Asterix: Asterix In Spain : Album 14

Moon Spain

Resident of Madrid and freelance travel writer Candy Lee Laballe offers an insiders view of Spain from kite-surfing in Tarifa and architecture-gazing in Barcelona to sipping sangria in Cordoba. Laballe is the perfect tour guide providing unique trip ideas like The Art & Architecture Tour, The La Costa Verde Tour, and The Best Way to Explore Spain in 21-Days. Packed with information...

Asterix: Asterix and Obelix All at Sea - Album 30

In ancient Rome the slaves are revolting and not only that, theyve stolen Julius Caesars own galley, the finest warship in the Roman navy. Under their heroic leader Spartakis, the former galley slaves make for the little Gaulish village where Julius Caesars old enemies Asterix and Obelix live only to find the place in crisis, for Obelix, after drinking the druid Getafixs magic potions...

Asterix: Omnibus 8 - Asterix and the Great Crossing, Obelix and Co, Asterix in Belgium

In this special collectors edition, books 22 to 24 are brought together in one fabulous volume. In ASTERIX AND THE GREAT CROSSING, a storm blows Asterix and Obelix off course. Luckily they land on the shores of a Roman colony or is it? Teepees, totems, gobbling birds: its not what theyre used to. Julius Caesar sends Caius Preposterus, graduate of the Latin School of Economics, to corru...

Asterix: Omnibus 11 - Asterix and The Actress, Asterix and the Class Act, Asterix and the Falling Sky

In this special collectors edition, three great Asterix albums are collected in one fabulous volume for the first time ever. In ASTERIX AND THE ACTRESS, Asterix and Obelix celebrate their joint birthday party and some surprise guests have been invitied! ASTERIX AND THE CLASS ACT contains 14 stories, including tales of the day Asterix and Obelix were born (in the middle of a village fist fight...

Asterix: Asterix and the Secret Weapon - Album 29

A woman bard is unheard-of in Ancient Gaul but when the mothers in Asterix and Obelixs little village decide that besides being a terrible musician Cacofonix, the local bard and school-teacher, is not educating their children properly, its Bravura they call in. The men of the village are horrified at first, but Bravura proves a useful ally in countering Julius Caesars secret weapon the...

Spain

National Geographic Traveler: Spain presents a comprehensive portrait of one of worlds most dynamic countries. It not only gives information on history, culture, and sites to visit, but also flavor and texture of the country. An elaborate introduction to Spanish history and culture provides context. Special in-depth sidebars discuss Spanish wines, Gaudi and modernism, flamenco, and more; whi...

The Myth of the Andalusian Paradise - Muslims, Christians, and Jews Under Islamic Rule in Medieval Spain

Historians, journalists, and even politicians uphold the Muslim kingdom in medieval Spain al-Andalus as a multicultural paradise, a place where Muslims, Christians, and Jews lived in harmony. There is only one problem with this popular account: it is a myth In this groundbreaking new book, Northwestern University scholar Dario Fernandez-Morera tells the full story of Islamic rule in med...

Asterix: Omnibus 4 - Asterix the Legionary, Asterix and the Chieftain's Shield, Asterix at the Olympic Games

In this special collectors edition, books ten to twelve are brought together in one fabulous volume. In ASTERIX THE LEGIONARY, Obelix is in love but the lovely Panacea is engaged to Tragicomix, a conscript in the Roman army. Asterix and Obelix must join up to resue him.In ASTERIX AND THE CHIEFTAINS SHIELD, Caesar plans to hold a triumph using the shield of his defeated enemy, Vercingetorix,...

Asterix: Omnibus 4 - Asterix the Legionary, Asterix and the Chieftain's Shield, Asterix at the Olympic Games

In this special collectors edition, books ten to twelve are brought together in one fabulous volume. In ASTERIX THE LEGIONARY, Obelix is in love but the lovely Panacea is engaged to Tragicomix, a conscript in the Roman army. Asterix and Obelix must join up to resue him.In ASTERIX AND THE CHIEFTAINS SHIELD, Caesar plans to hold a triumph using the shield of his defeated enemy, Vercingetorix,...

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Spain

The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring this diverse and compelling country. Marvel at Granadas magnificent palace of Alhambra, get lost in Barcelonas Gothic Quarter or meander between the Costa Vascas enchanting seaside towns: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded ...

Asterix: Asterix and the Black Gold - Album 26

The druid Getafix is running short of rock oil an essential ingredient in the magic potion, which gives the Gaulish villagers superhuman strength to fight Julius Caesars Roman legions. But the Phoenician merchant Ekonomikrisis has forgotten the druids order, and Asterix and Obelix set off to prospect for black gold in the Middle Eastern desert. Their mission is complicated by the Roman secr...

Asterix: Omnibus 10 - Asterix and the Magic Carpet, Asterix and the Secret Weapon, Asterix and Obelix All at Sea

In this special collectors edition, books 28 to 20 are brought together in one fabulous volume for the first time ever.In ASTERIX AND THE MAGIC CARPET,Cacofonixs awful singing vioce comes to the rescue of the lovely Princess Orinjade, who is going to be sacrificed.In ASTERIX AND THE SECRET WEAPON, Caesar has unleashed a troop of female legionaries, relying on the chivalrous Gauls not to fight ...

Coastline - The Food of Mediterranean Spain, France and Italy

The perfect pesto. The best bouillabaisse. The purest paella. A river of gold flows through western Italy, southern France and eastern Spain. Its the olive oil that links three great cuisines, along with a love of garlic, anchovies, peppers, fresh herbs and seasonal vegetables. In stories and recipes, and beautiful location photography, Coastline explores the legacy of the ancient Greeks, the R...

Asterix: Asterix and the Missing Scroll - Album 36

Asterix, the Gaul is back for more funny, fast-paced adventure in this cheeky and energetic comic, the New York Times bestselling thirty-sixth Asterix album. Julius Caesar has finished writing the history of his campaigns in Gaul. His publisher, Libellus Blockbustus, foresees a huge success but theres a snag. The chapter about Caesars defeats by the indomitable Gauls of Armorica. Cut it, B...

Asterix: Asterix and the Missing Scroll - Album 36

Asterix, the Gaul is back for more funny, fast-paced adventure in this cheeky and energetic comic, the New York Times bestselling thirty-sixth Asterix album. Julius Caesar has finished writing the history of his campaigns in Gaul. His publisher, Libellus Blockbustus, foresees a huge success but theres a snag. The chapter about Caesars defeats by the indomitable Gauls of Armorica. Cut it, B...

Lonely Planet Spain

Lonely Planet: The worlds leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Spain is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wander the lanes of Barcelonas Gothic quarter; look down over Spain from the Pyrenees; take in the colour and drama of flamenco in Seville; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart...

Lonely Planet Best of Spain

Lonely Planet: The worlds leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Best of Spain is your passport to Spains top sights and most authentic experiences. Feast your eyes on fine-arts capital Madrid; hike the spectacular ranges of the Pyrenees; or take in some flamenco in quintessentially Spanish Seville, all with your trusted travel companion. Offering visually-inspiring content along wit...

Asterix: Asterix and the Magic Carpet - Album 28

The little Gaulish village where Asterix and Obelix live has just one drawback its bard is the worst musician in the entire ancient world. When Cacofonix strikes up, his singing sends the sun behind clouds and makes rain begin to fall. But thats just what they want in the distant Eastern kingdom of Rajah Watzit, where the guru Hoodunnit, with his sidekick Owzat, is threatening to end a terrib...

The Food of Spain

Discover Spains culture and cuisine Claudia Roden has spent five years researching and writing about the food of Spain, resulting in this definitive, passionate and evocative cookbook which takes in the different regions and looks at the history, the people and the culture at the heart of this country, and at that which binds it all together the delicious food and recipes passed down through...

Back Roads Spain

Take to the open road with Back Roads Spain and discover 25 leisurely drives through the countrys beautiful villages and stunning landscapes. Explore the historic cities and hilltop villages of Andalusia, tour Mallorcas spectacular coast or drive through Rioja vineyards. Packed with insider tips and information, this easy-to-use guide reveals incredible sights, hidden gems and authentic loca...

Asterix: Asterix and the Magic Carpet - Album 28

The little Gaulish village where Asterix and Obelix live has just one drawback its bard is the worst musician in the entire ancient world. When Cacofonix strikes up, his singing sends the sun behind clouds and makes rain begin to fall. But thats just what they want in the distant Eastern kingdom of Rajah Watzit, where the guru Hoodunnit, with his sidekick Owzat, is threatening to end a terrib...