A Season in Israel
This portrait of Israel attempts to lay bare the contradictions that make Israel both deeply problematic and fascinating. The author has travelled all over this small but varied country, reporting its diversity, seeking out the widest possible range of Israelis, making sense of this heroic but deeply flawed country, and giving expression to all shades of opinion from Jew and Arab alike. Stephen Brook is the author of The Double Eagle and Maple Leaf Rag.
This high-level yet readable analysis of one of the world's most respected wine regions has been expanded; the first edition dealt only with the left bank, and this new edition adds coverage of the south bank of the river Bordeaux. It is an all-embracing, comprehensive volume by an award-winning wine writer. Brook, whose books have received such prestigious awards as the Prix du Champagne Lanson, Glenfiddich, and Veuve Clicquot prizes, provides insider information about how the great Médoc, Graves, and other world-famous Bordeaux wines are produced, from the red Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignons to the sweet Sauterne whites. Detailed maps and photos cover the most famous châteaux and communes, as well as smaller specialists and newcomers worth watching.
The Penguin Book of Infidelities
many cities can match Vienna for fine art and fascinating history. This expanded and fully revised edition of the DK Eyewitness Travel Guide includes 3D aerial views of Vienna's most interesting districts and cutaways and floor plans of all the major sights. Using the detailed maps and colour Street Finder navigate your way around beautiful palaces, churches and unrivalled art collections. With its hundreds of photographs, specially commissioned maps and architectural drawings, plus four great days out and specially devised walking tours, explore every nook and cranny of the Austrian capital. And after all that sightseeing, it points you in the direction of the heurigen - charming country taverns on the outskirts of the city where you can enjoy fine local wines. Whether you fancy taking in the grandeur of Schloss Sch nbrunn, visiting the seven-roomed house once inhabited my Mozart, or capture panoramic views of the capital from the Danube Tower, this guide will ensure that you won't miss a thing.
Conoscere Praga è come sfogliare un volume in cui storia, leggenda e letteratura si intrecciano con l'arte. Un'antica capitale, che sorge nel cuore della Mitteleuropa e che offre la possibilità di conoscere le espressioni artistiche di un passato glorioso: dal romanico al gotico, dal Rinascimento al barocco, dall'eclettismo all'architettura cubista. La storia della città e della Boemia è percorsa attraverso le tracce di un'epoca recente tormentata, ma vittoriosa nei ritrovati valori di libertà e identità nazionale. Dopo un'introduzione riservata alla storia e alla cultura della città, seguita da singoli capitoli analitici dedicati alle bellezze più importanti, l'opera è conclusa da un'agenda di viaggio con informazioni utili per il viaggiatore.
/ 9780330287128 / English literature / Engels / English / Anglais / Englisch / paperback / 13 x 20 cm / 289 .pp /
The Guides That Show You What Others Only Tell You
A travel guide to Vienna that leads you to the best attractions of this beautiful city. It lets you explore its museums, palaces, theatres, churches, its magnificent architecture and more. It is packed with photographs, illustrations and maps as well as reviews and listings for hotels, restaurants and bars for various budgets.
Velký průvodce National Geographic vyniká nesrovnatelnou kvalitou, praktičností, vkusným designem a stovkami unikátních fotografií. Ve všech průvodcích naleznete podrobné popisy a informace o nejnavštěvovanějších destinacích v dané zemi, doplňující poznatky z historie, kultury a současného života země, velké množství doplňujících barevných fotografií, desítky podrobných barevných map, cyklistické a pěší stezky, nápady na výlety vyznačené v mapách a úplné údaje pro návštěvníky včetně informací o hotelech, restauracích, nákupních možnostech a zábavních podnicích.
Czechy to kraj kontrastów. To uprzemysłowione państwo posiada niezwykłe dziedzictwo pałaców i kościołów z różnych epok, a Praga jest najlepiej zachowanym barokowym miastem w Europie. W niemal każdej miejscowości większość twierdz, zamków i wiejskich dworów jest otwarta dla zwiedzających. Piechurzy znajdą tu liczne szlaki przecinające parki narodowe i rezerwaty przyrody, na przykład obejmujące góry Czeski Raj czy Szumawę. W czasie wędrówek można podziwiać rzadkie twory geologiczne, ruiny, bystre rzeki, głębokie wąwozy i pierwotne ostępy leśne. W zachodniej części kraju znajduje się wiele kurortów, z których największe to Karlowe Wary i Mariańskie Łaźnie. Urokliwe miasta, liczne zamki na skałach i odnowione uzdrowiska zadowolą każdego turystę. Jedzenie jest sycące, aromatyczne i tanie, piwo wspaniałe, a wino coraz lepsze.
