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| Festivals Calendar 2008 (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781741049862) To complement the upcoming "A Year of Festivals", this vibrant wall calendar celebrates the fantastic diversity of the world's festivals. A Different festival from round the world, each month features a large image and informative text. The celebrations range from music (England's Glastonbury) to culture (the Venitian masked festival) to quirky (Spain's tomato-throwing La Tomatina).
Lush, colourful and worthy of decorating any wall, the calendar has plenty of space to record important daily reminders and your own special celebrations. more>> |
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| Lonely Planet Language & Culture Travel Guide: Australian (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781740590990) Aussie c'mon!' the catch phrase of many a sporting event downunder. Understand them or not - the Australians speak a unique English filled with Dundee accents, quirky phrases and fantastic vocabulary. Few are the dobbers, bludgers and two-pot screamers - the average Aussie (o-zee) is welcoming, hospitable and full of a sense of humour. Though you might just need this book to understand the jokes. more>> |
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| Lonely Planet Language & Culture Travel Guide: British (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781864502862) Get into the culture and humour behind the common - and not so common - English expressions and learn about the local languages that inspired them. more>> |
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| Lonely Planet Language & Culture Travel Guide: Irish (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781740595773) The next best thing for anyone not blessed with the gift of the gab - a grand tour through the language, lilt and laughter of Ireland old and new. So join in the craic, forget the Blarney Stone, and wrap your tongue around English the way the Irish reinvented it. Features a special section on Irish Gaelic. Get into the culture and humour behind the common - and not so common - English expressions and learn about the local languages that inspired them. more>> |
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: African (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781740596923) Ever wanted to spit out the Malagasy proverb 'Do not dance on a load of wastes like an owl'? The Africa Phrasebook gives you cultural background, easy-to-use essentials and the ability to have meaningful contact with the locals.
* Coverage of the 13 key African languages
* Useful words and phrases to get you by in any part of the continent
* Handy pronunciation guide throughout
* Easy coloured-tab navigation
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: Baltic (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781741046120) Converse with the locals in their own language as you explore the fascinating Baltic countries. Sample some Latvian pîragi, ride a trolliga around Talinn and know what to do when someone shouts Iðgeriam! or Iki dugno! In Lithuania. Packed with tips and cultural information, this handy phrasebook will help you make the most of your Baltic travel adventure.
Pack this phrasebook for: Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia
* covers Latvian, Lithuanian and Estonian
* clear and conccise grammar sections for each language
* easy to use pronunciation guides and transliterations throughout
* indispensable information about local festivals and holidays
* essential language for camping, sightseeing and getting around more>> |
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: Brazilian Portugese (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781740597319) Smoother than capoeira, fresher than a caipirinha, tastier than an empada. Make the most of your travels with Brazilian Portuguese.
* super social section for getting to know people.
* communication tips and cultural information.
* culinary reader offers the wonders of Brazilian cuisine.
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: Burmese (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781740590488) Cross-cultural communication is easy in Myanmar - a smile will do the trick. But just a few words of Burmese will reward you with an enthusiastic reception. Test your bargaining skills at the many colourful markets or try your hand at karaoke Burmese-style. Get where you're going as you tour on a trishaw or chat with the locals as you party at a pwe. Whatever you choose, you won't be stuck for words!
* get script savvy to make sense of signs and menus
* read up on etiquette - don't sit with you back to a Buddha - get in sync with the seasons of the Buddhist lunar calendar
* know your noodles - from mohinga to moun-ti
* find the right word with the comprehensive dictionary
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: Cantonese (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781740590747) More kick than kung fu, more bite than dim sum, more astounding than a Hong Kong skyscraper – Cantonese is the trademark of success for your travels in southern China. Get talking and put your best face forward with this phrasebook in your hand. Contains useful phrases pertaining to transportation, social interaction, food, and safe travel. more>> |
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: Central Asia (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781741046045) This new phrasebook is your key to travelling the famed Silk Road, with essential words and phrases for getting around and getting to know the tools. From western Xinjiang to the Karakoram Highway you'll be able to haggle in the bazaars and order your favorite kebabs with ease. This phrasebook covers: Pakistan, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Xinjiang.
* Covers all essential language and more, in an easy-to-use format
* Includes comprehensive sections on Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Pashto, Tajik, Tashkorghani, Turkmen, Uyghur and Uzbek.
* Also includes essential words and phrases in other languages of the region
* Pocket-sized and organized by subject; the perfect language companion
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: Central Europe (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781741040302 ) Enjoy a posavje in Slovenia, answer Prost! in a German bar or Okrzyki! in Poland, and remark milyen gyönyörû as you pass by the Danube in Hungary. You will be greeted with a warm Jak se mate? when you make an effort to speak Czech, and understand the cries of Pockaj! as you hike through Slovakia. This indispensable phrasebook will help you find your way through the heart of Europe.
* Czech, German, Hungarian, Polish, Slovak & Slovene
* contains essential greetings, questions and replies in all languages
* easy-to-follow transliterations throughout ensure clear pronunciation
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: Costa Rica Spanish (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781740591195) In Costa Rica, it's impossible not to get caught up in the feeling of Pura Vida, 'pure life'. So whether selecting from the huge range of traditional dishes, dancing the merenge at a fiesta, or cheering a toro brava, 'fighting bull', this book will help you get into the swing.
* join in the crowd at a rodeo, street festival or salsa club
* loads of cultural & traveling tips, whether you go by bus, scooter or donkey
* sections on diving, hiking and surfing
* includes Limn Creole, the language of Costa Rica's Caribbean coast
* music, food, shopping, art & more
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: Croatian (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781740599962) An indispensable pocket-sized language guide provide essential words and phrases travelers need; extensive vocabulary lists; easy-to-follow pronunciation keys and two-way dictionary. In addition, find etiquette and cultural tips, with essential phrases for getting around, as well as useful suggestions for health needs and emergencies. more>> |
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: Czech (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781741040470) Offering a pronunciation guide throughout, this title includes a comprehensive food section. It features two-way 3500-word dictionary. more>> |
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| Lonely Planet Phrasebook: Dutch (Lonely Planet Publications Ltd, ISBN: 9781741791808) Dutch language phrasebook that includes an extensive two-way 3500 word dictionary, simple & easy pronunciations throughout, plus a comprehensive food section to make sure you get the most out of your adventure to The Netherlands. more>> |
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