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Exmoor consists of wide expanses of heather and rich woodland all of which are greatly enhanced by its varied wildlife. It has the West Country's largest population of red deer, which frequent its woodland and moors and yet it remains less visited and less popular than the two other great uplands of south-west England - Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor. While it might not be as accessible or as dramatic, Exmoor is an area that once explored invariably inspires devotion and enthusiasm. The walks in this...

This small book is intended principally as a help to leisure boaters who are not familiar with the Thames through central London. However, Part 2 may well help even the most seasoned of watermen. The length of the river covered is from Margaret Ness in the east, to Putney Bridge in the west. This is the area for which a local knowledge endorsement is required for most commercial skippers. It is a very busy part of the Thames, with every conceivable type of craft likely to be encountered. The boo...

Camas Davis was at an unhappy crossroads. A longtime magazine writer and editor in the food world, she'd returned to her home state of Oregon with her boyfriend from New York City to take an appealing job at a Portland lifestyle magazine. But neither job nor boyfriend delivered on her dreams, and in the span of a year, Davis was unemployed, on her own, with nothing to fall back on. Disillusioned by the years shed spent mediating the lives of others for a living, she had no idea what to do next....

Shanghai is a city of juxtapositions with a long and complicated history. Once a magnet for foreigners because of its sophistication and exoticism, it has re-emerged after decades of eclipse to become the economic powerhouse fuelling much of Chinas fevered growth. This attractively designed little guide gives tourists and professionals alike an overview of notable architecture created in Shanghai during this period (Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai Stadium, Three on the Bund).

The atlas's big picture and road details help you on your journey, for advance planning and consulting en route, while its tiled map pages complement online driving directions and GPS systems. Take to the road with confidence with Michelin's North America atlas. Covers USA, Canada and Mexico. Scale 1:625,000 & 1:9,018,000. In addition of Michelin clear and accurate mapping, USA-Canada-Mexico road atlas features: * Covers USA, Canada and Mexico. Scale 1:625,000 - 1:9,018,000. * Spiral bound f...

Beautiful Accommodation: Victoria and Tasmania is the ultimate guide to quality boutique accommodation and retreats around these two states. The Beautiful Accommodation series is in its ninth year and is the trusted source for planning high-end holiday experiences with a difference. The titles are respected for their personal writing style and stunning photography. The properties featured in Beautiful Accommodation: Victoria and Tasmania have been handpicked. Every property has been personally v...

Pacific Spas profiles 20 getaways that offer a world-class spa experience along the backdrop of the breathtaking Pacific Ocean. Destination resorts within easy reach of Vancouver, Seattle, San Francisco, southern California and Baja, Mexico, are captured through elegant, architecture-quality photography and exclusive, detailed descriptions of facilities, cuisine, accommodations and spa services. Ranging from sleek modern showplaces to rustic wooded retreats, each spa is a unique reflection of it...