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Illustrated survey of Pembroke College, Cambridge (est. 1347), with chapters written by 16 notable alumni, and beautiful photography of its buildings and gardens, including architecture by Christopher Wren and the recently developed Mill Lane site.

A gorgeous celebration of the beauty of Venice as conveyed in the paintings of Canaletto and his followers, including Francesco Guardi, that are displayed in the Wallace Collection in London.

Cultural tourism can play an important role in social and territorial cohesion. Focusing on European peripheral regions, this book illuminates the importance of local communities in heritage management for sustainable development.

A photographic journey around the latest of the Cunard Queens, Queen Anne, revealing details about her construction, entry into service and heritage

A stunning guide to Queensland featuring hidden secrets and hotspots of the Sunshine State.

Color your way around the world! This Color Your World travel journal-meets-coloring book guides you through the streets of New York City, featuring 30 expertly curated sites to learn about, color, and record. It’s the perfect way to experience the city whether you’re already there, planning a trip, or dreaming about your next adventure!

Cold War Museology is the first volume to bring together interdisciplinary and international contributions from leading practitioners and academics specialising in Cold War museology.

HORRIBLE HISTORIES GRUESOME GUIDES: DUBLIN takes his readers on agore-tastic tour of the streets of Dublin, exposing all of its mostscurrilous secrets. Tourists can plot their path to the past- picnic with pirates at St Stephen's Green, creep around the cruelcathedrals and then head to dreadful Dublin castle.

This unique book of creative travel tips will become your indispensable traveling companion. It's the result of years of independent travel to seventy-four countries, connecting with travelers across the globe, and sharing the unexpected challenges that may occur. From tips such as designing your trip to staying healthy while traveling, dealing with lost luggage, driving in foreign countries, finding reliable drivers and guides, coping with jet lag and so much more! Tessa Ingel writes enthusiastically, with firsthand experience, about everything that you may need while traveling abroad.

30 unforgettable experiences that capture the soul of Athens. The 'Soul of' collection is a new approach to the art of travelling that consists ofvagabonding around, chance encounters, and unforgettable experiences.

The 20 circular walksin this book showcase North Yorkshire at its very best - from rolling hills andquaint villages to wide open moorland, sleepy woodlands and waterfalls. The walks rangebetween 3¿ and 7 miles in length. At the heart of everyroute is a top-rated local pub.

In Wild Twin, the Costa Prize shortlisted author Jeff Young sets out from Liverpool in the 1970s pursuing a vision of becoming a 'wild twin'. In Europe he falls into a fever dream of drugs, dive hotels, poverty, madness and thieving. An extraordinary memoir, a hallucinatory dream book of loss and loneliness, to match his debut Ghost Town.

Bristol is a city of contrasts, with many stories to tell, yet its treasures are often hidden. The eight walks in this book explore its spectacular Georgian terraces and narrow medieval streets, feats of engineering and groundbreaking street art, parks and wilder green spaces, as well as the waterways that thread through the city's centre.

A writer's odyssey walking the Bowie heartlands, peeling back the layers of understanding about his hero

Steve Davison has chosen 15 of the best short walks on Exmoor. Each walk comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route description and lots of images, plus information on local beauty spots and tasty refreshment stops. No challenging terrain or complicated navigation means walks can be enjoyed by everyone.

This volume offers a wide variety of research, experience, and examples of events in Asia, including business meetings and conferences; destination weddings; carnivals; food and art festivals; music festivals and concerts; cultural and traditional events; religious and spiritual gatherings; sports events; and more.

An intimate and illuminating account of queer lives and migration, homemaking and community in the Gulf, from a brilliant new voice in narrative non-fiction'An eye-opening tour de force' ALEX ESPINOZA'Exhilarating' SUSAN ORLEAN'Tender and insightful' MOHAMED TONSEY'I was captivated and carried' ADAM ZMITHUpon moving to the Gulf States - where penalties for queer acts include deportation, imprisonment, torture and death - Gaar Adams wants to understand why LGBTQ+ migrants might choose to live amid such peril. From the UAE to Bahrain and Oman to Saudi Arabia - a region where four out of five residents are noncitizens - he begins riskily gathering interviews outside the tightly controlled state media, leading with what he thinks is a simple question:Isn't it harder for you to make a life here?But as unforgettable residents share a kaleidoscope of stories - from uproarious Filipino salon workers throwing secret drag parties to a courageous Pakistani farmhand helping his compatriots smuggle themselves across borders - cracks emerge in the framing of his enquiry, revealing disquieting assumptions about the motivations, places and identities of others. As Gaar begins his own clandestine queer relationship, fault lines and deeper questions begin to emerge: about what we perpetuate and refuse to examine, and how we balance opportunity, risk, subversion and assimilation. Weaving revealing memoir with unprecedented reportage, Guest Privileges is a decade-long journey of dislocation not just through the Gulf States - one of the most maligned and misunderstood regions in the world - but into the very nature of home, belonging and how we form a life and community.

A comprehensive history of Philadelphia from the region's original Lenape inhabitants to the myriad of residents in the twenty-first centuryPhiladelphia is famous for its colonial and revolutionary buildings and artifacts, which draw tourists from far and wide to gain a better understanding of the nation's founding. Philadelphians, too, value these same buildings and artifacts for the stories they tell about their city. But Philadelphia existed long before the Liberty Bell was first rung, and its history extends well beyond the American Revolution.In Philadelphia: A Narrative History, Paul Kahan presents a comprehensive portrait of the city, from the region's original Lenape inhabitants to the myriad of residents in the twenty-first century.As any history of Philadelphia should, this book chronicles the people and places that make the city unique: from Independence Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary, Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross to Cecil B. Moore and Cherelle Parker. Kahan also shows us how Philadelphia has always been defined by ethnic, religious, and racial diversity-from the seventeenth century, when Dutch, Swedes, and Lenapes lived side by side along the Delaware; to the nineteenth century, when the city was home to a vibrant community of free Black and formerly enslaved people; to the twentieth century, when it attracted immigrants from around the world. This diversity, however, often resulted in conflict, especially over access to public spaces. Those two themes- diversity and conflict- have shaped Philadelphia's development and remain visible in the city's culture, society, and even its geography. Understanding Philadelphia's past, Kahan says, is key to envisioning future possibilities for the City of Brotherly Love.

Some of Nevada's more unusual attractions and events include the annual Elko Running from the Bulls, the Virginia City Camel Races, and of course, Route 375--the "Extraterrestrial Highway"--where a number of UFO sightings have been reported. These and many more are found in this offbeat guide to Nevada.

Prague 22: A Philosopher Takes a Tram through a City is a work of joyful wonder inspired by the encounter between the philosopher of the title and one of the world's most beautiful cities. The memoir is anchored in the enchanting 22 tram journey linking the author's flat in Prague with the Castle. The city is unpacked in a torrent of sharp-eyed observations, reflections, and speculations, seasoned with mischievous humour. An attempt to encompass the magic, history, culture, and tragedy of Prague is interwoven with reflections on the enigmas of the human mind, of memory and forgetfulness, of knowledge and ignorance, and our strange nature as embodied subjects. The story of the meeting of a mind and a city widens and deepens into a celebration of the mystery of the world and of the human creatures who have constructed it.

This book presents an innovative application of strategic and experiential marketing in the museum sector, which uses a new cultural mediation model to enrich the visitor experience via increased audience engagement.

This handbook presents a timely, broad-ranging and provocative overview of the essential nature of ecotourism. The chapters will both advance the existing central themes of ecotourism and provide challenging and divergent observations that will thrust ecotourism into new areas of research, policy and practice.

This book reviews four decades of debate about restoring an industrial heritage site of inestimable value - the Venice Arsenal. It reveals how failing to address these aspects has undermined potential solutions from both technicians and heritage professionals.

A richly illustrated field guide to all of North America’s major habitats—packed with invaluable information to help you get the most out of your outdoor adventuresWhether you’re a birder, naturalist, outdoor enthusiast, or ecologist, knowing the surrounding habitat is essential to getting the most out of your experiences in the field. This compact, easy-to-use guide provides an unparalleled treatment of the wonderfully diverse habitats of North America. Incisive and up-to-date descriptions cover the unique features of each habitat, from geology and climate to soil and hydrology. Requiring no scientific background, Habitats of North America offers quick and reliable information for anyone who wants a deeper understanding and appreciation of the habitats around them.Covers 85 major North American habitats, including wetlands and oceanic habitatsFeatures hundreds of color photos of habitats and their wildlife, a wealth of helpful diagrams and illustrations, and a high-resolution distribution map for each land habitatConcise text provides all the information you need to identify and understand habitats anywhere in North America quickly and accuratelyDiscusses iconic and indicator species of birds, mammals, and plantsIncludes an in-depth section on habitat classification—invaluable for ecologistsRepresentative habitat accounts describe what you can expect to see and experience thereFormatted like a field guide for easy reference

"An abundantly illustrated field guide to 85 African habitats and their distinctive flora and fauna"--

Three hut-to-hut treks in Austria's Stubai Alps: the 79km Stubai Rucksack Route, the 60km Stubai Glacier Tour â?? with a South Tirol extension, and the 67km Gschnitztaler Rundtour, plus optional ascents of neighbouring peaks and a comprehensive hut directory.

A beautiful and bestselling meditation on the meaning of home