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Discover the best in design and travel with these stylish coffee table books.

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Food Journeys: 500 Extraordinary Places to Eat Around the Globe.  By National Geographic
National Geographic

Featuring the best dishes from around the globe, Food Journeys will tantalise the taste buds, from the street markets of Asia to the vineyards of France, from Spanish tapas to seafood in Sydney. This is the ultimate coffee table book for those who love food and travel. Find inspiration for your next journey or simply spend hours dreaming of the many delicious destinations.

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Overnight Sensations Europe Middle East Africa: Hotels for the Discerning Travelers.  By Philippe Kjellgren
Chronicle Books

Discerning travelers will love this book, a guide to luxury hotels in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. From deluxe coastal accommodations to the mountain-side cabins, you’ll discover the wonderful and the weird in a range of breathtaking settings. Even if you don’t have a trip planned, or can’t afford luxury accommodations, Overnight Sensations Europe Middle East Africa is the perfect book for armchair travel.

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Perfect Palettes.  By Stephanie Hoppen
Clarkson Potter

This bright and cheery book has everything you need to know about colour. Discover the art of a well-balanced colour scheme, the effects of different hues on the self, and the perfect shades for your home. Hoppen’s love of colour is evident in this beautiful book, a must for anyone with an interest in design or the home.