Eyewitness Travel: California

"DK Eyewitness Travel's full-color guidebooks to hundreds of destinations around the world truly show you what others only tell you. They have become renowned for their visual excellence, which includes unparalleled photography, 3-D mapping, and specially commissioned cutaway illustrations.

DK Eyewitness Travel Guides are the only guides that work equally well for inspiration, as a planning tool, a practical resource while traveling, and a keepsake following any trip."

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The National Parks; America's Best Idea (DVD)

By Ken Burns
The DVD of the PBS television series of the same title. It chronicles the history of America's national parks system from its birth in the middle 1800s to the present day.
We own the book with the same title by Dayton Duncan.
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Just Passin' Thru; A Vintage Store, the Appalachian Trail, and An Unforgettable Cast Of Characters

By Winton Porter

"Like a well-crafted stage play, Just Passin' Thru delivers one suspenseful scene after another. But in this historic setting — a store on the Appalachian Trail called Mountain Crossings — the characters who show up are no fictional creations. They are the real-life stars of the author’s new life as a backpack-purging, canteen-selling, hostel-running, bandage-taping, lost-child finding, argument-settling, romance-fixing, chili-making man of many faces. Like any good drama, there are the good guys (and gals) and the weirdos, too. Some show up once (and that’s enough), and some appear again and again. Some are friends, and some dangerous. But all are united by two things: the author’s story-capturing talent, and whatever it is that lures them to attempt (or conquer) a 2,200-mile path that climbs and plummets from Georgia to Maine." (Publisher Description)

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Not Quite Paradise; An American Sojourn In Sri Lanka

By Adele Barker
"Barker received a Fulbright scholarship for a yearlong teaching stint at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka, 2001/02. She returned shortly after the tsunami in 2004, in which 30,000 people died in Sri Lanka alone. In this illuminating account, Barker provides glimpses of day-to-day living and teaching in Sri Lanka and describes the devastation caused by the tsunami and the subsequent relief efforts. She chronicles the toll that the civil war in Sri Lanka has taken on the lives of ordinary citizens over the last 26 years, interweaving her narrative with human stories of ordinary Sinhalese and Tamils. Barker relates an engrossing discussion that she led with Jaffna students on Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment. In the midst of trauma, Barker provides captivating accounts about elephants, monkeys, and exotic birds." (LJ Reviews)
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India Exposed: The Subcontinent A To Z

By Clive Limpkin
"In 2005, retired photojournalist Clive Limpkin traveled to India with his wife for a surprise birthday party. Having heard endless stories about the overwhelming poverty, glacial bureaucracy, and hygienic horrors, what he didnt expect was for the country to surprise him with utter delight. Within twelve hours of landing, he writes in the introduction, he and his wife were "hooked," and spent the next three years crisscrossing the continent. Questions from friends back home got them started on how to define the country. Yes, it was "overloaded, overpopulated, overcooked." There was the garbage, the begging, the red tape. But for all that there were one billion great reasons to visit: the people. As Limpkin writes, "It was not the scenery, nor the wildlife, nor the colors, nor the anarchistic madness than made us fall for the country, but the number of Indians who, with little to their name, still smile in greeting." (Foreword Magazine Reviews)
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Off The Tourist Trail; 1000 Unexpected Travel Alternatives

By Bill Bryson
"With a foreword by the inimitable Bill Bryson, the bold and beautiful Off the Tourist Trail: 1,000 Unexpected Travel Alternatives is a superlative guide to Earth’s less-sullied sights and destinations. Of the many options listed in the book, Bryson reports, somewhat woefully, that “there are more fantastic things in the world to see than you can ever possibly hope to get to. You are just not going to live long enough. Sorry.” But with this book on your coffee table (it is not a packable guide), you may be tempted to visit many of these more uncharted destinations. Organized into nine categories, including historical sites, natural wonders, sports, arts and cities, Off the Tourist Trail lists the iconic destinations and gives comparable alternatives. Why go to crowded, touristy Niagara Falls when you can go to South America’s stunning Iguacu Falls instead? Tired of battling the lines at the major city sights in Paris? This book has the more secret sites. Each chapter features eye-popping color photography, small inset maps and excellently written descriptions and practical information for planning your trip (and even includes information on the more-visited sites, should you decide to brave them). (BookPage Reviews)
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Pauline Frommer's Ireland; Spend Less, See More

"Reveals how to enjoy an authentic visit to Ireland by staying in less-expensive coastal cottages, bed-and-breakfasts, and rented farm rooms, in a guide that includes coverage of must-see neighborhoods and literary events in Belfast and Northern Ireland." (Publisher Description)
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Barrier-Free Travel; A Nuts and Bolts Guide For Wheelers And Slow Walkers

By Candy B. Harrington
"Guru of accessible travel Harrington... provides an extensive overview of issues related to travelers with mobility disabilities in this third edition, with over 50 percent new material, 100 new photographs, and updates to laws and regulations. Harrington's folksy tone, anecdotes, and first-person narrative are interspersed with specific information covering topics ranging from air travel to cruises and budget travel to travel agents. Photos help illustrate the author's information, and the resource guide and index are welcome and useful. " (LJ Reviews)
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Drive Around: England & Wales

By Lindsay Hunt
"Thomas Cook Drive Around Guides are designed to provide you with a comprehensive but flexible reference source to guide you as you tour a country or region by car. This guide divides England and Wales into touring areas – one per chapter. Major cultural centers or cities form chapters in their own right. Each chapter provides at least a day’s worth of activities – often more." (Publisher Description)
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Let's Go: Europe 2010

By Jason Meyer
"From Portugal to the Ukraine, from Norway down to Greece, Europe is a lot to take on. Luckily, the student adventurers behind Let’s Go Europe 2010 think you can handle it — with a little help. Whether you’re whipping through London, Barcelona, and Prague in five days or spending a leisurely year abroad, you’ll never be bored. Our wit and irreverence can brighten even the drabbest Renaissance museum—if you didn’t take our advice to skip it. And, if all else fails, your copy of Let’s Go Europe 2010 will teach you how to say “I need a drink” in 14 languages." (Publisher Description) Check Our Catalog

DK Eyewitness Top 10 Cairo & The Nile

By Andrew Humphreys
"Whether you are traveling first class or on a limited budget, this Eyewitness Top 10 guide will lead you straight to the very best Cairo and the Nile have to offer.

Dozens of Top 10 lists - from the most magnificent pyramids, tombs and temples to the best cruises along the Nile - provide the insider knowledge every visitor needs. And, to save you time and money, there's even a list of the Top 10 Things to Avoid.

Each Top 10 now contains a pull-out map and guide that includes fold-out maps of city metro systems, useful phone numbers, and 60 great ideas on how to spend your day." (Publisher Description)
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The Cheap Bastard's Guide To Washington D.C.; Secrets Of Living The Good Life--- For Free

By Rob Grader
"Washington, D.C., is full of free and ridiculously cheap stuff—one just needs to know where to look. Leave it to “The Cheap Bastard” to uncover all the ins and outs and exclusive bargains to be had, and to set forth the real deal with wit and humor.....contains hundreds of ideas for living on the cheap without sacrificing necessities or luxuries. It shows:

• How to gain free entrance to plays, films, concerts, and museums
• Where to find free classes in anything from yoga to sailing
• Where to find half-price meals and free, filling, scrumptious food
• How to get a free haircut, color treatment, manicure, or low-cost massage
• When and where to find great furnishings in other people’s trash." (Globe Fearon Co)

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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide; Beijing & Shanghai

By Peter Neville-Hadley
""DK Eyewitness Beijing & Shanghai" travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions these two fascinating cites have to offer. Packed with photographs, illustrations and maps of Beijing and Shanghai, the guide includes in-depth coverage of Beijing and Shanghai's best attractions including Beijing's Great Wall and Forbidden City, Shanghai's Bund and the French Concession, and also the water towns of Suzhou and Hangzhou. Explore China's cultural heritage through richly illustrated features on everything from Beijing Opera to Confucianism, Chinese Gardens and the Cultural Revolution. Illustrated food features highlight the differing regional cuisines, and detailed listings of the best hotels in Beijing and Shanghai and restaurants in Beijing and Shanghai have been provided by resident China experts. The guide features 3D aerial views of the most interesting districts in Beijing and Shanghai and specially devised walking tours take you easily to the heart of these bustling, enigmatic and ultimately bewitching cities." (Amazon Description)
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Birnbaum's 2010 Walt Disney World Dining Guide

By Wendy Lefkon

"Our updated 2010 edition includes updates on the ever-popular Disney Dining Plan; detailed descriptions of WDW's newest eateries, including Sanna (at the Animal Kingdom Lodge Villas) and T-Rex: A Prehistoric Family Adventure (at Downtown Disney Marketplace); even more of Walt Disney World's most popular-and most requested-recipes; and meticulously researched and updated indexes to help guests select the dining destinations that best suit their needs (and their budgets). Fascinating food facts and secrets to the best spots for eating and enjoying the parades are included in this perfectly-sized gustatorial guide." (Publisher Description) Check Our Catalog

Frommer's Virgin Islands

By Darwin Porter
"Detailed, objective reviews of hotels and restaurants to suit any budget are accompanied by up-to-date coverage of sightseeing, nightlife, shopping, and local activities; dozens of maps; and expert trip-planning advice.: (Publisher Description)
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Good Night and God Bless: A Guide To Convent And Monastery Accommodations In Europe: Austria, Czech Republic, Italy

By Trish Clark
"As alternatives to the usual hotels and B&Bs, monasteries and convents may be equally comfortable and convenient. ... Clark here covers three countries in her single volume. ... providing a wealth of information about the history of a monastery or convent, in addition to details of the surrounding area for sightseers. There are practical details as to costs, amenities, contacts, and location directions. ..Clark..offers an excellent index. ... Readers will be pleased to note affordable accommodations in major cities as well as facilities scattered throughout the countryside. ... Clark offers hundreds of locations including in Vienna and Salzburg, as well as in Prague and in Italy's Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast, and Rome. ...Advance planning to make the most of this unique type of accommodation—and to find space available at a desired time—is a must for the savvy traveler. " (Library Journal Reviews)
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The Ultimate Book Of New York Lists: Everything You Need To Know About The Greatest City On Earth

By Bert Randolph Sugar
"Draws on the expertise of famous residents and tourists including Pete Hamill and Howard Stern to rank best and worst visitor spots in New York City, advising readers on everything from where to find the best hamburger to the top ten songs about New York." (Baker & Taylor)
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More Diners, Drive-Ins, And Dives: A Drop-Top Culinary Cruise Through America's Finest And Funkiest Joints

By Guy Fieri
"Guy Fieri strikes again with More Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, giving you a road map to road food that's earned its culinary citizenship in "Flavortown." Join Guy on a cross-country noshing parade, mapping out the best places you've never heard of—more than fifty establishments off the beaten path." (Publisher Discription)
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Compass American Guides: North Carolina

By Sheila Turnage

"Covering cities, states, and regions of the United States, these richly illustrated handbooks capture the character and culture of important American destinations, along with topical essays, color maps, and capsule reviews of restaurants and hotels.... [includes] detailed cultural and historical background, ..literary excerpts and archival images." ... Will appeal to " culture mavens, history buffs, photography fans, new residents, armchair travelers." (Publisher Description)

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Food Journeys Of A Lifetime; 500 Extraordinary Places To Eat Around The Globe

By Keith Bellows (National Geographic Society)

"A foodie's journey around the globe features all the finest fare in the finest locales--from sushi in Tokyo to Creole favorites in New Orleans to select beef in Argentina--in a guide that includes 350 color photos, recipes, sidebars, top-ten lists, and key travel information." (Publisher Description)

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Frommer's Cruises & Ports Of Call 2010

By Heidi Sarna
" Completely updated every year, Frommer's Cruises & Ports of Call features photos of all the major ship classes that sail out of North American homeports. You'll also get up-to-the-minute coverage of all the lines servicing North America and the Caribbean, as well as in-depth ship coverage so you can choose the ship that’s best for you. Our authors, longtime cruisers, hit all the major ports of call on the North American and Caribbean cruise routes, from Oahu and Vancouver to New York and St. Thomas. Their candid reviews will help you find the choices that suit your tastes and budget. " (Publisher Description)
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Fodor's Italy 2010

By Matthew Lombardi
"Updated annually, Fodor’s Italy provides the most accurate and up-to-date information available in a guide book.
•Fodor’s Italy features options for a variety of budgets, interests, and tastes, so you make the choices to plan your trip of a lifetime.
•If it’s not worth your time, it’s not in this book. Fodor’s discriminating ratings, including our top tier Fodor’s Choice designations, ensure that you’ll know about the most interesting and enjoyable places in Italy.
•Experience Italy like a local! Fodor’s Italy features includes unique photo-features that impart Italy’s culture, covering Rome’s ancient ruins, Tuscany’s wine country, Venice’s Grand Canal, and much more!
•Indispensable, customized trip planning tools include “Top Reasons to Go,” “Word of Mouth” advice from other travelers, and tips to help save money, bypass lines, and avoid common travel pitfalls.
•Full-color pullout map." (Publisher Description)
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The Best American Travel Writing 2009

by Simon Winchester
"The acclaimed best-selling author of A Crack in the Edge of the World brings his keen literary eye to this year's volume of the finest travel writing, with contributions by Chuck Klosterman, Andre Aciman, Lynne Cox, Kiran Desai, Calvin Trillin, and others."
(Baker & Tayor)
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The USA Book: A Journey Through America

Lonely Planet..."Presents a pictorial guide to each of the fifty states, describing the culture, landmarks, natural elements, cuisine, economy, urban scene, and legends of each one." "... The USA Book is a one-stop, comprehensive pictorial covering all corners of the USA and its territories...Few countries offer as many sights, sounds, tastes and lifestyles under one banner, and around every curve of its 4 million miles of highways lies something unexpected...Just look at the landscape - purple mountains, Hawaiian volcanoes and Alaskan tundra, alligator swamps and buff alo ranges...The USA Book draws together the history, culture, politics, religions, legends, trademarks and essential experiences of America in one definitive pictorial... Discover what it means to be 'from the Midwest,' where the US territories fit in, which state has the world's largest ball of twine and how a common thread joins together an enormous patchwork of communities in this evertransforming country."

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Pauline Frommer's Washington D.C.; Spend Less, See More

By Pauline Frommer

"Written by travel expert Pauline Frommer ... and her team of hand-picked writers, these guides show how to truly experience a culture, meet locals, and save money along the way. [Includes]• Industry secrets on how to find the best hotel rooms • Details on alternative accommodations, great neighborhood restaurants, and cool, offbeat finds • Packed with personality and opinions. "

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Eight Women, Two Model Ts, And The American West

By Joanne Wilke

"Wilke writes about a grand and adventurous trip taken in 1924 by her grandmother, great-aunt, and six other young women. The eight small-town girls all drove in two Model-T Fords from Iowa to California and back. They had little if any prior driving experience and none at all with repairs. The roads were often unpaved and there was no such thing as a motel, but these strong-minded women succeeded in fulfilling their desire to see something of the world. ... The author intersperses her childhood recollections of summers spent on her grandparents' farm with the details of the trip, which helps to bring these on-the-road women into modern-day focus. Students at Iowa Teachers College, these extraordinary women were full of ambitions for life beyond what was then expected of females. Entertaining and inspiring." (Booklist Reviews)

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Lonely Planet Central Europe

By Lisa Dunford

"Wander through history in Krakow, linger over kaffee and kuchen in Vienna, soak in style in Budapest or just live a little in Prague or Berlin. This guide covers Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Austria, and Slovenia....113 detailed and easy-to-use maps, 9 full-colour pages of Central Europe's highlights, in-depth World Heritage-site and castle spotting itineraries, top tips on travelling sustainably, including solar-powered hotels! [and]
tips for finding your ideal accommodation in Central Europe ."

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Lonely Planet's Guide To Travel Photography

By Richard L'Anson
"In this third edition of Lonely Planet's best-selling Travel Photography, internationally renowned travel photographer Richard I'Anson shows you how to avoid common photography mistakes and to develop your compositional and technical skills as a photographer. This jargon-free guide is a comprehensive look at all aspects of travel photography, from the gear needed while on the road to the software and hardware required to store and process your images back at home, to the low-down on assessing, displaying and even earning money with your photographs. It's full of practical exercises and examples to hone the tips and techniques outlined in the text, and stunning travel photographs throughout will inspire you on your journey."
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Don't Look Behind You; A Safari Guide's Encounter With Ravenous Lions, Stampeding Elephants and Lovesick Rhinos

By Peter Allison
"Safari guide Allison ... recalls his experiences with deadly animals. In ragged chronological fashion, the author takes us on a ten-year journey, from his period of guide training, to his unsatisfying experiences as a trainer of other guides, to his four-year Australian hiatus and, finally, his happy return to Africa. The chapters—mainly stand-alone accounts of his experiences—follow a general pattern: I didn't realize what I was doing; I got in trouble; I escaped with my life! ...(Kirkus Reviews)
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Cheap Bastard's Guide To Boston - Secrets Of Living The Good Life - For Free

By Kris Freiswick

: "Boston writer and humorist Kris Frieswick gives sound advice on how to live the good life in Beantown, for peanuts. Thrifty readers will discover where to have all kinds of fun, experience the city’s culture, and fortify themselves with grub and brew, all for a pittance. Also includes tips on how to break into Boston’s social network, a great source of free parties and events!" Check Our Catalog

Compass American Guides: Pacific Northwest

By John Doerper

"Created by local writers and photographers, Compass American Guides are the ultimate insider's guides, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture and character of America's most spectacular destinations. Compass American Guides: Pacific Northwest covers everything there is to see and do -- plus gorgeous full-color photographs; a wealth of archival images; topical essays and literary extracts; detailed color maps; and capsule reviews of hotels and restaurants. ... Compass American Guides: Pacific Northwest includes British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Vancouver, and Seattle." Check Our Catalog

Complete Guide To Bed & Breakfasts, Inns & Guesthouses In The United States, Canada, & Worldwide

By Pamela Lanier
"The 26th edition of the perennially popular guidebook to B&B's, inns, and guesthouses, featuring more than 4,500 inns from 30 countries. ... this handy guide presents the great boutique accommodations of the world in a single accessible volume. From upscale guesthouses to country inns, each establishment has been handpicked for its special touches and exceptional features. THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO BED & BREAKFASTS, INNS, AND GUESTHOUSES is a reliable and distinctive guide no traveler should be without. "
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Insider's Guide To Branson and The Ozark Mountains

By Fred Pfister
"With more than forty theaters on and around its famous Strip, Branson is proudly called the Live Music Capital of the World. But there's more to this year-round vacation destination than its shows and stars: World-class golf, theme parks, and historic sites are all within easy reach. This authoritative guide shows you how to navigate the glitz and glitter of Branson as well as the natural beauty of the scenic Ozark Mountain country. Inside you’ll find:• Countless details on how to live and thrive in the area, from the best fishing holes to the lowdown on real estate
• The inside scoop on the top shopping, seasonal festivals, and live entertainment offerings
• Comprehensive listings of restaurants and accommodations
• Sections dedicated to children and retirement"
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Insider's Guide To North Carolina's Outer Banks

By Karen Bachman
"Wide beaches, whispering sea oats, and dramatic dunes are hallmarks of North Carolina’s Outer Banks. The area offers both peaceful retreat and dynamic adventure. This authoritative guide shows you how to explore its endless beaches, wildlife refuges, historical landmarks, vibrant cultural scene, and island communities. Inside you'll find:

• Countless details on how to live and thrive in the area, from the best shopping to the lowdown on real

estate and vacation rentals;

• The inside scoop on popular attractions, including Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Currituck

National Wildlife Refuge, and the Wright Brothers National Memorial;

• Comprehensive listings of restaurants, accommodations, and recreational activities;

• Sections dedicated to children and retirement."
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Knitting In Tuscany; Fabulous Designs, Luscious Yarns, Shopping Secrets, Food And Wine Travel Notes

By Nicky Epstein
"Although design comes first in the subtitle, that's not the real draw of this book for knitters. Only a few will be inspired to take on projects like a felted Etruscan jug, a rooster pillow, or an oversize vest with a Roman lad on the front. What is fabulous, however, is following popular designer-author Epstein, as she knits her way through Northern Italy. The handsomely designed book, filled with lovely photos, is divided by region (Florence, Chianti, Siena and environs, and Montepulciano) and offers suggestions about where to stay, what to eat, which sights to see, and, most importantly, where to find great knit shops..."
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My River Chronicles; Rediscovering America On The Hudson

By Jessica Dulong
"An unexpected portrayal of America in the decline of industry, delivered from the unique vantage point of the Hudson River.Fireboat engineer and journalist DuLong first laid eyes on the Hudson through the windows of the Empire State Building while working at her cushy dot-com job. After volunteering aboard the John J. Harvey in 2001, she entered into an intoxicating love affair with workboats, industry and labor that would drastically change her life. Her fascination with the fireboat's history escalated into an obsession with the Hudson River, whose industries were a significant factor in the early development of America. After getting laid off from her job, DuLong gave her life to physical work on the water, and over time she became one of the only female fireboat engineers in the world. As her personal adventure on the Hudson unfolds, she paints an eye-opening picture of what America has been—a country of bootstrap entrepreneurs and hands-on laborers—and what it is becoming, awash in the decay of industry, a faltering economy and the regression of human innovation. Through stories of those who still toil with their hands and who preserve and share the past, the author illustrates how a nation always on the cutting edge of technology may actually be moving backward, losing the facilities and knowledge to produce everyday goods and increasingly relying on foreign exports. Powerful reading for the quadricentennial of Hudson's legendary voyage. "
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The National Parks; America's Best Idea; An Illustrated History

By Duncan Dayton and Ken Burns
"An award-winning documentary filmmaker and an Emmy and Peabody-winning director present a lavishly illustrated, narrative history of the American National Park System, examining the events and political battles that led to the establishment of each park while profiling each for its unique attributes, in a volume that also pays tribute to key advocates. Movie tie-in."
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Film + Travel North America, South America: Traveling The World Through Your Favorite Movies

By Anne Ishii
"Report a fire at the Hook & Ladder Company #8 if you want to see Ghostbusters' headquarters in New York City. When in San Francisco, stop for a cup of coffee at the café where Steve McQueen's Bullit meets an informant. Bring your own box of chocolates to Chippewa Square, Savannah and reenact the iconic scenes from Forrest Gump. Visit the Marine Building in Vancouver and be transported to Clark Kent's employer, The Daily Planet, in Smallville. ...Film + Travel North America, South America references 198 movies and includes 113 color photos. .... Travel the world through the lens of your favorite film scenes and discover the best locations for your next picture perfect vacation."
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Frommer's SouthEast Asia

By Sherisse Pham
"Completely updated for each new edition, Frommer’s Southeast Asia brings you the best the region has to offer, from colorful markets and festivals to luxury resorts and local dining. Our expert authors give you tips on visiting some of the world’s most amazing temples, from Cambodia’s Angkor Wat to Thailand’s Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha of Wat Phra Kaeo, plus week-long itineraries, detailed maps, and candid advice on what is—and what’s not—worth your time and money. In-depth culture and history information gives you the background you need to appreciate the sites you’ll see and the people you’ll meet."
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Time Out Britain; Perfect Places To Stay, Eat And Explore

"Local journalists have selected thirty inspiring destinations--as well as the best hotels, places to eat and drink, and sights and landscapes, from remote Scottish mountains to Glasgow and London--in a guide that uses charts and maps to help visitors get to their destinations in England, Scotland, and Wales. "
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Tropic Of Capricorn:A Remarkable Journey To The Forgotten Corners Of The World

By Simon Reeve
"British journalist and broadcaster Reeve...journeys along the southernmost border of the tropics as a follow-up to his expedition for the BBC series Equator. The Tropics of Capricorn and Cancer bookend a section of the globe that is 3,222 miles wide, "a home to extraordinary natural biodiversity, but an overwhelming concentration of human suffering." In this region, only Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan can claim to have economies described as "high-income." Aiming to explore the various socioeconomic conditions plaguing this region and to understand the ailments of these lands, Reeve begins his journey in Africa and moves east to Australia and South America, finishing in the favelas (slums) of São Paulo, considered one of the most dangerous places on the planet."
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Compass American Guides Alaska's Inside Passage

By Ann Chandonnet
"Alaska is the world’s third most popular cruise destination, attracting about one million cruise ship passengers a year....travelers, locals, and armchair travelers alike will find a mix of stunning color photos, sightseeing scoops, historical background, fun FAQs, and evocative, inspiring descriptions of this breathtaking region. Following the route of a fantasy cruise from south (Ketchikan) to north (Sitka), the guide takes readers through all the incredible attractions, including Glacier Bay National Park, Ketchikan’s totem poles, and Skagway’s historic Gold Rush District. The explorations of each port of call are organized by the amount of time visitors have on shore..."
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Erie Canal; Exploring New York's Great Canals

By Deborah Williams
"The Erie Canal: Great Destination is the first comprehensive travel guide to New York State Canals and the communities and attractions found along them. Each chapter covers one canal, providing historical background as well as information on wineries, canal museums, restaurants, lodging, canal cruises and bike paths in all the major cities, many of the small towns and villages, and the two biggest Finger Lakes. The guide offers separate sections on Buffalo, Albany, Syracuse, Utica, and Rochester and their outlying areas, as well as a chapter on Niagara Falls. With coverage of three smaller canals in the region (the Oswego, Champlain, and Cayuga-Seneca) this is undoubtedly the most extensive guide to the canalways of the state."
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The Hudson Valley: A Cultural History

By Benjamin Swett

"Outlines recommendations for exploring the contemporary cultural scene in the Hudson Valley, in a tribute to the 400th anniversary of Hudson's voyage that features county-by-county profiles of more than five hundred performing-arts centers, museums, parks, and other venues of interest." Check Our Catalog

The Rough Guide To Toronto

By Phil Lee
"Packed with detailed, practical advice on what to see and do in Toronto, this guide provides reliable, up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels in Toronto, recommended restaurants and nightlife attractions, with tips on everything from festivals to shopping, for all budgets."
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Pauline Frommer's Walt Disney World & Orlando

By Pauline Frommer
"Even though most American families will make at least one pilgrimage to Orlando, too many of them end up spending far more than they have to for their vacations. This book initiates you into the world of savvy discount travel shopping, from finding the very lowest airfares to booking theme park tickets through the right sources so you pay less."
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Undress Me In The Temple Of Heaven

By Susan Jane Gilman
"Part travelog, part mystery, Gilman's latest memoir, after the best-selling Hypocrite in a Pouffy White Dress, begins in 1986 with the author and a friend studying a placemat at IHOP titled "Pancakes of Many Nations." With more hubris than travel experience, these freshly minted Brown graduates decided to embark on a yearlong, around-the-world backpacking trip, beginning in China. Though they had wonderful experiences, a painful secret led to their undoing. Gilman's work will appeal to those who went in search of an "authentic travel experience" and got more than they bargained for. "
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Moon Handbook Baltimore

By Geoff Brown
"As the former managing editor of Baltimore magazine and a long-term resident of the city, Geoff Brown knows firsthand why so many publications are touting Baltimore as a “hidden treasure.” Brown leads travelers to both the famous destinations and the little-known secrets, from historic sights like Fort McHenry, the birthplace of The Star-Spangled Banner, to the music shows and galleries of the art collective Wham City."
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Britannia In Brief: The Scoop On All Things British

by Leslie Banker
"For travelers and anglophile alike, includes everything vital to British culture from what your choice of newspaper says about you to why you shouldn't call anyone mate unless you've served on a boat with him,..."
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