Nowhere else can so many cultures be found in such a tight spaceyou can wake up on the Mediterranean coast, have lunch in Paris andsee a show that night in London. Ryan Ver Berkmoes, Lonely PlanetWriter Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authorsvisit the places we write about, each and every edition. We neveraccept freebies for positive coverage, and you can rely on us totell it like we see it. Inside This Book 14 expert authors 13 mountain ranges crossed 6,354,782 sq km explored 73 local beers sampled Inspirational photos Clear, easy-to-use maps In-depth background Easy-to-read layout Comprehensive planning tools At-a-glance practical info

Insight Guide Brazil. This 375-page book includes a sectiondetailing Brazil's history, 9 features covering the country's lifeand culture, ranging from its shocking wealth divisions to itspassion for soccer and carnival, a region by region visitor's guideto the sights, and a comprehensive Travel Tips section packed withessential contact addresses and numbers. Plus over 320 marvellousphotographs and 17 maps. --This text refers to an alternatePaperback edition. 自从16世纪葡萄牙殖民者来到这里，巴西一直对外国人有着经久不衰的吸引力。先是黄金，再是橡胶和咖啡，近则是充满异国风情的风景和音乐。对巴西人来说，这也是一片神奇的土地。很多巴西人都相信，在这个国家的某个角落，有一个巨大的宝藏，问题只是要确定这个角落在哪里。 巴西人和外国人从16世纪开始在这个幅员辽阔的国家生长繁衍，孕育了1亿7千5百万人口，成为世界上多种族的国家之一。这里既有繁华的

Best-selling Tolkien expert Brian Sibley (The Lord of theRings: The Making of the Movie Trilogy and The Lord of the RingsOfficial Movie Guide) presents a slipcased collection of fourfull-color, large-format maps of Tolkien's imaginary realmillustrated by John Howe, a conceptual designer for the blockbusterfilms directed by Peter Jackson. The set includes a hardcover bookdescribing in detail the importance and evolution of geographywithin Tolkien's epic fiction and four color maps presented withminimal folds, including two (Beleriand and Numenor) never beforepublished in this country.

standing work almost from the moment of publication.Beginningwith a groundbreaking interpretation of the ori-gin and nature ofthe city Lewis Mumford follows the city's developmentfrom Egypt andMesopotamia through Greece Rome and the MiddleAges to the modernworld. Instead of accepting the destiny of the city asthetendencies to metropolitan congestion suburban sprawl andsocialdisintegration, Mumford outlines an order integratingtechnical facilitieswith biological needs and social norms. Ascompelling as it is compre-hensive Mumfords award-winning work "isfar more than the study ofurban culture through the ages. It is arevitalization of civilizations( Kirkus Reviews).

Mongolia's capital, Ulaanbaatar, may be a hotbed of progressiveattitudes, but in the rest of the 'Land of the Blue Sky', liferemains pretty much the same - horses outnumber people, nomadsstill move camp each season and on long-distance bus rides you'llbe serenaded by passengers singing folk tunes. If you time yourtrip right you can experience the festival of Naadam, this annualthree-day festival features Mongolian wrestling, horse racing,archery and traditional sports. The only guide to include maps of major towns across all regions.GPS coordinates to help you find what you're looking for, even whenthe signs don't help, as well as feature essays to provide insightinto Mongolian history and way of life. This guidebook has been fully updated! * Intuitive layout and new text styles make it easier to read, scanand 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 re

This book provides everything you'll ever need in a guidebook. It is an inspiring background read, an in valuable on-the-spot companion and a superb souvenir of your visit.

Spring 2009 sees the publication of a new title in the series A Sense of Place , this time on France. Designed as an innovative mix of travelogue and armchair travel, the book is presented as an ideal photo album the kind of album that everyone wishes they had the time or skill to put together, without the hassle of sifting through crumpled leaflets or fuzzy photos of monuments hidden behind the heads of strangers. Packed with evocative images and perceptive texts that capture perfectly both the beauty and splendour of Frances urban centres as well as the atmosphere of la France profonde, this highly visual volume will be lapped up by anyone with a love of travel and photography.

Insight Guides present the full breadth of each nation in alarge format suitable for a thorough introduction to the people andsights, while cities and regions are presented in a portable formatideal for the discriminating urban explorer in pursuit of the bestthe area has to offer. 埃及是诗歌和文学的摇篮，是从建筑到包装的一切西方时尚的灵感来源。长久以来，这个尼罗河畔的国家对普罗大众就有着极大的吸引力。 埃及人的生死观对西方也有相当诡异的影响力。早在中世纪，关于木乃伊的神秘传说就在西方流传。到了16世纪，来到埃及的西方人对木乃伊更是痴迷，他们挖开古老的墓地，从棺椁中取出木乃伊，运回欧洲。 1821年伦敦博物馆开辟了埃及厅，展出意大利探险家GiovanniBelzoni从阿布辛贝神庙运回英国的无数珍宝，轰动全国。 1922年HowardCarter发现图坦卡蒙陵墓，震惊世界。陵墓中出土的5000多件艺术品公开展出。当这批珍宝在

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This is the only complete guide to Indonesia on the market.With a Lonely Planet guidebook you'll get the best out of yourIndonesian trip. Our 9th edition of Indonesia will take you to thebest beaches and bars in Bali, through lush paddy fields inSumatra, diving with turtles off the Gilis in Lombok and to atraditional dance in Ubud. This guide covers: Java, Bali, Sumatra, Nusa Tenggara,Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku and Papua. 100% researched and updated 198 detailed and easy to use maps Discover natural Indonesia with our special colour chapter Detailed itineraries for planning the perfect trip Green Index helps you step lightly on your travels

Offers coverage of Berlin, Brandenburg, Saxony, Bavaria,Baden-Wurttemburg, Rhinel and Hesse, Bremen and Hamburg. This titleincludes fill-colour sections that present the traditional imagesof Germany.

Featuring more diving information than many other guides, thiswork also includes options for sustainable travel, comprehensivetrip itineraries, and more. color photos, 57 maps.

A richly historical land with some of the best cuisine you willever taste, one of the world's greatest cities and scenery fromwhite-sand beaches to soaring mountains.

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Kuala Lumpur (KL), Melaka and Penang are fragrant melanges ofChinese, Indian and Malay culture, and whether you want to samplethem via tasty street stalls, historic temples or space-ageshopping malls, you'll leave hungry for more This revised edition includes an expanded focus on Kuala Lumpurand increased coverage of food, nightlife and shopping. This guidebook has been fully updated! * 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

When it was first published in 1968, the critically acclaimedLOST NEW YORK became an instant classic for the way it reawakened alost city. Now expanded and updated, with 118 new photographs, thebook reveals a fresh, true picture of New York as it has lived andgrown, with startling reminders of how much that has vanishedremains part of us. From the grandeur of the old Metropolitan Operaand Pennsylvania Station to the fabulous lost night clubs of 52ndStreet and Harlem, from the opulence of the old Vanderbilt mansionsto the Madison Square Garden rooftop where architect Stanford Whitewas shot, this is both a unique testament to New York's past and astory of the vitality that makes the city continue to connect withus. Illustrated with rare and stunning photographs and marked byengaging, lively text, this new edition of LOST NEW YORK provides aunique and unforgettable look at the places in New York that are nomore. Beyond that, it evokes the significant moments in time andmemory that make us reflect on our p

Brand-new format: 24 pages of colour, two-colour textthroughout, easy-to-read maps.

This brand new edition of the Insight Guide to the Nile hasbeen fully revised and updated. This guide includes a sectiondetailing the history of the area with detailed information onPyramidology, Ancient Gods, the rise of Christianity, the spread ofIslam and much more. Features cover aspects of the life andculture, ranging from Taming the Nile, the history of Nilecruising, the people of the Nile and Egyptian cuisine, alongsideothers. The guide then details a region by region visitor's guideto the sights, ranging from Nubia and Lake Nasser, Aswan to Luxorand Cairo, along with a comprehensive travel tips section packedwith essential information on transport, accommodation, eating out,activities and language tips. This new edition contains over 250brand-new photographs, which, along with revised text, brings thisedition up-to-date, along with several maps.

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!

An inspiring series combines a wealth of breathtakingphotographs and informative texts, helping you to explore the mostfascinating countries and regions on the planet. Over 250 inspiringphotographs capture the essence of each destination and each pagespread is accompanied by informative texts which provide astimulating background read. Over 1,000 carefully selected websitesprovide additional information for the most spectacular sights anda dedicated 20-page atlas section enables readers to locate cities,key landmarks, cultural monuments, national parks and much more. Anideal gift for any occasion!

This brand new Insight Regional Guide to the Italian Lakesfeatures inspiring full-colour photography alongside comprehensivecoverage of all the lakes, such as Lake Garda, Lake Como, LakeMaggiore, and many more, as well as the main cities; Brescia,Milan, Bergamo and Verona. A fully-indexed touring map highlightseight of the best drives to take in order to see the very best thisregion has to offer, from fabulous lake and mountain views tocastles, villas and palaces. Each tour is timed and clearly markedon the map for ease of use. The guide is durable and highlyportable, making it an ideal companion for your trip and also awonderful souvenir. With this guide you also receive a FREEHotelClub loyalty card, offering GBP15 off your first hotel bookingplus great savings of up to 60% on over 30,000 hotels across 120countries.

This essential guide steers you along Britain’s best cyclingroutes, to great pubs and attractions and the coziest places tostay and eat. Find a tour to suit you – a leisurely day trip, aweek-long tour or the epic 20-day Land’s End to John o’Groatsride. 120 days of Britain’s best cycling where to eat – from pubs to cafes, curry-houses andrestaurants where to stay – from camping to B Bs and luxury hotels on-the-road maintenance tips and recommended bike shops what to see and do, in and out of the saddle how to pack and transport your bike --This text refers to an out ofprint or unavailable edition of this title.

You might be expecting to find elegant cities, spectacularpeaks and ancient cave cities in Ukraine, but were you expectingrampaging nightlife in Odesa and bathers parading around in18th-century and punk costumes on the Yalta coast? Hit the ground running with more Ukrainian * than competingother guides This guidebook has been fully updated! * 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