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The History of Londonby Walter Besant
Andrews UK 2010; US$ 6.99This fascinating biography of one of the world's most famous cities was originally published in the early 20th Century. It chronicles the life of London from its days as an early settlement through to more modern times. Including over 60 images, photographs, engravings and drawings, this excellent book is a must-have for those who live in the city, have visited - or plan to visit - at some point, or those who want to know the story of England's capital. more...
Travel Irelandby MobileReference
MobileReference.com 2007; US$ 4.99Illustrated guide and maps. Indulge Yourself with a personal tour guide on Your PDA. Fully illustrated. Historical overviews. Interesting facts. City Attractions. Landmark maps, Street maps, and more. Museums address, telephone, hours and admission information. The guide is loaded into the device memory. No network access needed. Easy and fast viewing. Access the guide anytime, anywhere. Use the guide as postcards to show places you visited. Table of Contents. Republic of Ireland: General | Geography | Climate | Counties | Name | Religion | History | Respect | Demographics | Politics | Parliament | Architecture | Culture | Church | Eat & Drink | Stay Safe | Sleep | Buy | Irish Language | Transport. Maps: Ireland: Geography | Cities | Counties... more...
Provence, Franceby Frommer's ShortCuts
John Wiley & Sons 2012; US$ 5.99Frommer's ShortCuts give you exactly what you need for your trip to Provence, France—and no more. In this ebook, you'll get the same expert advice that you'll find in all Frommer's guides, from candid reviews and detailed maps to insider tips from our local authors. Plus, we’ve added planning and background information as well as our signature "Best of " features. This Frommer’s ShortCuts to Provence, France includes: Orange, Châteaueuf-du-Pape, Avignon, Villenueve-lès-Avignon, L’isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Arles, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Les Baux-de-Provence, St-Rémy-de-Provence, Gordes, Roussillon, Bonnieux, Apt, Lourmarin, Sud Luberon, Salon-de-Provence, Aix-en-Provence, Marseille, and Cassis.... more...
Under the Tuscan Sunby Frances Mayes
Broadway Books 2003; US$ 11.99Frances Mayes—widely published poet, gourmet cook, and travel writer—opens the door to a wondrous new world when she buys and restores an abandoned villa in the spectacular Tuscan countryside. In evocative language, she brings the reader along as she discovers the beauty and simplicity of life in Italy. Mayes also creates dozens of delicious seasonal recipes from her traditional kitchen and simple garden, all of which she includes in the book. Doing for Tuscany what M.F.K. Fisher and Peter Mayle did for Provence, Mayes writes about the tastes and pleasures of a foreign country with gusto and passion. From the Trade Paperback edition. more...
Castles of Great Britain - Volume Oneby Linda Lee; Laurie Jonas
Heritage Trail Publications Ltd 2004; US$ 11.99Although various types of fortification existed well before the Norman invasion and many modern ?Stately Homes? are often referred to as such, this book explores 30 of the countries surviving structures considered to be 'true castles'. Built between the eleventh and seventeenth centuries when they signified power and status, these fortifications lie at the very heart of Britain?s heritage. more...
Castles of Great Britain - Volume Twoby Linda Lee; Laurie Jonas
Heritage Trail Publications Ltd 2004; US$ 11.99Second historical tour of 30 castle sites in Great Britain more...
Industrial Sites of Great Britainby Linda Lee; Laurie Jonas
Heritage Trail Publications Ltd 2004; US$ 11.99Historical tour of 30 of the industrial heritage sites of Great Britain more...
Cruising the Mediterranean 2nd ed.by Larry Ludmer
Hunter Publishing 2006; US$ 15.00These combination cruise-sightseeing guides are among our bestsellers, perhaps because of their unique approach that offers in-depth information for the cruiser, plus thorough sightseeing details. The first half of each book is dedicated to the ships and what they offer - passenger/crew ratio, service, amenities, cruise routes, dining options, etc. It gives all the information you need to select a ship to suit your taste, style and budget. The rest of the book is dedicated to making the most of your time ashore, with tips on how to avoid crowds, trip planning and pitfalls to avoid. The authors even tell you which sites are not worth your time. Town maps, index. more...
Travel Parisby MobileReference
MobileReference.com 2007; US$ 4.99Indulge Yourself with a personal tour guide on Your PDA. Fully illustrated. Historical overviews. Interesting facts. Street Map and more. Museums hours and ticket info. Navigate from Table of Contents or search for the words or phrases. Access the guide anytime, anywhere - at home, on the train, in the subway. Plan the trip during airplane flight. Add Bookmarks. Text annotation and mark-up. Table of Contents. General: About | Tourist Center | Geography | Climate | Demography | Economy | Administration | Design and Infrastructure | Education | Sleep | Stay Safe. Maps: Paris Monuments | Greater Paris | Louvre | Axe Historique | RER | Arrondissements: 1er, 2e | 3e, 4e, 11e | 5e, 6e | 7e | 8e | 9e, 10e | 12e, 13e | Métro: West | East | France:... more...
Parisby Colin Jones
Penguin Group Inc. 2006; US$ 14.99From the Roman Emperor Julian, who waxed rhapsodic about Parisian wine and figs, to Henry Miller, who relished its seductive bohemia, Paris has been a perennial source of fascination for 2,000 years. In this definitive and illuminating history, Colin Jones walks us through the city that was a plague-infested charnel house during the Middle Ages, the bloody epicenter of the French Revolution, the muse of nineteenth- century Impressionist painters, and much more. Jones's masterful narrative is enhanced by numerous photographs and feature boxes-on the Bastille or Josephine Baker, for instance-that complete a colorful and comprehensive portrait of a place that has endured Vikings, Black Death, and the Nazis to emerge as the heart of a resurgent... more...









