Travel

An important look at the military conflicts that most altered the course of history. Rather than celebrating warfare, 50 Battles That Changed the World looks at the clashes the author believes have had the most profound impact on world history. Ranked in order of...

Author: Connie CottinghamPublisher: Reedy PressPublished: 09/01/2024Pages: 160Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 8.40h x 5.60w x 0.50dISBN: 9781681065335

Author: Matt WallsPublisher: Academie Du Vin Library LtdPublished: 03/27/2024Pages: 390Binding Type: PaperbackISBN: 9781913141479About the AuthorAward-winning wine writer Matt Walls has a special interest in the Rhône. He is Panel Chair for the Rhône at the Decanter World Wine Awards, and covers the region for...

Celebrating the beauty, diversity, and significance of the state's natural landscapes, Wild North Carolina provides an engaging, beautifully illustrated introduction to North Carolina's interconnected webs of plant and animal life. From dunes and marshes to high mountain crags, through forests, swamps, savannas, ponds, pocosins,...

'A book as rich and complex as the extraordinary worlds of Turkish football it explores' David Goldblatt 'Captures the Turkish game with love, in all its beauty and darkness' Simon Kuper Ask a British football fan what they know about Turkish football, and they...

Washington, D.C. is packed with history, monuments, memorials, iconic buildings recognized around the world, architectural landmarks, and outstanding museums. It is also the capital of the United States and a symbol of what the country represents to its citizens and people around the world....

A guidebook to 32 day walks on Italy's Amalfi coast. Exploring the dramatic scenery of this UNESCO World Heritage site, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike and cover the Amalfi coast as well as the Islands of Ischia and Capri....

Author: Douglas FieldPublisher: Manchester University PressPublished: 11/19/2024Pages: 224Binding Type: HardcoverISBN: 9781526175175About the AuthorDouglas Field is a writer and academic who teaches American literature at the University of Manchester. He has published two books on James Baldwin, the most recent of which is All Those...

This guidebook presents 28 day walks in the Gran Paradiso National Park in the Italian Alps south of Mont Blanc, and the 12-day Alta Via 2 trek. The Alta Via covers over 148km of rugged mountains and valleys between Chardonnay and Courmayeur. The graded...

Explore the whole country from Cardiff and Pembrokeshire to Isle of Anglesey and Conwy, extending as far north as Liverpool. This detailed and up-to-date map contains 700 places of interest and an index to 4,000 towns and villages.Author: Geographers' A-Z Map Co LtdPublisher: Geographers'...

Introducing the Vintage Notebook: Greetings from Jacksonville, Florida, a delightful companion for all your writing endeavors. Featuring 150 lined pages, immerse yourself in the charm of a classic vintage travel postcard illustration adorning its cover. With its full-color decorative vintage art and versatile functionality,...

Introducing the Vintage Notebook: Greetings from Idaho, a delightful companion for all your writing endeavors. Featuring 150 lined pages, immerse yourself in the charm of a classic vintage travel postcard illustration adorning its cover. With its full-color decorative vintage art and versatile functionality, this...

Let PopOut Map Venice guide you around this wonderful city.Discover the magical canals and romantic palaces of Venice with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized, pop-up map. Small in size yet big on detail, this compact, dependable, Venice city map will ensure you don't...

Utah Curiosities brings to the reader with humor and affection--and a healthy dose of attitude--the oddest, quirkiest, and most outlandish places, personalities, events, and phenomena found within the state's borders and in the chronicles of its history. A fun, accessible read, Utah Curiosities is...

Marco Polo USA East Map: the ideal map for your tripLet the Marco Polo USA East Road Map guide you around this incredible country. Discover the Atlantic Coast from Boston to Miami, explore the Great Lakes and the Appalachian Mountains with this highly durable,...

Orcas Island, Washington has long been celebrated for its rare beauty and colorful history...but for many visitors and locals alike, the feeling that something strange lurks beneath the surface is all too real. Does Sasquatch really stalk the remote woods? Did pirates bury a...

Veteran traveler and textile expert Chris Aslan explores the Silk, Wool and Cotton Roads of Central Asia. Three textile roads tangle their way through Central Asia. The famous Silk Road united east and west through trade. Older still was the Wool Road, of critical...

"Will have river veterans nodding in agreement and surprise. I loved the journey." -- Doug Stanton, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Horse Soldiers "An important contribution to the literature of exploration. This book had my pulse racing."-- Peter Heller, author of...

Canada's cultural capitals, Montreal and Quebec City captivate with their innovative museums, historic sites and year-round festivals. Make the most of your trip to these must-visit cities with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the...

Author: Richard MaysonPublisher: Academie Du Vin Library LtdPublished: 03/27/2024Pages: 256Binding Type: PaperbackISBN: 9781913141523About the AuthorRichard Mayson is an award-winning wine writer and an authority on Portuguese wine. A lecturer and consultant, he writes for Decanter and The World of Fine Wine and is a...