Travel : Reference

This is the most authoritative and up-to-date dictionary of English place-names available in paperback. From Abbas Combe to Zennor, it gives the meaning and origin of over 12,000 place-names, tracing their development from earliest times to the present day. Essential reference for the tourist or local historian, it is absorbing reading for anyone interested in the names of our towns and villages. more...

Price: $18.00

A highly illustrated guide to Bali & Lombok in the EyeWitness series. more...

Price: $20.00

An illustrated survival guide with step-by-step instructions,. a world-wide list of emergency phone numbers, first aid techniques, and detailed. description of what-to-do in over 60 medical emergency conditions. Navigate. from Table of Contents or search for words or phrases. Audience. Intended for everyone interested in first aid. No previous knowledge of medicine. is necessary. Features.:.; Fully illustrated.; Detailed explanations of CPR, rescue breathing and other first aid techniques.; Comprehensive step-by-step description of what-to-do in over 60 medical. conditions.; Warning signs of heart attack, stroke and other medical conditions are discussed.; Special sections on wound treatments, wilderness, diver rescue and more.; Illustrated human anatomy chapter.; Always have the guide available for a quick reference.; Consult the guide during an emergency or read it at leisure.; Search for the words or phrases.; Navigate from Table of Contents or read page by page.; Add Bookmarks.; Text annotation and mark-up.; Designed for optimal navigation on PDA, Smartphone, Tablet, and desktop devices.; Formatted to display on all electronic devices including Smartphones and Mobile Devices with a small display.; Automatic synchronization between the handheld and the desktop PC. You. could read half of the book on the handheld, then finish reading on the desktop. Annotations and drawings are also synchronized. Table of Contents. Basic First Aid: 1. Survey the scene | 2. Survey the patient. | 3. Call for emergency services. Secondary survey: Introduction | 1. Interview the victim |. 2. Vitals | 3. Head-to-toe examination. Conditions that require first aid. Bites: Insect and animal bites and stings | Snakebite | Spider. bite | Removing an insect in the ear canal. Bleeding: Hemorrhage (heavy bleeding) | Nosebleed | Wounds. Bone: Bone fracture | Spinal/neck injury. Breathing: Altitude sickness | Anaphylaxis (constriction of airways). | Asthma | Choking | Diver rescue | Hyperventila more...

Price: $19.99

Offers advice on choosing luggage, packing tricky items, creating care-free travel kits, packing carry-on bags, and arriving at one's destination wrinkle-free. more...

Price: $7.95

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go - they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! more...

Price: $21.99