Germany is a large country of wide contrasts. From the beaches of the North and Baltic Seas to the Bavarian Alpine peaks and from the Black Forest to the
nightspots of Berlin, Germany has much of interest to the international traveler.
For centuries, culture has played an important role in German society. Large cities have opera houses and symphony orchestras, while even small villages have musical and other cultural societies. Germany is the land of Bach, Beethoven, Goethe, Schiller, and other artists that influenced Western culture. Culture is easy to enjoy in Germany with frequent performances at relatively low prices.

Produced by the award-winning maranGraphics Group, "Maran Illustrated™ Computers – Guided Tour" is a valuable resource for all readers, regardless of experience. "Maran Illustrated™ Computers – Guided Tour" is packed with information useful to readers who are interested in purchasing their first computer and are learning about computers for the first time. Experienced computer users will find this book a comprehensive guide filled with the latest technologies. The easy-to-use maranGraphics format combines text with colorful, informative graphics for an unbeatable synergistic learning experience. Readers have the option of reading the book cover to cover, or simply reading the individual topics they are interested in.

An exciting handbook offering a uniquely accessible study of the complex interplay between the environment and the peoples of the Mediterranean from earliest times to the present day. Agriculture in ancient Iraq...Climate change and the fall of the Roman Empire...Flood control in Egypt from biblical times to the Aswan Dam. This volume charts the environmental challenges that the peoples of the Mediterranean have faced since the dawn of civilization in Egypt and Mesopotamia to the present day

Travel to the Sahara Desert with Josh Smith, real-life archeologist, as he and his crew of intrepid dinosaur hunters face fierce sandstorms, long hours of difficult work, and, finally, the joy of discovering a new species of dinosaur!

Cars have come a long way in the century or so since they were invented. This superb collection of specially commissioned photographs shows how cars have changed and developed, from the dangers of the early pioneering models to the complicated speedsters of today.
See a horseless carriage and boneshaker, the elegant classics of the 1930s, and the family cars of the 1950s. Every aspect of the car's story is illustrated by a detailed look at a particular car, such as the Model T Ford, a vintage Rolls Royce and a 1930s Holden.
Written by Richard Sutton, Car is a compelling and informative guide to the history and development of cars.

Feline Dentistry: Oral Assessment, Treatment, and Preventative Care is the only current reference devoted to feline dentistry. It brings together information on anatomy, pathology, radiology, equipment, materials, anesthesia, treatment, medical, and surgical dental care of the cat. This text serves as a guide to the diagnosis and management of general dental problems as well as problems unique to cats. Separated into three sections?assessment, treatment, and prevention?this full color book is an essential reference for any veterinarian treating feline patients.

Run a world-class business from home
Today's home office is much more than a desk and a computer. In this easy-to-follow guide, you'll find out how to set up a connected, collaborative, portable, and secure digital workspace in your home. Produced in conjunction with CNET.com, the place you go for the latest in tech and consumer electronics, this book explains how to get the most out of the latest wireless and Web-based technologies. Inside, you'll find 24 self-contained projects, step-by-step instructions, a list of tools needed at the beginning of each project, and hundreds of clear photos and screenshots. With CNET Do-It-Yourself Digital Home Office Projects, you'll be able to manage a competitive business from the comfort of your home.

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