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Golf: The Iconic Courses invites you to explore the world’s most spectacular golf courses, where history, beauty, and sport meet. From the ancient Swilcan Bridge at St Andrews to the dramatic 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass, this book takes you on a breath-taking tour of the places every golfer dreams of playing. Whether it’s Augusta’s Amen Corner, Pebble Beach’s Pacific-kissed cliffs, or the perilous dunes of Carnoustie’s Barry Burn, each course is a masterpiece of design and nature. Discover the wild Irish landscapes, the lush jungles of Vietnam, and the rugged cliffs of Mexico’s Quivira, where the greens defy gravity. Featuring stunning photography from two of the world’s greatest golf photographers—David Cannon and aerial expert Gary Lisbon—Golf: The Iconic Courses captures the beauty and spirit of the game like never before. This is more than a book; it’s an invitation to walk the fairways of legends. A must-have for golf enthusiasts, this book is a visual celebration of the sport’s most revered real estate—destined to inspire every golfer to pack their clubs and tee off on a new adventure.
From The Peninsula Hong Kong to Lake Como's Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Marrakech's La Mamounia to London's Claridge's, this beautifully illustrated collection unveils the grand histories, one-of-a-kind experiences, and lush hideaways of 100 of the world's most remarkable hotels. Visit the Hotel Cipriani in Venice, where a wood-paneled water boat brings you to the hotel's front doors from St. Mark's Square. Or spend a night in Ireland's historic Ashford Castle, where you'll live like a king or queen and try your hand at falconry on the hotel's medieval grounds. Take in sweeping city views while you sip cocktails at the famous Long Bar at the Waldorf Astoria in Shanghai. Or listen to the rushing cascade of Victoria Falls from your room at the Royal Livingston in Zambia. Your choice of hotel can often make or break a vacation. And often, it's the hotel itself that is the destination. In this beautifully illustrated collection of 100 top hotels around the world, discover the extraordinary properties around the world-from Hotel Alfonso XIII in Seville to Big Sur's Post Ranch Inn in California-that have become as iconic as the cities they're based in. Written by National Geographic travel expert Annie Fitzsimmons, each entry of this luxurious volume highlights the unique and storied history of the hotels, the intricacies of their stunning architecture and cozy interiors, the people who have put the properties on the map, and one-of-a-kind experiences to be had within each hotel, whether or not you're staying as a guest. You'll find yourself creating a bucket list of the next places where you'll want to stay in some of the most beloved destinations around the world. This is a coffee table must-have, and a travel resource you'll turn to again and again.
Discover 100 common medicinal plants and how to use them for healing and self-care with this sumptuously illustrated guide. Thanks to exceptional photographic plates showing detailed views of all parts of the fresh plant, you will quickly learn to recognise them when out foraging. For any plant lover or green witch, the beautiful photographs make this book an absolute treasure. Discover the fascinating history of these plants, their active components and therapeutic properties, and learn how to prepare safe herbal remedies including infusions, tinctures, oils and lotions. This journey into plant-based wellbeing is guided by a respected ethnobotanist and doctor of phytotherapy, meaning you can grow your knowledge of this natural science with complete confidence. The plants are ordered alphabetically, and each species has its own dedicated page packed with information. The guide covers a huge range of common plants, including almond, blackcurrant, borage, caraway, chard, chicory, dandelion, fig, hazel, ivy, juniper, nettle, poppy, cornflower, cowslip, oak, walnut, eucalyptus, fennel, flax, nasturtium, heather, horse-chestnut, jasmine, lavender, leek, mint, oregano, pomegranate, raspberry, rosemary, St. John's-wort, watercress, thyme and yarrow. At the end of the book, you'll find a small practical guide for budding herbalists, featuring useful tips for picking and preserving plants while being an environmentally responsible picker, ensuring you always show respect to nature and its 'magical' healing powers. The healing properties referenced for each plant are fully explained and there's a glossary of botanical terms to ensure that everything is clear for complete beginners. Use the two handy indexes at the end of the book to search for plants by health benefit or by name, making it quick and easy to find the perfect remedy for any ailment, condition or illness. You'll find suggested treatments for nausea, coughs, colds and flu, acne, burns, bites and sprains, as well as ideas for pain relief, skincare and aids for digestion, stress, sleep and more. This magnificent book will satisfy all your curiosities about healing plants and become your essential companion to herbal medicines and natural beauty products.
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