Explore the beauty of the Cotswolds with this slim-line pocket-sized walking guide with a range of walks to suit the casual walker and the hiker. Thirty walks are fully annotated with places to visit on the way, with each one highlighting a particular feature, including wildlife, history, and the countryside. Ten extensions are provided also to reveal shortcuts or more challenging possibilites. There are also 10 non-mapped routes that provide simple linear walks such as nature trails or canal towpaths.
"A study of the contribution made by twelve individuals to the development of British policy in occupied Germany after the end of the Second World War"--
These two fascinating cities reflect different aspects of China - Beijing the traditional capital, the seat of political power and home to the ancient monuments of Imperial China; Shanghai is both a financial powerhouse and a city at the cutting edge of fashion but with an interesting modern history. This DK Eyewitness Travel Guide provides in-depth coverage of these cities including Beijing's Great Wall and Forbidden City, Shanghai's Bund and the French Concession, and also the water towns of Suzhou and Hangzhou, graced with serene and timeless gardens and lakes. Explore China's cultural heritage through richly illustrated features - on everything from Beijing Opera to Confucianism, Chinese Gardens and the Cultural Revolution. Illustrated food features highlight the differing regional cuisines, and detailed listings of the best places to stay and eat have been provided by resident China experts. Specially devised walking tours take you easily to the heart of these bustling, enigmatic and ultimately bewitching cities.
From the Publisher: From occult underground to superhero! Was Superman's arch nemesis Lex Luthor based on Aleister Crowley? Can Captain Marvel be linked to the Sun gods on antiquity? In Our Gods Wear Spandex, Christopher Knowles answers these questions and brings to light many other intriguing links between superheroes and the enchanted world of estoerica. Occult students and comic-book fans alike will discover countless fascinating connections, from little known facts such as that DC Comics editor Julius Schwartz started his career as H.P. Lovecraft's agent, to the tantalizingly extensive influence of Madame Blavatsky's Theosophy on the birth of comics, to the mystic roots of Superman. The book also traces the rise of the comic superheroes and how they relate to several cultural trends in the late 19th century, specifically the occult explosion in Western Europe and America. Knowles reveals the four basic superhero archetypes-the Messiah, the Golem, the Amazon, and the Brotherhood-and shows how the occult Bohemian underground of the early 20th century provided the inspiration for the modern comic book hero. With the popularity of occult comics writers like Invisibles creator Grant Morrison and V for Vendetta creator Alan Moore, the vast ComiCon audience is poised for someone to seriously introduce them to the esoteric mysteries. Chris Knowles is doing just that in this epic book. Chapters include: Ancient of Days, Ascended Masters, God and Gangsters, Mad Scientists and Modern Sorcerers, and many more. From the ghettos of Prague to the halls of Valhalla to the Fortress of Solitude and the aisles of BEA and ComiCon, this is the first book to show the inextricable link between superheroes and the enchanted world of esoterica
The book offers comprehensive reviews covering various aspects of bacterial respiratory systems, highlighting their diversity and functionality. It delves into the mechanisms of respiration in bacteria, examining both the biochemical processes involved and their ecological significance. By exploring different bacterial species and their respiratory adaptations, the work aims to provide valuable insights for researchers and students interested in microbiology and related fields.
An in-depth, colourful guide with a top-quality map, this guide aims to brings you closer to the heart of the country with lively writing about the people, history and traditions. Recommending all the best places to see in an eay-to-use A to Z format, the top sights have star ratings to help you prioritise. Explore China's rural patchwork of ......
