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Book Of Everything (2012)

by Nigel Holmes(Favorite Author)

3.77 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1742209637 (ISBN13: 9781742209630)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Lonely Planet

review 1: I bought this book from an airport bookstore, thinking of giving it as a gift to someone but after reading it a few times I couldn't help being a little selfish.This book is a great compilation of sometimes-useful facts and info-graphics for traveling. Whether it's a diagram showing you how to fly a plane to an article on recognising animal poop, it's got you covered.With everything you could ever need to know*, The Book Of Everything is a reliable source, from Lonely Planet, the makers of many great guide books. You won't regret it.You might even learn something. *Almost
review 2: What an odd little book. I ordered it from the library in the hopes that I would find some general tips for world travel, as I will soon be taking my first international trip and hav... moree enjoyed Lonely Planet's guides to specific countries. While there were definitely some helpful things in here, there were also some that were downright bizarre. For example, in the areas of travel, we are given tips for airplane/train/car ride exercises, instructions on how to greet others in other cultures, handy tips on tipping, general first aid and emergency preparedness, etc. Those were the best bits. Then there were some things that most of us won't find helpful, but are kind of interesting, like identifying both animal tracks and droppings, how the earth's rotation affects the ways the sunlight hits different parts of the planet, and what to do if you are attacked by a crocodile or fall into quicksand. But then things get weird. There are two whole pages of international flags redesigned to prominently feature cats (Japan's flag is usually white with a large red circle; here we are shown a white flag with a large red cat's face.) It's a little weird. I'm glad I didn't buy the book, because I think the helpful information (there definitely was some) would better be presented in paperback form, and edited. It would definitely be easier for travel. But the suggested retail price is a bit much for what's included here. less

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