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The Best in Tent Camping: Texas
by Wendel WithrowAs with all books in this series, the campgrounds selected for The Best in Tent Camping: Texas had to meet three criteria: they had to be accessible by car but not overrun with RVs; offer great scenery; and be as close as possible to a wilderness experience. Texas, with its extraordinary diversity of ecosystems, made author Wendel Withrow's search an exciting one. Divided into the state's major geographical areas, the book is based on the author's 30 years' experience in following the back roads of Texas. Along with a detailed profile and useful at-a-glance information, clear maps show campground layout, individual sites, and key facilities. Driving directions supplemented with GPS-based coordinates for each campground entrance make getting there a snap. Regional maps and a profile numbering system make the book easy to use and enjoy.
The Best Kept Secrets Of Italy
by Tamsin Pickeral Gordon KerrEach year a flood of visitors come to this decadant, elegant country, to enjoy the pleasures of 'la dolce vita'. Italy has drawn travellers in search of culture and romance for many centuries. From the northern snow-capped peaks of the Alps and the idyllic hilltop villages of the renowned central Tuscany and Umbria area, to the rugged southern shores of Sicily, lies a plethora of distinctive regions and people. From the sophisticated, vibrant cities to the simple elegance of the countryside, Italy's culture abounds. With Rome at its heart, as a united country, Italy is only a 150 years old which means that each region still has a strong cultural identity, resulting in a country of many different faces to delight returning visitors. An exuberance for life and its simple pleasures endears Italy to its visitors -- an appreciation of family, food, history and beauty are the core values at the heart of this popular country. This gorgeous new book in the successful Secrets series is divided into regions: Northern, Central, Southern, Rome, The Islands. It's a perfect read for the armchair traveller and everyone interested in the history and the mystique of the great countries of the world.
The Best Land Under Heaven: The Donner Party In The Age Of Manifest Destiny
by Michael WallisLonglisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence Finalist for the Oklahoma Book Award A Publishers Weekly Holiday Guide History Pick “A book so gripping it can scarcely be put down.... Superb.” —New York Times Book Review "WESTWARD HO! FOR OREGON AND CALIFORNIA!" In the eerily warm spring of 1846, George Donner placed this advertisement in a local newspaper as he and a restless caravan prepared for what they hoped would be the most rewarding journey of a lifetime. But in eagerly pursuing what would a century later become known as the "American dream," this optimistic-yet-motley crew of emigrants was met with a chilling nightmare; in the following months, their jingoistic excitement would be replaced by desperate cries for help that would fall silent in the deadly snow-covered mountains of the Sierra Nevada. We know these early pioneers as the Donner Party, a name that has elicited horror since the late 1840s. With The Best Land Under Heaven, Wallis has penned what critics agree is “destined to become the standard account” (Washington Post) of the notorious saga. Cutting through 160 years of myth-making, the “expert storyteller” (True West) compellingly recounts how the unlikely band of early pioneers met their fate. Interweaving information from hundreds of newly uncovered documents, Wallis illuminates how a combination of greed and recklessness led to one of America’s most calamitous and sensationalized catastrophes. The result is a “fascinating, horrifying, and inspiring” (Oklahoman) examination of the darkest side of Manifest Destiny.
Best Little Book of Birds The Cascade Range and Columbia River Gorge (Best Little Book Of Birds Ser.)
by Sarah SwansonEnter the amazing world of birding with this practical, pocket-sized, and beginner-friendly guide to the must-see species found in the Pacific Northwest. From the Olive-sided Flycatcher and Clark&’s Nutcracker to Barrow&’s Goldeneye and more, this easy-to-use book will help you identify the commonly occurring birds that help make the Cascades and Columbia River Gorge natural wonders. While following hiking trails and scenic byways, exploring riverside shorelines or remote forests, you&’ll learn where and when to find the most beautiful birds by their sound, appearance, habitats, and migration habits. Perfect for experienced and budding birders alike, this sleek, compact guide is the ideal travel companion for every trip to the mountains.
Best Little Book of Birds Coastal Washington
by Tamara EnzThis practical, pocket-sized book is a beginner-friendly guide to the amazing birds you can find in the coastal areas of the Evergreen State. Washington&’s coast is teeming with scores of beautiful birds, and the Best Little Book of Birds: Coastal Washington will help you find them. This easy-to-use book will help you identify more than 100 commonly occurring birds that help make the Washington coast the natural wonder that it is. An emphasis on best practices and habitat sustainability help empower conservation and ensure that birding on the coast will be possible for years to come. Perfect for budding and experienced birders alike, this sleek and compact guide is the ideal travel companion for every trip to the coast.
Best Little Book of Birds The Oregon Coast: The Oregon Coast (Best Little Book of Birds)
by Sarah SwansonA Practical, Pocket-Sized, and Beginner-Friendly Birding Guide Oregon&’s coast is teeming with scores of beautiful birds, and the Best Little Book of Birds: The Oregon Coast will help you find them. From regal ospreys and iconic eagles to frenetic sandpipers and colorful kingfishers, this easy-to-use book will help you identify more than 100 commonly occurring birds that help make the Oregon coast the natural wonder that it is. An emphasis on best practices and habitat sustainability help empower conservation and ensure that birding on the coast will be possible for years to come. Perfect for budding and experienced birders alike, this sleek and compact guide is the ideal travel companion for every trip to the coast.
The Best of A. A. Gill
by Adrian GillFor over twenty years, people turned to A. A. Gill's columns every Sunday - for his fearlessness, his perception, and the laughter-and-tear-provoking one-liners - but mostly because he was the best. 'By miles the most brilliant journalist of our age', as Lynn Barber put it. This is the definitive collection of a voice that was silenced too early but that can still make us look at the world in new and surprising ways.In the words of Andrew Marr, A.. A. Gill was 'a golden writer'. There was nothing that he couldn't illuminate with his dazzling prose. Wherever he was - at home or abroad - he found the human story, brought it to vivid life, and rendered it with fierce honesty and bracing compassion. And he was just as truthful about himself. There have been various collections of A. A. Gill's journalism - individual compilations of his restaurant and TV criticism, of his travel writing and his extraordinary feature articles. This book showcasesthe very best of his work: the peerlessly funny criticism, the extraordinarily knowledgeable food writing, assignments throughout the world, and reflections on life, love, and death. Drawn from a range of publications, including the Sunday Times, Vanity Fair, Tatler and Australian Gourmet Traveller, The Ivy Cookbook and his books on England and America, it is by turns hilarious, uplifting, controversial, unflinching, sad, funny and furious.
The Best of Britain: Accessible, contemporary guides by local authors (Best Of Britain Ser.)
by Roly Smith Janette SykesEvery year, more and more people are choosing to snub the long-haul flights and rigorous security checks and holiday in Britain. 22 million people visit the Peak District every year, making it one of the most popular national parks in the world. No wonder, given the range of stunning scenery and traditional life. There are many walking guides to the Peaks, but this is the first guidebook to focus on having a superb holiday in the area, covering all the attractions and modern facilities for the visitor, all written by locals who know the area like the back of their hand. The Best of Britain series uniquely brings together local knowledge of the area and expert advice, to make sure you get the most out of your visit. The guide includes: - The best attractions for young couples, families and groups of friends - Recommendations from local characters and celebrities - Where to find fresh organic and local produce and tucked-away farm shops and delis - Recommended places to eat out - from quirky cafes to Michelin-starred restaurants - Wet-weather options - for when the unpredictable British weather lets you down - Great things to do with children (and where to go to get away from them!) - The best places to stay - from cosy cottages to boutique hotels - Local legends, festivals and pubs
The Best of Britain: Accessible, contemporary guides by local authors (Best Of Britain Ser.)
by Roly Smith Janette SykesEvery year, more and more people are choosing to snub the long-haul flights and rigorous security checks and holiday in Britain. 22 million people visit the Peak District every year, making it one of the most popular national parks in the world. No wonder, given the range of stunning scenery and traditional life. There are many walking guides to the Peaks, but this is the first guidebook to focus on having a superb holiday in the area, covering all the attractions and modern facilities for the visitor, all written by locals who know the area like the back of their hand. The Best of Britain series uniquely brings together local knowledge of the area and expert advice, to make sure you get the most out of your visit. The guide includes: - The best attractions for young couples, families and groups of friends - Recommendations from local characters and celebrities - Where to find fresh organic and local produce and tucked-away farm shops and delis - Recommended places to eat out - from quirky cafes to Michelin-starred restaurants - Wet-weather options - for when the unpredictable British weather lets you down - Great things to do with children (and where to go to get away from them!) - The best places to stay - from cosy cottages to boutique hotels - Local legends, festivals and pubs
Best of California's Missions, Mansions, and Museums
by Dahlynn Mckowen Ken MckowenThis two-color traveler's companion features more than 130 of California's best missions, mansions, and museums. In addition to insider information on many of the destinations, the guide features themed tours that will appeal to tourists and armchair travelers alike, history buffs, as well as teachers and parents. Every entry details the highlights of a particular place and includes operating hours, entrance fees, location, a phone number, and website information. Themed tours range from famous Californians, to lighthouses, ghost towns, and much more. This guidebook is a must-have for anyone interested in California's eclectic history.
Best of Glacier National Park
by Alan LeftridgeA detailed guide to the best of all that Glacier has to offer. From the best photography spots to the greatest day hikes and best wildflower meadows, this book contains all the don't-miss features of Glacier National Park (and Waterton too!). The perfect size to slip into a daypack, don't visit Glacier without it.
The Best of Kansai
by John Frederick AshburneThe Best of Kansai, an irreverent guide to this fascinating region, explains where to find the area's best restaurants, sights, bars entertainment, shopping, and services. Opinionated entries include addresses, phone numbers, hours of operation, maps, and whether English is spoken-the complete information you need to find your way to the best and most fun places in Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, and environs.Whether you live in the region or you're just visiting, The Best of Kansai is the perfect companion.
The Best of Kansai
by John Frederick AshburneThe Best of Kansai, an irreverent guide to this fascinating region, explains where to find the area's best restaurants, sights, bars entertainment, shopping, and services. Opinionated entries include addresses, phone numbers, hours of operation, maps, and whether English is spoken-the complete information you need to find your way to the best and most fun places in Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, and environs.Whether you live in the region or you're just visiting, The Best of Kansai is the perfect companion.
The Best of Kansai
by John Frederick AshburneThe Best of Kansai, an irreverent guide to this fascinating region, explains where to find the area's best restaurants, sights, bars entertainment, shopping, and services.Opinionated entries include addresses, phone numbers, hours of operation, maps, and whether English is spoken-the complete information you need to find your way to the best and most fun places in Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, and environs.Whether you live in the region or you're just visiting, The Best of Kansai is the perfect companion.
The Best Of London Parks and Small Green Spaces
by Simon Read Louise Read'A fully comprehensive guide . . . includes information and tips that even the park officers do not know about!' - What's on in London'The Best of London Parks is a guide to more than 70 green spaces, with details of all their sporting facilities: from horse riding to Aussie rules football' - The TimesLondon is one of the green cities in the world with thousands of acres of parks. There is a wealth of inexpensive, top quality facilities in the Parks that are often not known about even by the people who live near to them. These include numerous sports such as tennis, rugby, football, golf and bowls. There are gyms and athletics tracks, free playgrounds and paddling pools for children and clubs for their parents to meet and relax together. Every park in central London is covered. For each of these famous parks, there is a chapter detailing their history and all they have to offer. The chapters have something for all interests from the price of bacon butties, to rare goats (with frost-proof ears), to tennis courts, to boating. The information includes a brief historical background, how to get to the park, the opening times of all facilities and costs. Each park has a list of highlights and nearby places of interest and the larger parks include a map.
The Best Of London Parks and Small Green Spaces
by Simon Read Louise Read'A fully comprehensive guide . . . includes information and tips that even the park officers do not know about!' - What's on in London'The Best of London Parks is a guide to more than 70 green spaces, with details of all their sporting facilities: from horse riding to Aussie rules football' - The TimesLondon is one of the green cities in the world with thousands of acres of parks. There is a wealth of inexpensive, top quality facilities in the Parks that are often not known about even by the people who live near to them. These include numerous sports such as tennis, rugby, football, golf and bowls. There are gyms and athletics tracks, free playgrounds and paddling pools for children and clubs for their parents to meet and relax together. Every park in central London is covered. For each of these famous parks, there is a chapter detailing their history and all they have to offer. The chapters have something for all interests from the price of bacon butties, to rare goats (with frost-proof ears), to tennis courts, to boating. The information includes a brief historical background, how to get to the park, the opening times of all facilities and costs. Each park has a list of highlights and nearby places of interest and the larger parks include a map.
The Best of Matt 2020: The funniest and best from the Cartoonist of the Year
by Matt Pritchett'Matt is an Adorable Genius' Jilly Cooper'So much greater than his nearest rivals it's almost embarrassing' Stephen FryThe last twelve months seen through the eyes of the brilliantly funny cartoonist Matt - the perfect Christmas gift.This year has certainly been a challenge . . .From 'unprecedented' to 'furlough', 'lockdown' to 'who even remembers Brexit', Matt is always there with exactly the right brilliantly uplifting take on the world. There is no doubt: award-winning Matt definitely makes the world a happier place!
The Best of Me
by David SedarisWhat could be a more tempting Christmas gift than a compendium of David Sedaris's best stories, selected by the author himself? From a spectacular career spanning almost three decades, these stories have become modern classics and are now for the first time collected in one volume.For more than twenty-five years, David Sedaris has been carving out a unique literary space, virtually creating his own genre. A Sedaris story may seem confessional, but is also highly attuned to the world outside. It opens our eyes to what is at absurd and moving about our daily existence. And it is almost impossible to read without laughing. Now, for the first time collected in one volume, the author brings us his funniest and most memorable work. In these stories, Sedaris shops for rare taxidermy, hitchhikes with a lady quadriplegic, and spits a lozenge into a fellow traveler's lap. He drowns a mouse in a bucket, struggles to say 'give it to me' in five languages and hand-feeds a carnivorous bird.But if all you expect to find in Sedaris's work is the deft and sharply observed comedy for which he became renowned, you may be surprised to discover that his words bring more warmth than mockery, more fellow-feeling than derision. Nowhere is this clearer than in his writing about his loved ones. In these pages, Sedaris explores falling in love and staying together, recognizing his own aging not in the mirror but in the faces of his siblings, losing one parent and coming to terms - at long last - with the other.Taken together, the stories in The Best of Me reveal the wonder and delight Sedaris takes in the surprises life brings him. No experience, he sees, is quite as he expected - it's often harder, more fraught and certainly weirder - but sometimes it is also much richer and more wonderful.Full of joy, generosity, and the incisive humor that has led David Sedaris to be called 'the funniest man alive' (Time Out New York), The Best of Me spans a career spent watching and learning and laughing - quite often at himself - and invites readers deep into the world of one of the most brilliant and original writers of our time.
The Best of Olympic National Park
by Alan LeftridgeMake the most of your trip to Olympic National Park! From the coast to the rain forest to the snowcapped mountains, this handy guide covers all the best hikes, best picnic spots, best places to see wildlife, best wildflowers, best waterfalls, best activities for kids, and more. Compiled by a former park ranger, with beautiful color photographs, locator maps, and clear, concise directions.
The Best of Rocky Mountain National Park
by Alan LeftridgeMake the most of your trip to Rocky! This handy guide covers everything you need to know. Find the best hikes, best picnic spots, best places to watch wildlife, best wildflowers, best waterfalls, best activities for kids, and more. Compiled by a former park ranger, with beautiful color photographs, locator maps, and clear, concise directions.
The Best of the Appalachian Trail: Overnight Hikes
by Frank Logue Leonard Adkins Victoria LogueOvernight hikes in all fourteen states the Appalachian Trail passes through are described in brief, followed by a point-by-point description of the hike and trailhead directions.
The Best of the Appalachian Trail: Day Hikes
by Victoria Logue Frank Logue Leonard AdkinsYou love to backpack, but you can only get out on the trail a few weekends a year. This book was written for you. It is the first guide to cover the length of the Appalachian Trail in a single volume. It doesn't describe every mile of the trail, but offers detailed descriptions of the suggested hikes. Why sort through guidebooks looking for a good hike, when the best of the Appalachian Trail is all here in one book. Includes day hikes in all fourteen states the Appalachian Trail passes through.
The Best of Tokyo
by Naoko Tsunoi Don MortnWith new venues for fun, food, and fashion opening everyday, it's difficult to keep up with Tokyo's abundant offerings. Whether you're tired of the standard tourist routes, or would just like to get the most out of your time in Tokyo, you can become an instant aficionado with this revised and updated edition of THE BEST OF TOKYO, an always discriminating and often opinionated guide to the city's finest. New entries such as a 22nd floor beer hall overlooking Old Tokyo are added to original favorites, like that hard-to-find spot where you can catch a glimpse of Tokyo's remaining geisha. Nightlife, eating and drinking, shopping and sightseeing, it's all here in easy-to-follow listings that introduce you to whatever you're looking for in Tokyo-fast.
The Best of Tokyo
by Naoko Tsunoi Don MortnWith new venues for fun, food, and fashion opening everyday, it's difficult to keep up with Tokyo's abundant offerings. Whether you're tired of the standard tourist routes, or would just like to get the most out of your time in Tokyo, you can become an instant aficionado with this revised and updated edition of THE BEST OF TOKYO, an always discriminating and often opinionated guide to the city's finest. New entries such as a 22nd floor beer hall overlooking Old Tokyo are added to original favorites, like that hard-to-find spot where you can catch a glimpse of Tokyo's remaining geisha. Nightlife, eating and drinking, shopping and sightseeing, it's all here in easy-to-follow listings that introduce you to whatever you're looking for in Tokyo-fast.
The Best of Yellowstone National Park
by Alan LeftridgeThe Best of Yellowstone National Park reveals the best things to see and do in the world's first national park, from the best day hikes and scenic drives to the best places to see wildlife and wildflowers. Former National Park Service ranger Alan Leftridge guides the reader through all the superlatives Yellowstone has to offer, including sections on the best activities for kids and the best things to do on a rainy or snowy day. Where are the bears? Where can wolves be seen? Where are the best fishing spots? What are the must-see historic sites? Where are the best waterfalls? This handy guide has all the answers. Amply illustrated with 195 color photographs and 15 locator maps, The Best of Yellowstone National Park should be in every visitor's backpack and within easy reach on the dashboard.