The story of extraordinary women who lost their way - their sense of self, their identity, their freedom - and found it again through walking in the wild. A feminist exploration of the power of walking in nature, following in the footsteps of Gwen John, Georgia O`Keeffe, Frieda Lawrence, Clara Vyvyan, Simone de Beauvoir, Daphne Du Maurier and...Read more
Charles V, Emperor of Europe and the New World, is the central figure The Golden age, the second volume of Hugh Thomas’s superb history of the Spanish Empire. It begins with the return of the remnants of Magellan’s expedition around the world in 1522 and ends with Charles’s death in 1558. In the decades between, the Spaniards conquer Guatemala,...Read more
Welcome to Costa Rica - unmatched in beauty and biodiversityWhether you want to experience incredible wildlife, scuba dive in crystal-clear waters or savour a cup of world-famous coffee, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Costa Rica has to offer. Inside you`ll find a detailed guide to the country`s animals,...Read more
Immerse yourself in a culture like no otherWhether you want to sample sizzling street food in Mexico City, swim in the Yucatan`s crystal-clear cenotes or marvel at towering Maya pyramids, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Mexico has to offer. A cultural bonanza, a sun-seekers paradise, a foodie haven: Mexico is...Read more
The story of extraordinary women who lost their way - their sense of self, their identity, their freedom - and found it again through walking in the wild. `Moving and memorable` Virginia Nicholson, author of How Was It for You?`A triumph ... I felt as though I were being lifted, carried up to peaks` Charlotte Peacock, author of Into the...Read more
Map No. 731, Santa Fe - Truchas Peak in New Mexico at 1:63,360, part of an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national and state parks or forests and other popular recreational areas. Cartography, based on the national topographic survey, has extensive additional tourist information.The maps, printed on light,...Read more
"Once we accept our limits, we go beyond them, - Albert Einstein. Imagine staying as a guest in a hotel room that involves entering the heart of a mountain ! Imagine dining in there, reading your morning newspaper, writing a book, taking a nap, or banking on-line. If you opt to experience all these feelings at your coffee table, without...Read more
"Once we accept our limits, we go beyond them, - Albert Einstein. Imagine staying as a guest in a hotel room that involves entering the heart of a mountain ! Imagine dining in there, reading your morning newspaper, writing a book, taking a nap, or banking on-line. If you opt to experience all these feelings at your coffee table, without...Read more
Waterproof Tear-Resistant Travel MapNational Geographic's Guatemala AdventureMap is the most authoritative map for touring the rich cultural heritage and amazing natural diversity of the Yucatan Peninsula. Each waterproof and tear-resistant map provides travelers with the perfect combination of detail and perspective, highlighting points...Read more
Waterproof Tear-Resistant Travel MapNational Geographic's Guatemala AdventureMap is the most authoritative map for touring the rich cultural heritage and amazing natural diversity of the Yucatan Peninsula. Each waterproof and tear-resistant map provides travelers with the perfect combination of detail and perspective, highlighting points...Read more
Waterproof Tear-Resistant Travel MapNational Geographic's Guatemala AdventureMap is the most authoritative map for touring the rich cultural heritage and amazing natural diversity of the Yucatan Peninsula. Each waterproof and tear-resistant map provides travelers with the perfect combination of detail and perspective, highlighting points...Read more
As bicycle races go, the attractions of the Tour Divide are not immediately apparent. For a start, it is the longest mountain-bike race in the world, running nearly 3,000 miles down the Rockies from Canada to Mexico. But the distance is not the only challenge - the total ascent of 200,000 ft is the equivalent of scaling Mount Everest nearly...Read more
As bicycle races go, the attractions of the Tour Divide are not immediately apparent. For a start, it is the longest mountain-bike race in the world, running nearly 3,000 miles down the Rockies from Canada to Mexico. But the distance is not the only challenge - the total ascent of 200,000 ft is the equivalent of scaling Mount Everest nearly...Read more