Greatest Cities in the World You Should Visit presents its author’s choice of “50 plus one” must-see destinations: 50 from Alexandria & Amsterdam to Vienna & Washington DC, plus or rather before any other, Paris
- of course, in the true American tradition of love for the French capital. Rather than being a guide to be used once you have reached your chosen destination, the book is designed to provide background information on each city with chapters on the Basic Facts (geography, climate, governments, demographics & economy), the History, the Sights & Sounds, the Trivia, & why the city was selected for this book. No illustrations.
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Award-winning children`s writer & former Children`s Laureate Michael Morpurgo has collected his greatest magical stories from all around the world & put them in one place. Here! From tiny heroes to talking frogs, & meddling fairies to mysterious sea creatures, this is a timeless collection to treasure forever. Beautiful colour illustrations bring the magical text to life. There are lots of stories to choose from, including The Frog Prince, Sleeping Beauty, & a retelling of Jack & the Beanstalk written by Michael Morpurgo. So whether you`re looking for a quick read or a longer story to lose yourself in, something to read alone or a tale to share, there`s a great magical story within for everyone to find. A sumptuous gift edition for young readers to treasure. ...

The Tour de France has it all: extremes of ego, temperature & terrain; grazes, bruises & streaks; wrecks, wheels & winding paths. Now, in celebration of 100 years of the Tour's infamous mountain section, comes the ultimate tribute to cycling's greatest race. World-renowned sports photographer Mike Powell has spent 25 years photographing the greatest sports contests around the globe, & has now devoted 2 years to creating the most epic photographic celebration of the Tour de France ever published: vibrant, compelling & gritty images of the competitors, support crew & spectators beautifully juxtaposed against the breathtaking settings of the Pyrenees, the Alps & the French countryside. An introduction by Lewis Blackwell, author of 2009's best-selling The Life & Love of Trees, details the history of the tour & incorporates a pertinent selection of historical images. The Greatest Race is an epic & stunning tribute to, indeed 'the greatest race'. ...

Indexed road map of Greece at 1:700, 000 from Michelin for route-planning. Clear & easy-to-read cartography shows motorways, junctions & interchanges, dual carriageways, with distances (total & intermediate) marked; some local roads are also displayed, as are steep slopes & toll sections. Railways, cable-cars, airports, ferry & boat lines are also highlighted, with seasonal services in bold red colouring. Major towns, cities, & seas are marked with names in both Latin & Greek alphabets. Major topography is indicated with simple relief shading & selected spot heights. Woodland & forest is marked with green shading. National & administrative divisions are marked, as are administrative capitals. Selected sights such as historic castles, religious buildings & ruins are shown, as well as national parks.A quick-reference chart of distances & driving times between major locations is also included, as well as a quick reference panel giving national driving regulations, including speed limits, equipment requirements (e.g. bulb kits, warning triangles) & seatbelt rules, for all countries principally shown. There is also an index of principal place names grid-referenced to the map. ...

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Includes:: the Greek islands, & Crete is in an inset. Another inset shows greater Athens in more

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Greece at 1:650, 000 on an indexed road map with topographic & tourist information, printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper. The map, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project, is double-sided, with Athens conveniently included on both sides: with the mainland & the northern Aegean on one side, & with the Peloponnese, Crete, the Cyclades & the Dodecanese on the reverse. The map shows the country ...

Greece in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Greece in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

Greece Baedeker is divided into four main categories
- background, practicalities, tours & A-Z of sites. The guide is introduced
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Greece in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...