Donna Dailey Libros

The Colours of... series takes you on a photographic journey through the streets of the world's greatest cities and through the landscapes of some of the most beautiful countries. But there is a key difference: you experience each place through a succession of themes that distil its essence, creating a new and evocative approach to the world's great places. With a dynamic design and attractive format the books are a must have souvenir or gift. There are 7-10 chapters, each based on themes pertinent to the city or country. Superb photography captures the theme - Flavours, Romance, Structures, Landscapes, People, Sights, Events, Culture, Reflections, Seasons, Life and Style. There are also pictorial feature spreads in each chapter bringing its best features to life.

Eyewitness Travel Guides provide travellers with illustrated guidebooks where every significant location, building, museum and gallery, as well as major shops, hotels and restaurants, are shown. In addition, Eyewitness Travel Guides contain specially commissioned 3-D aerial maps and diagrams, visual guides to currency, tickets and communication systems.

DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Paris will lead you straight to the best attractions this enchanting city has to offer. Whether you're looking for the best restaurants and bars, a hotel to suit your budget, or want to find Paris' best nightspots, this guide is the perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 haute couture to the Top 10 events and Top 10 museums, there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid! The guide is divided by area - Chaillot; Invalides & the Eiffel Tower; the Champs Elysees; Tuileries & Opera; Montmartre; Beaubourg & Les Halles; Marais & the Bastille; Ile de la Cite & Ile St-Louis; St Germain, Latin & Luxembourg Quarters; and Jardin des Plantes - covering all Paris' highlights and packed with reviews for restaurants and hotels. Plus, there's all the insider knowledge every visitor needs to explore every corner of Paris effortlessly in the DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Paris and its FREE pull-out map. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Paris - showing you what others only tell you.

Art derives less often from portraying the exotic than from depicting the familiar in a new light. These 150 stunning aerial pictures capture the everyday sights of London from striking angles and in many moods. Distant views show the shape of the city in summer and snow-bound winter, and from the night lights to midday sunshine--imbuing London landmarks like Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and the Thames with a magical quality. Accompanying the photos is lively commentary illuminating details that a cursory glance might miss and explaining how the shape of modern streets, parks, and public buildings has been influenced by the city's ancient history. Panoramic, colorful, and majestic, this book will delight those familiar with the city of London, as well as those armchair travelers who have yet to sample its many charms. 10 1/2" x 11 1/2".

The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide- Paris 2016 will lead you straight to the best attractions Paris has to offer. The guide includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of the city's stunning architecture, plus 3D aerial views of the key districts to explore on foot. You'll find detailed listings of the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for all budgets in this fully updated and expanded guide, plus insider tips on everything from where to find the best markets and nightspots to great attractions for children. The uniquely visual DK Eyewitness Travel Guide- Paris 2016 also includes in-depth coverage of all the unforgettable sights and comes complete with a free pull-out city map, clearly marked with sights from the guidebook and an easy-to-use street index. The map has detailed street views of all the key areas, plus there are transport maps and information on how to get around the city, and there's even a chart showing the distances between major sights for walkers. The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide- Paris 2016 shows you what others only tell you.

Ideal for business and leisure, this guide to Nice is succinct, with all the practical information you need. The guide has been completely revamped, with new content, design, and layout. There are four main sections: "Essential...," "By Area," "Where to Stay," and "Need to Know." Nice has been broken up into color-coded districts, with the color-coding cross-referenced throughout each section. "Essential..." starts with the top 25 sights and a locator map, and has essential information to get the most of a short break in the city. "By Area" takes you through the sights of the city, district by district, with local shopping, entertainment, and restaurant listings. "Where to Stay" picks the best hotels to suit your budget, with web addresses listed where available. "Need to Know" contains all the basics for a smooth-running trip. Each district within the city has a two-page, color-coded locator map with sights listed. Included is a folded map of Nice, contained within a pocket at the back of the book.

Travel-wise North Americans know that many of the world's great tourist destinations are relatively close to home. This handsome photo-filled and information-packed book describes 50 exceptional North American sites both on and off the beaten track. From Canada's majestic Banff National Park to Louisiana's atmospheric Bayou Country, readers will find evocative descriptions, practical vacation-planning advice, and breathtaking color photos that capture the distinctive ambiance of each place. Just a few of the 50 travel sites covered are-- Old Quebec City Mt. McKinley and Denali National Park, Alaska, by plane Giant Redwoods of Northern California Newfoundland and Labrador Niagara Falls in Ontario and New York State Yosemite National Park Manhattan and its fabled Skyline Historic Santa Fe . . . and many, many more Here's a beautiful volume that will appeal both to active, traveling vacationers and armchair travelers who savor the simple pleasure of opening and enjoying a beautiful book. Approximately 500 stunning color photos and illustrations.

This concise reference guide to the 10 best of everything includes the 10 best sights, restaurants, entertainment, bars, festivals, and shops in Paris. It features over 450 colour photographs, maps and a streetsmart section, which includes practical information and insider tips about the area.

Takes a look at London's place in literary history. This work includes an introduction by esteemed literary critic Harold Bloom, and a literary and cultural history of the city, describing its development from an important trading center for the Saxon kingdoms to its position as Europe's largest city.

With over 40 million copies sold worldwide, Berlitz Pocket Guides have been long renowned for their ease of use and portability by booksellers and travelers alike. Redesigned and updated, Pocket Guides continue to provide a world of information for travel at any budget -- and still fit into a pocket. Each guide includes: -- New foreign language and cultural tips featured in sidebar columns -- Updated hotel and restaurant information, catering to a variety of budgets and tastes -- New eye-catching, modern covers -- Four-color interior design and graphics -- Color-coded quick-reference sections with lists of most frequently used phrases and expressions -- Convenient fold-out, quick-view front-cover flaps -- Maps and town plans with 3D icons of main sights -- Updated information covering amenities, transport, and emergencies -- Practical advice for leisure and business travel -- Comprehensive recommendations for shopping, sports, festivals, and nightlife