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"In a Sunburned Country"
by Bill Bryson
Bill Bryson follows his Appalachian amble, "A Walk in the Woods," with the story of his exploits in Australia, where A-bombs go off unnoticed, prime ministers disappear into the surf, and cheery citizens coexist with the world's deadliest creatures: toxic caterpillars, aggressive seashells, crocodiles, sharks, snakes, and the deadliest of them all, the dreaded box jellyfish. And that's just the beginning, as Bryson treks through sunbaked deserts and up endless coastlines, crisscrossing the "under-discovered" Down Under in search of all things interesting. Read more

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"Spanish Lessons"
by Derek Lambert
Cynical types may be tempted to shrug off "Spanish Lessons" as yet another of those "Hey honey, let's rehab an old home in a foreign country!" travel memoirs that have proven to be incredibly popular of late. But Derek Lambert's enchanting and curious portal into Iberian village life is different. First of all, it takes place in Spain, which may be the most entertaining country on the planet. And secondly, it's far, far more engaging, in both plot and writing style, than the rest. But ultimately it's Lambert's ability to capture the passionate and individualistic local spirit that sets "Spanish Lessons" apart from the rest. Read more

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GUIDEBOOK SPOTLIGHT
"Australia: Journey Through a Timeless Land"
by Roff Smith, photos by Sam Abell
Just in time for Australia's 2000 Summer Olympics, National Geographic contributors Roff Smith and photographer Sam Abell explore the vibrant history, landscapes, and cultures that make Australia such an intoxicating place. Filled with bright photos and insightful text, this big, beautiful hardcover is the next best thing to a trip Down Under. Read more

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TRAVEL DISCUSSION BOARD LAUNCHES
Join your fellow Amazon travelers on the Amazon Travel Discussion Board and weigh in on the best (and the worst!) travel guides, your favorite vacation spots, accommodations to avoid, museums not to miss, and more! Read more

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FAMILY VACATIONS WITH FODOR'S
a Summer's here, and so is the annual event that strikes fear into the hearts of unprepared parents everywhere--the family vacation. Fortunately, with Fodor's collection of regional, family-friendly guides, your clan will find places to stay, things to do, and sights to see, from Walt Disney World and baseball stadiums to our nation's capital and the Golden State. Read more

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FREE SAMPLE: THERESA MAGGIO'S "MATTANZA: LOVE AND DEATH IN THE SEA OF SICILY"
Theresa Maggio's starkly lyrical "Mattanza" is about Italian fishermen and their love of the sea. In this book excerpt, Maggio describes the "strange, primitive spectacle" of Italian fishermen catching bluefin tuna in a fish trap--a blood ritual unchanged for hundreds of years. Read more

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