My Life as an Explorer is a classis of Polar literature, written by the one man to do more to further the exploration of both Polar Regions than any other person. First sailing to the Antarctic in the 1899 Belgian expedition, Amundsen never lost his passion for exploring, following this trip with a journey around the top of Canada to prove the existence of the North West Passage between 1903 & 1906. Setting sail for the Antarctic a full month or so after Scott, Amundsen still managed to beat the British team to the Pole by a full month. Making a lot of money out of shipping during the First World War, Amundsen followed his epic journeys by being only the second man to travel around the top of Siberia from Atlantic to Pacific oceans, then flying over the North Pole by airship. He died in 1928. ...

The third in a major series of eyewitness accounts into history, disaster, war, travel & exploration, written by the people who were there, those who not only wrote about the event but who experienced it. World-changing events are rare & it is even rarer to be able to write about them from the viewpoint of an eyewitness. Here is one such story, that of Herbert Ponting, photographer on the Terra Nova expedition of 1910-13. When we think of Scott of the Antarctic, we look at the images of Herbert Ponting, an experienced photographer & cameraman from Salisbury. His haunting photos of Antarctica rate as some of the most stunning ever taken & his skill behind the lens has left us a lasting legacy of Robert Falcon Scott. His tale of the expedition also rank as a classic of travel & exploration literature. This is his story! ...

The eleventh in a major series of eyewitness accounts into history, disaster, war, travel & exploration, written by those who not only wrote about the event but who experienced it, from travelling on the world`s finest ocean liner to journeys into the frozen beauty of Antarctica. World-changing events are rare & it is even rarer to be able to write about them from the viewpoint of an eyewitness. Here is one such story. ...

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”DK Eyewitness Aztec” is a spectacular & informative guide to the rise & fall of the Aztecs, Incas, & Mayas, who built vast empires & left behind a legacy of mystery & wonder. Incredible colour photographs offer your child a unique `eyewitness` view of these amazing civilisations. Show your child how jewellery was made, & learn what kind of food the Aztecs ate, how the Incas built their homes, & how the Mayan calendar worked. Then use the giant pull-out wall chart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about the Aztecs. Find out more & download amazing clipart images at our associate website. ...

The Eyewitness Family Guide Series has been designed to help families get the most from their visit to their destination. It offers sightseeing itineraries & a balanced choice of culture & activities that are focused around major sights to keep parents & kids entertained. Practical information along with the maps ensures a fun & relaxed family holiday. Every book in this series is fully illustrated & arranged in geographical order. It first offers an overview of the city, region or country it covers, which is then organised into areas providing more specific information in the sightseeing section. Each guide opens with an introduction to the destination & presents the highlights, a yearly calendar of holidays & festivals, & a historical outline. It then provides information to help plan your family holiday, including advice on how to get there, getting around, health, money & communications, shopping, where to stay etc. The sightseeing pages offer a general context of each area showing the must-see attractions & a locator map illustrating the regions it covers. A ‘ Best of’ section advices on the best family-friendly activities, & things to see & do, ranging from short stays, cultural holidays & the outdoors. Each region is then explored in more detail in the subsequent two or three chapters, including individual regional road maps. Symbols & numbers locating major cultural & historical sights are cross-referenced with the text which offers more information such as opening hours, available facilities, how to get there, where to stay, eat, play & have fun. Sights feature special panels for kids. The ‘kid’s corner’ engages children with fun facts, quizzes, games & cartoons. Additional suggestions for things to do on a rainy day & places where the very young can run around are also included. The final part of the guide is dedicated to road maps of the country and/or detailed street plans of the capital (where applicable), plus a single page, essential words phrasebook. ...

Each title in the Eyewitness Pocket Map & Guide series to world cities consists of a slim, mini guide, in a unique format, to the location’s major places of interest & an indexed pull out pocket map. Sights such as museums, galleries, churches & gardens/parks, as well as shops, restaurants & pubs are presented by area colour coding for quick reference. Contents are illustrated with colour images akin to the more substantial Dorling Kindersley guides & also provide basic introductory information & useful segments of practical tit-bits, with a spread of communications essentials vocabulary. Out of town trips are profiled &, where applicable, transport maps are also included. ...

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From prehistoric times through the early years of the 21st century, ” Eyewitness to History” brings the world`s saga to life through the voices of the great & humble in every era. From the long influence of the Greeks to the surprising lessons of the so-called Dark Ages, & from the dawn of the Renaissance to the birth of the modern era, readers will experience the highs & lows of both ordinary & extraordinary people. The lively narrative mixes contemporary documents, "ations, letters, poetry, art, maps, songs, menus, edicts, & graffiti to create an irresistibly rich reflection of world events. A centerpiece of each chapter is a milestone document (such as ” The Code of Hammurabi”, Martin Luther`s ”95 Theses”, or ” The Declaration of Independence”), examined closely, with commentary on its authors, historical context, & continuing relevance to today`s world. The journey begins with Paintings on the Wall, a study of the world`s first civilizations. It spans Lies on Parchment: The Classical Age in the Mediterranean; Living Scrolls: The Golden Age of the East; Burning Books: The Postclassical Era; Tales of Chivalry: The High Middle Ages; Secret Signatures: Exploration, Renaissance, & Reformation; The Orators: Enlightenment & Revolution; Promises for a New Century: Industry & Imperialism; Words of Anger, Regret, & Hope: The World at War; &, Divining the Future: The Modern Era. In all ten chapters, the innovative design focuses attention on tangible pieces of history. Readers examine the artifacts, speeches, art, architecture, & documents that bring each era to life, revealing how each piece fits into the chronicle of our times & continues to influence our world today. We discover why the names Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great, & Napoleon live on, while others have slipped away into shadowy passages of time. Eye-catching features rate historical personalities, supply key dates, "ations, & cross-cultural connections, & provide a takeaway that summarizes essential knowledge.A detailed backmatter section features National Geographic`s list of the 100 most influential voices of history, voted on by a panel of experts. From the most powerful leader to the least-known soldier or laborer or pioneer, every voice in this unique chronicle rings personal & real
- reminding us that history is, at its core, a human story that catches us all in its adventure.
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An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to San Francisco, packed with insider tips & ideas, colour maps, top 10 lists, & a laminated pull-out map
- all designed to help you see the very best of San Francisco. Take a ferry trip to historic Alcatraz, bike across the Golden Gate Bridge, visit the seals at Fisherman`s Wharf or ride a clacking cable car to Chinatown. From Top 10 cafes & bars to Top 10 things to do for free
- discover the best of San Francisco with this easy-to-use travel guide. Inside Top 10 San Francisco:- Seven easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day, weekend or a four-day trip- Top 10 lists showcase the best San Francisco attractions, covering Golden Gate Park, de Young Museum, SFMOMA, the Wine Country & more- Free laminated pull-out map of San Francisco, plus six colour neighbourhood maps- In-depth neighbourhood guides explore San Francisco`s most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out & sightseeing
- Colour-coded chapters divided by area make it easy to find information quickly & plan your day
- Essential travel tips including our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop & sightsee, plus useful transport, visa & health information- Colour maps help you navigate with ease- Covers Downtown, the North Shoreline, Central Neighborhoods, Southern Neighborhoods, Oceanfront, the Bay Area & more



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