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The U.S. Civil Rights Trail offers a vivid glimpse into the story of Black America's fight for freedom and equality. From eye-opening landmarks to celebrations of triumph over adversity, experience a tangible piece of history with Moon U.S. Civil Rights...

Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, let New Jersey Off the Beaten Path show you the Garden State you never knew existed. Visit Fort Nonsense in Morristown and find out why the locals...

The Appalachian Trail spans fourteen states from Maine to Georgia and is more than 2,000 miles long. Now, eighty years after its completion, the A.T. remains America s premier hiking trail and is known as the People s Path. This beautifully illustrated...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781988531700Author Neville PeatFormat PaperbackPage Count 72Imprint Otago University PressPublisher Otago University Press

Just as species of plants and animals are expiring at an alarming rate, so are the traditional ingredients and techniques of classic cooking and eating. Nowhere is this trend more evident than in France, where the heart of the world's most revered and...

When Brian de Jongh's two classic Companion Guides, Southern Greece and Mainland Greece, were first published they were greeted with acclaim and immediately established themselves as essential guides. They have now been combined into this single volume,...

Ancient even to the ancients, Egypt was a great nation a thousand years before the Minoan civilization was established in Crete. It was viewed by the Greeks and Romans of 2,000 years ago with the same awe with which we view ancient Rome and Greece today...

A visual journey exploring one of Southeast Asia's most beautiful destinations.Through more than 250 stunning photographs, readers are taken across the length and breadth of this culturally and geographically diverse archipelago-from the chocolate hills...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781476787558Author Ernest HemingwayFormat HardbackPage Count 304Imprint Scribner Book CompanyPublisher Scribner Book CompanyWeight(grams) 590gDimensions(mm)...

From the Penobscot to the Potomac, the New to the Suwannee, the Colorado to the Snake, America s Great River Journeys entices people to experience America from its free-flowing waterways. Vivid descriptions of our nation s fifty finest river trips are...

The Pony Express has a hold on the American imagination wildly out of proportion to its actual contribution to the history and development of the West. It lasted less than eighteen months-about the amount of time it took author Scott Alumbaugh to plan...

Montreal, Canada's second largest city and the centre of the francophone province of Quebec, is a sprawling and green metropolis where French, British, and American architectural traditions meet. Many buildings and streets bear witness to the influence...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781909446281Author Jane DuffusFormat HardbackPage Count 176Imprint Bristol Books CICPublisher Bristol Books CIC

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781925820584Author Nathan James ThomasFormat PaperbackPage Count 232Imprint Exisle PublishingPublisher Exisle PublishingWeight(grams) 300g

Being essential to the survival of civilisations, rivers run through mythology - think of ancient Egypt - and religion - think of the Ganges and Hinduism. And they continue to inspire writers and artists - think of Mark Twain's Mississippi and John...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780878425761Author Marc S HendrixFormat PaperbackPage Count 302Imprint Mountain PressPublisher Mountain PressWeight(grams) 553gDimensions(mm) 226mm * 155mm...

Greenwich Village is a collection of short essays and art by the hip and well-known artists, writers, musicians, dancers, actors, restaurateurs, and other neighbourhood habitues who have lived or live in the Village - from Mario Batali to Donna Karan,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780062363404Author Eleanor ClarkFormat PaperbackPage Count 416Imprint CollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 476gDimensions(mm) 226mm *...

Insiders' Guide to Portland, Oregon is a beautiful full-color guide and the essential source for in-depth travel information for visitors and locals to this ever-growing city. Written by a local (and true insider), Insiders' Guide to Portland, Oregon...

This beautifully curated collection of amazing camping spots all around the world evokes awe-inspiring, attainable travel adventures. Whether you're planning a getaway or just want to visit some of the world's most beautiful outdoor destinations from...

A collection of assorted strangeness as observed and undergone by one American living in Belgrade for many years. Grumpy in Belgrade contains original works as well as blogs, columns, and essays which have previously appeared on his B92 VIP blog, in...

The most complete cycling guide ever published for North America, this book presents 350 carefully curated cycling itineraries in the US, Canada, and Mexico featuring maps, technical details, tourist information, not-to-be-missed scenic highlights, and...

Whether you're seeking serenity on a sandy beach, learning to freedive, or trekking to the top of a volcano, a spiritual adventure awaits with Moon Bali & Lombok. Inside you'll find:* Flexible itineraries including a week in Bali or Lombok and a two-week...

This book offers advice on what to include in your hiking or travel repair kits and duct tape do's and don'ts. It includes new sections on caring for technical wool garments and repairing softshell fabrics, single-wall tents, hydration systems, and more...

The Wayfarer's Handbook is a treasure trove of information about the art of travel that is specifically crafted for the modern adventurer. The book is an offbeat guide full of actionable advice, a worldwide exploration reference work, an unconventional...

Starting with a wild taxi ride into town from Ataturk airport, Tillinghast takes his readers on a voyage of discovery through the storied city of Istanbul, known in Byzantine times as the 'Queen of Cities' and to the Ottoman Turks as the 'Abode of...

A fully illustrated, comprehensive record of London's medieval Charterhouse, from its foundation in the 14th century to the present day, presented by the Survey of London team. It includes original research, new photography, and previously unpublished...

Dream of escaping to an island, for the slower pace and stunning views? This illustrated love letter to the Pacific Northwest's iconic islands--focusing on Puget Sound, the San Juans, and Canada's Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island--charms and educates...

From the First Battle of Bull Run to Lee s surrender at Appomattox Court House four years later, this book celebrates the history and scenic beauty of these hallowed grounds in a large-format, beautifully produced volume. Explore more than thirty Civil...

In 1980 Cathy N. Davidson traveled to Japan to teach English at a leading all-women's university. It was the first of many journeys and the beginning of a deep and abiding fascination. In this extraordinary book, Davidson depicts a series of intimate...

Explore this vital region-Virginia Beach and Richmond, the state capitol. Author Renee Wright offers extensive coverage of Colonial Williamsburg, historic James-town, and Norfolk, home to the great Atlantic Fleet. Includes special sections on Civil War...

The small village of Gunnerside lies in the heart of Swaledale, which is regarded by many as the most stunning of all the Yorkshire Dales. Originally settled by the Vikings in the dark years following the end of the Roman occupation, Gunnerside has seen...

Portable, up-to-date, and to-the-point, Frommer's Honolulu and Oahu day by day is all about maximizing the time you have to spend in Hawaii's liveliest slice of paradise. This itinerary-based book, written by long-time resident Jeanne Cooper, hits all of...

Singer Nicholas Clapton first visited Budapest to record a recently discovered mass by an almost unknown eighteenth-century Hungarian composer. There, he discovered a striking sense of otherness in spite of Hungary s central geographical and cultural...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781906887209Author Rodney LeggFormat HardbackPage Count 64Imprint PiXZ BooksPublisher PiXZ Books

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...

The only neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to New York City's largest borough, from the award-winning author of The New York Nobody KnowsBill Helmreich walked every block of New York City-some six-thousand miles-to write the award-winning The New York...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781493051250Author Bruce GrubbsFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Taylor Trade PublishingPublisher Taylor Trade Publishing

Beyond the crowded star-paved boulevards of Hollywood and famously posh boutiques of Rodeo Drive, is another Los Angeles; a hidden shopper's paradise, brimming with hundreds of charming, eclectic, curious, nostalgic, glamorous and quirky neighbourhood...

The Forgotten Heritage of KildareAbout the AuthorGer McCarthy is well respected for his dedicated involvement in local history both in his hometown Naas, as well as, in Kildare County in general. He is presently the Chairman of the Kildare Federation of...