August 18, 2005

Off Main Street: Barnstormers, Prophets and Gatemouth’s Gator: Essays by Michael Perry

Filed under: Travel — Cath @ 2:06 pm

This is Michael Perry’s latest compilation of essays, collected from publications such as Men’s Health, Esquire and Newsweek. The topics of his essays revolve around small-towns and the people that inhabit them. Perry’s style is humorous, yet touching as he ventures deep into the unexplored territories of truckers, blues musicians and other rural dwellers.

Michael Perry is a freelance writer, humorist and speaker. The publisher of Off Main Street is Perennial of HarperCollins Publishers.
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August 9, 2005

Garbage Land: On the Secret Trail of Trash by Elizabeth Royte

Filed under: Travel — Cath @ 7:55 am

Most people hardly think twice about the garbage they throw away daily. But not Elizabeth Royte, the author of Garbage Land. Garbage Land is a revealing look into our daily garbage habits—what we throw away, how much we throw away, how we throw away and what happens to the garbage after it leaves our homes. Underneath all this trash talk is an avant-garde book about traveling. Royte takes her readers on a voyage guided by none other than, her garbage.

Elizabeth Royte is the recipient of the 1999 Alicia Patterson Foundation fellowship and has written for esteemed magazines such as Harper’s, National Geographic, and Rolling Stone. Garbage Land is published by Little, Brown & Co.
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July 14, 2005

1,000 Places to See Before You Die by Patricia Schultz

Filed under: Travel — Cath @ 1:05 pm

1,000 Places to See Before You Die is the world-traveler’s best friend. This New York Times bestseller has been praised by Newsweek and CBS as a top-notch travel guide. Not only does author Patricia Schultz reveal the world’s most popular travel destinations, but she also includes the best of lesser known, back-road hot spots. An inventory of hotels, restaurants, beaches, museums and more, takes readers on a fantastic trip around the world. Schultz takes the care to extend beyond the rigid writing of most travel books in her compelling prose. Features include the top ten most romantic destinations and a listing of addresses, phone numbers and more essential facts.
Patricia Schultz is a freelance writer and has written for the travel guides, Frommer’s, Acces and Berlitz. The publisher of this book is Workman Publishing Company.
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July 5, 2005

Roadfood by Jane Stern and Michael Stern

Filed under: Food & Cooking, Travel — Cath @ 9:42 am

Roadfood is a dining bible for those who love traveling as much as they love good food. In the sixth edition of the book, Jane and Michael Stern cover almost 600 down-home restaurants with 175 new listings and updated old favorites. From the soulful barbecue of the south to the seafood shacks of New England and all the hotdogs, ice cream and homemade pies in between, Roadfood offers tips, descriptions and maps for the country’s best roadside dining.

Jane and Michael Stern have written over thirty books about America and have won several awards for their work on Roadfood. Broadway Books is the publisher.
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June 20, 2005

The Imagineering Field Guide to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World by The Disney Imagineers

Filed under: Travel — Cath @ 10:16 am

Have you ever wondered how all those Disney rides, attractions, machines and robots work? No, it’s not magic, but an assemblage of highly scientific and technological under-workings that make Disney possible. This guide is the first in a series that will let you experience what it would be like to go through Disney Theme Parks with your very own Imagineer tour-guide. Included are stories, histories, insights, images, and other fascinating information about the legendary Magic Kingdom technology. The Imagineering Field Guide to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World is published by Disney Editions.