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Hardback. Condition: Good. An insider's guide to the special places to eat, sleep and shop in Amsterdam.

Paperback. Condition: Good. See Amsterdam like a local on six winding and surprising routes past unique shops, bars and cafes, and top sights with Moon Amsterdam Walks.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Amsterdam is renowned as an anything-goes city. But it helps to know where to go. With the help of expert local writers, Time Out Amsterdam takes you beyond the superficial into the places where the locals work, play and imbibe, providing the lowdown on its museums and galleries, the best eating, shopping and carousing, the most interesting sights, excursions - and, of course - cycling routes. The revamped Guide continues to chart the ups and downs of this cosy but dynamic city. It retains the street-wise independence and local expertise that the series is known for, while improving many features to help visitors navigate the city. Key featuresWritten by an unrivalled network of local experts to give visitors the very best city experience Chapters are arranged by area with colour coding and a local map for each section, helping readers navigate the guide and the city with easeHundreds of hand-picked restaurants, cafes and bars that have been visited and reviewed anonymously by critics who pay their own wayA range of magazine-style feature articles really help readers get a feel for the local vibe, main attractions and brilliant itinerariesIncludes a pull-out city map to help visitors navigate their way between the sights.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Discover the historic location of Rembrandt's famous Night Watch, the origin of the invention of cognac; homage to prostitutes; decypher facade stones; make love quite legally in the open air; visit magnificent interior courtyards; ski in the heart of the town, or become an adept of boat-in - the Amsterdam version of drive-in - and eat a pizza in your own boat. Away from the crowds and the stereotypes, Amsterdam still keeps her treasures so well hidden that they only reveal themselves to the inhabitants and to travellers who know how to wander off the beaten track. An indispensable guide for those who think they know the Netherlands capital well or for those who want to discover the other face of the town.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Top 25 Must-See Sights.Best bets for dining, lodging, sightseeing. Plus a full-color pullout map. Everything you need to experience Amsterdam. - Top lodging and dining picks for every budget- Kid-friendly, hands-on attractions, including playing scientist at NEMO and exploring the Amsterdam, a Dutch East Indiaman- Side trips to Delft, with its blue-and-white pottery, and the Keukenhof Gardens in the heart of the bulb-growing region- All the classic sights, from the Van Gogh Museum to the Anne Frankhuis- Great places to sample cheese, Indonesian rijsttafel, and contemporary Dutch fare- The best local shopping: custom-fit clogs and handmade lace Insider Tips - Expert Advice The author: Teresa Fisher is a freelance journalist and frequent visitor to Holland. She writes regularly for a variety of newspapers and magazines.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Arthur Frommer's Easy Guides are designed to respond to travel decisions, and large numbers of travelers decide to follow a visit to Amsterdam with excursions to Brussels and Bruges. Together, the three cities provide a fascinating insight into both contemporary and ancient Europe. The modern lifestyles of the Dutch are on display in an awesome seventeenth century setting, while Brussels and especially Bruges are windows into an even earlier time. Sasha Heseltine captures both aspects of three remarkable European attractions.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Roma meets A Gentleman in Moscow in this vivid portrait of the twentieth century, witnessed by one boy from his self-imposed refuge in Mexico City.Galo has not left his home on Amsterdam Street, not since the day in 1938 when a shocking act of violence split his family apart. His hermitage is made easier by the peculiar design of the street. It is shaped like an ellipse ? if you walk it, you will find yourself returning to the same place again and again.Playing host to Jewish refugees, Spanish exiles, and Latin American revolutionaries, his home becomes the school at which Galo learns about a world he never sees, and the ideals and terrors that shape history. He begins to realize that Amsterdam Street, the site of endless returns, may be the true centre of the world. Appointing himself the street?s guardian, Galo witnesses the decades pass, knowing that everyone who walks away must one day come back.A novel of rare humanity and grace, The Guardian of Amsterdam Street is a stunning portrait of a neighbourhood where the whole of the twentieth century comes alive and a moving inquiry into how we shape the world, and how it transforms us in turn.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Time Out Amsterdam gives the lowdown on where to go and what to see in this dynamic city.The expert local writers take you beyond the gabled houses and picturesque canals to the places where residents work, play and imbibe. Whether you're into culture, food, design or partying until the small hours, Time Out Amsterdam will guide you to the best of this unforgettable city. From the Red Light District to the Museum Quarter, it provides the lowdown on the unmissable sights, museums, restaurants, bars and coffee shops to ensure you don't miss a beat.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Lonely Planet Make My Day Amsterdam is a unique guide that allows you to effortlessly plan your perfect day. Flip through the sections and mix and match your itinerary for morning, afternoon and evening. Planning your city adventure has never been so easy and fun.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Written by Amsterdam's residents, the 6th edition of this guide offers information on where to stay, where to shop and what to do - day and night, as well as critical guides to the numerous sights and a complete listing of all its entertainments.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Arthur Frommer's Easy Guides are designed to respond to travel decisions, and large numbers of travelers decide to follow a visit to Amsterdam with excursions to Brussels and Bruges. Together, the three cities provide a fascinating insight into both contemporary and ancient Europe. The modern lifestyles of the Dutch are on display in an awesome seventeenth century setting, while Brussels and especially Bruges are windows into an even earlier time. Sasha Heseltine captures both aspects of three remarkable European attractions.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. A provocative, enlightening, humorous, and impressively executed guide to Amsterdam's twilight world. -- Kirkus ReviewsAmsterdam Exposed tells the true one-of-a-kind story of an innocent exchange student who moves to Amsterdam hoping to write a book about the red light district and everything that follows. It's an American abroad story, and also a love story; it's an uplifting tragedy, full of humor from beginning to end; it's an Amsterdam survival guide; a sympathetic look at a societal problem; a little piece of policy; a sweet farewell to a world just about gone; and, ultimately, as close as you can come to a free trip to Amsterdam without leaving your couch. In sum, Amsterdam Exposed takes readers deep into the district on a journey never before possible, forever reshaping their understanding of one of the most famous tourist attractions in the world, and the women who work there. If you've ever spent time in Amsterdam, or dreamed of doing so, this book's for you.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. This is the second>Made by Hand>guide by stylist Pia Jane Bijkerk. The first, Paris: Made by Hand, received an ecstatic reception around the world from magazines such as>British House & Garden, Vogue Living, and>Martha Stewart Living, and on dozens and dozens of design blogs from design*sponge to decor8. Amsterdam: Made by Hand>takes readers to dozens of boutiques, studios, and workshops offering not only newly created items fashioned by hand, but also vintage objects and found objects that may have been reworked by a talented artist. Also included are shops providing exclusive European supplies if you want to make your own objects: fabric, vintage silk tassels, yarn, handmade buttons, flowers in feathers and silk, and more. Pia describes her book the best: As a stylist, I am always on the lookout for objects that are distinctive and alluring--which is why I adore all things handmade. Amsterdam: Made by Hand>is an insider's guide where you'll discover Dutch ateliers tucked away on the cobble stoned backstreets of the old canal district, and boutiques that Dutch designers and stylists have kept well-hidden inside their black books. . . until now. Between its pages you can expect to find woodworkers, flower artists, jewelry designers, dressmakers, ceramicists, and more: with the backdrop of Amsterdam's beautiful canals and wonky buildings, you can expect to see this quaint old city in a whole new light. This is a book for all professional designers and decorators and lovers of design and decorating, lovers of all things handmade, the chic and unique, and of course Amsterdam.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. BOOKER PRIZE WINNER * NATIONAL BESTSELLER * A sharp contemporary morality tale, cleverly disguised as a comic novel, Amsterdam is "a dark tour de force, perfectly fashioned" (The New York Times) from the bestselling author of Atonement. On a chilly February day, two old friends meet in the throng outside a London crematorium to pay their last respects to Molly Lane. Both Clive Linley and Vernon Halliday had been Molly's lovers in the days before they reached their current eminence: Clive is Britain's most successful modern composer, and Vernon is a newspaper editor. Gorgeous, feisty Molly had other lovers, too, notably Julian Garmony, Foreign Secretary, a notorious right-winger tipped to be the next prime minister. In the days that follow Molly's funeral, Clive and Vernon will make a pact with consequences that neither could have foreseen.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. BOOKER PRIZE WINNER * NATIONAL BESTSELLER * A sharp contemporary morality tale, cleverly disguised as a comic novel, Amsterdam is "a dark tour de force, perfectly fashioned" (The New York Times) from the bestselling author of Atonement. On a chilly February day, two old friends meet in the throng outside a London crematorium to pay their last respects to Molly Lane. Both Clive Linley and Vernon Halliday had been Molly's lovers in the days before they reached their current eminence: Clive is Britain's most successful modern composer, and Vernon is a newspaper editor. Gorgeous, feisty Molly had other lovers, too, notably Julian Garmony, Foreign Secretary, a notorious right-winger tipped to be the next prime minister. In the days that follow Molly's funeral, Clive and Vernon will make a pact with consequences that neither could have foreseen.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. BOOKER PRIZE WINNER * NATIONAL BESTSELLER * A sharp contemporary morality tale, cleverly disguised as a comic novel, Amsterdam is "a dark tour de force, perfectly fashioned" (The New York Times) from the bestselling author of Atonement. On a chilly February day, two old friends meet in the throng outside a London crematorium to pay their last respects to Molly Lane. Both Clive Linley and Vernon Halliday had been Molly's lovers in the days before they reached their current eminence: Clive is Britain's most successful modern composer, and Vernon is a newspaper editor. Gorgeous, feisty Molly had other lovers, too, notably Julian Garmony, Foreign Secretary, a notorious right-winger tipped to be the next prime minister. In the days that follow Molly's funeral, Clive and Vernon will make a pact with consequences that neither could have foreseen.…

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