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  Philip R. Stone 111 Dark Places in England That You Shouldn't Miss Travel Guide

  Humans are fascinated tragedy. As much as we fear pain, death, disaster, and the macabre, we are attracted to places where dark events have occurred, whether it’s an ancient prison where convicts were hanged, a neighborhood destroyed by bombs, or a cove where a young heroine died rescuing shipwrecked sailors. We call it “Dark Tourism,” and this guidebook takes you on a journey across England to explore its frightening history. 

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  Floriana Petersen 111 Places in Silicon Valley That You Must Not Miss Travel Guide

  This insider’s guide to Silicon Valley highlights 111 unique locations to explore in the famous tech capital along the southern end of San Francisco Bay. Along with accessible spots on the storied campuses of tech giants such as Apple, Google and Facebook, the guidebook explores the stunning architectural and natural treasures of the area. From the Spanish porticoes of the Stanford campus to the humble offices Cesar Chavez 111 Places In Silicon Valley That You Must Not Miss” helps local residents and visitors discover the secrets of this technological mecca that was once covered in fruit orchards.

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  Elisabeth Larsen 111 Places in The Twin Cities That You Must Not Miss

  When most people think of Minneapolis and St. Paul, they think of frigid winters and thousands of lakes. So most people who come explore the Twin Cities are surprised because the truth is that this metropolis is where history, the arts, and world cultures combine to create a dynamic community that is constantly reinventing itself. Bonded by the Mississippi River and studded with lakes, creeks, and waterfalls, this Midwestern destination is a place where nature meets the city with a flair unmatched by any other urban areas in the United States.

  The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are packed with secrets and adventures. Visit the sites of St. Paul’s nefarious mobster past or paddleboard down a hidden canal that looks like a Monet landscape. Take in a show at the Minneapolis theater where Prince played his first solo gig, ski on a lake decorated with ice luminaries, and sample lefse and lingonberries in a Norwegian market. Discover 111 places in the Twin Cities that will amaze and delight you, whether it’s your first visit or fifteenth, or you are a native daughter or son who is lucky to call this land of sky blue waters your home.
   

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  Rosalind Horton, Sally Simmons, Guy Snape 111 Places in Cambridge That You Shouldn't Miss

  What do movable dolls’ eyes have to do with a Catholic church? Where could you meet Plain Bob Maximus and Surprise Major? Why does just one person know where Oliver Cromwell’s head is buried? And where is a dog a very large cat? The answers to all these questions lie in Cambridge, which combines the magnificence of a medieval place of learning with the dynamism of a high-technology hub. Tens of thousands of visitors flock to Cambridge every year, to see the colleges, go punting on the river, and shop. But there is much more to Cambridge than its university and Silicon Fen. Over the centuries, town and gown together have transformed this city, which was an inland port until the 17th century. Eccentricity is something of a Cambridge tradition, and the town seems to delight in taking its visitors by surprise, whether that’s with a huge metal time-eating grasshopper, May Balls held in June, sculptures that dive into the ground feet first, or a museum that makes a feature of broken pottery. You will find these and many more curiosities in this book.

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  Alyssa Wood, Heather Kapplow, Kim Windyka 111 Places in Boston That You Must Not Miss

  If you want to go beyond the Boston of brochures and get to the heart of this mysterious, charming old metropolis, you need to dig deep...and be willing to get a little weird. 111 Places in Boston That You Must Not Miss is a guidebook with a twist: one that takes you far off the beaten path—and the Freedom Trail—to explore a side of the city that's offbeat, unexpected, and completely fascinating for visitors and locals alike. 

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  Rüdiger Liedtke 111 Places on Mallorca That You Shouldn't Miss - RELAUNCH

  Ins Englische übersetzte Neuauflage

  Why do fish gasp for breath in Palma Cathedral? Why is there a house hanging over the cliffs? And why is there a theater deep underground? Did you know that you are very close to heaven in Santanyí, that you can meet very strong Mallorcan women in Artà and that you can finally find the fountain of health in Campanet? Would you like to be a guest of the Archduke, chug through the jungle landscape by tram, or visit a church that’s upside down?
  This book guides even Mallorca connoisseurs to places that will amaze them. And it tells stories that hardly anyone has ever heard. You think you already know everything and then this picturesque island, and then you find it’s full of big and small surprises – 111 times!
   

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  Laurel Moglen, Julia Posey, Lyudmila Zotova 111 Places in Los Angeles That You Must Not Miss

  For more than a century, seekers of sun and celebrity from around the world have flocked to this sprawling metropolis on the Pacific, which Dorothy Parker once described as “72 suburbs in search of a city.” But beyond the red-carpet reputation and Tinseltown trappings is a west coast wonderland teeming with unexpected cultural experiences, iconic architecture, gorgeous open spaces, quirky museums, hidden vistas, unconventional art, and obscure stories about the starlets, moguls, personalities, and players who have made Los Angeles their playground. This unusual guidebook explores 111 of the city’s most interesting and unknown places and experiences: wander a serpentine path in a spiritual quest of your own making; channel your inner cowboy at a tried and true honky tonk bar; pay homage to the Dude at the bungalow where the big Lebowski lived; turn your car tires into musical instruments on the country’s only “musical” road; sleep with the ghosts of Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin; view a constellation of stars more vivid than anything Hollywood Boulevard has to offer. From the San Gabriel Mountains to the Pacific Ocean, Angelenos and vistors will fall in love with the real Los Angeles. Adventures beckon. Surprises await. Just imagine how much more scintillating your dinner-party storytelling will be…

   

  "In Los Angeles, everyone is a star." – Denzel Washington

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  Bobak Ferdowsi, Michelle Thaller 111 Places in Space That You Must Not Miss Travel Guide

  Space is full of places you simply can not miss! From volcanoes 60,000 feet high, to warm saltwater oceans under the ice of a moon of Saturn, to giant black holes that that already swallowed millions of stars. Search for the origins of life -including yourself- in the debris of giant stars that exploded violently billions of years ago. In this larger universe, your view home will never be the same.
   

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  Wilfried Müller 111 More Porsche Stories That You Should Know

  Here are 111 more gripping Porsche Stories that afficionados of the Stuttgart brand and sports car enthusiasts should know. Wilfried Müller tells the stories of very individual characters – no matter if in the race car cockpit or on the executive floors of the Stuttgart factory, the New York showroom or the Santa Ana racing headquarters in California. Meet Mark Donohue, Dan Gurney, Alwin Springer, Max Hoffman, Jackie Oliver, Brian Redman, Stefan Bellof, Björn Waldegård, Valentin Schäffer and many more. Enjoy the anecdotes of race cars dubbed Mickey Mouse or Kangaroo, Earl Rossi’s 917 on the French Autoroute, tales from 10,000 mile rallies, Porsches that handled best when going 1.5 mph, and Porsches that were never built. Learn about the background to America’s very own version of the legendary 962 racer, the story of the 356C SC Cabriolet, and the elusive America Roadster. Not to forget the chapter about magic Porsche words, which tell the stories of Porsche Design, “RS” or the “Schüttgut”, the Porsche family’s home base and retreat in the Austrian mountains

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  Christina Ryan, Jennifer Bain 111 Places in Calgary That You Must Not Miss

  Travel Guide

  Pay homage to the city that birthed a wrestling dynasty. Search for sidewalk stamps and manhole covers. Eat prairie oysters (that’s code for cow balls). Learn all about a flamboyant madam named Diamond Dolly. Fish — or surf —‑ on a downtown river. Find a poem about a frog in a university stairwell. Spot goats doing weed control in public parks. Discover these and more hidden gems as the birthplace of ginger beef and the Caesar cocktail reveals to you why it’s so much more than just home to the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.
   

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  Gillian Tait 111 Places in Fife That You Shouldn't Miss Travel Guide

  Fife is an ancient Scottish county with a distinctive, self-contained identity. Tourists flock to the world-famous golf courses in the old university town of St Andrews. But Fife is packed with lesser-known treasures, places of stunning natural beauty as well as fascinating monuments of every era, from prehistoric past to post-industrial present, testaments to its long, eventful and illustrious history. The 111 places in this book celebrate the delightful otherness of Scotland’s unique little Kingdom. 

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  Benedict Flett, Emma Rose Barber 111 Churches in London That You Shouldn't Miss Travel Guide

  111 Churches in London That You Shouldn’t Miss takes you through the doors of 111, rarely visited churches, but which, with the help of this informative guide are now on the map! With their spires, towers, columns and capitals, vaults and arches, carvings and paintings, London churches tell us a lot about its architecture and its history. And with their beatifully carved fonts, pulpits, carvings, mosaics and decorative objects, they show you centuries of skill and labour that went into making these buildings for which the main objective was majesty, endurance and posterity. 

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  Martin Booth, Barbara Evripidou 111 Places in Bristol That You Shouldn't Miss Travel Guide

  Step away from the obvious – the Clifton Suspension Bridge and the SS Great Britain, or the wonderful We The Curious where science and art collide – and discover unexpected treasures such as secret gardens, hidden memorials to the past and unusual modes of transport. Journey through the old haunts of world famous pirates; past the Oscar-winning animation studio home to Morph and Wallace & Gromit; along shopping streets that sell everything from handcrafted vioin bows to locally-made gin. If you know where to look, Bristol will unravel its secrets in front of your eyes.

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  Cristyle Egitto, Jakob Takos 111 Places in Palm Beach That You Must Not Miss Travel Guide

  An in-depth and diverse look into the past and present of the Palm Beaches through notable locations, history, scandal and tales of the town. Whether you were born here or are simply enjoying a long weekend, there is much to be discovered between these pages. From hidden artwork in Tequesta to haunted quarters in West Palm Beach to traditional Japanese traditions in Yamato, navigate the varying landscapes of the wealthiest county in Florida. 

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  Dana DuTerroil, Joni Fincham, Daniel Jackson 111 Places in Houston That You Must Not Miss Travel Guide

  Space City. Bayou City. Hustletown. Clutch City. Crush City. What’s the story behind all these nicknames? 111 Places is your guide to the hidden stories behind Houston’s nicknames, stereotypes, and statistics. As America’s most diverse city, each chapter provides 111 unique ways to explore Htown. Buy bling for your ride as well as your smile, dance to zydeco or two-step where Willie Nelson got his start, and view a 12-piece mariachi band from the interstate.  

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  Alex Compton, Kim Revill 111 Places in Leeds That You Shouldn't Miss

  Travel Guide

  Welcome to Leeds; a great northern powerhouse of a city which has reinvented itself from an industrial centre of wool, textiles and coal to one of the country’s biggest financial and commercial cities outside of London. Leeds is famous for its beautiful Victorian arcades, its magnificent architectural landmarks, its eclectic mix of shops and bars and its sporting venues. But scrape its bare bones and you will find it is a city rich in history, heritage and culture with a plethora of hidden places and talents.
  Can you really sit in Her Majesty’s seat, catch a Dutch water taxi, go otter spotting in the centre of town or get married on a tiny island in the city?
  Leeds offers so much to locals and visitors alike and you can discover the answers to these questions and much, much more in this guide to 111 places in the great city of Leeds.
   

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  Travis Swann Taylor 111 Places in Atlanta That You Must Not Miss

  Travel Guide

  Atlanta gifts her visitors a generous dose of Southern hospitality and international culture steeped in history, flavors, and high-tech, all on the wings of progress and a keen eye on the future. This guidebook is a journey through Atlanta’s identity from its Native American origins through the tumultuous U.S. Civil War, uncovering contemporary oddities and adventures all the way to 8,113 A.D.
   

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  Peter de Figueiredo, Julian Treuherz 111 Places in Manchester That You Shouldn't Miss

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  Manchester is full of surprises, from banners of protest to Bury black pudding, from Karl Marx’s desk to George Best’s Mini car. You can sip cocktails in a launderette, have a beer in an underground bar that used to be a toilet, nosh on Australian-style brunch or play ping-pong with your bartender. Shop in an organic whole-foods co-operative or visit the first Co-op where it all began. Discover half-timbered houses and hundreds of hats. Swim in a Victorian baths, whizz round Britain’s first Olympic cycling track or relax in an art deco cinema – Manchester is not what you expect.
   

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  Jesse Pitzler, Kelsey Roslin, Nick Yeager 111 Places in Austin That You Must Not Miss

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  Those who know Austin know it to be a magical place. Live music surges through the air and cleansing creek water flows through the hills. The motto, “Keep Austin Weird,” illustrates residents’ appreciation for small businesses and cooky, eccentric local characters. It’s never felt quite like the rest of Texas here. Still, there’s the same sense of intense pride for one’s place.
  The underbelly of Austin is just as full of strange delights as its surface is. Scandals and corruption reveal themselves in this political town. The legacies of one of the earliest serial killers and mass shootings linger ominously. Yet despite its dark secrets, little-known stories of progress and creativity abound too. Music venues and local pools have fought and continue to fight racism. There is a universal love for queso, a Tex-Mex delicacy, and Leslie, an iconic cross-dressing homeless activist who was said to personify the city’s motto—these stories bring people together, and now they’re yours to discover.
   

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  Jean Hodgens, Wendy Lubovich 111 Places in the Hamptons That You Must Not Miss

  Travel Guide

  It’s easy to fall in love with the Hamptons. Charming towns, pristine beaches – and that luminous light cherished by locals and generations of beach lovers.
  While it’s famous for its magnificent mansions and coiffed hedges, there is so much more here to than meets the eye. Come find the hidden secrets of Hamptons waiting to be discovered with 111 Places in the Hamptons That You Must Not Miss.
  Hang ten at a secret surfers’ beach. See the studio where artist Jackson Pollock painted his masterpieces. Get lost in a field of lavender. Visit a haunted lighthouse. Ride a horse along a secluded beach. Take a stroll in the graveyard where Picasso’s forgotten muse is buried.
  From wood-shingled windmills to hydrangea-rimmed roads. White, sandy beaches – to calm, bayside views. These places of nature, history, art, and delightful quirkiness are the very reasons why the East End of Long Island has become one of the most beloved travel destinations in the world.

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  Ed Glinert, Marc Zakian 111 Places in London's East End That You Shouldn't Miss

  Travel Guide

  Mediaeval no-go zone, Victorian hell-hole, war-ravaged bomb site, 21st century shining city, the most exciting area in one of the most exciting cities in the world – the East End has often been London’s strange alter ego. Ed Glinert trawls through the strange stories, the crazed characters, the violent vignettes, the dried-up docks, the imaginative immigrants, the proud philanthropists to give a different history of the most misunderstood sector of the capital, from the Princes in the Tower to the Ratcliffe Highway murders; from Jack the Ripper to the Kray twins; the Jewish ghetto to Banglatown; Cable Street to Canary Wharf; Mahatma Gandhi to George Orwell.
   

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