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Egypt

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NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF TRAVEL BOOK

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PRICE

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Egypt Handbook.  Footprint/NTC Publishing Group.  528 pages.  Size 4¾”x8¼”.  Includes color photos and maps. 

Totally packed with up-to-date information including highlights of virtually every town and site.  Also includes money-saving tips, advice on staying healthy, and anecdotes on local history, culture, customs, and etiquette.  Indispensable!

FOOT  

$19.95

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Egypt Cadogan Guide.  Cadogan Books  

CADO  

$19.95  

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Egypt Fodor’s Guide.  Random House.  288 pages. Size 5”x9”.  The complete guide to Cairo, Ancient Wonders, the Red Sea, Sinai, and Desert Oases.

Features: Up-to-the-minute information and brand-new coverage of local trends; a unique color planning section__all images are keyed to descriptive text about sights covered in the book; ‘Smart Travel Tips’__a consumer-savvy travel primer full of expert advice and contacts; exclusive itineraries, to help readers decide what to see in the time they have available; thorough reviews of hotels and restaurants in every price range; one-of-a-kind features like ‘Off-the-Beaten Track’ and ‘Need a Break?’; great sections on shopping, plus arts, nightlife, sports, and wonderful side trips; and detailed maps and floor plans for key points of interest  

FODR

$18.95  

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Egypt Travel Guide.  Lonely Planet Publications.


Pre-order to reserve your copy now. This guidebook is expected instock in all regions by mid-May 2008 and will ship on arrival.

The sheer majesty of Egypt's landscapes and monuments - the pyramids and Luxor's tombs are just the start - will boggle your mind so thoroughly you might well be in need of a calming float down the Nile.
   Or perhaps you'd prefer to linger over coffee in one of Alexandria's cosmopolitan cafés or sip a calming glass of shai (tea) in Cairo.

In a hurry? You can buy & download individual chapters from this upcoming edition right now. Alright!



Full-colour chapter on cruising the Nile.
 
Expanded coverage of the Western Oases.
 
Interviews with locals provide an insider's perspective on the best of Cairo.
 
Tips for travelling sustainably.
 
All-new History chapter by best-selling author.
 

LONE  

$26.95
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$5.80
p&h
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$14.80
foreign
delivery

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Egypt Travel Guide. (8th Edition).  Lonely Planet Publications.
 

Next edition due May 2008 - you can pre-order the upcoming Egypt Travel Guide now.
   In a hurry? You can buy & download individual chapters from the upcoming 9th edition right now. Alright!

The voracious energy of Cairo, the grandeur of Luxor's monuments, the laid-back vibe of Dahab and the remote beauty of the Western Desert oases: Lonely Planet's bestselling guide to Egypt packs in more treasures than Tutankhamun's tomb.

Pick & Mix: buy and download individual chapters from this book

Instant updates! Prices change, places close, cafes turn into poker dens. Keep up to the minute with our latest guidebook updates on the Thorn Tree.



MEET THE PHARAOHS – an illustrated Pharaonic Egypt chapter by world-renowned Egyptologist Dr Joann Fletcher brings the ancient rulers to life.
 
CRUISE THE NILE – for felucca fun, Agatha Christie style nostalgia or kid-friendly cruising, our expert tips make finding the right trip a breeze.
 
DIVE IN – the definitive Red Sea diving guide will get you underwater and feeling on top of the world.
 
SLEEP IN STYLE – whatever your style, opinionated reviews bring you the best city hotels, Nile flotels, budget hostels and sunny resorts.
 
GET ORGANISED, STAY CONNECTED – tap into authoritative advice on transport, safety, Internet access and digital photography.
 

LONE  

$26.95
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$5.80
p&h
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$14.80
foreign
delivery

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White Donkey in an Egyptian Oasis
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Egypt Pocket Guide.  Berlitz Publishing.  144 pages.  Size 4”x5¾”.  Softcover.  Includes maps and an index

Includes local language and cultural tips; updated hotel and restaurant information catering to every budget; color-coded quick-reference sections with lists of most frequently used phrases and expressions; full color photos and graphics; maps and town plans; updated information covering amenities, transport, and emergencies; practical advice for leisure and business travel; and comprehensive recommendations for shopping, sports, festivals, and nightlife  

BERL

$ 8.95  

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Egypt Insight Guide.  APA Publications

APAP

$22.95  

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Egypt Nelles Guide.  Nelles Verlag  

NELS

$14.95

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Egypt Tourist Road ATLAS.  Lonely Planet Publications  

LONE

$14.95

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Egyptian Arabic Phrasebook.  Lonely Planet Publications  

LONE

$ 3.95  

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Egypt Culture Shock!  Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company.  Size 5¼”x7¾”.  Includes a cultural quiz and glossary.

With this guide, you’ll never feel intimidated and awkward about the customs and etiquette of Egypt.  You’ll learn to see beyond the stereotypes and misinformation that often precede a visit to this foreign land.  Whether you plan to stay for a week or a year, you’ll benefit from an understanding of such topics as the rules of driving and monetary systems, religious practices, and social customs.  There are tips on political traditions, building friendships and business relationships.  Packed with practical, accurate, and fun-to-read information, this guide will make you feel ‘right at home’ even before you go  

CULT

$12.95  

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Egypt ~ Special Interest Travel Guides

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NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF TRAVEL BOOK

CODE

PRICE

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Nile River Insight Guide.  APA Publications  

APAP

$23.95  

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The Dive Sites of the Red Sea.  176 pages.  Size 6½”x9¼”.  NTC Publishing.  Includes color photos and maps  

NTCP

$24.95  

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Literature and Folktales of Egypt

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City of Saffron.  By Edwar al-Kharrat.  Interlink Publishing.  Hardcover  

INTR

$19.95

14.

Down To The Sea.  By Gamil Atia Ibrahim.  Interlink Publishing.  Hardcover  

INTR

$19.95  

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Girls of Alexandria.  By Edwar al-Kharrat.  Interlink Publishing.  Hardcover  

INTR

$19.95  

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My Grandmother’s Cactus: Stories by Egyptian Women.  Interlink Publishing.  Hardcover  

INTR

$19.95  

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The Slave's Dream and Other Stories.  Interlink Publishing.  Hardcover  

INTR

$19.95  

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Egypt ~ City Guides

NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF TRAVEL BOOK

CODE

PRICE

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Cairo Travel Guide.  Lonely Planet Publications  

LONE

$14.95  

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Cairo Insight Guide.  APA Publications  

APAP 

$21.95  

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Dominoes, Anyone?

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