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RIGHTS CATALOGUE 2016 APA PUBLICATIONS (UK) LTD Contents Walking Eye App Insight Guides Flexi Maps Insight Guides Pocket Guides Insight Guides Phrasebooks & App Berlitz Pocket Guides Berlitz For Your Trip Insight Guides Experience Guides Berlitz Dip Into Insight Guides Notebooks Berlitz Verbs Insight Guides Berlitz Study Cards Insight Guides City Guides Hide This Book Insight Guides Explore Guides Berlitz Fun With Insight Guides Great Breaks Berlitz 1000 Words Insight Guides Cruise Guides Berlitz Flash Cards 2 Walking Eye App Available for free in the App Store and Google Play, the Insight Guides Walking Eye app connects printed books (published 2016) with digital destination content and eBooks. The container app provides easy access to standard free content, such as events and activities in a chosen destination, as well as to curated premium content including hotel, restaurant and shopping listings, an A to Z of practical information and an eBook version of the purchased book. COMING SOON Single destination app & eBooks Inspire me Activities Events Available free to customers who have bought a printed book to the dedicated destination, or for purchase individually Our travel blog, updated on a daily basis Free access to a range of local guided tours and sightseeing activities, with the option to book Free information on local events (e.g. festivals, concerts and exhibitions) worldwide 3 Walking Eye App / Single Destination Content Always up-to-date travel information Destination orientation Users can read about the destination in the introductions to its regions, browse the list of destination highlights and places of interest by category or region, or simply use the ‘Around me’ option to find places of interest nearby. They can then save their selected restaurants, bars and activities to ‘Favourites’ or share them with friends using email, Twitter and Facebook. Frequently updated listings Restaurants, bars and hotels change all the time. Our premium content features all of our favourites and is updated regularly. Users who have verified their ownership or purchased the destination content can then simply update their app for the latest listings when they receive a notification to do so. Travel tips & destination overviews This includes a complete A–Z of handy travel tips on everything from visa regulations to local etiquette. Plus, users will find destination overviews on shopping, sport, local events, health, children’s activities and more. 4 Walking Eye App / Single Destination Content Destinations Available COUNTRIES & REGIONS Florida Dec-15 France Dec-15 Malaysia Dec-15 Oman & the UAE Dec-15 Sardinia Dec-15 Mauritius, Réunion & Seychelles Jan-15 Russia Jan-15 Arizona & the Grand Canyon Feb-15 Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania Feb-15 Japan Feb-15 Sicily Feb-15 Costa Rica Mar-15 United States on the Road Apr-15 Ecuador & the Galapagos May-15 Indonesia May-15 Kenya May-15 Sweden Jun-15 Caribbean Cruises Jul-15 The Netherlands Jul-15 Caribbean: the Lesser Antilles Aug-15 Australia Sep-15 Thailand Sep-15 Alaska Oct-15 India Oct-15 South Korea Nov-15 Chile & Easter Island Nov-15 England Dec-15 CITIES London Aug-16 New York City Aug-16 San Francisco Aug-16 Paris Sep-16 Rome Sep-16 Shanghai Sep-16 5 Walking Eye App / Packaging Connecting printed books with digital single destination content & eBooks PREMIUM BUNDLING printed book + digital single destination content + eBook STANDARD BUNDLING printed book + eBook Insight Guides Pocket Guides City Guides Explore Guides Cruise Guides Great Breaks Experience Guides 6 Insight Guides Pocket Guides with pull-out maps SPECIFICATIONS Size: 144 x 105mm Page count: 144/192/256 pages Binding: Paperback Word count: 30/40/50k Available titles: 28 (Insight Pocket Guides); 128 (Berlitz Pocket Guides) Price: £4.99 – £6.99/$9.99 Rights Sold: Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Russia, Sweden, Turkey COMING SOON Option to license Standard Bundling package, offering the eBook on purchase of the printed book. TARGET MARKET These are inclusive guides designed to appeal to travellers from a wide background and age group. The format of the guides and their price point make them perfect for short trips: the city guides are ideal for the weekend break and business market while the island and resort-based titles are useful for package and independent holiday makers. Those on longer tours to far-flung destinations, but who don’t require a larger guide, will love the concise information and easy format of these Pocket Guides. With their detailed narrative style, comprehensive travel tips and useful phrases, the books are aimed at first-time as well as repeat visitors. The handy portable format and easy-to-find information are ideal for on-the-ground use, while detailed introduction, history and eating out sections provide a useful cultural background to a trip. Wide-ranging hotel and restaurant listings are designed to cater for every taste and budget. 7 Insight Guides Pocket Guides with pull-out maps KEY CHARACTERISTICS Size matters: True pocket guides – smaller than most competitors (144 x 103mm). Serious content: 30,000 words of narrative text packed in to 144 pages (the standard length). Broken down into detailed colour-coded sections, with matching features and snippet boxes providing further visual impact and interest for the reader. Picture perfect: Around 70 carefully selected pictures in all, with at least one picture on every spread in the main sections. Handy maps: Fold-out front and back cover flap maps providing instant views of the destination. Highlights: Top Ten spread at the beginning flags up the best attractions. Cover story: Informative back cover with text and pictures tailored to the destination HOW EACH BOOK IS ORGANISED Pocket Guides are divided into eight main sections: Preliminary Pages: The Top Ten Attractions spread provides inspiration with the best sights and scenes of the destination, while the Contents pages highlight the different colour-coded sections and break down the areas covered in the main Where to Go section. All books feature ‘A Perfect Day in...’ spread. Introduction: An engaging foretaste of the destination and the first point of call for essential background information on geography, climate, lifestyle and traditions. This provides all the background information needed to set the guide in context. History: An overview of developments and events that have shaped the destination. The Historical Landmarks feature box is an easy-to-navigate summary of the destination’s main events. Where to Go: The destination’s sights and places are covered in an easy-to-follow and geographically logical order. Number dots relating to the book’s mapping flag up the most unmissable sights for easy use. What to Do: A destination-led snapshot of the best ways to spend your free time, for shoppers, clubbers, culture vultures, sports fans and children alike. The Calendar of Events feature box is an at-a-glance guide to what’s going on at any time of year. Eating Out: A background to the destination’s cuisines, from influences to local delicacies to drinks. For non-English-language destinations, the Menu Reader feature is an essential dictionary of basic restaurant phrases and food items. It is followed by our selection of the best restaurants in the destination, for all budgets. Travel Tips: A directory containing a fact-packed, user-friendly A–Z of practical information, including useful phrases for non-English-language destinations. Hotels: Accommodation to suit all tastes and price ranges, from boutique to budget, and with a focus on unique and characterful places. 8 Insight Guides Pocket Guides with pull-out maps Titles Available / 28 titles Barcelona Dec-15 Berlin Dec-15 Hong Kong Dec-15 London Dec-15 Madrid Dec-15 New York Dec-15 Paris Dec-15 Rome Dec-15 Antigua & Barbuda Feb-16 San Francisco Feb-16 Scotland Feb-16 St Lucia Feb-16 Las Vegas Mar-16 Caribbean Ports of Call Apr-16 Los Angeles Apr-16 Spain Apr-16 Ireland May-16 Washington, DC May-16 Jamaica Jun-16 Poland Jun-16 Marrakesh Aug-16 Vietnam Aug-16 Copenhagen Oct-16 Venice Oct-16 Vienna Oct-16 Bologna Nov-16 Dublin Nov-16 Florence Dec-16 9 Berlitz Pocket Guides without pull-out maps Titles Available (128) Abu Dhabi Algarve Amsterdam Andalucia & the Costa del Sol Antigua and Barbuda Australia Austria Bali & Lombok Bangkok Barcelona Beijing Berlin Bologna Oct-16 Croatia Cuba Oct-15 Cyprus Jul-16 Czech Republic Delhi Dubai Dublin Nov-16 Edinburgh Egypt Egypt Red Sea Coast Feb-16 Florence Nov-16 France French Riviera Jersey Kenya Kos Apr-16 Krakow Dec-15 Kuala Lumpur Nov-15 Lanzarote Dec-15 Las Vegas Feb-16 Libya Lisbon London Nov-16 Los Angeles Mar-16 Madeira Madrid Feb-16 New Zealand Nice, Cannes&Monte Carlo Feb16 Nile Cruising Norway Oman Orlando Oslo Paris Dec-16 Phuket Poland Jun-16 Portugal Prague Sri Lanka Aug-16 St Lucia St Petersburg Stockholm Sweden Mar-16 Switzerland Sydney Aug-16 Tallinn Tenerife Nov-16 Thailand Tokyo Toronto Travel Health Bruges & Ghent Brussels Budapest Bulgaria Cairo Canary Islands Cancun & Cozumel Cape Town Cape Verde Caribbean Ports of Call Mar-16 China Mar-16 Copenhagen Aug-16 Corfu Mar-16 Crete Germany Gran Canaria Aug-16 Guernsey Dec-16 Helsinki Hong Kong Iceland India Ireland Apr-16 Istanbul&the Aegean Coast Oct15 Italian Lakes & Verona Feb-16 Italy Jamaica May-16 Japan Malaysia Mar-16 Mallorca Dec-16 Malta Marrakesh Jul-16 Mauritius Feb-16 Menorca Milan Montenegro Oct-16 Morocco Moscow Munich & Bavaria Naples, Capri & Amalfi Coast New York Dec-16 Qatar Rhodes Jan-16 Riga Dec-16 Rome Salzburg San Francisco Feb-16 Sardinia Feb-16 Scotland Jan-16 Seychelles Sicily Singapore Slovenia South Africa Spain Mar-16 Turkey Turkish Coast Mar-16 Tuscany & Umbria USA Apr-16 Valencia Venice Aug-16 Vienna Aug-16 Vietnam Aug-16 Washington Apr-16 Zakynthos & Kefalonia 10 Experience Guides TARGET MARKET These seductively packaged pocket guides are designed to appeal to well-informed, sophisticated travellers looking for fresh insights into their chosen destination. Their selective approach will suit independent travellers who are comfortable navigating a destination and like to set their own agenda, but who want to be informed of the best a city has to offer and return home feeling satisfied that they have uncovered some of its secrets. SPECIFICATIONS Size: 113 mm x 165 mm Binding: Flexibound Printing: Full colour throughout Extent: 176 pp Titles published: 6 Price: £9.99 / $15.00 COMING SOON Option to license Premium Bundling package, offering the single destination app and eBook on purchase of the printed book. KEY CHARACTERISTICS Inspirational guides that take a selective approach for the discerning traveller. A carefully edited choice of entries compiled by writers with an in-depth knowledge of the destination. Stylish design with evocative photography, matched by text that is informative, reliable and entertaining. A ‘dip into’ list of over 100 great ideas – things to see and do, places to stay, bars and restaurants to seek out, with plenty of secret corners, local haunts, quirky and off-the-beaten track suggestions thrown into the mix. Ideas are grouped by area, with detailed mapping for ease of use on the ground. An ‘inspiration’ section allows the reader to tailor-make an itinerary - whether they’re looking for adventure, culture, romance, family fun or a lazy day, there’s a list of suggestions to match their mood. 11 Experience Guides HOW EACH BOOK IS ORGANISED Experience guides are divided into three elegantly designed sections: 1. After a brief introduction to the city and a city map, the book begins with an ‘inspiration’ section of around 20 pages. This is filled with suggestions covering a wide range of things to do, places to eat, drink and shop – all grouped by mood. Many of the headings are applicable to all destinations in the series, In the Mood For…. a gourmet blow-out; retail therapy; contemporary arts/fine art; adventure; a night on the town; being pampered; family fun; a lazy day; romance; escaping the crowds; offbeat exploration; people watching etc. Each individual suggestion is cross-referenced to the main section of the book, where they are given full coverage. 2. The main section presents a ‘dip into’ selection of 100+ experiences. Pick any page at random and a great idea is presented. The section is subdivided into neighbourhoods, each neighbourhood having its own ‘menu’ of ideas, carefully chosen by writers who know the destination inside out. The choice is selective rather than comprehensive, but with enough variety to plan many a perfect day, whatever the reader’s mood. Each chapter also has its own area map, plotted with all the suggested sights, restaurants, shops etc. 3. There is also an A to Z section at the end of the book, containing all the information you need on getting around and other key practical points. MARKET COMPETITION The new Insight Experience series is an exciting, upmarket addition to the Insight stable. The striking covers and elegant interior design are more than a match for other ‘style’ guides, but unlike the competitors their visual appeal is backed by the quality content and mapping that are the hallmark of Insight. Titles Available (6) London Aug-16 New York City Aug-16 San Francisco Aug-16 Paris Sep-16 Rome Sep-16 Shanghai Sep-16 12 Notebooks SPECIFICATIONS Size: 148 mm x 210 mm Hardcover Extent: 160pp Price: £9.99 / $14.99 COMING SOON Ideal travel journals as well as regular notebooks, Insight Guides’ brand new notebooks are the perfect companion. Visually striking, with a host of practical and inspirational content, they are a premium addition to Insight Guides’ travel range. These notebooks make ideal travel journals as well as being practical for everyday use. These hardcover products include 14 pages of practical information, such as calendars and planners for 2016/2017/2018, international phone codes, a weights and measures table and details of world time differences. Full-colour pages feature Insight’s trademark inspirational travel coverage, with content on dream places to visit in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australasia. 13 Insight Guides SPECIFICATIONS Insight Guides Size: 153 x 229mm Extent: 288–520 pages Binding: round spine with flaps Full-colour Number of titles currently in print: 87 Price: £14.99 - £18.99 / US$21.99 - $24.99 TARGET MARKET Insight Guides are aimed at a well-informed readership, aged 30 plus, who seek cultural and historical background prior to departure. The guides are used before a trip for inspiration and planning and after a trip as a souvenir, as well as containing an overview of practical on-the-ground information. KEY CHARACTERISTICS An insider’s view - Insight Guides were written by expert local authors. Hundreds of vivid colour photographs throughout the guides allow the reader to become immersed in the culture and feel of a place. Full-colour mapping throughout the book and inside the front and back covers. In-depth essays on a destination’s history, people and culture. Magazine-style photo features throughout the book offer stimulating visual portrayals of key aspects of the destination such as festivals, wine, architecture, archaeology and wildlife. Discerning recommendations for restaurants and activities in some titles. Titles from 2016 onwards are bundled with a free app (see page 3). Reliable practical information. Regional Guides Size: 133 x 196mm Extent: 288–320 pages Binding: round spine with flaps and Pull-out touring map Full-colour Number of titles currently in print: 7 Price: £14.99 / US$18.99 Rights Sold: France, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Romania, Thailand, Brazil Option to license Premium Bundling package, offering the single destination app and eBook on purchase of the printed book. 14 Insight Guides HOW EACH BOOK IS ORGANISED Insight Guides comprise six distinct sections: Preliminary Pages These pages include a table of contents followed by ‘Best Of’, which comprises two pictorial spreads. Top Attractions – showcasing the destination’s blockbuster sights and activities, and Editor’s Choice – in which the writer/editor shares their top recommendations and insider tips. Introduction This is a one or two-page introduction to the destination as a whole – to describe the experience of visiting it, with some historical, political and cultural context. This is followed by one Feature – People or Geography, whichever is more appropriate – which is an accessible introduction to the destination’s defining characteristics. History This section starts with a ‘Decisive Dates’ spread giving key dates in a destination’s history, from pre-history to the present day. This is followed by the history chapters, of which there are between one and four. Features A series of highly readable essays, written by specialist authors, on defining aspects of the destination, such as People, Geography, Arts, Food and Architecture. Places This section forms the bulk of the book and is divided into city/area/regional chapters. Each chapter is a detailed guide to a particular place, usually arranged in itinerary form, with cross-references to full-colour maps. Travel Tips This section includes detailed practical information on the following topics: Transport – how to get to the destination, and how to get around once you’re there. Accommodation/Eating Out/Activities – listings for where to stay and eat and what to do in the destination in the book (pre-2016 titles) or the Walking Eye app (from 2016). A–Z of practical information – visas, currency, health, etc. Language (if appropriate to the destination), including pronunciation tips and useful phrases. Further Reading – suggested books for further information on the destination, covering all appropriate genres. 15 Insight Guides EUROPE (32 titles) Croatia England Dec-16 Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania Feb-16 Europe, Western Finland France Dec-15 France, Northern France, Southwest Germany Great Britain Great River Cruises of Europe Greece Greek Islands Iceland Ireland Italian Lakes (IRG) Italy Malta Netherlands Jul-16 Norway Poland Portugal Provence & the French Riviera (IRG) Russia Jan-16 Sardinia Dec-15 Scandinavia Scotland Sicily Feb-16 Spain Sweden Jun-16 Switzerland Tuscany GENERAL (1) Insight Travel Photography AMERICAS (21 titles) Alaska Oct-16 Argentina Arizona & the Grand Canyon Feb-16 Belize Bermuda Brazil California Canada Chile Dec-16 Colorado Costa Rica Mar-16 Ecuador & the Galapagos May-16 Florida Dec-15 Guatemala, Belize & the Yucatan Hawaii Mexico New England Peru South America US National Parks West USA On The Road Apr-16 CARIBBEAN (4 titles) Caribbean: the Lesser Antilles Aug-16 Caribbean Cruises Jul-16 Cuba Puerto Rico ASIA (20 titles) Asia, Southeast Bali & Lombok (IRG) China India Oct-16 India, South Indonesia May-16 Japan Feb-16 Laos & Cambodia Malaysia Dec-15 Myanmar (Burma) Nepal Philippines Silk Road South Korea Nov-16 Sri Lanka Taiwan Thailand Sep-16 Thailand’s Beaches & Islands (IRG) Turkey Vietnam AFRICA/MIDDLE EAST (11 titles) Egypt Israel Jordan Kenya May-16 Mauritius, Réunion & Seychelles Jan-16 Morocco Namibia The Nile Oman & the UAE Dec-15 South Africa Tanzania & Zanzibar AUSTRALASIA (5 titles) Australia Sep-16 New South Wales (IRG) New Zealand Queensland (IRG) Tasmania (IRG) 16 City Guides SPECIFICATIONS Size: 133mm x 196mm Extent: 256–372 pages Binding: Round spine with flaps Full-colour Number of Titles: 25 Price: £12.99 - £13.99 / US$19.99 Rights Sold: Hungary, Netherlands TARGET MARKET Insight City Guides are aimed at travellers aged 30+ with a medium–high travel budget. The principal markets for these guides are travellers on longer city breaks and those on weekend breaks wanting more in-depth information than can be found in smaller, pocket-size guides. The guides should appeal to both independent travellers and those on organised tours and are intended to be useful for both first-time and repeat visitors. Option to license Premium Bundling package, offering the single destination app and eBook on purchase of the printed book. KEY CHARACTERISTICS Full-colour and packed with evocative photography throughout, including stunning double-page pictures. Written and regularly updated by local writers who share their inside knowledge of the best places to eat, drink and shop. Detailed, full-colour maps throughout, a fully indexed street atlas section and handy orientation and transport maps on the inside cover. In-depth magazine-style essays covering the city’s history and culture. Photo Features bring to life the city’s museums, galleries, churches and markets. Recommended routes show you the easiest ways to explore each area of the city. Discerning hotel, restaurant and bar reviews in the book or associated Walking Eye app highlight unusual and atmospheric places. Compact format makes guides more portable, while still packed with information. 17 Insight Guides HOW EACH BOOK IS ORGANISED Insight City Guides comprise seven distinct sections: Preliminary Pages These pages include the Contents spread followed by ‘Best Of’ which comprises Top Attractions – showcasing the destination’s blockbuster sights and activities, and Editor’s Choice – in which the writer/editor shares their top recommendations and insider tips. Introduction This is a one or two-page introduction to the city – to describe the experience of visiting it, with some historical, political and cultural context. This is followed by a chapter on the city's people. History This section includes one or two chapters on the city's history, along with ‘Decisive Dates’, a two-spread section giving key dates in a destination’s history, from pre-history to the present day. Features Up to five highly readable essays, written by specialist authors, on defining aspects of the destination, such as Arts, Food, Shopping and Architecture. Places The Places section forms the bulk of the book and is divided into area/neighbourhood chapters. Each chapter is arranged in itinerary form, with cross-references to full-colour maps. Travel Tips This section includes detailed practical information on the following topics: Transport – how to get to the destination, and how to get around once you’re there. A–Z of practical information – visas, currency, health, etc. Language (if appropriate to the destination), including pronunciation tips and useful phrases. Further Reading – suggested books for further information on the destination, covering all appropriate genres. City Street Atlas A fully-indexed street atlas with the principal sites plotted. TITLES AVAILABLE (25) Athens Bangkok Barcelona Beijing Boston Cape Town Florence Hong Kong Kuala Lumpur Las Vegas London Oct-16 Melbourne Moscow Dec-16 New York City Jul-16 Paris May-16 Perth Rome Feb-16 San Francisco Seattle Shanghai Singapore Taipei Tokyo Vancouver Venice Dec-16 18 Explore Guides SPECIFICATIONS Size: 200 x 120mm Extent: 128-144 pages Binding: Flexibound, square spine Current titles: 40 Price: £7.99 / US$12.99 Rights Sold: Netherlands, Catalan Option to license Standard Bundling package, offering the eBook on purchase of the printed book. TARGET MARKET Explore guides are aimed at well-informed readers in their mid-20s upwards, travelling independently. Some readers may be those who are comfortable navigating a destination on their own, but are hoping to find insider places and secret spots off the beaten tourist track; others may be less familiar with the destination and prefer the structure of a pre-prepared tour. The guides are intended to be attractive to and useful for both first-time and repeat visitors; they should also appeal to locals who want the structure of a tour, particularly for less well-known areas and sights. KEY CHARACTERISTICS Around 15 irresistible walks and tours in every guide The best priced full-colour route-based guides on the market Local writers give you the insider take on each destination The only route-based guide with a full-colour pull-out map on which the recommended itineraries are all clearly marked, plus a detailed street index Stylish, contemporary design with at least 250 full-colour photographs in every guide 19 Explore Guides HOW EACH BOOK IS ORGANISED Explore Guides are divided into three main sections: Introduction The first point of call for essential background information on culture, geography, lifestyle and traditions, plus the lowdown on food, drink, shopping, entertainment, history and other pertinent topics, from Modernisme in Explore Barcelona to Turkish baths in Explore Istanbul. Practical suggestions are covered in a “top tips” box, while the “don’t leave without...” feature is a run-down of unique experiences in the destination. This provides all the background information needed to set the walks and tours in context. Best Routes Each guide features around 15 illuminating self-guided walks and tours, with something for every budget, taste and trip length. The routes have clear, easy-to-follow maps, hand-picked places to eat and drink en route and informative feature boxes. A ‘Key Facts’ box at the start of each tour highlights the recommended time needed to enjoy it to the full, the distance covered, and a start and end point; all this makes it simple for the reader to find the perfect itinerary for the time available. Directory: A user-friendly, fact-packed A to Z of practical information, plus an enhanced selection of hotel, restaurant and nightlife listings, which will lead the reader to the best that the destination has to offer, whether that’s the hippest hotels, the most romantic restaurant or the funkiest jazz venues. A language section and suggestions for further reading and films to watch rounds the book off. TITLES AVAILABLE (40) Amsterdam Apr-16 Bali Bangkok Barcelona Nov-16 Beijing May-16 Berlin Apr-16 Boston Bruges Copenhagen Dubrovnik Florence Aug-16 Fiji Jul-16 Hawaii Jul-16 Hong Kong Ireland Istanbul Italian Lakes Krakow London Nov-16 Mallorca Malta Jun-16 Marrakech Melbourne Naples & the Amalfi Coast New York Aug-16 New Zealand Nice & French Riviera Paris Nov-16 Queensland Rio de Janeiro May-16 Rome Nov-16 San Francisco Shanghai Sicily Singapore Sri Lanka Sydney Jul-16 Tokyo Apr-16 Venice Vietnam Jun-16 20 Great Breaks Guides SPECIFICATIONS Size: 117mm x 194mm Page count: 128 pages Binding: Round spine – no flaps Price: £6.99 - £7.99 Option to license Standard Bundling package, offering the eBook on purchase of the printed book. TARGET MARKET Great Breaks are aimed at a broad age group from 25 to 65, encompassing families, couples and an active older generation. Our readers are in general relatively well-educated, independent travellers; they may also be ecologically-minded, having preferred to stay at home for their holidays rather than increase their carbon footprint. This series will also appeal to those who want to rediscover Britain’s gems on a short break. Some readers are comfortable navigating a destination on their own but are hoping to find insider places and ‘greener’ options; others may be less familiar with the destination and prefer the structure of a pre-prepared tour. Some will be travelling by car but the books will give options for cycling and public transport. The guides are intended to be used on-the-go for both first-time and repeat visitors. KEY CHARACTERISTICS Fresh, contemporary and user-friendly design with full-colour photographs. New, detailed, full-colour mapping. One map per route in addition to an overview map for the whole area. Lively text by local writers for the insider take on the destination. Extensive listings with an emphasis on greener options: locally produced food, camping, alternative accommodation (tepee, yurt, etc. – as well as smaller boutique hotels and B&Bs). Features spreads (about 3 per guide) on local flavour: festivals, markets and events. Special section on themed holidays and an extended active pursuits section. Boxes within the Places chapters are full of practical information: best restaurants en route, boutique hotels, green tips, kids’ activities. 21 Great Breaks Guides HOW EACH BOOK IS ORGANISED Overview Each book starts with a spread highlighting the Top Ten Things to Do in that area or town. This is followed by an engaging introduction that is the first point of call for essential background information on culture, geography, lifestyle and traditions, plus the lowdown on food, drink, shopping, history and other pertinent topics. This provides all the background information needed to set the walks and tours in context. Walks and Tours Each guide features around 8 irresistible self-guided walks and tours, which show how to get the most out of the destination, with something for every budget and taste. The tours have clear, easy-to- follow maps, hand-picked places to eat and drink en route, top accommodation recommendations, green tips and informative feature boxes. At the start of each tour, a ‘Highlights’ box provides the reader with the main attractions along the way with an indication of the distance and duration of the tour. Travel Tips The final section of the book incorporates a comprehensive series of listings, with separate sections on active holidays (birdwatching, watersports, cycling, fishing, golf, etc.) and themed holidays (volunteering, painting and cooking courses, conservation work, etc.). There is also a Practical Information section and a comprehensive listing of accommodation websites. MARKET COMPETITION There are few competitors with series on British destinations exclusively, and none that match the Great Breaks in combining both high quality text and pictures with detailed listings. TITLES AVAILABLE (14) Bath Belfast Brighton, Sussex & the South Downs Apr-16 Cotswolds Devon & Cornwall Jun-16 Edinburgh Apr-16 Glasgow Apr-16 Guernsey Jersey Lake District Norfolk & Suffolk Oxford Apr-16 Snowdonia & North Wales York 22 Berlitz Cruising and Cruise Ships 2017 TARGET MARKET This book aims to cater for all cruise-ship travellers: solo vacationers, honeymooners, families and the physically challenged will all find expert advice especially for them. KEY CHARACTERISTICS The guide is completely independent and unbiased. Detailed and frank reviews of 275 ships. Full-colour photography throughout; images of every ship reviewed are included from the 2017 edition. Money-saving advice. SPECIFICATIONS Size: 150mm x 223mm Extent: 704pp Binding: Paperback Price: £18.99 / US$25.99 2016 edition published: October 2015 2017 edition published: October 2016 HOW THE BOOK IS ORGANISED After an introduction about the current world of cruising, the book is divided into 5 sections: The Cruising Experience – detailing what travellers can expect when taking a cruise Types of Cruising – This section outlines the various types of cruising available, whether for families or couples, around the world or themed. Choosing the Right Cruise – Information, not just on how to choose the right ship and cabin, but also on how the different cruise lines compare, and what you can expect from each one. Practical Information – Outlining such practical considerations as how to book and budget for a cruise trip, ship safety, what to take, and what to expect from a first cruise. The Ships and their Ratings – The main section of the book, which gives frank and independent reviews of 275 cruise ships. Each ship is scored according to categories such as accommodation, food, service etc. and given an overall score so that they can be easily compared. Option to license Premium Bundling package, offering the single destination app and eBook on purchase of the printed book. 23 Berlitz River Cruising in Europe 2016-2017 TARGET MARKET Travellers seeking detailed information on river cruising in Europe. This book aims to cater for all rivership travellers, whether they are embarking on their first river cruise or are seasoned pros. ABOUT THIS BOOK The second edition of River Cruising in Europe will tell you everything you need to know about taking a cruise along Europe's beautiful rivers and waterways. This is a sector that is experiencing a huge boom, with demand outstripping supply and riverships constantly modernising to provide better cabins, facilities and food. The guide, illustrated by full colour photos, is packed with detailed information to enable travellers to make an informed choice about which cruise line to take and where to go. Frequently asked questions are answered, and there are chapters on each of the major European rivers with plenty of destination information to inspire travellers. Around 300 riverships are rated, with facts and figures on their facilities, cabins and cuisine. KEY CHARACTERISTICS Unique product – the only full-colour guide to European river cruising available Detailed listings of about 300 riverships Full-colour photography throughout; images of every ship reviewed are included from the 2017 edition. Clear, detailed mapping SPECIFICATIONS Size: 150mm x 223mm Extent: 256pp Binding: Paperback Price: £14.99 / US$19.99 Publication date: June 2016 Option to license Premium Bundling package, offering the single destination app and eBook on purchase of the printed book. 24 Flexi Maps DETAILED CARTOGRAPHY Maps highlight all the main tourist sights and transport networks. INFORMATIVE TEXT Essential facts about the destination, our recommendations for the best places to visit, plus handy tips for getting around. EASY TO USE The maps fold very easily – even when it’s windy. LAMINATED FINISH Durable and weatherproof. RELAUNCH TITLES (36) Algarve Amsterdam Beijing Bruges Brussels Budapest Copenhagen Mar-16 Dubai Oct-15 Dubrovnik Florida Oct-15 Great Britain & Ireland Oct-15 Guernsey Mar-16 Hong Kong Iceland Oct-15 Istanbul Mar-16 Jersey Mar-16 Kuala Lumpur Oct-15 Lake Garda & Verona Mar-16 London Madeira Jun-16 Mallorca Aug-16 Malta Marrakech New York City Paris Rome San Francisco Oct-15 Sicily Jun-16 Singapore Sri Lanka Oct- 15 Stockholm Aug-16 Thailand Oct-15 Tokyo Mar-16 Tuscany Jun-16 Venice Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos Oct-15 SPECIFICATIONS Size: 100mm x 218mm Available titles: 85 in total New format launched: June 2015 Price: £4.99 - £7.99 25 LANGUAGE Insight Guides Phrasebooks & App SPECIFICATIONS Size: 93mm x 140mm Price: £5.99 KEY CHARACTERISTICS The all-new Insight Phrasebooks come complete with a free audio app download. Compact and lightweight, these pocket-sized phrasebooks are packed with: • All the words and phrases you need to feel at home, when away • Easy-to-use, colour-coded sections • Snippets of local information and language tips to help you get by • All the words you need to settle in, get around and about, hit the town, make friends, and more • A free app to download, full of key phrases from the book and featuring native speakers for perfect pronunciation TITLES AVAILABLE (20) Arabic Jul-16 Cantonese Jul-16 Croatian May-16 Danish Jul-16 Dutch May-16 French German Greek May-16 Italian Japanese Korean Mandarin Norwegian Jul-16 Polish Portuguese Russian Jul-16 Spanish Swedish Turkish May-16 Cantonese Vietnamese Jul-16 27 Berlitz Multi-language Phrase Books SPECIFICATIONS Size: 105mm x 144mm Extent: 224 pp Launch Titles: 6 Price: £5.99 Titles Available Central and South Africa Eastern Europe Nordic Europe Southeast Asia South America Western Europe DESCRIPTION These new additions to the best-selling phrase book & dictionary series make travel to multiple countries a breeze: take in Eastern Europe, the Med, Africa and more with just one little pocket-sized phrasebook. Divided into colour-coded sections, you can quickly find the language for the country you are in, while simplified pronunciation will help you to pronounce the words and phrases with ease. TARGET MARKET Travellers of all ages who are looking for a reliable and up-to-date multi-language phrase book that contains all the phrases they need when travelling around multiple countries. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Unbeatable value – get more for your money with several languages in one • Compact and lightweight format – pocket-sized, you can take this with you everywhere • Communicate with ease – understand signposts, discover the sights, meet the locals • Full colour – includes colour-coded sections for quick reference & inspirational photos 28 Berlitz Phrase Books & CD SPECIFICATIONS Size: 124 x 146 mm (packaging) Contents: 1 Audio CD, 1 Phrase Book (102 x 146mm, 224 pages) Titles: 35 Price: £7.99 / US$14.99 (with CD) Price: £4.99 / US$8.99 (without CD) Rights Sold: Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Czech, Estonian, Finnish, French, Hungarian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Ukrainian KEY CHARACTERISTICS • New and improved content thanks to user feedback via an online forum • Over 8,000 words and phrases • Improved colour-coding and clear navigation throughout the books • Simplified phonetics • Full-colour photography HOW EACH BOOK IS ORGANISED Following the Contents, Pronunciation Guide and a spread on how to use the book, each phrase book is divided into seven sections: • Survival – Including transportation, money, accommodation, internet and communications • Food & Drink – All the essential phrases for eating out along with the extensive menu reader • People – Covering a variety of conversation topics, including travelling, work, study and romance • Leisure Time – Including sightseeing, shopping, sports, leisure and nightlife • Special Requirements – Vocabulary for business travel, travel with children and for disabled travellers • Emergency – Phrases related to the police, health and a reference section • Dictionary – A two-way dictionary for quick reference 29 Berlitz Phrase Books & CD TITLES AVAILABLE (35) Arabic* Brazilian Portuguese Burmese Chinese (Cantonese)* Chinese (Mandarin)* Croatian* Czech Danish Dutch* English* Filipino* Finnish French* German* Greek* Hebrew Hindi Hungarian Indonesian* Italian* Japanese* Korean* Latin American Spanish* Malay* Mexican Spanish* Norwegian* Polish* Portuguese* Romanian Russian* Spanish* Swedish* Thai* Turkish* Vietnamese* * Titles available with CD 30 Berlitz For Your Trip SPECIFICATIONS Size: 133 x 191mm (packaging) Contents: 1 audio CD, 24-page, 2colour booklet Price: £6.99 / US$12.99 Rights Sold: Lithuania TARGET MARKET Berlitz For Your Trip contains all the key travel phrases beginner learners need to communicate with confidence abroad. It is perfect for beginners with limited time to spare. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • A fresh new modern look. • A quick start to learning basic every-day words. • An all-audio course including more than 250 essential words and phrases needed to start communicating. • A 1-hour CD featuring native speakers. • No textbook needed and no grammar rules to learn! • Repetition helps learners retain what they’ve heard. HOW THE COURSE IS ORGANISED • 1 audio CD (1 hour). • Compatible with iPods or other MP3 players. • Essential every-day language. • 24-page booklet with audio script is provided for those who want to follow along as they listen. TITLES AVAILABLE (27) Arabic Chinese (Cantonese) Chinese (Mandarin) Croatian Czech Danish Dutch Filipino Finnish French German Greek Hebrew Hindi Indonesian Italian Japanese Korean Latin American Spanish Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish Swedish Thai Turkish Vietnamese 31 INSIGHTTRAVEL Berlitz Dip Into SPECIFICATIONS Size: 105mm x 144mm Extent: 148 pp Format: 2-colour Launch Titles: 2 Price: £4.99 / US$8.99 TITLES AVAILABLE French Spanish DESCRIPTION Featuring the top 1,000 words and phrases used on a daily basis, this easy-to-use, quick reference book has all you need to build the basics, at home or on the go. TARGET MARKET Beginners or travellers who want to build their vocabulary in the foreign language KEY CHARACTERISTICS • The 1,000 words you need to know to start speaking a language • Organised by everyday themes so you can easily dip in and out • Simplified pronunciation and simple example sentence for every word • Handy Tips on language usage • An ideal compliment to any self-study course Berlitz Phrase Books & CD SPECIFICATIONS Size: 152mm x 228mm (paperback + CD) Extent: 734pp + 1 CD ROM Price: £11.99 / US$15.99 TITLES AVAILABLE Spanish French Italian TARGET MARKET Students of every age and level will find this book useful. For beginners the book helps them to quickly locate conjugations; for those taking tests, it serves as an invaluable resource for revision, and for more advanced students it will help them to expand their vocabulary and improve fluency. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • 601 fully conjugated verbs. • Over 2,100 additional verbs conjugated like the model verbs. • Includes engaging activities to practise using the verbs plus a grammar guide. • Mnemonic devices are outlined to help with remembering the verbs. • Free CD ROM allows the user to upload essential words and phrases to an iPod. 33 Berlitz Study Cards SPECIFICATIONS Size: 172 x 117 x 55mm (packaging) Contents: 1,000 two-sided cards (80 x 51mm) Price: £9.99 / US$12.99 TITLES AVAILABLE Arabic Chinese (Mandarin) French Italian Spanish Spanish Grammar TARGET MARKET Compiled by an experienced teacher and test writer, the Berlitz Vocabulary Study Cards help students of all ages learn, review and build confidence for classroom work or self-study. Each set contains 1,000 cards prepared for beginner and intermediate level learners, featuring important frequently used words and phrases on one side, and the English translation on the other. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Portable and interactive • Ideal for learning and self-testing • For all ages • 1,000 two-sided cards (80 x51mm) 34 Hide this Book SPECIFICATIONS Size: 103mm x 144mm Extent: 96 pages (paperback) Titles: 9 Price: £6.99 / US$9.95 Rights Sold: Germany, Poland, Indonesia TITLES AVAILABLE Chinese (Mandarin) (Phrasebook) English Filipino (Phrasebook) French* Italian* Korean (Phrasebook) Japanese (Phrasebook) Spanish* Thai (Phrasebook) * Xtreme Titles available TARGET MARKET The Hide This series is targeted at younger learners aged 18-30 who are looking to learn some of the ‘real’ language, from simple slang and text messaging through to hardcore insults. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Uncensored language featuring slang, street speak and swear words. • The local lingo on love, sex, extreme sports, video games, fashion, body parts, internet, email, text messaging, gossip, entertainment and partying. • Thermometers indicate how ‘hot’ the language is, so readers will know when an expression is seriously offensive. HOW EACH BOOK IS ORGANISED Following ‘The Initiation’, which describes how to use the book, the phrases and vocabulary are divided into chapters such as love and sex, sports and games, shopping, fashion etc. There is also a chapter illustrating common signs and gestures. 35 CHILDREN Berlitz Fun with … SPECIFICATIONS Size: 220 x 287mm Extent: 40 pages (paperback) Printing: 2-colour, plus 2 pages of stickers in full-colour Titles currently in print: 8 Price: £3.99 TITLES AVAILABLE Fun with English: Letters (age 3-5) Fun with English: Writing (age 3-5) Fun with English: Words (age 4-6) Fun with English: Reading (age 4-6) Fun with Learning: Counting (age 3-5) Fun with Learning: Shapes (age 3-5) Fun with Learning: Numbers (age 4-6) Fun with Learning: Sorting (age 4-6) TARGET MARKET This series is designed to prepare kids for school in a fun and motivational way. Special page-by-page parent’s notes are included to provide teaching support and help the parent and child get the most out of every activity. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Eye-catching reward stickers for every page in the book • Hundreds of cartoons brighten up each title and capture children’s attention • Includes lots of fun activities and puzzles • Page-by-page parent’s guide provides teaching support, tips and advice 37 Berlitz 1000 Words TARGET MARKET This fun, introductory series is ideal for children aged 4-9 starting to learn a new language. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Developed by a team of language experts and educators. • Featuring 1,000 every-day words, colourfully illustrated. • Packed with essential words that youngsters will find relevant, presented in a familiar context: playing sports, eating out, going to the beach etc. HOW EACH BOOK IS ORGANISED • Each book features 27 thematic big picture illustrations labelled in both English and the target language. • The illustrations are carefully chosen to present common, useful words in an everyday setting that children will recognise. • An A-Z index of words is included to help parents with quick reference. SPECIFICATIONS Size: 223 x 287mm (paperback) Extent: 64 pp Titles currently in print: 3 Price: £4.99–£6.99 / US$9.95 TITLES AVAILABLE French Italian My First 1000 Words English 38 Berlitz Flash Cards TARGET MARKET These fun learning aids are aimed at children aged 3-6. KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Fifty sturdy cards with colourful illustrations. • Every-day, useful words such as numbers, colours and animals. • Each card features the foreign word, pronunciation and illustration on one side, and the English translation on the other side. • Phonetic transcriptions help the parent or child to pronounce the word correctly. TITLES AVAILABLE French Spanish My First Flash Cards English SPECIFICATIONS Size: 103 x 144mm (packaging) Contents: 50 cards Titles currently in print: 3 Price: £4.99–£5.99 / US$8.95 39 Thank You Apa Publications (UK) Limited 1st Floor West, Magdalen House 136-148 Tooley Street London SW1 2TU United Kingdom www.insightguides.com