Yemen is shrugging off its image of being a country with a security issue, to reveal its stunning landscape and fascinating culture - justifiably worth visiting by professional archaeologists, historians, the business traveller, or those making the most of Yemen's adventure sports such as hiking and scuba-diving. All will gain thrills treading on ground which is the site of the Sabaean dynasty - the era of the fabled Queen of Sheba. Yemen is undoubtedly the choice of those interested in digging deeper into regional culture.

A Day Above Yemen gives the reader an opportunity to view the ancient land of Yemen from a modern perspective. From above, the deep canyons and majestic mountains of Hadramawt, seem even more dramatic than when viewed from the land. Yemen is a land of such contrasts and beauty that it is impossible to capture all its facets in one book. A Day Above Yemen gives us a fascinating glimpse into and over many of its varied regions. It gives the reader a tantalizing view of this little known country and the life lead by its warm and hospitable people.

A collection of photographs which capture the essence of Yemen; from the textured terraces of Mahwit and Tawilla, to the labyrinth of lanes in the capital, Sanaa; from the bustling market life of the Tihama people, to the tranquility of marine life on Uqban Island in the Red Sea.

This is the latest in Immel''s popular guides to out-of-the-way places, and the first comprehensive guide to the whole of Yemen. The reader can now discover the anci ent civilisations, forgotten cities, great arid deserts and other places of interest. '