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Love from Venice : a golden summer on the Grand Canal / Gill Johnson.

In the summer of 1957, anxious to impress an admirer who had moved to Paris, while rebelling against her family, Gill Johnson, aged twenty-five, gave up her comfortable job at the National Gallery in London and travelled to Venice to take up a job teaching English to an aristocratic Italian family. 'Love from Venice' is her vivid evocation of that summer, the last hurrah of the European Grand Tour, when the international jet set lit upon the city for their fun.
Author: Johnson, Gill
Published: London : Hodder & Stoughton, 2024.
x, 357 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
1 reserve

Library-Headquarters - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Biography - B JOH - On order

Cycling the North Coast 500 : a cyclist-friendly guide to Scotland's NC500 / Mike Wells.

Guidebook to cycling the 528 mile NC500 circular cycle tour around northern Scotland, starting and finishing in Inverness. The route follows quiet main roads and minor country roads, and is easily accessed and well provisioned. It can be comfortably completed within a fortnight and boasts stunning scenery and rich historical interest.
Author: Wells, Mike, 1948-
Second edition.
Published: Kendal : Cicerone Press, 2024.
208 pages : illustrations (colour), maps (colour) ; 18 cm

Mackie Academy - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 914.115 - Available - 4064629

Eiffel Tower emergency / SJ King.

The Timekeepers are a secret organisation of kids who keep the course of history on track - and history needs them - a villain called DeLay is causing chaos! When the hands on their watches start to spin backwards, the Timekeepers know that DeLay has been up to no good, and it's up to them to put things right. In this instalment, the Timekeepers travel back to the 1889 World's Fair to see the unveiling of the newly-built Eiffel Tower. However, things don't go as planned when they discover that the villainous DeLay is up to his old tricks and has stolen the blueprints! Monsieur Eiffel and the organisers of the fair are dismayed. No one has ever built a tower so tall, and if they fail, maybe no one will be so ambitious again. It's up to The Timekeepers to stop DeLay and save the day!
Author: King, SJ
Published: London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2024.
127 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm.
Timekeepers ; 3.

HQ-New Stock - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Junior Fiction - JF - Available - 4064385
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The other Edie Trimmer / Jacqueline Wilson ; illustrated by Rachael Dean.

Edie is fascinated by Victorian times, and she's just desperate to be cast in the lead role of her drama club production of Oliver. When she's given a real Victorian notebook she's determined to write the best story ever, all about a girl in a workhouse. But when she starts writing, something strange happens. Edie finds herself in Victorian London. She feels the same, but everything around her is completely different to what she knows. Soon, she realises she's living the life of another Edie Trimmer - and is in danger of being sent to a real workhouse! Will she forget everything she knows about her other life - and will she ever be able to make it back to her family?
Author: Wilson, Jacqueline
Published: London : Puffin, 2024.
405 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm

HQ-New Stock - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Junior Fiction - JF - Available - 4064490
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Barcelona and Catalonia

'Barcelona and Catalonia' is your in-depth guide to the very best of the city and region. Take in the major sights, from Antoni Gaudi's extraordinary church, Sagrada Familia, to the great art museums and galleries; go wine-tasting through the Penedes wine lands; or simply soak up local culture with a stroll along the waterfront La Rambla.
Updated edition.
Published: London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, [2024]
Published: ©2024
224 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (colour) ; 22 cm + 1 map (folded).
DK eyewitness

Macduff Library - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 914.67 - Available - 4064363

Great Britain

Historic market towns, rolling green hills, secret sandy beaches: welcome to Great Britain. Whether you want to visit London's world-class museums, spend time at the seaside or venture into the great outdoors, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that England, Scotland, and Wales have to offer. From the jagged peaks of the Scottish Highlands to the sweeping sands of Cornwall's coast, Great Britain promises miles of spectacular terrain to hike, bike, and explore.
Updated edition.
Published: London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, [2024]
Published: ©2024
592 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (colour) ; 22 cm.
DK eyewitness

HQ-New Stock - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 914.204 - Available - 4064372
Inverurie Library - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 914.204 - Available - 4064371

Top 10 Andalucía and the Costa del Sol

With its resplendent palaces, picturesque hilltop villages, and golden beaches, Andalucía and the Costa del Sol have long been places of breathtaking beauty. Make the most of your trip with this guide featuring Top 10 lists covering the very best this fabled region has to offer. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about.
Updated edition.
Published: London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, [2024]
Published: ©2024
160 pages : illustrations (colour), maps (colour) ; 20 cm + 1 map (folded).
DK eyewitness

Westhill Library - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 914.68 - Available - 4064379

Top 10 Cornwall and Devon

With golden sandy beaches, picturesque fishing villages, and legendary castles, Cornwall and Devon have long captured the imagination of all who visit. Make the most of your trip to England's seaside paradise with this guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Cornwall and Devon have to offer and ensuring that you don't miss a thing.
New edition.
Published: London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, [2024]
Published: ©2024
128 pages : illustrations (colour), maps (colour) ; 19 cm + 1 map (folded).
DK eyewitness
1 reserve

Balmedie Library - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 914.235 - Onloan - Due: 01 May 2024 - 4064375

Maurice and Maralyn : a whale, a shipwreck, a love story / Sophie Elmhirst.

Maurice and Maralyn couldn't be more different. He is as cautious and awkward as she is charismatic and forceful. It seems an unlikely romance, but it works. Bored of 1970s suburban life, Maralyn has an idea: sell the house, build a boat, leave England - and its oil crisis, industrial strikes and inflation - forever. It is hard work, turning dreams into reality, but finally they set sail for New Zealand. Then, halfway there, their beloved boat is struck by a whale. It sinks within an hour, and the pair are cast adrift in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. On their tiny raft, over the course of days, then months, their love is put to the test. Filled with danger, spirit and tenderness, this is a book about human connection and the human condition; about how we survive - not just at sea, but in life.
Author: Elmhirst, Sophie
Published: London : Chatto & Windus, 2024.
261 pages : map (colour) ; 23 cm
9 reserves

Inverurie Library - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Biography - B BAI - On reserve shelf at Inverurie Library - 4065103

All the wide border : Wales, England and the places in between / Mike Parker.

There is a line on the map: to one side Wales, small, rugged and stubborn; the other England, crucible of the most expansionist culture the world has ever seen. It is a line that has been dug, debated, defined and defended for twenty centuries. 'All the Wide Border' is a personal journey through the places, amongst the people, and across the divides of the border between England and Wales. Taking in some of our loveliest landscapes, and our darkest secrets, this is a region of immeasurable wonder and interest. It is there that the deepest roots and thorniest paradoxes of Britishness lie. The border between the countries, even as a concept, is ragged, jagged and many-layered.
Author: Parker, Mike, 1966-
Revised and updated edition.
Published: Manchester : HarperNorth, 2024.
294 pages : illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white) ; 20 cm

Inverbervie Library - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 914.29 - Onloan - Due: 14 May 2024 - 4064370

Between Britain : walking the history of England and Scotland / Alistair Moffat.

The border between Scotland and England is rich in history. It has been the site of battles, treaties, castles and crossroads. It is also a place where both countries display their nationalism: Saltires flying in the north, the Cross of St George to the south. But it can also be a lens through which to look at the changing history and identities of these two countries. Alistair Moffat is a life-long borderer and the ideal guide on this one-hundred-mile journey. We begin just north of the town of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Already the battlelines have been drawn - the town having been grabbed by the English from Berwickshire in 1482 and never given back. From here we will head west as our tour travels backwards and forwards through history. In all, we will walk through eight centuries before we reach journey's end at the mouth of the River Sark.
Author: Moffat, Alistair, 1950-
Published: Edinburgh : Canongate, 2024.
306 pages ; 24 cm

Aboyne Library - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 941.37 - Onloan - Due: 27 May 2024 - 4064634
Insch Library - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 941.37 - Available - 4064633

Edinburgh

Discover the best of Edinburgh with this compact and entertaining pocket travel guide. It is ideal for short-trip travellers and covers all the key sights (including Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Royal Botanic Garden), restaurants, shops, cafés and bars, plus inspired ideas for day-trips, with honest and independent recommendations from our experts.
Third edition.
Published: London : Rough Guides, 2024.
160 pages : illustrations (colour), maps (colour) + 1 map (folded).
British breaks
Pocket rough guide

Cairnbulg Library - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 914.134 - Available - 4063458
Ellon Library - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 914.134 - Onloan - Due: 30 May 2024 - 4063457

The rough guide to the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon & Oxford

This guide features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for your trip. Wherever you go in this area, let this book lead the way.
Fifth edition.
Published: [London] : Rough Guides, [2024]
Published: ©2024
256 pages : illustrations (colour), maps (colour) ; 20 cm

Huntly Library - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 914.241 - Available - 4063251

The rough guide to the Netherlands

Perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip, this guidebook features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places.
Ninth edition.
Published: [London] : Rough Guides, [2024]
Published: ©2024
344 pages : illustrations (colour), maps (colour) ; 20 cm
1 reserve

Stonehaven Library - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 914.92 - On reserve shelf at Stonehaven Library - 4063249

Scotland the best / Peter Irvine.

The true Scot's insider's guide to the very best Scotland has to offer. Fully revised and updated in Peter Irvine's own unique style, this edition includes over 2000 recommendations for every type of adventure.
Author: Irvine, Peter, 1948-
Fourteenth edition.
Published: London : Collins, 2024.
432 pages : maps (colour) ; 21 cm

Aboyne Library - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 914.11 - Onloan - Due: 10 Jun 2024 - 4065361
Whitehills Library - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 914.11 - Onloan - Due: 15 May 2024 - 4065362

Audrey Hepburn in Paris / Meghan Friedlander ; foreword by Giambattidta Valli ; introduction by Lica Dotti.

'Audrey Hepburn in Paris' gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse of her life there - capturing her favorite sights, sounds, and shops, always with a characteristic sense of charm, glamour, and joie de vivre that is perfectly Parisian. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of Paris that made it so precious to Audrey, from famous films, chic couture, fabled photoshoots, and elegant events to the quieter moments with family and friends rarely seen by the public, including her friendship with her close companion and go-to designer Hubert de Givenchy. Illustrated with full-color and black-and-white photographs, packed with tender, funny, and glamorous personal stories told by Audrey and those who knew her best, this book reveals this beloved star as never before - and pays homage to the city that shaped so much of Audrey's life, through Audrey's eyes.
Author: Friedlander, Meghan
First edition.
Published: New York, NY : Harvest, 2024.
208 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 25 cm
2 reserves

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Orkney / Mark Rowe.

This thoroughly updated second edition of Bradt's guidebook to the alluring Scottish archipelago of Orkney is written by experienced author and journalist Mark Rowe. He combines all the practical details a traveller could need (when to visit, suggested itineraries, local culture, accommodation, and where to eat and drink) together with insightful background that ranges from geography and geology to architecture and archaeology, plus significant coverage of wildlife. Comprising 70 islands, of which just 19 are inhabited, Orkney is extraordinary. The World Heritage Site of Neolithic Orkney harbours many archaeological treasures, including Skara Brae, the most important Stone-Age village in northern Europe, and Maeshowe chambered tomb, whose entrance is aligned with the setting sun on the winter solstice.
Author: Rowe, Mark (Journalist)
Second edition.
Published: UK : Bradt Travel Guides Ltd, 2024.
328 pages : illustrations (colour), maps (black and white, and colour) ; 22 cm
2 reserves

Newmachar Library - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 914.113 - Available - 4065527

California

Whether you want to hike to the waterfalls in Yosemite National Park, tour a winery in Napa or ride a classic cable car in San Francisco, this guide makes sure you experience all that California has to offer.
New edition.
Published: London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, [2024]
Published: ©2024
544 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (colour) ; 22 cm.
DK eyewitness
1 reserve

Stonehaven Library - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 917.94 - In-transit from Stonehaven Library to Alford Library (Set: 07 May 2024) - 4065239

Greece : Athens and the mainland

Discover a land steeped in myth and legend. Whether you plan to watch the sun sink behind the marble columns of the Parthenon in Athens, visit iconic archaeological sites such as Delphi and Olympia, or simply soak up the sun on the sandy beaches of Halkidikí, this travel guide makes sure you experience all that mainland Greece has to offer.
New edition.
Published: London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, [2024]
Published: ©2024
272 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (colour) ; 22 cm + 1 map (folded).
DK eyewitness

Newmachar Library - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 914.95 - Available - 4065240

Sicily

Welcome to Sicily, home of steaming volcanoes and fairytale villages. Whether you want to be bowled over by the majesty of the Mediterranean, lose yourself in the ancient ruins of Segesta, or shop till you drop in Palermo, this travel guide makes sure you experience all that Sicily has to offer.
New edition.
Published: London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, [2024]
Published: ©2024
256 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (colour) ; 22 cm.
DK eyewitness

HQ-New Stock - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 914.58 - Available - 4065235

Spain

Whether you want to admire the quirky architecture in Barcelona, watch swirling flamenco dancers in Seville, or kick back on the sun-kissed sands of Mallorca, your 'DK Eyewitness' travel guide ensures you experience all that Spain has to offer. From the golden beaches on the Mediterranean coast to the wild peaks of the Pyrenees, Spain's varied landscape is a treasure trove for outdoor enthusiasts. But its cities are just as enticing. Discover architectural wonders, Roman ruins, captivating museums and, to top it all off, a tantalizing cuisine complemented by world-class wine.
New edition.
Published: London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, [2024]
Published: ©2024
608 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (colour) ; 22 cm.
DK eyewitness

HQ-New Stock - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 914.604 - Available - 4065244

Coffee first, then the world : one woman's record-breaking pedal around the planet / Jenny Graham.

One woman. One bike. One world. In 2018, over the course of 18,000 miles, amateur cyclist Jenny Graham smashed the round-the-world cycling record by nearly three weeks, finishing in 124 days and 11 hours. But her real achievement was a new relationship with herself and with the world. Alone and unsupported, Jenny left family and friends behind in Scotland to complete her mission: a solo lap of the planet by bike. Her inspiring story swerves from terrifying near collisions on the Russian roads and weather extremes in the southern hemisphere to the beauty of the Mongolian landscape and exhilarating wildlife encounters in North America. As she battles the physical and mental challenge to race against the clock, Jenny gradually opens up to the joy of the adventure itself and all its daily discoveries, and gives in to her impulse to connect with people.
Author: Graham, Jenny (Endurance cyclist)
Published: London : Bloomsbury Sport, 2024.
288 pages : illustrations (colour), maps (black and white) ; 20 cm

HQ-New Stock - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Biography - B GRA - Available - 4065304
Portlethen Library - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Biography - B GRA - Available - 4065303

Thailand

Lonely Planet's 'Thailand' is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Cook authentic dishes in Chiang Mai; rock-climb Railay's limestone karsts (or watch from the sugar-white beaches); or stay in tree-top bungalows in Kanchanaburi; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Thailand and begin your journey now.
Author: Eimer, David
Nineteenth edition.
Published: [Carlton] : Lonely Planet, 2024.
600 pages : illustrations (colour), maps (black and white, and colour) ; 20 cm + 1 map (folded)

Inverurie Library - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 915.93 - Onloan - Due: 29 May 2024 - 4065302

The rough guide to New York City / written by Martin Dunford, Stephen Keeling and Andrew Rosenberg. This seventeenth edition updated by Laura Holt.

Discover the city that never sleeps with this most incisive and entertaining guidebook. Whether you plan to climb the Statue of Liberty, walk the High Line or visit a jazz club in Harlem, 'The Rough Guide to New York City' will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way.
Seventeenth edition.
Published: [London] : Rough Guides, 2024.
408 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (colour) ; 20 cm

Peterhead Library - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 917.471 - Onloan - Due: 06 Jun 2024 - 4064946
Portlethen Library - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 917.471 - Onloan - Due: 27 May 2024 - 4064947

New York City

This guide is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Cross the Brooklyn Bridge, discover history at Ellis Island, and catch a Broadway show; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of New York and begin your journey now!
Author: Chang, Rachel
13th edition / Ali Lemer, Anita Isalska, MaSovaida Morgan, Kevin Raub.
Published: [Carlton] : Lonely Planet, 2024.
336 pages : illustrations (colour), maps (black and white, and colour) ; 20 cm + 1 map (folded)
1 reserve

Peterhead Library - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 917.471 - Available - 4065298
Portlethen Library - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 917.471 - In-transit from Portlethen Library to Oldmeldrum Library (Set: 30 Apr 2024) - 4065299

London

A guide to London and its accommodation, its restaurants, its architecture, its entertainment and the activities on offer. It also has sections on the River Thames and the multicultural markets across London. All directions are covered with a colour-map section.
Author: Fallon, Steve, 1953-
Thirteenth edition / Steve Fallon, Damian Harper, Lauren Keith, MaSovaida Morgan, Tasmin Waby.
Published: Carlton : Lonely Planet, 2024.
384 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (colour) ; 20 cm + 1 map (folded)

Banchory Library - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 914.21 - Available - 4065372
Peterhead Library - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 914.21 - Onloan - Due: 01 Jun 2024 - 4065371

Paris

Your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you in Paris. Stroll down monument-lined boulevards, lose yourself in the Louvre, and dine on French delicacies; all with your trusted travel companion. All businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak. The pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card features wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel. The book also contains planning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, and fun stuff just for kids.
Author: Averbuck, Alexis, 1972-
Fourteenth edition.
Published: [Dublin] : Lonely Planet, 2024.
328 pages : illustrations (colour), maps (colour) ; 20 cm + 1 map (folded)

Stonehaven Library - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 914.436 - Available - 4065366

Croatia

This guidebook to Croatia is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Walk the city walls in Dubrovnik, discover marvellous Mljet, and hit the beach in Bol; all with your trusted travel companion.
Author: Grace, Lucie
Twelfth edition.
Published: [Carlton] : Lonely Planet, 2024.
296 pages : illustrations (colour), maps (black and white, and colour) ; 20 cm + 1 map (folded)
3 reserves

Westhill Library - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 914.972 - In-transit from Westhill Library to Peterhead Library (Set: 09 May 2024) - 4065294

Iceland

This guide is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Splash around in the Blue Lagoon's geothermal water, catch a glimpse of the celestial Northern Lights, or take a boat trip among the icebergs; all with your trusted travel companion.
Author: Eygló Svala Arnarsdóttir
Thirteenth edition.
Published: [Carlton] : Lonely Planet, 2024.
352 pages : illustrations (colour), maps (black and white, and colour) ; 20 cm + 1 map (folded)

Ellon Library - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 914.912 - Onloan - Due: 04 Jun 2024 - 4065301
Stonehaven Library - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 914.912 - Available - 4065300

Ireland

Sample Guinness in Dublin, wander wild Connemara and take in traditional music - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Ireland and begin your journey now!
Author: Albiston, Isabel
Sixteenth edition.
Published: [Carlton] : Lonely Planet, 2024.
616 pages : illustrations (colour), maps (black and white, and colour) ; 20 cm + 1 map (folded)

HQ-New Stock - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 914.15 - Available - 4065295
Newmachar Library - (Aberdeenshire Libraries) - Non-Fiction - 914.15 - Available - 4065296