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Hear the Afro-Latino rhythms of Maputo's streets from the back seat of a vintage habana.
Climb barefoot up the misty heights of sacred Monte Gorongosa.
Watch the spirits of the dead come to life at a masked mapiko dance.
Hum to attract a humpback whale while snorkelling in Two Mile Reef with dolphins and dugong.
One author, 2500km of coastline, 42 hilariously cramped bus rides and countless acts of kindness.
All new diving chapter - your cutting-edge guide to the best diving spots and wildlife experiences.
Customer Reviews:
Keep the Facts Dispense with the Politics.......2002-07-18
Lonely Planet books are always interesting to browse through. Most of the time they do stick to giving you the facts about a country and I do appreciate it. However, Lonely Planet's editors often like to mix their left wing politics with travel. The result are sections like "Responsible Tourism" that at best are paternalistic to the reader and at worst wrong. In this section it is suggested that the tourist seek out "locally run and owned" establishments and patronize them instead of foreign owned businesses. First of all if you can tell a foreign owned from a local owned perhaps it's because the standards are different. Secondly, why would you choose a lessor value (weighing in price and quality of the product together) when picking a hotel for instance? Where you stay is part of the experience and it may not be worth residing in some dank crummy hotel for the sake of patronizing a local business. The reason why countries like Mozambique never worked out economically in the past (and now are trying to change) is because their leaders applied the same kind of dim ignorant thinking displayed by Lonely Planet writers.
I have traveled to many People's Republics and the idea of a business supplying a valued product to a customer was often lacking. Businesses were simply suppose to provide jobs and no attention to efficiency or quality was made. This is exactly why these economies floundered in the past; they could not make things to market standards, their use of material resources and labor was so poor that they could only pay workers a pittance and could only pawn off their wares to captive populations. A successful economy has businesses that typically concentrate on providing value to the customer first - that is you the traveler. By doing so a business will insure that it employs local people and contributes to the local economy. Demanding that local enterprises match the value of foreign firms will help the country. Local entrepreneurs and workers will adopt the right business standards and work ethics to economically succeed.
Truly a vital tool for visitors to this revitalized nation !.......2000-12-30
Mozambique has only recently re-opened to tourism, after years of war and bloodshed. Fortunately the hard times are now over, and the country is once again a thriving, wonderful African nation. I loved it all - the people, the food, the music... With this Lonely Planet guide, I was really able to get the most out of my stay. It contains plenty of advice on visiting places, hotels, restaurants, etc. And also great advice on how to save money - indeed, Mozambique can be very expensive ! A country and a book I won't forget.
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The handy pocket-size guide is packed with useful information, tips and recommendations, accompanied by colour photographs, charts and maps for the first-time traveller who wants to experience the major highlights that Mozambique has to offer. This travel book surpasses other guides in that it incorporates essential information in an easy-to-carry and easy-to-read format that is attractive
and useful at the same time. It provides a visitor with an invaluable introduction to Mozambique by concisely highlighting the region’s ‘must see’ areas in a practical and user-friendly format, thus encouraging the tourist to make the most of his/her available time. All the essential information you need to get around an unfamiliar region is compacted into useful and practical ‘At-a-Glance’ sections at the end of each chapter. The fold-out map of Mozambique is ideal for tourists and visitors. In addition to the main map of Mozambique, which highlights scenic routes, it features 13 detailed area maps and 6 town plans.
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This newly updated edition of Mozambique will whet the appetite of independent travelers. After uncertain years of war and natural disaster, this guide encompasses the changes that have taken place. Southern Mozambique is only a days' drive from Johannesburg, with the capital Maputo lying just over the border, making it an easy extension of a visit to South Africa. The south coast of Mozambique is exceptionally beautiful; beaches lined with palm tree and world-ranking snorkeling, diving, and game-fishing locations are all highlighted, along with listings of exceptional restaurants and resorts. For backpackers exploring off-the-beaten-track Africa, the challenges of getting to and around northern Mozambique are described. Also detailed is Ilha do Moçambique--a small coral island and Cultural Heritage Site boasting a formidable fortress and claiming to be the oldest European settlement in East Africa.
Customer Reviews:
Practical and informative.......2006-08-17
The book contains a good overview of the history of Mozambique as well as useful hints for tourists in relation to money, customs, wildlife, etc. The provence by provence guide was very good.
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This newly updated edition of Mozambique will whet the appetites of travelers of all budgets and bring them up to date with the rapid changes that are sweeping the country, increasing its status as a new African tourist destination. Highlights of Mozambique featured in the guide include the new luxury lodges in the Qurimbas archipelago, the coral island of Ilha do Moçambique--a Cultural Heritage Site with a formidable fortress--the bustling Portuguese colonial cities of Maputo and Beira, and the exceptionally beautiful south coast.
Features include:
*Watersports, first-class diving, pristine beaches and resorts
*New information on the luxury island lodges of the north
*Sections on health and safety, planning and preparation, plus Mozambican Portuguese
*Getting around by public transportation
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From the world-famous Kruger National Park in South Africa to Botswana's Okavango Delta, Namibia's Etosha National Park, and Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park, ecotravellers want to experience African savannahs, forests, deserts, and other stunning habitats and catch glimpses of some of the world's most spectacular wildlife: hornbills and parrots, monkeys and big cats, frogs and toads, crocodiles and snakes. This book provides all the information you need to find, identify, and learn about Southern Africa's magnificent animal life. - Identifying and location information on the most frequently seen animals. - Up-to-date information on the ecology, behavior, and conservation of the animals. - More than 500 full-color illustrations of Southern Africa's most common amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammal-the species you are most likely to see. - Information about and photos of Southern Africa's major habitat types. - Descriptions and photos of Southern Africa's most frequently visited parks and reserves. Easy-to-carry, entertainingly written, beautifully illustrated-you will want to have this book as constant companion on your journey.
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Completely updated and revised for this new edition, our unique electronic book on two CD-ROMs has an amazing collection of the finest federal documents and resources about Mozambique, providing encyclopedic coverage of all aspects of the country. This disc set provides a truly fantastic reference source, with over one hundred thousand pages reproduced in Adobe Acrobat format! There is complete coverage of newsworthy material about Mozambique, including USAID (over 25,000 pages of reports), business, U.S. relations, Clinton Administration, AIDS, Peace Corps, malaria, 2006 earthquake, flooding, South African Development Community (SADC), and more. This incredible and comprehensive series on the countries of the world contains material from the State Department, Department of Defense, White House, and cabinet agencies including Agriculture, Energy, and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. There is complete information about geography, people, government, the economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. In addition to the nation-specific material, as a bonus we have included reports about every country on the globe, with 271 nations, dependent areas, and other entities identified by the Central Intelligence Agency. The CIA World Factbook is considered an invaluable "world encyclopedia" reference book. This incredible two CD-ROM set is packed with over 100,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software - allowing direct viewing on Windows and Macintosh systems. The Acrobat cataloging technology adds enormous value and uncommon functionality to this impressive collection of government documents and material.
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Completely updated and revised for this new edition, our unique electronic book on two CD-ROMs has an amazing collection of the finest federal documents and resources about Mozambique, providing encyclopedic coverage of all aspects of the country. This disc set provides a truly fantastic reference source, with over one hundred thousand pages reproduced in Adobe Acrobat format! There is complete coverage of newsworthy material about Mozambique, including USAID (over 25,000 pages of reports), business, U.S. relations, Clinton Administration, AIDS, Peace Corps, malaria, 2006 earthquake, flooding, South African Development Community (SADC), and more. This incredible and comprehensive series on the countries of the world contains material from the State Department, Department of Defense, White House, and cabinet agencies including Agriculture, Energy, and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. There is complete information about geography, people, government, the economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. In addition to the nation-specific material, as a bonus we have included reports about every country on the globe, with 271 nations, dependent areas, and other entities identified by the Central Intelligence Agency. The CIA World Factbook is considered an invaluable "world encyclopedia" reference book. This incredible two CD-ROM set is packed with over 100,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software - allowing direct viewing on Windows and Macintosh systems. The Acrobat cataloging technology adds enormous value and uncommon functionality to this impressive collection of government documents and material.
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African Adventurer's Guide to Mozambique
Willie Olivier , and
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Guide to Mozambique
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- Must read!
- Funny, Moving and Well-Written
- Courtesy of Teens Read Too
- Edgy little book
- A nice break from typical YA fare
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Funny Little Monkey
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Ages 14 and up. First time novelist Andrew Auseon brings a fresh voice to this surrealistic comedy that will have teens snickering with recognition despite its deliberate grotesqueries.
Arty, 15, is 4 foot 2. His twin brother Kurt is 6 foot 3. They hate each other with the instant antagonism of a Rottweiler and an alley cat, Arty spewing insults and taunts, and Kurt responding with the massive force of his gorilla hulk. Long ago, when they were ten, they were the same size. Then Arty developed Growth Hormone Deficiency Syndrome, their father stole the family Pontiac and held up a Rite Aid for a case of beer, and their beloved grampa died suddenly in the supermarket. The brothers' hostility has grown ever since, and it plays out against the black comedy background of Millard Fillmore High School, where the school mascot, a statue of a boxing turtle named Millie, has just been stolen, and a bizarre underground of grungy punks and outcasts hang out in the downstairs tunnel world of the Art Wing.
Arty endures the indignities of his size (a booster seat at school, sneakers from his eight-year-old cousin) but when Kurt gets to be more than he can bear, he accepts an offer of manipulated revenge from the rebel-without-a-cause leader of the underground, the diabolical but strangely sympathetic Kerouac. His organization sets in motion a complicated plan to sabotage Kurt's love life and blame him for Millie's theft. In a darkly comic night of pursuit through rain and mud, flashing police lights, and abandoned warehouses the two brothers finally realize the source of their rage and begin to make mutual cause against their gritty world. --Patty Campbell
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Arty may be shorter than your average teen, but that doesn't mean his problems are small. If anything, they're huge. Whether he is dodging the fists of his hulking twin older brother, dealing with the other misfits in his school, helping track down the stolen school mascot, or falling in love for the first time, Arty lives his life looking up--and giving readers an unusual perspective on becoming a man.
A hilarious, surprisingly moving novel from a huge talent, Funny Little Monkey heralds the arrival of a bold new comedic voice.
Customer Reviews:
Must read!.......2007-07-24
It's rare to find a young adult novel that can be enjoyed by girls AND boys. By the end of the first chapter you feel as though you are a part of Artie's family. The story is sad, funny, and captivating; it will be with you long after you read it. I think that Artie is a character who deserves a sequel!
Funny, Moving and Well-Written.......2007-04-21
Andrew Auseon has a gift for over-the-top adolescent sarcasm and humor, and he uses it to great effect in this wonderful novel. The main character, Artie, is very sympathetic, but one of the themes throughout the book is that no one is what he or she seems. So though it's easy to feel sorry for poor, stunted, bullied Artie in the beginning, we quickly come to see that he--like everyone around him--is much more complicated than that.
A warm, funny and refreshingly creative look at human weaknesses. Just ignore the off-putting cover and dive right in.
Courtesy of Teens Read Too.......2006-11-27
FUNNY LITTLE MONKEY is a hilarious story of the life of Arty Moore, a fourteen-year-old teenager with growth hormone deficiency, hence his childish appearance and towering 4' 2" build. His twin brother, Kurt, however, seemed to get all the "good" genes and the similarity in looks between the two brothers seemed to stop when Arty stopped growing, and Kurt didn't.
Kurt loves tormenting Arty. Arty doesn't exactly appreciate the "brotherly love" being sent his way, and so he employs the help of a secret school organization with, frankly, more tricks up their sleeves than the KGB and Stalin's other two secret police, along with the Gestapo, combined into one. With the help of this underground alliance among students at his school, Arty plans revenge against his brother, but his problems are only beginning.
What wouldn't complete a great novel without a girl being involved, and yes, there is a girl. Arty is utterly infatuated with new student Leslie Dermott, but he can't quite figure out how got the attention of such a hot girl. Readers join Arty on his road trip to love as well as the pit-stop to the gas station of pain.
Extremely clever and hilariously written, Andrew Auseon gives us a character so obnoxious and self-righteous that even though we all know Arty is a complete jackass, we can't help but root him on in his eternal struggle to grow up, both literally and emotionally. Truly, this novel is a story of two brothers and the complex relationship two brothers can have.
Along with that, however, throw in confusing situations, smart literary puns that some readers will find intriguing, secret social groups, a Vietnamese kid who is ignorantly named Tibetan by Arty [typical], and the mysterious disappearance of the school mascot statue [a stone turtle], and you get FUNNY LITTLE MONKEY, Andrew Auseon's stellar debut novel and an incredibly funny and very, very, very clever and well-written story. Cheers to A.A.
Reviewed by: Long Nguyen
Edgy little book.......2006-01-17
If you like your coffee black and your comedy dark, this book is for you. Definitely not your average teen novel, this first novel by Andrew Auseon percolates with quirky characters, a dysfunctional family, and it makes you ask yourself how far you would go for revenge.
If you're Arty Moore, challenged in the height department, the answer is almost over the edge.
A nice break from typical YA fare.......2005-12-26
Arty Moore is a growth-challenged high schooler who had no friends and lives to be as unnoticeable as possible, especially to his hulk of a twin brother, who torments him endlessly. Towards the end of the school year, Arty makes an unlikely female friend and manages to join the town's misfit underground resistance system. Pulled in several different directions, Arty is offered opportunities for revenge against his brother. Nothing is as simple as it seems, though, and Auseon's novel packs a punch of commentary on family relationships, friendships, and what it means to stick your neck our for another person.
This is a nice break from the usual YA fare, and it would make a great book for a reluctant male teen reader.
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Funny! (A Little Zeb Book)
Caroline Castle
Manufacturer: Red Fox
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Release Date: 2005-08-23 |
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Little Zeb is back! Join the baby zebra and his friends in another endearing adventure
Little Zeb is being funny. Little Hippo and Little Piggy think they can be even funnier. However, being funny can be very noisy, and when their laughter wakes up Big Gorilla it looks like they are in BIG trouble. Little Zeb soon realizes they will have to be tip-top funny to have any hope of escape.
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- A barrel of monkeys = a barrel of laughs!!!
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Funny Faces: Monkeys and Apes (Little Nature Books Series)
Valerie Tracqui
Manufacturer: Charlesbridge Publishing
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ASIN: 0881069469 |
Customer Reviews:
A barrel of monkeys = a barrel of laughs!!!.......2001-02-14
My daughter just loved this book! All the cute and crazy animal faces really kept her laughing! I recommend this book to anyone with small children!
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