How were the ancient wonders of the world built? How many people did it take to build the Great Wall of China and the Sphinx at Giza? This text seeks to answer such questions, examining these spectacular feats of engineering and celebrating the achievements of the builders who worked without the aid of modern technology.
"Great Breaks Devon and Cornwall" is a practical guidebook in a clean, fresh design to these perennially popular counties, offering a series of clearly laid-out walks and tours, plus listings, full colour photography and maps for just GBP6.99. The emphasis is on family fun, active pursuits, local flavour and "greener" leisure activities.
"Great Breaks Glasgow" is a compact travel guide that combines snappy text with full-colour photography to highlight the very best that this lively city has to offer. The Walks and Tours section suggests various routes around the city to discover the key sights that you will not want to miss; from an artistic amble around the West End and Southside on the Mackintosh Tour, to a trip through Glasgow's industrial heritage via the Old Fruitmarket and City Halls on the Merchant City Tour.
Dreaming spires, tranquil waterways, and a unique literary heritage: no vacation in the UK is complete without a visit to Oxford. Great Breaks Oxford is a collection of 12 illuminating walks and tours in and around the city, guiding you from the historic heart of the university to idyllic Port Meadow and beyond, all with vivid full-color photographs, clear maps, and our selection of the best places to eat and drink.
Belfast is an exciting place: forget its troubled past; this is a city keen to welcome visitors and fulfil its potential as a vibrant European city. The city centre is a mixture of grandiose architecture, chic shops, bustling markets and stylish restaurants catering for a cosmopolitan capital city. The handy pocket-sized Great Breaks Belfast is packed full of ideas on what to do and see here, including the Titanic Quarter, the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, and the astonishing Giant's Causeway.
