When time is short, Fast Talk Italian gives you the essential language to: do the sights & shop till you drop...book a room & order a meal...get from A to B fast...clinch that crucial deal...get your message across. Includes easy pronunciation of all words and phrases plus a mini dictionary of key words. Lonely Planet''s Fast Talk series provides you with all the basics for a short trip or weekend away in a practical pocket-sized format, making sure your stay is fun, easy and hassle free.

When time is short, Fast Talk Spanish gives you the essential language to: do the sights & shop till you drop...book a room & order a meal...get from A to B fast...clinch that crucial deal...get your message across. Includes easy pronunciation of all words and phrases plus a mini dictionary of key words. Lonely Planet''s Fast Talk series provides you with all the basics for a short trip or weekend away in a practical pocket-sized format, making sure your stay is fun, easy and hassle free.

When time is short, Fast Talk French gives you the essential language to: do the sights & shop till you drop...book a room & order a meal...get from A to B...clinch that crucial deal...get your message across. Includes easy pronunciation of all words and phrases plus a mini dictionary of key words. Lonely Planet''s Fast Talk series provides you with all the basics for a short trip or weekend away in a practical pocket-sized format, making sure your stay is fun, easy and hassle free.

<I>What Will Your Paris Encounter Be?</I> <BR><BR>A proposal you can''t refuse atop the Eiffel Tower<BR>Debating existentialism over espresso in legendary Left Bank cafes<BR>An ice cream-fuelled stroll on timeless Ile St-Louis<BR>Exploring offbeat boutiques and bobo-chic bars around Canal St-Martin<BR>Cooking up a culinary storm at Le Cordon Bleu chef school<BR>Soaking up Paris'' village atmosphere in its bustling street markets<BR><BR> <I>Discover Twice the City in Half the Time</I> <BR><BR>Full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation<BR>Our discerning author guides you through boulevards and backstreets via the very best neighborhoods, sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment<BR>Unique itineraries and highlights to help you plan your trip<BR>Local experts give the Parisian low-down: from a food writer''s hot restaurant recommendations to a music director''s pick of cutting-edge clubs<BR>

<I>What Will Your San Francisco Encounter Be?</I> <BR><BR>Snapping a photo of the Golden Gate Bridge from the ferry to Alcatraz<BR>Choosing between tacos <I>al pastor</I> and seared scallops in the Mission<BR>Hanging out with the white alligator at the California Academy of Sciences<BR>Sipping fair-trade coffee and people-watching in the Haight<BR>Squeezing fresh fruit at the Ferry Building before hitting the shops<BR>Poking around the Beat Museum then toasting Kerouac in North Beach<BR><BR> <I>Discover Twice the City in Half the Time</I> <BR><BR>Full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation<BR>Our local author points you to the very best sights, restaurants, shops, bars and clubs<BR>Unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short trip<BR>Local experts chime in on San Francisco, from Lemony Snicket on the city''s oddities to foodie author Raj Patel''s tips on seasonal and sustainable cuisine<BR>

Experience the best of East Africa with Lonely Planet. Our 8th edition will take you from the wet and wild activities at the source of the Nile, to wildlife watching in the Serengeti. You''ll trek past the equatorial glaciers of Mt Kenya and relax on picture-perfect beaches in the Zanzibar Archipelago. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In this guide: the only guidebook to the entire region of East Africa; color wildlife-spotting guide helps you tell a kudu from a Thomson''s gazelle; and the unique Green Index highlights the best ecofriendly options.

Lonely Planet has found the best of Nepal. Lose yourself in the temple-strewn alleys of Bhaktapur, the quiet beauty of a Himalayan vista or the vibrant excitement of a Bodhnath Stupa pilgrimage - then find your next adventure with our 8th edition of this indispensable guide. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. This guide includes an adrenaline-packed activities chapter that has you paddling, biking and climbing Nepal, and a full-color feature revealing the best temples, festivals and mountain trails. A green index helps you tread lightly.

<I>What Will Your London Encounter Be?</I> <BR><BR>Becoming a cocktail connoisseur in Notting Hill''s ultra-cool bars<BR>Learning the Tower of London''s gruesome history with a Beefeater as your guide<BR>Bargain-hunting in Spitalfields'' vintage designer clothes shops<BR>Eating your way around the world at London''s many ethnic restaurants<BR>Enjoying a duck''s-eye view of the city on a boat trip along the Thames<BR>Hearing the next big thing before anyone else at a Camden Town gig<BR><BR> <I>Discover Twice the City in Half the Time</I> <BR><BR>Full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation<BR>Our expert author recommends the very best sights, restaurants, shops and bars<BR>Unique itineraries help you get the most out of your visit<BR>Locals share their London secrets: from a British Museum curator''s BM highlights to a Notting Hill bar manager''s top local drinking spots<BR>

After nearly two decades in Britain, Bill Bryson made the decision to move back to the States for a while, to let his kids experience life in another country, to give his wife the chance to shop until 10 p.m. seven nights a week, and, most of all, because he had read that 3.7 million Americans believed that they had been abducted by aliens at one time or another, and it was thus clear to him that his people needed him.

But before leaving his much-loved home in North Yorkshire, Bryson insisted on taking one last trip around Britain, a sort of valedictory tour of the green and kindly island that had for so long been his home. His aim was to take stock of the nation's public face and private parts (as it were), and to analyze what precisely it was he loved about a country that had produced Marmite, a military hero whose dying wish was to be kissed by a fellow named Hardy, place names like Farleigh Wallop, Titsey, and Shellow Bowells, people who said "Mustn't grumble," and shows like "Gardener's Question Time."

What Will Your Vancouver Encounter Be? Rubbing elbows with Olympiads in Robson Square or taking in the Olympic sites? Gawking at breathtaking mountain-backed waterfront vistas from Stanley Park or wandering through a kaleidoscope of brightly colored street art in downtown? Try Kayaking beneath a full moon and the twinkling lights of the city or sampling heirloom tomatoes, duck prosciutto and organic tea at the Public Market. Dance the night away with the beautiful people in Gastown. Discover twice the city in half the time with a full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation. Our resident author recommends the very best neighborhoods, sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment with unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short trip. Local experts reveal Vancouver''s secrets: from a microbrewer''s favorite local bars to an art gallery curator''s take on city culture.

Beijing is loaded with big-ticket sights: the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and myriad small pleasures like alleyway bars, noodle shops and art galleries. Oh, and did anyone mention the Great Wall? Features: Includes handy pull-out map; The only guide with Chinese script throughout the book and on maps makes navigating Beijng easy; Special chapters on Beijing''s historic hútòng (alleyways) and China''s iconic Great Wall; Meet some of the 17 million inhabitants through interviews with a bar owner, a rock star, a Peking duck master and more; Experience Beijing''s rich culture, from ancient history to medieval temples to modern literature

Insider Guides with Aloha Spirit: recommended itineraries help you plan your vacation by time or interest. Opinionated reviews and Our Pick icons guide you to the best choices for your trip, while interviews with locals offer additional insider tips and insights. This guide includes simple to use, color-coded chapters, over 40 easy-to-follow maps, and a sustainable icon highlighting establishments that preserve Hawaiian environment, culture and identity. A stunning highlights chapter showcases Oahu''s best beaches, sights and experiences, and an activities chapter gives the lowdown on island adventure, from bodyboarding to yoga. A Waikiki After Dark chapter sizes up the nightlife scene: hula, luaus, bars, nightclubs and more!