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One Tank Trips With Bill Murphy
Bill Murphy
Seaside Publishing
PO Box 14441, St. Petersburg, FL 33733
0942084241 $9.95 famousflorida.com
Superbly illustrated with black/white photography and "user friendly" maps, One
Tank Trips With Bill Murphy showcases 52 Florida-based adventures that can,
quite literally, be taken with one tank of gas in the car, van, truck, or
motorhome. From the Pioneer Florida Museum in Dade City to the Mote Marine
Aquarium in Sarasota, a wealth of relevant information and "how to" advice make
One Tank Trips With Bill Murphy a strongly recommended planning aid for anyone
seeking fun in the Florida sun! Also very highly recommended is the new sequel,
More One Tank Trips With Bill Murphy (0942084276, $9.95) which follows the same
superbly presented composition of the first book and offers the vacationer with
52 additional fun-filled Florida excursions based on the "one tank of gas to
get there and back) that ranges from the San Sebastian Winery in St. Augustine
to the Florida Gulf Coast Railroad Museum in Parrish. If you are planning an
outing anywhere in Florida, begin by browsing through these two excellent
travel idea guidebooks by Bill Murphy.
Personal Security & Terrorism Awareness
Roy Haynes and Frank Rosetti
Writers Club Press/iUniverse
5220 South 16th Street, #200, Lincoln, NE 68512-1274
0595215904 $17.95 www.iuniverse.com
Dedicated to the victims of the September 11 attacks, Personal Security &
Terrorism Awareness: A Comprehensive Risk Reduction Guide For The American
Traveler is an absolute must-read for all travelers abroad, whether venturing
to nations fraught with conflict or foreign destinations that are relatively
safe. The basic, sound, practical, "user friendly" advice for protecting
oneself against theft, kidnaping, assault, or arrest by the authorities is
potentially life-saving. Tips include never leaving personal information about
oneself in a car or marked on luggage tags; always assuming that communication
is monitored; women should never wear jewelry yet should wear a wedding band
regardless of marital status (as marriage is sometimes given high respect in
foreign cultures -- especially Islamic ones); and much more. Personal Security
& Terrorism Awareness is addressed in particular to American Travelers, yet the
practical advice for protecting one's life is useful to just about everyone. If
you are planning a trip abroad for either business or pleasure, begin
preparations by giving Personal Security & Terrorism Awareness a complete and
careful reading.
Ulysses Press
Box 3440, Berkeley, CA 94703
$18.95 Each 1-800-377-2542
Two newly updated editions of the Ulysses Press classic "Hidden Guides" series
to off-the-beaten-path vacation spots are recommended picks. Eric Lucas' Hidden
Pacific Northwest (1569752834) covers lodging, hiking, dining and outdoors
opportunities in the Pacific Northwest. Chapters pack in recommendations and
include web sites for easy information. Susan Farewell's Hidden New England
(1569752850) surveys selected establishments in New England, from historic
colonial haunts to country roads known for Fall foliage expeditions. Both will
prove appealing as travel planners and takealong totes.
Yellowstone Treasures
Janet Chapple
Granite Peak Publications
PO Box 603120, Providence, RI 02906
http://www.yellowstonetreasures.com
0970687303 $19.95 1-401-724-0435
Janet Chapple's Yellowstone Treasures: The Traveler's Companion To The National
Park (together with its companion website www.yellowstonetreasure.com) is the
quintessential guide to the oldest national park in America. The second largest
national park (after Death Valley), it is also the most varied park in the
continental United States. This impressive and comprehensive guide showcases
all the places of interest to be found along Yellowstone's 350 miles of park
roads. Information is provided on the geological and historical background of
the area, including geyser basins, wildlife-viewing spots, waterfalls, and
unique vistas. The supplemental website provides practical advice on trip
planning, descriptions of the seasons, and up-to-date information on hot
springs, striped mountains, and even alpine windflowers. If you are planning a
visit, then begin with a careful reading of Yellowstone Treasures and checking
out it's remarkable and "user friendly" website.
Southern California
Peter Massey & Jeanne Wilson
Swagman Publishing Inc.
PO Box 519, Castle Rock, CO 80104
1930193041 $34.95 1-800-660-5107
The latest volume in Swagman Publishing's impressive "Backcountry Adventures"
series, Peter Massey and Jeanne Wilson's Southern California truly lives up to
it's subtitle description as being the ultimate guide to the backcountry for
anyone with a sport utility vehicle. Detailed information and directions are
provided for over 2,970 miles of SUV trails throughout southern California's
backcountry, along with relevant instruction on how to enjoy off road
experiences with minimal environmental impact travel. Step-by-step route
directions for 153 scenic drives (rated from easy to challenging), range from
the mountain regions of Big Sur through the Mojave Desert, and Death Valley.
Profusely illustrated with hundreds of photos of frontier towns, historic
mining operations, old railroad routes, windflowers, and native animals,
Southern California also offers engaging accounts of Spanish missionaries,
eager prospectors, and more. An ideal trip planning resource, Southern
California is also highly recommended for campers, anglers, hikers, mountain
bikers, snowmobilers, wildlife enthusiasts, amateur prospectors, and outdoor
enthusiasts of all kinds.
Philadelphia's Outdoor Art
Roslyn F. Brenner
Camino Books
Box 59026, Philadelphia, PA 19102
0940159724 $14.95 caminobooks.com
Now in an updated and expanded third edition, Philadelphia's Outdoor Art: A
Walking Tour by Philadelphia native Rosleyn Brenner is a showcase of 66 outdoor
sculptures that lend personality, charm, and even emotion to the busy cityscape
of the Pennsylvanian metropolis. Each spotlight features a black-and-white
photograph of the art and a one- page history of how the art was created, as
well as who or what it represents. Enjoyable for armchair travelers, and
offering detailed addresses for on-site Philadelphia tourists who want to
personally see these great works, Philadelphia's Outdoor Art is a fun,
economical guide which especially recommended for outdoor art and sculpture
enthusiasts.
Patagonia
Dick Lutz
Dimi Press
3820 Oak Hollow Lane SE, Salem, OR 973024774
0931625386 $18.95
Where is Patagonia? Dick Lutz provides an engaging and informative account of
his trip to Patagonia and experiences of wildlife, history, and its present
issues. Intended for a popular audience of readers interested in geography and
travel, Patagonia will also reach those who appreciate history and scholarship,
blending a travelogue with extensive details of the region's background.
Hip Hotels Italy
Herbert Ypma
Thames & Hudson
500 – 5th Ave., New York NY 10110
0500283478 $29.95 1-800-233-4830
Hip Hotels Italy joins others in the lauded Thames & Hudson "Hip" series that
blends a travel guide with a design resource, focusing on the biggest names in
architecture and interior design. Notable establishments in Italy which include
olive mills, caves, abbeys and even fishing huts show how all types of
architecture can be transformed and renovated for tourism. The color photos are
splendid.
AMC River Guides
Appalachian Mountain Club Books
Five Joy Street, Boston, MA 02108-1490
$14.95 each www.outdoors.org
Now in updated third editions, two of AMC's classic river guides are available
for those seeking memorable outdoor river adventure on the river systems of New
Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine. AMC River Guide: New Hampshire/Vermont
(1878239961, 320 pages) and AMC River Guide: Maine (1929173148, 384 pages) are
packed from cover to cover with comprehensive, detailed, "user friendly"
information that makes river selection and trip planning related to more than
6,000 miles of river easy, quick, and reliable. Both of these guides are highly
recommended, especially for canoeists, kayakers, rafters, anglers, and outdoor
campers.
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