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Great Lodges of the Canadian Rockies: The Companion Book to the PBS Television Series

Christine Barnes

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Great Coffee Table Book for Lodge Lovers 5 out of 5 stars.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful.

Great pictures, informative text, and a tempting vacation guide (the book comes with a pocket guide showing prices, phone numbers, directions, photography tips, and other information). Describes the architectural and cultural evolution of the greatest lodges in Canada - most are those lodges built by the railways or by early 20th century mountaineers. All your guests will pick it up.

You'll head to Canada after reading this book 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

Anyone who loves spectacular mountain scenery and historic lodges should grab this book! Not only does the book contain the well-known spots (Banff Springs Hotel, Chateau Lake Louise and Jasper Park Lodge) but there's an entire section on lodges you can ONLY hike or ride horseback to. Barnes other books all feature American lodges, so this trip into the Canadian Rockies is a special visual treat full of history and plenty of sentiment. There are fold-out pages for real panoramic shots and a neat little guide in the back.

Editorial Review:

Sasquatch is pleased to offer the illustrated histories of North America's Great Lodges from W.W. West. There are hundreds of lodges, inns, and hotels in the U.S. and Canada, but only a handful of historic Great Lodges. Through stunning color photographs, historical pictures, and evocative text, learn the stories of these architectural treasures and the men and women who built them. Partial proceeds from sales of the books go to the rehabilitation of these magnificent buildings.

Frommer's Cruises & Ports of Call 2008: From U.S. & Canadian Home Ports to the Caribbean, Alaska, Hawaii & More (Frommer's Complete)

Heidi Sarna, Matt Hannafin

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Editorial Review:

A  cruise is a complete vacation, so it's important that you choose the one that's right for you. Frommer's Cruises & Ports of Call is the most user-friendly, opinionated, and comprehensive guide you can buy before you set sail. We provide in-depth coverage on cruises departing from U.S. ports to the Caribbean, Alaska, Bermuda, Mexico and Canada.

Unlike rating systems used in other guides, our system is simple. We break down the essential elements of a cruise experience (dining, activities, children's activities, entertainment, service, overall enjoyment, and overall value), and rate them from "poor" to "outstanding." Photos of each ship combine with the text to give a better sense of the very real differences among the various lines.

Most important, this is the only cruise guide that provides the real prices people pay for cruises, not just the rack rates. Other guides tell you that a seven-night cruise aboard Norwegian's Norwegian Jewel costs $2,299. You can pay that if you want to, but only Frommer's tells you that the same cruise is selling for $764. We give both the rack rates and the discount price for every cruise we review. This feature alone makes Frommer's Cruises and Ports of Call by far the most valuable trip-planning book among cruise guides.

Our authors, noted cruise experts who've personally checked out every ship sailing in and around North America, offer candid and unbiased opinions on them all. They are completely up to date, with all the latest developments and the newest ships. You'll also get complete coverage of the major port destinations, with advice on how to spend your limited time ashore.

Streetwise Montreal Map - Laminated City Street Map of Montreal, Canada - with integrated metro map including lines and stations

Streetwise Maps

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Perfect for the tourist! 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

This laminated map is a favorite. I purchased one for London and loved it, so I bought this one for our upcoming trip to Montreal. Unlike paper maps it can take the folding and refolding and still hold up great. While its size is larger, (pamphlet, about the size of a paper map)it still will fit in a purse or backback without a problem. The other bonus is the metro stations that are clearly marked on the map.

perfect map 5 out of 5 stars.
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All of these streetwise maps are great. They focus on the downtowns of major cities- just where you probably are when you are walking around and need a quick reference. The size is perfect, and the plastic coating makes them extremely durable. I was in Montreal for over a month and had three local people ask me where I got the map - twice when I pulled it out on the Metro to review where I was going once I got off, once just on the street. As one person told me: "It doesn't look like a tourist map, I'd like one. Where did you get it?" The same thing happened twice in Paris last year with that map. Highly recommend!

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Streetwise Montreal Map - Laminated Center City Street Map of Montreal, Canada - Folding pocket size travel map with integrated metro map including lines & stations

This map covers the following areas:
Main Montreal Map 1:27,000
Old Montreal Map 1:11,000
Montreal Area Map 1:200,000
Montreal Metro Map

Tiki Road Trip: A Guide to Tiki Culture in North America

James Teitelbaum

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Total reviews: 14 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great book to include in all your retro vacation planning 4 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I have used the reviews while on several different trips, to Las Vegas, San Diego, and in Southern California. A lot of this info could not be found elsewhere!

A word of advice to lucky purchasers of this book however--do double check, call ahead, and make sure your destination still exists! I have made several blunders as well assuming that a place was open for lunch when many are nightspots only.

That said, a great guide (and check out the inside of the Hanalei/Red Lion Hotel in San Diego--the bartenders make a mean scorpion in a nifty souvenier bowl!!)

Editorial Review:

This completely updated and expanded guide to tiki culture in North America and abroad lists, describes, and reviews every known tiki bar, Polynesian restaurant, and other site of interest to fans of “Polynesian Pop.” From tiki godfathers such as Edgar Leeteg and Don the Beachcomber to contemporary tiki artists like Shag and Bosko, this resource covers all things tiki in prose that is witty, entertaining, and essential for anyone who has ever stepped up to a bar, glanced up at the pufferfish hanging from the ceiling, and ordered a Singapore Sling. An expanded offering of recipes for classic cocktails, a larger glossary of tiki terms, and more resources for buying tiki goods and artifacts are included in this revised edition. Reminiscences of famous points of interest that have closed are provided for the completist, for historical perspective, and for those seeking information on the current status of a favorite tiki site.

Leocha's Ski Snowboard America 2009: Top Winter Resorts in USA and Canada (Ski Snowboard America and Canada) (Ski Snowboard America and Canada)

Charlie Leocha

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eocha's Ski Snowboard America (20th Edition) is a complete guidebook that provides the information to make reservations and plans. The writers let skiers know whether the resort is a cluster of condominiums clinging to a steep slope or a traditional mountain village exuding old-world atmosphere and whether they should pack a sequined gown or simply bluejeans for the nightlife. It includes expanded up-to-date coverage of more than 100 resorts in the U.S., Canada and South America.

AAA Road Atlas 2009 (Aaa North American Road Atlas)

AAA Publishing

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Updated annually, The AAA Road Atlas offers comprehensive coverage of the United States, Canada and Mexico. The super-sized road guide contains more indexed cities and towns than any other road atlas available. Specialty maps help navigate the back roads of some of the most popular national parks and tourist areas. Showcasing AAA's considerable experience and history in travel planning, the AAA Road Atlas is a user-friendly travel tool well worth having in your vehicle.

Riding with Rilke: Reflections on Motorcycles and Books

Ted Bishop

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Total reviews: 8 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

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A motorcycle odyssey that combines the sensory seduction of the road with the intellectual rewards of archival research.

Ted Bishop took one last ride before the fall term. When he tried to pass a tractor-trailer at 80 miles per hour, his motorcycle began to vibrate out of control. Bishop was flung into a ditch, breaking his back in two places, shattering a wrist and ankle, and collapsing his lungs. Left with time to write and reflect, Bishop produced Riding with Rilke, an account of the epic motorcycle trip he had completed just before the crash. Here, Bishop takes readers from Edmonton to Austin, through the classic landscapes of the American West, and to a few of America and Europe's most famous cities as he reconciles what it means to be both a road dog and a researcher. Whether describing the shock of holding Virginia Woolf's suicide note in the British Library or the outlaw thrill of cruising small American towns on his Ducati, Bishop meditates with wit and honesty on the tangled interplay of life, work, and art.

The Rancher Takes a Wife

Richmond P. Hobson

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Fantastic journals of a tough breed,lifestyle and adventure 5 out of 5 stars.
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I own originals of Hobson's three books and re-read them every few years. His ability to vividly portray the life that he and The Top Hand and later Mrs. Hobson had in the interior of British Columbia is to have been there. It is hard in today's comfortable way of life to envision the situations and dangers that were simply a part of how it was back then. Having grown up in the mountains of the U.S. West, I can only marvel at the abilities of these adventuresome pioneers in the cattle country of B.C. To have met Rich Hobson was of great interest to me... I simply waited too long and he had passed away. The travels and travails through Hobson's life would make an awsome story for a movie. Note: Make sure you read the three books in sequence... and enjoy!

The All New Purity Cook Book (Classic Canadian Cookbook Series)

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great recipes! 5 out of 5 stars.
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My mother has a purity cookbook that we use for everything! I have never had pie crust so good! This has many of the same recipes in hers but now I can have my own and it was very inexpensive. I even got her one since her other one is falling apart and covered in stains. I recommend this cookbook to everyone!!

The All New Purity Cook Book 5 out of 5 stars.
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this is a really good cookbook, very basic. If you have no other cookbook, you could get along very well with just this one. A lot of historical perspective, and very basic cooking techniques.

Editorial Review:

The Purity Cookbook has long been part of family traditions in many homes, and rare first editions are collector's items. Carefully reproduced from the original 1967 edition, this cookbook contains the recipes for an incredible variety of dishes, as well as tiny gems of kitchen wisdom that have been passed on from generation to generation. Handy charts detail the times for cooking vegetables, roasting turkeys, and cooking meat. With the Purity Cookbook, you can create an era of good, wholesome food just like your grandmother used to make.

Moon Handbooks Columbia River Gorge: Including Complete Coverage of Portland (Moon Handbooks)

Stuart Warren, Brian Litt

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Like having a local with you on vacation! 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

We had never been to the northwest before and wanted to get the most out of our first trip. This guide was like having a local with us on the trip. We were able to get to the numerous falls, rapids, windsurfing areas and hikes without wandering around. We stayed in a great hotel that was reported on and picked from the recommended restaurants. The book was well worn when we got home. I highly recommend it.

Wonderful Guidebook! 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I am making a long journey next year that will include the Columbia Gorge and this book really helps define the areas I wish to see. It has been really helpful in the lodging as well as the parks and hiking. I am a photographer and plan on taking numerous images on this trip, so I like to know well ahead of time what I will be seeing. I highly recommend this guidebook to those that visit this area.

Editorial Review:

This new guide from the award-winning Moon Handbooks series features an intimate look at one of the lesser-known natural wonders of the U.S., with information on Portland, the formation of the gorge, the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, outdoor activities, and much more.