Amsterdam is renowned for its beautiful gabled canal houses & is perfect for sightseeing by bicycle. But it can be daunting to find yourself in a long queue to see the artworks in world-famous museums. Aware of the city`s hidden secrets, Amsterdam-based writer Siobhan Wall invites readers to seek out more than one hundred idyllic & rarely-seen places. Quiet Amsterdam tells you where to find small shops & intriguing galleries, as well as restaurants & bars which don`t play music. It encourages both visitors & locals to wander away from the crowds for peaceful walks in little-known woods & gardens. A perfect book for anyone who wants to discover serene & restful spaces amid the hustle & bustle of this fascinating city. ...

Quiet Barcelona is the next in a series committed to discovering quiet, intimate places in busiest cities in the world. Designed for both visitors & locals to enjoy, readers will find places off the beaten track, explore enticing museums, & enjoy peaceful gardens. Barcelona is a bustling city, but with a little guidance, explorers will find quiet places to relax, recuperate, have coffee & cake, & unwind. Quiet Barcelona

Includes:: 120 places to meet, drink, dine, sleep, read, or wander, each with an evocative photograph & short description.

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This charming guidebook celebrates more than sixty of the most beautiful, tranquil, & often hidden places in the Eternal City: courtyards where mossy fountains splash; landscaped staircases clinging to Rome`s Seven Hills; cool, quiet cloisters; atmospheric ruins dating to the days of Caesar; gorgeous gardens scented by boxwood & bay trees. Some of Rome`s quiet corners boast breathtaking views, while others are filled with archaeological or architectural details, from crumbling aqueducts or majestic stone archways, to Renaissance garden follies, frescoed walls, & baroque fountains. Author David Downie & photographer Alison Harris climb the Janiculum-the highest hill within Rome`s ancient walled fortifications-and find hidden benches with see-forever views; a church forecourt where Goethe sat & sighed, drinking in the inspiration; & the park of a once-noble villa now luxuriantly overgrown, its long trellises knotted with fragrant wisteria & climbing roses. On the Palatine, they find a narrow lane that passes over the ancient ruins, affording rare glimpses of the Forum & Colosseum, free of charge & with no wait. Beyond the Domus Aurea of Emperor Nero, they discover a sweeping staircase from a century ago & the massive brick remains of a temple to Isis. Even the most intrepid travelers who think of themselves as Rome ”insiders” will be surprised when they follow the author & photographer of this guidebook through the Roman labyrinth. Historical anecdotes "ations from antiquity to the present day are woven throughout the text, bringing Rome alive. ...

Exposing the underbelly of Paris & its world of sex, prostitutes & destitution, the novel was, like most of Miller's novels, repressed in Britain & the USA due to its erotic content. Fortunately, this groundbreaking narrative, which captures the free-love spirit of a generation, has outlived its contemporary accusations of obscenity, demonstrating that stylistically & socially Henry Miller was ahead of his time. ...

Here, even if I had a thousand dollar in my pocket, I know of no sight which could arouse in me the feeling of ecstasy`. Looking back to Henry Miller`s bohemian life in 1930s Paris, when he was an obscure, penniless writer, Quiet Days in Clichy is a love letter to a city. As he describes nocturnal wanderings through shabby Montmartre streets, cafes & bars, sexual liaisons & volatile love affairs, Miller brilliantly evokes a period that would shape his entire life & oeuvre. ” His writing is flamboyant, torrential, chaotic, treacherous, & dangerous.” (Anais Nin). ...

Twenty of the most iconic images of London from the best-selling book Quiet London (9780711231900) by Siobhan Wall. These easy-tear postcards include a range of atmospheric photographs of London`s quiet places to meet, drink, eat, swim, rest, shop, sleep or read. ...

London is an exciting, vibrant & often noisy city but this busy metropolis also has a quiet side. Siobhan Wall encourages Londoners & visitors to the capital to wander away from the crowds & discover calm amid the hustle & bustle. This is a guide to over 100 quiet places to enjoy the art & culture that London has on offer, from small museums & light-filled galleries to hushed libraries, characterful bookshops & places to find beautifully designed, handcrafted objects. With evocative photographs & a short description for each location, including travel, access & contact details. Quiet London: Culture reveals hidden, tranquil places in one of the world`s liveliest cities. ...

London is an exciting, vibrant & often noisy city but this busy metropolis also has a quiet side. Siobhan Wall encourages Londoners & visitors to the capital to wander away from the crowds & discover calm amid the hustle & bustle. This is a guide to over 100 quiet places to enjoy a delicious meal or tasty snack, to be tempted by treats in gourmet delicatessens, to relax with a drink or enjoy afternoon tea in peaceful surroundings. With evocative photographs & a short description for each location, including travel, access & contact details. Quiet London: Food & Drink reveals hidden, tranquil places in one of the world`s liveliest cities. ...

London is an exciting, vibrant & often noisy city but this busy metropolis also has a quiet side. Siobhan Wall encourages Londoners & visitors to the capital to wander away from the crowds & discover calm amid the hustle & bustle. This is a guide to over 100 quiet corners in the city. There are peaceful gardens to enjoy, green spaces to wander through, places to rest, relax & recuperate, to meditate & invite mindful contemplation. With evocative photographs & a short description for each location, including travel, access & contact details. Quiet London: Quiet Corners reveals the hidden, tranquil places in one of the world`s liveliest cities. ...

Quiet London by Siobhan Wall showcases over 140 quiet places where you can meet, drink, eat, sleep, read, relax & recuperate in the capital. Discover unknown gems like atmospheric pubs & restaurant, peaceful & beautiful gardens or unusual museums & galleries & inviting shops. The book is organised in categories &

Includes:: museums, libraries, parks, gardens & nature reserves, places to relax & retreat centres, places of worship, small shops, restaurants & cafes, bookshops, places to have afternoon tea, galleries, pubs & wine bars, hotels & places to stay. Each entry is accompanied by an introductory text & an artistic mix of colour & black & white photographs, contact details including website, opening hours, the closest tube or train station & bus. Whether you looking for a quiet & gentle atmosphere for a special occasion or to take a break from the hassle & bustle of the city, Quiet London will guide you to the quietest places, in London.

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