WHAT WILL YOUR BANGKOK ENCOUNTER BE? Watching the sun set while sipping a cocktail at one of Bangkok's rooftop bars Unwinding with a relaxing Thai massage Eating your way through the fresh, irresistible and affordableworld of Thai street food Hunting for bargains in the bustling labyrinth that is ChatuchakWeekend Market Shopping like a Thai teen at Bangkok 's famous malls Recovering from big-city exertions on an idyllic palm-fringedbeach, just a few hours away DISCOVER TWICE THE CITY IN HALF THE TIME Full-color pull out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easynavigation Bangkok resident and veteran food writer recommends the very besteating, drinking, shopping, entertainment and sights Unique itineraries and highlights help you make the best of ashort break Insider tips from tuned-in locals, including a Buddhist monk 'sinsights into the benefits of meditation, and a local food writer's tips on the best places to experience

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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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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

Covers a broad range of experiences in these three states,including Pennsylvania Dutch Country and Atlantic City.

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Kuala Lumpur (KL), Melaka and Penang are fragrant melanges ofChinese, Indian and Malay culture, and whether you want to samplethem via tasty street stalls, historic temples or space-ageshopping malls, you'll leave hungry for more This revised edition includes an expanded focus on Kuala Lumpurand increased coverage of food, nightlife and shopping. This guidebook has been fully updated! * Intuitive layout and new text styles make it easier to read,scan and 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 region * New map design improves map legibilty for easy navigation

Offers coverage of Berlin, Brandenburg, Saxony, Bavaria,Baden-Wurttemburg, Rhinel and Hesse, Bremen and Hamburg. This titleincludes fill-colour sections that present the traditional imagesof Germany.

Featuring more diving information than many other guides, thiswork also includes options for sustainable travel, comprehensivetrip itineraries, and more. color photos, 57 maps.

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Getting the most out of your travels means staying healthy.Healthy Travel Africa is a user-friendly guide to minimising healthrisks for travellers to all parts of Africa, including Egypt.Written by Dr Isabelle Young, with a team of travel health experts,Healthy Travel Africa provides advice on planning your trip,staying healthy while travelling, and what to do if you run intoproblems. Included is tailored advice for travellers of all ages and needs;clear guidelines on treating common travel illnesses; how to avoidwildlife hazards, from insects to hippos; safety tips for outdooraction, including safaris and trekking; and a comprehensivefirst-aid section.

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.