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.The Unofficial Guide Walt Disney World 2009 (Unofficial Guides)
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by: Bob Sehlinger, Len Testa

September 02, 2008
Great book, and web site that comes with book purchase is great too. Helps plan out a great trip to disney
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.How the States Got Their Shapes
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by: Mark Stein

May 27, 2008
This is a very interesting book if you are interested in American or Local history. There are good stories behind why states have such different borders. Good for school children, goes beyond what they learn in public school.
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.A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
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by: Bill Bryson

December 26, 2006
Some things we never seem to learn, like judging a book by its cover. In this instance, the cover of "A Walk In The Woods" looks inviting enough, even exciting, with the picture of a bear staring you down.

False advertising.

If "A Walk In The Woods" had been a TV show, it would have been named Seinfeld, but without the humor, because it is truly a book about nothing. Two guys decide to walk the Appalachian Train for different reasons. However, they don't actually hike together, they don't meet a lot of compelling other people and they never see a bear, or a bobcat either. Huh?

Instead, the reader is subjected to lengthy prose about the stark glories and occasional majesty of the AT, the shelter accommodations for ... Read More:
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.Maui Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook (Maui Revealed)
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by: Andrew Doughty

September 21, 2007
This is a great Maui guide. I had previously used the 1st Edition and will be needing the 4th Edition updates for my upcoming trip. Having traveled to Maui several times--this guide book is right on--from accomadation to dining. I always have this guide book with me when I travel and use as a reference. Very useful for driving around Maui.
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.Hawaii The Big Island Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook (Hawaii the Big Island Revealed)
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by: Andrew Doughty

May 15, 2008
I compared it with three other guidebooks, and this one is hands down by far the best. I also like his sense of humor, and his ability to give us foreigners a realistic taste of the local culture. It is down to earth, not superficial, and it must have been a lot of work to write this guide! The first thing I did when I arrived in Oahu for the second segment of my trip was to go to the bookstore at the airport and buy his book for Oahu.
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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 was very interesting. Limiting it to 1,000 things is both a plus and a minus for it. On one hand, there are things excluded from the book that I felt should have been in there in some locations. On the other hand, limiting it to 1,000 things keeps the book from being too long and cumbersome. Overall, this book was an enjoyable read but when traveling, I would definitely couple it with your own research about interesting attractions in the locale you are visiting.
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.In a Sunburned Country
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by: Bill Bryson

May 15, 2001
I read this book before returning to Australia after forty years. I'd been there as an exchange student in 1967 and returned in 2008 with my grown son, for two weeks. I'd asked my son to read it to after I finished so that he'd have an idea what Australia was about. Bryson reports fairly and with humor. Even though it's been a while since it was written, what he wrote still holds true, although we found the music in public transportation in South Australia was all the way up to the 1980s, not the 1950s!

My only gripe with the book is his editorializing about how Australia has treated the Anangu (aboriginals). Americans have no moral high ground to stand on with respect to how we've treated native peoples. And while I do not pretend any expertise in the history ... Read More:
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.The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook: Kauai Revealed (Ultimate Kauai Guidebook)
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by: Andrew Doughty

November 01, 2006
This book is especially good for those that wish to hike and find secret places. We did some of this - too hot for us in October! We found that we were flipping through the book to put things together. I would prefer to have each side of the island in one section. Also, there aren't maps in many of the sections, so you have to flip back to the maps when you are in a section, say adventure. Also, everyone and his brother has this book so the places aren't so secret any more. I would say it's a must unless you plan to stay in your condo or hotel and not venture out.
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.Rand McNally 2009 The Road Atlas Large Scale: United States (Rand Mcnally Large Scale Road Atlas USA)
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from: Rand McNally & Company

May 15, 2008
If your traveling, the 2009 Rand McNally large scale road atlas is the atlas that you want by your side. It's very well detailed and has all of the information that you expect from a great atlas. Buy It!
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.Oahu Revealed: The Ultimate Guide to Honolulu, Waikiki & Beyond (Oahu Revisited)
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by: Andrew Doughty

February 15, 2007
This entire set is awesome. I drove over 1,000 miles on the Big Island just exploring the destinations revealed in "The Big Island Revealed". My only caution: the book makes it sound like some remote spots on the islands are ok to visit, when in reality the are private land. I really appreciate the beauty and pristine nature of the islands, and if the public starts visiting some of these areas the land will surely be damaged. Tread lightly, but take this book with you when you go!
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