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In addition to award-winning travel guides, Rough Guides publishes benchmark books on subjects as diverse as Climate Change and Ethical Living to iPods and Opera. Browse our reference categories using the links at the left, and click on any title for more information.

Film

Film
From Altman to Zefferelli, directors and their film careers are put centre screen.

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Genes and Cloning

Genes and Cloning
Could we ever clone a human? The inside story of the genetic code, from cell structure to Dolly the sheep.

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Velvet Underground

Velvet Underground
Explores the Velvet story, the Velvet music, the Velvet universe.

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Film Noir

Film Noir
Takes a fascinating look at the noir movies made in the Classical Hollywood era and beyond.

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Genes & CloningGenes & Cloning
Could there really be a future attack of the human clones?
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The BrainThe Brain
Memory: a function of the most advanced supercomputer, the human brain.
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The EarthThe Earth
Will Mother Earth have her revenge, or is there still time to cool her temperature?
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WeatherWeather
Global warming is not insoluble. Learn how you can make a difference.
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RunningRunning
This guide will propel you ahead of the pack with a power brew of reliable guidance and inspirational tips.
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World Music Volume 1World Music Volume 1
Has full coverage of everything from Afrobeat to Arabesque.
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ElvisElvis
Covers every aspect of The King, from his songs to his record collection; his birth, life, and mythical afterlife.
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Macs & OS XMacs & OS X
Whether you already have a Mac or you’re thinking of buying one, you need this book.
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Climate ChangeClimate Change
A complete, unbiased guide to one of the most pressing problems facing humanity.
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Classic NovelsClassic Novels
From Quixote to Orhan Pamuks's Snow, get the lowdown on the best fiction ever written.
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