The first Blue Guide to cover the whole of Italy, in a distilled format concentrating on the art history & architecture of the key sites. Full-colour, detailed maps & diagrams as well as Blue Guide Recommended dining & accommodation suggestions. ...

India in the Blue Guides series focuses primarily on cultural tourism for the visitor who wishes to understand more of what they might see &, as such, the title provides thorough & objective reference information covering art, history & architecture. The guide features illustrations aimed to inform rather than just decorate, such as maps, diagrams, floor plans, architectural details & photographs. Cross referenced indexing means information is accessible & layout navigable. Selective listings of restaurants & accommodation are chosen in the belief that good, practical recommendations will contribute to the enjoyment of good art & culture. ...

Italy Central in the Blue Guides series focuses primarily on cultural tourism for the visitor who wishes to understand more of what they might see &, as such, the title provides thorough & objective reference information covering art, history & architecture. The guide features illustrations aimed to inform rather than just decorate, such as maps, diagrams, floor plans, architectural details & photographs. Cross referenced indexing means information is accessible & layout navigable. Selective listings of restaurants & accommodation are chosen in the belief that good, practical recommendations will contribute to the enjoyment of good art & culture. ...

Italy Southern in the Blue Guides series focuses primarily on cultural tourism for the visitor who wishes to understand more of what they might see &, as such, the title provides thorough & objective reference information covering art, history & architecture. The guide features illustrations aimed to inform rather than just decorate, such as maps, diagrams, floor plans, architectural details & photographs. Cross referenced indexing means information is accessible & layout navigable. Selective listings of restaurants & accommodation are chosen in the belief that good, practical recommendations will contribute to the enjoyment of good art & culture. This guide covers Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Molise & Puglia. ...

Kayak in the serene Lakel&, enjoy a cruise on the Baltic, or take in the splendour of the Northern Lights in Lapland
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Insight Guide Greece is a comprehensive, full-colour travel guide to a country famous for its ancient sites & breathtakingly beautiful islands. Be inspired by our Best of Greece section highlighting unmissable sights & experiences & lavish Photo Features on topics such as ancient sites, folklore & island flora. A detailed Places section, with stunning travel photography & full-colour maps, shows you where to go & what to do, from the historic mainland teeming with ancient sites to the exquisite beaches of its surrounding islands & Byzantine & Ottoman influences up in the north. A comprehensive Travel Tips section gives you all the travel advice you need to plan your trip, with our selective, independent reviews to guide you to the most authentic hotels & restaurants. ...

With its treasure-filled ancient sites, folklore & island flora, the Greek Islands are the jewel in Greece`s crown. Be inspired by the new edition of Insight Guide Greek Islands, a detailed full-colour guide to this fascinating region. Insight Guides` unrivaled coverage of history & culture provides an essential introduction to what makes the Greek Isles unique, including its people & identities as well as its sailing scene. Consult the Best of Greek Islands selection for an at-a-glance guide to the region`s most evocative attractions, such as the improbably perched Panagia Hozoviotissa Monastery & the eminently strollable Corfu Old Town, & the editor`s choice of recommendations for the best museums & hikes, amongst others. Descriptive accounts of where to go in the Greek Islands, from the impressive Place of Knossos, the centre of Europe`s first civilisation, to the exquisite beaches on Levkada & Crete, are enhanced by beautiful photographs, while all major sights are cross-referenced with full-colour maps. The travel tips section provides a wealth of information on how to plan your trip, plus our selection of the best hotels. ...

”I Am a Chechen!” offers a lyrical fusion of exotic legends, stories & memories of Chechnya: a land of wondrous beauty, site of genocides past & present, & the author`s ancestral home. Haunted by memories of the land he deserted, Sadulaev tells the stories of those who stayed behind. He brings dead friends back to life again, revisiting their first loves, their passion for rock music, & their quests for martyrdom. & he immerses us in the intoxicating beauty of his homeland`s mountains, blossoms & the flocks of migratory swallows that fill its skies. This is an intensely personal journey through the carnage of the war, exploring the pain, the challenge, & above all the meaning of being a Chechen. ...

Filipino food is having its moment. Sour, sweet, funky, fatty, bright, rich, tangy, & bold
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From the creators of the sensational book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, comes an exciting new title: I Am a Rebel Girl: A Journal to Start Revolutions. Designed for girls of all ages looking to explore & train their rebel spirit, I Am a Rebel Girl is filled with activities that challenge perspective, induce thought, & prompt action. Write love notes to your favorite body parts, draw yourself climbing a mountain, write a letter to an elected representative & interact with the beautiful, original artwork developed by the female artists who illustrated the iconic Rebel Girls books. I Am a Rebel Girl is the perfect companion to the book series. It is an action plan that creates space for BIG ideas & it helps girls develop the tools they need to lead the revolution of our time. With a stunning cover that begs to be personalized, interiors in 100 lbs soft paper, fun stickers & an extraordinary print quality, I Am a Rebel Girl is a captivating object, sure to excite the millions of fans Rebel Girls has gained all around the world & to open up the Rebel Girls` universe to new audiences. With original artwork by the female artists who illustrated the iconic ” Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls” books, ”I Am a Rebel Girl” will help all the rebel girls in your life embrace their own potential with joy & determination & become agents of change. ...