THERE is an intertextual horror story about a disastrous marriage. Jack and Wendy live in a haunted house with their son. Their situation happens to echo a popular genre novel that was later adapted into a film. And yet anything familiar to the reader is bizarrely distorted. There is constant forward motion but no linearity, heart-stopping terror but no ghost. Jack and Wendy exist where time and place are broken and there may be no escape. Lonely Christopher’s first novel is an in...

Dennis Cooper unveils a mesmerizing debut story collection for his Little House on the Bowery fiction series."[A] provocative and refreshing debut collection." — Publishers Weekly"Praise seems superfluous for a book as accomplished, cohesive, and devastating as Lonely Christopher's debut collection, so consider these words admiration instead, and admonishment: if you still think fiction counts for anything, then you should buy this book rig...

Lonely Planet's China is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Climb the Great Wall, wander the Forbidden City and visit historic Tiananmen Square; all with your trusted travel companion.Inside Lonely Planet's China Travel Guide:Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a vis...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Colorado.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from exploring the iconic town and ski resort of Telluride, to driving back in time on the Gold Belt Scenic Byway, and enjoying traditional Native dances, music, and storytelling at the Denver March Powwow.Build a trip to remember with

Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's France's Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 38 amazing drives, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. See Britanny's stunning coastline, explore medieval Burgundy, and trawl through Provence's markets. Get to France, rent a car, and hit the road!Inside Lonely Planet's France's Best Road Trips**:**Itineraries for class...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to the American Rockies.Discover the Rocky Mountains' most popular experiences and best kept secrets from scrambling to the summit of the dagger-edged Grand Teton; to spotting grizzly black bears, moose and bison in Yellowstone; and sand surfing in Colorado's Great Sand Dunes.Build a trip to remember wi...

“Oh, joy, a new Peculiar Crimes Unit case by Christopher Fowler . . . the best fun is running all over the city with these amiable partners.”—The New York Times Book ReviewThe brilliant Arthur Bryant and John May take the late, late shift in a cat-and-mouse hunt with a killer who preys on his victims at the same time every night—the lonely hour of 4 A.M.When a man is found hanging upside down inside a willow tree on Hampstead Heath...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Beijing - and discover twice the city in half the time!Discover Beijing's most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From climbing the gravity-defying Great Wall, to making an offering at Lama Temple, and sifti...

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“ I viali fiancheggiati dai monumenti, i musei pieni di capolavori, le boutique e i caffè senza tempo sono arricchiti da una nuova ondata di gallerie dʼarte multimediali, bar sui tetti, negozi di design e iniziative a difesa dellʼambiente.” In questa guida: musei e gallerie d’arte, itinerari a piedi nei quartieri, Versailles in 3D, gite di un giorno.

"Nessuno riesce a cogliere con esattezza l'essenza di quest'isola difficile da definire, che si mostra sia ospitale sia impenetrabile. Non resta che tornarci, per esplorare viaggio dopo viaggio un'altra caletta o lingua di maquis e scoprire ogni volta un lato diverso del suo carattere." In questa guida: attività all'aperto, immersioni, trekking, la cucina corsa.

A myth-busting biography of Nikola Tesla, the "enigmatic figure whose life and achievements appeal to historians, engineers, scientists, and many others" ( Library Journal).Nikola Tesla, one of the greatest electrical inventors who ever lived, was rescued from obscurity in recent years, restored to his rightful place among historical luminaries. We've been told that his contributions to humanity were obscured by a number of nineteenth-century inventors and ...