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Rick Steves Snapshot Dubrovnik
By Rick Steves, Cameron Hewitt. 2016
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Dubrovnik.In this…
compact guide, Rick Steves and Cameron Hewitt cover the essentials of Dubrovnik, including Pelješac Peninsula, Mljet National Park, and Trsteno Arboretum. Visit Dubrovnik's main promenade known as The Stradun, or stroll the scenic mile-and-a-quarter around the city's town walls. You'll get firsthand advice on the best sights, eating, sleeping, and nightlife, and the maps and self-guided tours will ensure you make the most of your experience. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves Snapshot guide is a tour guide in your pocket.Rick Steves' Snapshot guides consist of excerpted chapters from Rick Steves' European country guidebooks. Snapshot guides are a great choice for travelers visiting a specific city or region, rather than multiple European destinations. These slim guides offer all of Rick's up-to-date advice on what sights are worth your time and money. They include good-value hotel and restaurant recommendations, with no introductory information (such as overall trip planning, when to go, and travel practicalities).Rick Steves Tour: Nymphenburg Palace, Munich (Rick Steves Ser.)
By Rick Steves. 2015
Rick Steves' Tours eBooks are straightforward, self-guided tours of some of Europe's most popular museums, ancient buildings, and other points…
of interest, designed for easy reference on your mobile device or eReader. In Rick Steves' Tour: Nymphenburg Palace, Munich, Rick shares his candid advice on how to get the most out of a visit to the Nymphenburg Palace, including when to go, how much it costs, and what to see once you're there. With Rick's knowledgeable writing in hand, you'll also learn some interesting historical facts along the way. Packed with indispensable tips and recommendations from America's expert on Europe, Rick Steves' Tour: Nymphenburg Palace, Munich is a tour guide in your pocket-and on your smartphone.Rick Steves' Tours and Walks are available for must-see locations throughout London, Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice, Amsterdam, Vienna, Budapest, Athens, and Istanbul.Rick Steves Best of Italy
By Rick Steves. 2016
Experience the best of the best with Rick Steves Best of Italy. Rick Steves Best of Italy puts the very…
best of Italy in your hands, with Rick's straightforward, time-tested advice in an easily scannable format so you can quickly find what you need on the go. With Rick's strategic tips on saving time and money, you can worry less about your trip, and focus on enjoying the experience-whether that's climbing to the top of Florence's campanile or marveling at Venice's architecture on a moonlight Grand Canal cruise. Rick Steves Best of Italy features: Everything in Full-Color - Dazzling photos and helpful planning maps.Best of Italy in Two Weeks - Suggestions for planning the perfect trip, based on Rick's expert advice for what's worth your time and what you can skip.Rick's Tips - Helpful hints for key sights and experiences, organized so you quickly learn what you need to know. You'll love how much these simple tips help make your trip smooth and stress-free!Authentic Experiences-Leave the tourist traps behind and enjoy real, cultural experiences and opportunities to connect with local people.Plus Practicalities-Essential eating, sleeping, and transportation information is neatly arranged to be ready when you need it. Choose the best Rick Steves guide for your trip: Rick Steves Best of Italy collects the very best the country has to offer. Planning a longer trip? Rick Steves Italy 2016 is the classic guide to exploring the country in-depth, updated annually. Time for a quick getaway? Colorful Rick Steves Pocket Rome and Rick Steves Pocket Florence are perfect when you have a week or less. Include a full-size, fold-out city map.Rick Steves Great Britain
By Rick Steves. 2016
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Great Britain.With…
this guide, you'll explore the misty isle of Great Britain, from lively London to the lush green fields of Wales and the craggy beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Wander the sheep-dotted hillsides of the Lake District, and stroll the promenade at the kitschy beach resort of Blackpool. On Edinburgh's Royal Mile, ask a proud Scot about the local whisky. Trace Britain's history from prehistoric Stonehenge to Roman Bath, and from tout Welsh castles to Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon. After a busy day of sightseeing, relax at a neighborhood pub, sharing a chat and a pint with a friendly local.Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels, B&Bs, and restaurants in big cities and small villages. You'll learn how to travel by train, bus, or car and discover which sights are worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.Rick Steves Switzerland
By Rick Steves. 2016
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when visiting Switzerland.This book guides…
you through bustling Zürich and charming Luzern, colorful with flower-bedecked bridges. Crisscross the mountains on cable cars, trains, and hiking paths. Find an alpine retreat in the cliff-hanging village of Gimmelwald. Marvel at the Matterhorn, relax in Lugano, and take an unforgettable swim in Bern. Cruise Lake Geneva and savor the cozy small-town atmosphere of Appenzell. After a day of sightseeing and hiking the Alps, treat yourself to a glass of local wine, cheese fondue, and delicious Swiss chocolate.Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels, B&Bs, and restaurants in cities, villages, and resort towns. You'll learn how to plan scenic rail journeys, and which sights are worth your time and money. More than reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.Rick Steves Tour: Anne Frank House, Amsterdam (Rick Steves Ser.)
By Gene Openshaw, Rick Steves. 2014
Rick Steves' Tours eBooks are straightforward, self-guided tours of some of Europe's most popular museums, ancient buildings, and other points…
of interest, designed for easy reference on your mobile device or eReader. In Rick Steves' Tour: Anne Frank House, Amsterdam-for less than the price of a cappuccino-Rick shares his candid advice on how to get the most out of a visit to the Ann Frank House, including when to go, how much it costs, and what's worth your time once you're there. With Rick's knowledgeable, humorous writing in hand, you'll also learn some interesting historical facts about the museum along the way. Packed with indispensable tips and recommendations from America's expert on Europe, Rick Steves' Tour: Anne Frank House, Amsterdam is a tour guide in your pocket-and on your smartphone.Rick Steves' Tours and Walks are available for must-see locations throughout London, Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice, Amsterdam, Vienna, Budapest, Athens, and Istanbul.Rick Steves Snapshot Edinburgh (Rick Steves Snapshot Ser.)
By Rick Steves. 2016
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Edinburgh.In this…
compact guide, Rick Steves covers the essentials of Edinburgh, including. Take in the gorgeous and ancient architecture, or visit during the world's biggest arts festival. You'll get firsthand advice on the best sights, eating, sleeping, and nightlife, and the maps and self-guided tours will ensure you make the most of your experience. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves Snapshot guide is a tour guide in your pocket.Rick Steves' Snapshot guides consist of excerpted chapters from Rick Steves' European country guidebooks. Snapshot guides are a great choice for travelers visiting a specific city or region, rather than multiple European destinations. These slim guides offer all of Rick's up-to-date advice on what sights are worth your time and money. They include good-value hotel and restaurant recommendations, with no introductory information (such as overall trip planning, when to go, and travel practicalities).Rick Steves Best of Europe
By Rick Steves. 2005
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you need to know to experience the Best of Europe.…
In this guide, Rick covers the best of England, France, Germany, England, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland. You’ll find a mix of big cities and inspiring landscapes, including: London, Paris, Rome, Venice, Florence, Berlin, Munich, Amsterdam, and Barcelona The Cinque Terre, Provence, the French Riviera, the Rhine Valley, and the Berner Overland Rick Steves Best of Europe features: Everything in Full-Color--Dazzling photos and helpful planning maps. Best of Europe Itineraries--Suggestions for planning the perfect trip, based on Rick’s expert advice for what’s worth your time and what you can skip. Rick’s Tips--Helpful hints for key sights and experiences, organized so you quickly learn what you need to know. You’ll love how much these simple tips help make your trip smooth and stress-free! Authentic Experiences--Leave the tourist traps behind and enjoy real, cultural experiences and opportunities to connect with local people. Plus Practicalities--Essential eating, sleeping, and transportation information is neatly arranged to be ready when you need it.Rick Steves Snapshot Stockholm
By Rick Steves. 2015
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Stockholm.In this…
110-page compact guide, Rick Steves covers the essentials of Stockholm, including City Hall, Old Town, and the Vasa Museum, which houses Europe's best-preserved old warship. You'll get Rick's firsthand advice on the best sights, eating, sleeping, and nightlife, and the maps and self-guided tours will ensure you make the most of your experience. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves Snapshot guide is a tour guide in your pocket.Rick Steves Snapshot guides consist of excerpted chapters from Rick Steves European country guidebooks. Snapshot guides are a great choice for travelers visiting a specific city or region, rather than multiple European destinations. These slim guides offer all of Rick's up-to-date advice on what sights are worth your time and money. They include good-value hotel and restaurant recommendations, with no introductory information (such as overall trip planning, when to go, and travel practicalities).Rick Steves Scandinavia
By Rick Steves. 2015
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Denmark, Norway,…
Sweden, Finland, and Estonia.With this guide, you'll set sail to Europe's most prosperous corner-a smorgasbord of Viking ships, deep green fjords, stave churches, brooding castles, and colorful farmhouses. Explore the sleek, modern capital cities of Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki, and Tallinn. Cruise through Stockholm's scenic archipelago, and sample the Baltic charms of Tallinn. Delve deep into Norway's scenic Sognefjord and bike through the idyllic Danish countryside on the castaway island of Aero. And take some time out from sightseeing to get your blood pumping in a steamy Finnish sauna.Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. He'll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You'll get up-to-date recommendations on what's worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.Moon Ireland (Moon Travel Guides)
By Camille Deangelis. 2007
Moon Travel Guides: Your World Your WayIn its people, legends, and landscapes, Ireland is a living, breathing fairy-tale that ignites…
the imagination in a way few other places can. Explore the best of The Emerald Isle with Moon Ireland.Moon Ireland features:Curated trip advice for culture and history buffs, outdoor adventurers, foodies, honeymooners, and more, whether you're in Ireland for a few days or a few weeksFull color photos and detailed maps throughoutStrategic itineraries for every budget, passion, and timeline, including: The Top 10 Irish Experiences, Sacred Sites and Pilgrimages, Can't-Miss-Castles, Sporting Ireland, Ghosts of Ancient Ireland, and Family FunFirsthand perspective from Ireland expert, and lifelong lover of its culture, Camille DeAngelisFocused coverage of Dublin and its surroundings (including Meath, Louth, Wicklow, and Kildare), the Southeast, Cork, Kerry, Clare and Limerick, Galway, the Northwest, and Northern IrelandHonest advice on when to go, where to stay, and how to get aroundUnique ideas and can't-miss activities: Visit the Old Library at Trinity College for a look at the world's most famous manuscript, take a breathtaking scenic drive along the Ring of Kerry, or breathe in the misty magnificence of the Cliffs of Moher. Soak up the bohemian spirit of Galway City, view the historic murals of Belfast, or spend a day cycling the Burren in County Clare. Visit a 6th-century monastery, the enchanting Aran Islands, or one of countless picturesque castles. Sample the best traditional cuisine, and head to a pub to order up a pint and experience Ireland's rollicking folk music sceneAccurate, up-to-date information including background on the country's history, landscape, government, and cultureHandy tools such as common local expressions, a guide to Irish cuisine and beverages, tips for traveling with children or as a senior, and suggestions for LGBTQ+ travelWith Moon Ireland's practical tips, myriad activities, and local insight on the best things to do and see, you can plan your trip your way.Rick Steves Best of Germany
By Rick Steves. 2016
Experience the best of the best with Rick Steves Best of Germany.Rick Steves Best of Germany puts the very best…
of Germany in your hands, with Rick's straightforward, time-tested advice in an easily scannable format so you can quickly find what you need on the go. With Rick's strategic tips on saving time and money, you'll worry less about your trip and focus on enjoying the experience-whether that's cruising the romantic Rhine or zipping up the towering Zugspitze.Rick Steves Best of Germany features:Everything in Full-Color-Dazzling photos and helpful planning maps.Best of Germany in Two Weeks-Suggestions for planning the perfect trip, based on Rick's expert advice for what's worth your time and what you can skip.Rick's Tips-Helpful hints for key sights and experiences, organized so you quickly learn what you need to know. You'll love how much these simple tips help make your trip smooth and stress-free!Authentic Experiences-Leave the tourist traps behind and enjoy real, cultural experiences and opportunities to connect with local people.Plus Practicalities-Essential eating, sleeping, and transportation information is neatly arranged to be ready when you need it.Choose the best Rick Steves guide for your trip:Rick Steves Best of Germany collects the very best the country has to offer.Planning a longer trip? Rick Steves Germany 2016 is the classic guide to exploring the country in-depth, updated annually.Time for a quick getaway? Colorful Rick Steves Snapshot Berlin is perfect when you have a week or less.Rick Steves Best of France
By Rick Steves, Steve Smith. 2016
Experience the best of the best with Rick Steves Best of France.Rick Steves Best of France puts the very best…
of France in your hands, with Rick's straightforward, time-tested advice in an easily scannable format so you can quickly find what you need on the go. With Rick's strategic tips on saving time and money, you'll worry less about your trip and focus on enjoying the experience-whether that's climbing the Eiffel Tower or dining at a sidewalk café with a glass of vin rouge.Rick Steves Best of France features:Everything in Full-Color-Dazzling photos and helpful planning maps.Best of France in Two Weeks-Suggestions for planning the perfect trip, based on Rick's expert advice for what's worth your time and what you can skip.Rick's Tips-Helpful hints for key sights and experiences, organized so you quickly learn what you need to know. You'll love how much these simple tips help make your trip smooth and stress-free!Authentic Experiences-Leave the tourist traps behind and enjoy real, cultural experiences and opportunities to connect with local people.Plus Practicalities-Essential eating, sleeping, and transportation information is neatly arranged to be ready when you need it.Choose the best Rick Steves guide for your trip:Rick Steves Best of France collects the very best the country has to offer.Planning a longer trip? Rick Steves France 2016 is the classic guide to exploring the country in-depth, updated annually.Time for a quick getaway? Colorful Rick Steves Pocket Paris is perfect when you have a week or less. Pockets include full-size, fold-out city maps.The nineteenth-century eccentric Ida C. Craddock was by turns a secular freethinker, a religious visionary, a civil-liberties advocate, and a…
resolute defender of belly-dancing. Arrested and tried repeatedly on obscenity charges, she was deemed a danger to public morality for her candor about sexuality. By the end of her life Craddock, the nemesis of the notorious vice crusader Anthony Comstock, had become a favorite of free-speech defenders and women's rights activists. She soon became as well the case-history darling of one of America's earliest and most determined Freudians.In Heaven's Bride, prize-winning historian Leigh Eric Schmidt offers a rich biography of this forgotten mystic, who occupied the seemingly incongruous roles of yoga priestess, suppressed sexologist, and suspected madwoman. In Schmidt's evocative telling, Craddock's story reveals the beginning of the end of Christian America, a harbinger of spiritual variety and sexual revolution.Rick Steves Snapshot Italy's Cinque Terre
By Rick Steves. 2016
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Italy’s Cinque…
Terre. In this compact guide, Rick Steves covers the essentials of the Cinque Terre, including Corniglia, Vernazza, and the nearby towns of Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino. Marvel at colorful murals in Riomaggiore, rent a boat in Sestri Levante, or explore the Church of the Cappuccin Monks in Monterosso al Mare. You’ll get Rick’s firsthand advice on the best sights, eating, sleeping, and nightlife, and the maps and self-guided tours will ensure you make the most of your experience. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves Snapshot guide is a tour guide in your pocket. Rick Steves Snapshot guides consist of excerpted chapters from Rick Steves European country guidebooks. Snapshot guides are a great choice for travelers visiting a specific city or region, rather than multiple European destinations. These slim guides offer all of Rick’s up-to-date advice on what sights are worth your time and money. They include good-value hotel and restaurant recommendations, with no introductory information (such as overall trip planning, when to go, and travel practicalities).Rick Steves Snapshot Norway
By Rick Steves. 2015
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Norway.Rick Steves…
covers the essentials of Norway, including Oslo, Gudbrandsdal Valley, as well as Bergen. Visit the Oslo Cathedral, surround yourself with Gudbrandsdal Valley's time-worn hills and log cabins, or get immersed in history at Bergen's Hanseatic Quarter. You'll get Rick's firsthand advice on the best sights, eating, sleeping, and nightlife, and the maps and self-guided tours will ensure you make the most of your experience. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves Snapshot guide is a tour guide in your pocket.Rick Steves Snapshot guides consist of excerpted chapters from Rick Steves European country guidebooks. Snapshot guides are a great choice for travelers visiting a specific city or region, rather than multiple European destinations. These slim guides offer all of Rick's up-to-date advice on what sights are worth your time and money. They include good-value hotel and restaurant recommendations, with no introductory information (such as overall trip planning, when to go, and travel practicalities).Papa Francisco
By Marie Duhamel. 2016
Desde el momento en que fue elegido para el papado, el papa Francisco ha captado la atención del mundo con…
su humildad, carisma y espíritu reformistaEsta biografía ilustrada única del primer Papa jesuita ofrece más de 250 fotografías e incluye 50 documentos de la vida de Francisco que se pueden extraer del libro. Escrita por la reportera de Radio Vaticano, Marie Duhamel, este retrato íntimo incluye la emigración de sus padres desde Italia, su nacimiento como Jorge Mario Bergoglio en 1936, su amor por el fútbol y la ópera cuando era niño, la neumonía que casi le costó la vida cuando era un adulto joven, su llamado al sacerdocio, y su primer encuentro con la pobreza cuando era misionero en Chile que cambió su vida. Duhamel hace una crónica del ascenso de Francisco de sacerdote a obispo, de cardenal al papado, y cómo, a lo largo del camino, impresionó a muchas personas, y alejó a algunas, con su valentía para hacer frente a la autoridad y su dedicación a ayudar a los pobres. Los documentos adjuntos, como su certificado de bautismo, fotografías de su niñez, páginas de un cuaderno escolar, notas manuscritas como Papa, e incluso una tarjeta de seguidor de su querido club de fútbol del San Lorenzo, ilustran más aún su vida y crean un recuerdo duradero de este Papa para el pueblo.---From the moment he was elected into the papacy, Pope Francis has captured the attention of the world with his humility, charisma, and reformist spirit. This one-of-a-kind, illustrated biography of the first Jesuit pope offers more than 250 photographs and 50 documents from Francis's life. Written by Vatican Radio reporter Marie Duhamel, this intimate portrait includes his parents emigration from Italy, his birth as Jorge Mario Bergoglio in 1936, his love of soccer and opera as a child, the pneumonia that nearly cost him his life as a young adult, his calling to the priesthood, and his first encounter with poverty as a missionary in Chile that would change his life. Duhamel chronicles Francis's rise from priest to bishop to cardinal to the papacy and how, along the way, he impressed many people-and alienated some-with his courage to stand up to authority and his dedication to helping the poor. Enclosed documents such as his baptism certificate, photographs from his childhood, pages from a school notebook, handwritten notes as pope, and even a support card for his beloved San Lorenzosoccer club, further illuminate his life and create a lasting keepsake of this pope of the people.Pope Francis: The Story of the Holy Father
By Marie Duhamel. 2016
From the moment he was elected into the papacy, Pope Francis has captured the attention of the world with his…
humility, charisma, and reformist spirit.This one-of-a-kind, illustrated biography of the first Jesuit pope offers more than 250 photographs and 50 removable documents from Francis's life. Written by Vatican Radio reporter Marie Duhamel, this intimate portrait includes his parents emigration from Italy, his birth as Jorge Mario Bergoglio in 1936, his love of soccer and opera as a child, the pneumonia that nearly cost him his life as a young adult, his calling to the priesthood, and his first encounter with poverty as a missionary in Chile that would change his life. Duhamel chronicles Francis's rise from priest to bishop to cardinal to the papacy and how, along the way, he impressed many people-and alienated some-with his courage to stand up to authority and his dedication to helping the poor.Enclosed documents such as his baptism certificate, photographs from his childhood, pages from a school notebook, handwritten notes as pope, and even a support card for his beloved San Lorenzosoccer club, further illuminate his life and create a lasting keepsake of this pope of the people.Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports (Rick Steves Ser.)
By Rick Steves. 2016
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when cruising the Mediterranean.In this…
guide, Rick Steves focuses on some of the grandest sights in Europe. As always, he has a plan to help you have a meaningful cultural experience while you're there-even with just a few hours in port.Inside you'll find one-day itineraries for sightseeing at or near the major Mediterranean ports of call, including:Barcelona, Marseille, Toulon, Nice, Villefranche-sur-Mer, and MonacoFlorence, Rome, Naples, and VeniceDubrovnik, Split, Athens, Mykonos, and SantoriniIstanbul and EphesusRick Steves' Mediterranean Cruise Ports explains how to get into town from the cruise terminal, shares sightseeing tips, and includes self-guided walks and tours. You'll learn which destinations are best for an excursion-and which you can confidently visit on your own. You'll also get tips on booking a cruise, plus hints for saving time and money on the ship and in port.Hope After Faith: An Ex-Pastor's Journey from Belief to Atheism
By Jerry Dewitt. 2013
Atheism's leading lights have long been intellectuals raised in the secular and academic worlds: Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and the…
late Christopher Hitchens. By contrast, Jerry DeWitt was born and bred into the church and was in fact a Pentecostal preacher before arriving at atheism through an extraordinary dialogue with faith that spanned more than a quarter of a century. Hope After Faith is his account of that journey. DeWitt was a pastor in the town of DeRidder, Louisiana, and was a fixture of the community. In private, however, he'd begun to question his faith. Late one night in May 2011, a member of his flock called seeking prayer for her brother who had been in a serious accident. As DeWitt searched for the right words to console her, speech failed him, and he found that the faith which once had formed the cornerstone of his life had finally crumbled to dust. When it became public knowledge that DeWitt was now an atheist, he found himself shunned by much of DeRidder's highly religious community, losing nearly everything he'd known. DeWitt's struggle for identity and meaning mirrors the one currently facing millions of people around the world. With both agnosticism and atheism entering the mainstream-one in five Americans now claim no religious affiliation, according to a recent study-the moment has arrived for a new atheist voice, one that is respectful of faith and religious traditions yet warmly embraces a life free of religion, finding not skepticism and cold doubt but rather profound meaning and hope. Hope After Faith is the story of one man's evolution toward a committed and considered atheism, one driven by humanism, a profound moral dimension, and a happiness and self-confidence obtained through living free of fear.