The book explores the innovative architectural designs emerging at the turn of the millennium, highlighting structures like sail-shaped buildings and twisting skyscrapers that redefine urban landscapes. It showcases how these remarkable creations serve as new landmarks and enhance the daily lives of city residents, reflecting a bold shift in architectural creativity and urban living concepts.
The book explores the experiences of early Australian settlers who left crowded Britain for the vastness of inland Australia, seeking freedom and opportunity. It details their efforts in building infrastructure such as windmills and livestock yards, highlighting the contrast between the successful pioneers and those who faced hardship. By examining diaries and historical documents, the author uncovers the stories of these "scrub aristocrats," whose determination and labor helped establish a thriving pastoral industry that contributed to the nation's prosperity.
By the Sea features more than 50 unique properties throughout the world that have their footprints on some of the world's most wonderful beaches. Featuring a mix of residential homes, hotels, restaurants and cafes, each property has been carefully selected for its aesthetic value, history, and ambience, and their success in blending with, and adapting to, their enviable beachfront locations. The wonderful photography in this book highlights the unique nature of each property and is a vital component in their selection. The accompanying text by experienced travel writer Barry Stone brings to life their individual stories. - A classy hardcover gift book showcasing more than 50 of the most unique beach homes, hotels, restaurants and cafes, in the world - Featuring wonderful photography and accompany text that brings to life the individual stories of each house. - Expertly researched by experienced travel writer Barry Stone.
The story of the 'Dunsterforce', a secret force of elite solders hand-picked from across the Allied forces, sent to the ethnic power keg of the Caucasus in 1918 to defend British interests from the Ottomans, Cossacks and Germans.
The most incredible places to relive humankind's deep past.
Intrigued by the idea of frontier wilderness, of law and order vs lawlessness, and a firm belief that `the better the bad guy, the better the film', Barry Stone goes beyond the American south-west to pay homage to the Italian and even Australian western - and, after much deliberation, he ranks them in order...
A personal view of the 50 finest perambulations available on the planet
Erlebniswandern in aller Welt. Für Einsteiger, Genußwanderer und erfahrene Enthusiasten. Ausgewählt und vorgestellt von 10 Autoren.
Das einfache Gehen unter freiem Himmel berührt unsere Seele und schenkt uns Glücksmomente. Es fordert Körper und Geist, wirkt heilend und eröffnet neue Perspektiven. Für Einsteiger und erfahrene Wanderfreunde ist dieses Buch der ideale Begleiter. Gründlich recherchierte Beschreibungen bieten praktische Tipps, um die eindrucksvollen Wanderwege optimal zu genießen. Fantastische Farbfotos wecken Sehnsucht und Fernweh. Ein internationales Team von Reisejournalisten und Wanderliebhabern präsentiert großartige Wanderwege weltweit. Der Deutsche Wanderverband (DWV) ließ 2012 untersuchen, wie sich Wandern auf den Menschen auswirkt. Wandern trainiert die Ausdauer, kräftigt die Muskulatur und fördert das Körperbewusstsein. Es ist ein ideales Wohlfühlprogramm für Körper und Psyche. Laut der DWV-Studie fühlen sich 90% der Wanderer nach der Tour fitter, 80% empfinden mehr Zufriedenheit. Jeder Eintrag enthält umfassende Informationen zur Route, einschließlich Ausgangs- und Endpunkt, Gesamtlänge, Schwierigkeitsgrad, Wegbeschaffenheit und geschätzter Dauer, ergänzt durch nützliche Links zu digitalen Karten. „Nur wo du zu Fuß warst, bist du auch wirklich gewesen.“ – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. „Nichts hat mir so viele Erkenntnisse gebracht wie Landschaften und deren Entsprechungen in meiner Seele.“ – Reinhold Messner.
The ideal companion for beginners and experienced ramblers alike.
1001 Walks You Must Experience Before You Die is an essential reference guide for all those who love to get out of their cars, get off their bikes, and lace up their walking shoes.
