainese, including expert contributing editor Michael Zee (author of Symmetry Breakfast).
You'll also find insights into the city's idiosyncratic food culture, and a handful of iconic recipes to cook in the holiday kitchen or once you've returned home. It's the inside knowledge that allows you to Drink, Shop, Cook and Eat Like a Local.
Immerse Yourself in the Eclectic and Growing Food Scene of
Charleston! From roadside dives to upscale eateries, Southern to
Chinese, Holly Herrick leaves no stone unturned as she winnows
Charleston's restaurants down to her top picks. From fried chicken
to shrimp and grits, The New Charleston Chef's Table delivers all
the goods that make this Southern gem of a city such an exciting
place to visit, live, and dine. And now you can recreate your
favorite dishes at home! Come celebrate the tastes of Charleston
This attractive and cleverly structured guide gives walkers ten of
the finest walks to the best pubs in the Pembrokeshire National
Park in a popular pocketable format. With clear information, an
overview and introduction for each walk, expertly written numbered
directions, large scale Ordnance Survey maps, superb eye-grabbing
panoramic photographs, and interpretation of points of interest
along the way, these guides set a new standard in clarity and
ease-of-use. Featured walks include: The Golden Lion, Newport,
Tafarn Sinc, Rosebush, Dyffryn Arms, Pontfaen, Sloop Inn,
Porthgain, The Harbour Inn, Solva, The Druidstone, Druidston Haven,
The Old Point House, Angle, Cresselly Arms, Cresswell Quay, St
Govan?s Country Inn, Bosherston and the Cross Inn, Penally
Join Carole Bumpus as she continues the culinary journey of Book
One in Searching for Family and Traditions at the French Table,
with her incomparable guide, Josiane, as they head north from Paris
to Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Normandy, and Brittany, then drop into the
Loire Valley before ending in the Auvergne. Sample family favorites
and regional delights such as Flemish Potjevlesh,
Algerian-influenced chicken tagine, moules (mussels) in cider and
cream, salt-encrusted Lamb Grevin, Far Breton, and Pate de Pomme de
Terre. Enjoy the music and antics of local festivals like La Bande
de Pecheur (Gang of Fisherman), Feast of St. John, and the Blessing
of the Fleet. Discover the wonder of troglodyte caves, wineries,
and truffle farms in the Loire Valley. Then travel to Josiane's
family home, where you, too, can discover why food and family time
are considered sacred in the Auvergne. And, all along the route,
witness the impact WWI and WWII on the families profiled. Even
seventy-five years later, the legacy of war remains-and yet,
incredibly, the gift that each generation has handed down has been
gratitude and a deep understanding of the importance of family. A
compilation of personal stories, memorable moments, family secrets,
and mouth-watering recipes, this French culinary travelogue is sure
to find a prized place on the bookshelf of readers who love
France-its food, its people, and its history.
New Mexico native and travel and food writer Carolyn Graham goes
beyond the standard restaurant guide to detail her personal
experiences traveling and eating around the state. The result is a
distinctive road map of flavors, ingredients, and fusions that
bring these New Mexico food trails to life. This guide is for those
who are ready to hit the road and want to be informed about the
places they are visiting. It's for foodies, travelers, adventurers,
and eaters who want to go beyond the online reviews to explore the
culture and people of New Mexico through its cuisine. New Mexico
Food Trails takes readers and road trippers on a tour of the state
with their taste buds, through towns large and small, where cooks
and chefs are putting their own spin on New Mexico's most famous
ingredients and dishes. Take a delicious journey to find and
experience some of the best dishes, drinks, flavors, textures, and
terroir in the Land of Enchantment.
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