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Kinfolk Journeys - John Burns

The final volume in the Kinfolk travel trilogy (following Kinfolk Islands and Kinfolk Wilderness) invites readers along on eighteen of the most unforgettable trips around the world, full of sustainable and sustaining ways to slow down and see the world anew.Celebrate off-the-beaten path travel with Kinfolk Journeys. Whether via road, rail, sea, or trail, each trip will take you on an adventure where the point is not to get somewhere fast and check a lot of boxes but to take it all in-absorbing history, exploring unusual detours, and surrendering to stunning scenery along the way. The book features eighteen one-of-a-kind travel stories from six continents, including a sailing voyage through the turbulent waters of Antarctica, a horseback trek through the deep, desolate ravines of Nepal''s Upper Mustang, a bicycle tour through Norway''s wild western islands, a scenic double-decker bus route through England''s Lake District, an all-day train to a kooky end-of the-line town in the Australian outback, a goat-herding adventure in rural Spain, and much more. Featuring vibrant photography, practical guidance, and thoughtful reflections on sustainable transportation, Kinfolk Journeys will inspire your next adventure with conscious, conscientious routes through some of the world''s most extraordinary landscapes.

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The Kinfolk Garden - John Burns

"In this gorgeous, aspirational work, Burns, editor-in-chief of Kinfolk magazine, collects ''stories about nature as nourishment'' along with photographs from homes across the globe to inspire people to bring more nature into their own abodes. . . . Expertly evoking a mood of understated luxury, this stunning spread will have design junkies drooling." -Publishers Weekly A gardener with a secret oasis on a Parisian rooftop. An artist making faux flowers to brighten Manhattan apartments. A family of ranchers rewilding the American outback. Anchored around the idea of nature as nourishment, The Kinfolk Garden explores lush gardens and plant filled homes around the world and introduces the inspiring people who coax them into bloom. Through visits to friends old and new, the Kinfolk team learns the secrets to a good garden, and what good a garden can do for our self-care, creativity and communities. Though many of the people we meet along the way champion the idea of following natural instincts rather than a set of prescriptive garden rules, there are practical tips throughout the book that offer advice on everything from growing your own produce to foraging for artful arrangements to simply keeping your houseplants alive a little longer than usual.The Kinfolk Garden is an invitation to engage with nature-to care for it, create with its beauty and cultivate new relationships around it-and offers inspiration and guidance to anyone looking to bring a little more greenery into their life.

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Kinfolk Travel - John Burns

Explore the art of mindful travel with Kinfolk, the pioneers in "slow living," their philosophy of simplicity, authenticity, intentionality and community. With nearly 450,000 copies in print, the Kinfolk series has applied this philosophy to entertaining (The Kinfolk Table), interior design (The Kinfolk Home), and living with nature (The Kinfolk Garden). Now they have turned their attention to "slow travel," offering readers a road map for planning trips that foster meaningful connections with local people and authentic experiences of local culture. Go museum hopping in Tasmania, or birdwatching in London. Explore the burgeoning fashion community in Dakar. Take a bicycle tour through Idaho, or a train trip from Oslo to Bergen. Drawing on the magazine''s global community of writers and photographers, Kinfolk Travel takes readers to over 20 location across five continents, with travel tips from locals, stunning images, and thoughtful essays.

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Kinfolk Wilderness - John Burns

Discover the pleasures of slow travel with this inspiring introduction to the beauty and possibility of the great outdoors. Whatever your pace or purpose, the stories within will provide you with a fresh perspective on what it means to be “outdoorsy,” whether that means trekking from hut to hut in New Zealand, saddling up at a Patagonian ranch or simply taking a moment for mindfulness amid the pristine peaks of Bhutan. Featuring vibrant photography, practical guidance and thoughtful reflections on land stewardship, Kinfolk Wilderness brings together inspiring itineraries from five continents that promise adventure, inspire awe and spark a deeper connection to the landscape. You’ll find entry points into bucolic European idylls from Denmark to Romania, discover new hiking trails through the ancient hills of Iraqi Kurdistan and learn how to stargaze in the haunting dark-sky deserts of California. Guided by the belief that travel is as much a state of mind as an action or itinerary, Kinfolk celebrates a way of exploring our world that not only fosters thoughtful perspectives on the places we visit but also deepens our relationship with home once the journey is over.

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Best of 2000 AD Volume 4: The Essential Gateway to the Galaxy's Greatest Comic - John Wagner, Steve Dillon, Jamie Delano, Jamie Hewlett, Alan Davis, J

Best of 2000 AD is a landmark series from the cult comic, bursting with our greatest stories for a new generation of readers. Every Best of 2000 AD contains a mix of modern classics and gems from the vault. In each edition you''ll find an explosive new Judge Dredd adventure, fresh essays by prominent popular culture writers, a graphic novel-length feature presentation by global legends and a vintage Dredd case. In this volume: When Judge Dredd investigates a potential whistleblower, it’s hard to avoid paranoia when information is this Mega-City Confidential; from medieval Prague to the streets of Elizabethan London, Kek-W and John Burns sound the call to battle extra-dimensional Wurms and join The Order; a rolling stone gathers no mousse as Pete Milligan and Jamie Hewlett tangle you in Hewligan’s Haircut, a shear reality-warping victory roll that’s just the tonic; quake to the Cry of the Werewolf with an all-time Dredd classic by Alan Grant and Steve Dillon. Boasting brand new covers from an all-star line-up of artists including Marguerite Sauvage (Archie) and Glyn Dillon (The Batman) with designer Tom Muller (X-Men), Best of 2000 AD is the essential gateway into the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic.

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Kinfolk Volume 55 - Kinfolk

Whatever you think about religion, it continues to shape our cultures, communities and cities. This issue of Kinfolk takes a look at just some of the ways in which faith undergirds society and touches people''s lives. Over the course of several months, we documented the construction of a new Lutheran church in Denmark. Mindful of the building''s longevity, the local parish asked some of the nation''s biggest architects and designers to rethink how Christianity might be carried into the future. Elsewhere, Christianity''s history comes under scrutiny - we speak to Ekemini Uwan, the public theologian holding the Christian church accountable for its complicity in racial violence over the centuries. We also meet two Jewish duos from opposite sides of the Atlantic: the Kleins, creators of the kosher food and travel magazine Fleishigs, and Sara Moon and Samson Hart, founders of Miknaf Ha''aretz, a community focused on Jewish land justice. Elsewhere, we meet Ramy Youssef, the actor, screenwriter and director extraordinaire whose work is giving comedic nuance to the Muslim American narrative. And we interviewed the late surrealist film director David Lynch, who practiced Transcendental Meditation twice a day since 1973. The words by which he lived: ''The key to all of it is, Does it make you feel better? Does it change your life?'' Since 2011, Kinfolk has established itself as a leader in art and culture, design and aesthetics, architecture, and homes and interiors. Our quarterly lifestyle magazine is sold in over 100 countries, published in three languages and makes the perfect coffee table magazine or gift for a creative. Featuring inspiring photography, fashion and style, as well as examinations of slow living, Kinfolk is an art and design publication that seeks to promote quality of life and connect a community of creative thinkers.

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The Kinfolk Home - Nathan Williams

New York Times bestseller When The Kinfolk Table was published in 2013, it transformed the way readers across the globe thought about small gatherings. In this much-anticipated follow-up, Kinfolk founder Nathan Williams showcases how embracing that same ethos—of slowing down, simplifying your life, and cultivating community—allows you to create a more considered, beautiful, and intimate living space. The Kinfolk Home takes readers inside 35 homes around the world, from the United States, Scandinavia, Japan, and beyond. Some have constructed modern urban homes from blueprints, while others nurture their home’s long history. What all of these spaces have in common is that they’ve been put together carefully, slowly, and with great intention. Featuring inviting photographs and insightful profiles, interviews, and essays, each home tour is guaranteed to inspire.

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Kinfolk Volume 54 - Kinfolk

Since 2011 Kinfolk has established itself as a leader in art and culture, design and aesthetics, architecture, and homes and interiors. Our quarterly lifestyle magazine is sold in over 100 countries, published in three languages and makes the perfect coffee table magazine or gift for a creative. Featuring inspiring photography, fashion and style, as well as examinations of slow living, Kinfolk is an art and design publication that seeks to promote quality of life and connect a community of creative thinkers.

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Kinfolk Volume 53 - Kinfolk

Since 2011 Kinfolk has established itself as a leader in art and culture, design and aesthetics, architecture, and homes and interiors. Our quarterly lifestyle magazine is sold in over 100 countries, published in three languages and makes the perfect coffee table magazine or gift for a creative. Featuring inspiring photography, fashion and style, as well as examinations of slow living, Kinfolk is an art and design publication that seeks to promote quality of life and connect a community of creative thinkers.

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Kinfolk Volume 57 - Kinfolk

Since 2011 Kinfolk has established itself as a leader in art and culture, design and aesthetics, architecture, and homes and interiors. Our quarterly lifestyle magazine is sold in over 100 countries, published in three languages and makes the perfect coffee table magazine or gift for a creative. Featuring inspiring photography, fashion and style, as well as examinations of slow living, Kinfolk is an art and design publication that seeks to promote quality of life and connect a community of creative thinkers.

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Kinfolk Volume 58 - Kinfolk

Since 2011 Kinfolk has established itself as a leader in art and culture, design and aesthetics, architecture, and homes and interiors. Our quarterly lifestyle magazine is sold in over 100 countries, published in three languages and makes the perfect coffee table magazine or gift for a creative. Featuring inspiring photography, fashion and style, as well as examinations of slow living, Kinfolk is an art and design publication that seeks to promote quality of life and connect a community of creative thinkers.

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The Kinfolk Table - Nathan Williams

Kinfolk magazine-launched to great acclaim and instant buzz in 2011-is a quarterly journal about understated, unfussy entertaining. The journal has captured the imagination of readers nationwide, with content and an aesthetic that reflect a desire to go back to simpler times; to take a break from our busy lives; to build a community around a shared sensibility; and to foster the endless and energizing magic that results from sharing a meal with good friends. Now there''s The Kinfolk Table, a cookbook from the creators of the magazine, with profiles of 45 tastemakers who are cooking and entertaining in a way that is beautiful, uncomplicated, and inexpensive. Each of these home cooks-artisans, bloggers, chefs, writers, bakers, crafters-has provided one to three of the recipes they most love to share with others, whether they be simple breakfasts for two, one-pot dinners for six, or a perfectly composed sandwich for a solo picnic.

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The Kinfolk Entrepreneur - Nathan Williams

In The Kinfolk Entrepreneur, author Nathan Williams introduces readers to 40 creative business owners around the globe, offering an inspiring, in-depth look behind the scenes of their lives and their companies. Pairing insightful interviews with striking images of these men and women and their workspaces, The Kinfolk Entrepreneur makes business personal. The book profiles both budding and experienced entrepreneurs across a broad range of industries (from fashion designers to hoteliers) in cities across the globe (from Copenhagen to Dubai). Readers will learn how today’s industry leaders handle both their successes and failures, achieve work-life balance, find motivation in the face of adversity, and so much more. (The book jacket was updated in May 2022; some customers may receive an earlier version of the jacket.)

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Kinfolk Volume 39 - Kinfolk

Individually formative and culturally formidable, youth looms large in the collective imagination. For those who can no longer be considered young, it is often rose-tinted with the memory of rebellion, irresponsibility and the short-lived belief that infinite futures lie just over the horizon. For those who are young today, the reality is a bit more complicated. Issue Thirty-Nine of Kinfolk balances the open-faced optimism of youth with the sobering realities of growing up at a time when it can feel like the world is closing in rather than unfurling before you.

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Robert Burns - Nature Poems - Burns Robert

A captivating collection of poetry from nature's bard. This enchanting collection of more than 80 poems captures the essence of the natural world, as seen through the eyes of Scotland's beloved bard, Robert Burns. Each chapter explores a different aspect of nature - from wild, mossy mountains and glens to murmuring streams, the sorrowful song of the woodlark, and the ever-changing seasons. Burns's profound appreciation for the landscape of Scotland and its creatures shines through every verse, and this collection is a heartfelt love letter to his homeland. Whether you're a long-time admirer of Burns or discovering his work for the first time, Nature Poems will transport you to the heart of Scotland's natural splendor. Illustrated by local artist, The Ink Bothy, and compiled by Scottish resident and poet Robert Tuesley Anderson, this is a collection to treasure.

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Robert Burns - Burns Robert

The perfect gift for poetry lovers. A comprehensive collection of the Scottish Bard''s songs and poems.The 19th-century scholar and educationalist J S Blackie summed up Burns''s importance to Scotland and the Scots with the words:''When Scotland forgets Burns, then history will forget Scotland.''Today, Burns is unique in the affection and fascination that his memory inspires. The fruits of his legacy can be seen not only in Scotland but around the world - on product packaging, in advertising and on a wealth of merchandise, as well as through continued scholarship and academic study.

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Burns for Every Day of the Year - Pauline Mackay

Join Robert Burns on a wide-ranging journey of poetry, prose and song through every day of the year.Across the world, as midnight strikes on New Year's Eve, Burns's beloved song 'Auld Lang Syne' is sung in a spirit of friendship and togetherness. But his exuberant wit, insight and generous-hearted humanity can be celebrated every day.This stunning collection - perfect for Burns aficionados and Burns beginners alike - reminds us of old favourites and introduces new treasures. Thoughtfully curated by Dr Pauline Mackay of the University of Glasgow, it offers 366 glimpses into the genius of this remarkable bard, creating a panoramic view of his colourful life and multifaceted literary legacy.

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Collected Poems of Robert Burns - Burns Robert

With an Introduction by Donald McFarlan.Robert Burns, the most celebrated of all Scottish poets, is remembered with great devotion - his birthday on 25th January provokes fervour and festivity among Scots and many others the world over. Born in 1759 into miserable rustic poverty, by the age of eighteen Burns had acquired a good knowledge of both classical and English literature. In June 1786 his first collection of verse, Poems Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect, which included 'To a Mouse' and 'The Cotter's Saturday Night', was greeted with huge acclaim by all classes of society. His later poems and ballads include 'Auld Lang Syne', the beautiful song 'My Love is like a Red Red Rose', 'Highland Mary', 'Scots Wha Hae' and his masterpiece, 'Tam o'Shanter'.

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The Complete Poems and Songs of Robert Burns - Burns Robert

Robert Burns is more than Scotland's national poet. With Shakespeare, Burns is an icon for the UK and Scotland he is a national symbol. This volume of poems and songs is a best selling, beautiful edition of his work.

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Robert Burns in Your Pocket - Burns Robert

Robert Burns is more than Scotland's national poet. This compact little book contains an illustrated selection of Burns' most acclaimed and best loved poems and songs, a biography, and introduction to each poem.

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Kommix - Charles Burns

Master cartoonist Charles Burns has never hidden his passion for comic books and pop culture from the 1950 and 1960s. Inspired by the romance, horror, and sci-fi comics of his youth, as well as the 1960s American underground, the author of Black Hole (Fantagraphics, 2017) has created a collection of 80 original comic book covers that, through his own inimitable aesthetic, present an alternate universe of stories that never were, but that you will wish existed. The covers - some with otherworldly titles in alien letterforms, and others that riff on classic genres (Throbbing Hearts, Unwholesome Love) and eras (Drug Buddy, Huss) - each inspire a multitude of interpretations, build entire worlds, and suggest entire narratives that lie within their non-existent guts. This is Burns at his most playful, imaginative, and suggestive, using the format of the comic book to continue to explore many of the themes that run through all his longer-form work - adolescence, metamorphosis, nightmares, and sexuality - and provide a pretext for the creation of some of the most mysterious and bewitching imagery of Burns''s incredible career. Kommix is like discovering an entire box of comic books you never knew existed.

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Burns and Black Lives - Clark McGinn

Would Burns ‘Take the Knee today?How could our Burns, the people's poet, look to become an instrument in what many now call 'The Black Holocaust'?Did Burns intend to travel knowing he would become a slavedriver, and broadly what that meant in terms of imposing suffering on others?

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Great Railway Journeys in Europe - David Bowden

Great Railway Journeys in Europe features 34 fascinating journeys in North-West, Nordic, Central, Southern and South-East Europe, ranging from international mega-trips to short, nostalgic excursions on steam trains. There are journeys through stunning scenery, such as the trip on The Rauma Line in Norway; tracks that defy the terrain, such as the routes through the Swiss Alps, and journeys that link famed cities in France, Spain, Austria and Italy. Photographs illustrate the spectacular routes, remarkable locomotives and unique station architecture. For each journey, details cover technical information on the track, descriptions of the scenery the trains pass through, notable facts about the destinations and factual information on ticketing. Each journey is plotted on a route map. Whether you are planning a special trip by train or delighting in discovering EuropeÂ’ s best railway journeys from the comfort of your armchair, this book is an informative and entertaining read.

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Insight Guides Great Railway Journeys of Europe: Travel Guide with eBook - Nick Inman

This Great Railway Journeys of Europe guidebook, perfect for travellers planning longer trips, is written by Insight Guides'' destination experts. It blends detailed coverage of local history, culture and places to visit with the visual appeal of an illustrated magazine, packed with enticing photos that will inspire excitement for your travels. Printed on eco-friendly paper for sustainability.In this Great Railway Journeys of Europe travel guidebook, you will find:Top Attractions and Editors'' Choice – must-visit highlights including Settle–Carlisle, Seville–Madrid, Geneva–Milan, The Royal Scotsman, The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, El Transcantábrico, Shrewsbury–Swansea, Clermont Ferrand–Nîmes, Trier–Koblenz–Giessen, Sweden''s Inlandsbanan, Corsica, Mallorca, Sardinia, Le Train Jaune, The Glacier Express, The Harz Mountains, showcasing the best of what Great Railway Journeys of Europe has to offerIn-depth coverage of attractions – detailed narrative descriptions of sites and hidden gem destinations, all organised by geographical locationWhen to go to Great Railway Journeys of Europe – guidance on the perfect times to visit, with details on the high and low seasons, climate and festivalsPractical travel information – essential advice on logistics, including getting there, moving around, budgeting tips, dining and shoppingInsider recommendation – top tips on beating the crowds, saving money and finding the best local spotsEngaging essays thoughtful features on the country''s history, culture, contemporary life and politics give a deeper understandingHigh-quality maps – detailed maps, featuring must-see places organised by number and corresponding to textStriking pictures – inspirational photography on every pageColour-coded chapters – each chapter is assigned a unique colour, aiding in easy navigationFree download of eBook – after purchasing the printed guidebook, you''ll also have access to a free download of the eBookCoverage includes: Great Britain and Ireland, France, Spain and Portugal, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Germany, Scandinavia

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Literary Journeys

A beautifully illustrated guide to over seventy-five important journeys in world literature, spanning more than thirty countries and twenty-five hundred yearsFrom Homer’s Odyssey, Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, and Cervantes’s Don Quixote to Melville’s Moby-Dick, Kerouac’s On the Road, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Americanah, some of the most powerful works of fiction center on a journey. Extending to the ends of the earth and spanning from ancient Greece to today, Literary Journeys is an enthralling book that takes you on a voyage of discovery through some of the most important journeys in literature. In original essays, an international team of literary critics, scholars, and other writers explore exciting, dangerous, tragic, and uplifting journeys in more than seventy-five classic and popular works of fiction from around the world. Chronologically arranged and gorgeously illustrated throughout with paintings, engravings, photographs, and maps in full color, this captivating book will appeal to readers who have travelled widely, who are planning a trip, or who love armchair travel. Contributors include Robert McCrum, Susan Shillinglaw, Maya Jaggi, Robert Holden, Suzanne Conklin Akbari, Alan Taylor, Michael Bourne, Sarah Mesle—and dozens more.

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Great Railway Journeys in Asia - David Bowden

Great Railway Journeys in Asia showcases 34 of the best railway trips in South, Southeast, and North Asia. The journeys chosen by David Bowden, an avid rail traveller, range from quirky trains used as essential travel for locals, such as the North Borneo Railway, to trains on which passengers can experience 5 star luxury as they travel through stunning scenery, as, for example, the opulence of India''s Palace on Wheels. Other journeys are chosen for the marvel of their engineering, Thailand''s Death Railway for instance, features the 300 metre-long Tham Krasae trestle bridge, or for the length of a country that they traverse, like the Trans-Mongolian Railway that connects Beijing with Moscow via vast plains and steppes. Some are slow trains and some travel at super-high speeds. For each journey, there is historical, technical, and practical information as well as interesting details on the places accessible from the main stations. Each is accompanied by a route map. Whether you are planning a special trip by train or delighting in discovering Asia''s best railway journeys from the comfort of your armchair, this book is an informative and entertaining read.

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Atlas of Mythical Journeys

For thousands of years, humans have been telling stories of great and perilous journeys and the heroic adventurers who made them. Relive more than 30 of these legendary voyages with An Atlas of Mythical Journeys, and uncover the secret histories behind them.From the fateful homecoming of Odysseus to Mulan''s mission to free her homeland, these tales plot a course from myth to folklore to history. Marvel at epic scenes for every journey, featuring battles between gods and monsters, treacherous seas and long-lost lairs filled with treasure. Along the way, you''ll not only discover myths and legends you''ve never heard before, but also learn all about the peoples and cultures who told them, what they mean and where they come from.Arranged by continent, featured stories include:Jason and the Argonauts'' quest for the Golden FleeceLoki''s mischievous search for the apples of immortalitySan Zang''s famed journey to the WestThe exploits at sea of Sinbad the SailorThe Wabanaki legend of GlooscapAnansi the Spider and the Box of StoriesHow Māui created the islands called New ZealandMany, many more...Fact meets fantasy in this stunning collection of beloved tales and unearthed legends for 9-12-year-olds, each of which reveals something more about the excitement of journeying into the unknown. With lovingly hand-painted illustrations rich in authentic detail, An Atlas of Mythical Journeys is certain to become a favourite of those reading independently or with parents. The ultimate quest awaits in An Atlas of Mythical Journeys!For more in the same series, check out An Atlas of Lost Kingdoms and An Atlas of Afterlives.

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Greatest British Railway Journeys - Michael Portillo

It is now over a decade since the much-loved Great British Railway Journeys series set off on its incredible run discovering the cultural, social and engineering landscape of the United Kingdom through the prism of George Bradshaw''s Handbook to rail travel. Veteran politician and ex cabinet minister Michael Portillo has since presented eleven seasons of this ever-popular show on BBC Two, covering every part of the existing train network in Britain, as well as others that were closed as a result of the Beeching Report in 1963. Across a decade of these journeys, Portillo has celebrated how every corner of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland was opened up by the railway line as a result of the Industrial Revolution, thus giving fans a unique insight into our shared past of train travel since the Victorian era. With the anniversary, this new collection will celebrate Michael''s top fifty journeys from the hundreds he has covered, adding more insight and analysis to some of the greatest railway lines, stations, bridges, viaducts and tunnels the Victorians built to create the world we now live in. From Paddington Station to the Clifton Suspension Bridge; the Southend Pier line to the milk wagons departing from Blake Hall Station. An unrivalled narrative to be treasured. Greatest British Railway Journeys is both a celebratory and charming ride through our country''s beloved history - all from the unique position of a train seat.

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Byť rodičom dospelých detí - Jim Burns

Autor a odborník na výchovu Jim Burns ponúka praktické rady a povzbudenie pre každého, kto prechádza týmto náročným, no zároveň obohacujúcim obdobím. Ponúka praktické odpovede na najčastejšie otázky, ako napríklad: • Je v poriadku dávať dospelému dieťaťu rady?• Ako rozoznať, kedy pomáham a kedy v skutočnosti dieťaťu bránim, aby sa postavilo na vlastné nohy?• Čo robiť, keď sa moje dospelé dieťa správa nezrelo?• Aké hranice by som mal/-a nastaviť, ak sa moje dieťa vráti bývať domov?• Ako sa správať k partnerovi svojho dospelého dieťaťa?• Ako môžem podporiť svoje deti, keď nezdieľam ich hodnoty? Ak máte deti a už dospeli – alebo si myslíte, že raz dospejú –, túto knihu si musíte zaobstarať. Nájdete v nej múdre rady.— JOHN ORTBERG, autor knihy Ak chceš chodiť po vode, musíš vystúpiť z lode Vzťahy s dospelými deťmi môžu byť jednou z najväčších výziev v živote. Pre všetkých, ktorí hľadajú praktickú pomoc, je táto kniha nevyhnutná.— GARY CHAPMAN, autor série Päť jazykov lásky Jim Burns nám ponúka skvelé riešenia na viacerých úrovniach: pútavé a úprimné príbehy, biblické princípy a konkrétne zručnosti. Váš vzťah s dospelými deťmi sa zmení k lepšiemu.— DR. JOHN TOWNSEND, spoluautor série Hranice

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The Naked Trader - Robbie Burns

Robbie Burns, aka the Naked Trader, is an ordinary bloke who quit his day job and traded his way to over £3 million buying and selling shares – tax-free. No gimmicks. No multiple screens. No lucky bubbles. Just common-sense trading techniques, tea, toast and afternoon naps. And a lot of time to do whatever else he wanted.While whole industries rely on making trading sound more difficult than it really is, the secret no one wants you to know is that anyone can use it to never have to work another ordinary job in their life. This book shows you how to do so without taking silly risks, swallowing a financial dictionary or staring at a screen all day.In the Naked Trader, Robbie Burns reveals:How stock market trading actually worksWhere to find quality companies (and what makes them decent)What a winning trade plan looks likeThe best times to buy and sell sharesProven methods for controlling risk (including the subtle art of stop-losses)The mindset you need for long-term successSurprising ways to make money in market meltdownsHow to trade shares in companies across the pondJust what he gets up to during his Spanish trading retreats!And many other real-life trading techniques from more than 25 years of success.You will also find out what his and others’ biggest mistakes have been, so that you can avoid them.This is the ultimate guide to making money in the stock market without getting bored or poor. Join Robbie and start trading the naked way!

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Panic as Man Burns Crumpets - Roger Lytollis

WINNER OF THE LAKELAND BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2022''For those who know about provincial newspapers, this will be a classic and a gem. Those who don''t know will envy what they have missed'' MELVYN BRAGG''Brisk and entertaining. A very readable love letter to a disappearing world, told with verve and tenderness'' STUART MACONIE, author of Pies and Prejudice''Gut-bustingly funny, poignant and packed with astonishing insider information''M. W. CRAVEN, author of the award-winning The Puppet Show''Local journalism has never seemed more exotic than in this part-memoir, part-ode to that disappearing art, which is as funny as it is endearing . . . Told with a tender fondness, the bonkers, baffling but vital world of local press is paraded with the style that it deserves''JONATHAN WHITELAW, Sun''Refreshingly honest, engagingly self-deprecating, tremendously funny and more than a little heartbreaking. By far my favourite read of the year so far''MIKE WARD, TV critic, Daily Express/Daily Star''Local publishers . . . need to hold on to thoughtful, dedicated writers such as Roger Lytollis, or his book will be an epitaph to a centuries-old industry''IAN BURRELL, i paper''Anyone who has ever worked at a local newspaper, or wondered what it is like, should read this book. Equally hilarious and heartbreaking''DOMINIC PONSFORD, media editor at New Statesman Media Group/editor-in-chief at Press Gazette''[Lytollis] writes with clarity, comically self-effacing honesty and surprising poignancy . . . [this is] the story of what it is like to love what you do, and be great at it, and to watch it collapse around you in slow motion'' ROBYN VINTER, Guardian''For anyone wondering where their local press went, this is as clear an account of how it was pickpocketed, drained of blood, and left to die as you''ll find'' ED NEEDHAM, Strong Words magazine ''Panic as Man Burns Crumpets gives a powerful, if not to say dismaying, overview of an industry in terminal decline''NAT SEGNIT, Times Literary Supplement''The best book I''ve read this year, by some margin. Brilliantly written, frequently laugh-out-loud funny, but also reflective, candid, poignant and passionate about the importance of journalism. Superb''CHRIS MASON, BBC political correspondent/presenter of Radio 4''s Any Questions''Many books written by journalists have come across my desk over the course of my time as publisher of Hold the Front Page, but I would say without any hesitation that this one is the best. Not only is it the funniest, and the best-written, it is also the most honest in terms of what it reveals about its author, and more importantly about our craft''PAUL LINFORD, Hold the Front PageYou dreamed of being a journalist and the dream has come true. You love working for your local paper . . . although not everything is as you imagined.You embarrass yourself with a range of celebrities, from John Hurt to Jordan. Your best story is ''The Man With the Pigeon Tattoo''.A former colleague interviews President Trump. You urinate in the president of the Mothers'' Union''s garden. Your appearance as a hard-hitting columnist on a BBC talk show does not go well. And being photographed naked is only the second most humiliating thing to happen one infamous afternoon. There are serious stories, such as a mass shooting, a devastating flood, and the search for Madeleine McCann.Meanwhile local papers are dying. Your building is crumbling and your readership is dwindling. Your carefully crafted features are read by fewer people than a story about fancy dress for dogs. Panic as Man Burns Crumpets is the inside story of local newspapers during the past twenty-five years, told in a way that''s funny, poignant and revealing.

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Selected Poems - Burns Robert

This selection gives equal weight to the two aspects of Robert Burns''s reputation, as a lyricist and as a much-loved Scottish poet. Placing works in probable order of composition, it includes lyrics to his most well known songs, such as the nostalgic Auld Lang Syne, the romantic A Red, Red Rose, and the patriotic Scots What Hae. As a poet, Burns wrote with deceptive simplicity and imaginative sympathy, and demonstrated enormous range - from comic dramatic monologues such as Holy Willie''s Prayer, which mocks hypocrisy, to narratives including the celebrated Tam O'' Shanter, about the ghostly visions of a drunk.

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Brendan Stuart Burns - Ian Massey

Brendan Stuart Burns (b.1963) is a leading Welsh painter who draws inspiration from the natural world of his native country and beyond. Providing, for the first time, an overview of the artist's career to date, this important publication traces his work's evolution towards full artistic maturity. Addressing key aspects of Burns' oeuvre, such as the materiality of the work and its relationship to the environment, the book discusses the wider philosophical framework which underpins his painting while also considering its historical and contemporary influences. Written in close collaboration with the artist, Ian Massey’s authoritative account of Burns’ impressive career is essential reading for all those interested in contemporary British painting and new visual interpretations of landscape.

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Funko POP! TV Hercules Legendary Journeys - Hercules (889698403597)

Figurka - soška, postavička, sběratelská, výška 9 cm, materiál vinyl, nepohyblivá Funko POP! jsou čím dál populárnější malé vinylové figurky s ikonickým roztomilým vzhledem, který je charakterizován velkou hlavou a malým tělem postavičky. Poprvé byly představeny v roce 2010, kombinují tradiční výrobu sošek s moderními prvky a barvami a jsou uznávané i jako sběratelské předměty. Každý si v dnes už tisících figurek najde tu svoji, vyráběny jsou v mnoha různých tématech, jako jsou filmy, televizní seriály, hry, komiksy a další pop-kulturní ikony. I tato figurka, Funko POP! TV Hercules Legendary Journeys - Hercules, o výšce 9 cm se stane skvělým kouskem do vaší sbírky, či veselou hračkou pro vaše dítko. Klíčové přednosti figurky Funko POP! TV Hercules Legendary Journeys - Hercules Figurka Funko zaujme každého sběratele Materiálem využitým při výrobě je vinyl Funko POP! TV Hercules Legendary Journeys - Hercules poslouží jako dekorace V balení obdržíte jednu figurku...

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Unforgettable Journeys - DK Travel

Enjoy the journey, slowly! This breath-taking travel book celebrates taking the scenic route. Explore 200 inspirational journeys across the globe with this stunning visual guide.There is no better way to see the world than to move through it, taking your time. These once in a lifetime journeys will stay with you forever.Get inspired by whatever mode of transport you love most - on foot, by bike, by car, on the water or rails! In our fast-paced, modern world, Unforgettable Journeys will allow you to take a back seat and enjoy the ebb and flow of travel thoughtfully.Enjoy an epic bike ride along the ancient Silk Road, cruising around Antarctica, or a train journey in Zambia. The travel guide is organised by types of transport. Whether you're an avid hiker, cyclist, or driver, or love to be on the water or by rails, we've got you covered.We've picked the world's best adventures, from famous experiences like riding the Orient Express, driving Route 66, and walking the Camino de Santiago. If that's not your thing, we also travel off-the-beaten-path, cycling around Botswana, kayaking through Finnish Lakeland, and scaling the cirques of La Reunion on foot.This stunning, hardcover book is packed with gorgeous full-colour photos and fascinating overviews of each carefully chosen destination, making it the perfect gift for dreamers and travellers alike.

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Writers' Journeys That Shaped Our World - Travis Elborough

Follow in the footsteps of some of the world’s most famous authors on the journeys which inspired their greatest works in this beautiful illustrated atlas. Some truly remarkable works of literature have been inspired by writers spending time away from their typical surroundings. From epic road trips and arduous treks into remote territories to cultural tours and sojourns in the finest hotels, this book explores 35 influential journeys taken by literary greats and reveals the repercussions of those travels on the authors’ personal lives and the broader literary landscape. Award-winning author Travis Elborough brings each of these trips to life with fascinating insights into the stories behind the creation of some of the world’s most famous literary creations, including Dracula, Moby Dick, Murder on the Orient Express, Madame Bovary, The Talented Mr Ripley, and Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.From Herman Melville’s first whaling voyage in 1841, from New York to Liverpool, to Jack Kerouac’s on-the-road Odyssey, which is now an iconic drive, discover how these journeys imprinted themselves on some of the greatest literary minds of all time.Complete with navigational notes, color photographs, and commissioned maps, the fresh insights within tell readers something new about the places, work, and personalities of some of the world’s greatest minds.

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Lonely Planet Amazing Train Journeys - Lonely Planet

"These trains are so much more than a way to get from A to B" - Australian TravellerThe definitive guide to the world''s most remarkable train journeys presenting 60 memorable travel experiences by rail.Each of the featured itineraries provides an illustrated route map, breathtaking images, and a handy infographic showing key stops and moments. This is the ultimate book of train travel inspiration for anyone wishing to embark on a sustainable expedition and delight in the people and places encountered along the way.Inside Amazing Train Journeys:Fully revised and updated 2nd edition featuring60 of the best train journeys on the planet from classic long-haul trips, to little-known gems, and those which have achieved Unesco World Heritage status10 incredible NEW adventures by rail including: Ferrocarril de Sóller (Spain); Linha do Douro (Portugal); The Flåmsbana (Norway); The Kusttram (Belgium); Havana to Santiago de Cuba (Cuba); Mombasa to Nairobi (Kenya); Kalka to Shimla (India); Tokaido & Sanyo Shinkansen (Japan); Mr Henderson’s Railway (Spain); Tangier to Marrkesh (Morocco)Stunning photography, route map, and journey tracker infographics so you know where to sit for the best views; when to spot iconic landmarks; and train stops to disembark at to extend the funExpert insights and fascinating background information that bring each train experience to lifePractical information on how to book; plus distance, duration, and departure details to get you from A to BFeatures a foreword by Mark Smith: The Man in Seat 61Contents include: The Blue Train (South Africa); The Tazara Railway (Tanzania & Zambia); The Sunset Limited (USA); The Rocky Mountaineer (Canada); Perurail''s Lake Titicaca Railway (Peru); The Copper Canyon Railway (Mexico); The Darjeeling Toy Train (India); The Post Road Train (Japan); The Reunification Express (Vietnam); The Glacier Express (Switzerland); The East Coast Main Line (England & Scotland); Munich to Venice on the Brenner Railway (Germany, Austria & Italy); Cannes to Menton (France); The Ghan (Australia); The Northern Explorer (New Zealand)Snake your way through mountain peaks, along mesmerising coastlines, or past patchwork fields with this exquisite guide that makes the perfect gift for railway enthusiasts or anyone looking for inspiration on how to travel the world responsibly.

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Artists' Journeys That Shaped Our World - Travis Elborough

From epic road trips and voyages into the most remote lands to culture-soaked, tranquil stays in the world’s finest hotels, Artists'' Journeys that Shaped Our World promises you an unforgettable journey. Join award-winning author Travis Elborough as he explores 30 paths to inspiration taken by some of the greatest artists in history. Some of the most awe-inspiring works of art have been created by artists who stepped beyond their usual surroundings and ventured into the world in search of beauty, meaning, and creative power. This invigorating account reveals how those journeys impacted the artists’ personal lives and shaped the broader cultural landscape. From the obscure to the iconic, Elborough shares fascinating insights into the stories behind the creation of some of the world’s most celebrated works, including Katsushika Hokusai’s woodblock prints of Mount Fuji in Japan, Marianne North’s paintings of India, and David Hockney’s California pool scenes. From Georgia O’Keeffe and Frida Kahlo to Henri Matisse and Marcel Duchamp, this captivating book invites readers to follow in the footsteps of artists who made it their mission to live and work beyond the boundaries of their walls. Be part of their travels and explore the beauty and wonder that the world has to offer with Artists’ Journeys that Shaped Our World.

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Journeys to Impossible Places - Simon Reeve

In Journeys to Impossible Places, best-selling author and presenter Simon Reeve reveals the inside story of his most astonishing adventures and experiences, around the planet and close to home.Journeys to Impossible Places continues the story Simon started in his phenomenal Sunday Times bestseller Step by Step, which traced the first decades of his life from depressed and unemployed teenager through to his early TV programmes.Now Simon takes us on the epic and thrilling adventures that followed, in beautiful, tricky and downright dangerous corners of the world, as he travelled through the Tropics, to remote paradise islands, jungles dripping with heat and life, and on nerve-wracking secret missions. Simon shares what his unique experiences and encounters have taught him, and the deeper lessons he draws from joy and raw grief in his personal life, from desperate struggles with his own fertility and head health, from wise friends, fatherhood, inspiring villagers, brave fighters, his beloved dogs, and a thoughtful Indian sadhu.Journeys to Impossible Places inspires and encourages all of us to battle fear and negativity, and embrace life, risk, opportunities and the glory of our world.

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Journeys of Empire - Sathnam Sanghera

This is the story of the British empire for readers aged 9+, told through the monumental journeys that shaped it - by award-winning, bestselling author of Empireland, Empireworld and Stolen History Sathnam Sanghera.The British empire is the biggest thing we ever did as a country. Bigger than winning both World Wars, bigger than winning any number of World Cups in any number of sports, bigger than inventing James Bond, Peppa Pig and Lord of the Rings combined. Yet, we don’t talk about it much. And it''s barely taught in schools.But how do we even begin to tell this massive story?In his second children''s book on the British empire, Satham Sanghera tells us all about the empire through the epic and monumental journeys that shaped it. From the rebellious pirate queen who sailed the seas on perilous adventures, to the tragic true story of Pocahontas, and Gandhi''s extraordinary Salt March, this collection of 10 journeys takes readers on a voyage through Britain''s imperial history, and shows how it continues to impact the entire world today.

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Unforgettable Journeys Europe - DK

Inspirational travel book covering 150 of Europe''s most incredible journeys, including routes on foot and by bike, road, rail and water. When it comes to beautiful landscapes, Europe has more than its fair share of icons. The snowy peaks of the Alps, the vivid tulip fields of the Netherlands and the glittering lakes of northern Italy - you''ll find them nowhere else but here. Yet pause to look around a little longer, and you''ll soon discover that these postcard favourites sit side by side with many more understated scenes that are just as stunning. In fact, the slower you go, the more treasures you''ll uncover - so why would you want to rush the experience? Featuring over 150 inspirational entries, Unforgettable Journeys Europe is a vibrant celebration of taking the scenic route. We''ve picked the best adventures across the continent, from cruising around the Western Fjords of Norway to hiking the Lycian Way in Turkey. Of course, the big-hitters are covered - riding Switzerland''s Glacier Express, ferry-hopping in Greece and cycling from Land''s End to John O''Groats - but we also take you off-the-beaten path, roaming the Albanian Riviera, kayaking through Finnish lakeland and navigating the steady switchbacks of the Transfagarasan Road in Romania. Make your next trip magical as you explore: - Over 150 incredible journeys .- Illustrated with inspiring photography and maps that plot the routes and bring their highlights to life- Chapter maps provide a handy overview of the locations covered.- Evocative text transports the reader there, with vivid descriptions and fascinating stories.-Includes practical information, such as duration, difficulty, and start and end points.-Sustainable and slow travel options have been covered where possible. -Feature boxes give the routes context.- Gives suggestions for alternative ways to make the same journey and other destinations where you can enjoy similar trips.We''ve organized the book by types of transport, so whether you''re an avid hiker, cyclist or driver, or love to be on the water or on the rails, we''ve got you covered. It''s time to take the slow road and truly appreciate Europe in all its wonderful variety.

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Journeys to Impossible Places - Simon Reeve

''He effectively combines the genre of travel writing with investigative journalism, and brings to light little-known conflicts and events from around the world.'' - Perceptive TravelIn Journeys to Impossible Places, best-selling author and presenter Simon Reeve reveals the inside story of his most astonishing adventures and experiences, around the planet and close to home.Journeys to Impossible Places continues the story Simon started in his phenomenal Sunday Times bestseller Step by Step, which traced the first decades of his life from depressed and unemployed teenager through to his early TV programmes.Now Simon takes us on the epic and thrilling adventures that followed, in beautiful, tricky and downright dangerous corners of the world, as he travelled through the Tropics, to remote paradise islands, jungles dripping with heat and life, and on nerve-wracking secret missions. Simon shares what his unique experiences and encounters have taught him, and the deeper lessons he draws from joy and raw grief in his personal life, from desperate struggles with his own fertility and head health, from wise friends, fatherhood, inspiring villagers, brave fighters, his beloved dogs, and a thoughtful Indian sadhu.Journeys to Impossible Places inspires and encourages all of us to battle fear and negativity, and embrace life, risk, opportunities and the glory of our world.

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Pilgrimage: Journeys of Meaning - Peter Stanford

A thought-provoking reflection on pilgrimage past and present, and a compelling exploration of its relevance today Pilgrimage, a global ritual embraced by all faiths, is one of the most enduring traits in our human story. In this compelling history Peter Stanford reflects on the reasons people have walked along the same sacred paths across the ages. How do the experiences of the first pilgrims to Jerusalem, Mecca and Santiago de Compostela compare to the millions of people who embark upon life-changing physical and spiritual journeys today? And why do we still feel compelled to walk, stop and think about our lives? Pilgrimage explores sacred landscapes across the world, the 88 temples on the island of Shikoku in Japan, to the monolithic rock-cut churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia and the riverbanks of the Kumbh Mela in India. These journeys are to places of healing and reflection, but also to sites of danger and even violence, at crossroads where different political and religious tensions meet. While pilgrimage is viewed as an escape from the everyday to refocus the mind and soul, struggles for power and social upheaval have always had an impact on the way pilgrims experience their own personal journey. Peter Stanford guides us through the history of pilgrimage, its meanings and experiences today, as a new generation seeking solace, clarity and wonder follow in the footsteps of travellers from the past.

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Great Railway Journeys: London to Oxford and London to Cambridge - Roger Mason

Great Railway Journeys: London to Oxford and London to Cambridge is the fourth in Roger Mason’s Great Railway Journeys series. It is a fascinating record of things that can be seen from trains running from London to the two great university cities.The London to Oxford line includes Brunel’s wonderful bridge over the Thames at Maidenhead and the Didcot Railway Centre, which is a living museum of the Great Western Railway. Included here is the story of how the author of a world famous book left the manuscript in a café at Reading Station. He had not kept a copy so he went home and wrote it again.The London to Cambridge line includes Mountfitchet Castle, a fabulous copy of the one that stood on the site shortly after the reign of William the Conqueror. There is also the Eleanor Cross at Waltham Cross, erected by Edward I in the 1290s as a tribute to his late wife, Eleanor of Castile.

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Journeys of Love - Thomas Hodgson

An empathetic and eye-opening portrait of Muslim migrants in England that debunks many misperceptions about their music and poetry.  In Journeys of Love, ethnomusicologist Thomas Hodgson offers a sensitive corrective to harmful portrayals of immigrants—specifically, Pakistanis living in England—as a self-segregating group prohibited from making music, a stereotype that has often resulted in violent Islamophobia. He argues that, in practice, these migrants—many of whom come from the Mirpur area of Azad Kashmir—occupy rich musical worlds, full of poetic metaphors, that are central to surviving migration and its attendant losses.  Hodgson shows how Mirpuris in England, as well as those who remain in Pakistan, carry on traditions of reciting a collection of poetry by the nineteenth-century Sufi saint Mian Muhammad Bakhsh, translated by Hodgson here as Journeys of Love. With its themes of remaining true to one’s home, the oppressed being saved, having patience, and keeping faith in God, this work has become the story of movement and displacement in its narrative arc, as well as through the way it provides spiritual and ethical frameworks for settling in new lands. These hidden poetics of migration transform across generations as young Mirpuris develop new expressions of the connections across continents. These poetics reveal the connections between Kashmir’s rural village life and urban centers abroad, offering a sensitive and illuminating portrait of migration and multiculturalism in Britain and beyond.Â

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Journeys of the Mind - Peter Brown

A beautifully written personal account of the discovery of late antiquity by one of the world’s most influential and distinguished historiansThe end of the ancient world was long regarded by historians as a time of decadence, decline, and fall. In his career-long engagement with this era, the widely acclaimed and pathbreaking historian Peter Brown has shown, however, that the “neglected half-millennium” now known as late antiquity was in fact crucial to the development of modern Europe and the Middle East. In Journeys of the Mind, Brown recounts his life and work, describing his efforts to recapture the spirit of an age. As he and other scholars opened up the history of the classical world in its last centuries to the wider world of Eurasia and northern Africa, they discovered previously overlooked areas of religious and cultural creativity as well as foundational institution-building. A respect for diversity and outreach to the non-European world, relatively recent concerns in other fields, have been a matter of course for decades among the leading scholars of late antiquity. Documenting both his own intellectual development and the emergence of a new and influential field of study, Brown describes his childhood and education in Ireland, his university and academic training in England, and his extensive travels, particularly in the eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East. He discusses fruitful interactions with the work of scholars and colleagues that include the British anthropologist Mary Douglas and the French theorist Michel Foucault, and offers fascinating snapshots of such far-flung places as colonial Sudan, midcentury Oxford, and prerevolutionary Iran. With Journeys of the Mind, Brown offers an essential account of the “grand endeavor” to reimagine a decisive historical moment.

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Nostalgic Journeys - Stefan Bitterle

“If you''re looking for ideas, or planning a bucket-list adventure, you''ll find page after page of sepia-tinted inspiration in the revised edition of teNeues'' Nostalgic Journeys.” — Irish IndependentThe seaside or the mountains? Today’s most important vacation planning question never came up in days long past. Both seemed unappealing and nearly inaccessible. It wasn’t until the invention of the railroad that previously sparsely visited and overlooked areas opened up, and Thomas Cook, the tour operator and founder of modern tourism, was born. Fishing villages became sophisticated seaside resorts, remote mountain areas became destinations for hiking and skiing enthusiasts, and inns became grand hotels.Nostalgic Journeys takes you on a journey back in time, through the last two centuries: Ride the Orient Express to the East, cross the Atlantic on huge ocean liners, travel Route 66 through the United States, and break the sound barrier aboard the Concorde. As you browse through the pages of this book, you will get the idea that travelling was, and can be, more than just being stuck in a traffic jam or passing through numerous security checks. It can be a stylish and sometimes adventurous way to explore the world and return home feeling transformed by your many and varied experiences. Bon Voyage!Text in English and German.

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Journeys of the Mind - Peter Brown

A beautifully written personal account of the discovery of late antiquity by one of the world’s most influential and distinguished historiansThe end of the ancient world was long regarded by historians as a time of decadence, decline, and fall. In his career-long engagement with this era, the widely acclaimed and pathbreaking historian Peter Brown has shown, however, that the “neglected half-millennium” now known as late antiquity was in fact crucial to the development of modern Europe and the Middle East. In Journeys of the Mind, Brown recounts his life and work, describing his efforts to recapture the spirit of an age. As he and other scholars opened up the history of the classical world in its last centuries to the wider world of Eurasia and northern Africa, they discovered previously overlooked areas of religious and cultural creativity as well as foundational institution-building. A respect for diversity and outreach to the non-European world, relatively recent concerns in other fields, have been a matter of course for decades among the leading scholars of late antiquity. Documenting both his own intellectual development and the emergence of a new and influential field of study, Brown describes his childhood and education in Ireland, his university and academic training in England, and his extensive travels, particularly in the eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East. He discusses fruitful interactions with the work of scholars and colleagues that include the British anthropologist Mary Douglas and the French theorist Michel Foucault, and offers fascinating snapshots of such far-flung places as colonial Sudan, midcentury Oxford, and prerevolutionary Iran. With Journeys of the Mind, Brown offers an essential account of the “grand endeavor” to reimagine a decisive historical moment.

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100 Train Journeys of a Lifetime - Everett Potter

Climb aboard the world’s 100 greatest railway adventures with this beautifully curated travel guide from National Geographic.Filled with unforgettable journeys, including a weeklong excursion through Italy’s wine country and a four-hour sojourn in the Swiss countryside, this illustrated collection will add to your train trip bucket list.Experience 100 of the most sought-after train rides around the world, from a luxurious trip through the Rocky Mountains to bullet trains that whizz you across Japan.  This is the ultimate collection for railfans, featuring centuries-old railways, modern and speedy engineering marvels, and trips that take you through bustling cities like Chicago or ancient wonders like Machu Picchu.Along with where and when to go, 100 Train Journeys of a Lifetime includes inside info on passenger cars (like the best cabins to book or the tastiest meals en route), sidebars on historic stations and jet-setting train trips, and top excursions to take while off the rails.Throughout, National Geographic highlights the top 100 lines that offer a window to the beauty of our world, including: Italy’s Espresso Cadore, a retro sleeper train that whisks you from the ruins of Rome to the ski resort of Cortina in the Dolomites.  Norway’s Nordlandsbanen railway, the only train line in the country that takes you to the Arctic Circle for a chance to spot the Northern Lights.  South Africa’s Blue Train, which travels 950 miles between Johannesburg and Cape Town.  The Ethan Allen Express, a revived route from Manhattan to Burlington, Vermont, along the shores of Lake Champlain. Belmond’s Royal Scotsman, an intimate 40-passenger train (including a spa carriage) that takes you through the heart of the Scottish Highlands. The Grand Canyon Railway, with views of the national park you won’t find anywhere else. The Hiram Bingham Orient-Express, a four-hour ride in a 1920s-style locomotive from Cusco through the Sacred Valley to the Inca Citadel. India’s Palace on Wheels, a week-long sojourn from New Delhi to Jodhpur, Udaipur to Agra.And so much more!

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Overwatch - Matt Burns, Robert Brooks

Soldier: 76, Ana, Tracer nebo Symmetra. Ti všichni mají svou minulost, kterou právě tady objevíte. Jak se stal Bastion členem týmu? Proč zmizela Ana Amariová? Kde přišla Tracer ke své ikonické hlášce? To vše a mnohem více se dozvíte v téhle antologii, kde vám přinášíme prvních dvanáct dílů overwatchovského komiksu, jak je napsali a ilustrovali špičkoví autoři Matt Burns, Robert Brooks, Micky Neilson, Nesskain, Bengal a další. Ať jste novic nebo Velmistr, je pro vás právě tahle kniha tím pravým průvodcem po světě týmu Overwatch!

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