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The Château - Forever Home: The instant Sunday Times Bestseller, as seen on the hit Channel 4 series Escape to the Château
By Dick Strawbridge, Angel Strawbridge. 2023
Take a journey to Château-de-la-Motte Husson in the spellbinding memoir from Sunday Times bestselling authors, Dick and Angel Strawbridge.Dick and…
Angel recount the newest and biggest challenges they faced on the journey to transforming their once derelict and abandoned château in France's Pays de la Loire into a thriving family home and sustainable business.When the Covid-19 pandemic engulfs the world, the château faces a new challenge and the Strawbridges must find ways to adapt in order to keep their dream life in France alive. From the cancellation of the wedding season to finding new ways to complete renovations, living in an isolated bubble whilst continuing to film their TV series through to life after the pandemic, this is Dick and Angel at their most honest and heartfelt, revealing many details never seen on TV.As entertaining, warm and irresistible as ever, Join Dick and Angel on their remarkable journey to find their family's forever home.
Rick Steves Berlin (Rick Steves Travel Guide)
By Rick Steves. 2023
Marvel at the Brandenburg Gate, climb the Reichstag's dome, and check out Checkpoint Charlie with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Berlin…
you'll find:Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for exploring Berlin Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from the colorful East Side Gallery and the Memorial of the Berlin Wall to cozy corner biergartens How to connect with local culture: Raise a pint with the locals and sample schnitzel, stroll through hip Prenzlauer Berg, or cruise down the Spree River Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relaxSelf-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums Detailed neighborhood maps for exploring on the go Over 400 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Complete, up-to-date information on Berlin's neighborhoods, as well as day trips to Potsdam, Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum, and Wittenberg Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Berlin.Expanding your trip? Try Rick Steves Germany.
We'll Always Have Paris: A Mother/Daughter Memoir
By Jennifer Coburn. 2014
How her daughter and her passport taught Jennifer to live like there's no tomorrowJennifer Coburn has always been terrified of…
dying young. So she decides to save up and drop everything to travel with her daughter, Katie, on a whirlwind European adventure before it's too late. Even though her husband can't join them, even though she's nervous about the journey, and even though she's perfectly healthy, Jennifer is determined to jam her daughter's mental photo album with memories—just in case.From the cafés of Paris to the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Jennifer and Katie take on Europe one city at a time, united by their desire to see the world and spend precious time together. In this heartwarming generational love story, Jennifer reveals how their adventures helped vanquish her fear of dying...for the sake of living.We'll Always Have Paris is a tale of laughter, tears, and the joys of self-discovery. Jennifer's raw and honest reflections will resonate with readers of all backgrounds, as she delves into the complexities of motherhood, the pursuit of dreams, and the art of letting go. Packed with emotion, wit, and unforgettable moments, this memoir is a celebration of life's imperfections and the enduring strength of family bonds."Brimming with joie de vivre!"—Jamie Cat Callan, author of Ooh La La! French Women's Secrets to Feeling Beautiful Every Day"Coburn proves as adept at describing the terrain of the human heart as she is the gardens of Alcázar or the streets of Paris."—Claire and Mia Fontaine, authors of the bestselling Come Back and Have Mother, Will Travel
Slow Trains Around Britain: Notes from a 4,088-Mile Adventure on 143 Rides
By Tom Chesshyre. 2025
Join travel writer Tom Chesshyre as he celebrates 200 years of passenger railways in a zigzagging tour around the UK.…
On a series of rides, Tom enjoys the scenery, seeks out the history and heritage, dodges delays (best he can), and lets the rhythm of the clattering rails help him understand what it is about trains that we love so much.
Who was salvador dalí? (Who Was?)
By Paula K Manzanero. 2023
Learn about the fascinating career of surrealist Salvador Dalí from his early life in Spain through his public life as…
an internationally famous artist in this exciting addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series. Most famous for his surrealist painting The Persistence of Memory and its melting clocks, Salvador Dalí combined his dreamlike ideas with his excellent technical skills to become one of the most famous artists of the twentieth century. Beyond painting, Dalí pursued the arts in many other mediums including sculpture, film, fashion, photography, architecture, and more. He was friends with many of his famous contemporaries, including Picasso, Bunuel, Miro, and Duchamp. Learn about the sometimes-shy man with the instantly recognizable upturned mustache in this book for young readers that details the life of one of modern art's most celebrated figures
Travels with my donkey: one man and his ass on a pilgrimage to Santiago
By Tim Moore. 2004
With no Spanish skills and a stubborn donkey as his companion, Tim Moore embarks on a 500-mile pilgrimage to Santiago…
de Compostela. Along the way, he encounters an eclectic mix of fellow travelers, enduring mishaps and misadventures in this humorous journey across Spain. Strong language. 2005. Adult
The Electricity of Every Living Thing: From the bestselling author of Wintering
By Katherine May. 2018
From the bestselling author of Wintering, Katherine May, The Electricity of Every Living Thing is a life-affirming and poignant exploration…
of nature, and how reconnecting to wild landscapes can create peace in our unquiet minds.'A windswept tale, beautifully told' Raynor Winn, author of The Salt Path 'A manifesto for the value of difficult people. I loved it' Amy Liptrot, author of The OutrunIn August 2015, Katherine May set out to walk the 630-mile South West Coast Path. She wanted to understand why she had stopped coping with everyday life; why motherhood had been so overwhelming and isolating, and why the world felt full of inundation and expectations she can't meet. Setting her feet down on the rugged and difficult path by the sea, the answer begins to unfold.The Electricity of Every Living Thing tells the story of the year in which Katherine comes to terms with a diagnosis which shakes her to her core. It leads to a re-evaluation of her life so far - a kinder one, which finally allows her to be different rather than simply awkward, arrogant or unfeeling. The physical and psychological journeys become inextricably entwined, and as Katherine finds her way across the untameable coast, she also finds the way to herself.What readers are saying about The Electricity of Every Living Thing:'Honest and sensitive' 'The astonishing sensitivity and awareness in her writing, both about the beautiful landscapes and nature around on her walks, and in relation to her family, friends and self put paid to many outdated myths about what it is like to be autistic''Compelling and transformative. I could not put this book down so I stayed in bed and read it in one go.''Katherine has a fantastic way with words, I could read her books for hours on end, they are calming and relatable.''Read it - you won't regret it.'
Rick Steves Italy (Rick Steves Travel Guide)
By Rick Steves. 8250
From the Mediterranean to the Alps, from fine art to fresh pasta, experience it all with Rick Steves! Inside Rick…
Steves Italy you'll find:Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip to Italy Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from the Colosseum and Michelangelo's David to corner trattorias and that perfect scoop of gelato How to connect with local culture: Walk in Caesar's footsteps through the ruins of the Forum, discover the relaxed rhythms of sunny Cinque Terre, or chat with fans about the latest soccer match (calcio, to locals) Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and experience la dolce vitaSelf-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and museums Vital trip-planning tools, like how to link destinations, build your itinerary, and get from place to place Detailed maps, including a fold-out map for exploring on the go Over 1,000 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Coverage of Venice, the Dolomites, Lake Country, Milan, the Cinque Terre, the Italian Riviera, Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Siena, Tuscany, Rome, Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast, and much more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Italy. Planning a one- to two-week trip? Check out Rick Steves Best of Italy.
Sicily: Three Thousand Years of Human History
By Sandra Benjamin. 2006
Take a tour through the Mediterranean&’s largest island in this fascinating history of Sicily for armchair travelers, history buffs, and…
anyone planning their next trip to Italy. PLUS: Includes Sicily travel guide resources like maps, pronunciation keys, and suggestions for further reading! The emigration of people from Sicily often overshadows the importance of the people who immigrated to its shores throughout the centuries. Greeks, Romans, Vandals, Goths, Byzantines, Muslims, Normans, Hohenstaufens, Spaniards, Bourbons, the Savoy Kingdom of Italy—and countless others—have all held sway and left lasting influences on the island&’s culture and architecture. Moreover, Sicily&’s character has been shaped by what has passed it by. Events that affected Europe, namely the Crusades and Columbus&’ discovery of the Americas, had little influence on Italy&’s most famous island. A fascinating history of Sicily for the general reader, this book examines how location turned this charming Mediterranean island into the epicenter of major historical conquests, cultures, and more. Complete with maps, biographical notes, suggestions for further reading, a glossary, and pronunciation keys, this is at once a useful travel guide and an informative, entertaining exploration of the island&’s remarkable history.
In France Profound: The Long History of a House, a Mountain Town, and a People
By T. D. Allman. 2024
When T. D. Allman purchased an 800-year-old house in the mountain village of Lauzerte in southwestern France, he aimed to…
find refuge from the world's tumults. Instead, he found that humanity’s most telling melodramas, from the paleolithic to the post-modern, were graven in its stones.
I'm Off Then: Losing and Finding Myself on the Camino de Santiago
By Hape Kerkeling. 2006
I'm Off Then has sold more than three million copies in Germany and has been translated into eleven languages. The…
number of pilgrims along the Camino has increased by 20 percent since the book was published. Hape Kerkeling's spiritual journey has struck a chord. Overweight, overworked, and disenchanted, Kerkeling was an unlikely candidate to make the arduous pilgrimage across the Pyrenees to the Spanish shrine of St. James, a 1,200-year-old journey undertaken by nearly 100,000 people every year. But he decided to get off the couch and do it anyway. Lonely and searching for meaning along the way, he began the journal that turned into this utterly frank, engaging book. Filled with unforgettable characters, historic landscapes, and Kerkeling's self-deprecating humor, I'm Off Then is an inspiring travelogue, a publishing phenomenon, and a spiritual journey unlike any other.
DK Croatia (Travel Guide)
By Dk Travel. 2025
Whether you want to walk the marble streets of Dubrovnik, dip your toe in the azure waters of the Adriatic…
Sea, tuck into a hearty plate of Dalmatian brodetto in Split ormarvel at tumbling waterfalls in Plitvice Lakes National Park, your DK Eyewitness travel guide to Croatia makes sure you experience all that the country has to offer.Evidence of Croatia’s ancient past is easy to find. Ancient mythology permeates the country, nowhere more so than across the constellation of islands that pepper the Dalmatian coastline. The country is also home to vibrant cosmopolitan cities like Zagreb, which features an array of unique museums and modern art galleries. All the while, sparkling waves lap sultry, sun-drenched beaches where turquoise waters beckon.Our updated guide brings Croatia to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country’s iconic buildings and neighborhoods. DK Eyewitness Croatia is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Croatia you will find: - A fully-illustrated top experiences guide: our expert pick of Croatia’s must-sees and hidden gems- Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each and every day- Expert advice: honest recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money- Color-coded chapters to every part of Croatia from Istria to Eastern Croatia, Zagreb to Dubrovnik and Southern Dalmatia- Practical tips: the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay- Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the region country easily and confidently- Covers: Dubrovnik and Southern, Dalmatia, Split and Central Dalmatia, Northern Dalmatia, Istria, Kvarner Area, Zagreb, Central and Northern Croatia, Eastern CroatiaOnly visiting Dubrovnik? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian Coast.About DK Eyewitness:At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travelers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.
Lisbon Like a Local: By the People Who Call It Home (Local Travel Guide)
By Dk Travel. 2025
This isn’t your ordinary travel guide. Beyond the pretty pastel houses and trundling trams are vintage kiosks, dance classes and…
secret viewpoints - and that's where this book takes you. Turn the pages to discover: The small businesses and community strongholds that add character to this vibrant city, recommended by true locals6 themed walking tours dedicated to specific experiences such as rooftop bars and scenic city strollsA beautiful gift book for anyone seeking to explore LisbonHelpful what3word addresses, so you can pinpoint all the listed sightsA thoughtfully updated second edition, including new places to visit Compiled by three proud locals, and revised and updated for 2025, this stylish travel guide is packed with Lisbon’s best experiences and secret spots, handily categorized to suit your mood and needs.Whether you’re a restless Lisboeta on the hunt for a new hangout, or a visitor keen to discover a side you won’t find in traditional guidebooks, Lisbon Like A Local will give you all the inspiration you need.About Like A Local:These giftable and collectable guides from DK are compiled exclusively by locals. Whether they’re born-and-bred or moved to study and never looked back, our experts shine a light on what it means to be a local: pride for their city, community spirit and local expertise. Like a Local will inspire readers to celebrate the secret as well as the iconic – just like the locals who call the city home.Looking for another guide to Lisbon? Discover’s DK’s range of travel guides, from Top 10s that’ll fit in your pocket to comprehensive guides perfect for long trips.
DK Corsica (Travel Guide)
By Dk Travel. 2025
Make your trip to Corsica extraordinaryHiking the mountainous footpaths of the GR20. Exploring the mysterious megalithic sites around Filitosa. Lounging…
on the golden beaches of Porto-Vecchio. Corsica offers enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.With a brand-new design, beautiful new photography and new inspirational content, this fully updated guide brings Corsica to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does. Inside, you'll find trusted travel advice, expert-led insights, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our unique hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the island's buildings and neighborhoods.You'll discover: our pick of Corsica's must-sees and top experiencesbeautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of Corsicathe best spots to eat, drink, shop and staydetailed maps and walks which make navigating the island easyeasy-to-follow itinerariesexpert advice: get ready, get around and stay safecolor-coded chapters to each part of Corsicaa lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go Exploring mainland France? Try the DK France travel guide.
Florence Like a Local: By the People Who Call It Home (Local Travel Guide)
By Dk Travel. 2025
Keen to explore a different side of Florence? Like a Local is the book for you.This isn’t your ordinary travel…
guide. Beyond the Renaissance treasures that define the city, you'll find hidden dive bars, community gardens and mini basement galleries hosting fashion events – and that’s where this book takes you. Turn the pages to discover:- The small businesses and community strongholds that add character to this vibrant city, recommended by true locals.- 6 themed walking tours dedicated to specific experiences such as street food and swimming pots.- A beautiful gift book for anyone seeking to explore Florence.- Helpful ‘what3word’ addresses, so you can pinpoint all the listed sights.Compiled by three proud locals, this stylish travel guide is packed with Florence’s best experiences and secret spots, handily categorized to suit your mood and needs.Whether you’re a restless Florentine on the hunt for a new hangout, or a visitor keen to discover a side you won’t find in traditional guidebooks, Florence Like A Local will give you all the inspiration you need. About Like A Local:These giftable and collectible guides from DK Eyewitness are compiled exclusively by locals. Whether they’re born-and-bred or moved to study and never looked back, our experts shine a light on what it means to be a local: pride for their city, community spirit and local expertise. Like a Local will inspire readers to celebrate the secret as well as the iconic – just like the locals who call the city home. Looking for another guide to Florence? Explore further with our DK Eyewitness or Top 10 guides to Florence.
DK Europe (Travel Guide)
By Dk Travel. 2025
Get closer to Europe with DK EyewitnessExploring art-filled museums in Paris and London. Enjoying mountainous hikes in Austria and Switzerland.…
Kicking back on the beach in Croatia and Spain. Europe offers enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK Eyewitness travel guide is the perfect companion.Our updated guide brings Europe to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the region’s buildings and neighbourhoods.You'll discover:our pick of Europe’s must-sees and top experiencesbeautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of Europethe best spots to eat, drink, shop and staydetailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easyeasy-to-follow itinerariesexpert advice: get ready, get around and stay safecolour-coded chapters to each part of Europea lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you goExploring Europe's most famous cities? Try Top 10 European Cities.
African Venice: A Guide to Art, Culture and People
By Shaul Bassi, Paul Kaplan. 2024
African Venice is the first guidebook to the extensive historical and contemporary African presence in the city of the lagoons.…
A set of ten walking tours highlights images of Black people in Venetian art from the Middle Ages to the present, the afterlife of Shakespeare’s Othello, the painful local legacies of slavery and Italian colonialism, and the remarkable visibility of African and Afro-descendant artists at the Venice Biennale. These tours are enriched by more than twenty essays, poems, and reflections that celebrate, question, and reimagine Venice’s Black past and present. From premodern paintings and sculpture to contemporary artworks, African Venice will show you the city as you have never seen it.The book includes contributions from Marilena Umuhoza Delli, Rita Dove, Emiliano Guaraldo, Eddy L. Harris, Lorenzo Lazzarini, Ibrahima Lö, Vittorio Longhi, Olga Manente, Tony Mochama, Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor, Caryl Phillips, Sandra Stocchetto, Sami Tchak, Ngūgī wa Thiong’o, and Alessandra Viola.
The Little History of Swansea
By David Gwynn. 2020
Much has changed in Swansea over the years and this short but comprehensive history chronicles the development of the city…
from the earliest times to today.The Little History of Swansea traces the growth of the medieval town, the rise of the Port of Swansea, the industrial heritage of the area and the fate that befell the town during the Second World War. Here you can read about the odd and unusual happenings, as well as the more traditional history that has made the city what it is today.
The Last Nazis: SS Werewolf Guerrilla Resistance in Europe 1944-1947
By Perry Biddiscombe. 2013
The history of the shadowy Werewolf guerrilla bands formed at end of the Second World War as the last desperate…
defence of Nazis.Founded by Heinrich Himmler in 1944 when it became clear Germany would be invaded, the Werewolf guerrilla movement was given the task of slowing down the Allied advance to allow time for the success of negotiations or wonder weapons. Staying behind in territory occupied by the Allies, its mission was to carry out acts of sabotage, arson and assassination, both of enemy troops and of defeatist Germans.Perry Biddiscombe has researched the movement exhaustively, and details Werewolf operations against the British, Russians and fellow Germans, on the Eastern and Western Fronts and in the post-war chaos of Berlin. Giving the lie to the established story of a cowed German population meekly submitting to defeat, this is a fascinating insight into what has been described as the death scream of the Nazi regime.
London's 100 Strangest Places: London's 100 Strangest Places
By David Long. 2012
The bustling metropolis of London is home to scores of unusual and unique places and spaces. In this feast of…
peculiarities, author David Long guides you off the beaten path and allows you under the skin of the hidden city that is modern-day London, revealing a new side to the capital you thought you knew.