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Book Description

A personal journey to the highlights of the "Middle Kingdom"-from the Great Wall to the Great Buddha-and everything you need to know to plan an adventure of your own.

We'll Take you to:

China's fabled cities, from the ancient capitals of Beijing and Xi'an to the modern metropolises of Shanghai and Chongqing
The most unforgettable sights, from the Forbidden City to the First Emperor's Terra-Cotta Warriors
Outdoor adventures, from hiking the sacred mountains to exploring the Buddhist caves of Mogao and Longmen
The legendary Silk Road, the Yangzi and Li Rivers, giant panda preserves, and more

Inside you'll find:

Personal, first-hand descriptions, and all the practical details you need to plan a trip of your own
Tips for navigating China's languages, cultures, cuisines, and customs
The best places to stay and dine throughout the country
Over 60 city and regional maps

Customer Reviews:

Amazing secondary guide.......2007-10-08

Seasoned travellers know that you can't go to a country where you don't speak the language without a translatable dictionary and a guide that just lists sites and hotels - Lonely Planet, Rough Guide, Let's Go, Rick Steves. But, true insight into a country and it's travel secrets cannot be found in a list of accommodations and things to see. To this end, the aforementioned guides offer little.

This is where 50 Memorable trips comes in. It gives you a walk through a town with commentary on hidden places and eateries so all you do is follow the path on the maps provided. We even used this hiking several mountains and the maps proved invaluable. Since the book is about a person's experience, of course it showcases the author's frustrations but also his sheer amazement and delight. As we got stuck on the top of Huang Shan after 5 hours of hiking, we were overjoyed that at least we got beds and a roof over our head, unlike Mr. Brown and his night on the mountain. His accounts are real experiences, both the good and the bad, creating a connection with readers and their own journey.

Other reviews are misleading - not a good choice.......2005-03-25

I bought this guide book over the others, including Lonley Planet, based on these reviews and those of Lonely Planet China on Amazon. My experience is this is a fine book to read before you go to China, but a terrible guide for navigating your way through China.

I just returned from spending a month traveling to different cities. This book is heavily biased and does not allow the reader to make informed decisions. The author clearly has an opinion about everywhere to go and what he thinks, but the book doesn't give the reader a chance to disagree. You could very well miss out on some wonderful aspects of China b/c this book is not as comprehensive as others and you wouldn't even know you were missing out. Also, I wasn't happy with recommended hotels and restaurants as they are all quite pricey. Plus, there are many discrepancies with other Frommer's books (which this one is a part of) - for example, there is a vegetarian restaurant in Shanghai the author recommends highly which is called overrated by the other Frommer's book. And the other book is actually more correct.

This book also assumes a certain level of experience with China. I had not been to China before and found travel suggestions ridiculous. For example, he says you should be able to get on a bus yourself at some obscure corner to go to the Summer Palace from Beijing, and scoffs at those who would choose otherwise and get ripped off. Well, if you speak and can read Mandarin Chinese, then that is fine. Otherwise, in a city where taxi drivers do not speak English, getting somewhere on a bus is nearly impossible.

I would just like to warn anyone going to China b/c you do not want to be left there without a good guide book. It is so critical to have good directions that are user friendly and objective. Otherwise, you will end up trying to find a better book when you get there and be frustrated along the way.

An almost perfect guide to China.......2003-04-18

I have lived in China for most of the past year and travelled extensively in China for the past five years. Often on my travels, Brown's book is a trusted companion when visiting one of his 50 sites. His insightful and personal accounts of his experiences are both entertaining and educational. What I like most about this book is that Brown likes China and appreciates its differences. This is not true of all guide books, especially Lonely Planet's China who delights in complaining about just about everything. Unfortunately, for guide book writers, China is changing so fast, much of Brown's information on hotels and restaurants is out of date. Restaurants and hotels sometimes disappear and new ones take their place. With that one exception, I found his information to be accurate and useful. Whether you are an old hand in China or making your first trip, this book is a must buy.

China Seen Through Chinese Eyes.......2002-08-08

This is the only English tour book I've found so far that looks at China through Chinese eyes. The author weaves a tapestry of place in China, providing a glimpse at the rich history and culture that surround each memorable spot. When seen through the author's eyes, China shines with a an ancient aura unexperienced by most tourists -- like a beautiful rainbow that can only be seen from the right angle.

The author mentions famous poets, painters, historical figures, religious hagiography and provides a glimpse of the sweep of dynasties. The text evokes China's fascinating past with snippets of famous Chinese poems, insightful historical references and pointers about books that will widen your cultural horizon. His sense of awe and majesty bring back a sadly fading dimension that has been purged by the current regime, and is all too often lost in the glossy world of tourism literature.

While this book also can be used as a how-to-do-it guidebook, it's true value lies in providing tantalizing panoramas of time and place in China. My only wish is that the author would provide even more cultural information, so that what we see during our visits would be somewhat closer to the rich, captivating landscapes the educated Chinese person sees. Even with this book, so many spots of immense historical and cultural significance are simply beyond the ken of most travelers. Sadly, without books like this one, a visit to China is akin to going to a 3-D movie without the special 3-D goggles.

Great selection as a collaborating guide for China........2001-06-08

In Frommer's China expert J. D. Brown gives us more of a travel log than a travel guide, which in this case is a refreshing change. Very few people have seen China as extensively as J. D. Brown. His recording of his actual experience at each of the 50 destination will stimulate new itineraries for you to consider. Brown states, " In this guide I've recorded in as frank detail as possible 50 of my most memorable travels in China."

If you are going to Cruise the Yangzi River (Three Gorge Dan) this is is best description in a travel book available today. Also superb is his "Great Wall" write up. Brown's `Summer Palace' write up, while good, criticized the British and French for their terrible act of destroying the original palace, but said nothing of the destruction caused by Mao's henchman.

His recommendations for accommodations often have web site address and email (an important additions that many other guides omit), and Brown's restaurant and hotel recommendations are reliable and commendable.

On the weak side this 'travel log' lacks the interesting information that is found in other guide, i.e., understanding of Mao's Communist China, Tiananmen Square commentary, modern China, etc. The accommodations and dining recommendations are very light and maps are few and far between.

What Brown has done is give us a valuable supplement to use in conjunction with your China travel guide (see my reviews on Rough Guide China and Lonely Planet China for highly recommended guides). Again this is not my first choices in guides for selecting hotels, restaurant etc. BUT it is often my first choice for descriptions of select sites and my first selection as a collaborating guide to supplement my primary guide. Highly Recommended.

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More Living Proof

living proof: 20 years later.

Not as bad as the previous review

Clear story about trust; it lies about Cochise's religion

The Value of Truth and Trust: The Story of Cochise
Ann Donegan Johnson , and Steve Pileggi
Manufacturer: Value Communications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0916392104

Customer Reviews:

More Living Proof.......2006-06-26

As a young kid I would read these books for fun and enjoyed them. Like the previous reviewer, my father used these books for discipline as well - with a twist. If I lied I didn't have to read the book (I would have enjoyed that) - I had to write it. Believe me, that corrected any behavioral issues quite quickly. It often took a couple of days to hand copy these books and was quite an effective punishment. I feel that I learned my lessons quite well and that these books strengthened my moral fiber. Now, tonight, twenty years later - my own son gets to write his own copy of Truth and Trust for the first time. Here's to hoping that it only takes one time.

living proof: 20 years later........2003-11-10

When I was little my Dad made me read these books and he used them for discipline as well. If I lied, I had to read "The Value of Truth and Trust". If I thought the grass was greener on the other side, I had to read the one about Helen Keller. Here I am, 20 years later and I found myself searching for them online, because they've helped me tremendously. I consider myself to be a very honest and grateful person now and these books were the core.

Not as bad as the previous review.......2002-07-07

Although I would have liked to have seen some different "language" in this book, it is not a bad book for kids. The word "pretend" is used as a description of an action of a small boy and was not intended to insult; however, that one word is not really appropriate when discussing anyone's religion. If you can get over that one word, give the book a chance. Kids will like this book.

Clear story about trust; it lies about Cochise's religion.......1999-03-26

This book is a good moral story with a terrible flaw. In the midst of teaching children the value of truth and trust, it lies about Cochise's religious beliefs. Cochise was not "pretending" to speak with the Great Spirit or with animals; he really believed that he was. How can the authors behave so irresponsibly? Do you think children will not find out the truth? When they do, what will you have really taught them? That's it's okay to lie and reshape history? This book offends both historical and Christian respect for truth, and discredits its own message by doing so. It is a terrible misuse of the responsibility of teaching children, and the responsibility to speak truthfully about the lives of people who are no longer with us and able to defend their memory, no matter who they are.

Authors: Learn to respect the truth, or get out of the business of teaching.

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The Value Of Truth And Trust The Story Of Cochise
Spencer Johnson
Manufacturer: Value Communications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000NPE0L2

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Value of Truth & Trust, The Story of Cochise a Valuetale
Ann Donegan, illust in colour by Pileggi Johnson
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ASIN: B000JD0B2K

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Bearded Collies
Carol Gold
Manufacturer: TFH Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0793823749

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Beardie Basics and Beyond: The Complete Guide to Bearded Collies
Betty Jo McKinney , Barbara Hagen Rieseberg , and Jo Parker
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ASIN: 1577790537

Book Description

Back by popular demand, this time in a black and white softcover edition! Contains the complete, illustrated how-to information that make this one of our most popular titles. Topics include: The Beardie Charisma Building a Better Beardie (Genetics) Bye Bye Beardie (Selling)

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The bearded collie (A Foyles handbook)
G. O Willison
Manufacturer: W. & G. Foyle
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Binding: Unknown Binding
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Bearded Collie Club of America 1994 Yearbook (Silver Anniversary Commemorative Edition)

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Bearded Collie Club of America 1994 Yearbook (Silver Anniversary Commemorative Edition)

Manufacturer: Bearded Collie Club of America
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Bearded Collies 2008 Square Wall Calendar

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Bearded Collies 2008 Square Wall Calendar
BrownTrout Publishers
Manufacturer: BrownTrout Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Calendar

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Release Date: 2007-03-01

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Bearded Collies 2008 Wall Calendar
Magnum Publications
Manufacturer: Magnum Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Calendar

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ASIN: 1602540373
Release Date: 2007-08-01

Product Description

12 x 12 Inches (305mm x 305mm)

Bearded Collies. Haltung, Erziehung, Pflege, Erste Hilfe.

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Bearded Collies. Haltung, Erziehung, Pflege, Erste Hilfe.
Liesel Baumgart
Manufacturer: Falken
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Binding: Paperback

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Beardie Basics: Beginner's Guide to Bearded Collies

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good basic breed information

Beardie Basics: Beginner's Guide to Bearded Collies
Barbara Hagen Rieseberg , Betty Jo McKinney , and Jo Parker
Manufacturer: Alpine Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0931866995

Customer Reviews:

good basic breed information.......2004-05-27

Good info and nice photos. A touch dated. Worth reading for those seriously considering the breed however it's not a substitute for a good puppy/dog training manual. I'm looking forward to reading a few of the other Beardie specific books.

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Bearded Collies 1998 Calendar
Browntrout Publishers
Manufacturer: Brown Trout
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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Bearded Collies 2002 Wall Calendar

Manufacturer: Browntrout Pubs (Cal)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Calendar

Book Description

The Bearded Collie is a highly intelligent and resourceful working dog. Shown in this 2002 wall calendar, one can see that this dog breed is smaller and leaner than Old English Sheepdogs, which they resemble in looks and job description.

Book Description

With more than 250 full color photos and an A-Z directory detailing more than 340 varieties, Clematis for All Seasons is the essential guide to this favorite garden climber. Colorful and a pleasure to read, the book is organized by group, color location and season. Clematis for All Seasons includes:

separate chapters on color and unusual varieties
origins of clematis and species worldwide
how to identify
varieties
how to choose plants for location and climate
how to combine clematis with other plants in a garden design
Zone Chart

The techniques section includes information on planting, supporting, pruning, propagation, feeding, watering, pests and diseases.

Gardeners will find Clematis for All Seasons an especially useful guide to this widely loved blooming climber

Customer Reviews:

Finest photos.......2000-12-29

I own 20 Clematis books and this one is the one use to learn the true color of a clematis before combining it with any companion. So many wonderful photographs and discriptions.

Clematis for all seasons.......2000-05-05

Excellent photographs and information on growing clematis. The information on propagation seemed rather sparse, however. My pet peeve with this book: from the beginning of the book the abbreviation "A.G.M." is used after the name of many varieties, but we don't learn what A.G.M. means until page 123 of the book! The author should put this valuable info at the VERY BEGINNING of the book.

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it's a cute book, but

enjoyable

I LOVED this book!

Art Of Exotic Dancing For Everyday Women
Leah Stauffer
Manufacturer: Carlton Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1842228994

Customer Reviews:

it's a cute book, but.......2004-10-21

It is a cute book, but for the price it doesn't give you a lot movement wise. Great pictures, but if you really want routines and exercises, go for the S factor by Sheila Kelley

enjoyable.......2004-08-25

It's hard to learn to dance from reading a book, but there is *some* valuable information in here. I'd buy it used. Either way, this is a fun, entertaining book.

I LOVED this book!.......2004-03-22

I loved this book. Although I would prefer to have an instructor teach me, I live in a remote area and I don't think these classes will ever make it out my way! =(
I already have the video (same name/class/etc...) and it's really great. The book reinforced what I learned in the video and had all sorts of motivational information and tips. I just thought it was top drawer!
The colors are beautiful, the pictures are too...it was just a real "girl" book!
Buy it, you won't be disappointed!!

The Art of Exotic Dancing For Everyday Women

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The Art of Exotic Dancing For Everyday Women
Stauffer Leah
Manufacturer: Carlton Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000UEWE5U

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