Travel Books

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CHINA'S CAPITALIST PAST The Bund Shanghai: China Faces West Peter Hibbard's informative guide to the Bund, Shanghai's former financial quarter, offers an in-depth look into the resurgent waterfront district.

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SHARE THE LAUGHTER AND MISERY The Titanic Awards: Celebrating the Worst of Travel Doug Lansky's compilation of hilarious and horrific travel stories serves as a great travel companion, especially on those not-so-perfect vacations.

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FOOD FOR THE SOUL Walking and Eating in Provence Escape to the captivating hillsides of southeast France and find out where to enjoy the best of Provencal specialties like bouillabaisse and ratatouille, all while strolling around this Mediterranean region.

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ONE LUCKY CHARM Village Walks: Ireland Journey through the strikingly verdant landscapes of the Emerald Isle with this convenient set of 50 cards, from Dún Aonghusa, a 2,000+ year-old stone fort on the island of Inis Mór, through Viking Dublin, to Falls Road in Belfast, the hotspot of "The Troubles."

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START SPREADING THE NEWS IDEO: Eyes Open New York Take a peek into the city that never sleeps, through this book's 50 diverse—and sometimes obscure—experiences, all of which embody the essence of this thriving, dynamic metropolis.

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CONTROVERSIAL TERRITORIES Who Owns the Crown Lands of Hawai'i? Law professor Jon M. Van Dyke examines the history of Hawaii's Crown Lands, over 100 acres that were once set aside by King Kamehameha III in order to keep the islands under the possession of his people. Van Dyke says these lands—and its people—must be recognized.

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ROME FROM HOME This Is Rome With their vibrant illustrations and humorous text, M. Sasek’s books are the perfect gift for burgeoning armchair travelers. First published in the '60s, his guide to Rome has now been reprinted.

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FOOD LOVER'S GUIDE The Gourmet Secrets of Paris This travel guide, ideal for gourmands, recommends culinary hot-spots alongside popular landmarks in Paris, and includes tasty recipes to recreate the gourmet bites enjoyed abroad.

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MAKE YOUR OWN TRAVEL GUIDE Moleskine City Notebooks Moleskine's City Notebooks provide public transportation and zone maps, blank pages to doodle down notes and experiences, and various other accoutrements. Pair these books with our 72-Hour Vacations to create your own customized, toteable travel guide.

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PLAY OUTSIDE THE BOX The 100 Best Vacations to Enrich Your Life Tired of planning another generic beach holiday? Travel expert Pam Grout offers up 100 out-of-the-ordinary vacations that’ll spark your imagination. So whether you feel like channeling John Wayne at Arizona Cowboy College or Elvis at Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy camp, it’s all up to you.

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NIGHT+DAY GUIDEBOOKS Athens It’s hard to imagine that the historic home of the Acropolis would be awake into the early morning hours. After the sun sets in Athens, locals and visitors alike flock to nightclubs, bars and live music venues to celebrate life. This is what the Night + Day book is all about—the idea that adventures can continue past sunset.

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