Pocket Rough Guide Paris is the ultimate insider`s guide to Europe`s most elegant city. Inspirational photography, neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood accounts & detailed, up-to-date maps help you get the most out of a visit to Paris
- whether that means Notre-Dame & a romantic stroll along the Seine, or visits to edgy boutiques & less-visited corners of the French capital. Frank, incisive reviews take you straight to the best of the city`s cafes, restaurants, bars & clubs, from the hip to the timeless, while tell-it-like-it-is listings help you find the right accommodation for your budget, be it a boutique design hotel on the Left Bank, a luxurious classic on the Right, or just that perfect low-cost bolt hole. Pocket Rough Guide Paris is the perfect companion for a weekend away or a short city break.
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Explore Porto with the smartest & most insightful guidebook on the market. Written with Rough Guides` trademark mix of honesty, wit & practical advice, this fully updated, stunningly illustrated pocket guide brings you comprehensive coverage of all the city`s unmissable experiences. Our expert authors have visited every corner of this fascinating city, & whether you`re tasting port at the famous port lodges, cruising on the Douro river or eating a pastel de nata in the UNESCO World Heritage historic centre, this brand new Pocket Rough Guide to Porto will show you the best places to sleep, eat, drink, shop & party along the way, with options to suit every budget. The guide is packed with colour-coded maps & easy-to-follow transport advice to help navigate your way across the city & beyond, to the best day-trip destinations. Make the most of your trip with The Pocket Rough Guide to Porto. ...

Discover the Czech capital with the most in-the-know & entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to admire Art Nouveau treasures, deliberate between your favourite pubs, or see the city from the heights of Petrin hill, Pocket Rough Guide Prague will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink & shop along the way. Inside Pocket Rough Guide Prague- Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides` trademark blend of humour, honesty & insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget.- Full-colour maps throughout plus a free pull-out map
- navigate the cobbled streets of Mala Strana or the wide boulevards of Nove Mesto, without needing to get online.- Things not to miss
- the Rough Guides rundown of Prague`s unmissable sights & experiences.- Itineraries
- carefully planned routes, organized by day & by theme, to help you see the best of the city when time is short.- Detailed coverage
- places chapters cover each neighbourhood in depth, with all the sights & all the best of the nearby shops cafes, restaurants, bars, clubs. Areas covered include; Hrad Cany, Mala Strana, Stare Mesto, Josefov, Wenceslas Square & Nove Mesto, Narodni & southern Nove Mesto, Vysehrad, Vinohrady & Zizkov, Holesovice. Attractions include: Prague Castle; Old Royal Palace; Golden Lane; Charles Bridge; St Vitus Cathedral; Old Town Square; Tyn Church; Astronomical Clock; Pinkas Synagogue; Mucha Museum; Obecni Dum; Veletrzni Palace; Prague Zoo; UPM & Petrin.- Accommodation
- our pick of the best places to stay, from boutique hotels to bargain hostels & all sorts in between.- Essentials
- essential pre-departure practical information including arrival, local transport, festivals & events, plus a handy chronology & language section. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with the Pocket Rough Guide Prague About Rough Guides: Escape the everyday with Rough Guides. We are a leading travel publisher known for our ”tell it like it is” attitude, up-to-date content & great writing. Since 1982, we`ve published books covering more than 120 destinations around the globe, with an ever-growing series of ebooks, a range of beautiful, inspirational reference titles, & an award-winning website. We pride ourselves on our accurate, honest & informed travel guides.





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Discover this unique city with the most incisive & entertaining travel guide on the market. You can take this handy, pocket-sized book out with you anywhere, any time. Whether you plan to climb the Hallgrimskirkja`s tower, try a runtur pub crawl or go whale-watching off the southwest coast, Pocket Rough Guide Reykjavik will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop & visit along the way.- Perfect for short trips
- compact & concise, with all the practical info you`ll need for a few days` stay.- Free pull-out map, as well as full-colour maps throughout
- navigate the harbour`s backstreets or work your way along Laugavegur without getting online.- Things not to miss
- Rough Guides` rundown of Reykjavik`s unmissable sights & experiences.- Itineraries
- carefully planned days to help you organize your visit.- Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides` trademark blend of humour, honesty & insight, with options to suit every budget.- stunning images
- a rich collection of inspiring colour photography.- Detailed city coverage
- whether visiting the big sights or venturing off the tourist trail, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Chapters cover each neighbourhood in depth, with all the sights & the best of the nearby shops, cafes, restaurants, bars & clubs. Areas covered include: Laekjartorg; Austurstraeti; Austurvoellur; Adalstraeti; Hafnarstraeti; Tryggvagata; the harbour; Tjornin; Bankastraeti; OEskjuhlid; Laugardalur; Hafnarfjoerdur. Attractions include: Hallgrimskirkja; National Museum; Settlement Exhibition; Saga Museum; Phallological Museum; Blue Lagoon; Strokkur geyser; THingvellir; Gullfoss; THorsmoerk.- Day-trips
- venture further afield to the Reykjanes Peninsula, the Golden Circle, the south coast & the interior.- Accommodation
- our unbiased selection of the top places to stay, to suit every budget.- Essentials
- crucial pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, activities, festivals & events, & more.- Background information
- an easy-to-use chronology, plus a handy language section. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with Pocket Rough Guide Reykjavik.









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Covering every corner of Rome, from the Vatican`s airy piazzas to the cobbled lanes of Trastevere, Pocket Rough Guide Rome is your essential guide to this fascinating city. Whether you want to visit the big-name sights such as the Colosseum & Roman Forum, take in the art at the Galleria Borghese, browse the offbeat boutiques in trendy Monti, or hit the bars in up-&-coming Pigneto, the Pocket Rough Guide Rome will ensure you make the most of your time in Rome. With stunning pictures & detailed, easy-to-use maps, Pocket Rough Guide Rome is the perfect travelling companion. Up-to-date listings cover the best of the city`s shops, cafes, restaurants, bars, clubs & hotels, all chosen by Rough Guides` expert author. If you only have a few days in the city, our tailored itineraries help you plan your time, highlighting the city`s main sights as well as quirkier options. Make the most of your holiday with Pocket Rough Guide Rome. ...

The best Venice has to offer
- in your pocket. Pocket Rough Guide Venice is your essential guide to Europe`s most romantic city,
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J.R.R. Tolkien`s fantasy story about the adventures of a bewitched toy dog, written before The Hobbit. While on holiday in 1925, four-year-old Michael Tolkien lost his beloved toy dog on the beach at Filey in Yorkshire. To console him, his father, J.R.R. Tolkien, improvised a story about Rover, a real dog who is magically transformed into a toy & is forced to seek out the wizard who wronged him in order to be returned to normal. This charming tale, peopled by a s&-sorcerer & a terrible dragon, by the king of the sea & the Man-in-the-Moon, was Tolkien`s first full-length children`s book, written before The Hobbit. Now, nearly 90 years later, the adventures of Rover
- or, for reasons that become clear in the story, ` Roverandom`
- are published in this delightful pocket hardback edition. Rich in wit & wordplay, Roverandom is edited & introduced by Tolkien experts Christina Scull & Wayne G. Hammond, &

Includes:: Tolkien`s own delightful illustrations.



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This compact, magnetic version of Scrabble has all the features of the original game & is small enough to fit in your pocket. The convenient & compact design
Includes::- 100 magnetic tiles- Tile/ Storage Bag- 4 magnetic racks- Rules leaflet- Compact case with integral board & scoring This little gem is superb for travelling anyhow & anywhere, as the magnetic board means even the bumpiest trip won
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The Pocket Shower is made from the same heat-resistant waterproof fabric & roll-top closure as our standard Dry Sacks. Built into the base is a compact showerhead that operates with an easy-to-use on/off twist mechanism. The twist spout also serves to adjust the flow of water, delivering an efficient trickle to a free-flowing shower. Fill the 10 Liter (2.6 gallon) Pocket Shower, roll it to close at the top & hang it from two tough Delrin D rings with the 20 feet of lightweight cord provided. The black fabric soaks up sun during the day at basecamp for a warm shower or fill it at the end of the day for a cool rinse. For multi-function, the Pocket Shower can also be used as a regular dry sack to transport clothes or sleeping bag. ...

Collins Pocket Spanish Dictionary offers excellent coverage of today's language & usage. Clear presentation & colour layout allow maximum accessibility in a portable, hard-wearing format. Features include: All the latest words in both languages, such as downloadable, Wi-Fi in English, & huella de carbono, bloguear in Spanish Full GCSE coverage An in-depth & up-to-date supplement with information about Spain, its people & its language to help you take your learning to the next level Help with Spanish verbs Clear, colour layout, useful examples, language & cultural notes Collins Pocket Spanish Dictionary has been designed to give travellers, business people & the general user alike all the information they need in a portable, hard-wearing format. It

Includes:: all the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle, as well as all the features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read colour layout, special treatment of key words such as can, that, ser, de, notes about life in Spanish-speaking countries & warnings on commonly confused words. An in-depth & up-to-date supplement helps you to develop your knowledge of Spanish & your confidence in the language, with a section on common translation difficulties to guide you. There is information on pronunciation & improving your fluency, as well as the words & phrases you will need in different situations, like sending an email or making a phone call. The supplement also gives you an insight into Spain, its people & other Spanish-speaking countries. Verb tables show all verb forms for the most common Spanish verbs & give examples of how these are used. Also available in the Collins Spanish dictionary range are Collins Spanish School Dictionary, Collins Easy Learning Spanish Dictionary, Collins Spanish Dictionary & Grammar & Collins Spanish Phrasebooks for mobile phone & iPod.

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