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Books: Travel: Antilles
The Flounder (Helen and Kurt Wolff Book)by Gunter Grass Available from Amazon $19.00 On 7-21-2006 
See Item's Page Book Description It all begins in the Stone Age, when a talking fish is caught by a fisherman at the very spot where millennia later Grass's home town, Danzig, will arise. Like the fish, the fisherman is immortal, and down through the ages they move together. As Grass blends his ingredients into a powerful brew, he shows himself at the peak of his linguistic inventiveness. Translated by Ralph Manheim. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book
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The Tainos: Rise and Decline of the People Who Greeted Columbusby Irving Rouse List Price: $16.95 Available from Amazon $11.53 On 7-21-2006 
See Item's Page From Library Journal Although Columbus's diaries contain almost all firsthand information about the Tainos, who became extinct as a result of European colonization, the author has managed to piece together a robust chronicle of their past. Sifting through reports on Caribbean archaeological sites and plumbing studies of language and biology for historical clues, he traces the Tainos back to the initial colonization of the West Indies 5000 years ago. Developing a subject introduced in a chapter of Rouse's Migrations in Prehistory (Yale, 1986), this masterpiece of the cultural/historical approach in archaeology caps 35 years of research. Rouse (archaeology, Yale) fully justifies his reputation as a committed teacher with this informative and accessible volume. Highly recommended for a general audience and anyone interested in the quincentenary. For more books on the Columbus quincentenary, see "Rediscovering Columbus," LJ 8/91, p. 120-22.--Ed. - William S. Dancey, Ohio State Univ., Columbus Copyright 1992 Reed business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. |
The Volcano Adventure Guideby Rosaly Lopes List Price: $50.00 Available from Amazon $31.50 On 7-21-2006
See Item's Page Product Review 'Rosaly Lopes provides the practical details needed for adventurous tourists to safely explore some of the most famous volcanoes in North America and Europe. She enthusiastically guides the reader to her favorite volcanoes, describing not only trails and past eruptions, but also photography tips and her own experiences. With its evocative color photos and clear maps, The Volcano Adventure Guide made me want to lace up my hiking shoes and follow in her footsteps.' Charles Wood (previously the Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor of Space Studies at the University of North Dakota) and the founder of the VolcanoWorld website 'Dr Lopes brings the reader into an intimate encounter with one of the most powerful and destructive forces on our planet, the active volcano. Her easy writing style takes us from the molten core of the Earth to the spewing lava flows and deadly eruptions of the past and present. Each page is full of personal knowledge and observations, along with excellent tips on how to survive being around one of these lethal beasts. This is a must-read book for anyone interested in the awesome forces of nature and off-the-beaten-trail adventures.' Ralph White, Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and The Explorers Club, National Geographic cameraman, and past-president of The Adventurers' Club 'This beautifully illustrated book is a good rough guide to nature's rough stuff. Read the eight rules for visiting volcanos and the fiverules for surviving eruptions ('watch out for steam and methane explosions'), then choose your volcano Her book visits at least 25 volcanos and supplies practical advice and eye-popping stories about every one.' The Guardian Book Description This guide contains vital information for anyone wishing to visit, explore, and photograph active volcanoes safely and enjoyably. Following an introduction that discusses eruption styles of different types of volcanoes and how to prepare for an exploratory trip that avoids volcanic dangers, the book presents guidelines to visiting 42 different volcanoes around the world. It is filled with practical information that includes tour itineraries, maps, transportation details, and warnings of possible non-volcanic dangers. Three appendices direct the reader to a wealth of further volcano resources in a volume that will fascinate amateur enthusiasts and professional volcanologists alike. Rosaly Lopes is a planetary geology and volcanology specialist at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California. In addition to her curatorial and research work, she has lectured extensively in England and Brazil and written numerous popular science articles. She received a Latinas in Science Award from the Comision Feminil Mexicana Nacional in 1991 and since 1992, has been a co-organizer of the United Nations/European Space Agency/The Planetary Society yearly conferences on Basic Science for the Benefit of Developing Countries. |
Travel Photography: A Complete Guide to How to Shoot and Sellby Susan McCartney Available from Amazon $22.95 On 7-21-2006 
See Item's Page From Library Journal This substantial and helpful book begins with an overview of the business of travel photographyAboth the joys and the hard factsAand then moves on to a candid discussion of the skills needed for success in the field. It also covers the essentials of equipment, including cameras, lenses, film, and accessories, as well as topics like technique, notably lighting, and photographing people, landscape, architecture, and still lifes on location. Ten self-assignments will help photographers hone their skills. Also included is good information on editing, assembling a portfolio, and promoting one's work. Travel photographer McCartney also addresses computers, digital imaging, and the Internet for photographers, as well as editorial and stock photography. This will be of obvious value to professional photographers who wish to do more location work. It should also appeal to amateurs who would like to explore travel photography as a serious avocation. Recommended for public and academic libraries.ARaymond Bial, Parkland Coll. Lib., Champaign, IL Copyright 1999 Reed business Information, Inc. Publisher Comments "This book is clearly and entertainingly written, comprehensive, how-to resource for people who love traveling and taking pictures. It provides all the technical information needed to assure success" (Light and Shade) "There have been several excellent publications recently on marketing your photography and this title is one of them. . . . Susan McCartney . . . is a lively writer who anticipates and answers every imaginable question, producing the finest book possible. Travel Photography is one of the best books of its kind and is highly recommended (Coast Book Review) "This book covers absolutely everything related to the title. . . . Ms. McCartney has written an exhaustive book with something for everyone from the near-beginner to the pro. Next time someone asks me to recommend a general instructional book on photography, not just travel, this will be my choice" (ASMP Newsletter, Pittsburgh) "These three hundred plus pages are filled with truth and solid advice. Not only for those who dream of turning vacation pictures into gold and never will, but also for professional shooters of location assignments. . . . Both technical and tactical information abound in an organized format. . . . Here in lies detailed information every travel shooter needs. . . . [Susan McCartney]'s photographed almost everywhere and now shares her wisdom in this great new book" (ASMP Newsletter, North Carolina) "Travel Photography gives a veteran's personal and comprehensive overview . . . about the only thing you won't find in this book is a good example of McCartney's own excellent photography" (Travel Holiday). "When the author says 'complete,' she means it. This book could be a short course or refresher for any photographer" (Travel Photography)
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Hunter Travel Guides St. Martin and St. Barts (Adventure Guides Series)by Lynne M. Sullivan List Price: $19.99 Available from Amazon $12.99 On 7-21-2006 
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America in 1492: The World of the Indian Peoples Before the Arrival of Columbus (Vintage)by Alvin M. Jr Josephy List Price: $20.00 Available from Amazon $13.60 On 7-21-2006
See Item's Page From Publishers Weekly In a concerted effort to quash myths and stereotypes, Josephy assembles essays by noted writers and scholars that depict Native American culture at the time of Columbus's first voyage to the Americas. Photos. Copyright 1993 Reed business Information, Inc. From School Library Journal YA-- The perspective presented in Josephy's introduction sets the tone for this collection of articles by well-known scholars. While he notes the costs of arrogant European ethnocentrism to Native Americans, he establishes a balanced view that rejects both ``noble savage'' and ``debased human'' stereotypes. His bias is evident, however, in his use of ``holocaust'' to refer to the destruction of Indian culture as well as in his labeling of the first section, ``We the People, 1492.'' The selection of articles and the book's organization make it useful to students given specialized assignments as well as to those who wish in-depth knowledge of the pre-Columbian world. The book is well indexed and contains an annotated, chapter referenced bibliography. Chapters include information on pre-Columbian life, including aspects of social structure, customs, and achievements. Frequent reference is made to the fact that much of what we know is but the remnants of what occurred, recorded at a later period and altered by time and encounter. While the various articles indentify commonalities among native cultures, they dispel the view of all native traditions as one. - Carol Wansong, Lee High School, Fairfax County, VA Copyright 1992 Reed business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. |
Adventure Guide to Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao (Adventure Guides Series)by Lynne M. Sullivan List Price: $18.99 Available from Amazon $12.34 On 7-21-2006
See Item's Page Book Description By the author of our top-selling Virgin Islands Adventure Guide, here is the latest and most detailed guide to the three fascinating islands of the Dutch Caribbean. Diving, sailing, hiking, golf and horseback riding are excellent here. Enjoy gourmet cuisine, charming small inns and superb five-star resorts. Duty-free stores and unique island crafts makes the islands a shopper’s delight. All of them are fully explored, with details on the history and culture that makes each one so appealing. Color photos. |
A Travel Guide to the Jewish Caribbean and South Americaby Ben G. Frank List Price: $25.00 Available from Amazon $16.50 On 7-21-2006 
See Item's Page Gabriel Levenson, travel editor New York Jewish Week "Ben Frank completely describes the Jewish presence and history south of the Rio Grande from Mexico, through Central America" Jewish World "This volume and his other travel guides are perfect for the arm-chair traveler." |
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