BookTalk to see their famous black and white sand beaches and enjoy attractions such as Carnival . Traditional tour guides give straightforward advice on what to do and where to go . But in the book , The Canary Islands – A Cultural History ( h ), celebrated Spanish journalist and Canary Islands native Juan Cruz Ruiz offers something much more for travellers and interested readers looking for an intimate exploration of this rich archipelago . This is like travelling with a personal tour guide : one who will tell you in exuberant language about the original inhabitants of the Canaries , the history of the islands , including their conquest by Spain , and what life was like for residents before tourism . Ruiz explores the geography , food and art , and introduces readers to the Canario people and their life stories . The Canary Islands – A Cultural History is also a unique guide to unusual destinations , excellent food and wine , and the ecology , history , and mythology of this much-loved destination .
With the summer barbecue season getting into full swing , why not provide a real vegetarian option for palates jaded by scorched chicken legs and cremated sausages . Nina Olsson ’ s Feasts Of Veg ( h ) offers vibrant veggie recipes for gatherings . Following on from the success of her previous cookery book , Bowls of Goodness , Olsson moves from casual bowl-food to celebrating in style . This joyful book focuses on delicious festive vegetable dishes that are easy to make . The recipes are driven by modern plant-based cooking inspired by kitchens from around the world : with Mediterranean , Asian , Northern European and Middle Eastern flavours .
Not content with producing some of the best guide books in creation , Lonely Planet also offer conveniently-sized , very affordable planning maps if you do not want to seek out every back road . Order the easy-fold , easy-to-use Lonely Planet Spain Planning for delivery in mid to late July . Aside from the map itself , there are images and information about top attractions , itinerary suggestions and themed lists .
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