Blind White Fish in Persia (Travel Library) (U.Books)
by Anthony Smith
This book gives an account of a small Oxford University expedition to Persia in 1950 to bring back specimens of a fish, allegedly white and sightless, which was said to inhabit the underground water-courses of Iran. Though the four young men that made up the expedition failed in their quest, they discovered rural Persia where villagers still led medieval lives. The story includes an account of the qanats - the underground irrigation and tunnels employing ancient technology which still criss-cros...
"The Berlitz Pocket Guide to Goa" is packed with all the information you need to get the most out of your visit. From the beaches of Baga and Calangute to the Cotigao wildlife sanctuaries and the Dudhsagar Falls, this guide covers all the top sites. Colonial architecture and Hindu sites such as the Tambdi Surla Shrine are also explored. Colour-coded sections help to navigate around the book quickly and the shopping section features everything from the Anjuna flea market to Ingo's night market. F...
An in-depth guide to Afghanistan, this title is written primarily for foreigners working in the country. It features a special colour section on the contradictory nature of life in Afghanistan and practical tips and useful content from locals and long-term expat residents.
Odyssey Guide to the Kathmandu Valley (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)
by John Sanday
Sri Lanka (Lonely Planet Country Guides) (Travel Guide)
by Brett Atkinson
This edition is an expanded, comprehensive guide to all of Sri Lanka, including the long-closed east and north of the country.
Taj Mahal contains over 100 stunning photographs and an in-depth essay that sets the scene and draws the reader in. Each book in this series will inspire travellers to visit new places or provide a lasting photographic record of places already seen.'
Kerala contains over 100 stunning photographs and an in-depth essay that sets the scene and draws the reader in. Each book in this series will inspire travellers to visit new places or provide a lasting photographic record of places already seen.'
Maldives (Globetrotter Travel Guide) (Globetrotter Travel Pack)
by Stefania Lamberti
The highly successful Globetrotter Travel Series, which includes Travel Guides, Travel Maps, Road Atlases, Best Of Pocket Guides and In Your Pocket Language Guides, presently covers more than 90 destinations worldwide. The Packs are excellent value, including both a guidebook and a softcover version of the fold-out Globetrotter map of the region, in a printed plastic wallet. The handy pocket-size guide is packed with useful information, tips and recommendations, accompanied by colour photographs...
Sri Lanka (Globetrotter Travel Atlas) (Globetrotter Travel Pack)
by Robin Gauldie
