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Fall in love with Florence with this exquisitely edited collection of recommendations. Discover the essential list of magnificent museums that should not be missed--still too many to see on one trip!--and stay in irresistible hotels, from centuries-old favorites to sleek, new luxurious hideaways. Tuscany expert, author, and design style-setter Barbara Ohrbach also takes the reader to stylish shops filled with exquisite silks, handmade paper, and jewelry, and to watch artisans at work handcrafting silver and leather. Learn to dine l... read more

In 2012, Queen Elizabeth II will mark the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne, a diamond jubilee that this book, written by former BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond, commemorates. On February 6, 1952, Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh, became Queen on the death of her father, King George VI to the reign that was to see major changes both in the country and Commonwealth and in the role of the monarchy began far away from Britain in a game reserve in Kenya. "Elizabeth: The Diamond Jubilee" looks at this remarkabl... read more

Greece is a legendary destination, and anyone who has once fallen under its spell dreams of returning again and again. GREECE captures the essence of Greece--its striking sea and landscape, its peoples, its culture and history, and its ancient monuments.

For Madrid the Prado is without a doubt what the Louvre is for Paris and the Uffizi for Florence. A guidebook to this museum with a knowledgeable commentary is therefore essential for really getting to know Madrid. However this richly illustrated book not only portrays the dynamic relationship of the city and its art, it also relates a long and chequered history - from its beginnings and its charms as a residence, to the Civil War and modern times - expressed in countless churches, buildings, and squares. With this authoritative an... read more

An incredible visual insight into one of the most eagerly anticipated films of 2011.