Experience all of Amsterdam's attractions with this up-to date authoritative guide packed with Insider Tips. Most holidaymakers want to have fun & feel relaxed from the moment they arrive at their holiday destination
- that's what Marco Polo Guides are all about. Discover boutique hotels authentic restaurants the city's trendiest places & night spots & get tips on shopping & what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids & a summary of all the festivals & events that take place in the Dutch capital. Also contains: Perfect Day Travel Tips Links Blogs Apps & more Dutch phrasebook & index. Narrow houses leaning against each other at slightly crooked angles a cyclist crossing a bridge on a squeaky bicycle people sitting out in the sun in front of the corner cafe & enjoying their coffees; in the distance the jolt of a tram lumbering along the Leidseplein. The Insider Tips reveal where you can experience sights like these along with an organic restaurant under glass & where you can enjoy a free lunchtime concert. The Perfect Day takes you on a tour showing you various facets of the city: from breakfast at Koffie Verkeerd on the Leliegracht to a stroll along Utrechtestraat with its exciting little shops & winding up at the Club Trouw where you can dance the night away. The Best Of pages highlight some unique aspects of Amsterdam recommend places to go for free & have tips for rainy days & where you can relax & chill out. Panels in each chapter suggest things to do if you're on a tight budget & where you might pick up some real bargains. Finally the Dos & Don'ts point out some of the things you need to be aware of & watch out for when visiting the city. MARCO POLO Amsterdam provides comprehensive coverage of the city. To help you find your way around there's a detailed street atlas inside a useful public transport map in the backcover plus a handy pull-out map. A must-have for all travellers including those who haven't bought a travel guide in the past
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The ultimate pocket map of Amsterdam! Explore the glorious city of Amsterdam with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized pop-up map. Small in size yet big on detail this compact dependable city map will ensure you don't miss a thing. *

Includes:: 2 popout maps
- an overview map of Amsterdam & a detailed street by street plan of the historic central area * Additional maps include a locator map & a detailed transit map * Handy self-folding tourist map
- small enough to fit in your pocket yet offers extensive coverage of the city in an easy-to-use format * Thorough street index is also featured & cross-referenced to the map so you can easily find your destination * Key places of interest are listed offering you advice on the best things to see



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The ultimate Amsterdam guide book! Amsterdam is a place where high culture meets downtown vibe where Van Goghs vie with museums of cannabis where 17th century palaces rest weightlessly on sand & cosy bars compete with cool designer clubs funky shops & chic cuisine. With more canals than Venice Amsterdam counterbalances a picture-perfect 17th century hauteur with an easy-going village atmosphere & an arts & entertainment scene that s as high energy as it is cosmopolitan & cutting-edge. Whether you re visiting for the sightseeing or the shopping the cuisine or the nightlife this Amsterdam travel guide is the perfect guide for your short break. Combining destination expertise with two award-winning pop-up maps this handy travel guide will provide all the information you need to get the most out of your trip. This handy Amsterdam pocket guide

Includes:: two detailed Pop Out city maps & a 64 page full colour illustrated travel guide. The guide opens with 2 of our favourite itineraries. If youre short of time & want to see all the best bits these itineraries are sure to help you explore & savour the best that Amsterdam has to offer. The guide is then divided in to 7 chapters: see it
- the best places to see from museums & cathedrals to markets monuments & much more; buy it
- pinpoints the key shopping areas & stores to target; watch it
- places to be entertained: shows theatres music venues ballet comedy cinema & nightlife; taste it
- from ethnic cuisine to local fare to the top places for an evening cocktail; all the best places to eat & drink; know it
- all the practical information you need to get the best out of your trip; directory
- hotel listings additional places to visit annual events & useful websites Packed with advice & information this handy pocket size Amsterdam travel guide will help you get the most out of your trip.







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The first volume in the brilliant best-selling Bartimaeus sequence; now with a brand new cover! When the 5 000-year-old djinni Bartimaeus is summoned by Nathaniel a young magicians apprentice he expects to have to do nothing more taxing than a little levitation or a few simple illusions. But Nathaniel is a precocious talent & has something rather more dangerous in mind: revenge. Against his will Bartimaeus is packed off to steal the powerful Amulet of Samarkand from Simon Lovelace a master magician of unrivalled ruthlessness & ambition. Before long both djinni & apprentice are caught up in a terrifying flood of magical intrigue murder & rebellion. Set in a modern-day London controlled by magicians this hilarious electrifying thriller will enthral readers of all ages. ...

The first volume in the brilliant bestselling Bartimaeus sequence now adapted into a stunning graphic novel format
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Amusement machines were all built for the exact same purpose: parting customers from their hard-earned money. Yet the ways in which these machines have done this is as varied as the glorious designs that have adorned them. Machines range from the mutoscopes that showed ' What the Butler Saw' through to pinball machines fruit machines the classic one-armed bandit & the penny slot machines that are so evocative of seaside holidays & Edwardian amusements. They continue up to more modern versions of the amusement machine like table football & golf machines. Amusement Machines" charts this stunning range & investigates the changes in their design & evolution over time." ...

The rollercoaster is usually the main attraction of any amusement or theme park & this book outlines the history of these fascinating structures. From the first mass-produced rollercoaster the Switchback Railway through to the giant wooden coasters of the inter-war period the author uses historic postcards & photographs to chart their development & that of other amusement rides including revolving towers aerial rides Ferris wheels & water chutes all of which were produced from the late Victorian era in myriad forms. Essential to the very existence of such amusement venues as Blackpool Pleasure Beach Southend Kursaal & Margate Dreamland these much-loved rides are not so far removed from their modern-day equivalents as they might at first appear. ...

The death of Amy Winehouse at the age of 27 was a tragedy. She was one of the brightest music stars in years -a brilliant original song writer with a mighty voice & great personal charm. Amy was loveable but troubled. She was as notorious for her messy personal life drug addiction & alcoholism as she was celebrated for her songs & her death in 2011 while shocking was not unexpected. Amy was also the latest in a series of iconic music stars who died at the same young age; starting with Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones whose death in 1969 was followed by Jimi Hendrix & Janis Joplin in 1970 Jim Morrison in 1971 & Kurt Cobain in 1994. All were gifted. All were dissipated. All were 27. The 27 Club was first used as a collective term for these lost souls after a comment by Kurt Cobain's mother. ' He's gone & joined that stupid club ' she said after Kurt shot himself. 'I told him not to.. .' In this ground-breaking book Howard Sounes delivers a detailed & insightful study of Amy Winehouse's life & sets that life in the context of the 27 Club. That six big music stars died at 27 -- along with 44 less well-known names -- is on one level a coincidence. But behind this coincidence Sounes reveals is a disturbing common narrative that explains how these artists met their fate & casts new light on Amy's death in particular. ...

ALL AUTHOR PROCEEDS DONATED TO THE AMY WINEHOUSE FOUNDATION. No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller. Amy My Daughter" the official biography. For the first time fans can follow Amy's incredible story in full & discover the truth behind the headlines. With never before seen photos & personal notes & drawings this book brings together the many layers of Amy's life
- the personal the private & the public. From Amy's mischievous early years her rise to stardom & to her much publicised struggles with addiction this is the definitive book on an iconic figure who although tragically taken at an early age has left a musical legacy that will enthral audiences for many years to come. All proceeds from the book will be donated to The Amy Winehouse Foundation the charity that Mitch has established in Amy's name to help children & young adults facing difficulty & adversity in their lives."
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Isabelle Goodrow has been living in self-imposed exile with her daughter Amy for 15 years. Shamed by her past & her affair with Amys father she has submerged herself in the routine of her dead-end job & her unrequited love for her boss. But when Amy frustrated by her quiet & unemotional mother embarks on an illicit affair with her maths teacher the disgrace intensifies the shame Isabelle feels about her own past. Throughout one long sweltering summer as the events of the small town ebb & flow around them Amy & Isabelle exist in silent conflict until a final act leads ultimately to the understanding they both crave. ...