<b>In this highly anticipated companion to the <i>New York Times</i> bestseller and Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club YA Pick <i>A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow</i>, Flora Maxwell heads to Miami to find a path for her future . . . and finds her heart along the way.</b>
<p> <strong>First ever deluxe, slipcased edition of the peerless A-Z guide to the names, places and events in the world of J.R.R. Tolkien, fully illustrated in colour throughout by acclaimed Tolkien artist, Ted Nasmith, and featuring an exclusive colour foldout poster.</strong> </p>
Part of the Keswick Study Guide series, "Grateful" features seven Bible studies to help us develop grateful attitudes in accordance with Gods instructions.
This new, thoroughly updated tenth edition of Bradts Mauritius, Rodrigues and Réunion remains the most comprehensive English-language guide available and is the only full-blown guide to focus solely on the Mascarene Islands, a place where the dodo once roamed and which today produces exquisite vanilla-flavoured tea. World-leading luxury resorts, excellent beaches, watersports and lively nightlife, weddings and medical tourism, the raw unspoiled beauty of Rodrigues and fascinating birdlife of the Ile aux Cocos nature reserve, world-class hiking through the mountainous interior of Re union and an intriguing blend of European and African culture are all covered.Unlike other guides, Bradts Mauritius includes detailed sections on natural history and conservation for each of the islands, as well as guides to and maps of their nature reserves. The Bradt guide also offers more detailed background information on history, culture and politics, plus fuller information on activities and sights, as well as in-depth coverage of the full range of accommodation and restaurant options, from budget to luxury.Activities for each island are included, covering everything from golf and horse riding to expert analysis of individual dive sites, plus extensive information on flora and fauna. Adventure sports and hiking on Réunion are covered, as is the most recent information on getting married in Mauritius, plus detailed coverage of Mascarene culture. Food, local recipes, language, customs, music and medical tourism are all included, and a language appendix offers useful phrases in Mauritian and Réunionnais Creole. Whether youre planning a honeymoon, fascinated by the wildlife, or just want to relax into uncomplicated island life, the Bradt guide is the ideal companion.
This new, thoroughly updated and lavishly illustrated edition of Bradts Galápagos Wildlife is packed with information and magnificent pictures to aid in identifying key species, all in an easy-to-carry format that covers everything from the wildlife that youre likely to encounter to underwater life and a succinct history of the islands, their habitats and volcanic origins. The most detailed descriptions and maps in print of the main visitor sites are included, so you can see where a boat will land and what can be seen there. An overview of conservation efforts is also included and so too are unique island trail plans for those looking to explore.Written and illustrated by two expert-naturalist guides, this new edition covers all the latest information, from the discovery of an extinct tortoise species not seen for over 100 years on Fernandina island and the discovery of new rare pink iguanas on Isabela islands Wolf volcano, to the change in taxonomy of Darwins finches and the new species status of the almost-extinct Vermillion flycatcher. Snorkelling with sea lions, penguins and sharks at Devils Crown, Floreana is included, as is kayaking in pristine locations such as Españolas Gardiner Bay.Travelling to the Galápagos is a rite of passage for serious wildlife enthusiasts. Now with more detailed descriptions, more photos, and updated information on conservation efforts, Bradt's Galápagos Wildlife is the perfect companion for this once-in-a-lifetime trip.
Fully updated for this third edition by expert author Annie Kay (for over 10 years Chairman of the British-Bulgarian Society and a part-time resident of Sofia), Bradts Bulgaria offers a comprehensive guide to this increasingly popular country, location of Provadia, Europes oldest prehistoric town. Detailed background information is combined with everything from tips on the best hotels and mehanas to hiking through the Rila Mountains in search of brown bear or simply strolling around Neseburs harbour. Bradts Bulgaria also offers better coverage of the countrys compelling natural history than any other guide.New for this edition are greater coverage of outdoor activities and adventure trips, a fresh perspective on Bulgarias burgeoning music scene and nightlife, significantly increased coverage of food and wine including winery tours, the local grapes, and some on site restaurants and hotels plus the benefit of new contributions from locals sharing their inside knowledge of local towns. Also covered are improvements to infrastructure and new attractions such as the Historical Park, the worlds largest history park near the Black Sea city of Varna, offering an interactive trip in time going back thousands of years. Bulgaria has a history and culture as rich and diverse as its landscape. From the gold-domed churches of Sofia to the picturesque National Revival houses of Koprivshtitsa, mountain monasteries to medieval fortresses and ancient rock formations, the country boasts an eclectic mix of traditions and architecture. Recent archaeological discoveries are detailed in this new edition, along with Bulgarias participation in the European rewilding scheme. From Plovdivs UNESCO-listed Old Town to the frescoes of Rila Monastery, skiing to eagle spotting in Pirin National Park, elegant Ruse to the deserted beaches of the Black Sea coast, or the former capital of Veliko Turnovo to the famous mountain town of Koprivshtitsa, Bradts Bulgaria is the ideal companion for a perfect trip.
