Automobile Association Books

This modern translation offers a fresh perspective on a pivotal medieval text that has shaped cultural and intellectual thought throughout history. It aims to make the original ideas accessible to contemporary readers, highlighting the book's enduring relevance and influence. The translation seeks to capture the nuances of the original language while providing context for its themes and historical significance.

AA Essential Switzerland 2/e is organized around several main groupings: first, "Practical Matters" - quick reference travel information presented in an easy-to-use format; "Viewing" - information on what see in this land of contrasts, from flora and fauna to folklore, history and food; "What to See" - alphabetical listings of places to visit, with star ratings, map references and practical information; "Features" - special sections featuring, for example, winter sports, glaciers, railways and scenic journeys; "Where to" - detailed listings of the best places to eat, drink, stay, shop and be entertained.

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An insight into the world of curious bizarre and little known Britain, the unexplored and unexplained.

100 of the world's most spectacular monuments are described in this book. Enigmatic megaliths, such as Stonehenge in England and the Easter Island statues in the Pacific, invite conjecture but have not yielded up their age-old secrets.

In this handy travel series, AA’s experts have selected 100 of the top places to visit in Britain so that you can enjoy the finest of British culture and natural beauty. Packed with local knowledge and complete with detailed descriptions, color photos, and visitors’ information, these easy-to-use guides are first-class travel companions.

An illustrated reference book exploring the wildlife, habitats, flora and fauna of the British countryside. Included are over 1000 colour photographs, nearly 800 illustrations and some 70 maps.

In this handy travel series, AA’s experts have selected 100 of the top places to visit in Britain so that you can enjoy the finest of British culture and natural beauty. Packed with local knowledge, and complete with detailed descriptions, color photos, and visitors’ information, these easy-to-use guides are first-class travel companions.

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From national parks to mountain ranges to the heritage coastline, explore the best-loved and most popular parts of Britain with this getaway guide. More than 1,000 places to visit are covered, including 150 walks, 50 cycle rides, 24 car tours, and hundreds of other exciting activities and locations. Clear and simple road atlas maps as well as regional maps make arriving at every location a snap, and hundreds of photographs are included to show specific areas in detail. Presented in a unique ring binder format that allows applicable pages to be removed and taken on any trip, this is an all-inclusive resource to finding where to go, what to see, and what not to miss in Britain.

Four new picture books showing the best of the Brecon Beacons, Britain's Coast, The Chilterns and National Parks. With carefully chosen images of the highest quality, the books provide an evocative and appealing picture to these beautifully picturesque and interesting regions, celebrating the culture, people and architecture along the way.

Fully revised, this second edition contains a wealth of travel information about Britain With more people choosing to vacation in and discover Britain, this beautiful book is the perfect guide to exploring the fantastic island. Authoritative text is combined with superb imagery and more than 90 walks compiled by regional experts. Each of the six regions—the West Country, Southern England, The Heart of England, Wales and the Borders, Northern England, and Scotland—contains clear mapping for easy navigation. Travelers can also explore further through detailed descriptions of regional towns and cities as well as feature spreads that highlight the best of what Britain has to offer. There's no better way to discover Britain.

A road atlas of New Zealand which includes 22 town plans, basic road rules, road signs, distance charts and an index of place-names. The maps incorporate features such as historic buildings, picnic areas, ski fields, thermal areas, heights of terrain, exotic forest and native bush.

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This fully comprehensive guide to everything the visitor will want to know when coming to Britain consists of an extensive and illustrated introduction, and a detailed A-Z gazetteer. All the main towns and villages of Britain, as well as many places 'off the beaten track' are described in the gazetteer, with full colour photographs and town plans. Of particular interest to the motorist are the suggested tours through the lovely lush countryside of such areas as Shakespeare's Country, the Cheviot Hills or Dartmoor. Special feature articles highlight areas of outstanding natural beauty such as the Lake District and The Yorkshire Dales, as well as features on such well known personalities as Sir Walter Scott, George Washington, Bonnie Prince Charlie and Flora MacDonald. This well researched, highly illustrated guide will prove a fascinating read as well as an invaluable aid to anyone interested in finding out more about the famous and not-so-famous places of Britain.

A guide to Britain's heritage which covers castles, stately homes, gardens, galleries, museums and steam railways.

A Pictorial Journey Through History

Visions of London takes a look at one of the world's most renowned capitals. The photographs reveal a city full of tradition and history, and show its more familiar sights--the hustle and bustle of busy shops and market streets, excitement in its famous thoroughfares, the splendour of its architecture, as well as serene moments in parks and gardens.

This fantastic new series of cycling guides for some of the best loved areas in Britain takes cyclists along quiet country lanes and designated cycle routes and, wherever possible, avoids congested roads. Filled with 25 family-friendly cycle routes, full-color photographs, and easy-to-follow directions, these guides are ideal for riders of all ages and abilities. Background reading on each route, what to visit nearby, and a detailed entry on a pub on or near the route allow travelers to experience each area's true charm.

Physical description; 307 pages. Notes; Col. map on lining papers. Subjects; Automobile travel - Ireland - Guidebooks. Automobile travel - Northern Ireland - Guidebooks. Ireland - Description and travel - Guide-books. Ireland - Guidebooks. Northern Ireland - Tours. Ireland - Tours. Ireland - Guidebooks - For motoring. Ireland - For motoring.

Golf has long fascinated people around the world from the intriguing early history of the game to the latest televised nail-biting climax of a major championship. The Golf Tour takes you on a journey through gentle rolling countryside in southern England acorss the length & breadth of the country with its ever0changing landscape, to the wild & rugged coast & mountains of Wales, Scotland & Ireland, seeking out exceptional courses each with their own special challenge, an individuality that continues to make the game as addictive as it is. More than 250 stunning photographs of the top courses, course key dates, detailed illustrations of each hole, hole by hole scorecard information, golf club contact information.

Enjoy the best of Britain's beautiful countryside with this popular guidebook designed for both casual and experienced walkers, including easy-to-follow maps and directions, helpful tips, and color photos throughout.

This fully-updated map clearly labels AA-recommended restaurants, pubs, and hotels, as well as one-way streets, parking garages, and 24-hour gas stations. With a color scheme designed for easy reading by street light, this is the ultimate motorist’s guide.

A concise guide to the best of Britain's rich and varied heritage. Arranged alphabetically by county, the guide features more than 2000 places of interest and an index of attractions and place names - each cross-referenced to the 16pp road atlas.

an illustrated guide to more than 500 selected locations in Britain's unspoiled countryside

Britain is a diverse and picturesque country, inviting exploration through this comprehensive guide. Utilizing maps, color photographs, and descriptive text, the book is organized into six main sections: The West Country, Southern England, Central England, Wales, Northern England, and Scotland, each color-coded on key maps. A separate section highlights London, detailing its most fascinating attractions. Each regional section begins with a road atlas at a scale of 1:500,000, illustrating major and minor roads. Following the atlas are eight expertly researched motor tours, each designed to be completed in a day. Each tour features a dedicated map, along with detailed route directions and descriptions of points of interest, using 'SP' for 'signposted' in directions. An alphabetical gazetteer follows the tours, providing brief descriptions of key towns and villages, with reference numbers linking to the road atlas for easy location. Most castles, stately homes, gardens, and attractions mentioned are open to the public at specific times, making this guide an invaluable resource for discovering the rich history and beauty of Britain.