Mark Elliott Books

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

Discover natural Indonesia with our special colour chapter. Detailed itineraries for planning the perfect trip. Green index helps you step lightly on your travels. With a Lonely Planet guidebook you'll get the best out of your Indonesian trip. Our 9th edition of Indonesia will take you to the best beaches and bars in Bali, through lush paddy fields in Sumatra, diving with turtles off the Gilis in Lombok and to a traditional dance in Ubud. 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.

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

Epid Cities of antiquity, hustle-bustle metropolises, fairytale landscapes...the Middle East has all the history you'd expect and a host of surprises. Step up the pace with a hurtle through Cairo, then laze back with Red Sea diving or yachting on the Turkish coast. This guide covers: Egypt, Iraq, Israel & the Palestinian Territories, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Turkey.

Ancient civilisations, awe-inspiring landscapes and intricate architecture Central Asia is a challenging and fascinating destination. This guide helps you explore glittering mosques, honour local customs and negotiate the infamous bureaucracy. - 55 detailed maps - special sections on the Silk Road, architecture & peoples - details on how to organise home-stay accommodation - advice on getting visas, changing travellers cheques & exporting carpets

Steamy, exotic, laid-back Laos - the 'Land of a Million Elephants'- is slowly emerging from years of isolation, and its temples, mountains and natural wonders are more accessible than ever. Let this guide take you there. 40 easy-to-read maps, including a colour country map; Detailed explanations of Buddhism, Lao architecture and handicrafts; special section on some of the many ethnic groups that make up the people of Laos; Insightful information on Lao customs and etiquette; Vital transport details, including overland travel and river trips.

Belgium is renowned for its chocolate and beer, Luxembourg City for its clubs and cafes. This guide contains sections on all this and more. There are also listings for accommodations, a language guide and tips for cycling throughout the region.

Pause on the Grand Stairway at Persepolis and imagine trumpeters heralding your arrival

'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.

Lonely Planet Myanmar (Burma) is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Admire Shwedagon Paya's sheer size and mystical aura, visit the water-bound temples on Inle Lake, or float over Bagan's temple tops in a hot-air balloon; all with your trusted travel companion.

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.

Nobody knows the Netherlands like Lonely Planet and our 4th edition helps you uncover the secrets of this gently beautiful country. Cycle along the canals, past sand dunes, windmills, tulips and wild national parks. Reward yourself with warm appeltaart, then learn to swallow a raw herring without flinching. 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: Inspiring color section on the best of the Netherlands Selected coverage of the best walking, boating and cycling Green Index pointing to sustainable listings