Whether youre a first-time tourist or seasoned traveller its virtually impossible to find yourself alone in Venice. The citys much architectural splendour its winding canals ancient piazzas & charming markets are marvellous to visit--and crowded with people in every season. In these hauntingly beautiful photographs Christopher Thomas takes readers on a solitary tour of the city Lord Byron once called the Most Serene Republic." As he did with his previous volume New York Sleeps Thomas uses long-term exposures & a now discontinued large-format Polaroid film to capture places bereft of humans in the early hours of the day. Readers can almost feel the ghosts of Titian Shakespeare Vivaldi & Henry James wandering these canals & cobblestones; & they can experience the city as it was intended to be: an ingeniously planned aesthetically delightful oasis of beauty light shadows
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Genuinely pocket-sized Venice Inside Out is the perfect guide for your short break. Combining destination expertise with 2 award-winning Pop Out maps this ultra-portable guide will provide all the information you need to get the most out of your few precious days away. This innovative little travel companion comprises 2 detailed fold-out maps with a 64 page full-colour illustrated 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 Venice 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; speak it
- essential local words & phrases. In addition to the 2 detailed street maps there is also a transit map.






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The optimum city maps for exploring shopping & much more. The laminated pocket format is easy to use complete with public transport maps. The detailed scale shows even the smallest streets & it

Includes:: an extensive street index. The map also features the Top 10 highlights the city has to offer. Map Scale
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Experience all of Venices 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. Discover hotels great restaurants & trendy nightlife venues get numerous tips for shopping & what to do if youre on a tight budget & find out about local festivals & events. Also contains: Perfect Day Travel Tips Travel with Kids Links Blogs Apps & more Italian phrasebook & index. With water everywhere & not a car or scooter in sight no other place is as fun to explore as Venice. Experience the wonderful atmosphere of this traffic-free city: whether walking along its alleys crossing its bridges or relaxing in a gondola on the Grand Canal this practical pocket-sized guide shows you all the highlights. The Insider Tips reveal where you can discover out-of-the-way canals & islands aboard traditional wooden barges. The Best Of pages highlight unique features of Venice 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 youre on a tight budget & where you might pick up some real bargains. The City Walks invite you amongst other things to tour the lagoon city by boat while the Dos & Donts tell you why you are not allowed to picnic in St Marks square or feed the pigeons. MARCO POLO Venice provides comprehensive coverage of the city. To help you find your way around theres a detailed Street Atlas inside a useful map of public water transport in the back cover plus a handy pull-out map. A must-have for all travellers including those who havent bought a travel guide in the past
- all this for only GBP5.99!

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Introducing the new Photo Guides series from Monaco Books
- highly portable on-the-spot guides packed with over 400 lavish photographs
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The ultimate Venice pocket city map! Explore the beautiful city of Venice 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 Pop Out maps
- a detailed street by street plan of the city centre as well as an overview map of Venice * Additional maps of Venice Lagoon & the waterbus services 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 map


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While it is true to say that the Venom carried out more operational ground attack sorties than any other RAF aircraft since the Second World War its history has hitherto been sadly neglected or misreported. With the co-operation & assistance of many former service & civilian pilots the record can finally be set straight in what is the definitive history of this ground-attack all weather & naval strike fighter. David Watkins discusses the problems of the trials & development programme & takes a detailed look at the aircrafts operational service with the air arms of Australia France Sweden Switzerland Iraq & Venezuela. Of particular interest is new information relating to the Sea Venoms career with the Fleet Air Arm & the catastrophic wing failures & engine fires that plagued the early second tactical Air Force Venoms. It also contains a comprehensive account of Venom sorties during the Suez campaign the Firedog operations in Malaya & the protracted anti-terrorist offensive in Aden & Oman. These accounts throw new light on the conflicts & have been compiled from interviews private papers & personal accounts. Accompanying the text is a wealth of photographs line drawings & maps a number of which are from private collections & are previously unpublished. ...

The Venture experience provides you with an expert photographer who will guide you & your family through your photography session ensuring that everyone&8217;s story is told. With Venture state-of-the-art studios located across the UK there is sure to be one located near you. Your voucher entitles you to your photography session (normal value £50) a viewing where your session comes to life as you review your images & select your favorites & then £165 to spend towards a wall portrait &8211; total value £215. For further information visit www.venturephotography.co.uk ...

Rats are always bigger than you expect... Marcus Didius Falco ancient Romes hangdog investigator hates sharing a cell with a rodent
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Hey Kitty Slade here. Just hanging out doing ordinary things. You know like seeing ghosts. It's been happening for a while now but this time
- this time is different... When Kitty sees a ghost ship she knows her spooky powers are growing stronger. Plunged into a dark mystery from long a go she soon encounters Beth a lost soul who drowned on board. Kitty must uncover the secrets buried at the bottom of the sea
- before it's too late... The thrilling sequel to Divine Freaks & Fire & Roses.

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