Guam Books

Field Guide to Caves and Karst of Guam

Danko Taborosi

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Excellent Book - I have one in my library. 5 out of 5 stars.
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Field Guide to Caves and Karst of Guam by Danko Taborosi is an excellent contribution to Guam's history. It accounts for the caves and karst of the island, in a way that is academic, scientific and yet a helpful guide for all who want to explore the island's natural features. Outdoor activities should be encouraged but not at the expense of safety, and this book conveys the inherent dangers associated with exploring the Island's dangerous but exciting outdoors; characteristics unique to islands. However, it admonishes the importance of calculating, planning and well thought out approach with emphasis on the significance of special training and numerous precautions when exploring vertical caves, deep dives and naturally developed karst areas. I was amazed with the natural beauty of the Island that Danko's photos reveal, something I've not seen although Guam has been my home since birth, 50 years ago. Through his work I have been introduced to a Guam I had no familiarity with and can now learn to appreciate. His devotion to exploration and work over the year that he gathered the material for his book is a wonderful gift to the Chamorro people. Dångkolo na Si Yu'os Ma'åse (Thank you very much) Danko.

Editorial Review:

Caves and Karst of Guam is a field guide to the limestone areas of Guam, their numerous caves and spectacular karst topography. It includes information on hiking, caving, kayaking, diving and other outdoor activities. It is designed to help the reader enjoy the nature of Guam while learning about its geology. Interspersed with the scientific information, are guides to specific places on Guam; narrow gorges, deep sinkholes, spectacular caves, soaring cliffs, isolated beaches, hikes, SCUBA diving spots and kayaking trips. By describing Guam’s fun outdoor spots and activities in an appropriate scientific context, this book not only informs the reader about places to go and what to do, but also explains the complex geology behind Guam’s stunning natural beauty.

Franko's Guide Map of Guam USA

Frank Nielsen

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Waterproof tourist and recreation map of Guam, "where America's day begins." Includes maps of Micronesia, Yap Islands, Palau Islands, Pohnpei Islands, Majuro & Arno Atolls, Truk (Chuuk) Islands, Rota, Saipan, Tinian. Scuba diving, snorkeling, golfing, kayaking, fishing, boating, hiking and shopping. Resort accommodations and hotels; scenic, cultural, and historical sites. Government Tourism Agency information. Brief geographical profile, phone numbers of foreign consulates, color illustrations of underwater creatures. Inset map of Tumon Bay.

Zero 3 Bravo: Solo Across America in a Small Plane

Mariana Gosnell

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Mariana Gosnell takes the reader along on her extraordinary voyage across the U.S. in her single-engine Luscombe Silvaire, Zero Three Bravo. Enticed by the ribbon of sky that she could see from her Manhattan office window, she took a leave of absence from her job and made a three-month solo flight, navigating by use of landmarks and landing in America's little-known, back-country airports. She traveled south from her home airport of Spring Valley, New York, down to North Carolina and Georgia, west across Texas to Los Angeles and north to San Francisco, and then east over the Rockies, the plains, and the farms of the Midwest until she was back home.

What results is a lyrical description of land, sky, and water interwoven with experiences among small-town folks, maverick crop-dusters, banner towers, mechanics, and airport loiterers. With each landing there is a story to be told: the deaf-mute pilot who grounded himself until the eggs in the bird's nest lodged in his plane's engine had hatched, the woman running an airport by herself after losing both her husband and son to flying accidents, and the pilots and "hangar bums" who tried to hide their surprise when they saw a woman pilot flying cross-country solo.

This true story -- including photos taken on the trip -- will make the confirmed urban dweller yearn for open spaces and the adventurous life.

The Edge of Time: Photographs of Mexico by Mariana Yampolsky (Southwestern & Mexican Photography Series, Wittliff Collections at Texas State University-San Marcos)

Mariana Yampolsky

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"This is my country." Mariana Yampolsky knew it the moment she opened her window and saw a bougainvillea blooming against a white wall on her first morning in Mexico City in 1944. Her empathy for the Mexican people and their land has guided her work for more than fifty years, finding expression in books of dramatic black-and-white photographs ranging from her early La casa en la tierra and La casa que canta to The Traditional Architecture of Mexico.

The Edge of Time presents a retrospective of Yampolsky's photographic work since 1960. Reflecting her lifelong concerns, the images capture rural Mexico and its people with respect and infinite care. They function as works of art and as documents of a moment in Mexico's history when lifeways that have endured for centuries face the onslaught of modernization.

Elena Poniatowska has been Yampolsky's friend for many years and, in the foreword, she describes Yampolsky's method of working and includes many quotes from the photographer herself. Sandra Berler provides an overview of Yampolsky's life and the range of her work. Francisco Reyes Palma concludes the text with an exploration of Yampolsky's photographic aesthetic.

Lonely Planet Diving & Snorkeling Guam & Yap (Diving & Snorkeling Guides)

Tim Rock

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Features:

• dive site depth range and conditions
• common and hazardous marine life
• topside practicalities
• diving services and environmental organizations
• 9 easy-to-read maps

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Lonely Planet Diving & Snorkeling Guam & Yap (Diving & Snorkeling Guides) 5 out of 5 stars.
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Great photos and explanations of all the dive sites. Also road maps and location details. Very informative book. Small enough to take with you on your trip.

Manta's 5 out of 5 stars.
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The Lonely Planet books on diving are always a good bet on defining a place to dive.

Editorial Review:

Dubbed the 'Hard Coral Capitals' of Micronesia, the islands of Guam, Rota & Yap offer a unique mix of underwater environments and topside cultural diversity. Go on an underwater history adventure exploring the war wrecks and military ordnance on Guam, witness the grace of sea turtles on Rota, or swim with the manta rays in the pristine Yap channels. From the clear blue waters of Guam's Blue Hole, to the grey reef sharks at Shark City on Yap, this book describes 62 of the best dive sites, with full-color photos throughout.

Micronesia Handbook: Guide to the Caroline, Gilbert, Mariana, and Marshall Islands (Moon Handbooks)

David Stanley

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Micronesia - the collective name for the Carolina, Gilbert, Mariana and Marshall Islands - covers the vast area of the Pacific between Hawaii and the Philippines. This guide informs the reader how to get there, get around, save money, stay healthy and evaluate specialty tours. The guide presents a wide range of accommodation and dining options, outdoor recreation, as well as the author's running commentary on the turbulent history and politics of the region. David Stanley is also the author of "South Pacific Handbook", "Tahiti-Polynesia Handbook" and "Fiji Islands Handbook".