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Hunter Publishing, Incorporated
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1 online resource
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Surrounded by miles of magnificent white sand beaches, protected by coral reefs and brushed by the constant breeze of the trade winds, Barbados is a swimmer's paradise. The west coast beaches are calm and lapped by the Caribbean. The south coast has small to medium waves that are great for windsurfing and boogie boarding, while the southeast coast has big waves and is only suitable for strong swimmers. Because of its location, tropical storms and...
2) Israel
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.4 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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"In Israel, you will learn that since its foundation in 1948, Israel has undergone dramatic changes. As a Jewish state it has welcomed Jews from all over the world, leading to an eightfold increase in its population. This has benefited the Israeli economy and given Israel a rich and diverse culture, but has also brought challenges."--
3) Russia
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"In Russia, you will learn that Russia is the largest country in the world and its natural resources make it one of the richest. It has experienced enormous political, social, and economic upheaval during the last century, and as a result, Russia faces many challenges."--
4) Iran
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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"In Iran, you will learn that Iran, formerly known as Persia, is one of the world's oldest civilizations. Since the revolution in 1979, Iran has been governed as an Islamic Republic with an ayatollah, or Shia religious leader, as its supreme ruler. This has led to profound changes and tensions in Iranian society."--
5) Pakistan
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"In Pakistan, you will learn that Pakistan occupies a very important strategic position on the world map and has been shaped by its relations with its neighbors and other powerful nations. It is a country where extremism competes with moderation in terms of climate, geography, religion, politics, wealth, and poverty."--
Author
Publisher
Hunter Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
1 online resource
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English
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The author, a travel journalist, was born and lives in Germany. This guide focuses on the Rhine and Mosel Valleys, including Mainz, Cologne, Bonn, Trier, Worms, Speyer and more - with the kind of inside detail that only a resident can provide. The Rhine valley is one of Germany's prime tourist attractions. The most interesting part of the valley is between Speyer, with the largest Romanesque cathedral in Germany, and Cologne (Koln), with the largest...
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Hunter Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2013
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1 online resource
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English
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UNESCO lists The Historic Center of Avignon as a World Heritage Site. The award recognizes the 13th and 14th century papal palaces and cathedrals massed inside Avignon's remarkably intact 14th century walls. But visitors have always loved Avignon. In fact, this small city, set above a lazy bend in the Rhne, has attracted appreciation since the Stone Age. Maybe the first Neolithic settlers chose the heights of The Rocher des Doms to be safely above...
Author
Publisher
Hunter Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2012
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1 online resource
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English
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There are other guides to this exciting city, but this is the one I will take with me on my next visit... Arnold Greenberg has visited Argentina more than 40 times, obvious from the wealth of information he gives you." - Travel Books Review "Packed with in-depth information." - Philadelphia Inquirer "Learn to tango, visit gaucho camps on the pampas and enjoy some of the world's finest beef. Written in a highly readable style, this guide seems to have...
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Publisher
Hunter Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2013
Physical Desc
1 online resource
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English
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We travel to grow - our Adventure Guides show you how. Experience the places you visit more directly, freshly, intensely than you would otherwise - sometimes best done on foot, in a canoe, or through cultural adventures like art courses, cooking classes, learning the language, meeting the people, joining in the festivals and celebrations. This can make your trip life-changing, unforgettable. All of the detailed information you need is here about the...
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Hunter Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2013
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1 online resource
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English
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Hanging onto a steep hillside first inhabited by the Etruscans, Arezzo is one of the most peaceful Tuscan cities, with a pleasant pedestrianized historical center that is a pleasure to walk around. The Aretines (inhabitants of Arezzo) are a pretty proud lot (the Florentines like to call them "snobby"). Their important commercial and military history has generated a local character so distinct from that of their Tuscan neighbors that the province is...
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Hunter Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2013
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1 online resource
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English
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Writers, painters, historians and philosophers have long been inspired by the dramatic landscapes of the Veneto Region and, by translating astute observations on canvas or in print, have captured the beauty of a land and a people that have evolved over many centuries. Situated in Italy's northernmost zone, few other regions boast such diverse landscapes. From the low sandy coastline where the Veneto meets the Adriatic Sea, to the mighty Alpine peaks,...
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Hunter Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2013
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1 online resource
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English
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Visitors have been drawn to Florence's architectural and artistic treasures for centuries - and for good reason. But, with an historical center of only half a square-mile, it can be hard to see the sights through the crowds. The throng on the Duomo steps, the lines for the Uffizi and the jostling for photos on Piazzale Michelangelo all require a good dose of patience. Fortunately, early evening offers a respite; the quieter streets and softer lighting...
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Hunter Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2013
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1 online resource
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English
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Along the Co{circon}te d'Azur and the Riviera, this region is usually referred to as l'arrie�re pays - the back country. If you love dramatic landscapes, nearly vertical gorges, calm mountain lakes and valleys so deep and tight they have their own climates, you can't help finding Haute Provence thrillingly beautiful. This is where the mellow- , vine- , olive- and lavender-covered hills give way to abrupt and challenging Alpine landscapes. There...
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Hunter Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2012
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1 online resource
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English
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Umbria, "the green heart of Italy," may not completely match Tuscany's geological variation, but it comes close. This small, hilly and fairly untouched region occupying Italy's core (Narni is the country's geographical center) is crammed full of walking, rafting, caving, hang-gliding and climbing opportunities, not to mention a rich artistic and architectural heritage left over the centuries by Etruscans, Umbrians, Romans and then by scholarly monks....
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Publisher
Hunter Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2013
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1 online resource
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English
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In 1834, the British Lord Chancellor, Lord Henry Brougham, was on his way to Nice, still part of Italy and already a popular winter resort with English aristocrats. Because of a cholera epidemic in Provence, the governor of Nice had closed the border so Brougham and his daughter Eleanore were turned back. On their way to Grasse, they stopped for the night at an inn on what is today the Rue du Port in Cannes. Brougham was so taken with the little village...
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Publisher
Hunter Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2012
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1 online resource
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English
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The author draws from her many years of experience living in the south of France to tell you about the people, their culture and the way of life. Covering every town, village and city in the region, this book takes you sightseeing in Avignon, shopping in Marseilles, to the best beaches at Cap d'Antibes and along the French Riviera to places like Eze, Nice, Monte Carlo and Cap Ferrat. Comprehensive background information - history, culture, geography...
Author
Publisher
Hunter Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2013
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
We travel to grow - Adventure Guides show you how. Experience the places you visit more directly, freshly, intensely than you would otherwise - sometimes best done on foot, in a canoe or through cultural adventures like art courses, cooking classes, learning the language and meeting the people. This can make your trip life-changing, unforgettable. All of the detailed information you need is here about the hotels, restaurants, shopping and sightseeing....
Author
Publisher
Hunter Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2013
Physical Desc
1 online resource
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English
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If castles, cuckoo clocks and bell-laden cows dominate your image of the Alps, you are - like most travelers - missing out on one of Mother Nature's greatest gifts. It's a secret Europeans like to keep to themselves. In addition to its wealth of cultural sights, the European Alps offer a wider range of outdoor recreation than any other similarly sized region in the world. Adventurers of all ages hike hut-to-hut on multi-day treks, skiers slide year-round...
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Publisher
Hunter Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2010
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1 online resource
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English
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A detailed guide to every aspect of the destination: history, culture, foods, restaurants, hotels, sightseeing, things to do - written by an author who knows the place intimately.Extracted from our much larger Adventure Guide to the Italian Riviera, this book zeroes in on the Cinqueterre and the Riviera di Levante, including Portofino, Rappalo and dozens of other coastal towns. Pinned between the mountains and the sea, on a steeply-sloped crescent...
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