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.

Completely revised and updated, AIA Guide to Chicago, SecondEdition is the liveliest and most wide-ranging guide ever writtenabout Chicago's architecture. More than a thousand individualbuildings are featured, along with more than four hundredphotos-many taken expressly for this volume-and thirty-fivespecially commissioned maps. The book is arranged geographically sothat the user, whether Chicago citizen or visitor, can tour eacharea of the city as conveniently as possible. Building de*ionsfocus on the illuminating-but easily overlooked-details that givethe behind-the-scenes, often unexpected story of why a buildingtook the shape it did. And in the best Chicago tradition, thisguide does not shy away from opinions where opinions are calledfor. Comprehensively researched, meticulously written, and morethan thorough.

This book provides everything you'll ever need in a guidebook.It is an inspiring background read, an in valuable on-the-spotcompanion and a superb souvenir of your visit. 尼泊尔虽然是一个南亚小国，却有着壮观的自然美景和独特的文化遗产，可以说是世界上与众不同的国家之一。 在尼泊尔北部绵延的群山中，有着世界十大高峰中的八座海拔8000米以上的山峰，其中著名的就是世界之巅——珠穆朗玛峰。这些山峰既有摄人心魄的绝美风光，又有让人望而却步的艰难险阻，因而成为全世界登山者挑战极限的天堂。 尼泊尔地处中印两个大国之间，是一个多元文化的国度。北方的佛教和南方的印度教相互影响，在加德满都山谷融合成灿烂的纽瓦丽文化——结构精巧的庙宇宫殿，精美绝伦的木雕艺术，绚丽多彩的民族服饰，令人垂涎的美酒佳肴，吸引着无数游人纷至沓来，流连忘返。

This is a country of road trips and great open skies, wherefour million miles of highways lead past red-rock deserts, belowtowering mountain peaks, and across fertile wheat fields that rollof toward the horizon. Regis St Louis, Lonely Planet Writer

Take a fresh approach to Venice with this "Step by Step"guide, part of a brand new, stylishly designed series from InsightGuides. Lavishly illustrated in full colour, this book features 14irresistible self-guided walks and tours, written by a local expertand packed with great insider tips. Whether you are new to the cityor a repeat visitor, whatever your interests, and however long yourstay, this book is the perfect companion, showing you the smartestway to link the sights and taking you beyond the beaten touristtrack. All the walks and tours come with clear, easy-to-followfull-colour maps and hand-picked places to eat and drink en route.A 'Key Facts' box at the start of each tour highlights therecommended time needed to enjoy it to the full, plus the distancecovered and a start and end point; all this makes it simple to findthe perfect tour for the time you have to spare. The book alsorecommends top tours by theme and includes a special 'Only in'feature, highlighting a number of experiences or attract

From the author of A Venetian Affair and Lucia comes acharming odyssey in the path of the mysterious Zen brothers, whoexplored parts of the New World a century before Columbus, andbecame both a source of scandal and a cause célèbre amonggeographers in the following centuries. This delightful journey begins with Andrea di Robilant’sserendipitous discovery of a travel narrative published in Venicein 1558 by the Renaissance statesman Nicolò Zen: the text and itsfascinating nautical map re-created the travels of two of theauthor’s ancestors, brothers who explored the North Atlantic in the1380s and 1390s. Di Robilant set out to discover why later, in thenineteenth century, the Zens’ account came under attack as one ofthe greatest frauds in geographical history. Was their map—and eventheir journey—partially or perhaps entirely faked? In Irresistible North the author follows the Zens’ route from theFaeroes to Shetland to Iceland and Greenland, greeted by characterswho help unravel t

——古老的传奇 对历史学家而言，希腊无疑是富有魅力的国度，哲学、政治、历史、语言、戏剧、体育……几乎西方文明的所有要素都可以在这里找到它们的根。深厚的历史积淀和文化传统是希腊人引以为傲的，也是他们愿意和来访者分享的。 对旅行者来说，希腊更是一个神奇的地方。不管你选择什么交通工具，一踏上希腊的土地，你都会立刻陶醉在地中海灿烂的阳光里。从那一刻起，你就成了风景的一部分。蓝天在上，白沙在下，震撼人心的文明遗迹，风味独特的美酒佳肴，热情好客的希腊人民……所有这一切都让会让你不可抗拒地爱上这个美丽的国家。 在你踏上这片神奇的土地，开始一段摄人心魄的旅程之前，本书将是一个精彩的预演。

Twelve-year-old Julie has grown up hearing about the dangerous world of fairy tales, “The Wild,” from which her mother, Rapunzel, escaped. Now The Wild wants its characters back. Julie comes home from school to find her mother gone and a deep, dark forest swallowing her hometown. Julie must fight wicked witches, avoid glass slippers and fairy godmothers, fly griffins, and outwit ogres in order to rescue her mom and save her Massachusetts town from becoming a fairy-tale kingdom. Sarah Beth Durst weaves a postmodern fairy tale that’s fresh, funny, and sweetly poignant.

Full-color travel guide to Venice, one of Europe’s mosthistoric and beautiful cities, with comprehensive de*ions ofall sights and attractions, and clearly presented practicalinformation. Full-color photographs and maps throughout, acomprehensive street atlas section and a handy orientation map onthe inside front cover. The Features section focuses on the city’shistory, people and culture, from its wealth of art andarchitecture to opera and the Venice carnival. The Places sectioncovers each neighborhood of the city, as well as the surroundingislands.

Mother Nature wasn't messing around when she created the GrandCanyon, slicing through Arizona with 277 miels of red rock spires,stomach-churning drops and wide open spaces. Whether you're an avidhiker, geology nut or sunset seeker, maximize your trip with thistop-selling guide to the USA's most iconic national park.

The only hotel guide wholly based on consumer feedback making it a truly unique and non-biased guide to finding the best place to stay in Australia and New Zealand. The guide comes with a FREE loyalty card for HotelClub.com with great savings of up to 60 per cent on over 20,000 hotels across 97 countries and GBP15 credit on initial registration. Each of the top 300 hotels featured have been tried and tested by clients of HotelClub.com, the world's leading online booking company with 2 million members. Each hotel recommendation includes an independent de*ion, a full-colour photograph and details of the facilities available. Hotel locations are plotted on full-colour maps and the accommodation is assessed according to value for money, family friendliness, cleanliness, facilities, staff attitude, location and restaurants.

A brand new and up-to-date edition featuring inspiringfull-colour photography that captures the beauty and glamour of theFrench Riviera, alongside comprehensive coverage of the entireregion, from Hyeres and the Massif des Maures to the mountainousBorder Country. A brand new 'Best of' feature highlights the topattractions not to be missed and provides the editor's choice ofexclusive and unique recommendations, such as where to find thebest architecture, hill-top villages and gardens. So whether youwant to experience the glamour of St-Tropez or simply strollthrough a Provencal market, this guide will ensure you make themost of your stay. Dedicated restaurant listings can be locatedafter the exploration of each area and include full contact detailsand an indication of price range and local specialities. Afully-indexed touring map highlights eight of the best drivesspecially designed to ensure you see the best of the region, itschic resorts, remote villages and stunning scenery. Each tour istimed and clear

Want more bang for your baht? This city won't disappoint. Forget the tourist-brochure Bangkok of sedate floating markets and sterile shopping malls - you're in for a wild ride. Bangkok is bursting at the seams with cosmopolitan cool and cultural prosperity: think uber-hip bars, scrumptious Thai cuisine, international fashion houses and stunning wats. This insider's guide is your ticket to the best that Bangkok has to offer. LET THE EXPERTS DO THE WORK, with tips on the best shopping deals, hotels, and guesthouses and city tours. BE TEMPTED by the world's tastiest food; we show you Bangkok's finest eating, from streetside stalls to top-class restaurants. BEAT YOUR OWN PATH using our detailed maps and walking tours. GET OUT OF TOWN and explore nearby beaches, a Unesco World Heritage site and glorious national parks. SPEAK UP using our handy language guide, packed with useful phrases.

A brand new series from "Insight" brings you the "Smart Guide" for smart travelers. The unique and innovative A-Z format of "Smart Guides" allows you to plan your trip according to your own personal taste. Themed headings cover over 400 amazing things to see and do from architecture, bars, cafes, churches, fashion, history, hotels, museums, nightlife, restaurants, shopping, theater and much more for a truly tailor-made, individual travel experience.Area overviews conveniently highlight the best each district has to offer helping you to set priorities for your trip and the front-cover flap highlights all the top sights of the destination. The guide also contains a street atlas with full index and detailed mapping which is cross-referenced to the main text for ease of use and transport maps are provided to help you get around and explore. The back-cover flap provides useful phrases to help you get by, along with other useful contact information.

Enjoy the sunny slopes of Beaujolais, canoe down the Gorges deL'Ardeche, take the waters at Vichy, discover the ancient volcaniclandscape of Monts du Cantal, nibble on the delicious regionalcheeses. Let Green Guide Auvergne Rhone Valley help you plan yourtrip. Researched by experts, the guide covers it all frompatisserie shopping in Montlucon to the Festival of the Bird Kingat Le Puy-en-Velay. Recommended driving and walking tourscompliment the famed star-rating system to ensure you get the bestfrom your trip.

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.

Sip a Singapore Sling at the Raffles, Discover Peranakan Culture, Behold the Merlion and Hop on a 'Bumboat' Ride; take a fresh approach to Singapore with this "Step by Step" guide, part of a brand new, stylishly designed series from Insight Guides. Lavishly illustrated in full colour, this book features 18 irresistible self-guided walks and tours, written by a local expert and packed with great insider tips. Whether you are new to the city or a repeat visitor, this guide has something to suit all budgets, tastes, and trip lengths, showing you the smartest way to link Singapore's sights and taking you beyond the beaten tourist track. As well as covering Singapore's many classic attractions, the routes track lesser-known sights and up-and-coming areas; there are also excursions for those who want to extend their visit outside the city. All the walks and tours come with clear, easy-to-follow full-colour maps and hand-picked places to eat and drink en route. A 'Key Facts' box at the start of each tour highlights

Take a fresh approach to Bangkok with this "Step by Step" guide, part of a brand new, stylishly designed series from Insight Guides. Lavishly illustrated in full colour, this book features 18 irresistible self-guided walks and tours, written by a local expert and packed with great insider tips. Whether you are new to the city or a repeat visitor, whatever your interests, and however long your stay, this book is the perfect companion, showing you the smartest way to link the sights and taking you beyond the beaten tourist track. All the walks and tours come with clear, easy-to-follow full-colour maps and hand-picked places to eat and drink en route. A 'Key Facts' box at the start of each tour highlights the recommended time needed to enjoy it to the full, plus the distance covered and a start and end point; all this makes it simple to find the perfect tour for the time you have to spare. The book also recommends top tours by theme and includes a special 'Only in' feature, highlighting a number of experiences o

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.