"I must say I was gripped. It has the sweet-and-bitter tang of reality and in my view it will find an eager readership." John Carey, Merton Professor of English Literature at the University of Oxford 'I had no real idea how I would get there. I just knew I would go, somehow.' Chris Hilton is middle-aged and broke. He is also in love with a woman twenty years his junior who lives 5,000 miles away. In Cuba. He places an ad in Private Eye requesting advice and receives a reply from Paul, resident of a local prison, serving two years for fraud. Paul offers some helpful guidance. Six months later Hilton boards a Cubana flight, direct to Havana. He has 100,000 in an attach case and a similar amount in a Channel Island bank account. Paul will soon follow after his release; they intend to start a travel business together. Yamilia waits in Havana. She is astonishingly beautiful and of volatile temperament. Her enemies, and even some of her friends, think she is unstable, even dangerous. Jos, Hilton's closest friend in Havana, agrees, 'She is a bad woman. Do not stay with her,' he pleads. Hi
From USA Today bestselling author comes a new kind of textbook... Do you want to master German? Do you like fantasy novels? Are you tired of reading boring textbooks in order to learn German? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, this is a book you should consider. We introduce a one-of-a-kind learning tool that will enhance your reading comprehension, improve your German vocabulary and grammar, and let you enjoy reading a fantasy novel from a USA Today bestselling author in the process.
When cartoonist Alex Hallatt wanted to learn Spanish, she moved to the Basque Country. She thought she might stay a few months and ended up there for over two years, living in a small town near San Sebastian.This is the illustrated account of her years in Hondarribia. It is a useful resource for anyone planning on spending time in the Basque Country, detailing what to expect in each month and how to make the most of the geographical, culinary and cultural attractions on offer.
Rome has so much art, antiquities, architecture, and so many masterpieces that a visitor cannot possibly see all of them, even in multiple visits.? The author has been fortunate to visit Rome over a dozen times since 2001.? During those visits, she has compiled a personal list of? favorite sites and how to find and visit them.? This book includes ten curated walking tours of Rome, Italy that direct the reader to some of the author's favorites sites among all the artistic treasures that Rome has to offer. There are so many artists worthy of notice but the author has focused several walking tours on artworks by Bernini and Caravaggio. Because touring is thirsty work, she's also included tips on nearby cafes because one may often be in need of a meal or at least a refreshing caffe or a bellini, depending on the time of day.?? Look for these in the sections boxed in Red and titled ?Ready for a Pick-me-Up?? And, for those who do have additional time to spend, personal favorite sites unrelated to the particular walking tour are also highlighted. Look for these in the sections boxed in Blue and titled ?If You Ha
El desafío fundamental que suscita tanto la oferta cultural como la de ocio urbano, es el tránsito de los ´recursos´ turísticos a los ´pruductos´ elaborados. Las posibilidades de futuro que ofrece nuestro patrimonio cultural destacan tanto por su cantidad
Get ready to visit the city that never sleeps with the 2017 guide to New York City from Independent Guidebooks. Contents: *?NYC's history?- A brief look at how the city became the megapolis it is today *?Know Before You Go?(an overview) - Learn about the city's population, entry restrictions, the layout, weather and even New York etiquette? *?Transportation?- Understand the subway and bus system, including local and express trains, and different fare types. We also look at cabs and cycling. *?Getting to NYC?- Check out the different options of getting to the city, including transfers from airports, as well as trains and buses *?City and Neighborhood Guides?- We go through New York area by area, and look at the attractions, accommodation options and dining. Easy to read, compact and useful. We list the address, phone number, entry prices, opening hours and nearest subway stop for each listing. Over 100 pages of the guide are dedicated to this section. *?NYC's best food?- As well as the dining listings in the city guides, we list the best grab and go food in the city, inducing bagels, pizza slices, cheesecake
EMILE TUBIANA was born into a French family in Tunisia and spent his childhood immersed in the country?s uniquely diverse ethnic and cultural heritage, which he grew to love and respect. Throughout his life, this exposure has provided him with a strong foundation, as he traveled extensively and lived in several different countries.In The Spider?s Web, a story set at the turn of the 20th century, he draws from that rich tapestry of experiences, transposing settings and circumstances, as he weaves the life journey of John de Montaigne, who travels to distant places and encounters difficult situations, where he must come to a decision. His last decision will surprise everyone.
"I must say I was gripped. It has the sweet-and-bitter tang of reality and in my view it will find an eager readership." John Carey, Merton Professor of English Literature at the University of Oxford 'I had no real idea how I would get there. I just knew I would go, somehow.' Chris Hilton is middle-aged and broke. He is also in love with a woman twenty years his junior who lives 5,000 miles away. In Cuba. He places an ad in Private Eye requesting advice and receives a reply from Paul, resident of a local prison, serving two years for fraud. Paul offers some helpful guidance. Six months later Hilton boards a Cubana flight, direct to Havana. He has 100,000 in an attach case and a similar amount in a Channel Island bank account. Paul will soon follow after his release; they intend to start a travel business together. Yamilia waits in Havana. She is astonishingly beautiful and of volatile temperament. Her enemies, and even some of her friends, think she is unstable, even dangerous. Jos, Hilton's closest friend in Havana, agrees, 'She is a bad woman. Do not stay with her,' he pleads. Hi
From USA Today bestselling author comes a new kind of textbook... Do you want to master German? Do you like fantasy novels? Are you tired of reading boring textbooks in order to learn German? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, this is a book you should consider. We introduce a one-of-a-kind learning tool that will enhance your reading comprehension, improve your German vocabulary and grammar, and let you enjoy reading a fantasy novel from a USA Today bestselling author in the process.
When cartoonist Alex Hallatt wanted to learn Spanish, she moved to the Basque Country. She thought she might stay a few months and ended up there for over two years, living in a small town near San Sebastian.This is the illustrated account of her years in Hondarribia. It is a useful resource for anyone planning on spending time in the Basque Country, detailing what to expect in each month and how to make the most of the geographical, culinary and cultural attractions on offer.
Rome has so much art, antiquities, architecture, and so many masterpieces that a visitor cannot possibly see all of them, even in multiple visits.? The author has been fortunate to visit Rome over a dozen times since 2001.? During those visits, she has compiled a personal list of? favorite sites and how to find and visit them.? This book includes ten curated walking tours of Rome, Italy that direct the reader to some of the author's favorites sites among all the artistic treasures that Rome has to offer. There are so many artists worthy of notice but the author has focused several walking tours on artworks by Bernini and Caravaggio. Because touring is thirsty work, she's also included tips on nearby cafes because one may often be in need of a meal or at least a refreshing caffe or a bellini, depending on the time of day.?? Look for these in the sections boxed in Red and titled ?Ready for a Pick-me-Up?? And, for those who do have additional time to spend, personal favorite sites unrelated to the particular walking tour are also highlighted. Look for these in the sections boxed in Blue and titled ?If You Ha
El desafío fundamental que suscita tanto la oferta cultural como la de ocio urbano, es el tránsito de los ´recursos´ turísticos a los ´pruductos´ elaborados. Las posibilidades de futuro que ofrece nuestro patrimonio cultural destacan tanto por su cantidad
Get ready to visit the city that never sleeps with the 2017 guide to New York City from Independent Guidebooks. Contents: *?NYC's history?- A brief look at how the city became the megapolis it is today *?Know Before You Go?(an overview) - Learn about the city's population, entry restrictions, the layout, weather and even New York etiquette? *?Transportation?- Understand the subway and bus system, including local and express trains, and different fare types. We also look at cabs and cycling. *?Getting to NYC?- Check out the different options of getting to the city, including transfers from airports, as well as trains and buses *?City and Neighborhood Guides?- We go through New York area by area, and look at the attractions, accommodation options and dining. Easy to read, compact and useful. We list the address, phone number, entry prices, opening hours and nearest subway stop for each listing. Over 100 pages of the guide are dedicated to this section. *?NYC's best food?- As well as the dining listings in the city guides, we list the best grab and go food in the city, inducing bagels, pizza slices, cheesecake
EMILE TUBIANA was born into a French family in Tunisia and spent his childhood immersed in the country?s uniquely diverse ethnic and cultural heritage, which he grew to love and respect. Throughout his life, this exposure has provided him with a strong foundation, as he traveled extensively and lived in several different countries.In The Spider?s Web, a story set at the turn of the 20th century, he draws from that rich tapestry of experiences, transposing settings and circumstances, as he weaves the life journey of John de Montaigne, who travels to distant places and encounters difficult situations, where he must come to a decision. His last decision will surprise everyone.