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Japanese Phrasebook & Dictionary with audio

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Lonely Planet: The world’s #1 phrasebook publisher* Lonely Planet Japanese Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Japanese phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Get to know your sushi from your sake, enjoy an elaborate tea ceremony with its centuries’-old conventions, and find your way using elaborate transit maps; all with your trusted travel companion. With language tools in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of wherever you go, so begin your journey now! Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Travel Situation! Feel at ease with essential tips on culture, manners, idioms and multiple meanings Order with confidence, explain food allergies, and try new foods with the menu decoder Save time and hassles with vital phrases at your fingertips Never get stuck for words with the 3500-word two-way, quick-reference dictionary Be prepared for both common and emergency travel situations with practical phrases and terminology Meet friends with conversation starter phrases Get your message across with easy-to-use pronunciation guides Inside Lonely Planet Japanese Phrasebook & Dictionary: Full-colour throughout User-friendly layout organised by travel scenario categories Survival phrases inside front cover for at-a-glance on-the-fly cues Convenient features 5 Phrases to Learn Before You Go 10 Ways to Start a Sentence 10 Phrases to Sound like a Local Listen For - phrases you may hear Look For - phrases you may see on signs Shortcuts - easy-to-remember alternatives to the full phrases Q&A - suggested answers to questions asked Covers Basics - time, dates, numbers, amounts, pronunciation, reading tips, grammar rules Practical - travel with kids, disabled travellers, sightseeing, business, banking, post office, internet, phones, repairs, bargaining, accommodations, directions, border crossing, transport Social - meeting people, interests, feelings, opinions, going out, romance, culture, activities, weather Safe Travel - emergencies, police, doctor, chemist, dentist, symptoms, conditions Food - ordering, at the market, at the bar, dishes, ingredients The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Japanese Phrasebook & Dictionary, a pocket-sized comprehensive language guide, provides on-the-go language assistance; great for language students and travellers looking to interact with locals and immerse themselves in local culture. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet. About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, and has been connecting travellers and locals for over 25 years with phrasebooks for 120 languages, more than any other publisher! With an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community, Lonely Planet enables curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves. The world awaits! Check out our Fast Talk Phrasebook mobile app for on-the-go language needs. (Available languages: German, Latin Spanish, European Spanish, French, and Italian.) *#1 phrasebook publisher. Source: Nielsen Bookscan UK, US & AUS

Reis-impressies

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Deze bundel is de neerslag van Couperus' eerste grote reis door het zuiden van Europa aan het einde van de vorige eeuw. Ze bevat een twaalftal reisschetsen in autobiografische stijl met indrukken van deze eerste ontmoeting met het Middellandse-Zeegebied die zo bepalend voor Couperus' leven en schrijverschap is geweest. De tekst is conform de editie van de Volledige Werken (a. i. 89-11-061-7), maar dan zonder de wetenschappelijke verantwoording. Kleine druk.

American Trails Revisited

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This edition in the American Trails Revisited series explores the Oregon Trail through Wyoming. The route of the southern Cherokee Trail route along U.S. Highway 30, the main Oregon-California-Mormon Emigrant Road entering the state on U.S. Highway 26, as well as the side routes of the California-Mormon Trail through Fort Bridger and the Lander Cut-Off through the Thompson Pass, are explored in this guide. Over 300 historic sites and points of interest are documented, with detailed driving directions to locate them. Reference maps and GPS Coordinates for all listed sites are also included.

Tragédie à l'Everest

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Le 10 mai 1996, le Toit du monde fut le théâtre d'une véritable hécatombe. En route vers le sommet, quatre expéditions furent prises dans une violente tempête. En vingt-quatre heures, huit alpinistes, dont deux guides réputés, trouvèrent la mort.Envoyé spécial du magazine américain Outside, Jon Krakauer fait partie des survivants. Tragédie à l'Everest, son récit de ce drame, est un livre lucide et courageux qui passionnera tous les amoureux de récits d'aventures vécues, amateurs de montagne ou non, comme il a fasciné des millions de lecteurs américains. Un classique du genre.

Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks

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Lonely Planet's Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Paddle alpine lakes, watch wildlife, and ski at Big Sky; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Yellowstone & Grand Teton and begin your journey now! Inside the Lonely Planet's Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks Travel Guide: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak User-friendly highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices, emergency information, park seasonality, hiking trail junctions, viewpoints, landscapes, elevations, distances, difficulty levels, and durations Focused on the best hikes, drives, and cycling tours Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, camping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, summer and winter activities, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Contextual insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, geology, wildlife, and conservation Over 45 full-color trail and park maps and full-color images throughout Useful features - Travel with Children, Clothing and Equipment, and Day and Overnight Hikes Covers Yellowstone National Park area, Mammoth Country, Roosevelt Country, Canyon Country, Lake Country, Norris, Geyser Country, Bechler Region, Grand Teton National Park area, Jackson The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks, our most comprehensive guide to these US national parks, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet’s USA for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer. Looking to visit more North American national parks? Check out USA's National Parks, a new full-color guide that covers all 59 of the USA's national parks. Just looking for inspiration? Check out Lonely Planet’s National Parks of America, a beautifully illustrated introduction to each of the USA's 59 national parks. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)

Vacation Goose Travel Guide San Miguel de Allende Mexico

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Vacation Goose Travel Guide San Miguel de Allende Mexico is an easy to use small pocket book filled with all you need for your stay in the big city. Top 50 city attractions, top 50 city restaurants, top 50 hotels, and more than a dozen monthly weather statistics. This travel guide is up to date with the latest developments of the city as of 2017. We hope you let this pocket book be part of yet another fun San Miguel de Allende adventure :)

Nice Uncovered: Walks Through the Secret Heart of a Historic City

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In addition to all the major museums, monuments, churches and landmarks you'll discoverthe Old Town, chock full of secret sights including the oldest house in town, the oldest pharmacy in Nice, the tub where executioners once washed their hatchets, the wall where Catherine Segurane shocked the Turkish attackers, the palaces where Thomas Jefferson, Matisse and Napoleon Bonaparte stayed, how the Knights Templar (maybe) hid their treasure, the naughty "Adam and Eve" fresco and the tavern that inspired painter Raoul Dufy;Castle Hill on top of tunnels sunk in WWII, strewn with ancient ruins and towers, the former hotel where composer Hector Berlioz regained his mental health, the truth behind Nice's noontime cannon and the Cemetery's creepiest tombs;the Port with its former slave prison, stately 18th-century buildings, the sailor's church and a dog bar;Cimiez where gladiators fought, the Romans bathed and Queen Victoria held court; Nice's earliest movie set, a church with a skeleton and a Buddhist pagoda;the Promenade des Anglais built by the British, the hotel where philosopher Frederich Nietzsche stayed, where the legendary Casino de la Jetée once was, iconic hotels and the sordid history of the Palais Mediterranée;West Nice and the splendid Marble Palace, vast gardens, vanished estates and the eye-popping Gloria Mansions;the Promenade du Paillon with the Coulée Verte, the controversial Apollo statue, remarkable public sculptures, the little-known Eglise Le Voeu and the grandiose Place Garibaldi;the Quartier des Musiciens with landmark Belle Epoque and Art Deco buildings, the hotel where Chekhov and Lenin stayed, and the "Horror Hotel" of WWIIWritten by an insider, the walking tours include the local lore, legends and traditions that make up Nice's unique culture. And its easy to get around with meticulously-plotted directions and color maps.ABOUT THE AUTHORJeanne Oliver is a professional travel writer who has been writing about France and European destinations for 25 years. She has written guidebooks for Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Insight Guides. Currently she publishes two practical websites on the Cote d'Azur: frenchrivieratraveller.com and riviera-beaches.com.You're in the hands of an expert, so scroll up, click "buy" and let the adventure begin!You need more information? Go behind the scenes of Nice Uncovered at www.niceuncovered.com

Volcanic Islands

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Geological Observations on the Volcanic Islands, visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle is a book written by the English naturalist based on his travels during the second voyage of HMS Beagle, The text contains seven chapters, and includes observations made during Darwin's travels to the volcanic island of St. Jago in Cape Verde, the Fernando de Noronha archipelago, Ascension Island, the island of Saint Helena, the Galápagos Islands, James Island, New Zealand, Australia, Van Diemen's Land, and the Cape of Good Hope.

Balilicious

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EAT, PAY, LEAVE!Becky Wicks lifted the burqa on Dubai In BURQALICIOUS. Now she turns her attention to Bali as she hilariously navigates life as an adopted Balinese local. A lot can happen when you set out to 'find yourself'. Sometimes, you can even lose the plot.From visiting ancient healers with cellphone addictions to leaving a shaking ashram intent on extracting her soul, Becky Wicks soon discovered that six months travelling round Bali wasn't all going to be about finding inner peace and harmony. In fact, the perils of possessed teens, eating raw, yogic headstands, diving shipwrecks and dicing with black magic and demons all took their toll on the Island of the Gods.And that was before the vaginal steaming.Becky Wicks lifts the sarong on real life in Bali in a blur of locals, tourists, expats and other other eating, praying lovers who arrive... you know... not really knowing who they are.

Kníhkupec z Kábulu

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Åsne Seierstad necúva pred žiadnou ťažkou témou. Dva týždne po teroristických útokoch na veže Svetového obchodného centra odchádza do Afganistanu, aby spoznala život bežných Afgancov. Hrdina jej reportážneho románu Kníhkupec z Kábulu dvadsať rokov viedol malé kníhkupectvo v centre hlavného mesta. Nezáležalo mu na tom, či boli pri moci komunisti alebo Taliban. Jeho cieľom bolo prinášať knihy všetkým obyvateľom Kábulu. Miloval literatúru a nenávidel cenzúru. Åsne Seierstad strávila štyri mesiace v afganskej rodine a splynula so životom obyčajných obyvateľov Kábulu, aby ukázala, ako vplývajú turbulentné časy na bežný život. Jej pohľad na každodennosť rodiny je unikátnym svedectvom o spôsobe života, ktorý je pre Európanov takmer nepredstaviteľný. V centre pozornosti stále stojí hlava rodiny – na jednej strane zanietený milovník umenia a kultúrny človek, na strane druhej silne patriarchálne založený despota riadiaci sa prastarými rodovými zvykmi. Knižka Kníhkupec z Kábulu rozpráva príbehy zakázanej lásky, dohodnutých manželstiev i obyčajného života pod temnou záclonou každodenného teroru. Kniha Åsne Seierstad Kníhkupec z Kábulu vychádza v preklade Simony Jánoškovej.

Cairo (Egypt) - Wink Travel Guide

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On the Nile river, Cairo is famous for its own history, preserved in the fabulous medieval Islamic city and Coptic sites in Old Cairo — with historic Cairo inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The Egyptian Museum in the city centre is a must see, with its countless Ancient Egyptian artefacts, as is shopping at the Khan al-Khalili bazaar. No trip to Cairo would be complete without a visit to the Giza Pyramids and to the nearby Saqqara Pyramid Complex, where visitors will see Egypt's first step pyramid built by the architect Imhotep for the third dynasty pharaoh Djoser.Though firmly attached to the past, Cairo is also home to a vibrant modern society. The Midan Tahrir area situated in downtown Cairo, built in the 19th century under the rule of Khedive Ismail, has strived to be a "Paris on the Nile". Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.

DK Eyewitness Sweden

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As inspiring and unforgettable as a midnight sun.Whether you want to glimpse the spectacular Northern Lights, sample New Nordic cuisine in Stockholm's trendy restaurants or kayak across crystal-clear lakes, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Sweden has to offer.With viking ruins, remote reindeer-inhabited landscapes, awe-inspiring coastal trails and kaleidoscopic skies, Sweden is an endless source of stirring sights and exhilarating experiences.Our recently updated guide brings Sweden to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighborhoods.You'll discover:- our pick of Sweden's must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems- the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay - detailed maps and walks which make navigating the country easy- easy-to-follow itineraries- expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe- color-coded chapters to every part of Sweden, from Northern Norland to Southern Götaland, Stockholm to Gothenburg Want the best of Stockholm in your pocket? Try out DK Eyewitness Top 10 Stockholm.

Lonely Planet's Where to go When

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Lonely Planet: The world’s leading travel guide publisher Where to go When, the ultimate trip planner for every month of the year, is a beautifully illustrated book that is both practical and inspiring. For every month of the year it presents 30 recommendations of destinations that are at their best during each month, whether due to their climate, or value or because there’s a lot going on. The suggestions feature every flavour of travel experience from culture-rich city breaks and tropical beach holidays to adventurous road trips and wildlife-watching expeditions. Every corner of the planet is covered so you’ll find out when the best time to see mountain gorillas is or to go shopping in Paris. The book is organised by month. At the start of each chapter a flowchart guides you through the options so readers can filter the recommendations according to their interests. Whether you’re into beaches, trying the local specialities or backpacking off the beaten path, there will suggestions for you. Diagrams also depict the climate, value for money and family friendliness of each suggestion in the month. Then Lonely Planet’s authors explain in detail why each destination has been selected. The text describes the place and why it’s special at that particular time. The destinations are illustrated by inspiring photographs and have a small infographic that shows the key reasons to go. Practical details make the first step of planning a trip easier. Packed with facts, photos and new ideas for your next adventure, Where to Go When will inspire and interest anybody who loves travel. About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world’s leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, gift and lifestyle books and stationery, as well as an award-winning website, magazines, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in. TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category ‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.’ – New York Times ‘Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.’ – Fairfax Media (Australia)

Vacation Goose Travel Guide Doha Qatar

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Vacation Goose Travel Guide Doha Qatar is an easy to use small pocket book filled with all you need for your stay in the big city. Top 50 city attractions, top 50 city restaurants, top 50 hotels, and more than a dozen monthly weather statistics. This travel guide is up to date with the latest developments of the city as of 2017. We hope you let this pocket book be part of yet another fun Doha adventure :)

Anjou-Canada

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Cet ouvrage est une réédition numérique d’un livre paru au XXe siècle, désormais indisponible dans son format d’origine.

A London Nobody Knows

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This travel guide to London history is the first in a series created by Caddo Publications USA to explore the lesser known history of this great city. It is not intended to be an exhaustive account of all historic sites, landmarks, and structures within the metropolitan area. The purpose of this guide is to introduce to the domestic and international traveler many of the rich heritage sites which are not always part of the traditional history itinerary. Over 170 historic sites, landmarks, and structures are presented with detailed background information. Also included are reference maps and GPS coordinates for all sites. Among the areas with sites are the City of London, the Docklands, Islington, Highgate, Hornsey, St. Pancras, Kensington, Hammersmith, Chelsea, Southwark, Westminster, and Battersea.

Le antiche vie

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«Gli uomini sono animali, e come tutti gli animali anche noi quando ci spostiamo lasciamo impronte: segni di passaggio impressi nella neve, nella sabbia, nel fango, nell'erba, nella rugiada, nella terra, nel muschio. È facile tuttavia dimenticare questa nostra predisposizione naturale, dal momento che oggi i nostri viaggi si svolgono per lo piú sull'asfalto e sul cemento, sostanze su cui è difficile imprimere una traccia. Molte regioni hanno ancora le loro antiche vie, che collegano luogo a luogo, che salgono ai valichi o aggirano i monti, che portano alla chiesa o alla cappella, al fiume o al mare». Robert Macfarlane è l'ultimo, celebrato poeta della natura, erede di una tradizione che da Chaucer fino a Chatwin e Sebald è capace di trasformare una strada in una storia, un sentiero su un altopiano in un viaggio nella memoria. Riallacciando l'ancestrale legame tra narratore e camminatore, Macfarlane compie il gesto piú semplice, eppure oggi anche il piú radicale: quello di uscire dalla sua casa di Cambridge e iniziare a camminare, a camminare e osservare, a osservare e raccontare. Battendo i sentieri dimenticati di Inghilterra e Scozia, l'antico «Camino» di Santiago, le strade della Palestina costellate di checkpoint e muri di contenimento, gli esoterici tracciati tibetani, Macfarlane riesce, come un autentico sciamano, a far parlare paesaggi resi muti dall'abitudine, a dare voce ai fantasmi che li abitano, a leggere per noi i racconti con cui gli uomini hanno abitato il mondo. *** «Un libro che, come i sentieri piú preziosi, è sempre diverso ogni volta che lo percorri». «The Guardian» *** «Leggi Macfarlane e sarà impossibile fare di nuovo una passeggiata insignificante». «Metro»

Where Agatha Christie Dreamed Up Murder

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Agatha Christie was 48 years old in 1938, gaining fame and fortune from her prolific output of short stories and novels, one series starring the detective Hercule Poirot, another centered on the underestimated spinster Jane Marple. Christie’s life had settled into a comfortable routine: Part of the year was spent at her house near Oxford, and part on excavations in the deserts of Iraq and Syria with her second husband, archaeologist Max Mallowan. But Christie – one of the bestselling authors of all time - longed for a vacation refuge. That summer, she purchased a handsome Georgian manor house, not far from her birthplace. This digital short from award-winning journalist Joshua Hammer tells the story of Greenway, the home – now a museum - where Christie spent nearly every summer from 1938 until her death in 1976.

Rêves de montagnes (Nouvelle édition)

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Par l'auteur d'Into the wildet deTragédie à l'Everest. Fou d'alpinisme, Jon Krakauer nous offre ici le récit de douze aventures en montagne. Il nous entraîne ainsi dans l'ascension du sommet de l'Eiger, de cascades de glace mais aussi sur les parois d'un canyon du Colorado, nous livrant au passage sa vision personnelle – et quelque peu critique – de Chamonix, cette " capitale mondiale de l'alpinisme ".Nous le suivons avec un intérêt qui ne faiblit jamais de l'Alaska à l'Himalaya, des Rocheuses aux Alpes, comme si nous vivions les ascensions en direct à ses côtés. Krakauer a le don rare de restituer l'atmosphère d'un lieu, de nous rendre sensibles à ses spécificités tout en traçant sur le vif le portrait des hommes souvent fascinants qu'il rencontre chemin faisant.

How to Survive In Tel Aviv As a Homeless Person or a Broke Tourist

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Guide for Survival with little to no money in one of the biggest cities in Israel. Can be helpful for homeless people as well as for broke tourists. Tel Aviv is chosen as a strategic point of survival due to the geographical location and cultural variety of the place in the entire state of Israel.

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