Lonely Planet’s German Phrasebook and Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful German phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Order a beer at Oktoberfest, buy a ticket to the opera or chat with locals; all with your trusted travel companion.
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Developed as the answer to the American B-1, the Tupolev Tu-160 was the Soviet Union’s most potent strategic bomber. Several project versions were rejected, and a highly controversial contest involving some of the Soviet Union’s top-class aircraft design companies took place before the Tu-160 variable-geometry bomber…
The Cessna 310 broke new ground in general aviation when it appeared in 1953. It remained in production for nearly thirty years and nearly 6,000 were built. This book reviews the type’s origins, competitors, and development, including the many variants produced. Detail includes comments on ownership and operation,…
With more than 360 color photos and maps, this image-rich guide covers all 76 lighthouse locations in the New England states of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. For tourists, historians, lighthouse enthusiasts, and other travelers, here are practical directions and historical tidbits not only on the lighthouses, but…
The first comprehensive account of fire and rescue boats in America, this profusely illustrated book sheds light on a heroic tradition dating to the nineteenth century. From coast to coast and in cities large and small, it documents everything from battleship-size fireboats so powerful their monitors could reduce…
Lonely Planet’s Croatia is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Walk the city walls in Dubrovnik, discover marvellous Mljet, and hit the beach in Bol; all with your trusted travel companion.
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Since the Titanic disaster of 1912, the horrors of major maritime casualties have prompted international conventions and domestic legislation, but the link between events and outcomes (which are often separated by many years) is rarely understood by those working in the maritime industry. This book, the only…
Nearly 100 photographs highlight the history, culture, and sparkle of Charleston, South Carolina, once considered the jewel of England’s crown. Tag along on this tour of a town with a storied past, from grand tourist magnets like Middleton
Place to the humbling Old Slave Mart Museum. Meander along streets lined…
Take a fanciful journey into the world of vintage camping trailers through the stories of their owners. Almost 400 photos offer a peek at the rare, the unique, the coveted, and the just plain adorable. Tag along to a vintage trailer rally, visit an all-girls camp, and check out the decor of these jewels—ranging from…
Relive the experience of a meander down the Ocean City, New Jersey,
boardwalk. Beautiful imagery from the past and present will take you on a tour of the arcades, thrill rides, souvenir shops, and candy and
popcorn stops that have become hallmarks of this summer resort. A
smattering of history and lore are reminders of…
Mention the city of Boston and it conjures up stories of Americas glorious past. But theres so much more… \nBoston also has plenty of legends and ghost stories. Explore these tales in Bostons Haunted History. \nFrom war-torn lovers, to vengeful pirates, to wandering travelers, youll learn why Bostons history has…
Take a virtual tour of scenic Columbus, Ohio as more than 300 vintage postcards and prints showcases the city’s rise from wilderness to manufacturing center to an ideal residential community. You’ll see: the breath-taking skyline, the State Capitol, the Deshler Wallick Hotel, the R.K.O. Theatre and Le Veque-Lincoln…
The Tampa Bay, on Floridas gulf coast, has been inhabited since ancient times by the Indians, Spanish explorers, and English settlers, but it wasnt until Fort Brooke was established in 1824 that true development began. It soon was populated by an international mix of people. Railroad baron Henry B. Plant brought the…
Tour the homes of great movie stars of the silver screen, from early silent films to the Technicolor years. Over 360 postcards and photos display the residences of Fred Astaire, Lucille Ball, Lionel Barrymore, James Cagney, Charlie Chaplin, Joan Crawford, Marlene Dietrich, Peter Falk, Judy Garland, Elvis Presley, Sonny…
This area of New Jersey was settled in 1665, making it one of earliest communities on the East Coast of America. Read about English settlers and local Indians making peace before the gradual development of the land into commercial and residential areas. Maritime trade, railroads, and political divisions have left their…
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Vilka av de små franska byarna är så mysiga att de är värda en omväg för en övernattning? Vilka hamnar ska du helst undvika, för att en motorväg väsnas så mycket att stämningen förstörs? Och var kan du tanka?
I La Moselle och Canal des Vosges – guide till Europas kanaler ledsagar Thomas Veber dig längs två av de…
This updated 6th edition of the perennial favourite WASHINGTON ON FOOT features 24 user-friendly maps, including new content on the Wharf, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, H Street NE, and the Brookland/Catholic University neighbourhood.
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Stroll under the canopy of massive Live Oaks in Savannah’s Historic District, and enjoy beautiful Crape Myrtle flowers in the summer and Camellia blossoms in the winter. For more than 275 years, Savannah residents have grown plants and trees for commercial and culinary reasons, creating world-class ornamental…
While Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is best know for the role it played in a pivotal three-day battle in 1863 during America’s Civil War, the beauty of this historic town and its surroundings are less well known. Over 140 eye-catching color photos and an engaging text reveal beauty and history, including sites such…
Charlottesville, Virginia, and surrounding Albemarle County are visited through 296 vintage postcards. Stroll the grounds and buildings of the University of Virginia, one of America’s premier universities. Walk the streets of Charlottesville to patronize her businesses and experience the hotels of yesteryear. Visit…
The best selling novel Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil has drawn hordes to the city, specifically to its best-known cemetery, Bonaventure. Likewise, Colonial Park and Laurel Grove are must-see cemeteries on tourist itineraries, and this book is the perfect souvenir for those who make the pilgrimage. See over…
This vibrant photographic essay brings you the warmth of Mexico City’s climate and its people. Mexico City has something for everyone and the elegant parks and gardens captured in this travelogue will beckon you to wind your way through pedestrian thoroughfares, along historic canals, and into the old cathedral grounds…
This beautiful book of art photography provides 145 never-before seen candid views of Amish life in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. See Amish families at work, play, and socializing in their society. The powerful photography speaks for itself and gives you a professional photographer’s view of their compelling…
Tour the final resting places of Hollywood’s Oscar-winning legends of the Golden Age (1927 to 1950). Visit burial locations and read shocking life stories and film career biographies of extraordinary actors, actresses, and directors. Stories include famous names such as Mary Pickford, Katharine Hepburn, Clark…
Southern California has it all! Its rich diversity in climate, terrain, people, opportunities, and ideas cannot be overstated. With an open mind, Southern California welcomes the new, the wacky, and the absurd just as much as the brilliant and traditional. In more than 220 spectacular images and captions bursting at…
Alfa Romeo, one of the most famous and renowned carmakers in automobile history, celebrates 100 years of innovation. This fascinating history documents the Milanese automaker, from the exciting racing and sports cars of the twenties and thirties to the equally advanced and sporty sedans, coupes, and convertibles of the…
In November 1949, a new epoch of automotive history began with the introduction of the first small transporter by Volkswagen. Like no other light utility vehicle before, the variety-rich space-saver from Wolfsburg has influenced the development of a new generation of functional, multipurpose minibuses. Six decades…
The schooner yacht was developed in the United States, though very little has been written about them in this country — until now. In this in-depth look at some of the great American schooner yachts, the author uses both the original plans and drawings and current and past images to discuss their construction and…
That dream car of all dream cars, the Mercedes-Benz, is presented here in full glory through 285 images. What were the qualities that made them icons of all auto building? Beginning in the pioneer days with the 35 HP model of 1901 through the top-rank sports cars of the 1920s and 1930s, the gullwing-door 300 SL and the…
This wonderful book takes you on an architectural tour into the lives of over 100 early demi-Gods of the Silver Screen. Preserved on postcards, these images are as collectible today as they were when first bought by tourists who flocked to the burgeoning film capital of Hollywood. Then, as now, visitors paid to ride…
In December 1864, Confederate and Union forces clashed in the Siege of Savannah. Using this guide you will tour the city’s river defenses, witness the battered fortifications along the battle lines, and walk among the beautiful Southern homes, offices, and churches that survived it all. The 98 striking color…
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Den här boken beskriver 42 vandringar och fler än 30 utflyktsmål i de populära Vemdalsfjällen. De flesta av turerna når du inom en timmes bilfärd från Vemdalen by. Fokus i boken ligger på dagsturer som är mellan 3–16 kilometer långa men du får även tips på några trevliga övernattningsturer.
Bokens vandringar är…
Kategorier: Biografier och litteraturvetenskap Biografier, sanna berättelser, essäer etc. Livsstil, hobby och fritid Reportage och samlingar av journalistiska texter Reseskildringar Resor och platser
Bak Elbes krök ligger Djävulens kök, Krümmelbornas eget namn på fabriken i Tyskland där Alfred Nobel uppfann dynamiten. Så många flög i luften att arbetskraft fick importeras från Sverige.
Per Erik Tell har traskat i Nobels tegelhögar som ligger i skuggan av Vattenfalls kärnkraftverk som stoppades efter rapporter om…
Lonely Planet’s Sweden is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Wander the old town of Stockholm, spot wildlife in the Arctic and sample Swedish meatballs; all with your trusted travel…
Lonely Planet’s Austria is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Ski in the Alps, explore Vienna’s imperial palaces, and drive the Grossglockner Road; all with your trusted travel…
Lonely Planet’s Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Explore Tallinn’s fairy-tale old town, relax at Curonian Spit, and marvel at Riga’s art nouveau…
Lonely Planet’s Devon and Cornwall is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Explore the botanical wonder of the Eden Project, marvel at the Exeter Cathedral and trek through Exmoor National Park; all…
A most requested English edition of publisher Brixham Books classical harbour guide to the Åland archipelago – The 50 best harbours.
It is the publishers second guide in English, and currently the only available detailed harbour guide in English to the Åland Archipelago.
Here the foreign boat tourist can find a…
It’s daily inspiration to get up and go, Patricia Schultz, author of the phenomenally bestselling book 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. Trek the dramatic terrain of Tasmania’s Freycinet National Park. Snorkel the crystal-clear lagoons of Bora Bora. Discover the vibrant cultural tapestry of the port city…