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David Baird

    David Baird, journalist en fotograaf, heeft de wereld verkend met zijn werk, waarbij hij de afgelopen dertig jaar de focus heeft gelegd op het Iberisch schiereiland en Noord-Afrika. Zijn literaire verkenningen duiken vaak in Spaanse thema's, met nauwgezet onderzoek naar vergeten historische conflicten. Zijn werk, zoals 'Between Two Fires', onthult verborgen verhalen over guerrillaoorlogen en staatsgeheimen, en belicht verwaarloosde aspecten van historische gebeurtenissen. Baird's schrijven wordt gekenmerkt door zijn diepe onderzoeksgeest en zijn vermogen om controversiële historische momenten aan het licht te brengen.

    Eyewitness Travel Guides: Seville & Andalusia
    Shakespeare at the Globe
    Seville & Andalusia
    Fiesta of Happiness
    Capitool Reisgidsen: Sevilla & Andalusie
    Duizend wegen naar wijsheid / druk 10
    • Duizend wegen naar wijsheid / druk 10

      • 466bladzijden
      • 17 uur lezen

      Een frisse kijk op tradionele wijsheid; dit onmisbare boek biedt 1000 wijze, geestige en inspirerende gedachten. Het perfecte gezelschap voor verlichting in de 21ste eeuw.

      Duizend wegen naar wijsheid / druk 10
      4,0
    • Seville & Andalusia

      • 288bladzijden
      • 11 uur lezen

      Seville is one of the world's most enchanting cities - and this DK Eyewitness Travel Guide captures its charm perfectly through hundreds of photographs, maps and unique architectural drawings. With cutaways, floor plans, and 3-D aerial views, this updated and expanded edition provides full details of all the sights and districts in Seville and throughout Andalusia - including the Alhambra and Gibraltar. Four great days out of sightseeing, two specially devised walking tours through narrow streets, small squares and sumptuous courtyards, stunning photography, maps and illustrations ensure that whether you are visiting on a short stay or just want a flavour of the city, you won’t miss a thing. Discover where the locals go, enjoy relaxing entertainment, amazing museums, monuments, places of worship, retail therapy, beautiful parks, scenic walks, mouth-watering tapas and lively flamenco. All you need for an unforgettable trip.

      Seville & Andalusia
      3,5
    • Shakespeare at the Globe

      • 256bladzijden
      • 9 uur lezen

      "A little book about Shakespeare's Globe, with quotes, illustrations and space for notes"--from p. [4] of cover.

      Shakespeare at the Globe
      3,7
    • Part of the Eyewitness Travel Guides series, this guide to Seville and Andalusia can be used when preparing for a trip, whilst travelling around the area and as a souvenir afterwards. It offers information, maps, cutaways of buildings and illustrations to help the traveller.

      Eyewitness Travel Guides: Seville & Andalusia
      3,6
    • Foreword by Kevin Keegan. Scoreboard Soccer develops young players through play and praise. The Scoreboard adds incentive for players to develop positive behaviours, providing a fun challenge that runs parallel to learning the tactics and techniques of passing, dribbling, shooting, tackling. Inclusive and nurturing.

      Scoreboard Soccer
      3,4
    • Santana Guide: Back Roads of Southern Spain

      25 Great Car Trips Around Andalusia

      • 288bladzijden
      • 11 uur lezen

      Aimed to suit all budgets, this book is packed with the latest, most practical information. It tells about: local legends and historic villages; how to get there, whether you are heading for an ancient castle or a wild fiesta; the most interesting sights and their visiting hours; where and what to eat, from hearty country dishes to gourmet cuisine; where to stay, from rural simplicity to palatial splendor.

      Santana Guide: Back Roads of Southern Spain
      2,7
    • A Thousand Paths to Happiness

      • 468bladzijden
      • 17 uur lezen

      These collections of encouraging thoughts and comforting words offer a fresh perspective on the human experience in a striking format that features details from Japanese prints and textiles and four-color metallic ink. Bringing together a wide range of voices, ancient and modern, from both the East and West, each volume serves as a powerful reminder that the key to a contented life lies with the individual. Theological and philosophical thoughts from Greek mythology, Eastern and Western religion, proverbs, art, and literature offer wisdom, inspiration, and solace. Among the featured leaders, philosophers, artists, and scientists are William Butler Yeats, Salvador Dali, Benjamin Franklin, Mother Teresa, Plato, and Einstein.

      A Thousand Paths to Happiness
      3,9
    • Detailing 1000 of the most memorable, moving, funny, astonishing, and romantic moments ever acted out upon the big screen, this fascinating book is a tribute to the enduring magic of the movies.

      1000 Moments That Matter: 1000 Great Movie Moments
      3,0