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Monocle s latest book is a celebration of the Nordic region: plus a flavour of its notable neighbours and some surprises, quirks and maybe a sauna or two along the way. Monocle s journalists, editors and photographers have returned time and again to all corners of northern Europe for insights, inspiration and ideas for living better.<br/> <br/>This book isn t about hammering the overhyped hygge trend or fussing over foamy food. Much the opposite it s about a shared but distinct set of values that have helped varied nations excel in quiet diplomacy, thoughtful design and reasoned debate. Monocle looks beyond the clichés and uncovers the folks, firms and stories that help the region rank highly for everything in everything from art and architecture to eating well.<br/><br/>Far from lumping these different nations together, the Monocle team will highlight the people, places and products that show the Nordics in all their nuances: lessons we can all learn from makers in Norway s high north to the firms building bridges in Denmark or selling Swedish soft power abroad. Not to mention talent in Tallinn (yes, we ll bust a few borders with the Baltics on our rounds) or retailers reaching higher in Reykjavík.<br/><br/>The world can learn a lot from our knowing northern neighbours and <i>The Monocle Book of The New Nordics</i> is the ideal place to start.

<b>The Monocle team celebrates the endlessly fascinating and culturally rich country of Japan.</b><br/><br/>Ever since it launched in 2007, <i>Monocle</i> has had a rich and deep connection with Japan. From day one the magazine has had a Tokyo bureau which today also encompasses a Monocle shop and radio studios run under the watchful eye of Asia bureau chief Fiona Wilson.<br/><br/>Over the past decade the magazine has built up a unique understanding and passion for the nation. It has covered everything from a live journey on the Emperors jet and the tastiest places to eat in Kagoshima to the fashion designers crafting new levels of excellence and the businesses with remarkable stories untold outside Japan.<br/><br/>This new book reveals the best of the nation in the run up to the 2020 Olympics. Complete with stunning photography and intriguing essays, it is a unique showcase of a country that for many remains a mystery.

Following the success of <i>The Monocle Book of Japan</i>, Monocles latest book is a celebration of all things Italian. Few countries pack a punch like Italy energetic, enigmatic and effortlessly cool, its a country of chic beach clubs, tradition-steeped hilltop towns and cities full of soul. Its cuisine is celebrated the world over, its design aesthetic has become synonymous with both functionality and style, and its home to the undisputed capital of fashion: Italy's appeal is undeniable.<br/><br/>Covering all these topics and many more, <i>The Monocle Book of Italy</i> is packed with insight and is fully illustrated with specially commissioned photography to paint a unique portrait of the nation. From the vaporettos of Venice and the boutiques of Milan to the family-run trattoria of Trieste and the sunny shorelines of Sicily, discover the people, places and products that define this captivating country. <i>La dolce vita</i> never looked so good.

<b>Discover Monocle's favourite places to stay, eat, shop and visit across Spain.</b><br/><br/>Hot on the heels of <i>Portugal: The Monocle Handbook</i>, Monocle's latest title turns its focus to sunny Spain in the next of its country-specific books. This practical guide will steer you from the streets of Seville to the mountains of Mallorca, introducing Monocle's favourite places to stay, eat, shop and visit across the country.<br/><br/>Discover the sleekest beachside boltholes in the Costa Brava, the family-run restaurants plating up the tastiest tapas in Andalucia and the buzziest bars in Barcelona before getting your cultural fix in Valencia, Bilbao or Madrid. You'll meet the Spaniards making waves in the fashion industry, visit the artisans turning out beautiful contemporary designs and hear from the chefs shaking up the country's food scene. And of course you'll find out the finest stretches of sand on which to lay down your towel.<br/><br/>For those looking to put down roots in Spain, the book also profiles the cities, towns and neighbourhoods worth investing in, the architects and designers to commission and even some interior design inspiration for your apartment or holiday home. So, whether you are putting together an itinerary for a sun-soaked weekend or planning to stay a little longer, <i>Spain: The Monocle Handbook</i> makes the perfect companion.

Beginning in the late 1950s, the Boeing 707 revolutionized passenger aviation like almost no other aircraft, as the elegant four-engine aircraft made it possible to serve intercontinental long-haul routes quickly and economically. This volume in the Legends of Flight series examines the history of this classic jet aircraft, whose memorable design has survived to this day, its basic features still recognizable in the Boeing 737. The history of 707 operations is presented in detail, as is the use of the type by various world military forces and governments-and its famed use as the US presidential Air Force One in the 1960s through the 1980s. Its use by many of the world's most famous airlines, including American, TWA, Pan Am, Northwest, Continental, Air France, British Airways, Lufthansa, Cathay Pacific, and Air India, is also covered. Technical specifications for the 707, the Dash 80 prototype, the Boeing 720 (derived from the 707), the aerial refueler KC-135, and E-3 Sentry, as well as contemporaneous photographs, bring to life the fascinating history of Boeing's first commercial jetliner.