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In 2003, Jaume Sanllorente was a young journalist leading an active and exciting life in Barcelona

More than 250 color and b & w photographs and historical ephemera such as menus, advertisements, and packaging showcase delis across the U.S.

Taking the reader through the New York that inspired, and was in turn inspired by, the formidable Mrs Parker, this guide uses rarely seen archival photographs from her life to illustrate Dorothy Parker's development as a writer, a formidable wit, and a public persona. Her favourite bars and salons as well as her homes and offices, most of which are still intact, are uncovered. With the charting of her colourful career, including the decade she spent as a member of the Round Table, as well as her intense private life, readers will f... read more

Richly illustrated with maps, historical and contemporary photographs, and period artwork, this guidebook takes tourists and armchair travelers on a stimulating journey through the small towns, rolling hills, and windswept coast of Flaubert's Normandy. The novelist's homes and the locations that are prominently featured in his controversial works are the focus of this pictorial travel guide, and include the ancient town of Rouen, where Flaubert was born in 1821; the resort town of Trouville and its frequently painted beach; Croisse... read more

A great tide of literary invention swept through Ireland between the 1890s and the 1920s. This engrossing, illuminating, and beautifully illustrated guidebook explores the personal and professional histories of writers such as W B Yeats, Lady Gregory, John Millington Synge, and Sean O'Casey and examines their relationships with the people, culture, and landscapes of Ireland. From Galway and the Aran Islands, to County Mayo and County Sligo, and from Dublin to Wicklow, this guide to the places that inspired Irish Literary Revival sh... read more

For over 50 years the passionate pursuit of color led Henri Matisse to visit some of the most enchanting villages in southern France. Travelers and art lovers will delight in this mix of art, history, biography, and travel guide that covers southern France and explores the teal skies, emerald hills, red soil, and indigo seas beloved by the artist. The journey begins in Paris and then moves to the fashionable port of St. Tropez, the fishing village of Collioure, chic and voluptuous Nice, and the rustic refuge of Vence, and ends in t... read more

Written for both veterans and those considering their first rail journey, this guide is an expansive resource for train travel and the broader world of rail transit in the United States and Canada. Bridging the past with the present, the handbook explores the origins of the rail systems, the monumental task of building America’s first trans-continental railroad, passenger and freight railroad operations, and the differences between the various lines. The new edition includes updated information on ticketing procedures, rout... read more

The text is in English and German. This title presents the fascinating world of 360 panoramic photographs by Thorsten Tiedeke in a convenient pocket format.

The trip through Andalusia leads far further than the well-known villages with their wealth of folklore and handiwork to impressive mountain landscapes with interesting fauna on dreamy sandy beaches or breathtaking cliff lines. Cadiz, the Sierra Nevada, Seville, Malaga, Granada and Jaèn - all these locations and many more Paul Trummer has sought out...

For those wanting to explore Italy's rich artistic heritage beyond the usual tourist attractions, this unique guide is the answer. Presented are the more authentic, less-crowded locations and works, including tapestries, paintings, sculptures, and gardens, that are often the favourites of Italian art connoisseurs. An introduction to the huge 'Tapestries of the Month' in Milan, which occupy an entire banquet room of the Castello Sforzesco; the vibrant and surreal 'Dante Room' at the Casino Massimo, Rome; the Ancient Instruments Coll... read more

This work presents the fascinating world of 360 panoramic landscape with photographs by Thorsten Tiedeke and Werner Weiler in convenient pocket format.

Travelling mainly by motorcycle, the author traverses 45 countries on six continents in this memoir, experiencing both fascinating and harrowing travails during a one-year journey. With a healthy mix of contemporary and historical perspectives, new insights are provided on typical tourist destinations like the Taj Mahal and the Trevi Fountain. Additionally, encounters with a law enforcement official in the Czech Republic and a panty-wielding pickpocket in Istanbul (among other things) supply plenty of humour along the way. These vi... read more

Back roads is not a travel guide with lists of hotels and restaurants. Instead, the pages are taken up with historical narratives, personal recollections, reflections on politics, environmental debates, social observation and some practical travel information. The rest is left up to the traveller to organise. Resources for further information are listed in the back of the title. The title is also an attempt to modernise the rather old-fashioned genre of travel writing with an idiosyncratic writing style and a sense of humour. It a... read more

Hiking and camping in the wild requires a certain attitude and a great deal of preparation. This covers the essential gear, preparations, precautions, and techniques required for day hiking and short backpacking trips. The physical, aesthetic, and spiritual benefits of spending time in nature is emphasized. Specifically for the novice outdoorperson, this guide includes realistic information in an easy-to-understand format. The author shares his experiences in an informative, entertaining, and encouraging tone. Essential first aid a... read more

Travellers can drink in all the atmosphere, history, and beer that Munich has to offer with this updated guide to the best watering holes in the beer-drinking capital of the world. More than 70 of Munich's best beer gardens, beer halls, pubs, and late-night hot spots are listed in detail. The colourful histories behind them are included, along with detailed maps and instructions on how to find each place. Information on Oktoberfest and other beer festivals make this guide as practical as it is entertaining. This revised edition pay... read more

Experience the fascinating world of 360° panoramic photography in our series of “City Panoramas 360° - Pocket Edition” in which we present the world’s most beautiful cities.

Join writer Stan Biderman and photographer Kathryn Minette as they cross China and Tibet in search of treasure, finding thousand-year-old Buddhas, lutes, and celestial burial sites. The author reveals a China that hosts such advanced technology as bullet trains juxtaposed against centuries-old mainstays like yaks and camels. Enhanced by Minette's thirty-two page full-colour insert and her seventy black-and-white photos interspersed throughout each chapter, this husband-and-wife team document disappearing cultures amid the confl... read more

The world-renowned architecture of Chicago is captured in this collection of 60 stunning colour photographs taken from the unique perspective of the Chicago River. Additional classic photographs and city history make for an engaging virtual boat tour. Home to sleek, contemporary skyscrapers and majestic, neoclassical buildings, downtown Chicago's riverfront features views unseen anywhere else in the city once called 'Paris on the Prairie'. Readers from Chicago and elsewhere will find themselves engrossed by the cityscape's dynamic ... read more

The text is in English and German. This title presents the fascinating world of 360 panoramic photographs by Falk Eisleben in a convenient pocket format.

This enthusiastic investigation of Disneyland's hidden treasures leads both first-time visitors and aficionados through the legendary theme park while pointing out tiny surprises around each turn. Helpfully organised as a reading tour, this book features the whereabouts of many of Disneyland's secrets, including the locations of several "Hidden Mickeys," and original movie props that appear around the park. Also included are original illustrations, trivia, and an exploration of Disneyland's history, which notes the subtle tributes ... read more