In 1938, two rival expeditions set off for a lost Mayan temple in the jungles of Honduras, one intending to shoot a screwball comedy on location there, the other intending to disassemble it & ship it back to New York. A seemingly endless stalemate ensues, & twenty years later, when a rogue CIA agent learns that both expeditions are still out in the wilderness, he embarks on a mission to exploit the temple as a geopolitical pawn. But the mission hurtles towards disaster when he discovers that the temple is the locus of grander conspiracies than anyone could have guessed. ...

In 1938, two rival expeditions set off for a lost Mayan temple in the jungles of Honduras, one intending to shoot a screwball comedy on location there, the other intending to disassemble it & ship it back to New York. A seemingly endless stalemate ensues, & twenty years later, when a rogue CIA agent learns that both expeditions are still out in the wilderness, he embarks on a mission to exploit the temple as a geopolitical pawn. But the mission hurtles towards disaster when he discovers that the temple is the locus of grander conspiracies than anyone could have guessed. ...

Stanfords Bristol Book of the Month February 2017 The best-selling Turkish classic of love & longing in a changing world, available in English for the first time. ` It is, perhaps, easier to dismiss a man whose face gives no indication of an inner life. & what a pity that is: a dash of curiosity is all it takes to stumble upon treasures we never expected.`A shy young man leaves his home in rural Turkey to learn a trade in 1920s Berlin. The city`s crowded streets, thriving arts scene, passionate politics & seedy cabarets provide the backdrop for a chance meeting with a woman, which will haunt him for the rest of his life. Emotionally powerful, intensely atmospheric & touchingly profound, Madonna in a Fur Coat is an unforgettable novel about new beginnings & the unfathomable nature of the human soul. ...

One of the titles in a series of maps of the administrative departments of Peru, with topography shown by altitude colouring & spot heights. Most maps also indicate cultivated areas. Scales vary considerably, given different sizes of the departments. Railways & four different types of roads & dirt tracks are shown, as well as local airports & aerodromes. The maps also show the subdivisions of the departments into provinces & districts, indicating administrative capital of each unit. Most sheets also include a panel with general information about the state (e.g. population distribution, climate, etc.). Latitude & longitude grid is drawn at 1º intervals, making this series very useful for identifying the locations of small places on the 1:100, 000 topographic survey of the country. Map legend is in Spanish only. Publication dates vary from mid-1980s to mid-1990s, with a handful of titles revised later. Each map shows one department only & no detail of any kind is given for the adjacent departments, beyond their names. ...

Madresfield Court is an arrestingly romantic stately home in the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire. It has been continuously owned & lived in by the same family, the Lygons, back to the time of the Domesday Book, &, unusually, remains in the family`s hands to this day. Inside, it is a very private, unmistakably English, manor house; a lived-in family home where the bejewelled sits next to the threadbare. The house & the family were the real inspiration for ” Brideshead Revisited”: Evelyn Waugh was a regular visitor, & based his story of the doomed Marchmain family on the Lygons. Never before open to the public, the doors of Madresfield have now swung open to allow Jane Mulvagh to explore its treasures & secrets. & so the rich, dramatic history of one landed family unfolds in parallel with the history of England itself over a millennium, from the Lygon who conspired to overthrow Queen Mary in the Dudley plot; through the tale of the disputed legacy that inspired Dickens` ” Bleak House”; to the secret love behind Elgar`s ” Enigma Variations”; & the story of the scandal of Lord Beauchamp, the disgraced 7th Earl. ...

Madrid on a single-sided, indexed street map at 1:15, 000 from Insight. This large map shows major tourist sites & transport routes, a Metro diagram & an overview of the Madrid region on enlarged road maps. Main roads & many minor roads are named (and numbered, where relevant) & one-way streets are indicated, & mainline & Metro lines & stations are displayed. In the margin of the map, information is provided on access, distances & travel times to & from surrounding areas, such as motorways, airports & nearby towns & cities. Many car parks & pedestrianised zones are displayed. The map is annotated with general tourist information such as: tourist offices, monuments, museums & galleries, squares, parks & gardens, shopping centres, theatres & major sporting venues. Other places of interest are marked, such as places of worship, cemeteries, embassies, schools & universities, post offices, libraries, hospitals & sports facilities. Areas of Madrid are also named & delineated, i.e. Retiro & Salamanca. For the coverage of the map, see the image alongside this description. Also included are three insets: An enlarged overview of the region around Madrid at 1:800, 000, showing major approaches to the city by road & rail, airports & many places of interest. Extends to Avila, Segovia & Toledo. A more enlarged overview of Madrid & its suburbs, with more detail for rail & road networks, & places of interest. Extends to cover Barajas & Cuatro Vientos airports. A Madrid Metro diagram. Current edition of this map was published in 2001. ...

Central Madrid at 1:16, 500 on a laminated, waterproof & tear-resistant street plan from the AA with on the reverse a mini guide to the city highlighting its top 25 sights, recommendations for eating out, shopping & entertainment, plus general tourist information. Coverage extends west to show part of Casa de Campo, north to include the Santiago Bernab ...

Madrid in the Luxe city guides series, which are slim & small enough to fit easily in a pocket or handbag. Information is distilled from elite suggestions by city residents, specially selected for their style, knowledge & expertise. Luxe guides aim at the upper end of the market & subjectively edit to choose the very best recommendations for shopping, restaurants, leisure options & nightlife. Half day shopping & activity itineraries are suggested for you to mix & match your visit to suit your timetable. When folded close the cardboard guide slots into its own protective plastic frame. Vanity Fair magazine calls them ...

Make the most of your trip with AA's best selling pocket guide series, up to date & easy to use, the series has been revamped to include an atlas section & additional maps. Sporting the new, distinctive AA World Travel Guide series cover design; these new editions will ensure the series remains as popular as ever. The guides are divided into five easy to use colour coded sections: Viewing: The authors introduction to the destination, including the ten 'must do's'. Top Ten: The authors Top Ten places to visit. What to See: Alphabetical listings of places to visit. Where to: Detailed listings guiding you where to eat, stay & shop. Practical Matters: Quick reference travel information. ...

Whether it's fashion, football or Fransisco de Goya that draws you to Madrid, make sure you bring this essential guide. Unique 3D models & cutaways will ensure you navigate your way around the beautiful galleries & designer stores with ease. & tips on where to enjoy a good glass of wine & sample traditional Castilian fare mean you can soak up the true Madrid experience with the locals. Ole! ...