Κοινότητα Αναγνωστών Βιβλίων - readers.gr

[...] The guidebook you hold in your hands contains myths associated with the Acropolis and the monument's story throughout history. The archaeological site, Museum and surrounding monuments and sanctuaries are described in detail. Finally, photographs, plans and artists' reconstructions will enable the visitor more easily to wander over "Pallas" magnificent hill", the symbol of the Classical spirit through the ages.

Crete is full of contrasts, and every bend in the road reveals a surprise. Changes of landscape are customary; it can be hot, mild or tropical. It can include rugged, wild regions, tough and rocky, reminiscent of the heroes of Kazantzakis and El Greco.The coasts too can be peaceful beaches in some places and craggy cliffs battered by the waves in others. But the plains of Crete are verdant and serene, and its mountains with their celebrated gorges are impregnable strongholds that have always protected every form of freedom.

[...] Welcome, then, to the charming and wonderful world of wine. Once this book has taken us for a stroll- with a glass of wine in hand- through the geography and history of the vine, it shall introduce us to contemporary reality, analysing, as far as possible, the mysteries of this great pleasure, of this flaming drink. The world of wine is large enough, it has room not only for the aficionado or the uninitiated, professionals or amateurs, but also for the simple inquisitive explorers, friends and admirers of Oenology. It is the inquisitive spirit of these people that...