Velký průvodce National Geographic vyniká nesrovnatelnou kvalitou, praktičností, vkusným designem a stovkami unikátních fotografií. Ve všech průvodcích naleznete podrobné popisy a informace o nejnavštěvovanějších destinacích v dané zemi, doplňující poznatky z historie, kultury a současného života země, velké množství doplňujících barevných fotografií, desítky podrobných barevných map, cyklistické a pěší stezky, nápady na výlety vyznačené v mapách a úplné údaje pro návštěvníky včetně informací o hotelech, restauracích, nákupních možnostech a zábavních podnicích.
All Honey the Great Dane ever wanted was a peaceful life - walking her human, checking Peemail at the park - but when neighbourhood puppies start disappearing, life takes a sinister turn. Why are dead scarab beetles found after each disappearance? Do the strange markings on a gravestone really spell out an ancient Egyptian curse? And what about Max, the Pit Bull with a murky past, who seems to be hiding secrets of his own ... can Honey risk everything and trust him or will it cost her the chance to save the puppies?
AA's mould-breaking series of in-depth travel guides to top worldwide destinations, Explorers aim to make travel a complete experience, rather than a procession of activities. Explorers bring a totally fresh visual approach to information. we don't say it, we show it! Explorers are a perfect blend of lively, fact-filled, honest writing, superb mapping and innovative design. Perfect for today's explorer.
The Thomas Cook Traveller to Singapore & Malaysia comes from the UK's leading travel experts and has everything you need to plan the perfect trip. It is up to date, easy to use and packed with hints and 1. What To See - the top sights and the less well known ones; 2. First Steps - how to feel at home; 3. Walks and tours with clear maps; 4. Themes and lifestyle features bringing the real place alive; 5. Getting Away From It All; 6. A-Z practical guide; 7. Shopping; 8. Nightlife; and 9. Restaurants.
The playful dynamic between Malcolm the monkey and Glen the gorilla adds humor to their game of hide 'n' seek, as one takes the game less seriously than the other. With whimsical counting and engaging illustrations, this story promises to entertain young readers while showcasing the fun and silliness of their friendship.
Laser physics and nonlinear optics are fields which have been intimately con nected from their beginning. Nonlinear optical effects such as second-har monic generation fulfil vital functions in many laser systems. Conversely advances in laser development quickly lead to progress in nonlinear optics. Of particular importance has been the development of tunable visible and uv lasers. With the ability to tune the laser frequency into close resonance with atomic transition frequencies, one can produce a large resonance en hancement of the nonlinearity. This permits the observation of a great var iety of nonlinear optical processes in dilute media such as atomic vapours. In recent years much of the research effort in nonlinear optics has been directed towards the use of such media, and it is this area which forms the subject of the present book. We review a wide range of nonlinear optical processes in atomic vapours, molecular gases and cryogenic liquids. At the same time we have tried to treat the subject in sufficient depth to be useful to research workers in the field. To achieve this, a measure of selectivity has been introduced by emphasising those nonlinear processes which are seen to have applications as sources of tunable coherent radiation. Thus we have not discussed in any detail those nonlinear processes whose main applications are in spec troscopy, such as Doppler-free two-photon absorption.
"Feminism and Avant-Garde Aesthetics in the Levantine Novel examines the aesthetics of existentialism, critical realism, and surrealism in contemporary feminist literature in the Levant. It focuses on the novels of the Syrian writer Ghadah al-Samman (b. 1942), the Palestinian Sahar Khalifeh (b. 1941), and the Lebanese Huda Barakat (b. 1952) and argues that their mediations of the Lebanese Civil War of 1975-1990 and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict (especially since 1967) led to the development of a feminism specific to the Levant through avant-garde literary aesthetics. Writing in response to war and national crisis, al-Samman, Khalifeh, and Barakat introduce into the Arabic literary canon aesthetic forms capable of carrying Levantine women's experiences. By assessing their feminism in such a way, this book aims to revive a critical emphasis on aesthetics in Arab women's writing. Moreover, by setting literary representations of gender and sexuality in both national and regional contexts, it highlights 'the Levant' as an interstitial space that inspired new forms of Arab feminism"-- "This book examines the literary aesthetics of existentialism, critical realism, and surrealism in contemporary feminist literature in the Levant. Focusing on the novels of Ghadah al-Samman, Sahar Khalifeh, and Huda Barakat, it critically dissects their representations of gender and sexuality during times of war and national crisis in the region"--
A comprehensive guide for the traveller around New Zealand, one of an international series covering both countries, regions and cities. It includes historical material, information on countryside and cities, maps, many colour and black and white photographs and illustrations, and information on a very wide variety of activities a tourist could undertake. Accommodation and travel information is included.
