Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference

The Rough Guide to Bangkok

Discover Thailand`s dynamic capital with the most incisive and entertaining guide book on the market. Whether you plan to visit the Grand Palace, drift along the Thornburi canals or sip cocktails at the Sky Bar, The Rough Guide to Bangkok will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the

Rough Guides You Are Here: A Travel Photobook

See the world through the eyes of real travellers with over 300 photographs from across the globe. From the quirky and the curious to the simply stunning, the sheer variety of images in Rough Guides` unique and exciting new photobook is a joyous celebration of travel today.It is also a beautiful testament to modern photography.

Pocket Rough Guide Porto

Explore Porto with the smartest and most insightful guidebook on the market. Written with Rough Guides` trademark mix of honesty, wit and practical advice, this fully updated, stunningly illustrated pocket guide brings you comprehensive coverage of all the city`s unmissable experiences. Our expert authors have visited every corner of this fascinating city, and whether you`re

The Rough Guide to South India and Kerala

One of the world`s most exciting destinations, South India and Kerala offers majestic temples, exotic wildlife, spectacular festivals and thousands of kilometres of tropical coastline. Written by Rough Guides` team of India experts, this brand-new Rough Guide offers the best blend of critical reviews, in-depth background and tell-it-like it is advice on everything from yoga

Pocket Rough Guide Tenerife and La Gomera

Discover these exciting volcanic islands with the most incisive and entertaining travel guide on the market. You can take this handy, pocket-sized book out with you anywhere, any time. Whether you plan to explore the backstreets of Santa Cruz, relax on a black-sand beachor hike in the shadow of Mount Teide, Pocket Rough Guide Tenerife

Pocket Rough Guide Ibiza and Formentera

Discover these fascinating islands with the most incisive and entertaining travel guide on the market. You can take this handy, pocket-sized book out withyou anywhere, any time. Whether you plan to bar-hop in Sant Antoni, wander Ibiza Town`s medieval lanes or bask in the sun on Formentera`s Platja Illetes, Pocket Rough Guide Ibiza & Formentera

Pocket Rough Guide Bruges and Ghent

Discover these picture-perfect Belgian cities with the most incisive and entertaining travel guide on the market. You can take this handy, pocket-sized book out with you anywhere, any time. Whether you plan to admire medieval Flemish art and modern masterpieces, explore on foot, by bike or canal boat, or simply track down the best beer

The Pitards

`Read him at your peril, avoid him at your loss` Sunday TimesCaptain Lannec has finally managed to buy his own ship with the financial help of his in-laws, the Pitards – and they`ve never let him forget it. When his temperamental wife Mathilde insists on coming along on the ship`s first voyage, Lannec becomes increasingly

Pocket Rough Guide Edinburgh

This full-color, pocket guide includes Royal Edinburgh and Literary Edinburgh as well as galleries, museums, and traditional pubs. The guide gives a district-by-district account of the sights, restaurants, shops, transportation links, and nightlife–all generously illustrated. In addition there is comprehensive festival coverage. Every listing and review is pinpointed on accompanying user-friendly maps, and the book

The Rough Guide to Jamaica

Discover this laid-back Caribbean island nation with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook onthe market. Whether you plan to visit Trench Town to walk in Bob Marley`s footsteps, seek out white sand coves and cascading waterfalls or enjoy the best jerk chicken from a roadside stall, The Rough Guide to Jamaica will show you the

The Rough Guide to Colombia

Discover this exciting countrywith the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether youplan to experience the buzz of reborn Medell?n, learn salsa in Cali or go diving in gorgeous Providencia, The Rough Guide to Colombia will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat,drink, shop and visit along the way.Independent, trusted reviews written

The Rough Guide to Trinidad and Tobago

TheRough Guide to Trinidad & TobagoDiscover these fascinating twin islands with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook onthe market. Whether you plan to join a mas band at Port of Spain`s Carnival, dive Tobago`s coral reefs or enjoy the pristine beaches, The Rough Guide to Trinidad & Tobago will show you the ideal places to

The Rough Guide to Peru

Discover thisfascinating South American countrywith the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to go wildlife-spotting in the jungle, explore lofty Inca citadels or indulge in a pisco sour (or three), The Rough Guide to Peru will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the

DK Eyewitness Pocket Map and Guide: Barcelona

This handy pocket-sized guide is packed with ideas for things to do in in Barcelona, and includes a sturdy pull-out map to help you navigate with ease: everything you need for a perfect day out.From strolling along Las Ramblas to admiring the Sagrada Familia – discover the essential sights of Barcelona with this great-value, concise

The Rough Guide to Thailand

Discover this exciting destination with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to island-hop your way down the Andaman coast, sample street food at Bangkok`s night markets or trek to the hill tribes around Chiang Mai, The Rough Guide to Thailand will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat,

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide California

The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring this vast and diverse state.Tour a winery in Napa, hike to the waterfalls in Yosemite National Park or ride a classic cable car in San Francisco: everything you need to know is clearly

The Rough Guide to Sri Lanka

Discover Sri Lanka with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to explore the ancient ruins of Sigiriya, wander amid Ella`s verdant tea plantations or explore the cave temples of Dambulla, The Rough Guide to SriLanka will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along

DK Eyewitness Pocket Map and Guide: Madrid

This handy pocket-sized guide is packed with ideas for things to do in Madrid, and includes a sturdy pull-out map to help you navigate with ease: everything you need for a perfect day out.From people-watching on Plaza Mayor to exploring world-class art in the magnificent Museo del Prado – discover the essential sights of Madrid

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide China

Explore the magnificent Forbidden City at the heart of Beijing, climb the Great Wall of China, see the fascinating Terracotta Army near Xi`an, admire the futuristic skylines of Shanghai and Hong Kong, or marvel at the beauty of China`s natural landscapes: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide St Petersburg

Explore imperial palaces, visit unique museums and stunning churches or stroll across the city`s bridges: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of St Petersburg with this indispensable travel guide.- Over 20 colour maps, plus a pull-out map of the city and transport map, help you navigate