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The sequel to the best-selling 50 States, 5,000 Ideas takes readers on the road trip of a lifetime: 100 epic journeys through all 50 states--and 10 Canadian provinces--offering thousands of diverting sites, roadside attractions, and pure fun along the way. From breathtaking views across national parks to a vineyard route through Northwest wine country and a winter wonderland on Alberta's Icefields Parkway, this informative travel guide offers epic sights, good bites, and pure fun. Pack your car and hit the road to experience 100 drives--both classic and off the beaten track--across the United States and Canada.

You'll find innovative itineraries outlining your route, along with when to go and what to do and see along the way. And there's something here to satisfy every passenger. Take in the magnificent turns along Alaska's Route One through Anchorage to Kenai.

Or wind your way through retro spots from Chicago to Los Angeles on Route 66. On nearly 600 miles of New Mexico's Trail of the Ancients, stop off to encounter sites dating back to A.D. 850.

Or discover fossils along Dinosaur Drive, a route that winds its way from Calgary to Denver. Beach lovers will delight in Hawaii's Oahu Circle Island Drive, while history lovers can follow Canada's War of 1812 trail: a cruise between Montreal and Windsor with stops at major battlefields along the way. Filled with expert tips, tons of activities, and plenty to see and do as you drive--the ultimate road trip playlist anyone?--here is an inspirational and practical keepsake for any road warrior.

• Publisert: 2020
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• Antall sider: 304
• ISBN: 9781426220906

1000 års gleder og sorger er de etterlengtede memoarene fra en av verdens viktigste levende kunstnere.

Ai Weiweis skulpturer og installasjoner har blitt sett av millioner over hele verden, og hans politiske aktivisme har lenge gjort ham til et mål for kinesiske myndigheter.

I sine memoarer gir Ai Weiwei oss et portrett av Kina fra de siste hundre år, samtidig som han belyser sin kunstneriske prosess. Det er også historien om hans far, Ai Qing, en gang nær venn av Mao Zedong, og en av Kinas mest innflytelsesrike diktere. Under kulturrevolusjonen ble Ai Qing stemplet som dissident og dømt til straffarbeid. Hele familien, inkludert sønnen, ble forvist til en avsidesliggende og øde del av landet kjent som "Lille Sibir".

Ai Weiwei beskriver barndommen i eksil og den vanskelige beslutningen om å forlate familien for å studere kunst i Amerika, hvor han ble venn med Allen Ginsberg og ble inspirert av Marcel Duchamp og Andy Warhol. Og han forteller om sin retur til Kina og veien fra ukjent kunstner til kunstverdenens superstjerne og internasjonal menneskerettighetsaktivist – og hvordan hans arbeid har blitt formet ved å leve under et totalitært regime.

1000 års gleder og sorger gir en dyp forståelse av de utallige kreftene som har formet det moderne Kina og tjener som en påminnelse om det presserende behovet for å beskytte ytringsfriheten.

 

Utgitt: 2022
Forlag: Cappelen Damm
Innbinding: Innbundet
Språk: Norsk Bokmål
Sider: 339
ISBN: 9788202485658
Utgave: 1. utg.
Orig.tittel: 1000 years of joys and sorrow: A memoir
Format: 23 x 16 cm

15 of the best short walks in the Lake District around Keswick, Borrowdale and Buttermere. Our guidebook comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps and clear route descriptions, perfect if you're new to walking or are looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family. Easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route descriptions and lots of images Includes Buttermere, Derwentwater, Cat Bells, Castlerigg Stone Circle, Rannerdale Knotts, Castle Crag, Ashness Bridge and SkiddawMost walks are under 3 hours in durationAll routes bar one are accessible by public transportInformation on local beauty spots and refreshment stops. GPX files available for download

• Forfatter: Vivienne Crow
• Publisert: Januar 2024
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781786312020

The worlds best hikes and walks in one volume with breath-taking photography, detailed terrain and route guides, maps, and expert descriptions whether you need to unplug for an afternoon or get away for longer. A carefully selected collection of 200 routes designed to appeal to perambulatory enthusiasts of all stripes. From vigorous hikes around Lake Tahoe to enjoying the charms of Englands Thames Valley, there is something for everyone.

Itineraries cover a range of sights sure to appeal to a diverse audience: pastoral countrysides, dramatic mountain views, soothing seaside panoramas, and historical landscapes such as famous battle sites or medieval pilgrimage routes. Expert descriptions include facts and trivia only locals would know and call out special not-to-be-missed features. Some routes are easy and take a few hours, while others might require a few days to complete.

The book is organized into 50 main itineraries that link to three to five additional similar or related routes. Sample entries include New Englands Franconia Ridge Loop, Washingtons Mount Rainier Trail, the pilgrimage route of Saint Francis in Italy, and Mont Blanc, where France, Italy, and Switzerland meet.

• Publisert: Sept. 2023
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• Antall sider: 320
• ISBN: 9780847873524

This innovative new title from Bradt is the first of its type to focus specifically on the vast array of wildlife-watching opportunities found in Europe. Written by expert James Lowen, author of the best-selling 52 Wildlife Weekends: A Year of British Wildlife-Watching Breaks and award-winning A Summer of British Wildlife: 100 Great Days Out Watching Wildlife, this unique guide is packaged into 52 weekend-sized breaks highlighting the best of European wildlife including mammals, reptiles, amphibians, flora, butterflies, dragonflies and birds. We may think of snow-covered Antarctica, South American jungles or African savannahs as holding the world's most plenteous and special wildlife, yet Europe heaves with wildlife wonders year-round, many of which can be seen in a simple weekend break.

Publisert måned: Apr
Publisert år: 2018
Utgave: 1.Utg
Sider nr: 264

Sider nr: 192

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Forfattere: Mark zahel
Publisert måned: Jan
Publisert år: 2018
Utgave: 1.utg
Sider nr: 144

In this rich and original photo book, the Scandinavia-savvy Austrian captures much more than the clichéd images of the Northern Lights.

With an eye on the coexistence of nature and culture, Königshofer explores how lives are lived in this intense and extreme environment, from the traditional ivory carver in Greenland to the ice surfer in the North Cape. The result is an authentic portrait of Scandinavian life, showing a whole new side to life up north.

• A rich portrait of winter in Northern Europe, far removed from the cliché of a wild, untouched wilderness
• Exciting contrasts of nature and culture in Norway, Sweden, Iceland, and Greenland
• A must-have book for all fans of Scandinavia

• Publisert: November 2021
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Antall sider: 208
• ISBN: 9783961713493

 

This pocket-size drawing journal is packed with just as much clever, creative fun as the original bestselling 642 Things to Draw. All 642 drawing prompts inside invite doodlers to draw teeny tiny things-from 'a keyhole' and 'a marble' to 'an atom' and 'your house, from space.' Sure to keep creative folks inspired on the go, or wherever the doodle bug strikes!

• Publisert: 2015
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Antall sider: 304
• ISBN:  9781452137575

Costa Blanca har mye mer å by på enn sol og strender. Fjellene byr også på fantastiske muligheter som burde appellere til mange nordmenn. På avstand kan fjellene se både triste og grå ut, men på nært hold kan en oppleve en spennende flora, dramatisk natur og spor etter flere tusen års kulturhistorie. I denne lille boken har Sverre Ording Fjeld og Laila Fjeld beskrevet i alt 70 ulike turer, med forskjellig lengde og vanskelighetsgrad. Alle turene som er beskrevet, starter med bil fra bykjernen i Alfaz del Pi. 

• Forfattere: Sverre Ording Fjeld og Laila Fjeld
• Publisert: Desember 2017
• Utgave: 5. utgave
• Antall sider: 138
• ISBN: 9788299922012

Exploring Korean history from its ancient roots to the present day, A Brief History of Korea is the story of a people with a rich and united culture that has become two Koreas in modern times--one isolated and secretive and the other among the world's most successful economies. Korean culture developed on a 600-mile-long peninsula, bordered on the north by mountains and three sides by the sea, set apart from the Asian mainland. Korea was one of the last countries in Asia to be visited by Westerners and its borders have remained largely unchanged since it was unified in the seventh century.

Though it is one of the world's oldest and most ethnically homogeneous states, Korea was not born in a vacuum. Geographically isolated, the country was heavily influenced by powerful China and was often used as a bridge to the mainland by Japan. Calling themselves as "a shrimp among whales," Koreans borrowed elements of government, culture and religion all the while fiercely fighting to maintain independence from powerful neighbors.

This fascinating book tells the story of Korean domestic dynasties, empires and states, as well as foreign conquest, occupation and division. Today, the two Koreas are starkly different--North Korea a nation closed to the world and South Korea an economic powerhouse and center of Asian democracy. Chronicling significant events right up through 2018's Singapore Summit, author Michael J.

Seth presents a relevant, interesting and important history of Korea within a larger global context. Korea's history is a turbulent one, but ultimately the story of a resistant and resourceful people in search of lasting peace.

Forfattere: Chris Bradley
Publisert år: 2017
Utgave: 1.utg
Antall sider: 143

Forfattere: Doug Scott
Publisert måned: Okt
Publisert år: 2005
Utgave: 1.utg
Sider nr: 96

Lonely Planet Africa is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wander the cobbled streets and graceful pracas rimmed by once grand churches and stately colonial-era buildings, against a backdrop of turquoise seas, on the Unesco-listed Mozambique Island; drink your way around whitewashed Cape Dutch architecture and the endlessly photogenic hills and vines of South Africa's Winelands; or discover the wildlife of the acacia-studded savannah of the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Africa and begin your journey now!

• Publisert: November 2017
• Utgave: 14. utgave
• Antall sider: 1116
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781786571526

Bradt's Africa Overland is the result of over 40 years' experience on the roads of Africa, Asia and South America, combining everything you need to know about the Africa with all the practical advice needed for tackling long-distance journeys under often challenging conditions, be it by 4X4 or public transport. A massive amount of background detail is included, from suggested routes for reaching Africa - including via Asia or Saudi Arabia - to selecting and shipping your vehicle, budgeting, equipment and spares, organised tours, public transport, red tape and heaps of information about issues likely to arise on the road: driving and recovery techniques, maintenance, motorbike driving, bureaucracy, borders and police checks. This new, fully updated edition covers over 50 countries, as well as offering a focus on aspects such as geography, vegetation and climate, natural history and conservation, cultural interaction, religion and festivals.

There's lots of guidance about where to find all the latest information both before you depart and while you're on the road, plus a guide to countries on the return route through Asia and Europe: India, Nepal, China, Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine and Poland. African highlights include the Atlas Mountains and Sahara fringes in Morocco, desert expeditions in Chad, River Nile culture in Egypt and Sudan, the equatorial rain forests of central Africa, East African game parks, and Victoria Falls on the Zambia-Zimbabwe border. In southern Africa, there's Angola, the Namibian desert, and the Cape and diverse coastline of South Africa.

forfattere: Sian Pritchard-Jones
Publisert måned: Okt
Publisert år: 2022
Utgave: 7.utg
Sider nr: 380

Lonely Planet Africa Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful African phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Say hello, ask directions and make friends in Amharic to Zulu -all with your trusted travel companion. With language tools in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of wherever you go, so begin your journey now! 

• Publisert: Desember 2019
• Utgave: 3. utgave
• Antall sider: 255
  
• ISBN: 9781786574763

Epic landscapes, abundant wildlife and unforgettable adventures - welcome to Alaska. Whether you want to be awed by its jaw-dropping scenery, spend time in the national parks, or learn about the rich historical roots of native culture, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Alaska has to offer. Alaska is an outdoor enthusiast's dream.

This vast state is chock-full of national parks and public lands, all ripe for adventure. What's more, every region has its own distinct terrain: roam barren tundra in the Arctic, lush rainforests in the southeast and craggy peaks in the Interior. But towns and cities dazzle, too.

Top restaurants and Gold Rush history abound in the state capital Juneau, while Ketchikan, home to the world's largest display of totem poles, is the place to be for native history and culture. Our updated guide brings Alaska 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 state's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. We've also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak.

• Publisert: Juni 2022
• Utgave: 4. utgave
• Antall sider: 272
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9780241566053

There's no denying that Alaska is a trip of a lifetime. Nowhere else can you kayak to glaciers; fly over the highest peak in North America; wonder at the Aurora Borealis; stay out all night celebrating the midnight sun; visit quirky towns; spot bears, eagles, moose, and whales; and learn the true meaning of the word "remote"-all in the same trip. Fodor's Alaska makes it easy to create a perfect trip from start to finish.

Fodor's Alaska includes:*UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: Fully updated information on new openings and developments; including restaurants, hotels, and outdoor activities, for all of Alaska's top destinations and undiscovered gems, from cities such as Juneau and Ketchikan to Denali National Park and the Kenai Peninsula. *ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE: A spectacular color photo guide highlights the ultimate unmissable experiences and attractions throughout Alaska to inspire you. *PULLOUT MAP AND DETAILED MAPS: A handy PULLOUT map, which includes an outdoor activity finder, will help you navigate on the go.

Full-color and full-size street maps throughout will help you plan efficiently and get around confidently. *GORGEOUS PHOTOS AND ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Rich full-color features invite you to experience the best of Alaska, from what to eat and drink to which cruise route to take. Other magazine-style features help you understand everything that Alaska has to offer, from whale watching and bear sighting to shopping for Alaskan native crafts and learning about the Klondike Gold Rush.

Publisert måned: 36.utg
Publisert år: 2019
Sider nr: 372

Lonely Planet's Alaska is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all that Alaska has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Hike the history-laden Chilkoot Trail, spot icebergs and wildlife in Glacier Bay and marvel at the majesty of the Northern Lights; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Alaska Travel Guide: What's NEW in this edition? Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak. NEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Alaska's best experiences and where to have them What's NEW feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card* with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel. Planning tools for family travellers. Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests. Eating & drinking in Alaska - we reveal the dishes and drinks you have to try. Colour maps and images throughout. Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots. Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss. Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics. Over 63 maps Covers The Bush, Kodiak, Katmai & Southwest Alaska, Denali & the Interior, Anchorage & Around, Kenai Peninsula, Prince William Sound and Juneau & the Southeast and more.

forfattere: Sainsbury
Publisert måned: Aug
Publisert år: 2022
Utgave: 13.utg
Sider nr: 448

Rikt illustrerte bøker med mye bakgrunnstoff. Insight Guides går nøye til verks både når det gjelder historie, kultur og bakgrunn, før de tar for seg de forskjellige delene av området tittelen dekker, en etter en.

Fra å bestemme når du skal dra, til å velge hva du skal se når du ankommer, denne guiden til Alaska er alt du trenger for å planlegge den perfekte turen, med innsideinformasjon om må-se toppattraksjoner som Glacier Bay National Park, Chena Hot Springs og Kodiak Øy, og edelstener som Alaska Railroad (brukes av lokalbefolkningen for å nå avsidesliggende hytter), synet av bjørner som lever av gytende laks ved Brooks River og Camp, og Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, hjem til isbjørner og det største biologiske mangfoldet av alle beskyttede område i Arktis. 

• Publisert: Desember 2021
• Utgave: 12. utgave
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• Antall sider: 368
• ISBN: 9781789198713

Alaska cruises are more popular than ever. In a 2018 travel trends survey conducted by travel leader's group, alaska cruises were cited as the most booked domestic vacation. Several major cruise lines are returning to the area because of a surge in interest.

norwegian cruise line launched its first purpose-built ship for alaska, which is one of the newest ships covered in this guide. Curated and relevant: Focused coverage on only the best places so travelers can make the most out of their limited time. Carefully vetted recommendations for all types of establishments and price points.

concise: Shortened reviews presented with brevity and focus. Added "known for" section in all restaurant reviews. Please see additional key selling points in the book main description.

Publisert måned: Mar
Publisert år: 2019
Utgave: 3.utg
Sider nr: 368

This new, fully revised seventh edition of Bradt's Albania remains the most authoritative standalone guide to what is still a relatively little known part of Europe. Coverage is comprehensive, starting in the capital, Tirana, then moving through central, northern and southern Albania to provide all the information needed for a successful trip. Included are knowledgeable and rigorously researched historical and archaeological background, detailed notes on popular and less well-known hiking routes and other outdoor activities, and specialist contributions on wildlife, military history and other topics.

An unparalleled wealth of practical advice for the independent traveller is also offered. Albania has something to offer almost everyone. Many come for the spectacular, unspoilt mountain scenery and the hiking and cycling opportunities.

Others are interested in the country's heritage, such as the Ottoman cities of Gjirokastra and Berati (both UNESCO World Heritage Sites), the many outstanding archaeological sites, and the Byzantine religious art in the medieval churches and in museums in Tirana, Korca and Berati. Beaches such as Dhermiu and Jala in the south are popular with young backpackers, while in high season the resorts are full of Albanian-speaking Kosovars and Macedonians. Ornithologists have long been attracted to Albania, even during the Communist period when the country was all but closed to most foreign visitors, thanks to its many different habitats and the fact it lies on several migration routes.

• Forfatter: Gillian Gloyer
• Publisert: Juni 2022
  
• Utgave: 7. utgave
• Antall sider: 312
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781784779122

The Algarve is an enticing holiday destination - renowned for its ochre-splashed coastline of shallow bays, dramatic cliffs and buzzing resorts. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you'll find your way around the Algarve with absolute ease. Our updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of the Algarve into helpful lists of ten - from our own selected highlights to the best beaches, wineries and outdoor activities, museums and castles.

We've also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak.

• Publisert: mars 2023
• Utgave: 10. utgave
• Antall sider: 144
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk

The go-to Algarve travel guide for discovering the best walks and car tours. Strap on your boots and discover Algarve on foot with the Sunflower Algarve travel guide. And on the days when your feet may have had enough, enjoy some spectacular scenery on one of our legendary car tours.

The Sunflower Algarve guide is indispensable for hiking in Algarve or seeing Algarve by car. Away from the busy beaches, the Algarve has a countryside full of interest and beauty, quietly awaiting discovery. From flowers and fountains, hilltops and history, to windmills and water-mills, this book will set your feet wandering to find them all.

There are car tours, too, to get you out and about, searching out little-known points of interest-like the huge rose compass (rosa dos ventos) on the barren promontory of Sagres, where Prince Henry the Navigator founded his school of navigation, or the Moorish castle and old Roman bridge at Paderne. But don't think for one moment that we have turned our backs on and ignored the beautiful and rugged western coastline. Wherever it is still unspoilt and free from development, the authors have incorporated it into a walk.

Whatever your age or ability we've got some glorious walks and car tours to ensure you have a memorable Algarve holiday.

• Publisert: Feb 2024
• Utgave: 9. utgave
• Antall sider: 136
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781856914918

Explore the Algarve with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the region's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place in this southern area of Portugal.

Let Marco Polo show you all this wonderful region has to offer... Glorious, clear sea, fresh air, azure skies, heavenly beaches, natural bays, sheltered coves, rocky cliffs, islands and a subtropical climate: this southern tip of Portugal ticks all the boxes for a picture-perfect holiday. Let Marco Polo Algarve guide you around this beautiful region.

Your Marco Polo Algarve Pocket Guide includes:Insider Tips - we show you the hidden gems and little known secrets that offer a real insight into the region from clifftop walks, to dolphin watching to a romantic night in a windmill. Best of - find the best things to do for free, the best 'only in' the Algarve experiences, the best things to do if it rains and the best places to relax and spoil yourself. Sightseeing - all of the top sights are organised by area so you can easily plan your trip.

Discovery Tours - 4 specially tailored tours that will get you to the heart of the Algarve. Experience the region's beaches and cliffs, the most beautiful cities, harbours and even an old merchant's route. Algarve in full-colour - Marco Polo Pocket Guide Algarve includes full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the region to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip.

Publisert: Jan 2023
Utgave: 4 utg.
Sider nr: 152

A new, thoroughly updated edition of the first and only English-language guide to the epic 750 km hiking route through the mountains of Austria, Slovenia and Italy, from the foot of the Grossglockner (at 3,798m, the highest peak in Austria and the Eastern Alps) to Muggia near Trieste on the Adriatic coast. Detailed maps and route descriptions for all 43 stages of the route are included, with a clear breakdown of time, distance and ascent for each stage. Published in a small, handy-sized format which is easy to pack and carry, it is written by an expert who has authored over half a dozen hiking guides and who specialises in Eastern and Central Europe.

He has been a regular visitor to the borderlands of Slovenia, Austria and Italy for over 15 years, as well as living for two years in neighbouring Croatia. The Alpe-Adria route is well marked, relatively easy to walk and is suitable for hikers of all abilities as well as families - a point which is emphasised in the guide. The route takes in spectacular, unspoilt mountain scenery, alpine lakes, rolling coastal hills, beautiful villages and several national parks and nature reserves.

An introduction covering the history, wildlife, flora and geography of the area is included, along with accommodation details for each stage and information on local public transport, culture, food and language.

• Forfatter: Rudolf Abraham
• Publisert: April 2020
• Utgave: 2. utgave
• Antall sider: 320
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781784776718

Alpine Ice vol.1 France, Switzerland and Italy - Western Alps

This is the first of 2 volumes to replace the original Alpine Ice guide.

Approximately 700 routes described in this first volume and to make things easier for those who have difficulty in orienteering, photos of each ice-fall have been included, the geographical coordinates of the car parks and of almost all the routes, thanks to a simple QR code.

Forfattere: Sertori
Publisert måned: Jan
Publisert år: 2018
Utgave: 2.Utg
Sider nr: 512