Lonely Planet Toilets of the World

<P><B>Even life's simplest moments deserve a breathtaking backdrop… Discover 100 lavish lavatories and outstanding outhouses that offer a window to our world. </B></P><P>Who knew the loo could offer such a view? From Tokyo's transparent public toilets to the sand-swept privy in the Namib desert; Abraham Lincoln's 1850's outhouse to a barren bog on Bolivia's Altiplano; it's time to see more of our amazing planet from the 'best' seat in the house.</P><P>Inside<I><B> Toilets of the World:</B></I></P><ul><li><B>100 weird and wonderful toilets </B>around the world </li><li><B>Features fun illustrations</B>, <B>photos</B> and <B>entertaining descriptions</B> for every 'throne'</li><li><B>Divided into chapters by continent</B> with every toilet marked on one of <B>five maps</B></li><li><B>Includes a timeline of historic bogs </B>from 3000 BCE in Asia's Indus Valley to today's high-tech toilets in Japan</li><li><B>Lists of must-visit</B>, <B>famous</B>, <B>extreme</B> and <B>contemporary loos</B></li><li><B>Written by Patrick Kinsella</B>: author, editor, photographer and journalist who specialises in scribbling stories about walking. And toilets…</li></ul><P> </P><P>Compact and colourful this cornucopia of commodes is a must-buy for anyone who can find beauty in the most unexpected of places.</P>