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The west of North America has a lot of contrasting sights to offer, such as the glittering world of Hollywood and wonderful natural landscapes. This trip gives unique and amazing impressions: Indian rock settlements, exciting salt deserts or volcanic areas. Los Angeles is synonymous with Hollywood, to which the city owes its worldwide fame. The Sidewalk of Fame is covered with brass stars bearing the names of famous people from past and present. Universal Studios are the largest and most active film and television studios in the world.

From the mountains of the Alps to the North Sea, visitors are offered a special variety of culture and customs: from Bavarian lifestyle in the south, to medieval splendor in the middle, to new "old" splendor in the east and the large trading cities in the north. Lindau, Ulm, Regensburg, Passau, Würzburg, Nuremberg, Dresden, Koblenz, Berlin, Potsdam, Hamburg, The episcopal city of Passau lies between hills at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz. The trade in salt brought the city wealth and Italian baroque masters were able to create the cityscape of the historic old town.

The European Kingdom of Holland, also known as "The Netherlands", was a world trading nation that had a large number of colonies. In the 17th century, Holland was even the most prosperous nation in Europe. Amsterdam, Alkmar, Volendam, Edam, Hoorn, Enkhuizen, Houtribdijk, Schokland, Kampen, Flevoland, Nijmegen, Waal-Bommel, Dordrecht, Gauda, Delft, Leiden, Zeeland, Zandvoort, Keukenhof, Haarlem. Amsterdam is Holland's cosmopolitan metropolis and the largest pile building settlement in the world.

Hungary is one of the oldest cultural areas in Europe, with valuable evidence of the past. A diverse country full of nature and culture. Discover the many facets of Hungary. Sopron, Balaton, Fertö-Hansag, Fertöd-Eszterhaza, Köszeg, Györ, Pecs, Budapest, Visegrad, Nagycenki, Kalocsa, Gödöllöl, Eger. Start from Sopron with magnificent houses from several centuries. into the nature of the Fertö-Hansag National Park, which is home to water buffalos and various water birds. The Rococo palace "Fertöd-Eszterhaza" was the magnificent ancestral home of the family.

Going to war may be the gravest decision a nation and its leaders make. At the moment Australia is at war with the Islamic State. We also live in a region that has become much more volatile, as China asserts itself and America seeks to hold the line. What is it like to go to war? How do we decide to go to war? Where might we go to war in the future? Will we get that decision right?

We live in a world that all too often operates under the overriding template of self-promotion, embracing a "hooray for me" attitude, and which measures success in increasingly small timeframes dotted with markers of temporal value. Millions of viewers know James Brown as a sports commentator and former athlete. With Role of a LifetimeJames reveals a different side of his character. Part memoir and part self-help, this book draws on James' lessons from his life experiences.

When the young witch, Josie, is sent to retrieve a vial of fae blood for her father’s spell, she’s attacked by a rogue vampire. But before he can finish the job, she’s saved by another creature. One she loves.

Finding The Christmas Spirit And Other Essays is a collection of five critical and satirical essays by the English writer Michael Lieber. Collection Includes: Finding the Christmas Spirit, The great British Sunday roast, Lieber on Shakespeare, The Heart of Britannia and The London Riots of 2011.

The wonderful natural beauty of the national parks, the scenic Highway No. 1 or San Francisco, which already had a special attraction in the gold rush days - the "California feeling" and the appeal of the incredible diversity of the country is omnipresent. From the beautiful coastal city of San Diego, the route goes to three very different national parks: Joshua Tree National Park, the "Wonderland of Rocks", the lonely desert landscape of Death Valley and the green paradise of Yosemite National Park with its steep rock faces and thundering waterfalls.

There is much to discover under the Caribbean sun. An audio journey about the many facets of an island that is characterized by enormous contrasts. La Habana, "the Queen of the Antilles" was once the most important port in the Caribbean, which was reinforced with mighty fortifications. By boat you will discover the protected nature of the Cienaga De Zapata National Park, a valuable retreat for many rare water birds. Trinidad presents itself with an almost completely preserved colonial cityscape.

The Cote d'Azur stands for a luxurious lifestyle under the southern sun. The romantic journey along the “blue coast” begins in Cannes. Le Suquet, the old town that overlooks the old port, has managed to maintain an atmosphere of sophistication despite the many tourists: Cannes, Cap d'Antibes, Nice, Eze. Just a little further south is the Principality of Monaca.

Accompany us on an audio journey through Greece, the home of the ancient gods, the birthplace of democracy and great philosophers with its many islands in the deep blue sea. Athens looks back on 3,500 years of history. The lively city in the midst of historical surroundings has numerous ancient treasures and excavations to offer in addition to the Acropolis. Small islands on which time only plays a subordinate role, culture, history and lots of sunshine - a varied audio journey.

With her mother’s dubious bloodline and her father’s death, Miss Wychwood acts as her cousin’s unpaid housekeeper and companion. However, when a childhood friend returns, will she remain a dowdy chaperone, or take a chance at love?