An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to Washington, DC packed with insider tips & ideas, colour maps, top 10 lists, & a laminated pull-out map
- all designed to help you see the very best of America`s capital city. Take a stroll past the iconic White House, immerse yourself in the fascinating Smithsonian museums on the Mall, visit some of America`s most cherished burial sites at Arlington National Cemetery, or step back in time at Mount Vernon. From Top 10 historic homes & buildings to the Top 10 sights off the beaten path, discover the best places to visit in Washington, DC with this easy-to-use travel guide. Inside Top 10 Washington, DC:- Seven easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week- Top 10 lists showcase the best Washington attractions with detailed information & inspiring photography, covering the United States Capitol, the National Air & Space Museum, the White House, the National Zoological Park, & many more- Free laminated pull-out map of Washington, DC, plus six colour neighbourhood maps- In-depth neighbourhood guides explore Washington, DC`s most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out & sightseeing
- Colour-coded chapters divided by area make it easy to find information quickly & plan your day
- Essential travel tips including our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop & sightsee, plus useful transport, visa & health information- Colour maps help you navigate with ease- Covers around Capitol Hill, the Mall & Federal Triangle, Penn Quarter, the White House & Foggy Bottom, Georgetown, Beyond the City Centre, & more Staying for longer & looking for a more comprehensive guide to Washington, DC? Try DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Washington, DC or DK Eyewitness Travel Guide USA. About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK`s Top 10 guides take the work out of planning a short trip, with easy-to-read maps, tips, & tours to inform & enrich your weekend trip or cultural break. DK is the world`s leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults & children in over 120 countries.


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From ` Ginger`, the earliest known Egyptian mummy, through the young pharaoh Tutankhamun, up to the truly terrifying ` Screaming Mummy`, Top Ten Worst Creepy Egyptian Mummies You Wouldn`t Want To Meet explores some the most gruesome mummies in the history of Egyptology. The book also looks at the lives & cultures of the Ancient Egyptians, examining how, why, when & where they mummified their dead for the journey to the afterlife. The Top Ten Worst series counts down the ghastliest ghoulies, the most petrifying pirates, the angriest animals, the nastiest natural disasters, & much, much more! Colourful & humourous illustrations accompany the terrifying text, which features information on how to survive everything from the worst volcanic eruption to the world`s deadliest animal. Each title explores the facts & the science behind each subject as well as looking at their impact on the world at large. Topics & subjects are put in a geographical & historical context so the reader can breathe a sigh of relief if the threat is very old or far away. Captions & speech bubbles bring the illustrations to life while ` Vital Statistics` fact boxes fill you in on all the details. All titles feature a full glossary & index, which back up the scientific & historical information found within the books. ...

The fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex may be one of the most well-known dinosaurs but it`s not the most scary! In Top Ten Worst Scary Dinosaurs You Wouldn`t Want To Meet, you`ll find the Vital Statistics of ten of the most awe-inspiring & truly terrfiying dinosaurs that ever lived. What was the biggest swimming dinosaur? Were there any scary herbivores? How did they die out...and will they ever come back? The Top Ten Worst series counts down the ghastliest ghoulies, the most petrifying pirates, the angriest animals, the nastiest natural disasters, & much, much more! Colourful & humourous illustrations accompany the terrifying text, which features information on how to survive everything from the worst volcanic eruption to the world`s deadliest animal. Each title explores the facts & the science behind each subject as well as looking at their impact on the world at large. Topics & subjects are put in a geographical & historical context so the reader can breathe a sigh of relief if the threat is very old or far away. Captions & speech bubbles bring the illustrations to life while ` Vital Statistics` fact boxes fill you in on all the details. All titles feature a full glossary & index, which back up the scientific & historical information found within the books. ...

The Top 100 British Shore Dives from Hedgehog Marketing is handy A5 book which can be easily carried before dives & contains the information you need to find & get the most out of your dive. Author Anita Sherwood, has filled the book with full-colour photography & each site is clearly described has a points of both entry & exit, as well as a map. Each dive also

Includes:: information on web cam locations for weather checks; hazards; nearby Bed & Breakfast's; coastguards & tourist information. Sites included are East & West Scotl&, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, South East Engl&, East England & Wales. There is also a selection of fresh water dives & a marine life identification section.

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Cheap Eats in London in the Time Out guide series reviews hundreds of the capital’s most cheap eateries. The guide covers each area of London & varies between café bites to Caribbean cuisine & Malaysian to Mediterranean cooking, celebrating London’s unrivalled varied cuisine. Each café & restaurant is arranged by region &

Includes:: a detailed description as well as useful information on opening times, address, nearest tube stations & the cheapest time to eat. There are also introductory features written by local experts on South American food & the best places for kebabs. An outline street map at the back of the book indicates the location of every eatery mentioned in the book.

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If you have ever dreamt of seeing Snowy Owls in Norway, spectacular raptor migration by the Black Sea, Wallcreepers in the Pyrenees or seabird cities off Scotl&, then this book & CD package is for you. Top Birding Sites of Europe features more than 30 detailed accounts of the continent's finest bird locations, from the famous Camargue & Coto Donana, to some less well known but no less productive destinations. The expertly written & very readable text is backed up by lavish photos of the birds & scenery at each of the chosen hot-spots, including rare images of amazing species & some of the continent's most stunning avian spectacles. A CD of key bird sounds complements the entries on each site. Whether you want to use it to plan your holidays for years to come, or just as an inspirational book to dip into, Top Birding Sites of Europe will have a wide appeal for all those with an interest in birds. There is huge interest in birdwatching: for example more than 1 million RSPB members. This inspirational book & CD is ideal for birders & wildlife enthusiasts planning their next trip, or as a gift to a birdwatcher. It will appeal to all European birders, & to all those interested in wildlife & conservation. ...

Top Bothy is a fun celebration of Scotland`s unique heritage of rural sanctuaries for ramblers, hill-walkers & mountaineers. In following up the best-selling Scottish Bothy Bible, Geoff Allan has curated this collection of bothies which represent every Scottish region
- from the Borders to the Islands. As well as providing a cheering game for cosy bothy nights, the pack offers an alternative shortlist for bothy-baggers with photographs, location maps, vital statistics & historical snippets! Each card suggests a walk-in start point & a potential hostelry where you can say `goodbye` or `hello again` to the 21st century either side of your bothy adventure. In total there are more than 80 Mountain Bothy Association bothies in Scotland & 32 have been selected to make this game playable for 2 or 3 players. The cards arrive wrapped in cellophane in a laminated tuck box for added protection. Full instructions are included.
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Fully revised & updated, this award-winning book vividly portrays the full spectrum of the diving experience. Its authors share the adrenaline rush of observing great white sharks in a feeding frenzy, the fascination of exploring a coral-encrusted wreck, the exhilaration of finding yourself enveloped by the `wings` of a school of manta rays, & the enchantment of snorkelling over exquisitely coloured coral reefs. Aimed at divers, photographers & all those lured by the hidden wonders of the seas, this magnificently illustrated book transverses the globe, focusing on 75 world-class dive sites in waters as diverse as the icy Northern Atlantic & the tropical seas of the Pacific. The locations range from remote unspoilt offshore reefs accessible from live-aboard cruisers to well-frequented sites with popular resorts. The informative text describes the main features of each site, the quality & uniqueness of its marine life & notable attractions on l&, as well as covering practicalities such as underwater visibility & site accessibility. ...

Northern half of Northern Territory, extending south to Wycliffe Well on the Stuart Highway, west to the Great Northern Highway & Halls Creek in Western Australia, & east to cover the Gulf Country of Queensl&. The map shows roads & 4WD tracks, indicating accommodation, general stores & meal facilities, fuel supplies, places of interest, etc. Topography is shown by subtle relief shading & names of mountain ranges & selected peaks. National parks & Aboriginal Lands are highlighted. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 30' intervals with ticks at 5 ...

Top End & Gulf region on a waterproof & tear-resistant map from Hema covering at 1:1, 650, 000 Approx. the top half of Northern Territory, with the adjoining regions of Western Australia & the Gulf Country of Queensl&. On the reverse several areas are presented on enlargements, including the Darwin region with the Kakadu National Park. The main map extends south along the Stuart Highway past Tennant Creek, west to Halls Creek in Western Australia, & eastwards into Queensland to include the Gulf Country from Mount Isa in the south to Pormpuraaw on the western coast of Cape York. Topography is shown by relief shading, with colours & graphics indicating various types of terrain & highlighting national parks, protected areas, aboriginal lands, etc. A special feature of Hema’s mapping of remote parts of Australia is the presentation of roads & tracks, distinguishing between those plotted by the publishers themselves with GPS & others taken from the country’s topographic survey data. Many road junctions are annotated with GPS waypoints. A wide range of symbols highlight various facilities including accommodation, campsites, different types of fuel supplies, general stores & meals, medical facilities, etc. Many locations are shown with phone numbers for more information. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 30’ intervals. The index is next to the map & lists locations with their GPS coordinates. On the reverse five areas are presented in greater detail on enlargements: the Darwin Region with the Kakadu National Park, Judbarra / Gregory NP, Keep River NP, Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) NP, & Nhulunbuy. A table shows what facilities can be found in the region’s national parks, & the map also provides extensive notes about the area & a list of useful contact addresses. To see the list of other regional map of Australia from Hema please click on the series link. ...