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The Rough Guide Map Madrid is the indestructible and essential companion to this lively and vibrant city. The map provides a highly legible guide to the city''s streets, pinpointing places of note for the first-time visitor as well as hidden gems for frequent visitors. More than just a map, there are listings of the best places to stay, eat and drink, as researched by the Rough Guide to Madrid author. There is also a full street index and a ''Time Map'' outlining opening hours to help plan your day and avoid wasted trips to closed attractions. There is also a comprehensive public transport map to help the visitor master the network of metro lines and bus routes.

The Rough Guides' Madrid Directions 1 (Rough Guide Directions)

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ASIN: 184353410X

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Madrid Directions gives you the best of this dynamic city in an easy-to-use format. The "Ideas" section helps you plan your trip with full-colour spreads covering the variety of attractions Madrid has to offer, from the best places to eat and drink to specialist museums. The "Places" section breaks the city down into convenient areas, each chapter exploring a particular district, with eating, drinking and shopping options along with a run-down of the sights. "Essentials" lets you know how to get around, where to change money and everything else you might need for a smooth trip, while "Language" has enough Spanish to help you make a few local friends.

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Totally Useless -- Rough Guides treats you as a criminal

Madrid (Mini Rough Guides)
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The Rough Guide to Madrid includes everything you need to know about Spain's liveliest city, from hunting down Picasso at the renowned Prado museum to seeking out the perfect tapas bar. Take a walking tour around the Plaza de la Villa or dance the night away at one of Madrid's many great discotecas -- our guide will show you where to find it all! Please note: This e-book version is the same as its printed counterpart, but does not include photos or maps.

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Totally Useless -- Rough Guides treats you as a criminal.......2002-02-28

While I generally like and respect Rough Guides (that's why I bought one), the e-book (or should I say f-book?) format is totally useless. You cannot print any single page of it. This means that you have to read and memorize the whole guide because you will not be able to bring it with you (unless you carry your PC around, of course).

The list of "restrictions" continues: you cannot copy it (so if you download it in your PC, you cannot make a copy for your lap-top). You may want to print the subway map to bring it with you right? Forget it, you cannot even copy-and-paste a single paragraph. You cannot lend it to any one (sorry travelmates). Nor give it to any one (yes, even if you "bought" it). You cannot even use the "Loud Button" (a text-to-speech feature of Acroban e-book reader) to listen to the book.

Obviously, I was not informed of any of these "restrictions" before I bought the book.

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INTRODUCTION

Madrid became Spain's capital city at the whim of one man, Felipe II. Its site possesses few natural advantages - a fierce climate, no harbour and a poor excuse for a river - but it lies exactly in the centre of Spain, and in 1561, Felipe decided to base the formerly itinerant court here to avoid giving too much power and status to any one region. In Madrid he created a symbol of the unification and centralization of the country, and a capital from which he could receive the fastest post and communications from each corner of the nation. However, it was only the determination of successive rulers to promote a strong central capital that ensured the city's survival and development.

Today, Madrid is a large, predominantly modern city, with a population of four million and a highly schizophrenic character. There are, in effect, two cities: "Madrid by day" and "Madrid by night"; the capital is freezing in winter, burning in summer; outwardly flamboyant, yet inwardly conservative; seemingly affluent, yet concealing serious levels of poverty. The highest, sunniest and greenest capital city in Europe - despite being choked with traffic and people - its inhabitants, the Madrileños, modestly declare, "Desde Madrid al Cielo": that after Madrid there is only one destination left - Heaven.

Largely a city of immigrants, it's difficult to find a person whose real roots are in Madrid, apart from the castizos who proudly exhibit their Madrileño heritage during the San Isidro festival and the summer verbenas (street fairs). As a consequence, the city is a mosaic of traditions, cultures and cuisines and you soon realize that it is the Madrileños themselves who are the capital's key attraction: hanging out in the cafés or the summer terrazas, packing the lanes of the Rastro flea market, or playing hard and very, very late in a thousand bars, clubs and discos.

The nightlife for which Madrid is renowned is merely an extension of the Madrileño character. Much of their everyday life is acted out in the streets; they dress up whenever possible, never wanting to be seen at anything but their best; and they are noisy - horns blare, TVs are set at full blast and conversations are conducted at top volume. Madrileños consider the nightlife of other European cities positively dull by comparison with that of their own and whatever Barcelona might claim, the Madrid scene, immortalized in the movies of Pedro Almodóvar, remains the most vibrant in the country.

The city which was once accused of provincialism has changed immeasurably in the nearly thirty years since Franco died, initially guided by the late and much-lamented poet-mayor, Tierno Galván. His efforts, including the creation of parks and the renovation of public spaces and public life, have left an enduring legacy, and were a vital ingredient of the Movida Madrileña, the "happening Madrid", with which the city made its mark in the 1980s. Today, ongoing improvements are being made to the transport network, and there are ambitious plans to extend the Paseo de la Castellana - the multi-lane artery road that bisects the city - further north and construct a series of sports facilities as part of a bid for the 2012 Olympics.

The Movida may have gone but Madrid has emerged as a stylish city and important European capital, highly conscious of its image and in better shape than it has been for many years.

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Madrid Guidebooks Compared.......2001-12-28

I am an experienced traveler (30+ countries) who is nearing retirement and plan to travel extensively, who has recently become obsessed about finding "good" guidebooks. So this review is a comparison of the books I looked at for Madrid.

I started with the Insight Guide. I was seeking to get background, history, etc. The Insight Guides seem to vary enormously from one to the next in both quality and orientation. I think they are good for an entire country if you are trying to decide where in the country or what parts you want to see. I thought the guide for Madrid was useless. It provided very little information about the city or the culture. It seemed to be best if you were planning on moving to Madrid and wanted to find out the differences between the various suburban areas. I suggest you forget this one.

I looked at the Mini-Rough Guide. I didn't like the format and it was too terse for my taste. In my opinion, Rough Guide still needs to produce a guide for Madrid that is a regular, not a mini Rough Guide. The LP Guide to Madrid seemed pretty mediocre. The stiff covers also made it awkward to use or hold open to a particular page. The information and descriptions were inadequate compared to some other guides. The Eyewitness Guide to Madrid is, I think, the best overall guide to Madrid. (Generally I prefer Eyewitness guides for City's much more than as a guide for an entire country.) The maps are good, the pictures of the food and other items are very helpful. The hotels and restaurant sections were pretty good, but not great. If you are looking for hostels, you will need the LP guide. Eyewitness does not give great historical depth, but it gives you some, probably enough for most tourists. Guide Books are not the best source for detailed historical and cultural information anyway. The Time Out guide was almost like a tourist's yellow pages, primarily a listing of hotels, restaurants, sites, services, etc. It had the best listing of restaurants and hotels and covered all price ranges. It wasn't as good as Eyewitness is describing the things to see and do.

I ended up getting the Eyewitness Guide to use while sightseeing, supplemented by the Time Out guide for picking hotels, restaurants and being able to look up things. Another reviewer recommended this same combination in order to visit Tapas bars. I'm not that much into Tapas, but I still think these two are the best combo.

Incidentally, the Spain Rough and LP guides Madrid sections do not cover Madrid as well as the Madrid-only guides. You are looking at a 60-page section, compared to the Madrid-only guides of around 300 pages length.

Madrid: The Mini Rough Guide.......1999-12-30

I found this guide of Madrid to be extremely useful. It provided a good deal of history for the local sights and events and wasn't too conspicuous to carry around. I recommend this book without hesitation.

The Rough Guides' Madrid Directions 2 (Rough Guide Directions)

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Simon Baskett
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ASIN: 1858282845
Release Date: 2008-02-18

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Rough Guide DIRECTIONS Madrid is the perfect companion whether you’re on a week long break or flying visit to the popular Spanish capital. This full-colour, pocket guide includes themed sections – from the Prado museum to the bustling Rastro flea market, to help you decide what to do, 24 hours a day. As well as sightseeing and transport information ''The Ideas'' section provides all the insider knowledge on the best bars, bistros, and gourmet restaurants, all keyed to accompanying, easy-to-use maps. The language section has a useful menu reader and handy phrases to have you speaking a little Spanish by the time you arrive.

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* Coverage of the European media landscape including print journalism, TV and radio

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Media Guide to Europe -- an excellent handbook .......2006-01-13

This is a solidly researched and attractively written practical guide that I have found extremely helpful for the communications and media projects we have being doing in Europe.

Cathie Burton and Alun Drake are highly experienced communications practitioners who have drawn on their own considerable experience of the European media to produce this valuable and also entertaining study. Their book is crammed full of sensible, practical advice, tips and essential information on how to work effectively with newspapers, magazines,the web,radio and television right across the continent.

The authors have also provided remarkably detailed media profiles of no less than 43 individual European countries. This must have been a painstaking and exhausting project, and they are to be congratulated on having done it so well.

"Hitting the Headlines in Europe" is not only an authoritative reference work, but also a highly enjoyable read. It is of immense help to those of us in communications work,in media relations, in journalism and other media,to students of media and journalism, as well as to general readers, all of whom need to understand the highly complex European media landscape.

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From the author of the successful Just Labs comes another high-quaility book, but this one dedicated to the feisty, high energy, and adorable Jack Russell terrier. Over 200 lavish color photographs are accompanied by spirited text about this intelligent, spunky, and irresistible little dog. Featuring the remarkable work of award-winning photographer Dusan Smetana, this collection is stunning in its depiction of Jack Russells at home, in the field, and at play.

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A welcome addition to the shelf of any dog lover.......2001-12-13

Just Jack Russells is a gorgeous celebration of the Jack Russell terrier. These hearts and souls of lively, energetic, fun-loving dogs are captured in a collection of breathtaking color photography. Author and canine expert Steve Smith's accessible and informative text offers short descriptions and explanations of the cheerful nature of this beloved breed of dog. Just Jack Russells is a welcome addition to the shelf of any dog lover, and the perfect gift book selection for terrier owners and enthusiasts.

Just Jack Russells 2006 16-Month Wall Calendar

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Just Jack Russells 2006 16-Month Wall Calendar
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The energetic Jack in all his glory! More Jack Russell fun in 101 Uses For a Jack Russell and Just Jack Russells books also from Willow Creek Press.

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Just Jack Russells 2008 Box Calendar

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ASIN: 1595436251

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This 2008 box calendar contains a new full-color photograph for each day. The photo changes each day of the week, and each weekend, for a total of over 320 photographs. It also has spaces to record dates, memos and appointments easily on each page and features holidays and observances in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, and more, along with moon phases. Jack Russell fans will also enjoy the books Just Jack Russells and 101 Uses for a Jack Russell, also by Willow Creek Press.

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Just Jack Russells 2008 Calendar (Just)
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ASIN: 1595435182

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The energetic Jack in all his glory! More Jack Russell fun in 101 Uses For a Jack Russell and Just Jack Russells books also from Willow Creek Press.

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Just Jack Russells Box Calendar

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ASIN: 1595434186

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This 2007 box calendar contains a new full-color photograph for each day. The photo changes each day of the week, and each weekend, for a total of over 320 photographs. It also has spaces to record dates, memos and appointments easily on each page. And finally, it lists information and events. It lists holidays and observances in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, and more, along with moon phases.

Just Jack Russell Puppies 2006 Calendar (Wall Calendars)

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Just Jack Russells 2006 Daily Box Calendar (Daily Box Calendars)

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Southern California Gardens: An Illustrated History
Victoria Padilla
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Southern California gardens, an Illustrated History
Victoria Padilla
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Covers every phase of ornamental horticulture in southern California.

AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA . Pen Pictures From the Garden of the World

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AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA . Pen Pictures From the Garden of the World

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Some acting careers are made by one great role and some fall into obscurity when one is declined. Would Al Pacino be the star he is today if Robert Redford had accepted the role of Michael Corleone in The Godfather? Imagine Tom Hanks rejecting Uma Thurman, saying that she acted like someone in a high school play when she auditioned to play opposite him in The Bonfire of the Vanities. Picture Danny Thomas as The Godfather, or Marilyn Monroe as Cleopatra. This reference work lists hundreds of such stories: actors who didn't get cast or who turned down certain parts.

Each entry, organized alphabetically by film title, gives the character and actor cast, a list of other actors considered for that role, and the details of the casting decision. Information is drawn from extensive research and interviews. From About Last Night (which John Belushi turned down at his brother's urging) to Zulu (in which Michael Caine was not cast because he didn't look "Cockney" enough), this book lets you imagine how different your favorite films could have been.

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A Day at the Movies.......2006-02-09

My son got me this book because I'm always bugging him during movies and saying things like "you know that was supposed to be..." (we just watched Amadeus, and Meg Tilly was supposed to be Mozart's wife in that, but hurt herself a day before filming began); So for me, it was a perfect gift.
A must for movie lovers, or people that never had a problem with the "entertainment" category on Trivial Pursuit.
I loved it, and still do.

One that'll never leave your library..........2006-02-09

This is one of those books (in the vein of a great movie guide, like the ones I love by Leonard Matlin and Pauline Kael) that I'm constantly picking up and just leafing through. No matter where I open it, there's always a find I'm interested in.
After reading the whole thing once, I wanted more. Painstaking research on the author's part makes for a great ride for the film buff. Some "might have beens" I'd heard of, such as Lee Remmick in Mary Tyler Moore's role in "Ordinary People", but many, many others I would have had no idea about.
Not only researched well, but also organized down to the last detail.

Enjoyable and Interesting Reference Guide.......2005-12-17

I have to applaud Mr. Martinez sentiments. I totally enjoyed this book, and found many interesting suprises. This forum should be reviews about the book, not about personal jabs at the author or her readers. I was amazed to see this insulting review posted. There is not one example of why this book is not credible, but yet he attacks the author. May I suggest that Mr. Dobkin re-evaluate himself as a Critic at Large because if you are a critic this was the most assine review I have ever read. Why so Bitchy? Did Ms. Mell do something to you in your past? Do you even know Ms.Mell? Or from the bitchiness of this review, does a "partner" of yours have a problem with her?
I can't even believe that I am responding to such nonesense,but when I saw it, and Mr. Martinez review I couldnt pass up the opportunity to give Mr. Martinez 2 thumbs up...Mr Dobkin 2 Thumbs Down, and Ms. Mell 4 Stars!!!
As for the book I echo Mr. Martinez and Mr. Liotta reviews. It is so fascinating to see what might have been. Would the Graduate have been a classic with Robert Redford? or Could anyone imagine anyone else as Marlon Brando in The Godfather? Some choices you say OK that would have been great, and others you say what were they thinking... It's the perfect book for Film buffs, and Movie Enthusiasts!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!

AMAZING REFERENCE GUIDE - READ FOR HOURS!.......2005-12-15

Have you ever gone to a bookstore, picked up a reference or fun fact book and not been able to put it down? Ms. Mell's work is one of those books.
Chock full of information and exhaustively researched, you'll be amazed at who turned down certain roles or who auditioned for others. Imagine my surprise to discover that Peter Sellers was considered for the part of Leo Bloom in the original "The Producers". Every entry is carefully referenced!
As far as the previous reviewer (Gary J. Dobkin), I can't possibly understand what his personal attack on Ms. Mell is based on. He goes on, not only to criticize a book that he probably hasn't read, but continues his own "self-aggrandizing" review by insinuating that the other positive reviewers for this book aren't intelligent enough to know any better.

To that, I will only say the following: Mr. Dobkin's claim that Ms. Mell is "getting the facts wrong or simply not getting the facts" isn't backed up by any examples or contrary information. It seems Mr. Dobkin's "Critic At Large" title seems to be just that. An extensive Google Search of "Gary J. Dobkin" who proclaims to be "firmly entrenched" in entertainment journalism, yielded absolutely nothing.

Utterly vomitous pulp and even more self-aggrandizing.......2005-12-14

One can't quite be sure of which crime Ms. Mell emerges more guilty with her little tome; getting the facts wrong or simply not getting the facts. One wonders if perhaps she was one of those mindless children who simply spent her days languishing in the prison of fantasy, endlessly casting and re-casting films for her own silly preoccupation by dint of needing to escape some deep, dark secret. Either way, her book emerges as laughable at best and a travesty at worst, and serves to literally and liberally spew poison over cinematic history as we know it. Not only is it not worth the cost, one can only hope that some naive publisher will never, ever see fit to entertain so much as one proposal with regard to her so-called "work." With respect to my fellow reviewers on this page, I'm simply unsure that any of them is of sound enough mind to critique a sure-fire hit, much less this extremely meager excuse for investigative reportage. The literary world in general and the world of entertainment journalism in particular, in which this critic is firmly entrenched, will rest much easier when Ms. Mell has put her wretched example of a career very firmly upon the proverbial back burner.

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Three times Viceroy, Sir Henry Sidney was a key figure in the Elizabethan conquest of Ireland. Sidney's account of his public career in Ireland, written in the winter of 1582-3, is one of the earliest political memoirs in English literature. It is unique among early memoirs in its size, richness of detail, and apparent fidelity to the factual record.

Composed in plain prose and consciously shorn of decoration and classical allusion, his narrative presents an individual with attitudes and preoccupations at odds with the zealous advocates of military conquest and religious oppression so often portrayed by historians. By exploring its emphases, omissions and deviations from the recorded sequence of events, the editor's introduction reveals a surprisingly complex set of Elizabethan perceptions and prejudices about Ireland. This memoir, last edited for publication in the mid-nineteenth century, is an essential source for the study of the English in Ireland.

Memoirs, diaries, and letters.(A Viceroy's Vindication?)(British Intelligence in Ireland, 1920-21)(Loyalism and Labour in Belfast)(Book Review): An article from: Irish Literary Supplement

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Memoirs, diaries, and letters.(A Viceroy's Vindication?)(British Intelligence in Ireland, 1920-21)(Loyalism and Labour in Belfast)(Book Review): An article from: Irish Literary Supplement
John P. McCarthy
Manufacturer: Irish Studies Program
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This digital document is an article from Irish Literary Supplement, published by Irish Studies Program on September 22, 2003. The length of the article is 1268 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Memoirs, diaries, and letters.(A Viceroy's Vindication?)(British Intelligence in Ireland, 1920-21)(Loyalism and Labour in Belfast)(Book Review)
Author: John P. McCarthy
Publication: Irish Literary Supplement (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 22, 2003
Publisher: Irish Studies Program
Volume: 22 Issue: 2 Page: 19(2)

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