Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference
Cereal City Guide: Copenhagen
From the leading independent travel and style magazine Cereal comes Cereal City Guide: Copenhagen: a portrait of the City of Spires offering a finely curated edit on what to see and do for discerning travelers and locals alike. Rich Stapleton and Rosa Park, Cereal`s founders, have built a loyal readership that counts on their unique,
Cereal City Guide: Los Angeles
From the leading independent travel and style magazine Cereal comes Cereal City Guide: Los Angeles: a portrait of the City of Angels offering a finely curated edit on what to see and do for discerning travelers and locals alike. Rich Stapleton and Rosa Park, Cereal`s founders, have built a loyal readership that counts on their
St. Petersburg Traveler Guide
St Petersburg in the National Geographic Traveler guide series, produced by America’s leading travel publishers, exploring a range of cities, regions and countries worldwide and using the expertise and tradition of National Geographic to provide a comprehensive survey of each destination. Each of the guides in the series draws upon National Geographic’s rich history of
Inside China
“National Geographic`s” new book “Inside China”, tells that story with the best pictures ever taken of China, both past and present. Exotic China has always attracted great photographers -and China`s history has yielded unforgettble images. “Inside China” brings you historic photographs you haven`t seen before: Photographic luminaries such as Henri Cartier-Bresson (who photographed Beijing and
Shanghai Traveler Guide
Shanghai in the National Geographic Traveler guide series, produced by America’s leading travel publishers, exploring a range of cities, regions and countries worldwide and using the expertise and tradition of National Geographic to provide a comprehensive survey of each destination. Each of the guides in the series draws upon National Geographic’s rich history of travel
DK Eyewitness Top 10 Tallinn
Take a stroll down Pikk Street, admire medieval treasures at Niguliste Church, explore the traditional Estonian Open-Air Museum by bike or enjoy the atmosphere in the lively Town Hall Square. From the Top 10 pubs and bars, to the Top 10 ways to unwind – discover the best of Tallinn with this easy-to-use travel guide.
USA 101 – a Guide to America`s Iconic Places
This book is a fascinating history lesson and a road map for a cultural celebration of America. It is the first book to introduce travellers to the nation solely through the spectacular kaleidoscope of America`s most treasured traditions, pastimes, and possessions. Featured sites include the Little League World Series, the Corn Palace in South Dakota,
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Moscow
The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Moscow will lead you straight to the best attractions Moscow has to offer. The guide includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of the city`s stunning architecture, plus 3D aerial views of the key districts to explore on foot. You`ll find detailed listings of the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops
Egypt Traveler Guide
Egypt in the National Geographic Traveler guide series, produced by America’s leading travel publishers, exploring a range of cities, regions and countries worldwide and using the expertise and tradition of National Geographic to provide a comprehensive survey of each destination. Each of the guides in the series draws upon National Geographic’s rich history of travel
Cruise Guide to Europe and the Mediterranean Eyewitness Guide
Anchors away! Cruise Norway`s awe-inspiring fjords, enjoy some sunshine along the beautiful Cote d`Azur, stop off in Morocco`s colourful bazaars or explore Edinburgh`s rich culture and history: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of cruising Europe and the Mediterranean with this indispensable travel guide. – Over
Grand Canyon Country
In an informational yet highly informative manner, Seymour Fishbein covers everything there is to know about the Grand Canyon – both the National Park itself and the surrounding country. He describes in detail the viewpoints along the popular South Rim and walks the trails below the rim, pointing out geological wonders, remnants of the ancient
Where to Watch Birds in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is famed for its rich diversity of wildlife. More than 820 species occur in this small country and almost a third of the country is protected in reserves. This superb new guide features 53 top birding locations throughout the country, grouped into six regions that reflect avian distribution in Costa Rica. Each site
The Story of London – From Roman River to Capital City
The story of a tiny settlement that grew up on a muddy river bank 2000 years ago to become one of the world`s greatest capital cities. Fully revised and updated for 2011, The Story of London features the famous people and dramatic events – battles, plagues, fires and bombings – that have shaped the city,
Birds of Senegal and The Gambia
This new field guide covers The Gambia, a country which is very popular with a large number of birders and tourists, and the whole of neighbouring Senegal. This fascinating region shelters many Western Palearctic migrants from September to April, as well as a significant list of resident West African birds. The stunning colour plates depict
Practical Boat Owner`s Sailing Around the UK and Ireland
This book, based on a highly successful series of articles in Practical Boat Owner magazine, is a detailed practical guide to sailing around the UK – all by means of day sails. Roger Oliver, a passionate sailor, explains his in-depth passage planning, boat preparations, weather checks and log-keeping, as well as his choice of routes,
Team Spirit: Life and Leadership on One of the World`s Toughest Yacht Races
The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is the ultimate long distance challenge – a 35,000-mile circumnavigation of the globe, contested by amateur crews in identical racing yachts. The 2010 winner was 28-year-old Brendan Hall and his crew in Spirit of Australia. Although Brendan was the youngest and least experienced skipper in the race, the
The Narrowboat Guide: A Complete Guide to Choosing, Designing and Maintaining a Narrowboat
The UK has over 1000 miles of navigable canals and rivers which are home to an estimated 70,000 boats. To the untrained eye canal boats can all look much the same, but there are some very important distinctions and a new buyer has some important choices to make. This book discusses those choices, taking into
The House of Wisdom
For centuries following the fall of Rome, Western Europe was backward and benighted, locked into the Dark Ages and barely able to tell the time of day. Arab culture, however, was thriving, and had become a powerhouse of intellectual exploration and discussion that dazzled the likes of British adventurer Adelard of Bath. The Arabs could
Eat Like a Local LONDON
Food-focused travel guides for the world`s most exciting citiesThis book is a food tour in your pocket, featuring more than 100 of the best restaurants, cafes, bars and markets recommended by a team of in-the-know Londoners. You`ll also find insights into the city`s idiosyncratic food culture, and a handful of iconic recipes to cook in
The Berlin Wall: 13 August 1961 – 9 November 1989
The appearance of a hastily-constructed barbed wire entanglement through the heart of Berlin during the night of 12-13 August 1961 was both dramatic and unexpected. Within days, it had started to metamorphose into a structure that would come to symbolise the brutal insanity of the Cold War: the Berlin Wall. A city of almost four
