Stephen Brewer

The recent economic crisis in Greece has, paradoxically enough, created better conditions for tourism. The Greeks are painfully aware that tourism is their best-functioning remaining industry. They value the visitor as never before, treat them with a warmth and courtesy that exceeds what you'll find in other parts of Europe. And more people are therefore coming here in unprecedented numbers. To bring the current message of Greek tourism to a reading...

When American tourists complete their first trip to Rome, Florence & Venice, their attention then invariably turns further south in Italy, to the dynamic city of Naples (along with nearby Pompeii), the colorful seaside city of Sorrento, and the enchanting Amalfi Coast alongside Capri. The number of tourists making a trip to these legendary locations is awesome. Our authors are long-recognized and well-acclaimed travel journalists, who have each devoted...

Do you or someone you love have a Y chromosome? If so, this book is for you. The average life expectancy for men is five years shorter than for women. Why? Because men neglect their health. Dr. Stephen C. Brewer's The Canyon Ranch Guide to Men's Fitness: A Doctor's Prescription for Male Wellness aims to remedy that. The Canyon Ranch Guide is a sustainable, real-world approach to men's health. The book is divided into four sections designed to target...

Among travelers to Italy, Florence is an indispensable stop, and more and more of them are extending their stays to include additional highlights of Tuscany: Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Grevi, San Gimignano, and more. This new Day by Day Guide, by two long-experienced experts in Italy, advises the reader about the smartest ways to accomplish a visit to Florence and Tuscany. It provides and discusses sample itineraries, and then lists recommended lodgings,...

Map your own adventure. Packed with color photos, this bestselling guide offers dozens of itineraries that show you how to see the best of Florence & Tuscany in a short time--with bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Featuring a full range of thematic and neighborhood tours, plus dining, lodging, shopping, nightlife, and practical visitor info, Florence & Tuscany Day by Day is the only guide that helps travelers organize their time...

Sudden changes in the social scene, upheavals such as are wrought by economic depression, by revolutions and by wars, lay bare for our observation the interaction between the individual and society; they expose sharply the individual and his relationship to his primary social unit: the family. The war, with the shocklike interruption of the usual tempo of living, wrote a new, clearly defined chapter in the life of the individual as well as of the...

Since Italy is too large and varied to be researched by one author or even two, Frommer's Italy written by multiple authors and is among the most up-to-date and fastidiously fact-checked of all the guidebooks on Italy presently published. That characteristic is perhaps the reason why Frommer's Italy is high up on any list of best-sellers, and why it is also regarded, by us, as a jewel in Frommer's crown. Six of Frommer's finest travel journalists...

Germany has the largest population of any nation in Western Europe, and is the ancestral home of the single largest ethnic group in America. To do justice to this major nation, we have called upon the talents and research abilities of six long-experienced journalists, most of them living full time in Germany. The resulting book is up-to-date, printed in large, easy-to-read fonts and contains:-Dozens of spectacular photos-Full-color maps throughout...

We live in a world of extremes in our politics and media. This lack of moderation is often displayed in our choice of health routines. "Experts" advocate dietary regimens in a mind-boggling array of vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and more unusual options, and we are bombarded by ads for medicines and dietary supplements. As a result, millions consume unregulated, untested products hoping for a magical cure. And opioid addiction from government-approved...

"Ready to go away? The experts at Fodor's are here to help. We're bringing you the very best of Greece, including the Acropolis, Santorini, Meteora's monasteries, and more. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure that you have all the essential information to plan a perfect trip and make the most of your time"--Page 4 of cover.