Michael Holland

Although a very ancient city - now 750 years old - Chiang Rai City has long been bypassed by travelers in favor of the more rustic attractions of the Golden Triangle and Burmese border. That situation has begun to change, as more and more people are discovering the charms, both ancient and modern, of this provincial capital.This eguide describes all the major sights of the city, from ancient temples that date back to the citys founding, to the stunning new Wat Rong Khung, or White Temple, just outside of town. A suggested walking route is included, along with other basic planning information and a glossary of temple terminology and etiquette.

This small ebook provides a handy guide to the sights of ancient city of Sukhothai in the north of Thailand. It covers all the major ruins, museums and also includes a guide to the related site of Si Satchanalai.This eguide describes all the major sights of the city, which mostly comprises the ruins of old temples which can be found within the old walled city and in the countryside around it. A suggested route for visiting the sights is included, along with a guide to the sister city of Si Satchanalai.

The real charm of Chiang Mai are the many forgotten lanes and temples, quite a few of which arent even in the guidebooks. Take a leisurely stroll through the old walled city of Chiang Mai, the capital of the ancient kingdom of "Lanna", founded more than 700 years ago. Visit ancient temples, colorful fresh markets and other cultural attractions in this pleasant walking tour. In addition, this ebook covers several other hidden gems of the ancient city, including colorful markets and the ruins of an even older city.

For any first-time visitor to Bangkok, there are certain "must see" sights that you have to visit. While "the Big Mango" is home - literally - to hundreds of museums as well as assorted palaces, temples and other tourist spots, there are three destinations that most will say you need to visit to have "done" Bangkok: The Grand Palace, Wat Po (The Temple of the Reclining Buddha) and Wat Arun (The Temple of Dawn.)In addition to the big three Ive also selected a dozen or so other sights - some popular, some interesting but a bit off the tourist trail - that are easily accessible using the citys train and boat system.My eGuide, "Bangkok Essentials", combines the detailed information about these sights with useful information about how to get there, as well as how to make your way around Bangkok quickly and easily. The content, most of which is taken from this web site, is enhanced with end-notes giving you background information and bits of trivia you wont find anywhere else. Youll find far more detail than youll get from any travel guide, in a small format thats easy to take with you.

Museums probably dont rank high on most peoples list of tourist sights in Bangkok, but the truth is the city has many interesting museums and historic buildings, and it seems like a new one is opening every few months. Many museums are not primarily targeted at foreign visitors, but theyre generally still tourist friendly. Many of these places are the result of Thais own recognition that they need to collect and preserve the artifacts that help people understand their own heritage. Thus, these museums make excellent places to gain a deeper understanding of Thai culture.There are, according to some, as many as 100 museums in Bangkok. Some of these are too esoteric, too run down, or just too difficult to see or get to for inclusion in this guide. For this first edition of the Bangkok Museums guide I have selected 22 of the most interesting and easy-to-get-to museums and palaces around Bangkok. The book is organized roughly by location, starting with the places of interest in the center of the old city, around the Grand Palace, and moving outward from there.

This eBook describes three walking tours that you can follow on your own to explore Bangkok. The tours take in different parts of the city, such as Chinatown, the curious "Golden Mount" area, and the other side of Bangkokk - Thonburi. Each tour includes a route map, step-by-step instructions on how to get from one stop to the next, and detailed descriptions of each of the main sights.Our eGuide, "Bangkok Walking Tours", combines the detailed information about the sights with useful information about how to get there, as well as how to make your way around Bangkok quickly and easily. The content, most of which is taken from this web site, is enhanced with end-notes giving you background information and bits of trivia you wont find anywhere else. Youll find far more detail than youll get from any travel guide, in a small format thats easy to take with you.

Just 80 kilometers (50 miles) north of Bangkok is the old Siamese capitol of Ayutthaya. The city became Siams capital in the mid-fourteenth century and remained the capital until the late eighteenth century, when the Burmese attacked and sacked the city. Now a world heritage site, the city makes an excellent day trip from Bangkok, and an even better two or three day escape from the big city for those interested in a deeper understanding of Thai history.The Ayutthaya period is looked on by many as the time when much of what is now thought of as "Thai style" was developed. In temples, this is when you see a marked transition from the Khmer style prangs to the bell shaped chedi. While Sukhothai further north is seen as the birth of the Thai kingdom, Ayutthaya is seen today as its high point. Around Ayutthaya are signs of the Japanese, French, Dutch and Portuguese traders that came to the Thai court.Although usually visited as part of a packaged day trip from Bangkok, which may also include a stop at the Bang Pa In summer palace, theres actually a lot to see in the ancient city, for those with a keen interest in art, architecture and archeology. This ebook guide provides detailed information about all the sights of the world heritage site, as well as suggestions for getting there and away, where to stay, and how to get around. Also included is a guide to the Bang Pa In summer palace.

Get ready to learn everything you never knew about plants and then some Now in paperback this illustrated compendium celebrates the plants you didn t even know you used from your toothpaste to your car tires to the name of your great great aunt This comprehensive overview also contains great plant projects you and your friends can try at home

T has preguntat mai d on venen els cereals que menges per esmorzar? Sabies que la goma de les teves sabates prove d un arbre? Saps que hi ha plantes que et poden curar i altres que et poden fer mal? Aquest compendi d il·lustracions precioses sobre els fets de la natura es un homenatge a les plantes, que omplen les nostres vides, des de la pasta de dents mentolada fins a les samarretes de coto. L expert en plantes Michael Holland ens explica com s alimenten del sol per arribar fins als nostres aliments, els materials que fem servir i l aire que respirem. A mes, ens apropa el mon de les plantes amb manualitats molt divertides.

Tal se val on visquis i a quina mena de lloc anomenis casa, les plantes d?interior poden transformar-lo. Coneix-ho tot sobre les plantes, els seus beneficis i les seves possibilitats? i aviat tindras UNA JUNGLA A LA SALA D?ESTAR! Aquesta compilacio bellament il·lustrada et dona la confiança i els coneixements necessaris perque et converteixis en tot un expert. L?especialista Michael Holland t?ofereix consells i trucs per ajudar-te a tenir cura de les teves plantes; i fins i tot t?ensenyara a reproduir-les mitjançant divertides activitats.

Inoiz pentsatu duzu nondik datozen gosaritan jaten ditugun zerealak? Ba al zenekien zure zapaten zolako goma zuhaitz batetik ateratzen dela? Ilustrazio ederrez jantzitako naturako gertaeren bilduma honetan, hasi menda zaporeko hortz oretik eta kotoizko elastikora gure bizitzan nonahi presente dauden landareak goretsi nahi dira. Michael Hollan adituak azaltzen digu nola jaten duten landareek eguzkia, guk jaten ditugun elikagaiak sortzeko, erabiltzen ditugun materialak ekoizteko, baita arnasten dugun airea sortzeko ere. Gainera, landareen munduarekin loturiko proiektu sorta dibertigarri bat dakar, zuk zeuk egiteko.

¿Alguna vez te has preguntado de dónde vienen los cereales del desayuno? ¿Sabías que la goma de las suelas de los zapatos sale de un árbol? ¿Sabes que hay plantas que pueden curarte o envenenarte? E

IL·LUSTRACIONS DE MARIA DEK US DONEM LA BENVINGUDA AL MERAVELLÓS MÓN DE LA JARDINERIA! Tant si disposes d'un jardí com si tens un petit test en una finestra, pots gaudir de les plantes i fer que el mon sigui mes verd. Des de plantar gira-sols en botes de pluja fins a cultivar herbes aromatiques en pots reciclats, aquest llibre conte un munt d'informacio interessant i activitats perque els mes menuts puguin ser bons jardiners. Escrit per l'educador naturalista Michael Holland, acompanyat de les fantastiques il·lustracions de Maria Dek. * Un llibre per aprendre a cultivar flors i verdures, com atreure vida silvestre al jardi, descobrir com viuen les plantes i per que protegir-les es important per al planeta. _Editat amb el suport del Departament de Cultura de la Generalitat de Catalunya / Institut Catala de les Empreses Culturals_

¡Os damos la bienvenida al maravilloso mundo de la jardinería! Tanto si dispones de un jardín como si tienes una pequeña maceta en una ventana, puedes disfrutar de las plantas y hacer que el mundo sea un lugar mas verde. Desde plantar girasoles en botas de lluvia hasta cultivar hierbas aromaticas en botes reciclados, este libro contiene un sinfin de informacion interesante y actividades para que los mas pequeños puedan ser buenos jardineros. Escrito por el educador naturalista Michael Holland, acompañado de las fantasticas ilustraciones de Maria Dek. Editat amb el suport del Departament de Cultura de la Generalitat de Catalunya / Institut Catala de les Empreses Culturals

Crea tu propia colección de plantas de interior. Da igual el lugar donde vivas y a qué tipo de sitio llames «casa», las plantas de interior pueden transformarlo. Conócelo todo sobre las plantas, sus