Solar i-12K series from iceTECH is the most potent portable solar charger/battery in its class today. It is capable of voltage and current output on different pre-set levels. It can charge 99% of laptops, mobile phones, e-books (iPAD, Kindle, etc.) or USB interface digital products (MP3/MP4 players, etc.) which operation voltage is between: 3.5V and 20V. You can use SOLAR i-12K charger either to power up your devices under the sunshine directly, or you can use it to charge up your devices by using it as portable battery. SOLAR i-12K is a convenient tool to have with you while on a business trip, while traveling, during the fieldwork, etc. It is a highly durable, portable, environment-friendly and versatile product.

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Travel just like the pros do! Take the weight off your shoulders, this classic backpack comes conveniently equipped with wheels. Whether you are loaded down with books or heading for an overnight trip; this versatile backpack, with its spacious main compartment and front organizer pocket, is the perfect way to get around with ease. A combination of street style and comfortable carrying. FAA approved as a carry-on size. Product weight is 4.55 lb.

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Travel just like the pros do! Take the weight off your shoulders, this classic backpack comes conveniently equipped with wheels. Whether you are loaded down with books or heading for an overnight trip; this versatile backpack, with its spacious main compartment and front organizer pocket, is the perfect way to get around with ease. A combination of street style and comfortable carrying. FAA approved as a carry-on size. Product weight is 4.55 lb.

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Fodor's correspondents highlight the best of Las Vegas, including top resorts and casinos, nightclubs and restaurants, and excursions to Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether it's your first trip or your fifth. MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS from the Strip to Downtown PERFECT HOTELS for every budget BEST RESTAURANTS to satisfy a range of tastes GORGEOUS FEATURES on the pool scene and the best buffets VALUABLE TIPS on when to go and ways to save INSIDER PERSPECTIVE from local experts COLOR PHOTOS AND MAPS to inspire and guide your trip

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Travel just like the pros do! Take the weight off your shoulders, this classic backpack comes conveniently equipped with wheels. Whether you are loaded down with books or heading for an overnight trip; this versatile backpack, with its spacious main compartment and front organizer pocket, is the perfect way to get around with ease. A combination of street style and comfortable carrying. FAA approved as a carry-on size. Product weight is 4.55 lb.

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This popular hotel enjoys a fabulous location in a lush green area of Central Portugal. The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima, a shrine visited by thousands of pilgrims every year, lies 200 meters from the hotel. The town centre is about 200 meters away, where guests will find plenty of shopping and entertainment venues. This pleasantly located hotel comprises a total of 66 rooms, all with private bathroom with hairdryer, safe, LCD TV and free Wi-Fi. Guests are welcomed in the air-conditioned lobby with a reception desk open 24 hours and lifts. Further facilities include a café, a bar, a TV room and a restaurant serving delicious food. The hotel is also ideal for business guests since it offers a conference room. A car park and a garage outside the hotel round up the facilities on offer. The rooms are extremely comfortable, modern and spacious. All come with an en suite bathroom with a shower, a direct dial telephone and satellite/ cable TV. A double bed also features within the rooms. Comming from the A1 highway, exit in Fatima, take the North roundabouth and go to the Avenue José Alves Correia Silva. The Hotel is located at the Street Rua Cónego Formigão, after passing by the Post Office. Comming from Lisbon or Porto by the N1 - IC2 road, exit to Batalha and take the N356 road to Fátima. You will arrive at the North roundabouth. Continue to the Avenue José Alves Correia Silva. The Hotel is located at the Street Rua Cónego Formigão, after passing by the Post Office.

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Travel just like the pros do! Take the weight off your shoulders, this classic backpack comes conveniently equipped with wheels. Whether you are loaded down with books or heading for an overnight trip; this versatile backpack, with its spacious main compartment and front organizer pocket, is the perfect way to get around with ease. A combination of street style and comfortable carrying. FAA approved as a carry-on size. Product weight is 4.55 lb.

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All you'll need to get from here to there Product Information The Travelon Leather Purse is the perfect little companion for shopping, day trips, and evenings out. Use it as a clutch or shoulder bag as you travel and enjoy all of its special compartments and pockets for all your essentials. In a snap you can access your checkbook or slide out your cards from the multiple card slots. It includes pockets for your lipstick and cell phone, a pen loop, and a zippered wall pocket for a compact, notebook, coupons, or receipts. This spacious purse even includes a removable LED light to view your items with ease as well as a small mirror for makeup touch-ups and more. Product Features Perfect purse for shopping, day trips, and evenings out Use it as a clutch or shoulder bag with removable strap Easily fits all your travel essentials Features an area designed just for securing your checkbook Includes multiple card slots and a zippered compartment so you don't have to worry about wallet Stay organized with the pen loop, cell phone pocket, lipstick loop, and slide pocket Constructed of durable yet soft leather for a stylish look Includes removable LED light and small mirror for added convenience Specifications Color: Black Dimensions: 7.5" x 5.0" x 1.5" (L x W x D, Approx.) Exterior Material: Leather Interior Material: 100% Nylon Trim Material: PVC

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AC Power Adapter Wall Charger for Sony PSP 1000 / 2000 / 3000 / Slim This compatible travel charger conveniently gives your PSP's battery a boost whether traveling for a business trip, in a hotel or at home! Special Features: Brand New, non OEM product Best replacement for Sony PSP Manufacturer a/c adapter Recharge your PSP battery Play your PSP without draining the battery For US 100-240V AC wall outlets Model Compatible: Sony: PSP 1000 series, PSP 3000 Series, PSP slim 2000 series Reader Daily Edition, Pocket Edition, PRS-300, PRS-600, PRS-900, Touch EditionReader Digital Book Danielle Stele Edition, Dark Blue, Debbie Macomber Edition, Ian Fleming Edition, Michael Connelly Edition Condition: Brand New

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Travel just like the pros do! Take the weight off your shoulders, this classic backpack comes conveniently equipped with wheels. Whether you are loaded down with books or heading for an overnight trip; this versatile backpack, with its spacious main compartment and front organizer pocket, is the perfect way to get around with ease. A combination of street style and comfortable carrying. FAA approved as a carry-on size. Product weight is 4.55 lb.

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Travel just like the pros do! Take the weight off your shoulders, this classic backpack comes conveniently equipped with wheels. Whether you are loaded down with books or heading for an overnight trip; this versatile backpack, with its spacious main compartment and front organizer pocket, is the perfect way to get around with ease. A combination of street style and comfortable carrying. FAA approved as a carry-on size. Product weight is 4.55 lb.

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You will enjoy: Men's Prescriptive Manicure (40 minutes) A treatment manicure which analyses and treats each nail for its specific nail type. The cuticles are cared for with oils and creams and the nails shaped, giving you the perfect finish ready for your meetings and until your next visit.

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Are you passionate about the great British Countryside or do you know someone else who is? Indulge that passion with a subscription for membership of NFU Countryside, the organisation that celebrates all that's great about the British countryside, from farming and great local food, stunning wildlife, places to visit, gardening and getting the most from your horses and dogs. Each month you will receive Countryside magazine and will be able to enjoy many discounts and savings with our affinity partners such as cottages4you, Countrywide stores, Thompson and Morgan, Mountain Warehouse and Rayburn to mention but a few. The award-winning Countryside magazine will be delivered directly to your door each month for a year and is full of practical advice, inspiring features and dazzling competitions. You can access free initial personal legal advice on a wide range of issues and there are free practical Countryside Guides covering subjects relating to life in the countryside. Other member benefits include saving money on rural shows and events, country breaks, plants, gardening equipment, outdoor clothing and building materials. We focus on the issues that matter bringing practical advice and benefits to those who have a passion for rural Britain.

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Enjoy gazing at and feeding a wide variety of birds in your own backyard with this stoneware bird feeder. Made of high quality stoneware this bird feeder will last for years. Polished in antique rustic color palette this bird feeder is beautiful and complimentary to outdoor decor. This bird feeder features a concentric circle pattern inside wherein you can keep bird s food and allow them to have all of it efficiently. On this stoneware bird feeder perches a tiny bird that is of lighter weight and easy to transport from a spot. The classic and reliable style will support ever changing trends and regular years in years to come. Guests and other visitors paying a visit to your place will be surprised to come across such a wonderful stoneware bird feeder and will praise you for the same. Did you get this stoneware bird feeder Polished in antique rustic color palette Country of Origin: China Depth: 9 Height: 5-1 2 Material: High Quality Ceramic Width: 8 -1 2

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Sitting close to the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, this modern establishment is just a 10-minute drive from Shinagawa Station and half that time from JR Meguro Station, the latter is also served by complimentary shuttle service. Guests of the venue will be within a 4-minute stroll from the Shirokanedai subway station, which will offer them easy access to the entire city. Those who want to sample the excellent local food will be in the right place at the specialized onsite restaurant, there are also options for French specialities and Chinese delights. While the 3 bars can serve pretty much any type of drink or cocktail one can imagine. Those who want to relax will surely enjoy a visit to the spa and wellness centre, where besides a large variety of procedures and massages they can also take a refreshing swim in the spacious pool.

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discover authentic Texas at its best. welcome to the Hampton Inn-Vernon, TX. The Hampton Inn Vernon hotel sits in a town that's known for its charm, history and true Texas spirit. We're located two hours from Fort Worth, three hours from Dallas and minutes from the Red River, Oklahoma border and Wichita Falls. No matter what brings you here, you're sure to discover plenty near our Vernon, TX hotel. If you're traveling for business, we put you close to companies like Georgia Pacific, Tyson Foods, Abundant Energy, Verizon and many more. If you're here for some fun, you'll have plenty of attractions to explore. The world-class Red River Valley Museum features exhibits that make big cities green with envy! Peruse the wild game collection and exhibits that explore archaeology, geology, ranching history and life in early Vernon. A stop at the historic Doans Adobe House and the downtown historic district is also a must. If you love the outdoors, Copper Breaks State Park and Lake Kemp await! Visitors won't have to go far to enjoy amazing photography! Our Vernon, TX hotel features the award-winning creations of Texas' only official state photographer, Wyman Meinzer. Visit the Hampton Inn and discover authentic Texas at its best. services & amenitie Here at the Hampton Inn Vernon, we're passionate about taking good care of you. That's why we offer a broad range of services and amenities to make your stay exceptional Whether you're planning a corporate meeting or need accommodations for a family reunion or your child's sporting group, we're delighted to offer you easy planning and booking tools to make the process quick and organized * Meetings & Events * Local Restaurant Guid

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Travel just like the pros do! Take the weight off your shoulders, this classic backpack comes conveniently equipped with wheels. Whether you are loaded down with books or heading for an overnight trip; this versatile backpack, with its spacious main compartment and front organizer pocket, is the perfect way to get around with ease. A combination of street style and comfortable carrying. FAA approved as a carry-on size. Product weight is 4.55 lb.

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FH Group E-Z travel collapsible tray with tissue dispenser is made of heavy duty and waterproof oxford fabric that offers great durability. Multi-functional product that combines storage and table into one; instantly transforms your car interior into a space for work, reading, writing or other leisure activities; ideal for both adults and children. A perfect item for keeping your interior organized and making long road trips more convenient and enjoyable. Color options: Gray Black Material: Heavy-duty and waterproof Oxford fabric, material is breathable. Cleaning tip: Washable Dimensions: 13 x 14.5 x 0.5 inch Product features Large pocket at the top to store magazine and books, extra mesh pocket at the bottom for maps and books. Easy collapsible tray design with adjustable straps artfully utilizes limited interior space and turns into a tray for laptop, food, books, cards, games and other items. Conveniently flattens and closes with velcro when not in use. Extra feature - useful tissue dispenser attaches to the to the bottom for convenient access. Adjustable straps with quick-detach buckles; universally designed for most vehicles.

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Gothic dragon iron bell Solid cast iron Hand-applied verdigris finish Dimensions: 4W x 4D x 9.5H inches. Due to a recent influx of books, movies and television shows, the myth and mystique of dragons - and fantasy stories and medieval times in general - has never been more popular than right now. Fans of the genre can enjoy greeting their guests with this Design Toscano Dragon of Murdock Manor Gothic Iron Bell. Constructed from solid cast iron and hand finished, this Design Toscano exclusive makes a distinctive echo when you or guests enter your home. The bell, which extends nearly five inches from the wall, is also a perfect gift for a loved one who enjoys living life in the fantasy realm. About Design Toscano: Design Toscano is the country's premier source for statues and other historical and antique replicas, which are available through the company's catalog and website. Design Toscano's founders, Michael and Marilyn Stopka, created Design Toscano in 1990. While on a trip to Paris, the Stopkas first saw the marvelous carvings of gargoyles and water spouts at the Notre Dame Cathedral. Inspired by the beauty and mystery of these pieces, they decided to introduce the world of medieval gargoyles to America in 1993. On a later trip to Albi, France, the Stopkas had the pleasure of being exposed to the world of Jacquard tapestries that they added quickly to the growing catalog. Since then, the company's product line has grown to include Egyptian, Medieval and other period pieces that are now among the current favorites of Design Toscano customers, along with an extensive collection of garden fountains, statuary, authentic canvas replicas of oil painting masterpieces, and other antique art reproductions. At Design Toscano, attention to detail is important. Travel directly to the source for all historical replicas ensures brilliant design.

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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Discover the freedom of open roads with Lonely Planet Chateaux of the Loire Valley Road Trips, your passport to uniquely encountering Loire Valley and Burgundy by car. Featuring four amazing road trips, plus up-to-date advice on the destinations you'll visit along the way, see famous chateaux, wines and medieval architecture, all with your trusted travel companion. Get to France, rent a car, and hit the road! Inside Lonely Planet Chateaux of the Loire Valley Road Trips: *Lavish colour and gorgeous photography throughout *Itineraries and planning advice to pick the right tailored routes for your needs and interests *Get around easily - easy-to-read, full-colour route maps, detailed directions *Insider tips to get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads *Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices *Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss *Useful features - including Detours, Walking Tours and Link Your Trip *Covers Loire Valley, Burgundy, Route des Grands Crus, Chinon and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Chateaux of the Loire Valley Road Trips is perfect for exploring Loire Valley and Burgundy via the road and discovering sights that are more accessible by car. * Looking for more extensive coverage? Lonely Planet France's Best Trips covers road trip itineraries for the whole country, Lonely Planet France, our most comprehensive guide to France, is perfect for exploring both top sights and lesser-known gems, or check out Discover France, a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions. * Also looking for a guide focused Paris? Check out Lonely Planet Paris for a comprehensive look at all the city has to offer, or Pocket Paris, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. There's More in Store for You: * See more of Europe's picturesque country sides and have a richer, more authentic experience by exploring Europe by car with Lonely Planet's Road Trips guides to Normandy & D-Day Beaches and Provence & Southeast France or Lonely Planet's Best Trips guides to France, Italy and Ireland. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.

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A bestseller in Europe and the United Kingdom, Slow Train to Switzerland is now in paperback! Diccon Bewes, author of the immensely popular Swiss Watching, follows Thomas Cook's groundbreaking tour from England to the Swiss Alps. Bewes uses traveler Jemima Morell's diary from 1863 to retrace the trip and explore the revolutionary affect the journey had on both Britain and Switzerland. Diccon Bewes is a travel writer. A world trip set him up for a career in travel writing, via the scenic route of bookselling. After ten years at Lonely Planet and Holiday Which? magazine, he decamped to Switzerland. In addition to grappling with German, re-learning to cross the road properly, and overcoming his desires to form an orderly line, he has spent the last five years exploring this quirky country. Following the incredible success of Swiss Watching, he is now a full-time writer. See his website at dicconbewes.com.

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Prana Trio is an eclectic ensemble comprised of Brian Adler (Drums), Sunny Kim (Voice & Effects), and Evan Halloin (Bass). The trio's debut album, After Dark, has just been released by Circavision Productions and features pianist Frank Carlberg. In celebration of this release, they were featured on NPR's radio show 'Eric in the Evening,' and on KSFR's Jazz Ho Down. Prana Trio has performed at the Knitting Factory, the Zeitgeist Gallery, the Stinger Bar, the Lizard Lounge, the world renowned Jordan Hall, as well as many other venues on the East Coast. Guests such as guitarist Dave 'Fuze' Fiuczynski of the 'Screaming Headless Torsos' and pianist Ran Blake have joined them in concert. Prana Trio attracts large audiences who are often enthralled by the way in which their music parallels a dreamlike journey as it passes through many different sonic landscapes. From the beginning, one of Prana Trio's main focuses has been to compose songs and take improvisatory departures through the use of ancient sacred texts such as the poetry of Rumi, Hafiz and Lao Tsu. In 2003, Prana Trio was selected by the New England Conservatory to represent them as their Honors Ensemble. Here is what musicians have been saying about Prana Trio: 'Apart from the norm which can be average these days, Brian has put together three very forward thinking individuals. Based on their concept, they are representing the music on the highest level. It's pure musical theater, and that's what we need. The cool jazz days are over. They are taking the listeners on a trip and before they know it, they are on a journey. Sunny sounds like a horn player. Evan is getting an amazing sound out of the bass. Brian is playing at an extremely high conceptual level.' ~Cecil McBee- Jazz Bassist, Member of bands led by Miles Davis, Elvin Jones, Sam Rivers, and Michael Brecker. 'The group is a nightmare journey from SoHo to Twin Peaks.' 'Music to steal for.' 'A trio that's unlike any other. All three are very strong.' ~Ran Blake-pianist, writer of Primacy of the Ear

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Randall has lived some amazing adventures. In 'Praying for Land,' we can feel his bold heart calling us all to follow our dreams." - David Wilcox Randall's sophomore radio release is the strongest yet, and without question the most deeply nuanced. "Praying for Land" was produced by David Weber (Carrie Newcomer, Krista Detor) and features vocalist Krista Detor, percussionist Laura Cerulli (Disappear Fear, Cerulean Groove,) Slats Klug on keys and Jack Helsley on bass. From the title track to the haunting "Causeway" by Irish writer Daithi Rua, "Praying for Land" is well-written and tastefully arranged. Two hours after informing his voice teacher that he was leaving the world of classical music, Randall Williams graduated from the Royal Conservatory of Mons, Belgium at the head of his class. He felt that classical music lacked the inclusiveness of folk music, and that the inevitable division between performer and audience was unbearable. And so Randall returned to the world of traveling with his guitar, writing songs in train stations and sleeping on couches, then singing and playing on street corners, caf s, and pubs. For a time he lived aboard a 20' sailboat that he bought for $800, teaching himself how to sail by single-handing through the Baltic and North Seas with his guitar sleeping in the berth beside him at night. He wrote a book about the trip, which begins with the story of almost getting squashed by a tanker before dawn one morning in the North Sea. He moved to North Africa, then set off across the Sahara by hitching with locals - bouncing through a minefield on the way that made his mother have bad dreams. He loved the adventure, but he missed the music. In 2005, Randall returned stateside to scrounge up a career as a performing songwriter, hoping it wasn't too late. So far, it hasn't been. As the "Partial Capo Guy," Randall has written two books for Hal Leonard, recorded a DVD for Kyser Musical Products, and given workshops at some of the biggest festivals in United States. As a performer, Randall has b

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At a time when America debates its values and the world braces for religious war, Bruce Feiler, author of the New York Times bestsellers Walking the Bible and Abraham, travels ten thousand miles through the heart of the Middle East Israel, Iraq, and Iran and examines the question: Is religion tearing us apart. or can it bring us together? Where God Was Born combines the adventure of a wartime chronicle, the excitement of an archaeological detective story, and the insight of personal spiritual exploration. Taking readers to biblical sites not seen by Westerners for decades, Feiler's journey uncovers little-known details about the common roots of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and affirms the importance of the Bible in today's world. In his intimate, accessible style, Feiler invites readers on a never-in-a-lifetime experience: Israel Feiler takes a perilous helicopter dive over Jerusalem, treks through secret underground tunnels, and locates the spot where David toppled Goliath. Iraq After being airlifted into Baghdad, Feiler visits the Garden of Eden and the birthplace of Abraham, and makes a life-threatening trip to the rivers of Babylon. Iran Feiler explores the home of the Bible's first messiah and uncovers the secret burial place of Queen Esther. In Where God Was Born, Feiler discovers that at the birth of Western religion, all faiths drew from one another and were open to coexistence. Feiler's bold realization is that the Bible argues for interfaith harmony. It cannot be ceded to one side in the debate over values. Feiler urges moderates to take back the Bible and use its powerful voice as a beacon of shared ideals. In his most ambitious work to date, Bruce Feiler has written a brave, uplifting story that stirs the deepest chords of our time. Where God Was Born offers a rare, universal vision of God that can inspire different faiths to an allegiance of hope.

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The Pocket Rough Guide to Hong Kong and Macau celebrates the energy of these two former European colonies, sitting just 37 miles apart on the south China coast. This fully updated guidebook includes the lowdown on the shopping opportunities and cutting-edge architecture of Hong Kong's downtown, parks, and harborside cityscapes all existing alongside traditional temples and street markets. Go further afield to appreciate the beaches, rural landscapes, and old walled villages of the New Territories, easy to reach in even a short visit, but often overlooked. Across the Pearl River, and close enough for day trips, Macau's eighteenth-century churches and lanes incongruously rub shoulders with ostentatious casinos. The Pocket Rough Guide to Hong Kong and Macau features inspirational photography and detailed, reliable maps that show you the best of the region. There are up-to-the-minute reviews of the region's dining and entertainment, too, from indigenous Macanese cuisine and the best places for traditional dim sum, to Lan Kwai Fong's bars and which old colonial hotels serve afternoon tea. The Pocket Rough Guide Hong Kong and Macau is your essential guide to Hong Kong, with information on all the key sights in an easy-to-use, pocket-size format and a full-color, pull-out map.

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At a time when America debates its values and the world braces for religious war, Bruce Feiler, author of the New York Times bestsellers Walking the Bible and Abraham, travels ten thousand miles through the heart of the Middle East Israel, Iraq, and Iran and examines the question: Is religion tearing us apart. or can it bring us together? Where God Was Born combines the adventure of a wartime chronicle, the excitement of an archaeological detective story, and the insight of personal spiritual exploration. Taking readers to biblical sites not seen by Westerners for decades, Feiler's journey uncovers little-known details about the common roots of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and affirms the importance of the Bible in today's world. In his intimate, accessible style, Feiler invites readers on a never-in-a-lifetime experience: Israel Feiler takes a perilous helicopter dive over Jerusalem, treks through secret underground tunnels, and locates the spot where David toppled Goliath. Iraq After being airlifted into Baghdad, Feiler visits the Garden of Eden and the birthplace of Abraham, and makes a life-threatening trip to the rivers of Babylon. Iran Feiler explores the home of the Bible's first messiah and uncovers the secret burial place of Queen Esther. In Where God Was Born, Feiler discovers that at the birth of Western religion, all faiths drew from one another and were open to coexistence. Feiler's bold realization is that the Bible argues for interfaith harmony. It cannot be ceded to one side in the debate over values. Feiler urges moderates to take back the Bible and use its powerful voice as a beacon of shared ideals. In his most ambitious work to date, Bruce Feiler has written a brave, uplifting story that stirs the deepest chords of our time. Where God Was Born offers a rare, universal vision of God that can inspire different faiths to an allegiance of hope.

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Farewell to faux pas! Minding your manners is an acquired skill, but what serves you well elsewhere could trip you up in Japan. Save yourself possible embarrassment with Etiquette Guide to Japan. An inside look at Japanese social graces, it answers all the questions of the thoughtful traveler. Extensive, specific information on Japanese business etiquette assists readers traveling to Japan for business. Although often overshadowed by a modern facade, long-standing traditional aspects of Japan's culture still influence the country and almost everyone in it. Concrete evidence of this traditional culture can be seen everywhere-in the ancient arts and crafts that are still important parts of everyday life, in the many shrines and temples that dot the nation, and in the modern comeback of traditional fashions such as kimono and yakata robes. To many Western visitors, however, the most obvious example of this traditional culture's strength is the unique etiquette of the Japanese. Like many nations, Japan has experienced vast political, social, and economic change over the past century. But enough of Japan's traditional etiquette remains to set the Japanese apart socially and psychologically, and to make success in socializing and doing business with them a special challenge for Westerners. About this new version: This updated and expanded edition of the best-selling Japanese etiquette guide addresses not just the puzzling protocols relating to name cards, bowing or shaking hands, bathrooms and public baths-but also what to do when entertaining Japanese dinner guests, attending a Japanese tea ceremony, taking the subway, and much more! It also provides the latest etiquette in mobile phone manners, texting, social media and other forms of digital communication. The glossary at the back of the book has been revised to include the latest technology-related words and expressions used by Japanese today. Two new chapters address the changing role of foreigners in the workplace and the contemporary business style and etiquette used by the younger generation of Japanese who are now increasingly cosmopolitan-but still very Japanese!

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Discover Switzerland with Marco Polo! This compact, straightforward guide is clearly structured for ease of USE. It gets you right to the heart of the country, and provides you with all the latest information and lots of Insider Tips for a thrilling Swiss adventure. - Includes a road atlas and an additional pull-out map - Clear, user-friendly structure and layout - Get your bearings with the 'Where to Start' panels and ensure you don't miss out on the key sights using the 'Highlights' section - The 'Best Of' pages feature unique aspects of the country and also suggest places to go for free, tips for things to do when it's raining and good places to relax. Insider Tips and much more besides: Marco Polo enables you to fully experience Switzerland, from the Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen in the north to the Alpine summits the Valais and Grisons. With this Marco Polo guide you'll arrive in the country and know immediately 'where to start'. Discover what other attractions there are apart from the showcase Mount Rigi overlooking Lake Lucerne and Europe's largest transport museum in Lucerne, that in the nostalgic Bains de Paquis in Geneva you can still jump in the lake in the middle of winter, and why you need to turn up at a gym of all places to experience the unconventional side of Berne's nightlife. With the Marco Polo Excursions and Tours you can explore Switzerland along specific planned routes, and the Low Budget tips will help you to save money. The author's Insider Tips encourage you to experience the region in an individual and authentic way, to make the most out of your trip. Don't go on holiday without a Marco Polo guide!

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Discover Western Canada with Marco Polo! This compact, straightforward guide is clearly structured for ease of USE. It gets you right to the heart of the region, and provides you with all the latest information and lots of Insider Tips for a thrilling Canada adventure. - Includes a road atlas and an additional pull-out map - Clear, user-friendly structure and layout - Get your bearings with the 'Where to Start' panels and ensure you don't miss out on the key sights using the 'Highlights' section - The 'Best Of' pages feature unique aspects of the region and also suggest places to go for free, tips for things to do when it's raining and good places to relax. Insider Tips and much more besides: Marco Polo enables you to fully experience Western Canada, from the hip metropolis of Vancouver to the powder snow paradise of the Rocky Mountains. With this Marco Polo guide you'll arrive in the country and know immediately 'where to start'. Discover what other attractions there are apart from the whales, bears and virgin forests of the Pacific Rim National Park and the gold rush town of Dawson City on the Klondike River, when you should visit the Adams River in order to experience the spectacular "Salmon Run" as hundreds of thousands of bright red salmon force their way through knee-deep water, and that among the 24,000 cowboy boots in the Alberta Boot shop in Calgary you're sure to find a pair that fits. With the Marco Polo Excursions and Tours you can explore Western Canada and The Rockies along specific planned routes, and the Low Budget tips will help you to save money. The author's Insider Tips encourage you to experience the region in an individual and authentic way, to make the most out of your trip. Don't go on holiday without a Marco Polo guide!

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Join the bestselling author of Ciao, America! on a lively tour of modern Italy that takes you behind the seductive face it puts on for visitors-la bella figura-and highlights its maddening, paradoxical true self You won't need luggage for this hypothetical and hilarious trip into the hearts and minds of Beppe Severgnini's fellow Italians. In fact, Beppe would prefer if you left behind the baggage his crafty and elegant countrymen have smuggled into your subconscious. To get to his Italia, you'll need to forget about your idealized notions of Italy. Although La Bella Figura will take you to legendary cities and scenic regions, your real destinations are the places where Italians are at their best, worst, and most authentic: The highway: in America, a red light has only one possible interpretation-Stop! An Italian red light doesn't warn or order you as much as provide an invitation for reflection. The airport: where Italians prove that one of their virtues (an appreciation for beauty) is really a vice. Who cares if the beautiful girls hawking cell phones in airport kiosks stick you with an outdated model? That's the price of gazing upon perfection. The small town: which demonstrates the Italian genius for pleasant living: "a congenial barber. a well-stocked newsstand. professionally made coffee and a proper pizza; bell towers we can recognize in the distance, and people with a kind word and a smile for everyone."The chaos of the roads, the anarchy of the office, the theatrical spirit of the hypermarkets, and garrulous train journeys; the sensory reassurance of a church and the importance of the beach; the solitude of the soccer stadium and the crowded Italian bedroom; the vertical fixations of the apartment building and the horizontal democracy of the eat-in kitchen. As you venture to these and many other locations rooted in the Italian psyche, you realize that Beppe has become your Dante and shown you a country that "has too much style to be hell" but is "too disorderly to be heaven." Ten days, thirty places. From north to south. From food to politics. From saintliness to sexuality. This ironic, methodical, and sentimental examination will help you understand why Italy-as Beppe says-"can have you fuming and then purring in the space of a hundred meters or ten minutes.

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