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Travel in style on a budget with these fun design hostels around the globe

Hostels are more fun! Would you like to explore cities with like-minded people when you travel? Live the local life, and take part in communal activities? A new wave of hostels is emerging that offer just that, with an extra shot of service and comfort.From outdoor swimming pools to rooftop dinners, co-working spaces to Spanish cooking lessons, the services and facilities on offer are outstanding. And all can be enjoyed from the convenience of a private room.

The Grand Hostels will provide you with insights beyond just price and location. The hostels featured are perfect for foodies, outdoors-types, and digital nomads alike, as well as for short city breaks.

About the Author:

Award-winning blogger Kash Bhattacharya, a.k.a. BudgetTraveller, reveals his secret tips on where to find luxury hostels across the world, and how to eat out, party or unwind like a true local. Turn your travels into experiences to remember for a lifetime!

Chicago is a warm and welcoming city that brings together the best of many metropolises in the US.

The Great Alone is as much about physical and mental endurance as it is about overcoming loneliness and fear. Ultimately, it’s about the power of the wilderness to restore the human spirit. Get ready for the sublime beauty of the Pacific Crest Trail from the Mojave desert, through the soaring peaks of the Sierra Nevada to Canada, traversing the American West. Lushly illustrated and featuring spectacular photography, the 2,650-mile (4,286-km) journey comes to life in The Great Alone.

About the Author

Tim Voors — a passionate long-distance hiker who walked the trail alone over the course of six months — details everything you need to know, from hiking etiquette to planning food resupply boxes and navigating bear territory.

Less highways, more byways: embrace the freedom of the open road, and begin your great American adventure.

When it comes to the great outdoors, the USA has it all: wild mountains, vast prairies, barren deserts, tropical forests and other worldly canyons. And there is no better way to explore them than that all-American activity: the road trip.

The Great American Road Trip provides a new appreciation of this grand tradition. Leading beyond magnificent landscapes and seeking out history, culture, food, and people; Retrace the Underground Railroad, follow the Blues Highway, go on a pilgrimage to the best lobster shacks. The Great American Road Trip encourages readers to start an adventure of their own. So what are you waiting for? The road awaits...

About the Authors:

Aether (pronounced “Ē-ther”) was born in 2009, when founders Palmer West and Jonah Smith created something they couldn’t find. Aether satisfies the desire for a men’s collection that looks at home in the city, but is built to withstand the outdoors.

Laura Austin is a photographer with wanderlust coursing through her veins. Having grown up in small town Colorado and Vermont, she is now based in Los Angeles.

Випробування на витривалість усього життя вздовж Сполучених Штатів.

Маршрут Continental Divide Trail протяжністю 3100 миль або 5000 км є найдовшим маршрутом через будь-яку країну світу. Також відомий як CDT, він відомий своєю красою, але жорстокістю — це випробування на витривалість, яке вимагає універсальності, гнучкості та адаптивності перед обличчям багатьох примх природи.

З Pacific Crest Trail уже на плечі, Тім Ворс звертає увагу на другий із трьох чудових походів у країні, прокладаючи шлях через серце Сполучених Штатів.

Про автора:

Перебуваючи в Амстердамі, Тім Ворс працює по всьому світу як тимчасовий креативний директор і спікер для великих транснаціональних брендів, таких як The North Face, для яких він допоміг отримати численні міжнародні нагороди. Ворс був співзасновником і президентом The Freeforce Foundation, а також членом правління Art Directors Club Netherlands протягом 5 років. Пристрасний викладач Академії мистецтв у Бреді та Школи журналістики у Віндесгаймі, Зволле, це його друга книга з гештальтеном після The Great Alone, його надихаючої розповіді про те, як він пройшов стежкою Pacific Crest.

Fresh air makes you hungry! The Great Outdoors is a collection of the best recipes for outdoor cooking that will add some spice to every outdoor meal

When adventure calls, hunger is never far away: Hiking, climbing, or sleeping beneath the stars makes our stomachs rumble. A quick carbonara with avocado, some rustic hash browns, or a Virgin Mojito will satisfy the appetite and perk up the mood of any hungry camper van driver.

The Great Outdoors explains how to cook on an open fire and presents the best outdoor cooking equipment and the most delicious recipes for different meals of the day. From on-the-go sandwiches to self-made pesto, preserved delicacies, or power food - this cookbook is an essential for your next road trip or camping vacation. Take it along and you will be sure to make new friends on the road and on the campsite.

Chef and outdoor enthusiast Markus Sämmer quit his job in high-end gastronomy to travel Australia and eventually become a self-employed chef a couple of years ago. He developed the recipes in The Great Outdoors on the road in his Volkswagen van.

The cabin has become our third place, our hideaway where we can recharge our spirits and reconnect with ourselves, away from the restraints of society and the stress of the everyday. This book presents the best new cabin architecture and design.

Escaping from the city and the everyday. Making a home within the forest’s foliage. Using architectural remains as a foundation for a new retreat. These are the makings of many daydreams and the realities present in The Hinterland. For, even if it only lasts a moment, we all need a change of scenery. Cabins provide that coveted change. Located on mountain tops, nestled in villages, or ensconced in lush forests, The Hinterland showcases homey hide-outs and charming cabins from shelter to domicile. These getaways free us from the distracting and unessential and offer to put us back in touch with nature and reclaim our own inner peace.

Thoughtfully crafted and built, the stories behind these structures are just as curious as the walls themselves. Through portraits of the inhabitants and their invitingly inventive homes, The Hinterland explores architecture and design approaches to creating works that refresh and revitalize amidst the beauty of nature. With the right materials and mindset, this stirring collection reveals that we can all create our own radiant refuge and follow the call of The Hinterland.

From tiny ponies to heavy draught horses and rapid thoroughbreds, explore the history and variety of this noble animal that helped shape human history.

A stunning celebration of the equine world, The Horse Encyclopedia is a fully illustrated book about horses and ponies, featuring over 150 breeds and types, including all those recognized by national horse societies.

First domesticated around 6000 years ago, horses rapidly became invaluable to humans. They pulled chariots and ploughs, and became essential to transport and war. In this comprehensve volume, you will discover breeds from all over the world, from imposing Shires whose ancestors carried knights in chainmail into battle, to thoroughbreds bred to run like the wind, and Lipizzanas that can execute exquisite dressage moves such as the capriole where they jump with all four feet off the ground.

The Horse Encyclopedia gives concise details of each breed, including its origins and anatomy, as well as famous individuals such as Secretariat, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest racehorses of all.

This dazzling guide also includes expert advice on horse care, feeding and grooming, and horse health, making this a truly wonderful gift for all horse riders and equine enthusiasts.

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Learn to take great photos with your iPhone — the camera you always have with you!

Imagine if someone took the same photographic techniques, principles, and tools used by high-end and professional photographers, but applied them to shooting with an iPhone. Imagine the type of images you’d be able to create using those same ideas. Well, finally, somebody has.

The world’s #1 best-selling photography techniques author is about to break all the rules as he shows you how to apply the same techniques today’s top pro photographers use to make stunning images. You’re going to learn exactly how to use these techniques to create images that people will just not believe you could actually take with a phone (but with the quality of the iPhone’s camera, you absolutely can!).

Scott Kelby leaves all the techno-speak behind and, instead, treats the whole book as if it were just you and he out on a shoot with your iPhones, using his trademark casual, plain-English writing style to help you unlock the power of your iPhone to make the type of pictures you never thought could be done with a phone. You’ll learn:

- Which tools to use to make pro-quality portraits in any lighting situation.
- How to create stunning landscape shots that people will swear you took with an expensive DSLR or mirrorless camera.
- Proven posing techniques that flatter your subject and make anyone you photograph look their very best in every shot.
- How to organize and edit your photos like a pro!
- The pros’ top tips for making amazing shots of everything from flowers to product shots, from food photography to travel shots, and everything in between.

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: iPhone Camera Essentials
Chapter 2: How to Compose Like a Pro
Chapter 3: Photographing People
Chapter 4: Posing People
Chapter 5: Travel & Landscape Photography
Chapter 6: Other Cool Stuff to Shoot
Chapter 7: iPhone Camera Tips and Tricks
Chapter 8: Organizing Your Photo Library
Chapter 9: Editing Your Images
Chapter 10: Incredible Apps That Can Take Your Photos to the Next Level
Chapter 11: Awesome iPhone Accessories
Chapter 12: Photo Recipes

About the Author:

Scott Kelby is the world's #1 best-selling author of photography technique books, as well as Editor and Publisher of the highly acclaimed Photoshop User magazine. He is co-host of the influential weekly photography talk show The Grid and he teaches digital photography workshops and seminars around the world. Scott is an award-winning author of over 60 books, including How Do I Do That in Lightroom?, How Do I Do That in Photoshop?, The Lightroom Book for Digital Photographers, The Digital Photography Book series, Professional Portrait Retouching Techniques for Photographers, and Light It, Shoot It, Retouch It. He lives in Oldsmar, FL. For more on Scott, visit his fantastic blog at scottkelby.com.

Photographer, award-winning author, Editor of Photoshop User magazine, Publisher of Lightroom magazine, founder of the annual 'Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk,' CEO of the KelbyOne Online Educational Community for Photographers, Lightroom and Photoshop users; co-host of the live weekly photography podcast "The Grid," Conference Technical Chair for the annual Photoshop World Conference, and struggling guitar player.

Seventieth Anniversary Edition of the bestseller by René Staud and Jürgen Lewandowski – completely revised along with the addition of the latest models.

This iconic sports car, from the first Mercedes 300 SL to its latest successors, proves that technology can indeed evolve into art. And who better to showcase this procession of pioneering automobiles than René Staud, whose striking photographs will captivate any enthusiast. This book, based on Staud’s successful calendars, is an ode to an extraordinary vehicle whose spell stars such as Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra and Alfred Hitchcock have all fallen under. The elaborately orchestrated pictures show sleek curves and precision in every detail, conveying the passion for this breathtaking automobile. A photographic tribute to the “sports car of the century”, covering the 70-year history of the 300 SL racing car models from 1952 to the latest SL generation.

About the Authors:

René Staud, the book’s photographer, is among the most sought-after automotive photographers and is widely regarded as one of the most innovative in the industry. His invention of the Magicflash® lighting system was not only a source of impetus for his art, it influenced studio photography in general. Seven volumes of his work have now been published by teNeues. With more than 80,000 copies sold, they are now classics in automotive literature.

Author Jürgen Lewandowski was editor of the Automobile and Transportation section of the newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung for more than 20 years. He has written roughly 100 books on automobiles, including teNeues bestsellers The Ferrari Book – Passion for Design and The Porsche 911 Book.

Your guide to mindful photography, peaceful contemplation and a slow creative practice, including hands-on assignments, enlightening concepts and inspirational stories.

In a world where millions of images are shot at every moment of every day and where fast-paced environments exhaust and stifle creativity, The Mindful Photographer proposes an antidote: slowing down. Through twenty concepts as varied as ‘Confidence’, ‘Gratitude’, ‘Playfulness’ and ‘Compassion’, all combined with hands-on assignments, Sophie Howarth invites readers to reflect on their photographic practice and learn to pause, pay attention and become more at one with the world around them.

From the canonical to the contemporary, The Mindful Photographer features the works of photographers including Saul Leiter, Rinko Kawauchi, Sally Mann, Edward Weston, Gueorgui Pinkhassov, Teju Cole, Sarker Protick, Tamsin Calidas and many more. Their images are accompanied by quotes, stories and anecdotes to inspire the reader, simultaneously broadening their photographic knowledge and creative perspectives.

Putting aside preconceived ideas and the competitive pressures of picture-perfect Instagram posts, the book rewires our relationship to photographic practice as one to be experienced as unconditionally joyful and rewarding. Sophie Howarth’s insightful and soothing texts work as a guide to both a mindful approach to photography, and a photographic approach to meditation. Offered in a highly affordable and pocketable format, this will be the must-have companion for anyone seeking the spiritual benefits of creative practice and a more mindful approach to engaging with their world through photography.

Contents List:

1. Clarity
2. Curiosity
3. Devotion
4. Confidence
5. Humility
6. Cultural Mindfulness
7. Gratitude
8. Receptiveness
9. Flexibility
10. Playfulness
11. Perseverance
12. Compassion
13. Honesty
14. Acceptance
15. Generosity
16. Impermanence

About the Author:

Sophie Howarth is an artist, writer and social entrepreneur. She was co-founder of The School of Life and a former curator of Public Programmes at Tate Modern. Her previous books include Street Photography Now and Family Photography Now, both published by Thames & Hudson.

Посібник для нового десятиліття: книга, яка допоможе вам подумати про те, як сповільнитися, відновити зв'язок та жити спокійнішим життям.

Monocle завжди був поборником повільного життя. Він заохочував читачів пірнути в озеро та пробігтися. Щоб добре спати. Їсти їжу, виробники якої пишаються її походженням. У цей крикливий, показний момент історії він зробив свій внесок у аргументацію нового сучасного етикету, який би був щедрим на наш час, гостинність та прощення. Тепер його редактори та кореспонденти зібрали все це разом у «Маніфесті Monocle для спокійнішого життя», книзі, яка закликає всіх нас сповільнитися, відновити зв'язок, робити добрі справи та бачити гарні місця. А ще вона знає, коли потрібно зухвало посміхатися. Розділи включають:

• Ілюстрований посібник з того, як бути чемним, поважати сусіда та контролювати свої тиради в соціальних мережах.
• Профілі найщасливіших країн – і найменш самотніх також.
• Як побудувати будинок, який буде добрим для вас та вашої родини.
• Есе від провідних мислителів та чудових письменників про те, чого ми можемо досягти, якщо змінимо напрямок.
• Бізнес, який обирає кращий курс – від менеджменту до гордості за виробництво.
• Їжа – це свято місцевого виробництва, шеф-кухарі, які об’єднують людей, та один-два рецепти.
• Предмети, якими можна володіти та які приноситиму задоволення роками.
• Люди, які змінили напрямок, сповільнилися та змусили його працювати.
• Компактні міста, де можна керувати компанією, черпати натхнення, мати гарне соціальне життя – і о 17:00 гуляти лісом.

Про авторів:

Тайлер Брюле — головний редактор журналу Monocle. Ендрю Так — редактор журналу, Джош Фенерт — його виконавчий редактор, а Джо Пікард — редактор книжкового відділу.

The Monocle team celebrates the endlessly fascinating and culturally rich country of Italy

Italy feels comfortingly familiar for many. The very name conjures images of ruby red tomatoes, zippy Vespas and classical statues – yet beyond the clichés lies a complexity and variety that’s perpetually surprising. This is a place where laid-back living meets industrious craft, where well-heeled patrons tuck into simple dishes at rustic trattorie and where family, community and passion are the threads that lace it all together. For well over a decade Monocle has roamed the length of the boot – from the craggy peaks of the Dolomites to the azure waters of Sicily – and this is the result of their dedicated reporting. Join them as they throw down their towels at the best bagni, sit front row at dazzling runway shows, call in at vineyards, gelato spots and furniture fairs and maybe even hit a disco or two. Be prepared to see Italy through a whole new lens.

About the Author:

Tyler Brûlé is the Editor-in-chief of Monocle. Andrew Tuck is the magazine's Editor, Chiara Rimella is its Culture Editor and Joe Pickard, its Books Editor.

Найкращі фотозавдання з архіву Monocle, опубліковані з нагоди п'ятнадцятої річниці журналу.

Ще у 2007 році перші випуски журналу Monocle з'явилися в газетних кіосках та кіосках по всьому світу. В основі його лежала обіцянка замовляти всі оригінальні фотографії – фіксуючи світ на плівці, на землі та в моменті. На обкладинці першого випуску був зображений японський пілот гелікоптера з сил оборони країни – знятий у рамках 10-денного репортажного завдання як для фотографа, так і для письменника. У наступні роки Monocle продовжував свою прагнення документувати світ через свій унікальний об'єктив – від посольств та резиденцій до світових лідерів та зірок культури. У кожному випуску був спеціальний розділ фотоекспозиції, присвячений маловідомим місцям, маловідомим подіям та цікавим персонажам за допомогою справді видатних фотографій. Гірськолижні борці, сирійські форпости, французькі легіонери, виробники локшини, ведучі ігрових шоу та приватні клуби членів – всі вони прикрашали сторінки.

The Monocle Book of Photography черпає натхнення з найкращих фотографічних історій з архіву, створення якого тривало півтора десятиліття. Видання у гарній лляній палітурці з найвищою якістю глянцевого паперу та друку, книга також містить допоміжний текст про фотозавдання та історії, що стоять за ними, включаючи розповіді фотографів, які брали участь у цій роботі.

Про автора:

Monocle — це журнал про світові події та стиль життя, цілодобова радіостанція, веб-сайт, роздрібний продавець та медіабренд. Тайлер Брюле був його засновником, а зараз є головним редактором. Ендрю Так — редактор журналу Monocle. Джо Пікард — редактор книжкового відділу Monocle.

Monocle heads north in this exploration of Nordic design, business, food and fashion

The Nordic region has long fostered a distinct set of values that have helped its nations excel in quiet diplomacy, thoughtful design and reasoned debate and Monocle’s editors have returned time and again for inspiration on how to live better. This book looks beyond the clichés and uncovers the folks, firms and stories that help the region rank highly in everything from art and architecture to eating well. Join us as we meet the retailers reaching higher in Reykjavík and experience Helsinki’s hottest hospitality. We will introduce you to Norway’s most notable designers and the Danish dishes not to be missed. We may even swing past a Swedish crayfish party and strip off at a sauna or two.

The world can learn a lot from our knowing northern neighbours – and The Monocle Book of the Nordics is the ideal place to start.

About the Author:

Tyler Brûlé is the editor-in-chief of Monocle. Andrew Tuck is the magazine’s editor. Joe Pickard is its books editor.

Прискорте свій пульс за допомогою цього приголомшливого візуального путівника по понад 1000 пін-ап машинах – знакових символах жаги до подорожей, швидкості та відкритих доріг.

Від бензинового «двигуна на велосипеді» Готліба Даймлера, який підпалив сидіння під час своєї першої ж вилазки, до супербайків, таких як Ducati 916, The Motorbike Book запрошує вас у захопливу екскурсію історією мотоциклів.

Вона показує вам мотоцикли, які подобаються розуму – практичні види транспорту – і серцю – парад класичних пін-апів, включаючи культові машини, такі як Honda RC30, Triumph Bonneville та Harley-Davidson XR750.

The Motorbike Book демонструє блискучість і непрактичність різних конструкцій і містить детальні поперечні розрізи двигунів, таких як двотактний з повітряним охолодженням. Вона пояснює, як такі великі марки, як Royal Enfield, «легендарний» Indian Scout, Vespa та Norton, стали відомими.

Незалежно від того, чи ви завзятий ентузіаст, чи з нетерпінням чекаєте на свою першу машину, це та гра, без якої ви не можете обійтися.