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Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips France reveals 38 incredible escapes - with maps - so you can experience the freedom of the open road.Get ready for a road trip like no other and discover unforgettable drives across France that range from 2-day escapes to multi-week adventures, from touring picturesque villages and majestic châteaux, to tasting world-famous red and white wines on an adventure through Burgundy, and cruising alongside Corsica's breathtaking coast.Inside Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips France:Discover 38 open road escapes that range from 2 days to 3 weeksEach route featured includes easy-to-use maps, detailed directions and tips about when to go, duration, distance, and how to link your trip to other drivesFind the top stops and experiences as well as fun photo opportunities along the way'Our Picks' section highlights the best: beautiful villages, indulgent wine tasting, historic sites, arts & culture, the great outdoorsLocal travel experts share why they love each trip Essential 'Toolkit' on arriving, hiring the right car for your trip, getting around, local driving laws, accommodation, health and safety, and moreCovers: Paris & Northeastern France; Normandy & Brittany; Loire Valley & Central France; Alps, Jura & Rhône Valley; Provence & Southeast France; Pyrenees & Southwest France; Atlantic Coast Hit the road with Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips France and discover breathtaking drives that offer a precious window into this very special country.

Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Europe reveals 41 incredible escapes - with maps - so you can experience the freedom of the open road.Get ready for a road trip like no other and discover unforgettable drives across Europe that range from 2-day escapes to multi-week adventures, from cruising Spain's Mediterranean coast, to discovering quaint medieval towns in Bavaria, and exploring the wineries and terraced vineyards of Portugal's culinary Eden.Inside Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Europe:Discover 41 open road escapes that range from 2 days to 3 weeksEach route featured includes easy-to-use maps, detailed directions and tips about when to go, duration, distance, and how to link your trip to other drivesFind the top stops and experiences as well as fun photo opportunities along the way'Our Picks' section highlights the best: art and architecture drives, history drives, food and wine drives, seaside drives, mountain drivesLocal travel experts share why they love each trip Essential 'Toolkit' on arriving, hiring the right car for your trip, getting around, local driving laws, accommodation, health and safety, and moreCovers: Italy, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Switzerland, Austria Hit the road with Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Europe and discover breathtaking drives that offer a precious window into this very special region.

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Best of Central America is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Laze over dinner in a beachfront thatched hut on Bocas del Toro, Panama; explore remarkable jungle temples in Tikal, Guatemala; and stroll the picture-perfect cobblestone streets of Granada, Nicaragua. All with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Central America and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Best of Central America: Full-color images throughoutHighlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks missCultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, food, drink, sport, landscapes, wildlifeCovers Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Best of Central America is filled with inspiring and colorful photos, and focuses on Central America's most popular attractions for those wanting to experience the best of the best. Looking for comprehensive guides that recommend both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively cover all the regions? Check out Lonely Planet's individual country guides. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)

Lonely Planet: The world’s leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Trans-Siberian Railway is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Gaze through the window at the unfurling landscape as you pass, glimpse Lake Baikal, Russia’s sacred sea, or gawk at Moscow’s Kremlin at one end of your journey and Beijing’s Forbidden City at the other end -all with your trusted travel companion. Begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Trans-Siberian Railway Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughoutHighlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks missCultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience – the history of the railway, history of Siberian travel, Russian culture & cuisine, Mongolian culture & cuisine, Chinese culture & cuisine, landscapes & wildlifeCovers Moscow, St Petersburg, Beijing, the Trans-Siberian, Trans-Mongolian, Trans-Manchurian and Baikal-Amur Mainline routes and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Trans-Siberian Railway, our most comprehensive guide to the Trans-Siberian Railway, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Looking for a guide focused on Russia or China? Check out Lonely Planet’s Russia or China for a comprehensive look at all that these countries have to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.

Lonely Planet: The world’s leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Russia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Brush up on your Soviet and imperial history in Moscow and St Petersburg, explore European Russia and its gingerbread cottages and golden domes, or lose yourself in the wilds of Siberia and the east -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Russia and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet’s Russia Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughoutHighlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks missCultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, literature, music, architecture, performing arts, landscape, wildlife, environment, religion, Russia todayCovers Moscow, St Petersburg, the Golden Ring, Kaliningrad, the Urals, Volga, Sochi, Caucasus, Siberia, the Russian Far East, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Russia, our most comprehensive guide to Russia, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Looking for a guide focused on Moscow or St Petersburg? Check out Lonely Planet’s Moscow and St Petersburg guides for a comprehensive look at all these cities have to offer; or Pocket Moscow & St Petersburg for a handy-sized guide focused on the can’t-miss sights for a quick trip. Travelling further afield? Check out Lonely Planet’s Trans-Siberian Railway, focused on the can’t-miss sights for a trip of a lifetime, or Eastern Europe, for extensive coverage of the whole region. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.

A carefully selected collection of 200 routes designed to appeal to perambulatory enthusiasts of all stripes. From vigorous hikes around Lake Tahoe to enjoying the charms of England s Thames Valley, there is something for everyone. Itineraries cover a range of sights sure to appeal to a diverse audience: pastoral countrysides, dramatic mountain views, soothing seaside panoramas, and historical landscapes such as famous battle sites or medieval pilgrimage routes. Expert descriptions include facts and trivia only locals would know and call out special not-to-be-missed features. Some routes are easy and take a few hours, while others might require a few days to complete. The book is organized into 50 main itineraries that link to three to five additional similar or related routes. Sample entries include New England s Franconia Ridge Loop, Washington s Mount Rainier Trail, the pilgrimage route of Saint Francis in Italy, and Mont Blanc, where France, Italy, and Switzerland meet.

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Bordeaux, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.Inside this Bordeaux travel book, you'll find:- Regional deep dive - coverage of key regions, offering a rich selection of places and experiences, and honest reviews of each one- Itinerary samples - designed for various durations and interests- Practical information - tips on how to get there and get around, use public transport, beat the crowds, save time and money, travel responsibly and more- Expert recommendations - insider advice on where to eat, drink, and stay, alongside tips for nightlife and outdoor activities- Seasonal tips - when to go to Bordeaux, climate details, and festival highlights to plan your perfect trip- Must-See pick - a curated selection of not-to-miss sights as chosen by our authors - Place de la Bourse, Grand Théâtre, Rue Sainte Catherine, Place Gambetta, Cathédrale St-André and Tour Pey-Berland, Musée des Beaux-Arts and Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Musée d'Aquitaine, Monument aux Girondins, Palais Gallien, Musée d'Art Contemporain, Jardin Public, Chartrons, Musée du Vin et du Négoce, La Cité du Vin, Musée Mer Marine- Navigational maps - colour-coded maps highlighting essential spots for dining, accommodation, shopping and entertainment- Cultural insights - engaging stories delve into the local culture, history, arts and more, enriching your understanding of Bordeaux- Language essentials - a handy French dictionary and glossary to help you communicate and connect with locals- Inspiring travel photography - full-colour pictures capture the essence of Bordeaux, bringing each location to life and fuelling your wanderlust- Bonus eBook - Free download with purchase, offering digital access to our comprehensive guide- Coverage includes: Vieux Bordeaux, Place Gambetta and around, Quinconces, Jardin Public, Chartrons, St Emilion, Médoc, Sauternes, Blaye, Entre-Deux-Mers, Arcachon, Cap Ferret, Les Landes

This covers how to use the latest development tools to create your own Virtual World powered by Unreal Engine. Each chapter will provide you with the necessary underpinning theory as well as activities to test your learning inside of Unreal Engine.You'll learn about Landscapes, Sculpting, Materials, Foliage, Water, Partitions and much more as you complete project-based examples. Included in the book is a series of follow-along introductory videos and quizzes to help test your learning, giving you all the tools and knowledge to make detailed believable worlds in the Unreal Engine.This book will be of great interest to all students learning to create technical art within Unreal Engine, as well as professionals looking to sharpen their skills.

This book covers how to build materials and VFX that bring your projects to life in Unreal Engine. Each chapter will provide you with the necessary underpinning theory as well as activities to test your learning inside of Unreal Engine.You'll learn about Material Graphs, Parameters, Instances, Materials Maths, Nodes, Niagara Emitters and much more as you complete project-based examples. Included in the book is a series of introductory demonstration videos and quizzes to help test your learning, giving you all the tools and knowledge to make cutting-edge game materials and VFX.This book will be of great interest to all students learning to create technical art within Unreal Engine, as well as professionals looking to sharpen their skills.

This book covers how to build materials and VFX that bring your projects to life in Unreal Engine. Each chapter will provide you with the necessary underpinning theory as well as activities to test your learning inside of Unreal Engine.You'll learn about Material Graphs, Parameters, Instances, Materials Maths, Nodes, Niagara Emitters and much more as you complete project-based examples. Included in the book is a series of introductory demonstration videos and quizzes to help test your learning, giving you all the tools and knowledge to make cutting-edge game materials and VFX.This book will be of great interest to all students learning to create technical art within Unreal Engine, as well as professionals looking to sharpen their skills.

This covers how to use the latest development tools to create your own Virtual World powered by Unreal Engine. Each chapter will provide you with the necessary underpinning theory as well as activities to test your learning inside of Unreal Engine.You'll learn about Landscapes, Sculpting, Materials, Foliage, Water, Partitions and much more as you complete project-based examples. Included in the book is a series of follow-along introductory videos and quizzes to help test your learning, giving you all the tools and knowledge to make detailed believable worlds in the Unreal Engine.This book will be of great interest to all students learning to create technical art within Unreal Engine, as well as professionals looking to sharpen their skills.

This France guidebook, perfect for travellers planning longer trips, is written by Insight Guides' destination experts. It blends detailed coverage of local history, culture and places to visit with the visual appeal of an illustrated magazine, packed with enticing photos that will inspire excitement for your travels. Printed on eco-friendly paper for sustainability.In this France travel guidebook, you will find:- Top Attractions and Editors' Choice - must-visit highlights including Mont-St-Michel, Champagne, Alsace, Versailles, Loire Valley châteaux, the Dordogne, medieval gems, Provence, Paris, French cuisine, showcasing the best of what France has to offer- In-depth coverage of attractions - detailed narrative descriptions of sites and hidden gem destinations, all organised by geographical location- When to go to France - guidance on the perfect times to visit, with details on the high and low seasons, climate and festivals- Practical travel information - essential advice on logistics, including getting there, moving around, budgeting tips, dining and shopping- Insider recommendation - top tips on beating the crowds, saving money and finding the best local spots- Engaging essays - thoughtful features on the country's history, culture, contemporary life and politics give a deeper understanding- High-quality maps - detailed maps, featuring must-see places organised by number and corresponding to text- Striking pictures - inspirational photography on every page- Colour-coded chapters - each chapter is assigned a unique colour, aiding in easy navigation- Free download of eBook - after purchasing the printed guidebook, you'll also have access to a free download of the eBook- Coverage includes: Paris and around, the North, Champagne, Alsace, Lorraine, The West, Normandy, Brittany, Loire Valley, Poitou-Charentes, Central France and the Alps, Burgundy, The Rhône Valley, Auvergne, Limousin, The Southwest, Aquitaine, Midi-Pyrénées, The South, Languedoc and Roussillon, Provence, The Côte d'Azur, Corsica

This Nepal guidebook, perfect for travellers planning longer trips, is written by Insight Guides' destination experts. It blends detailed coverage of local history, culture and places to visit with the visual appeal of an illustrated magazine, packed with enticing photos that will inspire excitement for your travels. Printed on eco-friendly paper for sustainability.In this Nepal travel guidebook, you will find:- Top Attractions and Editors' Choice - must-visit highlights including Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, Mount Everest, Lumbini, Chitwan National Park, Mustang, Annapurna Circuit, Everest Base Camp, Langtang Valley, showcasing the best of what Nepal has to offer- In-depth coverage of attractions - detailed narrative descriptions of sites and hidden gem destinations, all organised by geographical location- When to go to Nepal - guidance on the perfect times to visit, with details on the high and low seasons, climate and festivals- Practical travel information - essential advice on logistics, including getting there, moving around, budgeting tips, dining and shopping- Insider recommendation - top tips on beating the crowds, saving money and finding the best local spots- Engaging essays - thoughtful features on the country's history, culture, contemporary life and politics give a deeper understanding- High-quality maps - detailed maps, featuring must-see places organised by number and corresponding to text- Striking pictures - inspirational photography on every page- Colour-coded chapters - each chapter is assigned a unique colour, aiding in easy navigation- Free download of eBook - after purchasing the printed guidebook, you'll also have access to a free download of the eBook- Coverage includes: Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur, Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara, the Annapurnas, Langtang, Helambu, the Everest Region, Chitwan

The definitive guidebook for trekking in the Everest Region: essential reading for both guided and self-guided trekkers. This book really knocks the ball out of the park. It fully describes the Classic Everest Base Camp Trek, 3-Passes Trek, Gokyo Lakes & 7 other incredible treks. It contains all the information you need to plan and execute your trek including: · How to organise a trek in the Everest region: booking a guided trip, independent trekking (which is still permitted around Everest), guides & porters. · Detailed advice on choice of trek: 29 different itineraries. · Altitude acclimatisation: how to avoid altitude sickness (AMS). · Travel to the trail-heads: air travel & hiking into the Everest region. · What equipment you need to bring. · What to expect on the trail: accommodation, food & daily routine. The book is also packed full of information that you will not find in any other guide: · Orientation charts show exactly which peaks are visible from each significant viewpoint: it a trip of a lifetime so we want you to know exactly what you will see from each viewpoint. · 1:40,000 scale mapping: the most detailed mapping available for the Everest region: all villages and accommodation locations are marked on the maps. · Detailed sections on Buddhist monuments and Sherpa culture. · Detailed information on Yetis.

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Morocco, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.Inside this Morocco travel book, you'll find:- Regional deep dive - coverage of key regions, offering a rich selection of places and experiences, and honest reviews of each one- Itinerary samples - designed for various durations and interests- Practical information - tips on how to get there and get around, use public transport, beat the crowds, save time and money, travel responsibly and more- Expert recommendations - insider advice on where to eat, drink, and stay, alongside tips for nightlife and outdoor activities- Seasonal tips - when to go to Morocco, climate details, and festival highlights to plan your perfect trip- Must-See pick - a curated selection of not-to-miss sights as chosen by our authors - camel trekking, Chefchaouen 'blue city', trekking in the Atlas Mountains, Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakesh, Cascades d'Ouzoud, Rabat, Tin mal Mosque, Bab Oudaia, Todra Gorge, Telouet, Sidi Ifni, Tangier, Essaouira, Fez, Volubilis and Moulay Idriss, Casablanca- Navigational maps - colour-coded maps highlighting essential spots for dining, accommodation, shopping and entertainment- Cultural insights - engaging stories delve into the local culture, history, arts and more, enriching your understanding of Morocco- Language essentials - a handy English, French, Arabic dictionary and glossary to help you communicate and connect with locals- Inspiring travel photography - full-colour pictures capture the essence of Morocco, bringing each location to life and fuelling your wanderlust- Bonus eBook - Free download with purchase, offering digital access to our comprehensive guide- Coverage includes: Tangier, Tetouan and the northwest, The Mediterranean coast and the Rif, Fez, Meknes and the Middle Atlas, The Atlantic coast: Rabat to Essaouira, Marrakesh, The High Atlas, The southern oases routes, Agadir, the Souss and Anti-Atlas, The Tarfaya Strip and Western Sahara

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Southeast Asia on a Budget, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.Inside this Southeast Asia on a Budget travel book, you'll find:- Regional deep dive - coverage of key regions, offering a rich selection of places and experiences, and honest reviews of each one- Itinerary samples - designed for various durations and interests- Practical information - tips on how to get there and get around, use public transport, beat the crowds, save time and money, travel responsibly and more- Expert recommendations - insider advice on where to eat, drink, and stay, alongside tips for nightlife and outdoor activities- Seasonal tips - when to go to Southeast Asia on a Budget, climate details, and festival highlights to plan your perfect trip- Must-See pick - a curated selection of not-to-miss sights as chosen by our authors - Langkawi, Angkor Wat, Luang Prabang, Krabi, Khao Sok National Park, Bukit Lawang, Banda Islands, Wat Phou, Luang Namtha, Royal City of Hue- Navigational maps - colour-coded maps highlighting essential spots for dining, accommodation, shopping and entertainment- Cultural insights - engaging stories delve into the local culture, history, arts and more, enriching your understanding of Southeast Asia on a Budget- Language essentials - a handy dictionary and glossary to help you communicate and connect with locals- Inspiring travel photography - full-colour pictures capture the essence of Southeast Asia on a Budget, bringing each location to life and fuelling your wanderlust- Bonus eBook - Free download with purchase, offering digital access to our comprehensive guide- Coverage includes: Brunei, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Macau, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam

Improve your game's code with design patterns to make it more readable, reusable, modular, and optimized, guided by an Unreal Authorized Instructor to enhance your overall use of C++ with Unreal Engine Key Features Explore programming patterns, structures, and principles and their applications in Unreal Engine 5 game development Translate code from Blueprint to C++ to implement performant solutions in game development Build a decoupled communications hierarchy and become a better game developer Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionDesign patterns serve as a toolkit of techniques and practices that enable you to write code that’s not only faster, but also more manageable. With this book, you’ll explore a range of design patterns and learn how to apply them to projects developed in Unreal Engine 5. You’ll begin by delving into the foundational principles of coding and develop a solid understanding of the concepts, challenges, and benefits of using patterns in your code. As you progress, you’ll identify patterns that are woven into the core of Unreal Engine 5 such as Double Buffer, Flyweight, and Spatial Partitioning, followed by some of the existing tool sets that embody patterns in their design and usage including Component, Behavior Tree, and Update. In the next section of the book, you’ll start developing a series of gameplay use cases in C++ to implement a variety of design patterns such as Interface and Event-based Observers to build a decoupled communications hierarchy. You’ll also work with Singleton, Command, and State, along with Behavioral Patterns, Template, Subclass Sandbox, and Type Object. The final section focuses on using design patterns for optimization, covering Dirty Flag, Data Locality, and Object Pooling. By the end, you’ll be proficient in designing systems with the perfect C++/Blueprint blend for maintainable and scalable systems.What you will learn Grasp the essence of design patterns and their inherent utility Understand the layers within UE 5 and how they work together Identify the relationship between C++ code and Blueprint in Unreal Engine 5 Recognize the design patterns found within existing Unreal Engine 5 functions Explore design patterns to understand their purpose and application within Unreal Engine 5 Creatively apply design patterns to existing code to overcome common challenges Who this book is forIf you are a beginner or intermediate game developer working with Unreal Engine and looking to improve your C++ coding practices, this book is tailor-made to help you produce clean, reusable code through the application of design patterns. While this book will cover introductory tasks to show the fundamentals of Unreal Engine 5, its primary purpose is not to teach Unreal Engine from scratch. Prior experience with Unreal Engine will be beneficial, but don’t fret if your knowledge isn’t in-depth; the book will introduce tools and features as needed.