Christopher P. Baker Livres

All the travel experts agree—consumers want more and different experiences from travel than they did in the past. They want to deeply understand their destination before they go, feel a meaningful connection to the place while there, and return home feeling enriched and ready to share their experiences with others. With these trends in mind, and the results of extensive, proprietary market research, National Geographic Traveler has been enhanced with engaging new features and a contemporary redesign. Each guide begins with an introduction that enables the traveler to sample a bit of the culture, history, and attractions before they go and plan the trip based on their own interests and length of stay. Travelers can immerse themselves in active, in-country "Experiences" and "Off-the-Beaten-Path Excursions" they won't find anywhere else, like visiting a family in a South African township or learning to cook Maori cuisine with a renowned New Zealand chef. Other new features, such as "Insider Tips" from National Geographic photographers, writers, and experts, as well as "Not-To-Be-Missed" lists ensure that each person's visit will be one-of-a-kind and memorable. To make the most of these and all the other great new features, the guides' design has been simplified, opened up, and enhanced with easy-to-read tinted sections. Gorgeous color photographs, high-quality maps, and the popular walking and driving tours are still highlights of our crisp, new look. To complete the update, our new covers boast a striking, single image of the destination, along with the clear National Geographic branding that signifies quality, trust, and all the best in travel. With more than a century of travel expertise, new content, and a new look, National Geographic Traveler is the right guide at the right time—poised to meet the changing needs of today's traveler better than ever and better than anyone. Costa Rica is rich in flora, fauna, and adventure. Learn how to save macaws, speak Spanish, and immerse in the coffee culture.

The National Geographic Traveler guidebooks are in tune with the ever growing trend toward experiential travel, providing inspiring photography, insider tips, and expert advice for a more authentic, enriching experience of the destination. The guides are aimed at active, discerning travelers who seek information, historical context, and cultural interpretation not available online.

Professional travel writer Christopher P. Baker shares his insider tips and secrets on the best Costa Rica has to offer

Accompanies an exhibition which was held in January 2017 in the National Gallery of Scotland, and is a revised edition of the original version produced in 2006.

Visitors to Cuba discover a sensual, sometimes surreal island country in this essential guide.

Offers descriptions and travel tips to such natural environments as the Himalayan Mountains, Ngoronongoro Crater, and Tasmanian wilderness, and provides information on conservation and ecological issues.

Lonely Planet's guide to Jamaica details the island's lesser-known destinations along the southern and eastern coasts and the mountainous central highlands. of color photos. 30 maps.

This dazzling guidebook, written by Central America travel expert Christopher P. Baker, covers all the main cities, towns, and regions of Costa Rica, helping travelers negotiate one of the world's leading destinations for eco-travel. Travel tips for San José, Nicoya, and Guanacaste are all fully revised and updated for this latest edition. The book outlines detailed city walks and regional drives, complete with maps and reservation information. Also included are features on geography (life in the lowland rain forest and volcanoes); Costa Rica's diversity of wildlife (butterflies, marine turtles, and snakes); and adventure activities (white-water rafting and sportfishing).

Now fully revised and updated, this guide to New York City offers the incomparable expertise of National Geographic for this comprehensive guidebook to the Big Apple, illustrated with 200 color photos and ten maps.

Exploring the concept of urban space, this book redefines the church’s mission and identity for the modern era. Utilizing the idea of the Third Space, it examines the complexities of hybrid, post-colonial, and postmodern cities. Christopher Baker highlights how these diverse environments can reshape the church's role and engagement within contemporary society, offering insights into the evolving dynamics of urban life and faith.