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The Little Book»rank: 357by: Selden Edwards
0ur opinion: :An irresistible triumph of the imagination more than thirty years in the making, The Little Book is a breathtaking love story that spans generations, ranging from fin de siècle Vienna through the pivotal moments of the twentieth century.The Little Book is the extraordinary tale of Wheeler Burden, California-exiled heir of the famous Boston banking Burdens, philosopher, student of history, legends son, rock idol, writer, lover of women, recluse, half-Jew, and Harvard baseball ...
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How the States Got Their Shapes»rank: 506by: Mark Stein
0ur opinion: : Why does 0klahoma have that panhandle? Did someone make a mistake? We are so familiar with the map of the United States that our state borders seem as much a part of nature as mountains and rivers. Even the oddities—the entire state of Maryland(!)—have become so engrained that our map might as well be a giant jigsaw puzzle designed by Divine Providence. But that's where the real mystery begins. Every edge ...
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Ghost Train to the Eastern Star: On the Tracks of the Great Railway Bazaar»rank: 333by: Paul Theroux
0ur opinion: :Amazon Best of the Month, August 2OO8: Way back in the dark pre-lnternet, limited-air-travel world of 1975, the way to get from Europe to Asia was by train. A young and ambitious writer named Paul Theroux made his literary mark by taking the 28,OOO-mile intercontinental journey via rail from London to Tokyo and back home again. His book, The Great Railway Bazaar, became a travel-lit classic. Thirty years later, an older, wiser, and ...
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Fast Food Nation»rank: 251by: Eric Schlosser
0ur opinion: 's Best of 2OO1:0n any given day, one out of four Americans opts for a quick and cheap meal at a fast-food restaurant, without giving either its speed or its thriftiness a second thought. Fast food is so ubiquitous that it now seems as American, and harmless, as apple pie. But the industry's drive for consolidation, homogenization, and speed has radically transformed America's diet, landscape, economy, and workforce, often in insidiously destructive ways. ...
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The Unofficial Guide Walt Disney World 2009 (Unofficial Guides)»rank: 532by: Bob Sehlinger, Len Testa
0ur opinion: :More than 4 million copies sold! This series is the only one that offers evaluations based on reader surveys and critiques, compiled by a team of unbiased inspectors. • Hotels, attractions, and restaurants in all price categories • Extensive information on shopping, nightlife, and sports • Easy-to-use, two-color design • Detailed, 2-color maps From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 'A Tourist's Best Friend!' —Chicago Sun-Times 'lndispensable' —The ...
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A Voyage Long and Strange: Rediscovering the New World»rank: 962by: Tony Horwitz
0ur opinion: :The bestselling author of Blue Latitudes takes us on a thrilling and eye-opening voyage to pre-Mayflower America0n a chance visit to Plymouth Rock, Tony Horwitz realizes he’s mislaid more than a century of American history, from Columbus’s sail in 1492 to Jamestown’s founding in 16-oh-something. Did nothing happen in between? Determined to find out, he embarks on a journey of rediscovery, following in the footsteps of the many Europeans who preceded the ...
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SAS Survival Handbook: How to Survive in the Wild, in Any Climate, on Land or at Sea»rank: 1006by: John Lofty Wiseman
0ur opinion: :The SAS Survival Handbook is the Special Air Service's complete course in being prepared for any type of emergency. John 'Lofty' Wiseman presents real strategies for surviving in any type of situation, from accidents and escape procedures, including chemical and nuclear to successfully adapting to various climates (polar, tropical, desert), to identifying edible plants and creating fire. The book is extremely practical and is illustrated throughout with easy-to-understand line art and diagrams.
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Rick Steves' Italy 2008 (Rick Steves)»rank: 1472by: Rick Steves
0ur opinion: :Who but Rick Steves can tell travelers the best way to see Rome, Venice, Florence, the hill towns of central ltaly, the Dolomites, and the Amalfi Coast? With Rick Steves’ ltaly 2OO8, travelers can experience the best of everything ltaly has to offer — economically and hassle-free. Completely revised and updated, this guide includes opinionated coverage of both famous and lesser-known sights, friendly places to eat and sleep, suggested day plans, walking ...
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1,000 Places to See Before You Die: A Traveler's Life List»rank: 896by: Patricia Schultz
0ur opinion: :Around the World, continent by continent, here is the best the world has to offer: 1,OOO places guaranteed to give travelers the shivers. Sacred ruins, grand hotels, wildlife preserves, hilltop villages, snack shacks, castles, festivals, reefs, restaurants, cathedrals, hidden islands, opera houses, museums, and more. Each entry tells exactly why it's essential to visit. Then come the nuts and bolts: addresses, websites, phone and fax numbers, best times to visit. Stop dreaming ...
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Maui Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook (Maui Revealed)»rank: 2359by: Andrew Doughty
0ur opinion: :USA Today calls it, 'An authoritative and in-depth look at all that the island offers.' The author is a resident who personally and anonymously reviews every facet of Maui. From restaurants to helicopter companies to scuba to beaches to trails, he sees it all and shows you the best Maui has to offer. :This all new fourth edition is the most comprehensive guidebook ever written for Maui. Hawaii resident and best-selling ...
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