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The only guidebook you'll need on this epic train journey. Ride the rails through Russia in a week, or take a month to explore Siberian outback towns, learn throat singing in the wild Tuva Republic or meet Mongolian nomads. This inspirational guide will help you to make the most of every moment during this trip of a lifetime.

TALK LIKE A LOCAL - Russian, Mandarin and Mongolian language guides including helpful phrases and extended food glossaries.

NEVER GET LOST - with 65 maps of major cities and regions, train routes and coverage of the BAM for the truly adventurous.

TRAVEL SMART - new trip-planning and itineraries chapters to help you devise your route.

KEEP GOOD COMPANY - our expert authors have been everywhere and done it all to help make your journey more rewarding and hassle-free.

BE IN THE KNOW - in-depth history, culture, environment and cuisine chapters will keep you informed (and entertained) en route.

Customer Reviews:

When was this LP updated?.......2007-09-15

I was overall disappointed.
The guide was useful to plan the trip, but once on the spot it had quite big lakings. A lot of the information is either erronous or outdated (e.g. restaurants/hotels do not exist or are priced over double of what LP states, museums have been closed for announced renovation/location changes), which especially in Moscow and Yekaterinenburg has lead us to interminables cross-city walks and travels that in the end lead up to nothing. I would say this is especially for what concerns the Moscow to Yekaterinenburg part, pages on St. Petersburg, China, Mongolia and the Irkutsk area were much more useful.
As for train and buses, there is quite a lot of information if you are heading in the St. Petersburg to Beijing direction, but no special indications for if you are taking the opposite direction.
Last point, I agree with another review I just read on the fact that the guide suggestions are generally targeted to a welthier-than-backpacker budget (though Galina in Moscow was great!).

very useful guide.......2007-09-11

As the title says, I found the book a very useful guide. Since I currently live in China, I was mostly just using the portions for Mongolia, and Russia.

My only complaint is the switching around of currency used. Sometime in the Russian portion prices would be listed in US dollars, other times Rubles, and sometimes in Euros. It would have been much better to pick one currency and stick with it. A minor complaint.

Where is the train information we paid for?.......2007-08-01

The guidebook is just fine for sightseeing, hotels, restaurants, but for train information, there is almost nothing. Really, almost nothing at all. To take the Trans Siberian, it is very difficult to make stopovers, and get reservations for future trains. And you can't simply board the train in a city or town other than Moscow or Vladavostok, or Beijing. None of this is addressed in the book. So, it's great to have tons of pages of sightseeing information, but for places almost no one will get to, due to the difficulty of reserving future trains.

There is almost virtually no information on how to book the train, or recommendations on how to book it, or where to book it, or the wide range in prices. Hardly anything about the different classes. Hardly anything about the cabins, onboard food, how to buy food at the stations, is there an electrical outlet, train etiquette, etc.

I was very disappoined in the lack of practical information needed. The Trans Siberian is NOT as easy to book as a train from say London to Paris, and the book doesn't address that.

Good, but also get the Handbook.......2007-06-08

What you'd expect from Lonely Planet--useful but not comprehensive. I would recommend getting both this and the Trans-Siberian Handbook. It can be a little difficult to find (especially if you don't want to wait 6 weeks).

A generally good guide with what to see and historical context, but why is LP now targetting only the wealthy?.......2007-05-22

I used the first edition of Lonely Planet's TRANS-SIBERIAN RAILWAY guide on a Trans-Manchurian journey three years ago, and picked up the second edition (April 2006) for a Trans-Mongolian journey I'm embarking on tomorrow. The book is a very useful resource for this great train journey, especially for those planning to disembark in the many cities and towns en route.

The guide covers all three traditional Trans-Siberian lines and the cities along them: Moscow-Vladivostok, Moscow-Ulan Bator-Beijing, and Moscow-Harbin-Beijing. It also covers the Baikal-Amur Mainline, a northern Siberian route that is still little-used by Western travelers (or even by Russians, for that matter). The reference material is substantial, with plenty of information on the food and drink of the countries one can visit, and a good history of the railway from its construction through all of the political turmoils since. The listings of large cities such as Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Ulan Bator, and Beijing are abridged extracts from the RUSSIA, MONGOLIA, and CHINA guides, respectively, with only a couple of days worth of sightseeing, and one main walking tour selected.

What don't I like about the book? Well, as with every Lonely Planet title since they changed their philosophy a few years ago, I'm unhappy with the lack of budget advice and the inclusion of hotels and restaurants priced for a crowd with enough money that they'd probably look to other publishers anyway. For pete's sake, the "Author's Choice" for Moscow lodging, the Golden Apple Hotel, is nearly three hundred euro a night! Despite what you may have heard, Russia is indeed a budget destination, especially if you choose to stay for free with hosts from hospitality associations and self-cater or eat at student canteens. It's a pity that Lonely Planet no longer gives meaningful advice on lodging and food to any but the wealthiest of travelers.

A further problem is that the book was kept a little too slim for a Lonely Planet guide. Obviously minor cities on the route like Yoshkar-Ola have been left out, that's understandable. But it's odd that the authors are so passionate about the variant Moscow to Yekaterinaburg through Kazan, and yet give Kazan awfully meagre coverage. Twice interesting hikes are mentioned (one in Ulan Bator and another along the Great Wall), but without enough details to comfortably set off, or even for a local to know what it's about and give you pointers. And some things present in the first edition are no longer here, such as the little box explaining how there are no passenger crossings from Siberia to Alaska.

The other big Trans-Siberian guide is Bryn Thomas' Trans-Siberian Handbook (Trailblazer Publications, 7th ed. 2006), which has been around for a long time and sees a new edition fairly frequently. Ideal for those in love in train travel, not just those looking to get from point A to point B, Thomas' guide contains things to look out for according to the kilometer markings along the railway. If your backpack isn't already too heavy, I say get that book as well.

Lonely Planet Trans-Siberian Railway: A Classic Overland Route (Lonely Planet Trans-Siberian Railway)

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Excellent guide book
Bryn Thomas' Trans-Siberian Handbook the way to go
Good, but fast outdated!
A Nearly Impossible Task
Lot of information, but not correct

Lonely Planet Trans-Siberian Railway: A Classic Overland Route (Lonely Planet Trans-Siberian Railway)
Simon Richmond , and Mara Vorhees
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1864503351

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From Moscow, past the unique Lake Baikal and on to Beijing or Vladivostok, follow in the tracks of Victoria-era adventurers. Whether you plan to take one week or 10, this invaluable new guide will see you from one end of the world's longest train route to the other.

35 maps covering routes as well as major cities
Russian, Mandarin and Mongolian language guides for that essential 'train talk'
includes the Trans-Mongolian and Trans-Manchurian branches of the line
advice on planning, from organising visas and permits to stocking up on a essentials alongthe way
in-depth features on history, literature and nature

Customer Reviews:

Excellent guide book.......2005-07-06

This LP was all i needed for the russian leg of my trans-siberian trip, It offers more than enough to keep you busy for the standard one month tourist visa. (The people above must have never gotten off the train between Moscow and Irkutsk!) If you intend to branch out in mongolia or china then you will obiously need to supplement this guide. It is a short compact guide focused specificly on the train routes, and it covers them remarkably well.

Bryn Thomas' Trans-Siberian Handbook the way to go.......2005-04-23

You'll get more of the generic country information that LP is good at (and provides in their various country-specific guides) but we found the research in the Handbook provides a much more informative passage across the time-zones. By far the best and most up-to-date source of information on booking tickets is a website called "www.seat61.com". Having tried various "tour" organisations, we ended up booking all arrangements through one of the recommended Russian agencies for half the price - all through internet cafes on the hoof in Bolivia! As for companion guides, much preferred the handbook.

Good, but fast outdated!.......2004-03-28

We've used the book in july/august 2002 for a trip from Beijing to Helsinki. Much information in the book, but a lot of it is copy-past'ed from the country guides.
Another reviewer remarked on the rapidly changing circumstances in the countries... no guide can outrun those.
We visited Beijing, Irkutsk, Listvanka, Jekaterinaburg, Moscow and Saint-Peterburg. Most of the time we found accomodation from the book. At that time, the Trans-siberian handbook (Thomas Bryn - ISBN 1873756704) was older.

We had both books: LP fresh of the press and Thomas Bryn's book - THE guide to have.
Thomas' had a new edition in february 2004. Best to take the most recent editions of guidebooks. The handbook is more interesting to read, so that's a must. You'll have plenty of time to read!

The trip is recommended to anyone: we found a british couple with 2 kids doing it! Don't be too easily discouraged, try to take the east-west trip (to avoid wagons full of tourists!).

A Nearly Impossible Task.......2003-12-18

Given the pace that Russia, Mongolia, and China are changing and developing, it is an incredibly daunting task to write a travel guie attempting to cover all three countries in any level of detail. Inevitably hostels shut down, restaurants move, store hours change, and even train schedules fluxuate.

This book is a decent rough guide and the only one of its kind. For that reason I rated it a three. It was sufficient for my trip on the railway, but I wouldn't call it a "Survival guide" as such. I'm usually a huge supporter of The Lonely Planet, but in this particular instance they have not done a supurb job.

Lot of information, but not correct.......2003-08-07

I was impressed about amount of information, but there are so many errors, especially in russian words and transcription, I can count up to 5 errors on page. Seems that publisher was in a hurry and didn't correct original text or author(corrector?) was not competent in this stuff.

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Well Done.......2000-08-22

Professionally and enjoyably done by the authors. Even if you are not used to the subject, you will find this book well worth the effort - and you will have learned something about the subject, and how to present subjects. Done by pros!

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Mention dog food, and even dogs may turn up their noses. Grim little pellets or mysterious meatlike concoctions need not be the latest trend in canine cuisine, according to author and dog lover Michele Bledsoe. In The Doggy Bone Cookbook, she shows how dog owners, numbering more than 43 million people, can bake love and nutrition into their furry friends’ diet.

This fun book grew out of testing hundreds of recipes. Each book comes with a bone-shaped cookie cutter and easy-to-bake veterinarian-approved recipes ranging from Peamutt Butter, Bark-B-Q, and Cinnabone, to Dig 'n' Cheese, Santa Paws, and Howl About a Mint. New to this edition are recipes for dogs with bad breath and for special birthday treats. Color illustrations appear on every page, and quotes from canine connoisseurs testify to the quality of these tail-wagging snacks.

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I Love this book.......2007-08-14

I purchased this book to start my doggy bag barkery business and the biscuits really sell. I recommend this book for anyone starting out in the business. Be careful with the Minty Bones because they mold quickly.

woooftastic!!!.......2007-07-18

very good book though not many recipes (I think about 10) but very simple ingredients and easy to follow instructions. My copy also came with a bone shaped cookie cutter! very good though short and card pages so robust enough for kids etc... my dog loves the peanut biscuits

Great book!.......2007-04-12

I agree with the reviewer 'Sally'. My dog loves EVERY recipe in this book! So while another book may have more recipes... it'll take you a while to sort through it and figure out which ones your dog will enjoy.
Another feature this book has that other books don't is a dog-bone shaped cookie cutter. Not the metal ones which fall apart or hurt my hands, but a sturdy red one that is easy to use and lasts a long time. I bought my first copy in the bookstore. I'm here to buy another one as a gift for a friend!

Great simple and fun doggy treat recipe book........2006-10-08

This is such a great little recipe book for doggy treats. I wasn't sure which one I wanted though so I went to Borders myself and got this one.

Sure it doesn't have a 100+ pages of extensive expensive recipes that are boring to look at. This author tested many recipes before narrowing it down to these 12 or so. They are are great and my dog LOVES them. Seriously how many recipes does one dog need for treats anyway??

I also got this book because it is a boardbook, fun to look at, simple and the cookie cutter! It is so nice to have some recipes you can use the cookie cutter for. We even make a yogurt based coating to put on them for gifts to other doggies. It looked so good. I also want to use my Christmas cookie cutters this year to make little doogie treat baskets for our friends with dogs.

I highly recommend this book as a gift to kids 5-12 with dog(s) This is a unique gift that I am sure they would like to get. The cookie cutter hangs out of the side - very cute looking. My daughter can't get enough of this book - she even likes to look at the pictures in it and I LOVE that it is a boardbook - it will hold up for years!

THIS IS A FUN BOOK FOR ALL DOG LOVER'S!.......2005-12-07

Recipes are easy and fun to bake! My daughter and I loved to make the dog bones and our dog, Picasso, loved (and I mean LOVED!)his homemade treats. We baked up another batch to give to friend's dogs as Christmas presents.
We recommend this book as a gift to yourself or someone else.

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Great gift-giving book for the pooch lover in your life!
Fun book
Quick, easy to make recipes your dog will love!
Best Doggie(Augie) Treats Goin'
Traveling Charley loves his home cooked bones

The Doggy Bone Cookbook
Michele Bledsoe
Manufacturer: Come & Get It Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Board book

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ASIN: 0965304205

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The Original Doggy Bone Cookbook by Michelle Bledsoe. Bow, Wow...The Fun and Easy Way to Bake Love and Nutrition Into Your Dog's Life. The Original Doggy Bone Cookbook is a unique cookbook which shows how to create delicious and healthful treats for your favorite dogs in your own kitchen! It's also a great gift idea for your favorite pet lover! This collection of healthy, easy and veterinarian-approved recipes includes flavors like "Bark-B-Q","Cinnabone","Peamutt Butter","Garlick and Cheese", and many more. The cookbook features charming full color illustrations on every page, heavy board pages and includes a built-in dog bone-shaped cookie cutter. Dimensions: 6 1/2" wide x 7 1/2" tall x 1/2" thick (16.5cm x 19cm x 6.3mm. Plastic Bone-Shaped Biscuit Cutter is Included.

Customer Reviews:

Great gift-giving book for the pooch lover in your life!.......2006-06-07

Give them this book, and the dogs will be drooling! We use this book constantly for our own dog, and his friends! Recipes are easy, not one dog has complained yet! I do taste test the treats, and wow, very edible and delicious. Any dog would be so lucky to have a human in their life with this book!

Fun book.......2005-02-18

I really enjoy making the recipes in this book and my dog really enjoys eating them (as do the dogs in his obedience class). I have only two issues with the book. First, I don't think that the batch sizes were changed from the original book to accomodate the smaller bone cookie cutter size, because I always end up with many more treats than it says I should have (not that my dog is complaining). Also, there are no recipes for dogs who have corn and wheat allergies as all call for either corn or wheat flour although I'm sure with a little work you could substitute oat or rice flour. All in all a fun and creative book!

Quick, easy to make recipes your dog will love!.......2003-04-11

Although "The Doggy Bone Cookbook" is small, it is jam-packed with quick, easy to make recipes for natural dog biscuits that are sure to please even the most fussiest canine palettes! It even comes with a cute plastic doggy bone cookie cutter. I have already made four surefire hits from this book - Cinnabone, Pea-mutt Butter, Garlicky and Cheese, and Bark-B-Que, and my one-year-old Keeshond gobbles them right up. The ten recipes are easy and quick to assemble (making them quite appropriate for children to make!) and require minimal healthy ingredients for maximum taste. The book also includes helpful tips such as how to cook the biscuits to just the right consistency (something I had had problems with in the past). If you enjoying cooking, and care about feeding your dog foods and treats that contain natural ingredients (with no chemicals, food dyes or preservants), then this book is perfect for you!

Best Doggie(Augie) Treats Goin'.......2002-12-04

What's in store bought dog biscuits? Who knows? No more guessing as we're able to make our own and know just what we're eating. Fun to make and fun to eat.

Traveling Charley loves his home cooked bones.......2002-10-09

Charley is on his second batch of bones. He likes to watch each cookie get cut out and put on the cookie pan. Smart dog knows what the Doggy Bone Cookbook looks like and stations himself below the counter to watch treats from preparation to tasting. Five woofs flavor!

The Small Dogs Doggy Bone Cookbook: The Fun, Easy Way to Bake Love and Nutrition into Your Dog's Diet

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The Small Dogs Doggy Bone Cookbook: The Fun, Easy Way to Bake Love and Nutrition into Your Dog's Diet
Michele Bledsoe
Manufacturer: Come & Get It Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0975388320

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After testing hundreds of dog bone recipes, author Michele Bledsoe chose only the very best for this fun-loving collection. Whether readers are looking to bake up a wholesome treat, create a special birthday bone, or cure Fido's bad breath, this book provides easy-to-make options for every imaginable pooch-related purpose and comes with a dog bone–shaped cookie cutter. Recipes include Cinnabones, Pea-mutt Butter, Bark-B-Que, and many others, as well as helpful tips such as how to bake the biscuits to perfection. All recipes are veterinarian-approved.

Petco Doggy Bone Cookbook 6 Copy Display

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Petco Doggy Bone Cookbook 6 Copy Display
Michele Bledsoe
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ASIN: 999001955X

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Ninety-five years of collector vehicles are presented in this updated 15th edition, offering more than 257,000 prices. All U.S. models are covered from 1901 to 1995. Instructions on how to use this reference aid consumers in valuing vehicles. Experts also provide advice on buying and selling collector cars.

Adopted from Old Cars Price Guide, the highly acclaimed 1-to-6-vehicle condition rating scale is utilized, giving six accurate values based on vehicle condition. This scale is well known and widely used throughout the old-car hobby. Condition categories are thoroughly explained and depicted.

Vehicles are alphabetically listed from AMC to Volkswagen trucks, including antiques, classics, postwar, milestones, muscle cars, imports, and light trucks. All photos are new and depict popular and exotic collector vehicles.

• Provides more than 257,000 prices for collector vehicles made from 1901 to 1995

• Portable price reference for old car shows

• Expert advice for buying and selling collector vehicles

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Gardens at Levens
Chris Crowder
Manufacturer: Frances Lincoln
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Binding: Hardcover

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At Levens Hall in the Lake District are the most famous and elaborate topiary gardens in Britian. Head Gardener Chris Crowder narrates the rich history of the gardens and presents a detailed horticultural description of the site today and the work that goes on there.

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Garden At Levens
Chris Crowder
Manufacturer: ANTIQUE COLLECTORS + CLUB (NY)
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Binding: Hardcover
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Chris Crowder
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This is the story of Windermere House, its famous past, its terrible destruction, and its miraculous rise from the ashes. Today, the grand Lady of the Lakes stands once again, fully restored to her former glory.

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