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Capri, a resort island dating back to the height of the Roman Empire, has long been an extraordinary destination full of ancient charm. Cherished by everyone from physician Axel Munthe to film director Jean-Luc Godard to literary icons, celebrities, poets, and the jet set, Capri boasts a rich Mediterranean spirit and style that encompasses a wealth of beauty, from gardens to villas to caves to the people walking in the lively Piazzetta. Capri Style is a look at this fabled corner of the world through the ages and a celebration of paradise on earth. Pages: 272 Hardback 24.9 x 33.3 x 3.3cm

Bordering the coastlines of eight countries, the Red Sea is a melting pot of civilizations, faiths and hopes. With unique coral reefs and diverse underwater life, the untouched nature and unmatched biodiversity thrive in the aquatic environment and have led to the creation of several preservation initiatives. As the setting of many epic journeys in literature, the Red Sea is imbued with a spirit of adventure. Photography by Aline Coquelle, Ameen Qaisaran and Afnan Alkhayat, Mohammed Al Sharif, and Yarob Bashrahil. From serene desert expanses to coastal regions teeming with flora and fauna, the many wonders of Saudi Arabia are...

'Only with the greatest of simplifications for the sake of convenience can we say Africa In reality except as a geographical term Africa doesn't exist' Ryszard Kapuscinski has been writing about the people of Africa throughout his career In astudy that avoids the official routes palaces and big politics he sets out to create an account of post-colonial Africa seen at once as a whole and as a location that wholly defies generalised explanations It is both a sustained meditation on themosaic of peoples and practises we call 'Africa' and an impassioned attempt to come to terms with humanity itself as it struggles to escape from...

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  Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play   Jason Patric and Ray Liotta deliver edgy driven performances in this compelling crime drama Nick Tellis (Patric) is a suspended narcotics officer recruited to investigate the murder of Michael Calvess a rookie cop killed under mysterious circumstances Tellis is teamed with Calvess&39;s partner Henry Oak (Liotta) a hot-tempered renegade who&39;ll stop at nothing to avenge his friend&39;s death As Tellis and Oak follow a shadowy trail through the seamy drug underworld the lines start to blur - between...