Product Details Age Range: 6 and up Grade Level: 1 and up Mass Market Paperback: 240 pages Publisher: Signet Classics; Reissue edition (April 4, 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 0451530144 ISBN-13: 978-0451530141 Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.7 inches Book De*ion Release date: April 4, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0451530144 | ISBN-13: 978-0451530141 | Edition: Reissue | Age Range: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up Hailed as one of the most enduringly popular works of the twentieth century, The Wind in the Willows is a classic of magical fancy and enchanting wit. Penned in lyrical prose, the adventures and misadventures of the book s intrepid quartet of heroes Mole, Water Rat, Badger, and, of course, the incorrigible Toad raise fantasy to the level of myth. Reflecting the freshness of childhood wonder, the story still offers adults endless sophistication, substance, and depth. The animals world embodies the author s wry, whimsical, and unfailingly inventive im
This fully revised and updated Berlitz Pocket Guide is packedwith all the information you need to enjoy Spain, in a genuinelypocketable format. Places to go and unmissable attractions areexplored within easy-to-use, colour-coded sections, so you canlocate the information you need at a glance. The country's top 10attractions are identified on a dedicated double-page spread tohelp you plan your trip and ensure that you see the very bestsights, areas of natural beauty and more. The brand new feature 'APerfect Tour' offers top recommendations for a truly heavenly dayout exploring Spain's most memorable places and linking the keysights together. Not only does the guide provide in-depthinformation but there are full-colour photographs throughoutproviding a highly visual introduction to this stunningdestination. Full colour fold-out maps are also included to provideinstant orientation wherever you are. A concise history chapter andthe handy cultural tips throughout combine to give you a deeperunderstanding of
Experience the best of France. This full-color guide does thework for you - Lonely Planet's trademark expertise cuts straight tothe must-see highlights of the country so no matter what your timeframe or budget, you won't miss the best bits. Welcome to thepleasure-seeker's mecca - the land of actual Champagne! Not tomention the lavender of Provence, skiing in Chamonix, cruising theSeine, and the old Parisian charm of Montmartre. Thoroughly updated text, and redesigned to make it even easier touse
Any trip to tropical Samoa and Tonga will be a delight, butwith a Lonely Planet guide tucked into your bag you'll be a jumpahead of the rest. Know immediately where to find Apia's fanciestdancers, Tutuila's loveliest waterfalls or how to get a meal and abeer in Nuku'alofa on a sleepy Sunday afternoon. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heartof every destination they visit. This fully updated edition ispacked with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to giveyou the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Swim, surf and dive calm lagoons, thrilling waves and great divesites Honest assessment of resorts. Read this book before you book! Must Dos - what not to miss, plus all the inside secrets
Discover Amsterdam Delve into the life of a great artist at the Van GoghMuseum Find the perfect brown café, secret hang-outs of Dutch drinkersfor centuries Find out how to skip the queues at the city's topattractions Spice up your visit at one of Amsterdam's Indonesianrestaurants In This Guide: Three authors, over 700 recommendations, five neighborhoodswalks, three bike tours Color Architecture chapter on the city's buildings, old andnew Comprehensive Day Trips chapter includes Leiden, Utrecht andHaarlem
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For mountaineers, the 14 peaks above 8,000 meters-all located in the Himalayan range near the border between China and India-have a special status. In 1986, Austrian Reinhold Messner became the first person to scale all of them without the use of supplemental oxygen. Viesturs is currently on a quest to become the first American to reproduce this astonishing feat. This book presents photographs from his expeditions on the 12 tallest mountains in the world. A world-class climber, Viesturs is blessed with an "unusual physiology"; his body's ability to process oxygen extraordinarily well allows him to remain unusually alert and vigorous even at oxygen-scarce altitudes. That clarity of mind is amply demonstrated in these stunning photographs. Viesturs emphasizes the difficulty of taking pictures at such heights and even charmingly includes imperfect shots (from a technical perspective) that have special meaning to him. Standout images include the vast, ridged, snowy valley framed by Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse; the
How will you see Norway? From behind a sled pulled by huskies?From the top of a glacier? Over an aquavit at Ibsen's old table inOslo's Grand Cafe? The exquisitely clear air of Lofoten Islands,colourful wooden houses, remote Svalbard...so much to see. And somany ways to see it. This guidebook has been fully updated! * Intuitive layout and new text styles make it easier to read,scan and find information at a glance * New visual design and structure improves navigation withoutsacrificing depth or quality * Expanded planning section helps travellers plan by time,season, interest or region * New map design improves map legibilty for easy navigation
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Watch the sun set whilst sipping a cocktail at one ofBangkok’s rooftop bars, and gear up for a magic night out in Asia’scapital of cool. Explore the labyrinthine bustle of SoutheastAsia’s biggest open-air market as you bargain for everything fromsilk to spices at Chatuchak Weekend Market. Slurp up a storm over afragrant bowl of world-class noodles at one of the city’s manystreetside stalls. Follow the drumbeat to a temple or shrine anddelight in traditional lá?kon g?a bon (shrine dancing)