Mark Baker

The ultimate snapshot of every country in the world featuring new local insights from travel experts and the top experiences for each destination. Spot wildlife in Australia's lush green Daintree Rainforest; tour Japan's exquisite temples in Kyoto; discover Gaudi masterpieces in Spain's buzzing Barcelona. Get to know the amazing countries that populate our planet and start planning your next big...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Slovenia. Discover popular and off-the-beaten-track experiences from touring the Vipava Valley, one of Europe's top regions for wine lovers, to visiting the Fonda Fish Farm in Piran for exceptional sea bass, and escaping to the spa village of Podčetrtek to visit...

Lonely Planet's Eastern Europe is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Walk Dubrovnik's city walls, discover history in Krakow, and explore Moscow's Red Square; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Eastern Europe and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Eastern...

Lonely Planet's Eastern USA is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Sample New Orleans cuisine, catch a Broadway show, and explore Michigan's Gold Coast; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Eastern USA and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Eastern...

The world’s largest country offers it all, from historic cities and idyllic countryside to artistic riches, epic train rides, and vodka-fuelled nightlife. Lonely Planet Russia provides you with everything you need to explore this expansive nation. Kremlin illustrated highlight Getting your visa Full-colour metro maps Hermitage illustrated highlight

Bruce Buckham was captain of one of the finest Lancaster crews in World War II. The Australians were famous for their exploits in the air and infamous for their hijinks on the ground. Buckham's crew flew night after night against heavily-defended targets in Germany, including during the Battle of Berlin, the bloodiest campaign of the war for Australians. But their...

For any keen woodturners out there who want to do more turning but are short of time, 30-Minute Woodturning is the perfect book as it has an enticing variety of projects which can all be completed in 30 minutes. Even for those working at an intermediate level, this book provides you with something to aim for without compromising safety and...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Prague - and discover twice the city in half the time! Discover Prague's most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From sipping a brew at the Prague Beer Museum, to...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Prague and Czechia. Discover popular and off-the-beaten-track experiences from admiring Olomouc's majestic squares, to touring the magnificent Prague Castle, and discovering the retro kitsch at Brno's Retro Muzeum Na Statku. Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet Prague & Czechia...

The Emperor’s Grace is the story of the men of C Force – the first contingent of Australian, British and Dutch prisoners of war shipped from Singapore to Japan in November 1942. These men worked in the Kawasaki Shipyard in Kobe before the American firebombing campaign razed the city, and then the infamous Fukuoka coal mine before the atomic bombings...

Lonely Planet's Romania and Bulgaria is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Absorb the vibrant landscape while hiking, or relax on the Black Sea coast; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Romania and Bulgaria Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a...

Lonely Planet's Europe is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Marvel at Norway's fjords, discover Granada's Alhambra in Spain, and explore Moscow's Red Square; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Europe and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Europe Travel...

Lonely Planet’s USA is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Catch a Broadway show in New York, marvel at the Grand Canyon, and drive the Pacific Coast Highway; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the USA and begin your journey now!...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Western Balkans. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from visiting the enchanting 2500-year-old ruins of Butrint to swimming in the emerald waters of Bosnia & Hercegovina's Kravica Waterfall, and discovering amazing wine and olive oil on the Dalmatian coast....

Snow-dusted or sun-kissed steppe and taiga, the Gobi Desert and the Great Wall – the Trans-Siberian routes unite landscapes and experiences into the journey of a lifetime. Lonely Planet Trans-Siberian Railway covers: Trans-Mongolian route Trans-Manchurian route Baikal-Amur Mainline Moscow and Beijing

Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet's Best of Europe is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. See the Northern Lights in Reykjavik, party in Amsterdam and ride through the canals of Venice - all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the...

Lonely Planet’s Pocket Prague is your guide to the city’s best experiences and local life—neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Grab a coffee in the Old Town Square, admire Prague Castle from Charles Bridge, and wander through the old Jewish Cemetery, all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Prague and make the most of your trip! Inside Pocket Prague: Full-colour...

Lonely Planet's Prague and Czechia is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the city and country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Marvel at Prague Castle, sample Czech beer, and relax in the pretty town of Telč; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Prague and Czechia Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's...