Yosemite: The Complete Guide

By James Kaiser
"Kaiser took three years to photograph Yosemite Park, hike the trails, and wander the backcountry. He passes on the lore and knowledge of the park, including tips and on-the-spot info to help you make the most of your time in Yosemite."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

Guide to the Alaska Highway

By Ron Dalby
"Traveling across the great northern expanses from Dawson Creek, British Columbia, to Delta Junction, Alaska, the 1,500-mile Alaska Highway remains one of the greatest driving adventures of all time. Inside you will find details on gas prices, where to camp, how to prepare your vehicle for the journey, and insightful driving tips.
Tips scattered through the guide
tell you where to spot wildlife,
let you in on a few favorite fishing holes, and
highlight important destinations.
Brimming with full-color photography..."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

The Other Side of the Mirror: An American Travels Through Syria

By Brooke Allen
"Brooke Allen first traveled to Syria in 2009, expecting it to be much as American news media routinely depicted it--an ultra-conservative Muslim society, a rogue nation committed to an anti-American stance. She found, instead, a welcoming and captivating country where she and her family were treated with courtesy and gentleness.
She soon returned for a more leisurely trip through Syria's rich historical and archaeological treasures: the ancient cities of Aleppo and Damascus, the great Crusader castles, the Bronze Age ruins of Ebla and Mari, the Greco-Roman cities of Palmyra and Apamea. With her keen and appreciative eye (and ear) Allen introduces us to Syria's people, culture, and history. "The Other Side of the Mirror" illustrates one traveler's enlightenment, while reflecting on our American ways. For, as she writes, "To visit Syria is to confront the unhappy truth about our media, which is that much of the international news we read or see... serves not as a window looking out at the world but as a mirror: a mirror that reflects our own fears and obsessions and shines them right back at us.""  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

All Aboard: The Complete North American Train Travel Guide (3RD ed.)

By Jim Loomis

"It's about the journey, not the destination. "All Aboard"--first published in 1995, and now completely revised--is much more than just a mile-by-mile scenery guide for train travelers. It will make any trip smoother and more enjoyable with its insightful travel trips and information about how railroads operate. 50 b&w photos & illustrations. Maps."  
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The 10 Best of Everything National Parks: 800 Top Picks from Parks Coast to Coast

By Fran P. Mainella
"This timely, idea-filled guide covers "classic" parks, national historical parks, national monuments, national battlefields, national scenic trails, and beyond. The book features hundreds of Top 10 lists highlighting every park's best attraction, photos, and much more."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

Great Railway Journeys of Europe

"This full-color guide inspires travelers to sample a range of different railway experiences - slick, high tech lines between major European cities, classic journeys such as the Orient Express, and quaint narrow gauge railways chugging through green valleys and over dizzying mountain passes. There are also features on the history and growth of rail travel, railway hotels, feats of engineering, the Channel Tunnel, and much more."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

Michelin Europe Tourist and Motoring Atlas (12TH ed.)

"The grid-style format allows for highly detailed mapping on a manageable page size and an easy traveling experience. Includes over 40 countries, Cartography scale from 1/500,000 to 1/3,000,000, depending on the country, Spiral-bound, Includes place name index, sites and scenic routes, Includes 78 town maps, Includes route planner with major itineraries, Includes practical information on the EU countries: population, capitals, currency, political regime, national holidays, etc., Features climate information: average temperature, average monthly rainfall, Contains driving information for each European country, including speed restrictions, required documents, minimum driving age, maximum permitted level of blood."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

Beyond Disney: The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando, Seaworld & the Best of Central Florida (7TH ed.)

By Bob Sehlinger
"According to the Orlando Tourism Bureau, Orlando hosted 47 million domestic and international visitors in 2009 (the most recent year available). Includes comprehensive coverage on the "Wizarding World of Harry Potter" which opened in 2010. Both "Universal" "Orlando(R) " and "SeaWorld(R)" remain in the top theme parks to visit in the United States- each with attendance of almost 5 million in 2009. "Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure" attendance is expected to increase with the much anticipated arrival of the "Wizarding World of Harry Potter".  (Publisher)  Check Our Catalog

Eat, Sleep, Ride: How I Braved Bears, Badlands and Big Breakfasts in My Quest to Cycle the Tour Divide

By Paul Howard

"What kind of person selects a 2700-plus mile self-supported event for his first mountain bike race? A person looking for adventure and willing to push himself, and occasionally his bike, for almost a month. The Tour Divide stretches from Banff, Alberta, to Antelope Wells, NM, over paved roads and dirt, on some tracks only as wide as the bike, and among moose and rattlesnakes. A test of stamina, determination, willpower, and equipment, this relatively small race draws many whose only goal is completion. Howard ("Sex, Lies and Handlebar Tape: The Remarkable Life of Jacques Anquetil, the First Five-Times Winner of the Tour de France" perseveres with humor as he weathers insane storms, rations his food, gets separated from companions, and occasionally struggles to continue, almost crying at the loss of a bag of Skittles. Unlike "The Cordillera" a literary journal of essays about the race, this title covers one biker's journey from start to finish. VERDICTThe story of a lengthy and sometimes grueling race told with humor and insight, this book is highly recommended for all cyclists, and it will delight armchair adventurers."  (Library Journal)  Check Our Catalog

Traveller Guides Albania, 2nd Edition

By Thomas Cook Publishers
"Popular, compact guides for discovering the very best of country, regional and city destinations."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

Summer in a Glass: The Coming of Age of Winemaking in the Finger Lakes

By Evan Dawson
"New York's Finger Lakes is home to the country's fastest-growing wine region, and each year millions of tourists spill into the tasting rooms of its wineries. Filled with fun and likable characters, "Summer in a Glass" brings this burgeoning area to life and captures its exciting diversity--from its immigrant German winemakers to its young, technically trained connoisseurs, from classic Rieslings to up-and-coming Cabernet Francs."  (Publisher Description)   Check Our Catalog