Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher* 836 images, 230 countries, one complete picture - without the weight of the world. Lonely Planet's The Travel Book captures the essence of every country on the planet through stunning photographs and atmospheric text. User-friendly A-to-Z coverage and double-page spreads of every country make thisbook a total delight - in a mini edition. Includes cultural insights, key facts and maps. Also available in full format paperback, hardback, and children's Not For Parents: The Travel Book - cool stuff to know about every country in the world! User-friendly A-to-Z coverage of every country in the world Double-page spreads of every destination Maps and key country facts Text by Lonely Planet's expert staff and authors Cultural insights into fascinating places Please note: This is the small format version of Lonely Planet's original Travel Book 2. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet. About Lonely Planet- Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel content provider, with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in. TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2012 winner in Favourite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) *#1 in the world market share - source: Nielsen Bookscan. Australia, UK and USA. March 2012-January 2013