posted by admin on Oct 11
Product Description
Whether you’re hiking, fishing, kayaking, cross-country skiing, or taking a mountain bike ride in the backcountry, a GPS receiver can help you reach your destination and return safely–but only if you know how to use it! Outdoor Navigation with GPS, the most complete, easy-to-use GPS book available, is your guide to getting the most out of a receiver, from basic consumer advice to advanced techniques. Starting with essential definitions such as UTM coordinate systems, position formats, and map datums, and moving on to creating “waypoints,” and using your GPS with a computer, long-time GPS instructor Stephen W. Hinch breaks down the jargon and teaches you what you really need to know.
- An emphasis on practical applications over technical theory.
- Examples include illustrative screenshots from the newest receivers–from top companies like Garmin, Magellan, and DeLorme.
- Lists up-to-date Web resources for the rapidly changing technology of GPS and its uses.
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posted by admin on Feb 28
Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
In these perceptive essays, Conaway (The Far Side of Eden) shows how development and tourism are laying waste to America’s natural and cultural landscapes. Entertaining as well as astute, the pieces revolve around his impressions of exceptional places he considers physical and spiritual barometers of the country’s health, including the Boise River in Idaho (overused and polluted), Napa Valley in California (disfigured by gigantic wineries and McMansions) and national parks (considered saleable products by elected officials and adversely affected by too many tourists, toilets, buses, concessionaires and paved highways). On Western communal lands that should be preserved by the Bureau of Land Management, such as New Mexico’s Bisti Badlands and Wyoming’s Big Piney, energy exploration and extraction, grazing and all-terrain vehicles are taking their toll. On the grounds of Washington, D.C.’s National Cathedral, development needs have resulted in new buildings, accommodations for tour buses and a huge gymnasium, so that an institution supposedly dedicated to saving souls has been turned into an engine of tourism, development, and controversy. Conaway argues persuasively that these irreplaceable landscapes stand for the real America, but because we are sacrificing them to material concerns, we’re losing our culture along with the very ground upon which America was built. (Oct.)
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
–This text refers to the
Hardcover
edition.
A mixture of travelogue and personal narrative, James Conaway’s smart, informative essays offer an insightful depiction of his journeys between Washington, D.C., and Big Sur, California, as he tries to understand what has become of the places, people, and traditions that were once so precious but have now been irreparably changed. Incorporating the voices of cowboys, real estate agents, activists, and many others, he raises vital questions about the merits of sprawling development and the ever-increasing use of resources in the name of “progress.” He urges us to consider the value of preservation in our growth-driven culture, as well as the ramifications of prosperity on the places important to our national identity.
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posted by admin on Feb 17
Editorial Reviews
This illustrated volume is a reminder and a record of the disappearing world of the small-scale working fishermen who fish in the cold grey seas of the North Atlantic and the North Sea. These are the days of the factory ship, dwindling fish stocks and frozen slabs of supermarket fish, but there are still fishermen who own their small boats, go out to sea every day and bring back amazing and beautiful sea creatures to sell on the dock. There are still, too, romantic images of their predecessors in the little fishing ports from Maine to Norway, from the Shetlands to Biarritz, from Norfolk to Brittany, and from Dorset or Dieppe.
About the Author
Marie-France Boyer is a freelance journalist, and the Paris editor of The World of Interiors magazine. She is the author of several books, including The French Cafe, The Private Realm of Marie Antoinette, The Cult of the Virgin, Cabin Fever, Tree-Talk and Village Voices, all published by Thames & Hudson.
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posted by admin on Feb 3
Editorial Reviews
The most complete guide to the Cowboy State in print. 129 maps, 60 maps of towns and cities, over 1,100 restaurants, over 550 motels, every public and private campground, over 200 guest ranches and resorts, over 130 bed and breakfasts, vacation homes and cabins, over 200 outfitters and guides, airports, more than 270 fisheries, 100s of National Trail points of interest, 49 public golf courses, 100s of museums and historical sites, hot springs, hikes, over 65 scenic drives and side trips, more than 50 ghost towns, downhill and cross country ski areas, gas stops, hundreds of attractions, 1,000s of photographs, weather information for over 60 locations, information on every city and town, 1,000s of things to do, 1,000s of addresses and phone numbers. Complete sections with maps for Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, and Fort Laramie National Historic Site. Includes free photo CD-ROM of 100s of screensaver sized photos.
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posted by admin on Feb 2
Editorial Reviews
North Carolina is a traveler’s dream, from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks’ historic lighthouses, wild horses, and charming fishing villages; from battlegrounds of the Revolutionary and Civil Wars to the “heart of motorsports”; from rolling wine country and golf courses to stately plantations and rustic settlements. Whether you travel North Carolina for its historic treasures or natural beauty, this handy guide will help you find the Old North State’s most spectacular sites and secret treasures. The book charts weekend adventures and day trips along back roads and scenic routes, into the state’s many mist-shrouded mountains–the Black, the Blue Ridge, and the Great Smokies–and down to its ever-changing shores. Sumptuously illustrated, with maps and all manner of interesting detail, Backroads of North Carolina is a page-by-page pleasure, as well as a passport to the more off-beat delights of the Tar Heel State.
Book Description
Whether you travel North Carolina for its historic treasures or natural beauty, this handy guide will help you find the Old North State’s most spectacular sites and secret treasures. The book charts weekend adventures and day trips along back roads and scenic routes, into the state’s many mist-shrouded mountains and down to the Outer Banks with their historic lighthouses, wild horses, and charming fishing villages. Sumptuously illustrated, with maps and all manner of interesting detail, Backroads of North Carolina is a page-by-page pleasure, as well as a passport to the more off-beat delights of the Tar Heel State.
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posted by admin on Feb 2
Editorial Reviews
• Sams’ photographs are sure to evoke powerful positive memories of sunrises, sunsets, fish fought, fish caught, and fish lost.
• His photographs combine a vivid imagination, a lifetime of experience, and impassioned determination to capture images that are both inspiring and unique.
• This is the perfect gift book for Father’s Day and for the fisherperson in your life.
Engulfed: A Photographic Celebration of People, Places, and Fish around the Gulf Coast is a collection of photographs captured by David J. Sams, a world-class photographer. The text is categorized into 4 sections and has anecdotes about fishing and people set against a backdrop of places around the Gulf Coast.
About the Author
David J. Sams, a noted outdoor and environ-mental photojournalist, has captured the magic of the Gulf Coast Line.
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posted by admin on Jan 31
Editorial Reviews
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"Very useful for anyone contemplating a visit to the National Parks." - The New York Times
This completely updated guide is the ultimate tool for planning the perfect trip to one or more of America’s 391 magnificent national parks. Focusing on the most trafficked parks as well as the lesser-known gems, this guide includes seashores, trails, wild and scenic rivers, battlefields, and historic sites.
Reviewed by the park rangers themselves, this is also the only guide officially endorsed by the National Park Foundation.
Coverage includes:
- All 391 sites under National Park Service jurisdiction, including three newcomers to the National Park system: African Burial Ground Designation National Monument in New York; Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site in Washington, D.C.; and Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site in Colorado
- Detailed regional maps and visitor information for effortless orientation and planning
- Selected reviews of what to see and do and where to camp and stay
- Tips on where to find food and supplies
- Advice on when to go and how to get there
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posted by admin on Jan 23
Editorial Reviews
A travel series unlike any other, Insight Guides go beyond the sights and into reality. Their incomparable photojournalistic approach captures the uniqueness of each culture they cover: their traditions, their arts, their history, their lives. The stunning photography is married to compelling text, written by local writers; the people most qualified to convey their culture’s “secrets”. Yes, Insight Guides will tell you which attractions to visit, but they’ll also tell you a whole lot more. From the most popular resort cities to the world’s most remote and exotic villages, Insight Guides will give you the insider’s perspective you need to truly experience any destination you visit. Insight Guides serve many purposes. They are ideal for planning a trip. And, they’re wonderful souvenirs to treasure for years after. Even the armchair traveler can be swept away by their magnificent content and experience the world from the comfort of home. Many international and domestic and domestic destinations also offer companion FlexiMaps, an innovative laminated folding map specially designed for the discriminating traveler.
About the Author
Since 2000. Hammond, American Map, Langenscheidt Dictionaries, Insight Travel Guides, Delorme – the famous names in the Langenscheidt family. These represent the most authoritative, up-to-date, and extensive travel and reference products available. In January 2003, the renowned Berlitz Publishing became part of the Langenscheidt Group. The Langenscheidt Publishing Group, the premier group of map and travel companies, offers over 4,000 North American and international street maps, road maps, atlases, language-learning, bilingual dictionaries, and travel-related products covering countries, cities, and languages in every continent.
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posted by admin on Jan 18
Editorial Reviews
The highly successful “Globetrotter Travel Series”, which includes Travel Guides, Travel Maps, Road Atlases, Best Of Pocket Guides and In Your Pocket Language Guides, presently covers more than 90 destinations worldwide. The Packs are excellent value, including both a guidebook and a softcover version of the fold-out Globetrotter map of the region, in a printed plastic wallet.The handy pocket-size guide is packed with useful information, tips and recommendations, accompanied by colour photographs, charts and maps for the first-time traveller who wants to experience the major highlights that the Kruger National Park has to offer. The fold-out map of the Kuger National Park is ideal for tourists and visitors.
From the Back Cover
Practical, informative and user-friendly, this Globetrotter travel pack highlights all the major places of interest, describing their principal attractions and offering sound suggestions on where to tour, stay, eat, shop and relax
–This text refers to the
Paperback
edition.
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posted by admin on Jan 18
Editorial Reviews
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“* ‘Best guidebook.’ - The Sunday Times * ‘Time Out has the edge’ - The Sunday Times * ‘If you only take one guide book to Havana, take the Time Out guide’ - The Observer * ‘The perfect guide for any trip’ - Traveller”
–This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
The Caribbean outpost of communism that is Cuba holds an enduring fascination for the free world, redolent of glamour and gamblers, musicians, writers, and mafiosi. Written by informed residents, Time Out Havana highlights all the vibrancy, cultural richness, and architectural beauty of Havana. Here are authoritative reviews of where to stay — including the rewarding casas particular (private homes) — and play — from colorful salsa joints to hip hop clubs. The city’s renowned cuisine is profiled, including classy cafés and the lively paladars (independent, state-sanctioned, family-run restaurants). Showcasing other Cuban destinations of interest, from beaches to barrios, this third edition features new sidebars, photographs, listings, updated maps, and a new culture chapter for context.
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