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A primer on the national capital's many facets, the fully updated and revised National Geographic Traveler: Washington, D.C., is a must-have for any visitor. Detailed, informative entries on the city's main sites--including the Capitol, White House, and museum-laden National Mall--provide background information on each place, along with logistics on how best to visit. Included, too, are lesser known sites such as Dumbarton Oaks and its gorgeous gardens; bustling Eastern Market, a popular weekend brunch stop; and Frederick Douglas's former residence, Cedar Hill. Self-guided walks help you get to know different areas, including a brick sidewalk tour of stately Georgetown and a spin around the President's neighborhood. Extensive features help explain some of the undercurrents of this fascinating place, including insights into the political machine and how the Old Guard Washington works. The guide also includes the popular Insider Tips from National Geographic and local experts on favorite or little known sights and events, as well as dozens of experiential sidebars, including participating in the kite-flying festival and reliving black history in the U Street area.

Beginning in Paris and delving into the farthest reaches of the provinces, the completely revised and updated National Geographic Traveler: France guides you to the country's best sights, and lesser known ones as well. Veteran travel writer Rosemary Bailey provides the ins and outs of old-time favorites, including the Loire Valley and Normandy's battlefields, but also makes sure you won't miss picturesque Saint-Cirq-Lapopie tucked away in the Dordogne Valley or tiny Mirepoix in the Pyrenees. Among the guide's many special features are mapped walking and driving tours--including a walk in Paris's Latin Quarter and a drive along the enchanting Indre River--and special two-page entries on topics such as cafe life, monasteries, and Breton customs. National Geographic and local experts provide insider tips on favorite or little known sites and events and dozens of sidebars highlight experiences that show you how to truly get the most from your trip, including how to find Lyon's legendary bouchons (authentic bistros) and surfing off the coast of Biarritz. The guide includes essential background information and the author's pick of hotels and restaurants. Aimed at active travelers who want authentic, enriching, cultural experiences and expert advice from a trustworthy source, National Geographic Travelers provide ways for people to experience a place rather than just visit, and give the true feel of each destination not easily found online.

An invaluable source of information in a dynamic, interconnected world, the National Geographic's Atlas of the World, 10th Edition features authoritative, updated maps and beautifully illustrated contemporary themes in a large format designed to showcase the art and science of modern cartography. The newest edition of National Geographic's most prestigious and authoritative reference atlas once again delivers valuable information to help us understand our increasingly interconnected world. Contemporary global themes such as population trends, urbanisation, health and longevity, human migration, climate change, global communications, and the world economy are explained with illustrated maps and informational graphics. The core of any atlas is the reference mapping section and the 10th Edition has the largest and most comprehensive collection of political maps ever published by National Geographic. This completely updated mapping section has been expanded by 16 pages and features new maps for Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales, three detailed regional maps of Australia, expanded coverage of Africa, and a map of the strategically important area around the Mediterranean Sea encompassing North Africa and Southern Europe. In addition, there are special sections dedicated to the Oceans, Space, and Flags and Facts. These are followed by an expanded index, with over 150,000 place-names. Constructed of the highest-quality materials and presented in a large format that makes this atlas a centrepiece to gather around, the 10th Edition is the perfect reference tool for explaining how the present and past continually collide in today's fast-paced world.

Women photographers have produced many of National Geographic's most powerful photo-narratives of the past decade. These talented photojournalists are celebrated in this captivating photography book, covering places and subjects around the globe and sharing the same passion and commitment to storytelling that has come to define National Geographic magazine, with more than 31 million readers worldwide. Women of Vision is a tribute to the spirit and the ambition of these journalists and artists who have created riveting, visual experiences through the insightful, sensitive and strategic use of a camera. With an introduction by Chris Johns, editor-in-chief of National Geographic magazine, and a thoughtful foreword by acclaimed journalist Ann Curry, this book presents both personal reflections and stunning selections of photographic assignment work from the past decade, setting a new standard for excellence that will continue to inspire for decades to come. From the elegant landscapes of the Mongolian steppes to the war-torn battlefields of Iraq; from the last great wildernesses of Africa to the flash and tumult of the Jersey Shore, these stories explore the realities of our world and the depths of what it means to be human in the 21st century.

Active travelers trust National Geographic to deliver what they want in a guidebook: expert advice, insider tips, and the cultural feel of each destination not easily found online. These guides are pitch-perfect for today's experiential travel enthusiasts who want an authentic, enriching immersion. Hopping from one dazzling Hawaiian island to the next, Rita Ariyoshi takes visitors on a breathtaking journey through this plumeria-scented paradise, describing all the major sights - and lesser-known ones as well. Several in-depth features introduce you to special aspects of Hawaii, including detailed discussions on the hula, golfing in Hawaii, and the story of the lei. This completely updated guide takes you on a walk around historic Honolulu, as well as through historic Lahaina; and a drive around the geologically fascinating Crater Rim in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Sidebars on experiential travel reveal how to attend a luau like a local, zip-line on Kauai, and enjoy Hawaii's healing arts. The guide describes the history and culture of Hawaii, and is full of practical information, including how to get around the region, an extensive list of handpicked hotels and restaurants, and selective activities and entertainment options.

Visions of Earth raises a curtain on the wonders of the world and thrills us with nature's opulence and humanity's splendor. Each image alone exposes a nugget of our planet's magnificence; the totality of the collection goes beyond our imagination. Turning the pages, viewers are struck by the richness of life on Earth. One photograph is more awe-inspiring than the next--chosen by veteran National Geographic Magazine photo editors to present what is visually incredible. The photographs are drawn from the popular "Visions of Earth" feature in the magazine, from our own storied Image Collection, and from renowned photographers throughout the world, many never-before published. Enthralling images fill the book in a gallery of stunning landscapes, fascinating people, amazing animals, and unexpected glimpses of the usual and unusual.

Through compelling personal stories Sylvia Earle puts the current and future peril of the ocean and the life it supports in perspective for a wide public audience.

This is a smaller, gift version of National Geographic's landmark publication,

With eloquent text, hundreds of gorgeous full-color images, and practical visitor information, Sacred Places of a Lifetime: 500 of the World's Most Peaceful and Powerful Destinations highlights fascinating icons of many religions around the world and offers an intriguing window into the cultures that created them.

Archaeologists study old cities and buildings to learn about cultures and people. An archaeologist in Guatemala has searched for one city for twenty years. He thinks the buildings there may tell him about one of the great cultures of the world: the Maya. Will he find the lost temples of the Maya?

Mindentudó zsebkönyvünk bizonyosan nem engedi elveszni Barcelonában! Amíg egyik városrészből a másikba sétál, e kis kötet lapjain kikeresheti, megismerheti a legfőbb látnivalókat, és további másfél száz érdekes, hasznos helyszín - szállodák, éttermek, színházak, üzletek és piacok - hollétéről, főbb ismérveiről is értesülhet. Főbb városrészek: -Port Vell / El Born / La Barceloneta -El Raval / El Barri Gotic / La Ribeira -Sarriá / Pedralbes / Sants -L'Eixample / Grácia -Montjuic / Poble Sec / Sant Antoni -Port Olimpic / Poblenou / La Dreta de l'Eixample

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A zseniális itáliai tudós felfedezéseivel gyökeresen megváltoztatta a világegyetemről alkotott elképzeléseinket: ő jelentette ki elsőként, hogy a Föld nem az Univerzum középpontja, hanem ugyanúgy a Nap körül keringő égitest, mint társai. Eretneknek vélt nézetei miatt az inkvizíció börtönnel sújtotta, sőt, halálbüntetéssel fenyegette.