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In the tradition of the bestselling Where Chefs Eat: the definitive global hotel guide by the real experts who know - architects

No one appreciates a building quite like an architect - and now, for the first time, more than 250 of the world's leading architects share insider tips on where to stay, revealing everything from renowned destinations to undiscovered gems. With 1,200 listings in more than 100 countries, this unique guide has readers covered, whether planning a business trip or a vacation, a city break or a remote getaway, a wedding or a corporate event. It's the ideal resource, gift, and gateway to design-conscious journeys worldwide.

About the Author:

Sarah Miller was founding editor-in-chief of Condé Nast Traveller UK, which she ran for 15 years before launching Condé Nast Traveller in India and China. She was later appointed European Editor of Travel + Leisure and is currently CEO of Sarah Miller and Partners, and luxury brand ambassador of The Wall Street Journal.

The Baltic Sea has gained rapidly in importance as a travel destination in recent years. More and more people appreciate the diversity found among urban designer hubs, sleepy and cozy villages, and ever-changing coastal strips. The new volume in the series on design retreats shows destinations away from mass tourism with a focus around the Great Belt.

Both an architectural and a travel guide, this volume offers inspiration and promises to fulfill the longing for peace, solitude and variety – for holidays spent at a farmstead on the dyke, above the sea on a crane, or in a fancy loft in Copenhagen. The common denominators among all accommodations presented here are a convincing design and a special location by the Baltic Sea.

The "Where Architects Stay"- Series heads towards the Water: Stylish vacation accommodations in the Baltic Sea region where architects would stay themselves when traveling.

- Kaj Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark (Karl Smith-Meyer)
- Captain's House in Wieck a. Darß, Germany (Eva Feß-Hollenbach)
- House Birkedal on Møn, Denmark (Jan Henrik Jansen)
- Åhus Gästgivaregård, Sweden (Lena Nyholm)
- Smucke Steed in Glücksburg, Germany (Johanna Putensen)

Where to Drink Beer is the ultimate guide by the real experts - 500 of the world's most revered brewers reveal the little-known, eclectic, and surprising destinations they visit for their ultimate beer.

Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergsø, arguably the world's most knowledgeable person about global craft beer and breweries, has surveyed experts from across the globe to create the ultimate guide to beer.

With 1,600 listings in more than 70 countries - and detailed maps, reviews, key information, honest comments, and suggestions - there is nothing like it.

Designed in the same visually striking format as Phaidon's bestselling Where Chefs Eat, this book guides thirsty beer fans toward the best places across the globe to find the best examples of the world's most popular beverage.

About the Author:

Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergsø is the gypsy brewer behind the global beer company Evil Twin Brewing, which is opening its first permanent brewery in Queens, New York, in 2018. He is the former beer director of Noma in Copenhagen and opened Tørst beer bar in Brooklyn. He is also co-author of Food & Beer, published by Phaidon in 2016. Jarnit-Bjergsø is from Denmark and lives in New York City.

Get your passport ready and your holiday planner out! This book has over 100 destinations to choose from, brought to life through stunning photography.

Maybe you want to know the finest place to go to in June, or you want to know the best time of year to witness a natural wonder, enjoy a festival, or go on an action-adventure. This book will help you plan the ultimate experience.

Each month of the year has a dedicated chapter, so you'll know the perfect travel destination for that time of year. Perhaps you are looking for a place to have a June honeymoon, a September wedding anniversary getaway, or a March birthday adventure: there are over 100 destinations listed to spark your vacation dreams.

Discover when to explore Costa Rica's rainforests, journey into the clouds in Nepal, sail between Croatia's cypress-clad islands, or gaze at the saw-toothed crags of Canada's Rocky Mountains. Learn about just the right moment to see the cherry blossoms bloom in Japan, or the reindeer in Lapland. Maybe you want to know when you can visit the Hawaiian island of Kaua'i or the ruins of ancient Lycia all to yourself?

Vibrant photographs bring these destinations a little bit closer to home so you can imagine yourself there. There's a stimulating narrative describing the glorious locations and activities. This coffee table book has tips to help you plan your holiday, with helpful information such as the closest international airports, how to get around, and the average temperature for the month. Just in case you can't make it that month, the book includes another month that is equally pleasant and worthwhile.

Unforgettable trips for every month

This book has everything you need to choose an exciting place to spend your vacation and the best possible time of year to go. You can find the perfect place to visit no matter when you want to travel, so you can create and collect special memories. This book makes a wonderful wedding gift, with many honeymoon ideas.

Let us be your travel guide!

- Holiday destinations, month by month.
- Glorious photos to inspire you.
- Helpful narrative to imagine being there yourself.

About the Author:

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Our travel writers report on what to see, eat, drink and do around the world, while the very best photographs and illustrations bring cities, regions and countries to life. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations around the world, from handy pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides.
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A tree that sheds poison daggers; a glinting red seed that stops the heart; a shrub that causes paralysis; a climbing plant that strangles; and a leaf that triggered a war. Bestselling author Amy Stewart takes on two hundred of Mother Nature's most appalling creations in an A to Z of plants that kill, maim, intoxicate and otherwise offend. Menacing botanical illustrations render a ghastly portrait of evildoers that may be lurking in your back (or front) garden. Drawing on history, medicine, science and legend, this compendium of bloodcurdling botany will entertain, enlighten and alarm even the most intrepid gardeners and nature lovers.

About the Author:

Amy Stewart tends a poison garden of her own in northern California. She is the award-winning author of four books on the perils and pleasures of the natural world.

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The life of a legendary athlete and one of the world’s great competitors.

At the age of 54 and just one year after undergoing surgery to fight lung cancer, Santiago Lange amazed the sporting world when he and his teammate Cecilia Carranza won the gold medal in sailing at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. His victory was an incomparable demonstration of his will to fight and gave the world of sailing an unforgettable moment of glory.

In Wind, the inspirational athlete recalls his introduction to the sport as a child, his first Olympic Games, his participation in regattas all around the world, and his time at the America’s Cup. Alongside these highs he also reflects upon the conflicts caused by his passion for the sport.

Wind portrays Lange’s resilience and tenacity, telling the story of a man who relentlessly followed his dream even in the face of tremendous adversity. Furthermore, it is a glorious and triumphant comeback tale.

About the Authors:

The son of a Navy sailor, Santiago Lange is a naval architect who is best known as one of the most distinguished athletes in Argentinian history. He has participated in six Olympic Games’, taking the Gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics despite having a lung operation due to cancer a few months prior. He now lives in Barcelona, Spain.

Benevento Publishing, an arm of the famous Red Bull energy drink company, is a brand of Red Bull Media House and home to six unique book imprints: Benevento, Ecowin, Servus, Terra Mater, Bergwelten, and Pantauro. The Benevento imprint publishes extraordinary stories with international relevance. The Ecowin imprint specializes in non-fiction about the most compelling topics of our time.

There is no better way to enjoy wine than at its source, and it is in Europe, the birthplace of wine, that you can find still the most beautiful vineyards in the world. Wine Country Europe is a dream tour of the Old World's most celebrated regions, from the famed areas of France and Italy to lesser-known discoveries in Austria and Hungary. These breathtakingly picturesque wineries make for perfect travel destinations, and in full-colour photographs throughout, the book reveals the amazing variety of landscapes that foster vineyards throughout the continent.

The authors, both Italian natives, give insider's tips on which vintners give the most entertaining tours, what to ask for in the tasting rooms, and how you can experience firsthand the terroir that makes each region unique. Each of the twenty chapters focuses on a particular region and includes not just descriptions of the wineries and labels, but also recommendations for nearby restaurants, hotels, and attractions. Whether indulging in armchair travel or embarking for a real trip of tasting and touring, Wine Country Europe offers an irresistible look at Europe's most inviting wineries.

About the Authors:

Ornella D'Alessio, a great traveller, is a culinary journalist and the author of several guidebooks for the gastronomic adventurer. Her columns are syndicated in daily and monthly travel publications throughout Europe. Marco Santini, spurred by a great love of wines, has attended various wine-tasting schools in his native Italy. As a photographer and journalist, he is the author of numerous guidebooks.

This colourful children’s book tells the story of the renowned artist Yayoi Kusama and her quest to cover the world in polka dots – from here to infinity!

Growing up in the mountains of Japan, Yayoi Kusama dreamed of becoming an artist. One day, she had a vision in which the world and everything in it – the plants, the people, the sky – was covered in polka dots. She began to cover her paintings, drawings, sculptures, and even her body with dots. As she grew up, she travelled all around the world and brought her dots with her, spreading them over big cities and small islands alike. Some people thought the dots were tiny, like cells, and others imagined them enormous, like planets. Yayoi said, ‘Our earth is only one polka dot among a million stars in the cosmos. Polka dots are a way to infinity.’ Written by Sarah Suzuki, a MoMA curator, with illustrations by Ellen Weinstein, this colourful book tells the story of an artist whose work will not be complete until her dots cover the world, from here to infinity.

Loosen up with a smile on your face...

Marion Deuchars has practiced yoga for many years, and well knows the benefits it brings. Now she shares that passion with her illustrated character Bob the Bird, whose expressive poses will charm you into a reviving session of yoga breathing, stretching, posing, and mindfulness.

Yoga for Stiff Birds rejects the clichés of studio photography in favour of a more immediate, inviting, look. With a few brush strokes Marion helps Bob into every position from the downward-facing dog to the tree; both useful and inspiring, her art will raise a smile, whether you’re a regular practitioner or a yoga novice, and will encourage even the creakiest reader to breathe, stretch, and bend like they never have before.

About the Author:

Marion Deuchars' distinctive and individual style has established her as one of the UK's leading visual creatives. Her lettering has appeared on the Royal Mail's stamps, in Jamie Oliver's cookbooks, in Cass Art's shop windows, the pages of the Guardian, and on numerous book covers; she has won Gold and Silver awards at the Art Directors Club NY, and three D&AD yellow pencils. Along the way she has also written numerous books for artists young and old, including Let's Make Some Great Art, Bob the Artist, Art Play and Colour.

This practical set of yoga positions, movements, breathing exercises and meditations lets you create a routine that's perfect for you. The 60 illustrated cards and accompanying booklet give clear instructions so that you can practice alone, and with confidence.

The cards are divided up into five useful sections, helping you navigate quickly to the ones you need: Inversions and balancing; Back arches and twists; Standing poses; Supine and seated, and Breath and meditations.

The different postures and exercises (asana) include variations and modifications to suit all abilities, body types and ages. Each card includes a graphic icon to highlight the main qualities of the pose or exercise being shown: calm, energy, focus, mobility and strength – so you can zone in fast on the ones that suit your needs on any given day. Also included is a section of breathing and mindfulness exercises (pranayama) giving advice and bite-size information on the science of breath for stress release, sleep and wellbeing.

The 32-page booklet introduces yoga for complete beginners, explaining the key yogic texts and philosophies in an accessible way and showing how they can be understood and applied to your everyday life. You'll also find suggested sequences for long and short sessions, energetic or relaxing routines and to help ease complaints like insomnia, stress, anxiety, fatigue and PMS.

About the Author:

Leonie Taylor has taught yoga since 2006, has multiple qualifications and is 500+ hour Yoga Alliance Accredited. Formerly a magazine journalist and editor, she now works at the Brighton Natural Health Centre and has her own studio, Centred Space. She has edited and co-authored several specialist books and written for magazines including ELLE, Red and Press Gazette.

This fully-illustrated New York Times bestseller categorizes an astonishing 2,100 yoga poses through photographs and descriptions for optimal benefit including adaptations for all levels of expertise and ages.

A thoughtful, inspiring, meticulously-crafted guide to the practice of yoga, 2,100 Asanas will explore hundreds of familiar poses along with modified versions designed to bring more healthful options to yogis of all experience and ability.

Organized into eight sections for the major types of poses -- standing, seated, core, quadruped, inversions, prone, supine and backbends -- and each section gently progresses from easy to more challenging. Each pose is accompanied by the name of the pose in English and Sanskrit, the Drishti point (eye gaze), the chakras affected and primary benefits.

About the Author:

Daniel Lacerda (Mr. Yoga) is a long-time yoga practitioner, teacher and entrepreneur who has helped thousands of people, including TV celebrities and Olympic athletes learn to practice yoga for fitness and relaxation. He serves as an ambassador for Lululemon and Nike, and has been featured in Men's Health. His company, Mr. Yoga Inc. is a global brand. He lives in Toronto, Canada.

Set in the blockbuster and award-winning universe of League of Legends: Arcane and written by award-winning author C. L. Clark, discover a thrilling epic fantasy novel where Ambessa Medarda truly learns what it means to be a Chosen of the Wolf.

Medarda over all.

Ambessa Medarda: Warrior, general, mother. She is a woman to be feared, and the Medardas are unrivaled in their pursuit of glory. She has led conquests and armies. She has slain legendary beasts. She has made grave sacrifices in her ascent up the ranks. And for this she was rewarded: She entered the realm of death and was granted a vision of herself upon the throne of the vast Noxian empire.

But before she can lead her empire, she must become head of her own clan. Yet the title is contested by her cousin and former confidante, Ta'Fik. He knows the bloody sins of Ambessa's past. And he knows he cannot allow her to rise.

They will fight a war for the very soul of the Medardas.

But the war won't be fought on battlefields alone. Ambessa's daughter, Mel, can deftly break through the walls around anyone's heart, and she'll put her talents to use for her mother. Yet despite Mel's strength, Ambessa sees only a child who lacks her killer instincts. Mel knows she can be the leader Ambessa wants her to be, if only she gives her time.

With her family betraying her, enemies closing in on all sides, and unseen forces moving in the shadows, every day proves more dangerous than the last. But Ambessa will not bow. She will burn the world down to claim her place in it.

About the Author:

C. L. Clark is a BFA award-winning editor and the Nebula Award-nominated author of The Unbroken and The Faithless, the first books of the Magic of the Lost trilogy, several short stories, and a few essays. When she's not imagining the fall of empires, she's trying not to throw her kettlebells through the walls.

Conjure thrillingly sinister scenes with more than 1,000 surprising images 

From memento mori to día de los muertos, nothing inspires more than the imagery of mortality, and this book supplies collage artists with all they need to explore that spellbinding topic. Make shadowy skeletons dance before ruined churches, lilies bloom against apocalyptic cloudscapes, or serpents wind through empty eye sockets -- there's no limit to the visions you can conjure.

Make shadowy skeletons dance before ruined churches, lilies bloom against apocalyptic cloudscapes, or serpents wind through empty eye sockets... there's no limit to the visions you can conjure.

There are backgrounds, textures, images large and small – all ready for you to cut out and combine in expressive new ways. Just bring scissors, glue and your nightmarish reveries.

About the Author:

Eliza Scott has degrees in both literature and art and is features editor of Lula magazine. Maria Costa Planas, who created the cover image, is a collage artist based in Brighton, UK.

An illustrated guide to our astonishing new understanding of dinosaurs, with the latest science and the most accurate and visually stunning palaeoart

Dinosaurs are not what you thought they were – or at least, they didn’t look like you thought they did. The world-leading palaeontologist Michael J. Benton brings us a new visual guide to the world of the dinosaurs, showing how rapid advances in technology and amazing new fossil finds have changed the way we see dinosaurs forever. Stunning new illustrations from palaeoartist Bob Nicholls display the latest and most exciting scientific discoveries in vibrant colour.

No book before this has been so rigorous in its use of new data that finally tell us how dinosaurs actually looked. From Sinosauropteryx, the first dinosaur to have its colour patterns identified – a ginger and white striped tail – by Benton’s team at Bristol University in 2010, to the recent research on the mixed feathers and scales of Kulindadromeus, this is the first book to be based on cutting-edge scientific research.

Each chapter focuses on one particular species, featuring a specially commissioned illustration that brings to life the latest scientific breakthroughs, with accompanying text exploring how palaeontologists have become able to determine new details such as the patterns on skin and the colours of feathers of animals that lived millions of years ago.

This is a visual compendium to surprise and challenge everything you thought you knew about what dinosaurs looked like and how they lived.

About the Author:

Michael J. Benton is Professor of Vertebrate Palaeontology and head of the world-leading Palaeobiology Research Group at the University of Bristol. He has written more than fifty books, including The Dinosaurs Rediscovered and When Life Nearly Died, both published by Thames & Hudson. Bob Nicholls is one of the leading palaeoartists in the world. His work is regularly used to illustrate the latest discoveries in both science journals and the general press.

Ten historic pilgrim routes of Western Europe, inspiration for today's long-distance walker.

Pilgrimage in Europe is thriving on a massive scale. In 1990 the cathedral at Santiago de Compostela recorded fewer than 5,000 pilgrims: today that figure is at least 200,000 a year. Author Derry Brabbs’ previous book, Roads to Santiago, focused exclusively on the 'camino' through France and Spain to Santiago de Compostela; Pilgrimage revisits this classic route, and nine other inspirational journeys across Europe.

Whether you’re truly making a pilgrimage, exploring the world, or simply hiking, Pilgrimage will lead you along deeply historical routes like the 'Jakobsweg' in Germany, between Cologne and Trier. You’ll find great walks in Britain and France, like St. Cuthbert's Way which winds around the Scottish Borders to the holy island of Lindisfarne, and the World Heritage Site of Mont-St-Michel built on the tiny island off the coast of Normandy.

The most notable addition to the rejuvenated era of pilgrimage is the Via Francigena, now a very well-established path through Switzerland and Italy. The Italian section begins on the bleak summit of the Great St Bernard Pass where a hospice still caters to the needs of passing pilgrims before heading down to Rome through some of Italy’s most beguiling countryside interspersed with medieval hilltop towns and villages.

Astounding photographs combine with an absorbing text that describes the history and key features of each route, as well as brief details of the distances and the number of days it takes to walk, and a list of websites to help plan your journey.

About the Author:

Derry Brabbs is regarded as one of England's finest photographers within the spheres of heritage and landscape, with over thirty illustrated books to his credit. His stunning colour photographs for the worldwide best-seller James Herriot's Yorkshire contributed to its success and he had a long and fruitful association with Alfred Wainwright. As an author in his own right, Derry has written and illustrated a dozen books including The Roads to Santiago and Pilgrimage. Derry lives in Harrogate, Yorkshire.