Covering a whole range of photographic topics - such as the principles of a camera obscura and the technology involved in digital photography - this book also includes the history of recording images and the secrets of what makes a great picture.

Whatever you plan to do - whether you are travelling first class or on a limited budget - experience the best of Marrakech with this quick reference pocket-sized guide. From the top 10 best hammams and spas for cooling off to the best beaches and sights of Essaouria, this guide features the insider knowledge that every visitor needs.

Discover the best places to visit in Italy with this travel guide, your indispensable companion to this diverse country. The best things to do in Italy - from taking a gondola ride down Venice's Grand Canal, to exploring the porticoed medieval streets of Bologna or marvelling at the treasures displayed at Florence's Uffi zi gallery - are showcased with fantastic photography, illustrations and detailed descriptions. In-depth reviews of shops, restaurants...

This travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions Belgium and Luxembourg have to offer. Packed with photographs, illustrations and maps, the book includes in-depth coverage of the best attractions, from fine art in Brussels to the canals of Bruges and the best castles, museums and architecture in between.

Exploring the best of what Croatia has to offer, this guide presents 3-D aerial views and cutaways which help to bring to life the azure coastline and archipelago, the Venetian and Ottoman architecture, the waterfalls, the Roman heritage and the famously lovely town of Dubrovnik.

From the enigmatic Terracotta Warriors to the buzzing nightlife of Shanghai, China has much to offer the tourist. This guide explores the major must-see attractions of the country, as well as providing tips on where to find the finest in Oriental cuisine.

Discover the Greek Islands with this essential travel guide, designed to help you create your own unique trip and to transport you to this beautiful region of Greece before you've even packed your case - explore Corfu's atmospheric Old Town, admire Santorini's brilliant white-and-blue-washed houses, explore archaeological sites on Delos, wander round the Street of the Knights in Rhodes Old Town or marvel at the kalyvia farmhouses set in rural Skopelos....