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Building on the stories from Middle of Nowhere, this is ashort story anthology of adventure in places that feel like themiddle of nowhere. Includes contributions from well-knowninternational adventurers.

A new Lonely Planet series aimed at children aged 8 - 11. Thebook is written for young travellers. The book covers all the coolstuff that kids need to know about London. This is not a guidebook.And it is definitely 'not-for-parents'. It is the real, insidestory about one of the world's most famous cities -- London. Inthis book you'll hear fascinating tales about famous and infamouspeople, creepy underground places, dark history and strangecharacters galore. Check out cool stories about graffiti artists,murdered princes and people from all over. You'll find royalty,punks and sleuths, and some amazingly weird food. Heard about theabseilers who wash a clockface for a living? Would you want to eatjellied eels? How could anyone be lucky to be beheaded? Whateverdoes 'this is my trouble and strife' mean? This book shows you aLondon your parents probably don't even know about.

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Since 1998, Lonely Planet has been publishing our favoritetravel stories. The disasters of Lonely Planet Unpacked, theromances of Brief Encounters, the random acts of generosity inKindness of Strangers, the out-there adventures of Tales fromNowhere - these stories, and many others, explored the reasons whywe travel, and what we find when we get there. Now we've selectedthe best of them. From the first tentative steps of the youngbackpacker finding her feet in a London hostel, to thebeyond-travel commetment of setting up house in Delhi, the 26stories in this collection cover the globe and reveal a world oftravel experiences.Best of Lonely Planet's Travel Writing includes:Tim Cahill, William Dalrymple, Jason Elliot, Pico Iyer, Jan Morris,Emily Perkins, Karl Taro Greenfeld, Danny Wallace, Tony Wheeler,Simon Winchester and more.

Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes,beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that youarrive at your destination aware of basic manners, commoncourtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell youwhat to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport withyour hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear ofembarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliarsituations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful businessrelationships. Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture andsociety of a particular country. It will help you to turn yourvisit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable andenriching experience. Contents include * customs, values, and traditions * historical, religious, and political background * life at home * leisure, social, and cultural life * eating and drinking * do's, don'ts, and taboos * business practices * communication, spoken and unspoken "Culture Smart has come to the r

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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