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“…does an excellent job of filleting down the key sights – and provides useful maps… represents excellent value.” (Mail on Sunday, February 2006) “…perfect for travellers on a long weekend … offers a range of smart ways to see each city…” (Scottish Daily Record, March 2006) “…each one is full of useful information to help you make the most of your visit…don’t go away without them!” (For The Bride, April 2006) “…Frommer’s produce travel gui (more…)

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These attractively priced, four-color guides offer dozens of neighborhood and thematic tours, complete with hundreds of photos and bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Day by Days are the only guides that help travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip. • Full-color package at an affordable price • Star ratings for all hotels, restaurants, and attractions • Foldout front covers with maps and quick-reference information (more…)

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An indispensable resource for getting more luxury for less when you travel. — Richard Woulfe, Cruise Marketing GroupIt’s nice to see advice on how to travel inexpensively in style that doesn’t make you feel cheap. — Randy Curwen, Travel Editor, Chicago TribuneJoel teaches you some of the best secrets to traveling with Travel Tips you can really use. — JohnnyJet.comThis book is a must for any traveler–full of invaluable information and tips. — Charlie Barrett, Travel Edit (more…)

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A travelogue by Bill Bryson is as close to a sure thing as funny books get. The Lost Continent is no exception. Following an urge to rediscover his youth (he should know better), the author leaves his native Des Moines, Iowa, in a journey that takes him across 38 states. Lucky for us, he brought a notebook. With a razor wit and a kind heart, Bryson serves up a colorful tale of boredom, kitsch, and beauty when you least expect it. Gentler elements aside, Th (more…)

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You know the old desert island game that lets you pick only one book as company for the rest of your days? Most folks pick the Bible or Shakespeare, but if sports are your game, you’ll need go no further than this sports anthology. Sure, there are better collections of golf and baseball, but no one book sweeps across the vast landscape of the sporting scene with such breadth–and depth–as this lively, essential volume. It begins with a terrific essay by the (more…)

The Bay Area is home to multiple popular franchises in all four major sports—the 49ers and Raiders (NFL), Giants and A’s (MLB), Kings and Warriors (NBA), and Sharks (NHL). With such diversity in rooting interest, area fans have much to debate all year long, and prominent Bay Area sports-radio host Damon Bruce is just the man to get the debate going with this entertaining book of original sports and entertainment lists. Bruce also enlists the help of such notable local stars to con (more…)

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“… what differentiates Rivoli’s book are the extra details, like comparison charts of different airlines and cruise lines.” — The Oakland Tribune”This guide is chock full of useful tips for traveling with babies and toddlers, what gear to bring (including specifics about car seats and a travel kit for carry-on), childproofing your accommodations, healthy travels, managing baggage on trains, and more.” — Travel for Kids”Travels with Baby by Shelly Rivoli… is a valuable b (more…)

Sell Your Jewelry is a complete guide to starting a jewelry business. This book includes all you need to know to establish your company, build a customer base, and develop a profitable business selling your handmade jewelry. Written in plain English, the concepts are easy to understand and apply, regardless of your level of experience. In addition to the basics of running a business, this book teaches secret tips to ensure your success. For instance, did you know that jewelry busin (more…)

Mobil Travel Guide offers 15 Regional Travel Planners for 2008, featuring extensive reviews of destinations to visit in the United States and Canada. Updated annually, each book features in depth profiles of the best lodgings, restaurants, sights and attractions that each easily drivable region has to offer. Comprehensive and easy to use, each Regional Travel Guide is full of exciting new tours and loaded with maps.

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Baby Strollers

Finally! A book about family travel to London written by a parent who has made the trip many times. Let’s Take the Kids to London proves that an enjoyable family holiday in London is not only possible, it can blend culture, history, and just plan fun for parents and children alike. But don’t take our word for it, ask Paddington Bear, Sherlock Holmes, Peter Pan, Mary Poppins, Winnie-the-Pooh, or Harry Potter. Let’s Take the Kids to London brings London to life with tie-ins to Briti (more…)