Britain in a weekend Bite-sized itineraries in & around London Simultaneously a fast-paced contemporary metropolis & a venerable center of history & culture, London seduces the traveler with infinite possibilities for an action-packed weekend. Now, with the help of The New York Times & its expert travel writers & photographers, you can refine choices & cut through tourist cliches to get the best of British in just 36 hours. Through treasure-house museums & cutting-edge galleries, classic pubs & top-notch theater, picture-perfect lunch spots & legendary curry houses, discover the best of this buzzing world capital with a selection of lively itineraries, including thematic & neighborhood specials such as Literary London, London with Children, East London, & Hampstead. & if it s time to venture further afield, choose from a selection of glorious weekend trips from the Highlands of Scotland to sleepy Welsh villages, the dreaming spires of Oxford to nonstop partying in Brighton. Featured destinations: London, Literary London, East London, London with Children, Hampstead, Brighton, Oxford, Cambridge, Birmingham, Liverpool, South Wales, Edinburgh, Glasgow, & the Highlands & Isle of Skye.” ...

Pacific winds Destination Los Angeles Los Angeles, America s Pacific megacity, sparkles in the sunshine & hums with creativity. The art, food, & fashion scenes are abuzz, & you bump into Hollywood celebrities at the farmers market. To get a handle on all this energy can be dizzying, especially if you only have a Friday through Sunday to explore. Luckily, this new city guide in TASCHEN s best selling travel series with The New York Times distills dining, drinks, & experiences into perfectly packaged 36-hour itineraries, so you can transform each weekend into an adventure in L.A. & beyond. From swinging through glamorous night spots to tucking into the tastiest tacos in Santa Barbara or chasing the sunset in Malibu, take off with a travelogue of cool & quirky inspirations. Featured destinations: Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, Pasadena, Santa Monica, Malibu, Long Beach, San Diego, Palm Springs, Death Valley, Las Vegas, Santa Barbara, Carmel, Sonoma County, San Francisco” ...

New York remains one of the most magnetic states in North America. Amid all the excitement, diversity, & history, navigating your way around can be a dizzying experience, especially if you only have a Friday through Sunday to spare. Luckily, this regional special in TASCHEN s best-selling 36 Hours series with The New York Times excels in making the most out of a tight schedule so you can become a savvy New York explorer each weekend. From the latest glamorous happenings in Manhattan to lesser-known gems in the outlying boroughs of Brooklyn, Queens, & Harlem, the book s crack team of writers uncover a dazzling array of city charms, even for the seasoned New Yorker. Further afield, discover the beauties of the Hamptons & Hudson Valley, where the noise & mayhem of Manhattan recedes into the horizon to be replaced by bucolic calm, fresh air, & an old-time peacefulness. ...

Ease through the East Adventures in Eastern North America Exploring the expanse of North America that looks toward the Atlantic Ocean means experiencing a kaleidoscope of picturesque towns, rural idylls, pulsating cities, & some of the most dramatic natural scenery on the continent. Such a diversity of riches can be overwhelming, particularly if you only have a weekend to spare. Luckily, the expert writers of The New York Times are at hand with this new regional collection of more than 50 revised & updated itineraries from the best-selling 36 Hours series, designed exclusively with a Friday to Sunday schedule in mind. Take your pick of intriguing destinations from East Hampton to South Beach, via postcard New Engl&, frenetic Northeast cities, & slow-paced old towns of the South. Then head west to Chicago, Nashville, & New Orleans. Through palm-shaded beach resorts, history-drenched valleys, & Manhattan boutiques, you ll find the ultimate edit of unmissable food & drink, cultural highlights, natural beauty, & the hottest neighborhood venues.” ...

Beauty & the beach: The ultimate guide for Western weekends With its seasoned writers, original destinations, & expert eye for getting the most of a place on a tight schedule, The New York Times much-loved 36 Hours column has set new standards for the weekend adventure. In this regional collection, TASCHEN presents the best 36 Hours itineraries along the Pacific Coast of North America, & inland to the best of mountain & desert grandeur. Whether you re after a romantic beach getaway or a dose of the great outdoors, an adrenaline fix or relaxed Northern Californian vibes, discover perfectly packaged programs to make the most of your Friday through Sunday. From kayaking through Kachemak Bay to bird-watching for night herons in Hawaii, each itinerary promises expert insights on the West s best eats, drinks, & experiences.” ...

The New York Trilogy is perhaps the most astonishing work by one of America`s most consistently astonishing writers. The Trilogy is three cleverly interconnected novels that exploit the elements of standard detective fiction & achieve a new genre that is all the more gripping for its starkness. It is a riveting work of detective fiction worthy of Raymond Chandler, & at the same time a profound & unsettling existentialist enquiry in the tradition of Kafka or Borges. In each story the search for clues leads to remarkable coincidences in the universe as the simple act of trailing a man ultimately becomes a startling investigation of what it means to be human. The New York Trilogy is the modern novel at its finest: a truly bold & arresting work of fiction with something to transfix & astound every reader. ” Marks a new departure for the American novel.” (Observer). ”A shatteringly clever piece of work... Utterly gripping, written with an acid sharpness that leaves an indelible dent in the back of the mind.” (Sunday Telegraph). ” The New York Trilogy established him as the only author one could compare to Samuel Beckett.” (Guardian). ...

This is the 27th edition of The New Zealand Bed & Breakfast Book, covering over 700 B& Bs, from the homely to the luxurious. ...

Newcastle has always been synonymous with a great night out, but these days it`s not just about sampling the liquid refreshment; the city is also home to a vibrant culinary scene. The city`s thriving tea & coffee shop culture offers some sophisticated tastes for connoisseurs & you`ll find superb sweet & savoury treats on offer alongside your cuppa, from melt in the mouth cakes & brownies to belly-busting sandwiches. The Newcastle Cook Book brings together recipes from some of the very best food & drink businesses in the city & surrounding area, offering a taste of the North East & further afield. Whether you`re seeking a new twist on a traditional favourite, a cake that`ll have them queuing for second helpings or want to recreate a restaurant quality dish in your own kitchen, there`s a marvellous selection of recipes to tempt the tastebuds. Dive in for inspiration & a flavour of some of the very best culinary creations the city has to offer. Get stuck in! ...

A rich historical novel
- part love story & part tragedy
- about the Irish courtesan Eliza Lynch, & how she became mistress

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The Duke of Wellington`s victory over Napoleon in 1815 at Waterloo ensured British dominance for the rest of the nineteenth century. It took three days & two hours for word to travel from Belgium in a form that people could rely upon. This is a tragi-comic midsummer`s tale that begins amidst terrible carnage & weaves through a world of politics & military convention, enterprise & roguery, frustration, doubt & jealousy, to end spectacularly in the heart of Regency society at a grand soiree in St James` Square after feverish journeys by coach & horseback, a Channel crossing delayed by falling tides & a flat calm, & a final dash by coach & four from Dover to London. At least five men were involved in bringing the news or parts of it to London, & their stories are fascinating. Brian Cathcart, a brilliant storyteller & historian, has visited the battlefield, travelled the messengers` routes, & traced untapped British, French & Belgian records. This is a strikingly original perspective on a key moment in British history. ...