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Lonely Planet Lost Japan (Lonely Planet Journeys)
Lonely Planet Lost Japan (Lonely Planet Journeys)
by Alex Kerr
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Originally written in Japanese, this passionate, vividly personal book draws on the author's experiences in Japan over thirty years. Alex Kerr takes us on a backstage tour, as he explores the ritualized world of Kabuki, retraces his initiation into Tokyo'... (read more)

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Lonely Planet Unpacked
Lonely Planet Unpacked
by Tony (edt) Wheeler
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Every traveler has a horror story to tell: lost luggage, bad weather, illness or worse. In this lively collection of travel disaster tales, Lonely Planet writers share their worst moments of life on the road. From Kenya to Sri Lanka, from Brazil to... (read more)

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SignSpotting: Absurb & Amusing Signs from Around the World
SignSpotting: Absurb & Amusing Signs from Around the World
by Doug Lansky
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Subtitled, "The World's Most Absurd Signs". With the help of signspotters around the globe, "Lonely Planet" have assembled a collection of some of the most unintentionally entertaining postings on the planet, that are sure to confuse and amuse the reader.... (read more)

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Shopping for Buddhas (Lonely Planet Journeys)
Shopping for Buddhas (Lonely Planet Journeys)
by Jeff Greenwald
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There was a need for non-attachment, to be sure; but also a prerequisite of knife-like resolve. Here in this exotic land, we were compelled to raise the art of shopping to an experience that was, on the other hand, tinged with desperation, like shopping... (read more)

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Sean & David's Long Drive (Travel Literature)
Sean & David's Long Drive (Travel Literature)
by Sean Condon
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Sean Condon is young, urban and connoisseur of wax. He can't drive, and he doesn't really travel well. So when Sean and his friend David set out to explore Australia in a duck-egg blue 1966 Ford Falcon, the result is a decidedly offbeat look at life on... (read more)

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A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush (Travel Literature)
A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush (Travel Literature)
by Eric Newby
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The most successful travel writer of his generation, Eric Newby's account of his climbing expedition in a remote corner of Afghanistan is impossible to read without laughing out loud.... (read more)

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Drive Thru America (98 Edition)
Drive Thru America (98 Edition)
by Sean Condon
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If you've ever wanted to drive across the US but couldn't find the time (or afford the gas), Drive Thru America is perfect for you. In his search for American myths and realities - along with comfort, cable TV and good, reasonably priced coffee - Sean... (read more)

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Love & War in the Apennines (Travel Literature)
Love & War in the Apennines (Travel Literature)
by Eric Newby
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Eric Newby escapes throug a hospital window to become a POW on the run in Italy in 1943. With the Nazis moving in from the north and no certain way back to England, his situation appear grim. But with the help of local farmers and villagers, who risk... (read more)

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Rite of Passage: Tales of Backpacking 'Round Europe (Lonely Planet Journeys)
Rite of Passage: Tales of Backpacking 'Round Europe (Lonely Planet Journeys)
by Lisa Johnson
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From the company that kick-started the trend, a funny, touching and mad collection of first-time European backpacking experiences that bring new life to a well-told tale.... (read more)

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Jaywalking with the Irish (Lonely Planet Journeys)
Jaywalking with the Irish (Lonely Planet Journeys)
by David Monagan
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David Monagan is a restless, middle-aged father of three who for years has dreamed of relocating from the USA to Ireland, the land of his forebears. In his elegantly written, often hilarious narrative, Monagan describes his family's evolving struggle to... (read more)

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By the Seat of My Pants (Lonely Planet)
By the Seat of My Pants (Lonely Planet)
by Don George
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Lonely Planet knows that some of life's funniest experiences happen on the road. Whether they take the form of unexpected detours, unintended adventures, unidentifiable dinners or unforgettable encounters, these experiences can give birth to our most... (read more)

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Sean & David's Long Drive (Lonely Planet Journeys)
Sean & David's Long Drive (Lonely Planet Journeys)
by Sean Condon
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Sean Condon is young, urban and a connoisseur of hair wax. He can't drive, and he doesn't really travel well. So when Sean and his friend David set out to explore Australia in a duck-egg blue 1966 Ford Falcon, the result is a decidedly offbeat look at... (read more)

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On the Edge: Extreme Travel (Lonely Planet Journeys)
On the Edge: Extreme Travel (Lonely Planet Journeys)
by Cecil Kuhne
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Travel is the basis of true adventure, and a thirst for adventure lies at the heart of the most memorable travel. Venturing where no one has ever gone before, pushing your body to its limits in the harshest natural environments, or having to adapt... (read more)

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Bad Lands (Travel Literature)
Bad Lands (Travel Literature)
by Tony Wheeler
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Written by Tony Wheeler, the cofounder of Lonely Planet, this amusing travelogue and social commentary examines nine contrasting countries that are largely closed off from the outside world. It will appeal to anyone with an interest in politics or a... (read more)

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Lonely Planet Signspotting 2: More Absurd and Amusing
Lonely Planet Signspotting 2: More Absurd and Amusing
by Doug Lansky
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So, you're back on the road, it's getting dark and you've lost your spot on the map — this is one way to get off the beaten tourist track! Unless, of course, you're willing to take directions from the signs found within these covers. It's easy... (read more)

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Flightless: Incredible Journeys Without Leaving the Ground (Travel Literature)
Flightless: Incredible Journeys Without Leaving the Ground (Travel Literature)
by Lonely Planet Public
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Is Getting There Really Half the Fun?The 26 real-life stories in this extraordinary collection explore the complexities, delights and insights of surface travel, from walking to pedal boating, from camels to cargo ships and anything from two to four... (read more)

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Lonely Planet in Xanadu : Quest (00 Edition)
Lonely Planet in Xanadu : Quest (00 Edition)
by William Dalrymple
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William Dalrymple retraces Marco Polo's epic journey from Jerusalem to Xanadu, the ruins of Kubla Khan's magnificent palace, north of Peking.... (read more)

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Tales From Nowhere (06 Edition)
Tales From Nowhere (06 Edition)
by George
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We've all been to Nowhere. It might have been in the middle of Borneo or Beijing. It might have been in a Mayan mountain village, along a time-worn trail in Tuscany, on an isolated South Pacific island, or under a desert moon in Mali. Nowhere is a... (read more)

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A Small Place in Italy (Travel Literature)
A Small Place in Italy (Travel Literature)
by Eric Newby
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In 1967 Eric and Wanda Newby fulfilled a long-cherished dream when they bought a run-down farmhouse in northeastern Tuscany, in the foothills of the Italian Alps. They were the first foreigners to live in the region. A Small Place in Italy describes how... (read more)

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The Last Grain Race (Travel Literature)
The Last Grain Race (Travel Literature)
by Eric Newby
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In 1938, and eighteen year-old boy signed on for the round trip from Europe to Australia in the last commercial sailing fleet to make that formidable journey. The four-masted barque Moshulu ended up as a dockside restaurant in Philadelphia; the young... (read more)

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