New York is one of the world's megacities, with almost 20 million people living in the wider metropolitan area. America's most populous city has been described as the cultural, financial and media capital of the world. It is also a universally recognizable city, home of the Manhattan skyline, Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge and the headquarters of the United Nations. New York provides a pictorial exploration of the city's five boroughs: Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island. The book introduces the reader to some classic architecture, such as the art deco Chrysler Building and Empire State Building; quirky neighborhoods, such as Greenwich Village, Chinatown, and Hell's Kitchen; iconic landmarks, such as the Statue of Liberty and One World Trade Center; and great cultural centres, such as Broadway, the home of North American theatre; Times Square, the 'Crossroads of the World'; and Madison Square Garden, an indoor sports and events arena. Presented in a pocket-sized landscape format and with captions explaining the story behind each photo, New York is a stunning collection of images that vividly brings to life the world's greatest city.

A notable sanitarium site in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the southwestern San Bernardino County area that became known as Loma Linda, meaning "pretty hill," was originally dubbed Mound City and now includes the historic communities of Bryn Mawr, Cottonwood Row, and Idlewild. The place evolved further as a center for the treatment of medical and mental illness when the Seventh-day Adventists, particularly one of their visionary authors, Ellen G. White, recognized the need for another sanitarium within the geographic triangle formed by the cities of San Bernardino, Riverside, and Redlands. Citrus fortunes also enlivened the economy from the 1870s through the World War II years, and Loma Linda was incorporated as a city in 1970. The world-class Loma Linda University Medical Center and the Seventh-day Adventists combine to still shape the area's politics, economy, and culture.

In this book are fifty-two compelling tales that will lead the reader on a journey of discovery of the African continent. It tracks the ancient grail of traditional African medicine or muthi. The journey takes one year, with one story for each of the fifty-two weeks. Many of the stories inherited through Africa’s compelling oral tradition are between these covers: committed to paper for the first time ever.

The ancient African people were the first aromatherapists who well understood the effect of plants on the human body, mind and soul. Innately spiritual, the thousands of lineages of African people across thousands of years have all used plant medicines for healing, always with the blessing of their ancestors.

Knowledge of African plant mythology and its associated healing practices is most certainly a grail because on this great continent we call Africa, knowledge has always been an oral tradition. Because it was never written down, thousands of years of healing wisdom and intelligence have been lost in the transference from one generation to the next.

This book endeavoures to bring to light the deep history of fifty-two of the thousands of indigenous medicinal plants of Africa, before it is too late. The focus is towards Southern Africa because this region is a hotspot of cultural and botanical diversity. Unlike the healing knowledge of other ancient cultures, such as India or China, little of Africa’s healing history is recorded.

As you read the stories about fifty-two of the continent’s prominent indigenous plant cures, the authors hope you, too, will experience some of the magnetism, mystery and wisdom of Africa. They hope it will help you understand a bit more about yourself and about our species: the human being.

Alan Winnington traveled to Yunnan province and spent several months with the headhunting Wa and the slave-owning Norsu and Jingpaw. The first European to enter and leave this area alive, Winnington reported on the struggle of recently released slaves as they came to terms with their newfound freedom.

The most detailed map of the World available which can be folded and stored in a standard-size notebook. The 6 laminated pages are spill and rip-proof and include an 11" x 17" map and 4 pages of country facts. An essential tool for school at any level. Suggested uses: Students -- a map you can keep handy from elementary school through college; Professors -- adopt this map for your course as an inexpensive supplement; Teachers -- a map that can be purchased as a class set that will last your entire career; Parents -- instill knowledge and interest in the world, inspire travel, and connect family history to the places on the map.

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Sardinia, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.

Inside this Sardinia travel book, you'll find:

Discover these fascinating islands with the most incisive and entertaining travel guide on the market. You can take this handy, pocket-sized book out withyou anywhere, any time. Whether you plan to bar-hop in Sant Antoni, wander Ibiza Town's medieval lanes or bask in the sun on Formentera's Platja Illetes, Pocket Rough Guide Ibiza & Formentera will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way. Perfect for short trips - compact and concise, with all the practical info you'll need for a few days' stay. Free pull-out map, as well as full-colour maps throughout - navigate the backstreets of Ibiza Town or road-trip the sleepy northwest without needing to get online. Things not to miss - our rundown of Ibiza and Formentera's unmissable sights and experiences. * Itineraries - carefully planned days to help you organize your visit. Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, with options to suit every budget. Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography. Detailed islands coverage - whether visiting the big sights or venturing off the tourist trail, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Chapters cover each neighbourhood in depth, with all the sights and the best of the nearby shops, cafes, restaurants, bars and clubs.Areas covered include:Ibiza Town; Dalt Vila;Santa Eularia; the East; Sant Antoni; Sant Joan, Sant Miquel; the Northwest;Sant Josep; the South; Formentera Attractions include: Dalt Vila; Sa Penya; Es Vedra; Santa Agnes; Portitxol; Cala Salada; Cala d'Hort; Platja Illetes; Platja Migjorn; Capde Barbaria Day-trips - venture further afield to Toledo, Segovia, El Escorial, Aranjuez or Chinchon. Accommodation - our unbiased selection of the top places to stay, to suit every budget. Essentials - crucial pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, tourist information, festivals, events and more. Background information - an easy-to-use chronology, plus a handy language section and glossary. About Rough Guides: Escape the everyday with Rough Guides. We are a leading travel publisher known for our "tell it like it is" attitude, up-to-date content and great writing. Since 1982, we've published books covering more than 120 destinations around the globe, with an ever-growing series of ebooks, a range of beautiful, inspirational reference titles, and an award-winning website. We pride ourselves on our accurate, honest and informed travel guides.