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Blue Guides: Complete Cultural Guides -- In this concise guide the Blue Guides' Italy authors and editorial team provide a distillation of the best of Italy in one handy volume: what to see; what it means; who painted, sculpted or built it for whom and...

When Jenny's husband retired in 2022 the pair set off on a six month voyage to sail around the coast of the UK on board their 36 foot sailing yacht Spirit of Space. En route they encountered impenetrable fog, lumpy seas, rescued a sleepy stowaway...

A mountain peak above the Monastery of St Catherine in Egypt, Mount Sinai is best known as the site where Moses received the Ten Commandments in the biblical Book of Exodus. This book brings this rich history to light, exploring the ways in which the...

From the momentous to the outlandish, this little book brings together past and present to offer a taste of Leeds. Learn about the movers and shakers who shaped this fantastic city. The great and the good; the bad and the ugly. Small wonders, tall...

A humorous account of the demise of British royalty, the dynasty of massive repute. 'There was nothing very funny to write about his death except to say it was much appreciated.' From the tragic to the humorous, the unexpected to the almost...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780983540076Author Robert KahnFormat HardbackPage Count 384Imprint Fang Duff KahnPublisher Fang Duff KahnWeight(grams) 380gDimensions(mm) 185mm * 109mm *...

'A unique, kaleidoscopic view of Chinese society ... A must read' Qiu Xiaolong, author of Shanghai RedemptionAs any traveller knows, the best and most honest conversations take place during car rides. So when journalist Frank Langfitt wanted to learn...

British Columbia is richly blessed with lush temperate rainforests, snow-capped mountains, rugged coastlines and unique wildlife. 125 Nature Hot Spots in British Columbia is a beautifully illustrated guidebook that explores this Canadian province's...

After a lifetime of living and eating in Rome, Elizabeth Minchilli is an expert on the city's cuisine. While she's proud to share everything she knows about Rome, she now wants to show her devoted readers that the rest of Italy is a gastronomic treasure...

A guide to over 100 remarkable and curious sights to be found in Merseyside.Book InformationISBN 9780750939843Author Robert NichollsFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint The History Press LtdPublisher The History Press LtdWeight(grams) 460gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780995561519Author Raymond GoodburnFormat PaperbackPage Count 132Imprint Pilgrim Book Services LtdPublisher Pilgrim Book Services LtdWeight(grams)...

On the Hunt in West Africa finds Bostonian Pat Spain, an inexperienced but enthusiastic traveler and wildlife biologist, on the first shoot of his new National Geographic TV series in Cameroon, the Congo, and the Central African Republic. He was told it...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781909109650Author Claudia JosephFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Splendid Publications LimitedPublisher Splendid Publications Limited

From December 1943 to August 1944, Allied and Japanese forces fought the decisive battles of World War II in Southeast Asia. Fighting centered around North Burma, Imphal, Kohima and the Arakan, involving troops from all over the world along a battlefront...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914399756Author Barrie CondonFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Sparsile Books LtdPublisher Sparsile Books Ltd

Discover Europe with the 'Only In' Guides! These ground breaking city guides are for independent cultural travellers wishing to escape the crowds and understand cities from different and unusual perspectives. Unique locations, hidden corners and unusual...

Puerto Rico, acquired by the United States from Spain in 1898, has a peculiar status among Latin American and Caribbean countries. As a Commonwealth, the island enjoys limited autonomy over local matters, but the U.S. has essentially dominated it...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780473624798Author AJ LancasterFormat PaperbackPage Count 460Imprint Camberion PressPublisher Camberion Press

Frommer's EasyGuide to River Cruising is the first book on the market to cover this wildly popular vacation activity. The book contains opinionated, no-holds-barred reviews of all of the major, and many of the smaller, river cruise lines (including...

Explore Europe's top 100 works of art with America's most trusted travel authority, Rick Steves.Travel through time and discover Europe's most iconic paintings, sculptures, and historic buildings. From Venus to Versailles, Apollo to David, and Mona Lisa...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781741177275Author Bunny BanyaiFormat HardbackPage Count 176Imprint Hardie Grant ExplorePublisher Hardie Grant ExploreWeight(grams) 520g

The world's highest mountain has lured visitors from all over the world ever since its discovery. Attempting its summit is dangerous and requires special skills and experience, but the trek to its Base Camp in Nepal can be completed by well-prepared...

Raphael arrived in Rome in 1508 and remained there until his death in 1520, working as painter and architect for popes Julius II and Leo X and for the most prestigious patrons. Here the artist changed his painting style several times, looking at the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262543712Author Michael MarderFormat PaperbackPage Count 136Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press Ltd

With its jagged, volcanic peaks; sands of gold, black and silver; palm-trimmed Pacific and Caribbean coastlines; tufted fields of coffee; dense jungles, snow-capped mountains and idyllic islands; numerous indigenous cultures and exciting buzzing cities,...

Experience the hidden byways of the great Pacific Northwest through the unerring eye of landscape photographer and educator David Skernick. Covering Washington and Oregon, these unforgettable panoramic images place the viewer directly into remote areas...

North Carolina is a traveler's dream, from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks' historic lighthouses, wild horses, and charming fishing villages; from battlegrounds of the Revolutionary and Civil Wars to the "heart of motorsports"; from rolling...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780953251162Author Raymond GoodburnFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Pilgrim Book Services LtdPublisher Pilgrim Book Services LtdWeight(grams) 170g

From sunrise to sunset, Paris is one of the most photographed cities in the world. Shooting with the newest high-resolution medium-format professional cameras while leaning out of helicopters making steep turns with the door off, Milstein captures the...

Silicon Valley veterans and newbies alike will want to explore this book that delves into the rich history behind the region that birthed the world's most important industry. Technology journalist Ashlee Vance has captured almost every aspect of the area...

(Edition updated in 2023) The MICHELIN Alpes-Maritimes local map, scale 1 / 150 000 is the ideal companion to fully explore this French local area and provides star-rated Michelin tourist itineraries and attractions, as well as impressive 3D relief...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780692380819Author Cliff OlsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 354Imprint Willamette City Press LLCPublisher Willamette City Press LLCWeight(grams)...

Four areas in Southern Egypt, around Lake Nasser, now contain ancient monuments that were reconstructed and moved from their original positions during the building of the Aswan High Dam in the 1960s: Abu Simbel, New Amada, New Wadi al-Sebua and New...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781874336969Author Mike OakleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint The Dovecote PressPublisher The Dovecote Press

The true soul of Martha's Vineyard, captured through the eyes of the talented artists and artisans who live there Vineyard Folk leads us on an intimate journey into the lives and inspirational places of some of the many talented artists who have...

Knit unique beanies inspired by the jaw-dropping and unique landscapes from each of the 63 US National Parks.From the brightly colored pebbles of Lake McDonald in Montana's Glacier National Park to the regal granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome in...

1955, Kenya. A group of four acquaintances set out to drive from Nairobi to London, via the Sahara desert, in a 8 horse-power Morris Traveller. Under the leadership of Alan Cooper, a down-on-his-luck farmer, the group was made up of a worldly field...

New York Times Bestseller Living in New York City for five years as a transplant from Ohio, illustrator and T-shirt designer Nathan Pyle was fascinated by the unique habits and unspoken customs New Yorkers follow to make life bearable in a city with 8...

As one of the Wonders of the World and the most iconic national park in America, the Grand Canyon enthrals six million visitors each year. Only a small fraction of those people, however, have the privilege of experiencing the canyon by rafting down the...

Discover Europe with the 'Only In' Guides! These ground breaking city guides are for independent cultural travellers wishing to escape the crowds and understand cities from different and unusual perspectives. Unique locations, hidden corners and unusual...