Louise brings nearly three decades of experience leading tours to India, drawing on her background as a journalist, author, conservationist, and lecturer. Her expertise, honed through art historical training and work cataloguing Indian art and researching Mughal emperors for television, allows her to explore the subcontinent's rich tapestry. Her extensive knowledge spans textiles, gardens, cuisines, and literature, offering readers a multifaceted perspective on India.
From venerable Westminster Abbey to the cutting-edge exhibitions of the Tate Modern art museum, from the Tower of London's imposing facades guarding the Thames to idyllic St. James's Park, London's storied history and myriad charms make it easy to understand why the city is the number one tourist destination for Americans visiting Europe.
Concentrates on giving a walking tour, with descriptions and comments, of places of interest, but also gives London on wheels, where to sleep, eat, drink, and spend money
Highlights the history, culture, and comtemporary life of the city and offers detailed walking tours of historic areas and complete visitor information
Each map and pocket guide in this series provides essential information to get the most of your stay. Each guide lists the Top 25 sights plus a locator map, then takes you through the city, district by district, with localised shopping, entertainment and accommodation listings. Web addresses are given where available.
New design and format for this excellent bumper size baby name guide. The new edition is updated to include popular new names such as Britney, Lourdes, Harley. Trying to find a name for your new baby? If so, The Best Baby Name Book will give you plenty of ideas for newborn boys and girls. As well as the names themselves, the book provides the origins and history of each name so the reader can discover the background and meaning and choose the perfect name. Names in the book include all of the well-known and popular names as well • Names from different cultures – including Celtic, Ancient Greek and Roman, Hebrew, Arabic, Norse, Native American and Gypsy.• Historical names – Kings and Queens, Saints.• Literary names.• Names in different languages – Middle and Old English, German.• Names made famous by stars of music, film and TV. Also included are baby horoscopes so parents to be can read about their baby’s star sign and predicted personality traits. Ideal names to suit each star sign are suggested. This edition is updated with the new names which have become popular since publication of the previous edition – Britney, Brooklyn, Kylie – to name a few.
A wealth of fascination facts--what's the history behind Andy Pandy, the Teddy bear, why Quenn Bess was so named and and why Lucille Le Sueur, Norma Jean Baker and Rudolph Gugliemi changed their names
This compilation features beautifully illustrated poetic stories that impart valuable life lessons. Readers are encouraged to connect with the narratives, fostering a deeper understanding of the themes presented. Each story serves as a reflection on personal growth and the human experience, making it an engaging read for those seeking inspiration and insight.
National Geographic Traveler London offers suggestions for planning an ideal itinerary, with information on lifestyle, history, and contemporary culture.
