Seville and Andalusia

Seville and Andalusia

Author: Dorling Kindersley, Inc.

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0756661439

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"Flamenco, fiestas, walks, churches, moorish palaces, paradors, restaurants, beaches, tapas, hotels"--Cover.


DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Seville & Andalusia

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Seville & Andalusia

Author: DK Publishing

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2012-01-19

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0756691079

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DK Eyewitness Seville & Andalusia will lead you straight to the best attractions this diverse region has on offer. Packed with color photography, illustrations and detailed maps, discover Andalusia area by area from the flamboyant nightlife of Seville to the spectacular Moorish architecture of Alhambra. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs from dramatic coastline and spectacular fiestas to stunning flamenco shows, with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, resorts, restaurants, shops and nightlife in each area for all tastes and budgets. You'll find 3D cutaways and floorplans of all the must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of all major cities and towns. DK Eyewitness Seville & Andalusia explores the rich layers of culture, history, architecture and art of this diverse region, not forgetting the best Andalusian dishes, paradors and outdoors activities. With up-to-date information on getting around by train, bus, car and foot and all the sights, churches, markets, beaches and festivals listed town by town, DK Eyewitness Seville & Andalusia is indispensable. Don't miss a thing on your holiday with the DK Eyewitness Seville & Andalusia


A Lost Lady

A Lost Lady

Author: Willa Cather

Publisher: E-Kitap Projesi & Cheapest Books

Published: 2023-11-15

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 6057566092

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A Lost Lady is a novel by American author Willa Cather, first published in 1923. It centers on Marian Forrester, her husband Captain Daniel Forrester, and their lives in the small western town of Sweet Water, along the Transcontinental Railroad. However, it is mostly told from the perspective of a young man named Niel Herbert, as he observes the decline of both Marian and the West itself, as it shifts from a place of pioneering spirit to one of corporate exploitation. Exploring themes of social class, money, and the march of progress, A Lost Lady was praised for its vivid use of symbolism and setting, and is considered to be a major influence on the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald. It has been adapted to film twice, with a film adaptation being released in 1924, followed by a looser adaptation in 1934, starring Barbara Stanwyck. A Lost Lady begins in the small railroad town of Sweet Water, on the undeveloped Western plains. The most prominent family in the town is the Forresters, and Marian Forrester is known for her hospitality and kindness. The railroad executives frequently stop by her house and enjoy the food and comfort she offers while there on business. A young boy, Niel Herbert, frequently plays on the Forrester estate with his friend. One day, an older boy named Ivy Peters arrives, and shoots a woodpecker out of a tree. He then blinds the bird and laughs as it flies around helplessly. Niel pities the bird and tries to climb the tree to put it out of its misery, but while climbing he slips, and breaks his arm in the fall, as well as knocking himself unconscious. Ivy takes him to the Forrester house where Marian looks after him. When Niel wakes up, he's amazed by the nice house and how sweet Marian smells. He doesn't't see her much after that, but several years later he and his uncle, Judge Pommeroy, are invited to the Forrester house for dinner. There he meets Ellinger, who he will later learn is Mrs. Forrester's lover, and Constance, a young girl his age.


Congressional Record

Congressional Record

Author: United States. Congress

Publisher:

Published: 1967

Total Pages: 1484

ISBN-13:

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The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)


Palm Beach Chic

Palm Beach Chic

Author: Jennifer Ash Rudick

Publisher: Vendome Press

Published: 2015-10-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780865653184

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Palm Beach interiors have long reflected the travels, penchants, and whimsies of the town's worldly inhabitants. But as real estate on this tiny barrier island becomes increasingly valuable, residents are calling upon world-class designers to help fine-tune their visions, giving rise to a fresh tropical design vernacular. Fashion designer Josie Natori, for instance, asked architect Calvin Tsao to transform a standard two-bedroom apartment into an airy retreat with rattan furniture and ethnic accessories that are perfectly suited to Palm Beach's subtropical setting and pay tribute to her Asian heritage. These homes aren't slavish copies of interior design magazines or decorators' dictates but testaments to what can be achieved when inspired by the natural beauty of a unique locale and when imagination is one's only limitation. Tropical Chic: Palm Beach at Home captures the enduring charm of newly restored seaside fantasies by Mizner, Fatio and Volk, celebrated for their Cuban coquina courtyards and soaring miradors overlooking tiled pools and arching fountains. Jennifer Ash Rudick, a long-time Palm Beach resident, leads an insider's tour of twenty-five houses, cottages, Moorish casbahs, artists' compounds, and Mad Men-era vintage condos. Jessica Klewicki, a Palm Beach-based photographer, captures extraordinary gardens, verandas, lakeside pavilions, a rustic ranch, and simple pastel Bermudan houses sheltered by dense thickets of Norfolk pines and age-old banyans. It is this eclectic mix of old and new, of Spanish and Caribbean, of contemporary design and sun-faded WASP thrift, that makes Palm Beach chic.


Patterns of India

Patterns of India

Author: Christine Chitnis

Publisher: Clarkson Potter

Published: 2020-03-03

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0525577106

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It’s the trip of a lifetime—a textile-based tour of colorful Rajasthan, India featuring more than 200 lush photographs depicting everyday life in one of the most vibrant regions in the world. ”Get lost in the beauty of the photographs in Patterns of India, a striking journey through the colorful Indian state of Rajasthan.”—BuzzFeed Patterns of India is a visual experience that offers intimate insights into the diverse and richly hued Western Indian culture. Color is the thread that binds the vast country together, defining every aspect of life from religion and politics to food and dress. Organized by the five dominant colors royal blue, sandstone, marigold, ivory, and rose, this book explores how deeply color and pattern exist in a symbiotic relationship and are woven into every part of the culture. For instance, the fuchsia found in the draping fabric of a sari is matched by the vibrant chains of roses offered at temple, and the burnt orange spices in the marketplaces are reflected in the henna tattoos given to brides and wedding guests. While every color is imbued with meaning, it is often within the details of patterns that the full story comes to light. Photographer and writer Christine Chitnis spent over a decade traveling through, getting to know, and falling in love with the intricate patterns of everyday Rajasthani life. With history and culture-based essays woven throughout the more than 200 stunning photographs of architecture, markets, cuisine, art, textiles, and everyday goings-on, Patterns of India captures the beauty and essence of this unique part of the world.


North Florida and the Florida Panhandle 2nd Edition

North Florida and the Florida Panhandle 2nd Edition

Author: Sandra Friend

Publisher: The Countryman Press

Published: 2012-05-29

Total Pages: 425

ISBN-13: 0881509655

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This guide covers all of North Florida and the Panhandle south through Gainesville, including Pensacola, Panama City, Tallahassee, Jacksonville, and St. Augustine. Whether you’re looking for a vacation spot on the Gulf Coast, a wild river to paddle, a dramatic waterfall, or a historic homestead to visit, seasoned travel writers Friend and Wolf show you the best of everything in the region. Coverage includes Gainesville, Pensacola, Panama City, Tallahassee, Jacksonville, and St. Augustine, with hundreds of authoritative and dependable lodging and dining recommendations for the entire area.


The Spanish House

The Spanish House

Author: Cherry Radford

Publisher: Aria

Published: 2022

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1801103887

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"Juliana makes a modest living as an 'ethnic' TV/film extra - even though the only connections with her Spanish heritage are her cacti, Spanish classes, and some confused memories of a Spanish mother she hasn't seen since she was seven. When her beloved Uncle Arturo offers her the chance to discover her roots while housesitting his coastal home in a quiet corner of Andalusia, Juliana can't believe her luck. Especially when he reveals that the house will be hers if she fulfils ten life-enhancing 'Conditions' within 90 days. Redecoration of the house and a visit to the old film studio where her mother used to sew costumes seem ridiculously simple tasks for such a wonderful reward. But little does Juliana realise that there are family secrets and inherited rivalries awaiting her in sunny Spain, and the condition that she has to 'get on with the neighbours' - who include a ruggedly handsome but moody artist - may be harder than she thinks."--Publisher