An indispensable travel guide for those who thought they knew Paris well; the city is still teeming with unusual and secret places that are easily accessible.
Head off to explore the filming location of 12 Monkeys, Michael Jackson's hometown turned ghost town, Berlin's 1936 Olympic Village, deconsecrated churches, forgotten castles, deserted train stations, prisons and mental asylums, a cemetery of rusted locomotives, abandoned steel factories, phantom metro stations, and more.
A Guide to Third Reich Sites in Berchtesgaden and the Obersalzberg
Detailed guide to sites and ruins from Hitler's Third Reich located at Nazi HQs in Berchtesgaden and the Obersalzberg, Bavaria. This book gives the history of Hitler and his henchmen at their Bavarian homes, and also the military headquarters built to support Hitler's home area. Many hidden and out-of-the-way sites are highlighted with directions.
"Chernobyl""'s Atomic Legacy: 25 years since disaster" is a collaboration of eight different photographers from all over Europe. It contains 74 poignant photos over 96 pages. The book documents the current state of Chernobyl and neighboring worker's town Pripyat which is the site of what is considered to be the worst nuclear accident in the ......
The ultimate book about Stirling Castle for children! Packed with fun facts about royals, legends, battles and unicorns -- plus loads of amazing activities and illustrations. Created in partnership with Stirling Castle and Historic Scotland.
How can you have more fun in Sydney? Get out there and
have an adventure! From hang gliding to Mardi Gras,
nosing round the Opera House to climbing the Bridge,
Sydney's Best Adventures has something for everyone,
featuring over 70 adventures divided into nine different
sections, with over 150 full-colour photographs. Whether
you're a ......
The full-colour guide to over 70 fantastic activities and tours
How can you have more fun in Sydney? Get out there and have an adventure! From hang gliding to Mardi Gras, nosing round the Opera House to climbing the Bridge, Sydneys Best Adventures has something for everyone, featuring over 70 adventures divided into nine different sections, with over 150 full-colour...
The author guides the inquisitive museum visitor through a series of questions and problems which confront museum curators, and their designers, behind closed doors. With a foreword by Christopher Frayling.
101 Iconic Blue Plaques Commemorating Britain's History
A blue plaque is a recognised symbol of our national heritage; a living footprint of our history with each one serving as a permanent reminder of an important contribution to the history of the country. The blue plaques commemorate notable, influential and successful people from all walks of life. They are erected in the present to celebrate ......
