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Kingston wrestles with the enduring legacy of colonial rags and riches, episodes of political strife and turf rivalry. This guide charts a course through the city's offerings, from the division between uptown modernity and downtown's swashbuckling past, to local legends and popular culture.

A delightful, and at times hilarious, journey of a family finding each other, losing their inhibitions, and along the way, discovering the richness of life through the resilience of Nepal and her ever-smiling people.

The history of Cyprus offers a reflection of larger world history. Coveted by a succession of foreign powers, it has been repeatedly occupied: the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, crusaders, Venetians, Genoese, Ottomans, and British have all left their mark on this Mediterranean island. Alongside ...

Culture Smart guides help travellers have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.

Alexander Cockburn was without question one of the most influential journalists of his generation, whose writing stems from the best tradition of Mark Twain, H.L. Menchken and Tom Paine. Colossal Wreck, his final work, finished shortly before his death in July 2012, exemplifies the prodigious literary ...

Full of practical features, the Michelin Road Atlas Great Britain & Ireland is the perfect companion for your everyday journey and holiday planning. Updated every year, it gives you clear and accurate information for a safe and enjoyable journey thanks to a detailed mapping scale of 1/300 000. The route ...

Updated regularly, MICHELIN National Map Ireland will give you an overall picture of your journey thanks to its clear and accurate mapping scale 1/400,000. Our map will help you easily plan your safe and enjoyable journey in Ireland thanks to a comprehensive key, a complete name index as well a clever ...

Updated annually, MICHELIN National Map Ireland High Resistance will give you an overall picture of your journey thanks to its clear and accurate mapping scale 1/400,000. Our map will help you easily plan your safe and enjoyable journey in thanks to a comprehensive key, a complete name index as well ...

"Over 40 countries - motoring regulations - sights and scenic routes - 72 town plans" -- Cover.

Iran Travel Guide - Expert travel tips on everything from Tehran highlights and hotels to archaeological and UNESCO sites, Persepolis, history and culture. Also featuring suggested itineraries, safety and visas, Shiraz, Kashan, Hamadan, Yazd, Esfahan bazaars, activities like skiing and hiking, local cuisine, festivals and cultural highlights.

Malawi Travel Guide - Expert advice and travel tips including Lilongwe hotels and restaurants, Lake Malawi beaches and natural history, folk dancing and culture. This guide also covers birdwatching, hiking, Nyika Plateau, Nkhata Bay, Livingstonia, Likoma Island, Chongoni rock art, Cape Maclear, Liwonde National Park and Majete Wildlife Reserve.

Tripping the Flight Fantastic: adventures in search of the world's cheapest air fare - Travel literature, an entertaining, idiosyncratic account of travels through ten of Europe's least known cities for GBP144, with tips on how to travel as far as possible for as little as possible, booking flights for less than GBP5. Ideal holiday reading and travel inspiration.

Amberley's new series of Eyewitness Accounts bring history, warfare, disaster, travel and exploration to life, written by the people who could say, 'I was there!'

Rudyard Kipling spent many years abroad and his relationship with India is explored in several of his works, both fiction and non-fiction. After leaving school, Kipling was sent to Lahore to take up a job at a local newspaper. He would go on, a few years later, to take up a post at the Pioneer in Allahabad. ...