Patricia Harris Books

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Bostonwill lead you straight to the best attractions Boston has to offer, with over 500 detailed maps, illustrations and colour photographs. You'll find detailed background information on the best things to do in Boston, from visiting the historical Harvard University and taking one of many historical walks to watching the Boston Red Sox play. This best-selling travel guide is packed with beautiful cutaways and floor plans of all Boston's major sights, as well as 3D aerial views of its most interesting districts. Features include everything from a section on Four Great Days Out in Boston to where to go for a beer at the end of the day, with enlarged and enhanced Street Finder mapping throughout. The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Bostonis fully updated and expanded with dozens of reviews for hotels in Boston, recommended restaurants and tips for shopping and entertainment. Don't miss a thing on your holiday with the DK Eyewitness Guide to Boston.

Exploring themes of survival and healing, this collection features free verse poetry from Patricia Harris, a poet navigating the complexities of a broken heart. Through her candid and often raw expressions, she reflects on the challenges life presents, offering a glimpse into her emotional journey and the quest for recovery. Harris's unique voice captures the essence of resilience amidst turmoil, making her work both relatable and poignant.

Boston's rich history is highlighted through its impressive collection of National Historic Landmarks, more per square mile than any other major U.S. city. With 57 designated sites, the landmarks range from the nation's oldest subway tunnel to a floating lighthouse, showcasing the city's diverse heritage. Notable locations include an historic church featuring Tiffany windows, a Transcendentalist community, and the studio of famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. These sites embody the essence of U.S. heritage, inviting future generations to appreciate their significance.

When Paddy the Platypus leaves his home to find new friends, he is shocked to find that the other animals don't want to play with him. But when a baby bird falls from its nest and Paddy catches it with his soft snout, the other animals realise Paddy's differences are what make him so special.

Take the work out of planning any trip with DK's Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guides. Branded with DK's trusted and familiar "Eyewitness" style, these compact guides make finding the best every destination has to offer easier than ever before! Perfect for both business travel and vacations, whether you're looking for the finest cuisine or the least expensive places to eat, the most luxurious hotels or the best deals on places to stay, the best family destination or the hottest nightspot, Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guides provide current, useful information based on the insight of local experts to find the best of everything at each destination.

Entdecken Sie die vielfältige Stadt Boston mit diesem praktischen Reiseführer, der Ihnen die wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten und Erlebnisse in einprägsamen Top-10-Listen präsentiert. Von berühmten Museen bis hin zu herrlichen Parks und lebhaften Einkaufsvierteln bietet Boston zahlreiche Möglichkeiten für einen unvergesslichen Aufenthalt. Die „Highlights“-Rubrik führt Sie direkt zu den zehn bedeutendsten Attraktionen, die auf Doppelseiten ausführlich beschrieben sind, darunter der Freedom Trail und die Harvard University. Für eine optimale Zeitnutzung finden Sie Vorschläge für Tagestouren, die bereits auf einer übersichtlichen Karte eingezeichnet sind. Gestalten Sie Ihren Aufenthalt nach Ihren Interessen mit themenorientierten Listen zu Inseln im Boston Harbor, Musikbühnen und kulinarischen Tipps. Die einzelnen Stadtteile, von Beacon Hill bis Cambridge, werden detailliert vorgestellt und mit Stadtteilkarten versehen, die Sehenswürdigkeiten, Shopping-Tipps und Restaurantvorschläge auf einen Blick zeigen. Praktische Reiseinformationen zu Hotels, Anreise, öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln und Sicherheit helfen Ihnen, sich bestens vorzubereiten. Zusätzlich enthält der Reiseführer eine herausnehmbare Karte sowie einen kulinarischen Sprachführer, der Ihnen ermöglicht, die besten Restaurants zu finden und auf Englisch zu bestellen. So wird Ihr Aufenthalt in Boston zum Genuss!