Cyprus offers far more to the walker than most visitors realise. Beyond the beaches and resorts lies a remarkably varied landscape of pine-forested mountain trails, dramatic gorges, ancient Byzantine churches and wild coastal headlands, all enjoying some of the best walking weather in the Mediterranean.This comprehensive guidebook by Nike Werstroh and Jacint Mig covers 33 graded walks across southern Cyprus, ranging from 3 to 20km (2 to 12 miles) and graded 1 to 3 ...

Portugal's Algarve is one of Europe's most rewarding winter walking destinations, with a mild climate, dramatic Atlantic coastlines and a surprisingly varied landscape that stretches far beyond its famous beaches. From the rugged cliffs and golden coves of the south coast to the forested hills of the Serra de Monchique and the wild, unspoilt shores of the Costa Vicentina, this is a region that changes character with every walk.This third edition Cicerone guidebook ...

Follow in the footsteps of the Cathars on the Cami dels Bons Homes (GR107), a spectacular 225km (140-mile) long-distance trail linking Foix in France with Berga in Catalonia. Crossing the French and Spanish Pyrenees from north to south, this historic route traces the exile path of the Cathars as they fled persecution in the 13th century, weaving through mountain passes, forested valleys and high pastoral landscapes rich in history and culture.The Cami dels Bons Hom...

Discover the best of Brighton, Eastbourne and Arundel with this collection of 15 carefully chosen short walks, featuring highlights such as Bramber Castle, Devil’s Dyke, the Long Man of Wilmington, Litlington White Horse, Seven Sisters and Beachy Head.Each route is between 4 and 13km and designed to be completed in under three hours, making this Cicerone guidebook the perfect companion for families, casual walkers, and anyone eager to explore the scenic beauty and ...

Stretching from the volcanic landscapes of the Garrotxa and the forested gorges of the Alta Garrotxa to the rocky Pyrenean peaks of the Ripollès and Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park, the Girona Pyrenees region of Catalunya offers a remarkably varied and largely undiscovered walking destination. With routes ranging from idyllic valley walks through wine country to demanding summits above 2500m, this corner of northern Spain rewards walkers of every level.This comprehensive...

Discover the varied landscapes and hidden gems of the Surrey countryside with 15 Short Walks in the Surrey Hills**, a practical and inspiring guidebook to short walks in the Surrey Hills National Landscape (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty)**.Carefully designed to be completed in under three hours, these circular walks are ideal for relaxed half-day adventures, family outings or anyone wanting to enjoy scenic countryside without committi...

Within an hour of Barcelona lie rocky mountain summits, forested ridges, ancient monasteries, the dramatic Sau reservoir and the vineyard-covered hills of the Penedès wine country. From the serrated rock towers of Montserrat to the sweeping views from Turó de l'Home in Montseny and the gentle vineyard trails of the Penedès, the countryside around Barcelona rewards those willing to leave the city behind.This comprehensive guidebook covers 32 walks in the countryside...

In May 1997, the world watched as Garry Kasparov, the greatest chess player in the world, was defeated for the first time by the IBM supercomputer Deep Blue. It was a watershed moment in the history of technology: machine intelligence had arrived at the point where it could best human intellect.It wasn't a coincidence that Kasparov became the symbol of man's fight against the machines. Chess has long been the fulcrum in development of machine intelligence; the hoax automaton 'The T...

Follow in the footsteps of one of literature’s great wanderers on the Robert Louis Stevenson Trail (GR70), a classic long-distance walk through the Cévennes and Massif Central of southern France. Stretching approximately 272 km (169 miles) from Le-Puy-en-Velay to Alès, this route takes around two weeks to complete and offers a unique blend of cultural history, rural charm and enduring landscapes that engage walkers from start to finish.Whether you are new to multi-...

In this book, Benny Migliorino teaches readers how to work with speedlights-lightweight, relatively inexpensive, and powerful palm-sized flash units-to create dramatic, dimensional, flattering lighting. 'Migs' presents 60 portraits shot in a wide range of environments-from cramped quarters and fluorescent light, to dimly lit rooms, to makeshift studio” spaces in a client’s home or office. Readers will learn critical lighting skills from reducing the contrast range and creating softer, mor...

Garry Kasparov gives his first public account of his landmark 1997 chess match with the IBM supercomputer Deep Blue, and explains why, twenty years later, he's become convinced that artificial intelligence is good for humans.In May 1997, the world watched as Garry Kasparov, the greatest chess player in the world, was defeated for the first time by the IBM supercomputer Deep Blue. It was a watershed moment in the history of technology: machine intelligence had arriv...

Geoffrey West's research centres on a quest to find unifying principles and patterns connecting everything, from cells and ecosystems to cities, social networks and businesses.'An absolutely riveting read . . . groundbreaking' Marcus du Sautoy'This book will expand your thinking from three dimensions to four' Nassim Nicholas Taleb*'*Scale is a firework display of popular science' Niall Ferguson'This is an impor...