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En este mundo de ritmos frenéticos, la tendencia del trekking no deja de cobrar fuerza. Cada vez son más quienes experimentan el deseo de sentirse en armonía consigo mismos y con la Naturaleza, de olvidar las preocupaciones en cada paso y probar hasta dónde llegan sus límites.Trekking por Europa pretende ser un compendio de los más bellos senderos del continente, incorporando los recorridos clásicos ya afianzados y los nuevos trayectos que surgen continuamente: desde la senda costera de Gales (Pembrokeshire Coast Path) hasta el paso del Watzmann en Baviera, del altiplano islandés (Laugavegur) a las vías históricas de peregrinaje de España y Portugal (Camino de Santiago) y, por supuesto, las antiguas y famosas travesías de los Alpes.La selección incluye marchas facilísimas y otras altamente exigentes, unas duran varios días y otras semanas, a veces por tramos bien señalizados sin pérdida posible y

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A stunning photo book featuring portraits and summaries of masterpieces from 10,000-plus years of architectural history, from churches and temples, castles and caves to pyramids and palaces, walls, towers, and more! The iridescent play of light through Gothic windows. Skyscrapers gleaming in the sun. The worn steps of a Mayan pyramid. Indian temples rich in detailed reliefs. Buildings move us, protect us, and give us places for devotion and contemplation, political debate, and artistic expression. Here, humankind's architectural masterpieces are presented in outstanding photographs, accompanied by texts that highlight interesting facts about each monument's history. Features full-color photographic portraits of 169 of the world's greatest buildings and UNESCO World Heritage Sites A gorgeous large-format photo book brings together churches and temples, castles and caves to pyramids and palaces, walls, towers, and more! Presented chronologically, this deluxe linen-cloth book reveals often-overlooked parallels among cultures worldwide: Who would have thought that while the Romans were discussing politics at the Forum, life was flourishing in the Mexican city of Teotihuacán? Or that the Great Mosque of Djenné and St. Patrick’s Cathedral were built at the same time? This captivating book will take you on a global exploration of humanity's greatest architectural achievements!

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Explore the starkness of the seasons at the earth's upper latitudes, from snow deserts to a blooming tundra, polar lights to white nights. Ice-filled, mostly uninhabited, breathtakingly beautiful: the polar region of the Northern Hemisphere offers incredible landscapes that leave visitors at a loss for words. Traveling to and within the Arctic is still an adventure. In summer, vast areas are bathed in the midnight sun, while colorful waves of light dance across the starry sky. Explores the starkness of the seasons at the earth's upper latitudes from snow deserts and blooming tundras to polar lights and white nights Features popular and little-known travel destinations above the 60th parallel north Venture to the top of the world, taking in extreme landscapes of icebergs and fjords, fascinating cultures and lifeways, and an astounding variety of flora and fauna. Here, the fragility of nature is shown to full effect, seen in the melting of glaciers and retreating ice. Through hundreds of stunning photos, this gorgeous oversize book is sure to inspire everyone who makes the trip to the top of the world.

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