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First printing September 2014
eISBN 978-1-61238-965-3
ISBN 978-1-61238-964-6
ISSN 1084-4422
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Photo Credits
Front Cover: Positano, Amalfi Coast © Woldt/Getty Images
Front Matter: here, Varenna © David C. Hoerlein; here, Venice © Michael Potter; here, Venice © Laura VanDeventer
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