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. ...

This chilling volume brings together more murderous tales that shocked not only the county but made headline news throughout the nation. Covering the length & breadth of Buckinghamshire the featured cases include the brutal slaying of a family of seven in Denham in 1870 the killing of a butchers wife in Victorian Slough for which no one was ever found guilty an apparent suicide in Chesham which turned out to be murder & the doctor who disappeared in 1933 & whose decomposed corpse was found in Buckinghamshire woods the following year. This well-illustrated & enthralling text will appeal to everyone interested in true-crime history & the shadier side of Buckinghamshires past. ...

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 ...

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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Thomas Manns first novel Buddenbrooks is drawn from his own life & experience. Subtitled The Decline of a Family his story of a prosperous Hanseatic merchant family & their gradual disintegration is also an extraordinary portrayal of the transition from the stable bourgeois life of the nineteenth century to a modern uncertainty. ...

Growing up in the modern world our children have to cope with ever-increasing amounts of stress which can hinder their development. The ancient wisdom of Buddhism with its emphasis on peace love & compassion is the ideal basis for helping any child to face these challenges with inner confidence & calm. Building on the age-old art of storytelling this beautiful book re-tells 20 ancient Buddhist tales in a way that is thoroughly fun & accessible to children. Featuring superb full-page illustrations the stories will transport kids into an imaginary world of enlightenment & discovery where they will meet delightful characters & discover an easy-to-understand Buddhist message
- one that will help them think about how they can apply values such as patience perseverance honesty & generosity to their own lives. Designed to be read aloud by a parent or read by older children on their own these compelling narratives provide a pleasurable soothing transition into sleep.
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