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<p><b>A WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 </b><br/><br/><b>"A brilliant exploration of Cyprus's long history of cultural resilience. Superbly composed." -- Guardian</b><br/><br/><b>"Poetic...Compelling" -- New Statesman</b><br/><br/><b>One of <i>National Geographic</i>'s Summer Reads 2024<br/></b><br/>Think of a place where you can stand at the intersection of Christian and Arab cultures, at the crossroads of the British, Ottoman, Byzantine, Roman and Egyptian empires; a place marked by the struggle between fascism and communism and where the capital city is divided in half as a result of bloody conflict; where the ancient olive trees of Homer's time exist alongside the undersea cables which link up the world's internet.<br/><br/>In <i>Cypria</i>, named after a lost Cypriot epic which was the prequel to <i>The Odyssey</i>, British Cypriot writer Alex Christofi writes a deeply personal, lyrical history of the island of Cyprus, from the era of goddesses and mythical beasts to the present day.<br/><br/>This sprawling, evocative and poetic book begins with the legend of the cyclops and the storytelling at the heart of the Mediterranean culture. Christofi travels to salt lakes, crusader castles, mosques and the eerie town deserted at the start of the 1974 war. He retells the particularly bloody history of Cyprus during the twentieth century and considers his own identity as traveler and returner, as Odysseus was.<br/><br/>Written in sensitive, witty and beautifully rendered prose, with a novelist's flair and eye for detail, <i>Cypria</i> combines the political, cultural and geographical history of Cyprus with reflections on time, place and belonging.</p>

Close your eyes and imagine Sweden. What do you see? Miles of green pine forests and deep blue lakes or a snowy white wilderness, interrupted only by the dark contours of rocks and reindeer? Perhaps you see an ultra-modern society, all steel girders and eco-materials? Sweden is all of those things and more Like a painting inspired by the palette of an artist s favourite location, this book will immerse you in the colours of Sweden, from its deepest blues to its richest reds. Join me on a visual exploration of all this country has to offer, and perhaps also sample a flavour or two along the way!

<p><b>Follow Colm Toibin's lone religious pilgrimage along the Irish border during the tumultuous summer of 1987.</b><br/><br/>In the summer after the Anglo-Irish Agreement, when tension was high in Northern Ireland, Colm Toibin walked along the border from Derry to Newry. <i>Bad Blood</i> is a stark and evocative account of this journey through fear and hatred, and a report on ordinary life and the legacy of history in a bleak and desolate landscape.<br/><br/>Toibin describes the rituals - the marches, the funerals, the demonstrations - observed by both communities along the border, and listens to the stories which haunt both sides. With sympathy and insight <i>Bad Blood</i> captures the intimacy of life along one of the most contested strips of land in Western Europe.<br/><br/><b>Now part of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the very best of modern literature.</b></p>

<p>Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, <b>Lonely Planet's Porto City Map</b> is your conveniently sized passport to travelling with ease. With this easy-to-use, full-colour navigation tool in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of Porto, so begin your journey now!</p> <p><b>Durable and waterproof</b></p> <p><b>Easy-fold format and convenient size</b></p> <p><b>Handy slipcase</b></p> <p><b>Full colour and easy to use</b></p> <p><b>Extensive street and site index</b></p> <p><b>Images and information about top city attractions</b></p> <p><b>Handy transport maps</b></p> <p><b>Walking tour routes</b></p> <p><b>Practical travel tips and directory</b></p> <p><b>Itinerary suggestions</b></p> <p><b>Covers</b> Afurada, Boavista, Cedofeita, Fontainhas, Foz do Douro, Massarelos, Miragaia, Ribeira, Serralves, Vila Nova de Gaia</p> <p>Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out <b>Lonely Planet's</b><b><i> Experience Portugal</i></b>, our most comprehensive guidebook to the country, covering the top sights and most authentic offbeat experiences. Or check out <b>Lonely Planet's</b> <b><i>Pocket Porto</i></b>, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss experiences for a quick trip.</p> <p><b>About Lonely Planet:</b></p> <p>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).</p> <p><i>'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)</i></p>

<p>Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, <b>Lonely Planet's Portugal Planning Map</b> is your essential navigation tool. This full-colour map features accompanying images and information about top attractions, itinerary suggestions, a transport guide, themed lists and practical travel tips.</p> <p><b>Durable and waterproof</b></p> <p><b>Easy-fold format and convenient size</b></p> <p><b>Handy slipcase</b></p> <p><b>Full colour and easy to use</b></p> <p><b>Before-you-go info</b></p> <p><b>Beautiful imagery</b></p> <p><b>Tailored itineraries</b></p> <p><b>Can't-miss regional highlights</b></p> <p><b>Detailed town index</b></p> <p><b>Transport planner</b></p> <p><b>Themed lists</b></p> <p><b>Covers</b> Aveiro, Batalha, Beaches of the Algarve, Braga, Cabo de Sao Vicente, Cascais, Coimbra, Evora, Ilha de Tavira, Lisbon, Maarvao, Mertola, Obidos, Parque Natural da Ria Formosa, Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela, Parque Natural das Serras de Aire e Candeeiros, Porto, Rio Douro Valley, Sintra,</p> <p>Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out<b> Lonely Planet's </b><b><i>Portugal,</i></b> our most comprehensive guidebook to Portugal, covering the top sights and most authentic offbeat experiences. Or check out <b>Lonely Planet's</b> <b><i>Experience Portugal</i></b><i>,</i> a concise visual guide highlighting the top experiences of Portugal.</p> <p><b>About Lonely Planet:</b></p> <p>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).</p> <p><i>'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)</i></p>

<p>Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, <b>Lonely Planet's Lisbon City Map</b> is your conveniently sized passport to travelling with ease. With this easy-to-use, full-colour navigation tool in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of Lisbon, so begin your journey now!</p> <p><b>Durable and waterproof</b></p> <p><b>Easy-fold format and convenient size</b></p> <p><b>Handy slipcase</b></p> <p><b>Full colour and easy to use</b></p> <p><b>Extensive street and site index</b></p> <p><b>Images and information about top city attractions</b></p> <p><b>Handy transport maps</b></p> <p><b>Walking tour routes</b></p> <p><b>Practical travel tips and directory</b></p> <p><b>Itinerary suggestions</b></p> <p><b>Covers</b> Basilica da Estrela, Castelo de Sao Jorge, Convento do Carmo, Elevador de Santa Justa, Igreja, Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Museu Sao Roque, Nucleo Arqueologico da Rue dos Correeiros, Praca do Comercio, Tram 28</p> <p>Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out <b>Lonely Planet's </b><b><i>Portugal</i></b>, our most comprehensive guidebook to the country, covering the top sights and most authentic offbeat experiences. Or check out <b>Lonely Planet's</b> <b><i>Pocket Lisbon</i></b>, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss experiences for a quick trip.</p> <p><b>About Lonely Planet:</b></p> <p>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).</p> <p><i>'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)</i></p>

<p><i><strong>Discover twice the place in half the time </strong></i><strong>as Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to the Algarve.</strong></p><p>This <i><strong>latest edition </strong></i>uncovers the Algarve's most popular experiences and unexpected surprises from strolling the open-air Roman ruins of Milreu; to catching a wave on the Costa Vicentina, renowned for its serious surf; and painting your own <i>azulejo </i>in Ferragudo, the glazed ceramic tiles that adorn buildings nationwide. </p><p><strong>Build a trip to remember</strong> with <strong>Lonely Planet's </strong><i><strong>Pocket</strong></i> <i><strong>Algarve</strong></i> travel guide:</p><ul><li><strong>Our </strong><i><strong>Pocket</strong></i><strong> guidebook format</strong> contains the best insider knowledge for planning trips between <strong>1 - 7 days</strong></li><li><strong>All-new structure and design that's easy to use</strong> so you can navigate the Algarve effortlessly</li><li><strong>Exciting 'Three Perfect Days' itineraries</strong> that are packed with unmissable attractions and activities</li><li><strong>Eat, drink and shop like a local</strong> with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets and street vendors</li><li><strong>Vibrant photography and maps</strong> including a <strong>pull out map of Algarve</strong></li><li><strong>Explore on foot! Walking tours in every chapter </strong>introduce each area's personality and unique experiences</li><li><strong>Get fresh takes on must-visit sights</strong> including Carvoeiro's Craggy Coastline, Ponta da Piedade, and Serra de Monchique</li><li><strong>Essential information toolkit </strong>containing tips on arriving; navigating transport confidently; local etiquette; using money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel </li><li><strong>Covers</strong>: Tavira & Around; Loule & Inland; Albufeira & Around; Lagoa & Portimao; Silves & Monchique; Lagos; Sagres & Costa Vicentina</li></ul><p> </p><p>Get straight to the <i>heart</i> of this extraordinary destination and hit the ground running with <strong>Lonely Planet's </strong><i><strong>Pocket Algarve.</strong></i></p>