Lonely Planet's Experience Scotland travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic destination with one-of-a-kind adventures at every turn. Visit the infamous Malt Whisky Trail, devour fresh lobster platters in Oban, escape to white sand beaches in Harris - using our local experts and planning tools to create your own unique trip. Inside Lonely Planet's Experience Scotland: Local experts share their love for the real Scotland offering fresh perspectives into the country's traditions, values and modern trends to make your travel experience even more meaningful In the know tips to help you build on your experiences when visiting well-known sights and landmarks Fun insights that will pique your curiosity and take you to the heart of the place - sip a wee dram at Machir Bay's idyllic whisky beach tasting; discover witches and wizards in the world's first City of Literature; marvel at Glasgow's magnificent street art murals on a vibrant walking tour Insider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalising local food scene and photo-worthy views Handy seasonal trip planner to guide you on where to go, when to travel and what to pack Practical information on money, getting around, unique and local ways to stay, and responsible travel Comprehensive selection of maps throughout and beautiful full-colour photography to inspire you as you plan your unforgettable journey Covers Edinburgh, Glasgow, Southern Scotland, Stirling, Fife & Perthshire, The Northeast, Southern Highlands & Islands, Central Highlands, Northern Highlands, Skye & the Outer Hebrides, Orkney, Shetland Lonely Planet's Experience Scotland is an essential travel guide for all explorers looking to immerse themselves in the Scottish way of life. Each book within the Experience series contains handy trip building tools so that you can take your pick of the must-see attractions and activities as suggested by our local experts - and create your own dream travel itinerary to get away from the everyday. Unlock even more travel secrets using the QR codes throughout each guide and discover story-worthy travel moments that you'll never forget. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet). "...these new Experience guides from Lonely Planet are irresistibly attractive." - The Washington Post Book Club "Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world." - Fairfax Media (Australia)

A day-to-day account of the experiences of a young traveller teaching English in the Chinese city of Wuhu. From life in the Chinese classroom to everyday cultural minefields including attitudes towards sport, food and relationships, the complexities of the nation to the unaccustomed Western eye are undeniable. Spread over four months in late 2009, this book may help to shed some light on the prospect for others considering a similar journey.

Nanostructured Photocatalysts: From Materials to Applications in Solar Fuels and Environmental Remediation addresses the different properties of nanomaterials-based heterogeneous photocatalysis. Heterogeneous nanostructured photocatalysis represents an interesting and viable technique to address issues of climate change and global energy supply. Sustainable hydrogen (H2) fuel production from water via semiconductor photocatalysis, driven by solar energy, is regarded as a viable and sustainable solution to address increasing energy and environmental issues. Similarly, photocatalytic reduction of CO2 with water for the production of hydrocarbons could also be a viable solution. Sections cover band gap tuning, high surface area, the short diffusion path of carriers, and more.