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Book SynopsisA globe-trotting travel guide to the best and most beautiful places to drink beer around the world

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Book SynopsisThe modern bohemian guide to living a well-travelled life, and living it stylishlyTrade Reviewa highly curated travel guide that includes destinations like Joshua Tree, New Orleans, Marfa, and Santa Fe. * A Beautiful Mess *This one is for all you wanderlusts out there. If you follow along with Andi on Instagram, you know she’s one of the most dreamy travel and style babes out there right now. Her new book...is a gorgeous lookbook sure to inspire your travel bug! * Glitter Guide *"Wanderful" is a must-have handbook for the bohemian soul. Andi has found the sweet spot where travel and style intersect and my wanderlust is ignited every time I consult her beautifully captured creation!" * Lindsey Calla, Calla in Motion *

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Book SynopsisThis engaging blend of history and travel will appeal to visiting tourists, area residents seeking weekend diversions, history buffs, and armchair travelers.Trade ReviewAn excellent travel companion for the amateur historian . . . Mitchell's book is a helpful and informative alternative to the standard travel guide.—Lara Westwood, Maryland Historical Society, Maryland Historical MagazineTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgments1. Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown2. St. Mary's City3. Fort Frederick4. Independence National Historical Park5. Valley Forge6. Fort McHenry and the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail7. The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum8. The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal9. Harpers Ferry10. Civil War Richmond11. Antietam12. Civil War Washington13. Gettysburg14. Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, the Wilderness, and Spotsylvania15. Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park16. Petersburg and the Road to AppomattoxSide TripsIndex

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Book SynopsisA fascinating account of one of America's most important industries and its dangers. Throughout the early twentieth century, railroad safety steadily improved across the United States. But by the 1960s, American railroads had fallen apart, the result of a regulatory straightjacket that eroded profitability and undermined safety. Collisions, derailments, worker fatalities, and grade crossing mishaps skyrocketed, while hazmat disasters exploded into newspaper headlines. In Back on Track, his sequel to Death Rode the Rails, Mark Aldrich traces the history of railroad accidents beginning in 1965, when Congress responded to bankrupt and scandal-ridden carriers by enacting a new safety regime. Aldrich details the federalization of rail safety and the implementation of a massive grade crossing program. He touches on post-1976 economic deregulation, which provided critical financing that underwrote better public safety. He also explores how the National Transportation Safety Board acted as aTrade ReviewMark Aldrich provides a comprehensive review of U.S. railroad safety, including major wrecks, regulatory changes, and technological innovations . . . The author intertwines encyclopedic knowledge of U.S. railroad accidents with a discussion that outlines how market forces, technological advancement, and regulations influenced railroad safety.—Cody Nehiba and Alexander Luttmann, EH.NetTable of ContentsList of FiguresList of TablesPrefaceIntroduction1. The Long View2. Off the Tracks3. On the Right Track4. "Our Goal Is Zero Accidents"5. Passenger Safety in Modern Times, 1955–20156. Look Out for the TrainConclusionAppendixes1. Train Accidents That Shaped Railroad Safety, 1831–19552. Adjusting Train Accidents for Inflation and Reporting Changes, 1947–19783. Accidents That Shaped Railroad Safety, 1960–2010List of AbbreviationsNotesEssay on SourcesIndex

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Book SynopsisYellowstone Country tours the stunning region that includes Yellowstone and Grand Teton National ParksTrade Review“For do-it-yourselfers, grab a copy a copy of National Geographic’s “Yellowstone Country”…it offers detailed maps, gorgeous photos, and primers on the park’s ecology.” –New York Times

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Book SynopsisAll the wonders of the Grand Canyon are captured in this first-person narrative

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Book SynopsisThis guide covers “classic” parks, national historical parks, national monuments, national battlefields, national scenic trails, and beyond.Trade Review“National Geographic has packed 800 ideas…This guide will tell you the best places to find waterfalls, wildflowers, rock art and petroglyphs, fossils, and geological oddities as well as the best places to watch the night sky, take a family-friendly hike, enjoy wind sports, find the best food and the most coveted hotel rooms. And if you don’t like crowds, there’s a list of 10 underappreciated parks.” –The Boston Globe “There’s a lot to embrace in the new book.” –Baltimore Sun“I was pretty inspired by the book — it’s obvious that it was put together by a group of people that have a real passion for the national parks system.” –Albany Times Union

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Book SynopsisThis elegant and sophisticated book will awaken yearnings for exotic travel in readers everywhere.Trade Review“Revised and updated entertaining blue-chip bible for globe-trotting connoisseurs.”–Publisher’s Weekly"For travelers interested in digging through the tourist traps to get to the heart and soul of a particular destination ." –Boston Herald“If you’ve got even a touch of wanderlust, you can’t put it down." --BostonHerald.com/blogs/The Travel Guy

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Book SynopsisThe book guides the exploring naturalist to water’s edge destinations throughout North America including Canada and Alaska.

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Book SynopsisThis official guide to the War of 1812 takes readers on a fascinating tour of the prominent historical sites in both Canada and the U.S. Timed for bicentennial celebrations continuing though 2015, this guide is published in partnership with the U.S. National Park Service and Parks Canada, and is ideal for travelers who love history.Relive the epic battles of the War of 1812, from Fort McHenry--where Francis Scott Key was inspired to pen The Star Spangled Banner--to Tippecanoe, Queenston Heights, Horseshoe Bend, and Chalmette. This lushly illustrated, handy guidebook--the only one that contains both U.S. and Canadian sites--is the official U.S. National Park Service and Parks Canada guide to the War of 1812. It takes you to all war-related landmarks--from the shores of the Great Lakes, up and down the Eastern Seaboard, all the way south to New Orleans--and to such renowned attractions as the USS Constitution, Governors Island, and the White House, infamously torched in 1814 during t

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Book SynopsisSpanning the globe with dozens of top places to go each season, National Geographic's expert travel writers and photographers invite you to experience the world's most tempting locales. Covering festivals, foliage displays, harvest celebrations, summer and winter sports and activities, local markets, animal migrations, and more, this lavish, beautifully photographed book is both inspiring and useful. In-depth site descriptions, illuminating sidebars, and tons of insider tips will inspire you to plan your next getaway during a destination's showcase period—whether it's Christmas in New York, complete with ice-skating at Rockefeller Center and neighborhood holiday markets; springtime in Japan, when cherry blossoms create clouds of pink around picture-perfect medieval castles; summer’s midnight sun in St. Petersburg, Russia, during the city’s annual White Night festivities; or autumn in Maine, when the highlight of Acadia National Park’s Night Sky Festival takes yoTrade Review"This photo-driven global destination guide will have you eager to pack your bags every season...Lake Como in the spring, Provence in summer, Thailand in the fall, the Bahamas in winter. They all sound dreamy from where we're sitting." --USA Today "If "Four Seasons of Travel" doesn't give you wanderlust, see a doctor immediately; you're probably half dead. National Geographic's look at destinations worldwide is a symphony in four parts: winter, spring, summer and fall...Even the most experienced travelers will find fresh travel ideas in this vivid exploration of the best destinations on the planet." --Los Angeles Times"It seems as though every year, in time for the holiday season, National Geographic releases at least one tempting, beautiful coffee book...Suggestions span every taste and every part of the world. The book also includes a collection of Top 10 lists, a calendar of events and commentary from such luminaries as Cokie Roberts, Christopher Buckley and Alec Baldwin (really!)." --Washington Post"For the armchair traveler or the vacation planner." --AP Travel"It will get you off the couch and on the road, no matter the weather." --ForeWord Reviews"All in all, it’s a delightful book to dream on, filled with inspirational photos and just-long-enough text to tickle the old wanderlust bone. If you have an avid traveler in your family, this could well be the perfect holiday gift for them." --Frommers.com “It seems as though every year, in time for the holiday season, National Geographic releases at least one tempting, beautiful coffee book. And every year, we bite. This year’s offering: Four Seasons of Travel. Suggestions span every taste and every part of the world. The book also includes a collection of Top 10 lists, a calendar of events and commentary from such luminaries as Cokie Roberts, Christopher Buckley and Alec Baldwin (really!). –The Washington Post"This look into the world shares how to be at the right place at the right time for vacationing at more than 400 locations across the United States and around the globe." --Deseret News “Who better to produce a travel-related coffee-table book than National Geographic? … The writing is informative, but it mostly serves to provide a spacer between the almost uniformly striking photography.” –St. Louis Post-Dispatch"Presented with National Geographic’s characteristically stylish and high quality reproduction, this book sets out to whet aspirational travellers’ appetites to visit the most beautiful, historic and inspiring places around the world...each season has enticing offerings, accompanied by sumptuous and evocative photography...comprehensive but retains a light touch, making reading the book from cover to cover a pleasure. While this thoughtfully compiled volume will inspire many a trip, whether for dreaming or serious planning, this book is a versatile, beautiful acquisition for the avid photographer or traveller." --Outdoor Photography

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Book SynopsisThis entertaining, lushly illustrated guide will show readers where to find - and how to explore - the spookiest places on earth.Trade Review"The brief bites (with excellent photos and art) visit haunted houses, vampire lairs, witches’ covens and UFO “hot spots” while addressing legends and myths." —The Sacramento Bee"[A] richly illustrated homage to all things spooky." —Chicago Tribune"Each has the story of the place with just enough information to whet one’s appetite. If that’s not enough, the photographs and illustrations are darkly delicious." —San Francisco Book Review"An armchair tour of all the creepiest, eeriest, most mysterious places around the globe." —Women's Adventure Magazine

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Book SynopsisA complete list of all of the major campaigns as well as short biographies of key leaders and influential figures sheds light on the strategic manoeuvres of the war.Trade Review“This guide will prove indispensable on any expedition to explore Civil War history in America.”-hive.co.uk

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Book SynopsisThis richly illustrated National Geographic book showcases the best travel experiences in every state, from the obvious to the unexpected. Sites include national parks, beaches, hotels, Civil War battlefields, dude ranches, out-of-the-way museums, and more. You'll discover the world's longest yard sale in Tennessee, swamp tours in Louisiana, dinosaur trails in Colorado, America's oldest street in NYC, and the best spot to watch for sea otters on the central California coast. Each entry provides detailed travel information as well as fascinating facts about each state that will help fuel your wanderlust and ensure the best vacation possible. In addition to 50 states in the U.S., the book includes a section on the Canadian provinces and territories.

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Book SynopsisDiscover more than 950 of the best parks in all 50 states in this completely updated guide from National Geographic.Bask in the spectacular beauty, thrilling terrain, and quiet peacefulness of the country's finest state parks, hand-picked by park directors and National Geographic editors. This fully updated fifth edition includes 750 additional off-the-beaten track destinations. Beautifully written descriptions tell the stories of the parks, from their wildlife, natural features, and history to their most popular current activities such as hiking, biking, horseback riding, water sports, and rock climbing. Vivid images inspire your next getaway, while detailed information--including 32 detailed maps highlighting sites, trails, campgrounds, and more--helps you plan your next excursion. From free to low-cost, from Florida to Alaska, from the six-acre Iao Valley to the 204,000-acre Baxter, use this essential guide to plan a day visit or a weekend escape.Trade Review"With pictures, maps, and visiting tips, this new edition is an adventurer's must-have!" --writereadlife.com“You get your money's worth…perfect to throw into your bag as you set out on your road trip, you never know where it might take you.” –strandupdate.blogspot.com “The perfect gift for someone approaching a break in work or school or retiring and looking to take some road trips around the US.” –doingdeweydecimal.com “A great companion to planner addicts getting ready to plan out their summer vacations. You will just love reading all about the beautiful state parks right here in the US and trying to figure out which one to visit first (or crossing off the one's you've already visited, because state parks rock!). Oh, and plotting out which route to take so that you don't miss out on any jaw-dropping sights during your road trips.” –abookishwayoflife.blogspot.com “A great starting point, especially when searching the web gets overwhelming!” –notinjersey.com “We just put a park visit on our schedule that's close to home and a great weekend day trip based on the suggestions.” –Instagram: @friendswithsuitcases

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Book SynopsisFilled with helpful travel tips and beautiful National Geographic photography, this expert guide showcases the best experiences in the top national, state, and city parks throughout North America.In the sequel to the best-selling 50 States, 5,000 ideas, National Geographic turns to the United States' and Canada's most pristine--and adventure-filled--national, state, and city parks with 5,000 ideas for the ultimate vacation. Showcasing the best experiences, both obvious and unexpected, each entry in this robust guide provides an overview of the park, detailed travel advice, fascinating facts, insider knowledge about wildlife, and expert tips for hiking, biking, camping, and exploring. From the geysers of Yellowstone National Park to the Everglades' Nine Mile Pond Canoe Trail and the stunning peaks of Banff and Jasper in Alberta, each page will fuel your wanderlust. Plus, explore the natural beauty tucked away in cities like New York's Central Park and Boston Commons, and find bonus parks with day-trip suggestions to nearby neighbors. Top 10 lists throughout highlight best-of destinations for river trips, monuments, panoramic views, beaches, and more. This comprehensive book provides all the inspiration and information you need to plan your next park visit--and make it a memorable one.Trade Review“This is a book I will return to over and over when traveling and planning trips. I’d highly recommend it for travel and national park enthusiasts...or anyone who just loves to look at some stunning pictures and have some wanderlust!” –Instagram: @jackiereadsbooks"Not only filled with tons of ideas for the perfect family vacation or day trip, but the photography is absolutely breathtaking, pulling you straight into the pages and making you wish you could climb right on in to enjoy the scenery." –Diary of a Stay at Home Mom“Friends, this book is AWESOME! It not only has amazing ideas and information about parks, but the photography inside is simply stunning! I’ve already perused through it and am soon going to start a list of places I have to go to!” –Instagram: @createexploreread ⁣"This book has gone straight to the top as a go-to guide for all sorts of parks. Not only is it full of great information and ideas, but it also contains gorgeous photos on every page." –Along for the Trip“I thought I’ll only find national parks in this book but to my surprise the author included some big city parks (New York City’s Central park, for example). My favorite section was about day trips one could do with the family (or alone) …This is a great book for anyone planning a vacation, or in need of some vacation ideas. I can see our family referencing this book for a very long time.” –Man of La Book“It’s a great reference for anyone needing an adventure – whether for a weekend or a week.” –Wining Wife“The photographs are wonderful and although I didn’t count them all, I am sure there are at least 5000 great ideas in this book.” –Eliot’s Eats“It should come with a warning label though because your travel bucket list is going to grow by leaps and bounds after reading this book!” –Gone With the Family “The best part about this book (and all of the others National Geographic gives us) is that they are really well researched, organized well, and they give you stunning photography throughout. You should not plan a trip in the United States without picking this up to get a feel of the place you'll be visiting or maybe deciding where to go in the first place.” –Stranded in Chaos

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Book SynopsisThe sequel to the best-selling 50 States, 5,000 Ideas takes readers on the road trip of a lifetime: 100 epic journeys through all 50 states--and 10 Canadian provinces--offering thousands of diverting sites, roadside attractions, and pure fun along the way. From breathtaking views across national parks to a vineyard route through Northwest wine country and a winter wonderland on Alberta's Icefields Parkway, this informative travel guide offers epic sights, good bites, and pure fun. Pack your car and hit the road to experience 100 drives--both classic and off the beaten track--across the United States and Canada. You'll find innovative itineraries outlining your route, along with when to go and what to do and see along the way. And there's something here to satisfy every passenger. Take in the magnificent turns along Alaska's Route One through Anchorage to Kenai. Or wind your way through retro spots from Chicago to Los Angeles on Route 66. On nearly 600Trade Review“National Geographic’s 100 Drives, 5000 Ideas is the perfect road trip companion. And, if you’re feeling adventurous, it outlines pitstops and detours that you can take along the way.” –Tabi Thoughts“The photographs themselves make you want to hop into the car and start driving…The book also has great tips for those who like to do more than to drive, but bike, camp, hike, etc…In this book, the author gives some very cool facts about the locations, which will be great for anyone wanting to be on Jeopardy, or better yet, annoy the kids with your immense, and seemingly endless, fountain of impractical knowledge.” –Man of la Book“Each drive gives the reader ideas of where to go and what to do and see along the way. I love that they’ve added in the distance, drive time, the best season to visit, and some highlights so you can plan accordingly. There are also some facts included for each place, like historical knowledge or types of wildlife in the area.” –PNW Pixie “This book has so much information packed in - the distance to and fro, when you should visit, activities available, and expert travel tips. It truly is the perfect road trip book to dive into…You will LOVE this one to bits!! And, I'm pretty sure you'll be inspired to start planning out a road trip or three of your own.” –A Bookish Way of Life “With beautiful pictures, clear outlines for road trip planning, and convincing details about each stop on the trip, you truly can’t go wrong with this book as an outline for your upcoming travels.” –Halle’s Wandering Soul “So many amazing trips packed into one book!... The pictures are amazing and the places to stop are endless.” –Instagram: @books_with_bethany “…we get epic journeys…We get classic road trips and also drives off the beaten path!!... You'll find innovative itineraries outlining your route, along with when to go and what to see and do along the way. And there's something here to satisfy every passenger.” –Instagram: @nature.books.coffee “The photographs are beautiful and each one makes me want to plan a road trip!” –Not in Jersey “I have already dog eared so many pages and can’t wait to hit the road. So, satisfy your wanderlust while you’re cooped up in the house by reading 100 Drives, 5000 Ideas and exploring what could be your next great road trip.” –Amy’s Book-et List “Right now, travel might be limited but we can all live vicariously through this book…A perfect travel guide for an adventure.” –Living My Best Book Life “I found several places that I would love to visit and I have begun to make a bucket list…Let's all hope this passes quickly so people can get back to the business of exploring this amazing country.” –From the TBR Pile “National Geographic’s 100 Drives, 5000 Ideas is the perfect road trip companion. And, if you’re feeling adventurous, it outlines pitstops and detours that you can take along the way.” –Tabi Thoughts “So thankful for this National Geographic book on a day like today when I’m stuck at home. The pictures are gorgeous and I feel like I’m getting a little reprieve for my mind. I love to travel and these photos are giving me some great ideas for this summer!” –Instagram: @wellreadtraveler “This is another beautiful and inspiring book from National Geographic. I would easily take every trip in this book if I could, and I love that the focus is road trips because I definitely can someday. As ever, the full color photos are stunning.” –Jennifer – Tar Heel Reader “I know right now the world seems to be on lockdown and everyone is saying “Stay At Home” but we believe that this is temporary and when the cities and towns reopen, we’ll probably all be ready for some travel adventures…The photographs are stunning and the information about each site seems to be well researched and extraordinarily inviting, and I promise, that’s not just cabin fever talking…The book provides historical information with cultural sensitivity and also shares tips to ease the transition from paper to actual travel.” –Run Wright “There will always be times when we simply can’t travel. We may just be in between trips or there may be a more significant reason that travel has been placed on hold. At times like these, I turn to books to fuel my wanderlust and find ideas for when I am able to hit the road again. National Geographic’s recently published 100 Drives, 5000 Ideas by Joe Yogerst is just the book you need right now to satisfy your wanderlust and provide plenty of ideas for future road trips…If you browse through the book and sticky tab all the trips that look interesting then you’ll have enough road trip ideas to last a lifetime!!” –Gone With the Family “Nowadays, a road trip sounds pretty perfect…I couldn’t think of a better book to inspire my wanderlust at this moment in time…Flipping through the pages, it almost felt like I was in the locations highlighted–exactly the escapism I needed during a time where I can’t leave and travel…One of the things I love most about National Geographic is how it continually inspires a sense of wonder…I feel as though when we’re ready to start traversing the United States, we’ll be ready to hit the road like pros.” –Alex on the Map

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