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Humanity has had an enduring desire for close contact with exotic animals--from the Egyptian kings who kept thousands of animals, including monkeys, wild cats, hyenas, giraffes, and oryx, to the enormously popular zoological parks of today. This book, the most extensive history of zoos yet published... More

The perfect resources for finding the perfect getaway, these gorgeous guides offer unbiased reviews of the top pubs and inns from around Britain. Each location is guaranteed to have a top-class chef, impressive wine list, real ales, and boutique-style bedrooms. Best of all, unlike stuffy hotels, the... More

Medical tourism is one of the fastest-growing businesses on earth. With the rising price of treatment in the UK and long waiting lists, there's never been a better time to combine a trip abroad with a treatment. Plus many other countries have not been affected by the deadly MRSA bug in the same way ... More

Citizens of the World examines the business and social strategies of the men who developed the British Atlantic community in the eighteenth century. This book focuses on twenty-three London merchants who traded with America in an age of imperial expansion.Citizens of the World examines the business ... More

Over 900 special pubs and inns throughout England and Wales have been chosen and there are full page spreads for all pubs with bedrooms that we inspect and find special. Well-researched, fresh and lively write-ups paint an accurate picture so you need never be stuck in a grim, swirly-carpeted, juke ... More

This book is packed full of powerful marketing secrets that will help readers enhance their companies' images and increase their business.... More

This book is an insight to the time and the Presidency of Ronald Reagan and is dedicated to promoting the legacy of President Ronald Reagan, to fulfilling the vision of his life's work and to ensure that America's future remains bright. To realize President Reagan's dreams for our generation and gen... More

Visit the world of Ancient Rome, from bustling streets and busy ports to steaming baths and gruesome games. With stunning illustrations and inventive flaps, this book reveals how the Romans really lived.... More

Who lived in the Forbidden City? Who were the Aztecs? Find out in this bright and lively introduction to history. Contains simple text, amazing photographs with detailed illustrations, and suggestions for child-friendly Web sites to visit.... More