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Скачать книгу (размер 2 074 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 408) Аннотация: New York is a city of unexpected juxtapositions: centuries-old landmark buildings rub elbows with sleek, state-of-the-art skyscrapers; world-renowned monuments are just around the corner from local neighborhood shops; and a kaleidoscope of diverse shops, restaurants, and cultural centers can all be found within a very concentrated area. More than 550 vibrant photographs capture the unique…

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Скачать книгу (размер 3 257 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 640) Аннотация: For most people, Canada evokes the mighty peaks of the Rocky Mountains, prairies stretching as far as the eye can see, boundless forests of dark conifers, and the vast, austere frozen northern reaches: a country dominated by the untouched natural world. But Canada also has bustling modern metropolises which overlook the Great Lakes and dominate the broad St. Lawrence River. This book, which comes…

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