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Take a fresh approach to Hong Kong with this "Step by Step" guide, part of a brand new, stylishly designed series from Insight Guides. Lavishly illustrated in full colour, this book features 18 irresistible self-guided walks and tours, written by a local expert and packed with great insider tips. Whether you are new to the city or a repeat visitor, whatever your interests, and however long your stay, this book is the perfect companion, showing you the smartest way to link the sights and taking you beyond the beaten tourist track. All the walks and tours come with clear, easy-to-follow full-colour maps and hand-picked places to eat and drink en route. A 'Key Facts' box at the start of each tour highlights the recommended time needed to enjoy it to the full, plus the distance covered and a start and end point; all this makes it simple to find the perfect tour for the time you have to spare. The book also recommends top tours by theme and includes a special 'Only in' feature, highlighting a number of experiences

Insight Guide Brazil. This 375-page book includes a sectiondetailing Brazil's history, 9 features covering the country's lifeand culture, ranging from its shocking wealth divisions to itspassion for soccer and carnival, a region by region visitor's guideto the sights, and a comprehensive Travel Tips section packed withessential contact addresses and numbers. Plus over 320 marvellousphotographs and 17 maps. --This text refers to an alternatePaperback edition. 自从16世纪葡萄牙殖民者来到这里，巴西一直对外国人有着经久不衰的吸引力。先是黄金，再是橡胶和咖啡，近则是充满异国风情的风景和音乐。对巴西人来说，这也是一片神奇的土地。很多巴西人都相信，在这个国家的某个角落，有一个巨大的宝藏，问题只是要确定这个角落在哪里。 巴西人和外国人从16世纪开始在这个幅员辽阔的国家生长繁衍，孕育了1亿7千5百万人口，成为世界上多种族的国家之一。这里既有繁华的

Take a fresh approach to San Fransisco with this "Step by Step" guide, part of a brand new, stylishly designed series from Insight Guides. Lavishly illustrated in full colour, this book features irresistible self-guided walks and tours, written by a local expert and packed with great insider tips. Whether you are new to the city or a repeat visitor, whatever your interests, and however long your stay, this book is the perfect companion, showing you the smartest way to link the sights and taking you beyond the beaten tourist track. All the walks and tours come with clear, easy-to-follow full-colour maps and hand-picked places to eat and drink en route. A 'Key Facts' box at the start of each tour highlights the recommended time needed to enjoy it to the full, plus the distance covered and a start and end point; all this makes it simple to find the perfect tour for the time you have to spare. The book also recommends top tours by theme and includes a special 'Only in' feature, highlighting a number of experience

Mongolia's capital, Ulaanbaatar, may be a hotbed of progressiveattitudes, but in the rest of the 'Land of the Blue Sky', liferemains pretty much the same - horses outnumber people, nomadsstill move camp each season and on long-distance bus rides you'llbe serenaded by passengers singing folk tunes. If you time yourtrip right you can experience the festival of Naadam, this annualthree-day festival features Mongolian wrestling, horse racing,archery and traditional sports. The only guide to include maps of major towns across all regions.GPS coordinates to help you find what you're looking for, even whenthe signs don't help, as well as feature essays to provide insightinto Mongolian history and way of life. This guidebook has been fully updated! * Intuitive layout and new text styles make it easier to read, scanand find information at a glance * New visual design and structure improves navigation withoutsacrificing depth or quality * Expanded planning section helps travellers plan by time, season,interest or re

Insight Guides present the full breadth of each nation in alarge format suitable for a thorough introduction to the people andsights, while cities and regions are presented in a portable formatideal for the discriminating urban explorer in pursuit of the bestthe area has to offer. 埃及是诗歌和文学的摇篮，是从建筑到包装的一切西方时尚的灵感来源。长久以来，这个尼罗河畔的国家对普罗大众就有着极大的吸引力。 埃及人的生死观对西方也有相当诡异的影响力。早在中世纪，关于木乃伊的神秘传说就在西方流传。到了16世纪，来到埃及的西方人对木乃伊更是痴迷，他们挖开古老的墓地，从棺椁中取出木乃伊，运回欧洲。 1821年伦敦博物馆开辟了埃及厅，展出意大利探险家GiovanniBelzoni从阿布辛贝神庙运回英国的无数珍宝，轰动全国。 1922年HowardCarter发现图坦卡蒙陵墓，震惊世界。陵墓中出土的5000多件艺术品公开展出。当这批珍宝在

What Will Your Shanghai Encounter Be? Drinking in the riversideview from the historic Bund's bars. Sizing up the sci-fiskyscrapers of futuristic Pudong. Bargain-hunting, cafe-hopping andart-ogling amidst the traditional architecture of Tianzifang.Indulging in the chic charm of the French Concession's tree-linedboulevards. Escaping modernity to the quintessentially Chineselandscapes just outside of town. Discovering the street-levelcharacter of lilong lanes and longtang. Discover Twice The City InHalf The Time. Easy navigation with full-color pull-out map,detailed neighborhood maps and Chinese characters throughout thebook. Our expert author explores atmospheric alleys and sleekskyscrapers for the best shopping, eating, drinking, entertainmentand sights. Highlights and customized itineraries help you make themost of your short trip. Get behind the scenes with insider tipsfrom tuned-in locals, from a traditional woodcarver to a modern-dayfashionista.

For environmentally critical times, Courage for the Earth is acentennial appreciation of Rachel Carson's brave life andtransformative writing Rachel Carson's lyrical, popular books aboutthe sea, including her best-selling The Sea Around Us, set astandard for nature writing. By the late 1950s, Carson was the mostrespected science writer in America. She completed Silent Spring(1962) against formidable personal odds, and with it shaped apowerful social movement that has altered the course of history. InSilent Spring, Carson asserted that "the right of the citizen to besecure in his own home against the intrusion of poisons applied byother persons" must surely be a basic human right. She was thefirst to challenge the moral vacuity of a government that refusedto take responsibility for or to acknowledge evidence ofenvironmental damage. In this volume, today's foremost scientistsand writers give compelling evidence that Carson's transformativeinsights -- her courage for the earth -- are giving a newgeneratio

This book provides everything you'll ever need in a guidebook.It is an inspiring background read, an in valuable on-the-spotcompanion and a superb souvenir of your visit. 古希腊人说，这里是海格里斯的金苹果生长的地方；阿拉伯人说，这里是天堂的层；海明威说，这里是斗牛士和死神较量的地方，是英雄的史诗和悲剧相交织的地方。 很少有哪个地方像西班牙这样引人遐思。在相当长的时间里，西班牙是一个充满神秘色彩的国度，人们更熟悉的是堂吉诃德和卡门这样的小说中的虚构人物。 1975年佛朗哥政权垮台之后，西班牙变成一个主流的西欧国家，交通网络四通八达，餐馆酒店鳞次栉比，它的自然和人文遗产也赢得了越来越多的推崇。 西班牙的建筑和艺术、自然风光和野生动物都会让来访者印象深刻，但让人心动的还是乐观的西班牙人和他们多姿多彩的生活。

This brand new edition Insight Guide to Namibia featuresilluminating text written by expert, local writers alongsideinspiring full-colour photography, with this edition containingover 250 brand-new photographs, vividly bringing Namibia and itspeople to life at the turn of a page. The top attractions arehighlighted to help you plan your trip priorities, including takingin the dramatic and breathtaking view over Fish River Canyon andvisiting the colony of Cape fur seals at Cape Cross. Our 'Best of'section features recommendations on many exclusively Namibianexperiences, such as the best views, best drives, best geographicalpoints of interest and even some useful money-saving tips. Anin-depth 'Places' section covers the entire country, region byregion, and all the principal sites are cross-referenced by numberto the accompanying full-colour maps found throughout the guide,whilst additional maps inside the front and back covers enableinstant orientation and easy navigation at a glance. This editioncontains

"Insight City Guides" have just got better! With more detailed coverage spanning over 350 pages and over double the number of photos they provide a highly visual introduction to the city. 2 street atlases provide extra clarity and easy orientation - one indexed atlas locates hotels and restaurants, and a second plots principal sites and attractions. The Best Of section illustrates everything you can't afford to miss. Editor's top tips reveal lesser-known sights, best views, best walks, best family activities plus money-saving hints. A new colour-coded overview map introduces the places section and highlights the top sights at a glance. Expanded restaurant listings feature the best eateries to suit all budgets within each area, giving the address, phone number, opening times and price range, followed by a useful review. A new illustrated section covers all the top shopping areas, department stores and markets. From the best places to grab a bargain to designer stores, this section will give you all the insider

What will your Rome Encounter Be? Admiring the brush-clutchingrebel, Caravaggio, at the Villa Borghese. Nibbling aperitivi andflaking out on funky furniture at Freni e Frizioni. Gazing into theGallery of Mirrors in Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, Rome's snack-sizedVersailles. Locking lips, and padlocks, on the Ponte Milvio.Finding your inner fashionista on the streets of Monti. Gettinginto the counterculture groove in Rome's centri sociali (socialcentres). Discover Twice The City In Half The Time. Full-colorpull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation.Our Italian author recommends the very best sights, restaurants,shops and entertainment. Unique itineraries and highlights help youplan the perfect short break in the Eternal City. Local expertsreveal Rome's secrets.

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在过去的500年间，越南曾多次遭遇外族入侵。这段艰辛的历史培养了越南人强烈的民族认同感和坚韧、务实的民族特性。 越南人有一句口号：“越南是一个国家，不是一场战争。”但是在二战后的30年里，越南几乎是战争的同义词。如今，战争的记忆渐渐淡去，战争的痕迹仍隐约可见——昔日的弹坑成了鱼塘，军事要塞成了旅游景点。现在的越南人口中60%是30岁以下的年轻人，他们生于战后，童年时代没有留下关于战争的记忆。 经历了多年的战乱和纷争之后，在这个共产党执政的国家，越南人的务实精神让他们选择了转向市场经济的改革。在河内的街道上，你可以感受到这里的人们为未来打拼的急切心情，而不是在很多贫困地区常见的那种孤苦无助、听天由命的无奈。 在越南，等待你的不仅仅是碧海蓝天、古迹遗址、海鲜大餐、异域风情，还有更多值得探索的人

From remote hill villages to glamorous resorts, from Alpinevalley to busy ports, every corner of Provence is covered. InsightRegional Guides come in a portable format with a rounded spine -making the guides more comfortable to carry on the move. The guidesinclude a free touring map, highlighting the best drives in theregion helping visitors to get the most out of their stay. Thetours are designed to take visitors off the beaten track andhighlight all the major sights along the way. The pull-out map isfully indexed and also includes inset city plans of major towns.There is also a section of insider's tips to help readers setpriorities and save time and money.

This brand new Insight Guide to Gambia Senegal featuresa wealth of inspiring full-colour photography, including doublepage spreads of some of the most outstanding views in sub-SaharanAfrica. The top ten sights are identified to show you the very bestof both countries and to help you plan your trip priorities.Whether you simply want to while away the days on the lush Atlanticcoastline, or safari into the remote savannah of Niokolo-Koba, thisguide expertly explores it all. An Editor's Choice sectionhighlights the most unique experiences Gambia Senegal have tooffer, along with personal recommendations on sights and activitiesnot to be missed. An in-depth Places section covers both countries,region by region, with all the principal sites cross-referenced bynumber to the accompanying full-colour maps. At the end of eachsection you can find useful restaurant listings, with an indicationof prices suitable for all budgets. Other colour-coded sectionscover History and interesting features on everything from

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Discover Barcelona Leave your preconceptions about architecture behind at thecurving, coral-like facade of Gaudí’s whimsical Casa Batlló Send your tastebuds to seafood heaven with a plate of fideuà(Catalan noodles) at a beachfront restaurant near PortOlímpic Join in the chants of ‘Bar?a, Bar?a, Baaar?a!’ at Camp Nou, thelegendary home ground of the Barcelona football club Witness the eccentric heights of Catalan creativity in themuseums and galleries of Montju?c, Barcelona’s cultural hub In This Guide One local author, more than 500 hours of research, more than 200eating and drinking recommendations, and untold morsels of tapassampled Color sections on the top Barcelona experiences, and awesomearchitecture from Gaudí to the Torre Agbar Content updated daily - visit www.lonelyplanet.com/spain/barcelona for up-to-the-minutereviews, updates and traveler insights

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Michelin publishes a series of touring guides known as THEGREEN GUIDE, the perfect travel companion: a discerning andup-to-date source of information. Practical and comprehensive, itoffers suggestions on what to see and what to do, background onhistory and cultural heritage and a selection of hotels andrestaurants. An ideal guide for the independent tourist, THE GREENGUIDE explores destinations both near and far. Sights are rated-*** "worth a journey", ** "worth a detour" and * "interesting".Maps and itineraries make planning easy, whether visiting thehighlights or venturing off the beaten track. Travel with THE GREENGUIDE for an exciting and memorable experience in Alsace.