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A Rough Guide Map New Zealand (Rough Guide Map)

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by: Rough Guides

July 31, 2003
I have used this map for two trips around NZ, and will use it again for my third trip later this year as it is still in great condition considering the daily folding and unfolding that you inevitably do as you travel the length and breadth of this fantastic country. As it is small and lightweight it is ideal just to tuck in your suitcase or backpack no need to carry a big bulky map around.

A must for any NZ traveller, at a reasonable price.

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Unforgettable Walks to Take Before You Die

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by: Steve Watkins, Clare Jones

February 28, 2008
I have used this map for two trips around NZ, and will use it again for my third trip later this year as it is still in great condition considering the daily folding and unfolding that you inevitably do as you travel the length and breadth of this fantastic country. As it is small and lightweight it is ideal just to tuck in your suitcase or backpack no need to carry a big bulky map around.

A must for any NZ traveller, at a reasonable price.

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Venice

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by: Jan Morris

October 07, 2004
So declares Jan Morris, famed travel writer and quasi-Venetian. This is a review of the fourth edition of 1993. The book was originally published in 1963.

In her foreword to this fourth edition, Jan Morris says that this is neither a history nor a guide book; "nor is it exactly a report. When I wrote it, in 1960, I thought it was. I was a foreign correspondent then, and I planned this book as a dispatch about contemporary Venice." But instead the book is, according to the author, "a highly subjective, romantic, impressionistic picture less of a city than of an experience."

The book is split into three parts: the people, the city (should not this have been first?), and the lagoon, and all is sandwiched by an introduction and ... Read More:

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This is London (This Is . . .)

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by: Miroslav Sasek

June 25, 2004
I am so pleased that the "This Is" series of books by Miroslav Sasek are back in print. Elsewhere, the comments on Sasek's work have been "only good for children up to 3 years!" Well, I'm in my fifties and I intend to collect the ones I most enjoyed as a child, such as This Is San Francisco and This Is Rome. In an age of electronic wizardry Sasek's books stand out as a reminder of a time when books were the chief form of entertainment and education.

Sasek's art and wit are truly original and unique. He manages to take the reader on a journey through both the landmarks of his subject and the everday minutiae that makes up a country and its culture. Each book is a remarkable achievement.

It must be remembered that the chief driver ... Read More:

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On Holiday - the Way We Were (AA Illustrated Reference)

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by: Paul Atterbury

September 15, 2008
This book is crammed with nostalgia ,on the way we spent our holidays.

The layout is similar to the Robert Opie books...epherama,postcards,private photographs,hotel labels, brochures,magazines...in fact anything to do with holidays from a golden age adorns the pages.

The text is good,the book oozes quality,and is well worth every penny.

Pure nostalgia ! Love it !

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Morocco (Lonely Planet Country Guide)

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by: Anthony Ham, Alison Bing, Paul Clammer, Etain O'Carroll, Anthony Sattin

February 01, 2007
If you're looking for a budget orientated guidebook then this isn't it. A quick peak at the budget accomodation section of any place reveals only one or two truly budget options before prices rise exponentially and quickly threaten to overwhelm the midrange section. A typical example will be a hotel/hostel for 60Dh alongside one for 200Dh - an unlikely budget range except for those who have been in the sun too long or those who have over-indulged in their ilicit booze stash.

Having used guidebooks almost continually for the past year the number of map related mistakes in this guidebook is above average. Considering how much time you spend navigating confusing Medinas searching for a hotel, this is the one area where you want your guidebook to ... Read More:

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Astronomy for Dummies (For Dummies)

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by: Stephen P. Maran

May 10, 2005
It's great for budding astronomers, full of detail and easy to read!

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Paris (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

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by: Alan Tillier

February 01, 2008
If time is tight, or you just like to arrive at a holiday destination very well prepared, a guidebook is a valuable and important investment. So choosing the right one is crucial.

Whilst I suspect that "Time Out" and "Lonely Planet" books probably sell in greater volume, having looked through them both I'm extremely glad I opted instead to use this Eyewitness Travel Guide for my recent trip to Paris. It helped me make the most of my trip.

As with most guidebooks this breaks down Paris into a series of districts - but then very clearly labels the key attractions, how to find them and even proposes short walks that will enable you to get the most out of your time in that area.

Accepting that flicking between pages ... Read More:

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Illuminated Animal Globe (Insight Globes)

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by: Stellanova

November 15, 2006
I thought the big globe for my grandson was so nice I also bought a smaller one for my little granddaughter. Now they both can have a game asking each other which animal lives in which country. Very educational!! I might just have started a new game - wonder if I should patent it? Super value - very pleased.

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Roman Britain (Historical Map & Guide) (Historical Map & Guide)

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by: Ordnance Survey

March 08, 2001
If you're looking for a map that gives you all the known Roman sites in a particular area, then this map will be very useful. I was slightly disappointed to discover that it can't be used as a wall poster, because Scotland & Northern England appear on the back. There is also a lot of additional information printed around the sides of the map and, although this is probably of interest to some, I would have preferred a more traditional map of the UK with less of the fashionable multimedia-style trimmings.