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Dozier's Waterway Guide 2009 Southern (Waterway Guide Southern Edition)

Waterway Guide Publications

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Updated annually, WATERWAY GUIDE 2009 Southern edition is the indispensable cruising companion for boaters exploring Florida s East coast, the St. Johns River, the Okeechobee Waterway, the Keys, Floridas West coast and the Gulf of Mexico to Brownville, Texas. The guide features mile-by-mile navigation information, aerial photography with marked routes, marina listings and locater charts, anchorage information, and expanded Goin Ashore articles on ports along the way. Helpful cruising data like GPS waypoints, detailed planning maps, distance charts, and bridge tables help get cruisers there safely. Flexible spiral binding and heavy laminated covers with bookmarker flaps ensure durability and easy use in the cockpit and at the helm.

Timeshare Vacations For Dummies (Dummies Travel)

Lisa Ann Schreier

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Total reviews: 22 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

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There are more than 5,400 timeshare resorts in destinations as diverse as England and Africa, Orlando and Shanghai. More than 3 million North Americans own timeshares around the world. Is timeshare ownership for you? Packed with information for current and prospective owners, this guide points out the plusses and the pitfalls and lets you in on the smartest ways to buy, sell, or swap timeshares. It covers:

• Questions to ask yourself
• Questions to ask timeshare sales representatives
• An overview of the types of timeshare ownership
• An update on variations on traditional timeshare vacations
• Financing, maintenance fees, assessments, and other economic considerations

Like every For Dummies travel guide, Timeshare vacations For Dummies includes:

• Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
• What to look for—and what to look out for
• Which options best fit your budget and your vacation style

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Iowa Atlas & Gazetteer

DeLorme

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Very good except... 4 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

This atlas, like other products from DeLorme, provides high quality maps. It contains very useful information and detailed maps of the entire state. There are no city maps in the atlas which is its only flaw. Larger metro areas like Des Moines, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities ought to be shown in greater detail.

State Atlas Review 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

There just is not a better book or piece of information to have than a state atlas when travelling. With the atlas, you are able to get (off the beaten path), see the "hard to get to" areas of the United States, and actually get back on track again. You will do all of this and never get lost!

These books are amazing. Not only do they have all the gravel roads but even the dirt roads! Buy the Atlas, you won't be sorry.

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The first choice of outdoors enthusiasts. Beautiful, detailed, large-format maps of every state. Perfect for home and office reference, and a must for all your vehicles. Gazetteer information may include: campgrounds, attractions, historic sites & museums, recreation areas, trails, freshwater fishing site & boat launches, canoe trips or scenic drives. Categories vary by state

The Nation Guide to the Nation (Vintage)

Richard Lingeman, Nation Magazine

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The essential lifestyle guide for the millions of progressives on both coasts, The Nation Guide to The Nation will help left-of-center types find left-leaning shops, cultural institutions, and gathering places in their own hometowns and on the road.

CULTURAL: Art collectives / activist documentaries / political circuses / film festivals / writers' colonies / left-brained bookstores / arts advocacy groups / indie book publishers / the 25 greatest political movies / detective stories for liberals

SOCIAL: Organic and slow food restaurants / political saloons and bars / bookshop cafés and conversational coffeehouses / sexy singles meet-ups / reading clubs and discussion groups / camps for radical kids / parades and festivals / parks and preserves

ENVIRONMENTAL: Activist groups / monkey wrenchers and sea shepherds / eco-friendly products / favorite green markets / super co-ops / eco-tourism / farm communes / energy solutions

ORGANIZATIONS: Peace and anti-nuclear / feminist / GLBT / economic policy / immigrant rights / labor issues / campaign finance reform / civil liberties / radical mouthpieces / liberal think tanks

MEDIA: Left-talk radio / press watchdogs / anti-corporate media / regional and local papers / alternative weeklies / a guide to the blogosphere

GOODS AND SERVICES: Natural food stores / no-sweat clothing / socially conscious mutual funds / political tours / eco-beers and hemp pretzels / funeral homes and cemeteries (for a green send-off!)

Trekking in the Annapurna Region, 3rd: Nepal Trekking Guides

Bryn Thomas

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Bryn Rocks! 5 out of 5 stars.
21 of 21 people found this review helpful.

This guide is all you need for the Annapurna. Beats the pants off Lonely Planet. Great maps, highlights, places to stay, etc.; small and lightweight; good gear list for preparing, info on when to go; bits on Kathmandu and Pokhara. We hiked the entire circuit and used Bryn several times each day.

Fabulous book! 5 out of 5 stars.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

I did the Annapurna Circuit trek (Around Annapurna) last September with this book. I was my bible.
The book has very good chapters about Nepal in general, Kathmandu and Pokhara but it's strength lies in the trail maps and text.
The maps are very very detailed (you can't get lost...), they indicate where is the next steep climbing and how much time does it takes to the next village. In the text you can find recommendations for eating and lodging (that never miss...).
The book covers all the popular treks in the Annapurna region but also offer side treks for more adventrous trekkers.

The bottom line : Worth every Penny!

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Accurate and detailed maps of the region to help trekkers find their way.

Last Places: A Journey in the North

Lawrence Millman

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Vagabond of the High North 5 out of 5 stars.
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A June through October vagabondage in the shadows of the Viking far-farers. Lawrence Millman wanders from Norway to Newfoundland by way of the Faeroes, Iceland, and Greenland. His engaging mix of descriptions of the local color and his own wry humour make for some fine and entertaining reading. Written in a journal travelogue style with just enough history and customs mixed in to tempt you to visit these "last places".
An excellent adventure story. Highly recommended.

Extracts: A Field Guide for Iconoclasts

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A classic of northern exploration and adventure, LAST PLACES is Lawrence Millman's marvelously told account of his journey along the ancient Viking sea routes that extend from Norway to Newfoundland. Traveling through landscapes of transcendent desolation, Millman wandered by way of the Shetland Islands, the Faeroes, Iceland, Greenland, and Labrador. His way was marked by surprising human encounters--with a convicted murderer in Reykjavik, an Inuit hermit in Greenland, an Icelandic guide who leads him to a place called Hell, and a Newfoundlander who warns him about the local variant of the Abominable Snowman. By turns earthy and lyrical, LAST PLACES is an ebullient celebration of the exotic North.

City Secrets: Florence, Venice, and the Towns of Italy

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Total reviews: 8 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

disappointment 2 out of 5 stars.
17 of 20 people found this review helpful.

I should have heeded the critique of one of your readers. The complaint was "after Rome the series disappoints".
However, I so loved the Rome book, carrying it about Rome, having people comment on the book when they saw me checking maps or sights, finding kindred spirits who also had the book and so on. It was truly my favorite travel guide/book of Rome.
So, ignoring advice, I ordered the Florence edition, realizing that Florence was just a part of the book...but I would never have dreamt it would be THAT small of a part.
True, Florence is much smaller than Rome, but the city is filled with so much beauty, art and architecture that surely a book dedicated to it's "secrets" would have been worth the effort.

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City Secrets: Florence, Venice and the Towns of Italy is the second volume in the acclaimed City Secrets series. Unlike a standard guidebook, City Secrets' unique format brings the passionate opinions and informed perspectives of more than 200 distinguished contributors -- including curators, composers, artists, journalists, architects, and historians. An architect leads you through a hidden Florentine passageway built for the Medici; the most renowned of Italian cooks divulges her favorite Venetian eateries; an artist directs you to the courtyard of a Renaissance convent, where you will ring for access to the frescoes -- and a miraculous handprint that lie within. Topics covered include art, architecture, museums, restaurants, shopping, flea markets, monasteries, churches, wineries, gardens, vistas, drives, day-long excursions, hikes, artists' haunts, and cultural tidbits.

The Pet Travel and Fun Authority of Best-of-State Places to Play, Stay & Have Fun Along the Way: 35,000+ Accommodations, Pet Sitters, Kennels, Dog Parks ... Tons-of-Pet Fun & More Guide! 12th Edition

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Total reviews: 9 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Not such a headache any more! 5 out of 5 stars.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

This book has been very helpful with our cross country jounts. I would make a suggestion though. Not all businesses stay open or carry the same inventory. Before I drive to a place out of the way or a special trip, I call in advance to see if they are open. For the hotels/motels I make sure the rules have not changed and the prices are reasonable. This book has saved me a lot to time and trouble.

My Only Travel Book! 5 out of 5 stars.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.

My dog comes with me everywhere--all vacations, road trips etc...This book has been a life-saver, I can't imagine traveling without it! It not only gives a very thorough list of dog friendly accomodations, but it also lists dog friendly activities--though honestly, it's mostly about accomodations.

The information is generally accurate, but do call ahead because sometimes facilities change ownership etc...But usually, it's right on.

Thorough, with a huge amount of listings in large and small towns. Highly recommend if you travel with your pets!

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For pet owners who travel with or without their pets, this annually updated resource is the only inclusive compilation of pet-care options. Owners will find that their travel possibilities expand with lists of hotels and motels that permit pets; American Boarding Kennel Association kennels for day-sitting or for the extended stays when pet travel is impractical; veterinary services nationwide; and fun things to do with your pet. Advice from pet trainer Matthew Margolis of NBC’s Today show and animal behaviorist Maureen Hall is included.

Off the Beaten Path: A Guide to More Than 1,000 Scenic & Interesting Places Still Uncrowded and Inviting

Editors of Readers Digest

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Explore America’s lesser-known travel treasures! This bestselling vacation planner offers innovative ideas for quick day trips and memorable vacations for travelers of every temperament, penchant, and budget. Organized alphabetically by state, the completely revised and updated travel guide boasts almost 200 new sites, nearly 400 stunning new photographs, and all-new, detailed road maps. It shows you where to go, how to get there, and what you need to know before you begin your adventure, with a wide variety of suggested trips, including:

- Climbing the top of an Indian burial mound in Ohio
- Strolling down America’s oldest street in New York City
- Navigating jumbled lava beds in Oregon
- Discovering New Hampshire’s castle in the clouds
- And more!

With Off the Beaten Path, you can easily plan a unique and enjoyable vacation tailored to your tastes. From ancient amazements to historic adventures, rugged thrills to natural wonders, your next trip will be your best ever!

Field Guide to Caves and Karst of Guam

Danko Taborosi

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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.

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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.