The Kennedy Space Center is always a pleasant visit for the lovers of aviation and spaceflights. We jumped into our 1998 car; that is to say, 'younger' than the Explorer-1 (or Alpha Satellite 1958), which was the first artificial satellite placed in orbit by the then burgeoning American nation. The portable GPS (navigation system) led us to the Space Center's door, and as almost always, we instructed it to take us by the shortest ways. It means driving into local streets and roads apart from highways or expressways. For the driver of this trip it is a recreational enjoyment, because we must drive while crossing in small cities and towns, watching the customs of each region, household gardens, colors, types of neighborhoods, and so. At the time of return it is different because we have to add fatigue and then it is feasible to use the freeways and avoid so many traffic lights and stops; keeping in mind that our Japanese 'Rocinante' (Toyota Camry) has a manual transmission. There in the K.S.Center we sat in the spacecraft simulator and felt all the same vibrations, special moments and tension strains to which astronauts are subjected during the start, rocket takeoff, releasing of the boosters and finally the fuel tank.A very exciting experience! It includes pictures. [This story you can obtain here independently is also part of the book entitled: "Tours and Tales"]

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At a time when America debates its values and the world braces for religious war, Bruce Feiler, author of the New York Times bestsellers Walking the Bible and Abraham, travels ten thousand miles through the heart of the Middle East-Israel, Iraq, and Iran-and examines the question: Is religion tearing us apart. or can it bring us together Where God Was Born combines the adventure of a wartime chronicle, the excitement of an archaeological detective story, and the insight of personal spiritual exploration. Taking readers to biblical sites not seen by Westerners for decades, Feiler's journey uncovers little-known details about the common roots of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and affirms the importance of the Bible in today's world. In his intimate, accessible style, Feiler invites readers on a never-in-a-lifetime experience: Israel Feiler takes a perilous helicopter dive over Jerusalem, treks through secret underground tunnels, and locates the spot where David toppled Goliath. Iraq After being airlifted into Baghdad, Feiler visits the Garden of Eden and the birthplace of Abraham, and makes a life-threatening trip to the rivers of Babylon. Iran Feiler explores the home of the Bible's first messiah and uncovers the secret burial place of Queen Esther. In Where God Was Born, Feiler discovers that at the birth of Western religion, all faiths drew from one another and were open to coexistence. Feiler's bold realization is that the Bible argues for interfaith harmony. It cannot be ceded to one side in the debate over values. Feiler urges moderates to take back the Bible and use its powerful voice as a beacon of shared ideals. In his most ambitious work to date, Bruce Feiler has written a brave, uplifting story that stirs the deepest chords of our time. Where God Was Born offers a rare, universal vision of God that can inspire different faiths to an allegiance of hope.

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Simon Varwell is a man on a mission. Albeit a ridiculous one: to visit various places in the world with the word "mullet" in their name. The Return of the Mullet Hunter charts his continuing global mission, and includes his travels in England, Canada, New Zealand and the USA as he hunts down obscure backwaters linked together only by their names. It's a journey that takes him from the quiet English countryside to the Californian desert via dull suburbs and uninhabited islands. It leads Simon into the media spotlight and into the welcoming hands of people across the world keen to help this mad Scottish mullet hunter find his destinations. But more than that, The Return of the Mullet Hunter is an adventure in search of the quiet beauty that lies far off the beaten track in unassuming, rarely-visited places. And it charts the dilemmas as he faces up to the huge costs and obvious stupidity of his whimsical quest - one which, on an epic road trip through the USA, looks like it might begin to fall apart… The Return of the Mullet Hunter is Simon Varwell's second book, and the sequel to Up The Creek Without a Mullet. If you like light-hearted travel stories in the vein of Bill Bryson, Dave Gorman, Danny Wallace or Charlie Connelly, then The Return of the Mullet Hunter may be the book for you. "Simon has a highly readable, light touch which makes the stories fly by effortlessly… Reading The Return of the Mullet Hunter is a charming diversion, quite literally a journey as Simon darts from unusual place to place. As a reader, any interest in the actual mullet hairstyle is pretty much irrelevant, you just need an interest in the nooks and crannies of the world. Because that's what Simon's book is about - the uncelebrated edges of the earth." - nevworldwonders.com "From New Zealand to North America, with a few stop-offs in Inverness, the story zips along with crisp and clear travel writing that brings the diverse locations and characters to life. But there is as much

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Simon Varwell is a man on a mission. Albeit a ridiculous one: to visit various places in the world with the word "mullet" in their name. The Return of the Mullet Hunter charts his continuing global mission, and includes his travels in England, Canada, New Zealand and the USA as he hunts down obscure backwaters linked together only by their names. It's a journey that takes him from the quiet English countryside to the Californian desert via dull suburbs and uninhabited islands. It leads Simon into the media spotlight and into the welcoming hands of people across the world keen to help this mad Scottish mullet hunter find his destinations. But more than that, The Return of the Mullet Hunter is an adventure in search of the quiet beauty that lies far off the beaten track in unassuming, rarely-visited places. And it charts the dilemmas as he faces up to the huge costs and obvious stupidity of his whimsical quest - one which, on an epic road trip through the USA, looks like it might begin to fall apart… The Return of the Mullet Hunter is Simon Varwell's second book, and the sequel to Up The Creek Without a Mullet. If you like light-hearted travel stories in the vein of Bill Bryson, Dave Gorman, Danny Wallace or Charlie Connelly, then The Return of the Mullet Hunter may be the book for you. "Simon has a highly readable, light touch which makes the stories fly by effortlessly… Reading The Return of the Mullet Hunter is a charming diversion, quite literally a journey as Simon darts from unusual place to place. As a reader, any interest in the actual mullet hairstyle is pretty much irrelevant, you just need an interest in the nooks and crannies of the world. Because that's what Simon's book is about - the uncelebrated edges of the earth." - nevworldwonders.com "From New Zealand to North America, with a few stop-offs in Inverness, the story zips along with crisp and clear travel writing that brings the diverse locations and characters to life. But there is as much

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Eighteen-year-old Cam Montclair is ready for change and adventure. In order to escape the confines of Ellington, Georgia, he plans a trip to Europe during the 2006 World Cup. Both Cam and his friend, Jackson McKinley, are no strangers to a partying lifestyle. But as they arrive in Germany, each embarks on his own unforgettable journey through cultural boundaries, European nightlife, and a search for independence that will forever change both of them. After the two men settle into an apartment in downtown Munich, they soon realize there is a great deal of freedom to be found beyond small-town life and their parents' restrictions. As they travel across Europe on a constant search for the next high from alcohol, drugs, or girls, Cam and Jackson revel in week after week of debauchery. But soon Cam starts to question his future aspirations and begins to break down the barriers of his youth, even while attempting to uphold his unconventional lifestyle. Absinthe to Abstinence is a compelling tale about two men who push the limits of exploration in order to find the freedom they so desperately need. But only time will tell if they will push too far in their quest to discover where they belong.

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Introduction Chicago's vivid fall months deliver definitely nothing apart from mysterious experiences. Throughout the fall time, a Chicago vacation suggests abundant sunshine while you stroll the stores, fresh crisp air throughout your bike ride via the playgrounds, and comfortable neat temperature levels as you travel the astonishing attractions and architectural treasures. Indoors, loosen up at a leisurely speed at an extravagant spa, or lounge about with the impressive horizon in sight and cocktails in hand. For a much more action-packed Chicago trip, pled a game (pro groups like the Bulls, Blackhawks and Bears join full speed), or make it an untamed evening out at a comedy club or cello bar. The time is mature for arts and society additionally, so immerse yourself in the vibrant theater scene, discover galleries and galleries of every selection, and absorb amazing performances- from live popular music to dance to opera. Whether you're seeing for company or pleasure, you may prepare for to locate first-rate eating, entertainment, and resorts and vacation accommodations right here in the largest and most-visited city in the Midwest. If you can, prepare your stay around significant occasions this period like Chicago Gourmet and World Music Festival in September, or the Chicago Marathon and Chicago International Film Festival in October. As the formal Chicago website visitors' website, Choose Chicago is committed to assisting you identify what to do throughout your stay. Use our occasions calendar to see when the next smash hit gallery display opens up or view our company listings to see where your next precious dining facility is discovered. Begin intending your travel now:. Chicago is acquiring world-class awards. So we've generated a list of Classic Chicago tasks that feature the greatest of the most effective. Yet equally as Chicago is special, we welcome you to place your individual stamp on your Chicago experience. Then inform us your story at Chicago

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Introduction Chicago's vivid fall months deliver definitely nothing apart from mysterious experiences. Throughout the fall time, a Chicago vacation suggests abundant sunshine while you stroll the stores, fresh crisp air throughout your bike ride via the playgrounds, and comfortable neat temperature levels as you travel the astonishing attractions and architectural treasures. Indoors, loosen up at a leisurely speed at an extravagant spa, or lounge about with the impressive horizon in sight and cocktails in hand. For a much more action-packed Chicago trip, pled a game (pro groups like the Bulls, Blackhawks and Bears join full speed), or make it an untamed evening out at a comedy club or cello bar. The time is mature for arts and society additionally, so immerse yourself in the vibrant theater scene, discover galleries and galleries of every selection, and absorb amazing performances- from live popular music to dance to opera. Whether you're seeing for company or pleasure, you may prepare for to locate first-rate eating, entertainment, and resorts and vacation accommodations right here in the largest and most-visited city in the Midwest. If you can, prepare your stay around significant occasions this period like Chicago Gourmet and World Music Festival in September, or the Chicago Marathon and Chicago International Film Festival in October. As the formal Chicago website visitors' website, Choose Chicago is committed to assisting you identify what to do throughout your stay. Use our occasions calendar to see when the next smash hit gallery display opens up or view our company listings to see where your next precious dining facility is discovered. Begin intending your travel now:. Chicago is acquiring world-class awards. So we've generated a list of Classic Chicago tasks that feature the greatest of the most effective. Yet equally as Chicago is special, we welcome you to place your individual stamp on your Chicago experience. Then inform us your story at Chicago

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The Kennedy Space Center is always a pleasant visit for the lovers of aviation and spaceflights. We jumped into our 1998 car; that is to say, 'younger' than the Explorer-1 (or Alpha Satellite 1958), which was the first artificial satellite placed in orbit by the then burgeoning American nation. The portable GPS (navigation system) led us to the Space Center's door, and as almost always, we instructed it to take us by the shortest ways. It means driving into local streets and roads apart from highways or expressways. For the driver of this trip it is a recreational enjoyment, because we must drive while crossing in small cities and towns, watching the customs of each region, household gardens, colors, types of neighborhoods, and so. At the time of return it is different because we have to add fatigue and then it is feasible to use the freeways and avoid so many traffic lights and stops; keeping in mind that our Japanese 'Rocinante' (Toyota Camry) has a manual transmission. There in the K.S.Center we sat in the spacecraft simulator and felt all the same vibrations, special moments and tension strains to which astronauts are subjected during the start, rocket takeoff, releasing of the boosters and finally the fuel tank.A very exciting experience! It includes pictures. [This story you can obtain here independently is also part of the book entitled: "Tours and Tales"]

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Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Berlin, Germany. Berlin is best known for its historical associations as the German capital, internationalism and tolerance, lively nightlife, its many cafes, clubs, and bars, street art, and numerous museums, palaces, and other sites of historic interest. Berlin's architecture is quite varied. Although badly damaged in the final years of World War II and broken apart during the Cold War, Berlin has reconstructed itself greatly, especially with the reunification push after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. It is now possible to see representatives of many different historic periods in a short time within the city center, from a few surviving medieval buildings near Alexanderplatz, to the ultramodern glass and steel structures in Potsdamer Platz. Because of its tumultuous history, Berlin remains a city with many distinctive neighborhoods. Finding Internet access when out and about can be problematic so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents and internally to access context-specific information quickly and easily when offline. Many web links are included as well for additional information. Contents: Welcome To Berlin Districts Overview History People Talk Economy Orientation Arrivals By plane By bus By train By car Local Transportation Public transport ticketing By train By underground By tram By bus By bicycle By scooter Sightseeing Highlights Museums Private art galleries Churches Landmarks with observation decks History Zoo Fun Activities Explore Recreation Festivals Parades Theatre, Opera, Concerts, Cinema Theater Opera Cinema Concert Houses Sport Spa Studying Working Shopping Highlights Flea markets Credit Cards Dining Guide Waiters and tipping Restaurants Breakfast Bars, Clubs & Drinking Bars Clubs Accommodation Guide Popular hotel districts include: Communications Safety & Security Prostitution Local Help Embassies Local & Day Trips

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A colorful, conversational diary of two trips to France, a year apart, which Mrs. Gaskell, clearly a Francophile, took toward the end of her life. Originally a series for Fraser's Magazine, these essays feature all of the delightful observation Gaskell is known for. She details everything from French dress to meals to customs to architecture, usually with enough comparison to their English equivalents that modern-day Americans can understand the difference. Gaskell also delves into French history, recounting, for example, her talks with people who describe their childhoods during the Reign of Terror, and her researches into sometimes obscure past events of the places she visits. Anyone with an interest in France or history should enjoy this travelogue.

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Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Berlin, Germany. Berlin is best known for its historical associations as the German capital, internationalism and tolerance, lively nightlife, its many cafes, clubs, and bars, street art, and numerous museums, palaces, and other sites of historic interest. Berlin's architecture is quite varied. Although badly damaged in the final years of World War II and broken apart during the Cold War, Berlin has reconstructed itself greatly, especially with the reunification push after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. It is now possible to see representatives of many different historic periods in a short time within the city center, from a few surviving medieval buildings near Alexanderplatz, to the ultramodern glass and steel structures in Potsdamer Platz. Because of its tumultuous history, Berlin remains a city with many distinctive neighborhoods. Finding Internet access when out and about can be problematic so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents and internally to access context-specific information quickly and easily when offline. Many web links are included as well for additional information. Contents: Welcome To Berlin Districts Overview History People Talk Economy Orientation Arrivals By plane By bus By train By car Local Transportation Public transport ticketing By train By underground By tram By bus By bicycle By scooter Sightseeing Highlights Museums Private art galleries Churches Landmarks with observation decks History Zoo Fun Activities Explore Recreation Festivals Parades Theatre, Opera, Concerts, Cinema Theater Opera Cinema Concert Houses Sport Spa Studying Working Shopping Highlights Flea markets Credit Cards Dining Guide Waiters and tipping Restaurants Breakfast Bars, Clubs & Drinking Bars Clubs Accommodation Guide Popular hotel districts include: Communications Safety & Security Prostitution Local Help Embassies Local & Day Trips

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Bittersweet, funny, and achingly honest, Five Summers is a story of friendship, love, and growing up that is perfect for fans of Ann Brashares' The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and Judy Blume's Summer Sisters. Four best friends, five summers of camp memories Emma, Skylar, Jo, and Maddie have all come back to camp for a weekend of tipsy canoe trips to the island, midnight skinny dipping in the lake, and an epic game of capture the flag-boys versus girls. But the weekend isn't quite as sunwashed as they'd imagined as the memories come flooding back.The summer we were nine: Emma was branded "Skylar's friend Emma" by the infamous Adam Loring. The summer we were ten: Maddie realized she was too far into her lies to think about telling the truth. The summer we were eleven: Johanna totally freaked out during her first game of Spin the Bottle. The summer we were twelve: Skylar's love letters from her boyfriend back home were exciting to all of us-except Skylar. Our last summer together: Emma and Adam almost kissed. Jo found out Maddie's secret. Skylar did something unthinkable. and whether we knew it then or not, five summers of friendship began to fall apart. A young adult book with a friendship story that will last long after the last s'more is gone.

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New Simplify, Connect, Expand. These principles, each fundamental to the practice of design, provide the framework for interior designer Vicente Wolf's engaging new book. Wolf is famous for his modern and elegant style, always guided by integrity and simplicity. 'Lifting the Curtain on Design' delves into his selected themes from myriad viewpoints: through the prism of international travel, via the detailed focus on a single project, and finally by means of the sweeping perspective of a seasoned design mind. Wolf, an inveterate voyager, leaves his New York studio once a year to immerse himself in the culture of a distant land. In this volume, illustrated entirely with his own photographs, he recounts a trip to Namibia: with its sand dunes and sunsets, this southern African country is 'a landscape that has been reduced to its essence. ' A journey to Papua New Guinea makes clear the connections between cultures, as well as the connections that may be fostered through skilled design. And Bhutan is a lesson in expanding horizons and experiences. It is in Wolf's design that the essence of his three principles, suggested in his travels, is fully illuminated. In a step-by-step account of two recent interiors-a traditional apartment and an open loft-Wolf describes his initial design process, the various phases of construction, the expert selection of color palettes and furniture, and the final installation of art and decorative objects. He also explains the development of the dramatic tablescapes for which he is so well known, which balance style, form, and color with humor and ease. Finally, a dazzling presentation of Wolf's current projects touches on grand design gestures and minute yet indispensable details. Lifting the Curtain on Design offers a glimpse into the mind of the designer at work, from inspiration through implementation to unforgettable finished room.

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Join the bestselling author of "Ciao, America "on a lively tour of modern Italy that takes you behind the seductive face it puts on for visitors-"la bella figura"-and highlights its maddening, paradoxical true self You won't need luggage for this hypothetical and hilarious trip into the hearts and minds of Beppe Severgnini's fellow Italians. In fact, Beppe would prefer if you left behind the baggage his crafty and elegant countrymen have smuggled into your subconscious. To get to his "Italia," you'll need to forget about your idealized notions of Italy. Although "La Bella Figura" will take you to legendary cities and scenic regions, your real destinations are the places where Italians are at their best, worst, and most authentic: The highway: in America, a red light has only one possible interpretation-Stop An Italian red light doesn't warn or order you as much as provide an invitation for reflection. The airport: where Italians prove that one of their virtues (an appreciation for beauty) is really a vice. Who cares if the beautiful girls hawking cell phones in airport kiosks stick you with an outdated model? That's the price of gazing upon perfection. The small town: which demonstrates the Italian genius for pleasant living: "a congenial barber. a well-stocked newsstand. professionally made coffee and a proper pizza; bell towers we can recognize in the distance, and people with a kind word and a smile for everyone." The chaos of the roads, the anarchy of the office, the theatrical spirit of the hypermarkets, and garrulous train journeys; the sensory reassurance of a church and the importance of the beach; the solitude of the soccer stadium and the crowded Italian bedroom; the vertical fixations of the apartment building and the horizontal democracy of the eat-in kitchen. As you venture to these and many other locations rooted in the Italian psyche, you realize that Beppe has become your Dante and shown you a country that "has too much style to b

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Take a trip to Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania, where you'll meet the women of the Kauffman Amish Bakery in Lancaster County. As each woman's story unfolds, you will share in her heartaches, trials, joys, dreams. and secrets. You'll discover how the simplicity of the Amish lifestyle can clash with the 'English' way of life-and the decisions and consequences that follow. Most importantly, you will be encouraged by the hope and faith of these women, and the importance they place on their families. Miriam Lapp, who left the Amish community of Bird-in-Hand three years ago, is heartbroken when her sister calls to reveal that her mother has died suddenly. Traveling home to Pennsylvania, she is forced to face the heartache from her past, including her rift from her family and the breakup of her engagement with Timothy Kauffman. Her past emotional wounds are reopened when her family rejects her once again and she finds out that Timothy is in a relationship with someone else. Miriam discovers that the rumors that broke them up three years ago were all lies. However, when Timothy proposes to his girlfriend and Miriam's father disowns her, Miriam returns to Indiana with her heart in shambles. When Miriam's father has a stroke, Miriam returns to Pennsylvania, where her world continues to fall apart, leaving her to question her place in the Amish community and her faith in God.

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The Good The Bad & The Truth" are six sets of true stories, creating some 120,315 words of none-stop laughs. All set in some seriously rough periods in and around the developing remote Kimberley, and the new West Australian town of Kununurra."The Royal picnic" tells in painful detail my experience as the captain of a private chartered boat trip, travelling up the Ord River to entertain the visiting Crown Prince of Thailand. This boat trip quickly became a bureaucratic nightmare. Then with a little help, and much luck, I managed to save the accident-prone Prince three times in as many hours from serious injury."The diamond fever epidemic" is a true and accurate description of the twisted and deceptive race to find what would eventually become AK1, the world's largest producing diamond mine."Do you agree I was here first?" This is a moving true story of how my business partner and I were involved with the original Argyle mining claim and registration of this huge diamond mine, and the unusual dramatic build-up to its discovery."The curse of Gold" is a very spooky story. Four gold prospectors, working together find a perfect 27oz gold nugget. Within a month, all four faced with death in differing circumstances, places, and time… The first frightening tragedy only hours from the gold find, with the loss of an arm."Tale of two wives" will have you laughing nonstop… What some men do when they run away from their wife and the city family home. Then head for the bush a new life… and wife… only to die rather expectantly."Strange facts" uncovered. Not many know the Kimberley area in Western Australia on the Ord River was named after Lord Kimberley, the British Secretary of State for the colonies. Six years prior, this same bloke had named the Kimberley area on the Orange River in South Africa, both areas known for their huge diamond mines. The SA diamond mines discovered in 1873, and the WA AK1 mine discovered in 1979, yes exactly 100 years apart, both rivers initialled O.R.

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The Pocket Guide to Hong Kong and Macau celebrates the sheer energy of these two former European colonies, sitting just 60km apart on the south China coast. It includes the lowdown on the incredible shopping opportunities and cutting-edge architecture of Hong Kong's downtown, its parks and harbourside cityscapes, all existing alongside more traditional temples and street markets. Further afield are the under-appreciated beaches, rural landscapes and old walled villages of the New Territories, easy to reach in even a short visit, but often overlooked. Across the Pearl River and close enough for day-trips, Macau's eighteenth-century churches and lanes incongruously rub shoulders with ludicrously ostentatious casinos. This full-colour guide features inspirational photography and detailed, reliable maps that show you the best of the city. There are up-to-the-minute reviews of the region's incredible dining and entertainment opportunities too, from indigenous Macanese cuisine and the best places to greet the day with a traditional dim sum breakfast, to Lan Kwai Fong's bars and old colonial hotels where you can have afternoon tea. The Pocket Rough Guide Hong Kong and Macau is the perfect companion for a city break. Now available in ePub format.

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The Pocket Rough Guide to Hong Kong and Macau" celebrates the energy of these two former European colonies, sitting just 37 miles apart on the south China coast. This fully updated guidebook includes the lowdown on the shopping opportunities and cutting-edge architecture of Hong Kong's downtown, parks, and harborside cityscapes - all existing alongside traditional temples and street markets. Go further afield to appreciate the beaches, rural landscapes, and old walled villages of the New Territories, easy to reach in even a short visit, but often overlooked. Across the Pearl River, and close enough for day trips, Macau's eighteenth-century churches and lanes incongruously rub shoulders with ostentatious casinos. "The Pocket Rough Guide to Hong Kong and Macau" features inspirational photography and detailed, reliable maps that show you the best of the region. There are up-to-the-minute reviews of the region's dining and entertainment, too, from indigenous Macanese cuisine and the best places for traditional dim sum, to Lan Kwai Fong's bars and which old colonial hotels serve afternoon tea. "The Pocket Rough Guide Hong Kong and Macau" is your essential guide to Hong Kong, with information on all the key sights in an easy-to-use, pocket-size format and a full-color, pull-out map.

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Hoping to raise money for a post-graduation trip to London, Asha Jamison and her best friend Carey decide to sell T-shirts promoting the Latte Rebellion, a club that raises awareness of mixed-race students. But seemingly overnight, their "cause" goes viral and the T-shirts become a nationwide social movement. As new chapters spring up from coast to coast, Asha realizes that her simple marketing plan has taken on a life of its own-and it's starting to ruin hers. Asha's once-stellar grades begin to slip, threatening her Ivy League dreams, while her friendship with Carey hangs by a thread. And when the peaceful underground movement spins out of control, Asha's school launches a disciplinary hearing. Facing expulsion, Asha must decide how much she's willing to risk for something she truly believes in. Praise: "A thoughtful taste of one girl's attempt at being a world-traveling, latte-drinking, singularly awesome individual in a world determined to herd her into being classified as either coffee or milk."-TANITA S. DAVIS, AUTHOR OF MARE'S WAR, A CORETTA SCOTT KING HONOR BOOK "Get ready to start your own rebellion after gulping down Sarah Stevenson's deftly written, multi-layered story about growing a voice, growing apart, and most of all, growing up girl."-JUSTINA CHEN, AUTHOR OF NORTH OF BEAUTIFUL "Asha is engaging and the depiction of her journey-a realistic mess of vague hopes, serendipitous events, serious missteps and gutsy choices-compellingly original."-KIRKUS REVIEWS

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This is a book that Christians will enjoy reading because it is both entertaining and educational as well. Obviously it takes place around the time the Roman Empire encompassed pretty much all of Europe and a large section of Africa as well. It was during this time that a man walked the earth that came not to free Israel from their Roman captors but to free the whole world. It takes place after Jesus walked the earth but it draws upon events that took place during his time of ministry to the Israelites and the Gentiles to a lesser degree. The main characters are a Roman soldier, a Centurion in fact, who embarks upon a trip to travel some of the very paths that Jesus Christ traveled. An unlikely traveling companion from Greece is a fellow seeker of the truth behind some of the miracles that Jesus Christ did while he was in the world. Chapter after chapter takes you from one city to another where you will encounter many people you have studied about in the Word of God. And you'll also meet up with some people who aren't in any version of the Bible. An advance warning to some who are quite literal in their interpretation of the Word of God. This is a simple novel, not a treatise on Jesus' ministry. This is, by no means, an attempt to rewrite the Bible on my part. If you approach this book keeping in mind that it is a novel and not a study guide then you will enjoy it. The reason this matter was even brought up is that some people tend to tear a novel, story, or movie apart by submitting it to a strictly literal interpretation of the Bible. While there is plenty of biblical truth to this story there is also a fair amount of materials that cannot be found in a Bible. Many of the miracles and events presented in this book are a puzzle to many people who have studied them and who continue to study them seeking the full depth of their real meanings. A light-hearted approach to the miracles and events was used but rest assured that it is not an affront to the Savior or those

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Sometimes to get the measure of your life you just need a break from being yourself. Enter the world of an unnamed family man struggling in his pursuit of a work/life balance. Too much travel at the whims of his tyrannical boss, known variously as Stalin and 'the Anti-Christ', has left him failing at work and at home, but after his wife prophetically warns that his next trip will be different, he is suddenly a world apart from his usual self. Confident, capable and unafraid of his manager, opportunities abound as he embraces his altered state away from home. What begins as a quest to reclaim his career and satisfy his ego soon descends into the pursuit for revenge on his boss. With nothing but success in his wake and seemingly limitless potential at his disposal, it's only fitting when he is coerced to work with his nemesis in a remote corner of the world. It's more than just a chance to get even after years of abuse, more than the opportunity for a confrontation; a final solution to what he sees as the bane of his life is on offer. What could possibly go wrong when he's in his prime? Succeed or fail, either way this trip will be the making of him or the end of him. Sometimes to get the measure of your life you just need a break from being yourself. because nothing lasts forever.

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The Kennedy Space Center is always a pleasant visit for the lovers of aviation and spaceflights. We jumped into our 1998 car; that is to say, 'younger' than the Explorer-1 (or Alpha Satellite 1958), which was the first artificial satellite placed in orbit by the then burgeoning American nation. The portable GPS (navigation system) led us to the Space Center's door, and as almost always, we instructed it to take us by the shortest ways. It means driving into local streets and roads apart from highways or expressways. For the driver of this trip it is a recreational enjoyment, because we must drive while crossing in small cities and towns, watching the customs of each region, household gardens, colors, types of neighborhoods, and so. At the time of return it is different because we have to add fatigue and then it is feasible to use the freeways and avoid so many traffic lights and stops; keeping in mind that our Japanese 'Rocinante' (Toyota Camry) has a manual transmission. There in the K.S.Center we sat in the spacecraft simulator and felt all the same vibrations, special moments and tension strains to which astronauts are subjected during the start, rocket takeoff, releasing of the boosters and finally the fuel tank.A very exciting experience! It includes pictures. [This story you can obtain here independently is also part of the book entitled: "Tours and Tales"]

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WHEN EVERYTHING WAS FALLING APART, SOMEONE FELL INTO PLACE. Suburban housewife Harriet spends her days doing what she's worst at. Formerly a local radio host, now she grocery shops for her family who has too much to eat, parents a son who refuses to communicate with her, and tries to be a wife to a man who hasn't embraced her in years. But what starts out as a mundane trip to the supermarket turns her world upside down when a mysterious man named Yacub falls out of the sky from the landing gear of an airplane and lands on her car in the parking lot-and survives. He's starving and he's freezing cold. What can she do but bring him home to her family Suddenly her son has stepped away from the video games and her husband is looking at her once again-even if it's because they think she's crazy for taking in a complete stranger stinking of petrol. And who is Yacub, this young man who escaped from a Dubai labor camp and stowed away in the belly of the plane to travel around the world? And is it a coincidence that he's dropped into Harriet's life just at the moment when a long-buried secret from her past threatens to come to light Inspired by real-life accounts of airplane stowaways, Landing Gear is a highly imaginative story of colliding worlds and extraordinary connections in an age where we may have the world at the touch of a screen, but might need some help seeing what's right in front of us. PRAISE FOR LANDING GEAR:"Landing Gear is a beautiful and profound story about finding love, peace and meaning in a too-busy world." Quill and Quire (starred review)"Landing Gear is truly a 21st century story about holding onto family and secrets in the Internet age." Toronto Star"A portrait of a modern nuclear family - explosive, searing - Landing Gear is truly a novel for our brave new world" Merilyn Simonds, author of the Convict Lover"A wonderful novel, a novel of secrets - each carefully and cleverly revealed, all abetting a propu.

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Proving that fishing is not just a part-time pursuit, "At the Grave of the Unknown Fisherman" takes us through a year with America's favorite fishing scribe, John Gierach, who dedicates himself to his passion despite his belief that "In the long run, fishing usually amounts to a lifetime of pratfalls punctuated by rare moments of perfection." Beginning with an early spring expedition to barely thawed Wyoming waters and ending with a New Year's Eve trip to the Frying Pan River in Colorado, Gierach's travels find him fishing for trout, carp, and grayling; considering the pros and cons of learning fishing from videos ("video fishing seems a little like movie sex: fun to watch, but a long way from the real thing"); pondering the ethics of sharing secret spots; and debunking the myth of the unflappable outdoorsman ("masters of stillness on the outside, festering s holes of uncertainty just under the surface"). With an appreciation of the highs, the lows, and all points between, Gierach writes about the fishing life with wisdom, grace, and the well-timed wisecrack. As he says, "The season never does officially end here, but it ends effectively, which means you can fish if you want to and if you can stand it, but you don't "have to." As any Gierach fan knows, "want to" and "have to" are never very far apart.

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Simon Varwell is a man on a mission. Albeit a ridiculous one: to visit various places in the world with the word "mullet" in their name. The Return of the Mullet Hunter charts his continuing global mission, and includes his travels in England, Canada, New Zealand and the USA as he hunts down obscure backwaters linked together only by their names. It's a journey that takes him from the quiet English countryside to the Californian desert via dull suburbs and uninhabited islands. It leads Simon into the media spotlight and into the welcoming hands of people across the world keen to help this mad Scottish mullet hunter find his destinations. But more than that, The Return of the Mullet Hunter is an adventure in search of the quiet beauty that lies far off the beaten track in unassuming, rarely-visited places. And it charts the dilemmas as he faces up to the huge costs and obvious stupidity of his whimsical quest - one which, on an epic road trip through the USA, looks like it might begin to fall apart… The Return of the Mullet Hunter is Simon Varwell's second book, and the sequel to Up The Creek Without a Mullet. If you like light-hearted travel stories in the vein of Bill Bryson, Dave Gorman, Danny Wallace or Charlie Connelly, then The Return of the Mullet Hunter may be the book for you. "Simon has a highly readable, light touch which makes the stories fly by effortlessly… Reading The Return of the Mullet Hunter is a charming diversion, quite literally a journey as Simon darts from unusual place to place. As a reader, any interest in the actual mullet hairstyle is pretty much irrelevant, you just need an interest in the nooks and crannies of the world. Because that's what Simon's book is about - the uncelebrated edges of the earth." - nevworldwonders.com "From New Zealand to North America, with a few stop-offs in Inverness, the story zips along with crisp and clear travel writing that brings the diverse locations and characters to life. But there is as much

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The Rough Guide to Italy is the ultimate handbook to one of Europe's most appealing countries. You'll find all the detailed information you need from vaporetto routes in Venice to hole-in-the-wall pizza joints in Naples or the best spot to watch the sunset on the Amalfi coast. From the top draws of Rome and Florence to hidden corners of Friuli or Liguria, this guide will help you make the most of your trip to Italy. Be inspired to go diving in Sardinia, climbing on Mount Etna, windsurfing on Lake Garda or trekking in the Alps or to lie on beaches in Puglia, wine taste in Piemonte or explore ruins in Sicily. Clear detailed listings sections will lead you to great accommodation from swish boutique hotels and quirky B & Bs to idyllic agriturismos and slick city apartments as well as to atmospheric osterie, gourmet restaurants and melt-in-your-mouth ice cream. A full colour introduction helps you plan your trip while readable accounts of Italy's history, art and groundbreaking film industry will help you get the most from your trip. Full colour and with crystal clear maps, The Rough Guide to Italy is your essential travel companion. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Italy. Now available in ePub format.

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This all-new fourth edition of the most popular motorcycle touring guide to New England offers more suggested routes than ever, along with fully updated listings of motorcycle-friendly lodgings and great out-of-the-way restaurants. Motojournalist Ken Aiken leads two-wheeled travelers through twisty mountain passes and beautiful valley backroads to scenic, intriguing destinations in six key regions: the rugged Maine coast, the high notches of New Hampshire's White Mountains, the lush gaps of the Green Mountains of Vermont, the Lake Champlain region between upstate New York and Vermont, the rolling Berkshire hills of Massachusetts, and the coastal delights of Rhode Island and Connecticut. Aiken covers well-known motorcycle-touring roads like Vermont's Route 100, the Mohawk Trail, and the Kancamagus Highway, but his inclusion of little known regional roads frequented by local riders sets this guide apart from others. Altogether, Aiken has carefully plotted 28 trips for motorcyclists, most of them taking one day to complete. Multi-day tours can easily be created by linking adjacent trips. Each trip includes a detailed map and specific route directions. The trips are designed to accommodate various riding styles and audiences, from sightseeing two-up travelers to sport riders bending the curves. Vermont: the Marble Belt, Green Mountain Gaps, the Piedmont, the Northeast Kingdom, Lake Champlain New Hampshire: the Bronson Hills, Seacoast region, Lake Winnipesaukee, the White Mountains, Coos County Maine: Mid-coast, Mount Desert Island, Down East, the Great North Woods, Rangeley Lakes Massachusetts: the Berkshires, Mohawk Trail, Central region Connecticut: Litchfield Hills, Eastern Connecticut Rhode Island: the Gilded Age of Newport

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Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Berlin, Germany. Berlin is best known for its historical associations as the German capital, internationalism and tolerance, lively nightlife, its many cafes, clubs, and bars, street art, and numerous museums, palaces, and other sites of historic interest. Berlin's architecture is quite varied. Although badly damaged in the final years of World War II and broken apart during the Cold War, Berlin has reconstructed itself greatly, especially with the reunification push after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. It is now possible to see representatives of many different historic periods in a short time within the city center, from a few surviving medieval buildings near Alexanderplatz, to the ultramodern glass and steel structures in Potsdamer Platz. Because of its tumultuous history, Berlin remains a city with many distinctive neighborhoods. Finding Internet access when out and about can be problematic so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents and internally to access context-specific information quickly and easily when offline. Many web links are included as well for additional information. Contents: Welcome To Berlin Districts Overview History People Talk Economy Orientation Arrivals By plane By bus By train By car Local Transportation Public transport ticketing By train By underground By tram By bus By bicycle By scooter Sightseeing Highlights Museums Private art galleries Churches Landmarks with observation decks History Zoo Fun Activities Explore Recreation Festivals Parades Theatre, Opera, Concerts, Cinema Theater Opera Cinema Concert Houses Sport Spa Studying Working Shopping Highlights Flea markets Credit Cards Dining Guide Waiters and tipping Restaurants Breakfast Bars, Clubs & Drinking Bars Clubs Accommodation Guide Popular hotel districts include: Communications Safety & Security Prostitution Local Help Embassies Local & Day Trips

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Introduction Chicago's vivid fall months deliver definitely nothing apart from mysterious experiences. Throughout the fall time, a Chicago vacation suggests abundant sunshine while you stroll the stores, fresh crisp air throughout your bike ride via the playgrounds, and comfortable neat temperature levels as you travel the astonishing attractions and architectural treasures. Indoors, loosen up at a leisurely speed at an extravagant spa, or lounge about with the impressive horizon in sight and cocktails in hand. For a much more action-packed Chicago trip, pled a game (pro groups like the Bulls, Blackhawks and Bears join full speed), or make it an untamed evening out at a comedy club or cello bar. The time is mature for arts and society additionally, so immerse yourself in the vibrant theater scene, discover galleries and galleries of every selection, and absorb amazing performances- from live popular music to dance to opera. Whether you're seeing for company or pleasure, you may prepare for to locate first-rate eating, entertainment, and resorts and vacation accommodations right here in the largest and most-visited city in the Midwest. If you can, prepare your stay around significant occasions this period like Chicago Gourmet and World Music Festival in September, or the Chicago Marathon and Chicago International Film Festival in October. As the formal Chicago website visitors' website, Choose Chicago is committed to assisting you identify what to do throughout your stay. Use our occasions calendar to see when the next smash hit gallery display opens up or view our company listings to see where your next precious dining facility is discovered. Begin intending your travel now:. Chicago is acquiring world-class awards. So we've generated a list of Classic Chicago tasks that feature the greatest of the most effective. Yet equally as Chicago is special, we welcome you to place your individual stamp on your Chicago experience. Then inform us your story at Chicago

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A GUIDE TO CUBA AND THE CUBANS by CONSUELO HERMER AND MARJORIE MAY. Contents include: FOREWORD XI CHAPTER i One, If by Land. 3 Getting to Havana; expenses involved. Going through Customs. Hotels, pensions, furnished apartments, fur nished houses. Intelligence service, CHAPTER n Three Bags Full 33 A Cuban clothes guide for men and women. CHAPTER ni So Near and Yet So Foreign 46 What to see and what to do in Havana. Holiday time in Cuba. Routine points of in terest. CHAPTER iv The Pause for Refreshment 1 04 Eating your way through Havana. Cuban specialties and where to find them. Rec ommended restaurants. Viii CONTENTS CHAPTER v Dawn s Early Light 132 Night life in Havana. Music and dancing. Bars and night clubs. Recommended places. CHAPTER vi To Market, to Market 159 Shopping in Havana. What to bring back. Recom mended stores. CHAPTER vn Country Cousins 188 Fifteen trips into the in terior of the Island. CHAPTER viii What Makes the Wheels Go Round 224 Taking apart the Cubans to see how they tick, CHAPTER ix How to Win Friends Ha vana Style 245 Do's and DonYs for a pleas ant visit. APPENDIX 260 GLOSSARY 271 TRAVEL RATES 280 INDEX 283 ILLUSTRATIONS Aerial View of Havana, Showing the Capitol 20 The Cuban Capitol, Havana 21 The Prado, and the Sevilla-Biltmore Hotel 36 Shrine Commemorating the First Mass Held in the Western World 37 Children's Hospital in Havana 37 The Gomez Monument on Malecon 68 Remnant of Original Wall Which Sur rounded Havana 69 Colon Catedral, Havana 84 A Cross-Eyed Angel Leads a Procession During Holy Week 85 Main Entrance to the University of Havana 85 Eighteenth-Century Patio, Now the En trance to a Bar 116 Lottery Ticket Peddler 117 An Open-Air Market in the Residential Section of Havana 132 La Fuerza, Fortress Built hy De Soto 133 ILLUSTRATIONS An Air View of Mono Castle, Havana Harbor 1 64 Primitive Transport of Sugar Cane 165 Barrels of Rum 165 A Pineapple Field 1 80 A Seventeenth-Century Patio 181 Itinerant Coffee Vendors 2 1 2 A

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