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On the Bullet Train with Emily Brontë: Wuthering Heights in Japan

JUDITH PASCOE · University of Michigan Press
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover

While teaching in Japan, Judith Pascoe was fascinated to discover the popularity that Emily Bronte's novel Wuthering Heights has enjoyed there. Nearly 100 years after its first formal introduction to the country, the novel continues to engage the imaginations of Japanese novelists,...
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Beachy Weekend Getaways from New York: Short Breaks in the Hamptons, Long Island, and the Jersey Shore

Teddy Minford · Countryman Press
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback

Perfectly planned getaways for a short break on the beachOnly a stone's throw away from the buzzing city that never sleeps, the Hamptons, Long Island, and the Jersey Shore have long served exhausted NYC residents looking to remove themselves from their busy lives and relax for a little...
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Women's London: A Tour Guide to Great Lives

Rachel Kolsky · IMM Lifestyle
Pages: 264
Format: Paperback

Discover the women who shaped London through the centuries and the legacy they left behind.The only guidebook focused on the women who have shaped London through the centuriesOriginal self-guided walking tours take you to historic areas where important women lived, worked, and are commemoratedDiscover...
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The 500 Hidden Secrets of Prague

VENDULA HAVLIKOVA · Uitgeverij Luster
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback

* Visit Prague in the footsteps of a local and track down the city's best-kept secrets!* Perfect for tourists who want to avoid the usual hotspots, and for locals who want to get to know their city even better* A new edition in Luster's successful, practical, and attractive series...
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Onsen of Japan: Japan's Best Hot Springs and Bath Houses

Steven Wide · Hardie Grant
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback

As a country blessed with natural geothermal energy, no trip to Japan is complete without an authentic onsen (hot spring) experience. Yet this world has remained a mystery to many western travellers, who are keen to take advantage of the onsen's relaxing qualities and healing properties....
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The New York Times: 36 Hours World, 150 Cities from Abu Dhabi to Zurich

Barbara Ireland · TASCHEN
Pages: 768
Format: Hardcover

Globe-trotters rejoice! This updated volume gathers the crème de la crème from the New York Times travel series. The Times's renowned writers curate 150 bite-sized itineraries into an A-Z showcase of the world's most captivating cities, from Barcelona to Bogotá, New Delhi to New Orleans...
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Berlitz Phrase Book & Dictionary Finnish

Berlitz Publishing Company · Berlitz Language
Pages: 223
Format: Paperback

Berlitz Phrasebook and Dictionary FinnishCompact, clear, and packed with key words and phrases to help conversation, this pocket-sized Finnish phrasebook and dictionary from Berlitz's trusted language experts (with free app) is a trusty travel companion, and all you need to make...
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Lonely Planet Thai Phrasebook & Dictionary

Lonely Planet · Lonely Planet
Pages: 260
Format: Paperback

Lonely Planet: The world's #1 phrasebook publisher* Lonely Planet Thai Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Thai phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Bargain with your samlor driver, find locally...
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Moon Barcelona & Madrid

Jessica Jones · Moon Travel
Pages: 394
Format: Paperback

Whether you're rambling down Las Ramblas or making your way down the Gran Via, get to know Spain's top cities with Moon Barcelona & Madrid. Inside you'll find:Flexible itineraries for 1 to 5 days in Barcelona or Madrid that can be combined into a 2-week trip Strategic advice...
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Yankee's New England Adventures: Over 400 Essential Things to See and Do

Editors of Yankee Magazine · Globe Pequot Press
Pages: 232
Format: Paperback

The experts at New England's iconic Yankee magazine have distilled nearly a century of experience and knowledge into the guide you have been waiting for. Yankee's New England Adventures is the go-to source for in-depth travel information, with the same stunning photography and practical...
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Get Lost!: A Travel Guide for Anywhere

Lee Crutchley · TarcherPerigee
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback

A wildly different adventure guide: Follow the prompts to see, feel, and learn something new wherever you go--in a new city or even your own hometownForget old-fashioned travel books with cookie-cutter advice on where to go and what to do. With this hip, ingenious and creative companion,...
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Lonely Planet German Phrasebook & Dictionary

LONELY PLANET. · Lonely Planet
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback

Lonely Planet: The world's #1 phrasebook publisher* Lonely Planet German Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful German phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Learn how to order the perfect beer, match...
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Moon Vancouver: Including Victoria, Vancouver Island & Whistler

Carolyn B. Heller · Moon Travel
Pages: 350
Format: Paperback

Experience the Life of the City Travel writer and Vancouver transplant Carolyn B. Heller shares her expert perspective on Vancouver and Victoria, guiding you on a memorable and unique experience. Whether you're looking to enjoy the lush beauty of British Columbia, explore First Nations...
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Lonely Planet Mandarin Phrasebook & Dictionary

Lonely Planet · Lonely Planet
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback

Lonely Planet Mandarin Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Mandarin phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Order authentic street food, chat over a game of mah jong and bargain at the market; all with...
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Couchsurfing in Iran: Revealing a Hidden World

STEPHAN ORTH · Greystone Books
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback

A modern-day glimpse into the surprising reality of life in Iran.Iran: A destination that is seldom seen by westerners yet often misunderstood. A country that simultaneously "enchants and enrages" those who visit it. A place where leading a double life has become the norm.In Couchsurfing...
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