111 Places in Lisbon That You Shouldnt Miss

111 Places in Lisbon That You Shouldnt Miss
Author: K. Becker
Publisher: Emons Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-01-08
Genre: Lisbon (Portugal)
ISBN: 9783740803834

- The ultimate insider's guide to Lisbon - Features interesting and unusual places not found in traditional travel guides - Part of the international 111 Places/111 Shops series with over 300 titles and 1.8 million copies in print worldwide - Appeals to both the local market (more than 545,000 people call Lisbon home) and the tourist market (more than 3,5 million people visit Lisbon every year!) - Fully illustrated with 111 full-page color photographs Lisbon, Lisboa... the Portuguese capital stands for colorful tiles and architectural contrasts, the most sunshine hours in Europe and a very special light, for stockfish tascas and cafés, for traditional shops next to postmodern shopping centers. Lisbon is in fact the oldest city in western Europe: even the ancient Phoenicians knew they would always find safe harbor here. Today the city is booming again like no other time since the days of the great voyages of discovery. Foreign investors are buying into it, facades are being surrounded by scaffolding. The goldmine of tourism has created a new international flair, brought jobs and attracted film teams, scrubbing away at the morbid charm of urban decay. Lisbon's lively cultural life now includes a young blossoming street art scene; it is a city with rather reserved, friendly people and an unflustered multicultural identity. With the help of this book, track down the Portuguese soul - and the famous saudade! - The ultimate insider's guide to Lisbon - Features interesting and unusual places not found in traditional travel guides - Part of the international 111 Places/111 Shops series with over 300 titles and 1.8 million copies in print worldwide - Appeals to both the local market (more than 545,000 people call Lisbon home) and the tourist market (more than 3,5 million people visit Lisbon every year!) - Fully illustrated with 111 full-page color photographs Lisbon, Lisboa... the Portuguese capital stands for colorful tiles and architectural contrasts, the most sunshine hours in Europe and a very special light, for stockfish tascas and cafés, for traditional shops next to postmodern shopping centers. Lisbon is in fact the oldest city in western Europe: even the ancient Phoenicians knew they would always find safe harbor here. Today the city is booming again like no other time since the days of the great voyages of discovery. Foreign investors are buying into it, facades are being surrounded by scaffolding. The goldmine of tourism has created a new international flair, brought jobs and attracted film teams, scrubbing away at the morbid charm of urban decay. Lisbon's lively cultural life now includes a young blossoming street art scene; it is a city with rather reserved, friendly people and an unflustered multicultural identity. With the help of this book, track down the Portuguese soul - and the famous saudade!

111 Places in Prague that You Shouldn't Miss

111 Places in Prague that You Shouldn't Miss
Author: Matej Cerny
Publisher: Emons Verlag
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Prague (Czech Republic)
ISBN: 9783740801441

-The ultimate insider's guide to Prague, fully illustrated with 111 full-page color photographs -Features interesting and unusual places not found in traditional travel guides -An extension of the international 111 Places/111 Shops series with over 170 titles and 1 million copies in print worldwide -Appeals to both the local market (over 2,1 million people call Prague home) and the tourist market (over 6.5 million people visit Prague every year) Prague is a city of many meanings. Prague means the collection of countless art treasures from every epoch. Prague means the Velvet Revolution and the Prague Spring. Prague means cultural heroes like the one-eyed Jan Zizka, and Václav Havel. By the way, did you know that once there was a bed behind bars in the apartment of a former president? Yet Prague is much more than its legends and stories. Everybody who has been to Prague has been drawn in by its magical spell. This book shows you a different side to this wonderful city, guiding you around 111 hidden corners and nooks. The authors will tell you amazing stories that will make you an insider, so that you can chat with locals later over a glass of Gambrinus. Look behind the façade of Prague - and you'll find talent and myth in this, the city of love.

111 Extreme Places in Europe That You Shouldnt Miss

111 Extreme Places in Europe That You Shouldnt Miss
Author: Patricia Szilagyi
Publisher: Emons Publishers
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2021-03-16
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9783740810313

- The ultimate insider's guide to Europe's most extreme places - Features interesting and unusual places not found in traditional travel guides - Part of the international 111 Places/111 Shops series with over 650 titles and 3.8 million copies in print worldwide - Fully illustrated with 111 full-page color photographs Chasing records through Europe: This book takes you to 111 truly unique and record-setting places in Europe. Dress warmly for the coldest music festival, where instruments are made of ice. Ride on the fastest roller coaster. And come with us to the highest church tower - it's not in Rome or Cologne, but in ... Well, do you know? This book is your guide to the successful "Europa maxximal" series from the lifestyle and culture magazine "Euromaxx" by Deutsche Welle. All videos from the series can be called up using the QR codes in the book. For travel enthusiasts, fans of Europe, and everyone who likes to show off their knowledge of the unusual at parties. Record-breaking good!

Country Parks

Country Parks
Author: Luis Paulo Faria Ribeiro
Publisher: Images Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9781864706437

Traditional country parks, which originated in the United Kingdom, are very different to the country parks we know today. With the development of urbanization and the improvement of living standards, city dwellers were no longer satisfied with small urban green spaces, and a new style of country park was born. Conveniently located in the outer city suburbs, with tranquil, natural environments, this new type of park met society's desire to return to nature, and theses spaces have since become hotspots for tourism and leisure. Country Parks includes detailed theory and case studies showcasing outstanding international country park design; analyzes and promotes the current status and development of the country park and its role in urban development; and provides valuable guidance for professional designers working in the field today. Contents: Preface; Chapter 1: The Introduction of Country Park; Chapter 2: The History and Development of Country Parks; 2.1 The Original Country Park Concept, 1966-1968; 2.2 The Development of the Country Park, 1968-1992; 2.3 Country Parks, 1992-1996; 2.4 Country Parks,1996-2005; Chapter 3: Characteristics of Country Parks; 3.1 Physical Characteristics; 3.2 Primary Land Type; 3.3 Prior Use; 3.4 Location; 3.5 Historic Status; 3.6 Nature Conservation Status; 3.7 Landscape Planning Status; Chapter 4: The Role of the Country Park; 4.1 Recreation; 4.2 Protection of Vulnerable Land; 4.3 Wildlife Conservation; Chapter 5: Design Criteria of Country Park; 5.1 Effective Land Area; 5.2 Unique and Attractive Natural Landscapes; 5.3 Streamlined Landscape Recreation Facilities; 5.4 Environmentally-friendly, Energy-saving, and Ecological Materials and Technologies; 5.5 Humanized Space Layout; 5.6 Safety Protection Systems; 5.7 Detailed Management Measures; Chapter 6: The Future of Country Parks; 6.1 A Sustainable Future for Country Parks; 6.2 Country Parks Today; 6.3 Relevance of Country Parks to Our Future; Case Studies: Percorso Paesaggistico Culturale; Jezzine Barracks; Park Groot Schijn, Zone Boterlaar Silsburg; Mangfall Park; Botanical Garden of Faial; Edmondson Park; Tagus Linear Park; Parc François Mitterrand; Le Syndrome de la Page Blanche; Wijkeroog Park; Hillarys Boat Harbour; Elizabeth Hills Estate, Hoxton Park; Rivermouth Park; Park in Casalmoro; Marzahn Recreational Park; Clifton Hill Railway Park; Edinburgh Gardens Raingarden; Strubben Kniphorstbosch; Mont Evrin Park; Norges River; The Meadow Park; Punggol Promenade; Ballooërveld; North Diaoyutai Development; Leisure Centre of Madine's Lake.

The Horse Rider in African Art

The Horse Rider in African Art
Author: George Chemeche
Publisher: Acc Art Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Art, African
ISBN: 9781851496341

This visually stunning book presents a wealth of African art depicting the horse and its rider in a variety of guises, from Epa masks and Yoruba divination cups to Dogon sculptures and Senufo carvings.

The Circle

The Circle
Author: Dave Eggers
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2013-10-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0385351402

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • A bestselling dystopian novel that tackles surveillance, privacy and the frightening intrusions of technology in our lives—a “compulsively readable parable for the 21st century” (Vanity Fair). When Mae Holland is hired to work for the Circle, the world’s most powerful internet company, she feels she’s been given the opportunity of a lifetime. The Circle, run out of a sprawling California campus, links users’ personal emails, social media, banking, and purchasing with their universal operating system, resulting in one online identity and a new age of civility and transparency. As Mae tours the open-plan office spaces, the towering glass dining facilities, the cozy dorms for those who spend nights at work, she is thrilled with the company’s modernity and activity. There are parties that last through the night, there are famous musicians playing on the lawn, there are athletic activities and clubs and brunches, and even an aquarium of rare fish retrieved from the Marianas Trench by the CEO. Mae can’t believe her luck, her great fortune to work for the most influential company in the world—even as life beyond the campus grows distant, even as a strange encounter with a colleague leaves her shaken, even as her role at the Circle becomes increasingly public. What begins as the captivating story of one woman’s ambition and idealism soon becomes a heart-racing novel of suspense, raising questions about memory, history, privacy, democracy, and the limits of human knowledge.

Civilization

Civilization
Author: Niall Ferguson
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2011-11-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1101548029

From the bestselling author of The Ascent of Money and The Square and the Tower “A dazzling history of Western ideas.” —The Economist “Mr. Ferguson tells his story with characteristic verve and an eye for the felicitous phrase.” —Wall Street Journal “[W]ritten with vitality and verve . . . a tour de force.” —Boston Globe Western civilization’s rise to global dominance is the single most important historical phenomenon of the past five centuries. How did the West overtake its Eastern rivals? And has the zenith of Western power now passed? Acclaimed historian Niall Ferguson argues that beginning in the fifteenth century, the West developed six powerful new concepts, or “killer applications”—competition, science, the rule of law, modern medicine, consumerism, and the work ethic—that the Rest lacked, allowing it to surge past all other competitors. Yet now, Ferguson shows how the Rest have downloaded the killer apps the West once monopolized, while the West has literally lost faith in itself. Chronicling the rise and fall of empires alongside clashes (and fusions) of civilizations, Civilization: The West and the Rest recasts world history with force and wit. Boldly argued and teeming with memorable characters, this is Ferguson at his very best.

A Curse of Roses

A Curse of Roses
Author: Diana Pinguicha
Publisher: Entangled: Teen
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2020-12-01
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1682815102

Based on Portuguese legend, this #OwnVoices historical fantasy is an epic tale of mystery, magic, and making the impossible choice between love and duty... With just one touch, bread turns into roses. With just one bite, cheese turns into lilies. There’s a famine plaguing the land, and Princess Yzabel is wasting food simply by trying to eat. Before she can even swallow, her magic—her curse—has turned her meal into a bouquet. She’s on the verge of starving, which only reminds her that the people of Portugal have been enduring the same pain for years. If only it were possible to reverse her magic. Then she could turn flowers into food. Fatyan, a beautiful Enchanted Moura, is the only one who can help. But she is trapped by magical binds. She can teach Yzabel how to control her curse—if Yzabel sets her free with a kiss. As the King of Portugal’s betrothed, Yzabel would be committing treason, but what good is a king if his country has starved to death? With just one kiss, Fatyan is set free. And with just one kiss, Yzabel is yearning for more. She’d sought out Fatyan to help her save the people. Now, loving her could mean Yzabel’s destruction. A Curse of Roses includes themes, imagery, and content that might be triggering for some readers. Discussions of religious-based self harm, religious-based eating disorders, and religious-based internalized homophobia appear throughout the novel.

The Color Purple

The Color Purple
Author: Alice Walker
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-08-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0735248753

The inspiration for the new film adaptation of the Tony-winning Broadway musical Alice Walker’s iconic modern classic, and winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award A powerful cultural touchstone of modern literature, The Color Purple depicts the lives of African American women in early twentieth-century rural Georgia. Separated as girls, sisters Celie and Nettie sustain their loyalty to and hope in each other across time, distance, and silence. Through a series of letters spanning twenty years, first from Celie to God, then the sisters to each other despite the unknown, the novel draws readers into its rich and memorable portrayals of Celie, Nettie, Shug Avery and Sofia and their experience. The Color Purple broke the silence around domestic and sexual abuse, narrating the lives of women through their pain and struggle, companionship and growth, resilience and bravery. Deeply compassionate and beautifully imagined, Alice Walker's epic carries readers on a spirit-affirming journey toward redemption and love.

Marrying Off Mother and Other Stories

Marrying Off Mother and Other Stories
Author: Gerald Durrell
Publisher: Arcade Publishing
Total Pages: 220
Release: 1992
Genre: Short stories
ISBN: 9781559701808

Collection of eight short stories by the author observing absurdity that abounds in the world.