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Explore hard-to-find quiet spots in urban jungles, ultimate wilderness hideouts, the world's best mindfulness and meditation retreats, and ancient centers of spiritual succor and artistic solace - perfect for whether you want to find yourself or get completely lost.

This inspiring guide is full of ideas and inspirations for travel destinations around the world that invite you to renew yourself physically and spiritually - perfect for recent graduates, soon-to-be retirees, inveterate daydreamers and armchair travellers, and anyone considering taking a much-needed sabbatical. When it is time to escape from the hectic, hurly-burly of ordinary life, this is where you can find a thousand delightful quiet and peaceful places that encourage you to relax.

Featuring a range of escapes that include everything from momentary getaways in the heart of New York or Paris to longer contemplative visits to places that allow you to screen out the jangle of contemporary life, this is an expertly curated trove of peaceful places. It includes small parks and squares, lovely old churches and spiritual sanctuaries, off-the-beaten-path museums and galleries, hidden courtyards and gardens, tiny local eateries - and even cemeteries. Also included are wilder escapes in unspoiled natural settings that last over a weekend or longer, ideal for those whose idea of peace and quiet involves birdsong and the gentle rustle of leaves. From the magic of watching the sun rise over the desert at the top of Mt. Sinai, to the perfect quiet of an antiquarian book dealer in London or a Buddhist temple in Tokyo, each destination offers the chance for space, a time to think, and provides a moment to savor the world around us in a new light.

About the Author:

Victoria Ward is a journalist and magazine editor for food and travel publications. She travelled solo through South America, contributing articles to national newspapers and blogging as she traveled. A Daily Mail commission led to her living for two years in Easter Island, one of the world's most remote places. Recently, she became a Cognitive Hypnotherapist and NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) master practitioner. She teaches mindfulness techniques and has established her practice in London's famed Harley Street.

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Пролистать книгу The Bucket List: Places to Find Peace and Quiet

On the heels of the bestselling Bucket List comes a new entry into the series focused on family-friendly trips, getaways, escapes, and adventures that go beyond the tried and true.

With options for exciting trips and anything but ordinary journeys, the vast choice of experiences showcased in this volume is curated to appeal to all types of families and people of all ages: from visiting a “hobbit roundhouse” in Cornwall, England or shopping the docks for lobster in Portland, Maine to birdspotting along the Panama Canal or partaking of hundreds of activities at the Florida State Fair.

Organized geographically, the book’s entries feature a wide array of things to do spanning numerous interests and activity levels sure to appeal to all ages from kids to grandparents: go boating on New York State’s Erie Canal; stroll the tulip fields outside Amsterdam; celebrate Mexico’s Day of the Dead – the “original” Halloween; experience authentic Japanese living including a traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto; take your family to a cooking school in Tuscany; explore the Pacific Northwest by ferry; and much more.

This book appeals to everyone’s inner daydreamer and armchair traveler, as well as anyone seeking an alternative to a generic vacation.

About the Author:

Nana Luckham has written for many travel publications and was a contributor to The Bucket List: Eco Experiences. Kath Stathers is a leading travel writer whose books incude The Bucket List, The Bucket List: Wild, and The Bucket List: North America.

Adventure is calling — it’s time to get away!

What if you could pull back the curtain to a new view each day? Call the Alps your office? Head off-road into the sweeping sand dunes of the Sahara for a few days of total peace? Dip into the Mediterranean any day of the week? And, as the sun starts to set, return to the comfort of your compact roving home?

This compendium of the world’s most fascinating vans and four-wheeled homes shows that home really is where you park it. Let the creative fit-outs inspire your own van-venture, and join the journey with illustrated maps that take you across snowy mountain passes and along sunny ocean roads. Van life is a movement for all seasons, so throw off the shackles of modern life and join us as we hit the open road.

Provence is a land apart, a land of outstanding beauty and character. This book is a celebration of the spirit of place that continues to entrance visitors

The Greeks, the Romans, the barbarians of the North and the Moors have all left their traces in its villages and small towns, from the hills and mountains of the Lubéron to the villages perchés of the Alpes-Maritimes.

It is in smaller communities that the true Provençal spirit can be found: in sunlight falling across the tightly grouped terracotta roofs, or in the velvety shade in an ancient square – the country of Marcel Pagnol and Jean de Florette. Such scenes come alive here in Hugh Palmer’s radiant photographs and Michael Jacobs’ evocative accounts.

The book opens with the villages of the Vaucluse and the Bouches-du-Rhône then moves east to the Var and eventually the mountains of the Alpine départements, drawing out the special characteristics of each region. Here are the tranquil villages of the centre, but in stark contrast are the fortified hill villages of the east, perched on crests or terraced along the mountainside.

CONTENTS
• Introduction
• Vaucluse and Bouches-du-Rhône: Ansouis; Bonnieux and Pont Julien; Crestet; Gordes; Lacoste; Lourmarin; Ménerbes; Oppède-le-Vieux; Roussillon; Séguret; Vaison-la-Romaine; Venasque; Eygalières; Les Baux-de-Provence
• Var and Alpes-Maritimes: Ampus; Bargemon; Cotignac; Entrecasteaux; Les Arcssur-Argens; Seillans; Tourtour; Trigance; Villecroze; Éze; La Brigue; Lucéram; Peillon; Saint-Paul-de-Vence; Saorge
• Alpes-de-Haute-Provence: Annot; Colmars-les-Alpes; Entrevaux; Lurs; Méailles; Riez

A fresh view of North America’s stunning natural wonders.

Yosemite. Grand Canyon. Death Valley. Big Sur. Covering a remarkable 84 million acres, rich in wildlife and history, these astonishing spaces are full to the brim with natural wonders. Home to the world’s tallest trees, the largest carnivores, colossal waterfalls, and plantlife as far as the eye can see, National Parks are American not only in scale; They are an intrinsic part of the culture and landscape.

The Parklands takes you on a thrilling tour in every direction, with a special focus on sustainable, low-impact exploration. Whether you like birdwatching, hiking, stargazing, or simply forest bathing, this book gives you essential information, along with quirky facts, to help plan your own adventures in the American wild. Buckle up your boots, hit the trail, and remember: leave no trace behind.

About the Authors:

Founded by Keith Eshelman and Sevag Kazanci, Parks Project believes that parks are places to exercise and unwind, but they are also an important space for wildlife, and preserving cultural history. Since 2014, Parks Project has created apparel and home goods items, and aims to transform park enthusiasts into park champions. A portion of every sale goes to supporting conservation education and advocacy.

This official book published with the Adirondack Mountain Club celebrates America's original hiking destination through breathtaking contemporary photography, maps, rarely seen archival photos, and a text that brings the history of the trails to life.

The Adirondack Park is home to the largest protected natural area in the lower 48 states -- six million acres including more than 10,000 lakes, 30,000 miles of rivers and streams, and thousands of miles of hiking trails running from mountain summits through a wide variety of habitats including wetlands and old-growth forests. How better to view this wilderness than afoot on the many trails, many leading to some of the most picturesque summits in North America.

There are trails for everyone in the Adirondacks. Today, thousands enjoy hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing trails to backcountry destinations all around the park while others aspire to climb all 46 peaks. Water trails include the historic Fulton Chain of Lakes, Raquette River, and Saranac River routes, in addition to more intimate paddles across wild lakes and waters that meander through towering mountains and verdant forests. Every season has its own charm, all portrayed here in this one of a kind volume of history and photography along Adirondack trails.
This is a book for anyone who enjoys travelling through the Adirondack backcountry and includes unique and picturesque destinations throughout the Adirondack Park in addition to a comprehensive history on hiking in the Adirondacks. From the dramatic beauty of the Lake George Wild Forest, to numerous fire tower summits and open ledges and mountaintops scattered around the park, and the rugged splendor of the High Peaks and bucolic beauty of the Champlain Valley, this book covers it all.

About the Authors:

Carl Heilman II has spent the last 40 years hiking and photographing his beloved Adirondack Mountains. His photographs of the region's incomparable grandeur and beauty continue to be published in magazines such as Outside and National Parks, and presented as shows on PBS. Heilman's images qualify him as one of the premier ambassadors to the areas mountains and waterways. Neal Burdick is editor of the Adirondack Mountain Club's magazine, Adirondac; writes regularly for Adirondack Explorer, Adirondack Life, and other regional periodicals; has co-edited four regional anthologies; and was a charter board member of the Adirondack Center for Writing Bill McKibben is an environmentalist and writer who frequently contributes to The New York Times, The Atlantic Monthly, and Outside.
Since 1922, the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) is the only nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting New York State's wild lands and waters.

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Пролистать книгу The Trails of the Adirondacks: Hiking America's Original Wilderness на сайте издательства.

Цей надихаючий том про оздоровлення демонструє ідеї для відновлення розуму, тіла та душі та є останнім доповненням до серії списку бестселерів.

Для тих, хто шукає заспокоєння та терапевтичного оздоровчого відпочинку, цей бажаний путівник містить 1000 ідей для подорожей, упорядкованих за географічним принципом. Охоплено кожен аспект оздоровлення та догляду за собою: позбавтеся від негативної енергії в парильні в Мексиці; розслабтеся з йогою в будиночку на дереві біля Карибського моря в Тобаго; використовувати цілющу силу морської води у Франції; практикувати мистецтво лісового купання в Японії; відправитися в оздоровчий круїз по Меконгу у В'єтнамі; займатися цілісною терапією зцілення в колишньому палаці Махараджа в Індії; дізнайтеся більше про здоров’я кишечника та гастрономію в Каліфорнії; відчуйте мистецтво цілісного лікування в Гемптоні. . . можливості безмежні.

Записи розбиті на шість категорій із кольоровим кодуванням, щоб допомогти читачам особисто створити найкраще оздоровлення для своїх потреб у будь-який час. Шість категорій: оновлення та поповнення; розслабитися і насолодитися; досліджуйте та процвітайте; відображати та з’єднувати; смакують і живлять; зцілити і збалансувати.

Це остаточний посібник для всіх, хто цікавиться подорожами, які збагачують життя фізично, емоційно та духовно.

Про автора:

Nana Luckham писала для багатьох туристичних видань. Вона була співавтором путівників для Lonely Planet і Rough Guides, працювала прес-офіцером Організації Об’єднаних Націй і писала для BBC, Independent, Responsible Travel та Africa Report, серед іншого. Вона жила в Аккрі, Канберрі, Парижі, Греноблі та Нью-Йорку, а зараз живе в Лондоні.

Надихаючий путівник, розроблений для любителів вина: виноградники, які варто відвідати, сезони, які варто відвідати, урожай і органічні продукти, які можна випити, і як отримати максимум від кожного виноробного регіону.

Пригоди, описані в цій атмосферно ілюстрованій книзі, підживлять уяву любителя вина майже нескінченною низкою відвідин виноградників, визначних пам’яток і подій, які варто відвідати, — фестивалі врожаю, пікніки у виноградниках, вихідні у виноробні регіони, дегустаційні тури та винні ресторани.

Розроблений, щоб висвітлити найвигідніші виноробні напрямки у світі, цей путівник охоплює спектр від традиційних (винний обід у Бордо чи екскурсія португальськими портовими будівлями) до веселих і дивних. Деякі ідеї є активними – велосипедна прогулянка по регіону Шампань або топтання винограду в італійській сільській місцевості – тоді як інші більш міські, наприклад, екскурсія літніми винними садами Відня чи культовими енотеками Риму. Панелі бічної панелі детально описують, що робить кожен регіон особливим, і містять списки п’яти найкращих місцевих вин, які варто шукати.

Тут є щось на будь-який смак і на будь-який рівень знань – від постійних учасників #WineWednesday до початківців енофілів, які тільки починають.

Про автора:

Саймон Дж. Вулф – відомий коментатор натуральних, органічних і біодинамічних вин, який пише про вина та напої та має нагороди. Його статті регулярно з’являються в Decanter, World of Fine Wine та багатьох інших виданнях. Він є редактором The Morning Claret і нещодавно виграв Міжнародну нагороду Луїса Редерера для винних авторів. Зараз він живе в Амстердамі.

Walking Broadway encapsulates the architectural history of Manhattan with fourteen walks that guide readers along New York's most famous street.

Walking Broadway offers readers an architectural tour of the entire length of Broadway from Bowling Green to the Harlem River. Through fourteen structured walks the book not only presents the history of New York’s most famous avenue, but also explores its architecture in depth, block by block, building by building.

This is a book about what can be seen and experienced on Broadway today. Buildings are chosen for discussion first and foremost because they are interesting to look at. In a relaxed and engaging style, the author presents the building’s story, explores the reasons why it is there, and explains why it looks the way it does. Along the way, the reader not only has the chance to discover fascinating and unusual buildings, but also gains a comprehensive understanding of the historic, social, economic, and political forces which shaped Broadway’s growth and character.

About the Author:

Art historian William Hennessey has taught at Vassar College, the University of Kansas, the University of Kentucky, and the University of Michigan and directed the art museums at each of those institutions. From 1997 to 2014 he was director of the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, Virginia. Hennessey is the author of catalogues and articles on a variety of art and design topics, including nineteenth-century architecture and twentieth-century industrial design.

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Пролистать книгу Walking Broadway: Thirteen Miles of Architecture and History

Whether vibrant cities or quiet rural idyllic scenes, extensive coastlines or snowy mountain ranges: Europe’s diversity of cultures and landscapes has always been appreciated by travel enthusiasts from around the world. This volume is a journey of discovery to the most enchanting holiday residences whose architecture and interior design turn a vacation into a perfect experience.

Classic jewels like the Iberian finca or the Scandinavian city loft make the hearts of design aficionados beat faster. Outdoor enthusiasts are thrilled by exceptionally designed tree houses or exclusive alpine huts, while individual travelers enjoy temporary bliss in stylish redecorated or converted sheds or former mills and harbor cranes. All projects presented in this architecture and travel guide inspire architects as well as globetrotters and are at the same time representative of the diverse beauty of the old continent.

 - ÖÖD in Tallinn, Estonia (Jaak Tiik & Andreas Tiik)
 - Bassivière Barn Chic in Saint-Étienne-de-Villeréa, France (Laura and Niels Aben)
 - Vipp Loft in Copenhagen, Denmark (Vipp)
 - Landhaus Fergitz in Gerswalde, Germany (Thomas Kröger Architekten)
 - 7132 Hotel in Valais, Switzerland (Peter Zumthor, Kengo Kuma, Tadao Ando and Thom Mayne)

People have always been fascinated by the mountains. They are a source of strength and a symbol of freedom, the perfect setting for an in-depth time-out, for self-discovery, or the sporting challenge. Beyond the hustle and bustle of everyday life, the beauty of nature offers inspiration and relaxation.

In the setting of the Alps, this volume presents wonderful new accommodations with powerful design ideas that have been consistently applied. The architecture enters into a dialog with the mountains and appears sometimes archaically rough, wooden and close to nature, or also with contrasting shapes and materials. Despite the many different concepts, the presented projects are always distinguished by their high-quality design, their uniqueness, and their individuality.

From the Content:

- Campra Alpine Lodge & Spa, Switzerland (Durisch + Nolli)
- Odles Lodge in Brixen/Bressano, Italy (bergmeisterwolf)
- Alpine Shelter Skuta, Slovenia (Ofis Architects)
- Tannerhof in Bayerischzell Germany (Florian Nagler)
- SEE 31 in Traunstein, Austria (Lakonis Architekten)

Over 1,000 food experts and aficionados from around the world reveal their insider tips on finding a perfect slice of pizza

From the publishers of the bestselling Where Chefs Eat comes the next food-guide sensation on the most popular dish - pizza!

The world over, people want the inside scoop on where to get that ultimate slice of pizza. With quotes from chefs, critics, and industry experts, readers will learn about secret ingredients, special sauces, and the quest for the perfect crust. The guide includes detailed city maps, reviews, key information and honest comments from the people you’d expect to know.

Featuring more than 1,700 world-wide pizzerias, parlours, and pizza joints listed. All you need to know - where to go when to go, and what to order.

About the author

Daniel Young is the London pop-up pioneer behind youngandfoodish.com and its BurgerMonday, PizzaTuesday and SpagWednesday event series. He established himself as a pizza authority while restaurant critic of The New York Daily News. 'He has,' wrote Ed Levine, the creator of Serious Eats, 'perfect pizza pitch.' He is the author of eight books, including The Paris Cafe Cookbook and Made in Marseille. He has written about food for The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times and The Guardian and was named Online Writer of the Year at the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards.

An insider’s guide to Rome from the famed fashion house — what to see, where to eat, and how best to enjoy the Eternal City.

Fendi’s fashionable and cultural experts help you discover the best of Rome like a local through a series of themed walks that take you to the best places to shop, eat, have fun, and rejuvenate and spoil yourself. Whether you’re looking for art, fashion, or simply a beautiful park to sit and relax in, this quirky yet comprehensive guide covers everything from the classic to the unusual, ancient to modern, and everything in between. There is something for everyone, whether you prefer to visit aristocratic galleries or Caravaggio’s haunts, scout the local markets, or dance the night away at one of the city’s top nightclubs. The walks are filled with interesting history, trivia, suggested music playlists, and advice on the best places to try some Roman specialties.

Accompanied by Fendi, one of the oldest fashion houses of the capital, Rome is seen with one eye on art and history and the other on palatable pleasures and secret places that only the Romans know. Enclosed with the guide is a map of Rome, a series of fun stickers, and a lined section in the back to take notes on your favorite experiences.

About the Author:

Fendi is a fashion house that began in Rome in 1925. Deeply tied to the city, the maison actively contributes to the protection of Rome’s historic and artistic heritage.

1001 Walks You Must Experience Before You Die features wide-ranging, carefully chosen routes varying from the rugged delights of the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path to the wilderness of Jamaica, and the Harz Witches’ Trail high up in the German mountains. The hand-picked excursions take in mountain passes, woodland paths, ancient Native-American trails, and much more.

There are easy walks for beginners-some lasting barely an hour – and more demanding challenges that may take several weeks to complete. Every fact-packed entry provides a wealth of information about a must-try walk, including essential details about its start and finish points, overall distance, difficulty rating, maps, and the time it should take to complete. In short, 1001 Walks You Must Experience Before You Die is an essential reference book and guide for all those who love to get out of their cars, get off their bikes, and lace-up their walking shoes.

This is the perfect guidebook for all artlovers who visit or live in London, and an essential reference book for anyone interested in the history of art.

Its unique approach draws on the cream of London’s museums and galleries to create an easily navigable, narrative history of art and allows you to locate your favourite artist or style of art in any museum and follow it throughout the museums of London.

Do you like the pre-Raphaelites? This book will show you where to find their works in London, from great masterpieces in world-famous institutions to hidden gems housed in galleries off the beaten track. From Burne-Jones’s stained glass in Holy Trinity Church in Sloane Street, move on to Millais’s ‘Ophelia’ in Tate Britain; jump on the tube to visit the fine selection of pre-Raphaelite paintings at the William Morris Gallery.

The Art Guide also features concise histories and critical analyses of many important artists as well as key movements, showing you where to see, for example, Francis Bacon’s iconic works and pinpointing his London haunts.

• ‘Short tour’ and ‘also see’ sections allow you to trace your favourite period or style throughout the museums and galleries of London
• ‘Artist in focus’ sections present a full tour of London’s holdings of iconic artists
• Extensive reference sections and city maps enable you to use the book as an illustrated guide to every one of London’s museums and galleries
• Individual chapters guide the reader through a thematic, narrative history of art
• Expert commentary throughout on the movements and artists