Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

In this new book, over 60 delicious recipes are divided into chapters on Soups; Appetizers, Dumplings & Side Dishes; Fish & Shellfish; Meat Dishes; & Desserts. The many delectable dishes include Zeppelins (the famous Lithuanian dumplings) with crispy bacon & sour cream, or Latvian Pork & Veal Patties with Sour Cream & Mustard Sauce (kurzemes). For a sweeter appeal, try the Estonian Apple & Almond Cheesecake or Baltic Rye, Poppy Seed & Honey Cookies. The carefully compiled selection by Baltic specialist Silvena Johen Lauta conveys the eating traditions of Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania. Supported with over 300 specially commissioned photographs, the reader can absorb the diverse influences & relish the rustic tastes of these three little-known cuisines. ...

Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania Eyewitness travel guide from Dorling Kindersley is a lavishly illustrated book concerned with providing the visitor with detailed background information to sightseeing in the country & a broad cultural introduction. Popular historical buildings & museums are often described with cutaway diagrams allowing you to view ...

Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania Eyewitness travel guide from Dorling Kindersley is a lavishly illustrated book concerned with providing the visitor with detailed background information to sightseeing in the country & a broad cultural introduction. Popular historical buildings & museums are often described with cutaway diagrams allowing you to view “inside” your destination, sites are shown with bird’s eye plans & small, more conventional maps contextualise regions & pinpoint places of interest. The guide has detailed region by region chapters on each country, with particular sections on the capitals Tallinn, Riga & Vilnius. A travellers’ needs section details places to stay, eat & shop, as well as looking at entertainment, nightlife & outdoor activities. A survival guide features practical tips for preparation, logistics & health & safety, whilst a mini phrase section at the back of the book helps you with useful communication phrases in Estonian, Latvian & Lithuanian. ...

Indexed road map of Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania at 1:700, 000. Major road networks are shown, with distances marked in kilometres & European road numbers used. Ferry & shipping routes are also shown, as are railway lines & airports. Topography is indicated only by spot heights. International boundaries are clearly marked, with points of interest such as camping sites & viewpoints shown. The reverse of the map is a comprehensive index sub-divided by country. ...

With only 1.3 million inhabitants, Estonia is one of Europe`s least populous nations -- yet it boasts one of the continent`s fastest growing economies. In the first serious English-language history of this small Baltic state, Neil Taylor charts Estonia`s long, arduous journey to its present-day prosperity, through a thousand years of occupation by Danes, Swedes, Germans & Russians. In the wake of the First World War, out of the heat of a national awakening & the collapse of the Russian & German empires, Estonia was recognised as an independent nation in 1920. This was not to last -- the country was tossed between the Soviets & Nazis during the Second World War, then fully integrated into the USSR, bringing on more than half a century of renewed occupation & misery. But hopes of true independence never dimmed &, in 1991, the Republic of Estonia was restored. This unflinching history

Includes:: charming moments of colour & levity, from ambassadorial reports on nude bathing & a presidential press conference deliberately held beside a dirty toilet, to the story of a blind pianist, the first foreigner allowed to visit the city of Tartu in the Soviet era.

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Estonia’ s rich heritage of over 670 historic manor houses of the Baltic-German nobility highlighted on a road map of the country at 1:425, 000 from the Tallinn-based Regio. Symbols showing their locations indicate the state of preservation, from complexes still in their original form to locations where only the outbuildings have survived or sites which have been significantly reconstructed. Other symbols how manor parks & churches, & the map indicates which locations are listed on the reverse with more information, including their GPS coordinates. Map legend & historical notes include English; the text on the reverse is in Estonia only. Given the enormous contribution by the Baltic Germans to the development of Russia in the 18th & 19th centuries, the map will also be useful to anyone particularly interested in the history of that country. ...

Estonia on five regional maps at 1:275, 000 from the Tallinn-based Regio, with prominent highlighting of protected areas & places of interest including 15 recommended top sights, plus on the reverse city maps of the region’s main towns. Road network is presented on a clear base which highlights protected areas. Locations of petrol stations are shown but driving distances are not marked. A wide range of symbols indicates various places of interest including historical sites, interesting buildings or trees, beaches, scenic views, etc, with 15 recommended locations cross-referenced to the list of their names on the reverse. The maps have latitude & longitude lines at 20’ & 30’ respectively. On the reverse street plans, also annotated with sights & facilities, show principal traffic arteries & main streets in the region’s larger towns. Map legend

Includes:: English; the list of the 15 top sights gives their English names but the descriptions are in Estonian only.

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Colloquial Estonian is easy to use & completely up-to-date. Specially written by experienced teachers for self-study or class use, the course offers you a step-by-step approach to written & spoken Estonian. No prior knowledge of the language is required. What makes Colloquial Estonian your best choice in personal language learning? It is interactive with lots of dialogues & exercises for regular practice, clear with concise grammar notes, practical with useful vocabulary & pronunciation guide, & complete
- including answer key & special reference section. By the end of this rewarding course you will be able to communicate confidently & effectively in a broad range of situations.
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