你知道吗? 上海的 根 在哪个区域? 上海为什么被称为 魔都 ? 外滩源在哪里? 石库门 的名字是怎么来的? 被上海人称为早餐 四大金刚 的是什么吃食? 人民广场原来竟然是跑马场? 上海有名的 相亲角 在哪里? 外白渡桥是白色的吗? 外滩金融广场的铜牛和美国华尔街奔牛有什么关系? 电影《精武门》中出现的 华人与狗不得入内 的牌子在历史上真实出现过吗? 开瓶器 打蛋器 注射器 分别指浦东的哪三栋建筑? 上海的磁悬浮列车是世界上快的火车吗? 上述问题的答案都可以在本书中找到。 翻开本书,开启与美上海的遇见之旅吧!
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In this riveting real-life adventure, Mark and Delia Owenstell the dramatic story of their last years in Africa, fighting tosave elephants, villagers, and -- in the end -- themselves. Theaward-winning zoologists and pioneering conservationists describetheir work in the remote and ruggedly beautiful Luangwa Valley, innortheastern Zambia. There they studied the mysteries of theelephant population's recovery after poaching, discoveringremarkable similarities between humans and elephants. A youngelephant named Gift provided the clue to help them crack theanimals' secret of survival. A stirring portrait of life in Africa,Secrets of the Savanna is a remarkable record of the Owenses'unique passions.
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Lonely Planet's 7th edition of Cambodiawill take you into theheart of SoutheastAsia: beautiful beaches (without thetouristtide), remote wilds, subtle cuisineand elaborate temples. From thefamedAngkor Wat to the old-world charms ofSiem Reap and the'Phnomena!' capitalcity of P~hnom Penh - it's all here. Lonely Planet guides are written byexperts who get to the heartof everydestination they visit. This fully updatededition is packedwith accurate, practicaland honest advice, designed to give youtheinformation you: need to make themost of your trip.
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This guide includes a section detailing Switzerland's history,nine features covering aspects of the country's life and culture,ranging from its rich artistic heritage to its Alpine activities, aregion by region visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensivetravel tips section packed with essential contact addresses andnumbers. It also includes hundreds of photographs and 20 maps.
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Lonely Planet knows California. This 5th edition guaranteesadventures across the Golden State, whether you're tastingsmall-batch pinots in Sonoma, reliving the Gold Rush or cruisingthe last leg of Route 66 on the ultimate beach-bound roadtrip. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heartof every destination they visit. This fully updated edition ispacked with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to giveyou the information you need to make the most of your trip.
Find out which Georgian king wanted the world to walk on hisgrave Clamber down to the snake pit once occupied by St Gregory theilluminator Watch the clouds lift above Xinaliq to reveal 360-degree views ofthe Caucasus mountains Discover why you should never toast a Georgian with beer
This brand new edition Insight Guide to Chile and EasterIsland features a wealth of inspiring full-colour photography,including outstanding double page spreads. The top ten sights areidentified to show you the very best of Chile and Easter Island andto help you plan your trip priorities, whether that be exploringthe Torres del Paine National Park at the southern tip of theAndes, or the hundreds of Moai statues that cover Easter Island. Abrand new 'Editor's Choice' section reveals the local author'sselection of the most unique experiences Chile has to offer. Anin-depth 'Places' section covers the entire country, region byregion, with all the principal sites cross-referenced by number toaccompanying full-colour maps throughout the guide. Additional mapsinside the front and back covers enable instant orientation andeasy navigation at a glance. Attractive colour-coded sectionscontain fascinating features that explore Chile's history andculture from before the Spanish colonisation to the present day. Acompr
This new edition Insight Guide to Sri Lanka features illuminating text written by expert, local writers alongside inspiring full-colour photography, including over 250 brand new photographs that will bring Sri Lanka's people and places to life, at the turn of a page. The top attractions are highlighted to help you plan your trip priorities and a brand new 'Best of' section features recommendations on many exclusive experiences. An in-depth 'Places' section covers the entire country, region by region, with all the principal sites cross-referenced by number to accompanying full-colour maps throughout the guide. Additional maps inside the front and back covers enable instant orientation and easy navigation at a glance. Attractive colour-coded sections contain fascinating features that explore Sri Lanka's history and culture. A comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section provides essential practical information, covering transport, visas and passports, accommodation for all budgets, climate, the arts, shopping, language
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All the basics you need for short trips and city escapes.Chat, eat, shop and celebrate your way through the wonders ofNorthern Europe. Danish, Estonian, Faroese, Finnish, Greenlandic, Icelandic,Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Swedish. Who We Are At Lonely Planet, we see our job as inspiring and enablingtravelers to connect with the world for their own benefit and forthe benefit of the world at large. What We Do We offer travelers the world's richest travel advice, informed bythe collective wisdom of over 350 Lonely Planet authors living in37 countries and fluent in 70 languages. We are relentless in finding the special, the unique and thedifferent for travellers wherever they are. We update our guidebooks by visiting thousands of places inperson to get the details right and tell it as it is. We always offer the trusted filter for those who are curious,open minded and independent. We challenge our growing community of travelers; leading debateand dis
This fully updated new edition features illuminating text written by expert, local writers alongside inspiring full-colour photography, including over 250 brand new photographs that will bring India's people and places to life, at the turn of a page. The top attractions are highlighted, such as Kullu Valley and Mumbai, to help you plan your trip priorities and a brand new 'Editor's Choice' section reveals the author's inside take on quirky and interesting things to do, including many exclusive experiences. An in-depth 'Places' section covers the entire country, region by region, with all the principal sites cross-referenced by number to accompanying full-colour maps throughout the guide. Additional maps inside the front and back covers enable instant orientation and easy navigation at a glance. Attractive colour-coded sections contain fascinating features that explore India's history and culture, covering everything from Indian Tea to Performing Arts. A comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section provides essential p
Every week of the year, something astounding happens in theanimal kingdom. A million wildebeest trek 800 km across theSerengeti; killer whales surf Argentinean beaches; lizards fly likepaper planes in the jungles of Borneo; 10 million puffins descendon Iceland; and the world's biggest feeding frenzy takes place offthe coast of South Africa. A Year of Watching Wildlife shows youwhere, when and how to take part in the natural world's greatesthappenings - be inspired and go wild!
Wallpaper* City Guides are an exciting, stylish new concept in travel guides published by Phaidon Press and Wallpaper* magazine. Glamorous, global and affordable, the new travel guides can be acquired for only $8.95 and feature the world's greatest cities, from Barcelona to Buenos Aires, Istanbul to Sydney, London to Los Angeles. Aimed at the design conscious traveller, the guides offer just the right amount of insider knowledge on the world's most popular cities, from where to stay and what to visit, to where you should eat, shop and be seen. Ideal for a weekend break or business travel, their discreet, pocket sized format tells you everything you need to know, giving you the inside track on what can not be found anywhere else. The guides have been compiled by Wallpaper* magazine's international editors and travel writers who have lived in the featured cities. They provide up-to-the-minute information and authoritative advice on the hottest of venues in the coolest of cities. Each guide will be updated annua
Whether you want to dive into the deep blue off the coast of theBay Islands, explore the forests and cobblestoned coffee towns ofLa Ruta Lenca or tramp around the ancient Mayan temples of Copán,this 2nd edition gives you all you need to enjoy the best ofHonduras. 100% researched and updated 45 detailed and easy to use maps Full-colour chapter showcases the best to see and do inHonduras Detailed coverage of the Mayan archaeological ruins of Copán Comprehensive chapter on diving and other outdoor activities Unique Green Index makes eco-friendly travel easy
Lonely Planet's The USA Book is a one-stop, comprehensivepictorial covering all corners of the USA and its territories. Fewcountries offer as many sights, sounds, tastes and lifestyles underone banner, and around every curve of its 4 million miles ofhighways lies something unexpected. Just look at the landscape -purple mountains, Hawaiian volcanoes and Alaskan tundra, alligatorswamps and buff alo ranges. Come mealtime, lobsters are cracked atMaine seafood shacks, while BBQ ribs sizzle on Tennessee roadhousegrills. Blues musicians twang in Mississippi juke joints,fiddle-fueled tunes pack dance floors in Texas honky-tonks, androck bands thrash in Detroit clubs. The USA Book draws together thehistory, culture, politics, religions, legends, trademarks andessential experiences of America in one definitive pictorial. LetLonely Planet's photographers, authors and staff show you Americathrough new eyes. Discover what it means to be 'from the Midwest,'where the US territories fit in, which state has the world'slarges
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