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Greece's historical and cultural legacy is set amidst landscapes and seascapes of breathtaking beauty. Noted photographer Rainer Kiedrowski's luminous colour images reveal the wonders of Greece both natural and man-made in this stunning visual survey. His beautifully composed pictures capture everyt..

The Universe: 365 Days has been created by the founders of 'Astronomy Picture of the Day', a website created and maintained by two astrophysicists in collaboration with NASA that has been in existence since 1995. The site has become one of the most popular on the web - it now gets one million hits a..

Toronto's city limits are vast, but fortunately for the visitor most of the city's key sights, better restaurants and livelier nightspots are concentrated in the city centre. "The Rough Guide" map will point you in the right direction with its comprehensive street index and handy listings of the bes..

The Rough Guide to Europe 2005 edition is the ultimate budget guide to the continent. There is a 24-page full-colour section containing a selective and subjective taste of the continent's highlights illustrated with dozens of photos. There are lively accounts of all the main attractions, from seeing..

Since the fall of the Iron Curtain, Prague has once more taken its place on the world stage. Visitors flock there from around the world. With this influx has come an infusion of creativity and international influences. This new vibrance exists side-by-side with Prague’s many-layered architectural an..

Clean lines, functionality and sophisticated form have characterized Scandinavian design for decades. This school is known for its innovation, sometimes with a touch of whimsy where you least expect it. Designs are often closely related to nature. Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden are all..

Today, Brussels is not simply the capital city of Belgium. As the home of the European Union and NATO, it is also the political and administrative capital of Europe. However, one of Brussel’s great strengths is that it has retained its traditional charm. Modern day Brussels offers restaurants of all..

With a tradition of excellence in the culinary arts, Zurich’s many exciting hot-spots bear witness to its status as a magnet for commerce and art. Quality and attention to detail are the hallmarks of this Swiss standard bearer. The restaurant interiors photographed here encompass the sleek as well a..

Acclaimed photographer Peter Jirmanns focus is the female nude but his pictures reveal as much about emotion and personality as they do the contours and surfaces of the human body. His images capture his subjects ironical outlook on the world. Jirmann meticulously plans each shot before he actually ..

One of a new series of authoritative guides teNeues is introducing this season, Cool Shops Milan takes the reader on a tour of the best stores and boutiques in this dynamic, fashion-conscious city. While there are several famous shops included in this selection (Emilio Pucci, Paul Smith, Jimmy Choo)..

Traditionally considered the heart of the home, the fireplace (or hearth) has become a metaphor for shelter and security, yet there are few books devoted exclusively to its design. Here is an overview that approaches the subject from both an aesthetic and a practical point of view. Packed with beaut..

Spain’s capital is also its most ebullient city. To experience Madrid is to explore its restaurants and eateries, prop up its countless bars, and be swept up in its nocturnal charms. In this diverse and open-armed city is a thriving restaurant scene with menus serving dishes of infinite variety in t..