Carolyn Bain Livres

Une nouvelle édition remise à jour et passée en nouvelle maquette, pour bien organiser son voyage. Un nouveau chapitre consacré aux activités en plein air dans cette destination très prisée des amoureux de balades en tout genre : de la randonnée de quelques heures au trekking de plusieurs jours, bien sûr, mais aussi des excursions sur les glaciers, du rafting, du vélo, de l'observation des oiseaux ou des baleines, de la baignade... Des cahiers photo tout en couleurs offrent un aperçu des splendides paysages naturels de l'Islande. Une sélection d'itinéraires très pratiques pour découvrir le meilleur de l'Islande, quel que soit le temps disponible. De nombreuses cartes revues et améliorées.

A gardener goes on a quest to obtain an ogre feather to cure the ailing king- only to discover that the king's daughter, who was captured by the ogre, has her own tricks up her sleeve. This illustrated retelling of an Italian folktale is available individually and as part of the Stories from around the World: 4 Tales of Problem-Solving & Wit set.

A frustrated king flies into a rage and turns his mischievous daughters into oranges. The gruesome monsters Grim and Grunt decide they'd like to get their hands on the princesses, and bully their little brother, Grizzle-Tail, into stealing the girls. Who will rescue the princesses from the monsters' clutches?

Lonely Planet's Sweden covers everything from the coolest pubs in Stockholm to the most popular and breathtaking trekking routes. Up-to-date information on places to stayand eat will please eventhe thriftiest traveller. Extensive coverage of outdoor activities, including famous Midsummer's Day events, is provided. Lots of maps, a language guide, and an insider's look at Swedish culture is included as well. And yes, there's info on ABBA too.

Lonely Planet's Best Of guides are the ultimate pocket guide for short-trip visitors, highlighting the best city experiences, sights and trends. They are written by experienced authors, chosen for their in-depth knowledge and insights."Bottom line: ... it's the lean easy-to-use and fact-filled Lonely Planet ... that we'll slip into our carry-on next time." -Washington Post

Presents a look at the history, geography, and climate of Iceland, describing points of interest, and making recommendations for hotels, shopping, transportation, and restaurants.

Travellers of all ages and budgets view their Lonely Planet guidebook as a trustworthy travel companion. Every country is covered--from Argentina to Zimbabwe--with reliable, up-to-date and practical travel advice. In each country guide are thousands of detailed listings, reviews and recommendations as well as inspirational highlight sections, a full-colour front section with stylish images, and comprehensive maps to even the smallest towns. Denmark, fifth edition, features handy new colour itineraries that are ideal for families, cyclists and design buffs. A top local chef provides extended coverage of Copenhagen's hip dining scene.

Lonely Planet's Best of Iceland is your most up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Gaze in wonder at the celestial kaleidoscope of the Northern Lights, warm up with a soak in the Blue Lagoon and explore a sweeping spectrum of dramatic landscape in the Westfjords -all with your trusted travel companion.

Complemented by easy-to use, reliable maps, helpful recommendations, authoritative background information, and up-to-date coverage of things to see and do, these popular travel guides cover in detail countries, regions, and cities around the world for travelers of every budget, along with extensive itineraries, maps with cross-referencing to the text, "Top 10" and "Top 5" lists, and other practical features.

The sun shows up here first for a reason. Come for bracing light or caverns underground, glacial valleys or black volcanic sand. Tour every landscape on earth, all rolled into one country. Dig for pipis on the beach, or sample oysters on a platter. Savour solitude with a view, or city culture. Things are never just black and white in New Zealand.Stick Out Your Tongue taste the freshest seafood, world-class wines, or the best lamb roast there is.Roll Your Eyes yet another magnificent view of mystical mountains, braided river plains or calming coastlines.Slap Your Thighs a good time’s easy to find, from happening Auckland to waterfront Wellington.Stand Up Proud and experience Maori culture firsthand: take part in a powhiri, or fill your puku at a hangi.Run At It Shouting bungy jump, sea kayak, surf, trek and hit the white water with the best of them.