Fodor's See It New York City, 1st Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)Bottom line, I bought three books for my trip to NYC. In the end, this was the only book I needed during the trip. It has great summaries of all the major areas of the city, very nice detailed street and site location maps, subway maps, etc. If you want an easy to read quick review/guide book to have during your trip to NYC, this is the one I would recommend.

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Fodor's see it New York City is perfect for travelers who want to understand local history and culture before they arrive, and experience the city like a native New Yorker while they're there. Overflowing with brilliant color photography, this is the ONLY illustrated guide that provides the practical information that you need while traveling–complete restaurant and hotel reviews with exact prices for lodging and dining (not ranges), plus time-saving tips and how to avoid crowds, exact admission prices to key sights, great photo stops, and special notes on "kid-friendly" attractions throughout.Hotels Our detailed reviews represent the best accommodations in the Big Apple, in all price ranges. From five-star luxury hotels to bed and breakfast accomodations, we'll tell you what to expect in terms of price and quality through extensive coverage of hotels and their surrounding neighborhoods, exact prices of double-occupancy rooms (including breakfast), plus pictures of hotel facilities and guestrooms. RestaurantsIf you want to experience the best that New York has to offer, pay particular attention to our outstanding restaurant coverage that will help you choose from the thousands of local eateries that cater to every budget and dining experience. From Katz's Deli on the Lower East Side to a romantic dinner at Tavern on the Green in Central Park–whatever your budget or taste, you'll find it in see it New York City. Each review covers house signature dishes, ambiance, actual prices for a two-course lunch and a three-course dinner (for two people), hours of operation, and what transportation will get you there. The SightsWhether you start your day a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, a trip to the Guggenheim Museum, or a panoramic view of the city from the Empire State Building, see it New York City will take you there. Accessibly written to help you navigate throughout the city without missing a thing, each attraction includes exact admission prices, what galleries and museums not to miss, and where to stop for quick bites and refreshing drinks along the way. Sights are also rated for their "value", "walkability", "historic and cultural interest", plus we suggest fantastic "photo stops" and entertaining and age-appropriate "kid-friendly" attractions throughout the book. What to Do?Our shopping walks will lead you to cutting-edge fashions to fit all budgets, from hip streetwear to expensive fashions for your feet. But, New York has much more to offer than just sight-seeing and shopping. Fodor's see it New York provides insider information on classical, theatrical, and cinematic performances (including how to find cheap tickets to Broadway shows), New York's music scene (live jazz to underground youth centres), nightlife, spectator and activity sports, health and beauty spas, festivals and events, and a special section on "Children's Paris".Atlas and Maps Detailed neighborhood maps are incorporated throughout the book to help you navigate on historic walks, shopping tours, or to find a restaurant. Plus, a 16-page atlas details each road and path with highlights of important landmarks, parks, metro stations, and car parking areas. Fodor's see it™A brand-new series that shows you before you go, guides you while you're there, and makes the perfect keepsake on your return.

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Fodor's New York City 2005 (Fodor's Gold Guides) Review

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(More customer reviews)If you can only buy one travel guide and tangible information is what you are looking for your money will be well spent on Fodor's 05 New York City book. It clearly lays out Manhattan, as well as the different boroughs, and details what each has to offer. It is also filled with lots of maps. It describes and rates shops, restaurants, nighttime entertainment, performing arts, etc. for each area. This book was a great prep book to plan our trip and it was a great reference book while in New York. As a matter of fact, I carried only a few things in my backpack everyday. They included a subway map, camera, extra film, and this book.

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Try New York City's best coal-oven pizza or indulge in steamed dumplings and dim sum.Ponder hundreds of masterpieces under one roof, give your regards to Broadway or sip cocktails inside one of Manhattan's most opulent rooms —Fodor's New York City 2005 offers all these experiences and more!From the Upper West Side to Battery Park, our local writers have explored the Big Apple, to find the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to prepare you for a journey of stunning variety. Before you leave for the city that never sleeps, be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing.The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best —"Fodor's guides are saturated with information."-New compact trim size make these guides even more portable-Two-color interior design makes it easier to find the information you need-Fodor's Choice Ratings flag must-see sights and hidden treasures-Hotel and restaurant reviews cover all budgets-Plus multi-day itineraries to help you build the right trip for you and/or your family

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Landmark Vistors Cayman Islands (Landmark Visitors Guide Cayman Islands) Review

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(More customer reviews)One of the best travel book series, with attention to detail, plus numerous color photographs and fine maps. Lots of instructions regarding practical travel matters. (Travel Books
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One of many titles in the Landmark Visitors Guide series, a revamp and update of the highly respectedVisitors Guides, acknowledged as among the most reliable and useful guides for sightseers. With fullcolor maps and photos throughout, the new Landmark Visitors Guides are highly detailed, giving youthe information you need to get the most from your trip. They serve as a useful reference tool before youleave home, and are the perfect travel companion while on the road. Area-by-area tours highlight in-town sights and attractions, including art galleries, museums, historicbuildings and churches. They also lead you out into the countryside, with recommended stops en route.Colorful call-out boxes reveal tidbits of the area's local culture, interesting sidelights on how thelandscape has been shaped and other details sorely lacking in competing guidebooks. Thecomprehensive "Fact File" in back provides opening times, fees and contact information for all placesmentioned in the text. Index.

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Frommer's Los Angeles 2005 (Frommer's Complete) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've read several tour books for Los Angeles, and I find the Frommer's to be quite up-to-date and informative, with a clear layout. This book breaks Los Angeles down into its essential neighborhoods/areas, and then proceeds with a litany of "just the facts" - very helpful for a first-time visit.
This guide also comes with a free full-size map! It also includes information on day or weekend trips to all areas of interest within about 150 miles of LA (including Santa Barbara). Enjoy this informative gem!
June update: Just got back from 9 days in L.A. (my first-ever visit) and this guide served me well. Most of its information was spot-on and useful. A drive along Mulholland Drive is not to be missed! One minor quibble, though, is that the guide says Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade was the most over-rated tourist trap. I found this just the opposite - we enjoyed this area very much - lots of free entertainment, good shops and restaurants - and all outdoors just a few blocks from the ocean. Loved it! I will say that the Eyewitness "Top 10 Los Angeles" was just as helpful and was much smaller (i.e., pocket-sized).

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You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go—they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!
Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Los Angeles features gorgeous full-color photos of the sights and experiences that await you in the City of Angels. Frommer's hits all the highlights, from Hollywood to Malibu, and is on top of the latest developments in this ever-changing city. Our guide is simply much more complete and authoritative than its major competitor.
Our author, a lifelong resident, has checked out all the city's best hotels and restaurants in person, and offers honest opinions that will help you find the choices that suit your tastes and budget. You'll also get up-to-the-minute coverage of shopping and nightlife; fun features on everything from celebrity spotting to becoming a TV game-show contestant; in-depth coverage of all the best beaches; excellent maps; and side trips to Disneyland, Santa Barbara, and Palm Springs. Exploring L.A. has never been this fun! Frommer's Los Angeles also includes a color fold-out map and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap.

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Native's Guide to New York: Advice With Attitude for People Who Live Here--And Visitors We Like (5th Edition) Review

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(More customer reviews)Here's why I find this book invaluable: I am a New Yorker, yet I'm able to use it as a guidebook to my own city. It has all kinds of out of the way places such as East Village eatery Veselka that would not appear in the typical tourists guide. And it is written in a way that's both edgy and accessible. I can only imagine that this book would be a great resource for non-New Yorkers.

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Celebrating its fifth edition and its fifteenth anniversary, the completely updated Native's Guide to New York is still the quintessential insider's guide, "filled with the outrageous to the obvious: a must read for any New Yorker claiming to be a New Yorker" (New York Daily News). Richard Laermer "clues you in to all manner of diversions even born-and-bred locals may not know" (Los Angeles Times): where to find the best party at 5 a.m. and where to find the best bagels afterward; where to go on a date in the daytime (and where to find a date while volunteering); the best gardens and the most famous crime sites; the best places to eat alone or to play pool; and those unspoken places to avoid. Informative sidebars and indexes by both name and neighborhood help you find places easily. Laermer has an eye for what's hip and what's here to stay.

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Writer's Market FAQ's: Fast answers about getting published and the business of writing Review

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(More customer reviews)"Young" writers often make the mistake of believing that all they have to do to get published is learn the craft of writing and hone their talent, says Peter Rubie. "Alas," he adds, "technique is only a path, not an end." Then he goes on to say that the trick for new writers is to find what kind of books publishers want and who will publish the books he wants to write.
Rubie loves to answer questions and that's what this book does. It's quite comprehensive. There's no way I can give you a complete overview of the questions he answers but you'll get some idea from the subjects. In Chapter 1 he begins at the beginning: "How do I get started in the business of writing?" Notice the question is not about starting to write, it's about the business. Rubie has answers for questions like what to do when you're staring at a blank computer screen and whether or not writer's groups are useful so it's not all business.
Chapter 2 is about genres. In it he explains what they are, why they matter, how writers meet reader's expectations and more.
Chapter 3 covers agents, editors and "publishing people" with detailed information on subjects like researching agents and editors, what they do, reading fees, organizations, Code of Ethics, agreements, editorial departments, art departments, subsidiary rights ad infinitum.
Chapter 4 discusses marketing, from your idea to the bookstore. What to do about time sensitive material, trends, what to do with a great idea.
Chapter 5 describes developing ideas and creating book proposals. This leads off with "What should I write about?" and covers bad ideas, "reader's needs," exercises to develop ideas, writing different book proposals, structure, writing organizations, to name a few.
Chapter 6 gives you a good idea of how your book is developed from a manuscript from "what happens when I get an agent?" through subjects like what "well published" means and whether you need a lawyer. He talks about revisions, charts and illustrations, corrected manuscripts and finishing the book.
Chapter 7 has a lot of great information about how to read book contracts and what to do about them.
Chapter 8 discusses subrights and royalties pretty thoroughly and goes into sharing, selling foreign rights, returns and book scouts.
Chapter 9 is all about E-publishing and book packaging.
Chapter 10 covers writing and editing with discussions of things like rewriting, critiquing groups, structure in writing, "creative nonfiction," author's voice, dramatization and lots more.
Lest you have the impression that Rubie's book is just for newcomers, let me assure you that the information he offers is thorough enough and detailed enough to be useful to anyone no matter how seasoned. These are the questions writers ask, and Rubie has the answers.
Peter Rubie has been an editor and a literary agent as well as a book reviewer and author of fiction and nonfiction. He is the president of the Peter Rubie Literary Agency in New York City. In Writer's Market FAQs, Rubie serves up the world of publishing in the clear, cold light of fact.

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Writers question everything - authority, reality, status quo. But when they have questions about the craft, business and idiosyncrasies of writing there was no single source for fast answers - until now. Writer's Market FAQs provides all the information in one easy-to-use, comprehensive reference, covering topics like: Inspiration; Getting Published; E-Publishing; Protecting Your Work; Working with Agents and Editors; Nearly all writers want to be published - more easily, more often, or for more money. They also want inside information on how publishing works and how they can improve their chances of getting published. Peter Rubie's quick-reference, question-and-answer approach delivers the goods easily and rapidly.

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Florida for Dummies Review

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(More customer reviews)David Grimes ' Jun 12, 2003'Florida for Dummies' cites obvious
Considering that it is the home of six species of poisonous snakes, two species of poisonous spiders, sharks, stingrays, fire ants, hurricanes, sinkholes, tourists from Ontario and the kind of merciless summer sun that turns dashboards into puddles of goo, the book title "Florida for Dummies" would seem to be stating the obvious.
Still, I thought it would be interesting to leaf through the latest installment in a series that has given us such classics as "Parenting for Dummies," "Sex for Dummies" (presumably you would want to read this before the other), "Feng Shui for Dummies" and the unforgettable "Pilates for Dummies."
Written by Florida natives Cynthia and Jim Tunstall, "Florida for Dummies" is mostly a travel guide for tourists, offering advice on where to eat, where to stay and what to see. I was particularly interested in chapter 17 which deals with our little slice of paradise. Sarasota is described as an "upscale retirement community" while its neighbor to the north, Bradenton, is described, rather curiously, as a "casual fishing village" and, somewhat more accurately, a "blue-collar town." Port Charlotte, and for that matter all of Charlotte County, does not exist, at least not in the pages of this book.
"Florida for Dummies" recommends only five restaurants in our area and most of them are hoity-toity places like Michael's On East and Euphemia Haye. My two favorite places to eat, the Hob Nob Drive In and Council's pool hall, were inexplicably omitted from the list. Likewise, under the category of hotels, the book favors places like the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort and makes no mention of any of Bradenton's fine accommodations like the Blue Boy Motel.
But my main problem with "Florida for Dummies" is that it portrays our state as a great place to visit, which will only serve to attract more tourists, making life even more miserable for those of us who live here. Instead of bragging about our many theme parks, museums and golf courses, I wish the authors had spent more time warning people about our horrible traffic, dangerous weather and various other aspects of nature that are bent on doing us in.
People need to understand that the stomach-churning thrills found on the roller coasters at Busch Gardens are nothing compared to the heart-in-the-mouth fear that comes from navigating U.S. 41 at rush hour. There is a section in the book called "Minding the Road Rules" which focuses on predictable stuff like buckling your seat belt and obeying the speed limit. The authors fail to mention that it is customary in Florida for tourists to turn on their left-turn signal when they cross the Florida/Georgia line and leave it on until they return home the following spring. They also omit the fact that Floridians interpret traffic lights differently than people do in other parts of the country. In Florida, green means "go," yellow means "go faster" and red means "go faster still while at the same time ordering a pizza over your cell phone."
Potential visitors to Florida also need to be made aware of the fact that summer in Florida begins in early March and continues through mid-December and that temperatures during that time are high enough to cause birds to spontaneously combust in mid-air. Winter consists of four days in the low 30s when year-round residents go into the kind of panic state one normally associates with major earthquakes or volcanic eruptions. Any time the temperature dips below 70 degrees, Florida residents run to the grocery store to stock up on Spam, tuna fish and bottled water and just generally act like they are preparing to join Admiral Peary on his trek to the North Pole.
Prices in Florida are outrageous, a fact that the authors of "Florida for Dummies" barely bother to mention. A week-long vacation at Disney World basically means that your son's or daughter's dream of a four-year college education will be downgraded to six months at a vo-tech on the outskirts of Lake City. The sales tax in Florida is something like 94 percent, give or take, which means that a bowl of soup and an iced tea will cost only slightly less than your plane ticket from Toronto.
Still, if you are absolutely committed to a vacation in Florida, "Florida for Dummies" offers lots of useful tips and information, things that you are unlikely to find elsewhere, most specifically in this column.
But if you go, keep an eye peeled for swamp apes. They think tourists are delicious.

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This valuable guide is written in an irreverent style by a husband-and-wife team who are candid about what's a "can't-miss" and what's a waste of time. Florida for Dummies includes complete coverage of the Orlando-area parks, from Walt Disney World to Universal's Islands of Adventure. Tips on the must-see attractions of Florida - Miami and the Keys, the Everglades, etc.-are balanced by insider tips for finding and exploring off-beat attractions.

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Cities to Go: The Top 25 High-Energy, Make-Every-Minute-Count City Getaways Review

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(More customer reviews)This travel book actually tells you how to ENJOY a city while avoiding the usual pitfalls. Very helpful.

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Cities are back! When suburban routines become old, many travelers take a quick trip to the city for live music, gourmet food, sophisticated shopping, and an invigorating rush of big-city energy. Cities to Go is filled with savvy planning tips for an action-packed urban getaway. There's a chapter for each city, with descriptions of the city's style and atmosphere; sidebars featuring insider tips, special events, and unique places; selective restaurant, hotel, and shopping listings; and information on outdoor parks and activities. A planning chapter explains how to find a city that offers the best airline connections and rates and how to get a good price on last-minute hotel reservations. It also provides strategies for packing the most fun into a short trip and includes seasonal travel information, detailed resources, and important Web addresses.

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Hollywood, Here I Come: How to Launch a Great Modeling or Acting Career Anywhere & Land in Los Angeles Review

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(More customer reviews)Just started my acting and modeling career. This book has saved me so much time. I also feel safe since I know all the scams that are going on out there. An easy read that is packed with great info.

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This indispensible guide launches novices ahead of the pack in the competitiveworld of acting and modeling. It's a must for actors of any age who take their work seriously.Cynthia Hunter's interactive approach helps aspiring entertainers focus upon, then reinvent theirgoals and perceptions of success. Peppered with Cynthia's personal experiences, her bookincludes:*How to be irresistible to agents*How to sidestep scams and want-ad weasels*How to develop an image that sizzles*How to separate the players from the playboys*Steps to get started in your hometown todayThis is the ultimate industry guide, with a Rolodex including 500 never-before-published phonenumbers to help every step of the way!

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Business Traveler Guide to Las Vegas (Business Traveler Guides) Review

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(More customer reviews)I just got back from Las Vegas and used this guide as a reference. It helped me save a fortune, plus helped me improve every aspect of my trip. I had never been to Las vegas before and went to attend a convention. This book offered great advice about where to stay, where to eat, what shows to see and how to navigate around the convention center. I highly recommend this book to all business travelers!!! It's a valuable resource and trip planning tool.

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The Best of Las Vegas
This one-of-a-kind travel guide is specifically written for business travelers visiting Las Vegas. Jason R. Rich has tapped into Entrepreneur's 29 years of business travel experience to offer the essential expert information that vacation guidebooks ignore.
Top picks for hidden Vegas highlights that are great for business entertaining, from shows, casinos and lounges to golf courses, sports and details about Las Vegas' infamous nightlife
Exclusive reviews and recommendations for the best business-friendly hotels, restaurants, shows and attractions
Money-saving strategies for booking airfare and getting gread deals on accommodations, meals and entertainment
Full-color maps of the Strip, downtown Las Vegas, Monorail route and the Convention Center
Handy information on ground transportation from taxis and stretch limos to the Las Vegas Monorail system
Contact information for hundreds of essential business and personal services

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A Native's Guide to Northwest Indiana Review

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(More customer reviews)I was born in Hammond IN, and grew up living in many cities in "The Region." I thought I knew the area! Even this born and raised Hoosier learned of new places to go and things to do upon reading this book. I even learned a lot of the local history that I had never known about. I was pleased to see many of my favorite restaurants and haunts mentioned, but now I have countless new places to check out next time I visit as well. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is visiting Northwest Indiana and to those who currently live there. Trust me, you'll have more than one "Right in my own backyard? I had no idea!" moment while reading this book.

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At the southern tip of Lake Michigan, in the crook between Chicagoland and southwestern Michigan, lies Northwest Indiana, a region of natural diversity, colorful history, abundant recreational opportunities, small town activities, and urban diversions. Whether you're a life-long resident, new to the area, or just passing through, let native Mark Skertic be your personal tour guide of the best the region has to offer:History: Visit areas where Native Americans lived and where pioneers settled; learn about the area's role in the birth of aviation and what may have happened to the world's first Ferris wheel; see communities created by the oil and steel industries; and meet characters like writer Jean Shepard, "crazy man" Octave Chanute, the mysterious Diana of the Dunes, and newsboy Billy Rugh...Nature: Take in the massive, awesome dunes and distinctive prairies; marshes and bogs; rookeries and wildlife refuges...Wining & Dining: Relish culinary pleasures in historic buildings and lakeside roadhouses; feast on local seafood and ethnic specialties; visit wineries, breweries, soda fountains, and drive-ins...Outdoor Fun: Spend a day hiking, fishing, swimming, boating, skiing, sledding, or golfing...Spectating Fun: Come for everything from summertime concerts on the lake to major acts at giant venues; for antiquing, stock car racing, and minor league baseball and basketball...Special Events: Join in small town festivals devoted to corn roasting, ice carving, kite flying, and the pierogi; and large-scale events like the Gary Air Show and the Wizard of Oz Fest...Architecture & Sights: Tour an old lighthouse, Carnegie libraries, and a company town; museums devoted to rare autos, steam power, and John Dillinger; homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and Thomas Edison...Plan a family outing to Valparaiso to take in the Hoosier Bat Company, Valpo Velvet ice cream, and the Popcorn Fest. How about a day of canoeing or outlet store shopping in Hobart, topped off by watching the Deep River Grinders play 19th-century-style baseball? Full of places, stories, and facts that sometimes even locals don't know about. Skertic's guide will help you create your own memorable excursions into Northwest Indiana.

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Toronto (Berlitz Pocket Guides) Review

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(More customer reviews)Fodor's Toronto City Pack is a good choice if you plan to be in Toronto for less than a week. Its convenient size makes it easy to slip in a pocket or purse. Because of the plastic cover it is durable and useable in any weather. The inside cover has a handy map for quick orientation. A full-sized map tucked into the back flap will help with more serious perusals. The guide is concise and well organized by topic and includes an introduction, walking tours, and practical information. The Top 25 Attractions section has pictures along with highlights and handy information in the margin. The top attractions are listed from west to east not by importance. It makes the Royal Botanical Gardens and the McMichael Collection seem like their top two picks. Prices for the Top 25 are not given but listed as inexpensive, expensive, or free. This was probably a good idea because under their Free Activities they list the tour of the CBC; however, it is no longer a free tour. Restaurants and hotels, though limited in number, are listed in a logical manner. All in all, the book is a good resource for the short or one-time visit.

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This guide to Toronto focuses on the Lakeshore, Downtown, north of Bloor, Queen's Park, and the Bloor-Yorkville, St Lawrence Market and University areas. It covers all the major sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. Descriptions of tourist attractions include the Harbourfront, Fort York, CN Tower and Toronto Islands, as well as Toronto's major museums. The guide also contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment and the low-down on eating out. There is an A-Z of practical information and listings of recommended hotels and restaurants. You can read about the Ontario Stratford Festival and Canadian painting. Excursions outside the city are also described including Niagara Falls, the Mennonite Country, Stratford and the Thousand Islands. Maps show Toronto, its environs and excursions, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.

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The Story Salon Big Book of Stories: The Best from L.A.'s Longest Running Storytelling Venue Review

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(More customer reviews)I loved it. I couldn't put it down. I related so much to so many of the stories. If you are human you will really enjoy it.

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Praise for Story Salon

"Gemstones of narrative. Something new, funny, astonishing."—Los Angeles Daily News

"Tales tall, tragic, and tantalizing." —Sunset Magazine

"Stories from all walks and talks of life. Tales of yore and ones that make you scream for more—those that will delight with insight while moving an audience from laughter to tears." —Studio City Sun

Story Salon is Los Angeles's longest running storytelling venue. What began as an alternative to stand-up clubs and self-conscious performance spaces has been challenging performers and audiences for more than a decade. Created in a North Hollywood coffee house Story Salon now reaches the globe through Podcasting, publishing, and recordings.

The rules of the Story Salon haven't changed since it started: Five to seven minutes of original material performed by the author. The result is a unique blend of observation, memoir and comment that makes the Salon one of the most eclectic entertainment experiences available. More than a dozen solo theater works have been developed at Story Salon, as well as a CD of stories, and several books.

"Live storytelling is a unique art form," says Story Salon founder, writer/actor/comedian Beverly Mickins. "Words spoken aloud paint pictures capable of evoking laughter and tears, the whole range of emotion. People have been telling each other stories since the first campfires, talking about the whole mix of things, important and trivial, that go into making life. Storytelling is one of the ways we figure out how to be human."

Collected here for the first time in Big Book of Stories are more than forty original pieces first performed by their authors at Story Salon.

It's an omnibus of memories, rants, affirmations, and shaggy-dog stories that once opened is impossible to shut.

Learn more at www.storysalon.com

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City Smart: San Antonio Review

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(More customer reviews)Just returned from a beautiful trip to San Antonio. With the help of this book, I saw every key attraction and had a little background information on each. Easy to read, with a sense of humor. Very helpful to read this before you go.

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Making Waves 50 Greatest Women In Radio And Televi Review

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(More customer reviews)Women have come a long way in many fields, in part because of the efforts of many of these 50 courageous women. This is a wonderful book with fascinating backgrounds and photos of our most beloved pioneers. It also makes a lovely gift for any young woman starting out who doesn't even realize the vast opportunites she has now because of those who went before and blazed the trail. Congratulations, beautifully done!
-Jacqueline Marcell, Author 'Elder Rage', International Speaker on Eldercare & Alzheimer's, Host 'Coping With Caregiving' Internet Radio Show at wsRadio


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Making Waves captures the spirit and courage exhibited by the 50 greatest women in television and radio.It highlights the pioneers, both well-known personalities and behind-the-scenes movers, who've made it happen.Those featured were selected by the AWRT membership, based on their industry impact, audience influence, assistance in advancing women, and vision for the future.Honorees - from Lucille Ball to Oprah Winfrey, from Barbara Walters to Martha Stewart - are treated with a biography, photos, and a personal essay recalling the defining moments of their careers.New insights into these women's lives and careers will surprise readers!

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The American Family on Television: A Chronology of 122 Shows, 1948-2004 Review

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(More customer reviews)We all grew up in front of the television set and often wished we could trade in our own families and become members of The Cleavers, The Andersons, the Bradys and even, in some cases, The Munsters. Now that we're rational adults, the notion of having a Frankenstein father may not seem as appealing as it once did, but the memories live on.
The American Family on Television is more than just a reference book. It's a walk down memory lane, with fun facts and interesting stories about your favorite television families. There's even a section dealing with a large group of TV families that didn't make the grade. Remember The Charmings or The Pruitts of Southhampton?
If you're a fan of TV Land or of TV in general, I know you will enjoy my book.

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The sitcom made its first appearance in January of 1949 with the introduction of television's first family, The Goldbergs. Since the advent of the sitcom, televised fictional families have reflectedthe changing structure of American society. The sitcom emphasized first the lives of suburban, working class European immigrants and gradually expanded to encompass the multicultural urban phenomena of the 1960s. The roles of men and women in the fictional family have similarly been adjusted to depict women's movement into the workforce and the changing identity of the father. As censorship laws became less stringent, sitcom viewers also began to be exposed to the realities of changing family dynamics in America, watching as the traditional nuclear family diverged to include single-parent, two-father, and two-mother households. From the cultural upheaval of the mid-century to the "reality" craze of the new millennium, television's families have mimicked and even influenced the changing values of American society. This broadcast history covers more than 100 television families, from the Goldbergs to the Osbournes, who have provided entertainment and inspiration for the American public since 1949. An introduction to the cultural trends and social developments of each decade is provided prior to a summary of the significant series of that decade. Each series entry includes a description of the family, the date of the show's first and last broadcast, the broadcasting network, the day and time aired, and the cast of characters.

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(More customer reviews)There are only about two pages devoted to the other boroughs. That's rather outrageous, given that there is more to do in Brooklyn now than in most US cities.

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An insider's guide to the best of New York, from the Bronx (up) to the Battery (down) and how to get everywhere in between.

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