Drink in the culture, history and – of course – the world-famous wines of the region, famed as much for its high-adrenaline activities as its possibilities for sheer indulgence. From prehistoric art to upbeat city bars, explore it all with this in-depth guide.
Wales is a land of drama - from evocative mountains and valleys and colorful tales of dragons and druids to passionate sports and cutting-edge culture. This brand-new guide will lead you to its proud heart. over 40 detailed maps including coverage of the national parks practical information on outdoor activities, from catching the surf to scaling Snowdon comprehensive information on local eisteddfodau and other festivals essential information on where to eat and sleep, including the finest Welsh cuisine and the coziest B&Bs easy-to-use language and pronunciation guide
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Wander through history in Uzbekistan's Silk Road towns, taste the nomad's life in a Kyrgyz yurtstay, be astonished by the bizarre personality cult of Turkmenistan's president, experience cutting-edge adventure on Tajikistan's soaring peaks and lose yourself in the desertscapes of Kazakhstan. Surreal, fascinating and addictive - discover the 'stans with this insightful and comprehensive guide. • GET THERE FIRST - brand-new coverage of Afghanistan, open to travellers for the first time in 25 years• GET AROUND with the help of 80 detailed maps and thorough transport information• WORK THE BUREAUCRACY like an old hand with our tips on getting visas, crossing borders and handling officials• HANG WITH THE LOCALS - details on how to access the unique community based tourism network• GET THE BACKGROUND on the region's intriguing history, politics and culture
Discover the Czech & Slovak Republics Relish the atmosphere of a crowd-beating dawn stroll over Prague's iconic Charles bridge. Experience remote mountain life in the pristinely preserved folk village of Vlkolinec, population 35. Time-travel to the Renaissance as you sip Moravian wine at a cafe on Telc's main square. Cure your ills by sitting naked in hot sulphurous mud in Piestany's Napolean baths. In This Guide Three expert authors, 1260 hours of on-the-ground research, 100 detailed maps. Tailored itineraries for everyone, from beer connoisseurs to castle freaks. Visit "lonelyplanet.com" for the latest updates and traveler suggestions.
Every organization is composed of tribes—naturally occurring groups of between 20 and 150 people. Until now, only a few leaders could identify and develop their tribes, and those rare individuals were rewarded with loyalty, productivity, and industry-changing innovation. Tribal Leadership shows leaders how to assess, identify, and upgrade their tribes' cultures, one stage at a time. The result is an organization that can thrive in any economy.
For fifteen-year-old Martin, growing up in Slough, the summer of 1977 means punk rock, reggae music, disco girls, stolen cars, social-club lager, cut- throat Teds and a job picking cherries with the gypsies. schovat popis
What is all the fuss about Prague? Well, with its film-star good looks and dark and mysterious soul, who wouldn't be seduced? Smoky jazz cellars and laid-back music festivals; glitzy shops and cool cocktail bars; history, culture, style. You think this city can't live up to its own press? Think again. Discover Bohemia's capital wuth our smart and stylish guide.
In Skinheads, John King takes us inside skinhead culture today and explains how it never really went away.Skinheads is the story of a way of life, told through three generations of a family: Terry English, original ska-loving skinhead and boss of a mini-cab firm; Nutty Ray, street-punk skin and active football hooligan; and Lol, son of Terry, nephew of Ray, a fifteen-year-old kid just starting out. Terry is sick and not sure he’s going to make his fiftieth birthday, but is kept going by his music, his lovely mod-girl assistant Angie, and his discovery of the abandoned Union Jack Club, which he decides to clean up and re-open. Ray, meanwhile, is out driving mini-cabs and struggling to control his anger; his only release — days out with Chelsea’s finest. But when he takes the law into his own hands in an explosion of righteous violence, his future starts to darken. John King’s seventh novel draws on nearly forty years of evolving British culture. The skinheads didn’t die off: the look went mainstream and their music was accepted and reinvented, while the boys themselves keep misbehaving in the traditional ways. Challenging society’s fears and prejudices, Skinheads shows us a group of truly humane characters driven by passion and honour and the culture they love. This is their story.
A collection of thematic stories, The Football Factory centres on Tom Johnson, a seasoned Chelsea hooligan who represents a disaffected society operating by appalling rules. This first book from John King offers insight into the world of football.
