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Not For Tourists Guide to Boston 2019
By Not For Tourists. 2018
The Not For Tourists Guide to Boston is a map-based, neighborhood-by-neighborhood guidebook for already street-savvy Bostonians, business travelers, and tourists…
alike. It divides the city into twenty-eight neighborhoods, mapped out and marked with user-friendly icons identifying services and entertainment venues. Restaurants, banks, community gardens, hiking, public transportation, and landmarks—NFT packs it all into one convenient pocket-sized guide. Want to catch a game of one of our world champion teams? NFT has you covered. How about eating the best pizza of the entire East Coast? We’ve got that, too. The nearest ritzy restaurant, historic trail, jazz lounge, or bookstore—whatever you need—NFT puts it at your fingertips. This light and portable guide also features: •A foldout highway map •Sections on all of Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville •More than 110 neighborhood and city maps •Listings for theaters, museums, entertainment hot spots, and nightlife Buy it for your cah or your pawket; the NFT guide to Beantown will help you make the most of your time in the city.Not For Tourists Guide to Chicago 2019
By Not For Tourists. 2018
The Not For Tourists Guide to Chicago is a map-based, neighborhood-by-neighborhood dream guide that divides Chi-Town into sixty mapped neighborhoods…
from Gold Coast and Lincoln Park to Wrigleyville and Lakeview. Designed to lighten the load of already street-savvy locals, commuters, business travelers, and yes, tourists too, every map is dotted with user-friendly NFT icons that plot the nearest essential services and entertainment locations, while providing important information on things like kid-friendly activities, public transportation, restaurants, bars, and Chicago’s art scene.Need to find the best deep-dish pizza hideouts around? NFT has you covered. How about a list of the top sports attractions in the famously sports-crazy city? We’ve got that, too. The nearest beach, jazz club, coffee shop, or bookstore—whatever you need—NFT puts it at your fingertips. This book also features:• A foldout highway map• Sections on the North Side, Near North Side, Near West Side, the Greater Loop, the South Side, and Greater Chicago• More than 150 neighborhood and city mapsIt’s the only key to the Windy City that Rahm Emanuel can’t give you.Moon Pacific Northwest: With Oregon, Washington & Vancouver (Travel Guide)
By Allison Williams. 2019
Rugged mountains, wild coastlines, and dense forests coexist with vibrant, diverse cities in one of the wildest corners of North…
America. Explore the PNW with Moon Pacific Northwest. Inside you'll find:Flexible, strategic itineraries ranging from two-day getaways to Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver to a two-week Pacific Northwest road trip The best spots for outdoor adventures, including hiking, biking, whitewater rafting, and skiing The top sights and unique experiences: Hike through rain forests and alpine meadows, trek jagged ridges in the Cascade Mountains, or drive along the wild Oregon coast. Learn about the First Nations culture in Vancouver, catch a performance at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, or visit Pike Place Market in Seattle. Spot orcas in the San Juan Islands, or head up to Whistler to ski the powdery slopes. Taste world-class cabernets and merlots in wine country, stomp your own grapes during the harvest, and hop your way through local craft breweries. Grab a bite from Portland's famous food trucks, enjoy freshly caught salmon, or stroll along Vancouver's scenic waterfrontExpert advice from Seattle local Allison Williams on when to go, where to stay, and where to eat Full-color photos and detailed maps throughoutBackground information on the landscape, plants and animals, history, and cultureTravel tips for international visitors, seniors, families with children, and LGBTQ travelersFull coverage of Seattle, the Cascades, the Olympic Peninsula, the San Juan Islands, Washington Wine Country, Portland, the Willamette Valley, Bend and Central Oregon, the Oregon Coast, Ashland and Southern Oregon, Vancouver, Victoria, and Vancouver IslandWith Moon Pacific Northwest's expert tips and local know-how, you can plan your trip your way.Sticking to one region? Check out Moon Oregon, Moon Washington, or Moon Victoria & Vancouver Island.Moon Pacific Northwest: With Oregon, Washington & Vancouver (Travel Guide)
By Allison Williams. 2019
Rugged mountains, wild coastlines, and dense forests coexist with vibrant, diverse cities in one of the wildest corners of North…
America. Explore the PNW with Moon Pacific Northwest. Inside you'll find:Flexible, strategic itineraries ranging from two-day getaways to Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver to a two-week Pacific Northwest road trip The best spots for outdoor adventures, including hiking, biking, whitewater rafting, and skiing The top sights and unique experiences: Hike through rain forests and alpine meadows, trek jagged ridges in the Cascade Mountains, or drive along the wild Oregon coast. Learn about the First Nations culture in Vancouver, catch a performance at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, or visit Pike Place Market in Seattle. Spot orcas in the San Juan Islands, or head up to Whistler to ski the powdery slopes. Taste world-class cabernets and merlots in wine country, stomp your own grapes during the harvest, and hop your way through local craft breweries. Grab a bite from Portland's famous food trucks, enjoy freshly caught salmon, or stroll along Vancouver's scenic waterfrontExpert advice from Seattle local Allison Williams on when to go, where to stay, and where to eat Full-color photos and detailed maps throughoutBackground information on the landscape, plants and animals, history, and cultureTravel tips for international visitors, seniors, families with children, and LGBTQ travelersFull coverage of Seattle, the Cascades, the Olympic Peninsula, the San Juan Islands, Washington Wine Country, Portland, the Willamette Valley, Bend and Central Oregon, the Oregon Coast, Ashland and Southern Oregon, Vancouver, Victoria, and Vancouver IslandWith Moon Pacific Northwest's expert tips and local know-how, you can plan your trip your way.Sticking to one region? Check out Moon Oregon, Moon Washington, or Moon Victoria & Vancouver Island.Democracy in America: Complete, Unabriged Vol. 1 And Vol. 2 (Dover Thrift Editions)
By Alexis De Tocqueville, Henry Reeve, Francis Bowen. 2017
In the early 19th century, a French sociologist and political scientist undertook a seven-month journey throughout the newly formed United…
States. Alexis de Tocqueville surveyed the young nation's religious, political, and economic character and reported his findings in two volumes, published in 1835 and 1840. Two centuries later, Democracy in America remains among the most astute and influential surveys of American politics and society. de Tocqueville focuses on why republican representative democracy prevailed in the United States, tracing its success from the state of equality established by the early Puritan settlers through the American Revolution and adoption of the Constitution. His speculations on the future of democracy offer prescient, thought-provoking reading, and his classic work remains a touchstone for modern thinkers on government. This edition is based on the earliest approved translation, which has served as the standard version for over a century and comes closest to reflecting the author's insights as perceived by his contemporaries.The Big 50: The Men and Moments that Made the Boston Red Sox (The Big 50)
By Evan Drellich, Kevin Youkilis. 2018
The Big 50: Boston Red Sox is an amazing, full-color look at the 50 men and moments that made the…
Sox the Sox. Experienced sportswriter Evan Drellich recounts the living history of the Red Sox, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. Learn about and revisit the team's remarkable stories, from Ted Williams to David Ortiz, to the roller coaster that was the 2004 playoffs, to the team's subsequent World Series championships and current stars like Mookie Betts.Southern Living 2018 Annual Recipes: An Entire Year Of Cooking
By The Editors of Southern Living. 2018
For over half a century, Southern Living has been the South's most trusted source for the recipes, entertaining ideas, and…
traditions that reflect the soul of the region. ENJOY MORE THAN 550 RECIPES YOU CAN COUNT ON for everyday meals, portable party nibbles, mouthwatering main dishes, and decadent desserts from the South's most trusted kitchen.Moon New York Walks (Travel Guide)
By Moon Travel Guides. 2017
Experience the Big Apple like a local: on foot!Moon New York Walks guides you to the trendiest restaurants, buzzworthy boutiques,…
and iconic landmarks of New York City's can't-miss neighborhoods. This full-color guide to "the city that never sleeps" features:Six customizable walks through the city's hippest neighborhoods, including Soho, the West Village, the Lower East Side, Williamsburg, and more, with color-coded stops and turn-by-turn directionsFoldout maps of each route and a removable full-city map, in a handy, portable guideCurated "Top Ten" lists for dining, arts and culture, nightlife, and (of course) coffee, for visitors looking to hit the highlightsThe top attractions and the best-kept local secrets: Stroll down Fifth Avenue past icons like the Flatiron, the Empire State Building, and Rockefeller Centre, or walk along the Hudson River and learn the history of jazz and the Harlem Renaissance. Take in jaw-dropping views along the High Line, shop for trendy trinkets in the Meatpacking District, and explore world-famous galleries and museums. Cross the Williamsburg Bridge, peruse a flea market, and discover hip coffee shops tucked among the Brooklyn warehouses. Sample authentic dumplings in Chinatown, old-school deli standbys, or healthy vegan treats. Sip craft cocktails in an underground speakeasy, or admire the city skyline from a rooftop barPublic transportation options, including the subway, bus, taxi, or bike rentalTips for first-time visitors, including seasonal festivals, where you'll need to make a reservation, and getting to and from the airportWith creative routes, public transit options, and a full-city map, you can explore New York at your own pace, without missing a beat.Check out our guides to more of the world's liveliest cities, so you can hit the ground running! Also available: Moon Barcelona Walks, Moon Berlin Walks, Moon London Walks, Moon Amsterdam Walks, Moon Paris Walks, and Moon Rome WalksDiscovering Wes Moore: My Story
By Wes Moore. 2012
Through the telling of his own life story, Moore explores the issues that separate success and failure. He also counterpoints…
his story with another man, someone who shared the same name, was around the same age, grew up fatherless in a similar Baltimore neighborhood, but is serving a life sentence for murder. Compelled to write to the other Wes, the author was surprised to receive a reply. And so began a friendship, as letters turned into visits and the two men got to know one another. This compelling story about the challenges of growing up and the responsibility for the choices we make, is sure to inspire.Walden and Civil Disobedience (First Avenue Classics Ser.)
By Henry David Thoreau, Matt Graham. 2014
Packaged in handsome, affordable trade editions, Clydesdale Classics is a new series of essential works. From the musings of academics…
such as Thomas Paine in Common Sense to the striking personal narrative of Harriet Jacobs in Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, this new series is a comprehensive collection of our intellectual history through the words of the exceptional few.First published in 1854, Walden was written by the renowned transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau about his experience living off the land at Walden Pond for more than two years. Thoreau divides his deliberations and meditations into a variety of sections which include his views on economy and the natural world, the importance of reading and literature, the values of both solitude and companionship, and other personal reflections. In addition to Walden, this edition also includes Thoreau’s essay on Civil Disobedience, which discusses his views on the nature of government and its negative effects on society.With a new foreword by survivalist Matt Graham, venture into the woods with Thoreau and explore the complexities of life and truth in this classic piece of American literature.20 Most Asked Questions about the Amish and Mennonites
By Phyllis Good, Merle Good. 2015
Sensitively answers the most common inquiries about Amish and Mennonite peoples. Authoritative, sympathetic, and thorough. 20 Most Asked Questions looks…
at origins, dress, pacifism, education, weddings, funerals, and food, as well as many other facets of Amish and Mennonite life. This book has sold more than 200,000 copies.1. What is the difference between the Amish and the Mennonites?2. When and how did these people get started?3. Are they a Christian group or do they represent a different religion?4. Aren’t they a bit naive and backward? Why don’t they accept modern things?5. Does anyone ever join them? Does anyone ever leave?6. Why do they dress that way?7. Is it true they don’t go to war?8. Why are they against education?9. Why are they such good farmers?10. Why don’t they pay Social Security taxes?11. Do any of the Amish or Mennonite groups believe in missions?12. What are their weddings like?13. How are their women and children treated?14. Is food a part of their religion?15. Do they go to doctors and hospitals?16. What about burial?17. Don’t they believe in having fun?18. What are some of their problems?19. Are they growing or dying in number?20. What, in fact, holds them together?Moon Monterey & Carmel: With Santa Cruz & Big Sur (Travel Guide)
By Stuart Thornton. 2015
Quirky beach towns, deliciously fresh seafood, and dramatic hikes and drives: discover what the locals love with Moon Monterey &…
Carmel. Inside you'll find:Flexible, strategic itineraries including long weekends in Monterey, Carmel, and Santa Cruz, and a three-day road trip from Big Sur to CambriaThe top sights and unique experiences: Visit the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium or take a whale-watching tour to catch a glimpse of sea otters, harbor seals, and migrating whales in the wild. Stroll along soft sand beaches or browse artisan galleries and boutiques in Carmel's idyllic downtown. Explore the stunning coastline on a kayak or stand-up paddleboard, dive into a kelp forest, or rent a surfboard and catch a wave. Cruise along the Pacific Coast Highway to Big Sur and pull over to soak up the breathtaking ocean view, or wander the halls of the opulent Hearst Castle. Catch happy hour at a historic brewery, or enjoy a dinner of fresh seafood as the sun sets over the bayHonest advice from Monterey local Stuart Thornton on when to go, how to get around, where to eat, and where to stay, from budget motels to historic innsFull-color photos and detailed maps throughoutHandy tools including tips for seniors, visitors with disabilities, and traveling with kidsBackground on the culture, history, weather, and wildlifeFull coverage of Monterey, Carmel, Santa Cruz, Big Sur, Cambria, San Simeon, Morro Bay, and SalinasWith Moon Monterey & Carmel's practical tips and local insight, you can plan your trip your way.Driving through? Check out Moon Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip. Exploring more of the Golden State? Try Moon Northern California.Veteran travel writer, photographer, and horseman Mark Bedor returns with another breathtaking adventure across the American West. This gorgeous photographic…
collection showcases twenty-six horseback rides across the United States (with one trip abroad to the great Australian Outback). For each, Bedor offers firsthand descriptions of the people and places, whether they’re tagging along on a cattle drive, taking part in a re-creation of Custer’s Last Stand, or just soaking in the natural vistas. Take part in the Great American Horse Drive in Colorado; ride through the spectacular Sierra Nevada at Inyo National Park; and step back in time to the Old West at Tombstone Monument Ranch. Whether the locations are working dude ranches, historic national parks, or world-famous travel destinations, Great Rides of Today’s Wild West shows them in full splendor through more than three hundred spectacular photographs by the author. The beauty, romance, and history of the Wild West and magnificent natural landscapes attract people from all over the world. This book lets you saddle up and ride across the country and beyond on some of the finest trails of today’s Wild West.They Made a Revolution: The Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution (Jules Archer History for Young Readers)
By Kathleen Krull, Jules Archer. 2016
The founding fathers and mothers of the United States were not, as history often makes them out to be, stuffy…
cardboard figures of virtue and nobility. They Made a Revolution introduces them as the real people they were-complete with their inevitable flaws and weaknesses. Through their letters, diaries, and reminiscences, discover what was going on in the minds of this country’s revolutionary leaders as they committed treason against the most powerful nation on earth, risking their lives for the sake of freedom. Meet "The Sly Fox,” Sam Adams; "The Rich Rebel,” John Hancock; "The Silver-Tongued Bumpkin,” Patrick Henry; and the very brave Abigail Adams and full-of-secrets Martha Washington. Each of these characters comes alive in this fabulous collection of historical biographies.These are the stories of the courageous men and women who stood up to the British king and made a revolution happen. To England, they were traitors. To the United States, they became patriots.Treason in America: Disloyalty Versus Dissent (Jules Archer History for Young Readers)
By Jules Archer, Brianna DuMont. 2016
Treason can be defined as "the breach of the allegiance which a person owes to the state under whose protection…
he lives.” But what exactly does it mean to be guilty of a "breach of the allegiance” owed to your country? In a country that guarantees freedom of speech and dissent tp all citizens, the extent to which dissent becomes unlawful may not always be clear. Treason is punishable by the death penalty, underscoring the importance of the question: How do we go about proving that someone is indeed an enemy of his country-a traitor?In this book, renowned historian Jules Archer explores different cases of treason throughout our history, while encouraging young readers to really question the definition of treason and how it should be treated. He asks readers to consider the similarities between disloyalty and dissent and ultimately urges this generation to take it into their own hands to redefine American duties and liberties for our time.Road Headed West: A 6,000-Mile Cycling Odyssey through North America
By Leon Mccarron. 2014
What happens when you swap the nine-to-five for two wheels and a journey of a lifetime? Terrified of the prospect…
of a life spent behind a desk, without challenge or excitement, Leon takes off to cross America on an overloaded bicycle packed with everything but common sense. Over five months and 6000 miles, he cycled from New York to Seattle and then on to the Mexican border, facing tornados, swollen river crossings, wild roaming buffalo and one hungry black bear along the way. But he also met kind strangers, who offered their food, wisdom, hospitality and even the occasional local history lesson, and learned what happens when you take a chance and follow the scent of adventure. With a sharp eye and a genuine go-where-the-wind-takes-me attitude, McCarron makes for an ideal guide on this cycling adventure. He passes through small towns, rolls up and flies down the winding roads of the Blacks Hills is taken in and fed by strangers, all on a quest to discover the "real” America, and in the process, learn a little about himself. Funny, insightful, and full of life, The Road Headed West will inspire readers to chase their dreams and go off in search of adventure.Long Way Home: On the Trail of Steinbeck's America
By Bill Bairch. 2018
“We do not take a trip; a trip takes us,” John Steinbeck noted in his 1962 classic, Travels with Charley.…
In 2008, Bill Barich decided to explore the mood of the United States as Steinbeck had done almost a half century before. He set off on a 5,943 mile cross-country drive from New York to his old hometown of San Francisco on Route 50, a road twisting through the American heartland. Long Way Home is the stunning result of his pilgrimage. From the Eastern Shore of Maryland to the spectacular landscape of Moab, Utah, to Steinbeck’s own Salinas Valley, the book is filled with memorable encounters and rich in history and local color; a truthful, inspired account of a once-in-a-lifetime trip. It offers an incisive portrait of a nation divided and the grassroots dissatisfaction that ultimately catapulted Donald Trump into the White House. From the Eastern Shore of Maryland to the spectacular landscape of Moab, Utah, to Steinbeck's own Salinas Valley, filled with memorable encounters and redolent with history and local color, Long Way Home is a truthful, inspiring account of the country at a social and political crossroad.The Sordid Secrets of Las Vegas: 247 Seedy, Sleazy, and Scandalous Mysteries of Sin City
By Paula Munier, Quentin Parker, Susan Reynolds. 2011
Whether this is your first or fiftieth visit, you'd be surprised at how much of the city's mystique you can…
miss while you're pulling slots until dawn. From getting comped at a casino every time to finding the best stripper to teach you how to pole dance, you'll learn all of the hidden magic that permeates this incredible city in this tell-all handbook. You'll also get an insider's take on:How to get invited to the Fetish and Fantasy Ball, Why you shouldn't drink the water in Vegas, Where to have a $5,000 lunch, Where to find the world's biggest topless pool, Who's been blacklisted by the Gaming Control Board. Organized according to the seven deadly sins, the hidden gems in this book are your key to uncovering the dirty secrets of Sin City!The Last Flight: A Novel
By Gregory P. Liefer. 2017
Set against the harsh beauty of Alaska, a veteran helicopter pilot is torn between ending his own embattled life and…
rescuing survivors from a mountain plane crash.Last Flight is the heroic story of Gil Connor, a senior Army helicopter pilot and aging Vietnam vet, as he struggles with an impending terminal illness and the desire to pull off one last daring rescue. Connor finds himself in a constant battle against his internal demons during his quest to reach the survivors of a remote, civilian commuter-plane crash deep in the Alaskan mountains-a rescue that perhaps only he can pull off.The stranded plane’s captain, Scott Sanders, takes charge after the crash, in spite of his injuries and the realization that his dream of flying for a major airline is destroyed. One of the passengers, a retired school teacher, assists him while barely holding herself together; her husband was killed in a fiery plane crash years before. They soon realize that time is not on their side in the Alaskan polar climate.Connor, who’s haunted by the horrors of war and a turbulent past, is torn between ending his life before the inevitable and saving the marooned crash victims before it’s too late. His underlying intentions are unknown, even to himself, until the very end. Aided by an untested protégée and a mysterious young girl found at the crash site, Connor struggles in a desperate gamble to achieve the near impossible. Amid the turmoil of an approaching storm and almost certain failure, his flying skills and drive for redemption are the only hopes that remain.Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade, Yucca, and Good Books imprints, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in fiction-novels, novellas, political and medical thrillers, comedy, satire, historical fiction, romance, erotic and love stories, mystery, classic literature, folklore and mythology, literary classics including Shakespeare, Dumas, Wilde, Cather, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.Eldorado: Adventures in the Path of Empire (Notable American Authors)
By Bayard Taylor. 2015
A journalist's eyewitness account of the explosive 1849 California gold rush and his travels through Mexico. In 1849, a young,…
wide-eyed reporter from New York ventured West not to seek riches, but to report on the madness and exuberance of the California gold rush. Sent by Horace Greeley, a highly respected New-York Tribune editor, twenty-four-year-old Bayard Taylor traveled through Panama to reach his final destination, San Francisco, which he described as an "amphitheatre of fire" in the night, gleaming with the promise of gold and progress.In his enthralling and robust narrative, Bayard brings the reader into the wild, lush world of early California, reporting on the nearly overnight growth of townships and infrastructure after the gold rush. During his adventures, Bayard walked one hundred miles from San Francisco to Monterey, and later returned to New York via Mexico by foot, mule, and coach. Bayard describes the characters he met with an honest curiosity--heady gold miners who had once been doctors and lawyers, hospitable Mexicans from all classes of society, and even a highway robber who made off with his books.Eldorado, which borrows its title from the South American-Spanish legend of a hidden land of gold, is a magnificent tale about the birth of California from a deserted land to a modern city sprawl. At once an account of history and of one man's thrilling adventures, Eldorado transports the reader to the beginning of an era, with all its gold, glitz, and glamour.