Join us on a literary world trip!
Add this book to bookshelf
Grey
Write a new comment Default profile 50px
Grey
Subscribe to read the full book or read the first pages for free!
I want to read the book!
All characters reduced
Washington DC - A Local's Guide to the Nation's Capital - cover

Washington DC - A Local's Guide to the Nation's Capital

Pasquale De Marco

Publisher: Publishdrive

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Summary

Washington, D.C.: A Local's Guide to the Nation's Capital takes you on an insider's tour of this vibrant city, revealing its hidden gems and must-see attractions. Written by a local author, this guidebook provides a unique perspective on the city's history, culture, and people.

From iconic landmarks like the White House and the Capitol Building to lesser-known neighborhoods and cultural hotspots, this book offers a comprehensive look at everything Washington, D.C. has to offer. Discover the stories behind the city's famous monuments and memorials, and learn about the struggles and triumphs of the nation's founding fathers.

Indulge in the city's diverse culinary scene, from fine dining establishments to casual eateries and food trucks. Sample the local flavors at farmers markets or savor international cuisine from around the world.

Experience the vibrant nightlife and entertainment options that D.C. has to offer. Catch a live music performance at a local venue, see a show at one of the city's many theaters, or laugh the night away at a comedy club.

Whether you're a first-time visitor or a longtime resident, this guidebook will help you discover the best of Washington, D.C. With its insider tips and recommendations, you'll experience the city like a local.

So pack your bags and get ready to explore the nation's capital! Washington, D.C.: A Local's Guide to the Nation's Capital is your essential travel companion for an unforgettable journey.


If you like this book, write a review!
Available since: 06/02/2025.
Print length: 144 pages.

Other books that might interest you

  • Quick Whittles - 16 Caricature Projects to Carve in a Sitting - cover

    Quick Whittles - 16 Caricature...

    Sara Barraclough

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Get started in caricature carving with this party of beginner-friendly whittling projects! An excellent place to try your hand at carving adorable caricatures and learn how to capture their unique traits – from exaggerated facial features to expressive, googly eyes – Quick Whittles offers 16 portable projects you can carve in one sitting or even on-the-go. Featuring detailed guidance that breaks down complex techniques into simple and achievable steps, every easy wood carving project includes step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, painting and finishing tips, and full-size patterns. From a PB&J-inspired whimsy and a folk art Santa ornament to a friendly narwhal, cute caterpillar, turtle wheelie toy, and even a face inside of a golf ball, each project conveys a charming emotion and personality that's sure to delight and offer satisfied smiles upon their completion. Also included is an insightful opening section with overviews on carving basics, such how to hold the knife, make basic cuts, work with the grain, safely sharpen your knife, and how to paint your finished project. 
    Show book
  • Patchwork T-Shirt Quilts - The Fabric-Lovers' Approach to Quilting Keepsakes and Preserving Memories - cover

    Patchwork T-Shirt Quilts - The...

    Amelia Johanson

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Using sentimental T-shirts in your quilting and sewing projects is always a fun and colorful way to repurpose treasured memories, souvenirs, and keepsakes. But if you're looking for new and inventive projects that go beyond a traditional T-shirt quilt, this book is for you! Patchwork T-Shirt Quilts is an inspiring guide that thinks outside the box when it comes to T-shirt quilts. Featuring patchwork-friendly ideas that offer more design interest and an approach that lets you play with coordinating prints, this quilt book includes 15 step-by-step projects and patterns for pillows, tote bags, and quilts – all in varying sizes. Also included are skill-building tutorials on quilting basics, patchwork techniques, and other helpful overviews for quilters of all experience levels. Amelia Johanson, author of Pocket Guide to Fasteners and a licensed Martha Pullen instructor, provides tons of thoughtful and modern projects, as well as expert guidance and contributed projects by today's leading quilt artists, including Stephanie Soebbing, Sherilyn Mortensen, Olesya Lebedenko, and others for an absolutely must-have guide to T-shirt quilting.
    Show book
  • Rome - Secrets of the Eternal City - cover

    Rome - Secrets of the Eternal City

    Andreas Englisch

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    The Rome that tourists never see.
In »Rome«, bestselling author and Vatican expert Andreas Englisch, who has lived in the Eternal City for three decades, invites readers on a journey of discovery. He offers fresh perspectives on seemingly well-known sights, looks backward and forward through Roman history, and reveals surprising secrets about the famous landmarks of the Tiber city. With narrative verve, he draws from a vast reservoir of experience, knowledge, and encounters. An extraordinary book about Rome.
    Show book
  • True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: Sports - 500 Game-Changing Facts from Out of Left Field - cover

    True Facts That Sound Like...

    Shane Carley

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Prove you are the smartest person in the room with 500 true trivia facts about sports. These facts are so absurd some might even say that they sound like bull$#*t! Explore the slam dunks and the Olympic Golds in this fun addition to the True Facts series that shares all things sports. Give the gift that keeps giving to friends, family, fathers, or grads and test your knowledge. 
Knowledge is power! Grab your team, put on your game face, and crush the competition at trivia night with True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t: Sports! This book isn't just a game-changer; it's a game-winner, packed with 500 jaw-dropping facts that will make you question the very fabric of sports reality. Including facts like:The sport of wife-carrying originated in Finland and has since become an international competition, challenging couples to navigate obstacle courses with the husband carrying the wife on his back.Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen once had a pancake cook-off to see who made them better.The ancient Greeks, founders of the Olympics, competed in the nude, giving new meaning to the term "gymnasium," derived from the Greek word "gymnos," meaning naked.The sport of table tennis evolved from a Victorian parlor game known as "whiff-whaff," enjoyed as a post-dinner entertainment by the upper class in 19th-century England.The first game of basketball was played with a soccer ball and two peach baskets as goals, resulting in a final score of 1-0. 
  
From the wacky to the downright unbelievable, these sports facts will have you exclaiming "No way!" Gather your fellow sports enthusiasts, dive into the pages of this factual treasure trove, and emerge as the undisputed champion of the ultimate sports trivia showdown!
    Show book
  • Cloth Stories - Capturing domestic life in textile art - cover

    Cloth Stories - Capturing...

    Ali Ferguson

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    A textile artist's guide to creating exquisite, intimate and nostalgic work inspired by the home.
Ali Ferguson's work takes inspiration from domestic life and the objects that surround and comfort us in our homes. Vintage fabric and hand-embroidered text are beautifully paired to create evocative pieces that are imbued with the magic of everyday existence. In this wonderful book Ali reveals the secrets of her work and shares her ingenious methods for finding inspiration at home to create stunning work that uses embroidery, quilting, collage and found objects.
Chapter One explains how to create 'threads of thought' that stem from the tiniest details within the rooms of your home, resulting in extensive mind maps you can use to inspire your finished work. Chapter Two shows how to translate these ideas into stitch and select the perfect materials for the mood you want to convey in your work. The rest of the chapters take you through the different rooms in a typical home, from kitchen to bedroom, giving a wealth of ideas for finding inspiration from each of these spaces in your own household, accessing memories, stories and emotions to help you create intensely personal and meaningful textile art pieces.
Beautifully illustrated with the author's own work and that of other leading textile artists who draw inspiration from home life, this book revels in cloth and the joy that it brings to every textile artist. It is the ideal book for any artist or embroiderer who wants to explore new sources of inspiration on their very doorstep.
    Show book
  • I AM NELSON - The story of a little dog who is larger than life Even when he's dead - cover

    I AM NELSON - The story of a...

    Martina Mars

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    A beautiful book for dog lovers and anyone who’s ever loved and lost an animal. 
Get ready to laugh, cry and fall in love with a very feisty little rescue dog called Nelson. Discover the heartwarming true story about his life with his unconventional human family and friends who are right there by his side during the good times and the bad, and love him come what may – even when he misbehaves, which, admittedly is most of the time.  
This beautiful book, full of funny and touching memories that will make you smile through tears, is all about the very special bond between a dog and his beloved human family that not even death can break.  
But is death really the end of his journey? 
A funny and sad, silly and wise, bittersweet story of love and loss… and hope.
    Show book