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This book, the most thoroughly researched & accurate history of Czechoslovakia to appear in English, tells the story of the country from its founding in 1918 to partition in 1992
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Czestochowa on an indexed, double-sided street plan at 1:22, 000 from Express Map with a very clear, detailed enlargement of the Old Town including access from the railway station to the Jasna Góra Monastery, plus a plan of the monastery complex with the nearby facilities for pilgrims. Express Map street plans provide coverage of cities within their administrative boundary, spread across the two sides of the map. Bus & tram routes are shown with stops & line numbers. For drivers, main traffic arteries are highlighted, one way streets are marked & the plans also show traffic lights, petrol stations, car parks & restricted entry streets or zones. Streets are annotated with selected house numbers for easier identification of addresses. Names of suburbs & of larger housing estates are clearly marked. Symbols highlight various facilities & places of interest, including museums & other cultural institutions & historical sites, 24-hrs pharmacies, campsites & youth hostels, etc. Where more than one town is covered, each has a separate index. Map legend

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One day in late summer, Michael Wright gave up his comfortable South London existence &, with only his long-suffering cat for company, set out to begin a new life. His destination was ` La Folie`, a dilapidated 15th century farmhouse in need of love & renovation in the heart of rural France... Inspired by the success of his column in the ” Daily Telegraph” about La Folie, this book is his winningly honest account of his struggle to fulfil a childhood dream & become a Real Man
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Dubrovnik And The Dalmatian Coast Marco Polo Guide

Marco Polo Dubrovnik & Dalmatian Coast: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Experience all of Dubrovnik`s attractions with this up-to-date, authoritative guide, complete with `Best Of` recommendations. You`ll discover excellent hotels, restaurants, where to shop, trendy places, local nightlife, tips for shopping and getting by on a tight budget, as well as ideas for children, sports and numerous other activities. Also contains: the Perfect Route, Travel Tips, Links, Blogs, Apps & more, Travel with Kids, Croatian phrasebook, and index. Dubrovnik is a holiday paradise, but one that has been transformed, with high-class hotels, elegant restaurants and a vibrant nightlife. Marco Polo Dubrovnik & Croatian Coast leads you to one of the top destinations in the Adriatic. The
calm, often austere beauty of the islands and bays, the crystal-clear water, the romantic settings of medieval harbour towns full of historical gems are just waiting to be discovered. Insider Tips reveal how you can try your hand at becoming a lighthouse keeper and where to find the dreamiest bays. The `Best Of` pages highlight some unique aspects of Dubrovnik, recommend things to do for free, and contain tips for rainy days and where you can relax and unwind. You`ll find out What`s Hot in Croatia, such as diving for ancient treasure. The Trips & Tours include the island of Vis and the Plitvice Lakes; in Sports & Activities you`ll find numerous listings for adventure and water sports. The Dos & Don`ts tell you what to do when the Bora wind blows up and why you should stick to the
footpaths. Marco Polo Dubrovnik & Dalmatian Coast provides comprehensive coverage of the region. To help you get around there`s a detailed road atlas inside, useful maps of Dubrovnik, Split, Trogir and Zadar Town in the backcover, plus a handy pull-out map.Don`t go on holiday without a Marco Polo guide!

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Marco Polo Dubrovnik & Dalmatian Coast: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Experience all of Dubrovnik`s attractions with this up-to-date, authoritative guide, complete with ` Best Of` recommendations. You`ll discover excellent hotels, restaurants, where to shop, trendy places, local nightlife, tips for shopping & getting by on a tight budget, as well as ideas for children, sports & numerous other activities. Also contains: the Perfect Route, Travel Tips, Links, Blogs, Apps & more, Travel with Kids, Croatian phrasebook, & index. Dubrovnik is a holiday paradise, but one that has been transformed, with high-class hotels, elegant restaurants & a vibrant nightlife. Marco Polo Dubrovnik & Croatian Coast leads you to one of the top destinations in the Adriatic. The calm, often austere beauty of the islands & bays, the crystal-clear water, the romantic settings of medieval harbour towns full of historical gems are just waiting to be discovered. Insider Tips reveal how you can try your hand at becoming a lighthouse keeper & where to find the dreamiest bays. The ` Best Of` pages highlight some unique aspects of Dubrovnik, recommend things to do for free, & contain tips for rainy days & where you can relax & unwind. You`ll find out What`s Hot in Croatia, such as diving for ancient treasure. The Trips & Tours include the island of Vis & the Plitvice Lakes; in Sports & Activities you`ll find numerous listings for adventure & water sports. The Dos & Don`ts tell you what to do when the Bora wind blows up & why you should stick to the footpaths. Marco Polo Dubrovnik & Dalmatian Coast provides comprehensive coverage of the region. To help you get around there`s a detailed road atlas inside, useful maps of Dubrovnik, Split, Trogir & Zadar Town in the backcover, plus a handy pull-out map. Don`t go on holiday without a Marco Polo guide!

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