This is a definitive natural history of the Gower Peninsula, from its heritage coast & its appeal to the naturalist, to the geology, geomorphology, conservation & ecological history. It coincides with the 50th anniversary of the area as an AONB. Located to the south west of Swansea & often described as Wales in miniature, the Gower Peninsula was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in May, 1946. The area is unique in terms of the variety of the habitats & species that occur within its 188 square kilometres. As a result, it has a greater diversity of conservation designations than almost anywhere else in the UK. The natural history of Gower is like most parts of the British Isles
- inextricably linked to the activities of man across many thousand years. New Naturalist Gower Peninsula uses the evolving landscape & the effect that the associated changes have had on species & habitats as its core. It provides a detailed examination of: the integration of the archaeological & historic landscape with the natural landscape & its associated species; the geological creation of the peninsula; man's influence on the natural environment over the centuries; the coast & channel, including the limestone cliffs, beaches, caves & saltwater marsh; the environmental impact of the Sea Empress oil disaster in 1996, which discharged 72, 000 tonnes of oil into the sea off Gower; & the ongoing conservation of the area & the contribution that naturalists can make. Mullard also looks at notable plants species & the over-wintering bird populations on the estuary, which are of international importance. Professional ecologist & writer Jonathan Mullard specialises in the management of protected areas & has spent a considerable part of his career on the peninsula. The culmination of years of research & rich with the latest information & full colour illustrations, New Naturalist Gower Peninsula is a valuable source of information on this diverse & fascinating area & its natural history.N.99 in the Collins New Naturalist series.
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At the beginning of the 21st century, New York has been enjoying a decade-long renaissance, made only more apparent following the tragedy of the September 11th 2001 attacks. The city draws more tourists than ever before & is looking the best it has looked in years. The will to construct & rebuild will not be stifled. In a celebration of New York, this volume

Includes:: 50 major new buildings & interiors built in New York between 1993 & 2003.

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New Orleans 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 ...

New Orleans on a light, waterproof & tear-resistant tourist map from the National Geographic combining a street plan of the city’s central districts with road maps of the environs & the Louisiana plantations, plan of the airport, tourist information, etc. On one side is a street plan of the city’s central districts, including the French Quarter, Central Business District with the Louisiana Superdome, the Warehouse / Arts district & the Garden district. Important public buildings & numerous hotels are highlighted & named. Tramway lines are shown with stops & also indicated is the route of Vieux Carré shuttle & the ferry across the Mississippi. The index on the reverse lists districts, streets, parks & cemeteries, piers & wharfs, hotels, & public buildings. The reverse side also

Includes:: two road maps: the environs of the city, plus a wider region extending beyond Baton Rouge & highlighting Louisiana’s Old South plantations. Accompanying notes provide more information about the plantations as well as about the sights within the city. Also provided is a plan showing road access to & the layout of the Louis Armstrong International Airport with notes on transport to the city centre.

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New Orleans in the Cities of the Imagination guide series; providing an in-depth cultural & historical exploration of some of the great city landscapes of the world. Presented as a cultural & literary guide, each title in the series explores the history of the city, providing an overview of the city’s development from its earliest roots to the modern day. Particular emphasis is placed on the literary, poetic, architectural, cultural & historical elements that make up the city & each title is written & researched by an academic expert. An Epilogue offers thoughts on the future of the city, suggested further reading & indices of literary & historical names & famous places & attractions. ...

Laminated & waterproof map for visitors to New Orleans, combining a detailed street plan of the downtown area, a street plan of a wider part of the city, a road map of the environs, plus a road map of south-eastern Louisiana, all indexed & highlighting places of interest. The main plan at 1:11, 000 provides detailed coverage of the downtown area including the city centre, the French Quarter & the Garden District. The plan prominently highlights locations of most of the 30 Top Sights in the city selected by the publishers – choices beyond the downtown area are highlighted on the remaining maps. Also marked are numerous hotels, car parks, & various other places of interest. On the reverse is a street plan at 1:30, 000 of a wide part of the city, including the Lakefront Airport, indicating principal traffic arteries & highlighting sights outside the downtown area. Also provided is a small road map of the city’s environs, plus a larger map of south-eastern Louisiana. All the plans & road maps are indexed, including, as appropriate, lists of quarters, sights, hotels, shopping centres, etc. Also provided is are climate charts, various useful conversion tables, plus a small map of USA with time zones. ...

New Orleans in the City Guide Series from Lonely Planet, profiling in comprehensive detail the history, major sights, best places to eat, nightlife, accommodation & shopping possibilities of an extensive range of cities worldwide. Frank & informal in style, the guides are renowned for their appeal to independent travellers & are written & researched by local authors. Each guide is divided into 11 main sections
- Getting Started, Background, Neighbourhoods, Shopping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, The Arts, Sports & Activities, Gay & Lesbian, Sleeping & Day Trips & Excursions. The Background section details the history, arts, architecture, environment, media, fashion & government & politics of the city. An
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New Orleans in the City Guide Series from Lonely Planet, profiling in comprehensive detail the history, major sights, best places to eat, nightlife, accommodation & shopping possibilities of an extensive range of cities worldwide. Frank & informal in style, the guides are renowned for their appeal to independent travellers & are written & researched by local authors. Each guide is divided into 11 main sections
- Getting Started, Background, Neighbourhoods, Shopping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, The Arts, Sports & Activities, Gay & Lesbian, Sleeping & Day Trips & Excursions. The Background section details the history, arts, architecture, environment, media, fashion & government & politics of the city. An
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New Orleans in the Frommer's Day By Day series is a pocket-sized guide ideal for short trips, covering a variety of budgets. The best sights of each destination are listed in convenient full-day tours for one, two or three days such as: thematic tours for interests including art, architecture & history are described, allowing you to get the most out of your time; walking tours take you around each destination ...

New Orleans in the Frommer`s Day By Day series is a pocket-sized guide ideal for short trips, covering a variety of budgets. The best sights of each destination are listed in convenient full-day tours for one, two or three days such as: thematic tours for interests including art, architecture & history are described, allowing you to get the most out of your time; walking tours take you around each destination’s principal neighbourhoods, detailing selected parks, activities, notable sights, shops & eateries. Categorized listings are given for the best of the area’s hotels & accommodation, shopping, food & drink, nightlife, music, outdoor activities, day-trips, & arts & entertainment, whilst a “ Savvy Traveller” section provides practical travel information, as well as a brief background & history of the destination. The guide is illustrated with colour photography & simple, easy-to-use bulleted maps with locations cross-referenced to the text, as well as having a removable tear-proof folded map in a pouch inside the back cover. ...