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Climb the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, stare into Abe's stony eyes and read his Gettysburg Address chiseled in the wall. Stand where Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his famous speech and feel the sweep of history. Inside this book: full colour guide, free pull out city map, 87 bars, lounges and clubs, 35 pages of family friendly attractions, 24 free museums, 3 miles of lawn on the National Mall, 1 big White House comprehensive map, section DC for families,...
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Here is the best the world has to offer: 1,000 places guaranteed to give travelers the shivers. From sacred ruins, to castles, to hidden islands and much more around the world, continent by continent. Each entry provides information on why it's essential to visit, addressses, websites, phone and fax numbers, and best times to visit.
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"The #1 New York Times bestseller, now more compelling, more inspiring, and more giftable than ever, 1,000 Places to See in the United States & Canada Before You Die, has been completely updated and is now in glorious full color. From the iconic series with millions and millions of books and calendars in print, this is the essential and deliciously readable guide for armchair travelers and adventurers who want to know the best places to visit in all...
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"Get high in the Alps, cruise on crystal-clear lakes, and consume daily doses of chocolate. Now more than ever, count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know to travel in Switzerland. In this book, you'll find his up-to-the-minute advice alongside time-tested travel tips"--Page 4 of cover
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A wealth of facts and history fill this beautifully designed armchair and reference book. This single volume, packed with full-color and vintage photos, contains everything a lighthouse lover or maritime historian wants to know about lighthouse history, changing technologies, lighthouse keepers, and the lenses themselves. A detailed index of more than 150 lighthouses around the world offers quick and easy access to basic information-know the height,...
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"As a border state and strategic territory, Kentucky was fiercely contested by the Union and the Confederacy and had ties to both Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis. Kentucky natives and adventure aficionados Cameron M. Ludwick and Blair Thomas Hess plot the course for a fun-filled road trip through history and across the Bluegrass State in Presidents, Battles, and Must-See Civil War Destinations. Ludwick and Hess make planning a trip to historic...
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Travel the world and discover a job you love.
Whether you just want a job that lets you travel the world for free, or you're looking for a career that lets you set your own hours and do what you love, this book will show you how to become a tour guide with clear, practical advice and easy to follow steps.
It will teach you what you need to say, how to advertise your services and how the pros make their money (and get great tips!). It will teach...
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Explore the fascinating highlights, history, geology & nature of Sedona Arizona Red Rock Country with this entertaining, educational, point-by-point Waypoint Tour complete with travel expert stories, breathtaking photography & detailed tour maps. Your personal tour guide for Sedona travel adventure! Waypoints Include: 1) Sedona Arizona 2) Bell Rock Vista 3) Chapel of the Holy Cross 4) Huckaby & Marg's Draw Trails 5) Merry-Go-Round Formation 6) Tlaquepaque...
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One of five Americans has a disability. In this innovative, enabling book, Noreen Grice explores ways to provide universal access to educational science programs: mobility access for people who use wheelchairs; low vision and tactile access for people who are blind or visually impaired; specialized environments for people with neurological disorders, including autism; assistive technology for nonverbal communication; non-hearing access for people...
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Elvis Presley Boulevard chronicles the trip we've all taken – or wanted to take – into the country that confounds its admirers and delights even its critics. Mark Winegardner, a young Ohioan, spent the formative summers of his wonder years touring the States with his family in a succession of recreational vehicles. Much later, only months before his wedding, he undertakes another transcontinental odyssey, this time without benefit of license plate...
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Since it was founded in 1869, the American Museum of Natural History has stood as one of the world's greatest repositories of scientific information and investigation. This delightful book takes us behind the exhibits and shows us some of the great researchers and fabulous objects from the Museum's past and present, ranging through every department and focusing on fabulous tales and fascinating objects, both small and large, including:
* the famous...
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En un rincón de la calle Paradís hay una piedra de molino que recuerda la cima del monte Tàber, el lugar más alto de la ciudad romana y desde donde los hombres del emperador Augusto empezaron a construir la ciudad que llamaron Iulia Augusta Faventia Paterna Barcino. Desde entonces son muchas las anécdotas y curiosidades que esta ciudad nos ha dejado. Al leerlas, el lector podrá trazar un recorrido emocionante por nuestra historia y de esta manera...
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Cathedrals and great churches are among the most iconic sights of the world's towns and cities.
Visible from miles around, the cathedrals of Canterbury, St Paul's, Chartres and St Stephen's in Vienna dominate their skylines. Others surprise by their statistics: Salisbury has Britain's tallest spire, Wells the largest display of medieval sculptures in the world, while King's College Chapel in Cambridge boasts the largest fan vaulting in existence....
15) Rick Steves Rome
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Explore ancient ruins and view Renaissance masterpieces in this truly modern Eternal City. Inside Rick Steves Rome you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Rome; -- Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites; -- Top sights and hidden gems, from the Colosseum and the Sistine Chapel to corner trattorias, cozy wine bars, and the perfect scoop of gelato;...
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Conozca los extraordinarios fondos del Museo de Orsay, ubicado en el edificio de la antigua estación ferroviaria del mismo nombre en París. Su transformación en museo, las obras esenciales que atesora desde la pintura academicista, romántica, naturalista y realista de artistas como Corot y Courbet, hasta los grandes maestros impresionistas: Monet, Manet, Degas, Renoir, Pisarro, Sisley, Berthe Morisot o Mary Cassatt. Los pintores posimpresionistas...
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Discover the immense art collection of the Louvre Museum, from Oriental, Egyptian, Greco-Roman and medieval antiquities to the great works of the Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassicism and Romanticism. Painting, sculpture and decorative arts from all periods and civilizations. Works by great French masters such as Poussin and David, Flemish painters such as Rubens and Van Dyck, Dutch artists such as Rembrandt, Italian masters such as Leonardo da Vinci,...
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Hemingway's Paris, Finnish saunas, Renaissance Florence: from art and music to literature and cinema, there's something for everyone in this follow-up to Wine Trails and Food Trails. We present ideas and itineraries for 52 weekends of culture heaven, packed with expert recommendations, maps and advice on how to get there and where to stay. We've searched the globe to find 52 cultural enclaves where the arts have had a profound, lasting impact and...
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Retrace the footsteps of over 100 of Edinburgh's most illustrious people (& animals). With many maps to guide you, Edinburgh-Celebrity City Guide, details the lives of one hundred of the city's most famous people, along with illustrations and maps of where they lived, worked, or dallied. From the discovery of a reliable anaesthetic to the birthplace of Sean Connery, this book reveals the city's darkest secrets and its most colourful characters. A...
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Explore 'Beatle Land' and the iconic sites associated with The Beatles' fame.
The 'Fab Four'—John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr—were all born and brought up in Liverpool, and this illustrated guide reveals why the city was crucial to their musical success. Following in their footsteps around Liverpool and Merseyside, the book explores the places that influenced The Beatles' musical direction and eventual stardom. Discover...
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