Unfolding Our Universe is a comprehensive & accessible introduction to astronomy. With a clear, crisp text & beautiful colour illustrations, it takes readers to the heart of the Universe
- explaining the facts, concepts, methods & frontiers of astronomical science. The book can be read right through without referring to any mathematics. For the more ambitious reader, key points are developed in more detail & basic mathematics provided in self-contained boxes. A unique feature of Unfolding Our Universe is the careful balance it strikes between the basics of the subject & its frontiers. Step by step, it carefully assembles a complete understanding of astronomy. Full colour throughout & a very readable text make this book a delight for the casual reader to browse, while the clear & concise explanations will appeal to amateur astronomers, science teachers & college & university students seeking a no-nonsense introduction to astronomy.
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Egypt & the Near East have enchanted many people over the centuries. Travellers from the West have journeyed to this region for a variety of motives: in pursuit of knowledge, power, diplomacy & trade, for pleasure & adventure, on pilgrimage, & to plunder & discover the exotic
- or sometimes simply to discover themselves. Some have been influenced more than others by what they saw; bringing back tangible evidence of their visits, in the form of antiquities or other collectors' items; others have used their observations & experiences for their own literary & artistic ends. This collection of papers has its origin in the conference Travellers to Egypt & the Near East held at St Catherine's College, Oxford in July 1997. They are arranged Approx. in chronological order
- though with so many common themes running through them, a strict sequence according to a single criterion has proved almost impossible. In addition to the chronological sequence, the reader will detect a number of common themes
- religion, gender, economics, colonialism, perceptions of literature & art & so forth that haunt the essays & form webs of interconnection between them. The papers included in this volume range from those on Mary Wortley Montagu & James Silk Buckingham to the grand tour phenomenon & the ruins of Sardis. These essays provide an array of perspectives on a set of historical, literary & cultural relationships about which debate is certain to continue well into the twenty-first century.


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From coast to coast to coast, here are Canada's most fascinating destinations.

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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&. ...

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. ...

To accompany her primetime ITV series, Best Walks with a View, Julia Bradbury takes us on eight of the UK`s best-loved walks, showcasing the beauty of Britain & navigating the reader through the sights & sounds, the flora & fauna & the past & present of eight fascinating & relaxing paths, all of them well-trodden but still full of discoveries waiting to be made, including some excellent pubs. Both a practical guide & a love letter to walking & walkers, this book explores who walkers are & how walking across a landscape brings its people together, & shows how even those who don`t live in the countryside are never more than a train ride away from stunning natural beauty. Drawing on the great British nature writing tradition & accompanied with maps & illustrations, this beautiful book will fit as well on a bookshelf as in a rucksack. Each of the walks featured in the book is under 10 miles. Collectively they cover the whole range of Britain`s diverse & beautiful landscapes, from the Jurassic coast of Dorset & the rich history of the South Downs to the breathtaking home-grown scenery of the Peak District & the Yorkshire Dales. Join Julia as she goes in search of the perfect walk with a view. ...

” 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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