The undisputed authority for independent travellers, LonelyPlanet's Country Guides include user-friendly maps with gridlocators and full cross-referencing from text. The suggesteditineraries are stunning and the colour Highlights sections willinspire readers, while in-depth practical information covers allbudgets and situations. Dedicated sections on culture, history,food and language are written by expert specialist authors. "Down to earth, accurate information for every budget,enthusiastically written." (Travel Leisure)

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.

Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes,beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that youarrive at your destination aware of basic manners, commoncourtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell youwhat to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport withyour hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear ofembarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliarsituations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful businessrelationships. Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture andsociety of a particular country. It will help you to turn yourvisit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable andenriching experience. Contents include * customs, values, and traditions * historical, religious, and political background * life at home * leisure, social, and cultural life * eating and drinking * do's, don'ts, and taboos * business practices * communicat

In India: Essential Encounters, internationally renowned photographer Richard I'Anson presents more than 400 colour photographs featuring 44 of India's top destinations in a stunning photographic journey, completed over 25 years and encompassing the entire country. Each 'encounter' is concisely introduced by Sarina Singh's evocative and informative text.

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

Celebrate the world. 229 countries destinations toexplore, 817 beautiful images to inspire. Bigger, brighter andbolder than ever, the second edition of Lonely Planet's definitivetravel pictorial has been revised and updated to be even moreinspiring than the last. The Travel Book captures the essence ofevery country on the planet through stunning photographs andatmospheric text. User-friendly A-to-Z coverage and double-pagespreads of every country make this book a total delight - and anamazing gift.

Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes,beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that youarrive at your destination aware of basic manners, commoncourtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell youwhat to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport withyour hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear ofembarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliarsituations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful businessrelationships. Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture andsociety of a particular country. It will help you to turn yourvisit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable andenriching experience. Contents include * customs, values, and traditions * historical, religious, and political background * life at home * leisure, social, and cultural life * eating and drinking * do's, don'ts, and taboos * business practices * communication, spoken and unspoken "Culture Smart has come to the r

As the traveler at a neighboring table struggles with themenu, you're glad you came equipped with your phrasebook. Not onlydid you order your meal with ease, you're also sure of what'scoming. You smile as the waiter brings your dish and say en miniizakhialsan khool bish... Travel with confidence, using language asyour guide. Our phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical andsocial words and phrases in more than 120 languages. Chat with thelocals and discover their culture - a guaranteed way to enrich yourtravel experience.

This guide includes a section detailing Switzerland's history,nine features covering aspects of the country's life and culture,ranging from its rich artistic heritage to its Alpine activities, aregion by region visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensivetravel tips section packed with essential contact addresses andnumbers. It also includes hundreds of photographs and 20 maps.

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How will you see Norway? From behind a sled pulled by huskies?From the top of a glacier? Over an aquavit at Ibsen's old table inOslo's Grand Cafe? The exquisitely clear air of Lofoten Islands,colourful wooden houses, remote Svalbard...so much to see. And somany ways to see it. 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

For mountaineers, the 14 peaks above 8,000 meters-all located in the Himalayan range near the border between China and India-have a special status. In 1986, Austrian Reinhold Messner became the first person to scale all of them without the use of supplemental oxygen. Viesturs is currently on a quest to become the first American to reproduce this astonishing feat. This book presents photographs from his expeditions on the 12 tallest mountains in the world. A world-class climber, Viesturs is blessed with an "unusual physiology"; his body's ability to process oxygen extraordinarily well allows him to remain unusually alert and vigorous even at oxygen-scarce altitudes. That clarity of mind is amply demonstrated in these stunning photographs. Viesturs emphasizes the difficulty of taking pictures at such heights and even charmingly includes imperfect shots (from a technical perspective) that have special meaning to him. Standout images include the vast, ridged, snowy valley framed by Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse; the

"l'he rise of Rome, from provincial settLement to imperial power,is an epic story that reads like fiction rather than fact. Fable does indeed pLay a part: RomuLus is said to have slain his twin brother Remus and founded the future city-state, both infants having survived abandonment on the banks of the Tiber thanks to the nurturing miLk of a she-woLf.When myth is stripped away, what remains is hardly Less extraordinary. Ancient Rome traces alL facets of one of the world's greatest civiLizations, from the Legends surrounding Rome's foundation to the strife that precipitated the Empire's collapse. It describes a remarkable imperiaL power that Left an indeLibLe mark on the Lands it occupied. The face of Europe today would be radically different were it not for the rich culturaL, technoLogicaL, linguistic, and administrative Legacy bequeathed it by the Romans.

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

Nobody knows Africa like Lonely Planet. Our 12th edition takesyou on a Serengeti safari, reveals the best spot to view VictoriaFalls and tells you where to see surfing hippos. Whether you'reafter big-name highlights or lesser-known adventures, this guidehas got it all covered. Lonely Planet guides are written by expertswho get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fullyupdated 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: Wildlife guide reveals thecontinent's top spots for animal encounters. Explore withitineraries covering Cairo to Cape Town and everywhere in-between.Green Index helps to make your travels more eco-friendly.

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Experience the best of Spain. This full-color guide does thework for you, cutting straight to the must-see highlights of thecountry so no matter what your time frame or budget, you won't missthe best bits. Spain knows how to show a visitor a good time.Barcelona turns it on with hypnotic architecture and wild bars,Madrid works the style factor - and then there's the countryside,all fresh produce and easy living. Sigh... * New planning tools to help visitors navigate their way aroundSpain * Full-color city maps and pull-out sheet map

The seductive call of the north is one of wild landscapes, crispair and cutting-edge city style colored by the epic changes of theScandinavian seasons. Andy Symington, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet writersvisit 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 8 expert authors 77 maps 104 national parks 39 unusual dishes to try Inspirational photos Clear, easy-to-use maps At-a-glance practical info Natural Wonders feature Comprehensive planning tools Easy-to-read layout

This fully revised and updated Berlitz Pocket Guide is packedwith all the information you need to enjoy the USA, in a genuinelypocketable format. Places to go and unmissable attractions areexplored within easy-to-use, colour-coded sections, so you canlocate the information you need at a glance. The country's topattractions are identified to help you plan your trip prioritiesand ensure you see the very best cities, beaches and nationalparks. From the bright lights of New York City and the charm of NewEngland to the spectacular Grand Canyon in the Southwest, allplaces are covered in depth alongside full-colour photographs thatprovide a highly visual introduction to the country's diverselandscapes. Full colour fold-out maps are also included to provideinstant orientation, including city plans of Downtown Washingtonand San Francisco. A concise history chapter and the handy culturaltips throughout combine to give you a deeper understanding of thecountry's heritage, from its fascinating past to the present d

Introducing the New York Smart Guide - a practical guide whichputs the city at your fingertips. Featuring the unique andinnovative A-Z format of "Smart Guides", this guide classifies NewYork's attractions and services by themed headings, ensuring youcan quickly and easily find what you're looking for. With over 400amazing things to see and do, you can pick and choose fromarchitecture, bars, festivals, museums, restaurants, shopping,sports, theatre and much more, allowing you to plan your tripaccording to your own personal taste. Area overviews, convenientlylisted by district, highlight the best of New York and surroundingareas, from Greenwich Village to Harlem and beyond; accompanyingdetailed maps provide straightforward orientation. A fully indexedstreet atlas and subway map is also included, to help you getaround New York. The inside front-cover flap highlights New York'stop sights as assessed by local writers and the back-cover flapprovides useful information to help you get by. Overall, the NewYork

A superb blend of old and new, epitomized by the ornate andmassive Trinity church, reflected in the mirrored glass of itspolished neighbor, the 60-story John Hancock Tower. Catch a Red Soxgame, haggle at Haymarket or while away an afternoon floating in aswan boat in Boston Public Garden. Sights within must sees Bostonare grouped according to Michelin?s time-honored star-ratingsystem, which for more than 100 years has guided travelers to thebest a place has to offer. The Michelin Man symbol represents thetop picks for activities, entertainment, where to eat, and where tostay.

Lonely Planet Knows the Indian Himalaya Our expert author, trekking the Indian Himalaya since 1970, willbe your guide to some of the world's most awesome trekking. Thisbook covers the region's top treks, through the Buddhist villagesand high passes of Ladakh, the spectacular mountains and verdantvalley of Himachal Pradesh, and the sacred pilgrimage sites andhigh-altitude meadows of Uttarakhand. Whether you are anexperienced trekker or a first-timer, you're sure to find theultimate trekking experience here. In This Guide: Everything you need to know to get prepared Comprehensive listings for sleeping, eating and facilities alongthe way Background on Himalayan culture and religions