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.1,000 Places to See in the U.S.A. & Canada Before You Die
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by: Patricia Schultz

May 14, 2007
This book is great, but it is missing some key places to visit or see before you die. There are others places that do not validate why I should visit them. This book is a great guide, but do not use it as a "be all" bible type book.
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.The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2008 (Unofficial Guides)
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by: Bob Sehlinger, Len Testa

August 27, 2007
Sadly my wife bought this book because it was new, on sale, and she wanted something to read on Disney for our upcoming trip (we're Annual Passholders) while waiting in line to pick up the children.

I have reviewed the Unofficial Guide to WDW with Children version in the past and gave it one star because IMHO it just plain has too many errors. Well, guess what - they did it again. What is it with the lack of accuracy in these books?

Just a few errors I know are things in the book that are wrong as examples. We recently stayed at the Caribbean Beach Resort within WDW. Nice Moderate resort. Interesting feature is that all rooms come with a refrigerator as part of the room rate - its NOT an extra at CBR. Oh, but according ... Read More:
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.Birnbaum's Walt Disney World 2008 (Birnbaum's Walt Disney World)
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by: Birnbaum Travel Guides

September 18, 2007
Good reference tool for first time travelers to Disneyworld. Excellent information on lodging and park ticket resources.
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.Into the Wild
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by: Jon Krakauer

January 20, 1997
This book was awsome. Chris McCandless is one of my true heroes and i was pleased to see this book came out after the small article about in in outdoor magazine. For anyone who like the movie, the book is 10 times better and more informative. i loved every minute i read of this book. GET IT.
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.Not for Tourists 2008 Guide to New York City (Not for Tourists: New York City)
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from: Not for Tourists

October 17, 2007
I checked this book out from the library and dropped it in my suitcase without looking at it right before a trip to New York. I assumed the title was pandering to every person's belief that they are not a tourist--that's everyone ELSE. Well, I didn't need to find any hardware stores or pet supply stores so this book never left my hotel room. I am sure it's a great book but don't think of it as a travel guide. So my 3-star rating is an average of 4 stars for what it probably is, and 2 stars for what I thought it was!
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.National Geographic Guide to the National Parks of the United States, 5th Ed. (National Geographic Guide to the National Parks of the United States)
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by: National Geographic Society

February 21, 2006
We just purchased our first motor home and received a nationally known camping guide as a gift. After looking through it, I realized I needed more information on the National Parks. This book is fantastic. It tells you what you need BEFORE you make a reservation. If you are going to stay at National Parks, this book is a must have.
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.Frommer's New York City 2008 (Frommer's Complete)
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by: Brian Silverman

September 04, 2007
I bought this guide as a second book when I was planning a short trip to NYC. It has good suggestions for things to do, also has many suggestions for hotels and restaurants. I used it primarily for things to do and see, as I used other guides for food suggestions. If this is your first time visiting NYC or if you are traveling with your family, this is a good resource. It also includes a folding map. One drawback is that it lacks depth, as it includes so much information. I do recommend it as the first book you look at when you start to plan your trip, then you can branch out to more detailed guides. It is a little bulky in shape, and doesn't fit so well in a pocket.
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.One Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey
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by: Sam Keith, Richard Proenneke

June 01, 2003
This book is written "by Sam Keith from the journals and photographs of Richard Proenneke" - so although I read it and visualized the events within as if it had all been written by Richard Proenneke, it wasn't. Sam Keith tells us in the preface: "Using Dick Proenneke's rough journals as a guide, and knowing him as well as I did, I have tried to get into his mind and reveal the "flavor" of the man. This is my tribute to him, a celebration of his being in tune with his surroundings and what he did alone with simple tools and ingenuity in carving his masterpiece out of the beyond."

I've seen the PBS presentation of "Alone in the Wilderness", which uses selections from the text of this book along with movie footage of Proenneke building his cabin and living there. ... Read More:
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.The Disneyland Encyclopedia: The Unofficial, Unauthorized, and Unprecedented History of Every Land, Attraction, Restaurant, Shop, and Event in the Original Magic Kingdom
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by: Chris Strodder

May 01, 2008
A fantastic book detailing Disneyland over the years. It's hard to believe that it took this long for someone to compile a history of all the attractions, shops, and shows since the park opened. This book is highly recommended for the many Disneyland fanatics out there.

--M Worley, creator of WaltsMagicKingdom.com
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.The Best Things to Do in New York City: 1001 Ideas
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by: Caitlin Leffel, Jacob Lehman

October 17, 2006
I purchased this book for a friend who has a daughter going to school in NYC. She and her husband were visiting their daughter quite often and I thought this book would help them discover fun things to do in the city. Their reviews have been great and this book has been a real resource. I would purchase again for travelers to NYC.
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