Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference
Great Rivers of the World
A river is more than a waterway: it is a sustainer of life, a means of transport and a cultural signifier. All great cities and civilizations have grown up alongside rivers. This magnificent book charts the course of the 25 longest and most important on the planet from source to sea. Arranged by continent, they
Croatia
Sea, mountains, and plains: these are breathtaking landscapes. Croatia offers an abundance of places of interest both for those seeking to explore the outdoors and those wanting to experience history and art.
Switzerland
From the middle of the 18th century onward, Switzerland was a compulsory port of call for the cultured traveller. Artists and travellers competed with each other to portray its remarkable mountain landscapes, interwoven in heroic, silent atmospheres of damp woods, alternating with roaring waterfalls. Still it is not too late to encounter the same emotions,
Startup Guide London
With over 2,000 startups, 30 accelerators and 48,000 people employed in the digital economy, London is the beating heart of the European startup scene, and Europe’s number one startup hotspot. The city supports a culture of creativity and innovation that allows new businesses to be born and flourish, creating opportunities for its population to grow
The Gardens of Florence and Tuscany: Complete Guide
This is a stunningly illustrated guide to Florence and Tuscany`s best gardens. This superbly illustrated volume takes readers on a grand tour of all the public gardens in Florence and throughout Tuscany as is divided into three sections: Florence Within the Walls – 9 gardens; Florence Outside the Walls – 28 gardens; and, Gardens in
Route of Santiago de Compostela
For many people the Compostela pilgrimage is an event that marks their very existence: something that lays down a “before” and an “after”. Along the walk it is possible to meet fellow travellers whose memory will accompany us for the rest of our lives. Or else we might meet ourselves. The book is presented as
Milan Guide Weekend
This guide offers four colour coded itineraries that includes historical and cultural places of interest, information on the opening hours of museums and monuments as well as where to go shopping, where to dine, where to have fun and where to stay. You can choose to follow them or pick and choose elements to make
Weekend a Londra – Italian Text
ALL TEXT IS IN ITALIAN – Weekend a Londra by Giunti is a pocket guide featuring 4 itineraries to help you enjoy a weekend or a short stay in the city. For each, fully illustrated itinerary you will find and excerpt map which locates with colour-coded numbers all the sites and places of interests described
Rome Guide Weekend
This Weekend in Rome guide offers four colour coded itineraries that includes historical and cultural places of interest, information on the opening hours of museums and monuments as well as where to go shopping, where to dine, where to have fun and where to stay. You can choose to follow them or pick and choose
The Wonders of Florence
The first pop-up book on Florence. Dario Cestaro`s spectacular drawings and paper architecture reveal Florence and its treasures in a pop-up book telling the city`s history with straightforward texts and interesting facts. This fascinating journey in coloured pages shaped into Florence`s most celebrated landmarks will help even younger children to recognize the main buildings: the
Rome: The Eternal Beauty: Pop-Up
Rome presented through the spectacular paper architecture of Dario Cestaro, in a pop-up book that recounts the city s history with simple texts and curious anecdotes. A fascinating journey through colourful pages that turn into Rome s most famous buildings, helping even the youngest to recognize their principal characteristics: the Colosseum, St. Peters and the
Abruzzo Guida Verde – Italian Text
Calabria guide (all text is in Italian), by the Touring Club Italiano, Italy’s leading travel publisher, exploring the history, culture, food and wine, walking opportunities, local markets and festivals of the region. The guide has been designed for independent travellers with practical information on how to prepare for the trip and make the most out
The Best of Italy
Touring Club Italiano`s Best of Italy is a dual-language photographic and illustrated guide to the 25 best sights to see in Italy.The book looks at the castles in the Aosta Valley, the mosaics of San Giovanni degli Eremiti, Nuraghe Losa, and more places in Florence, Naples, Genoa and beyond. As well as the photographs, there
Londra Guida Verde – Testo in Italiano – Italian Text
Guida di Londra in Italiano (all text is in Italian), del Touring Club Editore, pensata per accompagnare il viaggiatore alla ragionata scoperta della citta’, con particolare attenzione agli aspetti culturali, storici, architettonici, e artistici. La capitale viene esplorata attraverso 31 itinerari pedonali nel centro, affiancati da 4 itinerari automobilistici nelle zone limitrofe alla citta’. Famose
The Marche Guida Verde – Italian Text
Marche guide (all text is in Italian), by the Touring Club Italiano, Italy’s leading travel publisher, exploring the history, culture, food and wine, walking opportunities, local markets and festivals of the region. The guide has been designed for independent travellers with practical information on how to prepare for the trip and make the most out
Belgrade In Your Hands
“Belgrade in Your Hands” describes the usual city hot-spots and includes many less visited sights. The guide offers detailed commentary on the city`s history, art, architecture, cuisine and customs. This is the book for those who are looking for a bit more `depth` to a city guide. With its dramatic position surrounded by rivers and
Made in Kolkata – 1st Edition and Notebook
The first edition of Made in Kolkata was released in November 2016 and is the first title in the new Made in India series. The 80-page book is an insider’s guide to the makers of India’s most soulful city Kolkata. It is a celebration of the city and the talented people who reside and work
Serbia in Your Hands
This is the third edition of the Komshe travel guidebook to Serbia, written and published by travel specialists from that country. The guide is divided into sections covering 8 regions in Serbia (including Belgrade), with more than 150 tourist destinations. There are regional maps and accommodation listings plus other practical information. Use it to discover
