Jeff Greenwald`s classic travelogue follows his quest for the ”perfect” Buddha statue. At turns hilarious & moving, his quest features a cast of amazing characters -- from a passionate palmist to a flying lama -- who provide unforgettable glimpses into the daily life & culture of the former kingdom (including a wild ride on Kathmandu`s very first escalator). Greenwald doesn`t shy away from Shangri-la`s darker side. Along with colorful descriptions of Hindu & Buddhist mythology, the book tells of the rampant corruption, art smuggling, assassination attempts & human right abuses that would ignite Nepal`s violent ” People Power” Revolution in April 1990. A new afterword by the author recounts Nepal`s tumultuous recent history -- including the massacre of the royal family -- in vivid detail. & a new preface introduces this 25th anniversary edition with some thoughts about how Nepal, & travel writing, have evolved since the book`s first publication. Shopping for Buddhas remains a must-read for anyone who has visited, or plans to visit, Nepal. ...

In ” Shopping for Pleasure”, Erika Rappaport reconstructs London`s Victorian & Edwardian West End as an entertainment & retail center. In this neighborhood of stately homes, royal palaces, & spacious parks & squares, a dramatic transformation unfolded that ultimately changed the meaning of femininity & the lives of women, shaping their experience of modernity. Rappaport illuminates the various forces of the period that encouraged & discouraged women`s enjoyment of public life & particularly shows how shopping came to be seen as the quintessential leisure activity for middle- & upper-class women. Through extensive histories of department stores, women`s magazines, clubs, teashops, restaurants, & the theater as interwoven sites of consumption, ” Shopping for Pleasure” uncovers how a new female urban culture emerged before & after the turn of the twentieth century. Moving beyond the question of whether shopping promoted or limited women`s freedom, the author draws on diverse sources to explore how business practices, legal decisions, & cultural changes affected women in the market. In particular, she focuses on how & why stores presented themselves as pleasurable, secure places for the urban woman, in some cases defining themselves as instrumental to civic improvement & women`s emancipation. Rappaport also considers such influences as merchandizing strategies, credit policies, changes in public transportation, feminism, & the financial balance of power within the home. ” Shopping for Pleasure” is thus both a social & cultural history of the West End, but on a broader scale it reveals the essential interplay between the rise of consumer society, the birth of modern femininity, & the making of contemporary London. ...

Shoreditch in 1870 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Three versions of this map have been published, stretching from Cropley Street & City Road eastward to Cambridge Road & Corfield Street, & from the Regents Canal southward to Bethnal Green Road & Bishopsgate Station. The maps include Shoreditch, Hoxton, Haggerston & the west part of Bethnal Green. Features include the GER railway approaches, Bethnal Green Junction station, Bishopsgate station on 1872 version, Bishopsgate Goods station on later maps; tramways, Shoreditch station, St Luke`s Hospital, Bunhill Fields Burial Ground, Aske`s Hospital, gas works, Columbia Market, Regents Canal, numerous small industries, e.g. vinegar works among the houses, the area known as The Jago. Streets include Hackney Road, City Road, New North Road, St John`s Road, Hoxton Street, Gosset Street & countless more. Each map has extracts from contemporary street directories. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

Shoreditch in 1894 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Three versions of this map have been published, stretching from Cropley Street & City Road eastward to Cambridge Road & Corfield Street, & from the Regents Canal southward to Bethnal Green Road & Bishopsgate Station. The maps include Shoreditch, Hoxton, Haggerston & the west part of Bethnal Green. Features include the GER railway approaches, Bethnal Green Junction station, Bishopsgate station on 1872 version, Bishopsgate Goods station on later maps; tramways, Shoreditch station, St Luke`s Hospital, Bunhill Fields Burial Ground, Aske`s Hospital, gas works, Columbia Market, Regents Canal, numerous small industries, e.g. vinegar works among the houses, the area known as The Jago. Streets include Hackney Road, City Road, New North Road, St John`s Road, Hoxton Street, Gosset Street & countless more. Each map has extracts from contemporary street directories. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

Shoreditch in 1914 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Three versions of this map have been published, stretching from Cropley Street & City Road eastward to Cambridge Road & Corfield Street, & from the Regents Canal southward to Bethnal Green Road & Bishopsgate Station. The maps include Shoreditch, Hoxton, Haggerston & the west part of Bethnal Green. Features include the GER railway approaches, Bethnal Green Junction station, Bishopsgate station on 1872 version, Bishopsgate Goods station on later maps; tramways, Shoreditch station, St Luke`s Hospital, Bunhill Fields Burial Ground, Aske`s Hospital, gas works, Columbia Market, Regents Canal, numerous small industries, e.g. vinegar works among the houses, the area known as The Jago. Streets include Hackney Road, City Road, New North Road, St John`s Road, Hoxton Street, Gosset Street & countless more. Each map has extracts from contemporary street directories. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

When Columbus first returned to Europe from the Caribbean, he presented King Ferdinand & Queen Isabella with exotic parrots, tropical flowers & bits of gold. The search for riches spurred Columbus & others to voyage the oceans with similar ambitions & these seafarers continued to return with mysterious specimens encountered in the New World. Curiosity began to percolate through Europe. The Church, long fearful of challenges to its authority, could no longer suppress the mantra ” Dare to know!” Recounting the triumphs & mishaps of these explorers, Joyce Appleby`s book follows the naturalists, both famous & obscure, whose investigations of the world`s fauna & flora fuelled the rise of science & technology that propelled Western Europe towards modernity. ...

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Short Breaks from & within the UAE by Explorer Publishing offers ideas for visiting some of the world’s most exciting cities & resorts, & unique experiences which are located less than a five-hour flight from (or a short drive within) the UAE. Featuring 20 destinations, from emerging cities to iconic landmarks in South Asia, Africa, Eurasia & the Middle East, this guide presents each location with flight & transfer times, essential information, highlights, h&-picked places to stay, day trips, & defining experiences, all with matching inspiring images. The places featured in the book can be easily explored in just three to four days & feature varied activities from diving with whale sharks in Praslin, exploring Roman ruins in Paphos to seeing the Big Five on safari in Kenya, relaxing in a hammock in Goa & more. The guide also offers information where to go when, & what to see. ...

Shoret Breaks in England in the Landmark Visitor Guides series, exploring a range of places in Britain, Europe & the Caribbean, with a particular expertise in UK destinations. Each guide presents the reader with detailed, wide-ranging & accessible overview of the region or area, with a particular focus on history & culture, notable local attractions, the landscape, local events & family activities. A series of recommended walks & guided car tours exploring the region are also included in each title. The guides are arranged geographically by region & are ideal both for short & longer breaks, with practical guidance on recommended routes & tourist attractions, in addition to insightful inset boxes into local history, culture & traditions. Information on accommodation, restaurants & day-to-day information are more limited, though a compact Directory at the end of each guide provides basic listings of recommended accommodation & restaurants, as well as tourist information contacts & regional event calendars. International destinations also carry climate & country facts, basic phrases & other general travel practical guidance for travelling to the region. The British titles in the Landmark Visitor Guides series are highly recommended, covering titles that are rarely available from other publishers. ...

Short Breaks in Wales in the Landmark Visitor Guides series, exploring a range of places in Britain, Europe & the Caribbean, with a particular expertise in UK destinations. Each guide presents the reader with detailed, wide-ranging & accessible overview of the region or area, with a particular focus on history & culture, notable local attractions, the landscape, local events & family activities. A series of recommended walks & guided car tours exploring the region are also included in each title. The guides are arranged geographically by region & are ideal both for short & longer breaks, with practical guidance on recommended routes & tourist attractions, in addition to insightful inset boxes into local history, culture & traditions. Information on accommodation, restaurants & day-to-day information are more limited, though a compact Directory at the end of each guide provides basic listings of recommended accommodation & restaurants, as well as tourist information contacts & regional event calendars. International destinations also carry climate & country facts, basic phrases & other general travel practical guidance for travelling to the region. The British titles in the Landmark Visitor Guides series are highly recommended, covering titles that are rarely available from other publishers. ...