Bradt's Azores guidebook is the only comprehensive guidebook to the nine-island archipelago, a nature-lovers' wilderness perched at the western extremity of Europe in the mid-Atlantic, and one of the best places in the world for whale watching. This new edition continues to provide the strong geological and botanical information that is so integral to the islands and essential for all nature lovers, but it also has an expanded focus taking in the...

A guide to traveling in Scotland that provides information on the country's wildlife, geography, climate, historical sites, tourist attractions, hotels, restaurants, shops, and activities.

A comprehensive travel guide to Wales, that provides information on travel, accommodations, and restaurants, entertainment and festivals, shopping, and interesting sites.

"Lebanon travel guide. Expert advice and travel information, from Beirut hotels and restaurants to cuisine and wineries, nature reserves, nightlife, skiing, hiking, beaches, festivals, museums and historic sites. Features World Heritage sites (Aanjar, Baalbek, Byblos, Qadisha Valley and Tyre), plus Tripoli, Bekaa Valley, Shouf and Aammiq Wetlands."--

A comprehensive guide to domestic architecture. Focusing on dwellings in urban and suburban neighborhoods and rural locations all across the continental United States, this guide provides in-depth information on the essentials, with facts and frames of reference that will enable you to look in a fresh way at the houses around you.

You'll never fall into tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. Doing so is like having a trusted friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. That's because our guidebooks, unlike those of many competitors, are written by resident experts-like Paul Ames, a highly respected, Portugal-based travel journalist and the author of Frommer's Portugal. In this proudly opinionated book he will help you sort through all the options...

A broad ecological overview written in engaging narrative for lay readers as well as naturalists, conservationists, and biologists, the book is enhanced with more than 140 photographs, drawings, maps, and diagrams. Also a practical guidebook, it directs people to where they can see what is being discussed, gives current references, and offers a complete directory of conservation organizations in the state.

"The northern lights and the midnight sun. Vast glaciers, fiery volcanoes, and thundering waterfalls. The Golden Circle, Reykjavik, and the Blue Lagoon ... Iceland has all that and more. In this thorough guide, Rick Steves makes it easy to experience it all: Craft an itinerary based on your interests, budget, and time; Follow mile-by-mile driving tours of Iceland's dramatic terrain; Sightsee smartly, choosing from a full range of activities and experiences;...

"Sandy beaches and terraced vineyards. Fanciful churches, vintage trolleys, and a chapel of bones. Colorful Lisbon, picturesque Porto and soulful fado music. . . Portugal has all that and more. In this book, Rick Steves makes it easy to experience it all. Craft an itinerary based on your interests, budget, and time. Follow step-by-step neighborhood walks and insightful museum tours. Sightsee smartly, choosing from a range of worthwhile sights and...

"DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Spain is your indispensable guide to this beautiful part of the world, from its capital city of Madrid to its Moorish cities of the south. Watch flamenco dancers stamp their heels in Seville, discover the beaches and coves of Ibiza, and visit the Dalí Theatre-Museum just outside of Barcelona. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel...