Category Archives: Travel Guides
Trees of the World
Travel from Europe, across Africa and the Americas to Australia as you learn about the baobab, the yucca, the dracaena, and many others. The book describes thirty species and genera and contains useful information and distribution maps along with an impressive picture index.
South Africa, Namibia & Botswana
In South Africa, at the southern tip of the African continent, one finds extreme deserts in the Kalahari at the border to Namibia, subtropical forests in the southeast, but also mountain ranges like the Drakensberg parallel to the Indian Ocean. Beaches, lush vineyards, and rugged cliffs at the Cape of Good Hope mark the diversity
Australia
Australia, situated between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, is rich in rainforest, deserts, and mountains. Geological wonders such as the Uluru, the Outback or the Great Barrier Reef characterize the country, as do the coastline of dream beaches and surfing paradises with offshore islands. This book shows in more than 500 pictures the uniqueness of
The Alps
A vast mountain range stretching from west to east over seven countries forms a barrier of rock, snow and ice in the middle of Europe. This illustrated book shows the scenic diversity and beauty of the Alps which has over 100 thirteen-thousand-foot peaks, a rich flora and fauna, places very much worth seeing and lovingly
Canada
Canada borders the United States to the south and the Arctic Circle to the north. This results in a landscape diversity with endless forest areas in the south and ice and rock areas in the north, beyond the Arctic tree line. In more than 500 pictures, this volume shows the multifaceted wilderness of Canada. These
American National Parks: Alaska, Northern & Eastern USA
Wide, breathtaking landscapes; crystal-clear, blue lakes; high, snow-covered mountain peaks–but also wild grizzlies, buffalos, mustangs, and rare animal species: this is North America. With nearly sixty national parks, the United States is preserving a living monument to the continent`s pristine nature in an effort to make it accessible to everyone. This volume presents twenty-six parks
American National Parks: Pacific Islands, Western & Southern USA
Wide, breathtaking landscapes; crystal-clear, blue lakes; high, snow-covered mountain peaks; but also wild grizzlies, buffalos, mustangs and rare animal species: this is North America. With nearly 60 national parks, the United States is preserving a living monument to the continent`s pristine nature in an effort to make it accessible to everyone. This volume presents 32
India
Snow-capped Himalayan mountains, palm-fringed sandy beaches, impenetrable tropical jungles and majestic tigers, wild elephants and brilliant birds are just some of the attractions India has to offer in over 400 photographs in this splendid volume. Besides the scenic beauty, the cultural aspects and the people make this country very special.
Vogesen – die schรถnsten Tal- und Hรถhenwanderungen
Rother’s Walking Guide to the Cรดte d`Azur covers 44 day and multiple-day excursions between Meton and Marseille. The guide includes tours that range from walks on the รles de Lรฉrins over beach hikes at St.Tropez to solid mountain tours in the Massiv de I`Estรฉrel or the Lake Alps; the famous crossing of the Calanques and
La Palma GERMAN
This Rother Walking Guide to La Palma (ALL TEXT IS IN GERMAN), presents the hiker with 64 varied and entertaining tour suggestions incorporating every region on the island – the guide includes 112 colour photos and colour hiking maps at 1:50.000 or 1:100,000 scale, and an overview map for general planning at 1:250,000. From physically
Mallorca Rother Guide
Rother’s handy little hiking book to Mallorca has 70 tour recommendations described in detail.Generously illustrated by photos and colour map excerpts (scale 1:50,000 and 1:75,000), there is also an overview map (at 1:500,000 scale) which is ideal for route planning. Thoroughly-researched introductory chapters with tips on interesting sights and a bus schedule complete this excellent
La Palma
This Rother Walking Guide to La Palma presents the hiker with a wide variety of entertaining tour suggestions incorporating every region on the island – the guide includes 112 colour photos and colour hiking maps at 1:50.000 or 1:100,000 scale, and an overview map for general planning at 1:250,000. From physically demanding excursions to the
Tenerife Rother Guide
This walking guide to Tenerife 50 hiking tours, including easy paths over rough cliffs and picturesque trips to heights as well as ascents to peaks that offer a fabulous view – hiking paths through fairytale-like nebulous primeval forests are also included, such as the partially paved Caminos, which in the early days where the main
Madeira Rother Guide
The Rother Guide to Madeira selects over 50 walks, each with there own map at either 1:25,000 or 1:50,000 scale, both ideal for hiking.The detailed route descriptions are preceded by up-to-date information in fact-file form; small walking maps marked with the line of the route make route finding easier and numerous photos complete the picture,
Tell
This wordless book captures the heart and drama of the famous marksman and Swiss folk hero Wilhelm Tell with bold, bright illustrations by Warja Lavater.Told in pictograms inspired by Manhattan street signs, Lavater turns characters and objects into symbols in this lavish accordion-style fold out book. The drama literally unfolds, with the direction of an
The Glorious Geology of Iceland`s Golden Circle
This is the first book describing the glorious geology of Iceland`s Golden Circle and four additional excursions:(1) the beautiful valleys and mountains of the fjord of Hvalfjordur, (2) the unique landscape and geothermal fields of the Hengill Volcano, (3) the explosion craters, volcanic fissures, and lava fields of the Reykjanes Peninsula, and (4) the volcanoes
