All the countries of the European Community together would barely fill half of Canada's land area. Its almost unimaginable distances and the variety of its landscape and culture have made this second largest country on earth a travellers' mecca. There they find gigantic glaciers in the north, the granite cliffs of the Rocky Mountains in the west, endless fields of grain and pasture land, and vast forests. They also find cities whose jagged skylines vie with those in the United States, offering a fast life-style among steel and glass skyscrapers and post-modern shopping malls and entertainment centers. Yet Canada is also a home of traditions,a land of ancient customs and legends from the era of gold miners and pioneers. An introduction by the journalist Harald R. Fabian portrays this country, its culture and its history. An anthology of literary excerpts offers an impression of Canadian life post and present, while the glossary by Karl Teuschl provides information on sights to see and typically Canadian features. Finally, Harald Mante's photographs capture the life in this country.

Canada (Destination Guides)

Travel

Teuschl, Karl

Fabian, Harald R.

Canada

Windsor Books Intl

Destination Florida (Destination Series)

Arts & Photography

Marchel, Ernst

Photography & Video

<p>Sartorius, Witold, Friedrich, Helmut</p>

Canyon Country (Destination Guides)

Sartorius, Witold

Friedrich, Helmut

"New York belongs to me" (Simone de Beauvoir, 1947). That's what everyone who goes to New York likes to think - whether it is for business or a holiday. Everyone wants to take a bite out of the "Big Apple", and many who have gone have found success. New York is expensive, hectic and loud - and yet it remains a world attraction. Which other city has so many splendid bridges, beautiful parks, famous museums and such an exciting skyline? Where else can you find Italy, Greece, Puerto Rico, the Russian Empire and China in the same place? And where else can you arrive at all the kitchens of the world by subway or streetcar? Discover New York on foot. Detlef Ihlenfeldt's colour photographs illustrate the whirlwind pace of New York. In his personal portrait of the city, writer and regular visitor Werner W. Wille captures its varied atmosphere. A rich variety of impressions of New York is also provided by our collection of stories in the anthology section and finally, Werner Wille points the way to all the attractions of this most fascinating and unforgettable city.

New York (Destination Guides)

Lees, Graham

Destination California National Parks (Destination Series)

WOLF,MICHAEL

McKay, Tim

California (Destination Guide)

Barth, Gunther

New Zealand (Destination)

Gaertner, Hildesuse

Australia & South Pacific

Algarve. Steep, fantastic cliffs on a rocky coastline in the southwest, battered by the Atlantic. Boundles sandy beaches in the southeast, bathed in warm sunlight. A tree-covered mountainous hinterland, beckoning to hikers. And in between, a luxuriant garden which forms the countryside. Algarve, as the saying goes, is not Portugal. Even the earliest Portuguese rulers recognized its uniqueness and called themselves "the kings of Portugal and Algarve". And those willing to take the time to explore this region soon learn that Algarve, indeed, has much more to offer than the uniqueness of its environment. Remnants of an eventful past are found everywhere. The most striking aspect is Algarve's Muslim heritage. The people, their language, the architecture, even certain cultivated plants and agrarian traditions all bear witness to the Moors. Jan Bode, Ruth Engels and Cornelius Weber have been able to capture Algarve's natural and cultural richness in their photographs. Ulrich Fleischmann's informative essay kindles a curiosity about this land and its people, as do the literary excerpts in the anthology. The travel guide, also by Ulrich Fleischmann, offers tips and suggestions for a trip into this land.

Algarve (Destination Guides)

ULRICH

Cornelius Weber (Photographer)

Ruth Engels (Photographer)

Fleischmann

Europe

A guide to San Francisco. The illustrations are designed to complement the text which describes the geographic and cultural background to each area featured. The historical scene is also set with an anthology of literary and journalistic accounts of previous visits from famous authors.

San Francisco (Windsor Destination Guides)

MARCO, POLO

Woflgang J. Fuchs and Karl Teuschl

The Grand Canyon, created over millions of years by the Colorado River, is a natural wonder of fascinating beauty, unique in the world. The lookout points on the South Rim, developed for tourism, as well as the more isolated North Rim, display new, impressive perspectives of the canyon. A visitor's gaze falls on mighty rock towers, bizarre stone pyramids and majestic buttes with illustrious names, such as Isis Temple, Vishnu Temple or Wotan's Throne. A descent into the depth is a incomparable ramble through two billion years of earth's history, an experience which thrills visitors, and not just those interested in geology. Photographer Christan Heeb portrays the variety and beauty of the grandiose canyon terrain in impressively detailed and panoramic photographs. Helmut Friedrich's essay discusses its creation and exploration as well as the Colorado River's importance today as an energy source. The concise travel guide provides useful tips for travel, excursions, hiking and sport possibilities in the canyon area. To complete the volume, a collection of selected texts in the anthology expresses the fascination the Grand Canyon has exercised on earlier explorers.

Destination: Grand Canyon (Windsor Destination Guides)

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Helmut Friedrich

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