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.Feasting on Asphalt: The River Run
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by: Alton Brown

April 01, 2008

Unlike Michael Palin, where the books that are companions to his television travels are little treasures that stand on their own, Alto Brown's FEASTING ON ASPHALT: THE RIVER RUN is a bit of a disappointment. Brown, a witty and intelligent host, writes in a style that mirrors his narrative; folksy and smart with many interesting comments. The problem is that they don't really add detail to the already comprehensive series. Padded with photos by fellow "feaster," Jean Claude Dhlen, which while cute, are not exactly artfully composed and recipes that are often approximations of "secret family recipes," a concept I find ridiculous.(What are people afraid will happen to them if the world knew the truth about their doughnuts, fried chicken ... Read More:
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.Getting Stoned with Savages: A Trip Through the Islands of Fiji and Vanuatu
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by: J. Maarten Troost

June 13, 2006
Maarten Troost is a wonderfully talented author. He writes so colorfully, interestingly and humorously. It was a real treat to read this book. I also read his other book, "The Sex Lives of Cannibals," and I loved that book, too!
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.Frommer's New York City 2009 (Frommer's Complete)
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by: Brian Silverman

September 02, 2008
Maarten Troost is a wonderfully talented author. He writes so colorfully, interestingly and humorously. It was a real treat to read this book. I also read his other book, "The Sex Lives of Cannibals," and I loved that book, too!
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.Getting Out: Your Guide to Leaving America (Process Self-reliance Series)
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by: Mark Ehrman

November 01, 2006
I'm surprised this book has been rated so highly. It's quite decent, but five out of five stars? Not in my opinion. Giving it three was a bit charitable, but 2.5 wasn't an option.

The author has some nice little diatribes, not even really thinly disguised, against the current administration. I firmly agree with them, but that's not really why I read this book. Those considering moving abroad for such reasons will definitely enjoy the subtle rants, though. There are some good little mini-bios from current expats, including a lengthy one from a young Los Angeles woman in Chengdu, right in the heart of the earthquake mess in Sichuan province, China, so I couldn't help but wonder, "Is she still there?" and "I wonder if she made it through ... Read More:
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.Not for Tourists 2008 Guide to New York City (Not for Tourists: New York City)
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by: Jane Pirone

October 17, 2007
I carry this book with me always - to know where to find a store, or restaurant or subway stop when I'm in an unfamiliar part of town - priceless.
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.Rick Steves' French Phrase Book and Dictionary
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by: Rick Steves

2003-05
I have yet to put the phrases to use but I feel more confident already...the phonetic pronunciation guides are very clear. The humor and variety make the book easy to read and become familiar with. Thanks also for the hints on manners and realistic expectations.
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.Roadfood: The Coast-to-Coast Guide to 700 of the Best Barbecue Joints, Lobster Shacks, Ice Cream Parlors, Highway Diners, and Much, Much More
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by: Jane Stern, Michael Stern

April 08, 2008
I bought this book in the eighties and found it helpful on some road trips. This newer version has little more. Some of these restaurants are no longer good and there are far better ones in an area. The concept is good, but I don't think the Sterns go back to these places to reevaluate and quite frankly I don't think they have added much that's new.
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.Where T Go When (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
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by: DK Publishing

September 17, 2007
Book is very well conceived and the pictures, lay out, details, etc is outstanding. In that respect it is both a great "coffee table" addition or an useful dream or travel tool. Should highlight that the book is not confined to the usual travel destinations, which is a big big plus. With regards to the content which it is not as detailed as someone could expect I will point out that this is not a travel guide but a reference tool which I think does a great job at pointing out the "when" for a variety of travel options. My basic criticism is that although for the most part it does a very good job at explaining the rationale behind why a particular date is recommended for a given location, it does not consistently highlights other suitable periods of the year for ... Read More:
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.The Best American Travel Writing 2008 (The Best American Series)
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from: Houghton Mifflin

October 08, 2008
I pre-ordered the book and was excited when the book finally arrived. I settled in reading in bed and then I got to page 46 and had a rude shock. The next page was numbered "45" with a different title. The next 5 chapters were not travel stories but science articles! This went until page 108, where it then went to page 111, and back to the travel stories. ARGH! I contacted Amazon and they swiftly sent me another copy, which I got today. It has the SAME problem! Stay away from the book until they FIX the problem! I love this series and the writing was great, but wait.
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.USA (Country Guide)
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by: Jeff Campbell, Alexis Averbuck, Sandra Bao, Andy Bender, Glenda Bendure, Beth Kohn

March 01, 2008
it is kind of dangerous to read this book cause it gives you a lots of ideas!!!!
and you want to see everything in the USA...

easy to find what you want in it, good maps, good advice...


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