Rough Guides

The Pyrennes is one of Europe’s most spectacular mountain regions with attractions and activities ranging from the magnificent “Cathar” castles in the eastern Pyrenees to the high-altitude lakes and hiking opportunities on offer throughout. The Rough Guide map will make exploring the region by car that much simpler with information on all the routes from the main roads to unsurfaced tracks. The map pinpoints the location of many attractions and places of interest, including spas, Romanesque churches, castles and outstanding natural features. As with all the maps in the Rough Guides series, this map is made of rip-proof, waterproof Polyart™ paper, durable enough to survive a trip spent in the car glove box or rucksack.

The Algarve is one of southern Europe's most popular destinations. Blessed with fine weather, sweeping beaches and a dramatically picturesque interior, the region attracts many different visitors, from second-homers to golf fanatics to windsurfers. «The Rough Guide» map is designed to help get the most from a trip to the area, whatever your interests — there are footpaths and contour lines for those on foot and details of petrol stations and road surfaces for those travelling by the road. As with all the maps in the «Rough Guides» series, this map is made of rip-proof, waterproof Polyart paper, durable enough to survive trips spent in the car seat-back, rucksack and cafe table-top.

The Rough Guide to The Czech and Slovak Republics is an indispensable guide to this fascinating part of Europe. A 24-page, full-colour introduction gives a fascinating insight into many of the region's highlights, from the chateaux of Moravia to the extraordinary wealth of the wooden churches in the Presov area. The guide includes extensive and reliable reviews of the best places to stay, eat and drink, in every region for every budget. There is also expert commentary on Czech and Slovak history and culture, plus detailed maps and plans for every region.

The Rough Guide to France is your definitive handbook to one of Europe's most beautiful countries. From Bastille Day celebrations and the spectacular Amiens cathedral to wintersports in the Alps and the famous Tour de France, this guide captures all of France's highlights in a full colour introduction. The top hotels, bars and restaurants are all uncovered in the detailed listings section with the new Author's Pick feature highlighting the very best options. There are plenty of practical tips on a host of outdoor activities from hiking and sailing to windsurfing and rafting. The guide also takes a detailed look at France's history, art and architecture and comes complete with maps and plans for every area. The Rough Guide to France is like having a local friend plan your trip!

Brittany is one of the most popular regions of France, with highlights including Mont-St-Michel and the medieval city of Rennes. The Rough Guide map is ideal for those touring by car — a popular option amongst visitors from the UK and Ireland. The map includes all the ferry routes into St Malo, and all the roads across the region from autoroutes to tracks. There are also footpaths and contour lines for those hiking around the national parks and coastlines. As with all the maps in the Rough Guides series, this map is made of rip-proof, waterproof Polyart paper, durable enough to survive a trip spent in the car seat-back, rucksack, and cafe table-top.

The Rough Guide to Pink Floyd is the ultimate companion to the band that changed the sound and scale of pop music forever. Features include: The Story: from the Syd Barrett era, the Dark Side Of The Moon phenomenon to their transformation into one of the world's biggest bands, The Musi: 50 essential Floyd songs and the stories behind them, plus all the albums and recording sessions, side-projects and solo careers, Floyd On Film: the movies and film soundtracks from The Wall and More to Zabriskie Point and Pink Floyd at Pompeii, Floydology file: the cover versions, rarities, DVDs, books and websites. From the psychedelic happenings of 60s London to the arena gigs, world tours and Live 8 reunion — it's all here.

The Rough Guide is the essential companion for anyone interested in American Independent, low-budget and maverick filmmaking. The book looks at the deep-reaching history of American 'indie' cinema in all its guises, from its earliest incarnations in the 60s and 70s to the growth of indie avatars (Sundance and Miramax) and even considers where it is today. It explores the definitions of 'independent' film in terms of both aesthetics and means of production and comes complete with a canon of the 50 greatest American 'Indie' films of all time.

The Rough Guide to British Cult Comedy is the ultimate guide to live and television comedy in Britain from the 1980s to the present day. From Ben Elton to Alan Carr, this book profiles fifty of the most influential cult comedy icons and discovers how they became household names. Throughout the book, there are tips from comedians and industry insiders, with a mix of amusing anecdotes and practical suggestions for writing and performing your own live show and sitcom. The guide reviews the top cult comedy on TV and in the movies, with a detailed focus on what inspired them and what they in turn inspired. Comedy Stories looks at the highs and lows of performing live comedy with tales of the rowdiest hecklers and strangest audiences. The book comes complete with a round up of the best dvds, books and comic websites available.

Still going strong after four decades, The Rolling Stones are the ultimate rock band. The Rough Guide to The Rolling Stones explores every aspect of the music, and charts how Mick, Keith and the boys invented rock stardom. Features include: The Story: From the blues clubs of 60s Chelsea to the world tours and millionaire mansions, The Music: 50 essential songs and the stories behind them, plus the albums, bootlegs, soundtracks and solo projects, The Entourage: the girlfriends, managers and musicians, from Jerry Hall and Marianne Faithful to Andrew Loog Oldham and Nicky Hopkins, The Rolling Review: the movies, books and websites all the Stones info you'll ever need. This Rough Guide leaves no stone unturned.

The Rough Guide to Chick Flicks is an essential guide to the movies that women love to watch. Taking a female perspective, this book covers everything, from the history of cinema and the different films made around the world, to the stars, the directors and the people behind the scenes of this increasingly popular movie genre. The guide includes details on costume design and has a unique chapter on the chick lit/chick flick crossover. Written by a film scholar, this book leaves no stone unturned with an exciting mix of old favorites from Bridget and Bette Davis to some surprising choices — thrillers, warrior movies and even the odd western. With hundreds of film reviews, this guide opens up a whole new world of interesting and fun films that women will love to watch.

The Rough Guide to Comedy Movies uncovers cinema's funniest and most varied genre, from silent slapstick, to 90s gross-out and the dark indie humour of today. The canon of fifty greatest funnies runs from The Gold Rush and Duck Soup to Airplane and Shaun of the Dead, plus double-acts, drag-acts and ensembles from Laurel & Hardy and the Marx Bros, to the Pythons and the Coen Brothers. Seeking out the films that have amused people the most — or simply amused the most people — the Rough Guide gives you the ultimate lowdown on laughter in the movies from Wes Anderson's Rushmore to Withnail and I, and from John Belushi to Billy Wilder.