A compact, remarkably thorough, brief guide to Paris, ideal for a short visit, featuring a section of best recommendations for everything from food, hotels and neighrborhoods to shopping and favorite moments. The choices are excellent, the descriptions concise, and every recommended place is clearly indicated on detailed neighborhood maps. With a separate fold-out map of the city center and suggested itineraries for visits of one to three days.  (FRN603, $12.99)