Sandwiched between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans and packed with pristine national parks, surf-swept beaches and cloudforests teeming with exotic birdlife, Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse countries on Earth. And whether you want to see turtles nesting in Tortuguero, get up close to sloths and tarantulas on an eerie night walk in Monteverde or just enjoy a lazy lunch at a traditional soda, this fully revised seventh edition has all the insider info you'll need for the trip of a lifetime.
The web is the newest weapon in the corporate world's assault on the consumer. It has the potential to deliver a company's identity in seconds and, as a result, affords businesses a whole new way of gaining customers - or losing them. Knowing how to express a brand successfully is a vital part of web design today. Online Branding takes a look at different aspects of branding and highlights them with in-depth case studies from the UK and US, Europe and Asia. It features both well-known companies dealing with big brands, such as BP, Levi's, Nike and Volkswagen, and smaller agencies that have approached the subject with an innovative style. Part of the New Cre@teOnline Series that focuses on subjects of interest to today's web designers, combining inspirational visuals with information and advice from top designers and programmers around the world.
The Rough Guide to Argentina is the definitive guide to this staggeringly diverse country. The section introduces the country�s highlights from the sparkling emeralds and turquoise waters of the seven lakes, to climbing Acongagua and dolphin-spotting at Puerto Deseado. This updated third edition gives in-depth detail of the entire country � from cosmopolitan Buenos Aires to the remote Argentine archipelago of Tierra del Fuego and expanded coverage of major destinations including Salta, Jujuy, Iguazu and the estancias of the Litoral. Also covered are areas often visited from Argentina: Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay, Chilean Patagonia and Chilean Tierra del Fuego. You�ll find informed descriptions of the varied landscapes, from the pampas to Patagonia, plus practical advice on the best places for hiking, climbing, ski and rafting. The guide explores the country�s rich history and culture; including detailed information on everything from the ascendancy of Eva Peron to its Jesuit architecture. Practical information on accommodation and transportation, and reviews of all the best places for eating and drinking, and music are accompanied by the clearest maps available of any guide. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Argentina
