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Essential Books These 3 items are available for $55, including
U.S. shipping, a 15% discount (Item no. EXCEU77)		  
The Julian Alps of Slovenia, Mountain Walks and Short Treks  •  Roy Clark  •  Justi Carey
GUIDEBOOK •  2005 •  PAPER  • 309 PAGES
A compact, practical guide to 50 walks ranging from easy strolls to scrambles in the high mountains and multi-day adventures, including four hut-to-hut hikes. The book is organized geographically with chapters on walks in the vicinity of Kranjska Gora, Bovec, Kobarid, Bled and Bohinj. (CEU15, $22.95)		  
Bradt Guide Slovenia  •   •  Jenny McKelvie
GUIDEBOOK •  2008 •  PAPER  • 288 PAGES
A detailed guide in the British series with background on history, culture and attractions, and good practical information. The traveling McKelvies also wrote the Bradt city guide to Ljubljana. (CEU29, $23.99)		   Bradt Guide Slovenia
Slovenia Map  •  National Geographic Society
2011 •  MAP
A double-sided, full-color traveler's map of the region with index at a scale of 1:205,000. This National Geographic AdventureMap, printed on tear- and water-resistant paper is based on the excellent cartogaphy of Reise Know-How Verlag and the World Mapping Project. One Side. 34x49 inches. (CEU13, $11.95)		   Slovenia Map



Also Recommended

Bradt City Guide Ljubljana  •  Robin McKelvie   • GUIDEBOOK  •  This guide to the Slovenian city in the authoritative, personal Bradt series includes practical information, suggested walking tours and color maps. (CEU32, $13.99)
 		  
Rough Guide Slovenia  •  Rough Guide   • GUIDEBOOK  •  A comprehensive travel guide in the British series, this book includes an overview of the nature, history and culture of Slovenia and a region-by-region overview of attractions. (CEU25, $23.99)
 		  
Trekking in Slovenia  •  Justi Carey   • GUIDEBOOK  •  This compact guide in the practical series focuses on the Slovene High Level Route. (BLK144, $22.95)
 		  
Cuisines of the Alps  •  Kay Shaw Nelson   • FOOD  •  Subtitled "Recipes, Drinks, and Lore from France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Italy, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia," this colorful tour of the region's rustic cuisine offers more than 140 recipes, a section on regional wines and historical information. (CEU38, $24.95)
 		  
Flavors of Slovenia, Food and Wine from Central Europe's Hidden Gem  •  Heike Milhench   • FOOD  •  A comprehensive overview of the country's cuisine, folklore and legends. Recipes range from traditional favorites to Milhench's own savory creations. (CEU37, $24.95)
 		  
Central Europe, Enemies, Neighbors, Friends  •  Lonnie Johnson   • HISTORY  •  An academic survey of the social, political, and economic past of Central Europe, and the conflicts that stir modern-day European politics. (EUR69, $39.95)
 		  
Independent Slovenia: Origins, Movements, Prospects  •  Jill Benderly  •  Evan Kraft   • HISTORY  •  A collection of essays on the independence movement, mostly by Slovenian scholars and academics. It's an interesting, occasionally dry, survey of the economy, politics and history of Slovenia. (CEU14, $40.95)
 		  
The Balkans, A Short History  •  Mark Mazower   • HISTORY  •  A brief, provocative survey of the complex and often contentious history of the Balkans. With eloquence and insight, Mazower addresses the issues of geography, nationalism and modern nation-building in the region. (BLK28, $13.95)
 		  
The Habsburgs, Embodying Empire  •  Andrew Wheatcroft   • HISTORY  •  The Habsburgs ruled over more diverse peoples and cultures than any other European dynasty since the Roman period. With skillful scholarship and engaging style, Wheatcroft reveals the history of this family of eccentric monarchs. (AST11, $17.00)
 		  
The Palgrave Concise Historical Atlas of Eastern Europe  •  Dennis Hupchick  •  Harold Cox   • HISTORY  •  The changing borders and complex history of Eastern Europe as told through 52 maps and accompanying essays, organized chronologically. An excellent reference, the book shows the rise of Poland, changing borders of the Ottoman Empire, Hapsburgs and fate of Yugoslavia in admirable clarity. (EUR138, $21.95)
 		  
Art of the Byzantine Era  •  David Talbot Rice   • ART & ARCHITECTURE  •  Wide-ranging and literate, this thoroughly illustrated introduction to Byzantine art is an indispensable classic. (TKY22, $21.95)
 		  
Baroque and Rococo Art  •  Germain Bazin   • ART & ARCHITECTURE  •  An excellent illustrated survey of Baroque and Rococo art and architecture, this volume in the acclaimed "World of Art" series is a good companion to the golden age of Middle Europe. (EUR53, $21.95)
 		  
Cathedrals and Castles, The Cathedral Builders of the Middle Ages  •  Alain Erlande-Brandenburg   • ART & ARCHITECTURE  •  This pocket-size encyclopedia of the art, architecture and culture of the Middle Ages features hundreds of drawings, color illustrations and a brief chronology. (MED07, $15.95)
 		  
Balkan Ghosts, A Journey through History  •  Robert D. Kaplan   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE  •  Kaplan interweaves the history, art and culture of Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Romania and Greece with his travels in this portrait of the region. (BLK02, $17.00)
 		  
Killing Dragons, The Conquest of the Alps  •  Fergus Fleming   • EXPLORATION  •  Fleming spins lively tales of man against nature in this entertaining history of the eccentrics, adventurers and publicity-hounds who sought to conquer the Alps, including Whymper and his first ascent of the Matterhorn (where four of the seven-man team perished). (ALP16, $14.00)
 		  
Trieste and the Meaning of Nowhere  •  Jan Morris   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE  •  A loving celebration of the city and its faded glory. Morris, who first visited the city as a soldier during WWII, is especially good at evoking the varied history and fortunes of Trieste. (ITL347, $15.00)
 		  
Birds of Europe  •  Lars Svensson   • FIELD GUIDE • FAVORITE  •  Featuring 3,500 glorious paintings by Killian Mullarney and Dan Zetterstrom, the second revised edition of this exquisite guide has been brought up to date with revised text and maps. (FG47, $29.95)
 		  
 
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