This book is the definitive reference source for professionals involved in the conception, design and specification stages of a construction project. The theory and practical aspects of each material is covered, with an emphasis being placed on properties and appropriate use, enabling broader, deeper understanding of each material leading to greater confidence in their application. Containing fifty chapters written by subject specialists, Construction Materials Reference Book covers the wi...

Travel the globe with 32 typographic prints inspired by the world’s greatest cities, all the way from Amsterdam to Zurich, with stops in Paris, Rio and Tokyo along the way. Also features quirky trivia on each city.

Discover all that London has to offer, one weekend at a time. Beautifully illustrated with bitesize entries ranging from the well-known to the quirky, this is the perfect gift for anyone wanting to discover all of the gems London has to offer...'This well designed and informative book really does have something for everyone, whether you are a Londoner or a visitor' -- London Visitors'Tom Jones has created a truly br...

Basic Arabic For Beginners. Basic Arabic for Travel in Egypt, Morocco, Israel Etc. Everyday words and useful phrases, words for Greetings,Shopping, eating out, Directions and lots more. English to Arabic as well as the Arabic pronunciation.

Speak Hungarian Instantly! Easy to follow; perfect for beginners. Over 1000 essential words and phrases. Perfect your pronunciation with transliteration. Practical and conversational. Easy reference dictionary included. No complex jargon or grammar. Over 1000 essential words and phrases in one handy guide. Transliteration and pronunciation guide to help you get started immediately.

A Gentleman Abroad provides basic and helpful information for any man traveling to the 40 most popular foreign destinations in the world.In addition to aphorisms and sidebars that make the books in the GentleManners series unique, this book contains 40 chapters, one for each destination. Within each chapter will be almanac data, charts on average monthly temperature, foreign size charts for shopping, time differences, embassy information, ...

This fun, fact-filled book for kids ages 6-9 is the ultimate guide to three great civilizations of the American continents-the Maya, Incas, and Aztecs. Entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it's the perfect book for any kid who can't get enough of ancient history.Why was gold sacred to the Incas? Which modern city grew where the Aztec settlement of Tenochtitla...

Backpacking expert Andrew Boland has backpacked in some 69 countries, but still remembers what it was like preparing for his first backpacking adventure fifteen years ago. In this book Andrew write about preparing and planning for the trip of a life time. He talks about how to plan your budget for a backpacking adventure, how to keep costs down and talks about some of the costs you may not have thought of before leaving. Andrew also talks in some detail about the hostelling experience, wit...

Discover the countries of the world - explore their geography, wildlife, traditions, and arts in this picture-packed children's book.Every country profile is packed with photos, and each nation has a full-color map detailing its main cities, landscape features, and borders, and exactly where in the world it is. At-a-glance panels provide a quick reference to all the stats, and the easy-to-read text is full of fascinating, fun facts.Countries, Cultures, ...

Your First-hand Travel BookSanto Antão – A Paradise for Hikers• Celebrate the popular festivities of São João in Porto Novo to learn how to dance colá-sanjon and go to the horse races• Hitchhike along the old Corda road and descend the cobbled trail of Cova to Paúl’s valley• Explore the ribeiras by canyoning along their water chutes until Praia de Gi• Drink a grogue or a pontche in Pombas and visit a traditional trapiche to find out how ...

Do you want to have a successful guesthouse in a developing country? This is the guide for you! Full of practical, useful tips from the perspective of a very well traveled writer who has stayed at more than 300 guesthouses. This quick guide covers everything from what important features you shouldn't forget inside your property to suggestions on how to make extra income. It's organized into clear sections and full of interesting stories that give examples of how (and how not to!) successfu...

Some readers just want to get more out of life. With this informative State of California Travel Guide, readers receive sound advice to making travel dreams become realities. The first sentence of the first chapter sets the foundation for the advice and information to follow: “Cаlifоrniа is known fоr mаnу things: thе beautiful аnd diverse соuntrуѕidе, thе winеѕ, rоmаntiс hotels, and plenty оf vасаtiоn dеѕtinаtiоnѕ, to nаmе juѕt a fеw.”Once readers have decided they want to...