Neil Humphreys ist ein britischer Humorautor, dessen Werke sich mit großer Beliebtheit mit dem Leben in Singapur auseinandersetzen. Mit einem feinen Gespür für Details und einer humorvollen Perspektive fängt er den Alltag, die kulturellen Besonderheiten und die einzigartigen Bräuche des Inselstaates ein. Seine Schreibe wird für ihre Fähigkeit geschätzt, die Fassade westlicher Expats zu durchdringen und ihre oft distanzierte Haltung zur lokalen Gesellschaft humorvoll zu beleuchten. Humphreys hat sich die Herzen der Leser erobert, indem er sich vollständig in die singapurische Kultur integriert hat, was seinen Beobachtungen eine authentische und nachvollziehbare Qualität verleiht.
Include a section that introduces the Scottish Highlands and Islands highlights, from the picturesque coloured houses of Tobermory to the moody, poignant and spectacular Glen Coe. This guide takes a look at Highland history, literature, music, politics and cultural life. It provides tips on accommodation, transportation and restaurants.
Book 3 of the hilarious, beloved school series. Loud, funny and witty, laced with a good dose of middle school clashes, drama and politics
Uncle Ernie protects Princess Sabrina at all times. He's getting old and makes rude noises in the wrong places, but he's still the best bodyguard around. Most of all, he helps Sabrina keep her royal secrets. And then, Uncle Ernie goes missing. Sabrina's enemies could be behind his disappearance, leaving her with an impossible dilemma. Should she try and find her beloved uncle or run away and save herself? Luckily, her loyal, funny friends, Charlie, Liam and Awful Agatha offer their support. Together, they embark upon a scary rescue mission after dark. The crazy gang have just one night to track down Uncle Ernie. The future of Sabrina's royal family is at stake. She may never see her parents again. Is she prepared for the greatest fight of her life?
Presenting an insider's guide to Prague, the features of this text include: discussion of all the sights, plus the best day-trips; listings of the best places to stay, eat and drink; and background on all aspects of Prague's culture and history.
The Rough Guide to Vienna is the definitive guide to Austria's splendid capital city. It features lively descriptions of all the sights from the Belvedere art galleries to the Prater ferris wheel, taking in the grandeur of the Ringstrasse and the intimacy of the Innere Stadt. Over fifty cafes and restaurants are critically reviewed along with the lowdown on Vienna's inimitable coffee houses. Informative background on the capital's glorious Hapsburg heritage also covered comprehensively, as well as its contemporary cultural and political life.
Explore every corner of this unspoilt and dramatic area with the fully-revised fourth edition of the Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands and Islands. From walking along the deserted beaches in South Harris to whale-watching in Mull - inspired by dozens of photos - the 24-page, full-colour introduction highlights all the ''things-not-to-miss''. In addition, there are two, brand-new, 4-page, full-colour inserts: ''Wildlife'' and ''Food & Drink''. The guide includes listings of all the top hotels, guesthouses and the best places to eat and sample the local whiskies. There is plenty of practical advice for exploring the great ''Scottish'' outdoors, from bagging munros to skiing on The Cairngorm mountains. The guide comes complete with maps and plans for the entire region.
The Mini Rough Guide to London is the ultimate pocket guide to one of the world's most exhillarating cities. There are concise accounts of every major attraction, from Trafalgar Square and the great museums, right out to Greenwich, Kew and even Windsor. Comprehensive maps allow for quick reference and include locations of museums, galleries, churches and other attractions.
This guide gives background information on all aspects of culture and history. It discusses the politics of the area from the Hapsburg dynasty to the break-up of Czechoslovakia, as well as coverage of the countryside and critical reviews of restaurants and accommodation in every price range.
This definitive insiders' handbook to London covers all the sights from the old favorites to new wonders such as the London Eye and Tate Modern Gallery at Bankside. Includes additions to listings for clubs, shopping, dining, and performing arts. 35 maps. color maps.
Slim, stylish and pocketable, London Directions is full of ideas for stopovers and flying visits to Europe''s most exciting city and richly illustrated with hundreds of specially commissioned photos. There''s a full-colour introductory "Ideas" section full of inspired suggestions for visitors, from "Queasy London" and "Indulgent London" to "Riverside London" and "Free London", with each selection cross-referenced to its location later in the guide. Flip to the practical "Places" section – split into 24 chapters – and explore the city, district by district, covering central London and the less obvious areas such as Smithfield, Clerkenwell and trendy Hoxton. Every sight, restaurant, bar and shop is located on user-friendly maps. The handy basics section covers everything from arrival and city transport to listings of cinemas and theatre venues.
