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From Old Harry Rocks, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, all along the
shore of the Jurassic Coast to Lyme Regis, via the glowing summit
of Golden Cap and the one-eyed winking lighthouse at Portland Bill,
Dorset is a walkers' wonderland. The 40 routes in this book roam
over hills and across heathland, go through forests and voluptuous
valleys, trace ridgelines and precipitous cliffs, passing caves,
castles, coves, country pubs and stunning viewpoints, to find
vibrant villages and secret beaches. Here you'll come face to-face
with history, walk with the words of Thomas Hardy ringing in your
ears, witness wondrous wildlife and encounter all manner of cottage
industries, from community cake- and marmalade-makers to
microbreweries bubbling away in back streets.
From the crumbly rhubarb-and-cream-coloured cliffs of the Jurassic
Coast in the southeast to the surf-stroked craggy coves in the
north, across the wilderness and woodland of Dartmoor and Exmoor,
and through the verdant valleys and great green grazing lands of
the dairy belt - Devon is a county of exquisite contrasts and
natural wonder.Whether you're looking for an easy afternoon stroll
along the shore, a riverside ramble to an atmospheric country pub
or a tor-topping trek on the moors, there's something to suit every
boot in Patrick Kinsella's inspiring collection of 40 Devon coast
and country walks.
What better gift for a rambler than this delightful, clearly
written and well researched guide to some of the UK’s best walks
with watering holes en route? …. With ‘How to get there’
details and an easy-to-follow map, plus an OS Map reference, this
is the ideal companion.” BBC Countryfile Magazine 100 Great Pub
Walks includes classic walks and watering holes that span the
length and breadth of Britain. Taking in some of the country’s
most dramatic scenery, the walks range from gentle riverside
footpaths and rolling fields to invigorating coastal trails and
breath-taking hilltop hikes. The routes are organised by region and
graded according to ease. Most are circular and suitable for all
levels of fitness. There are also lots of family- and dog-friendly
options. Each walk includes easy-to-follow maps and clear
directions plus information on facilities, transport links, local
attractions, and of course local beers, ciders and other
refreshments. 100 Great Pub Walks is the perfect companion for
anyone who appreciates a refreshing ramble followed by a
well-earned rest in a welcoming country inn.
Over 10 million people pound the pavements of England's
two-millennia-old capital most days, but zoom out from the gritty
city streetscape a little, and London looks leafier and more
verdant than many visitors and inhabitants realise. Boasting 3,000
public parks - ranging from big breathing spaces to secret little
oases - London is Europe's greenest major metropolis. This guide
seeks out the serener side of the original Big Smoke. All set
within the M25, these 30 routes ramble across commons, greens,
parks, hills and heaths, wander along waterways and through woods,
meeting London's lively wildlife and unearthing endless surprises
along the way.
Do you know where in the world you can buy drinkable gold; why an
'elephant's foot' is one of the most dangerous objects in the
world; or where you might have to swim to school? Discover the
answers to these questions and loads more mindblowing facts in The
Cities Book, where readers aged 8+ are taken on an incredible world
tour through 86 of the world's greatest cities. Sister title to the
bestselling The Travel Book, every page is packed with facts on
city living, and gives kids a flavour of what it's like to grow up
in each place featured. From food and festivals, to awesome
architecture and amazing history - there's something for everyone.
A mix of wow photography, beautiful illustrations and hand drawn
maps bring each page to life. It's the perfect gift for curious
kids everywhere. Contents: Toronto Montreal Vancouver San Francisco
Los Angeles Las Vegas New Orleans Nashville Chicago New York
Philadelphia Washington DC Miami Havana Kingston Mexico City Oaxaca
City La Paz Cartagena Manaus Rio de Janiero Cuzco Buenos Aires
Ushuaia Reykjavik Tromso Stockholm Copenhagen Edinburgh London
Dublin Amsterdam Brussels Paris Berlin Munich Krakow Prague Vienna
Moscow Pripyat Istanbul Athens Rome Vatican City Venice Madrid
Barcelona Lisbon Marrakesh Cairo Timbuktu Dakar Addis Ababa Nairobi
Zanzibar Town Cape Town Jerusalem Mecca Dubai Samarkand Mumbai
Varanasi Thimphu Ulaanbaatar Beijing Chengdu Hong Kong Bangkok
Singapore Hanoi Manila Tokyo Kyoto Pyongyang Seoul Darwin Perth
Ballarat Melbourne Sydney Auckland Rotorua Queenstown Apia South
Tarawa About Lonely Planet Kids: From the world's leading travel
publisher comes Lonely Planet Kids, a children's imprint that
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Step back in time and experience the Revolutionary War through the
stories of the people who lived through it. Witness the first
reading of the Declaration of Independence. Experience the horror
of a sneak attack. Watch a mother risk her life by spying for the
colonists. True Stories of the Revolutionary War doesn t just tell
you the tales of war. It drops you into the thick of combat."
You don't need to be ultra-fit or highly experienced in the
outdoors to enjoy outdoor guru Patrick Kinsella's selection of 30
activities across Britain. 'A sense of adventure and an explorer's
heartbeat' is all that's required, he says, and he should know,
having spent two decades walking, running, riding, paddleboarding,
swimming, canoeing, kayaking... and more besides, in all corners of
the country. Bradt's Caving, Canyoning, Coasteering... is both an
atlas of adventure and book of secrets, enticing readers out of
their comfort zone to explore the often-unseen elements and quieter
corners of Britain, where the wild experiences live. Some of the
activities described take place on the very edges of large urban
centres, easily accessible for anyone, yet even many locals don't
know about them. Others happen in far-flung corners of the country
- places people may never have considered exploring. 'This title
will take you on a highly adventurous tour of Britain's
extraordinary cliffs, caves, canyons, coasts, forests, fells,
beaches, Munros, moors and tors, via a range of outdoor pursuits -
many of which were conceived and pioneered on this island' says
Kinsella. 'It's all about wild time spent in wonderful places, from
the mysterious depths of the labyrinthine limestone underworld
beneath the Mendip Hills to the top of ice-clad arêtes and
snow-dusted peaks of monstrous Munros in the Scottish Highlands,
via seascapes and sub-aquatic environment in Devon and Cornwall,
tumbling streams and ghylls in the Lake District, and
cascade-concealed caverns in the waterfall-soaked world of the
Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) in Wales. It's not for the
faint of heart, but there are escapades here to excite everyone.'
Whether you're an experienced outdoor type or someone who's new to
the outdoors but seeking guidance on where to go and what to do, a
wildlife and fresh-air enthusiast or an armchair traveller, a lone
adventurer or family with young children, Caving, Canyoning,
Coasteering... is brimful of ideas. And if the adrenaline gets too
much, you'll even find advice on the sedate Japanese art of forest
bathing.
Graham Quinn, a successful artist, has lost his inspiration and
interest in life. When he meets David, a young street artist who
draws in chalks on the busy pavement, he is captivated with the
young man's passion and talent. He believes that the jealousy he
feels for David's youth and talent will fuel him with enough
emotion to get his inspiration back and offers David a job as his
assistant so he can 'envy him more'. As both artists relationship
develops through their art, David's feelings for Grace, a young
life model, turns Graham's admiration into dark desire. Patrick
Kinsella's new play fuses art, body and soul in a gripping clash of
the ageing artist and his young models.
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