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Mainland Greece promises incredible ancient relics, inspiring cities, idyllic beaches, and mountains steeped in myth and legend. Whether you want to watch the sun sink behind the marble columns of the Parthenon in Athens, visit iconic archaeological sites such as Delphi and Olympia, or simply soak up the sun on the sandy beaches of Halkidiki, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that mainland Greece has to offer. World-class museums and archaeological sites may be the first things that come to mind when you think of Greece, but the country is home to both old and new. Take Europe's oldest city, for example: Athens has a youthful vibe and buzzing nightlife, where upmarket restaurants stand alongside traditional grill eateries and old-school ouzeris jostle with the trendy cocktail bars of up-and-coming urban neighbourhoods. Beyond the cities, the rural landscapes of mainland Greece are stunningly diverse, stretching from the barren peaks of the northern Pindos to the sunny vineyards of Attica and the Peloponnese. Our newly updated guide brings Athens and the mainland to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the region's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. We've also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak. You'll discover:-our pick of Athens and the mainland's must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems-a handy pull-out map to help you navigate Athens-the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay -detailed maps and walks, which make navigating the region easily-easy-to-follow itineraries-expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe-colour-coded chapters to every part of mainland Greece, from Athens to the Peloponnese-a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you goTouring the Islands? Try our DK Eyewitness Greek Islands. Want the best of Athens in your pocket? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Athens.

Whether you want to follow in the footsteps of legendary figures at the Minoan palace, swim in the turquoise waters of idyllic Zakynthos bay, or watch the sun set over Corfu from Kaiser's throne, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that the Greek Islands have to offer. The perfect escape, the Greek Islands offer spectacular beaches, crystal-clear seas, and picturesque villages. Though the islands vary greatly in character, they all share delicious cuisine, hospitable locals, and views capable of stealing your breath away.

Whether you are travelling first class or on a limited budget, this Eyewitness Top 10 guide will lead you straight to the very best the Greek Islands have to offer. Dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 features of the Palace of Knossos to the Top 10 beaches, festivals and pretty villages - provide the insider knowledge every visitor needs. And to save you time and money, there's even a list of the Top 10 Things to Avoid.

Following the Axis invasion of Greece, the Nazis began persecuting the country’s Jews much as they had across the rest of occupied Europe, beginning with small indignities and culminating in mass imprisonment and deportations. Among the many Jews confined to the Thessaloniki ghetto during this period were Sarina Saltiel, Mathilde Barouh, and Neama Cazes—three women bound for Auschwitz who spent the weeks before their deportation writing to their sons. Do Not Forget Me brings together these remarkable pieces of correspondence, shocking accounts of life in the ghetto with an emotional intensity rare even by the standards of Holocaust testimony.

This book is an introduction into the fascinating world of dolphins and whales of the Greek Seas as well as an identification and field guide. It includes information on the classification, evolution and adaptations, ecology, intelligence and behavior of these amazing sea mammals. It also provides information on their geographical distribution, on how to find, study and identify dolphins and whales that are regularly observed in Greek waters. It is the result of 12 years of field research, experiences and adventures. An account of our first enthralling close encounter with the Striped Dolphins and the sighting of a Fin Whale at Korinthiakos Gulf, of our fieldwork with the Bottlenose Dolphins of Amvrakikos and North Evoikos Gulfs, of our observations with the endangered Common Dolphins of the inland sea between the Island of Lefkas and the Greek mainland, the Orei Channel and the Sporades islands. The book includes photographs taken during our field-work and illustrations of dolphin and whale species, drawn by us based on our personal observations and on representative photographs taken during our work.

A captivating popular history that shines a light on the notorious Julio-Claudian women who forged an empire Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero-these are the names history associates with the early Roman Empire. Yet, not a single one of these emperors was the blood son of his predecessor. In this captivating history, a prominent scholar of the era documents the Julio-Claudian women whose bloodline, ambition, and ruthlessness made it possible for the emperors' line to continue. Eminent scholar Guy de la Bedoyere, author of Praetorian, asserts that the women behind the scenes-including Livia, Octavia, and the elder and younger Agrippina-were the true backbone of the dynasty. De la Bedoyere draws on the accounts of ancient Roman historians to revisit a familiar time from a completely fresh vantage point. Anyone who enjoys I, Claudius will be fascinated by this study of dynastic power and gender interplay in ancient Rome.

In 2009, Patrick Leigh Fermor's Spanish-language translator, Dolores Payás, visited the writer in his Greek home for the first time. By this time he was well advanced in years. Even so he received her with open arms and made her feel at home. A friendship sprung, other visits followed. The legendary adventurer and man of letters sat his translator at his table, stuffing her with food, drink and words (particularly drink and words). In short, he granted her access into his universe. It was a huge and generous gesture, one of those which cannot be forgotten. Gratitude is an active feeling, something had to be done. Out of this emerged Drink Time!, a homage, a token of thanks and a love letter at the same time. This little book is a charming, personal and moving portrait of Patrick Leigh Fermor during his final years. It depicts the author, but also a man full of humanity and charm, of tolerance and affection.

Αν είσαι ξένος που αποφάσισες οικογενειακά ή με μεγάλη παρέα να πας στον Βόλο για να εντρυφήσεις στην τσιπουρική σε κάποιο διάστημα διακοπών παρότι θα φύγεις αρκετά ικανοποιημένος, μην πιστέψεις ούτε στιγμή πως αυτή είναι η εμπειρία για την οποία είχες ακούσει πολλά. Θα πρέπει να επιστρέψεις άλλη μία φορά με μικρή παρέα και να βρεις έναν μερακλή Βολιώτη να σε οδηγήσει. Η απήχηση που γνώρισε η ελληνική έκδοση και η ανάδειξη της χώρα σε τουριστικό brand με ξεχωριστή γαστρονομική ταυτότητα, συνυπολογίστηκαν στην απόφασή μας να μεταφράσουμε το εγχειρίδιο του Αλέξανδρου Ψυχούλη στα αγγλικά. Φιλοδοξία μας είναι το βιβλίο να καταστεί ένας οδηγός για τον κάθε «ξένο», που ενδιαφέρεται για την ελληνική γαστρονομική κουλτούρα ενός τόπου που είναι άρρηκτα συνδεδεμένος με ένα προϊόν. Ο συγγραφέας μας ξεναγεί στην τσιπουροποσία συστήνοντάς μας τις ιδανικές συνθήκες, ώστε να απολαύσουμε ένα ή και περισσότερα τσιπουράκια. Το σωστό μαγαζί με το καλό χύμα τσίπουρο, το πως καθόμαστε, το μέγεθος της παρέας, το τσούγκρισμα, το μενού, ο χαρακτήρας του σερβιτόρου, η συζήτηση, ο τόπος, η ώρα και κυρίως ο ρυθμός είναι παράγοντες που καθορίζουν το αποτέλεσμα. Ο Αλέξανδρος Ψυχούλης, ένας μερακλής Βολιώτης σε ρόλο ξεναγού, μας χαρίζει έναν ανθρωπολογικό οδηγό ευδαιμονίας με γεωγραφικό προσδιορισμό. Πρόκειται για ένα κείμενο με ζωηρές περιγραφές που ταξιδεύει τον αναγνώστη σε ένα τσιπουράδικο του Βόλου, πλάι στο κύμα.

Important protagonists of the Polish neo avant-garde in the 1960s and '70s. This richly illustrated book investigates the development of Krasinski's unique formal language, showcasing works spanning more than 50 years of his remarkable career. From early works made in the 1960s to installations made in the 2000s, the book emphasizes his experimental approach to art and exhibitions. Introduced by Tate curator Kasia Redzisz, a series of texts by leading scholars presents fresh research on Krasinski's practice, placing it within a wider global context. With rarely reproduced artworks and documentary photographs, as well as previously unpublished archival materials and a fully illustrated chronology, this is the definitive English-language volume on one of the most important Polish artists of the 20th century.

Με μεγάλη χαρά ανακοινώνουμε την κυκλοφορία μιας νέας σειράς αγγλικών βιβλίων για μικρούς και μεγάλους που εισάγουν τους αναγνώστες στον κόσμο και στον πολιτισμό της αρχαίας Ελλάδας μέσα από τις εμβληματικές ηρωίδες της μυθολογίας. Είτε πρόκειται για διασκευές κλασικών τραγωδιών του Ευριπίδη, του Αισχύλου και του Σοφοκλή είτε για πρωτότυπα έργα βασισμένα σε γνωστές πηγές, τα βιβλία αυτά έχουν στόχο να παρασύρουν τους αναγνώστες σε ένα ταξίδι γεμάτο περιπέτεια, δράμα, θάνατο και έρωτα, ενώ παράλληλα εστιάζουν στις γυναίκες που έπαιξαν τόσο σημαντικό ρόλο στην ιστορία μας -και συχνά εξακολουθούν να μνημονεύονται ως απλοί θεατές. Η σειρά ξεκινά με έξι βιβλία: Μήδεια, Κίρκη, Ηλέκτρα, Ελένη, Αριάδνη και Αντιγόνη. Τα τρία πρώτα εκδίδονται τον Μάρτιο του 2024, ενώ τα επόμενα τρία το καλοκαίρι. Κάθε βιβλίο μπορεί να διαβαστεί ξεχωριστά και μπορείτε να αρχίσετε την ανάγνωση με οποιαδήποτε σειρά, όμως υπάρχει ένα βασικό νήμα που εντέλει συνδέει όλους αυτούς τους χαρακτήρες και παρέχει μια ευρύτερη άποψη για το τι ήταν να είσαι γυναίκα στον αρχαίο ελληνικό κόσμο. Τα ιδιαίτερα εξώφυλλα της σειράς έχει φιλοτεχνήσει η ταλαντούχα εικονογράφος Little Miss Grumpy. Γέννημα-θρέμμα Αθηναία, είχε όνειρο να γίνει ηθοποιός, αλλά τελικά έγινε μια από τις πιο πολλά υποσχόμενες εικονογράφους της γενιάς της. Σχεδιάζει, σκιτσάρει και ζωγραφίζει για βιβλία και εφημερίδες και δημιουργεί αντικείμενα με… προσωπικότητα.