Beginning in the fifth millennium BC, the land that is now Egypt nurtured an extraordinary pioneering civilization whose art and architecture have never lost their power to amaze. This magnificent picture book presents a carefully chosen sequence of masterpiecesranging in date from c.4000 BC to c.200 AD, when Egypt was a province of the Roman Empire. All media are represented, from monumental architecture to exquisite jewellery and personal ornaments. At any scale, Egyptian art has an immediate appeal for its beauty and consummate craftsmanship, and the works illustrated in this book can all be enjoyed for their aesthetic qualities alone. But they are also products of a culture very different from ours, and in his concise introduction Jaromir Malek provides the essential background for understanding why Egyptian art and architecture took the forms they did. The explanations continue in the informative captions to each illustration, and the chronological chart, map, bibliography and index provide quick referen

Des Moines, Iowa born writer Bryson's first success was the travel book "The Lost Continent". After living in England for several years, he wanted to go back to the USA to find the perfect little US town of his past, he lovingly called Amalgam. More travel books followed, in the form of "Neither Here Nor There" (where he travels through Europe), "Notes From A Small Island" (where he travels around the United Kingdom, before returning back with his to the USA to live there for good) and "A Walk In The Woods" (where he walks the Appalachian trail). After moving back to the States, Bryson started to write a column for "The Mail on Sunday Night and Day" magazine. This is a collection of these column entries. Bryson writes about everything from everyday chores, to sueing people, the beach, TV, movies, air conditioners, college, Americana, injury dangers, wasting resources and holiday seasons.

Let the best and only guide to Papua New Guinea and SolomonIslands take you on an unforgettable journey. Feel the frenzy ofthe tribal drums at a Highlands singsing, follow in the footstepsof history on the challenging Kokoda Track, take a slow boat downthe mighty Sepik River or dive into a spectacular underwaterrealm. Expert naturalist and bestselling author Tim Flannery gives thelowdown on a wondrous environment where kangaroos climb in thetreetops and luminous mushrooms light up the night. Thecomprehensive Culture chapter connects travelers with diverse andfascinating communities; new highlights, itineraries, planningsections and user-friendly maps help make it happen.

Discover Barcelona Leave your preconceptions about architecture behind at thecurving, coral-like facade of Gaudí’s whimsical Casa Batlló Send your tastebuds to seafood heaven with a plate of fideuà(Catalan noodles) at a beachfront restaurant near PortOlímpic Join in the chants of ‘Bar?a, Bar?a, Baaar?a!’ at Camp Nou, thelegendary home ground of the Barcelona football club Witness the eccentric heights of Catalan creativity in themuseums and galleries of Montju?c, Barcelona’s cultural hub In This Guide One local author, more than 500 hours of research, more than 200eating and drinking recommendations, and untold morsels of tapassampled Color sections on the top Barcelona experiences, and awesomearchitecture from Gaudí to the Torre Agbar Content updated daily - visit www.lonelyplanet.com/spain/barcelona for up-to-the-minutereviews, updates and traveler insights

Style, energy, attitude, innovation: welcome to New York City, where sidewalks buzz with possibility and the next big thing awaits. Summit the Empire State Building, wander cutting-edge Chelsea galleries, bounce at throbbing Brooklyn nightclubs and gaze dreamily at glittering Broadway marquees. To best savor the city, arm yourself with this smart, street-wise guide to 21st-century NYC.

Watch the sun set whilst sipping a cocktail at one ofBangkok’s rooftop bars, and gear up for a magic night out in Asia’scapital of cool. Explore the labyrinthine bustle of SoutheastAsia’s biggest open-air market as you bargain for everything fromsilk to spices at Chatuchak Weekend Market. Slurp up a storm over afragrant bowl of world-class noodles at one of the city’s manystreetside stalls. Follow the drumbeat to a temple or shrine anddelight in traditional lá?kon g?a bon (shrine dancing)

"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

At last, a travel guide that tells you how to see the best of everything—in the smartest, most time-efficient way. The best of Las Vegas in one, two, or three days; Special-interest tours for sinners, elopers, and adrenaline junkies—plus the best wedding chapels from A to Z; A separate gambling chapter with instructions, odds, and savvy advice from the pros; Hundreds of evocative color photos; Bulleted maps that show you how to get from place to place; Hotels, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife for all budgets; A tear-resistant foldout map—enclosed in a handy plastic wallet you can also use for tickets and souvenirs; Frommer's. The best trips start here.

These attractively priced, four-color guides offer dozens of neighborhood and thematic tours, complete with hundreds of photos and bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Day by Days are the only guides that help travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip. Full-color package at an affordable price Star ratings for all hotels, restaurants, and attractions Foldout front covers with maps and quick-reference information Tear-resistant map in a handy, reclosable plastic wallet Handy pocket-sized trim Includes special interest tours that appeal to food lovers, architecture buffs, history enthusiasts and business travelers Details great neighborhood walking tours through the Central and Western Districts, Kowloon, the Hong Kong Land Loop, and Cheung Chau Island Includes day trips to Macau, the outlying islands, the New Territories and Guangzhou Features a Chinese-language appendix that includes Chinese ideograms as well as pi

Now in full colour, with photo itinerariesand special features on the Alaskan Way of Life, SustainableAlaska, Wildlife and Alaska Natives; Includes a pull-out map;Filled with all the practical information visitors need whetherthey're a cruise passenger, an outdoors enthusiast, wildlifewatcher or all three

Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Los Angeles 2007 features gorgeous full-color photos of the sights and experiences that await you in the City of Angels. We give you insider tips on ocean-view dining, celebrity spotting, power shopping, and bargain hunting--plus how to become a game show contestant, where to go for surfing lessons, where to enter a karaoke contest, and where to find kid-friendly attractions and restaurants. We also cover side trips to Long Beach, the Orange Coast, Santa Catalina Island, Palm Springs, and Santa Barbara. You’ll travel LA (and beyond) like a pro with our candid recommendations and planning advice. Also included are accurate regional and town maps (including an illustrated map of the Sunset Strip), up-to-date advice on finding the best package deals, a free color fold-out map, and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap. 作者简介： Each Frommer's guide is personally researched and thoroughly updated by a si

Getting up close and personal with the Green Monster at FenwayPark Haggling over antiques in BeaconHill Feasting at salumerias, pasticerias and enotecas in the very Italian North End Making a house-call to the oldest home inBoston: Paul Revere's abode Gallery-hopping with fellow art enthusiasts inBack Bay Day tripping through history with visits toLexington, Concord, Salem and Plymouth

This fully revised and updated Berlitz Pocket Guide is packedwith all the information you need to enjoy Barcelona, in agenuinely pocketable format. Places to go are explored withineasy-to-use, colour-coded sections, so you can locate theinformation you need at a glance. The city's top attractions areconveniently identified to help you plan your trip and to ensureyou see the most spectacular architecture, museums, beaches andother unmissable attractions. The brand new 'Perfect Day' featureis designed to link all the most exclusive experiences that won'tfail to inspire you and help you plan your ideal trip, beginningwith breakfast in La Rambla and ending with a night on the town,where you can dance until dawn. From Barri Gotic and La Ribera tothe Diagonal and Tibidabo, all areas are covered in depth alongsidefull-colour photographs that give a highly visual introduction tothe city. Full colour fold-out maps provide instant orientationwherever you are and include a plan of the Barcelona Metro andRail. For

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. ——千岛之国 菲律宾，由七千多个岛屿组成，如同太平洋上散落的一串宝石。9000多万人口，100多个种族，70多种方言，这个国家的文化多样性可想而知。 西班牙人在这里统治了三个世纪，对菲律宾的文化和语言有着深远的影响。因此，菲律宾在地理上虽是一个东南亚国家，在文化上却极富拉丁气质。当然，中国、印度、阿拉伯的文化也对菲律宾有着不同程度的影响。菲律宾是亚洲的天主教国家，与周围的邻国宗教信仰相差甚远，甚至食物也风格迥异。 经历了近几十年的政局动荡，菲律宾人深知，人生就是一个不断变革的过程。这里的人民总是那么热情友善。不管在海滨、乡村、还是闹市，你都会发现这个国家的独特魅力。

Pursuing a platypus? Questing for a quokka? Go bush with this innovative, all-in-one guide to finding, identifying and understanding Australian wildlife. Where? discover what's there and where to find it pinpoint directions and inside tips for the top destinations 65 colour maps from cities to national parks What? over 350 colour wildlife photos show you what's what background on natural history, habitats and wildlife in action How? the lowdown on planning, itineraries, watching technique and gear expert advice on photography, whale-watching, birdwatching, diving and night viewing

Getting the most out of your travels means staying healthy.Healthy Travel Central South America is a user-friendly guideto minimising health risks and dealing with problems while on theroad. Along with a comprehensive first-aid section, this second editionprovides clear guidelines on the correct treatment of illnessescommon to the region, such as altitude sickness. Included is anillustrated guide to useful rainforest plants, and information onhow to recognise and avoid wildlife hazards, from leeches topiranhas and tarantulas.

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.

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.

Legs aching and feeling ravenous from the trek, you wonder ifyou'll be pitching your karpa for one more night. Suddenly thetruck stops and it's clear that Iawa and kuka mati are on thecards. Anaychayki you say gratefully with a full belly, and that'swhen your dinner host offers you a bed for the night...You realizeit's true - a few Quechua words can work wonders Our phrasebooksgive you a comprehensive mix of practical and social words andphrases in more than 120 languages. Chat with the locals anddiscover their culture - a guaranteed way to enrich your travelexperience.

Bays of peach-tinged sand, cotton hammocks swinging lazilybetween palm trunks, castle-like karsts emerging from the deep.These dreams of a tropical paradise become a reality along thecoasts of southern Thailand. Brandon Presser, Lonely PlanetWriter Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planetauthors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. Wenever accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on usto tell it like it is. Inside This Book 3219 km of coastline 150 temples 27 weeks of in-depth research 165 bowls of noodles consumed Inspirational photos In-depth background Pull-out city map Choose-your-own Beach Adventure Comprehensive planning tools At-a-glance practical info