For years J John & Mark Stibbe have recorded the most offbeat shrewd & hard-hitting material they have come across in the course of their study & travel. With remarkable generosity they have agreed to share this selection with the rest of us. Theres a new diet that is all the rage. You can eat all you see of everything you dont like. On the sixth day God created the platypus. & God said: Lets see the evolutionists try & figure this one out." Advice to fathers over 40: keep an open mind & a closed refrigerator. We do not stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing. Theres a new remedy on the market for baldness. It doesnt grow hair but it shrinks your head to fit what hair your head has left. Education is forcing abstract ideas into concrete heads." ...

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...

In the latest compelling book in Anne Perrys bestselling Pitt series Inspector Thomas Pitt must navigate the upper echelons of society if he is to find a murderer bold enough to kill in Buckingham Palace. Early one morning Inspector Thomas Pitt is awoken by a message from his boss Narraway. A maid has been murdered. The maid worked at Buckingham Palace & Narraway needs his must trusted man to deal with the investigation. The suspects are narrowed down to a group of guests meeting with the Prince of Wales to discuss the funding for a huge project: the Cape to Cairo railway. If the murderer isnt found the Queen will veto royal support for the scheme. It rests with Pitt to solve the murder
- in doing so he must reconcile his own concept of justice with those who feel it is within their right to make their own laws whatever the consequences.
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This completely new edition reveals a county of contrasts. The semi-rural suburbia of outer-Outer London with its important early Modern Movement houses is counterbalanced by magnificent mansions & parks like idyllic Stowe & the Rothschilds extravaganza at Waddesdon. The Saxon Church at Wing the exquisite seventeenth-century Winslow Hall & Sloughs twentieth-century factories all contribute to Buckinghamshires rich inheritance. In this new edition the unspoilt centres of small towns like Amersham & Buckingham are revisited & Milton Keynes Britains last & most ambitious New Town is explained & explored. The rich diversity of rural buildings built of stone brick timber & even earth is investigated with scholarship & discrimination. This accessible & comprehensive guide is prefaced by an illuminating introduction & has many excellent illustrations plans & maps. ...

Budapest is a paradise for explorers. Keep your senses primed & you ll discover something wonderful an architectural gem distant strains of Liszt a killer cherry studel at every turn. Steve Fallon Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 169 restaurants reviewed 43 cafes & cake shops 11 steamy thermal baths 4 city walking tours 1 enormous hilltop palace Comprehensive map section Feature coverage of top sights Range of planning tools In-depth background on Budapest s history architecture & more ...

Budapest has it all: spectacular architecture award-winning cultural festivals Michelin-starred restaurants historic thermal baths & business-friendly hotels. The authors are winners of the British Guild of Travel Writers Best Guidebook Award & share their enthusiasm for the city in an engaging & witty style. Thoroughly updated the third edition of Budapest" is packed with up-to-the-minute information on hotels cafes bars & restaurants as well as new walks. It provides travellers with all they need on where to stay eat & drink & what to see & do." ...

With everything you need for a memorable holiday the Essential Spiral Budapest" is a definite must-have. The guide is split into colour-coded sections including The Essence of... Planning Best Places to See Best Things to Do & Exploring. There is helpful advice for planning your trip with information about when to go getting there being there & getting around. The Exploring section divides Budapest into colour-coded regions in accordance with the locator map on the cover flap. Hotels restaurants nightlife & places of interest are grouped within each region with grid references & cross-referencing to ensure that it is easy to find what you are looking for in each area. Entries within the guide have been researched by experts & there are website addresses & practical information throughout." ...

Experience all of Budapests 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
- thats what Marco Polo Guides are all about. In this guide you can find hotels & restaurants; check out the citys trendiest places nightlife scene & shopping. Also contains: the Perfect Day Festivals & Events Travel with Kids Travel Tips Links Blogs Apps & more Hungarian phrasebook & comprehensive index. Budapest Hungarys beautiful & lively capital is a dynamic city full of tradition that is at the same time symbolic of a country in the throes of dramatic social & economic change. MARCO POLO Budapest takes you up to the Fishermans Bastion with its magnificent views over the city full of fantastic architecture & down into the bustle of the Central Market & the wonderful atmosphere of the citys traditional coffee houses. Budapest has a host of attractions: a day spent on the green Margaret Island can be just as much a part of a visit as a night at the opera or an evening stroll across the Chain Bridge. The Insider Tips reveal where young fashion designers display their latest creations & where the Budapest scene meets up. The Best Of pages highlight some unique aspects of the city recommend places to go for free contain tips for rainy days & tell you where you can relax & chill out. Youll find out Whats Hot in Budapest from eco design to attending cultural events in thermal baths. The City Walks guide you along the Castle Hill & into the Jewish Quarter. Last but not least the Dos & Donts warn of changing money on the streets & of fake policemen. MARCO POLO Budapest provides comprehensive coverage of the city. To help you find your way around theres a detailed street atlas inside a folding public transport map in the backcover plus a handy pull-out map. A must-have for all travellers including those who havent bought a travel guide in the past
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The ultimate pocket map of Budapest! Explore historic city of Budapest 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
- a detailed street map of the city centre as well as an overview map of greater Budapest * Additional maps of Varhegy Belvaros & the metro are also included * Handy self-folding tourist map is 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 * Hotels restaurants stores & attractions are all included on the maps


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