Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference
Building New York
The third printing of this classic volume by Bruce Marshall. The evolution of New York`s built environment is chronicled in this breathtaking history organized chronologically by site from architectural masterpieces to engineering marvels. New York`s coming of age coincided with the rise of photography, and this incredible trove of photographs culled from the archives of
The Beauty of Addis Ababa
Locally produced, “The Beauty of Addis Ababa” is a photographic guide to Addis Ababa highlighting the city`s architectural heritage, its colourful market places and historical buildings.Includes a street by street guide to Addis Ababa and excursions to nearby tourist attractions.
United Arab Emirates
About this seriesGuidebooks extensively illustrated with impressive colour photographs. The emphasis here is on day-to-day life, nature and scenery. There are introductory chapters on history, geography and culture, but the bulk of the book is given over to detailed accounts of the popular tourist destinations. Each title includes a reasonable amount of practical information that
The Roman Way
“The Roman Way” is a 174-mile walk, on the theme of Roman roads, using public rights of way. It follows a triangle formed by three Roman roads from Chesterton, near Bicester in Oxfordshire, to Cirencester in Gloucestershire, and on to the Roman walled town of Silchester in Hampshire, returning to the Roman military fort at
Romania
Romania is one of the most beautiful, intriguing, and little-known countries in Europe. This new book, arranged as a series of essays, is the most lucid and wide-ranging guide available to Romania`s architecture, history, and culture. From the remains left by the Romans to the unique churches of Moldavia and Maramures, and not forgetting the
Naples and Campania: The Food and Wine Guide
Naples and the Campania are home to one of the most vibrant, but under-appreciated cuisines of Italy, and in order to make it better known the Government of the Regione of Campania has commissioned this sequel to Carla Capalbo`s well-known Food Lover`s Companion to Tuscany – a task that has taken two solid years of
M25 Travelling Clockwise
In the footsteps of the phenomenally successful A272 – An Ode To A Road, comes the definitive and quirky guide to everyone`s favourite motorway. History, landscape, construction, follies and eccentrics crowd the page of this book, fully illustrated with pictures of the beautiful and the unexpected. Discover where cricket is played over the M25; where
Lille For Pleasure
Lille is City of Culture 2004 and has created a spectacularly innovative programme of events as part of the year-long celebrations. But it is also an ancient town with a fascinating history, poised as it is on the border of France and Dutch-speaking Flanders. A beautiful old city, spectacular fortifications, intriguing Art Nouveau architecture, as
Poland
More of a historical and cultural than travel guide to Poland, Pallas Athene’s monumental tome on Poland is without doubt one of the most in-depth looks at Polish culture available. Divided by area, each chapter used black and white illustrations and the occasional full-colour photograph to accompany well-written and detailed text about the area, looking
Parisian`s Paris
Experience the sights and sounds of the City of Lights like a true native with this expanded edition Bill Gillham has been visiting Paris for decades. For him, the pleasure is not in revisiting the tourist sights, but rather in immersing himself in a particular “quartier,” discovering little shops and bistros, exploring markets, parks, and
