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The publisher says: South America's often overlooked English-speaking country lies far off the well-trodden tourist path. Guyana is the ideal destination for the discerning visitor seeking adventure. Within its vast interior, the Guiana Shield (one of the four pristine tropical rainforests left in the world) converges with the Amazon Basin, creating a unique geography composed of coastal waters, mangroves, marshes, savannas, mountains and tropical rainforests. Bordered by Venezuela, Brazil, Suriname and the Atlantic Ocean, the lively locals -- a melting pot of East Indian and African descendants, peppered with Chinese, Europeans and Amerindians -- create a culture decidedly more Caribbean than Latin.

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Title: Guyana (1st edition)
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
Pub. date: February 2008
Author: Kirk Smock
Paperback; 452 pages
List price: $25.99
ISBN-10: 1841622230
ISBN-13: 978-1841622231

The publisher says: The newest member of the UN, Montenegro has vastly improved its infrastructure and offers superb eco-, adventure and sports facilities. From natural history and mountain walks to seaside breaks and hidden monasteries, the guide covers every aspect of this often embattled republic. The author also provides comprehensive coverage to help plan and prepare, as well as updated information on hotels, restaurants and how to get around.

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Title: Montenegro (3rd edition)
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
Pub. date: Feb. 1, 2008
Author: Annalisa Rellie
Paperback; 272 pages
List price: $24.99
ISBN-10: 1841622257
ISBN-13: 978-1841622255

The publisher says: Yemen is shrugging off its image of being a country with a security issue, to reveal its stunning landscape and fascinating culture -- justifiably worth visiting by professional archaeologists, historians, the business traveller or those making the most of Yemen's adventure sports, such as hiking and scuba-diving. All will gain thrills treading on ground which is the site of the Sabaean dynasty, the era of the fabled Queen of Sheba. Yemen is undoubtedly the choice of those interested in digging deeper into regional culture.

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Title: Yemen (1st edition)
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
Pub. date: Jan. 1, 2008
Author: Daniel McLaughlin
Paperback; 288 pages
List price: $25.99
ISBN-10: 1841622125
ISBN-13: 978-1841622125

The publisher says: Dominica, though diminutive, is one of the most naturally dramatic and beautiful islands of the Lesser Antilles. Self-proclaimed "Nature Island of the Caribbean," its verdant mountains, lush valleys and dense tropical rainforests are a delight for those looking to discover a Caribbean island that can still claim to be off the mass-tourism trail. Aside from nature lovers, this guide is ideal for explorers intent on experiencing the country's rich culture and heritage, and for scuba-divers who want to discover some dramatic marine life and underwater topography. Dominica's recent claim to fame includes being the location for the filming of Hollywood blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean.

Details:
Title: Dominica (1st edition)
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
Pub. date:Jan. 1, 2008
Paperback; 256 pages
List price: $24.99
ISBN-10: 1841622176
ISBN-13: 978-1841622170