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Frommer’s Europe (Frommer’s Complete): Darwin Porter, Danforth Prince, George McDonald, Sherry Marker
Editorial Reviews
America’s #1 bestselling travel series
Written by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer’s Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do.
- More annually updated guides than any other series
- 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides
- Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries
- Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design
From the Back Cover
Frommer’s. The best trips start here.
Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.
- The lowdown on the top sites to see, from Greek temples to Spanish castles.
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Outspoken opinions on what’s worth your time and what’s not.
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Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
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Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com
Fodor’s Greek Islands, 1st Edition: With the Best of Athens (Fodor’s Gold Guides): Fodor’s
Editorial Reviews
Sandy beaches baked by a brilliant sun, mysterious alleyways winding onto hidden squares, whitewashed homes draped with bougainvillea, and majestic archaeological ruins—all surrounded by that impossibly deep-blue water. It’s easy to see why so many travelers are enchanted by the Greek islands. This brand-new book gives a thorough overview of the best islands Greece has to offer, as well as full coverage of Athens and the major mainland ports. Whether you are going by cruise liner or hydrofoil, to party or to get away from it all, Fodor’s Greek Islands 1st Edition is the new, indispensable guide for living your dream.
·“Experience the Greek Islands” chapter highlights the top attractions, the best beaches, practical itineraries, and tips for planning your trip
·At-a-Glance island finder helps travelers decide between the far-flung Dodecanese or the storybook Cyclades
·Reviews of every major cruise line and itinerary sailing the Greek islands
·Photo-rich, browsable design with in-depth, magazine-style features on Greek culture, food, and history
·Unique topographic, interactive maps of each island group
·Names of major cities, towns, and ports of call appear in English and in Greek
·Eight-page color insert
Europe For Dummies (Dummies Travel): Donald Olson, Liz Albertson, Cheryl A. Pientka, George McDonald, Darwin Porter, Danforth Prince, Hana Mastrini, Bruce Murphy, Alessandra de Rosa, Neil E. Schlecht, Tania Kollias
Editorial Reviews
For Dummies Travel guides are the ultimate user-friendly trip planners, combining the broad appeal and time-tested features of the For Dummies series with up-to-the-minute advice and information from the experts at Frommer’s.
- Small trim size for use on-the-go
- Focused coverage of only the best hotels and restaurants in all price ranges
- Tear-out “cheat sheet” with full-color maps or easy reference pointers
From the Back Cover
The fun and easy way® to explore Europe
From great museums and historic sights to fabulous food and trendsetting styles, Europe has it all. Get the lowdown on everything from passports to palaces, culture to nightlife, and cathedrals to cuisine. With mini-guides to fifteen of Europe’s most popular cities and surrounding areas in eleven different countries, this book is your ticket to an exciting European adventure.
Open the book and find:
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Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
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What you shouldn’t miss —and what you can skip
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The best hotels and restaurants for every budget
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Lots of detailed maps
The Rough Guide to Crete 7 (Rough Guide Travel Guides): Geoff Garvey, John Fisher, Rough Guides
Editorial Reviews
The Rough Guide to Crete is the established leader in its field, now in its 7th edition. From the great palace of Knossos to the atmospheric monastery of Arkadhi, get a real sense of regions highlights with the full-colour section. Comprehensive and detailed reviews of the best places to eat, drink and stay to suit every budget. And to escape the crowds there are insider tips on where to find Crete’s most unspoilt beaches and best hikes- including the spectacular Samarian and Imbros gorges. The guide also takes a detailed look at the island’s extraordinary history, wealth of culture and wildlife, and comes complete with maps and plans for every area. The Rough Guide to Crete is like having a local friend plan your trip! About the Author John Fisher was one of the authors of the first ever Rough Guide- to Greece- in 1981, and has been inextricably linked with the series and Crete ever since. Geoff Garvey is also the co-author of the Rough Guide to Andalucia. John Fisher was one of the authors of the first ever Rough Guide- to Greece- in 1981, and has been inextricably linked with the series and Crete ever since. Geoff Garvey is also the co-author of the Rough Guide to Andalucia. John Fisher was one of the authors of the first ever Rough Guide- to Greece- in 1981, and has been inextricably linked with the series and Crete ever since. Geoff Garvey is also the co-author of the Rough Guide to Andalucia. John Fisher was one of the authors of the first ever Rough Guide- to Greece- in 1981, and has been inextricably linked with the series and Crete ever since. Geoff Garvey is also the co-author of the Rough Guide to Andalucia. John Fisher was one of the authors of the first ever Rough Guide- to Greece- in 1981, and has been inextricably linked with the series and Crete ever since. Geoff Garvey is also the co-author of the Rough Guide to Andalucia. John Fisher was one of the authors of the first ever Rough Guide- to Greece- in 1981, and has been inextricably linked with the series and Crete ever since. Geoff Garvey is also the co-author of the Rough Guide to Andalucia. John Fisher was one of the authors of the first ever Rough Guide- to Greece- in 1981, and has been inextricably linked with the series and Crete ever since. Geoff Garvey is also the co-author of the Rough Guide to Andalucia. John Fisher was one of the authors of the first ever Rough Guide- to Greece- in 1981, and has been inextricably linked with the series and Crete ever since. Geoff Garvey is also the co-author of the Rough Guide to Andalucia. John Fisher was one of the authors of the first ever Rough Guide- to Greece- in 1981, and has been inextricably linked with the series and Crete ever since. Geoff Garvey is also the co-author of the Rough Guide to Andalucia.
Michelin Green Guide Greece (Michelin Green Guide: Greece English Edition): Gwen Cannon
Editorial Reviews
With the Michelin Travel Guide to Greece, Weave your way through the ruins of Zeus’ Temple at Olympia’s Naos Dios, dance the sirtaki at an Athenian taverna, look out over the olive-carpeted Pleistos Valley from the theater at Delphi and shop for Greek silverware or lounge on a beach in Rhodes.
Harpercollins Language Survival Guide: Greece: The Visual Phrase Book and Dictionary: Harpercollins Publishers
Editorial Reviews
A Phrase Book . . . A Dictionary . . . A Travel Guide . . . All in One!
The HarperCollins Language Survival Guide: Greece covers every aspect of travel on the archipelago, from traffic signs and bank machines to culinary specialties like moussaka and baklava. Bring it along and you’ll have no trouble finding the nearest hotel, bar, or Internet caf#233;.
Totally different from every other language or phrase book.
You’ll find:
- Clear, to-the-point photographs illustrating vocabulary and social customs for quick and easy reference
- Practical tourist information
- Concise bilingual dictionary and grammar section
About the Author
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HarperCollins Publishers is one of the world’s leading English-language publishers with headquarters in New York. The company is part of News America Publishing Group, a division of News Corporation. The house of Mark Twain, the Bronte Sisters, Thackeray, Dickens, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Maurice Sendak, HarperCollins was founded in New York City in 1817 by the brothers James and John Harper. The worldwide book group, which was formed following News Corporation’s acquisition of the British publisher William Collins in January 1990, has significant publishing interests in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Australia.
Insight Guide Greece (Insight Guides Greece): Insight Guides
Editorial Reviews
This brand new edition Insight Guide to Greece features a wealth of inspiring full-colour photography and detailed street maps. Expert local writers ensure this guide is an inspiring background read, serves as an invaluable, on-the-spot companion and is a superb, visual souvenir of your visit. Greece’s top attractions are identified to help you plan your trip and a ‘Best of’ section highlights the most unique experiences Greece has to offer, along with personal recommendations on what to see and do whilst there. Editor’s top tips reveal lesser-known sights, best castles, best wines, best festivals plus money-saving hints. A comprehensive ‘Travel Tips’ section details transport, accommodation for all budgets and other activities to ensure you make the most of your time in Greece. A dedicated ‘Eating Out’ section identifies the best eateries to suit all budgets within each area, giving the address, phone number, opening times and price range, followed by a useful review. The guide also features a useful A-Z of other practical information, detailing useful contact numbers to ensure your trip goes smoothly. An in-depth ‘Places’ section covers the country region-by-region, with all the principal sites cross-referenced by number to the accompanying full-colour maps. An additional Athens metro map helps enable instant orientation and easy navigation around the Capital. This guide also features dedicated sections which explore Greece’s history and include interesting features on everything from Literature, Music, Art, Cuisine to Wine. Overall, the unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice means that this guide truly is a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit.
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A Traveller’s History of Greece: Tim Boatswain, C. Nicolson, T. Boatswain, Colin Nicolson
Editorial Reviews
In A Traveller’s History of Greece, the reader is provided with an authoritative general history of Greece from its earliest beginnings down to the present day. It covers in a clear and comprehensive manner the classical past, the conflict with Persia, the conquest by the Romans, the Byzantine era and the occupation by the Turks; the struggle for independence and the turbulence of recent years, right up to current events.
This history will help the visitor make sense of modern Greece against the background of its diverse heritage. Illustrated with maps and line drawings, A Traveller’s History of Greece is an invaluable companion for your vacation.
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About the Author
Tim Boatswain is Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Luton in England. Colin Nicolson teaches Modern European History at the University of North London.
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The Parthenon (Wonders of the World): Mary Beard
Editorial Reviews
From The New Yorker
This short, lively history by a Cambridge classicist examines not only the building’s construction in the fifth century B.C. but also its subsequent life as Byzantine cathedral, Ottoman mosque, and iconic ruin and tourist destination. Beard steps adroitly through such controversial matters as the ownership of the Elgin Marbles, and is happiest when teasing out contradictions in the building’s history: the Parthenon as it appears today is largely the result of the depredations of Victorian archeologists bent on stripping away anything that was not from Periclean Athens, and of extensive reconstruction in the nineteen-twenties—the combined results of which would be unrecognizable to any Athenian of classical times. She suggests that the Parthenon is ultimately as much an ideal of classicism as it is an actual building, and she relishes the story of the German scholar who went to Athens early in the twentieth century but couldn’t bear to visit the Parthenon, in case it didn’t live up to his expectations.
Copyright © 2005 The New Yorker
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‘An extremely entertaining read … a book that is both learned and eloquent’ - Erich Segal; ‘If you’re planning a trip to Athens - or to the British Museum - this … is a must-read; but armchair travellers will be equally enthralled’ - Andrew Crumey, Scotland on Sunday; ‘The classical world still rouses fierce passions, and books like this help to make the study of ancient Greece urgent and relevant’ - Tom Holland, New Statesman; ‘Wry, lively … entertaining, provocative … highly readable’ - Alexander Masters, Times Literary Supplement; ‘A classic in every sense of the word: scholarly, informative, but with a laugh - or at least a broad smile - on every page. I loved it - and so will you’ - John Julius Norwich; ‘She succeeds brilliantly in bringing back [the ruins of the Parthenon] to imaginative life’ - Joan Smith, Financial Times; ‘Sophisticated, engaging … she unravels the intricacies with the light and deft touch which characterises the whole book … something for classicists and laymen alike’ - Gavanndra Hodge, Independent on Sunday
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Knopf MapGuide: Chicago (Knope Mapguides): Knopf Guides
Editorial Reviews
Knopf’s unique pocket-size MapGuides—all you need to find your way around—with six full-color, fold-out street maps of the most popular neighborhoods, plus bus and subway lines, as well as carefully selected information about the essential places to go and things to do.
The Chicago MapGuide takes you to the great American city of architecture and art, from its iconic skyscrapers to the houses of Frank Lloyd Wright, from amazing jazz clubs to the masterpieces in the Art Institute of Chicago.
OTHER FEATURES
• Up-to-date information on churches, monuments, museums, and gardens, and more than 150 restaurants, cafés, bars, theaters, concert halls, and shops—all keyed to the maps
• Best places to stay, from inexpensive lodgings to luxury hotels
• How to go sightseeing on foot, by car, or by bus
• Festivals, holiday information, cultural Web sites
“The guidebook for the all-around traveler,” says enRoute magazine. “Small enough to tuck into your Prada bag and cool enough to be seen in public. Bright, stylish, small, and easy-to-navigate.”
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