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From the author of Ice Diaries, winner of the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival Grand Prize, praised by the New York Times as "stunningly written" and a Guardian Best Book of 2018. An unflinching exploration of love and boundaries in Brexit-crazed London. Richard Cottar is a respected independent film writer and director; his wife, Joanna, is his increasingly successful and wealthy producer. Together they are about to embark on a film about the life of Walter Benjamin, the German Jewish intellectual who killed himself in northern Spain while on the run from the Nazis in 1940. In what looks set to be the last year of Britain's membership of the European Union, Benjamin's story of exile and statelessness is more relevant than ever. But Richard and Joanna's symbiotic life takes a sudden turn when they cast a intelligent, sexually ambiguous young actor in the role of Walter Benjamin. In a climate of fear and a bizarre, superheated year redolent of sex and hidden desire, Richard and Joanna must confront their relationship, Benjamin's tragic history, and the future of their country. Taking its cue from Virginia Woolf's Orlando, Day for Night is an unsettling, riveting story of reversals -- of gender, power, and history.

Kostarika je kraj, kam míří zájezdy spousty cestovních kanceláří i kroky baťůžkářů, kteří se rozhodli prozkoumat krásy Střední Ameriky na vlastní pěst. Přestože je od nás tato země značně vzdálená, průvodce nabízí řadu leteckých spojů v Prahy nebo z Vídně. Turisté libující si v poznávacích zájezdech zůstanou hned po příletu v hlavním městě San José, aby si vychutnali atmosféru a prohlédli muzea, galerie, divadla či navštívili skvělou zoologickou zahradu. Ti, kdo se rozhodnou dovolenou prolenošit, zamíří na báječné pláže u Tichého oceánu nebo u Karibského moře. Polehávání na nádherném zlatém písku si mohou zpestřit krátkými, ale i několikadenními výlety k sopkám, případně organizovaným zájezdem na místa, kde kožatky velké v určitém období kladou vejce. Je to rarita, která láká odborníky i obyčejné turisty. Průvodce je podle oblastí rozdělen do kapitol, v nichž najdete přehlednou nabídku ubytování či stravování. Na své si přijde každý. Na seznamu jsou luxusní hotely i ubytovny se společnými ložnicemi pro baťůžkáře, kteří mají hluboko do kapsy. V noci pak všichni mohou vyrazit za zábavou a protancovat se k ránu v rytmu salsy nebo reggae v podnicích, jejichž výčet je rovněž nepřeberný. V průvodci samozřejmě nechybí spousta podrobných map, barevné fotografie i tipy na túry a výlety

The fourth edition of the Rough Guide to Costa Rica explores all corners of Costa Rica from its idyllic white-sand beaches and picturesque pueblos to verdant rainforests and steaming volcanoes. In-depth coverage of outdoor activitiies includes trekking through cloudforests, horseriding up Volcan Poas, snorkelling the coral reefs and whitewater-rafting down churning rivers.

Corrugated by mountains and volcanoes, Central America extends from Mexico to South America, comprising seven nations on a narrowing isthmus. This region, known as Mesoamerica, has historically served as a meeting point for diverse landmasses, flora, fauna, and peoples. Its unique geography features humid rainforests alive with the sounds of wildlife, while the eastern regions are home to the dense swamp-jungles of Mosquitia, filled with mangroves and marine life. The coastline boasts beautiful beaches and active volcanoes stretching from Guatemala to Costa Rica. Once overshadowed by conflict, Central America is now experiencing a tourism renaissance, attracting a diverse range of visitors eager to explore its natural beauty. Costa Rica's national parks and Belize's barrier reef draw nature enthusiasts, while Guatemala showcases its rich indigenous heritage amid stunning landscapes. Though Panamá and Honduras are beginning to capitalize on their natural resources, Nicaragua and El Salvador remain underrated yet welcoming destinations with similar attractions. The region was home to advanced pre-Columbian cultures, particularly the Maya civilization, which thrived from 300 to 900 AD, known for its impressive city-states and achievements in science and art. In contrast, the Chibcha peoples in lower Costa Rica and Panamá left fewer monuments. Central America was "discovered" by the Spanish during Columbus's last voyage, markin

Including detailed maps of the national parks, and comprehensive coverage of Costa Rica's abundant wildlife, this guide presents essential information about how to get around without spending a fortune and an informed section on where to go and how to get the best out of the capital, San Jose.