Knopf Mapguide

"The city in section-by-section maps"--Cover.

"Stunning, fresh, and very visual." -- "Bride's Magazine From the stately charm of "palazzos standing guard on the Grand Canale to intimate details of private homes lining the twisting sidewalks and waterways, Venice is a dream of timeless beauty. From its hand-blown beads and Puccini-singing gondoliers to the wild beat and dazzling costumes of Carnival, discover Venice, happily married to traditions that have put painters, travelers and poets under its spell for centuries. Find the Venice everyone dreams of, but few actually witness. Enjoy the city's fabulous architectural wonders -- ranging in age from 100 to 1,000 years old -- that are by turns intimate and majestic, and explore the twelve neigborhoods from central San Marco to the less-visited but charming Santa Croce. Learn not only where to hire a gondola and how much to pay, but also how these magical boats are built and navigated. Take a guided tour of the Accademia, with its grand collection of Titians, and find the small craft shops where the glass Venice is famous for is blown. Find the best beach on the Lido, choose a "pensione that is just right, and sample "fegato alla veneziana at a neighborhood "trattoria.

This opening fold-out contains a general map of Dublin to help you visualize the 6 large districts discussed in this guide, and 4 pages of valuable information, handy tips and useful addresses. Discover Dublin through 6 districts and 6 maps Medieval City/ Liberties Temple Bar/ Trinity College/ Kildare Street St Stephen’s Green/ Merrion Square/ Grand Canal O’Connell/ Royal Canal Glasnevin/ Parnell/ Phoenix Park Smithfield/ St James/ Kilmainham For each district there is a double-page of addresses (restaurants — listed in ascending order of price — pubs, bars, music venues and stores) followed by a fold-out map for the relevant area with the essential places to see (indicated on the map by a star *). These places are by no means all that Dublin has to offer but to us they are unmissable. The grid-referencing system (AB2) makes it easy for you to pinpoint addresses quickly on the map. Transportation and hotels in Dublin The last fold-out consists of a transportation map and 4 pages of practical information that include a selection of hotels. A thematic index lists all the sites and addresses featured in this guide.

The definitive field guide to the trees of North America, featuring maps, detailed illustrations, and information on more than 600 species of trees, from the preeminent, bestselling author and illustrator “A beautiful, masterful, and much-needed work that will henceforth be our guide to the North American trees.”—Edward O. Wilson The Sibley Guide to Trees is an astonishingly elegant guide to a complex subject. It condenses a huge amount of information about tree identification—more than has ever been collected in a single book—into a logical, accessible, easy-to-use format. With more than 4,100 meticulous, exquisitely detailed paintings, the Guide highlights the often subtle similarities and distinctions between more than 600 tree species—native trees as well as many introduced species. More than 500 maps show the complete range, both natural and cultivated, for nearly all species. No other guide has ever made field identification so clear. Highlighted features include: • leaves (including multiple leaf shapes and fall leaf color) • bark • needles • cones • flowers • fruit • twigs • silhouettes Trees are arranged taxonomically, with all related species grouped together. By focusing on the fundamental characteristics of, for example, oaks or chestnuts or hickories, the Guide helps the user recognize these basic species groups the same way birders recognize thrushes, warblers, or sparrows. In addition, there are essays on taxonomy, on the cultivation of trees, and on conservation issues, reflecting Sibley’s deep concern with habitat preservation and environmental health. An important contribution to our understanding of the natural world, The Sibley Guide to Trees is a necessity for every tree lover, traveler, and naturalist.

This opening fold-out contains a general map of Amsterdam to help you visualize the 6 large districts discussed in this guide, and 4 pages of valuable information, handy tips and useful addresses. Discover Amsterdam through 6 districts and 6 maps ACentraal Station/ Nieuwmarkt/ Dam/ Spui BWestern islands/ Jordaan/ Northern canals CSouthern canals/ Singel/ Leidseplein DSouthern canals/ Rembrandtplein/ Amstel EVondelpark/ Museumplein/ De Pijp FWaterlooplein/ Plantage/ Oosterdock For each district there is a double-page of addresses (restaurants — listed in ascending order of price — cafés, bars, music venues and stores) followed by a fold-out map for the relevant area with the essential places to see (indicated on the map by a star *). These places are by no means all that Amsterdam has to offer but to us they are unmissable. The grid-referencing system (AB2) makes it easy for you to pinpoint addresses quickly on the map. Transportation and hotels in Amsterdam The last fold-out consists of a transportation map and 4 pages of practical information that include a selection of hotels. A thematic index lists all the sites and addresses featured in this guide.

This opening fold-out contains a general map of New York to help you visualize the 8 large districts discussed in this guide, and 4 pages of valuable information, handy tips and useful addresses. Discover New York through 8 districts and 8 maps Downtown Lower East Side/ East Village SoHo/ Greenwich Village/ Chelsea/ TriBeCa Midtown East Times Square/ Theater District Upper East Side Upper West Side Central Park/ Harlem For each district there is a double-page of addresses (restaurants -- listed in ascending order of price -- cafe s, bars, tearooms, music venues and stores) followed by a fold-out map for the relevant area with the essential places to see (indicated on the map by a star *). These places are by no means all that New York has to offer but to us they are unmissable. The grid-referencing system (A B2) makes it easy for you to pinpoint addresses quickly on the map. Transportation and hotels in New York The last fold-out consists of a transportation map and 4 pages of practical information that include a selection of hotels. A thematic index lists all the sites and addresses featured in this guide.

This opening fold-out contains a general map of New York to help you visualize the 8 large districts discussed in this guide, and 4 pages of valuable information, handy tips and useful addresses. Discover New York through 8 districts and 8 maps Downtown Lower East Side/ East Village SoHo/ Greenwich Village/ Chelsea/ TriBeCa Midtown East Times Square/ Theater District Upper East Side Upper West Side Central Park/ Harlem For each district there is a double-page of addresses (restaurants -- listed in ascending order of price -- cafés, bars, tearooms, music venues and stores) followed by a fold-out map for the relevant area with the essential places to see (indicated on the map by a star *). These places are by no means all that New York has to offer but to us they are unmissable. The grid-referencing system (A B2) makes it easy for you to pinpoint addresses quickly on the map. Transportation and hotels in New York The last fold-out consists of a transportation map and 4 pages of practical information that include a selection of hotels. A thematic index lists all the sites and addresses featured in this guide.

Here is Knopf’s unique pocket-size MapGuide to the glittering, seductive city of Los Angeles: with eight full-color, fold-out street maps of the most popular neighborhoods, plus bus and rail lines, as well as carefully selected information about the essential places to go and things to do. Here is everything you need to find your way around and get the most out of the museums, shops, sunny beaches, great restaurants, clubs, and theaters in this exciting and fabled metropolis. Here are the city’s most interesting destinations: from the observatory in Griffith Park to the beaches at Santa Monica; from Disneyland and Universal Studios to the La Brea Tar Pits; from the Getty Center and the Broad Contemporary Art Museum to Disney Hall; from the upscale shops on Melrose Place to the boho boutiques on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice. And here, too, are suggestions for excursions outside the city, including a day trip to romantic Catalina Island. OTHER FEATURES • Up-to-date information on churches, temples, monuments, museums, and gardens, and more than 150 restaurants, cafés, bars, theaters, concert halls, and shops—all keyed to the maps • Best places to stay, from inexpensive lodgings to luxury hotels • How to go sightseeing on foot, by car, or by bus • Festivals, holiday information, cultural Web sites

Explore Athens with 6 easy-to-use fold-out maps plus great listings for all tastes and budgets.

Knopf's unique pocket-size MapGuides offer six full-color, fold-out street maps of the most popular neighborhoods, plus bus and subway lines, as well as carefully selected information about the essential places to go and things to do. The "Chicago MapGuide" takes visitors to the great American city of architecture and art, from its iconic skyscrapers to the masterpieces in the Art Institute of Chicago.