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Iain Stewart

    Iain Stewart
    Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand
    The Rough Guide to Guatemala
    Vietnam : top sights, authentic experiences
    Sri Lanka
    Earth : the power of the planet
    En Plein Air: Light & Color
    • LONELY PLANET Reiseführer Philippinen

      Eigene Wege gehen und Einzigartiges erleben.

      • 432 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      Die atemberaubende Natur der Philippinen wird in diesem Buch lebendig, das Leser zu den traumhaften Stränden von Boracay, den malerischen Anuplig Falls und den beeindruckenden Reisterrassen von Banaue und Batad führt. Es lädt dazu ein, die Schönheit und Vielfalt der Landschaften zu entdecken und die kulturellen Schätze der Region zu erleben. Abenteuer und Entspannung stehen im Mittelpunkt, während die Leser in die faszinierende Welt der philippinischen Inseln eintauchen.

      LONELY PLANET Reiseführer Philippinen2025
    • En Plein Air: Light & Color

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Take your watercolor painting beyond the studio—learn how to effectively use color and light to capture mood, create atmosphere, and convey emotion on location.Geared for beginning artists, En Plein Light & Color introduces a variety of techniques for on-location watercolor painting. Following a brief introduction to the basics of painting en plein air and an overview of the necessary tools and materials , you will learn how to choose a subject and paint a compelling outdoor composition using the subtleties of watercolor to create beautifully expressive subjects and themes.Other important topics include perspective , rendering the background and foreground, capturing both urban and pastoral landscapes , mastering color to convey weather and time of day, and much more. From choosing just the right subject to awaiting the perfect time of day, let En Plein Light & Color guide you in your artistic travels as you explore this daring and expressive medium.Painting outdoors is a rewarding, peaceful experience full of joy, adventure, and persistence. Let the En Plein Air Series guide you in your artistic travels as you explore this daring and expressive method of painting, wherever you may be.

      En Plein Air: Light & Color2021
      4.5
    • South India & Kerala

      • 542 pages
      • 19 hours of reading

      South India's long coastline frames fertile plains and curvaceous hills: thick coconut groves, luminescent rice paddies, fragrant spice gardens and picturesque tea plantations all kept glisteningly green by the double-barreled monsoon. Sarina Singh, Lonely Planet Writer "Getting you to the heart of a place"Amazing experiences Inspirational images, 3D illustrations, city walks and the best of local knowledge. Plan the perfect trip Planning features and top itineraries give you the freedom to create your ideal trip. Find hidden travel gems Our authors uncover local secrets that will make your trip unique. Special Features Mysore Palace in 3DKerala color featureWomen travelers adviceTemples color featureWe tell it like it isOur job is to make amazing travel experiences happen. We visit the places we write about each and every edition. We never take freebies for positive coverage, so you can always rely on us to tell it like it is.

      South India & Kerala2019
      3.9
    • Goa & Mumbai

      • 268 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      This edition contains new itineraries, food and drink and culture chapters and guides covering destinations off the usual tourist route. It gives information and recommendations spanning all Goa and Mumbai has to offer - lazing on the beach, and adventure off the beaten track.

      Goa & Mumbai2019
      3.5
    • Lonely Planet Best of Vietnam is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on Vietnam's top experiences. Float through misty Halong Bay, hike around Sapa Valley, or bike through Hoi An; all with your trusted travel companion.

      Vietnam : top sights, authentic experiences2017
      4.0
    • Sri Lanka

      • 282 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      This new edition offers detailed information on accommodation, national parks, and the abundant wildlife of the island. It features illuminating descriptions of ancient sites not to be missed and up-to-date details of the current political and economic situation. Tips on how to travel safely and avoid the trouble spots are also included.

      Sri Lanka2015
      4.1
    • Střední Amerika

      • 768 pages
      • 27 hours of reading

      Mexický Yucatán a Chiapas, Guatemala, Belize, Salvador, Honduras, Nikaragua, Kostarika, Panama. Snadno použitelné mapy + ilustrované mapy Tikalu a Chichén Itzá, nejzajímavější místa a ukryté poklady, zažijte úžasná dobrodružství, inspirující fotografie a nová kapitola s navrženými trasami vám pomohou naplánovat skvělou cestu - moře, mayské ruiny, svěží mlžné pralesy, rušné trhy a kávovníkové farmy. Poznejte se svým rozpočtem, ať je jakýkoliv, co nejvíc. Zjistili jsme to nejvýhodnější pro každý rozpočet a cestu si tedy můžete naplánovat přesně podle požadavku. Zcela nové trasy mimo vyšlapané stezky. Sestaveno autory žijícími v Jižní Americe. Množství aktivit, jako jsou trekking, rafting a surfing.

      Střední Amerika2014
      4.0
    • Lonely Planet Discover Vietnam

      • 300 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Lonely Planet Discover Vietnam is your essential guide to the country's top experiences. Explore misty Halong Bay, hike in Sapa Valley, or bike through Hoi An with this trusted travel companion. Inside, you'll find full-colour maps and images, tailored highlights and itineraries, and insider tips to save time and money while navigating like a local. Essential information, including hours of operation, contact details, and transit tips, is readily available, along with honest reviews for all budgets on dining, accommodation, sightseeing, and shopping, including hidden gems often overlooked by other guidebooks. Cultural insights enrich your travel experience, covering history, festivals, cuisine, architecture, and more. The guide includes convenient pull-out maps of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, plus over 60 colour maps. It covers major destinations like Hanoi, Halong Bay, Sapa, Hue, Hoi An, and the Mekong Delta. This easy-to-use guide, filled with inspiring photos, focuses on Vietnam's most popular attractions while also offering recommendations for both popular and offbeat experiences. Since 1973, Lonely Planet has been a leader in travel media, helping curious travellers explore the culture of their destinations. The world awaits!

      Lonely Planet Discover Vietnam2013
    • The Rough Guide to Guatemala

      • 376 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      The new full-colour Rough Guide to Guatemala is the definitive guide to this fascinating Central American country. Fully updated, detailed accounts of every attraction, along with clear, colour maps, will show you everything Guatemala has to offer, from ancient Mayan cities to beautiful rainforest scenery and stunning lakes. The Rough Guide is packed full of insider tips about off-the-beaten-track destinations, hiking trails, surf spots, kayak and rafting trips and jungle walks, plus all the best hotels, cafés, restaurants and bars for every budget.Whether you're taking in the grand Mayan site of Tikal, the graceful, colonial architecture of Antigua, a traditional market or an adventurous jungle trek, The Rough Guide to Guatemala will help you make the most of your holiday.Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Guatemala.

      The Rough Guide to Guatemala2012
      3.9
    • Vietnam

      • 524 pages
      • 19 hours of reading

      Sit down to a steaming bowl of pho on a bustling Hanoi boulevard. Kick back on a languorous boat ride down the Mekong Delta. Swim at a secluded highlands waterfall. Welcome to Vietnam. Endless attractions and adventures await. Make your own connection to this beguiling country with our inspirational, best-selling guide. • CONNECT WITH CULTURE - History and Culture chapters offer in-depth coverage of the country's rich and dynamic heritage • BE INSPIRED - new highlights, itineraries and planning sections help you plot your path • DISCOVER THE FAR-FLUNG with comprehensive coverage of regional Vietnam's mountain villages, unspoiled beaches and remote forests • STAY IN STYLE with recommendations of Vietnam's best accommodation options, from family-run guesthouses to five-star hotels • GET AROUND with detailed and cross-referenced maps, including a full-color country map

      Vietnam2009
      4.0
    • Erdbeben, Hochwasser, Stürme – im 21. Jahrhundert wird die Erde von Naturkatastrophen dramatischen Ausmaßes heimgesucht. Es sind Urkräfte der Erde, die seit Millionen Jahren wirksam sind. Anhand jüngster geo-physikalischer Erkenntnisse und spektakulärer Bilder erläutern die Autoren, wie unser Planet entstanden ist und funktioniert. Jetzt ist er tödlich bedroht – und damit auch die Menschheit. Können wir die Erde noch retten – oder rettet die Erde uns?

      Expedition Erde2008
    • Earth : the power of the planet

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      In EARTH- THE BIOGRAPHY renowned science writers Iain Stewart and John Lynch use ground-breaking imagery and the latest scientific discoveries to explain how our unique and remarkable planet functions. After four and a half billion years the Earth is approaching old age -a perfect time to look back on an extraordinary life.Each chapter will examine one of the Earth's most powerful forces -meteor impacts, plate tectonics, the ocean, the atmosphere and ice -and explore their central role in keeping the Earth alive. These are the forces that drive our planet, the powers that shape the Earth and affect its destiny.Spectacular graphics will present the familiar in a striking new light and will allow us to go back in time to discover the critical events in the Earth's past. This lavishly illustrated book will tell the epic story of the birth, life and future end of our amazing planet.

      Earth : the power of the planet2007
      4.2
    • Bali & Lombok.

      • 396 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Offers coverage of Kuta and Seminyak (popular destinations in Bali). This book provides information on spas and massage, as well as surfing, diving, snorkelling and trekking. It features a food and drink chapter by a local culinary guru, an architecture chapter providing insight on Bali's ancient temples and monuments, and more.

      Bali & Lombok.2007
      4.1