Representing a rich culture & lifestyle that is changing rapidly, this book presents The Bahamas' history from the time of Columbus 500 years ago & rediscovers the unique features of each one of its islands. Stretching 600 miles from Inagua in the south to Walkers Cay in the north, & nearly as far along the Tropic of Cancer from San Salvador in the east to Cay Sal in the west, The Bahamas is the largest of all island chains in the Caribbean. Its 700 islands, with their numerous rocks & small cays, are surrounded by large banks. Over half the population of 250, 000 lives on the main island of New Providence where the glamorous capital of Nassau sits overlooking the harbour & adjacent Paradise Isl&. The remainder of the population is spread in small & large communities in all the other islands. While Nassau & Freeport are at the commercial heartbeat of The Bahamas, providing its people with an economic & political structure, most of its inherent customs, traditions & ways of life are found in the other islands. ...

Bahia & Salvador in the Footprint Focus Guides, which are targeted at cities, regions & countries worldwide that have no, or very limited, coverage from other publishers. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint Focus guides all have the same layout. Smaller than their sister Handbooks, the Focus guides are intended to streamline the information contained so that you have more of what you need, without losing Footprint ...

Relax on one of Salvador's white-sand beaches & you will see the art ballet of capoeira, smell the rich spicy cooking of Bahia, & get the unmistakable feeling that you are in African Brazil. The homeland of Brazil's African heritage is like nowhere else in Brazil: carnivals sway to the rhythms of the drum troupe orchestras while churches are decorated with statues of black saints. Footprintfocus Bahia & Salvador will take you from the cultural capital Salvador, along Bahia's beautiful coast, stopping off at an assortment of laid-back little towns & hedonistic party-cities on the way.

Includes:: practical advice on getting to & around the region plus fascinating insights into the area's culture & history. Essentials section with practical advice on getting there & around. Highlights maps of the region so you know what not to miss. Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep & party. Detailed street maps for Salvador & other key towns. Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Loaded with advice & information on how to get around, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of Bahia & Salvador without weighing you down. The content of Footprintfocus Bahia & Salvador guide has been extracted from Footprint's Brazil Handbook.

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Topographic mapping from Mexico’s national survey agency, Instituto Nacional de Estadística, Geografía e Informática. The maps have contours at 20m intervals with relief shading & indicate various types of terrain & vegetation, e.g. dense vegetation, cultivated areas, swamps, sand dunes, salt pans, etc. UTM grid is at 10km intervals, with latitude & longitude shown by margin ticks at intervals of 5`. Map legend is in Spanish only. To see the other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Since the arrival of Gringa, everything has been going wrong. Maria Aparecida, the queen of the slums, has disappeared; one-eyed Tonio has stopped singing; Ze & Manuel are feverish & Mama Lourdes the clairvoyant can only predict bad news. The area is dying
- one by one its children are abandoning sleepy Bahia to follow their fortunes in the big cities of the south. Bahia Blues draws the reader into the heart of modern-day Brazil: amid the squalor of Rio de Janeiro shantytown, along the lively streets of Sao Paolo & within the cells of Canju, the prison of Bahia.
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Bahia in the Travel Guide series from Bradt; encompassing a comprehensive range of titles to destinations worldwide, with a particular focus on Africa, Central & South America. Bradt are one of the country’s leading independent publishers & have an ethos that focuses on responsible travel, in alliance with a philosophy of sustainability; both in the destinations the guides cover but also in encouraging tourists to limit the impact they have on the local environment. Bradt guides have a reputation for appealing to more independent travelers & often cover destinations that are not available from other publishers. Each guide opens with two comprehensive chapters on Background & Practical Information, covering details of the country’s geography, culture, natural history, government & politics, economy, people, language, religion, education & culture. Important practical advice

Includes:: when to visit, highlights, suggested itineraries, tour operators, red tape, embassies & consulates, getting there & away, health, safety, what to take, money, budgeting, getting around, accommodation, eating & drinking, public holidays, shopping, arts & entertainment, media & communications, business, travel culture & cultural etiquette. Individual sections are organized geographically by region & typically open with information on practicalities & orientation, before focusing on what to see & where to go. Information on what to see, where to stay, where to eat & how to find your way around is provided, with a range of budgets catered for. Simple black & white maps locate key visitor sites & places of accommodation. Bradt Travel Guides include appendices that provide an in-depth introduction to the language of each country, a glossary of terms & a listing of books & internet resources providing further information on the destination.

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Bahrain & its two cities, Al Manama & Al Muharraq in a cleverly designed presentation from Huber Verlag, combining a series of maps with an extensive guide to the country. Nesting under the cover are two separate concertina maps produced on thick, high quality paper. Each is folded so that various sections are clearly labelled & can be opened separately or, where appropriate, viewed combined to provided wider coverage. All the maps & plans are annotated with places of interest & various facilities & cross-references to the guide section. All the text is in English. The map sections provide: the whole island at 1:120, 000, with a separate map of the Hawar Islands; north & central Bahrain at 1:50, 000; street plan of Al Manama at 1:17, 500; overview plan of Al Muharraq at 1:50, 000, plus its central area at 1:4, 000. More than half of this title is taken by the guide section with descriptions of places of interest illustrated with colour photos; lists of apartments, banks, shopping malls & markets, hotels, etc; plus general notes on the country, is climate, etc. ...

Bahrain in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ...

Bahrain road map at 1:115, 000 plus an indexed street plan of Manama City at 1:10, 000 from ITMB indicating both developments in progress & future plans including the train line & the causeway linking Bahrain with Qatar. All place names are shown in Latin alphabet only. The map is divided in two large panels. Bahrain is presented at 1:115, 000 with the island’s road network including dirt tracks, proposed Gulf States Railway Line, airports, oil rigs & pipelines, as well as places of interest such as the Grand Prix circuit, Bahrain Fort World Heritage site, etc. Topography is shown by altitude colouring with spot heights & graphics for salt flats. Latitude & longitude lines are shown at 5’ intervals. The map is not indexed. Hawar Islands are included as an inset. The larger panel covers Manama with Muharraq at 1:10, 000 with its index listing both street names & quadrants. The plan indicates main traffic routes & highlights various services, facilities & places of interest, including tourist accommodation, shopping centres, museums & mosques, etc. An inset extends coverage beyond the Lulu Island (Reef Island) development to include the Seef District. ...

Bahrain in Marshall Cavendish`s Culture Shock! Series; comprising a range of guides that inform visitors of the finer points & details relating to social etiquette, traditions & customs; bringing visitors to a sensitive yet substantial understanding of the country or city in question. The series targets those who are planning long stays in the destination or extended periods of residence. The guides are written by authors who have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, & so are ideally placed to provide informative & relevant advice. Each title contains insights into local culture & traditions, guidance on adapting to the local environment, linguistic help & lots of general advice about local culture & idiosyncrasies to help prepare readers for their visit. Each title is structured similarly, beginning with the first impressions a visitor might expect to have. The guides aim to help readers understand the local culture through first appreciating the motivations, beliefs & attitudes of the local people. Practical advice on settling in is provided, with focused sections on accommodation, utilities, health, education & telecommunications. There is also extensive information on the destination’s culture, food & leisure, in addition to a specific section addressing the concerns of those travelling on business. ...