Central America Handbook in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive & leading guides designed & written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint guides all have the same layout. Introductory sections introduce the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Each guide is organised geographically by region or country, with individual sections having a particular focus on an extensive range of sights & places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants & any notable local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give readers an insight into local customs, stories & sights of particular interest.A ‘ Background’ section explores the history, economy, government, education, culture, people, land & environment of the destination in significant depth. There is also a ‘ Footnotes’ chapter with a basic language guide for travellers & information about the author. A useful distance chart tailored to the destination is also included in the inside back cover. * Please note:* the series is gradually being revised, reverting to its previous style of ” Handbooks”, published in a hardback format. ...

Writer & past Belize resident Joshua Berman knows the best ways to experience Belizefrom hiking the waterfall at Lubaantun to riding horseback to El Pilar. Complete with details on visiting Monkey River, bird watching in the wetlands, & reserving a barstool at the Lazy Lizard at sunset, Berman offers a range of exciting activities for every travelerwith unique trip ideas like Surf & Turf & Diving in Belize. Packed with information on dining, transportation, & accommodations, Moon Belize gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal & memorable experience. ...

Belize, Guatemala & Southern Mexico in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive & leading guides designed & written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint guides all have the same layout. Introductory sections introduce the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Each guide is organised geographically by region or country, with individual sections having a particular focus on an extensive range of sights & places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants & any notable local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give readers an insight into local customs, stories & sights of particular interest.A ...

Footprint`s Belize, Guatemala & Southern Mexico Handbook will guide you from monumental Mayan ruins, through hypnotic fiestas, to sparkling submarine adventures. Great coverage of the top activities & sights in the region, including jungle-shrouded ruins, basking in crystal clear cayes, historic churches, delicious cuisine, & exploring volcanic cones. Loaded with information & suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from birding spots in Belize to forgotten cities of ancient civilizations.

Includes:: comprehensive information from transport & practicalities to history, culture & landscape. Plus all the usual accommodation, eating & drinking listings for every budget. Full-colour planning section to inspire you & help you find the best experiences from idyllic Caribbean waters to awe-inspiring caves, Footprint`s fully updated edition will help you navigate this compelling destination.

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Belize was an important part of the pre-Columbian Mayan civilization. Having fallen between three early Spanish colonial jurisdictions, Belize was then settled in the 17th C by British adventurers, many of them ex-buccaneers. This book traces the outline of this complex history. ...

Handcrafted architectural models. Cherry & birch wood finished in subtle shades of light & dark honey. Dome building is hinged to open. Sinuous curves & arches in beautifully finished wood add a fluid touch to private or corporate quarters. Michelangelo had several models made from the St. Peter dome during the time he worked on it. Discovered in an attic & newly restored, these models are now a main attraction at the Vatican Museum. Architects over the centuries have made models to check details in 3D & help clients understand dimensional perspectives. Many architects of renown also collected models, not only for their exquisite workmanship but also for their value as décor in homes & especially offices. AM offers a small but no less fascinating collection of early stair models & dome buildings. If we do not have this item in stock we will order it for you from our supplier. Delivery generally takes 3 weeks within the UK. For overseas delivery queries please email sales@stanfords.co.uk ...

In this book the author, now feeling firmly established in her Tuscan home, begins to extend her travels deeper into Tuscany & introduces us to the joys of gardening, wine-making & Primavera. Mayes intersperses her narrative with rich descriptions of Italian cooking & mouth-watering recipes, & she also expands upon many of the brilliant characters that she introduced us to in her first book. ...

Deliciously Stella is the world`s latest Instafoodie to take the chia seed-eating yoga-pant-wearing health world by storm. Here she tells all on how to get that elusive glow without breaking sweat & shares the cleaneating life hacks she swears by to achieve a strongnotskinny look & a blessed outlook on life. Deliciously Stella is not your average superfoodie; she would rather turn her pictures upside down than brave a headstand & she thinks that Fruit Pastilles are one of your five-a-day. She`s not a chef or a nutritionist, but in this day & age who needs to be? Anything can be a recipe if you put the right filter on it. Her first book is packed full of recipes, words of inspiration & yoga poses to help you gettheglow in the time it takes you to massage your kale. This book will leave you feeling energised, happy & ready to hashtag your way to health. ...

The son of a gypsy woman, Sebastien is found as a newborn baby in the Alps & brought up by Cesar & his grandchildren Angelina & Jean. Born on the same day, Belle is a beautiful white Pyrenean Mountain Dog who has been neglected & passed on from owner to owner, until one day she escapes from a kennel. When Sebastien rescues the runaway Belle from the wrath of the villagers, the boy & the dog form a lifelong friendship & embark on exciting adventures in the mountains. First published in 1965 to coincide with the internationally successful television series of the same name, Belle & Sebastien is a heart-warming story of camaraderie, adventure & freedom. Available for the first time into English, this edition

Includes:: extra material for young readers, including a section on the book, information about the author & a test-yourself quiz.

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The son of a Gypsy woman, Sebastien is found as a newborn baby in the Alps & brought up by Guillaume & his grandchildren Angelina & Jean. Born on the same day, Belle is a beautiful white Pyrenean Mountain Dog who has been neglected & passed on from owner to owner, until one day she escapes from a kennel. When Sebastien rescues the runaway Belle from the wrath of the villagers, the boy & the dog form a lifelong friendship & embark on exciting adventures in the mountains. First published in 1965 to coincide with the internationally successful television series of the same name, Belle & Sebastien is a heart-warming story of camaraderie, adventure & freedom. ...