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26 Gorgeous Hikes on the
26 Gorgeous Hikes on the Western Côte d'Azur by Florence Chatzigianis 26 Gorgeous Hikes on the Western Côte d'Azur is an illustrated guide that invites you to slow down to the rhythm of your footsteps, and soak in the Western French Riviera's natural beauty. With detailed trail descriptions, hiking maps, hiking data such as time, distance, difficulty and elevation profiles for twenty-six hikes, the guide shows you where to: Stroll along the coast and reach inlets otherwise only accessible by boat. Hike up red mountain peaks and embrace the views of the Mediterranean Sea. Climb up a bluff and discover the resting site of ancient millstones. Enjoy a walk by chestnut groves and watch a monastery set aglow in the setting sun. Explore this magical region in a sensitive, ecologically responsible way. . . . .
Food and Drink in Argentina
Food and Drink in Argentina: A Guide for Tourists and Residents by Dereck Foster and Richard Tripp “For foodie patrons with serious wanderlust, consider Derrick Foster and Dick Tripp's Food and Drink in Argentina”— Library Journal in a category overview. The only book of its kind, Food and Drink in Argentina: A Guide for Tourists and Residents is a full-color, pocket-sized personal guide to the flavors and special nature of Argentina. Originally written for English-speaking new residents of Argentina and available solely in that country, Food and Drink in Argentina did exceptionally well in its market. “It’s time we told American tourists about the culinary and vinous delights of Argentina. It’s so different from Mexico and other South American travel experiences most people expect. Their entire heritage is different; besides the native Inca and Guariní, Argentineans are descended from European and Middle Eastern immigrants as well. . . . .
France: Instructions for Use
France: Instructions for Use by Alison Culliford and Nan McElroy Italy: Instructions for Use , the first book in the series, paved the way, receiving accolades from professional reviewers such as Publisher’s Weekly and Rick Steve's Italian cultural editor. The raves were capped off by being selected by About.com Italy for Visitors as their #1 Guidebook recommendation! Now comes France: Instructions for Use: The Practical, On-site Assistant for the Enthusiastic (Even Experienced) Traveler , an illustrated guide packed with the most current, pertinent, easy-to-locate advice available. Because it’s the only guide that focuses solely on the practical information, France: Instructions for Use contains many extra, specific details the other guides simply don’t have the room to include. No art. No history. . . . .
Greece: Instructions for Use
Greece: Instructions for Use by Kat Christofer Greece : Instructions for Use * : The Practical, On-site Assistant for the Enthusiastic (Even Experienced) Traveler is a practical pocket-guide that offers suggestions and solutions for every how-to and what-now travel situation. *When all else fails... read the instructions . Compact and up-to-date, this well-organized, illustrated, color-coded guide is logistical Greece from the inside out: an indispensable, in-depth compendium containing the keys to stress-free travel. From preparation to the return flight home, this is the only guide designed to provide you the information you need at the very moment you need it. Written by an American travel writer who lives in works in Greece, speaks the language, and knows all the back ways to this gorgeous country, this illustrated guide is packed with the most current, pertinent, easy-to-locate advice available. . . . .
Happy Sails: The Carefree Cruiser's Handbook
Happy Sails: The Carefree Cruiser's Handbook by Pam Kane Going on a cruise? Wondering whether cruising is right for you? Pam Kane, author of hundreds of cruise-related magazine articles wrote Happy Sails: The Carefree Cruisers Handbook with cruising tips and seagoing lore, interweaved with her hilarious stories. If you’re considering a cruise—be this your first or fiftieth—then you’ll want to read Happy Sails: The Carefree Cruiser’s Handbook. She’ll give you great advice on maximizing your travel fun: How to enjoy all that great food—without gaining all those pounds What and how to pack How to travel with your whole family, without a lot of hassle Tips for differently-abled travelers Strategies for touring—and shopping!—foreign ports How to show great manners afloat And much, much more—all with Pam Kane’s sassy, humorous point of view! “A joy to read.”— Library Journal Here’s what popular travel writer, radio commentator and TV host Rudy Maxa had to say about Happy Sails : "There isn’t a question about taking a ship über-cruiser Pam Kane doesn’t answer in Happy Sails: The Carefree Cruiser’s Handbook . . . . .
Italy: Instructions for Use
Italy: Instructions for Use by Nan McElroy S elected by About.com Italy as their #1 Guidebook! Italy: Instructions for Use * : The Practical, On-site Assistant for the Enthusiastic (Even Experienced) Traveler is a practical pocket-guide that offers suggestions and solutions for every how-to and what-now travel situation. *When all else fails... read the instructions . Compact and up-to-date, this well-organized, illustrated, color-coded guide is logistical Italy from the inside out: an indispensable, in-depth compendium containing the keys to stress-free travel. From preparation to the return flight home, this is the only guide designed to provide you the information you need at the very moment you need it. . . . .
Jane's Smart Art Guides™ Fra Angelico at San Marco
Jane's Smart Art Guides™ Fra Angelico at San Marco Narrated by Jane McIntosh Finalist PMA Ben Franklin Award Winner National Best Book Award, Audio Book: Travel Jane’s Smart Art Guide™ Fra Angelico at San Marco describes t he magnificent frescoes in chapels and town halls across Italy are among the greatest achievements of Renaissance art. Commissioned by either private patrons or by the Church, the great artists of the day produced images of matchless beauty. The work of Fra Angelico at the Dominican convent of San Marco in Florence is a brilliant reflection of the remarkable artistry of the time Jane’s Smart Art Guide™ Fra Angelico at San Marco is an adaptation of a now out-of-print book written by William Hood, the renowned Fra Angelico scholar. One in the series The Great Fresco Cycles of the Renaissance , Professor Hood’s book treated the Fra Angelico frescoes of San Marco in the context of their religious, artistic, and historical significance. With Jane guiding you through this quiet, cloistered setting -- appreciating it step-by-step in the framework of its history – you will come away with a deep and lasting appreciation of the essence of this remarkable place. . * Understand the influence of Observant Dominican principles on the choice of subject matter and the placement of the images; * Hear how the images conveyed the ancient ideas and traditions of the Dominican order and the meaning of life at San Marco; *Learn about the architecture of the convent, the life of Fra Angelico, and the political climate of the day; and * Appreciate Fra Angelico's piety and technical virtuosity as you listen to the commentary on each fresco. Customize The Tour. . . . .
Jane's Smart Art Guides™ Our Lady Cathedral
Jane's Smart Art Guides™ Our Lady Cathedral Narrated by Jane McIntosh Under construction for more than 200 years, Antwerp’s Our Lady Cathedral endured a catastrophic fire, the Calvinist iconoclasm of 1566, and subsequent gutting by French revolutionaries in the 1790s. In the 20th century it faced neglect and wartime bombings. But entering Antwerp's restored Cathedral today will take your breath away! With Jane's Smart Art Guide Our Lady Cathedral as your guide, your experience of this remarkable church and its extraordinary art collection—in the context of the city’s long and tumultuous history—will provide you with a deep and lasting appreciation of the essence of the place. Four works by Peter Paul Rubens; others by Francken, Van Veen, De Vos & Murillo; Wall painting, a carved stone altarpiece, and a marble Madonna of the 14th C; Stained glass windows dating from as early as 1503; A trove of exceptional 17th century sculpture and oak furnishings; and 19th C neo-Gothic artistry. Your visit inside the cathedral can be tailored to your degree of interest and available time by simply skipping specified tracks. . . . .
Jane's Smart Art Guides™ Raphael’s Stanza della Segnatura
Jane's Smart Art Guides™ Raphael’s Stanza della Segnatura Narrated by Jane McIntosh Finalist National Best Book Award, Audio Book: Non-Fiction: Unabridged In Jane's Smart Art Guide ™ Raphael’s Stanza della Segnatura narrator Jane McIntosh describes Raphael’s magnificent frescoes in the Stanza della Segnatura at the Vatican. These paintings are among the greatest achievements in the history of art. Now visitors can contemplate these spectacular paintings guided by the scholarship of a well-known art historian. Raphael’s Stanza della Segnatura is the exclusive audio adaptation of the popular book in The Great Fresco Cycles of the Renaissance series, written by James Beck, Professor of Art History at Columbia University, and a renowned Renaissance scholar. Jane’s engaging narration reveals the historic context, the lofty humanist ideals, and the artistic genius that coincided to create these epic panoramic paintings. Customize The Tour. . . . .
Jane's Smart Art Guides™ St. Peter's Basilica
Jane's Smart Art Guides™ St. Peter's Basilica Narrated by Jane McIntosh Communicator Award for Excellence Semi-Finalist IPPY Travel Book of the Year Join Jane as she takes you around one of the World’s greatest treasures: St. Peter’s Basilica! The Vatican’s Basilica of St. Peter was inevitably at the center of the ebb and flow of western Christendom’s political, social, religious and cultural development. Under construction for more than 150 years, it has been witness to physical and spiritual neglect, the devastating Sack of Rome, Reformations, and papal corruption and self-interest, as well as exemplary spiritual humility. . . . .
Jane's Smart Art Guides™ Sta. Maria Del Popolo
Jane's Smart Art Guides™ Sta. Maria Del Popolo Narrated by Jane McIntosh USA Book News Travel Book of the Year, Finalist for a PMA Ben Franklin (Audio Book)! The Jane’s Smart Art™ audio guide to Sta. Maria del Popolo tells of the central role this delight-filled church has played in Rome’s history … by virtue of its location just inside the city’s principle north gate. You’ll learn about some of the historically-prominent men and women who are buried here—among the tombs of more than a dozen Cardinals—and about the artists they commissioned to decorate their chapels. This church is an extraordinary—but often overlooked—art site. . . . .
