Mountaineering in the Mont Blanc Range: Classic snow, ice & mixed climbs
ISBN: 9781906148812 / Angielski / Miękka / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. 'Mountaineering in the Mont Blanc Range' showcases the most beautiful lower grade snow, ice and mixed climbs (F to AD+) in the seemingly inexhaustible Mont Blanc Range. The routes described in this book should be within the capabilities of almost all mountaineers.
'Mountaineering in the Mont Blanc Range' showcases the most beautiful lower grade snow, ice and mixed climbs (F to AD+) in the seemingly inexhaustible...
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76,13 zł |
Mountaineering in the Ecrins Massif: Classic snow, rock & mixed climbs
ISBN: 9781906148829 / Angielski / Miękka / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. 'Mountaineering in the Ecrins Massif' showcases the Ecrins' most beautiful summits through a selection of the area's best lower grade snow, rock and mixed climbs. Authors Frederic Chevaillot, Paul Grobel and Jean-Rene Minelli have chosen 25 classic Ecrins routes - graded between F and AD - that have come to be regarded as classics due to their quality, their altitude or, simply, their easy access."
'Mountaineering in the Ecrins Massif' showcases the Ecrins' most beautiful summits through a selection of the area's best lower grade snow, rock and m...
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76,13 zł |
Paris in Quotations
ISBN: 9781851244102 / Angielski / Twarda / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. We ll always have Paris, croons Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca to a young Ingrid Bergman. F. Scott Fitzgerald commented that the best of America drifts to Paris. But, should one never get the opportunity to visit Paris, one might take consolation in the words of critic William Hazlitt, who called it a beast of a city. Be it praise or colorful invective, everyone, it seems, has something to say about the city and this slender volumefilled with wise, witty, and sometimes scandalous quotespresents the full range of impressions it has made.
Paris in Quotations takes readers on a... We ll always have Paris, croons Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca to a young Ingrid Bergman. F. Scott Fitzgerald commented that the best of America...
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32,71 zł |
Mother Was It Worth It
ISBN: 9781499254839 / Angielski / Miękka / 212 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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45,71 zł |
The Trials and Tribulations of a 21st Century Troubadour in Paris
ISBN: 9781500150921 / Angielski / Miękka / 188 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. 'A very satisfying read' =============== He had stayed in room 6 and room 8 as well as some others in the Parisian hotel, but never in room 4 where Jim Morrison had stayed on his last visit to Paris where he sought find some elusive peace. Paul Francis Cheetham was embarked upon a similar quest to discover himself in an altogether different environment. In this vividly personal memoir and exploration, written in the spirit of Baudelaire, Ionesco, Jean Paul Sartre, Picasso and other great writers and artists, Paul Francis Cheetham recounts his time spent in Paris cafe society and also in the...
'A very satisfying read' =============== He had stayed in room 6 and room 8 as well as some others in the Parisian hotel, but never in room 4 where Ji...
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91,28 zł |
Five Nights in Paris: After Dark in the City of Light
ISBN: 9780062296252 / Angielski / Miękka / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The preeminent expat writer on Paris and author of The Most Beautiful Walk in the World takes you on an unforgettable nocturnal stroll through five iconic Parisian neighborhoods and his own memories. John Baxter enchanted readers with his literary tour of Paris in The Most Beautiful Walk in the World. Now, this expat who has lived in the City of Light for more than twenty years introduces you to the city's streets after dark, revealing hidden treasures and unexpected delights. As he takes you through five of the city's greatest neighborhoods--Montmartre,... The preeminent expat writer on Paris and author of The Most Beautiful Walk in the World takes you on an unforgettable nocturnal stroll thr... |
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78,39 zł |
An Inland Voyage
ISBN: 9781500790356 / Angielski / Miękka / 94 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is Stevenson's first book and a very enjoyable read. Stevenson and his friend Walter Simpson, known as Cigarette in the narrative, take a casual canoe trip through Belgium and France in 1876.
This is Stevenson's first book and a very enjoyable read. Stevenson and his friend Walter Simpson, known as Cigarette in the narrative, take a casual ...
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27,41 zł |
Make Mine a Kilowatt!
ISBN: 9781906852320 / Angielski / Miękka / 220 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. An offbeat and humorous look at the delights and disappointments, pleasures and pitfalls, surprises and shocks that await the unsuspecting Anglo Saxon who chooses to make his home in France. This is French life - and life in France - depicted in a series of unlikely adventures and episodes that mirror the author's own experiences.
An offbeat and humorous look at the delights and disappointments, pleasures and pitfalls, surprises and shocks that await the unsuspecting Anglo Saxon...
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54,85 zł |
My Grape Village
ISBN: 9780992158347 / Angielski / Miękka / 402 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Five years after "My Grape Escape," Laura and Franck are back in Burgundy to tackle their newest project, a derelict 16th century winemaker's cottage located behind Franck's family home. Not only is this a daunting rebuild from the ground up, Laura and Franck now have two preschoolers adjusting to the foreign customs of a French school. Navigating the different rules for raising children and managing a family in a small French village prove every bit as challenging for Laura as learning to drive a stick shift through narrow streets, or arguing with the Architect of French Monuments over...
Five years after "My Grape Escape," Laura and Franck are back in Burgundy to tackle their newest project, a derelict 16th century winemaker's cottage ...
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73,16 zł |
French Holidays & Traditions
ISBN: 9780993137112 / Angielski / Miękka / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. If you are intrigued by French culture and curious about the history behind French traditions, this book is for you. In it, you'll find a selection of short stories, written in a lively style, which often reveal little-known, but always fascinating facts about French customs. Would you like to know: Why people have fish on their backs on April 1st? How the Bastille was taken down? Who collects teeth from under children's pillows? Which sport honours the memory of a girl called Fanny? You will discover the fascinating stories behind these and other French traditions. French Holidays &...
If you are intrigued by French culture and curious about the history behind French traditions, this book is for you. In it, you'll find a selection of...
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39,18 zł |
A Long Way from Paris
ISBN: 9780990310211 / Angielski / Miękka / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In this searing, authentic memoir, Elizabeth is hired to herd goats on a remote mountain farm in the South of France where she carves out a life for herself without heat, running water, or even a good grasp of French. Far from her younger life as a New England preppie and Oregon hippie, the challenges of farm work daunt her. She befriends an Australian shepherd, reflects on her spirituality, and muses on the man she left behind. As she grows stronger, Elizabeth faces her self-doubt while maintaining her humor, eking fun wherever she can. When tragedy strikes Elizabeth's adopted family, she...
In this searing, authentic memoir, Elizabeth is hired to herd goats on a remote mountain farm in the South of France where she carves out a life for h...
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69,72 zł |
My Bike Tour in France Remembered: An Innocent Abroad in 1968
ISBN: 9781478746485 / Angielski / Miękka / 662 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In 1968, a college junior hates school, thinks he wants to be an artist, and is resigned to being drafted for the Vietnam War once he graduates. That summer, Wayne bicycles alone over 2000 kilometers in France, staying in hostels and campgrounds on a shoestring budget. He views ancient countryside, visits cities and towns for several days each and observes in amazement the depth of history, beauty of art, and ways of life. He converses frequently with other European "jeunesse," all filled with questions and hopes of social reform in that revolutionary year. He worries about his own life, what...
In 1968, a college junior hates school, thinks he wants to be an artist, and is resigned to being drafted for the Vietnam War once he graduates. That ...
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131,52 zł |
Carefree Through 1001 French Locks
ISBN: 9780991955671 / Angielski / Miękka / 522 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book begins with an outline of the history and geography of inland navigation, starting with a broad view and then narrowing to focus on the rivers and canals of France. An overview of canal types is followed by an examination of the various styles of locks found in France and their different modes of operation. A section touches on some of the many types of boat that have worked these waterways through the centuries and how they were used. This is followed by a look at the variety of current vessels suitable for cruising in France, such as modern motor cruisers, replicas of classic...
This book begins with an outline of the history and geography of inland navigation, starting with a broad view and then narrowing to focus on the rive...
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217,18 zł |
The Only Street in Paris: Life on the Rue Des Martyrs
ISBN: 9780393242379 / Angielski / Twarda / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Elaine Sciolino, the former Paris Bureau Chief of the New York Times, invites us on a tour of her favorite Parisian street, offering an homage to street life and the pleasures of Parisian living. "I can never be sad on the rue des Martyrs," Sciolino explains, as she celebrates the neighborhood's rich history and vibrant lives. While many cities suffer from the leveling effects of globalization, the rue des Martyrs maintains its distinct allure. On this street, the patron saint of France was beheaded and the Jesuits took their first vows. It was here that Edgar Degas and... Elaine Sciolino, the former Paris Bureau Chief of the New York Times, invites us on a tour of her favorite Parisian street, offering an ho... |
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120,07 zł |
The Waning of the Middle Ages
ISBN: 9781445701622 / Angielski / Miękka / 338 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A study of the forms of life, thought and art in France and the Netherlands in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries
A study of the forms of life, thought and art in France and the Netherlands in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries
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99,36 zł |
Thomas Jefferson's Paris
ISBN: 9780691616995 / Angielski / Miękka / 168 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This handsomely illustrated picture book provides a remarkable glimpse of the Paris Jefferson knew--Paris on the eve of the French Revolution. The houses, gardens, bookshops, and landmarks of the time are brought to life through commentary and drawings, paintings, and maps. Originally published in 1976. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while... This handsomely illustrated picture book provides a remarkable glimpse of the Paris Jefferson knew--Paris on the eve of the French Revolution. The ... |
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202,84 zł |
Selected Climbs: Mont Blanc & the Aiguilles Rouges: 60 rock routes from F4 to F6a+
ISBN: 9781910240458 / Angielski / Miękka / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Selected Climbs: Mont Blanc & the Aiguilles Rouges presents the best rock climbs in the Mont Blanc range and on the Aiguilles Rouges, from F4 to F6a+. The selection is based on purely hedonistic criteria, including the beauty of the cliff, the variety of the climbing and the quality of the rock. The emphasis is on enjoyable climbs with easy access and descents. The routes cover a variety of rock types, climbing styles and protection (natural and fixed). All the routes are of moderate difficulty and can be done comfortably in a day without the need to carry heavy or bulky gear. Written by...
Selected Climbs: Mont Blanc & the Aiguilles Rouges presents the best rock climbs in the Mont Blanc range and on the Aiguilles Rouges, from F4 to F6a+....
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76,13 zł |
Canal Cruising in France
ISBN: 9780991955695 / Angielski / Miękka / 116 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Throughout France is a vast network of canals and navigable rivers that lead through a wondrous variety of pastoral settings, medieval towns and villages and vibrant cities. Along the way are vestiges of human habitation spanning the millennia from palaeolithic times onward through a complex history of settlement. The occupation and taming of the land followed the courses of the rivers and crossed the low passes that link them to each other. The canals were built to aid commerce here in the seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and much of the original engineering is still in...
Throughout France is a vast network of canals and navigable rivers that lead through a wondrous variety of pastoral settings, medieval towns and villa...
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95,17 zł |
Life in a Medieval City
ISBN: 9780062415189 / Angielski / Miękka / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Some particular books I found useful for A Game of Thrones and its sequels deserve mention... Life in a Medieval Castle and Life in a Medieval City, both by Joseph and Frances Gies." --George R.R. Martin, author of the series A Song of Ice and Fire Medieval history comes alive in Frances and Joseph Gies's Life in a Medieval City, used as a research resource by George R. R. Martin in creating the world of A Game of Thrones. Reissued for the first time in decades, Life in a Medieval City is the classic account of the... "Some particular books I found useful for A Game of Thrones and its sequels deserve mention... Life in a Medieval Castle ... |
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55,97 zł |
Learn French: by Reading A Sci-Fi Erotic Romance Edition
ISBN: 9781631420726 / Angielski / Miękka / 462 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. From a USA Today bestselling author comes a new kind of textbook...
Do you want to master French? Do you like steamy, unique romance novels? Are you tired of reading boring textbooks in order to learn French? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, this is a book you should consider. We introduce a one-of-a-kind learning tool that will enhance your reading comprehension, improve your French vocabulary and grammar, and let you enjoy reading an unusual, sexy novel from a USA Today bestselling author in the process. Warning: This book contains... From a USA Today bestselling author comes a new kind of textbook...
Do you want to master French? Do you like steamy, unique rom... |
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77,73 zł |