Michael Brett Books

This road atlas of Kenya is part of a series of practical road atlases featuring precise cartographic information incorporating all the visitor may need to know. The text is complemented by detailed maps which highlight scenic routes, national parks, and places of interest. Important areas and popular visitor destinations are enlarged for easy identifacation and accompanied by colour photographs, climate tables and distance charts. The key tourist areas include top attractions and street plans of major cities and other centres, listing recommended hotels, restaurants, golf-courses, beaches, resorts, contact telephone numbers and other details. The main map section provides useful information on road conditions, parking facilities, route maps, distances, and other travel details.

This guide explores Kenya, a country in the heart of Africa. Astride the Equator, Kenya extends from Lake Victoria in the west to the sea in the east, with snow-capped mountains and rolling plains giving the country a dramatic scenery. The book evokes the land, its people, in particular the colourful Maasai and their tribal traditions, its history, flora and fauna, cities, game parks and tropical offshore islands. Both the major attractions and the little-known parts of the country are included.

The guides that show you what others only tell you! Whether it's the wine, the wildlife or the watersports that draw you to South Africa, make sure you see it all with this essential guide. Explore the Palace of the Lost City and plan your trip to Kruger National Park using the unique 3D models and maps. With tips on where to sample traditional or fusion cuisine you can soak up the true South African experience with the locals.

An illustrated guide to the nation's national parks takes readers from the depths of the Grand Canyon to the icy slopes of Glacier Bay in Alaska.

Focusing on the investment and financial dimensions of commercial property, this guide aims to connect the practices of surveyors and property developers with the financial markets of London. It provides insights into how property operates within a financial framework, making complex concepts accessible for those interested in the intersection of real estate and finance.

From the 10th century to the end of the 12th century, the Fatimid Empire played a central, yet controversial, role in the history of Islam. By relating it to the wider history of Islam, the Crusades and its theocratic counterparts in Byzantium and Western Europe, this book shows the full historical significance of the empire.

Stripping away the mystique from the world of investment and finance, How to Read the Financial Pages is a layman's guide to reading and understanding the financial press and the markets and events it covers. Assuming no financial knowledge, Michael Brett provides a valuable explanation of the workings of the financial world - from money markets to commodity markets, investment ratios to takeover bids. With an extensive glossary of financial terms, this book will help you through the financial columns to a better understanding of the language of markets and money. For ten years How to Read the Financial Pages has been an outstanding first-choice buy for everyone who wants a thorough - but friendly - grounding in finance and investment.--What are stock markets, currency markets, commodities markets? How do they operate?--What are derivatives? Could they cause the financial system to crash?--What is meant by insider dealing? Why is it illegal?--Who are the main players in the world of money? What do stock brokers, market makers, merchant bankers and underwriters actually do?--How has the Internet affected private investors? What are the new opportunities?

The collection presents a range of scholarly articles focused on Egypt during the Fatimid period, showcasing research published from 1984 to 2013. It offers diverse perspectives and insights into the historical, cultural, and political aspects of Fatimid Egypt, making it a valuable resource for those interested in this significant era.

De reisgids Zuid-Afrika is ideaal in gebruik vóór, tijdens en na de reis. Inmiddels is Capitool, met meer dan 100 titels, al jaren marktleider onder de reisgidsen. Door de combinatie van visuele uitbundigheid in de vorm van driedimensionale tekeningen van bezienswaardigheden en heel veel kleurenfoto's én praktische bruikbaarheid door middel van verhelderende kaarten en compacte teksten onderscheiden de Capitool Reisgidsen zich van alle andere.