The Gold Standard ...
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While I often select several travel guides for larger vacations, this Lonely Planet "Discover" series is ALWAYS my first stop (the new National Geographic series is currently a strong second). I love the colorful, enticing photos. Likewise, I appreciate the time invested in both obvious destinations and lesser well-known ones. What I really enjoy here is the element of time saving. For me, the little sections entitled "If You Like Fine Dining," "If You Like Fine Food," and "If You Like Good Food" saves me a ton of time conducting online research (84, 154, 295). Likewise, it is small touches like these that allow me connect with the text and generates excitement for the upcoming journey. Tidbits like an explanation of the Claddagh Rings are a fantastic, relevant touch (219).

Do read the "Local Knowledge" boxes and "Ireland: In Focus." All of these prepare the traveler and make the journey that much more compelling. And, certainly, the "Survival Guide" is a "must-read."  I found it particularly interesting to read that women who use birth control pills will need to bring an extra supply. Fascinating!

Once you book your trip, do pick up the more detailed, thorough&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Lonely-Planet-Ireland-Travel-Guide/dp/1742207499/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Lonely Planet Ireland (Travel Guide)</a>.
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the gold standard for pressure regulators. We have many in use for years and this is the only brand we will buy now for our farm.
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This is the gold standard for financial calculators and HP continues to make a great product.  I've had both the original version and the platinum version (which allows for standard entry instead of RPN).  Candidly, once you learn RPN, any other entry system seems trite in comparison.

I still use this regularly, despite the Finance Dept. at Xavier University trying to force students to use a different type of calculator.  I actually dropped an MBA Finance class because the professor refused to let me use my binky (that's what I call my HP).
460681
As good as it gets.. Better than "Stay Golden" the Greatest Hits CD..
1422718
The beauty of the golden rule has kept the world a great place.  Too bad groups like Isis don't adhere to the basic principles of this book. I love the concept of the gold medal thinking and manifesting the left and right side of one's brain to become a genius.  The golden ratio, which is the world's most astonishing number, is found everywhere, showing how we are all connected to the earth and need to treat every living being  with fairness and dignity.
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The gold standard of Camino Frances guidebooks. Pilgrims from other countries often used my Brierley to figure out where they were and how to get to where they were going. Worth every penny.
3154102
Pretty much the name brand gold standard in portable nets.  If you want the best, this is it.
1546500
Fantastic book, as with the rest in the series. The Beautiful Cookbook series is by far the gold standard for photography, recipes and in-depth information for the countries which they feature. Should be a required book series in every home !!
4213289
Sailing through Amazon? Drop your anchor here! Stop and BUY THIS BOOK!

It's pages are full of pure business gold that only it's readers get to enjoy.  You will be richer by reading and implementing....literally.  This book sits on my desk for daily business golden nuggets.  The oceans of the world will be yours to enjoy (on vacation), but this book teaches you the gold  is in the small {niche} ponds of the world.

Thank you Christopher Flett for writing!
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This filter is the "gold standard" and an awesome price. Thousand Oaks is the premiere source. If I ever need another, will definitely use again. I wish I had bought two! I'm looking at buying the next size up for my other telescope.
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Simply a superb "how to" guide book for beginners in gold investing. As good as gold.
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The gold IS NOT nickel-free. I've tried all the other colors without issue but the gold has my ears on fire within an hour.
The metal is soft, easy to bend with your fingers/nails. Sufficient quality and I've been satisfied with the purchase until using the gold hooks. Those will all be thrown out. This isn't something you can hope goes unnoticed, shame in PH PandaHall for trying to pull a quick one.
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This book is a valuable resource in itself.

It demystifies the world of natural resources and precious metals.  Day explains the arcana in terms that a non-professional investor will understand. He makes a powerful case for investing in gold at all times, not merely when inflation is anticipated reminding us that "gold was saved after the market crash of 1929, but in great volumes especially in 1931, on fear of a devaluation of the dollar..." Is this observation not timely and totally relevant to the second decade of the 21st century?

Although Day himself has solid academic credentials (LSE and all that), this volume is above all practical and provides solid examples and recommendations for investors of all risk tolerances. In the gold mining arena he clearly explains the differences between major producers and higher-octane exploration firms. At a superficial level these differences are obvious, but the author digs deeper (bad pun intended!) and puts in plain words these differences, which although subtle at times, can have a great influence on returns. He deals with base metals with the same clarity and, to provide one random example, shows why China's consumption is the biggest factor in the price movements of four great commodities - copper, zinc, cotton and soybeans.

Highly recommended! In short: a valuable resource and a good read.
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It is my favorite brand of heavy gel medium and acrylic paints. Golden products are always consistent. The same product every time. That can't be said for other brands.  I've been using Golden for the past 10 years and can vouch for their superior quality.
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'This is an excellent follow-on to "The Death of Money."  It deals only with gold.  How the gold business is structured, the major players (China, US, Russia, IMF) and their motivations.  Their policy objectives, and the constraints that hem them in.

Very good examinatin of gold price manipulation.  How it is done and why.  Rickards does not believe that the US has hollowed out its reserves at Ft. Knox.  He accepts the government's word that the 8,000 tons are still there and still there is a problem.

Rickards is conservative in another way.  "Black Swan" or "Big Short" type investors would read this, conclude that there is very limited downside and a major upside to gold, and back up the truck.  Rickards is content to advise holding 10% of a portfolio in gold.  He mentions other precious metals only briefly.  Basically, gold is the only one available in sufficient amounts to serve as a universal monetary metal.
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You just gotta read it. It's gold. Absolute gold.
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The gold standard for growing citrus in containers and detailed citrus variety information and their behaviors in different climates. Worth its weight in gold. Many books describe commercial citrus planting, harvesting and pest control, but this is the only one, to our knowledge, which tackles the above mentioned facts to such detail. Superb, and the author is to be congratulated.