Lonely Planet Publications (Firm)

"Although you can get by in Thailand without speaking the language, knowing just a few essential phrases can help you make friends, enjoy service with a smile, and discover richer, more rewarding travel experiences. Fast TalkThai is the concise language guide that is guaranteed to get you talking with confidence." --publisher's website

"Although you can get by in Norway without speaking the language, knowing just a few essential phrases can help you make friends, enjoy service with a smile, and discover richer, more rewarding travel experiences. Fast Talk Norwegian is the concise language guide that is guaranteed to get you talking with confidence." --publisher's website

Lonely Planet's Best of Italy is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. See the might of ancient Rome, discover the wonder of a city of marble built on a lagoon in Venice, and string it all together with the freshest food and finest wine imaginable - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Italy and begin your journey now!

"What's the #1 travel experience in Australia? For the first time, the team at Lonely Planet and its panel of industry experts have ranked the top 500 unmissable experiences and hidden gems across the land - to create this definitive travel wish list. Lonely Planet's Ultimate Australia Travel List is the regional follow-up to the bestselling Lonely Planet's Ultimate Travel List and a must-own coffee table book for both travelers to Australia and residents...

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Southern Africa is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Clamber up the world's oldest sand dunes in Sossusvlei, step back in time on Mozambique Island, or enjoy world-class wildlife-watching in Etosha National Park; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Southern Africa and begin...

"In addition to its many other attractions, Africa offers incredible linguistic diversity. Most African languages belong to one of the following four language families: Afro- Asiatic, Nilo-Saharan, Niger-Congo (with the Bantu languages as the major branch) and Khoisan. [This guide includes:] Coverage of the 13 key African languages; Useful words and phrases to get you by in any part of the continent; Handy pronunciation guide throughout; Easy coloured-tab...

Lonely Planet's Chicago is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Admire the city's architecture on a river tour, visit the magnificent Art Institute of Chicago, and see a show at one of the city's 200 theaters - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Chicago and begin your journey now!

"Lonely Planet's Cuba is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Enjoy the live music scene in Havana, explore historic Habana Vieja, and trek up Pico Turquino; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Cuba and begin your journey now!"--publisher's website.

"Lonely Planet's Experience Provence and the Cote d'Azur is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Sample Nicoise cuisine, discover historic Avignon and dip into the Mediterranean Sea - all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Uncover Provence and the Cote d'Azur's best experiences and get away from the everyday!" --publisher's website.

"Lonely Planet Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike the Cable Mountain trail in Zion, ride a horse or mule through Bryce or go swimming or tubing in Zion's Virgin River; all with your trusted travel companion."--Provided by publisher.