In 1912, six months after Robert Falcon Scott and four of hismen came to grief in Antarctica, a thirty-two-year-old Russiannavigator named Valerian Albanov embarked on an expedition thatwould prove even more disastrous. In search of new Arctic huntinggrounds, Albanov's ship, the Saint Anna, was frozen fast in thepack ice of the treacherous Kara Sea-a misfortune grievouslycompounded by an incompetent commander, the absence of crucialnautical charts, insufficient fuel, and inadequate provisions thatleft the crew weak and debilitated by scurvy. For nearly a year and a half, the twenty-five men and onewoman aboard the Saint Anna endured terrible hardships and dangeras the icebound ship drifted helplessly north. Convinced that theSaint Anna would never free herself from the ice, Albanov andthirteen crewmen left the ship in January 1914, hauling makeshiftsledges and kayaks behind them across the frozen sea, hoping toreach the distant coast of Franz Josef Land. With only a shockinglyinaccurate map to g

From Fouad Ajami, an acclaimed author and chronicler of Arabpolitics, comes a compelling account of how a generation of Arabintellectuals tried to introduce cultural renewals in theirhomelands through the forces of modernity and secularism.Ultimately, they came to face disappointment, exile, and, onoccasion, death. Brilliantly weaving together the strands of atumultuous century in Arab political thought, history, and poetry,Ajami takes us from the ruins of Beirut's once glitteringmetropolis to the land of Egypt, where struggle rages between amodernist impulse and an Islamist insurgency, from Nasser'span-Arab nationalist ambitions to the emergence of an uneasy PaxAmericana in Arab lands, from the triumphalism of the Gulf War tothe continuing anguished debate over the Israeli-Palestinian peaceaccords. For anyone who seeks to understand the Middle East, here isan insider's unflinching analysis of the collision betweenintellectual life and political realities in the Arab worldtoday.

A highly visual guide to this spectacularly situatedoutward-looking city, which provides fascinating historical andcultural background, as well as practical information and expertrecommendations for hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops. This book covers all the city neighborhoods of interest tovisitors, as well as Richmond and near by national parks. A sectionon excursions covers Victoria and Vancouver Island, the GulfIslands, Whistler, and the Okanagan. A series of short essaysfeatures Vancouver's art and culture, gastronomy, the incrediblerange of outdoor activities, and flora and fauna on the city'sdoorstep. Full-color mapping and photography without!

Experience the best of Hungary with Lonely Planet's 6thedition. Discover the quiet beauty and fascinating culture of thischarming country - relax in Art Nouveau splendour at a thermalbath, treat your palate to the excellent local wines or watchhistory unfold as you drift down the Danube. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to theheart of every destination they visit. This fully updated editionis packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed togive you the information you need to make the most of yourtrip. In This Guide: Essential color section illustrating Hungary'shighlights Unique interviews with a potter, Klezmer band and a cyclingspecialist Activities chapter includes horse riding, hiking, caving andmore

Whatever you hunger for - art, architecture,cuisine, snow - you better pack a big appetite when you come toAustria. Symphonies in a Viennese concert hall, spotting marmots onthe Alpine trails, heavenly cakes and a kitschy Sound of Music tour- you'll be popping your dirndl with pleasure. This guidebook has been fully updated! * Redesigned color highlights section and dedicated chapter onOutdoor Activities * Intuitive layout and new text styles make it easier to read,scan and find information at a glance * New visual design and structure improves navigation withoutsacrificing depth or quality * Expanded planning section helps travellers plan by time,season, interest or region * New map design improves map legibilty for easy navigation

52 of the Region's Best Trips! Whether you're a local lookingfor a long weekend escape, a visitor looking to explore or yousimply need some ideas when family and friends come to visit,Lonely Planet's Trips series offers the best itineraries - andmakes it easy to plan the perfect trip time and again. Theme iconsmake finding the perfect trip simple - no matter what yourinterest. Includes easy-to-use maps for every trip, plus drivingtimes and directions. Explore the region with trips ranging fromtwo days to three weeks, and day trips around Seattle, Portland andVancouver. Local experts share their favorite trip ideas, includinga cheesemonger's cheese tour, a ghost hunter's ghost tour and anOlympic snowboarder's best Whistler runs. Iconic Trips chaptercovers must-do trips across the region, from Highway 101 and theLewis Clark Trail to microbreweries and hidden hot springs.Tune In on the road with our regional music playlists.Family-friendly and pet-friendly listings are shown throughout andthe Green Inde

This new edition Insight Guide to Japan features illuminating text written by expert, local writers alongside inspiring full-colour photography, including over 250 brand new photographs that will bring Japan's people and places to life, at the turn of a page. The top attractions are highlighted to help you plan your trip priorities and a brand new 'Best of' section features recommendations on many exclusive experiences. An in-depth 'Places' section covers the entire country, region by region, with all the principal sites cross-referenced by number to accompanying full-colour maps throughout the guide. Additional maps inside the front and back covers enable instant orientation and easy navigation at a glance. Attractive colour-coded sections contain fascinating features that explore Japan's history and culture. A comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section provides essential practical information, covering transport, visas and passports, accommodation for all budgets, climate, the arts, shopping, language and much mor

What Will Your Dubai Encounter Be? Try Skiing on the world'sfirst indoor black run, commissioning a special gold ring at amarket price, or spend hours doing nothing at a Jumeirah beachresort. Kickback with a beer, a sea breeze and a view of the Gulfat sunset, or recline on cushions and smoke sheesha. Clear yourhead in the Arabian desert. Discover twice the city in half thetime. Navigate Dubai easily with a fully indexed street map plusdetailed neighborhood maps. Our discerning author recommends thevery best in shopping, dining, clubbing and relaxing. Take thehassle out of daily planning with unique thematic itineraries andgo straight to the source: this guide includes cultural highlightsfrom the founder of the Al Bastakiya Art Fair, shopping hints froman antique gallery owner.

Thirteen centuries of history, Byzantium beyond Eastern Bloc,this gateway between East and West offers so much more. For beachesand banitsa , culture and kashkaval , raise a rakia to diverse Bulgaria. This phrasebook will guide youalong the way. Our phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical andsocial words and phrases in more than 120 countries. Chat with thelocals and discover their culture - a guaranteed way to enrich yourtravel experience.

Discover Washington DC Toss a Frisbeein the shadows of the founding fathers on America's frontlawn View cutting-edge art in a former munitions factory Drink beers while practicing your putt in a bar that doubles as amini-golf course Chow down on curry served from a van full of would-be circusringleaders In This Guide: Two authors, 50 days of in-city research, 15 detailed maps,innumberable half-smokes eaten Dedicated Politics chapter reveals what makes the capital citytick Expanded Eating chapter lets you taste everything from ChesapeakeBay crabs to Salvadoran pupusas

Packed with phrases on everything from bargaining at a rynok to hiking and eating out, this book will spice up yourUkrainian adventure. Whether bathing in culture or the Black Sea,speak the language and make your experiences unique. Our phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix ofpractical and social words and phrases in more than 120 languages.Chat with the locals and discover their culture - a guaranteed wayto enrich your travel experience.

Discover twice the city in half the time as our resident authorlists Copenhagen's best neighbourhoods, sights, restaurants, shopsand entertainment. Locals divulge Copenhagen's secrets: awell-known singer reveals the best spot for live jazz and a topjeweller tells us where to shop for bling. Features uniqueitineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short trip,plus full-colour pull-out neighbourhood maps for easynavigation. In-the-know guide to one of the world's top food-lover'sdestinations

Lonely Planet knows New Zealand like our own backyard, andthis handy guide brings you the best of the country's South Islandin one easy package. Let us help you discover the South's mostbreathtaking mountain roads, quietest off-the-beaten-track escapesand best city experiences. Lonely Planet guides are written byexperts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. Thisfully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honestadvice, designed to give you the information you need to make themost of your trip. In This Guide: Comprehensive coverage of thehighlights and hidden secrets. Itineraries to inspire great skiing,eating, wine-touring, driving or bushwalking experiences. Practicalinformation on getting around by car, bus, plane or camper van.

No highway in the world is as laden with romance and adventure as the Silk Road. As recently as the 1930s, travellers on the first stretch from Xi’an to Lanzhou would have to journey by pony, the original ‘slow travel’. Although modes of transport have improved since then, only now do we see the introduction of the first ever full-colour guide to the entire 5,000-mile trading route, from China to the Mediterranean. Chris Bradley, one of the main contributors to the newly published Insight Guides’ The Silk Road, takes you on a journey through the landscapes, history and cultures of the Road, as it traverses some 13 countries, highlighting everything from the domes of Samarkand to the bazaars of Aleppo, the oasis of Turpan to the sands of the Taklamakan, and the walls of Khiva to the ruins of Palmyra.

Lost at a train station? To buy a ticket, turn to page 40. Tofind a hotel, go to 55. Hot day, blue sky? To hit the beach, turnto page 141. To meet a local, open page 93. Take this phrasebookand choose your own adventure! Our phrasebooks give you acomprehensive mix of practical and social words and phrases in morethan 120 languages. Chat with the locals and discover their culture- a guaranteed way to enrich your travel experience.

This brand new edition Insight Guide to Namibia featuresilluminating text written by expert, local writers alongsideinspiring full-colour photography, with this edition containingover 250 brand-new photographs, vividly bringing Namibia and itspeople to life at the turn of a page. The top attractions arehighlighted to help you plan your trip priorities, including takingin the dramatic and breathtaking view over Fish River Canyon andvisiting the colony of Cape fur seals at Cape Cross. Our 'Best of'section features recommendations on many exclusively Namibianexperiences, such as the best views, best drives, best geographicalpoints of interest and even some useful money-saving tips. Anin-depth 'Places' section covers the entire country, region byregion, and all the principal sites are cross-referenced by numberto the accompanying full-colour maps found throughout the guide,whilst additional maps inside the front and back covers enableinstant orientation and easy navigation at a glance. This editioncontains

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A brand new edition from Insight for smart travellers bringsyou the Smart Guide to Venice. The unique and innovative A-Z formatof Smart Guides allows you to find your way around the book withease and plan your trip according to your own personal taste. Fullyrevised and up-to-date themed headings cover over 400 amazingthings to see and do from architecture, history, cafes, churches,museums and hotels, to fashion, nightlife, restaurants, bars,shopping, theatre and much more, for a truly tailor-made,individual travel experience. Area overviews cover Piazza SanMarco, Canale Grande, Castello, San Polo, the Lido and more;conveniently highlighting the best each area has to offer,alongside beautiful photography. The front-cover flap highlightsthe 'Top Sights' of Venice, pinpointing exactly where to find thesewithin the guide and allowing you to set priorities for your trip.The guide also contains a street atlas with full index and detailedmapping which is cross-referenced to the main text for ease of use.The b

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Moon Spotlight Detroit Ann Arbor is a 78-pagecompact guide covering the best of Southern Michigan, includingDetroit's treasured Belle Isle and one-of-a-kind The Henry Ford,the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and the W.K. Kellogg BirdSanctuary, one of America's pioneer wildlife conservation centers.Author Laura Martone offers seasoned advice on must-seeattractions, and includes maps with sightseeing highlights so youcan make the most of your time. This lightweight guide is packedwith recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping,recreations, accommodations, food, and transportation, as well aseasy-to-read maps, making navigating these diverse areasuncomplicated and enjoyable.

A brand new edition of the Insight Smart Guide to Salzburg.The unique and innovative A-Z format of Smart Guides allows you toplan your trip to Salzburg according to your own personal taste,with fully revised and up-to-date listings. Themed headings coverover 400 amazing things to see and do including architecture, bars,cafes, churches, fashion, history, hotels, museums, nightlife,restaurants, shopping, theatre and much more for a trulytailor-made, individual travel experience. Area overviews cover TheAltstadt, The New Town, Dachstein and more; convenientlyhighlighting the best each district has to offer. The front-coverflap highlights all the top sights to help you plan your trippriorities. This guide also contains a street atlas with full indexand detailed mapping which is cross-referenced to the main text forease of use. A transport map and city locator are also included tohelp you get around. The back-cover flap provides useful phrases tohelp you get by, along with other useful contact information.

What Will Your Washington DC Encounter Be? Meandering amongmuseums and monuments with fellow global citizens in America'sfront yard, or hobnobbing and nose-rubbing with politicos, wannabepoliticos and wannabe wannabe politicos? Creeping yourself out onThe Exorcist steps - and beware a tipsy tumble, or chowing down onDC's infamous half smokes and chili dogs with Obama? Cocktail-swilland hip-shake the night away - the question is, hip-hop, salsa orlingala? Blaze the urban frontiers of up-and-coming 'hoods such asColumbia Heights and Northeast. Discover twice the city in half thetime with a full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood mapsfor easy navigation. Our fabulous local author recommends the verybest sights, restaurants, shops, bars and clubs with uniqueitineraries and must-see highlights to help you make the most of ashort trip. Locals offer insider-only perspectives, from apolitical journalist on the best celebrity - and Obama - spottingto a real estate developer on the next best 'hood.