Tasmania 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 ...

Tasmania at 1:500, 000 in a series of double-sided maps, combining coverage of the whole state with more detailed mapping of the suburbs & environs of main cities. The state maps are indexed & show the road network including unsurfaced roads & tracks, plus railways. Topography is indicated by names of deserts, mountain ranges & selected peaks, with national parks, reserves & protected areas, aboriginal lands, & World Heritage sites highlighted. Symbols provide limited tourist information, highlighting places of interest & information centres, & mark locations of gas & oil fields, hydroelectric power stations, lighthouses, etc. The maps have a grid showing latitude & longitude at 1 ...

Melbourne 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 ...

Tasmania at 1:480, 000 on an indexed map from Hema with vivid presentation of its topography & national parks. On the reverse are more detailed enlargements of the environs of Hobart & Launceston, plus street plans of these two cities, Devonport & Burnie. On one side is the whole of Tasmania with Flinders Isl&, Cape Barren Island & Clarke Isl&, plus King Island shown as an inset. Topography of Tasmania is vividly presented by relief shading, with plenty of names of mountain ranges, peaks, etc. National or state parks & other protected areas are indicated by colouring. Road network indicates unsurfaced roads & 4WD tracks. Driving distances are marked on main & selected local routes. Railway lines are shown with stations; ferry connections & local airports/airfields are marked. Icons indicate 24h fuel supplies, caravan parks & camping areas, roadside rest areas, picnic spots, viewpoints & tourist information centres. Numerous places of interest are highlighted, including vineyards & wineries, museums, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 30’ intervals. The index is next to the map. Also provided is a distance table. On the reverse are street plans of central Hobart & Launceston, both accompanied by lists of places of interest & selected accommodation, plus road maps of the environs of these two cities. Two more street plans cover Devonport & Burnie, & the map also

Includes:: a table of tourist facilities in the national parks, a list of information centres, plus suggestions for walks, from short 20 min treks to multi-day routes. To see the list of Hema’s maps of other states of Australia please click on the series link.

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Taste le Tour takes the reader on a gastronomic tour of regional France, introducing the classic recipes from each region. The recipes have all been tested & written to make cooking French food simple & delicious. Gabriel introduces the ingredients & the famous specialties of each region. This beautiful book is illustrated by Francophile Antonia Pesanti, who has spent much time travelling around France. Antonia interprets French life through her drawings, from the pretty patisserie windows to the charcuteries & street markets. Taste le Tour is a wonderful gift, keepsake & book to cook from. ...

” Paris is a Mecca to haute cuisine, where history meets French gastronomy in all its grandeur & tradition. However, this labyrinth of timeless, charming bistros & brasseries is also a hotbed for experimentation & innovation. It is the cultural diversity & unexpected treasures within Paris I love.” Join France`s most celebrated chef on a personal journey around Paris as he reveals his favourite foodie haunts including restaurants, caf s, local bistros, patisseries & other artisanal stores. From a morning croissant on the Canal Saint-Martin to a magical dinner on the Eiffel Tower, Alain Ducasse takes you on a stunning gourmet tour of Paris. From his own 3-star restaurants to his favourite icecream store, to his insider`s tip on the best local creperie in town, Ducasse share the stories, histories & encounters with the men & women who make up Paris` extraordinary culinary landscape. Lavishly photographed, Paris by Ducasse showcases the gourmet highlights of the capital, telling of the Chef`s passion for cookery & his sincere love of Paris. A work that will set all admirers of beauty, excellence & authenticity dreaming, wherever they may live. ...

Following up on Burma, her stunningly well received exploration of another fascinating cultural crossroads, Duguid introduces us to the next place we want to visit with recipes for food we can`t wait to make, & with tales that real memorable & moving. in the way that the Mediterranean has a common palate, so too do these nations: one centred on a love for the fresh & the green (beginning with the piles of fresh herbs that accompany every dish with abandon) & also the tart, as revealed in the ingenious use of sour plums, sour cherries, pomegranates, & limes. There are the delectable filled dumplings, flatbreads, & stuffed vegetables; plus gorgeous Persian rice dishes, grilled meats, & skewered kebabs. There are fresh cheeses, sparkly salads, spice blends, & spectacular sauces based on walnuts ground to a paste. Taste of Persia is an adventure of discover
- not only of a fascinating region, rich with history & variety, but of a wealth of culinary traditions & innovations as well.
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Food sustains life. Since the beginning of time, it has underpinned our existence. Every day, in every country around the world, it continues to do so. While once food comprised the humble gatherings of hunters in caves, today it has been elevated to an obsession, loathed & adored, craved & crammed in equal measure. Some people eat to live, others live to eat. In an age where we consume up to 285 pieces of content just via social media on a daily basis, information needs to be easily accessible, quick to the point & captivating. This is the age of the infographic, where statistics, facts & knowledge are made easily available & understandable. Taste will explore the complex, colourful & at times controversial world of food, through a collection of thought-provoking, stimulating & beautifully-crafted infographics. Accessible & authoritative, it will cover everything you need to know about food
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- as well as startling, challenging & unusual facts. Our content will have authority & wit, chart history & predict trends, & will be complemented by beautiful naturally styled imagery & fact-packed illustrations. From Christmas lunch to curry, pizza to Pavlova, & bagels to burgers, Taste will inform & inspire. Our readers will be information hungry but time poor. They want to eat good food, they want to know good food, but they want it quickly & they want it now. They want to feel travelled without leaving home. It took love, care & attention to create but will ultimately be consumed in a matter of minutes by an eager foodie. Food is the one global language that always translates.

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From the Iron Age to the Industrial Revolution, the Romans to the Regency, few things have mirrored society or been affected by its upheavals as much as the food we eat & the way we prepare it. In this involving history of the British people, Kate Colquhoun celebrates every aspect of our cuisine from Anglo-Saxon feasts & Tudor banquets, through the skinning of eels & the invention of ice cream, to Dickensian dinner-party excess & the growth of frozen food. Taste tells a story as rich & diverse as a five-course dinner. ...