Travel Guide Book: August 2011

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: San Francisco: Including North Bay, East Bay, Peninsula, and South Bay

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60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: San Francisco: Including North Bay, East Bay, Peninsula, and South Bay Overview

Bay Area parks and preserves offer a dramatic variety of landscapes, from fern-lined canyons to rugged beaches, grassy meadows to sunny chaparral-coated hillsides. Well-known destinations such as Point Reyes National Seashore, Mount Diablo State Park, Mount Tamalpais State Park, and many other more obscure jewels of the Bay Area park system are just a short drive from the heart of San Francisco. Completely updated and including five new hikes, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: San Francisco guides readers to a splendid assortment of trails in the Bay Area's nine counties (a population of over 6 million people). Expertly drawn trail maps and trail profiles complement the detailed trail descriptions and useful at-a-glance information.

Tristes Tropiques

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First published in 1955, Claude Levi-Strauss's accounts of his researches among the peoples of the Amazon is a fascinating study and influential in understanding the organization of human society. He writes of myths and superstitions, modern cities and ancient villages, and each page is packed with anecdotes and observations. Photos & illus.

Hospitality Financial Managment

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Hospitality Financial Managment Overview

This up-to-date introduction to finance, written for those in hospitality careers, explains and demonstrates the importance of financial management within the hospitality organization. This clear and concise book provides many examples and is primarily based on practical applications and less on theoretical foundations—keeping hospitality professionals tuned into finance without intimidating them with a typical ¿finance¿ book. Financial Markets and Financial Instruments; Review of Financial Statements and Selected Ratios; The Relationship Between Risk and Return; Time Value of Money; Fixed Income Securities: Bonds & Preferred Stock; Common Stock Features; Cost of Capital; Capital Budgeting and Cash Flow Estimation; Capital Budgeting Decision Methods; Hotel Valuation; and Capital Structure. For those in hospitality/travel tourism professions.

Stingray Bit My Nipple!: True Stories from Real Travelers

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One of the things I love most about our 'True Stories' section (and by extension, this book) is that readers are so willing to laugh at themselves-they send in what are sometimes very embarrassing stories, because we all know that that's life, especially when you travel." --Erik Torkells, editor, Budget Travel

From the French-kissing giraffe to the Coke-drinking camel, Budget Travel's "True Stories" feature proves that life when traveling is indeed stranger and funnier than fiction.

Collected by Erik Torkells, editor of Budget Travel magazine, these tales of adventuresome calamity and hilarity are an irresistible read. Over 200 true stories are included.

Stories have been submitted by Budget Travel readers and many feature real and hilarious vacation photographs from their travels. From the couple in Belize who had a chicken lay an egg in their bed while at an eco resort, to the traveler who accidentally set her hair on fire while lighting a prayer candle, this book proves that the best memories come from moments when your trip is less than postcard-perfect.

Lonely Planet Singapore (City Travel Guide)

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Lonely Planet Singapore

Take in the scent of spices as you trawl through the five-foot-ways of Little India
Ride the MRT out to little-visited Singapore surprises
Discover why locals leave food out on the streets during the Hungry Ghost Festival
Wok-fry your own way to food nirvana

In This Guide:

Two authors (including a resident), over 900 hours of in-city research, 47 durians consumed
Expanded coverage of neighborhoods including two new walking tours and three new excursions
Cultural insights and local secrets from a comedian, a curator, a theater director, a writer and a scholar
Content updated daily - visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler insights

World Decorator Wall Map (tubed)

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Bright colors and unparalleled detail bring the world alive! Enjoy the accuracy and beauty of this world map from the cartographers at National Geographic. Created with the Winkel Tripel projection, this map reduces the distortion of land masses as they near the poles. Insets show world vegetation cover and landforms. Scale: 1:36,384,000. 46 x 30 inches (approx).

River Town: Two Years on the Yangtze (P.S.)

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ISBN13: 9780060855024
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River Town: Two Years on the Yangtze (P.S.) Overview

A New York Times Notable Book

Winner of the Kiriyama Book Prize

In the heart of China's Sichuan province, amid the terraced hills of the Yangtze River valley, lies the remote town of Fuling. Like many other small cities in this ever-evolving country, Fuling is heading down a new path of change and growth, which came into remarkably sharp focus when Peter Hessler arrived as a Peace Corps volunteer, marking the first time in more than half a century that the city had an American resident. Hessler taught English and American literature at the local college, but it was his students who taught him about the complex processes of understanding that take place when one is immersed in a radically different society.

Poignant, thoughtful, funny, and enormously compelling, River Town is an unforgettable portrait of a city that is seeking to understand both what it was and what it someday will be.

City Walks: Paris, Revised Edition: 50 Adventures on Foot

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City Walks: Paris, Revised Edition: 50 Adventures on Foot Overview

Completely revised and updated!

Walks include:
• Montmartre
• The Marais
• The Champs-Elysée
• The Gardens of Versailles
• And more!

Lonely Planet Barcelona (City Travel Guide)

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ISBN13: 9781741795936
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Lonely Planet Barcelona (City Travel Guide) Overview

Discover Barcelona

Leave your preconceptions about architecture behind at the curving, coral-like facade of Gaudí’s whimsical Casa Batlló
Send your tastebuds to seafood heaven with a plate of fideuà (Catalan noodles) at a beachfront restaurant near Port Olímpic
Join in the chants of ‘Barça, Barça, Baaarça!’ at Camp Nou, the legendary home ground of the Barcelona football club
Witness the eccentric heights of Catalan creativity in the museums and galleries of Montjuïc, Barcelona’s cultural hub

In This Guide

One local author, more than 500 hours of research, more than 200 eating and drinking recommendations, and untold morsels of tapas sampled
Color sections on the top Barcelona experiences, and awesome architecture from Gaudí to the Torre Agbar
Content updated daily - visit www.lonelyplanet.com/spain/barcelona for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler insights

Shakespeare's England, (Macmillan's Miniature series)

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Shakespeare's England, (Macmillan's Miniature series) Overview

This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.

Homicide

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Homicide Overview

Edgar and Anthony Award Winner
Selected by the Literary Guild
"Remarkable...A true crime classic."
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Enter the workday of real policemen. Follow fifteen detectives, three sergeants, and a lieutenant, whose job it is to investigate Baltimore's 234 murders. You will get a cop's-eye-view of the bureaucracy, the highs of success, the moments of despair, and the non-stop rush of pursuits, anger, banter, and violence that make up a cop's life. Now an acclaimed television series, this extraordinary book is the insider's look at what you have always wondered about.

Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage

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Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage Overview

The astonishing saga of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton's survival for over a year on the ice-bound Antarctic seas, as "Time" magazine put it, "defined heroism". Alfred Lansing's scrupulously researched and brilliantly narrated book--with over 200,000 copies sold--has long been acknowledged as the definitive account of the "Endurance's" fateful trip. of photos and maps. Nationwide traveling museum exhibition.

Infinite City: A San Francisco Atlas (Chairman's Circle Books)

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Infinite City: A San Francisco Atlas (Chairman's Circle Books) Overview

What makes a place? Infinite City, Rebecca Solnit's brilliant reinvention of the traditional atlas, searches out the answer by examining the many layers of meaning in one place, the San Francisco Bay Area. Aided by artists, writers, cartographers, and twenty-two gorgeous color maps, each of which illuminates the city and its surroundings as experienced by different inhabitants, Solnit takes us on a tour that will forever change the way we think about place. She explores the area thematically--connecting, for example, Eadweard Muybridge's foundation of motion-picture technology with Alfred Hitchcock's filming of Vertigo. Across an urban grid of just seven by seven miles, she finds seemingly unlimited landmarks and treasures--butterfly habitats, queer sites, murders, World War II shipyards, blues clubs, Zen Buddhist centers. She roams the political terrain, both progressive and conservative, and details the cultural geographies of the Mission District, the culture wars of the Fillmore, the South of Market world being devoured by redevelopment, and much, much more. Breathtakingly original, this atlas of the imagination invites us to search out the layers of San Francisco that carry meaning for us--or to discover our own infinite city, be it Cleveland, Toulouse, or Shanghai.
CONTRIBUTORS:
Cartographers: Ben Pease and Shizue Seigel
Designer: Lia Tjandra
Artists: Sandow Birk, Mona Caron, Jaime Cortez, Hugh D'Andrade, Robert Dawson, Paz de la Calzada, Jim Herrington, Ira Nowinski, Alison Pebworth, Michael Rauner, Gent Sturgeon, Sunaura Taylor
Writers and researchers: Summer Brenner, Adriana Camarena, Chris Carlsson, Lisa Conrad, Guillermo Gómez-Peña, Joshua Jelly-Schapiro, Paul La Farge, Genine Lentine, Stella Lochman, Aaron Shurin, Heather Smith, Richard Walker
Additional cartography: Darin Jensen; Robin Grossinger and Ruth Askevold, San Francisco Estuary Institute

Children's Illustrated Atlas. United States (Rand McNally, Schoolhouse)

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No young reader's library is complete without a top-notch U.S. atlas, and this is it! The Children's Illustrated Atlas of the U.S. takes students around the country state-by-state with inviting illustrations, paintings, photos, and text that capture the historical, physical, and individual personality of each state.

Features include:

Reference material and maps suited for kids ages 8-12
State maps presented in alphabetical order showing key cities, national parks, and physical features through hand-drawn shaded relief
Important state information and illustrated timelines outlining key events in each state's history
An index of major places found on the maps throughout the book
An inviting collection of state profiles ideal for young explorers
Durable, hardback cover
111 pages

Essential Atlas of the World

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Essential Atlas of the World Overview

Revised with all recent border, place-name, and flag changes around the world, Essential Atlas of the World is an exceptionally user-friendly atlas, a must-have for every home, school, home, library, and office desktop.

Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 of the World's Greatest Trips

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Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 of the World's Greatest Trips Overview

No one knows the world like National Geographic—and in this lavish volume, we reveal our picks for the world's most fabulous journeys, along with helpful information for readers who want to try them out.

Compiled from the favorite trips of National Geographic's travel writers, Journeys of a Lifetime spans the globe to highlight the best of the world's most famous and lesser known sojourns. It presents an incredible diversity of possibilities, from ocean cruises around Antarctica to horse treks in the Andes. Every continent and every possible form of transport is covered.

A timely resource for the burgeoning ranks of active travelers who crave adventurous and far-flung trips, Journeys of a Lifetime provides scores of creative ideas: trekking the heights of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania... mountain biking in Transylvania... driving through the scenic highlands of Scotland... or rolling through the outback on Australia's famous Ghan train... and dozens of other intriguing options all over the world.

Journeys of a Lifetime also features 22 fun Top 10 lists in all sorts of categories. What are the world's top 10 elevator rides, bridges to walk across, trolley rides, ancient highways, or underground walking adventures? Readers will love evaluating and debating the selections.

Each chapter showcases stunning photography, full-color maps, evocative text, and expert advice—including how to get there, when to visit, and how to make the most of the journey—all packaged in a luxurious oversize volume to treasure for years to come.

Hallowed Ground: A Walk at Gettysburg (Crown Journeys)

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“[I]n a larger sense, we can not dedicate—we can not consecrate—we can not hallow—this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our power to add or detract.”
—President Abraham Lincoln

James M. McPherson, the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Battle Cry of Freedom, and arguably the finest Civil War historian in the world, walks us through the site of the bloodiest and perhaps most consequential battle ever fought by Americans.

The events that occurred at Gettysburg are etched into our collective memory, as they served to change the course of the Civil War and with it the course of history. More than any other place in the United States, Gettysburg is indeed hallowed ground. It’s no surprise that it is one of the nation’s most visited sites (nearly two million annual visitors), attracting tourists, military buffs, and students of American history.

McPherson, who has led countless tours of Gettysburg over the years, makes stops at Seminary Ridge, the Peach Orchard, Cemetery Hill, and Little Round Top, among other key locations. He reflects on the meaning of the battle, describes the events of those terrible three days in July 1863, and places the struggle in the greater context of American and world history. Along the way, he intersperses stories of his own encounters with the place over several decades, as well as debunking several popular myths about the battle itself.

What brought those 165,000 soldiers—75,000 Confederate, 90,000 Union—to Gettysburg? Why did they lock themselves in such a death grip across these once bucolic fields until 11,000 of them were killed or mortally wounded, another 29,000 were wounded and survived, and about 10,000 were “missing”—mostly captured? What was accomplished by all of this carnage? Join James M. McPherson on a walk across this hallowed ground as he be encompasses the depth of meaning and historical impact of a place that helped define the nation’s character.

Stairway Walks in San Francisco

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One of San Francisco's little-known treasures is its more than 350 stairways. The author has combined dozens of her favorite stairways into 27 guided neighborhood walks. Each stairway walk contains a step-by-step route description that includes notes on historical background, architecture, and other points of interest. Accompanying every walk is an easy-to-follow map and a corresponding numbered outline, which includes information on taking public transportation to the beginning of the trip.

Lonely Planet New England (Country Guide) (Regional Guide)

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Explore the Boston of herons, hawks, muskrats and crabs by camping at Boston Harbor Islands. Follow the journey your garbage takes at the Trash Museum. Quaff hoppy pale ales and heady stouts in Vermont's microbreweries. Tackle America's premiere hiking route, the Appalachian Trail. In This Guide: Six local authors, 3000 research hours, 105 Boston bars and restaurants. Expanded outdoors coverage from the White Mountains to the Cape.

Lonely Planet Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya (Walking)

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Lonely Planet Knows Nepal

Enjoy the high passes, breathtaking landscapes and exhilarations of trekking in Nepal with Lonely Planet. Whether you want to make a tilt at Everest Base Camp, reach remote Tibetan villages or circuit sacred lakes, this guide lets you light out for the roof of the world.

In This Guide:

Color section details life on the trail, from teahouses to prayer wheels
Everything you need to know to get prepared
Comprehensive listings of teahouses, lodges and camp sites along the way

Frommer's Caribbean Ports of Call (Frommer's Complete Guides)

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Frommer's Caribbean Ports of Call (Frommer's Complete Guides) Overview

Curacao's pastel, Dutch-colonial waterside houses showcase its Dutch heritage. See chapter 5.

Detailed maps throughout

Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information

Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife

Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas

Insider tips from local expert authors

AWOL on the Appalachian Trail

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In 2003, software engineer David Miller left his job, family, and friends to fulfill a dream and hike the Appalachian Trail. AWOL on the Appalachian Trail is Miller's account of this thru-hike along the entire 2,172 miles from Georgia to Maine. On page after page, readers are treated to rich descriptions of the valleys and mountains, the isolation and reverie, the inspiration that fueled his quest, and the life-changing moments that can only be experienced when dreams are pursued. While this book abounds with introspection and perseverance, it also provides useful passages about safety and proper gear, with a view into a professional hiker's preparations and tenacity. This is not merely a travel guide, but a beautifully written and highly personal view into one man's adventure and what it means to make a lifelong vision come true.

PASTFINDER BERLIN 1945-89: Traces of German History - A Guidebook

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PASTFINDER BERLIN 1945-89: Traces of German History - A Guidebook Overview

No other city in the world was marked by the Cold War like Berlin. Here at the Wall, the power blocs of the world confronted each other. Here, intelligence agencies of the East and West ran their spy centers. Here, each system attempted to present its own way of life as ideal.

Only after the peaceful revolution of 1989 in the GDR was the divided city able to grow together again and to become the capital of a reunited Germany.

Maik Kopleck's "PastFinder" takes you to the well-known and lesser known sites of this history. It gives a concise account of the historic events and introduces the most important personalities. Several maps and a clear graphic design let you put together your own sightseeing tour and provide quick orientation at each location.

Frommer's Vancouver and Victoria 2011

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ISBN13: 9780470679685
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Frommer's Vancouver and Victoria 2011 Overview

Completely updated every year, Frommer's Vancouver & Victoria also includes coverage of Whistler and the Pacific Rim National Park.
All of the post 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games attraction updates, including new legacy installations and SkyTrain information.
Our author shows you all the highlights -- from the Museum of Anthropology and Granville Island in Vancouver, to Butchart Gardens and the Fairmont Empress in Victoria -- and takes you outdoors to explore the area's parks, mountains, beaches, and wildlife.
You'll get authoritative and candid hotel and restaurant reviews to help map out the choices that best suit your tastes and budget.
Plus, you'll have shopping and nightlife, detailed walking tours, accurate neighborhood maps, public transportation information, and coverage of Whistler and the Pacfic Rim National Park, and more all at your fingertips.
Frommer's Vancouver & Victoria also includes gorgeous color photos of the sights and experiences that await you and a color fold-out map of Vancouver.

French Lessons: Adventures with Knife, Fork, and Corkscrew

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Peter Mayle, francophile phenomenon and author of A Year in Provence, brings another delightful (and delicious) account of the good life, this time exploring the gustatory pleasures to be found throughout France.

The French celebrate food and drink more than any other people, and Mayle shows us just how contagious their enthusiasm can be. We visit the Foire aux Escargots. We attend a truly French marathon, where the beverage of choice is Chteau Lafite-Rothschild rather than Gatorade. We search out the most pungent cheese in France, and eavesdrop on a heated debate on the perfect way to prepare an omelet. We even attend a Catholic mass in the village of Richerenches, a sacred event at which thanks are given for the aromatic, mysterious, and breathtakingly expensive black truffle. With Mayle as our inimitably charming guide, we come away with a satisfied smile (if a little hungry) and the compelling desire to book a flight to France at once.