Travel and holiday Books

Book SynopsisWhether you want to see snow geese and trumpeter swans pausing in their northward migration each March, or the mating jubileeof polychaete worms during the new moon in May, A Year across Maryland offers valuable advice for the spontaneous adventurer and the serious planner alike.Trade ReviewWhether you want to see Snow Geese and Trumpeter Swans pausing in their northward migration each March, or the mating 'jubilee' of polychaete worms during the new moon in May, A Year across Maryland offers valuable advice for the spontaneous adventurer and the serious planner alike. Northeastern NaturalistTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionJanuaryWeek 1: Winter Songbirds, Evergreen PlantsTrip of the Week: Deep Creek Lake areaWeek 2: Unusual Birds, Reindeer Moss, Gray SquirrelsTrip of the Week: The National AquariumWeek 3: Cranefly Orchids, Roadside Hawks, Coldest WeekTrip of the Week: Smithsonian Natural History MuseumWeek 4: Bald Eagles, Liverworts, "January Thaw"?Trip of the Week: Polar Bear Plunge, Sandy Point State ParkNotes from the Field: English Ivy and American RobinsFebruaryWeek 1: Prickly Pear Cactus, Miocene FossilsTrip of the Week: Flag Ponds Nature ParkWeek 2: Red-winged Blackbirds, Long-tailed SalamandersTrip of the Week: Caves of the Shenandoah ValleyWeek 3: Great Blue Herons, Yellow PerchTrip of the Week: Cross-country skiing, New Germany State ParkWeek 4: Skunk Cabbages, Maple SapTrip of the Week: Oregon Ridge Nature Center and ParkNotes from the Field: A Gathering of GeeseMarchWeek 1: Bluebirds, WaterfowlTrip of the Week: Middle Creek Wildlife Management AreaWeek 2: Wood Frogs, Mourning Cloak ButterfliesTrip of the Week: Woodcock walksWeek 3: Red Maples, Weeds, OspreyTrip of the Week: Fort Smallwood hawk watchWeek 4: Hepatica, Spring PeepersTrip of the Week: National Cherry Blossom FestivalNotes from the Field: Timberdoodles!AprilWeek 1: Wildflowers, BloodrootTrip of the Week: Wildflowers at your local parkWeek 2: American Toads, Migrant Birds, Spring BeautiesTrip of the Week: Great Falls of the Potomac and the C&O Canal towpathWeek 3: Rockfish (Striped Bass), Lesser Celandine, American Robins, Virginia BluebellsTrip of the Week: Susquehanna State ParkWeek 4: Canopy Closure, Lyre-leaved Rock Cress, Morel Mushrooms, Redbuds and DogwoodsTrip of the Week: The National ArboretumNotes from the Field: The Wildflowers of AprilMayWeek 1: Azaleas, Yellow Lady's Slipper Orchids, Prothonotary Warblers, Large-flowered TrilliumTrip of the Week: Thompson Wildlife Management AreaWeek 2: Black Locusts, Fantail Darters, May Worm Jubilee,Warbler MigrationTrip of the Week: Birding for neotropical migrantsWeek 3: Blackpoll Warblers, Multiflora Rose, Carpenter FrogsTrip of the Week: The Pine BarrensWeek 4: Diamondback Terrapins, Mountain Laurel, Shorebirds and Horseshoe CrabsTrip of the Week: Delaware Bay shorebirds and horseshoe crabsNotes from the Field: Phalaropes, Polyandry, and ProfligacyJuneWeek 1: Strawberries, Sweetbay Magnolias, Day Lilies, FawnsTrip of the Week: Shenandoah National ParkWeek 2: Gypsy Moths, Mulberries, Periodical CicadasTrip of the Week: Trap Pond State Park and Trussum PondWeek 3: Mockingbirds, Sea Nettles, Self-heal, RhododendronsTrip of the Week: Swallow Falls State Park and Cranesville BogWeek 4: Enchanter's Nightshade, Blueberries, Fireflies,Brown PelicansTrip of the Week: Chesapeake Bay islandsNotes from the Field: A Journey down a Swampy RiverJulyWeek 1: Least Terns, Annual Cicadas, Queen Anne's LaceTrip of the Week: Gettysburg National Military ParkWeek 2: Early Birds of Autumn, Lyme Disease, WildflowersTrip of the Week: Hemlock GorgeWeek 3: Cicada Killer Wasps, Black-eyed Susans, Hottest DaysTrip of the Week: Harpers Ferry for history and tubingWeek 4: Manatees, Showy FlowersTrip of the Week: Ohiopyle State ParkNotes from the Field: Cownose Rays and the ChesapeakeEcosystemAugustWeek 1: Asiatic Dayflower, Canada Geese, ShorebirdMigration, Red SpruceTrip of the Week: Dolly Sods WildernessWeek 2: Goldfinches, Bluefish, Herons, American LotusTrip of the Week: Gunpowder Falls State ParkWeek 3: Flowering Grasses, May Apple and Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Stinging NettlesTrip of the Week: Potomac River float trip; Dam Number Four Cave, C&O CanalWeek 4: Japanese Knotweed, Ragweed, Ghost CrabsTrip of the Week: Assateague Island National SeashoreNotes from the Field: The Turtles of MidsummerSeptemberWeek 1: Pawpaws, Nighthawks and BatsTrip of the Week: Rock Creek ParkWeek 2: Grasses, Neotropical SongbirdsTrip of the Week: Cape MayWeek 3: Broad-winged Hawk, Monarch Butterfly Migration,Tickseed SunflowerTrip of the Week: Jug Bay area, Patuxent RiverWeek 4: Chimney Swifts, Chestnut Oak AcornsTrip of the Week: South Fork of Shenandoah River for canoeing and canoe campingNotes from the Field: A Cold Green FireOctoberWeek 1: Fringed Gentian, Sharp-shinned Hawk MigrationTrip of the Week: Hawk MountainWeek 2: Stink Bugs, Canada Geese, Pokeweed FruitsTrip of the Week: Great Allegheny Passage by train and bicycleWeek 3: Wild Fruits, Prime Fall Color (Western Maryland),Cottony SeedsTrip of the Week: Old Rag Hike, Shenandoah National ParkWeek 4: Brook Trout, Prime Fall Color (Central Maryland)Trip of the Week: Appalachian Trail hikeNotes from the Field: Autumn RiverNovemberWeek 1: Witch Hazel, Water Clarity, Bald CypressTrip of the Week: Pocomoke River for canoeing and campingWeek 2: Whitetail Deer, Prime Fall Color (Eastern Shore),Norway MaplesTrip of the Week: The Waterfowl FestivalWeek 3: Ducks, Blue CrabsTrip of the Week: Bombay Hook National Wildlife RefugeWeek 4: Osage Oranges, Whitetail DeerTrip of the Week: Chincoteague National Wildlife RefugeNotes from the Field: Life and Death at the MarshDecemberWeek 1: Tundra Swans, Beefsteak PlantTrip of the Week: Bald eagles at Conowingo DamWeek 2: Asiatic Bittersweet, Christmas FernTrip of the Week: Blackwater National Wildlife RefugeWeek 3: Mistletoe, Club MossesTrip of the Week: United States Botanic GardenWeek 4: Winter Solstice, Saw-whet OwlsTrip of the Week: Christmas Bird CountNotes from the Field: VulturesAppendix of Common and Scientific NamesSelected BibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisOutdoors enthusiasts and buyers of the National Geographic Survival Manual snapped up 70,000 copies of The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide by Andrew Skurka, Outside magazine's Adventurer of the Year. This second edition will feature 16 new pages (including food on the trail and other essentials), and update all gear recommendations.Trade Review“Breath of fresh air” “I learned most of this backpacker voodoo the hard way, wasting hundreds, if not thousands of dollars on the wrong gear for the conditions I had to hike in. Instead, Andrew distills the knowledge you need in a very readable book that is chock full of war stories, gear recommendations, and sample gear lists.” – sectionhiker.com http://sectionhiker.com/the-ultimate-hikers-gear-guide-2nd-ed-by-andrew-skurka/ “So does Skurka pass the Comparative Standard test? Yes, and with flying colors…The book is well laid out, presents a ton of solid and useful information, is easy to read and understand.” –Popular Backpacker http://popupbackpacker.com/book-review-the-ultimate-hikers-gear-guide-2nd-edition/

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Book SynopsisDiscover a side of America's national parks that you've never seen before with more than 500 tips and tricks.Trade Review"Get hints about the best places to see wildlife, the least crowded beaches, barely traveled trails. There is insider information for every park that will make a visit even more memorable." -The Free Lance-Star (Fredericksburg, VA)"Adding authoritative heft to the text are insights from park superintendents, rangers, interpreters, and guidebook authors." -National Parks Traveler"With vivid color photographs and details...this book is a handy pre-trip planner for travelers." -Billings Gazette"[This Guide] offers a plethora of tips for both the hard-core backcountry expert and the day-tripping family group - and everyone in between." -Deseret News"The writers uncovered walks, trails, destinations, and vistas off the beaten paths whic, combined with maps and practical advice, make the book the perfect companion for any National Park adventure. -Family Focus Blog"This guide goes beyond the tourist trails, with 350 tips from local experts, how to find the undiscovered scenic spot and the best places to see wildlife." -Cadiz Record (Kentucky)"National Geographic Secrets of the National Parks: The Experts' Guide to the Best Experiences Beyond the Tourist Trail...travels 32 of the nation's parks from an insider's viewpoint." -NorwoodLibrary.org"There is insider information for every park that will make a visit even more memorable."-Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star

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Book SynopsisFeatures a diverse array of perspectives on the team and the games from fans - both partisan and non-partisan.Trade Review"I loved this book. I couldn't put it down. Beautifully written, it’s a must-read for Ravens fans! We all know the outcome and I still couldn't wait to read the next chapter. You'll have to read it to prove that it really happened! The most important plays are thoroughly detailed, giving that scary, anxious rush that we had most Sundays."--Vince Bagli, retired Baltimore Colts announcer and sportscaster "Dean Bartoli Smith's Never Easy, Never Pretty will help satisfy the hunger of so many Baltimore Ravens fans wishing to re-live the club's remarkable 2012 title year. It's a virtual play-by-play re-enactment. But, more than that, it's about the long love affair that's consumed so many in Baltimore, which commenced with a team called the Colts and continues, strong as ever, with the beloved Ravens." --Michael Olesker, author of The Colts' Baltimore: A City and Its Love Affair in the Fifties "Never Easy, Never Pretty reaffirms why loving a sports team like the Ravens is so important. It is an entertaining account of an incredible season written by a fan for the fans. Smith celebrates the resilience of a team, the passion of its fans, and the character of our city." —Keith Mills, Sports Commentator, WBAL "You will get a kick out of reading Never Easy, Never Pretty—especially if you were a fan of the Baltimore Colts in the late 1960s and 1970s."--Art Donovan, Baltimore Colts Hall of Fame Defensive Tackle "Never Easy, Never Pretty offers a refreshing fan’s eye view as if you are sitting at Memorial or M&T Bank Stadiums discussing the heritage of the Colts and the Ravens with fellow fans. The book will leave a legacy for future generations to understand the crossover between the Colts and Ravens—showing that Baltimore always was, and still is, a great football town." —John Ziemann, President, The Marching Ravens BandTable of ContentsForeword by Stan Charles Introduction 1 No Huddle, No Defense 2 Never Easy, Never Pretty 3 A Good Old-Fashioned Texas Ass Kicking 4 Fourth and 29 5 Under Fire 6 A Giant Win 7 Blue Horseshoes 8 The Mile High Miracle 9 Finish It 10 One Play Acknowledgments Credits for Epigraphs and Photographs Media Sources

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Book SynopsisDo snakes and salamanders fascinate you or make you squeamish? Have you ever listened closely to the birds chirping in your neighborhood? Can you identify the flowers growing in Philadelphia's urban parks? (Moreover, are the mushrooms safe to eat?) Exploring Philly Nature is amateur naturalist, urban herper,* and Grid contributor Bernard Brown's handy guide to experiencing the flora and fauna in Philly.This compact illustrated volume contains 52 activities from birding, (squirrel) fishing, and basement bug-hunting to joining a frog call survey and visiting a mussel hatchery. Brown encourages kids (as well as their parents) to connect with the natural world close to home. Each entry contains information on where and when to participate, what you will need (even if it is only patience), and tips on clubs and organizations to contact for access. The city and its environs contain a multitude of species from the lichen that grows on gravestones or trees to nocturnal animals like opossums,

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Book SynopsisYour roadmap to Jewish life in South Florida! A rich history and Jewish cultural tradition lie beneath the surface of South Florida. Beyond the stereotype of elderly Jews visiting sunny beaches, Florida boasts a distinctive Jewish population. The area is inhabited by Ashkenazi Jews, Sephardic Jews with roots in Spain or Turkey, and those from Cuba and other Latin American countries. This cultural mingling makes the Jewish way of life in South Florida so unique, featuring synagogues and eateries from Boca Raton, Palm Beach, and Miami. More than simply a travel guide, this book approaches each profiled location as an opportunity to bring to light the culture of the Jews that have made South Florida their home.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This [DK Eyewitness Travel: Top 10] might be the best traveling companion to throw in your pack. It's a slim and sleek overview… loaded with practical and useful content." – Gadling.com"Known… for its four-color maps, photos and illustrations, the [DK] Eyewitness Guides are extremely user-friendly for travelers who want their information delivered in a concise, visual way." – Chicago Tribune"The best option… Color photos, maps, and diagrams bring the place to life." – The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Book SynopsisThis unique hiking guide to the southern Appalachian mountains leads readers to explore the rich forest ecosystems and other natural communities visitors encounter along the trail. Drawing on years of experience guiding forest walks throughout the region, Steph Jeffries and Tom Wentworth invite hikers and nature lovers to see their surroundings in new ways.

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Book SynopsisAfter a decade of chasing stories around the globe, travel writer Stephanie Elizondo Griest followed the magnetic pull home - only to discover that her native South Texas had been radically transformed. In this book she weaves seven years of stories into a meditation on the existential impact of international borderlines.Trade ReviewOffers much more than just a very smart and companionable tour of the country's ragged edges. It offers a model for how a curious person, any person who is sufficiently interested, can begin to navigate the boundaries that compartmentalize our country, and ourselves, toward wholeness." - Brad Tyer, Texas Observer"Some books that you read affect you emotionally because you insert yourself into the story and partially absorb the plotline. Other books can change your destiny […. ] Such is the work combining all of the above by Stephanie Elizondo Griest in All the Agents and Saints." - Charles Kader, Indian Country News Media"An exploration of the borderlands that deftly mixes memoir, groundbreaking sociology, deep reporting, and compelling writing. . . . Demonstrates unforgettably that national borders constitute much more than lines on a map." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Elizondo Griest glimpses the modern immigrant experience through the lives of people who live in more than one culture. . . . Wrestles with profound questions of identity and belonging in a constantly shifting and increasingly unstable world." - Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisA completely updated and revised edition brimming with advice on collecting and preparing gems and minerals .

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Book SynopsisNo doubt about it New York City is the pop culture capital of the world. And for good reason. Movies TV shows iconic photographs works of literature landmark buildings amazing sculptures and historic cultural events ä they all happen here. While other NYC guidebooks can get you to Central Park they won''t tell you where in the park to find the exact spots where over a hundred of your favorite movies were filmed or dozens of famous album covers were shot. That''s why every pop-culture-loving explorer needs a copy of this one-of-a-kind treasure map to all the famous places you''ve heard or read about over the years.ÞReady to explore? Featuring a multitude of maps and addresses to thousands of locations where some of the greatest moments in pop culture took place ÊPop Culture New York CityÊ will lead you to:ÞÛ The locations of classic films like ÊBreakfast at Tiffany''sÊ and ÊThe GodfatherÊ and popular TV shows such as ÊFriendsÊ and ÊGossip GirlÊÞÛ Buildings where hundreds of ce

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Book SynopsisEncounter some of the most beautiful creatures in Costa Rica in Piotr Naskrecki's Hidden Kingdom. This book is a visual journey into the world of the insects and their relatives that dominate all terrestrial habitats in Costa Rica through their sheer numbers, biomass, and the ecological functions they perform. Naskrecki's stunning photographs...Trade ReviewI recommend this volume to both biologists and anyone with an aesthetic interest in nature. Naskrecki's high-quality photographs, on appropriately sized pages (10 x 10 inches), should convince even the most ardent Web surfers and app aficionados that there is still a place for books. * The Quarterly Review of Biology *The text is excellently written and scientifically accurate, yet thoroughly accessible and engaging for lay readers. Many photographs were taken in natural environments, and a few under controlled lighting, but all images are of high quality, revealing details that highlight the unique beauty of each specimen. This work would make an excellent educational coffee-table book. * Choice *Table of ContentsForeword by Edward O. WilsonAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. What is This?2. Is It Dangerous?3. Horns, Spines, and Claws4. Masters of Deception5. Warning Signs6. Sounds of the Forest7. Living Together8. Moths and ButterfliesPhoto CreditsIndexAbout the Author

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Book SynopsisAn essential strategy book for how to have transformative, sustainable, responsible travel experiences--starting at your own front door. Recognized Peacemaker and National Geographic Explorer Aziz Abu Sarah shows how, by crossing boundaries, we can heal our world from stereotypes, prejudice, and ignorance. Whether you''re planning future travels or exploring the diverse cultures in your own community, Crossing Boundaries provides strategies for growth and getting out of your comfort zone. Moving between inspirational stories, humorous anecdotes, and helpful conflict resolution tips, Abu Sarah guides you through having personal, meaningful experiences with people from different backgrounds. He sketches a vision of a kind of travel with the power to help heal the divides of a world polarized by seemingly intractable conflicts. Abu Sarah argues that transformative travel can start at home. He knows this firsthand: a former Palestinian radical, he shares his own moving story of creating connections across his divided hometown of Jerusalem, and of co-founding a tour agency with a Jewish American. Today, they direct Dual Narrative Tours, co-led by guides from different communities in countries like Israel and Palestine, Ireland and Northern Ireland, North and South Vietnam, and many others. Drawing on these experiences, Abu Sarah''s book offers tips on how to meet people naturally and safely, design an inclusive itinerary, shop to support the local economy, deal with setbacks, and much more. A guide for going beyond museums and monuments, this book is for both the first-timer and seasoned veteran. Abu Sarah shows that if you put down your phone and strike up a conversation, you can break through the walls that separate people. You''ll discover shared values, build lasting relationships, and realize that far more unites us than divides us.

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Book SynopsisThis stylish, gorgeously photographed guide to Mexico City will help you get the most out of this vibrant, culturally rich destination—or make you want to plan a trip! Vast and exciting, Mexico City has so much to offer, from museums to markets, architectural wonders to Aztec monuments. This thorough and practical travel guide includes everything you need to know to enjoy the lifestyle of Mexico City—its sights, sounds, and tastes. This Is Mexico City showcases the best museums (both traditional and off-the-beaten-path), old-school mercados, public art, food trucks, and much more. Organized by neighborhood, each section offers insider recommendations for every interest: For shoppers there are boutiques, galleries, and local artisan studios; for foodies, trendy bars, tiny taco restaurants, ice cream parlors abound. An incredible experience awaits! This Is Mexico City includes:Archaeological Sites • Architecture • Artists • Designers • For Kids • Galleries • Libraries • Monuments • Museums • Parks • Plazas • Public Art • Shopping • To Eat, Drink • To Stay

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Book Synopsis1995 Winner of the Stephen Leacock Award for Humour, this hilarious view of the 90s pokes fun at fat cats, bureaucrats, sign laws, snowstorms, second-hand steak fumes, quiet Canadians, noisy Americans, and other fax of Canadian life.

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Book SynopsisWith 60 restaurants featured, this handbook to Montreal restaurants provides a complete guide to locales where food lovers of all types can bring their own potables. From French and African foods to South American and Greek cuisine, this compendium reflects the diversity and quality of a city where good food is respected—and expected—and proves indispensable for budget-minded natives and visitors alike.

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Book SynopsisColorful and evocative, this detailed history offers an insider's glance at the eccentric owners and diverse characters that comprise the backstory of a notorious smoked meat emporium in Montreal. Mixing social history with humor, this delightful narrative chronicles the succession of employees from The Shadow to the father of steak spice, as well as the larger-than-life tourists, actors, comedians, politicians, and everyday customers that have cruised through the establishment's doors. With the eye of a social historian, Brownstein also documents and grapples with such issues as the smoked meat and pastrami debate, the food police, the perils of expansion, and language laws. Updated and expanded in a new format, the release of this narrative is scheduled to coincide with the Centaur Theatre’s world premiere of Schwartz’s: The Musical—coming to life onstage at the end of March 2011.Trade Review"Breezy, humorous prose . . . a taut narrative full of eye-openers and local legend . . . a welcome addition to Montreal lore and a good, old-fashioned read." -- Montreal Gazette

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Book SynopsisUpdated with new locales and the most current information, this French companion volume to Montreal’s Best BYOB Restaurants 2009–2010 provides a complete guide to 60 spots where food lovers of all types can bring their own potables. From French and African foods to South American and Greek dishes, this compendium reflects the diversity and quality of a city where good food is respected—and expected—and proves indispensable for budget-minded natives and visitors alike. Indexes by type of cuisine and neighborhood as well as information on hours of operation, credit cards, and wheelchair access are included.Trade Review"Will soon became part of every Montreal foodie's arsenal." --Bill Brownstein, author, Montreal 24

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Book SynopsisQuebec is one of the most visited cities in North America, for good reason—it has a unique charm. A romantic city, it attracts lovers as well as families and tourists interested in history. In 1985 UNESCO named Quebec a World Heritage Site. It is the only city in either Canada or the United States to have preserved its original walls and fortifications. Although the city has been the scene of armed conflict, many historical buildings remain. For curious travellers, the seven walking tours in Exploring Old Quebec are a voyage of discovery through the rich history of an extraordinary city founded by Samuel de Champlain in 1608. This completely revised guide also includes four thematic itineraries, maps, and practical information.

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Book SynopsisWomen's true stories of discovery, loss, adventure, and more -- all played out in the vast reaches of the American West.

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Book SynopsisIn this concise and fully updated guidebook, Gerry Roach shares his firsthand knowledge and experience, offering us a chance to explore some of Colorado's finest mountain trails.

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Book SynopsisHelps readers explore the pros and cons of living and working in Mexico.

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Book SynopsisLand of the world’s largest prairie chicken, birthplace of Spam, and home of the world’s oldest rock, this is Minnesota, where summers are short, winters are long, and back-road wonders abound. This entertaining guide wastes no time with descriptions of scenic lakes, pristine bike trails, or quaint cafés. Instead it directs travelers (and residents) to the spot where Tiny Tim strummed his last notes on the ukulele; to the Cold Spring chapel where two grasshoppers bow down to the Virgin Mary; and to the McLeod County Museum, where the mummy on display could be from Peru or outer space. While ordinary tourists are fighting off mosquitoes in the Boundary Waters, oddball travelers can size up the world’s largest ear of corn and admire the fourth Zamboni ever built. And one last thing: there aren’t 10,000 lakes in Minnesota; there are 14,215. For travelers who are in search of the unusual, there is no better reason to park the bike and hiking boots in the garage, fill up the gas tank, and hit the road to Minnesota, where weirdness awaits.Trade Review"Jerome Pohlen keeps finding amusing and offbeat spots all around the country." -- Associated Press, June 1, 2003."Shows a different side of Minnesota." -- NWA World Traveller, June 2003."Some of the stranger and less-probable visitor attractions around the United States." -- Arkansas Democrat, June 2003."Amusing and offbeat." -- The Chippewa Herald."Jerome Pohlen keeps finding amusing and off-beat spots all around the country." -- Red Wing Republican Eagle."Very practical if you're traveling to the North Country, and very funny even if you're not." -- The Orange County Register.Table of ContentsPreface; Introduction: Ride the High Country or "They Went Thataway"; Cowboy Codes: Straight & Pure & All Boy; When We were Young: Nostalgia & the Cowboy Hero; Arms & the Man: The Friendly Gun; Give Me My Boots & Saddles: Camp Cowboy; Tall in the Saddle: Romance on the Range; White Hats & White Heroes: Who Is That Other Guy?; Virgin Land: Landscape, Nature, & Masculinity; Corporate Cowboys & the Shaping of a Nation; Postscript - The Frontiersman (1938); List of Films Mentioned; References; Index.

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Book SynopsisCovering 600 music festivals worldwide, this guide offers lively descriptions of festivals of all manner, size, and form. A resource for the committed festival attendee, it offers dates, locations, scheduled events, web sites, and lists of recent performers. Accommodation information is also featured alongside price guidelines and camping details. Also a vital handbook for the performer, it provides contact information for booking agents, deadlines for submissions, and, in some cases, practical tips about how to get on the bill. Covering nearly every conceivable genre of music—from alternative rock, world music, avant-garde jazz, and R&B to bluegrass, reggae, medieval, and contemporary classical—this companion is comprehensive, engagingly written, and amazingly informative. The Music Festival Guide is an essential resource for anyone interested in attending or performing at music festivals.Trade Review"Lots of practical information to help plan a trip to more than 600 festivals worldwide." -- Houston Chronicle."A great resource for the music buff who loves to travel." -- Chicago Tribune."A valuable resource in planning trips to music fests in faraway places." -- Hartford Courant."There's helpful travel info here...for all manner of music fests." -- Detroit News."For the fan, this book is a godsend." -- Newsday.Table of ContentsPreface; Introduction: Ride the High Country or "They Went Thataway"; Cowboy Codes: Straight & Pure & All Boy; When We were Young: Nostalgia & the Cowboy Hero; Arms & the Man: The Friendly Gun; Give Me My Boots & Saddles: Camp Cowboy; Tall in the Saddle: Romance on the Range; White Hats & White Heroes: Who Is That Other Guy?; Virgin Land: Landscape, Nature, & Masculinity; Corporate Cowboys & the Shaping of a Nation; Postscript - The Frontiersman (1938); List of Films Mentioned; References; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis amusing travel guide to the Lone Star State doesn't waste travelers' time telling them where to find antiques in the Hill Country, take breathtaking hikes through Big Bend, or gaze upon the Alamo. Instead, it guides television fans to a modern replica of the Munsters's mansion, leads the nonsqueamish to the world's only Cockroach Hall of Fame, and points the curious towards a small town filled with hippo statues. Among other things, Texas is home to Goliath-sized roadside attractions, and directions are provided on how to reach the World's Largest Six-Shooter, World's Largest Rattlesnake, and World's Largest Wooden Nickel. The accompanying photographs and maps instruct visitors on how to get to these and other extraordinary spots, including the Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, the Celebrity Shoe Musuem, Alley Oop's Fantasyland, and the Birthplace of Fritos. A dose of wacky Texas history is also included with answers to questions such as Did a UFO really crash into a windmill northwest of Fort Worth in 1897? and What does an Abilene Kinko's have to do with the early retirement of Dan Rather?Trade Review"If you hanker for offbeat adventure, this is a guidebook to stick under the front seat of your pickup." -- The Enterprise"Droll descriptions that make even Bonnie and Clyde and Lee Harvey Oswald seem comedic." -- The Chicago Tribune"A great book for browsing . . . great to keep handy on your next trip to or across the Lone Star State." -- All Info AboutTable of ContentsIntroduction; The Panhandle; North Texas; Dallas/Fort Worth Area; West Texas; Central Texas; Austin Area; East Texas; Houston Area; San Antonio Area; South Texas; the JFK Tour; Epilogue; Index by City Name; Index by Site Name.

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Book SynopsisA one-stop record containing everything Packers fans want to know about their favorite football team, this resource is packed with anecdotes, history, explanations of traditions, statistics, trivia, and photos.

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Book SynopsisWith a blend of portraits, words, and pictures, this book gives Packers fans their due. Green, Gold, and Proud is the ultimate tribute to legions of Packers fans in Wisconsin, across the United States, and around the world. Packed with hundreds of vivid, full-color photos that capture the true Cheesehead experience, Green, Gold, and Proud takes fans from the raucous excitement during a game to the green and gold living rooms and shrines across the country where readers meet a variety of fans, such as Sister Isaac Jogues Rousseau whose devotion to her convent and the Green Bay Packers has never wavered and Christopher Handler, a local painter who takes immense pride in having painted the Lombardi Avenue fence slogans for the past 21 years. Also included is a special DVD that is more than 80 minutes long and features a documentary that chronicles the storied past of Lambeau Field by sharing with fans the stadium's view of history: the games, players, coaches, and moments that have molded the Packers' championship past and path to future glory.

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Book SynopsisIn a single moment, an entire career reputation can be sealed and a franchise’s history cemented thanks to a last-second, game-winning finish, and this book chronicles 50 of the most memorable finishes in Boston sports. Vibrant four-color photos, statistics, quotes, and stories offer fresh details on some of the most famous events in Boston sports history, including Carlton Fisk’s Fenway Moment, “Havlicek Stole the Ball!,” Doug Flutie’s Hail Mary in Miami, and the Red Sox’s Greatest Comeback Ever. For those sports fans too young to have seen these famous moments or for those who wish to relive them over and over again, this encyclopedia of sporting greatness is a must-have for all passionate Boston fans.

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Book SynopsisThrough the award-winning lens of one of South Florida's most renowned sports photographers and the intimate, behind-the-scenes text of one of Miami's most prolific sportswriters, this account chronicles the season and incredible postseason in which young Dwyane Wade morphed into the greatest NBA talent since Michael Jordan. This full-color, 128-page collectible book delves into Wade's humble beginnings in Chicago and his unlikely climb to superstardom from Marquette University.

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Book SynopsisIn this second edition with an updated foreword, Ayun Halliday offers up the best of her itinerant foibles as examples of how not to travel abroad

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Book SynopsisUtilizing this complete guide will feel like you are getting a tour around the island from an old friend! Author Michele Bigley urges travelers to understand the impact of their footprint on this sacred and beautiful land. As with all Explorer's Great Destinations, the author provides unbiased critical opinions and candid reviews about lodging, food, attractions, culture, and recreation. With up-to-date maps and photos throughout, this is an invaluable guide for your next trip.

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Book SynopsisIncludes information, activities, and hundreds of lodging, dining, shopping, and recreational recommendations organized by town. English also includes details on border and ferry crossings and general travel logistics.

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Book SynopsisFor centuries Antarctica has captured the imagination of explorers, scientists, and armchair travelers. Its starkly beautiful landscape, extraordinary wildlife, and harsh climate only begin to suggest the wonders of the world's least understood continent.Intrigued by a part of the planet vividly described in the journals of explorers Robert Falcon Scott and Ernest Henry Shackleton, award-winning photographer Joan Myers set out to see for herself why people are drawn to such an inhospitable and uncompromising place. Over the course of several trips, Myers traversed the continent by foot, plane, helicopter, snowmobile, and Coast Guard icebreaker. Working in below-freezing temperatures, braving blizzards and wind chills as low as -84°F, she captured entrancing panoramas of Antarctica's beauty and vast scale, teeming penguin rookeries and docile seals, and the ghostly abandoned huts of early explorers. From her temporary base at McMurdo Station, Antarctica's primary research facility, she documented the daily lives of the scientists and support staff who work in this extreme environment.Wondrous Cold features more than 180 of Myers' captivating color and black-and-white photographs. Her engaging journal entries describe the physical challenges of taking photographs in a place where a tripod freezes solid in five minutes as well as the research, rhythms, and rituals of life on the Ice. New York Times writer Sandra Blakeslee contributes sidebars on the science conducted at the world's most remote frontier.

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Book SynopsisAmazing Alabama: A Coloring Book Journey Through Alabama’s 67 Counties is a delightful, one-of-a-kind coloring book whose publication coincides with two significant bicentennial celebrations: the 2017 anniversary of Alabama becoming a territory and the 2019 anniversary of Alabama becoming a state. It is designed to engage youngsters and adult coloring book enthusiasts in learning about the unique character of our nation’s 22nd state.Every county in Alabama is featured in Amazing Alabama with an appealing line drawing of its iconic and lesser-known sites—historical, geographical, topographical, industrial and commercial, and more. Companion text identifies and provides context for the pictured elements. The book provides a comprehensive educational snapshot of all that is special about the state.Author/illustrator Laura Murray was inspired to create Amazing Alabama, her first coloring book, after moving to Alabama with her husband from Georgia. Together, they made many road trips, which introduced her to the state’s history, its scenic highways and byways, its commercial centers and rustic small towns. Her coloring book showcases some of her favorite discoveries—the historic U.S. Post Office in Etowah County, Hatchet Creek in Coosa County, the pitcher plant bog in Chilton County, and much more.

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Book SynopsisAmazing Georgia is a fun and creative coloring book journey across the 159 counties that make up this great state. Each of Georgia’s counties is celebrated with images featuring the places, animals, plants, and activities that make that county special. As well as the fun drawings, each page includes a short paragraph about the history of the area and the images that were chosen. From the wild east coast beaches of Camden County and the southern swamps of Ware County, to the rich farm land of the plains; from the picturesque Appalachian mountains in the northern part of the state to the big cities, like Atlanta and Macon, and the historic home of our 39th President in Sumter County—Georgia is as unique as it is historic. Come along with author/illustrator Laura Murray on this journey as she shares her passion for the Peach State. You will get to know Georgia in a whole new way!

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