Look before you speak
- an innovative visual approach to using & learning basic German phrases, with a 60-minute audio CD. Do
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The DK German-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary introduces the vocabulary of the modern world through themed chapters filled with full-colour photographs & artworks which display & label all elements of everyday life. With sections ranging from home & work to leisure & the environment, every item is clearly labelled in German with the translation directly below. The German-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is a colourful & stimulating learning resource ideal for all levels & ages. With more than 6, 000 terms annotated, the illustrations in the dictionary provide a quick & intuitive route to learning a language, defining the words visually so it is easier to remember them. Learning German has never been easier! ...

Germania is a very personal guide to the Germany that Simon Winder loves. Equally passionate about the region`s history, folklore, cuisine, architecture & landscape, Winder describes Germany`s past afresh
- & in doing so sees a country much like our own: Protestant, aggressive & committed to eating some very strange food. This accessible, enthusiastic & startlingly vivid account is a brilliant introduction to the hidden wonders of Germany.
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Germany on a double-sided road map of at 1:800, 000 from the AA, with cartography by Freytag & Berndt, features enlargements showing road access to the country's five main cities. On one side the map covers northern Germany up to Bonn & Dresden; a generous overlap sees these two cities repeated on the reverse. in addition the map extends its coverage to include Nakskov in the north, Lausanne, Luzern & Innsbruck in the south, Amsterdam & Maastricht in the west & Prague & Linz in the East. Strong colours show road

Details: toll & toll-free motorways, motorway numbers, dual carriageways, main & secondary roads & distances are marked in kilometres. Railways, airports, ferry routes with car transportation where available are indicated. The topography of the country is represented by light shading, colouring & spot heights. National parks, mountain ranges & protected areas are shown as well as forests, lakes & rivers. Symbols indicate places of interests such as castles, archaeological sites, World Heritage places, etc. Administrative & national boundaries are clearly highlighted. Lines of longitude & latitude are marked at 1

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The book by-passes the big cities & focuses on countryside landscape & towns that suffered less damage during the war & have managed to mantain their pristine atmosphere & look. The long chapter on architecture analyzes the evolution of German architecture from the Middle ages to the Modern Movement. Gardens, Interiors, Details & Towns have dedicated chapters. Oliver Benn's photography enchances the light & the atmosphere of the places while Christa von Richthofen's introduction & comment are an unfailingly researched & heartfelt homage to reunited Germany. ...

This map is useful for picking out the national parks, which are shown fairly clearly. Motorways are clearly depicted, but the other main roads are not differentiated much from each other & the names of major cities are not emphasised enough, giving the map a rather cluttered appearance. However scenic routes are shown, as are railways, & places of interest are marked. The map is double-sided &

Includes:: an index & enlargements of major cities.

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Germany at 1:800, 000 from Insight Guides, with its index booklet also providing an extensive list of various places on interest highlighted on the map. Topography is shown by relief shading with peak names & heights, plus names of various mountain ranges. National & regional parks are highlighted. Road network shows driving distances on main routes. Motorway service areas are marked, as well are roads closed to motorized traffic or nor recommended for caravans. Railway lines are also included. Picturesque towns are prominently highlighted & symbols indicate numerous other places of interest. The map has no geographical coordinates. The index, in a separate booklet attached to the map cover,

Includes:: a separate list of places of interest.A special feature of the Insight Travel Map series is additional information provided in the margins of both the main map & all the enlargements & street plans. Numbers of roads leading to the edge of the map are prominently displayed there, together with distances to the nearest towns and/or major locations along the route, plus, where appropriate, to nearest motorway junction.

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Germany in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Germany in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

Germany in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...