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Identify native trees of the Rocky Mountain regions of southwestern Canada and the western United States with this pocket-size guide.You can appreciate and enjoy beautiful native trees of the Rocky Mountains! If you're curious about the trees that you see, then the Rocky Mountain...

South Dakota fills the landscape with geologic diversity, from the glaciated rolling prairies in the east, across the Missouri River, and west to the rugged Badlands Wall and granitic domes of the Black Hills. Written for the layperson and amply illustrated with photographs, maps,...

Roadside History of Montana goes well beyond cowboy stories to tell of the struggles of dryland farmers, the rowdy antics of mining- town denizens, and the heroism of smoke jumpers and park rangers. Author Don Spritzer's love of Montana in all its diversity shines...

The best way to enjoy Idaho's rich heritage is to visit the sites where history happened. Roadside History of Idaho makes you feel like you've got a native guide at hand as it transports you to those places through well-researched, well-told stories and vivid...

The authors intertwine the geology with cultural stories, legends, and history to paint an enjoyable picture of how Alabama and its rocks came to be. For example, Tannehill Ironworks and iron mines in Red Mountain Park and Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve document Birmingham's industrial...

Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves! This colorful, compact guidebook is perfect for spending a week or less in Venice: City walks and tours: Eight detailed tours and walks showcase Venice's essential sights, including St. Mark's Basilica, the...

Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves! This colorful, compact guidebook is perfect for spending a week or less in Rome: City walks and tours: Six detailed self-guided walks showcase Rome's essential sights, including the Colosseum, St. Peter's Basilica,...

An expansive and compelling chronicle tracing the rise of modern women's basketball Elvera "Peps" Neuman got lost in the sounds and rhythms of basketball, dribbling and shooting on a hoop affixed to her family's barn in Eden Valley, Minnesota. In the years preceding Title...

Featuring nationally acclaimed photographer Chuck Haney, this handsome coffee-table book beautifully showcases California's legendary City by the Bay. With 145 stunning color photographs, Haney celebrates the golden city's iconic landmarks and attractions, diverse people and neighborhoods, and her dazzling cityscapes and breathtaking bay views....

Philadelphia Cocktails is an elegant collection of over 100 recipes inspired by Philly.These signature drink recipes from Philadelphia hotspots pay homage to this lively city. With over 100 recipes and dozens of bartender profiles, you can drink like a local whether you're just visiting...

Now available in a handy, pocket-sized edition to accompany readers as they discover Manhattan's most cherished and intriguing stores. Every New Yorker has a favorite place to shop--whether it's for pizza or flowers, to grab a beer, or slurp down soup dumplings. When the...

Author: Steve LaresePublisher: Farcountry PressPublished: 04/01/2014Pages: 80Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 8.20h x 9.30w x 0.40dISBN: 9781560375944

The very first Benchmark atlas title, first released in 1995, has once again been field-checked and updated with current public land owndership and recreation points of interest. The Recreation Guide lists dozens of POI with contact info for every corner of The Land of...

Few places could hope to rival the rich history of Washington's San Juan Island. From the famed Pig War to the secretive "kingdom" at Roche Harbor, the island has played host to countless remarkable stories. Like any other historical place, however, there are some...

Ideal for foragers, hikers, and birders, Timber Press Field Guides are the perfect tools for loving where you live From the leading experts on Northwest mycology comes this comprehensive field guide to the most conspicuous, distinctive, and ecologically important mushrooms found in the Last...

A traveler's quest for Michelangelo's most troubled work of art--the notorious Tomb of Pope Julius II. "A delightful combination of art history and light drama." -- Kirkus Reviews"Like a trip to Italy: edifying, informative, and unpredictable." -- BookLife Reviews His artistic ambitions crumbling as...

Originally published by Transworld Publishers in 2009 with the title Xanadu: Marco Polo and Europe's discovery of the East.Author: John ManPublisher: Mariner BooksPublished: 11/11/2014Pages: 400Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.30w x 1.30dISBN: 9780062375070Review Citation(s): Kirkus Reviews 10/15/2014Library Journal 11/01/2014 pg. 93About the AuthorMan,...

Lulu and her cousin Rocky are visiting Music City--Nashville! There are so many fun things to see and do, like visiting the Goo-Goo Shop to make the famous candies, climbing the dragon at Fannie Mae Dees Park, and standing on the stage of Ryman...

"A cacophonous poem of democracy and greed, like the streets of New York themselves." ―John Vernon, Los Angeles Times Book Review Lucy Sante's Low Life is a portrait of America's greatest city, the riotous and anarchic breeding ground of modernity. This is not the...

Lonely Planet's Vietnamese Phrasebook and Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Vietnamese phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Order your iced coffee with ease, bargain like a pro at markets, and order smoothly...