Cancun & Cozumel Directions is full of ideas for a trip to Mexico's Yucatan peninsula, richly illustrated with hundreds of specially commissioned photos. The full-colour introduction features eighteen themed spreads including the best beaches, inland Mayan ruins, dive sites & cafes. The main section of the guide gives an area-by-area account of the sights, restaurants, hotels, transport, cafes & beachside nightlife all supported by inspiring photographs. There are detailed maps of each chapter area & all the main resorts, in which every listing & review is pinpointed. ...

The Rough Guide Russian Phrasebook is the definitive phrasebook to help you make the most of your time in Russia. Whether you want to book a hotel room, ask what time the train leaves or buy a drink from the bar, this new phrasebook has a dictionary of over 5, 000 words & will help you communicate with the locals in no time. The free audio downloads, recorded by native Russian speakers, can be downloaded to your computer or MP3, allowing you to listen to the correct pronunciation of essential dialogues, ideal for practicing before you go or while you`re there. There`s even a regional pronunciation guide & Rough Guide travel tips, so wherever you are you can get around & speak the lingo. The Rough Guide Russian Phrasebook has an extensive two-way dictionary packed with vocabulary & a helpful menu & drinks list reader, perfect for choosing the right dish in any restaurant. ...

The Phrasebooks series from Rough Guides comprise of pocket-sized guides aimed at providing travellers with essential communication & language tips & skills while travelling. Each guide has a double-language dictionary, preceded by a basic grammar section with a clear A-Z format, simple pronunciation guides, travel scenario dialogues & menu readers, all enhanced by an easy-to-read design. There are also helpful hints on cultural do`s & don`ts, useful travel tips & references to popular local food & drink. Each book also has a web page where you can download the travel scenarios, recorded with native speakers, as audio files for your Mac, PC or iPod. ...

The Pocket Guide series from Rough Guides are handy-sized guides to a range of international cities, including Rough Guide’s renowned travel knowledge in a practical, pocket-sized format ideal for exploring the city. Each guide provides readers with the essential information about a destination in an easily accessible way. The guide is organised into 5 main sections – Introduction, Best of Rome, Places, Accommodation & Essentials – providing a concise yet comprehensive summary of the best the city has to offer. The Introduction section takes a glance at the city as well as suggesting possible itineraries, based on time & budget. The ‘ Best of’ section provides an overview of the destination’s main highlights, in categories including museums & galleries, viewpoints, eating out & shopping, while the Places chapter explores the city’s most famous sites & attractions. An accommodation section also lists some of the city’s main hotels, with brief descriptions of each & the relevant prices & contact details. An Essentials chapter provides useful practical guidance on arriving in the city, getting around, an A-Z directory of important information, festivals & events, chronology of the city & the local language. There is also a fold-out overview map of the city’s main local transport routes & a separate map at the back of the guide. ...

Drawing on over 25 years of travel publishing experience, Rough Guides publish a range of thematic, pictorial & reference titles celebrating travel & providing inspiration for future trips away. Many of the guides give advice on different elements of travel & are influenced by ethical & green considerations. Individual titles are also dedicated to some of the best photography & images of particular destinations & practical reference guides that make travelling easier & more enjoyable.* For more information please see individual descriptions.* ...

The Rough Guide to Digital Photography tells you everything you need to know to maximise the quality & impact of your pictures offline, online & from a mobile phone. With tips on composition & technique, editing quick fixes, & cool things to do with photos, this essential handbook is the ultimate digital photography book for a truly digital era. Helping make sense of the mass of online options in an ever-changing digital age the book covers everything, from photo sharing & street photography to hosting & creating blogs, to mash-ups & slideshows. Taking a practical look at the many image tools available, it will show you how to learn the rules of composition, & then how to break them, plus how to harness the power of the digital darkroom, & how to create images that will impress your friends. Whether you're new to photography, want to get the best out of your cameraphone, or are a dedicated amateur with an SLR, The Rough Guide to Digital Photography will help you make the most of your pictures offline, online & on the move. Make the most of your camera with The Rough Guide to Digital Photography. ...

A century after the most famous shipwreck in history, The Rough Guide to the Titanic tells the story of the supposedly unsinkable liner. A comprehensive history, it covers every moment of the journery & the Titanic's final hours, from striking the iceberg to disappearing beneath the freezing Atlantic waters. Discover the epic human drama at the heart of the tragedy, with a rich cast of characters including the heroes, villains & victims aboard the Titanic, & the adventurers who re-discovered it in 1985. Plus, there are maps, diagrams & images to illustrate the disaster at every turn. The focus also stretches from the people who built the Titanic
- with their faith in progress & technology
- to the controversies & conspiracy theories that have raged ever since its sinking. The Rough Guide to the Titanic also looks at the fascination that surrounds the Titanic, including the books, music & movies that have kept its memory alive
- from the stiff upper lips of 1958's A Night To Remember to the tear jerking romance of James Cameron's Titanic.


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The Rough Guide to World Music is the unchallenged work on sounds from around the globe. This third edition is even more comprehensive than ever- updated & expanded including playlists for all countries & new chapters on Bangladesh, Burma, Corsica, French chanson, Malta, Slovenia & New zeal&. Volume 2: Europe, Asia & the Pacific has full coverage of genres from Balkan brass to Bollywood song & from fado & flamenco to Filipino fusion. The guide

Includes:: articles on more than 60 countries from Albania to Wales & Afghanistan to Vietnam written by expert contributors, focusing on popular & roots music. You'll find discographies for each article, with biographical notes on thousands of musicians & reviews of their best CDs. The Rough Guide to World Music is packed with playlists of the greatest tracks from each country for your iPod & MP3 player.

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See the world through the eyes of real travellers with over 300 photographs from across the globe. From the quirky & the curious to the simply stunning, the sheer variety of images in Rough Guides` unique & exciting new photobook is a joyous celebration of travel today. It is also a beautiful testament to modern photography. With the rise of Instagram, a million travel images a day float into digital space
- but few make it into print. That`s why we invited our readers to submit their travel snaps &
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- see them reproduced in a gorgeously designed photobook. The response was inspiring. We received some 5000 submissions, showcasing a world of travel experiences, from Rainbow Mountain in Peru to sunset in Goa, busy city scenes to wild seascapes, Korean street cooks to Edinburgh bagpipers & Mongolian hunters. In mood, tone & execution
- never mind location
- each image is as unique as the person who took it. To top things off, we drafted in some expert assistance to help us whittle the entries down
- not least the eagle eye of legendary Magnum photographer Martin Parr. Seals of approval don`t get much better than that. And so here it is. You Are Here
- because you were there.






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First published in 1990, ” Rough Ride” is one of the greatest books ever written about the life of a professional athlete. Almost twenty years later, Yellow Jersey is publishing an updated edition of this cycling classic, with a new foreword by the author which reflects on his life both inside & outside the sport. Paul Kimmage`s boyhood dreams were of cycling glory: wearing the yellow jersey, cycling the Tour de France, becoming a national hero. He knew it wouldn`t come easy, but he was prepared to put in the graft: he spent his teenage years cycling an average of 400 miles per week. The dedication began to pay off. As an amateur, he represented his country & finished sixth in the World Championships. In 1986, he turned professional. That`s when reality hit. He soon discovered it wasn`t about glory & courage, & it wasn`t about how much training you put in or how much you wanted to win. It was about gruelling defeats, complete & utter exhaustion, & it was about drugs. Not drugs that would ensure victory, but drugs that would allow you to finish the race & start another day. Paul Kimmage left the sport to write this book. It is a powerful & frank account that breaks the law of silence surrounding the issue of drugs in sport. An eye-opening expose & a heartbreaking lament, it is a book that anyone interested in any sport should read. ...