This guidebook offers 23 walking routes set across the magnificent 120km-long Karavanke mountain range, which forms a natural border between Austria & Slovenia. Commonly known as `the way the Alps used to be`, as it is yet to experience the extent of commercial development known by the Western Alps, it is one of the longest ranges in Western Europe but it remains genuinely unspoilt & relatively unvisited by English-speaking hillwalkers. The guide`s walks begin in pretty towns & villages, & most of them access the peaks from the relatively more gentle Slovenian side of the range, where forest-clad slopes lead to grassy summits where spectacular views can be enjoyed. Arranged by peak from west to east along the range, most of the summits can be reached by waymarked paths & trails. The guide gives all the practical details you need on transport, accessing the routes, accommodation & available facilities, as well as insight into the historical sites passed on the way. The Karavanke offers a wealth of superb walking opportunities for walkers of all abilities, & this is an invaluable companion to discovering the range for yourself. ...

This new edition of Paul Reed’s classic book Walking the Somme is an essential travelling companion for anyone visiting the Somme battlefields of 1916. His book, first published over ten years ago, is the result of a lifetime’s research into the battle & the landscape over which it was fought. From Gommecourt, Serre, Beaumont-Hamel & Thiepval to Montauban, High Wood, Delville Wood & Flers, the author guides the walker across the major sites associated with the fighting. These are now features of the peaceful Somme countryside. In total there are 16 walks, including a new one tracing the operations around Mametz Wood, & all the original walks have been fully revised & brought up to date. Walking the Somme brings the visitor not only to the places where the armies clashed but to the landscape of monuments, cemeteries & villages that make the Somme battlefield so moving to explore. The acclaimed “ Battleground” series from the renowned military publishers Pen & Sword provides an extensive range of titles describing specific battles, particularly during the two World Wars. Well written & illustrated with contemporary photos, drawings & maps, the books give much more detailed & vivid descriptions than found in more general titles, bringing the battlefields alive for visitors as well as informing & entertaining readers at home. Where appropriate, the guides include recommendations for visiting the memorials, cemeteries, monuments & museums by local walks and/or car tours & include recommendations for further reading. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

This handy guidebook by an expert local author explores one of the most extensive protected areas in the Alps
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This guidebook describes 32 varied day walks & one longer route in the Ardennes, an area which lies mostly in Belgium but extends into both Luxembourg & France, with easy access from the English Channel ports. It`s an area of beech & oak-forested hills divided by deep, winding valleys with wide, shallow rivers. Medieval castles & fortified farmhouses abound, perched above the villages. The walking possibilities are endless, all without the large height gains that are a feature of routes in the European Alps. Relics & museums of the WW2 ` Battle of the Bulge` abound, a bonus for military history enthusiasts. Given the huge variety of other entertainments including kayaking, cross-country biking, even just playing at the water`s edge, it`s a great family destination. & there`s the beer? This guide is illustrated with clear custom-made maps & contains lots of information about the vivid history of the area, as well as all the practical accommodation needed to plan a trip, including accommodation, food & drink & advice on when to go. ...

This guidebook by Italian walking expert Gillian Price describes 40 varied circular day walks in the region of Umbria, set between Rome & Florence & dotted with UNESCO World Heritage towns such as Orvieto, Norcia, Perugia, Gubbio, Spoleto & Assisi. The landscape, like that of neighbouring Tuscany, is one of rolling hills & deep woodlands, without the crowds of other well-known holiday regions in Italy. Walks cross flower meadows, wander down river valleys & also climb onto rugged hills & Apennine mountains, visiting Roman & Etruscan ruins as well as myriad ancient villages. This, the first comprehensive English-language walking guidebook to Umbria, also

Includes:: lots of practical information about recommended gear & maps to take & tips on local food, wildlife & culture, as well as useful tourist, accommodation & transport information & a brief Italian-English glossary. This is all you will need for your spring or autumn walking holiday exploring the `green heart` of Italy.

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Falk, one of Germany's leading publishers of street plans, produce their town plans in two different formats. Falk Extra plans are folded in a standard way, where the whole map can be opened to view the entire area it covers. For larger cities, the same mapping is also published with a special folding system designed to show only a small section of the map at one time. The whole map can be opened but it will be cut in several places. Many find these street plans very user-friendly & easier to handle than conventional maps. The plans, which cover towns with their outer suburbs, indicate main landmarks & public buildings & show all the public transport facilities, one way streets & car parks. Plans of lager cities include a separate map of the town centre at a more detailed scale & a diagram of the underground & the suburban rail network. The plans also show the postal divisions & have an extensive street index which, where appropriate, shows individual postal codes for each street. Map legend

Includes:: English. Falk Extra plans also include on the reverse a road map of the surrounding area.

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Find beauty & harmony in the unfinished, fleeting, modest, & simple things in life. Learn how to let go of judgment & see things differently. Embrace the ancient Japanese philosophy of wabi sabi & appreciate the imperfect, impermanent, & incomplete. The essence of this slippery, intangible concept can only be found by embracing inevitable discord, disarray, & disfunction in all we see, hear, think, feel, do & say. Seemingly complex, yet delightfully simple, wabi sabi is the spirit of change; the passing of time; the acknowledgement, appreciation & acceptance of the transient & temporary nature of all things in the cycle of life. ...

` More than ever, we need books like this` Jessica Seaton, Co-Founder of Toast & author of Gather, Cook, Feast A whole new way of looking at the world
- & your life
- inspired by centuries-old Japanese wisdom. Wabi sabi (”wah-bi sah-bi”) is a captivating concept from Japanese aesthetics, which helps us to see beauty in imperfection, appreciate simplicity & accept the transient nature of all things. With roots in zen & the way of tea, the timeless wisdom of wabi sabi is more relevant than ever for modern life, as we search for new ways to approach life`s challenges & seek meaning beyond materialism. Wabi sabi is a refreshing antidote to our fast-paced, consumption-driven world, which will encourage you to slow down, reconnect with nature, & be gentler on yourself. It will help you simplify everything, & concentrate on what really matters. From honouring the rhythm of the seasons to creating a welcoming home, from reframing failure to ageing with grace, wabi sabi will teach you to find more joy & inspiration throughout your perfectly imperfect life. This book is the definitive guide to applying the principles of wabi sabi to transform every area of your life, & finding happiness right where you are.

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Living apart from his girlfriend Gabriela, university lecturer Samuel is shaken from his humdrum existence when he receivesan enigmatic postcard from Japan & the unexpected visit at work of a girl trying to identify the language of a strange, haunting song. This sets Samuel on a quest that will take him to Kyoto, not only to discover the meaning of the cryptic message, which mayhold the key to some of his unanswered questions, but also to find enlightenment, a new equilibrium & a reappreciation ofthe small joys of life. Written with Miralles`s trademark wit & lightness of touch, Wabi-Sabi is a delightful tale about love andbridging cultural divides. ...

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. ...