Travel photographers Steve Davey & Marc Schlossman visit 40 islands from around the world, capturing stunning images & their ...

In Unforgettable Journeys to Take Before You Die, international travel writers & photographers Steve Watkins & Clare Jones draw on their years of experience & select 30 of their personal favourite adventures of a lifetime. The recommendations range from riding the Okavango Delta in Botswana, to travelling among the Patagonian fjords in Chile or in a horse-drawn caravan through county Wicklow, Irel&. ...

Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or strictly an armchair traveler, some destinations never fail to capture the imagination. UNFORGETTABLE PLACES 2012 features 12 astounding snapshots by world-renowned, & world-traveled, photographers. Each photograph is complemented by an informative caption & handy travel tips. A round-the-world ticket that will last you the entire year, this calendar, with its stunning images, will inspire you to travel beyond your own backyard & visit some of the world's truly unforgettable places. ...

We only get one life so we owe it to ourselves to see as much of this beautiful world as possible. For many of us, lying on a beach for two weeks each year is just not enough any more. We want to see ancient monuments, extraordinary scenery, endangered wildlife, foreign cultures, architecture & art
- places that give us the chance to grow & expand our horizons. Unforgettable Places to See Before You Die will help you search out some of these essential destinations & experiences. International travel writer & photographer Steve Davey has drawn on his years of experience in selecting forty of his favourite places. Some, such as the Taj Mahal & the Alhambra, are relatively well-known, but most, such as the incredible temple of Angkor Wat in Cambodia & the amazing sand dunes of Dead Vlei in the Namib desert, are very much off the beaten track. Some, such as Venice or New York, involve relatively comfortable journeys, whilst others present more of a challenge
- crossing the wilderness to see the rock-hewn churches at Lalibela in Ethiopia, for example, or trekking for nine days at altitude to see the stunning Himalayan scenery around Makalu in Nepal. Although there are plenty of tips for travellers, this is not a travel guide, & is certainly not definitive, but it will introduce you to a host of spectacular locations, all of which can be visited in a holiday of two weeks or less. Beautifully illustrated throughout with specially commissioned photographs, this is a book that will inspire you to think beyond the walls of your room & take time out to visit some of the world`s truly unforgettable places.

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In Unforgettable Things to Do Before You Die, international travel writers & photographers Steve Watkins & Clare Jones draw on their years of experience & select 40 of their personal favourite adventures of a lifetime. The recommendations range from tracking spirit bears on Princess Royal Isl&, Canada to sailing down the Nile on a felucca in Egypt. ...

” Unforgettable Walks to take before you die” is the fifth title in an exciting series of books that will help you search out essential sights & experiences around the world; a collection of 30 of the world’s most inspiring, spectacular & beautiful walks. Photographers & writers Steve Watkins & Clare Jones draw on their years of international travel experience in selecting thirty of the world`s most inspiring, spectacular & beautiful walks, each of which can be done within the space of a two-week break. Their choices include a wide range of locations, from urban walking tours along Boston`s Freedom Trail & the stunning temples of Kyoto, to the open countryside of the Yellowstone National Park in the USA & Peru`s Inca Trail. There are leisurely jaunts, such as Frank Lloyd Wright`s Fallingwater house & a stroll around the picturesque canals of Amsterdam, as well as a few demanding walks, such as the Alpine Tour du Mont Blanc & China`s Tiger Leaping Gorge trek, for those who like a challenge. Richly illustrated throughout with specially commissioned photographs, ” Unforgettable Walks to take before you die” is aimed at anyone looking for ideas for an inspirational trip of a lifetime. ...

From Dorset`s iconic Jurassic Coast to the picturesque Cotswolds & the rugged Peaks, join Julia Bradbury as she travels across Britain in search of the perfect walk, the perfect view
- & the perfect pub. Britain is a nation of walkers. Walking is ingrained in our identity
- & our passion for the countryside is stronger than ever. Unforgettable Walks takes us on eight of our beloved paths, showcasing Britain`s diverse & beautiful landscape at its very best. Follow in Julia`s footsteps as she explores the flora & fauna & shares the stories past & present of the people she meets along the way, & her own experiences. With beautiful h&-drawn maps, illustrations
- & tips for local pubs & sights
- this book will fit as well on a bookshelf as in a rucksack. The Walks Dorset: The Golden Cap Walk Cotswolds: The Cleeve Hill Walk Anglesey: The Snowdon View Walk Yorkshire Dales: The Malham Cove Walk Lake District: The Borrowdale Valley Walk Cumbria: The High Cup Nick Walk South Downs: The Birling Gap Walk Peak District: The Kinder Scout Walk



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If you lived in New York City in the 1950s, `60s, `70s, or `80s, you were likely enchanted by a particular, legendary place. Late-night spots like the Copacabana, Studio 54, The Mudd Club, or The Roxy; music venues such as CBGBs & the Village Vanguard; cutting-edge performance spaces such as The Kitchen & St. Mark`s Church in the Bowery; social hangouts like the Gaslight Cafe & Keith Haring`s Pop Shop. Many of these places are gone, but none are forgotten-and all are brought thrillingly back to life in this gorgeously designed volume. Poignant, insightful texts & both archival & new photography take readers inside more than 40 historical locations to see what made them so loved back in the day & reveal what they look like now. Each chapter

Includes:: background history of the space, as well as"es from famous artists, musicians & other key players of the time. Together, these words & pictures comprise a bittersweet elegy for a city`s iconic spaces & show the continued relevance of New York as a hotbed for the creation of popular culture.

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Military topographic survey mapping with contours. These maps are designed primarily as flying charts for aircraft, but they are useful as general topographical maps where nothing else is available. Contours are shown in feet, with elevation colouring & spot heights. Towns, villages, major roads, railways & airports are shown (but please note that many of the smaller settlements are not named, & the road information is not necessarily up to date). Some air navigation information also appears on the map, such as radio beacons & restricted flying zones. Double-sided sheet. ...

The euro was supposed to create an unbreakable bond between the nations & people of Europe. But when the debt crisis struck, the flaws of the half-built currency has brought the EU close to breaking point after decades of post-war integration. Deep fault-lines have opened up between European institutions & the nation-states, & often between the rulers & the ruled, raising profound questions about Europe`s democratic deficit. Belief in European institutions & national governments alike is waning, while radicals of both the left & the right are gaining power & influence. Europe`s leaders have so far proved the doomsayers wrong & prevented the currency from breaking up. ” If the euro fails, Europe fails, ” says Angela Merkel. Yet the euro, & the European project as a whole, is far from safe. If it is to survive & thrive, leaders will finally have to confront difficult decisions. How much national sovereignty are they willing to give up to create a more lasting & credible currency? How much of the debt burden & banking risk will they share? Is Britain prepared to walk away from the EU? & will other countries follow? In their astute analysis of the crisis, the authors describe America`s behind-the-scenes lobbying to salvage the euro, economists` bitter debates over austerity, the unseen manoeuvres of the European Central Bank & the tortuous negotiations over banking union. In the final chapter, they set out the stark choices confronting Europe`s leaders & citizens. ...