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"Traveling across the great northern expanses from Dawson Creek, British Columbia, to Delta Junction, Alaska, the 1,500-mile Alaska Highway remains one of the greatest driving adventures of all time. Inside you will find details on gas prices, where to camp, how to prepare your vehicle for the journey, and insightful driving tips. Brimming with full-color photography, this updated edition of Guide to the Alaska Highway is the most stunning, the most...
2) The Dao of Doug 2: The Art of Driving a Bus: Keeping Zen in San Francisco Transit: A Line Trainer
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Inside the Heart of an SF Trolley Man: A Line Trainer's Guide Douglas Meriwether follows up his 2013 book with this revised second installment:SAN FRANCISCO - For many first-time San Franciscan commuters and transit riders, navigating and riding the bustling transit system can be both intimidating and confusing, but transit operator Driver Doug knows how to keep a Zen mind while riding the overhead in an electric trolley coach.In his second of the...
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The early history of the American railroad by the man the New York Times calls "one of the best-known civil engineers in America."
The American Railway provides an exciting look at the railroad industry in the 1880s and how it developed as the business boomed. Originally published in 1889, it contains a thorough history of how railroads were built, the types of railways, the lives of railway workers, the various ways the railway affected political...
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Anyone who has watched in anticipation as a powerful steam engine rolled into a station, belching iconic billows of black smoke, or heard the memorable blue note sound of a steam engine whistle will revel in Charles McShane's amazingly detailed exploration of the inner workings of the classic steam engine.
This historical record from 1909 will delight fans of classic American steam locomotives and those who have an unwavering love for classic American...
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For many years, visitors traveling to San Francisco came via ferry, and the Ferry Building, one of San Francisco's most famous landmarks, stood ready to welcome them. In the 1920's, the Ferry Building was the world's second-busiest transit terminal (after Charing Cross, London), with more than 50,000 people a day passing through the elegant structure, designed by architect A. Page Brown and opened in 1898. When the 1906 earthquake struck and the ensuing...
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The passion for flight has seized Alaska flyers, and those who yearn to fly to the Last Frontier, since 1913, when the first biplane arrived in crates via steamship and paddle-wheeler. In the decades to follow, Alaska's skies buzzed with aircraft, some brand-new, others patched together, and still others lovingly restored to their original beauty. Alaska's Bush Planes offers a brief history of flight in Alaska, then transports the reader on a visual...
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Pt. 1. General information. Alaska cruise options ; Preparing for your cruise ; Life aboard a cruise ship ; History of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest ; Natural phenomena ; Wildlife of Alaska ; A walk in a rainforest ; Native culture -- pt. 2. The voyage & the ports. Seattle ; Victoria ; Vancouver & Canadian Rockies ; Canada's inside passage ; Ketchikan ; Pioneer ports: Wrangell & Petersburg ; Juneau & Tracy Arm ; Skagway & the Yukon ; Glacier Bay...
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The essential guide to eating your way through the Emerald City.
In Globe's newest approach to food by city, Seattle Food Crawls takes the reader on a fun, tasty culinary tour. Discover the hidden gems and long-standing institutions of Seattle neighborhoods. Experience more than 15 crawls, each featuring 3-8 establishments, centered on a neighborhood or theme. Each tour is the complete recipe for a great night out, the perfect tourist day, a new...
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The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings The ultimate guides to the food scene in their respective states or regions, these books provide the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate local culinary offerings. Engagingly written by local authorities, they are a one-stop for residents and visitors alike to find producers and purveyors of tasty local specialties, as well as a rich array of other, indispensable food-related...
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Savor the Falvors of Napa Valley The heart of California's wine country, Napa Valley offers diverse and sophisticated options to please the palate. It is home to creative, farm-to-table seasonal menus, cutting-edge chefs, passionate farmers, and innovative purveyors. In Food Lovers' Guide to Napa Valley, seasoned writer Jean Saylor Doppenberg shares the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate these culinary treasures. A bounty...
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Savor the Flavors of San Francisco
With more restaurants per capita than any other city in the country, the City by the Bay offers its hungry locals and visitors a bountiful feast of delicious dining experiences, from succulent, high-grade sushi and piping-hot bowls of pho to thick, juicy cuts of prime rib served with sourdough bread. In Food Lovers' Guide to San Francisco, seasoned food writer Grace Keh shares the inside scoop on the best places...
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Savor the Flavors of Phoenix & Scottsdale
Things are different in the desert, and we wouldn't have it any other way. Greater Phoenix offers everything from sophisticated, delectable dishes to simple Southwest staples paired with a proud Old West attitude. In Food Lovers' Guide to Phoenix & Scottsdale, seasoned food writer Katarina Kovacevic shares the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate these culinary treasures. A bounty...
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The ultimate guide to the Portland, Oregon food scene provides the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate local culinary offerings. Written for residents and visitors alike to find producers and purveyors of tasty local specialties, as well as a rich array of other, indispensable food-related information including: food festivals and culinary events, specialty food shops, farmers' markets and farm stands, trendy restaurants...
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Savor the Flavors of Seattle
The Seattle food scene is a way of life. Foragers find mushrooms in the forests, nettles by the creeks, and sea beans by the ocean. Fish mongers and farmers take pride in their ingredients, and artisan cheese makers, butchers, chefs, chocolatiers, baristas, and roasters push the boundaries of the city's playful palate. In Food Lovers' Guide to Seattle, seasoned food writer Laurie Wolf shares the inside scoop on the best...
16) Fodor's Seattle
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Whether you want to take in the view from the Space Needle, sample world-class coffee and cuisine, or hike in Washington's national parks, the local Fodor's travel experts in Seattle are here to help! Fodor's Seattle guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout,...
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TOURISM TRENDS:
• Tourism to Napa and Sonoma is still down approximately 20% from where it was in 2019, due in large part to declining business travel, but trends are showing an increasing number of visitors, and tourist revenue has begun to improve over 2021
FULLY REDESIGNED!
• New front cover has eye-catching full-bleed images with key selling points on the front
• New back cover is fully-redesigned
• "Best of" Lists will visually engage...
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Lonely Planet's Cruise Ports Alaska is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Watch the skyscrapers of downtown Vancouver disappear behind the trees of Stanley Park as you glide beneath the Lion's Gate Bridge, relive the wild drama of the gold rush era in Skagway, nose around Cold War relics amidst giant glaciers in Whittier; all with your trusted travel companion. Discover...
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Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's California's Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 33 amazing drives, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Experience the majesty of Yosemite, encounter towering redwoods in Big Sur, or soak up the sun on SoCal's beaches. Get to California, rent a car, and hit the road!
Inside Lonely Planet's California's Best Road Trips:
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Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Pacific Northwest's Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 32 amazing drives, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Cruise the Pacific Coast, the Willamette Valley and the Cascade Mountains. Get to the Pacific Northwest, rent a car, and hit the road!
Inside Lonely Planet's Pacific Northwest's Best Road Trips:
Itineraries for classic road trips plus other lesser-known...
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