Passport books in Travel Books

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This is an ideal introduction to the Chinese language and culture for business people, students, and travelers. It sheds light on the character and personality of the Chinese by examining the meaning, historical significance, and use of more than 300 Chinese expressions. This practical guide will help readers anticipate Chinese behavior and avoid cultural faux pas.

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'The Italian Way' is a handy guide to understanding how people from every corner of Italy think, do business, and act in their daily lives.

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Although Niagara Falls is spectacular and world famous, it is only one of the abundant attractions of eastern Canada, encompassing the region surrounding Toronto, Montreal, Ontario, Quebec, and Halifax. Travelers will find: scenic coastal routes, separate chapters on the major cities, cruises and sea trips, public transportation, and day from the cities.

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This attractive, full-color book, in an easy-to-read format, presents an up-to-date view of Germany today, including its geography, people, economy, natural resources, culture, and government. The numerous photographs--all specially commissioned for Getting to Know Germany--together with the maps, drawings, charts, and other illustrations help to provide a clear understanding of life in contemporary Germany and its place in the global community.

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Essential Travel Guides are the world's best-selling new travel guide series. Essentials are easy-to-use, easy-to-carry and tell you all you need to know for a perfect trip. They are written by expert authors and superbly illustrated by top travel photographers.

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Enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of one of America's most dynamic cities. From historic Wrigley Field, home of the Cubs, to dozens of ways to see and spend nights on the town, this book is an eye-opener, even for native Chicagoans. Features include information on dining spots, sporting events, theater and jazz clubs, museums, shopping, and sightseeing.

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101 Great Choices: Washington, D.C. presents the city at it's best but leaves the choices up to you: from the Kennedy Center by night to an afternoon at the Capital Children's museum. Haute grits at Georgia Brown's to Italian cuisine at Notte Luna.

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This compact guide tells where to find the homes of the czars and the leaders of the Revolution, plus the theaters where Russian music, dance, and opera can be savored. A short historical essay orients visitors to the country's complex past while clear maps and an alphabetical listing of such sites as the Kremlin, the Hermitage, and St. Basil's Cathedral make it easy to plan a rewarding itinerary. Color photos & maps.

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Essential Berlin orients visitors to the city's political and cultural heritage, highlighting sites that tell the story of Germany's division and reunification and palaces and boulevards where German culture flourished. Color photos & maps.

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Here is the ultimate pictorial guide to Amsterdam, with architectural maps of the city's most visited sights, accompanied by complete descriptions of places to see--inside and out. This book gives you an entirely new perspective on The Netherlands' No. 1 tourist destination. Every street, every building--sometimes every window--is shown in exquisite detail on the 30 maps in this guide.

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Tourists who want to find the best and most enjoyable corners of Hawaii will appreciate this guide to the highlights, including cultural surprises as well as natural wonders. The book's colorful, easy-to-use layout lets visitors quickly find the practical, cultural, and historical information they need. Color photos & maps.

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Briefly describes the history and culture of Japan, identifies points of interest, and offers advice on shopping, dining, entertainment, and travel.

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Featuring a thorough introduction and history of the area, plus an easy-to-follow gazetteer for each region, Passport's Guide to the Best of Scotland provides detailed information on hotels and restaurants in all price ranges, sightseeing opportunities, and more. Maps.

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An odyssey to visit the great stone monoliths at Port Campbell's National Park leads to more mayhem for tour guide Emily Andrews and her quirky group of Iowa senior citizens, when they stumble upon a mysteriously dead botanist and race against time to uncover the truth before the killer can strike again. Original.

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