gonzalez mike cuba a literary guide for travellers
Gonzalez Mike Cuba. A Literary Guide for Travellers
Cuba with its flamboyant style and rich culture, has provided the inspiration and setting for literature for decades. It has always been one of the most compelling places in the world, though perhaps never more so than now. Following Raul Castro's resignation as President in 2018, the era of Castroism has come to an end, and the US-Cuba rapprochement has opened the country to a generation of Americans whose only previous exposure was through film and literature. The coming years will undoubtedly bring significant changes to a country that has in many ways been frozen in time. Cuba: A Literary Guide for Travellers takes the literary-minded traveller (either in person or in an armchair) on a vivid and illuminating journey, retracing the footsteps of writers and artists who have lived and worked in, or been inspired by, the history and landscape of Cuba. This literary guide challenges some firmly-held Western assumptions about the country, and shines a light on one of the richest and most deeply embedded literary cultures in the world.
4666 Руб.
Woodhouse Mike The Gypsy Code. The true story of hide-and-seek in a violent underworld
The Gypsy Code is a true story of secret identity, revenge and forbidden love that's perfect for fans of Running with the Firm, Undercover and Soldier Spy. Mike Woodhouse had everything: an engineering business, a wine bar, a home, a Range Rover and a boat. Then he caught a group of travellers stealing from his warehouse. A car chase, petrol bombing and court case later, and everything had changed. A marked man, Mike was forced to leave everything behind and move to the Peak District for a fresh start. But his old life was never far behind and when he fell for Rhoda, a Romany Gypsy, kin to the very people he was hiding from, he knew he wouldn't be safe for much longer . . .
2419 Руб.
Norman Jill, Orteu Henri, de Benedictis Silva The Penguin French Phrasebook
This newly revised and updated French Phrase Book contains a wealth of useful words and phrases for travellers. The book includes basic grammar, a pronunciation guide and additional vocabulary, and is clearly presented in the perfect pocket size, with a clean and simple look.
2087 Руб.
Carter Mike One Man and His Bike
Mike Carter's journey around the British coast by bike What would happen if you were cycling to the office and just kept on pedalling? Needing a change, Mike Carter did just that. Following the Thames to the sea he embarked on an epic 5,000 mile ride around the entire British coastline - the equivalent of London to Calcutta. He encountered drunken priests, drag queens and gnome sanctuaries. He met fellow travellers and people building for a different type of future. He also found a spirit of unbelievable kindness and generosity that convinced him that Britain is anything but broken. This is the inspiring and very funny tale of the five months Mike spent cycling the byways of the nation.
3145 Руб.
Cuba
Explore Cuba's spectacular scenery, profound history and lively culture. Whether you want to experience the vivacious nightlife in Santiago de Cuba, recharge on the soft sands of the Jadrdines del Rey or trace the quest for independence across the country, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Cuba has to offer. A captivating time warp, Havana's timeless streets are home to opulent rooftop bars, sizzling nightclubs and a rising foodie scene. But there's more to Cuba than just one city - think bottle-green mountains draped in mist, lush valleys surrounded by tobacco fields and diamond-dust beaches that give way to crystal clear waters. Our newly updated guide brings Cuba to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. We've also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak. DK Eyewitness Cuba is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime.
2597 Руб.
Troger A. (ред.) Cuba
The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring this exciting country.Tour Havana, Cuba's vibrant capital; explore dramatic mountain scenery; or laze on stunning beaches: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of Cuba with this indispensable travel guide.Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Cuba:- Over 30 colour maps help you navigate with ease- Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need- Comprehensive tours and itineraries of Cuba, designed for every interest and budget- Illustrations and floorplans show in detail the Museo de la Revolucion, Capitolio, Jardin Botanico Soledad and more- Colour photographs of Cuba's stunning landscape, pristine beaches, colourful capital, coastal towns and more- Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover Havana - La Habana Vieja, Centro Habana and Prado, Vedado and Plazo, and beyond the city - and western, central and eastern Cuba- Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about Cuba's complex history, art and architecture, music, dance and literature, festivals, famous cigars, and more- Essential travel tips including our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful phrases, visa and health information.DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Cuba is a detailed, easy-to-use guide designed to help you get the most from your visit to Cuba.
921 Руб.
Troger A. (ред.) Cuba
The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring this exciting country.Tour Havana, Cuba's vibrant capital; explore dramatic mountain scenery; or laze on stunning beaches: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of Cuba with this indispensable travel guide.Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Cuba:- Over 30 colour maps help you navigate with ease- Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need- Comprehensive tours and itineraries of Cuba, designed for every interest and budget- Illustrations and floorplans show in detail the Museo de la Revolucion, Capitolio, Jardin Botanico Soledad and more- Colour photographs of Cuba's stunning landscape, pristine beaches, colourful capital, coastal towns and more- Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover Havana - La Habana Vieja, Centro Habana and Prado, Vedado and Plazo, and beyond the city - and western, central and eastern Cuba- Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about Cuba's complex history, art and architecture, music, dance and literature, festivals, famous cigars, and more- Essential travel tips including our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful phrases, visa and health information.DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Cuba is a detailed, easy-to-use guide designed to help you get the most from your visit to Cuba.
921 Руб.
Mandarin Chinese Phrase Book
Having aided millions of travellers on their journeys, DK's iconic Eyewitness Phrase Book series is back and better than ever. The perfect language survival guide for everyday situations, Eyewitness Phrase Book: Chinese provides all the key words and phrases you need. Word lists and stunning photographs make learning basic Chinese phrases easier than ever before, and every guide includes a menu guide and two-way dictionary to ensure you're always covered. The brand new audio app allows you to hear many key words spoken aloud by native speakers, making pronunciation simple. Every word is accompanied by a written pronunciation guide to keep your communications smooth and simple as you travel.
1000 Руб.
Portuguese Gem Dictionary
The home of trusted Portuguese dictionaries for everyday language learning. A fully up-to-date Portuguese to English and English to Portuguese dictionary revised to reflect the latest language changes, with a newly updated Phrasefinder section making it the perfect choice for anyone needing, up-to-the-minute Portuguese for everyday use. All the latest words in both languages User-friendly Phrasefinder supplement for travellers, including a menu-reader section. Sections include: Getting Around, Accommodation and Complaints, this is an instant reference available when you need it most. The menu-reader section offers a quick guide to the most common words and phrases you will find in Portuguese and Brazilian cafes and restaurants Clear layout, useful examples, language and cultural notes Brazilian Portuguese with European Portuguese variants and both UK and US English shown Designed to give travellers, students, business people and the general user alike all the information they need in a handy format.
1123 Руб.
Top 10 Cuba
Cuba is a magnificently diverse island brimming with stunning beaches, lush valleys, beautifully preserved colonial-era buildings and classic cars. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you'll find your way around Cuba with absolute ease. Our newly updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of Cuba into helpful lists of ten - from our own selected highlights to the best museums and galleries, places to eat, shops and cultural experiences.
1796 Руб.
Scots Dictionary. The Perfect Wee Guide to the Scots Language
A highly popular and informative guide to the Scots language in an attractive format. Contains words and phrases from both literary and everyday language, this is the perfect wee dictionary of Scots for native and non-native speakers alike. This is by far the most popular guide to the language of today's Scotland, with nearly 1800 everyday words and phrases from all over Scotland clearly explained and with lots of helpful examples of usage. Colour text makes this best-selling dictionary even more user-friendly. With its durable and eye-catching cover, this is a must for every bookshelf.
1411 Руб.
Mullan John The Artful Dickens. The Tricks and Ploys of the Great Novelist
Discover the tricks of a literary master in this essential guide to the fictional world of Charles Dickens. From Pickwick to Scrooge, Copperfield to Twist, how did Dickens find the perfect names for his characters? What was Dickens's favourite way of killing his characters? When is a Dickens character most likely to see a ghost? Why is Dickens's trickery only fully realised when his novels are read aloud? In thirteen entertaining and wonderfully insightful essays, John Mullan explores the literary machinations of Dickens's eccentric genius, from his delight in cliches to his rendering of smells and his outrageous use of coincidences. A treat for all lovers of Dickens, this essential companion puts his audacity, originality and brilliance on full display.
2763 Руб.
Shipton Paul Good Day, Bad Day
Kerry is visiting her brother, Mike, for the first tme in his new home. She sees a sign for a fortune teller. Mike doesn't believe in fortune tellers, but he goes, too. What does Rosie say to him? And is she right?
780 Руб.
Simmons Dan Ilium
A compelling melding of ancient Greek mythology and space opera from one of SF's masters. Taking the events and characters of the Iliad as his jumping- off point, Dan Simmons has created an epic of time travel and savage warfare. Travellers from 40,000 years in the future return to Homer's Greece and rewrite history forever, their technology impacting on the population in a godlike fashion. This is broad scope space opera rich in classical and literary allusion, from one of the key figures in 1990s world SF. Ilium marks a return to the genre for one of its greats.
2385 Руб.
Rainsford S. Our Woman in Havana. Reporting Castro’s Cuba
Graham Greene saw the Castros rise; Sarah Rainsford watched them leave.From the street where Wormold, the hapless hero of Greene’s Our Man in Havana, plied his trade, BBC foreign correspondent Rainsford reports on Fidel’s reshaping of a nation, and what the future holds for ordinary Cubans now that he and his brother Raul are no longer in power.Through tales of literary ghosts and forgotten reporters, believers in the revolution and dissidents, entrepreneurs optimistic about the new Cuba and the disillusioned still looking for a way out, Our Woman in Havana paints an enthralling picture of this enigmatic country as it enters a new era.
1127 Руб.
Our Woman in Havana. Reporting Castro’s Cuba
Graham Greene saw the Castros rise; Sarah Rainsford watched them leave.From the street where Wormold, the hapless hero of Greene’s Our Man in Havana, plied his trade, BBC foreign correspondent Rainsford reports on Fidel’s reshaping of a nation, and what the future holds for ordinary Cubans now that he and his brother Raul are no longer in power.Through tales of literary ghosts and forgotten reporters, believers in the revolution and dissidents, entrepreneurs optimistic about the new Cuba and the disillusioned still looking for a way out, Our Woman in Havana paints an enthralling picture of this enigmatic country as it enters a new era.
1127 Руб.