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The USA Book combines arresting photography with sharp andcompelling content, organized by state with additional sections onpopular themes, regional identities, road trips and US territories.More than 400 photographs illustrate the unique qualities anddiversity of the 50 states. The book contains informative andengaging details on each state, including history, culture andtraditions, politics, myths and legends, trademarks and essentialexperiences. The Best Road Trips chapter and maps highlight theUSA's top six road trips, from Route 66 to the Blue Ridge Parkway.Special spreads highlight key themes and issues, from arts andarchitecture, to innovation and exploration, and oddballAmerica.
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This brand new edition Insight Guide to Turkey featuresilluminating text written by expert, local writers alongside awealth of inspiring full-colour photography, with this editioncontaining over 250 brand new-photographs, vividly bringing Turkeyand its people to life at the turn of a page. The top attractionsare highlighted to help you plan your trip priorities, includingthe unmissable solidified waterfallsA" of Pamukkale and the ancientcity of Ephesus. Additionally, a brand new 'Editor's Choice'section features illustrated spreads revealing the author's take onquirky and interesting things to see and do during your trip. Anin-depth 'Places' section covers the entire country, region byregion, from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul to the idyllicbeaches of the Mediterranean coast. All the principal sites arecross-referenced by number to the accompanying full-colour mapsfound throughout the guide, whilst additional maps inside the frontand back covers enable instant orientation and easy navigation at agl
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'Hasta la vista, baby' is no way to address a Spanish policeofficer. 'Arriba, arriba' won't make the taxi go faster, and 'ay,carramba' won't grab a waiter's attention. Use this book to saywhat you really mean. Combining the phrasebook with the audio CD means you can listenand improve your pronunciation before you travel. Or even play aphrase to people you meet while traveling - just transfer the MP3files on the CD to your portable media device. Audio Pack Includes: 400 key phrases on Cd for practical, social and emergencysituation 3500 word two-way dictionary
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A new series published by Lonely Planet and written for youngtravellers and aimed at children aged 8 - 11. The book covers allthe cool stuff kids need to know about Paris. Lively intriguingstories, fascinating facts and a blend of photos, illustrations,cartoons and quirky graphics. Each title in the series is designedto entice a whole new generation of beanbag explorers.This is not aguidebook. And it is definitely 'not-for-parents'. It is the real,inside story about one of the world's most famous cities - Paris.In this book you'll hear fascinating tales about creepy stonegargoyles, ghostly railway stations, huge castles and amazinglypampered pets. Check out cool stories about stuffed animals, cavesfilled with bones and the deadly guillotine. You'll find cyclists,junk collectors and musicians, and snails on the menu for dinner.Where can you pretend you're at the beach in the middle of thecity? Who smiles at 6 million people a year? Who had her ownlife-size village built just to play in? Which famous bui
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With all the essential words and phrases travellers need,Lonely Planet's illustrated phrasebooks are an indispensabletravelling companion. Conveniently pocket-sized, each languageguide provides extensive vocabulary lists, a two-way dictionary andan easy-to-follow pronunciation key. Also included is culturalbackground and solid advice for challenging situations in remotelocations.
“The Grand Canyon warrants any hyperbolic language itinspires. Its vastness and staggering beauty are amazing,astounding and awesome – and its many-layered splendor isn’t meremetaphor.” – Wendy Yanagihara, Lonely Planet Writer
