The book covers 501 must-visit destinations ranging from remote hideaways & tropical islands to bustling cities breathtaking monuments & stunning landscapes across the world. stunning photography sits alongside informative text & a summary of don't-miss features of each site. ...

Barronas is today & always has been the Number-One reference source for verb usage in virtually every major language. Leading all competition the best selling 501 French Verbs" beats all less well-established rivals with its br&-new 6th edition. Itas printed in two colors it features tinted page edges for ease of reference & it comes with extra help for French language students in the form of a CD-ROM. The book presents the most important & most commonly used French verbs arranged alphabetically with English translations in chart form one verb per page & conjugated in all persons & tenses both active & passive. The accompanying CD-ROM gives students practice exercises in verb conjugation plus a concise grammar review. This combined book & software package is a comprehensive guide to French verb usage with a wealth of reference material & language tips including a bilingual list of more than 1 250 additional French verbs helpful expressions & idioms for travelers & verb drills & short tests with all questions answered & explained." ...

501 Verbs" titles present the 501 most common verbs in their language. Verbs are arranged alphabetically in a table format one verb per page with English translation & conjugated in all tenses & forms. Additional features in each book include common idioms with example sentences to demonstrate verb usage & grammar reviews. The CD-ROM presents valuable exercises for students in sentence completion word completion word matching & conversational dialogue with answers provided for all exercises." ...

Great art has the power to express emotions to provoke arguments to change the way we see the world or simply to entertain. 501 Great Artists is a comprehensive single-volume guide to the artists down the centuries who have influenced our world through their art & whose achievements have shaped the course of art history. Students of art & non-specialist readers alike will find 501 Great Artists an informative & entertaining read. Concise & comprehensive the book is an accessible guide to both major & lesser-known artists from around the world. Each entry provides a concise description of a particular artists life & work & assesses the nature of their creative insight & cultural impact. An insightful image of the artist accompanies the text which is also supplemented by a galleries & museums listing of the artists most famous works & an illuminating"ation by the artist or an art critic. superb reproductions of many of the masterpieces discussed are also featured throughout the book. About the General Editor Steven Farthing is a painter & the Rootstein Hopkins Research Professor in Drawing at the University of Arts London. He has been teaching fine art since 1977. His paintings are exhibited in galleries throughout the world. ...

501 Verbs" titles present the 501 most common verbs in their language. Verbs are arranged alphabetically in a table format one verb per page with English translation & conjugated in all tenses & forms. Additional features in each book include common idioms with example sentences to demonstrate verb usage & grammar reviews." ...

In 501 Most Notorious Crimes" the reader will find a fascinating line-up of notorious crooks criminals villains & thieves from the mysterious disappearance of Lord Lucan the assassination of JFK to the treason committed by Guy Fawkes. This book provides a fascinating insight into the worlds most notorious crimes." ...

501 Must Read Books" is like the wisest cleverest best-read & most trusted friend you have ever had. The recommendations for inclusion in this comprehensive book were made by a bibliophile & writer with a peerless reputation. This comprehensive guide will inspire you to read more widely than you could have imagined & to explore the previously untrodden aisles in your bookstore or library." ...

Illustrated with stunning photography & providing realistic advice for visiting these sometimes remote corners of the earth ...

This fantastic book enables you to travel the world from the comfort of your armchair meet new people enjoy sporting events & unusual festivities in foreign lands & deepen your knowledge of other cultures & religions. There is a wide selection of festivals & events from kite festivals in China to beer festivals in Germany from film to fashion from bull fighting to camel wrestling from carving chocolate in Italy to carving ice in Central Asia. This title is ideal for personal use to plan your trips to coincide with particular events or it would make an excellent gift. ...

Whether you prefer the more classic car of the 1920s or fast extreme cars that youll almost certainly never get to drive but really wish you could this book has everything you need to know. This indispensable guide can be referred to time & time again & there will always be something new to discover. There is a detailed synopsis on each model of car which

Includes:: information such as the country of origin the year of first manufacture engine type performance levels & a fact that all car fanatics really should know.

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