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An invaluable resource for high school students who dream of getting into top- flight colleges. College Matters offers the guidance of 12 students who made it into their dream colleges. They share their expertise about the entire process, from first explorations, to estimating chances, through the practical work of reaching the goal. Here's what you need to know to optimize your chances of admission to one of the most selective colleges. Features include:.:.; Proven techniques for getting into an elite college.; An approach that teenagers can identify with.; Chapters that are written by students uniquely qualified in specific topics--for example, Evelyn Huang, author of the financial aid chapter, won more than $110,000 in scholarships. more...

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From Vegas to the Vatican — this is the all-in-one guide to getting married away from home. As many as 25 percent of couples now opt for a destination wedding, a 400 percent increase in the past 10 years. Part of the reason: The average at-home wedding costs $27,000, the average destination wedding costs $17,000, and the average cruise destination wedding costs $7,000 — or less!. This hands-on, practical guide helps readers organize and plan anything from a budget to a blue-sky destination wedding. It features up-to-date information on picking the best location, making travel arrangements, dressing for the occasion, and arranging an unforgettable wedding anywhere in the world. Unique among wedding planning books, Destination for Weddings also acknowledges that most couples use the Internet to plan their wedding. So it’s filled with Web tips, shortcuts, URLs, and even instructions on creating your own digital wedding planner. more...

Price: $19.99

Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Costa Rica features gorgeous color photos of the lush rain forest, the amazing array of wildlife, and the spectacular beaches that await you. Personally researched by a longt more...

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You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go—they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!. Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Maui features gorgeous full-color photos of the pristine beaches, colorful undersea life, and lush rain forest vistas that await you. Personally researched by a local expert, and written in an honest, personal voice, Frommer's Maui is the premier guide to this fascinating island. It's all here, from thrilling whale watching to the spectacular sunrise at Haleakala National Park, from a mile-by-mile drive along the Road to Hana to mule rides on neighboring Molokai. No other guide comes close to matching our coverage of the island's beaches, golf courses, and adventure outings, with personal recommendations on the best outfitters, dive sites, and snorkeling spots. Our candid and in-depth hotel reviews, all based on recent personal inspections, will help you find the perfect place to stay: a lavish high-rise resort, a family-friendly condo complex, or an intimate B&B on its own private cove. And our restaurant reviews, all personally written by one of Hawaii's leading dining critics, are simply second to none. Whether you're looking for romance or family fun in the sun, Frommer's Maui is the only guide you'll need. You'll even get a free color fold-out map that makes trip-planning a snap!. more...

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Come along with Frommer's to one of the hottest destinations in the Caribbean. Our concise, pocket-sized guide takes you straight to the very best restaurants, accommodations and attractions in Puerto Rico. We'll direct you to the best beaches, from Luquillo Beach, a white sand crescent edged by a vast coconut grove, to Boquerón Beach, which attracts devoted fishermen, sailors, scuba divers, and windsurfers. We'll guide you through the stunning El Yunque rain forest and the caves of the Río Camuy Cave Park. Frommer's describes a range of wonderful accommodations, restaurants and nightlife for all budgets and tastes. Searching for some authentic Puerto Rican food? Stop by Ajili Mójili for some stuffed green plantains and arroz con pollo--stewed chicken with saffron rice. We reveal the best places for snorkeling, scuba-diving, golf, sailing, deep-sea fishing and a host of other activities. This light-weight, inexpensive guide is the key to a perfect vacation in Puerto Rico. more...

Price: $10.99