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Angels are sculpted everywhere in Paris, not just on churches but in unexpected places: holding a lightning rod atop the Théâtre du Châtelet's roof, adorning a seventeenth-century gilded sundial inside a courtyard at the Sorbonne, hovering above a railroad headquarters where a beautiful stone frieze features young angels flying in to work on the tracks. Subtly, subliminally, the angels are a part of the fanciful and romantic spirit of Paris. Angels of Paris is the first book to explore this intriguing and extraordinary subject.
Angels of Paris features beautiful photographs taken from dawn to dusk, in all seasons, accompanied by text explaining the story behind the creation of each angel and of the location in which it is found. Organized chronologically, the book delves into the artistic trends and historic movements the angels reflect and the stories of the artists who created them and of those who commissioned them. Readers will learn about Paris's history, buildings, and monuments through the abundant, beautiful, and surprising depictions of angels from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century. Rosemary Flannery has found angels in friezes, plaques, and free-standing sculpture; on fountains and façades, clocks and sundials, monuments and mansions, rooftops and window frames. Angels of Paris is a unique way for lovers of Paris to learn more about the city in a new and unusual way.
Angels of Paris features beautiful photographs taken from dawn to dusk, in all seasons, accompanied by text explaining the story behind the creation of each angel and of the location in which it is found. Organized chronologically, the book delves into the artistic trends and historic movements the angels reflect and the stories of the artists who created them and of those who commissioned them. Readers will learn about Paris's history, buildings, and monuments through the abundant, beautiful, and surprising depictions of angels from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century. Rosemary Flannery has found angels in friezes, plaques, and free-standing sculpture; on fountains and façades, clocks and sundials, monuments and mansions, rooftops and window frames. Angels of Paris is a unique way for lovers of Paris to learn more about the city in a new and unusual way.
Containing 146 stunning color photos, Animals of the Serengeti is a remarkable look at the mammals and reptiles most likely to be encountered in the world-famous Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. With an eye-catching layout, accessible text, and easy-to-use format, this detailed photographic guide includes 89 species of mammal and reptile. Useful Top Tips--shared by local Tanzanian guides that work in the region--provide visitors with insights into behavioral habits and how to locate specific animals. Filled with vivid anecdotes, Animals of the Serengeti will enable any safari traveler to identify the area's wildlife with ease.
A visually captivating, novelistic travelogue that chronicles the first civilian environmental cleanup expedition in Antarctica--an engaging true story told through anecdotes, journal entries, vignettes, recipes, and archival and contemporary photography.
"The first thing that comes to mind about Antarctica is not likely the food. But if you are going there, it is the second." --Wendy Trusler and Carol Devine
The Antarctic Book of Cooking and Cleaning is a unique journey through an austral summer, when a group of dedicated individuals--fifty-four people from five countries--picked up nearly three decades' worth of garbage during a three-month period in Antarctica.
In this visually captivating polar journal, Wendy Trusler and Carol Devine transport readers back twenty years and thousands of miles to Bellinghausen, the Russian research station that became their temporary home. Devine, a humanitarian who piloted the project, and Trusler, a visual artist and cook, use journal entries, letters, provision lists, recipes, and menus to document their voyage. They share pithy, insightful observations on life, food, science, politics, and the environment. Showcased throughout are modern and vintage photos and vignettes from Antarctica's short history--all of which add delightful color and warm detail to this unique book.
Trusler reveals the challenges of cooking in a makeshift kitchen during long, white nights at the bottom of the world. While the dozens of eco-tourists strive to help preserve the continent, she must figure out how to cook for all of them in the small camp kitchen, using limited ingredients. The Antarctic Book of Cooking and Cleaning includes forty-two eclectic, tasty, and hearty recipes tinged with Russian, Chinese, and South American influences, such as Honey Oatmeal Bread, Cheese Fondue, Great Wall Dumplings, Roasted Pepper Goulash with Smoked Paprika, Roast Leg of Pork, and Frozen Chocolate Cream. All beautifully photographed, these dishes reflect the expedition's colorful cultural fabric and the astonishing raw beauty of their surroundings--a continent uniquely devoted to peace, cooperation, and science.
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher
Lonely Planet Antarctica is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Spot penguins tobogganing along the ice, venture to the geographic South Pole, or cruise between the towering cliffs and looming icebergs of Lemaire Channel; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Antarctica and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet Antarctica Travel Guide:
Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet and Alexis Averbuck.
About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.
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'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times
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Embark on an epic voyage to the frozen realm of Antarctica with this comprehensive "Antarctica Cruise Travel Guide." This captivating guide is the ultimate companion to exploring one of the world's most pristine and remote destinations. Discover the wonders of the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia Island, and the Falkland Islands, all while learning about the region's rich history, scientific exploration, and conservation efforts. The guide unveils the top must-visit destinations, from the majestic Antarctic Peninsula to the awe-inspiring Drake Passage. Navigate your first-time cruise experience with valuable tips on what to wear, what to pack, and essential etiquette. Dive into the world of adventure activities, including hiking, kayaking, and rock climbing, all while understanding the best times to set sail. Delve into the historical roots of Antarctica and gain insights into customs regulations, money matters, and communication in this remote wonderland. Your journey is made smoother with details on accommodation in port cities and the means of reaching your cruise ports. Featuring a list of major cruise lines, price ranges, and a treasure trove of additional facts and helpful tips, this guide equips you for an unforgettable expedition. From packing essentials to preserving the environment, "Antarctica Cruise Travel Guide" ensures you make the most of your extraordinary voyage. Prepare to embark on a life-changing adventure through the vast icy landscapes and extraordinary wildlife of Antarctica, armed with the knowledge to make your journey unforgettable.
Each year, nearly 2,000 men, women and, occasionally, children set out to hike the more than 2,184 miles of the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine (or vice versa). Good preparation is often the key to whether they become part of the 25-28 percent who make it. For this adventure of a lifetime, the [i]Thru-Hike Planner[/i] will help you chart a course, work out a budget, choose gear, plan meals, get in shape and otherwise inspire. It comes with homework: charts and perforated worksheets and checklists and forms, all designed to be ripped out and spread over the kitchen table and then stuck in your pack. This edition underwent a total make-over in 2012, bringing together the up-to-date advice of recent hikers with the mileages and trends seen by the trail's managers. This 5th edition advances the mileages and shelters to 2012 status and includes new tips, including advice about smartphones, GPS, and other toys.
The Roman poet Statius called the via Appia "the Queen of Roads," and for nearly a thousand years that description held true, as countless travelers trod its path from the center of Rome to the heel of Italy. Today, the road is all but gone, destroyed by time, neglect, and the incursions of modernity; to travel the Appian Way today is to be a seeker, and to walk in the footsteps of ghosts.
Our guide to those ghosts--and the layers of history they represent--is Robert A. Kaster. In The Appian Way, he brings a lifetime of studying Roman literature and history to his adventures along the ancient highway. A footsore Roman soldier pushing the imperial power south; craftsmen and farmers bringing their goods to the towns that lined the road; pious pilgrims headed to Jerusalem, using stage-by-stage directions we can still follow--all come to life once more as Kaster walks (and drives--and suffers car trouble) on what's left of the Appian Way. Other voices help him tell the story: Cicero, Goethe, Hawthorne, Dickens, James, and even Monty Python offer commentary, insight, and curmudgeonly grumbles, their voices blending like the ages of the road to create a telescopic, perhaps kaleidoscopic, view of present and past. To stand on the remnants of the Via Appia today is to stand in the pathway of history. With The Appian Way, Kaster invites us to close our eyes and walk with him back in time, to the campaigns of Garibaldi, the revolt of Spartacus, and the glory days of Imperial Rome. No traveler will want to miss this fascinating journey.
Written by a wandering culinary traveler, this fascinating tour of American cuisine takes readers through forty cities, covering architecture, landmarks, business, and culture as well as food. Original.
The perfect pocket reference for learning Arabic, make sure this helpful tool is packed when you next go on your travels. With over 6,000 fully illustrated terms arranged by theme, getting to grips with the Arabic language has never been easier. Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, buying food or train tickets, discussing work, or famous sights on the tourist trail, you'll gain confidence in your new language skills with this bilingual visual dictionary by your side. Photographs and comprehensive indexes combine to make finding the word you need a quick and easy task. The Arabic-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary also features an easy-to-use free audio app (available on the App Store and Google Play) enabling you to hear terms spoken out loud. Learn and retain all the key phrases and words you need to know and perfect your pronunciation. DK's bilingual visual dictionaries are truly bilingual; every section is written side by side in both languages - right from the contents to the index - meaning that this dictionary is easy to use for native speakers and learners alike. Whether you're studying a new language in the classroom or practicing on your travels, choose a DK bilingual visual dictionary to be part of your essential kit.
Newly revised and updated, the Arabic-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is a quick and intuitive way to learn and recall everyday words in Arabic. A quick and intuitive way to learn and remember thousands of words. A complete range of illustrated objects and scenes from everyday life. Fast and effective learning for any situation, from home and office to shopping and dining out. Detailed index for instant reference. Handy size ideal for travel.
The Arabic-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary introduces a range of useful current vocabulary in thematic order, using full-color photographs and artworks to display and label all the elements of everyday life -- from the home and office to sport, music, nature, and the countries of the world -- with panel features on key nouns, verbs, and useful phrases.
The Arabic-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary features:
The illustrations in the Arabic-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary provide a quick and intuitive route to learning the language, defining the words visually so it is easier to remember them and creating a colorful and stimulating learning resource for the foreign-language and EFL/ESL student.
From Boston to Chicago, Miami to San Diego, America is chock-full of great cities and regions that are undeniably great places to spend a day, a weekend, or more. But where to take the kids? Whether one is a city-dwelling parent, a suburban day-tripper, or a vacationer, GPP Travel's new Are We Almost There? series shows where. Readers will feel like locals in the know with these easy-to-use, highly portable, and kid-friendly guides--which have all the latest information on where to keep the kids entertained without ever getting bored yourself. Soon they'll be the ones asking, "Are We Almost There?!"
Each guide includes:
- A clear, incredibly easy-to-use popout(R) map
- Full-color interior, in a highly portable, 5 1/8 x 3 3/4 trim size
- Information for families with children aged 2 to 12
- Popular attractions such as museums, zoos, parks, and entertainment venues
- Family-friendly places to stay and kid-friendly restaurants
- A calendar of kid-friendly events
Each guide includes:
- A clear, incredibly easy-to-use popout(R) map
- Full-color interior, in a highly portable, 5 1/8 x 3 3/4 trim size
- Information for families with children aged 2 to 12
- Popular attractions such as museums, zoos, parks, and entertainment venues
- Family-friendly places to stay and kid-friendly restaurants
- A calendar of kid-friendly events
The 'Insight Guides' offer information on cultural and historical aspects of the area, including festivals, famous art galleries and monuments, as well as detailed practical information on accommodation and places to eat.
Immense, intense and dramatic, Argentina is a land of contrasts. From sophisticated Buenos Aires, home to grand baroque buildings and the mysteries of the tango, to the lush, jungled Iguazu Falls, down to the incredible frozen landscapes of Patagonia, Footprint's Argentina Handbook will ensure you discover the best of this incredible and varied country.Great coverage of sights and activities, from the plazas and vineyards of Mendoza to wild and icy UshuaiaLoaded with information and suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from prehistoric cave art to Welsh tearoomsIncludes comprehensive information on everything from transport and practicalities to history, culture & landscapeAlso includes advice on accommodation, eating and drinking listings for every budgetFull-color planning section to inspire travellers and help find the best experiencesFrom the colourful houses of La Boca to the crystalline waters around Bariloche, Footprint's fully updated 8th edition will help you navigate this elegant and atmospheric country.
Arizona is home to the longest intact portion of Route 66, stretching 158 miles from west of Ash Fork to the California border. In words and pictures, Naylor and Lindahl explore the history and nostalgia surrounding the "Mother Road," and the great swaths of Arizona that it passes through. They describe a wealth of spectacular and easy side trips that surround the highway. Arizona, the birthplace of Historic Route 66, is where you can still "get your kicks."
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Rand McNally's Easy To Read State Folded Map is a must-have for anyone traveling in and around Arkansas, offering unbeatable accuracy and reliability at a great price. Our trusted cartography shows all Interstate, U.S., state, and county highways, along with clearly indicated parks, points of interest, airports, county boundaries, and streets.
The easy-to-use legend and detailed index make for quick and easy location of destinations. You'll see why Rand McNally folded maps have been the trusted standard for years.
Regularly updated, full-color maps
31% larger map with a bigger type size than the Rand McNally Folded Map
Clearly labeled Interstate, U.S., state, and county highways
Indications of parks, points of interest, airports, county boundaries, and more
Mileage and driving times map
Detailed index
Convenient folded size
Coverage Area
Detailed maps of: Buffalo National River, Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers, Fort Smith, Hot Springs/Hot Springs National Park, Downtown Hot Springs, Jonesboro, Little Rock, Memphis, TN; Pine Bluff, Texarkana
Product Details
Dimensions (unfolded): 28" x 40".
As China's global influence continues to rise, its capital, Beijing, has become increasingly important--and a popular tourist destination, greeting close to five million international visitors each year. An Armchair Traveller's History of Beijing presents the capital from its earliest beginnings as a prehistoric campsite for Peking Man through its fluctuating fortunes under a dozen dynasties. Home to capitals of several states over time, the site of modern Beijing has been ruled by Mongolian chiefs and the glorious Ming emperors, whose tombs can still be found on its outskirts. Through Beijing, we can experience Chinese history itself, including its more famous residents--including Khubilai Khan, Mulan, and Marco Polo. Special emphasis is placed on Beijing's precarious heritage in the twenty-first century, as modern construction wipes out much of the old city to make way for homes for twenty million people. This book also offers detailed information on sites of tourist interest, including the pros and cons of different sections of the Great Wall and the best ways to see the Forbidden City and the fast-disappearing relics of the city's Manchu and Maoist eras. A chapter on food and drink examines not only local delicacies, but the many other Chinese dishes that form part of Beijing's rich dining traditions. With its blend of rich history and expert tips, An Armchair Traveller's History of Beijing is an essential introduction to one of the world's most remarkable cities.
In the summer of 1997 renowned nature photographer C. C. Lockwood embarked on a remarkable adventure. First by canoe and then by Grand Canyon-style pontoon raft, he journeyed the length of the Mississippi River--2,320 miles--from its source at Lake Itasca, Minnesota, to its mouth at the Gulf of Mexico. Armed with his camera and computer equipment to transmit stories and pictures to schoolchildren, this "High Tech Huck Finn" trained his lens on spectacular scenes, creating images that vividly depict the life pulsing in and near this vital American artery--water and lands that touch the lives of every American.
As Lockwood shows in these brilliant color photographs, the river has many faces. At its birthplace it is nothing more than a trickle among rocks. But as it serpentines south, it slowly grows until, at its end, it pours daily over 420 billion gallons of water into the Gulf of Mexico. Lockwood captures the river in all of its moods: a ghostly foggy morning on the bank; a bright orange sunset over the bends; a quiet snowfall at the headwaters; a sudden rain shower at dusk. He also offers intimate images of the creatures that make their home in the river or along its shores: a whitetail fawn nestled in underbrush; a curious frog peeking out from beneath reeds; a Canada goose marching in line with her goslings; turtles burying themselves in mud. His depiction of the natural beauty of Old Man River is unparalleled. The river comes to appear as a thriving community because Lockwood introduces the people, both ordinary and extraordinary, who live and journey on it. We meet, among others, a performance artist intent on swimming the river's length; inhabitants of a makeshift houseboat colony near Winona, Minnesota; Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher look-alikes in Hannibal, Missouri; and Willie P., who, with the help of thirty-gallon plastic barrels and paddle wheels, employs a most unusual mode of river transportation--a Toyota Celica hatchback. To illustrate the changing riverscape, Lockwood includes images of some of the businesses and industries that line the river's banks: casino river boats glittering in the night; the jumping blues clubs of Memphis' Beale Street; bustling industrial plants and the countless barges and push boats that service them. He also offers a detailed memoir of his trip, as well as his other tours of the river by plane, car, tugboat, and river boat, in a delightful introduction. Lockwood's photographs depict beautifully the varied aspects of the Mississippi River--flourishing community, vital industrial corridor, and priceless environmental treasure. Through this book, readers can join him on his quest to discover the wonders that lie just "around the bend."
Around the World in 500 Festivals is a rare book that will fascinate and inspire. A large-format, beautifully illustrated coffee-table volume, it is a photographic exploration of the richness and variety of the world's most colourful, moving, joyful, and spectacular celebrations. Thousands of festivals, great and small, take place around the world every year. The book contains: - A unique selection of 500 unmissable festivals around the world - More than 200 full-colour photographs that capture the spirit and immediacy of the events - Special features in the form of extended photographic essays - Original research and stunning photography by an internationally recognized writer-photographer
Around the World in 500 Festivals takes this approach to a different level. It will help people who want to plan their trip to coincide with a festival. It will also enthrall and inform armchair travelers everywhere. Elegantly designed and lavishly produced, it is exceptional value for money and makes a perfect gift for travellers and readers of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures.
Around the World in 500 Festivals takes this approach to a different level. It will help people who want to plan their trip to coincide with a festival. It will also enthrall and inform armchair travelers everywhere. Elegantly designed and lavishly produced, it is exceptional value for money and makes a perfect gift for travellers and readers of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures.