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Kyoto a Cultural Guide
by John H. Martin Phyllis G. MartinA guidebook to 14 walking tours, Kyoto: A Cultural Guide is also a kaleidoscopic reference and resource book certain to please long-term residents and first-time travelers
Kyoto a Cultural Guide
by Phyllis G. Martin John H. MartinA guidebook to 14 walking tours, Kyoto: A Cultural Guide is also a kaleidoscopic reference and resource book certain to please long-term residents and first-time travelers
Kyoto Machiya Restaurant Guide
by Judith Clancy Ben SimmonsMachiya, or townhouses, are traditional wooden dwellings in Kyoto that evoke the elegance and culture of Japan's old capital with their architectural details, beautiful gardens, and intimate rooms. Many have been converted into restaurants to create unforgettable dining experiences. Enjoying healthy food in a historic, traditional Kyoto environment is a rare pleasure. Here are some 130 restaurant listings (food, decor, hours, addresses, prices, maps, and index) and a photographic guide to machiya architecture, culture, and aesthetics.Judith Clancy has lived in Japan since 1970 and is the author of Exploring Kyoto.Ben Simmons is a Japan-based photographer.
Kyoto & Nara The Soul of Japan
by Toshitaka Morita Philip SandozFollowing the book's carefully laid-out design, the reader is taken from season to season and from the past to the present in a way that will remind onetime visitors of the peace and calm they experienced in Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, in tranquil gardens and elegant inns. Future visitors will find greater reason to finally take the trip they have dreamed of, to walk the worn paths past statues of smiling foxes, rows of red gateways, and roofs of tile shaped like crestling waves.
Kyoto & Nara The Soul of Japan
by Toshitaka Morita Philip SandozThe cities of Kyoto and Nara are known throughout the world for their extraordinary beauty. In Kyoto and Nara: The Soul of Japan, their modern state of serenity is well illustrated with depth and distinction in the photographs of Toshitaka Morita. Commentary by Philip Sandoz provides essential background information about the two historic cities.Following the book's carefully laid-out design, the reader is taken from season to season and from the past to the present in a way that will remind onetime visitors of the peace and calm they experienced in Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, in tranquil gardens and elegant inns. Future visitors will find greater reason to finally take the trip they have dreamed of, to walk the worn paths past statues of smiling foxes, rows of red gateways, and roofs of tile shaped like cresting waves.The seasons, the centuries, and the social state of the country have brought numerous changes to these two former capital cities. Still, Kyoto and Nara possess enough proof of former days of glory that even a first-time visitor will recognize that they are indeed the soul of Japan. In this volume photographer Toshitaka Morita and writer Philip Sandoz have recorded that soul admirably.
Kyoto & Nara The Soul of Japan
by Toshitaka Morita Philip SandozFollowing the book's carefully laid-out design, the reader is taken from season to season and from the past to the present in a way that will remind onetime visitors of the peace and calm they experienced in Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, in tranquil gardens and elegant inns. Future visitors will find greater reason to finally take the trip they have dreamed of, to walk the worn paths past statues of smiling foxes, rows of red gateways, and roofs of tile shaped like crestling waves.
Kyoto & Nara The Soul of Japan
by Philip Sandoz Toshitaka MoritaThe cities of Kyoto and Nara are known throughout the world for their extraordinary beauty. In Kyoto and Nara: The Soul of Japan, their modern state of serenity is well illustrated with depth and distinction in the photographs of Toshitaka Morita. Commentary by Philip Sandoz provides essential background information about the two historic cities.Following the book's carefully laid-out design, the reader is taken from season to season and from the past to the present in a way that will remind onetime visitors of the peace and calm they experienced in Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, in tranquil gardens and elegant inns. Future visitors will find greater reason to finally take the trip they have dreamed of, to walk the worn paths past statues of smiling foxes, rows of red gateways, and roofs of tile shaped like cresting waves.The seasons, the centuries, and the social state of the country have brought numerous changes to these two former capital cities. Still, Kyoto and Nara possess enough proof of former days of glory that even a first-time visitor will recognize that they are indeed the soul of Japan. In this volume photographer Toshitaka Morita and writer Philip Sandoz have recorded that soul admirably.
Kyoto Travel Map Fourth Edition
by Periplus EditorsThe Kyoto Travel Map from Periplus is designed as a convenient, easy-to-use tool for travelers.<P><P> Created using durable coated paper, this map is made to open and fold multiple times, whether it's the entire map that you want to view or one panel at a time.Following highways and byways, this map will show you how to maneuver your way to banks, gardens, hotels, golf courses, museums, monuments, restaurants, churches and temples, movie theaters, shopping centers and more!This 4th edition includes maps and plans that are scaled to: City Plans: Central Kyoto 1:20,000 Greater Kyoto 1:55,000 Kawaramachi & Gion 1:10,000 Nara 1:17,500Area Map: Kansai 1:250,000Periplus Travel Maps cover most of the major cities and travel destinations in the Asia-Pacific region. The series includes an amazing variety of fascinating destinations, from the multifaceted subcontinent of India to the bustling city-state of Singapore and the 'western style' metropolis of Sydney to the Asian charms of Bali. All titles are continuously updated, ensuring they keep up with the considerable changes in this fast-developing part of the world. This extensive geographical reach and attention to detail mean that Periplus Travel Maps are the natural first choice for anyone traveling in the region.
Kyrgyz Republic
by Rowan Stewart Susie WeldonWith a clear overview of historical, cultural and social aspects, this edition of Odyssey's guide to Kyrgyzstan provides fresh information on both southwestern Issyk Kul and northeast Naryn provinces as well as expanded Jalalabad province.
L.A. Mexicano: Recipes, People & Places
by Bill EsparzaThis “fascinating and inspirational” cookbook celebrates LA’s famous Mexican cuisine with recipes, a neighborhood restaurant guide, and much more (Evan Kleiman, NPR’s Good Food). Richly photographed and truly local, L.A. Mexicano showcases the rich and complex Mexican-food culture of Los Angeles. Here you will find recipes for everything from authentic Black Beans to Taquitos with Avocado Sauce and Eastside Pico de Gallo. But L.A. Mexicano is about more than just the recipes. A James Beard Award–winning food reporter for Los Angeles Magazine, Bill Esparza takes you on an insider’s tour of the culture and communities behind the food with profiles of chefs, bakers, restaurateurs, and vendors. Part cookbook, part food journalism, and part love song to the city itself, L.A. Mexicano is the definitive resource for home cooks, hungry Angelenos, and food-loving visitors. Includes a foreword by Taco USA’s Gustavo Arellano.
La Americana: A Memoir
by Melanie Bowden SimónLa Americana is the story of Melanie Bowden Simón, who, at the age of twenty-five, left her job at Tina Brown’s Talk magazine following the death of her mother and decided to take a vacation in Havana, Cuba, with a friend. Little did she know that she would meet and fall in love with a Cuban man named Luis and dive headlong into a culture defined by beauty, humor, and grace within the unnerving realities of communism. In this memoir, Simón details her fascination with Cuban culture as she grapples with the death of her mother. She also covers the struggle to get in and out of Cuba at a time when the country is labeled a pariah state. Yet over and over again, Simón manages to overcome international barriers and language and cultural obstacles?all in the name of her love for Luis. This book makes a great read for those with an interest in Cuban history, a zest for romance, or a passion for travel. Skyhorse Publishing, along with our Arcade, Good Books, Sports Publishing, and Yucca imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of biographies, autobiographies, and memoirs. Our list includes biographies on well-known historical figures like Benjamin Franklin, Nelson Mandela, and Alexander Graham Bell, as well as villains from history, such as Heinrich Himmler, John Wayne Gacy, and O. J. Simpson. We have also published survivor stories of World War II, memoirs about overcoming adversity, first-hand tales of adventure, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
La Bella Figura: A Field Guide to the Italian Mind
by Beppe SevergniniJoin Beppe on a lively tour of modern Italy that takes you behind the seductive face it puts on for visitors and finds Italy's true self.
La Bella Figura
by Beppe SevergniniFirst of all, let's get one thing straight. Your Italy and out Italia are not the same thing. Italy is a soft drug peddled in predictable packages such as hills in the sunset, olive groves, white wine and raven haired girls. Italia, on the other hand, is a maze. It's alluring but complicated. In Italia you can go round and round in circles for years. Which of course, is great fun.' Beppe Severgnini was The Economist's Italian correspondent for ten years. A huge Anglophile as well as an astute observer of his countrymen, he's the perfect companion for this hilarious tour of modern Italy that takes you behind the seductive face it puts on for visitors -- la bella figura -- and uncovers the far more complex, paradoxical true self. Alongside the historic cities and glorious countryside, there'll be stops at the places where the Italians reveal themselves in all their authentic, maddening glory: the airport, the motorway and the living room. Ten days, thirty places. From north to south, from food to politics, from saintliness to sexuality.This witty and beguiling examination will help you understand why Italy, as Beppe says, 'can have you fuming and then purring in the space of a hundred metres or ten minutes.
La Bella Figura
by Beppe SevergniniJoin the bestselling author ofCiao, America!on a lively tour of modern Italy that takes you behind the seductive face it puts on for visitors—la bella figura—and highlights its maddening, paradoxical true self You won’t need luggage for this hypothetical and hilarious trip into the hearts and minds of Beppe Severgnini’s fellow Italians. In fact, Beppe would prefer if you left behind the baggage his crafty and elegant countrymen have smuggled into your subconscious. To get to hisItalia, you’ll need to forget about your idealized notions of Italy. AlthoughLa Bella Figurawill take you to legendary cities and scenic regions, your real destinations are the places where Italians are at their best, worst, and most authentic: The highway:in America, a red light has only one possible interpretation—Stop! An Italian red light doesn’t warn or order you as much as provide an invitation for reflection. The airport:where Italians prove that one of their virtues (an appreciation for beauty) is really a vice. Who cares if the beautiful girls hawking cell phones in airport kiosks stick you with an outdated model? That’s the price of gazing upon perfection. The small town:which demonstrates the Italian genius for pleasant living: “a congenial barber . . . a well-stocked newsstand . . . professionally made coffee and a proper pizza; bell towers we can recognize in the distance, and people with a kind word and a smile for everyone. ” The chaos of the roads, the anarchy of the office, the theatrical spirit of the hypermarkets, and garrulous train journeys; the sensory reassurance of a church and the importance of the beach; the solitude of the soccer stadium and the crowded Italian bedroom; the vertical fixations of the apartment building and the horizontal democracy of the eat-in kitchen. As you venture to these and many other locations rooted in the Italian psyche, you realize that Beppe has become your Dante and shown you a country that “has too much style to be hell” but is “too disorderly to be heaven. ” Ten days, thirty places. From north to south. From food to politics. From saintliness to sexuality. This ironic, methodical, and sentimental examination will help you understand why Italy—as Beppe says—“can have you fuming and then purring in the space of a hundred meters or ten minutes. ”
La Bella Lingua: My Love Affair with Italian, the World's Most Enchanting Language
by Dianne Hales<P>"Italians say that someone who acquires a new language 'possesses' it. In my case, Italian possesses me. With Italian racing like blood through my veins, I do indeed see with different eyes, hear with different ears, and drink in the world with all my senses..." <P>A celebration of the language and culture of Italy, La Bella Lingua is the story of how a language shaped a nation, told against the backdrop of one woman's personal quest to speak fluent Italian. <P>For anyone who has been to Italy, the fantasy of living the Italian life is powerfully seductive. But to truly become Italian, one must learn the language. This is how Dianne Hales began her journey. <P>In La Bella Lingua, she brings the story of her decades-long experience with the "the world's most loved and lovable language" together with explorations of Italy's history, literature, art, music, movies, lifestyle, and food in a true opera amorosa--a labor of her love of Italy. <P>Throughout her first excursion in Italy--with "non parlo Italiano" as her only Italian phrase--Dianne delighted in the beauty of what she saw but craved comprehension of what she heard. And so she chose to inhabit the language. <P> Over more than twenty-five years she has studied Italian in every way possible: through Berlitz, books, CDs, podcasts, private tutorials and conversation groups, and, most importantly, large blocks of time in Italy. <P> In the process she found that Italian became not just a passion and a pleasure, but a passport into Italy's storia and its very soul. <P>She offers charming insights into what makes Italian the most emotionally expressive of languages, from how the "pronto" ("Ready!") Italians say when they answer the telephone conveys a sense of something coming alive, to how even ordinary things such as a towel (asciugamano) or handkerchief (fazzoletto) sound better in Italian. <P>She invites readers to join her as she traces the evolution of Italian in the zesty graffiti on the walls of Pompeii, in Dante's incandescent cantos, and in Boccaccio's bawdy Decameron. <P>She portrays how social graces remain woven into the fabric of Italian: even the chipper "ciao," which does double duty as "hi" and "bye," reflects centuries of bella figura. And she exalts the glories of Italy's food and its rich and often uproarious gastronomic language: Italians deftly describe someone uptight as a baccala (dried cod), a busybody who noses into everything as a prezzemolo (parsley), a worthless or banal movie as a polpettone (large meatball). <P> Like Dianne, readers of La Bella Lingua will find themselves innamorata, enchanted, by Italian, fascinated by its saga, tantalized by its adventures, addicted to its sound, and ever eager to spend more time in its company. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
La Belle Saison
by Patricia AtkinsonHow often have you eaten a mushroom that you picked yourself that morning? Or sat on a boat opening and eating oysters as you lift them from the sea? Or partaken of a seven course feast of game to celebrate the success of the chasse? When Patricia Atkinson - bestselling author of The Ripening Sun - first moved to France, her intention was simply to establish a vineyard. Over the years, however, she found herself becoming integrated into a way of life that, had she stayed in England, she would hardly have believed existed. Grounded in the rhythms of the land and the seasons, daily life in Patricia's south-western corner of France is dictated by a series of rituals and celebrations that we have long lost in our supermarket age.La Belle Saison is Patricia's eulogy to this way of life: a testament to the timelessness of the beautiful French countryside, the bounty of the land, and the generous-hearted French neighbours who showed Patricia that a simple life has many rewards. In France, every season is 'la belle saison', offering up its gifts to those willing to appreciate and look after the land.
La Buvette: Recipes and Wine Notes from Paris
by Camille Fourmont Kate LeahyThe owner of a beloved Paris wine shop, bar, and café shares the secrets of effortless French entertaining in this lushly photographed guide featuring 50 recipes for simple, grazing-style food.&“Camille shows us that keeping it simple, trying new wines, and making food that&’s direct is all we need for a great experience.&”—Andrew Tarlow, owner of The Marlow CollectiveInspired by the stylish, intimate, and laid-back vibes of La Buvette—a tiny wine shop that doubles as a bar and café—in Paris&’s 11th Arrondissement, this guide to wine, food, and Parisian lifestyle unlocks the secrets to achieving that coveted je ne sais quoi style of entertaining, along with revealing the best of the City of Light.La Buvette&’s owner, Camille Fourmont, offers a look into the wine notes she uses to stock her shop and the incredible recipes she prepares in the shop's miniscule &“kitchen&” space. She also introduces some of Paris&’s best wine and food makers in intimate portraits. Included are fifty recipes for easy and delicious snacks and full meals perfect for impromptu grazing-style entertaining—with plenty of wine—such as Camille&’s &“famous&” Giant Beans with Citrus Zest; Pickled Egg with Furikake; Canned Sardines and Burnt Lemon; Baguette, Butter, and White Peach and Verbena Jam; and Crème Caramel. With tips on selecting wine and sourcing antique kitchenware, recreating the charm and ease of Parisian-style entertaining has never been so enjoyable. Whether you are traveling to Paris or bringing a piece of the City of Light into your home, you&’ll learn how to drink, eat, and shop like a true Parisian.
A la découverte de l'Amérique l'Alaska
by Amber Richards Clément LepillerQuand les Américains veulent en savoir plus sur leur propre état... ils se tournent vers “A la découverte de l'Amérique” par Amber Richards ! D'ailleurs, les voyageurs s'y réferrent de plus en plus également ! Plus que des simples guides de voyage, ces éditions état par état, sur leurs habitants, leurs événements, leur gastronomie, leur vision que vous devez connaître et rencontrer, qi vous voulez dire “j'y étais !” Il ne s'agit pas d'un guide de voyage classique, dans le sens où il ne s'agit pas de conseiller des restaurants ou des hôtels, mais plutôt des lieux à visiter et à voir pour vraiment découvrir l'Alaska. Pour écrire cet ébook, Amber était en présence d'un Alaskien, pour mieux appréhender et se rendre compte de la réalité de l'Alaska. Des lieux très connus, avec leur histoire derrière, aux activités plus inconnues à expérimenter, A. Richards vous propose de découvrir l'Alaska authentique du bout des doigts ! Anttention spoileur : apportez du spray contre les ours, des chaussures de danse, des allumettes résistantes à l'eau, un bon couteau, et votre verre à bière préféré. A plus tard en pleine nature ! Téléchargez votre édition maintenant.
La Dolce Vita University: An Unconventional Guide to Italian Culture from A to Z
by Carla Gambescia<p>La Dolce Vita University (LDVU) is the perfect sampler for anyone curious about (or already in amore with) Italy and its remarkably rich cultural gifts, both past and present. True to its lighthearted name, La Dolce Vita "U" is all about pleasurable learning, or what we prefer to call "edu-tainment." Its dozens of entertaining yet authoritative mini-essays on a wide assortment of intriguing topics encourage random dipping at the reader's pleasure. Even the most erudite Italophile will discover fun new facts and fascinating new insights in the pages of La Dolce Vita U. <p>Mini-essays treat specific topics in one or more of the following subject areas: the Italian character; the visual arts (art, artists, architects); the performing arts (music, theater, cinema); history and antiquity; language and literature; cuisine and agriculture; wine and spirits; traditions and festivals; style and applied arts; unique places. In a wink and nod to the book's "academic" identity, the 165 mini-essays are arranged alphabetically and accompanied by charming illustrations throughout. A special traveler's topic index is provided at the end of the book.</p>
La Face Cachée de Disney
by Raphaël Garrouty Leonard KinseyLA FACE CACHÉE DE DISNEY vous révèle tous les trucs, toutes les astuces, toutes les combines et toutes les histoires que l'on veut vous cacher ! Sans jamais craindre de choquer le public familial auquel s'adressent les autres guides de voyage Disney, Leonard Kinsey livre aux routards intrépides les dessous sulfureux, peu reluisants et souvent cocasses de Walt Disney World. Du trafic de billets à l'exploration sauvage, en passant par la plus totale débauche, ce guide non-autorisé vous fera voir autrement « l'endroit le plus joyeux du monde ».
La Grange (Images of America)
by Marie WattsLa Grange, voted the capital of the Republic of Texas in 1838, is as colorful and audacious as the state itself. Its citizens were instrumental in winning the republic's freedom and have always been willing to fight for their beliefs. Many defend La Grange as the true capital of Texas, unfairly stripped of its title. The town flourished during the 19th century and witnessed the birth of a rough-and-tumble society, where arguments were commonly settled with fists, knives, and guns. In later years, immigrants flocked to the area and built a strong agricultural economy. The 20th century might have passed quietly into history if not for a Houston television reporter who publicized the demise of one of Texas's best-known brothels, the Chicken Ranch, located just outside of La Grange. The extensive publicity surrounding the closing of the "Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" resulted in a musical and movie of the same name, as well as a song by ZZ Top.
La Guida Suprema per fare Campeggio: lista di controllo completa & guida sugli accessori
by John JohnsonVuoi avventurarti in campeggio? Ti piacerebbe imparare come fare camping come fanno i professionisti? Se hai risposto sì a queste domande, questo libro fa per te. Scopri come iniziare e tutto ciò che devi sapere sullo sport e come fare camping come un professionista. Verranno presentati i prodotti che i professionisti usano per scalare i terreni più difficili! Con decenni di strategie testate, questo ebook ti mostrerà il modo più veloce ed efficace per imparare a fare camping! Cosa è incluso: - Come iniziare. - Liste di controllo. - Quali attrezzi usare. - Come fare camping. - Preparazione. E MOLTO ALTRO! Se vuoi essere più forte ed efficace nel camping, allora questa guida è per te. -> Scorri fino all'inizio della pagina e fai clic su Aggiungi al carrello per acquistare immediatamente Dichiarazione di responsabilità: Questo autore e / o il / i proprietario / i dei diritti non fanno rivendicazioni, promesse o garanzie in merito all'accuratezza, completezza o adeguatezza dei contenuti di questo libro e declinano espressamente la responsabilità per errori e omissioni nei contenuti all'interno. Questo prodotto è solo per riferimento. Si prega di consultare un professionista prima di agire su uno qualsiasi dei contenuti presenti all'interno.
La història de Barcelona en 10 passejades: Des dels romans fins a l'actualitat
by Jaume Grau MasbernatDes de la ruta de l'aigua, de les revoltes, de les guerres o de les epidèmies fins a la ruta del treball, de les obres i especulació o la Barcelona màgica, Jaume Grau ens convida a caminar per la ciutat per descobrir tota la seva història. La millor manera de conèixer Barcelona és caminant-la. En els seus carrers i places hi ha escrita tota la seva història i només cal obrir bé els ulls per descobrir-la. La Barcelona d'avui és el testimoni viu de les Barcelones d'ahir, i en les seves pedres ha quedat imprès un relat històric apassionant. Les deu rutes temàtiques que proposa Jaume Grau per recórrer la ciutat es poden fer caminant, cadascú seguint el seu pas, o, fins i tot, dissenyant el seu propi trajecte. Des de la ruta de l'aigua, de les revoltes, de les guerres o de les epidèmies fins a la ruta del treball, de les obres i de l'especulació o de la Barcelona màgica, l'autor ens convida a mirar-la a través de la història.Una ciutat que amaga molts més racons i curiositats dels que ens hauríem pogut imaginar, com saber per exemple què hi fa una sabata a la façana de la catedral. Però també ens revela un passat dur i difícil, com el que podem observar al turó de la Rovira, on centenars de barcelonins van instal·lar les seves barraques sobre els antics emplaçaments dels canons antiaeris, que defensaven la ciutat dels atacs de l'aviació italiana. Obriu les pàgines d'aquest llibre, passegeu, mireu i passeu-vos-ho bé: la ciutat que caminareu és única, «la gran encisera», com la va definir Joan Maragall. Ressenya:«Passejar amb el llibre a la mà, seguint un dels itineraris que proposa, ens apropa a aquest món ocult i sorprenentment molt viu d'una ciutat tan intensa com és Barcelona. Està molt bé veure els monuments i les atraccions barcelonines amb ulls de turista, però potser ja és hora d'anar una mica més enllà i mirar-se Barcelona amb els ulls de la Història, de la vida, en definitiva.»Enric Calpena
La Honda
by Bob DoughertyLess than 45 miles from San Francisco and Silicon Valley, La Honda is an isolated rural community nestled in the majestic coastal redwood forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Pioneers in the late 19th century were loggers and ranchers who competed against grizzly bears and mountain lions for food. Outlaws like the Younger brothers (partners with Jesse James) used La Honda's isolation to avoid justice. Gradually the community became a mountain retreat for cityweary San Franciscans, and in the 1960s, La Honda was home to One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest author Ken Kesey and his psychedelic Merry Pranksters. Today's La Honda is an enigma--its size and character have barely changed while the rest of the San Francisco Peninsula has exploded around it.
La Jolla
by Carol Olten Heather Kuhn La Jolla Historical SocietyLa Jolla, California, famously known as "The Jewel," is noted for its natural beauty and appealing Mediterranean-like climate. Magnificent sea cliffs and caves, bathing coves, and sandy beaches have attracted visitors, developers, and residents since the 1880s. By the early 1900s, a small community developed with artists congregating to the internationally known Green Dragon Colony. Newspaper heiress Ellen Browning Scripps and her half-sister Eliza Virginia established residences and became the community's renowned philanthropists. Many beautiful homes and institutions, along with a growing commercial district next to the sea, owe their designs to architect Irving Gill. Today La Jolla still attracts visitors from around the world and is home to the rich, the famous, the avant-garde, and intelligentsia.