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Vienna guide from Baedeker

Tells the story of an expedition an explorer made to the remote Chinese province of Xinjiang. This book tells how, commissioned by the Chinese to map a road through one of the most inhospitable regions in the world, he set out on a journey that saw him become entangled in a bloody war for independence that was raging in the province.

Thomas Cook Drive Around Guides are designed to provide you with a comprehensive but flexible reference source to guide you as you tour a country or region by car. This guide divides Provence and the Cote d'Azur into touring areas ? one per chapter. Major cultural centres or cities form chapters in their ...

Stretching from Stratford-Upon-Avon down to Oxford and across to Bath, the Cotswolds takes its name from the range of grassy limestone hills between the River Severn in the west and Oxford in the east. So why not visit the penguins at Birdlands, the house where Shakespeare was born or take a ride on ...

The new i-SPY Notebook is the perfect companion when using the i-SPY books It is great to write down all your discoveries when visiting a new city, exploring the great outdoor or when travelling by car, ferry or on the train.

Venice, one of the world's most beautiful and beloved cities, may also be one of the most endangered, and this book, written by a distinguished environmental scholar, gives equal weight to both the environmental and the social problems plaguing the 'Queen of the Adriatic.'

Renowned for over 100 years for their clear, accurate and easy-to-read mapping, Michelin country maps give travelers an overall picture of their route, with practical road and travel information, to orient them quickly so they can find their way to their destination. The series' revamped cover, still ...

Recommendations to 570 restaurants & 50 hotels, plus pull-out map.

Discover the best of San Francisco-a city rich in culture. Visit Alcatraz, ride a cable car, dine at Fisherman's Wharf. The guide, through lively anecdotes, background information, and driving and walking tours, presents the authentic San Francisco from Golden Gate Park's free jazz concerts to Chinatown's ...

The newly updated Must Sees New York City presents the best of the Big Apple and beyond for a 24 hour visit, a weekend or longer. Stroll through neighbourhoods, choose from dozens of world-class museums, visit iconic landmarks, or take in a Broadway show. Go shopping, walk across the Brooklyn Bridge ...

Choose among the city's highlights and hot spots for a 24-hour visit, a weekend or longer. Sights within this pocket-sized guide are reviewed according to Michelin's time-honored star-rating system, so travelers can experience the best Paris has to offer.

An account of Gwen Maka's cycle ride from Seattle to Mexico. The book tells of her exploits while reliving the history of vanished American Indian nations.

Cultural guide to Bath.

This i-SPY guide is perfect for a family day-out in Edinburgh and includes all the fun and historic attractions the city has to offer. There are plenty to see and activities to do in and near the city from Edinburgh Castle and Scottish parliament to the Zoo, the Edinburgh Dungeon and Festivals. Arranged ...

i-SPY 'Great' Britain is a guide dedicated to the wonders that make Britain 'Great', from ancient monuments to modern sporting grounds and buildings. You can score points by spotting the different entries in the book. Keep your eyes open! 'Great' Britain is all around you!

Designed to stimulate children's observational skills, these activity and educational guides make learning fun and more enjoyable.
Each i-SPY Guide is arranged in thematic colour-coded sections, to help your i-SPYing activity featuring:- Many colour photos and illustration- A short and lively ...