Few places in the world have experienced such an intense & eventful history as Sicily. Rocked by revolts & power-struggles, rejoicing in great splendour & freedoms, over thousands of years this small island has been a crossroads for many peoples, religions & cultures
- & its melting-pot of influences has created a unique spirit of ` Sicilian-ness`. This book
- with evocative photographs by Melo Minnella
- attempts to capture the elusive spirit of Sicily, its inhabitants & its landscape, & offers a sweeping account of the isl&, from ancient history up to the present day.


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Sicily: Catania & the Southeast in the Footprint Focus Guides, which are targeted at cities, regions & countries worldwide that have no, or very limited, coverage from other publishers. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint Focus guides all have the same layout. Smaller than their sister Handbooks, the Focus guides are intended to streamline the information contained so that you have more of what you need, without losing Footprint’s signature unrestrictive editorial style that gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. An introductory section introduces the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Essentially a condensed, straight-to-the-point version of their Handbook series. ...

An essential companion to the 2016 exhibition at The British Museum, Sicily: culture & conquest captures the spirit of Sicily & offers a fascinating insight into its multi-layered history. The isl&, located at the heart of the Mediterranean, has over the centuries seemed alluring to successive waves of Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs & Normans. This magnificent book focusses on two of Sicily’s most significant & vibrant periods: the sweeping expansion of the Greeks, & the extraordinary period of enlightenment that took place under Norman rule. Over 200 remarkable objects are presented here, including sculptural decorations from temples, churches & palaces, stunning gold jewellery, & spectacular mosaics & textiles. ...

Sicily: Palermo & the Northwest in the Footprint Focus Guides, which are targeted at cities, regions & countries worldwide that have no, or very limited, coverage from other publishers. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint Focus guides all have the same layout. Smaller than their sister Handbooks, the Focus guides are intended to streamline the information contained so that you have more of what you need, without losing Footprint ...

A visual feast of one of Italy`s most loved destinations; Italy`s most seductive isl&, Sicily, is located in the heart of the Mediterranean. Thanks to its rich history, Sicilian food has Italian as well as Greek, Spanish, French, & Arab influences. Now Italian aficionados, Katie & Giancarlo Caldesi, head to the island to immerse themselves in its diverse food scene. Starting in the capital, Palermo, the couple come across some exciting street food that features tasty Arancini (rice balls stuffed with meat sauce & cheese) to lesser know gems such as Panelle (garbanzo bean fritters), & Sfincione, a thick Sicilian pizza, topped with tomatoes, onions, anchovies, & casciocavallo cheese. In Trapani they try a fish couscous & then head to Noto, where almonds dominate in some memorable desserts, including a classic Semifreddo & a refreshing Almond Granita (served with fresh brioche, for dunking). Nor would any Sicilian book would be complete without Pasta Alla Norma (pasta with tomatoes & eggplants) & the classic, ricotta-filled sweet delight Cannoli. ...

This title presents the great & glorious events in Bristle's past, fully illustrated with line drawings & historical photographs. It is described by Derek as a slapstick dash through 600 years of local excitements. The cartoons are by Vic & Derek has provided the text. ...

One of the maps in the topographic survey of Peru from the country’s national survey organization, Instituto Geográfico Nacional. Contours are at 25m intervals & colouring/symbols indicate different types of terrain & vegetation. Some of the maps may contain small blank spaces representing as yet unmapped areas. Each sheet covers 30’ latitude by 30’ longitude. The maps have a 1km UTM grid & margin ticks for latitude & longitude at intervals of 1’. Publication dates vary; most maps were published in 1960s to 1990s, with some sheets revised more recently. Map legend is in Spanish only, except in the more recent editions which also include English. ...

Sidcup in 1908 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers the area from Stafford Road eastward to Foots Cray Place, & from Manor Road southward to Frognal Corner. St John`s church, Place Green & the Manor House are in the centre of the map, with Sidcup itself to the north-west, & part of Foots Cray to the south-east. Features include Sidcup High Street, part of Foots Cray High Street, All Saints church, Longlands Nursery, Sidcup Place, Hatherley Road, Christ Church & Christ Church Road, Main Road, The Drive, Ursula Lodges. Also extensive grounds around Foots Cray Place, an elegant house built in the style of the Palladian Villa Rotunda at Vicenza in 1754 for a London pewterer Bourchier Cleeve, but demolished after a fire in 1949; the grounds include The Canal. A mill at Foots Cray dated from 1767 & is shown here in use as a Photographic Film Manufactory. The map is interesting for showing the still growing suburb of Sidcup but also much of the old village of Foots Cray. On the reverse are directories for Clarence Crescent, Clarence Road, Granville Road, Hadlow Road, Hatherley Road, High Street, Sidcup Hill, Sidcup Green. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

Hermann Hesse`s moving & inspirational chronicle of spiritual evolution, ” Siddhartha”,

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Two bestselling talents bring you a future classic for fans of The Gruffalo & Giraffes Can`t Dance. This rhyming witty story about friendship is a perfect for sharing & reading aloud. Deep in the heart of Wintermouse Wood, Down in the grass where the autumn trees stood, Lived all kinds of creatures
- some big & some small, Some spiky, some furry, some short & some tall. Little Mouseling lives with her family in Wintermouse Wood. She loves being together, but she is SO small that she`s sometimes left out when her brothers & sisters go out to play. Will this tiny mouse find the perfect friend to stay by her side?
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