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The Art of Pilgrimage: The Seeker's Guide to Making Travel Sacredby Phil Cousineau List Price: $16.95 Available from Amazon $11.53 On 7-21-2006 
See Item's Page Product Review "Centuries of travel lore suggest that when we no longer know where to turn our real journey has begun," writes author Phil Cousineau. "At that crossroads moment, a voice calls to our pilgrim soul." Many have embarked upon a pilgrimage, but few have understood its mysteries and possibilities as well as Phil Cousineau does (author of Soul Moments and The Hero's Journey). On one level this is a highly useful guidebook packed with great ideas for enlightened traveling--tape recording local voices, music, and sounds; asking contemplative questions to waitresses and bookstore owners; lighting a traveling candle every morning; making an offering to the local deity. But most compelling is Cousineau's ability to expertly map the interior landscape of a pilgrimage--the sights that lead to insights and the borders that lead to breakthroughs as we trek the exterior landscape of our planet. --Gail Hudson --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From Library Journal Thinking of those who intend to embark on a journey with a deep purpose, Cousineau (ed., Soul Moments, Conari, 1997) explores why travelers plan trips and then, upon getting to their destination, have a sense of unfulfilled expectation. Cousineau suggests that this disappointment results from the way travelers engage with the place, not the site itself. Stories, anecdotes, quotes, vignettes, and practical suggestions from travelers and pilgrims throughout history create a guide to building a personal journey by learning to slow down and linger, savor, and absorb each stage?from the first strands of desire to travel through the journey to the return. To help the reader get involved, Cousineau includes a series of meditations and imagination exercises. Librarians aiming to reach both active and armchair travelers will find that this title circulates well.?Leroy Hommerding, Citrus Cty. Lib. System, Inverness, FL Copyright 1998 Reed business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. |
Frommer's San Antonio & Austin (Frommer's Complete)by Edie Jarolim List Price: $16.99 Available from Amazon $11.04 On 7-21-2006 
See Item's Page Book Description A complete guide to two of Texas's most diverse and exciting cities * Shows visitors how to have a great time in San Antonio, a multicultural city with a rich history (the Alamo) and lots of contemporary attractions (including over forty golf courses) * Reveals San Antonio's most memorable experiences-from a stroll along the San Antonio River to a mariachi mass at Mission San Jose-and offers intriguing side trips to the Texas Hill Country * Takes visitors to the best of Austin, America's second fastest-growing city and the "Live Music Capital of the World," with more than 150 music clubs * Explains how to make an Austin visit unforgettable, from visiting the state capital and LBJ Library to listening to blues at Antone's, hiking and biking in city parks, and watching the bats at Congress Avenue Bridge Back Cover Copy Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Frommer's. The best trips start here.
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Fire Ice (Kurt Austin Adventures (Paperback))by Clive Cussler and Paul Kemprecos Available from Amazon $7.99 On 7-21-2006 
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Alpha Dogs: How Your Small Business can become a Leader of the Packby Donna Fenn List Price: $24.95 Available from Amazon $15.72 On 7-21-2006
See Item's Page From Publishers Weekly Alpha dogs" in business not only have a passion for their companies and a talent for seeing opportunities where others see limitations, they also rise above their competitors to become leaders of the pack. Longtime Inc. magazine writer Fenn's breezy and informative book highlights eight such small-company entrepreneurs, among them Chris Zane, whose Connecticut bicycle store brings in $6.1 million a year, and Deb Weidenhamer, whose Arizona auction and appraisal company earns $11.5 million. In chapters with titles like "Seduce Your Customers" and "Transform with Technology," Fenn puts forth each entrepreneur's business as a case study in how to overcome a particular problem—from the Amy's Ice Cream company's efforts to build a hometown reputation to the sock manufacturer Thor-Lo's efforts to innovate sport socks for a changing industry. Practical tips at the end of each chapter highlight the lessons learned, and at the end of the book a conclusion identifies the key behaviors that make up "Alpha Dog DNA." For small-business owners looking to give their enterprise a boost, this practical and chatty book provides solid strategies for shifting into high gear. (Dec.) Copyright © Reed business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. From Booklist Fenn, a widely acclaimed reporter, takes us inside the reality of small businesses by showcasing eight successful entrepreneurs who share their stories and strategies. These entrepreneurs have been in business more than 10 years, report sales under $100 million in low-tech industries, and are highly regarded by their peers as well as their employees. Included in the author's Review are Chris Zane, whose commitment to customer service has made his company one of the biggest bicycle dealers in the U.S.; Norman Mayne, who has kept his family-owned grocery stores thriving by maximizing the effectiveness of his employees; and Trish Karter, who by skillfully building a brand identity has catapulted her commercial bakery from local markets into national distribution. Common qualities shared by all of these leaders include forging strong community connections; building strong, direct relationships with customers; and using new technology creatively. The author concludes, "They are innovators, creative thinkers, mavericks one and all." This book offers valuable insight for current and aspiring entrepreneurs. Mary Whaley Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved |
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