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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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A new series from Lonely Planet and written for youngtravellers; aimed at children aged 8 - 11. This book covers all thecool stuff kids need to know about Rome. Lively intriguing stories,fascinating facts and a blend of photos, illustrations, cartoonsand quirky graphics. Each title in the series is designed to enticea 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 - Rome. Ifyou were a cat why would you want to live in Rome? Would you wantto go to the bathroom with dozens of other people? Can you imagineeating a flamingo's tongue for lunch? Why do they fire a cannonevery day in Rome? This book shows you a Rome your parents probablydon't even know about.
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This title features 68 trips with maps, plus 19 day trips fromSan Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. It includes a widevariety of trip suggestions including Hitchcock's California,earthquake sites, celebrity haunts, hot springs and rollercoasters.This is the ultimate food lover's companion to the south.It offers plenty for foodies including unique trips that focus onburritos, microbreweries, SoCal ethnic cuisine, organic farms andthe state's hidden wine countries.
