Features a three-generational family holiday in Cuba. This book also builds a complex picture of a people struggling to retain their identity in the face of insistent hostility, and to stand against the all-but-overwhelming fire-power of capitalism.
Unhappily land-locked in his early adult life, the authors' fortunes changed when he began visiting Scotland's west coast in the 1930s. He made temporary homes with his family on some of the remotest Hebridean islands so he could study the habits of grey seals and seabirds. This book tells about his life on island.
A quirky collection of true stories from the weird and wonderful side of the Garden of England, including ghosts, castles, treasures, pirates, Britain's oldest highway and, lest we forget, the old lady who tricked the Luftwaffe.
Words are grained into our landscapes, and landscapes are grained into our words. Landmarks is about the power of language to shape our sense of place. This is a guide to literature of nature, and a glossary containing thousands of remarkable words used in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales to describe land, nature and weather.
A photography book of film stills and script from the critically acclaimed, psychogeographic film London, written and directed by Patrick Keiller, released in 1994
Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, Lonely Planet Amsterdam City Map is your conveniently-sized passport to traveling with ease.
Lonely Planet's Argentina is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Marvel at Iguazu Falls, hike through Patagonia, and immerse yourself in the culture of Buenos Aires; all with your trusted travel companion.
Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, Lonely Planet Barcelona City Map is your conveniently-sized passport to traveling with ease.
Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, Lonely Planet Berlin City Map is your conveniently-sized passport to traveling with ease.
Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks France is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a walk that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Hike the Alps and the Pyrenees and admire lavender fields in Provence.
Never be stuck for words with our extensive dictionary. Our phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical and social words and phrases. Chat with the locals and discover their culture, a guaranteed way to enrich your travel experience. Get more from your trip with easy-to-find phrases for every travel situation.
Tick off the biggest bucket list trips with this definitive guide to 100 of the world's greatest travel adventures. From Norway's cosmic aurora borealis to Japan's dazzling temples and cities, this epic guide is bursting with trip planning tips, detailed itineraries, must-do experiences, and local insights to help bring your travel dreams to life.
Hit the road with this epic guide to exploring the USA and Canada by electric car and discover 60 sublime routes with detailed itineraries, maps, and overnight charging station locations. Find a handy introduction to EVs for beginners; insightful travel tips for seasoned EV road trippers; and must-see sights and experiences to enjoy along the way.
Although you can get by in Iceland without speaking the language, knowing just a few phrases can help you make friends, enjoy service with a smile, and discover richer, more rewarding experiences.