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posted by admin on Apr 11

Editorial Reviews

Fishing Alabama is the essential guide to fishing in this surprisingly diverse southern state.

From the Back Cover
With the second largest inland waterway system of any state, the Heart of Dixie is famous not only for its bass but also for its crappie, bream, catfish, and trout. It is also home to such saltwater species as amberjack, redfish, grouper, red snapper, and fighting tarpon, the state fish. From the Appalachian Mountains and the Tennessee River Valley of the north, to the swamps and bayous of the coastal south, Alabama takes a backseat to no other state in its wealth of angling opportunities.But how do you know when and where to fish, how to get there, and what gear to use? The answers are all here in Fishing Alabama—the most accurate and up-to-date angler’s resource available on the state’s choice sport-fishing destinations. Local angler Ed Mashburn knows these waters, and he shares all the information to help you fish Alabama with success. He provides detailed descriptions of fifty fishing hot spots and gives you expert advice on everything you need to know before setting out. Inside you’ll find:
• A listing of the game fish at each location
• Tips on lures, flies, bait, tackle, and techniques for each location
• Directions and information on camping facilities
• Words to the wise on weather and dangerous critters
• Maps and photos

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posted by admin on Mar 11

Editorial Reviews

Bringing together more than ten years of hard-earned fishing experience in the Heart of Dixie—from the mountains of the north to the Mobile Delta and the Gulf of Mexico in the south—Fishing Alabama is the essential guide to fishing in this surprisingly diverse southern state. Alabama, which has the second largest inland waterway system of any state, is not only famous for its bass, but also has plenty of shad, walleye, and trout on offer; and it is home to a great variety of saltwater species, from amberjacks and redfish, to groupers and fighting tarpon, the state fish. Ed Mashburn selects the best spots, allowing anglers to use their limited fishing time to their best advantage. And he provides plenty of useful advice, including specific techniques and rigging hints for particular places.

About the Author

Ed Mashburn has fished in many places across the United States in both fresh and salt water. Whether at the pond side on foot to kayak fishing in bayous and rivers to big game fishing in sixty foot power craft, he has cast a line for just about anything that swims. He has caught a few fish, too. In the past ten years, he has seen just about all of Alabama, and he has fished in most of the wet places in the state. When not fishing, Ed is text editor for Florida Sport Fishing Magazine and also Destination Fish magazine. He has published articles on fishing, gardening, and sailing topics, and he is also a longtime photojournalist. When not fishing or writing about fishing or building wooden boats, Ed is an English teacher at Baldwin County High School in his hometown of Bay Minette, Alabama, and an adjunct instructor at Faulkner State College in southern Alabama.

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posted by admin on Feb 28

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist
In the late 1980s, at age 16, Gore dropped out of high school, took her GED, and bought a one-way ticket to Hong Kong. From there she made her way to China, finagled herself into the Beijing Language Institute, and began a three-year journey of self-discovery that took her to Tibet, Nepal, India, Amsterdam, England, and Italy (to name only a few of her ports of call). This astounding memoir describes her experiences, including stints as a language student, smuggler, pilgrim, squatter, and indie film actress. Along the way, more than one person, upon learning her age, declares, “Your mother is crazy.” Few would argue with that assessment, but whatever one may think of teaching self-reliance through benign neglect, it’s clear that Gore’s adventures make absorbing reading. She didn’t end up dead, a fact that will strike most readers as remarkable, but she did end up pregnant in Italy at age 19 by her lout of a boyfriend. Ever resilient, Gore used her experiences as a young mother to good advantage, founding the well-regarded and unapologetically political magazine Hip Mama. Beth Leistensnider
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Like Jack Kerouac’s intrepid little sister, Ariel Gore spins the spirited story of a vulnerable drifter who takes refuge in fate and the shadowy recesses of a string of glittering, broken relationships. With just a few pennies and her I Ching, a change of clothes and a one-way ticket to Hong Kong, a perceptive, searching sixteen-year-old Gore makes her way from the sterile suffocation of the Silicon Valley through the labyrinthine customs of Cold-War China, wanders through bustling, electric Kathmandu, and hunkers down in an icy London squat with a prostitute and a boyfriend on the dole. Yet it is in the calm, verdant landscape of rural Italy where, pregnant and penniless, nineteen-year-old Gore’s adventure truly begins. An illuminating glimpse into the boldly political Gore-creator of HipMama.com and Hip Mama magazine-this unflinching memoir offers a poignant exploration of the meaning of home and surveys the frontiers of both land and heart.

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posted by admin on Feb 28

Editorial Reviews

Moving to Majorca is the true, humorous story of an American couple who motor scooter 700 miles across Europe one winter in search of the sun. Fighting roller coaster roads, high winds and higher mountains, their quest takes them halfway to Africa to the island of Majorca. Moving into a coastal villa with no running water they learn how to survive paradise one day at a time. What makes their adventure such a moveable feast are the humorously helpful characters met along the way. They range from the “helpful” pension lady in Italy who put warm wine bottles in the foot of their bed and stuffed newspapers down their coat fronts for warmth, to houseguests who have to be tricked to leave, and the incomparable “Pap” on Majorca who with his faithful dog “Fugly” try to land the island’s largest, most uncatchable fish, and almost lose their lives doing it. This book is Provence on wheels. A total delight!

About the Author
Robert F. Burgess grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan and as a youth often trout-fished the same creeks and streams as Ernest Hemingway. He served with the U.S. Army Ski Troops in northern Italy in WWII. After the war he returned to Europe to study foreign languages at universities in Italy and Switzerland, then completed his education in the field of Journalism at Michigan State University. He became a Florida magazine editor, then returned to Europe with his wife to travel and write for various magazines there and abroad. While living and writing as a freelance in Spain he met Ernest Hemingway who inspired this book. Burgess’ over twenty published books range from foreign language phrasebooks to those dealing with cave diving, sunken treasure, underwater archaeology and living on Majorca. He and his wife currently live in north Florida.

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posted by admin on Feb 27

Editorial Reviews

The author himself describes his story as a tale of “quixotic idiocy, passion, determination, frightening beauty, love, loss, enlightenment, failure, and redemption….” Initially, only the idiocy is apparent. On a whim, Carter decides to reenact the voyage of Viking Leif Ericson, who, in the year 1000, sailed his knarr (a Viking longboat) from Greenland to a land he called “Vinland.” But why should anyone care? Because Vinland, many experts believe, was located somewhere on the northeast coast of North America, meaning that Ericson beat Columbus to the New World by nearly 500 years.

To realize his dream voyage, Carter endures an almost comical assortment of trials. First, he must find someone to build, pay for, and help sail the boat. Then, he and his novice crew must sail it from Greenland to North America, struggling with the arctic cold, 1,000-year-old technology, and their own ineptitude. Carter describes their exploits with equal parts humor and terror. Fighting frostbite, he muses,

Like Robert Peary, I was going to lose my toes. Unlike him, I would whine and scream until the end. And I certainly would not be able to claim I discovered the North Pole or anything at all beyond learning that Viking boats were not meant to sail windward in anything beyond a duck pond.

For the landlubber, it’s difficult to fathom why even the most die-hard Viking fanatics would go to such dangerous lengths to emulate their Norse heroes. Carter’s account renders their passion more understandable, revealing little-known gems of Viking history and myth, and garnishing them with thrills and triumphs from his own adventures. Readers may not be inspired to rush out and build their own knarr, but they will find that Carter makes good on his introductory boast, wrenching new adventure from a world with seemingly no unexplored territory. –Andrew Nieland
–This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Publishers Weekly
Travel writing has churned up a new subset: the Ironic Adventure, in which the protagonist, unlike traditional explorers, is unskilled, untrained and traveling on a whim. In this engaging but uneven adventure, self-proclaimed “chicken” Carter repeats the successful formula of his previous book, Westward Whoa, in which he retraced the steps of Lewis and Clark. This time he goes back over the voyage Leif Eriksson made from Greenland to the New World. Accompanied by a motley crew of friends (all except two have no previous sailing experience), Carter decides to accomplish his journey on a reproduction of a Viking “knarr” or cargo ship. Initially budgeted for $3,000, Carter’s adventure becomes a half-million-dollar production, funded by the Lands’ End clothing company. The most interesting parts of the book come before the ship ever sets sail, as Carter desperately tries to meet his deadline for building the knarr, hampered by unfriendly Norse scholars and aided by expert craftsmen. After he sets sail, the ship breaks down, and Carter must rouse support for a second attempt, which ultimately succeeds. This second part is precisely written, with careful as well as humorous details of sailing life. But the “ironic” approach here trivializes Carter’s effort; at times it’s hard to give him the credit due for succeeding in such a wild trip because his initial impetus was nothing more than a lark, and because his writing is undercut by his continuing attitude of “I can’t believe we are doing this!” 5-city author tour. (May)
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
–This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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posted by admin on Feb 25

Editorial Reviews

Travel to the far corners of paradise. To the islands of beautiful beaches and the friendliest people in the world. The Cook Islands offer the visitor a glimpse of South Pacific life that has changed little in the past century. The author survived a hurricane to enlighten the reader to the special places that are Rarotonga & The Cook Islands. This guidebook is written in a relaxed style, full of helpful information, presented with a touch of humor and the author’s personal opinions. You will enjoy the lighter side of this well researched guidebook as you discover the natural beauty of these islands.

· One whole chapter on the unbiased evaluations of all classes of lodging on Rarotonga.
· The most extensive listing of accommodations of any guidebook of the region, including photos, Website listings and E-mail addresses.
· Complete trip planning from Luxury to Budget, whether you are traveling from Philadelphia or Peru.
· Extensive coverage of activities on each island. Diving, Fishing, Snorkeling, Horseback Riding, Surfing, Tours and Cultural Events.
· Off the beaten track suggestions for accommodations, tours and restaurants.
· Coverage of all thirteen occupied islands in the Cook Islands chain.
· Complete Inter-Island Flight schedule and Rarotonga Bus Schedule.
· Over 40 maps and pictures.

About the Author
In January of 2003 Mike Hollywood spent two months living and traveling in the Cook Islands, surviving a cyclone (hurricane) on his inter-island steamship trip to the Northern Group Islands. He published his first guidebook, The West Indies on $50.00 A Day, in 2000. Mike resides in Emigrant, Montana (during the summer).

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posted by admin on Feb 25

Editorial Reviews

Japan, with its old and ever-changing heart and soul, simultaneously astonishes, delights, and frustrates travelers. Visit the place of tranquil temples, exquisite ancient inns and lurid love hotels, where electric baths sit beside indoor ski slopes and cheery blossoms fall on kindly grandmothers, cynical salarymen, wise monks, and wild lovers alike.

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posted by admin on Feb 21

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‘Breathtakingly comprehensive’ - Sunday Express ‘A raconteur of genius’ - Independent on Sunday ‘ The funniest, yet most serious, book about contemporary Africa on the market’ Guardian on FRENCH LESSONS IN AFRICA

In Travels with My Briefcase, Peter Biddlecombe introduces us to the world of the business traveller, stumbling across the humorous and the bizarre in the most unexpected places, and generally proving that you don’t have to be a student, aesthete, or one-eyed skate-boarder to experience the thrill and excitement of exploring the world.

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posted by admin on Feb 19

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“- ‘A vivid and colourful account of historic Dublin… It is much more than a traveller’s companion, to be enjoyed and appreciated by all who know and feel for this extraordinary city.’ Contemporary Review - ‘A great help towards some understanding of ‘Irishness’; and of ‘Englishness’ also.’ P.J. Kavanagh, Spectator - ‘Dublin is Pakenham territory, and no better compilers could have been found. Unforgettable: Yeats in action at the Abbey Theatre, Joyce conceiving ’stately plump Buck Mulligan’ at the Martello Tower, and the staggering human tragedy conveyed by an eyewitness account of the Easter Rising.’ History Today - ‘Dublin’s past comes dazzlingly alive…’ Publishing News
–This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Dublin’s turbulent history, its intensely literary and theatrical character of long literary lineage, its revolutionary ideals and heroes, and its ordinary life are all brought to life in this collection of letters, diaries and memoirs of travellers to the city and by Dubliners themselves. The extracts, from medieval times onwards, include Red Hugh O’Donnell’s escape from Dublin Castle, James Joyce’s plans for a novel while staying at the Martello Tower, and the seizure of the GPO by Irish volunteers during the Easter Rising. The book also includes gossip and story-telling in the humorous sketches of many famous Dubliners.
–This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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posted by admin on Feb 8

Editorial Reviews

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The author was at the time of writing the disillusioned director of Asia programs for the Wildlife Conservation Society, based at the Bronx Zoo. Burma has suffered political unrest, yet despite this General Chit Swe is prepared to listen to the author and sanction his expeditions into remote parts of the country. With his Burmese colleague, Khaing, and a motley collection of scientists, soldiers, a monk and a dentist he sets off on several expeditions to document the wildlife. What he finds is an economy dependent on the killing of endangered wildlife by local tribes in exchange for medicine, salt, food and clothing. Sensibly, he does not preach conservation to people who eke out a miserable existence in some of the harshest conditions in the world, but becomes as interested in their lives as he is in the wildlife. He also finds a new species of leaf deer, one of which he brings back to a local zoo. At first, this book is a little hard going, but persevere. The author obviously intended to write a scientific treatise and, in part, this is what the book is, but his lack of confidence and stuttering as a child, his troubled marriage to a Thai woman, and his relationships with the people he meets turn this rather dry subject material into a personal quest which goes far beyond the scientific. His consideration for the hill people is evident and there are some heartbreaking stories of children who are selflessly given up for adoption, while others die from medical conditions which could have been treated in more populated areas. Don?t be put off by the first few chapters; the book, like the expeditions, is well worth the effort and the reader cannot help but be engaged by the author’s honesty, struggles and achievement. (Kirkus UK)
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edition.

“A fascinating account of inner and outer exploration and discovery in one of the last remote regions of the world - sharp-eyed, insightful, candid, and well written. “Peter Matthiessen, author of The Snow Leopar.

In 1993, Alan Rabinowitz, called “the Indiana Jones” of wildlife science by The New York Times, arrived for the first time in the country of Myanmar, known until 1989 as Burma, uncertain of what to expect. Working under the auspices of the Wildlife Conservation Society, his goal was to establish a wildlife research and conservation program and to survey the country’s wildlife. He succeeded beyond all expectations, not only discovering a species of primitive deer completely new to science but also playing a vital role in the creation of Hkakabo Razi National Park, now one of Southeast Asia’s largest protected areas.

Beyond the Last Village takes the reader on a journey of exploration, danger, and discovery in this remote corner of the planet at the southeast edge of the Himalayas where tropical rain forest and snow-covered mountains meet. As we travel through this “lost world”-a mysterious and forbidding region isolated by ancient geologic forces-we meet the Rawang, a former slave group, the Taron, a solitary enclave of the world’s only pygmies of Asian ancestry, and Myanmar Tibetans living in the furthest reaches of the mountains. We enter the territories of strange, majestic-looking beasts that few people have ever heard of and fewer have ever seen-golden takin, red goral, blue sheep, black barking deer. The survival of these ancient species is now threatened, not by natural forces but by hunters with snares and crossbows, trading body parts for basic household necessities.

The powerful landscape and unique people the author befriends help him come to grips with the traumas and difficulties of his past and emerge a man ready to embrace the world anew. Interwoven with his scientific expedition in Myanmar, and helping to inform his understanding of the people he met and the situations he encountered, is this more personal journey of discovery.

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