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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