Turin in the Wallpaper* City Guide series, published by Phaidon & encompassing a collection of pocket-size guides dedicated to the best design elements in major cities. Compiled by experts at the Wallpaper* magazine, the guides are widely recognized for appealing to design-conscious travellers & are aimed at those interested in art, design & architecture. Each guide identifies the best bars, restaurants, hotels, places to shop, leisure activities & excursions with a unique emphasis on the finest examples of unusual architecture & design. Each Wallpaper* City Guide has the same layout, with separate tabs allowing readers & travellers to access individual sections easily. The tabs consist of Landmarks, Hotels, 24 Hours, Urban Life, Architour, Shopping, Sports & Escapes. High quality colour photographs appear alongside brief descriptions of each hotel, bar or attraction, highlighting distinctive & unusual styles of architecture & design. Extra pages are provided at the back of each guide, allowing readers to record their own notes & sketches. ...

Widely known as the Italian one- company town during the development of Fiat in the 20th century, Turin underwent a process of transformation roughly twenty years ago in its search for a new urban identity. The city, situated at the foot of the Alps, has become a laboratory for the reconversion of the post-industrial heritage, also in part owing to the Winter Olympics Games that took place in 2006. The manifestations of change have left behind significant traces in its urban fabric. Besides its industrial history, Turin can also surprise with its Baroque architecture
- which has brought the city to the forefront of international popularity among architects
- & with masterpieces of Italian modern architecture, such as works by Pier Luigi Nervi & Carlo Mollino. The structure of this guide is based upon a sequence of 150_buildings, some dating from 1900. These are introduced to the reader in the form of a tour that starts from the Roman & Baroque centre & heads towards the city`s outskirts, encompassing Ivrea_- the city built around the Olivetti
- to the wineries in the Langhe region, recently recognised by UNESCO World Heritage.


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The history of the computer is entwined with that of the modern world & with the life of one man, the brilliant but troubled Alan Turing. How did the computer come to structure & dominate our lives so totally? In Jon Agar`s enlightening story of the `universal machine`, we discover how Turing`s groundbreaking work not only helped break German codes during the Second World War but also founded the beginnings of the modern computer. Persecuted by the authorities for his homosexuality, & ultimately hounded to suicide, Turing`s personal tribulations are as relevant to the modern world as his work on computing, as indicated by his posthumous royal pardon of 2013 & the recent film The Imitation Game, which focuses on Turing`s turbulent life. ...

In 1932, long before travelling in Central Asia became fashionable, Ella Maillart travelled to Russian Turkestan, bordered by China, Tibet, Pakistan, & Afghanistan. Her dream was to see the mountains that lay on the fringes of China & the Takla Makan desert. She travelled like a nomad
- slowly, by camel & on foot. Setting out from Moscow, she crossed Kyrgyzstan as far as the Tien Shan range (the Celestial Mountains). She climbed the 5, 000 metre-high Sari Tor on makeshift skis, explored the legendary cities of Tashkent, Samark&, Khiva & Bukhara, travelled down the Amu Daria river & crossed, solo, the freezing & hostile wastes of the Kizil Kum, the Desert of Red Sands. Her companions are drawn from both past & present
- Mongolian princesses rub shoulders with Trotskyist exiles, whilst pilgrims & dervishes ride alongside emperors & kings. Even today, a trip like this would be considered daring. That Ella Maillart did it, largely alone & more than 70 years ago, makes her journey all the more remarkable.

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Turkey at 1:1, 000, 000 from Michelin on a double-sided road map with street plans showing locations of main tourist sights in Istanbul & Ankara, a distance table, a comprehensive index, plus basic rules for motorists. The map is double-sided, with a good overlap between the sides, & provides coverage of the whole of the Mediterranean coast of Turkey on its western half. Topography is presented by subtle relief shading, with peak heights, names of mountain ranges, colouring for the main forested areas & boundaries of national parks or other protected zones. Road network is graded into six types, including selected local tracks. Driving distances are shown on main & many secondary roads. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. Also shown are ferry & shipping routes, both between Turkish ports & to the Greek islands of the eastern & southern Aegean. The map prominently shows the country administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. Symbols highlight various places of interest, including UNESCO World Heritage sites & archaeological remains. The map has latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 1 ...

Double-sided sheet with the west of the country on one side & the east on the reverse. Six types of roads & railways are marked & named with distances between major centres given in kilometres. Relief is shown through colour shading. It

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Turkey on a double-sided, indexed road map at 1:800, 000 from Insight. This large map

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Turkey 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 ...

Turkey 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 ...

The Rough Guide Map Turkey combines clear modern mapping & bang-up-to-date research & is the ultimate insider's companion to anyone travelling around this vibrant country. Whether you're wondering around the markets of Istanbul or visiting the rock churches of Cappadocia, the Rough Guide Map Turkey provides invaluable information to help you find your way. It is printed on waterproof & rip-proof Polyart' paper &

Includes:: detail on everything from road numbers to ancient ruins & main points of interest. Find your way around this charismatic country with The Rough Guide Map Turkey.

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