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Travels with Charley in Search of America (Penguin Twentieth-Century Classics)
by John Steinbeck and Jay Parini
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At age 58 John Steinbeck and his venerable standard poodle, Charley, set out on a journey across America in a camper. For three months these companions traveled the nation, meeting friends, strangers, relatives and immersing themselves in the fabric of the country as it was at that time. Gary Sinise does a grand job giving life to Steinbeck's words. While his regional accents don't always hit the mark, the listener is happy to forgive because of the love and respect Sinise accords the Steinbeck story. Eight hours is a lot of listening time, but it passes all too quickly with this wonderful version of an American treasure. S.G. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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Today, nearly forty years after his death, Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck remains one of America’s greatest writers and cultural figures. Over the next year, his many works published as black-spine Penguin Classics for the first time and will feature eye-catching, newly commissioned art. Penguin Classics is proud to present these seminal works to a new generation of readers—and to the many who revisit them again and again.
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California For Dummies (Dummies Travel)
by Mary Herczog and Paula Tevis
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From Hollywood and Disneyland to San Francisco, Yosemite, and the Napa Valley, California offers an endless supply of vacation fun. From the L.A. nightlife to the natural wonders, from great restaurants to fun outdoor activities, this friendly guide covers it all: - Great itineraries for Northern California, Southern California, and the whole state
- Complete coverage of all the natural wonders
- Entire sections on Disneyland and Yosemite National Park
- Wacky events from sandcastle building contests to the Jumping Frog Jubilee
Like every For Dummies travel guide, California For Dummies, Third Edition includes: - Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
- What you shouldn’t miss—and what you can skip
- The best hotels and restaurants for every budget
- Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages
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Explore the best of California — the fun and easy way® From Hollywood and Disneyland® to San Francisco, Yosemite, and the Napa Valley, there's plenty to see and do in California. Experience it all with the friendly guide that puts the Golden State at your fingertips. Discover: - Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
- What you shouldn't miss — and what you can skip
- The best hotels and restaurants for every budget
- Handy Post-it® Flags to mark your favorite pages
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Hammond World Travel Atlas (Hammond World Travel Atlas)
by Hammond World Atlas Corporation
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Hammond, now a part of Langenscheidt Publishing, has produced an atlas with a new concept. It is billed as a source of geographic knowledge as well as a travel guide. The 300-plus pages of maps are of good quality but are littered with "pictograms," which are icons identifying features and attractions. There are more than 100 of these color-coded symbols. Natural attractions are blue or green; cultural sites are yellow. The subjects of the pictograms are diverse--glaciers, deserts, wildlife reserves, museums, battlefields, markets, festivals, impressive skylines, Aborigine reservations, hill resorts, places of interest for religious cultures, and more. An extreme example of the pictograms is a double-page spread of Hispaniola and Lesser Antilles filled with symbols as well as names of cities, national parks, and airports. The pictograms used on a particular page are listed at the bottom of the page, but on a map it is difficult to distinguish an active volcano from a rock landscape or a memorial from a palace.The atlas is visually attractive, with many color photographs. Each double-page spread of maps has a border of small photographs with a description of sites or attractions and a grid locator. Descriptive information on countries is very limited. No mention is made of current wars or conflicts. The index contains about 100,000 entries with pictograms and page and grid locators. It is unfortunate that the example used in the good explanation of how to use the index lists an incorrect page number. The use in the index of international license-plate codes for identifying countries is confusing. Who would guess that ROU is Uruguay or SP is Somalia? The Hammond World Travel Atlas is a medium-sized atlas with competition from DK's World Atlas (2005), Oxford's Atlas of the World (2004), and the Reader's Digest Illustrated World Atlas (2004). It could be considered by any library that wants a current atlas with a new twist. Christine Bulson
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Hammond World Travel Atlas
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Michelin California Regional Road Atlas and Travel Guide
by Michelin Travel Publications
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More than an atlas, more than a guide. Michelin has put them together to create a wonderful selection of scenic drives, information on attractions, hotels, restaurants and so much more. You will love the value and quality of these titles. 10 exciting memorable Driving Tours Bed and Board, featuring choice restaurants and great places to stay categorized by price Practical Information, including driving and parking regulations, tourist offices and shopping venues Full-Color Photographs and close up maps of major attractions Points of interest rated according to the Michelin Star System
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More than an atlas, more than a guide, the Michelin California Road atlas + travel guide pairs great mapping with exciting travel information to California’s most memorable destinations. Discover the wonders of this beautiful state from the Giant Sequoias to the vineyards of Napa and Sonoma Valley. Michelin includes 12 different driving tours, complete with bed and board suggestions, practical information and shopping venues. Driving tours are highlighted on the atlas pages with a dotted green line. Site plans are scattered throughout the guide while detailed city plans are positioned alphabetically in the index. Colorful photos will inspire your next road trip while the atlas pages will help you get there without a hitch. Measuring a approximately 4.5" x 10", and a fraction of an inch thick, this slim Michelin California Road atlas + travel guide can fit in your glove box, your purse, or practically anywhere you need it to be.
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National Parks of the American West for Dummies (Dummies Travel)
by Kurt Repanshek
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* Formerly America's National Parks For Dummies, this guide now focuses exclusively on the most popular parks in the system-those west of the Mississippi
* Covers Arches, Death Valley, Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Mount Rainer, Olympic, Sequoia/King's Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Zion
* 65 percent of Americans surveyed said they had taken a trip of 50 miles or more in the last year to visit a state or national park or forest
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Travel smart at www.dummies.com From Arches to Olympic to Zion, the West's national parks are packed with awe-inspiring vistas and exciting outdoor fun. Take it all in, with the friendly guide that covers all the peaks and valleys of the 10 most popular parks. Discover - Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
- What you shouldn't miss — and what you can skip
- The best hotels and restaurants for every budget
- Handy Post-it® Flags to mark your favorite pages
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RandMcNally Kids' Road Atlas (Backseat Books)
by Kristy McGowan, Karen Richards, and Chris Reed
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Rand McNally's Backseat Books® series is your source for fighting those boredom blues. Kids' Road Atlas features real road maps, great travel games, state-by-state puzzles, state facts (including the nickname, capital, flower, tree, and bird), an index, and much, much more. An answer key is also included in the back of the book. These colorful, fun-filled books are perfect for keeping the kids busy at home or during those long stretches. Backseat Books®. Boredom cured. 80 pages; 8.5" x 10.75".
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The Best Places to KissŪ in Southern California: A Romantic Travel Guide (Best Places to Kiss in Southern California)
by Bonnie Steele
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From the urban sunshine of Los Angeles to the snowy peaks of Lake Arrowhead to the swank oasis of Palm Springs, Southern California provides many opportunities for romance. In this guide, thousands of recommendations await lovers of all ages and tastes. Reviews of the most romantic inns, resorts, B&Bs, and hotels detail information on privacy, amenities, views, and décor. Restaurant Reviews advise traveling couples on what to order and where to sit for the ultimate in dining romance. Every hotel and restaurant Review comes with the series' trademark lip ratings. An all-new romantic highlights section for each destination provides insider information on the best sunsets, beaches, scenic drives, shopping, fireside snuggling, and outdoor activities, and fifteen maps give an overview of the most romantic destinations in the region. This travel guide is essential for couples seeking perfect romantic excursions in Southern California.
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Michelin USA Southwest Regional Road Atlas and Travel Guide
by Michelin Travel Publications
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More than an atlas, more than a guide. Michelin has put them together to create a wonderful selection of scenic drives, information on attractions, hotels, restaurants and so much more. You will love the value and quality of these titles. 10 exciting memorable Driving Tours Bed and Board, featuring choice restaurants and great places to stay categorized by price Practical Information, including driving and parking regulations, tourist offices and shopping venues Full-Color Photographs and close up maps of major attractions Points of interest rated according to the Michelin Star System
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More than an atlas, more than a guide, the Michelin Southwest Road atlas + travel guide pairs great mapping with exciting travel information to the southwest’s most memorable destinations. Discover the pueblos of New Mexico, the ski slopes of Colorado, the Grand Canyon and the strip in Las Vegas. Michelin includes 10 different driving tours, complete with bed and board suggestions, practical information and shopping venues. Driving tours are highlighted on the atlas pages with a dotted green line. Site plans are scattered throughout the guide. Detailed city plans are positioned alphabetically in the index. Colorful photos will inspire your next road trip while the atlas pages will help you get there without a hitch. Measuring a approximately 4.5" x 10", and a fraction of an inch thick, this slim Michelin Southwest USA Road atlas + travel guide can fit in your glove box, your purse, or practically anywhere you need it to be.
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