Cozumel & the Riviera Maya in the Moon Spotlight guide series; covering a range of specific local cities, districts, areas & regions in North, Central & South America & targeted at those seeking to travel to a specific area within a country. Each of the guides has been extracted in full from the relevant country Moon Handbook & individual titles focus on a particular city, region or notable area of the destination. Many of the guides in the series are unique in their coverage, although are limited in putting the destination into its wider geographical context that a more comprehensive guide would provide. Stylistically, Moon ...

Cozumel Dive & Adventure Map/ Guide from Franko Maps, specialist in maps of various diving locations worldwide, printed on waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper, with enlargements of San Miguel & its surrounding area, colour drawings of local fish & plenty of other tourist information. On one side is a map of the whole island at approx 1:100, 000 highlighting numerous diving locations, with most sites annotated by a brief description giving details of depth, etc. Beautiful colour drawings provide examples of the types of coral, local fish, turtles, etc. Coverage

Includes:: the ferry routes from Playa del Carmen & the Calica freight/car ferry terminal. On the reverse is a street plan of downtown San Miguel showing various tourist facilities, plus a map covering the San Miguel area in greater detail, with an additional plan of the Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park. Also provided are drawings & descriptions of various types of Cozumel reefs, plus a climate chart for the island & its coastal waters.

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Cozumel in the Diving & Snorkeling series from Lonely Planet; exploring the diving opportunities in a range of popular international diving sites. Frank & informal in style, the guides offer practical advice to travelers on specific diving holidays or those wanting to dive or snorkel while away. The guides offer practical advice on a large number of diving sites in the region & are suitable for advanced divers & novices alike. Widely recognized for their reliability, each Lonely Planet Diving & Snorkeling guide has the same layout. Extensive introductory chapters cover facts about the region, including history, geography & language, practical guidance on what to bring, the rating system for dives & divers, ...

In this new novel Grass examines a subject that has long been taboo
- the sufferings of the Germans during the Second World War.
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Addictive but usually legal, crack climbing has become hugely popular in recent years. A form of free climbing where the climber ascends a rock wall by jamming hands & feet into cracks & pulling upward, this sport has specific techniques & strategies that are clearly demonstrated & explained in this handy guide. Through an exquisite blend of text, photos, & illustrations, Crack Climbing! explores in-depth the wide range of techniques required to successfully climb cracks. Starting with an overview of the unique crack types found at the world`s most famous climbing areas, the authors move on to cover such topics as: O jamming techniques O strategies for when & where to place protection O tactics for safely learning to lead cracks O how to obtain the psychological edge to be a successful crack climber ...

In 1799 Napoleon`s army uncovered an ancient stele in the Nile delta. Its inscription, recorded in three distinct scripts
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Cracking the Egyptian Code is the first biography in English of Jean-François Champollion, the impoverished, arrogant & brilliant child of the French Revolution who made the vital breakthrough in deciphering the Egyptian hieroglyphs. This finely illustrated account charts Champollion’s dramatic life & achievements: by turns a teenage professor, a supporter of Napoleon, an exile, a fanatical decipherer & a curator at the Louvre, he lived life to the full but drove himself into an early grave. Andrew Robinson’s full-blooded account brings the man, his setbacks & his ultimate triumphs vividly to life. ...

Cracking the Wine Code is a starting point for any curious but frustrated wine drinker; offering solutions to the questions you have always felt a little too abashed to admit you wanted to ask. Lavinia Brown makes a point of empowering wine lovers to stand on their own to vinous feet & ending the days of the floundering saying ‘I don’t know much about wine but I know what I like!’. ...

From Tintagel Castle in Cornwall to Skibo Castle in the Scottish highlands, Horrible Histories: Crackin` Castles covers the history of Britain from the time of the Romans to the London Blitz. Filled with adventure, danger, magic, sieges, treachery, spies, revenge & much more besides
- all in the classic Horrible Histories style! It`s a seriously horrible read.
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Crakow in the Landmark Visitor Guides series, exploring a range of places in Britain, Europe & the Caribbean, with a particular expertise in UK destinations. Each guide presents the reader with detailed, wide-ranging & accessible overview of the region or area, with a particular focus on history & culture, notable local attractions, the landscape, local events & family activities. A series of recommended walks & guided car tours exploring the region are also included in each title. The guides are arranged geographically by region & are ideal both for short & longer breaks, with practical guidance on recommended routes & tourist attractions, in addition to insightful inset boxes into local history, culture & traditions. Information on accommodation, restaurants & day-to-day information are more limited, though a compact Directory at the end of each guide provides basic listings of recommended accommodation & restaurants, as well as tourist information contacts & regional event calendars. International destinations also carry climate & country facts, basic phrases & other general travel practical guidance for travelling to the region. The British titles in the Landmark Visitor Guides series are highly recommended, covering titles that are rarely available from other publishers. ...