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The Wearing of the Green

A History of St Patrick's Day

By: Mike Cronin,Daryl Adair

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The Wearing of the Green

A History of St Patrick's Day

By: Mike Cronin,Daryl Adair

The full history of St. Patrick's day is captured here for the first time in The Wearing of the Green. Illustrated with photos, the book spans the medieval origins, steeped in folklore and myth, through its turbulent and troubled times when it acted as fuel for fierce political argument, and tells the fascinating story of how the celebration of 17th March was transformed from a stuffy dinner for Ireland's elite to one of the world's most public festivals. Looking at more general Irish traditions and Irish communities throughout the world, Mike Cronin and Daryl Adair follow the history of this widely celebrated event, examining how the day has been exploited both politically and commercially, and they explore the shared heritage of the Irish through the development of this unique patriotic holiday. Highly informative for students of history, cultural studies and sociology, and an absolute delight for anyone interested in the fascinating and unique culture of Ireland.

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Routledge

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113424231X

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9781134242313

Encyclopedia of British and Irish Political Organizations

Parties, Groups and Movements of the 20th Century

By: Peter Barberis,John McHugh,Mike Tyldesley

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Encyclopedia of British and Irish Political Organizations

Parties, Groups and Movements of the 20th Century

By: Peter Barberis,John McHugh,Mike Tyldesley

This major, authoritative reference work embraces the spectrum of organized political activity in the British Isles. It includes over 2,500 organizations in 1,700 separate entries. Arrangement is in 20 main subject sections, covering the three main p

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A&C Black

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0826458149

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9780826458148

Buda's Wagon

A Brief History of the Car Bomb

By: Mike Davis

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Buda's Wagon

A Brief History of the Car Bomb

By: Mike Davis

The brilliant and disturbing 100-year history of modern terrorism and car bombs—the ubiquitous weapon of urban mass destruction On a September day in 1920, an angry Italian anarchist named Mario Buda exploded a horse-drawn wagon filled with dynamite and iron scrap near New York’s Wall Street, killing 40 people. Since Buda’s prototype the car bomb has evolved into a “poor man’s air force,” a generic weapon of mass destruction that now craters cities from Bombay to Oklahoma City. In this provocative history, Mike Davis traces the its worldwide use and development, in the process exposing the role of state intelligence agencies—particularly those of the United States, Israel, India, and Pakistan—in globalizing urban terrorist techniques. Davis argues that it is the incessant impact of car bombs, rather than the more apocalyptic threats of nuclear or bio-terrorism, that is changing cities and urban lifestyles, as privileged centers of power increasingly surround themselves with “rings of steel” against a weapon that nevertheless seems impossible to defeat.

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Verso Books

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1784786659

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9781784786656

Britain's Orchids

A Field Guide to the Orchids of Great Britain and Ireland

By: Sean Cole,Michael Waller,Mike Waller

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Britain's Orchids

A Field Guide to the Orchids of Great Britain and Ireland

By: Sean Cole,Michael Waller,Mike Waller

An accessible, comprehensive and beautifully illustrated guide--the only one to cover all the orchids found in Britain and Ireland Covering more than fifty species as well as hybrids and variants, this is an engaging, intuitive and in-depth identification guide to all the orchids of Britain and Ireland at all stages of development, from first emergence through to setting seed. Drawing on the authors' extensive field experience and the latest scientific research, Britain's Orchids uses multiple techniques to help both beginner and more advanced orchid enthusiasts to identify even the trickiest plants. The book is beautifully illustrated with plates by talented artist Sarah Stribbling as well as more than 1,000 detailed, instructive and evocative photographs by the authors. Orchids have long fired the imagination with their beauty and rarity. This book aims to ignite or increase your passion for these special plants and for the conservation of their habitats, from remote mountaintops to urban wild spaces. The first book to cover all the species, subspecies and varieties, as well as hybrids, at all stages of development Lavishly illustrated with close to 100 stunning plates drawn to scale to show key identification features and more than 1,000 stunning photo showing orchids in their natural settings Simple, step-by-step system for identifying almost any orchid Up-to-date distribution maps and seasonal charts showing when each species can be seen in its various stages Special-feature identification keys that can be used on difficult plants

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Princeton University Press

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0691177619

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9780691177618

1848

Year of Revolution

By: Mike Rapport

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1848

Year of Revolution

By: Mike Rapport

A "lively, panoramic" history of a revolutionary year (New York Times) In 1848, a violent storm of revolutions ripped through Europe. The torrent all but swept away the conservative order that had kept peace on the continent since Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo in 1815 -- but which in many countries had also suppressed dreams of national freedom. Political events so dramatic had not been seen in Europe since the French Revolution, and they would not be witnessed again until 1989, with the revolutions in Eastern and Central Europe. In 1848, historian Mike Rapport examines the roots of the ferment and then, with breathtaking pace, chronicles the explosive spread of violence across Europe. A vivid narrative of a complex chain of interconnected revolutions, 1848 tells the exhilarating story of Europe's violent "Spring of Nations" and traces its reverberations to the present day.

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Basic Books

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0786743689

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Irish History For Dummies

By: Mike Cronin

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Irish History For Dummies

By: Mike Cronin

A rip-roaring ride through the history of the Emerald Isle Ireland’s story is an amazingly dramatic and intense one – and today the influence of Irish culture can be felt around the globe. This book helps you find out why, taking you on a rollercoaster journey through the highs and lows of Ireland’s past including invasions, battles, executions, religious divide, uprisings, emigration – and Riverdance! Mike Cronin is a lecturer at the Centre for Irish Programmes, Boston College, Dublin. He has written 5 books on Irish history. Discover: When and how Ireland became Celtic Ireland and Britain’s complex relationship The evolution of Irish culture How Irish emigration has affected the world Northern Ireland’s rocky road to peace

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119997283

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9781119997283

Young People's Transitions from Care to Adulthood

International Research and Practice

By: Mike Stein

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Young People's Transitions from Care to Adulthood

International Research and Practice

By: Mike Stein

The transition from care ito adulthood is a difficult step for young people leaving care. They are at high risk of becoming marginalised as they adapt to life outside of care.This book brings together the latest research as well as innovative practice from many countries to highlight differences in policy and practice.

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers

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1843106108

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The Social, Cultural and Environmental Costs of Hyper-Connectivity

Sleeping Through the Revolution

By: Mike Hynes

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The Social, Cultural and Environmental Costs of Hyper-Connectivity

Sleeping Through the Revolution

By: Mike Hynes

The ebook edition of this title is Open Access, thanks to Knowledge Unlatched funding, and freely available to read online. This book investigates the profound effects 21st century digital technology is having on our individual and collective lives and seeks to confront the realities of a new digital age.

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Emerald Group Publishing

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183909978X

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The Rough Guide to Wales

By: Mike Parker,Paul Whitfield

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The Rough Guide to Wales

By: Mike Parker,Paul Whitfield

This guide covers everything, from Wales' pumping nightlife and rural cosmopolitanism to its crags and castles. Critical reviews are given on accommodation and restaurants suiting all pockets, from budget to luxury. There are detailed descriptions of numerous walks, from gentle lakeside strolls to serious mountain scrambles, and water sports, including surfing and the locally pioneered sport of coasteering.

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Rough Guides

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1843531208

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9781843531203

Peat and Whisky

The Unbreakable Bond

By: Mike Billett

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Peat and Whisky

The Unbreakable Bond

By: Mike Billett

“Outstanding … among the most important books about whisky ever written.” Charles MacLean BRINGING TOGETHER LANDSCAPES, geology, history, people and their whisky, and addressing the key role of peatlands in mitigating climate change, Peat and Whisky: The Unbreakable Bond is a love letter to Scotland and the unique substance that forms part of the DNA of Scotch whisky. Through epic journeys around Scotland and back in time, Mike Billett dives deep into the science and stories of ancient peatlands and bogs, capturing the spirit of places where whisky has been distilled for centuries. He sheds light on how peat imparts its distinctive aroma and flavour to the world’s finest single malts. He looks back to tradition and heritage, as well as forward to a future in which the dark matter will remain part of the recipe for liquid gold, while at the same time becoming an increasingly precious living sponge for atmospheric carbon. He takes us to places where the bond between peat and whisky is growing around the world. Whether you’re a whisky connoisseur, a lover of Scotland’s environment and beautiful landscapes, an armchair traveller or a history buff, this unforgettable book will deepen your appreciation for the land itself and help you to understand the profound connection between peat and the unmistakable character of uisge beatha, the water of life.

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Saraband

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1915089964

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9781915089960

TOMOS THE PUB

By: Mike P Ireland

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TOMOS THE PUB

By: Mike P Ireland

When Tom and Mag move from Bristol to take up ownership of a small pub in a bustling Welsh seaside town, their lives begin to change irrevocably.

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Lulu.com

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1291884971

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9781291884975

DIRTY DIC'S

By: Mike P Ireland

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DIRTY DIC'S

By: Mike P Ireland

Hilary and Lester have left the Epicene Club in London. Hilary with her friend Ianto open a Strip Club in Cardiff, called Dirty Dic's.

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1291833080

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Racism and the Tory Party

From Disraeli to Johnson

By: Mike Cole

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Racism and the Tory Party

From Disraeli to Johnson

By: Mike Cole

Racism is an endemic feature of the Tory Party. Tracing the history of that racism, Racism and the Tory Party investigates the changing forms of racism in the party from the days of Empire, including the championing of imperialism at the turn of the 20th century and the ramping up of antisemitism, the imperial and ‘racial’ politics of Winston Churchill, the rise of Enoch Powell and Powellism, to the Margaret Thatcher years, the birth of ‘racecraft’ and her polices in Northern Ireland, and the hostile environment and its consolidation and expansion under Theresa May and Boris Johnson’s premierships. Throughout the book, all forms of racism are addressed including the various forms of colour-coded and as well as non-colour-coded racism as they are put in their historical and economic contexts. This book should be of relevance to all interested in British politics and British history, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students studying the sociology and politics of racism, as well as for students of the history of the development of British racism and of imperialism and its aftermath.

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Taylor & Francis

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1000823113

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9781000823110

THE EPICENE CLUB

By: Mike P Ireland

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THE EPICENE CLUB

By: Mike P Ireland

It charts the life of a demure young girl called Hilary. After graduating, she has only known a life looking after her invalid mother until a new lecturer arrives at Llanrheidol.

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1291833072

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PROFESSOR TOMOS

By: Mike P Ireland

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PROFESSOR TOMOS

By: Mike P Ireland

A modern romance set in a small Mid Wales university town during the late 1990's.

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1291884874

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9781291884876

TOMOS' LOT

By: Mike P Ireland

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TOMOS' LOT

By: Mike P Ireland

Is an entertaining adult romance set in a small Mid Wales University town during the mid 1980's.

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1291884955

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9781291884951

Ending Homelessness?

The Contrasting Experiences of Denmark, Finland and Ireland

By: Allen, Mike,Benjaminsen, Lars

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Ending Homelessness?

The Contrasting Experiences of Denmark, Finland and Ireland

By: Allen, Mike,Benjaminsen, Lars

Homelessness is on the increase in most European states and remains at stubbornly high levels across developed nations. This is despite increased policy attention, economic provision and the implementation of strategies that have promised to stop homelessness in its tracks, rather than simply manage the crisis. Providing an in-depth exploration of the experiences of Ireland, Denmark and Finland in their various initiatives designed to end homelessness, this book presents an authoritative comparative account of policies and strategies that have worked, along with an exposition of those that have not. Making an invaluable and timely contribution to the current debate, it provides essential policy lessons for the multiple jurisdictions seeking to successfully bring homelessness to an end.

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Policy Press

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1447347196

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9781447347194

Custer, the Seventh Cavalry, and the Little Big Horn

A Bibliography

By: Mike O'Keefe

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Custer, the Seventh Cavalry, and the Little Big Horn

A Bibliography

By: Mike O'Keefe

Since the shocking news first broke in 1876 of the Seventh Cavalry’s disastrous defeat at the Little Big Horn, fascination with the battle—and with Lieutenant George Armstrong Custer—has never ceased. Widespread interest in the subject has spawned a vast outpouring of literature, which only increases with time. This two-volume bibliography of Custer literature is the first to be published in some twenty-five years and the most complete ever assembled. Drawing on years of research, Michael O’Keefe has compiled entries for roughly 3,000 books and 7,000 articles and pamphlets. Covering both nonfiction and fiction (but not juvenile literature), the bibliography focuses on events beginning with Custer’s tenure at West Point during the 1850s and ending with the massacre at Wounded Knee in 1890. Included within this span are Custer’s experiences in the Civil War and in Texas, the 1873 Yellowstone and 1874 Black Hills expeditions, the Great Sioux War of 1876–77, and the Seventh Cavalry’s pursuit of the Nez Perces in 1877. The literature on Custer, the Battle of the Little Big Horn, and the Seventh Cavalry touches the entire American saga of exploration, conflict, and settlement in the West, including virtually all Plains Indian tribes, the frontier army, railroading, mining, and trading. Hence this bibliography will be a valuable resource for a broad audience of historians, librarians, collectors, and Custer enthusiasts.

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University of Oklahoma Press

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0806188146

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9780806188140

Late Victorian Holocausts

El Niño Famines and the Making of the Third World

By: Mike Davis

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Late Victorian Holocausts

El Niño Famines and the Making of the Third World

By: Mike Davis

Examining a series of El Niño-induced droughts and the famines that they spawned around the globe in the last third of the 19th century, Mike Davis discloses the intimate, baleful relationship between imperial arrogance and natural incident that combined to produce some of the worst tragedies in human history. Late Victorian Holocausts focuses on three zones of drought and subsequent famine: India, Northern China; and Northeastern Brazil. All were affected by the same global climatic factors that caused massive crop failures, and all experienced brutal famines that decimated local populations. But the effects of drought were magnified in each case because of singularly destructive policies promulgated by different ruling elites. Davis argues that the seeds of underdevelopment in what later became known as the Third World were sown in this era of High Imperialism, as the price for capitalist modernization was paid in the currency of millions of peasants' lives.

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Verso Books

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1781683603

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9781781683606

Geomorphological Mapping

Methods and Applications

By: Mike J. Smith,Dr. Mike J. Smith,Paolo Paron,James S. Griffiths

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Geomorphological Mapping

Methods and Applications

By: Mike J. Smith,Dr. Mike J. Smith,Paolo Paron,James S. Griffiths

Section 1. Geomorphological mapping -- section 2. Techniques in applied geomorphological mapping -- section 3. Case studies.

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Elsevier

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0444534466

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9780444534460

Ireland

The Taste and the Country

By: Mike Bunn

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Ireland

The Taste and the Country

By: Mike Bunn

Emerald-green land, an oasis at the tip of Europe...with a new brand of excellence served up high on the Irish table: mouthwatering cheeses, seafood, beef, fish, and lamb, as well as soda bread and spice buns that melt in your mouth. With the country's fertile, loamy soil to yield fine produce and herbs; grassy fields to feed dairy cattle; plentitude of animals from rabbits to pheasant to catch and cook; and ocean waters teeming with fish, there's a cornucopia of fresh and wonderful foods to choose from. Not to mention the pubs, with the best ales and most excellent whiskeys in the world. Take a taste of Ireland as you tour through its rivers and lakes, plains and countrysides. It's an unrivaled voyage.

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185585841X

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9781855858411

Government and Information Rights

The Law Relating to Access, Disclosure and their Regulation

By: Patrick Birkinshaw,Mike Varney

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Government and Information Rights

The Law Relating to Access, Disclosure and their Regulation

By: Patrick Birkinshaw,Mike Varney

Government and Information: The Law Relating to Access, Disclosure and their Regulation is the leading text offering comprehensive and practical advice on the access, disclosure and retention of government records under UK, EU and ECHR requirements. It is essential reading for all those dealing with public authority information. The fifth edition is extensively revised following numerous developments in both UK and EU law as well as the ever expanding case law on information rights under statutory, Convention and common law provisions. Legislation: Justice and Security Act 2013; Crime and Courts Act 2013 (s 34 in relation to press standards following Leveson); Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2015 Investigatory Powers Bill 2016; Environmental Information Regulations 2004; General Data Protection Regulation 2016; Key cases since the last edition include: Evans v Attorney General [2015] UKSC 21 - the SC ruled that the Attorney General had acted unlawfully in issuing a veto preventing disclosure Kennedy v Charities Commission [2014] UKSC 20 - Supreme Court extended the ambit of the common law in relation to access to information and transparency Case 362/14 Schrems [2015]) - involving data transfer to the USA PJS v Newsgroup Newspapers ltd [2016] UKSC 26 – developing the law of personal privacy

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1784518972

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9781784518974

Dublin

By: Donna Dailey,Mike Gerrard

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Dublin

By: Donna Dailey,Mike Gerrard

Wouldn't it be wonderful to see the sights with your own local host to give you a native's point of view? Insight's Pocket Guides deliver this personal service with a sleek, portable guide that gives you the inside scoop.

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