Carolina A. Miranda Book order (chronological)

Now available again the authors take readers on a fast-paced run through New York City, resulting in a vibrant look at the urban art revolution that took place on the streets of the city in the first decade of the 21st century New York is a street art Mecca, boasting a vast outdoor gallery which encompasses walls, fences, sidewalks and just about any other available surface. Featured in this dynamic collection are approximately 200 images of works by artists such as New Yorkers Swoon, Judith Supine, Dan Witz, Skewville, WK Interact, L. A.'s Shepard Fairey, Brazil's Os Gemeos, Denmark's Armsrock, France's Space Invader, C215, Mr. Brainwash, Germany's Herakut, London's Nick Walker and the infamous Banksy. This book offers a compelling portrait of the development of urban art in the noughties in one of its most important and supportive communities.

Includes highlights (for the whole country and each region), the best (shops, restaurants and museums), itineraries (recommnded routes to suit every timeframe) and need to know (practical details in one place to make planning easy) with advice from local experts.

Visitors intent on making up their own minds about the self-proclaimed "center of the universe" will first want to arm themselves with this indispensable guide. Author David Ellis, a New York native, provides far-reaching coverage of the sights, hotels, and restaurants of the city, while augmenting the practical information with fascinating historical and cultural facts. Emphasizing Manhattan, with its excellent museums, architecture, and nightlife, this guide also celebrates the outer boroughs. Reflecting New York's multicultural mosaic, it points the way to great ethnic neighbourhoods and explores gay and lesbian city life. Maps help to make sense of the city's transportation system.

Discover Peru Bike, hike and ride a scary cable car to Machu Picchu on one of five alternatives to the busy Inca Trail.Glide past manatees, dolphins, monkeys and macaws in the Reserva Nacional Pacaya-Samiria.Swill a scoopful of chicha - saliva-fermented corn beer - to earn the respect of the locals.Descend into the narrow, hallucinatory underground chambers of the millennia-old ruins at Chavin de Huantar. In This Guide: Three authors, 144 days of on-the-road research via planes, riverboats, and dozens of death-defying bus rides.Dedicated Peru Outdoors chapter, plus expanded activities coverage throughout.Get the inside story on the Inca world from notes explorer and author Hugh Thomson.Content updated daily - visit "lonelyplanet.com" for up-to-the minute reviews and traveler suggestions.

Costa Rica is brimming with rainforests, wildlife, volcanoes, and beaches, and this award-winning guide has all the facts you need for an adventurous trip. Find out about responsible traveling, where to spot a sloth, explore coral reefs or raft wild rapids, and -- no matter your budget -- how to enjoy all this magnificent country has to offer. Written by the award-winning travel writer and naturalist Rob Rachowiecki, this is the bestselling guide to Costa Rica Extensive notes on flora, fauna, and nature reserves, including a 36-page color wildlife guide with detailed descriptions Information on nature tours and outdoor activities such as bird watching, hiking, horse-riding, rafting and sailing Information on restaurants, accommodation, and transport options for a range of budgets Coverage of wildlife and white-water rafting, coral reefs and volcanoes 54 maps of cities, town, regions, and parks Comprehensive email and web site directory Spanish-language section