Mark Elliott Livres

Perched beside the oil-rich Caspian Sea, compact, hospitable Azerbaijan is astounding in its scenic variety. Painted moonscape deserts, snow-capped Caucasian peaks, subtropical forests and flower-filled grasslands all lie within a few hours’ drive of Baku, the artistically-vibrant, cosmopolitan capital with its UNESCO-recognized walled Old City. Since the first edition in 1999 this map-packed book has become the definitive guide for visitors and residents alike. Now in its expanded and fully-updated 4th edition it’s more practical than ever. Practical information – Visas, getting to Azerbaijan, where to stay, where to eat Sights and excursions – Discover bubbling mud volcanoes, linguistically-unique stepped villages, ruined castles, a flaming hillside and fire-temple, iron-wood forests, water that ‘catches fire’, ‘magical’ rocks kissed smooth by superstitious wish-seekers. On foot, by car, 4WD, bus, train or horse be among the first tourists to explore delightful Azerbaijan since Noah sailed across the country 5000 years ago, his Ark carving a great gash through Nakhchivan’s Snake Mountain. 190 maps – Includes even more maps, illustrated with over 160 sketches and diagrams. As well as showing hotels, restaurants, bus stops etc, these maps also include landmarks at key unsigned junctions to help motorists and hikers. History, language, cultural tips Excursions to neighbouring Georgia

India's Northeast is for the truly adventurous, and Lonely Planet has explored every part of it. We've trekked Sikkim's Monastery Loop, paused to admire sun-kissed peaks in Darjeeling, the hit the wild east in search of rhinos and jungle villages. Our 2nd edition takes you straight to what we discovered. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Full color highlights & clearly mapped itineraries reveal the Northeast's best Parks & Sanctuaries planner guides you to monkeys and rhinos Festivals calendar tells you what's on while you're here

"Middle East" is the only guide covering every country in this fascinating region. Completely updated and revised, it's a must for independent travellers on any budget.137 detailed maps, including a full-colour regional mapcomprehensive political, historical and cultural notesadvice for hassle-free travel, including suggested itineraries, visas, and border crossing informationPractical advice on local and overland transport optionsdetails on a range of activities, from archaeological digs to yacht cruisinguseful Arabic, Turkish, Persian and Pashto language sectionsglossary of frequently used terms

The Indonesian archipelago is a string of jewels in the Coral Sea. A collection of over 13,000 islands comprise this incredible nation where spectacular beauty, abundant wildlife and a complex and diverse culture survive side by side. This new edition offers the most reliable travel information for independent, adventurous travelers.

Providing coverage of Danish history and culture, this guide also includes: an extended cycling section to get around this bike-friendly country; coverage of the crowd-pulling summer music festivals; details of a 1000-year old Viking fortress and Legoland; and a Copenhagen map section

Comprehensive advice on transport options, border crossings and how to get visas is given in this title as well as new in-depth coverage of eco-tourism and community-based tourism options. Additionally, this guide offers historical and practical information on the Silk Road, one of the world's great adventure trips

Du randonneur au surfeur, en passant par l'amoureux de la nature ou des coutumes locales, ce guide traduit de l'anglais, c'est la découverte du Monde hors des sentiers battus. Fidèle à son ton franc et décontracté, l'équipe de baroudeurs Lonely Planet vous fait découvrir les recoins et beautés d'une destination : pas une région n'est oubliée, comment traverser un village du bout du monde le guide à la main ou apprendre en détails l'histoire du pays et de sa population, tout y est ! Partisan du voyage économique, ce guide regorge de bonnes adresses pour tous les goûts, du bel hôtel victorien à la bicoque en pleine savane. Et, si vous désirez savoir comment manger tel ou tel produit régional ou apprécier un coucher de soleil, l'étendue d'un paysage, vous y trouverez de nombreux petits conseils originaux et vécus. Peu de photos mais un format pratique et solide, qui s'emmène partout. Voilà un guide de référence qui couvre une grande partie de notre planète et permet de ne rien manquer des beautés du voyage. --Florent Lamontagne

Whether your idea of bliss is world-class art, picture-perfect castles and romantic, medieval Bruges or clubbing in Antwerp, acres of chocolate and 800-odd types of beer, Belgium and Luxembourg are more satisfying than a pot of moules et frites. This newly updated, comprehensive guide leads you to the very heart of Europe. * BE INSPIRED - with highlights and itineraries from Flanders fields to bustling Brussels * GOURMET TREATS - the cream of top restaurants and grand cafes, with a chapter dedicated to Belgium's national brew * BE IN THE KNOW - incisive history and culture of the countries plus French and Flemish language guide * STAY IN STYLE - rest your head in the pick of chambres d'hotes, gits and hotels * EXPLORE THE COUNTRYSIDE - practical walking and cycling coverage from the flat Flanders coast to the scenic Ardennes

Explorez l'Iran, un pays réputé pour son hospitalité. Ce guide de voyage approfondi offre des informations essentielles sur la culture, l'histoire et les paysages variés, allant des montagnes majestueuses aux déserts arides. Les auteurs partagent des conseils pratiques pour la planification de votre voyage, en décrivant les sites d'intérêt avec des horaires d'ouverture et des tarifs actuels. Les ruines emblématiques d'Iran séduiront les passionnés de culture, tandis que la diversité des paysages incite à l'exploration. Vous trouverez également une sélection d'hébergements et de restaurants adaptés à tous les goûts et budgets. Le guide comprend des cartes détaillées, des itinéraires suggérés, ainsi que des thèmes de fond tels que les festivals, la religion et la cuisine iranienne. Avec un ton accessible et engageant, ce guide vous prépare à vivre des expériences enrichissantes. Bienvenue dans l'un des pays les plus fascinants sur le plan culturel au monde !

'Public Law' is an introductory textbook that offers a mixture of black letter law and political analysis to give students an excellent grounding in the subject. It covers all of the key topics on undergraduate courses and includes a number of pedagogical features to aid understanding.

Lonely Planet Scandinavia is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip and what hidden discoveries await you. Cruise through Norway's majestic fjords, float in Iceland's Blue Lagoon or sample Copenhagen'sfinest new-Nordic cuisine.

" Voici la Birmanie et elle ne ressemble à aucune contrée connue ". Ainsi parlait Rudyard Kipling en 1898 et, quelque cent ans plus tard, vous pourriez dire la même chose de ce pays. Cette édition totalement réactualisée a doublé de volume et constitue le guide le plus complet existant sur le fameux Pays d'or. 49 cartes, comprenant de nouvelles cartes jamais publiées à ce jour . Une carte en couleurs mettant en valeur les principaux sites et lieux à ne pas manquer. Des références historiques et culturelles. Un glossaire franco-birman et la transcription en caractères birmans des noms géographiques. Des informations sur les sites ouverts depuis peu aux visiteurs. Des rubriques spéciales consacrées au paya (pagode) Shwedagon ainsi qu'aux sites archéologiques de Bagan et de Mrauk U, regorgeant de stupa et de temples.

The only guidebook you'll need on this epic train journey. Ride the rails through Russia in a week, or take a month to explore Siberian outback towns, learn throat singing in the wild Tuva Republic or meet Mongolian nomads. This inspirational guide will help you to make the most of every moment during this trip of a lifetime. Talk Like A Local - Russian, Mandarin and Mongolian language guides including helpful phrases and extended food glossaries. Never Get Lost - with 65 maps of major cities and regions, train routes and coverage of the BAM for the truly adventurous. Travel Smart - new trip-planning and itineraries chapters to help you devise your route. Keep Good Company - our expert authors have been everywhere and done it all to help make your journey more rewarding and hassle-free. Be In The Know - in-depth history, culture, environment and cuisine chapters will keep you informed (and entertained) en route.

From the cosmopolitan wonders of Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague to windmills, tulips and boundless bike tracks, this indispensable guide will help you to experience all that the Netherlands has to offer. -- 45 maps including eight colour Amsterdam city maps -- accommodation options from trekkershutten to five-star hotels -- the background on windmills -- how they work, where to find them -- all the entertainment choices, from coffee shops and brown cafes to opera and classical music -- the lowdown on where to see Dutch art from Rembrandt to Mondriaan