Libby Davies

See Edinburgh with Fresh Eyes - Your Year-Round Companion for Curious Newcomers and Return Visitors Alike. Forget what you think you know about Edinburgh. City Stories: Edinburgh Seasons is not your typical travel guide to Edinburgh - it's an atmospheric and deeply personal journey through one of Europe's most characterful cities. Whether it's your first or tenth visit, this guide reveals the moody charm, historic layers, and seasonal contrasts that define Scotland's capital. Written by Rough Guides authors who have explored every location themselves, this is your invitation to experience a more authentic, surprising side of Edinburgh. Beautifully designed and full of inspiration, it's also the perfect illustrated gift book for Edinburgh lovers. - A Guide That Moves With the Seasons - Experience Edinburgh through the year - each chapter captures the city's shifting mood, from cherry blossom walks and summer festivals to golden autumn light and Hogmanay fireworks. - Made for Newcomers, Local Travellers and Return Visitors - Whether you're visiting for the first time, returning to explore hidden corners, or rediscovering the city you call home, this Edinburgh travel book uncovers lesser-known stories, parks, viewpoints and seasonal experiences. - Curated by Edinburgh Experts - Written by seasoned travel writers and insiders who know where to find the best seasonal restaurants, quirky events and hidden corners that reveal the capital's true personality. - A Refreshing Alternative to Traditional Travel Guides - Ditch the standard itineraries. This guide focuses on lived experience, off-the-beaten-path ideas, and the striking contrasts that make Edinburgh unforgettable. - Discover the City Seasonally - From spring picnics on Calton Hill to midsummer gallery nights, autumnal canal walks and winter storytelling festivals, each season brings its own unique energy and atmosphere. - A Beautiful Gift and Practical Companion - Elegantly designed and full of inspiration, it's both a thoughtful gift and a useful guide for fans of Edinburgh. See Edinburgh differently - one season, one story, one adventure at a time. Add City Stories: Edinburgh Seasons to your shelf, suitcase or gift list, and discover a city that's constantly shifting, always ready to reveal something new.

This mini pocket London travel guidebook is perfect for travellers looking for essential information about London. It provides details on key places and main attractions, along with a selection of itineraries, recommendations for restaurants and top tips on how to make the most of your trip. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.In this London guidebook, you will find:- Curated recommendations of places - expert picks of main attractions, child-friendly activities and relaxing spots, plus where to take the best photos- What's new, when to go and sustainable travel - all-new features direct you to what you need to know- Things not to miss in London - Tower of London, Harrods, Tate Modern, Big Ben, National Gallery, The British Museum, Covent Garden, St Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye- Three unique trip plans - itinerary suggestions for those on a short break, including one for a Perfect day- Food and drink - recommendations for local specialities and the best dining experiences- What to do in London - recommendations for entertainment, shopping, sports, children's activities, events and nightlife- Practical information - how to get there and around, money, health and medical care, and tourist information- Overview maps - handy maps on the inside cover flaps show London and around- Striking pictures - inspirational colour photography throughout- Free download of the eBook - available after purchase of the printed guidebook- Coverage includes: Westminster, the West End, Buckingham Palace and Mayfair, Bloomsbury and Marylebone, the South Bank, the City, Kensington and Chelsea, North London, East London, Southeast London, Southwest London

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Spain, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.Inside this Spain travel book, you'll find:- Regional deep dive - coverage of key regions, offering a rich selection of places and experiences, and honest reviews of each one- Itinerary samples - designed for various durations and interests- Practical information - tips on how to get there and get around, use public transport, beat the crowds, save time and money, travel responsibly and more- Expert recommendations - insider advice on where to eat, drink, and stay, alongside tips for nightlife and outdoor activities- Seasonal tips - when to go to Spain, climate details, and festival highlights to plan your perfect trip- Must-See pick - a curated selection of not-to-miss sights as chosen by our authors - flamenco in Seville, sherry tasting in Jerez, Burgos cathedral, Ibiza's hidden coves, Segovia, the Dalí museum, Toledo, Cordoba, paradores- Navigational maps - colour-coded maps highlighting essential spots for dining, accommodation, shopping and entertainment- Cultural insights - engaging stories delve into the local culture, history, arts and more, enriching your understanding of Spain- Language essentials - a handy Spanish dictionary and glossary to help you communicate and connect with locals- Inspiring travel photography - full-colour pictures capture the essence of Spain, bringing each location to life and fuelling your wanderlust- Bonus eBook - Free download with purchase, offering digital access to our comprehensive guide- Coverage includes: Madrid, Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura, Andalucía, La Rioja, León, the Basque country, Asturias, Galicia, Barcelona, Valencia, Balearic Islands

Why is it so difficult to advocate for Palestine in Canada and what can we learn from the movement's successes? This account of Palestine solidarity activism in Canada grapples with these questions through a wide-ranging exploration of the movement's different actors, approaches and fields of engagement, along with its connections to different national and transnational struggles against racism, imperialism and colonialism. Led by a coalition of students, labour unions, church groups, left wing activists, progressive presses, human rights organizations, academic associations and Palestinian and Jewish community groups, Palestinesolidarity activism is on the rise in Canada and Canadians are more aware of the issues than ever before. Palestine solidarity activists are also under siege as never before. The movement advocating for Palestinian rights is forced to contend with relentless political condemnation, media blackouts, administrative roadblocks, coordinated smear campaigns, individual threats, legal intimidation and institutional silencing. Through this book and the experiences of the contributing authors in it, many seasoned veterans of the movement, Advocating for Palestine in Canada offers an indispensable and often first-hand view into the complex social and historical forces at work in one of our era's most urgent debates, and one which could determine the course of what it means to be Canadian going forward.

For more than four decades, Libby Davies has worked steadfastly for social justice. She became a community organizer in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside at the age of nineteen, later became active in Vancouver municipal politics, and eventually worked her way to become Deputy Leader of the federal New Democratic Party.Davies lays bare the challenges she has faced with candid reflections on her experience as both an insider in the established political world and an outsider working in the activist community on controversial issues such as homelessness, sex workers' rights, and ending drug prohibition. Part memoir, part analysis of the political process, Davies's forty years of work at the intersection of the political process and social movements is both inspirational and comforting for anyone interested in getting involved in the politics and activism today.