Current effort invites you to a world of tranquil indulgence, a true joie de vivre with a variety of tea and tisanes: gongfu, tea-roses, clove, chamomile, lavender, safflower, alfalfa, verveine, jasmine, thyme, mint, cinnamon, annatto, lovage, or berries. For most of us, a cup of tea is not only a rustic pleasure. There is a dizzying number of tastes from which to choose. And every tea, whether a delicate Japanese green, Welsh te-bach, or Indian Darjeeling black, tells a 'story in a cup' about the land that nurtured it, and the tea-making skills that transformed it. Extending from and beyond...

Written in a pourquoi tale genre, "Amazing Florence" covers the pivotal periods of Renaissance, including the patronage of the arts by the powerful de Medici family. It takes you to the empire of a shoe-magnate Ferragamo, recounting his network with the Hollywood celebrities. Ins and outs, tips and nuances of dining and lodging in Florence and Fiescole are provided. Welcome to Florence, the most beautiful city in Europe

A city within the grand canals and a cosmopolitan centre, Dublin is brain, beauty, bounty, and banter. From famous writers to thrilling Viking history, Dublin offers a sententious time to spend. Hotfoot it from galleries or boutiques to the Guinness Storehouse. Visit the 800-year old mummies at Saint Michan's. Listen Handel's oratorio at Saint Patrick Cathedral. Take a stroll along Liffey, or try a boxty at the Gallagher's House on Temple Bar. Meet Molly Malone at the Suffolk's corner, or find the 'proper door' in Merrion Square. Whatever you try, make no mistake: the true attraction of this...

This booklet is bound for the junior reader who is fond of the ancient Greek philosophy. It presents one of the commendable founders of stoicism and the world's most cited, painted and sculptured philosopher of all time - Diogenes the Cynic. Employing vigorous tools, such as chreia (humor, anecdotes), and his own lifestyle on public display, Diogenes of Sinope revolutionized the asceting teaching to the extent that it was even noticed and embraced by Alexander the Great. The awe was mutual: Diogenes admired Alexander so deeply that he was comparing the military genius with the Sun. Both died...

Count on this 138-page tour-book if you seek a comprehensive guide to insanely gorgeous medieval cities, Bruges and Ghent. Join your tourmate, Gaspard-the-gennet, for the walking strolls along the canals, historical heritage river - cruises, biking cycles, truly odd museums hosting legends like Victor Horta, Rene Magritte, Paul Delvaux, Jan Fabre, Gerard David, Conrat Meit, Jan van Eyck and Hubrecht, James Ensor, or Fernand Khnopff, historical exhibits (MIAT, STAM, SMAK, Dr. Guislain, School Yesteryear, Diamond Story, Choco-Story, Potato Museum), as well as fashion shows and impeccable dining...

One of the hot spots of the Mediterranean traffic, Sardinia was conquered from 1500 BC onward by the Phoenicians, Carthage, Romans, Arabs, Spaniards, and Austrians before obtaining its current semi-autonomous status within Italy. Bearing an inviting mix of all these cultures, Sardegna still delivers the very breath of reigns under the Houses of Aragon and Savoy, the Roman and Byzantine Empires and the Cardinals -- in the form of prehistoric stone forts, the proud nuraghi of Nora and Tharros. Today's Sardinia is popular with the jet-set presence of the rock climbers, wind-surfers, kayakers,...

Join an ardent traveler, Pax-the red panda, and take the pulse of Eurodistrict, the capital of Alsace-Champagne-Ardenne-Lorraine (ACAL), the seat and see of European Parliament, European Court of Human Rights, and European Council. Spend a week in this vibrant city, home of the Gutenberg project that once shaked the civilized world. Visit the daunting Cathedrals and Eglises (Roman Catholic, Lutheran), Calvinist and Protestant churches, museums, covered bridges, mansions, and forts. Save a day for a wine-tour in the Alsace countryside: aerate, sniff, swirl, swallow, and discuss the impeccable...