Early in his career, as he grappled with the idea of becoming an artist, Vincent van Gogh attempted portraiture, possibly with a mission in the religious sense. His models were impoverished miners, weavers & peasants. Later, his great achievement was in still life, landscape painting & further portraits all closely related to the places where he lived. He moved from place to place, from his parents` vicarage to the homes of impoverished peasants, from seaside Ramsgate, & landmarks in London to the heights of Montmartre, from the famous Yellow House in Arles to hospital then a nearby asylum. Finally, he wandered the fields & streets of Auvers, near Paris. Wherever he lived, he drew & painted. As well as the places where he stayed, he painted the homes of others, & monuments that attracted him, such as churches or even suburban factories. These became the subject of an alternative kind of portraiture
- one that did not involve people. His developing, emphatic & highly individual style suited the different character of the buildings he so carefully recorded. Each place, about which he also wrote at length, provides us with a solid framework with which to follow & understand him. Van Gogh`s life will be revealed not only through the included illustrations of his art, but with much"ation from letters. The book hopes to answer the questions: Why was he there? what & who else were there? How did his vision suit the place
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In December 1888, Vincent van Gogh cut off his ear. It is the most famous story about any artist in history. But what really happened on that dark winter night? In Van Gogh`s Ear, Bernadette Murphy reveals the truth. She takes us on an extraordinary journey from major museums to forgotten archives, vividly reconstructing Van Gogh`s world. We meet police inspectors & cafe patrons, prostitutes & madams, his beloved brother Theo & fellow painter Paul Gauguin. Why did Van Gogh commit such a brutal act? Who was the mysterious ` Rachel` to whom he presented his macabre gift? Did he really remove his entire ear? Murphy answers these important questions with her groundbreaking discoveries, offering a stunning portrait of an artist edging towards madness in his pursuit of excellence. BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK PRIMETIME BBC2 DOCUMENTARY WITH JEREMY PAXMAN. ...

More & more people are taking a break from conventional life for the freedom & adventure of being on the road & living in a converted vintage truck, camper, or van. One of these vandwellers, Foster Huntington, created the vanlife hashtag as he chronicled his adventures living in a van while driving across country. He tapped into a community of like-minded individuals looking to explore nature at their own pace.VAN LIFE showcases the best crowd-sourced photographs of stunning beaches, misty forests, & rocky mountains from Foster`s tumblr account, many of which have never been posted. ...

One of the titles in the topographic survey of the Svalbard group published in a colour version, available for the western coast, central & southern part of Spitzbergen, plus two small islands of Svenskøya & Kongsøya. The map has contours at 25-metre intervals, bold relief shading & spot heights, & shows settlements, roads & tracks, working & disused mines, airfields, lighthouses & radio beacons, etc. A grid gives UTM co-ordinates plus latitude in steps of 10` & longitude in 20’. The rest of Spitzbergen, Nordaustlandet, Edgeøya & other small islands are covered by black & white maps with contours only. Most of these maps show no geographical names, as indicated in the individual descriptions of each title. ...

” Portugal is not all that far away, or exotic, or dangerous, but it felt like a huge stretch for me to leave my partner, family, job & home & just go off. An overland solo trip lasting months in an ancient little campervan was not the kind of thing I did. But it was something I was about to do.” In her debut memoir A Van of One`s Own, Biddy Wells tells the story of how, propelled by a thirst for peace & quiet, for a modest adventure &, perhaps, for freedom, she left for Portugal on her own, with only her old campervan, Myfawny, & her GPS, Tanya, for company. Having left just about everything behind, her solo trip forces her to face her fears, her past, & herself. The road provides the perfect canvas to connect the dots between a past breakdown & her present need for freedom, as she reflects on her own life, her relationship, her family & the world around her
- to see whether her life still has room for her in it. As she meets wise & not-so- wise people, members of the campervan community & friendly locals, her outlook on life begins to shift, & a chance meeting in a bar leads to the person who will put her on the right track. But will she go back home, to Wales? And what is the meaning of `home?`A Van of One`s Own is a journey through the breath-taking scenery of France, Spain, & finally Portugal, populated by colourful characters & the roar of the ocean, the taste of fresh fish & the grind of the asphalt; but more importantly, it is a journey through past memories & present conflicts to inner peace.
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The National Geographic map of Vancouver at 1:13, 700 is a durable waterproof city map & transport guide designed for tourism. Clear & easy-to-read street mapping has main attractions highlighted & 3D illustrations of top sights. Hotels, churches, theatres & information points are among the tourist features marked on the map. One-way streets & pedestrian areas are indicated. The map covers from Hollyburn (West Vancouver) in the north-west, to Mount Pleasant & Strathcona in the south-east. Small enlargements on the reverse show Victoria (British Columbia) & Granville Isl&. The reverse of the map features background information, top sights & activities, basic essential tourist info & city transport network details, as well as a small map of Vancouver International Airport showing terminals & transport connections. The map is indexed for streets, points of interest & hotels, &

Includes:: regional & national overview maps. This map is printed on a surprisingly strong rip-proof, waterproof paper.

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Vancouver 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 ...

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. ...

Double-sided, indexed street plan of Greater Vancouver at 1:25, 000 with an enlargement of the downtown area in greater detail at 1:19, 000. Coverage

Includes:: Burnaby, New Westminster, North Vancouver & West Vancouver. Street plans from the Map Art / Canadian Cartographics Corporation / JDM Géo publishing group are usually produced at scales around 1:25, 000 to 1:35, 000 with smaller towns often shown at more detailed scales. All plans have street indexes. Plans of larges cities usually include an enlargement for the downtown area. Plans grouping together several smaller towns often have an overview map showing the whole of the relevant region. The plans have colouring to indicate commercial, institutional or industrial use, etc. Main traffic arteries are highlighted & one way streets are marked. A range of symbols shows, as appropriate, parking facilities, bus terminals, metro and/or railway stations, various public facilities & services, places of interest, recreational centres, etc. Map legends for cities & towns in the French speaking part of the country are sometimes in French only. To see the list of currently available Canadian street plans & pocket atlases form the Map Art / Canadian Cartographics Corporation / JDM Géo publishing group, including waterproof & tear-resistant Fast Track titles, please click on the series link.

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Vancouver & British Columbia in the Thomas Cook Driving Guides series; comprising a range of guides dedicated to exploring a selection of the best car tours & drives in Britain, Europe, Australasia & North America. The guides are designed to provide readers with a flexible reference source to explore the region or country by car; taking in the best local attractions & things to do & see. Recommended driving tours are linked with local sights for each chapter & total driving time is indicated clearly. An introductory section gives an overview of the destination with details of the place & its people, history, art & architecture, culture, geography & food & drink. Each chapter is divided into a touring area which is rated in categories such as architecture, entertainment & children to allow readers to plan a drive accordingly. Individual chapters give an outline of the region & provide practical guidance on getting there & around. A dedicated ...