their are plenty of books on the internet lonely planet was one that I can remember, their was a good book store next to the winter palace. So check the airport on arrival as well. If you are in England their are loads to choose. When are you going over it is important because of the heat. April it starts getting unbearable 140 deg in the vally of the kings. My Mother inlaw is going back for 3 weeks in April to bring back my books you could borrow one .

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Denise