A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson $29.95
"Not long after I moved with my family to a small town in New Hampshire, I happened upon a path that vanished into a wood on the edge of town."So begins Bill Bryson's hilarious book A Walk in the Woods. Following his return to America after twenty years in Britain, Bryson decided to reacquaint himself with his native country by walking the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail, which stretches from...
Lonely Planet New York City (City Guide) by Lonely Planet $19.99
Discover New York CityAbsorb the light of a thousand suns in neon-soaked Times SquareFeel the love for John Lennon at his flower-filled Strawberry Fields shrineDrink in the earthy smells of nature at Union Square's weekend organic food marketGo medieval at the Cloisters, a full-sized castle in northern ManhattanSee the city at breakneck speed from the back of a pedicabIn This Guide:4 local...
Barefoot Sisters Southbound, The (Adventures on the Appalachian Trail) by Stackpole Books $24.95
"Rarely will you find books that explore the human emotions of a long-distance trek so honestly and clearly." --Roger Williamson, Campmor, Inc. "Highly recommended." --trailsbib.blogspot.com From the book: "We stood for a moment before the venerable signpost marking the summit. Scored with graffiti and the constant onslaught of weather, it stands perhaps three feet high, a wooden A-frame...
Guide to New York City's Neighborhoods by Shelby Custer
The Guide to New York City's Neighborhoods is written for people contemplating a move to the City or who have recently moved there. The guide includes profiles of neighborhoods throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. Each neighborhood profile is written by a writer who either lives or has a close connection to the neighborhood they are writing about. The authors attempt to provide an accurate...
The Things You Find on the Appalachian Trail: A Memoir of Discovery, Endurance and a Lazy Dog by McFarland $30.00
This upbeat nitty-gritty memoir, based on the author's 2001 trail journal, chronicles one man's hike the whole length of the Appalachian Trail, beginning just north of Atlanta and finishing six months later in Maine. The journey included adventures with a faithful and eccentric dog, a new romance, and the challenges and triumphs of walking 2167 miles in all kinds of weather.
Barefoot Sisters Walking Home (Adventures on the Appalachian Trail) by Stackpole Books $21.95
After hiking the AT from Maine to Georgia, Lucy and Susan Letcher decided that the best way to get home would be to turn around and hike it again. So they did--barefoot, of course--but this time, they encountered hardships and joys the didn't expect at all.
Frommer's NYC Free & Dirt Cheap (Frommer's Free & Dirt Cheap) by Frommers $16.99
"In the land of $49 burgers and $1,000-a-night hotel rooms, author Ethan Wolff shows that the adventurous budget traveler can still do the Big Apple in style. Written for residents as well as visitors, this guide has plenty of good clear maps and a chapter of free and cheap itineraries."--San Francisco ChronicleIn New York City, the rich are very rich. How can people have a good time in this...
Boston (Eyewitness Travel Guides) by DK Travel $20.00
Includes: Beacon Hill, West End, Old Boston, the Financial District, North End, the Waterfront, Chinatown, the Theater District, Back Bay, South End, and areas just beyond the city.
Washington, DC Sights 2012: a travel guide to the top 35+ attractions in Washington, DC, United States (USA) (Mobi Sights) by MobileReference $0.99
This illustrated Travel Guide is a part of the Mobi Sights series, our concise guides that only feature the most essential information on city attractions. This guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders, smartphones, and other mobile electronic devices. Inside you will find a locator map and a list of top attractions linked to individual articles. Addresses, telephones, hours of...
Manhattan Sights 2011: a travel guide to the top 35+ attractions in Manhattan, New York, USA (Mobi Sights) by MobileReference $0.99
This illustrated Travel Guide is a part of the Mobi Sights series, our concise guides that only feature the most essential information on city attractions. This guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders, smartphones, and other mobile electronic devices. Inside you will find a locator map and a list of top attractions linked to individual articles. Addresses, telephones, hours of...