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Zagat San Francisco Bay Area Restaurants 2009 (Zagatsurvey: San Francisco/ Bay Area Restaurants)

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The surveyors are 54% women and 46% men. 52% are in their 20s and 30s and 48% are 40 and over. No matter the economic climate, San Francisco's appetite for lively dining destinations continues unabated, inspiring ever bolder ventures. For every notable closing, there's another restaurateur waiting in the wings, often joined by an expensive team of architects and designers, and ZAGAT is always there to note the changes.

The Unofficial Guide to Las Vegas 2009 (Unofficial Guides)

Bob Sehlinger, Menasha Ridge Press, Deke Castleman, Muriel Stevens

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

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More than 4 million copies sold! This series is the only one that offers evaluations based on reader surveys and critiques, compiled by a team of unbiased inspectors.

• Hotels, attractions, and restaurants in all price categories

• Extensive information on shopping, nightlife, and sports

• Easy-to-use, two-color design

• Detailed, 2-color maps

From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide® to Walt Disney World®

"A Tourist's Best Friend!"
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"Indispensable"
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Five Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide®:

* Over 100 hotels and casinos rated and ranked - the most offered by any guidebook - plus proven strategies for getting the best rate
* Complete detailed descriptions of each casino and casino hotel
* In-depth critical reviews of Las Vegas' 60 best shows and 30 top nightspots - the most offered by any guidebook
* Detailed reviews of more than 100 restaurants - a complete dining guide within the guide, plus the best buffets rated and ranked
* Fifty pages of gambling tips from how to play, recognize sucker games, and cut the house advantage to the bone

Over the Edge: Death in Grand Canyon

Michael P. Ghiglieri, Thomas M. Myers

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Historical Inaccuracies/Conjecture With Entertaining & Morbid Stories 2 out of 5 stars.
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Having hiked all established trails in the Grand Canyon except the Nankoweap and North Bass (and parts of the Tonto Trail), and having kayaked/rafted the length of the Colorado River on private, 3-week expeditions twice, one could say that I have considerable interest and respect for that awe-inspiring place. So naturally, when I saw this book by Ghiglieri & Myers at a Grand Canyon bookstore, I was immediately interested. For the most part, I found it entertaining and instructive...I have used some of the incidents as "case studies" for training Boy Scout leaders in desert hiking.

I am disappointed, however, at the flippant and sensational manner in which Ghiglieri & Myers accuse Mormons of murdering the three expedition members (William Dunn and the Howland brothers) who had departed the river at Separation Canyon. The authors make the fairly lame guilt-by-association justification that this was "likely" (pp 328) because of the Mountain Meadows Massacre, which had occurred in September, 1857...twelve years previous to Powell's first expedition in 1869...(what a stretch!!) To buttress this accusation, Ghiglieri & Myers cite two sources: John Sumner, a Civil War Veteran who was a pillar of strength during the 1869 Expedition but had obvious bias against Mormons (despite the fact that the St. Thomas, Nevada Mormon Bishop saved his/their lives at the mouth of the Virgin River by rescuing them with food/transportation back to civilization); and a cryptic letter written by a Mormon, William Leany, a resident of Toquerville, Utah discovered by Professor Wesley Larson in the 1980s.

After the 1869 Expedition, Sumner lived the rest of his days in "theocratic" Vernal, Utah. (To this day, a large and vocal non-Mormon population in Utah will whine that Utah is a "theocracy" because hard liquor is not available at every corner grocery store and gas station...) Apparently, Sumner was bitter toward Powell for not receiving credit for his considerable contributions and reimbursement for the thousands of dollars worth of supplies he provided the expedition. And obviously Sumner took every opportunity to denouce the prevailing religion of the Utah Territory in the most strident terms. (Interesting that such people continue to move to and live in Utah...) Though he could produce absolutely no evidence to support his accusations, Sumner asserted to his death that the three were murdered by Mormons and not by Indians, as most historians agree to be the more likely culprits.

The Leany letter was discovered in a Toquerville attic by Larson and provides some tantilizing information which may or may not be relevant to this story. Larson had the letter authenticated to the period (hopefully not another Mark Hoffman type forgery). It speaks cryptically of the murder of three men in a Mormon Chapel with two rooms (which at the time could only describe the Toquerville Mormon church). The theme of the letter is not the murders...the murders are only mentioned as an aside--which is why it is such an enigma. But it does lend credence--however remote--that the Three Hikers made their way north following the Hurricane Cliffs to the first settlement, which at that time was Toquerville. Ghiglieri & Myers treats this letter as definitive proof when it is way too crytic and non-specific for any connection to be verified. The authors fail to make this analysis and argue for its validity because to do otherwise would detract from a primary and salacious selling-point for the book.

On page 332, second paragraph, the authors state that Larson "suspects" that Church authorities ordered the execution of the executioner of the Howlands and Dunn "to stop the shedding of more blood". Larson also purportedly "suspects" that the blame was placed on the Indians "who also took the blame for the Mountain Meadows Massacre and for uncounted other deeds committed by Mormon militias who dressed up as Indians to rustle Gentile's cattle or to assassinate enemies". I spoke by phone with Larson and found that he was unaware his name was being used in this book. I made an appointment and personally took this section to Larson for him to read his purpored statements. He denied he ever said any of this...he also said the story of him being denied access to Mormon Church Archives, listed on the same page, was contrived...just not accurate. For the authors to end their treatment of the Three Hikers story with Larson's contrived "denial" of access to the Church Archives amounts to an unfounded ad-hominin attack on the Mormon Church. Further, Larson stated that the first full paragraph on page 333 relating to his exchange with a Mr. Scott Thybony was further "contrived". Obviously, someone with an agenda is stretching this story way out of proportion to lend it credence...

A just-as-likely hypothesis with the available (scant) evidence at hand could postulate that the Howlands and Dunn simply took the expensive equipment and cash they had on hand and deliberately disappeared. (They made no bones about their contempt for Major Powell and his brother...why should they care about returning his notes and equipment?) But that would not be near as salacious as accusing Mormons of unsolved murder...

Beyond these two sources and any extraneous hypothesis, there is much evidence to suggest that the three were in fact murdered by Indians. The strongest evidence was that the Shivwits Paiute band acknowledged at the time that they had killed three whites because of their brutalizing one of their women. This came from multiple sources. However, no artifacts were ever collected from these Indians which would make this acknowledgement a sure thing. Others would argue these acknowledgements were made initially to Jacob Hamblin, a Mormon, who would have "ulterior motives" to report such admissions to "cover-up" the crime. Later admissions were made to other Mormons, who likewise would be "disqualified" because of religious affiliation, at least from a Mormon-Hater perspective.

The authors on page 325 state that the explanation of Shivwits Paiutes killing the three "makes little sense". Without context, this is puzzling; but in historical context, it makes tremendous sense. Just because local Indians had been "baptized" into the church didn't mean these same Indians shared the White Man's culture; "baptized" Indians on occasion did in fact kill their fellow Mormons or others who happened to be white. There are many instances of this, such as the "Walker War" (Chief Walker had been baptized, as with almost his entire tribe) and the "Black Hawk War" where "baptized" Indians killed a considerable number of their "brother" Mormons. Does this seem incongruent now? Of course. But from the records and historical perspective, those are the facts.

The authors mention that the United States Calvary was engaged in a brutal war against the Navajos. In the context of the Three Powell Party Hikers, the U.S. Army also was engaged against the Hualapais during the years 1867 through 1869. It is well known among Indians that the Hualapais on the South Rim traded/raided/etc. their cousins the Paiutes on the North Rim. Tradition has it that communications regularly took place via such side canyons as Mohawk/Staircase Canyons (mile 171, Steven's Guide). Such a campaign by the U.S. Army would give the Shivwits additional motive to go after the three hikers. Further, to suggest that miners would not be in the area because no mining records exist would not be credible. Individual miners/prospectors now and then have generally been an antisocial, secretive and paranoid lot, and not terribly literate. From these perspectives, the authors historical analysis seems inconsistent and downplays its implications so that they can add credibility to the sensational charge that Mormons were the culprit in this mystery.

If Mormons were the culprits, and robbery and/or protection from Federal spies were the motive, why didn't the Mormons kill Powell and his brother at the mouth of the Virgin or on their way to catch the train east? Why didn't they kill the entire party? Most of the expensive expedition equipment there in the boats with those six. The authors document that money was in their hands. Obviously, it would have been a much greater heist to take the expensive stuff from off the boats that was the "bird in hand" than would be retrieved from an exhaustive search for three hikers in the wastes of the Shivwits Plateau, the "bird in the bush". If Mormons were as homicidal as is implied in this book, the fact that these six survived to tell their stories makes little sense. Why should isolated Mormon farmers on the Virgin River care or respect who John Wesley Powell was in the first place? Powell certainly advertised himself as being with the Federal Government. And wouldn't the explanation that the entire party had perished in the "impossible" Canyon be credible?

Anyone can make fictitious accusations and put them into writing. Just because such fictitious accusations are on an old document that checks out as to the context of the time it came from does not mean the accusations are credible. (Mark Hoffman was particularly adept at forging such accusations...) Leany certainly appears to have had an ax to grind against his fellow Mormons. Non-Mormon Sumner spent a considerable portion of his life grinding that hateful ax. Does this make their accusations probable? No--not given the amount of evidence currently available. Possible? Perhaps. But with the existing historical information we have, such accusations are still a BIG stretch. Could the scenario attributed to Professor Larson have taken place? There isn't--at least by the information in this and other books--near sufficient evidence to call the scenario probable--only a single letter from a disgruntled Leany.

My problem with this book is that the authors go through considerable lengths to "Pin The Tale On The Mormons" for these murders in a fairly reckless and aggressive manner despite the evidence which (mostly) suggests the deed was done by the Shivwits Paiutes. And obviously, there was some information distorted between the authors and Professor Larson that really should be clarified...probably to the detriment of the hypothesis/accusations made in this book. There is a remote possibility that Mormons committed these crimes...but this "remote" factor is not apparent in this book. (Mormon-Haters will typically argue that Brigham Young--the supposed "theocratic dictator" of the territory--"always" made such important decisions...and probably did despite the fact that Young sent the St. Thomas Bishop to the Virgin/Colorado River confluence to rescue Powell's Expedition...)

In summary, this entertaining book is not a book of history but a book of conjecture and even biases. And slanderous of the Mormons, who are essentially tried in a historical kangaroo court and can't possibly be given a break because of Mountain Meadows. (Jon Krakauer adds to this echo-chamber by referencing this material in his polemic book "Under the Banner of Heaven" to further his bigoted thesis that Mormons and all people of faith are prone to random murder...) This factually is way too much of a stretch...but it certainly sells books.

The explanation of the Mountain Meadows Massacre is incomplete and inaccurate in many respects; I recommend the book "Massacre at Mountain Meadows" recently published by Oxford University Press by Michael Walker, Richard Turley and Glen Leonard as the most up-to-date and objective source of information on this atrocity.

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Gripping accounts of all known fatal mishaps in the most famous of the World's Seven Natural Wonders.

Two veterans of decades of adventuring in Grand Canyon chronicle the first complete and comprehensive history of Canyon misadventures. These episodes span the entire era of visitation from the time of the first river exploration by John Wesley Powell and his crew of 1869 to that of tourists falling off its rims in Y2K.

These accounts of the 550 people who have met untimely deaths in the Canyon set a new high water mark for offering the most astounding array of adventures, misadventures, and life saving lessons published between any two covers. Over the Edge promises to be the most intense yet informative book on Grand Canyon ever written.

Weird U.S.: Your Travel Guide to America's Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets

Mark Moran, Mark Sceurman

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What’s weird around here? That’s a question Mark Moran and Mark Sceurman have enjoyed asking for years—and their offbeat sense of curiosity led them to create the best-selling phenomenon, Weird N.J. But why should they stop at New Jersey when there’s so much that’s strange, odd, and utterly nutty all across the U.S.? So they’ve expanded their universe, taken their act on the road, and found stories of weirdness in every state in the nation. The result is a travel guide of sorts, but to the kind of places voyagers will never find on their everyday maps. Instead, it’s chock full of the local legends, crazy characters, cursed roads, abandoned sites, and bizarre roadside attractions. So come along and visit such unique spots as Midgetville, explore long-empty insane asylums, and go through forgotten tunnels—but keep in mind that the maniacal Bunnyman just might be hiding out in one of them. Some of what’s out there is disturbing, some of it's hilarious, but all of it is unforgettably…weird.

Moon Panama (Moon Handbooks)

William Friar

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Simply the best 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is, hands down, the best guide book on Panama. Terrific detail, excellent maps, accurate and insightful information. Best of all, the author's obvious love for Panama -- quirks included -- comes through on every page.

Simply....The best guidebook on Panama. 5 out of 5 stars.
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This guidebook provides a very balanced & well put together information on the country. The author, being a "zonian" himself (one who grew up in the former Panama Canal Zone) & continues to spend time in the country, has a vast knowledge of the area. From the usual tourist areas to the people, history and culture; from the not so well known areas to do's & dont's, he covers it very well. What I like the most is that - unlike some other guides - he covers whatever is negative in a constructive manner without being overly critical. This latest edition includes a few more color pages at the beginning. A perfect companion to relocation guides like "Living in Panama" & "Choose Panama..." Bottom line...If there's room for only one Panama guidebook...look no further.

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Writer and Panama native William Friar offers his unique perspective on this up-and-coming destination, from lounging in the Caribbean islands of Bocas del Toro to hiking the highlands of Boquete and exploring Panama City. Friar uses his local knowledge to craft unique trip strategies, such as The 14-day Outdoor Adventure and Six Days for History Buffs. Complete with details for navigating jungle trails, finding cheap taxis and underground bars, or planning a river expedition, Moon Panama gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Rick Steves' Europe Map

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Ehhh, it's ok! 2 out of 5 stars.
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This map is OK, not what I was really looking for. This map is best utilized as a general European map to help you plan for your trip. In terms of having enough detail to be incredibly useful, you would be better off with a map that was more country or region specific. It is just a little to general to be of any substantial benefit while travelling.

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Designed specifically for Rick's travel audience (or users) these maps highlight choice destinations throughout Europe, from Lisbon to Warsaw, Bergen to Crete, in a colorful, easy-to-use format on high-quality paper that lasts over many trips:

• Cuts the Clutter: While big cities are left for navigational purposes, this map is otherwise stripped clean and filled in only with places that matter to travelers.
• Guidebook-Friendly: At a glance, all the places you read about in Rick's guidebooks pop right out in a crisp, easy-to-read format.
• Rail or Road: Includes important train lines and highways for easy route-planning, no matter how you'll get around.
• The Back's Even Better: The reverse side includes a handy rail time/cost map and 24 regional close-up maps.

Southeast Asia: On a Shoestring

China Williams

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Total reviews: 19 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

VERY concise backpacker's guide 4 out of 5 stars.
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4.0 out of 5 stars VERY concise backpacker's guide, August 10, 2008

I used Lonely Planet's "Southeast Asia on a Shoestring" guide exclusively on my last trip to SE Asia. I visited Singapore and parts of Indonesia and Malaysia. Just like every other Lonely Planet Shoestring Guide, it was pretty amazing. However, this guide was much more concise than other shoestring guides I've used, probably because of how many places are being crammed into one book. Yes, it does a great job of covering a wide range of places in Southeast Asia. It just sacrifices detailed info and maps of many of those places to do so. This book generally sticks to times, costs, and locations, plus a very brief description of many of the places it covers. If you think you'll want more than that, you might consider the individual country guides instead. All that being said, the book does a great job of living up to it's motto: "Big Trips on Small Budgets." The info it provides was all very accurate and very useful. Recommended.

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Trek deep into the jungles of Borneo or laze on stunning Bali beaches. Eat your way through Singapore or dance all night in buzzing Bangkok clubs. Discover ancient Angkor temples or go grass roots and volunteer in Hanoi. Whatever you seek, Lonely Planet's yellow bible has it covered. With more than 33 years of experience, and a team of backpacking authors, our guide helps you dig deeper, stay longer, and spend less. Get ready - your Southeast Asian adventure starts here.

Get The Lowdown on the environment, history, culture and current events in our Snapshots chapter

Eat Cheap and Sleep Easy with our fully updated coverage of the best street stalls, budget digs and places to party

Blaze Your Own Trail using our full-color regional map and detailed local maps

Talk The Talk with help from our Language chapter

Birnbaum's Walt Disney World 2009 Pocket Parks Guide (Birnbaum's Walt Disney World: Pocket Parks Guide)

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Good Pocket Book 5 out of 5 stars.
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Just came back from my Disney vacation and this was one of the guides I enjoyed using. I liked that the guide was small enough to fit in my purse and contained enough info to keep me organized. While on my trip I noticed that most Disney guests tend to use the Birnbaum guides and The Healthy Guide to Walt Disney World 2009: How to Eat Right and Stay Fit in Disney - The NEW Diet, Dining, Food, Fitness and Complete Weight Loss Book when doing their touring of the WDW parks and restaurants. I also used both guidebooks and found them to be quite helpful in planning and organizing my trip.

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A brand-new guide to Walt Disney World! Once guests have planned their trips (with help from the classic Birnbaum Guide), they are encouraged to take this smaller book along with them on their Disney Vacation. Easily slipped into a pocket or a purse, the guide works as a handy, on-site reference for Walt Disney World theme parks, water parks, golf excursions, biking, boating, and more! Featuring fold-out maps, a removable day-planner, and a secure pocket to keep your passes, this new addition to the Birnbaum series will immediately become a must-have for WDW travelers.

Fodor's New York City 2009 (Full-Color Gold Guides)

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Excerpt from New York Times 10/12/08

You may think of Fodor’s as dependably bland, but its “New York City 2009” (Fodor’s Travel, 552 pages, $18.95) is the can’t-go-wrong choice for just about any first-timer to the Big Apple. First, it’s beautiful — great layout, nice maps, easy-to-read font on thick paper. And design matters with guidebooks: they have to be legible in low light, on crowded buses and in airports when you’re jetlagged and your contacts are killing you.

The best way to break up this mammoth city is by neighborhood, and Fodor’s devotes about 200 pages to that task. The neighborhood guides pack information into breezy prose, and have sections like “Where can I find ...?” which gives you two choices each for a coffee stop, “a quick bite” or cocktails in each neighborhood, eliminating possible excuses for entering a Starbucks or McDonald’s. If you’re browsing in the bookstore and you want a quick sense of why Fodor’s stands out, look at their seven-page section on ground zero that starts on page 48 and somehow manages to explain the site and the history in depth while also hitting the right notes about the tragedy.

To view full article go to http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/10/12/travel/12weekend.html

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Fodor’s. For Choice Travel Experiences.

Fodor’s helps you unleash the possibilities of travel by providing the insightful tools you need to experience the trips you want. Although you’re at the helm, Fodor’s offers the assurance of our expertise, the guarantee of selectivity, and the choice details that truly define a destination. It’s like having a friend in New York City!

•Your vacation never looked better. This Fodor’s full-color guide paints an unforgettable picture of New York City with vibrant maps, vividly illustrated features, and stunning color photos.

•Updated annually, Fodor’s New York City provides the most accurate and up-to-date information available in a guidebook.

•Fodor’s New York City features options for a variety of budgets, interests, and tastes, so you make the choices to plan your trip of a lifetime.

•If it’s not worth your time, it’s not in this book. Fodor’s discriminating ratings, including our top tier Fodor’s Choice designations, ensure that you’ll know about the most interesting and enjoyable places in New York City.

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Frommer's Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan 2009 (Frommer's Complete)

David Baird, Juan Christiano

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America’s #1 bestselling travel series

Written by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer’s Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do.

• More annually updated guides than any other series

• 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides

• Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries

• Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design

Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer’s Cancún, Cozumel & the Yucatán features gorgeous full-color photos of the white-sand beaches, mysterious ruins, and colorful market towns that await you. Our authors have lived in and written about Mexico for years, so they’re able to provide valuable insight and advice. They’ll steer you away from the touristy and the inauthentic, and show you the real heart of Mexico's Mayan homeland. Let them take you to charming colonial towns, lovely beach resorts, ancient ruins, traditional villages, and natural wonders, from the glitz of Cancún's hotel scene, to the mysterious ruins of Ek Balam.

You’ll travel the Yucatán like a pro with our candid advice and handy Spanish-language glossary. Also included are accurate regional and town maps (including site plans of the major ruins), up-to-date advice on finding the best package deals, a free color fold-out map, and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap!