In this new novel Grass examines a subject that has long been taboo
- the sufferings of the Germans during the Second World War.
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Addictive but usually legal, crack climbing has become hugely popular in recent years. A form of free climbing where the climber ascends a rock wall by jamming hands & feet into cracks & pulling upward, this sport has specific techniques & strategies that are clearly demonstrated & explained in this handy guide. Through an exquisite blend of text, photos, & illustrations, Crack Climbing! explores in-depth the wide range of techniques required to successfully climb cracks. Starting with an overview of the unique crack types found at the world`s most famous climbing areas, the authors move on to cover such topics as: O jamming techniques O strategies for when & where to place protection O tactics for safely learning to lead cracks O how to obtain the psychological edge to be a successful crack climber ...

Geography with the gritty bits left in! Wave goodbye to boring geography lessons as you clamber up some Cracking Coasts... Marvel! at the ginormous Giant's Causeway. Scream! as you surf an awesome reef breaker. Shiver! with fear as you take a trip to the spooky Skeleton Coast. & if that's not cracking enough for you.. .visit an eerie lighthouse where the light suddenly went out & go sailing with.. .a snail. It's earth-shatteringly exciting. Geography has never been so horrible! ...

In 1799 Napoleon`s army uncovered an ancient stele in the Nile delta. Its inscription, recorded in three distinct scripts
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Cracking the Egyptian Code is the first biography in English of Jean-François Champollion, the impoverished, arrogant & brilliant child of the French Revolution who made the vital breakthrough in deciphering the Egyptian hieroglyphs. This finely illustrated account charts Champollion’s dramatic life & achievements: by turns a teenage professor, a supporter of Napoleon, an exile, a fanatical decipherer & a curator at the Louvre, he lived life to the full but drove himself into an early grave. Andrew Robinson’s full-blooded account brings the man, his setbacks & his ultimate triumphs vividly to life. ...

From Tintagel Castle in Cornwall to Skibo Castle in the Scottish highlands, Horrible Histories: Crackin` Castles covers the history of Britain from the time of the Romans to the London Blitz. Filled with adventure, danger, magic, sieges, treachery, spies, revenge & much more besides
- all in the classic Horrible Histories style! It`s a seriously horrible read.
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Crakow in the Landmark Visitor Guides series, exploring a range of places in Britain, Europe & the Caribbean, with a particular expertise in UK destinations. Each guide presents the reader with detailed, wide-ranging & accessible overview of the region or area, with a particular focus on history & culture, notable local attractions, the landscape, local events & family activities. A series of recommended walks & guided car tours exploring the region are also included in each title. The guides are arranged geographically by region & are ideal both for short & longer breaks, with practical guidance on recommended routes & tourist attractions, in addition to insightful inset boxes into local history, culture & traditions. Information on accommodation, restaurants & day-to-day information are more limited, though a compact Directory at the end of each guide provides basic listings of recommended accommodation & restaurants, as well as tourist information contacts & regional event calendars. International destinations also carry climate & country facts, basic phrases & other general travel practical guidance for travelling to the region. The British titles in the Landmark Visitor Guides series are highly recommended, covering titles that are rarely available from other publishers. ...

The Cracow & Wieliczka Tourist Navigator combines practical information & guidance for tourists visiting the cities with overview mapping to help visitors make the most of their trip. There are more than 300 descriptions of principal tourist attractions & almost 1000 addresses of hotels, restaurants, museums & other attractions, in addition to 150 photographs of all of Cracow & Wieliczka`s nooks & crannies. There are also 1:20, 000 scale maps of the cities & a more detailed 1:20, 000 scale map of the centre of Cracow. ...

The Cracow Explore! Guide by Express Map is a fully illustrated guide to the city, with itinerary suggestions, extensive information on what to do & see, & street atlas pages & detachable laminated pocket map. The book explores the city in 11 itinerary suggestions &

Includes:: one for the surrounding area. Each route is explained in a separate colour-coded chapter featuring a general introduction to the history & character of the particular part of the town & is accompanied by a street map extract showing the suggested tour with colour coded numbers to indicate the locations of all the sights described in the following pages. The numbers are also reproduced in the atlas pages & the pocket map for easy referencing. The section covering the area outside Cracow is accompanied by a road map extract rather than a street map. The sights are presented with detailed information & practical advice on opening hours, contacts, prices & transport links are highlighted on the side of the text. Following, the listing pages feature 59 restaurants bars & coffee shops for different budgets & tastes; & 29 best shopping places from fashion & jewellery to flea market & second h&. The culture & entertainment section provides 42 suggestions for theatres, museums & gallery as well as jazz bars, clubs & themed parks. For more ideas on what to do & see in the city a Festival & Events Calendar lists concerts, shows, exhibitions & fairs that take place throughout the year. The last part of the guide is dedicated to an indexed street atlas of Cracow at 1:22, 000 & the city centre at 1:11, 000 showing tram, bus & railway routes with stops & line numbers. Places of interests featured in the book are numbered & colour-coded. Street names, various monuments & historical buildings are in Polish only. Map legend

Includes:: English. The detachable map provides the same information but in foldable version.



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Cracow Eyewitness travel guide from Dorling Kindersley is a lavishly illustrated book concerned with providing the visitor with detailed background information to sightseeing in the country & a broad cultural introduction. Popular historical buildings & museums are often described with cutaway diagrams allowing you to view ...