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The publisher says: Picking up glass in Dordogne, jewellery in Edinburgh, or porcelain in Copenhagen -- there is an extra thrill about buying antiques abroad. Antiques Hunter's Guide to Europe covers the best areas for antiques and collectables shopping from smart antique shops to flea markets, from Oslo via Munich to Madrid. Judith Miller guides the reader to all her favourite haunts for shopping as well as museums and places of historical interest and advices on the best places to stay.

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Title: Antiques Hunter's Guide to Europe
Publisher: Marshall Editions
Pub. date: Oct. 25, 2008
Author: Judith Miller
Hardcover; 288 pages
List price: $29.95
ISBN-10: 1840283343
ISBN-13: 978-1840283341
Product dimensions: 10.2 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
Shipping weight: 1.7 pounds

The publisher says: Covers Great Britain, Ireland, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland.

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Title: Europe
Publisher: DK Publishing
Pub. date: February 2008
Paperback; 800 pages
List price: $30.00
ISBN-10: 0756632234
ISBN-13: 978-0756632236

The publisher says: The Michelin Guides offer a selection of the best hotels and restaurants in every price category. These establishments are chosen by a team of full-time inspectors with a professional background in the industry. They cover every corner of the countries, visiting new establishments as well as testing the quality and consistency of the hotels and restaurants already listed in the guide.

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Title: Main Cities of Europe 2008 (27th Edition)
Publisher: Michelin Travel Publications
Pub. date: May 2008
Paperback; 960 pages
List price: $25.00
ISBN-10: 2067130196
ISBN-13: 978-2067130197

The publisher says: Europe by Eurail has been the train traveler's one-stop source for visiting Europe's cities and countries by rail for more than 30 years. This comprehensive guide provides up-to-date information on fares, schedules, and pass options, as well as detailed information on more than 90 specific rail trips. Trips start from one of 24 base cities on the Continent -- including Vienna, Nice, and Milan -- and contain all the details necessary to visit historic cities, romantic villages, and scenic hamlets. Three sample rail-tour itineraries combine several base cities and day excursions into 15-day rail-tour packages, complete with hotel recommendations and sightseeing options. Packed with practical information, step-by-step directions, and advice on where to go and what to see and do, this book helps takes the puzzle out of European rail travel.

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Title: Europe by Eurail 2008: Touring Europe by Train (revised edition)
Publisher: Globe Pequot
Pub. date: Jan. 1, 2008
Author: LaVerne Ferguson-Kosinski
Paperback; 544 pages
List price: $18.95
ISBN-10: 0762745444
ISBN-13: 978-0762745449
Product dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.2 inches

The publisher says: The Good Gardens Guide is an exceptional resource for travelers with an interest in gardens. Not only is it the most comprehensive guide on the market, with coverage of 1,400 gardens in Britain, Ireland and northwestern Europe, but it is also the only guide offering a detailed assessment of the quality of each garden. Every entry is pinpointed on a country road map and includes complete information on location, admission, opening times and facilities, plus a description of the garden that highlights its best seasons and points of special interest. Additionally, each garden is carefully rated on its merits. And for those who would like to stay awhile, there is also a listing of hotels with fine gardens. Peter King is the author of 25 books, including the acclaimed Gardening with Style.

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Title: Good Gardens Guide (revised edition)
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Pub. date: Oct. 25, 2008
Author: Peter King
Paperback; 672 pages
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 0711222622
ISBN-13: 978-0711222625
Product dimensions: 7.9 x 6.2 x 2 inches
Shipping weight: 1.4 pounds

The publisher says: Whether you're a first-time visitor doing the grand tour or a seasoned traveler planning a multi-country itinerary, Frommer's Europe by Rail is a must. The official guidebook of Rail Europe, this user-friendly volume has everything you'll need to plan a successful train trip through Europe, from descriptions of the best scenic lines and high-speed rail routes to detailed information on reservations procedures and all of the rail passes available to visitors. We've also included a wide array of options in a variety of price ranges, from large hotels and world-renowned dining rooms to charming guesthouses and simple cafes. You'll find an astounding depth of accurate, up-to-date information, including timetables, detailed city and route maps, exact prices, open hours, metro stops, rail pass options, train station amenities, train interior photos and more. We'll take you to Europe's major cities and most charming towns, where we offer complete sightseeing, shopping and nightlife coverage. We've designed easy-to-follow point-to-point itineraries. With Frommer's Europe by Rail you'll tour the medieval towns of Flanders, the chateaux of the Loire Valley, the sunny resorts of the Costa del Sol, the hill towns of Tuscany and the spectacular scenery of the Alps. It's all accompanied by color maps that have been carefully keyed to the text.

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Title: Europe by Rail (3rd edition)
Publisher: Frommer's
Pub. date: March 4, 2008
Authors: Beth Reiber, Amy Eckert, George McDonald, Jocelyn Auerbach, Darwin Porter, Danforth Prince, Olivia Edward
Paperback: 896 pages
List price: $23.99
ISBN-10: 0470174986
ISBN-13: 978-0470174982