Spanning the globe with 100 top places to go each season, National Geographic`s expert travel writers & photographers invite you to experience the world`s most tempting locales with this lush gift book. Covering festivals, foliage displays, harvests, summer & winter sports & activities, markets, traditional celebrations, & more, this lavish, beautifully photographed book is both inspiring & useful. Dozens of fun, themed Best of the World lists (ten best places to go whale watching in summer or warm up with hot drinks in winter, for example), as well as in-depth site descriptions, locator maps, illuminating sidebars, & tons of insider tips will inspire you to plan your next getaway during a destination`s showcase period
- whether it`s Christmas in New York, complete with ice-skating at Rockefeller Centre & seeing Radio City Music Hall`s famous holiday show; springtime in Kyoto, when cherry blossoms create clouds of pink around ancient temples; Nova Scotia in summer, when biking from lighthouse to lighthouse along the rugged coastline is sublime; or Tanzania in fall, during the migration season of millions of birds & mammals. Divided into chapters by season, each site is portrayed through authentic experiences recommended by locals & resident experts & is showcased with stunning photography, evocative text, & detailed visitor information. Eclectic sidebars highlight intriguing ancillary information, entertaining snippets on the local culture, history, don`t-miss experiences, great places to stay & food to eat, as well as other sights to see. This gorgeous book is rounded out with a series of ”top ten” lists in a wide variety of themed categories, including Harvest Festivals, Extreme Winter Adventures & Best Places to Get Summer Ice Cream.
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On 17 July 1918, four young women walked down twenty-three steps into the cellar of a house in Ekaterinburg. The eldest was twenty-two, the youngest only seventeen. Together with their parents & their thirteen-year-old brother, they were all brutally murdered. Their crime: to be the daughters of the last Tsar & Tsaritsa of All the Russias. In Four Sisters acclaimed biographer Helen Rappaport offers readers the most authoritative account yet of the Grand Duchesses Olga, Tatiana, Maria & Anastasia. Drawing on their own letters & diaries, she paints a vivid picture of their lives in the dying days of the Romanov dynasty. We see, almost for the first time, their journey from a childhood of enormous privilege, throughout which they led a very sheltered & largely simple life, to young womanhood
- their first romantic crushes, their hopes & dreams, the difficulty of coping with a mother who was a chronic invalid & a haeomophiliac brother, &, latterly, the trauma of the revolution & its terrible consequences. Compellingly readable, meticulously researched & deeply moving, Four Sisters gives these young women a voice, & allows their story to resonate for readers almost a century after their death.
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Four Tales brings together Clockwork, The Firework-Maker`s Daughter, I was a Rat!, & The Scarecrow & His Servant. Four stories & a new prologue & epilogue from the uniquely talented Philip Pullman. Drawing on the rich tradition of fairytales, the collection will amuse, engage, & delight readers. ...

Previously known as Off-Roader Driving, Four By Four Driving provides detailed coverage of all the tricks & skills particular to basic & advanced off-road driving techniques. Covers towing, on & off-road, steep slopes, down slopes, river crossing, ice & snow, & so on. Also

Includes:: information on recovery, some advice on maintenance, oils & parts, advice on loading & an introduction to expedition planning, although much more detailed advice expedition planning can be found in Tom Sheppard's previous volume, Vehicle Dependent Expedition Guide (not currently in publication) & in the Overland Journal, for which Sheppard is an editor. An expanded introductory section gives advice on vehicle choice, what compromises you should expect, the pros & cons of different transmission systems & an explanation of the different types of four-wheel drive systems available. An updated & greatly expanded version of the author

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Fans of the Divergent series by No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth will be thrilled by Four: A Divergent Collection, a companion volume that

Includes:: four pre-Divergent stories told from Tobias Eaton`s point of view. DIVERGENT
- a major motion picture in 2014. Readers first encountered Tobias Eaton as ” Four” in Divergent. His voice is an integral part of Allegiant. Readers will find more of this charismatic character`s backstory told from his own perspective in Four: A Divergent Collection. When read together, these long narrative pieces illuminate the defining moments in Tobias Eaton`s life. The first three pieces in this volume
- ” The Transfer, ” ” The Initiate, ” & ” The Son”
- follow Tobias`s transfer from Abnegation to Dauntless, his Dauntless initiation, & the first clues that a foul plan is brewing in the leadership of two factions. The fourth story, ” The Traitor, ” runs parallel with the events of Divergent, giving readers a glimpse into the decisions of loyalty
- & love
- that Tobias makes in the weeks after he meets Tris Prior. Exclusive scenes included!






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Greek island of Fourni on a light, waterproof & tear-resistant, contoured & GPS compatible map at 1:25, 000 from Terrain Editions. Coverage

Includes:: the nearby islands of Aghios Minas, Thymena, & several small islands off the southern coast of Fourni. On the reverse is general information about the isl&. All place names are shown in both Greek & Latin alphabet. Map legend & all the text include English. Maps of the Greek islands from Terrain Editions have topography well presented by contours at 20m intervals (unless indicated differently in the map`s individual description), enhanced by spot heights, subtle relief shading & additional altitude colouring. Road network is very clearly graded according to width & the type of surface, distinguishing between good & rough dirt roads. Distances are marked on most small local roads, as well as locations of petrol stations and/or tyre repair workshops; scenic routes are highlighted. Each map also shows which ports are served by ferry services. Hiking paths are graded as main or narrow trails. National parks & other protected areas are marked & a wide range of symbols indicate various places of interest & recreational facilities, with main sights clearly highlighted. Most titles distinguish between sandy & pebble beaches; some also indicate beaches with natural shade and/or the type of sea bed. The maps have a UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude margin ticks. The reverse side of each title is covered by general information about the isl&, illustrated with colour photos. Many titles also include brief descriptions of recommended hiking trails and/or a street plan of the island’s main town, with colouring clearly showing various tourist facilities. To see the other titles in this series please click on the series link.

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This is a dark & powerful debut novel set in the hardscrabble American heartlands. ` If I knew for a certain`ty that a man was coming to my house with the conscious design of doing me good, I should run for my life...` After trying to help Benjamin Pearl, an undernourished, nearly feral eleven-year-old boy living in the Montana wilderness, social worker Pete Snow comes face-to-face with the boy`s profoundly disturbed father, Jeremiah. With courage & caution, Pete slowly earns a measure of trust from this paranoid survivalist itching for a final conflict that will signal the coming End Times. But as Pete`s own family spins out of control, Jeremiah`s activities spark the full-blown interest of the FBI, putting Pete at the centre of a massive manhunt from which no one will emerge unscathed. In this shattering & iconic novel, Smith Henderson explores the complexities of freedom, community, grace, suspicion & anarchy, brilliantly depicting America`s disquieting & violent contradictions. Fourth of July Creek is an unforgettable, unflinching debut that marks the arrival of a major literary talent. ...

This is a dark & powerful debut novel set in the hardscrabble American heartlands. ` If I knew for a certainty that a man was coming to my house with the conscious design of doing me good, I should run for my life...` After trying to help Benjamin Pearl, an undernourished, nearly feral eleven-year-old boy living in the Montana wilderness, social worker Pete Snow comes face-to-face with the boy`s profoundly disturbed father, Jeremiah. With courage & caution, Pete slowly earns a measure of trust from this paranoid survivalist itching for a final conflict that will signal the coming End Times. But as Pete`s own family spins out of control, Jeremiah`s activities spark the full-blown interest of the FBI, putting Pete at the centre of a massive manhunt from which no one will emerge unscathed. In this shattering & iconic novel, Smith Henderson explores the complexities of freedom, community, grace, suspicion & anarchy, brilliantly depicting America`s disquieting & violent contradictions. Fourth Of July Creek is an unforgettable, unflinching debut that marks the arrival of a major literary talent. ...

We are able to source a wide range flags in many sizes, sewn or printed on 100% Ministry Of Defence Standard Woven & Knitted Polyester. Flags are supplied with rope & toggle. If you would like more information, have a custom size request or cannot find a desired product, please email us at maritime@stanfords.co.uk. We will be glad to help! ...

Join Rebecca & her friends at Trebizon Boarding School, perfect for fans of Enid Blyton`s Malory Towers & St Clare`s. When Rebecca, Sue & Tish take up running, they never expect it to lead to an adventure. But that surprise is nothing compared to the shock of a film crew arriving at Trebizon! The crew film Margot surfing, Tish at the beach, & even Rebecca`s long-awaited tennis match with Joss Vining. But the Silent Eye film company is not all it seems. Can Rebecca & Tish save the day? The tenth exciting book in the classic Trebizon series. Praise for the Trebizon series: ” As warm & comforting as a cup of cocoa, the Trebizon books are a real treat.” (Katherine Woodfine, author of The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow). ” An absolute hug of a book, this is school storytelling at its warm, delightful, comforting best.” (Robin Stevens, author of Murder Most Unladylike). Follow Rebecca & her friends through all the ups & downs of boarding school in: First Term at Trebizon; Second Term at Trebizon; Summer Term at Trebizon; Boy Trouble at Trebizon; More Trouble at Trebizon; Tennis Term at Trebizon; Summer Camp at Trebizon; Into the Fourth at Trebizon; Hockey Term at Trebizon; &, Fourth Year Triumphs at Trebizon. Anne Digby is the author of Trebizon, several titles in Enid Blyton`s Naughtiest Girl series & the Me, Jill Robinson series. She lives in East Sussex. ...