This is a country of road trips & great open skies where four million miles of highways lead past red-rock deserts below towering mountain peaks & across fertile wheat fields that roll of toward the horizon. Regis St Louis Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 26 authors 65 scenic drives 103 maps 105 weeks of research Inspirational photos Clear easy-to-use maps Road Trips & Scenic Drives In-depth background Comprehensive planning tools At-a-glance practical info ...

Readers can discover all the foul facts about the USA including which president was so scared of electric switches that he slept with his light on why cowboys declared war on sheep & how to have a civil battle. With a bold accessible new look & a heap of extra-horrible bits these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. ...

A range of textbooks covering many of the options available on GCSE history specifications. The USA 1917-1941 looks at the history of the United States of America from the First World War to the entry of America into the Second World War in 1941 focusing on the boom-time years of the Roaring Twenties the Wall Street Crash & the Great Depression & Roosevelts New Deal. ...

About the series GCSE Modern World History for Edexcel is designed to meet the needs of the 2009 Edexcel Modern World History



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The third edition of this best-selling title has been revised & updated to reflect the needs of the current specifications & provides a thorough & lucid account of Americas involvement in Vietnam during the period 1945-75. It starts with an introduction to the events that led to Frances withdrawal from Vietnam & US support of Diems government & goes on to examine how the conflict escalated & the USA became fully involved. The book also looks at the pressure for peace on the US home front & how this had an impact on the eventual withdrawal & fallout from the war. The role of key figures in the conflict both American presidents & Vietnamese leaders is analysed throughout. Throughout the book key dates terms & issues are highlighted & historical interpretations of key debates are outlined. Summary diagrams are included to consolidate knowledge & understanding of the period & exam-style questions & tips for each examination board provide the opportunity to develop exam skills. ...

The American train journey has always had a strong hold on the imagination. Ever-changing landscapes pass by on the other side of the glass from the primeval-looking Joshua trees of the Mojave Desert & the saw-toothed peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the pounding surf of the Pacific & Atlantic coasts. & in these ecologically-conscious times rail travel offers a peace of mind that cannot be matched by a stressful domestic flight. Now in its eighth edition this book covers all the major routes across the United States & Canada. Perfect for the well-planned traveller & the whimsical day-dreamer alike it contains both practical information & background on the places that you'll see. Whatever the route sit back relax & watch a breathtaking continent unfold. This title

Features: 37 long distance routes in the USA & Canada; Sightseeing highlights for 38 major cities; Accommodation
- cheap to chic; Area maps & detailed route plans; History of trains in North America; & Information about steam railways & museums.


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Marco Polo maps feature completely up-to-date digitally generated mapping. The high quality cartography with distance indicators & scale converters aid route planning. The extensive coverage of the maps enables travellers to cross country boundaries with the same map. A fold-out overview map is ideal for route planning & 7 self-adhesive Marco Polo mark-it stickers can be used to pin-point a destination or route for future reference. Scenic routes & places of interest are highlighted
- ideal for touring holidays. Coverage
Includes:: Great Lakes Appalachian Mountains Atlantic Coast & Florida. Comprehensive index. The map scale is 1: 2 000 000.

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About the series The Access to History series is the most popular & trusted series for advanced level history students offering:
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Marco Polo maps feature completely up-to-date digitally generated mapping. The high quality cartography with distance indicators & scale converters aid route planning. The extensive coverage of the maps enables travellers to cross country boundaries with the same map. A fold-out overview map is ideal for route planning & 7 self-adhesive Marco Polo mark-it stickers can be used to pin-point a destination or route for future reference. Scenic routes & places of interest are highlighted
- ideal for touring holidays. Comprehensive index. The map scale is 1: 4 000 000.
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An annually updated political map of the USA. Beautifully colored. Rolled & tubed with statistical information including population surface area state capital (40 x 50). Highlights the flags of each state. Scale: 1/3 850 000
- 1cm = 38.5km
- 1in = 55 miles. Legend/ Key in three languages (English French Spanish)

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