Mike Gerrard Libros

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.

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.

Focusing on the significance of the barrel, this narrative explores its pivotal role in the production of spirits, wine, and beer, highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of this essential tool. The book delves into the history and craftsmanship behind barrel-making, celebrating the artisans who elevate the aging process and enhance flavors in beverages. Through engaging storytelling, it reveals the barrel's influence on taste and culture, positioning it as a vital element in the world of fermentation.

Exploring the intriguing intersection of alcohol and crime, this book delves into bizarre and costly offenses related to drinks throughout history. Mike Gerrard, an award-winning travel and drinks writer, uncovers the evolution of alcohol, detailing its distillation, legislation, and cultural significance. Readers will discover how booze has been intertwined with society for centuries, offering a captivating narrative that blends history, intrigue, and the complexities of the drinking world.

Famed for its cafe culture, Paris has long been regarded as a city of love, light, and literature. Visitors to this dynamic city can choose from any number of cafes, museums, and cathedrals to get a feel for the city's rich literary history. This guide provides information on Paris, and its role as a popular setting in literature.

Vydavatelství Computer Press ve spolupráci se světoznámým nakladatelstvím National Geographic připravilo jedinečné turistické průvodce.Vynikají nesrovnatelnou kvalitou, praktičností, vkusným designem a stovkami unikátních fotografií. V 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. V průvodci naleznete: Podrobné popisy míst a související informace Více než 250 barevných fotografií 32 podrobných barevných map Mapy pro procházky a výlety autem Speciálně připravené nákresy plánů budov a památek Informace o hotelech, restauracích, možnostech nakupování a zábavy