Written by a Czech local, Frommer’s Prague and the Best of the Czech Republic has all the practical details and candid advice you need to explore one of Europe’s loveliest and most exciting countries. We’ve reviewed the very best places to stay and dine in Prague, from historic art noveau hotels to intimate Castle District guesthouses, from grand cafes to ethnic restaurants and local pubs. With Frommer’s in hand, it’s easy to explore all the sights, whether you want to stroll the cobbled streets of the Old Town.
Edible Santa Fe is a quarterly publication that promotes and celebrates the abundance of local foods in North Central New Mexico. We value local, seasonal, authentic foods and culinary traditions. We celebrate family farmers who plant the seeds and work tirelessly to bring you the freshest local produce, the ranchers and poultry farmers committed to creating healthier and more sustainable methods of working with animals and the land...
Optical Communications Becomes an Industry Stalwart Hideo Kuwahara and Jim Theodoras Photonic Integration for High-Volume, Low-Cost Applications To date, photonic integration has seen only limited use in a few optical interface applications. The recently adopted IEEE draft standards for 40 Gb/s and 100 Gb/s Ethernet single-mode fiber local area network applications will change this situation. Chris Cole and Bernd Huebner, Finisar Corp.; John E. Johnson, CyOptics, Inc.
Rick Steves’ Rome 2009 allows any traveler to enjoy the sights and appreciate the lively culture of Italy’s capital and the center of the ancient world, from the architectural wonder of the Colosseum to a great cappuccino at a local cafe. Rick offers expert advice on all of the must-see destinations, including the Pantheon, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel. With detailed tours of Rome’s best museums and historic sights as well as unique walks through local neighborhoods, Rick Steves’ Rome 2009 is the definitive guide to this world-class city.
On the island of Oahu, surfer Sean Jones is the accidental witness of a gruesome crime committed by underworld boss Eddie Kim, who has inside men in the local police force.
