The Swiss Alps are home to the highest & most spectacular mountains in Western Europe beloved not only of mountaineers from the earliest days of alpinism to the present day but also those content simply to gaze & wonder. This unique resource for the climber walker trekker & ski mountaineer the latest volume in Cicerone's World Mountain Ranges series describes each mountain area throughout Switzerland
- the peaks passes valleys & bases
- to help readers identify the best destinations for their chosen mountain activity. Lavishly illustrated throughout & with scores of expertly drawn maps this is the essential guide for all active visitors to one of Europe's most mountainous & beautiful countries.

Includes:: descriptions of all the Swiss Alps area-by-area from the Chablais Alps in the south west to the Silvretta in the north east with classic walks & climbs identified alongside outlines of all the major hut-to-hut trekking routes. Full information on maps guides & accommodation is provided pinpointing all the mountain huts in the area.



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Parents teachers librarians & youngsters will welcome four new superb unabridged editions of timeless childrens favourites
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This book is aimed at readers age 12 years & upwards. For more than two centuries Johann David Wyss' beloved book has entertained young readers. This illustrated edition with full-colour plates by T. H. Robinson features an elegant bonded leather binding a satin-ribbon bookmark distinctive gilded edging & decorative endpapers. It's a book that will be cherished by readers of all ages. ...

FINANCIAL TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR One country four languages 26 cantons & 7.5 million people (but only 80% of them Swiss): there's nowhere else in Europe like it. Switzerland may be almost 400 km from the nearest drop of seawater but it is an island at the centre of Europe. Welcome to the landlocked isl&. Switzerland is the country that not only gave us triangular chocolate & holey cheese but also the world's first Toilet Duck (1980) & Velcro (1955). A country famous for its punctual trains & strict neutrality
- but what lies behind these stereotypes? What does Switzerland look like from the inside? Swiss Watching is a revealing historical journey around Europe's most individual & misunderstood country. From seeking Heidi & finding the best chocolate to reliving a bloody past & exploring an uncertain future Swiss Watching proves that there's more to Switzerland than banks & skis francs & cheese. In the land of cultural contradictions this is a picture of the real & normally unseen Switzerland a place where the breathtaking scenery shaped a nation not just a tour itinerary & where tradition is as important as innovation. It's also the story of its people who have more power than their politicians but can't speak to one another in the same language
- & who own more guns per head than the people of Iraq. As for those national cliches well not all the cheese has holes cuckoo clocks aren't Swiss & the trains don't always run exactly on time. & if you think Roger Federer is the only famous Swiss big cheese think again!

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Dont Think. Dont Question. Just Do. The anonymous note wasnt for me. Dont get me wrong Im not in the habit of reading other peoples mail but it was just a piece of paper with a few lines scrawled on it clearly meant for the apartment upstairs. It looked so innocent... It was not. Before the notes if a man had told me what to do Id have told him where to go. But theres something freeing about doing someones bidding. In fact the more I surrender the more powerful I feel. Its time to switch the roles... Were playing by my rules now. ...

Olivia Abbott is a cheerleader
- pretty clothes pretty hair & pretty perfect. Ivy Vega is definitely not the cheerleading type
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Wendy Everly knew she was different the day her mother tried to kill her & accused her of having been switched at birth. Although certain she's not the monster her mother claims she is -- she does feel that she doesn't quite fit in.. . She's bored & frustrated by her small town life -- & then there's the secret that she can't tell anyone. Her mysterious ability -- she can influence people's decisions without knowing how or why.. . When the intense & darkly handsome newcomer Finn suddenly turns up at her bedroom window one night -- her world is turned upside down. He holds the key to her past the answers to her strange powers & is the doorway to a place she never imagined could exist. Forening the home of the Trylle. Finally everything makes sense. Among the Trylle Wendy is not just different but special. But what marks her out as chosen for greatness in this world also places her in grave danger. With everything around her changing Finn is the only person she can trust. But dark forces are conspiring -- not only to separate them but to see the downfall everything that Wendy cares about. The fate of Forening rests in Wendy's hands & the decisions she & Finn make could change all their lives forever.. . ...

Look past the silk-smooth chocolate cuckoo clocks & yodeling contemporary Switzerland land of four languages is all about epic journeys & sublime experiences. Nicola Williams 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 4 national languages 9 detailed trekking itineraries 14 famous lakes Hundreds of epic vistas In-depth background Clear easy-to-use maps Extensive coverage of activities Inspirational photos Comprehensive planning tools At-a-glance practical info ...

Switzerland is one of those countries where everything works -- & this extends to its transport system whose trains buses & boats purr in seamless harmony. This fully updated guide has the latest route information -- including the recent opening of the Lotschberg base tunnel -- & provides everything a traveller needs to negotiate both the famous landmarks & little-known secrets of this compact country. It describes every railway line reveals what there is to see from each station & details the connecting journeys by steamer postbus funicular cablecar bicycle & on foot. ...

Switzerland is home to the world's finest public transport system. You can't reach much of the country by car but travellers can hop from steamer to cycle to scenic rail route with ease allowing them to explore this alpine landscape & picturesque towns at a more relaxed pace. It is home to some of the most beautiful mountain landscapes in the world with peaks such as the Matterhorn Eiger & Jungfrau. As a result much of its cultural attractions are largely overlooked. Switzerland has thousands of fine museums castles mansions & outstanding churches together with vernacular buildings. The collections of its major art galleries collections would hold their own with most capital cities. This guide fully updated with the latest route information explores the length & breadth of the country by public transport. There is a detailed section on understanding the Swiss Travel System to help travellers get the most from their visit. Author Anthony Lambert outlines special train routes such as the Glacier Express & the Pre-Alpine Express & describes every railway line & what there is to see from each station as well as connecting journeys by steamer postbus furnicular cableway bicycle & foot. Swizerland without a Car" showcases the unique features of each station such as luggage forwarding cycle hire walking routes & even the station cafe which is used by locals because of its quality. He helps travellers rediscover the environmentally friendly way to travel." ...