Havana is the capital of Cuba and is one of the Caribbean’s largest and most exciting cities. The city is divided into the districts of Old Havana, Havana Central, Vedado and Miramar. Havana is a Caribbean centre for trade and commerce with Cuban cigars being its most famous export. More than a million tourists come to Havana annually.  Varadero is a major tourist resort city in Cuba made famous by its beautiful stretch of white sand beach. It is a part of Matanzas province and is loc...

The beautiful Caribbean island of Puerto Rico is a self-governing U.S. territory in the Greater Antilles islands off the southeastern coast of mainland U.S.A.  It is part of a chain of islands that includes Cuba, Jamaica and Hispaniola. Puerto Rico has a mild tropical climate, which is appealing to vacationers year round. San Juan is the largest city in the Caribbean and is the capital city of Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico was recently voted the most popular island to visit in the Caribbea...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Immerse yourself in the captivating history of British aristocracy with "The Royal Lineage: A Comprehensive Guide to Britain's Noble Families." This meticulously researched book unveils the intricate tapestry of royal and noble dynasties that have shaped the nation's past and present.From the iconic House of Windsor to the influential Spencer and Churchill families, the book delves into the lives, scandals, and triumphs of Britain's mos...

Panama lies in Central America, between the Caribbean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. It occupies a strategic position along the isthmus linking South America to North America. The country is bounded by Costa Rica to the north and Colombia to the south and Panama's official currency is the US dollar. Costa Rica is sometimes referred to as “the Switzerland of Central America.” The comfortable lifestyle, peaceful government, and stunning natural wonders make this small Central...

Comic monologue character studies by Sally Phillips and Lily Bevan, with star guests'Seriously funny' Gillian Reynolds, TelegraphIn this delightfully inventive series of short solo sketches, an eclectic range of unusual individuals find themselves cheerfully engaging in a deeply un-British activity: chatting to a stranger. And in each scenario, the silent recipient of their confidences is the listener themselves.We...

Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil. The city is famous for its amazing landscape, its vibrant beach culture and its annual carnival. The harbor of Rio de Janeiro is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World with spectacular sights including Sugar Loaf mountain, Corcovado Peak (Christ the Redeemer statue) and the Tijuca hills. Sao Paulo, affectionately called “Sampa” by its residents, is a vibrant, business-oriented city in Brazil.  The urban center has an exciting...

Cuba makes you feel like you have emerged from a time machine into the Latin America of a bygone age. Classic U.S. motorcars from the 1960s are a common sight on the streets. Fidel Castro’s brand of Soviet communism still survives. Pictures of the revolutionary Che Guevara adorn huge buildings. The American embargo continues. Meanwhile, the friendly people of Cuba dance to Latin rythmns that have inspired world music.  The colorful Caribbean island of Jamaica offers dramatic landscape...

Belize is located in Central America to the south of Mexico and is an English-speaking country with a diverse and fun culture. This former colony of British Honduras offers lush jungles, beautiful beaches, attractive reefs, delicious food and splendid ancient Mayan ruins.  Roatan is the largest of the Bay Islands of Honduras in the Caribbean. Situated just 40 miles north of the mainland, the island is the most popular tourist and cruise ship destination in Honduras. Roatan has beautif...

How we minister matters--especially to those who have already been hurt by the church. Instead of ministering out of God's love and compassion, the church has often ministered to the Queer community out of a deep-rooted fear. Why do we administer hatred instead of allowing the balm of the Holy Spirit's tender care to define our actions? The integrity of the gospel message has been hurt by the way many of us have wielded the power we have been given. Becoming Community is a call for us to r...

This book provides an insight into the global practices for environmental management of military live-fire training ranges by combining scientific research with practical solutions to ensure continued training capability. The text is divided into four parts: the first provides the background information necessary to understand the scientific principles behind environmental management. The second part comprises methodologies for the environmental risk assessment of explosives and munitions,...

  Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Cancun & Chichen Itza on the Mexican Caribbean coast (Yucatan Peninsula).  Cancun was purpose built as a vacation playground for the American tourist and is the ideal place to get away from it all.  A visit to Chichén Itzá will add some culture to your trip - it’s the largest of the archaeological cities of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization and it was recently selected as one of the New Seven Wonde...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to the island nation of the Dominican Republic, the Caribbean country that occupies the eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola.  Our guide will help you to plan your vacation as well as while reading on the beach! Finding Internet access when out and about is often difficult so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents and links between sections to acce...