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  Sweden by Frommer's

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  Known for their informal American tone, Frommer's guides are often seen as an acquired taste. Yet they are virtually encyclopaedic in content and often great fun to use.

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  Stockholm Encounter by Lonely Planet

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  A nifty little guide that packs in all the necessary listings whilst remaining easy on the eye. Aims squarely at the hip backpacking set but offers enough information to suit all tastes. The pullout map is a great bonus.

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  Gothenburg by Thomas Cook

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  The only guide we have found to Gothenburg, this is a perfectly decent pocketsized volume that introduces the best sights, suggests walks and also accompanies you out of town to Kungalv and other nearby towns.

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  Scotland the Best by Peter Irvine

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  Perhaps the best Scottish guide available, an insider's guide that is well-researched, well-written and refreshing. Much like Eyewitness' Top 10 but on a larger scale.

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  Britain: Not For Parents by Lonely Planet

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  From the trusted Lonely Planet brand come this wonderful new range of guidebooks for kids. Fact-filled and fun to read, these guides are aimed at giving a cultural and historical tour of Britain for children aged 7-13.

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  Great Breaks: Oxford by Insight

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  One of Insight's 'Great Breaks' short guides. The Top 10 attractions are highlighted and special features will help you get a real feel for the city. Practical travel advice covers accommodation, transport and much more. A useful cultural guide for a weekend away, though a bit light on practical tips.

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  Wild Swimming by Daniel Start

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  The Wild Swimming photo guide includes hundreds of wild swimming locations, with coverage across the UK, including information for kids and families, and ideas for pubs, campsites, boat trips and weekends, as wells as ratings on safety and access.

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  Great Britain by Lonely Planet

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  A useful, practical guide for the youthful traveller on a budget. Contains comprehensive listings and reliable travel information, although the detail outside London is less good. Includes approximately 100 pages on Wales and 200 pages on Scotland.

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  Devon, Cornwall & Southwest England by Lonely Planet

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  A practical guide for the independent traveller on a budget, looking for listings of hotels and restaurants and information on travel logistics. Includes chapters on Bath, Bristol and Somerset, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall.

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  Scotland by Michelin Green Guide

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  Arranged alphabetically by region it is a good touring guide with rated sights and attractions, suggested driving tours and 43 excellent maps.

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  A Foodie's Guide to London by Cara Frost-Sharratt

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  Enlightening and eminently useful. Whether you're looking for freshly baked bread, exquisite chocolates or exotic fare from across the globe, London has it all, and this book presents the best of the delights on offer.

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  Wild Guide by Joanna Tinsley

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  From the authors of Wild Swimming, this beautifully presented guide features 500 amazing wild locations in the South West, including ideas for 30 wild weekend itineraries, and the best local food, camping and accommodation. Find the best secret beaches, ancient forest, sunset hillforts, lost ruins, wild food, river canoeing and sacred ancient places.

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  Secret London: Unusual Bars and Restaurants by Rachel Howard

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  A companion guide to Howards spectacular Secret London, specialising in the food and drink scene of London, one of the world's most vibrant cities, and of course home of Daunt Books. We have been time and again blown away by the revelations of this remarkable guide, with Howard managing to discover some of our own hidden gems (Wiltons Music Hall, anyone?) and uncovering places we've walked by for years and never noticed (such as the brilliant, if unsubtly named Phat Phuc noodle bar in Chelsea). Wonderful for locals and visitors alike!

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  Europe by Eyewitness

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  A colourful, cultural guide to Europe with plenty of photographs and bird's eye graphics. Perfect as a sightseer's companion for an organised tour of the continent, rather than a practical travelling guide. Includes a general introduction to the history, art and landscape of Europe followed by a section on each country.

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  Scandinavia by Rough Guides

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  Covering Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland, this is a fantastically comprehensive guide for a wide-ranging tour of mainland Scandinavia.

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  Scandinavia by Lonely Planet

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  This exhaustive volume covers all of mainland Scandinavia as well as Iceland and the Faroe Islands. Crams in a bit of context but is best as a practical companion.

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  Scandinavia by Insight Guides

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  A lovely introduction to the region, this guide offers interesting essays, splendid photographs and an array of suggested sights and tours. Less practically-minded, however, than the Rough or LP.

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  Live & Work in Scandinavia by Andre de Vries

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  A detailed survey of opportunities and information for temporary or permanent relocation to the region.

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  Norway Pocket Guide by Berlitz

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  The original pocket guide, Berlitz offer the essentials, including a couple of foldout maps.

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  Oslo by Everyman Mapguide

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  A useful guide to the city's neighbourhoods. Excellent maps are supported by brief descriptions of the main sights. It includes suggested hotels.

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  Norway by Lonely Planet

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  A fantastic and freshly-updated compendium of travel information with plenty of recommendations for a low-budget trip.

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  Norway Eyewitness by Dorling Kindersley

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  Splendidly illustrated and crammed with stunning photographs, the Norway Eyewitness now has an extended hotel and restaurant section to complement its sightseeing support.

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  Norway by Insight Guides

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  A weighty and colourful volume best as an enjoyable introduction to all things Norwegian, perfect for pre-trip planning.

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  Walking in Norway by Connie Roos

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  A diverse range of 20 routes covering the various mountainous regions of Norway. Indispensable for keen hikers, with plenty of maps and photographs.

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  Oslo & Bergen by Insight Guide

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  A lovely introduction to the cities, this guide offers interesting essays, splendid photographs and an array of suggested sights and tours. Less practically-minded, however, than the Rough or Lonely Planet.