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狄更斯曾经说过，加拿大是一个“希望之地”。今天，这里更是一个有着充满活力的繁华都市、摄人心魄的自然美景和多元文化的地方。 在蒙特利尔这样的大都会，你可以看到高耸入云的摩天大楼，各种现代和后现代风格的建筑，与优雅的红砖老房子相映成趣；在闹市的街巷中穿梭，随时都会与风格各异的餐馆、剧院、艺廊来一次美丽的邂逅。而在广袤的北部地区，有着世界上美丽的自然风光。40多个国家公园，是野生动物的天堂。加拿大一半以上的国土都是森林，60米高的大树随处可见……戏剧、艺术、美食、美景，所有这一切，都让人流连忘返。 在加拿大，你大可以抛开矜持，完全放松自己，因为这里是可以让你无拘无束、甚至毫无顾忌地大喊大叫的地方。

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Back in America after twenty years in Britain, Bill Brysondecided to reacquaint himself with his native country by walkingthe 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail, which stretches from Georgia toMaine. The AT offers an astonishing landscape of silent forests andsparkling lakes--and to a writer with the comic genius of BillBryson, it also provides endless opportunities to witness themajestic silliness of his fellow human beings. For a start there'sthe gloriously out-of-shape Stephen Katz, a buddy from Iowa alongfor the walk. Despite Katz's overwhelming desire to find cozyrestaurants, he and Bryson eventually settle into their stride, andwhile on the trail they meet a bizarre assortment of hilariouscharacters. But A Walk in the Woods is more than just alaugh-out-loud hike. Bryson's acute eye is a wise witness to thisbeautiful but fragile trail, and as he tells its fascinatinghistory, he makes a moving plea for the conservation of America'slast great wilderness. An adventure, a comedy, and a celebration, A Wal

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Moon Spotlight Detroit Ann Arbor is a 78-pagecompact guide covering the best of Southern Michigan, includingDetroit's treasured Belle Isle and one-of-a-kind The Henry Ford,the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and the W.K. Kellogg BirdSanctuary, one of America's pioneer wildlife conservation centers.Author Laura Martone offers seasoned advice on must-seeattractions, and includes maps with sightseeing highlights so youcan make the most of your time. This lightweight guide is packedwith recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping,recreations, accommodations, food, and transportation, as well aseasy-to-read maps, making navigating these diverse areasuncomplicated and enjoyable.