Travel & Holiday Guides

Insight Guides: all you need to inspire every step of your journey. An in-depth book, now with free app and eBook. From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of the American Southwest, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Zion National Park and the Grand Canyon, and hidden cultural gems like Taos's art trail and Carlsbad Caverns National Park. * Insight Guide American Southwest is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring ancient Pueblos to discovering Native American culture. * In-depth on history and culture: enjoy special features on the landscape, the impact of Spanish and Anglo settlers and films set in the region, all written by local experts* Includes innovative, unique extras to keep you up-to-date when you're on the move - this guide comes with a free eBook, and an app that highlights top attractions and regional information and is regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop and local event listings* Invaluable maps,travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning, and encourage venturing off the beaten track* Inspirational colour photography throughout - Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books* Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy reading experienceAbout Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Oktopus, Schwertfisch, Thunfisch, Garnelen und Muscheln sind die Protagonisten der Meeresfrüchteküche Süditaliens.Sie sind es, die den ausgefeilten Gerichten ihren einzigartigen und authentischen mediterranen Geschmack verleihen. Dieses Buch ist ein Querschnitt der süditalienischen Mittelmeerkultur: 45 schmackhafte Rezepte ergänzt durch spannendes Hintergrundwissen zu Geschichte, Kultur und traditioneller Fischerei.

Dotted across the east-west width of the Alps, Italy's resorts offer a powerful combination of attractions as well as the lowest prices in Western Europe. The book covers Italy's top 35 resorts in detail; is fearlessly frank and uncompromisingly impartial and rates resorts for every standard of skier.

With its famously warm welcome and an unrivalled range of traditional resorts served by the world's best lift systems, Austria comes a close second to France in the UK ski holiday market. The book covers Austria's top 80 resorts in detail; is fearlessly frank and uncompromisingly impartial and rates resorts for every standard of skier.

From the tiny museum that has become an international phenomenon comes a delightful, crowd-sourced gift book: a lively, poignant celebration of modern love

Berlitz Phrasebook and Dictionary French: a convenient, contemporary travel companion from Berlitz's trusted language experts

The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring the Balearic Islands.Explore Mallorca's historic towns and villages, relax on Menorca's pristine beaches, or dance the night away in Ibiza: everything you need to know is clearly laid out in colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza with this indispensable travel guide.Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza:- Over 10 colour maps help you navigate with ease - Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need- Comprehensive tours and itineraries of Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza, designed for every interest and budget- Illustrations and floorplans show in detail Palma's cathedral La Seu, La Granja, the prehistoric monuments of Menorca and more- Colour photographs of the historic towns and villages, stunning coastline and spectacular landscapes in the Balearic Islands- Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera- Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about the turbulent history, rich architectural heritage and vibrant festivals of the Balearic Islands - Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus how to get around, useful phrases, and visa and health information DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza is a detailed, easy-to-use guide designed to help you get the most from your visit to Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza."No other guide whets your appetite quite like this one" - The IndependentPlanning a shorter break in Mallorca? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Mallorca guide.About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's highly visual Eyewitness guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and enrich your holiday. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

The definitive manual for planning and undertaking a vehicle-dependent overlanding adventure across the wilds of Asia, Africa and Latin America. The Overlanders' Handbook is written in the same entertaining yet clear jargon-free English for which Chris Scott's other books are known - it doesn't assume you know your plug gap from a radiator cap.

This title is a travelling companion to the Assisi region of Italy. It blends historical background, practical tourist information, illustrations, maps and street plans. Areas covered include: Assisi itself, Gubbio, Greccio, La Verna, Cortona and Trasimeno Lake.

At Clifton Country Park are the industrial remains of Wet Earth Colliery. Established around 1740, the colliery was one of the first deep mines to be sunk in the Irwell Valley. Wet Earth Colliery is of importance for three main reasons. It was the first deep mine to be sunk in the valley, and had the first application of steam winding in the area. Secondly, compared to most other pits, it had a very long working life: from around 1750 through to 1928 - almost 180 years. Finally, it's association with James Brindley and his ingenious hydraulic pumping scheme for the colliery, which was in continuous use from 1756 to 1924, just before the colliery closed. This volume is the complete guide to the history and exploration of part of the mining complex.

Le grand desert, ou Itineraire d'une caravane du Sahara au pays des Negres (royaume de Haoussa) / par Eugene Daumas,... et Ausone de Chancel,...Date de l'edition originale : 1848Ce livre est la reproduction fidele d'une oeuvre publiee avant 1920 et fait partie d'une collection de livres reimprimes a la demande editee par Hachette Livre, dans le cadre d'un partenariat avec la Bibliotheque nationale de France, offrant l'opportunite d'acceder a des ouvrages anciens et souvent rares issus des fonds patrimoniaux de la BnF.Les oeuvres faisant partie de cette collection ont ete numerisees par la BnF et sont presentes sur Gallica, sa bibliotheque numerique.En entreprenant de redonner vie a ces ouvrages au travers d'une collection de livres reimprimes a la demande, nous leur donnons la possibilite de rencontrer un public elargi et participons a la transmission de connaissances et de savoirs parfois difficilement accessibles.Nous avons cherche a concilier la reproduction fidele d'un livre ancien a partir de sa version numerisee avec le souci d'un confort de lecture optimal. Nous esperons que les ouvrages de cette nouvelle collection vous apporteront entiere satisfaction.Pour plus d'informations, rendez-vous sur www.hachettebnf.frhttp://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k84097s

A Fly Girl gives insight to the highs and lows in the world of a former BA cabin crew, in an intriguing travel writing memoir. In the global landscape the memoirist meticulously documents personal adventures, social structures and political history throughout her daring and exciting expeditions. Conveying tales from the America's, Arabia, Asia to Africa the narrative is fuelled with race, gender and sexuality as the author walks through hip hop history to terrain vibrations and eruptions. The author exposes her relation to addictions, alcohol, air rage and the life of the jet set, highlighting history of British Airways at forty. Amanda tells poignant stories that portray the complications of humanity; others are alarming, amusing and vivid and manifest the nature of humankind, the kith and kin of a global family. In addition to powerful story telling infused with lyrical prose the book is also spiritual and reveals a healing mindset as the autobiographer deals with the battle of self esteem, national identity, and the idea of beauty for women in an image conscious world. Is Amanda transformed by travel? Memoir ǀ Mind, Body & Spirit Travel

Don't even think of Moving to Spain with Children without reading this essential self-help manual Compiled by a successful British working Mum who has experienced the relocation roller-coaster for you, the highs, lows and occasional shrieks of panic, it could save you months of hassle and heartache. Chapters cover: Timing your Move; Choosing the Best Location; Property Purchase; Schooling; Paperwork; Learning Spanish; Healthcare; Bringing Pets to Spain; Starting a Business......And other considerations crucial to ensuring a smooth transition to your new lifestyle. With information that's bang up-to-date, Lisa "tells it like it is". Spiced with the author's own heart-warming anecdotes, you'll arrive at the same place her own family is now - but in half the time: Living and loving family life in Spain!If you have ever wished for the gift of hindsight, "Moving to Spain with Children" is just that: a gift of a book!

Suffolk's riverside meadows of the Stour valley remain as beautiful today as when Constable painted them two centuries ago. Similarly, the county's lonely expanses of estuarine marsh, which are a feature of the coast, have a quality that appeal to writers as well as artists.

Honolulu-where surfers and hula dancers mingle on pristine beaches beneath a volcano. The capital of paradise, Honolulu is more than just the gateway to surf, sand, and sun. Beyond the beaches and behind the palm-lined streets there's a bustling city of culture and the arts, of fine dining and clubs. It's a city by the sea where cultures melt and mingle and the beautiful surroundings are a backdrop for even more incredible goings on. The Monocle team has set sail to bring back more than just picture postcard sunsets, reporting on the vibrant nightlife in Chinatown, the starred chefs and farmers markets, the pan-Pacific arts scene, and more. This guide also provides unique possibilities for getting away from it all: make Honolulu your base for hikes up volcanic mountains and relaxing beach excursions-or finally learn how to surf. The city is truly a world apart. And now you've got the key.

Wild Guide Lake District and Yorkshire Dales is an enchanting exploration penned by Daniel Start. Published in 2016 by Wild Things Publishing Ltd, this book is a captivating journey into some of the most beautiful landscapes of England. As a travel guide, the book falls into the non-fiction genre, providing readers with an immersive experience of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. Daniel Start's vivid descriptions and expert knowledge guide you through these regions, making you feel as if you are actually there. The book serves as an essential companion for those planning to visit these areas or simply for those who enjoy armchair travel. Published by Wild Things Publishing Ltd, this book is a testament to their commitment to high-quality travel literature. Immerse yourself in the enchanting landscapes of England with Wild Guide Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.

In 1960 John Steinbeck and his dog Charley set out in their green pickup truck to rediscover the soul of America, visiting small towns and cities from New York to New Orleans.The trip became Travels With Charley, one of his best-loved books. Half a century on, Geert Mak sets off from Steinbeck's home.

Mountaineering in the Swiss Alps presents a selection of classic routes in the main climbing areas of Switzerland. Featured are over thirty climbs, including world famous peaks such as the Matterhorn (Mont Cervin) and the Monch. Written by Stephane Maire, each route features technical notes, a route description and topo, and stunning photos.