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Amy Beach was celebrated during her lifetime as the foremost female composer of the United States, and her writing was frequently inspired by the folk music of America and Britain. Originally for piano, her Scottish Legend evokes Scotland in its wistful...

Great for fans of: Suzanne Roberts’s Almost Somewhere, Juliana Buhring’s This Road I Ride.Marianne Bohr and her husband, about to turn sixty, are restless for adventure. They decide on an extended, desolate trek across the French island of Corsica—the...

This essential guidebook for anyone looking to hit the road, from the weekend warriors to the full-time nomads, combines practical information, inspirational photography, and engaging stories of travel and adventure. It helps the reader transition past...

This unique collaboration between scholars, practitioners and Muslim artists profiles emerging forms of contemporary British Muslim art, prompting a debate about its purpose and its inclusion in UK society. It features analysis of Muslim art as a...

When we think of Barcelona, the eclectic art of Antoni Gaudi immediately springs to mind. It is present in every corner of the city. Or we think of the Olympic Ring with the tower designed by Santiago Calatrava; but these are only two aspects of the...

Religiosity and spirituality (R/S) represent a very important factor of daily life for many individuals across different cultures and contexts. It is associated with lower rates of depression, suicide, mortality, and substance abuse, and is positively...

Los Cabos is known for luxury and relaxation, but the real adventure starts just beyond the resorts. Dive into the real Mexico with Moon Los Cabos. Inside you'll find:*Flexible itineraries, from four days of waves, tacos, and sunshine to a road trip...

Misty ancient forests, rugged high deserts, and black sand beaches: wherever you turn in Oregon, adventure awaits. Pack a lunch, lace up your boots, and hit the trails with Moon Oregon Hiking. Inside you'll find:* Diverse Hiking Options: Whether you plan...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781906449063Author R.G. CollombPage Count 16Imprint West Col ProductionsPublisher West Col Productions

This Insight Guide is a lavishly illustrated inspirational travel guide to Puerto Rico and a beautiful souvenir of your trip. Perfect for travellers looking for a deeper dive into the destination's history and culture, it's ideal to inspire and help you...

Culture Smart guides help travellers have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on...

Chicago is indeed the crown jewel of Illinois, with its awe-inspiring cityscape, world-class museums and dining, and diverse neighborhoods, but don't miss the other wonderful spots. Cruise the Mississippi in a riverboat; trace the history of Abe Lincoln;...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781788314992Author Mike GonzalezFormat HardbackPage Count 288Imprint I.B. TaurisPublisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Using archive photos from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, matched with the same viewpoint today, Cincinnati Then and Now traces the city's rich history. Beginning at Fountain Square, the heart of the city, the book rolls out to the...

Morocco is a country that has been much invaded, much traveled though, and much written about in many languages. Positioned at the entrance to Africa-or the entrance to Europe-it has seen deep cultural cross-fertilization and the emergence of a very...

Exploring the world through travel is a vital way to shape our political views and our social awareness. These days, it's more important than ever to engage in travel as an activist.In this fully revised edition of his award-winning book Travel as a...

2011 marks the centenary of the death of Edward Whymper, one of the most important figures in the history of mountaineering. His ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865, and the deaths of four members of his party on the way down, attracted attention throughout...

The Road to Angkor describes a journey through Indo-China from the ancient capital of Champa (now south Vietnam) to Angkor, capital of the old Khmer empire in Cambodia. Christopher Pym originally went to Indo-China in 1956. He stayed 20 months and during...

truck you haven't tried yet to the Hill Country getaway you keep meaning to plan, experience something new right here at home with Moon 52 Things to Do in Austin & San Antonio. Inside you'll find:* Cool things to do in and around the cities: Get to know...

`Blowing Down The Road' documents one person's lifelong ambition to experience the sights, sounds, music, politics and people of America's Deep South and South West and how it inspired a coast-to-coast journey through 21 States and 3 time zones. The...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781566568791Author Dana FacarosFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Cadogan Guides (USA)Publisher Cadogan Guides (USA)Weight(grams) 363gDimensions(mm)...

Pocket Rough Guide Amsterdam Make the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides. Entertaining, informative and stylish pocket guide, now with free eBook. Discover the best of Amsterdam with this compact and entertaining pocket travel...

"Beautifully written and astutely observed. This is a marvelous book."-Washington Post"For fans of The Perfect Storm, In the Heart of the Sea, and Bill Bryson on his sassiest days."-Afar Travel Magazine and GuideAboard a sinking cruise ship, a journalist...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781780915739Author Andy GriggFormat PaperbackImprint JMD MediaPublisher JMD Media

A seasonal meander through the wilds of Scotland.'If Clanlands was a gentle road trip through Scotland, this almanac is a top down, pedal to the metal up and down odyssey through the many byways of a Scottish year. An invitation to anyone who picks up...

This book, available for the first time in English, is an exhilarating journey through Turkey s history and a perceptive look at the interactions between secularism, religion, and multiethnicity. Without a guide and driven only by his own curiosity,...

What happens when a Korean-American preacher's kid refuses to get married, travels the world, and quits being vegetarian? She meets her polar opposite on an online dating site while sitting at a cafe in Paris, France and ends up in Paris, Maine, learning...

Fully revised new edition of the only comprehensive guide to Scotland's Western Isles, which include Skye, Lewis, Harris, Uist, Iona, Jura, Islay and Arran. These enchanting islands reward the visitor with a rich variety of terrain and wildlife from the...

Ilija Trojanow's journey from Mumbai to Mecca is told in the tradition of the rihla, one of the oldest genres of classical Arabic literature and describes the Hajj, the pilgrimage to the holy sites of Islam. 'From the very first moment they realise that...

With practical information on when to go, where to stay, what to eat, and what to do, this is the ultimate guide to the best of Vietnam. Vietnam is host to a unique mix of natural beauty and cultural diversity. It has one of the most ancient cultures...

Replacing the highly-acclaimed first edition, this second, newly-researched, fully-revised, expanded and updated edition now includes details of 29 major University centres and their Institutions of Higher Education. It takes full advantage of the recent...

From the structure of the atom to the jet engine, from the world's fossil record to the theory of relativity: here are the critical breakthroughs in technology, the paradigm shifts that led to modern science, and the discoveries and accomplishments that...

Meeting the 2001 GCSE requirements, Longman Geography for GCSE provides an ideal solution to delivering the specifications. With updated and extended material and FREE internet support, at a very reasonable cost, it is the most cost-effective GCSE...

As Manhattan succumbs to the big chain stores and tourist traps that come with the modern age, it struggles to maintain its storied identity. Fortunately for locals and visitors alike, a number of classic restaurants, shops and other establishments still...

A comprehensive guide to the various coasts of Turkey, offering practical information on topics ranging from anchorage areas and marinas, to weather forecasts, to the local cuisine of some of the most intriguing coasts of the world.ReviewsThis...

Who hasn't dreamed of spending a night in a castle? A heavenly bed, creaking floorboards, silk wallpaper, glittering chandeliers, expansive grounds, and, for good measure, discreet service, fulfilling wishes before you have said a word. Anyone...

Charming small towns, verdant rainforests, rocky coastline, and mountain meadows: experience the surreal beauty and endless adventure of the Pacific Northwest with Moon Olympic Peninsula. Inside you'll find:- Flexible itineraries, from a weekend in...

Having captivated millions during his tenure as The New York Times's "Frugal Traveler", Seth Kugel is one of our most internationally beloved travel writers. With the initial publication of Rediscovering Travel, he took the corporate modern travel...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780762750252Author Lyndee HendersonFormat PaperbackPage Count 264Imprint GPP TravelPublisher GPP TravelWeight(grams) 21g

Four thousand years before the birth of Christ, ancient Egypt was the cradle of modern civilization. Pharaohs built great cities on the fertile banks of the River Nile, and employed thousands of labourers to create lavish tombs and temples such as Thebes...