 |
| White Egret Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Hydrating Formula-8 oz Bottle |
| $21.59 (Retail $28.75) |
| From the Manufacturer:MoisturizeTightenFirmProtectIntensive Hydrating Formula. [Read More] |
 |
| "Keepers of the Golden Shore: A History of the United Arab Emirates by Michael Quentin Morton (Hardback, 2016)" |
| "For those who visit the UAE today staying in air-conditioned hotels and shopping in ultra-modern malls the country itself remains an enigma - a glass and concrete creation that seems to have sprung from the desert overnight Keepers of the Golden Shore looks behind its glossy facade tracing the traditional tribal bonds of an ancient land to the society of today and casting a new and revealing light on this intriguing innovative and resilient peopleAcross the spread of its deserts and mountains islands and seas the UAE has a rich and diverse history From the ancient people who came out of the desert to settle the land through the invasions and wars these people fought to the myth of piracy and the mystique of pearls and the arrival of the oilmen in the stifling heat Keepers of the Golden Shore tells the extraordinary story of how the Emirates and its ruling families evolved from a tribal society to become one of the richest countries on earth"
Price: 20.49 |
| "The Positive Birth Book : A New Approach to Pregnancy, Birth and the Early Weeks" |
| "Work out what kind of birth you really want and learn how to maximise your chances of getting it in this refreshing warm and witty guide to pregnancy birth and the early weeks Packed with vital and cutting-edge information on everything from building the ultimate birth plan to your choices and rights in the birth room; from optimal cord clamping to seeding the microbiome; from the inside track on breastfeeding to woman-centred caesarean The Positive Birth Book shows you how to have the best possible birth regardless of whether you plan to have your baby in hospital in the birth centre at home or by elective caesarean Find out how the environment you give birth in your mindset and your expectations can influence the kind of birth you have and be inspired by the voices of real women who tell you the truth about what giving birth really feels like Challenging negativity and fear of childbirth and brimming with everything you need to know about labour birth and the early days of parenting The Positive Birth Book is the must-have birth book for women of the 21st century"
Price: 10.49 |
| "Read This If You Want to Take Great Photographs of People by Henry Carroll (Paperback, 2015)" |
| "Read This If You Want To Take Great Photographs Of People is an inspiring book of conceptual starting points and invaluable technical tips for anyone novice or professional who wants to take top-notch pictures of people The book distils portrait photography into seven subject areas including 'Composition' 'The Gaze and 'The Street' and features beautiful startling and inspirational photographs in each category Readers are given practical insights into the ideas and techniques of a wide range of historical and contemporary masters so they can put it all into practice themselves Scattered throughout the book are 'technical tangents' packed with invaluable practical guidance for basic lighting set-ups kit camera modes and more Also included is definitive advice from a lawyer on your legal rights when taking pictures of people"
Price: 9.49 |
| "Jon Burgerman's Burgerworld: A Colouring Book" |
| "An exciting new colouring book from Jon Burgerman taking you on a journey through a land of his doodle creations Colour and scribble and have fun as you and your pens make friends with strange monsters and doodles on your journey to Burgerworld! Contains a list of mind-boggling creatures and objects to tick off as you find them on your travels and a page of crazy stickers"
Price: 9.99 |
| "The Last Empire: The Final Days of the Soviet Union by Serhii Plokhy (Paperback, 2015)" |
| "WINNER OF THE PUSHKIN HOUSE RUSSIAN BOOK PRIZE 2015On Christmas Day 1991 Mikhail Gorbachev resigned as president of the Soviet Union By the next day the USSR was officially no more and the USA had emerged as the world's sole superpower Award-winning historian Serhii Plokhy presents a page-turning account of the preceding five months of drama filled with failed coups d'etat and political intrigue Honing in on this previously disregarded but crucial period and using recently declassified documents and original interviews with key participants he shatters the established myths of 1991 and presents a bold new interpretation of the Soviet Union's final months Plokhy argues that contrary to the triumphalist Western narrative George H W Bush desperately wanted to preserve the Soviet Union and keep Gorbachev in power and that it was Ukraine and not the US that played the key role in the collapse of the Soviet Union The consequences of those five months and the myth-making that has since surrounded them are still being felt in Crimea Russia the US and Europe today With its spellbinding narrative and strikingly fresh perspective The Last Empire is the essential account of one of the most important watershed periods in world history and is indispensable reading for anyone seeking to make sense of international politics today"
Price: 10.49 |
| "So, I've Got Parkinson's Disease" |
| "Terry Rummins was diagnosed with Parkinson's 10 years ago So I've Got Parkinson's Disease is her story and covers her diagnosis and the progression of the condition - from the first warning tremors in her right hand to her day-to-day life now When Terry was first diagnosed she didn't know what to expect veering wildly between visualising herself in a wheelchair within a few months and not really believing that there was anything wrong with her Parkinson's is a paradoxical disorder On' and Off' are terms used to describe the regular and debilitating changes the Parkinson's person can experience as a result of the interaction between symptoms and medication from feeling well to the feeling of having aged twenty years in as many minutes Terry stresses the importance of learning which symptoms are a result of the Parkinson's itself which are the results of taking particular drugs and which are as a result of environmental factors such as stress and diet Terry has written this book in the hope that describing her experience will benefit others who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's and to help them understand their expectations of how the condition may affect them This is a candid story told with humour and contains a positive message for those recently diagnosed and those close to them It is also for anyone interested in what happens when life presents an unpleasant surprise"
Price: 5.99 |
| "A Thousand Plateaus" |
| "A Thousand Plateaus is the second part of Deleuze and Guattari's landmark philosophical project Capitalism and Schizophrenia - a project that still sets the terms of contemporary philosophical debate Written over a seven year period A Thousand Plateaus provides a compelling analysis of social phenomena and offers fresh alternatives for thinking about philosophy and culture Its radical perspective provides a toolbox for nomadic thought' and has had a galvanizing influence on today's anti-capitalist movement"
Price: 18.49 |
| "Unbelievable Science" |
| "How did the atom bomb help save the elephant? Have we found the secret to eternal youth? Could a parasite be manipulating you right now?This dazzling collection of stories reveals the key recent breakthroughs in science across all fields Inside you will meet the killers lurking in Earth's ice the super-coral that could save our seas and the neuroscientists hunting ghosts You will travel beyond our galaxy to worlds where the sun sets twice and beyond our time to a future where the Internet is unhackable and chickenosaurs roam the land Divided into sections covering physics space humanity the brain plants and animals and linking stories from different fields Unbelievable Science offers a boundless journey of discovery for anyone with a passion for the world around them Prepare to be shocked and amazed on every page"
Price: 14.49 |
| "Joe and the Dragonosaurus by Berlie Doherty (Paperback, 2015)" |
| "When Joe's teacher announces the new class project will be all about their pets Joe turns glum - there's no animals allowed in his house So when he starts to invent a pet his imagination turns wild and the dragonosaurus is born! There's lots of fun to be had with his new 'pet' but when Joe notices something amiss on the neighbouring farm the dragonosaurus is quickly abandoned Perhaps an animal to call his own is closer than Joe thinks Charming countryside tale about the bond between children and animals perfect for younger fans of Michael Morpurgo High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all"
Price: 5.49 |
| "The Art Of Innovation : Lessons in Creativity from IDEO, America's Leading Design Firm" |
| "There isn't a business that doesn't want to be more creative in its thinking products and processes In The Art of Innovation Tom Kelley partner at the Silicon Valley-based firm IDEO developer of hundreds of innovative products from the first commercial mouse to virtual reality headsets and the Palm hand-held takes readers behind the scenes of this wildly imaginative company to reveal the strategies and secrets it uses to turn out hit after hit Kelley shows how teams-Research and immerse themselves in every possible aspect of a new product or service-Examine each product from the perspective of clients consumers and other critical audiences-Brainstorm best when they are focussed being physical and having funThe Art of Innovation will provide business leaders with the insights and tools they need to make their companies the leading-edge top-rated stars of their industries"
Price: 7.49 |
| "Narcoland : The Mexican Drug Lords and Their Godfathers" |
| "Narcoland describes a disastrous 'war on drugs' that has led to more than 80000 deaths in half a dozen years This is a book that exposes how everything in Mexico is implicated in the 'narco system' Anabel Hernandez journalist and author accuses the Mexican state of complicity with the cartels and says the 'war on drugs' is a sham She's had headless animals left at her door and her family have been threatened by gunmen Narcoland became and remains a bestseller more than 100000 copies sold in Mexico The success is impossible to overstate a staggering figure for a non-fiction book in a country with indices of income and literacy incomparable to the American-European book-buying marketThe most remarkable feature of Anabel Hernandez's brave and invaluable account of Mexico's blood-drenched drug wars is that she survived long enough to write it We would all be poorer without Hernandez's determination to account for a civil conflict that has cost at least 60000 lives There could be no greater shame for Mexico should such a fearless and dedicated reporter come to any harm Narcoland with its explosive descriptions of decades of corruption permeating the upper echelons of government leaves an extremely bad taste in the reader's mouth about the state of Mexico's perennially corrupt institutions - and begs the question how much has changed? For Narcoland Anabel Hernandez spent five years combing police court and US papers securing access to informers and sources and pursuing often fruitless requests for official files The result is a searing indictment of a war on drugs she believes was a sham from the startThe stark truth of a sham 'war'A product of five years' investigative reporting Hernandez's meticulously researched explanation of the links between the Sinaloa cartel the world's biggest criminal organisation and Mexico's leadership makes for jaw-dropping readingIn this brave work the author argues that since the presidency of Gustavo Diaz Ordaz (1964 - 1970) all of Mexico's rulers have maintained close relations with groups that import export and sell illegal drugs Indispensable reading for anyone who wants to understand the origins of the violence An extraordinary book for making the necessary journey to our heart of darkness"
Price: 9.49 |
| "The Archangel Guide to Ascension : 55 Steps to the Light" |
| "Since 2012 the energy on our planet has changed considerably with much more high-frequency energy coming in In addition many of the tools and techniques we have been using on the ascension path have moved to a new vibration with different geometric set-ups Diana Cooper and Tim Whild have been working with the angels for many years and believe that people are now ready to receive this new high-frequency ascension information The Archangels wish to help you to ascend your frequency to the fifth dimension and beyond In The Archangel Guide to Ascension Diana and Tim offer clear steps to accelerate your journey to the light These steps are sequential so that your path will be smooth and clear Each chapter offers guidance about the Archangels information about the step you are on and a visualization to assist your journey Archangel Metatron who vibrates with the number 55 is overlighting the whole book and will be with you as you work with the guidance it offers"
Price: 8.99 |
| "How to be Your Own Genie : Manifesting the Magical Life You Were Born to Live" |
| "After years of suppressing and denying his true self Radleigh Valentine had a revelation 'The sparklier I am the more me that I am the happier and more magical my life becomes' Thus started a spiritual journey that led Radleigh to become the internationally renowned speaker bestselling author and spiritual intuitive that he istoday In this book Radleigh distils all he's learned over the decades through messages from the universe angels and his own experiences to show you how to manifest and live a magical life Radleigh offers practical advice and exercises to support you in several areas- Getting in touch with your 'inner genie' to make your wishes come true- Signs from the universe how to read the messages you're receiving every day- How to speak to the angels and why these angelic messengers want to help you- Discovering your identity examining your beliefs to choose only those that truly serve you- Finding love and managing the relationships in your life- The importance of choosing joy and living a life of gratitudeJoin Radleigh on a magical journey to discover and claim the life you were born to live!"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Trailblazer Missionaries & Medics Box Set 2 by Various (Paperback, 2015)" |
| "This giftbox collection of colorful trailblazer stories makes a perfect present that will delight young minds Features some of the great Christian missionaries and medics who will inspire young and old alike This edition includes the brave and adventurous story of Amy Carmichael in India and America&39;s first overseas missionary Adoniram Judson"
Price: 17.49 |
| "The Hunt for Dark Infinity : 2" |
| "Tick's journey continues in The Hunt for Dark Infinity! A suspicious set of messages set Tick and Mistress Jane on a race to find the deadly Dark Infinity weapon But who will destroy it - and who will become its master?"
Price: 6.49 |
| "Rachel Ashwell: My Floral Affair : Whimsical Spaces and Beautiful Florals" |
| "Discover Rachel Ashwell's floral inspirations and the unique touch she brings to interiors in her first book dedicated to flowers a deeply-held passion come to life Flowers and floral decoration are at the core of Rachel Ashwell's world and her designs From her showcase rose garden in California she set out with photographer Amy Neunsinger to capture the full-blown romance of the quintessential English country house the dramatic colourways of northern Europe and the faded opulence of a Parisian apartment This is the story of that magical journey which takes us through a variety of beautiful spaces large and small some ornate and others simple Every aspect of floral accents is showcased from wallpaper to fabrics floors to ceilings architectural details lighting and of course flower arrangements some breathtaking and some simple but all beautiful in their own right"
Price: 17.49 |
| "Secret of Running : Maximum Performance Gains Through Effective Power Metering and Training" |
| "How much power does your human engine have? How much power do you need for running in different conditions? How can you optimize your training and racing performance? How can you use power meters to improve your results? What are the ultimate limits of human performance?The Secret of Running answers all of these questions All factors determining the performance in running (from 800-meter race to marathon) are explained step by step training nutrition body weight running form wind hills temperature running gear power meters and much more Written in a crystal-clear and lively style this book is a wealth of information for every ambitious runner This title also contains brand new insights on how the balance of the power of your human engine and the power requirement for running in different conditions determines your performance It shows how power meters can be used to optimize your training running economy and race result This book is lavishly illustrated and packed with useful data Being already a bestseller in the Netherlands and Belgium The Secret of Running can be considered the ultimate textbook for all serious runners and their coaches"
Price: 18.49 |
| "The Story of the Blue Planet" |
| "Winner of the 2014 UKLA Book Award an eco-fable with heart and humourBrimir and Hulda are best friends living on a beautiful blue planet where there are no grown-ups life is wild and free and each day is more exciting than the last Until one day a rocket ship piloted by a strange-looking adult named Gleesome Goodday crashes on the beach He promises to make life a hundred times more fun - with flying-powder and coated skin so that noone ever has to bathe again - and even nails the sun to their sky But Hulda and Brimir soon discover that their endless fun has consequences they could never have imagined Could it be that Gleesome Goodday is not everything he seems?An extraordinary adventure of magic and generosity and a beautifully simple tale of selfishness and sacrifice The Story of the Blue Planet will delight and challenge readers of every ageAndri Snaer Magnason is one of Iceland's most celebrated young writers In 2002 Love Star was named 'Novel of the Year' by Icelandic booksellers and received the DV Literary Award and a nomination to the Icelandic Literary Prize The Story of the Blue Planet - now published or performed in 22 countries - was the first children's book to receive the Icelandic Literary Prize and was also the recipient of the Janusz Korczak Honorary Award and the West Nordic Children's Book Prize Magnason is the winner of the 2010 Kairos Award"
Price: 6.49 |
| "New Grade 9-1 GCSE Chemistry Complete Revision & Practice with Online Edition by CGP Books (Paperback, 2016)" |
| "This CGP Complete Revision & Practice book covers every key topic from Grade 9-1 GCSE Chemistry Everything's explained with clear easy-to-read study notes examples and diagrams with brilliant coverage of the new required practicals maths skills and Working Scientifically There's also a huge range of practice questions and exam-style questions in every section (with answers included at the back) plus plenty of useful advice for scoring top marks in the final exams - and the book is rounded off with a full set of realistic practice papers We've even included a code that gives you access to a free Online Edition of the whole book! Separate CGP Complete Revision & Practice books are available for GCSE Biology (9781782945895) and GCSE Physics (9781782945918)"
Price: 9.49 |
| "The Marvellous Moon Map" |
| "I've got you and you've got me - so we'll be all rightOne day adventurous Mouse sets off to find the moon with his Marvellous Moon Map leaving his worried friend Bear behind But as the Woods get darker and the weather gets worse Mouse soon realizes that he needs more than just the Moon Map to find his wayAn emotional and atmospheric tale of true friendship beautifully told by Teresa Heapy with stunning illustrations from Waterstones Prizewinning David Litchfield"
Price: 5.49 |
| "Where My Wellies Take Me" |
| "Pippa loves staying with her Aunty Peggy She loves going for walks whether it's sunshiney or cold - long wandering walks where her wellies take her Follow Pippa into the beautiful countryside as her day unfolds and the wildlife animals and people she encounters are complemented by relevant poems from some of our greatest authors Part poetry anthology part child's scrapbook this is a truly lavish project designed to instil a love of language in young children"
Price: 8.99 |
| "The Jolley-Rogers and the Monster's Gold" |
| "When Matilda discovers a treasure map inside an old bottle she shows it to the Jolley-Rogers and they all set sail to find the mysterious island Only to end up in the belly of the dastardly Pirate Cruncher! Can Matilda and the rest of the Jolly-Rogers rescue themselves before it is too late? Or will they end up trapped there forever? Expect adventure laughs and perhaps an almighty sneeze"
Price: 4.99 |
| "For the Winner" |
| "Some three thousand years ago in a time before history the warriors of Greece journeyed to the ends of the earth in the greatest expedition the world had ever seen One woman fought alongside them Abandoned at birth on the slopes of Mount Pelion Atalanta is determined to prove her worth to the father who cast her aside Having taught herself to hunt and fight and disguised as a man she wins a place on the greatest voyage of that heroic age with Jason and his band of Argonauts in search of the legendary Golden Fleece And it is here in the company of men who will go down in history as heroes that Atalanta must battle against the odds - and the will of the gods - to take control of her destiny and change her life forever With her unrivalled knowledge and captivating storytelling Emily Hauser brings alive an ancient world where the gods can transform a mortal's life on a whim where warriors carve out names that will echo down the ages and where one woman fights to determine her own fate"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Ascendant's Rite : The Moontide Quartet Book 4" |
| "Love Betray Fight Ascend In the much-anticipated conclusion to The Moontide Quartet the fate of Urte will be decided on the mighty Leviathan BridgeEmperor Constant is finally ready to conquer the worldAs Alaron and Ramita struggle to recover the key to the Ascendants' magic as well as one of Ramita's infant sons Queen Cera must fight to take the reins of power and Seth Korion's Lost Legions desperately search for safety while trapped between two massive armiesThe time has come for the Rite of Ascendancy to be performed and for new powers to rise to save - or damn - UrteThe Moontide is ending'Modern epic fantasy at its best' - Fantasy Book Critic"
Price: 9.99 |
| "Beneath the Surface : (An Inspector Tom Reynolds Mystery Book 2)" |
| "THE TOP TEN BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE RICHARD AND JUDY SEARCH FOR A BESTSELLER COMPETITION'A writer to watch out for exceeded all expectations' Amazon reviewerDid I know it would come to this? There is no shot at redemption I am going to die The gun is in my eye-line as the second bullet is fired That's the one that kills meLate at night two powerful men meet in a secret location to discuss a long nurtured plan about to come to fruition One is desperate to know there is nothing standing in their way - the other assures him everything is taken care of Hours later a high-ranking government official called Ryan Finnegan is brutally slain in the most secure building in Ireland - Leinster House the seat of parliament Inspector Tom Reynolds and his team are called in to uncover the truth behind the murderAt first all the evidence hints at a politically motivated crime until a surprise discovery takes the investigation in a dramatically different direction Suddenly the motive for murder has got a lot more personal but who benefits the most from Ryan's death?"
Price: 6.99 |
| "The Blood Card : Stephens and Mephisto Mystery 3" |
| "On the eve of the Queen's coronation DI Stephens and Max Mephisto uncover an anarchist plot and a ticking bomb at the same time as solving the murder of a man close to them - from the author of the bestselling Dr Ruth Galloway mysteries'Mixes cosiness and sharpness in a way that recalls the best of Agatha Christie' Sunday Express (on Smoke and Mirrors)Elizabeth II's coronation is looming but the murder of their wartime commander Colonel Cartwright spoils the happy mood for DI Edgar Stephens and magician Max Mephisto A playbill featuring another deceased comrade is found in Colonel Cartwright's possession and a playing card the ace of hearts the blood card The wartime connection and the suggestion of magic are for Stephens and Mephisto to be summoned to the caseEdgar's ongoing investigation into the death of Brighton fortune-teller Madame Zabini is put on hold Max is busy rehearsing for a spectacular Coronation Day variety show - and his television debut - so it's Edgar who is sent to New York a land of plenty worlds away from still-rationed England He's on the trail of a small-town mesmerist who may provide the key but someone silences him first It's Edgar's colleague DS Emma Holmes who finds the clue buried in the files of the Zabini case that leads them to an anarchist group intent on providing an explosive finale to Coronation DayNow it's up to Edgar Max and Emma to foil the plot and find out who it is who's been dealing the cards"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Suddenly In the Depths of the Forest" |
| "In a village far away deep in a valley all the animals and birds disappeared some years ago Only the rebellious young teacher and an old man talk about animals to the children who have never seen such (mythical) creatures Otherwise there's a strange silence round the whole subject One wretched little boy has dreams of animals begins to whoop like an owl is regarded as an outcast and eventually disappears A stubborn brave girl called Maya and her friend Matti are drawn to explore in the woods round the village They know there are dangers beyond and that at night Nehi the Mountain Demon comes down to the village In a far-off cave they come upon the vanished boy content and self-sufficient Eventually they find themselves in a beautiful garden paradise full of every kind of animal bird and fish - the home of Nehi the Mountain Demon The Demon is a pied piper figure who stole the animals from the village He too was once a boy there but he was different mocked and reviled treated as an outsider and outcast This is his terrible revenge one which has punished him too by removing him from society and friendship and every few years he draws another child or two to join him in his fortress Eden where he has trained the sheep to lie down with the wolves and where predators are few He lets the two children return to the village telling them that one day when people are less cruel and his desire for vengeance has crumbled perhaps the animals might come back"
Price: 7.49 |
| "The Store" |
| "The Store doesn't just want your money - it wants your soul Imagine a future of unparalleled convenience A powerful retailer The Store can deliver anything to your door anticipating the needs and desires you didn't even know you had Most people are fine with that but not Jacob and Megan Brandeis New York writers whose livelihood is on the brink of extinction Jacob and Megan are going undercover to dig up The Store's secrets in a book that could change the entire American way of life But after a series of unsettling discoveries Jacob and Megan's worst fears about The Store seem like just the beginning Harbouring a secret that could get him killed Jacob has to find a way to escape The Store's watchful eye and publish his expose - before the truth dies with him"
Price: 6.99 |
| Oman |
| "Bradt's is the most up-to-date and informative guide to Oman the Arabian peninsula's most welcoming destination fully revised and updated by an author who has been living in Oman and Arabia since 1986 Oman is finally reaping the economic benefit of its location between Europe Africa and Asia with substantial investment in major shipping ports and significant expansion of the national airline with new routes to Western Europe and East Asia Despite being at the crossroads of great trade routes and empires Oman has remained an independent country through much of its long history and today tourism and travel are a major focus for Oman's government This new edition covers the recent substantial investment in new airport facilities and upmarket accommodation and also features the historic UNESCO towns of Samharam and Al Balid If you want to live like a local the guide also tells you how to slow cook the traditional spiced meat shuwa and how to be a perfect guest if invited into an Omani home Oman is not merely a desert While it has the classic sand seas - Wihibah Sands - home to the nomadic Bedouin and their camels this sultanate also boasts lush monsoon-soaked valleys near Salalah mountain villages surrounded by green terraced fields of fruit trees and rose bushes and the reef-fringed Ad Dimaniyyat Islands With such a varied wilderness there is huge scope for adventure Oman is increasingly perceived as a high-end cultural destination The new Opera House has opened directly supported by the Sultan with top-notch international performers like Placido Domingo The guide includes advice on property buying since Omani law changed to allow expatriates to buy explaining the rules and regulations There is also a detailed overview of language schools teaching Arabic not found in other guides With advice on cultural etiquette basic Arabic phrases and political history - as well as full practical information on where to stay and eat and what to see and do - this fully updated edition remains the essential guide for travellers looking to discover the real Oman"
Price: 12.49 |
| "Cape Verde" |
| "This new 7th edition of Bradt's Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) has been fully revised and updated and remains the most comprehensive English-language guidebook available to the islands of this alluring Atlantic archipelago described by some as 'Africa light' The guide includes well-researched history and cultural sections with a particularly strong section on music and brings an honest approach to reporting the fragile balance between tourist development and protecting the environment This new edition reflects the many changes since the previous one including the introduction of charter flights from the UK to Sal and the first casino-hotel on Sal as well as providing full information on how to make the most of the less developed islands away from the main tourist hotspots Stable and peaceful quietly isolated by its mid-Atlantic location Cape Verde continues to grow economically and to develop its tourist infrastructure at a leisurely pace With few natural resources the islands are heavily dependent on imports foreign remittances and still to some extent on foreign aid The reduction in the latter has heightened the focus on the importance of tourism as an economic driver and visitor numbers continue to rise Year-round sunshine makes Cape Verde a particularly appealing destination The archipelago is diverse particularly in terms of its tourist infrastructure Sal and Boavista the oldest of these volcanic islands are flat with white-sand beaches that rival anything in the world Consequently they attract 95 of Cape Verde's visitors leaving the other seven inhabited islands undeveloped Hikers and those curious to discover something authentic are drawn to them spending their time walking amongst the jaw-dropping mountainous landscapes of Fogo or Santo Antao taking some true time-out in tiny Brava or mellow Maio or enjoying the cultural fusion of African Portuguese and Brazilian influences in the cities of Praia and Mindelo The adventurous will find adrenalin rushing as they profit from windsurfing and kitesurfing opportunities fuelled by strong breezes and Atlantic waves while for culture Mindelo is the attraction with a constant backdrop of seductive music the thread which ties together the islands scattered across the mid-Atlantic"
Price: 11.99 |
