Patricia Harris Books

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Alles für Ihre Reise auf einen Blick: Der handliche Top-10-Reiseführer bietet kompakte Informationen zu den Highlights der Stadt Boston in Form von übersichtlichen Top-10-Listen. Entdecken Sie die größte Stadt Neuenglands, die sowohl als Wiege der US-Geschichte als auch als Innovationszentrum gilt. Von berühmten Museen über Shoppingviertel bis hin zu blühenden Gärten und Parks – dieser Reiseführer präsentiert alle Sightseeing-Highlights in einem einprägsamen Format. Die Rubrik „Highlights“ führt Sie direkt zu den zehn wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten, die auf Doppelseiten ausführlich beschrieben werden, darunter der Freedom Trail und die Harvard University. Tagestouren-Vorschläge helfen Ihnen, Ihre Zeit optimal zu nutzen, und alle Touren sind auf einer übersichtlichen Karte eingezeichnet. Für spezielle Interessen bieten die themenorientierten Listen eine ideale Grundlage, sei es für Inseln im Boston Harbor, Musikbühnen oder Restaurants. Die einzelnen Stadtteile wie Beacon Hill und Cambridge werden detailliert vorgestellt, mit Stadtteilkarten, die Sehenswürdigkeiten und Restauranttipps auf einen Blick zeigen. Praktische Hinweise zu Hotels, Anreise, öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln und Sicherheit erleichtern die Reisevorbereitung. Eine herausnehmbare, laminierte Karte hilft Ihnen, sich vor Ort zurechtzufinden, während ein kulinarischer Sprachführer Ihnen ermöglicht, die besten Restaurants zu entdecken und auf Englisch zu bestell