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American Map 2006 United States Road Atlas: Large Scale-Large Type (American Map Road Atlas) American Map 2006 United States Road Atlas: Large Scale-Large Type (American Map Road Atlas)
by American Map Corp
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$14.27 On 7-21-2006 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Featuring brilliant new digital maps that are 30% bigger than normal, the United States is given highly detailed treatment. With rounded edges and durable, easy-opening spiral binding, this atlas gets you from coast to coast without eye strain or squinting. Major city inserts, mileage tables, "3-D" elevation shading, are added bonuses. Co-branded with the Discovery Channel, we include 8 pages of vacation and sightseeing tips from their editors. Our money-back guarantee assures that we will fully refund the price of the book if you go off course due to an error in our mapping. Find you way with ease with our first ever large type tool.


London (Eyewitness Travel Guides) London (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
by Michael Leapman and Mary Scott
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$25.00 On 7-21-2006 4.5 out of 5 stars
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The essence of London, found "in the swing, tramp, and trudge; in the bellow and uproar; the carriages, motor cars, omnibuses, vans, sandwich men shuffling and swinging; brass bands; barrel organs; in the triumph and the jingle and the strange high singing of some aeroplane overhead" (Mrs. Dalloway), is ably conveyed in the visual burst of Dorling Kindersley's London guide. This compact book is filled to overflowing with a montage of timelines, street maps, 3-D aerial views, district maps, cutaways of important buildings--including Buckingham Palace and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre--and more than 1,200 full-color photographs.

Like all of DK's books, this reference is overwhelming when you first crack open the pages. There's so much information, you almost don't know where to start. Lucky for tourists, London's editors kept a steady eye on usability when they organized the book. It begins with a short history (mostly conveyed in images) and then moves to an extensive section on the sights and sounds of the city by the Thames. The aim is to give you a "portrait" of each area before divulging the details, of which there is no lack. If you're worried about the practicalities of the trip, fear not: London is on your side. A section on travelers' needs and a handy survival guide--including instructions, complete with photographic aides, on how to use different types of public telephones--should eliminate any apprehension about exploring this wondrous city. Perhaps the most useful feature for those on the go who want portable information, and for those who hate to haul out maps in public ("Hey! I'm a tourist!"), is the "Street Finder," a comprehensive index of street names and 24 pages of corresponding maps. Small enough to fit in your backpack, London is the guide to grab before hopping on the Underground. --Heidi Robinson --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Sky Magazine -Delta In flight Magazine
The best travel guides ever. --This text refers to the Leather Bound edition.



The Travel Book The Travel Book
by Roz Hopkins
List Price: $50.00
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$31.50 On 7-21-2006 4.0 out of 5 stars
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*Starred Review* Even the most avid readers of travel guides and travel literature will not have encountered a book quite like this one. It is huge and heavy but reasonably priced, and it is vastly informative, which is its calling card. All the writers who contribute to the Lonely Planet travel guide series have put heads, knowledge, and experience together and come up with an A-Z series of capsule profiles of every country in the world, 230 in number. Each country gets a two-page spread, on which are placed, like luscious dishes set before one at a feast, illustrations that are typical of Lonely Planet's unique, non-picture-postcard brand of shots. The accompanying text presents a cogent rundown of the best experiences for gaining the essence of the place; books to read beforehand; music to listen to before you go; food and drink to consume once you are there; and a few brief but pungent closing comments on the trademark things to do and buy and see and what, ultimately, is the best surprise awaiting the tourist. For borrowers in the travel section to sit down, look at, and make notes from, without taking off the premises. Brad Hooper
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

Book Description
The world is a breathtakingly big place, and in this big book we have undertaken the big task of detailing as much of it as we can - every single country, many of the larger dependencies and other, smaller destinations. With the traveler's experience at its heart, this book shows a slice of life in every corner of the globe, and all points in between, engaging the reader's senses in an adventure which conjures up the sights, smells, tastes, sounds and feel of our amazing world.


Norway (Eyewitness Travel Guides) Norway (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
by Snorre Evensberget
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$13.00 On 7-21-2006 3.5 out of 5 stars
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See the best Norway has to offer, from stunning fjords and solitary mountains to the cosmopolitan city of Oslo and small fishing villages, in this inspiring guide. Includes practical advice on hiking, skiing, night life and local culinary specialties.

Features over 850 full-color photographs, maps and illustrations.



The Unofficial Guide to Central Italy: Florence, Rome, Tuscany, and Umbria (Unofficial Guides) The Unofficial Guide to Central Italy: Florence, Rome, Tuscany, and Umbria (Unofficial Guides)
by Melanie Mize Renzulli
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$13.59 On 7-21-2006 5.0 out of 5 stars
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From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide(r) to Walt Disney World(r)

"A Tourist's Best Friend!"
-Chicago Sun-Times

"Indispensable"
-The New York Times

Five Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide(r):
* A complete planner to Florence, Rome, and the highlights of Tuscany, Umbria, Latium, and the Marches
* Honest advice that lets you feel safe and comfortable in the heart of Italy-whether you speak Italian or not
* Insider tips on finding the most charming hotels for the best price
* Hundreds of restaurants Reviewed and ranked for quality and value
* A complete guide to the region's cultural and historic sights-with helpful hints for making the most of your time

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The Leaning Tower (Torre Pendente)

Appeal by Age Preschool Grade school Teens Young adults Over 30 Seniors

Campo dei Miracoli; # 050 560 547; www.torre.duomo.pisa.it

Type of attraction Icon of Pisa. Admission ?15 at ticket office; ?17 for online bookings. Hours Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., guided tours every 40 minutes. When to go This site is always mobbed. Reservations Required. Special comments Local superstition has it that seeing the Leaning Tower before an exam will guarantee a bad grade. How much time to allow 30 minutes. Author's rating

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From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World

"A Tourist's Best Friend!"
Chicago Sun-Times

"Indispensable"
The New York Times

Five Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide:

  1. A complete planner to Florence, Rome, and the highlights of Tuscany, Umbria, Latium, and the Marches
  2. Honest advice that lets you feel safe and comfortable in the heart of Italy—whether you speak Italian or not
  3. Insider tips on finding the most charming hotels for the best price
  4. Hundreds of restaurants Reviewed and ranked for quality and value
  5. A complete guide to the region's cultural and historic sights—with helpful hints for making the most of your time

Sample Rating

The Leaning Tower (Torre Pendente)

Appeal by Age Preschool Grade school Teens Young adults Over 30 Seniors

Campo dei Miracoli; # 050 560 547; www.torre.duomo.pisa.it

Type of attraction Icon of Pisa. Admission ¿15 at ticket office; ¿17 for online bookings. Hours Daily, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., guided tours every 40 minutes. When to go This site is always mobbed. Reservations Required. Special comments Local superstition has it that seeing the Leaning Tower before an exam will guarantee a bad grade. How much time to allow 30 minutes. Author's rating



Frommer's National Parks of the American West (Park Guides) Frommer's National Parks of the American West (Park Guides)
by Don Laine, Barbara Laine, Jack Olson, and Eric Peterson
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$15.39 On 7-21-2006 4.5 out of 5 stars
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A park lover's must-have, the information provided in this behemoth of a book is almost as impressive as the redwoods that grace its cover. With a focus on helping visitors avoid the crowds, National Parks of the American West provides painstakingly researched details on more than 40 national parks, monuments, seashores, and preserves.

Frommer's explains their intent in the introduction: "Our authors have talked to the rangers, hiked the trails, and taken the tours, all the while asking, 'How can our readers avoid the crowds?' In each of following chapters you'll find a section giving you straightforward, practical advice on just how to do this. We've searched for secluded trails that can be hiked by the average person, scenic drives where you won't get caught in bumper-to-bumper traffic, and points where, with only a minimum of effort, you'll be afforded spectacular views without feeling as if you're packed into Times Square on New Year's Eve."

There is probably not a question you have that this book doesn't answer: each park listing includes tips from park rangers, ideas especially for kids, excellent maps, entrance fee information, the best driving and walking tours, campground overviews, food and other lodging, contacts for activities and recreation, and interesting sidebars. --Kathryn True --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Book Description
Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Frommer's. The best trips start here.

  • Outdoor adventures for everyone, from hiking and horseback riding to sea kayaking and white-water rafting.
  • Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
  • Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
  • Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.

Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com



eBay Auction Templates Starter Kit eBay Auction Templates Starter Kit
by Michael Miller
List Price: $29.99
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$19.79 On 7-21-2006 0.0 out of 5 stars
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Book Description

Looking for "it"? That something different that will increase your eBay auction sale rates and selling prices? One of the most effective ways to generate more sales at high price-points is to create a more attractive, attention-getting auction listing. The easiest way to do this is through the use of templates that you can quickly populate with minimal effort and will maintain a style consistency across all of your auctions.

 

eBay Auction Templates Starter Kit is a combination book/CD designed to help all levels of eBay sellers create better-looking eBay auction listings as quickly and easily as possible. The text describes how to use HTML to create sophisticated auction templates; the CD includes dozens of pre-designed templates that can be used as-is. If you're a little more ambitious, you'll also learn how to create great-looking auction listings using HTML.



About The Author
Michael Miller is a successful author and eBay seller who lives in Indianapolis, Ind. His previous eBay books include Absolute Beginner's Guide to eBay, Easy eBay, Tricks of the eBay Masters, and Making a Living from Your eBay Business.


Moon Handbooks Alberta: Including Banff, Jasper, and the Canadian Rockies (Moon Handbooks : Alberta and the the Northwest Territories) Moon Handbooks Alberta: Including Banff, Jasper, and the Canadian Rockies (Moon Handbooks : Alberta and the the Northwest Territories)
by Andrew Hempstead
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$12.97 On 7-21-2006 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Vancouver Province, July 13, 2004
Moon Handbooks Alberta is refreshingly thorough.

Book Description
Moon Handbooks Alberta is the perfect source for enticing coverage of Alberta's massive glaciers, towering peaks, and abundant wildlife. Highlighting Alberta, Banff, Jasper, and the Canadian Rockies, the fifth edition offers a detailed look at this stunning region for travelers with all types of interests. Author Andrew Hempstead, a veteran traveler and Alberta resident, gives in-depth insights into the region's history and indigenous culture as well as essential advice on practicalities, with photographs, precise maps, tips on activities, and information on accommodations for all budgets. Moon Handbooks Alberta provides details on cycling the Icefields Parkway, hiking around Lake Louise, and staying in a wide array of lodgings, from backcountry huts to fine hotels.

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© Adapt, Inc. 1998-2006








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