Gerry Frank's Where to Find It, Buy It, Eat It in New York (2012-2013)

By Gerry Frank

"Newly revised, updated 17th edition of Gerry Frank's Where to Find it, Buy it, Eat it in New York. Comprehensive guide for the first-time visitor as well as native New Yorker. Hundreds of new businesses -- restaurants, stores, food shops, hotels, museums, and services. A one-stop source for everything the title suggest: where to find it, buy it, eat it in this remarkably diverse city. The wealth of information includes: getting around the city, tipping, safety, where to go -- with kids, for tickets, for restrooms, and even for free. Hundreds of interesting trivia and travel tips as well."  "Frank is uniquely qualified to write the best-selling guide to New York. As a fourth-generation member of one of the nation's leading retailing families, he spent several decades in the merchandising field, As a graduate of Cambridge University in England, and as Chief of Staff to United States Senator Mark Hatfield, he has visited over 150 countries, dined with commoners, kings and princes, and has experienced the best (and worst) dining, service, and shoppping in every major city in the world. And as a proprietor of a famous Konditorei in the Pacific Northwest, he knows the food and restaurant business from grocery shelves to dining rooms. He has spent over a quarter century researching every corner of Manhattan."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

Fodor's New York City 2012

By Rachel Klein
"Full-color guide - Make your trip to New York City unforgettable with 60 maps, illustrated features, and 265 color photos.
Customize your trip with simple planning tools - Top experiences and attractions - Practical advice for getting around - Easy-to-read color neighborhood maps
Explore Chinatown, SoHo, Midtown, and beyond - Discerning Fodor's Choice picks for hotels, restaurants, sights, and more - "Word of Mouth" tips from fellow Fodor's travelers - Illustrated features on the Statue of Liberty, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Ground Zero
Opinions from destination experts - Fodor's New York City-based writers reveal their favorite local haunts - Revised annually to provide the latest information
Added bonus: At the end of each Fodor's hotel review, we've included snippets from TripAdvisor reviews. Plan your trip with the extra peace of mind that comes from knowing each of Fodor's expert selections is reinforced by consumer experience and feedback."  (Publisher Description)   Check Our Catalog

Australia ( Insight Guide ) (6TH ed.)

By Jerry Dennis
"nsight Guide Australia is a indispensable guide to one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. Our inspirational Best of Australia section highlights the unmissable sights and experiences, while a comprehensive Travel Tips section gives you all the planning information you need for your trip Down Under. Our selective listings for hotel and restaurants are the personal recommendations of our local authors and direct visitors to authentic establishments with local character.
Lavish Photo Features offer a unique insight into the country's aboriginal culture, flora and fauna, Uluru (Ayers Rock) and surfing culture.
With more historical background than any of its competitors, this book provides a real insight into the people and culture of Australia, which will make your trip a more enriching experience. Whether you're surfing off the Gold Coast, diving the Great Barrier Reef, or hiking through the Blue Mountains, Insight Guides will help you make the most of your visit. The informative text, written by local experts, is a pleasure to read and accompanied by stunning photography and full-color maps.:nsight Guide Australia is a indispensable guide to one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. Our inspirational Best of Australia section highlights the unmissable sights and experiences, while a comprehensive Travel Tips section gives you all the planning information you need for your trip Down Under. Our selective listings for hotel and restaurants are the personal recommendations of our local authors and direct visitors to authentic establishments with local character.
Lavish Photo Features offer a unique insight into the country's aboriginal culture, flora and fauna, Uluru (Ayers Rock) and surfing culture.
With more historical background than any of its competitors, this book provides a real insight into the people and culture of Australia, which will make your trip a more enriching experience. Whether you're surfing off the Gold Coast, diving the Great Barrier Reef, or hiking through the Blue Mountains, Insight Guides will help you make the most of your visit. The informative text, written by local experts, is a pleasure to read and accompanied by stunning photography and full-color maps."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

The Unofficial Guide Walt Disney World 2012 (7TH ed.)

By Bob Sehlinger      "Exhaustively researched and packed with insider advice that will save you both time and moneyTried and tested touring plans that save as much as four hours of standing in line in a single dayTips, advice, and opinions from hundreds of Walt Disney World guests in their own wordsAlmost 250 hotels rated and ranked for quality and value, including the top non-Disney hotels for familiesA complete Dining Guide with ratings and reviews of all Walt Disney World restaurants, plus extensive alternatives for dining deals outside the WorldEvery attraction rated and ranked for each age group. Coverage of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter including best times to beat the crowds, the best places to buy Butterbeer, and the scoop on all the shops in the village of Hogsmeade.Walt Disney World Resort theme parks are rated best in the world. earning high marks for things outside of the traditional theme park experience. Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival, which takes place for six weeks every fall and showcases food from twenty-five countries, was rated by Forbes Traveler as one of the Best U.S. Food and Wine Festivals.In 2011, Disney not only launched its new cruise ship, the "Disney Dream," it also announced plans of a complete overhaul of Pleasure Island set to begin construction and reopen as Hyperion Wharf."  (Publisher Description)  Check Our Catalog

Backroads & Byways of New England: Drives, Day Trips & Weekend Excursions

By Karen Hammond        "Share an insider s knowledge of New England s roads less traveled and explore all its hidden corners with this guide. Journey to bucolic countryside, dramatic and rocky coastlines, pristine lakes and mountains, picturesque covered bridges, retro clam shacksand fishing villages New England s beauty exceeds all expectations.About the series: Whether you need to get away for a weekend orlonger, want to explore your home state or makeplans for free time in an area you don t know well, take to the road with a Backroads & Byways book.You ll discover the most interesting places to visiton and off the beaten path. Destinations will appealto foodies, history buffs, families with kids, couples, adventurers, hikers, bikers in short, everyone.With itineraries appropriate for visits of differingdurations and in different seasons, tips for comfortableaccommodations, great food, and good shoppingtoo, look to Backroads & Byways for the mostinteresting and diverse short trips available."  (Publisher Marketing)  Check Our Catalog

Greece Athens & the Mainland [With Pull-Out Map] ( DK Eyewitness Travel Guides )

By Marc Dubin
""DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Greece, Athens and the Mainland" will lead you straight to the best attractions this region has to offer. Packed with detailed maps and beautiful cutaways and floor plans of all unparalleled sites, this guide highlights the best things to do in Greece, Athens, and the Mainland, such as exploring the archaeological monuments of the Acropolis, visiting the monasteries of Meteora, relaxing on a beach, and taking a scenic walk to discover some of Europe's most inspiring scenery.
Fully updated and expanded, the "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Greece, Athens and the Mainland" includes all the essential insider information every traveler needs, including dozens of reviews for hotels, listings of recommended restaurants, and tips for shopping, entertainment, and excursions, for any budget."  (Publisher Marketing)  Check Our Catalog

Pathways To The Presidency; A Guide To The Lives, Homes, and Museums Of The U.S. Presidents

By Gerald Gutek
"For serious historians and casual tourists alike, Pathways to the Presidency is an ideal travel guide to touring presidential homes and museums. Gerald and Patricia Gutek invite American history enthusiasts to journey through the private lives of our presidents--from George Washington to George W. Bush--by visiting the family homes of our former chief executives as well as the libraries and museums honoring their presidencies. Aided by the Guteks' extensive research and concise biographies of each of their subjects, readers of this handy guidebook can deepen their knowledge of these central figures in American history.Presidential birthplaces, boyhood homes, and adult residences have been preserved, restored, or re-created by a local, state, and national historical agencies. Among the sites described in the Guteks' guide are Jefferson's Virginia plantations; the only home ever owned by Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois; the Truman home in Independence, Missouri; and the first home of Clinton in Hope, Arkansas. Beyond residential buildings, the guide also highlights all of the presidential libraries and museums, such as Kennedy's on the Boston waterfront, Carter's in downtown Atlanta, and Reagan's in Simi Valley.
The section on each president begins with a biographical sketch followed by site descriptions of their homes and libraries that are open to the public. The information needed to locate and tour each of these sites, as well as important details on admissions, operations, and contacts, is also provided. Pathways to the Presidency offers a comprehensive introduction to historical preservation and tourism connected to America's highest office and an invitation to learn more about the U.S. presidents as distinct individuals with lives rooted in the larger American experience."  (Publisher Marketing)   (Check Our Catalog)