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258 pp. Paperback
Travel
California & Southwest USA's National Parks
Anthony Ham

Lonely Planet's California and Southwest USA's National Parks is your passport to the most up-to-date advice on what to see and skip. Hike down the Grand Canyon, marvel at Sequoia and chase waterfalls in Yosemite; all with your trusted travel companion.

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352 pp. Paperback
Travel
DK Eyewitness: Japan
DK Eyewitness

Whether you want to see cherry blossoms in Kyoto, speed through the countryside aboard a shinkansen, or shop til you drop in futuristic Shibuya, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all Japan has to offer. Japan is a land of contrast – think tranquil zen gardens and peaceful pagodas, neon-lit cities and robot restaurants.

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168 pp. Hardcover
Travel
Globetrotting: Writers Walk the World
Duncan Minshull

From Duncan Minshull, the UK’s “laureate of walking,” a collection of more than fifty writings about hiking the globe from contemporary and classic authors such as Mark Twain, William Boyd, Edith Wharton, Helen Garner, Rabindranath Tagore, and many more.

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130 pp. Paperback
Travel
Great Lakes & Midwest USA's National Parks
Regis St Louis

Lonely Planet's Great Lakes and the Midwest USA's National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip. Roam idyllic Isle Royale, sail in Voyageurs and explore Wind Cave; all with your trusted travel companion.

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200 pp. Paperback
Travel
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Amy C Balfour

Lonely Planet's Great Smoky Mountains National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip. Hike Mt LeConte, explore Cataloochee, and raft on Pigeon River; all with your trusted travel companion.

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160 pp. Paperback
Travel
Lonely Planet Pocket: Havana
Brendan Sainsbury

Lonely Planet's Pocket Havana is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Take in the sweep of the Malecon, observe Havana's mosaic of art deco architecture, and explore the rehabilitated Habana Vieja; all with your trusted travel companion.

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49 pp. Paperback
Travel
Moon Colorado: Scenic Drives, National Parks, Hiking & Skiing
Terri Cook

From hiking through red rock canyons and aspen forests to hitting the slopes, find your adventure with Moon Colorado.

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159 pp. Paperback
Travel
Pocket Rough Guide Lisbon
Rough Guides

This compact, practical and entertaining travel guide to Lisbon will help you discover the best of the destination. Our slim, trim treasure trove of trustworthy travel information is ideal for travellers on short trips. It covers all the key sights such as Castelo de São Jorge and Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, restaurants, shops, cafes and bars, plus inspired ideas for day-trips, with honest independent recommendations from expert authors.

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144 pp. Paperback
Travel
Pocket Rough Guide Walks & Tours Ireland
Rough Guides

This compact, pocket-sized Ireland travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips, who want to make sure they experience the destination’s highlights. The book includes highly practical, ready-made walks and tours that allow you to organise your short break in Ireland without losing time planning.

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160 pp. Paperback
Travel
Pocket Rough Guide: Bruges and Ghent
Phil Lee

Pocket Rough Guide to Bruges & Ghent is your essential guide to these exciting cities, with information on all the key sights in an easy-to-use, pocket-size format and a full-color, pull-out map.

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136 pp. Paperback
Travel
Pocket Rough Guide: Copenhagen
Rough Guides

This Copenhagen guidebook covers: Tivoli and Rådhuspladsen, Strøget and the Inner City, Slotsholmen, Nyhavn and Frederiksstaden, Rosenborg and around, Christianshavn and Holmen, Vesterbro and Frederiksberg, Nørrebro and Østerbro, Malmö.

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128 pp. Paperback
Travel
Pocket Rough Guide: Dubai
Gavin Thomas

This compact, pocket-sized Dubai travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips and those trying to make the most of Dubai. It's light, easily portable and comes equipped with a pull-out map.

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160 pp. Paperback
Travel
Pocket Rough Guide: Madrid
Simon Gaskett

This compact, pocket-sized Madrid travel guidebook is ideal for travelers on shorter trips and those trying to make the most of Madrid. It’s light, easily portable and comes equipped with a pull-out map.

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144 pp. Paperback
Travel
Rough Guide Porto
Rough Guides

This pocket-sized travel guide to Porto is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do, what to see and how to get around Porto. It covers top attractions like Torre Dos Clerigos, Port Wine Cellars, The Se, Igreja de Sao Francisco, Palacio da Bolsa, Jardim do Palacio de Cristal or City of Bridges. The Porto guide book will save you time, and enhance your exploration of this fascinating city.

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120 pp. Paperback
Travel
The Rough Guide to India
Rough Guides

Discover India with this comprehensive and entertaining travel guide, packed with practical information and honest recommendations by our independent experts. Whether you plan to look for leopards in Kanha National Park, visit the world's greatest building, the Taj Mahal, or explore the immaculately preserved temples of Khajuraho, The Rough Guide to India will help you discover the best places to explore, eat, drink, shop and sleep along the way.

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845 pp. Hardcover
Travel
The Rough Guide to Japan
Tim Binks

This Japan guidebook covers: Tokyo (and around); Northern Honshu; Hokkaido; Central Honshu; Kyoto and Nara; Kansai; Western Honshu; Shikoku; Kyushu; Okinawa.

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344 pp. Paperback
Travel
The Rough Guide to the Netherlands
Rough Guides

Discover the Netherlands with this comprehensive and entertaining travel guide, packed with practical information and honest recommendations by our independent experts. Whether you plan to explore the fascinating island of Texel, lose yourself in the beautiful Keukenhof Gardens or visit the spectacular Van Gogh museum, The Rough Guide to the Netherlands will help you discover the best places to explore, eat, drink, shop and sleep along the way.

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264 pp. Paperback
Travel
Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks
Regis St. Louis

Lonely Planet's Yellowstone and 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. Watch Old Faithful erupt, spot wildlife and climb Mt Teton; all with your trusted travel companion.

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