Patrick Kinsella Bücher

Toilette, Cabinet, Bagno, Bathroom - in den meisten Kulturen fristet der Raum, den wir Toilette oder WC nennen, ein Schattendasein. Beschränkt auf die nötigste Quadratmeterzahl, bisweilen sogar ohne Tageslicht und ohne Wohlfühlfaktor. Dass das Stille Örtchen auch ein ganz besonderer Ort sein kann, beweist dieses Büchlein. 96 witzige, skurrile, stylische oder besonders aussichtsreich gelegene Toiletten von überall auf der Welt – mit ungewöhnlichen Bildern, kurzen und kurzweiligen Texten und kleinen Kärtchen für die Standortsuche. Da gibt es das Klohäuschen in unglaublicher Aussichtslage auf einer Passhöhe im Himalaya, die versenkbare Toilette mitten in der Metropole London, die futuristische Design-Toilette in einer Bar in New Yorks Meatpacking District oder die mit Folkloremustern dekorierten Klohäuschen am Roten Platz in Moskau. Aber auch abseits jeder Zivilisation findet man in diesem Buch genügend Beispiele für Toiletten-Modelle mit einem unverwechselbaren Look und Sinn für Stil. Fast alle belegen sie: Auch wo keiner ist, will man nicht einfach nur unter freiem Himmel sitzen …

Welcome to the great outdoors! The second edition of Lonely Planet's bestselling National Parks of America features three newly created parks (Indiana Dunes, Gateway Arch and White Sands) and a complete update and refresh of all existing park profiles. The much-loved recipe remains the same, Lonely Planet, the world's leading travel publisher, takes you on an informative and gorgeous tour of all 62 parks with our lavishly finished hardcover gift guide packed with detailed itineraries and practical tips on what to do and see in each park to get you started planning your next adventure. America's national parks are full of timeless marvels that still rejuvenate the soul: the world's largest trees in Sequoia; its most spectacular geothermal site in Yellowstone; the grandest canyon

A palm tree-lined South Pacific island paradise, yet also easily accessible from the Antipodes, Fiji offers a tropical idyll with all the white sand beaches, fabulous diving and other outdoor activities you could ask for. Insight Guide Explore Fiji is a brand new title and is the ideal pocket companion for your a full-colour guide containing 12 easy-to-follow routes around the Fijian islands. Discover the lively nightlife and bustling daytime of Fiji's capital, Suva, hike in the Nausori Highlands, experience a homestay in Viti Levu and cruise the Yasawa Islands, with their perfect beaches and great seafood. Insight's trademark cultural coverage sets the routes in context, with introductions to Fiji's cuisine, entertainment options, wealth of activities on offer and key historical dates. Our recommended places to eat and drink are highlighted in each route, with even more suggestions in the directory section, which also contains a wealth of useful practical information, including a range of carefully selected accommodation to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull-out map, and evocative photography captures Fiji's stunning tropical island scenery.