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Learn all about beautiful tropical flowers with this useful and portable reference book. This handy pocket guide introduces 55 plant species commonly found in the Tropics. Each exotic bloom is described in detail, its history of origination discussed and gardening tips are given. Illustrated with over 120 beautiful color photographs, this book contains a wealth of botanical details, as well as fascinating information on the cultural uses of flowers. A «must» for gardeners and non-gardeners...

Although best known as a sprawling metropolis, most visitors to Singapore marvel at the greenness of it all.Wide boulevards shaded by venerable Rain Trees, interconnecting parks displaying a huge variety of tropical plants, roadside plantings in every shade of green, red and yellow, and great expanses of junglescape alongside the office skyscrapers and apartment blocks. It is truly a garden city, in all senses of the word.In this travel pictorial, the authors showcase many of the Lion...

With colorful, vivid photography and insightful commentary, this pictorial and Thailand travel guide offers readers a glimpse at a dynamic country and its people. Thailand has many claims on the title «Golden Kingdom.» It is a country of shimmering wats, its monarchy is still deeply revered, and it exerts a magic all of its own. This travel book captures that magic with stunning photographs of all aspects of Thai life and makes an ideal souvenir for any visitor to the country. Included are...

This beautiful gardening book—full of lush photographs and insightful commentary—will surely give readers some new ideas for their home landscaping projects or Bali travel plans. Born of volcanic eruptions many eons ago, Bali is still in the throes of creation as man and nature continue to transform its landscapes. Balinese Gardens presents a unique portrait of the lush volcanic landscapes and gardens found on this magical isle—gardens which are further enhanced...

101 Hikes in Northern California by Matt Heid benefits readers by narrowing down the nearly infinite options for hiking in Northern California to the very best of the best adventures. It is distinct from other similar guidebooks in that it covers the northern two-thirds of the state, including nearly the entirety of the Sierra Nevada south to Kings Canyon National Park and the entire Big Sur region along the coast south to Silver Peak Wilderness. It also provides significant geographic...

Эта книга – сборник удивительных коротких историй о странствиях в Индии, записанных со слов молодого человека родом из провинциального городка в Беларуси. Йогеш в простой и ненавязчивой форме рассказывает о своем личном опыте духовных переживаний – иногда обычных, иногда смешных, иногда – запредельных, но всегда проникнутых жаждой поиска Истины. Автор литературной записи – известный художник и фотограф Андрей Рогач (Анро). Книга снабжена эпиграфами из Бхагавад-Гиты.

Автор отвечает на самые популярные вопросы, которые задают ему слушатели лекций, читатели его книг, другие путешественники, их родители и различные журналисты. В первом издании «вопросно-ответной» книги, вышедшей в 2001 году, было 134 вопроса. Перед вами уже восьмое издание, обновлённое весной 2017 года с самыми современными ответами.