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Santa Fe offers plenty of fun for children. Although best known for
its arts and culture, the city has museums, parks, hikes, special
attractions and seasonal events sure to charm children of any age.
This newly updated Sunstone Press classic presents an enticing menu
of places to go, things to see and activities to entertain and
amuse children visiting Santa Fe as well as those fortunate enough
to live in the city, all in an easy-to-read format. Addresses,
phone numbers and websites to make the information more accessible
are also included. The guide opens with a child-friendly chapter on
Santa Fe's history designed to help parents and children get the
most out of their exploration of this unusual and fascinating place
known for its three cultures. The book also offers a family-focused
calendar of events designed to guide visitors and residents as they
plan their time to enjoy the area's annual events that have special
appeal to children. Also included is information about recommended
day trips, as well as child-friendly places and events in nearby
Albuquerque. Author Anne Hillerman grew up and raised her own
children in Santa Fe. A professional journalist for more than 20
years, Anne is the author of other books including "The Insiders'
Guide to Santa Fe (Globe Pequot)" and Sunstone Press's "Done in the
Sun," a children's book of solar energy projects. She is the
daughter of Southwest mystery writer Tony Hillerman and lives in
Santa Fe with her photographer husband.
Designed for anyone who wants to understand the challenges facing
us after the tragic events of September 11, 2001 and in light of
the conflict in the Middle East in 2003, Jihad Vs McWorld examines
the conflicts of the modern world. Political scientist Benjamin R.
Barber offers a penetrating analysis of the central conflict of our
times: consumerist capitalism versus religious and tribal
fundamentalism. These diametrically opposed but intertwined forces
are tearing apart - and bringing together - the world as we know
it, undermining democracy and the nation-state on which it depends.
On the one hand, capitalism on the global level is rapidly
dissolving the social and economic barriers between nations,
transforming the world's diverse populations into a blandly uniform
market. On the other hand, ethnic, religious, and racial hatreds
are fragmenting the political landscape into smaller and smaller
tribal units. Jihad versus Mcworld is the term that Barber has
coined to describe the powerful and paradoxical interdependence of
these forces, and in this volume he explores the alarming
repercussions of this potent dialectic, sketching a democratic
response to terrorism.
'Screamingly funny...a splendidly effervescent and enjoyable book'
Daily Mail One part Lonely Planet, one part tell-all family memoir,
this is the definitive and hilarious guide on how to survive family
holidays. No one has more experience of travelling together than
the Whitehalls. They've given us a window into their escapades in
the hit Netflix show, Travels With My Father, and in this
brilliantly funny book they've pooled their advice for fellow
travellers. In doing so they are sharing some of their best
anecdotes, their most extreme experiences and their most valuable
advice. It's part memoir of family life, part travel guide and full
on, laugh-out-loud funny.
No one family has more experience of travelling together than the
Whitehalls. Indeed they've been allowing us a window to their
escapades for the past 4 years in the hit Netflix show 'Travels
with my Father' and in this hilarious book they have now decided to
pool their advice for fellow travellers. To lay out the pitfalls of
family holidays. The dos and don'ts, the highs and lows. In doing
so they are sharing some of their best anecdotes. Their most
extreme experiences and their most valuable advice. It is part
memoir of family life, part travel guide, and full on,
laugh-out-loud funny. We've all done it. Packed our bags, secured
our homes, set off for the airport, the light of hope in our eyes.
On the horizon the perfect holiday - be it a tropical clime, or a
remote hilltop town in the Scottish highlands. If you are of Hilary
Whitehall's persuasion the itinerary has been carefully calibrated,
the restaurants booked in advance and the sun tan lotion sealed and
zip locked into the suitcase. If you are of Michael's you have
selected an array of three-piece suits, matched your socks and ties
and relied on your wife to stow them safely. And if you are like
Jack you've just upturned your laundry bin into a bag and feel smug
that you remembered a phone charger. Whatever your version of
holiday preparation the truth is always this: if it is with one's
own family, no amount of sunshine, wine or holiday spirit will stop
your worst character traits coming to the surface. You have just
volunteered to spend a week in close proximity with the people who
know you best and who will never ever let you forget a f***-up. No
one survives unscathed. Things are always going to end in tears,
you can only hope they're of laughter.
"Cycling in the Peak District - Off-Road Trails and Quiet Lanes" is
a guidebook for the leisure cyclist, mountain biker and family
rider. It is for the cyclist who values fun, good views and lunch
stops over grimaces, a racing heartbeat and aching legs. It is a
book of enjoyable cycle rides. Eighteen routes, between 9 and 23km
in length, explore the traffic-free lanes and off-road trails of
the Peak District. Taking in quiet roads, dedicated cycleways and
some of the more amenable off-road riding in the area, the routes
explore every corner of the Peak; limestone dales, open moors,
gritstone crags and tiny villages - they're all there. Never too
long, too difficult or too remote, they are great fun and are
challenging for riders of all ages and abilities. The guide also
includes suggestions on where to ride with children and a section
on where to ride along dedicated cycleways away from the traffic.
Written by local riders, the rides are clearly described using
step-by-step instructions and feature original maps, route profiles
and local information.
Perfect for planning and enjoying a stress-free family holiday,
this easy-to-use guide book is packed with insider tips and
information on the best family-friendly activities and attractions.
Admire the views from the Empire State Building, let off steam in
Central Park or take a ferry to the Statue of Liberty. From
recommendations of child-friendly restaurants to suggestions for
rainy-day activities, this guide book takes the work out of
planning a family trip to New York City. Inside Family Guide New
York City: - Each major listing includes details of the closest
toilets, the nearest places to grab a snack or meal, what do if it
rains, and where kids can play and let off steam - Contains
cartoons, quizzes and games to keep young travellers happy all day
long - Detailed coloured maps of all the major attractions and
areas help you navigate with ease - Colour-coded area guides make
it easy to find information - At-a-glance pages highlight all the
best sights and activities in each area so you can plan your day
quickly - Features expert suggestions for the best places for
families to stay, eat and shop - Gives essential travel
information, including transport, visa and health information -
Covers Statue of Liberty, Greenwich Village, Empire State Building,
Grand Central Terminal, the Museum of Modern Art, Rockefeller
Center, Times Square, Central Park, Metropolitan Museum of Art,
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, American Museum of Natural History,
Harlem, Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Museum, Coney Island, New York
Hall of Science, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx Zoo and more
Looking for a comprehensive guide to New York City? Try our DK
Eyewitness Travel Guide New York City. On a shorter trip and just
want to know the highlights? Try our Top 10 New York City travel
guide. About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's Family Guides are designed
to help families make the most of their holiday, with easy-to-read
maps, tips and information to enrich your journey. DK is the
world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing
beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120
countries.
With stories that mothers everywhere can relate to, Letters on
Motherhood is the perfect gift this Mother's Day 'Inspiring,
beautiful and eye opening. Thank you Giovanna. You've made many
mothers feel like they're not alone' 5***** Reader Review 'As
heartwarming as it is moving' Hello! NOW WITH FOUR EXCLUSIVE NEW
LETTERS _______ In this beautiful and poignant collection, Giovanna
writes deeply heartfelt letters to everyone who has helped her to
become the mother she is today. To her young sons: Buzz, Buddy and
Max. To Tom, and her mum and dad. But also, to herself, her body,
and more. And finally, to all of the mums, dads and mums-to-be out
there doing the work too. These letters cover everything from her
fears and hopes to the love and uncertainty of being a mother
today. Honest, heartwarming and hilarious, Giovanna's relatable
musings on motherhood are both a joy and a comfort, paying
testament to the power of family. With stories parents everywhere
can relate to, Letters on Motherhood is the perfect gift for any
Mum. _______ 'Fantastically honest, witty and real . . . I laughed
and cried!' 5***** Reader Review 'Giovanna is a real one' Candice
Brathwaite, bestselling author of I Am Not Your Baby Mother 'Cried,
laughed and could relate to nearly every word' 5***** Reader Review
'Giovanna is a one of a kind sort of person. She's genuine,
talented, and well honestly? I just really like her' Rosie Ramsay,
bestselling author of Sh**ged. Married. Annoyed.
In June 2009, Caspar and Nichola created a plan to sail around the
world with their young children. Most people thought they were
crazy. But over the past seven years they've embraced every moment
of this momentous chapter of their lives. Five years of planning -
the vision, the values, the practicalities, the realities, the
excitement, the highs, the lows and the seemingly
adventure-stopping obstacles - led to two wonderful years of living
their dream - the magical and the scary; enjoying life and learning
as a family. This is Caspar's story. It's a story of a fabulous
sailing adventure but it's also so much more than that - it's an
inspirational tale for all those wishing they could do the same;
it's a practical guide to show you just how you can make it happen;
it's a motivational story of leadership and teamwork within a
family; and it's a funny, heart-warming tale of slightly
unconventional family life. The fascinating narrative of Caspar's
story is accompanied by useful text features such as tip boxes,
sidebars and chapter summaries, so that the reader can easily
extrapolate the necessary nuggets about how they can make the dream
a reality.
Kids London is a unique and practical book, filled with tips that
allow parents to make the most of the outdoor and alternative
experiences on offer in London. With handy hints and secret tips
for all budgets, this guide will save you the agony of trying to
navigate your way through the many and varied activities for
children that London has to offer. The book is packed with insider
knowledge on food and drink, art, crafts, sports and physical
activity, major attractions and parks and playgrounds across the
city. There is also focused information on meeting other parents
and support groups. Kids London is structured geographically, with
sections on north, south, east and west London. The book features
information on how to get around the city, weather-dependent ideas
and things that only happen on specific days of the week. Its
practical format means that this pocket-sized guide is easy to use
at a glance - essential for the busy parent or carer of children
from birth to 13.
Have you ever wanted to take a year off from your life? A
meandering, serendipitous journey around the world with your
family? It sounds impossible. But one day, David Elliot Cohen,
co-creator of the bestselling Day in the Life and America 24/7 book
series, decided to make this dream a reality. Over the course of
six months, he and his wife sold their house, cars, and most of
their possessions. He closed his business and pulled their three
young children out of school. With only a suitcase, a backpack, and
a passport per person, the Cohen family set off on a rollicking
round-the-world journey filled with laugh-out-loud mishaps,
heart-pounding adventures, and unforeseen epiphanies. In Botswana,
the Cohens's tiny motorboat is charged by a hippo. In Zimbabwe,
lions ambush a buffalo outside the family's tent. In Australia,
their young daughter is caught in a riptide and nearly pulled out
to sea. In One Year Off, you can join the family on a trek up a
Costa Rican volcano, cruise the canals of Burgundy by houseboat,
and ride ferries through the Greek Islands. Later, as the Cohens
wander further off the tourist trail, you can drive through the
villages of Rajasthan, traverse the vast Australian Nullarbor, and
discover the charms of Cambodia's Angkor Wat and the hidden
shangri-las of northern Laos. Over the course of these adventures,
the Cohens learn to live as a family twenty-four hours a day, seven
days a week and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend
time together without the distractions of modern life. The author
rediscovers the world through his children's eyes and gains new
perspective of his own life. This humorous, heartfelt story is the
next best thing to taking the trip yourself
A warm and unforgettable portrait of a family letting go of the
known world to encounter an unfamiliar one filled with rich
possibilities and new understandings. Bruce Kirkby had fallen into
a pattern of looking mindlessly at his phone for hours, flipping
between emails and social media, ignoring his children and wife and
everything alive in his world, when a thought struck him. This
wasn't living; this wasn't him. This moment of clarity started a
chain reaction which ended with a grand plan: he was going to take
his wife and two young sons, jump on a freighter and head for the
Himalaya. In Blue Sky Kingdom, we follow Bruce and his family's
remarkable three months journey, where they would end up living
amongst the Lamas of Zanskar Valley, a forgotten appendage of the
ancient Tibetan empire, and one of the last places on earth where
Himalayan Buddhism is still practiced freely in its original
setting. Richly evocative, Blue Sky Kingdom explores the themes of
modern distraction and the loss of ancient wisdom coupled with
Bruce coming to terms with his elder son's diagnosis on the Autism
Spectrum. Despite the natural wonders all around them at times,
Bruce's experience will strike a chord with any parent-from rushing
to catch a train with the whole family to the wonderment and beauty
that comes with experience the world anew with your children.
Colorado Family Outdoor Adventure is the definitive guide for
families of all ages to experiencing the natural splendors of
Colorado. Whether you are planning your first family adventure or
you are an experienced outdoors family, Heather Mundt provides
everything parents, grandparents, children, and teenagers need to
know to enjoy activities throughout the state. As an experienced
outdoors writer, adventurer, and family traveler, Mundt shares more
than sixty destinations across Colorado, outlining family
adventures in hiking, biking, paddling, horseback riding,
whitewater rafting, camping, skiing, sledding, rockhounding,
wildlife watching, fishing, climbing, experiencing outdoor cultural
activities, and more in this go-to guide. Every one of these
outdoor activities is graded in terms of difficulty and
age-appropriateness, so every reader will know exactly which
activities are right for their young kids, teens, and older
relatives. Organized geographically with easy-to-use maps alongside
detailed descriptions and beautiful photography, Colorado Family
Outdoor Adventure explores every corner of the state with
memory-making activities for every family.
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