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.
Presents a lifetime of eating experiences that will lead you from one end of the globe to the other
This guide is packed with excellent advice on places to stay, explore, or just hang out in these popular Greek Islands. Colour maps, information on ecotourism, and a look at the unique Ionian cuisine complete this thorough travelling companion.
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?
Mischievous Ntombi, the Chief's daughter, isn't at all afraid of the fearsome Ilunge River. But when she goes to swim there, she enrages the Mother of Monsters and causes more trouble than she could've imagined! Can Ntombi survive the monster's gigantic head, bulging eyes and thick, slimy scales?
Discover what happens when a brave woman and her husband are kind to a terrible Chenoo. Instead of letting themselves be scared of this man-eating monster, they feed him, provide him with clothes, and make him snug and warm in their home. Can they melt his frozen heart?
Presents itineraries for road trips along Iceland's Ring Road, which joins all the important places on the island and where visitors can enjoy gushing geysers, beautiul vistas, and ice-covered volcanoes.
From the beauty of Stockholm to the vastness of the country's wilderness areas, this guide will help you experience all that Sweden has to offer no matter what your budget.
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
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.
