The Real Tenerife

Author: Jack Montgomery
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781481926935
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
The most comprehensive guide to Tenerife's resorts, towns and villages available in the English language, written with insight and passion by travel writers who have spent years treading the streets of every town and village, trekking along goat trails in the mountains and revelling at fiestas until dawn (all in the name of research). In short exploring the Tenerife that visitors and even most residents never see...the Tenerife which lies beyond the holiday brochures. Much more than just a tourist guide, The Real Tenerife gives you the insiders' view of this surprising, beautiful and diverse Spanish island which lies off the coast of Africa. Inside you will discover: hidden treasures beyond the tourist hotspots, a brief look into Tenerife's past and future, intimate guided tours of towns and villages across the island, personal photographs from the authors' travels, a guide to Tenerife culture and celebrations; hotel and restaurant recommendations; tips on when, where and how to enjoy the island's fiestas and much, much more... The Real Tenerife gives you everything that other travel guides to Tenerife don't. Previously published as Going Native in Tenerife - revised, updated and additional locations and photographs included as well as additional information on existing locations added in December 2012.

The Banana Road

Author: Andrea Montgomery
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781912964673
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 350

Book Description
When Andy and Jack walk away from their successful careers, leaving family, friends and Manchester to move to the Canary Islands, they hope to find a new adventure and quality time together in the sun. What they do not expect to encounter is the intriguing, often amusing and sometimes downright bizarre cast of characters that inhabit their new, sub-tropical world. Buying a small house on a pitch 'n' putt golf course surrounded by banana plantations in the north of Tenerife, they set about trying to earn a living while getting to know the eccentric neighbour who hints at a double life as an espionage agent; the Disney Gang; and a white cat with no tail, an Eric Cantona attitude and a penchant for torture. An arrest and a sudden death turn their world upside down and open the door to a series of seemingly unrelated incidents. As Jesus takes up residence in the bottom of the garden and paradise begins to unravel, the shocking truth is finally uncovered and Andy and Jack face losing everything.

Walk This Way Tenerife

Author: Andrea Montgomery
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781517277413
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 304

Book Description
Walk This Way features the best of Tenerife's walking routes written by travel writers who specialise in Tenerife and the Canary Islands. Some are well trodden favourites, others are strangers to the walking groups; lovely trails that were once the lifeline between communities and are now only used by neighbours and by cats on their morning constitutionals. The book includes: Concise and accurate directions, distances and timings for more than 30 of Tenerife's best walking routes from around the island. Grouped by geographical area, advice is given on weather conditions, types of terrain, what flora and landscapes to expect and even where to answer a call of nature in each location. Routes cover distances that vary from 1km to 17.5km with walking times varying from 1hr to 6hrs 20mins and from easy strolling to trails recommended for fit and experienced hikers only. Comprehensive information on how to get to the start of routes by car and by public transport; points of interest, where to find refreshments and where to stay for easy access to routes. Appendices give quick reference guides to routes by a variety of criteria including length, location, time taken, terrain, family-friendly etc. And much, much more...

Pocket Rough Guide Tenerife & La Gomera (Travel Guide eBook)

Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN: 183905784X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 177

Book Description
Discover the best of Tenerife & La Gomera with this compact, practical, entertaining Pocket Rough Guide. This slim, trim treasure trove of trustworthy travel information is ideal for travellers on short trips, and covers all the key sights such as Mount Teide, Icod de los Vinos, El Encantadora, restaurants, shops, cafes and bars, plus inspired ideas for day-trips, with honest independent recommendations from expert authors. The Pocket Rough Guide Tenerife & La Gomera covers: Santa Cruz; La Laguna; the Anaga; Candelaria and Güímar; Puerto de la Cruz; La Orotava; Garachico; the Teno; the West Coast; the Southwest resorts; the South Coast; Teide; the Interior; San Sebastián and Playa de Santiago; Valle Gran Rey; Northern La Gomera. Inside this travel guide you will find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selection for every kind of trip to Tenerife & La Gomera, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Santa Cruz to family activities in child-friendly places, like La Laguna or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Puerto de la Cruz. INCISIVE AREA-BY-AREA OVERVIEWS Covering the Anaga, San Sebastián, Valle Gran Rey and more, the practical Places section provides all you need to know about must-see sights and the best places to eat, drink, sleep and shop. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES The routes suggested by Rough Guides' expert writers cover top attractions like Barranco del Infierno and Costa Martiánez and hidden gems like Teide National Park and Parque García Sanabria. DAY-TRIPS Venture further afield to Los Gigantes or El Sauzal. This tells you why to go, how to get there, and what to see when you arrive. HONEST INDEPENDENT REVIEWS Written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our expert writers will help you make the most of your trip to Tenerife & La Gomera. COMPACT FORMAT Packed with pertinent practical information, this is a convenient companion when you're out and about exploring Agulo. HANDY PULL-OUT MAP With every major sight and listing highlighted, the pull-out map makes on-the-ground navigation easy. ATTRACTIVE USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN Features fresh magazine-style layout, inspirational colour photography and colour-coded maps throughout. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Includes invaluable background information on how to get to Tenerife & La Gomera, getting around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A-Z directory and a handy language section and glossary.

Hidden Tenerife

Author: C. Melkebeek
Publisher: Uitgeverij Luster
ISBN: 9789460582219
Category : TRAVEL
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Conny Melkebeek studied philosophy and then started working as a tour leader. In those days she lost her heart in Tenerife. Today Conny still lives in Tenerife - she's been there for over 28 years now and works as an official tourist guide. This book is her ode to the island she loves so much, and proves her statement that this popular vacation destination has a lot more to offer than most people think. Discover the most beautiful secrets on the island.

A Different Kind of Evil

Author: Andrew Wilson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501145118
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 325

Book Description
Agatha Christie—the Queen of Crime—travels to the breathtaking Canary Islands to investigate the mysterious death of a British agent in this riveting and “stellar” (Publishers Weekly) sequel to A Talent for Murder. Two months after the events of A Talent for Murder, during which Agatha Christie “disappeared,” the famed mystery writer’s remarkable talent for detection has captured the attention of British Special Agent Davison. Now, at his behest, she is traveling to the beautiful Canary Islands to investigate the strange and gruesome death of Douglas Greene, an agent of the British Secret Intelligence Service. As she embarks on a glamorous cruise ship to her destination, she suddenly hears a scream. Rushing over to the stern of the liner, she witnesses a woman fling herself over the side of the ship to her death. After this shocking experience, she makes it to the Grand Hotel in a lush valley on the islands. There, she meets a diverse and fascinating cast of characters, including two men who are suspected to be involved in the murder of Douglas Greene: an occultist similar to Aleister Crowley; and the secretary to a prominent scholar, who may also be a Communist spy. But Agatha soon realizes that nothing is what it seems here and she is surprised to learn that the apparent suicide of the young woman on the ocean liner is related to the murder of Douglas Greene. Now she has to unmask a different kind of evil in this sinister and thrilling mystery.

Fortunate Isle

Author: Ronald MacKay
Publisher: Plashmill Press
ISBN: 9780957261280
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 250

Book Description
In 1960, with forty pounds in his pocket, 18-year-old Ronald Mackay hitched from Scotland to Spain then took a tramp steamer to Tenerife, thinking to travel on to South America. Instead, he discovered the village of Buenavista, where he was welcomed in by the locals as 'El Extranjero'. He spent a year there and the experience made him a man.

Collision on Tenerife

Author: Jon Ziomek
Publisher: Post Hill Press
ISBN: 1682617742
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 357

Book Description
One of the jets, KLM Flight 4805, was traveling more than 150 miles an hour and was within seconds of lifting off when it crashed into Pan Am Flight 1736 taxiing in its path. The loss of lives was staggering—583 dead. The crash happened after a lengthy series of major and minor human errors. In the intervening years, has aviation advanced to the point that such a disaster can’t happen again? In this riveting account, written from the perspective of the passengers in the cabin as well as the crew members in the cockpits, Jon Ziomek explains how this largely forgotten accident took place—and what has happened since to reduce the possibility of another such catastrophe.

More Ketchup Than Salsa

Author: Joe Cawley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780957249905
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description

Grokking Simplicity

Author: Eric Normand
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1617296201
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 590

Book Description
Distributed across servers, difficult to test, and resistant to modification--modern software is complex. Grokking Simplicity is a friendly, practical guide that will change the way you approach software design and development. It introduces a unique approach to functional programming that explains why certain features of software are prone to complexity, and teaches you the functional techniques you can use to simplify these systems so that they''re easier to test and debug. Available in PDF (ePub, kindle, and liveBook formats coming soon). about the technology Even experienced developers struggle with software systems that sprawl across distributed servers and APIs, are filled with redundant code, and are difficult to reliably test and modify. Adopting ways of thinking derived from functional programming can help you design and refactor your codebase in ways that reduce complexity, rather than encouraging it. Grokking Simplicity lays out how to use functional programming in a professional environment to write a codebase that''s easier to test and reuse, has fewer bugs, and is better at handling the asynchronous nature of distributed systems. about the book In Grokking Simplicity, you''ll learn techniques and, more importantly, a mindset that will help you tackle common problems that arise when software gets complex. Veteran functional programmer Eric Normand guides you to a crystal-clear understanding of why certain features of modern software are so prone to complexity and introduces you to the functional techniques you can use to simplify these systems so that they''re easier to read, test, and debug. Through hands-on examples, exercises, and numerous self-assessments, you''ll learn to organize your code for maximum reusability and internalize methods to keep unwanted complexity out of your codebase. Regardless of the language you''re using, the ways of thinking in this book will help recognize problematic code and tame even the most complex software. what''s inside Apply functional programming principles to reduce codebase complexity Work with data transformation pipelines for code that''s easier to test and reuse Tools for modeling time to simplify asynchrony 60 exercises and 100 questions to test your knowledge about the reader For experienced programmers. Examples are in JavaScript. about the author Eric Normand has been a functional programmer since 2001 and has been teaching functional programming online and in person since 2007. Visit LispCast.com to see more of his credentials.