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The Lost Continent: Travels in Small Town America The Lost Continent: Travels in Small Town America
by Bill Bryson


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Following an urge to rediscover his youth, Bill Bryson left his native Des Moines, Iowa, in a journey that would take him across 38 states. Lucky for us, he brought a notebook. With a razor wit and a kind heart, Bryson serves up a colorful tale of... (read more)

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The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland (Unofficial Guide to Disneyland) The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland (Unofficial Guide to Disneyland)
by Bob Sehlinger


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From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide(R) to Walt Disney World(R) A Tourist's Best Friend --Chicago Sun-Times Indispensable --The New York Times Five Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide(R): Every attraction ranked and... (read more)

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Rising Tide: The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 and How It Changed America Rising Tide: The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 and How It Changed America
by John M Barry


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"An account of the Mississippi flood of 1927 and how it changed America. When the river flooded, it was possible to travel in a boat, east to west in the South, two hundred miles. The book is an account of how engineers had tried to control the... (read more)

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The Mississippi and the Making of a Nation: From the Louisiana Purchase to Today (National Geographic) The Mississippi and the Making of a Nation: From the Louisiana Purchase to Today (National Geographic)
by Stephen E Ambrose


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From northern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, the Mississippi River runs its course along the borders of ten states and cleanly bisects the nation. But the Mississippi is more than an imposing natural landmark; it is embedded in every facet of America... (read more)

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Frommer's Nashville & Memphis (Frommer's Nashville & Memphis) Frommer's Nashville & Memphis (Frommer's Nashville & Memphis)
by Linda Romine


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With Frommer's in hand, you'll discover the highlights of two major capitals of American music: Nashville, country music's mecca, and Memphis, the city that gave birth to the blues. We'll take you to the hottest shows, and to sizzling nightclubs where... (read more)

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Sacagawea's Nickname: Essays on the American West (New York Review Collections) Sacagawea's Nickname: Essays on the American West (New York Review Collections)
by Larry Mcmurtry


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New in paperback What was achieved and destroyed, what was made up and forgotten in the American West as the continent was mapped, the natives were displaced, and exploits were transformed into legends? In this acclaimed collection, Larry McMurtry... (read more)

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Frommer's Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks (Frommer's Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks) Frommer's Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks (Frommer's Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks)
by Don Laine


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Frommer's Puts the Parks in Your Pocket. * The best strategies for seeing Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks--and the lowdown on equally stunning (and less crowded) natural wonders nearby * Great places to stay: cozy park lodges, family-friendly gateway... (read more)

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Frommer's San Francisco (Frommer's San Francisco) Frommer's San Francisco (Frommer's San Francisco)
by Matthew R. Poole


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Frommer's. The best trips start here. Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. * Insider tips on the best side trips from San Francisco, from the Point Reyes National Seashore to Berkeley, Sausalito, and Muir Woods... (read more)

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Frommer's Honolulu & Oahu Day by Day with Map (Frommer's Day by Day: Honolulu & Oahu) Frommer's Honolulu & Oahu Day by Day with Map (Frommer's Day by Day: Honolulu & Oahu)
by Jeanette Foster


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Honolulu and Oahu Day by Day is the perfect answer for travelers who want to know the best places to visit and the best way to see the island. This attractively priced, four-color guide offers dozens of itineraries that show you how to see the best of... (read more)

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Frommer's Kauai (Frommer's Kauai) Frommer's Kauai (Frommer's Kauai)
by Jeanette Foster


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Frommer's. The best trips start here. Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. * The best outdoor activities, including exploring Waimea Canyon and the Na Pali Coast. * Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and... (read more)

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The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2008 (Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World) The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2008 (Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World)
by Bob Sehlinger


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Our #1 bestselling Wiley travel guide. The Magic Kingdom was the world’ s most visited amusement park in 2005, with more than 16.2 million visitors. New attractions include Finding Nemo– The Musical and Woody’ s Cowboy Camp.... (read more)

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A Crack in the Edge of the World A Crack in the Edge of the World
by Simon Winchester


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A burgeoning new city is built on the dreams of the American gold rush. It is also built upon a landscape that has been stretching, sliding and breaking apart for millennia. In 1906 the dreams of this city came crashing down beneath the rippling wave of... (read more)

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Frommer's Hawaii with Map (Frommer's Hawaii) Frommer's Hawaii with Map (Frommer's Hawaii)
by Jeanette Foster


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You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you,... (read more)

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Frommer's Alaska (Frommer's Alaska) Frommer's Alaska (Frommer's Alaska)
by Charles P. Wohlforth


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Frommer's. The best trips start here. Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. * Insider advice on enjoying the great Alaskan wilderness, from whale-watching and kayaking to fishing for Pacific salmon. * Outspoken... (read more)

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Frommer's Utah (Frommer's Utah) Frommer's Utah (Frommer's Utah)
by Eric Peterson


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Meticulously researched, with every recommendation based on personal experience, Frommer's Utah is the only guide you'll need to experience all the adventure and natural wonders of this amazing corner of the Southwest. Let Frommer's Utah show you all the... (read more)

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West of Then: A Mother, a Daughter, and a Journey Past Paradise West of Then: A Mother, a Daughter, and a Journey Past Paradise
by Tara Bray Smith


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At the center of West of Then is Karen Morgan -- island flower, fifth-generation haole (white) Hawaiian, Mayflower descendant -- now living on the streets of downtown Honolulu. Despite her recklessness, Karen inspires fierce loyalty and love in her three... (read more)

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The Big House: A Century in the Life of an American Summer Home The Big House: A Century in the Life of an American Summer Home
by George Howe Colt


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In this intimate and poignant history of a sprawling century-old summer house on Cape Cod, George Howe Colt reveals not just one family's fascinating story but a vanishing way of life. Faced with the sale of the treasured house where he had spent forty... (read more)

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Frommer's Walt Disney World & Orlando with Map (Frommer's Walt Disney World & Orlando) Frommer's Walt Disney World & Orlando with Map (Frommer's Walt Disney World & Orlando)
by Laura Miller


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Completely updated for 2008, Frommer's Walt Disney World & Orlando is the perfect trip-planner for America's #1 vacation destination--Disney World. A total of 50 million people visited Orlando in 2006, spending over $28 billion, according to the Orlando... (read more)

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The Unofficial Guide to Hawaii (Unofficial Guide to Hawaii) The Unofficial Guide to Hawaii (Unofficial Guide to Hawaii)
by Rick Carroll


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From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide(r) to Walt Disney World (r) "A Tourist's Best Friend!" -Chicago Sun-Times "Indispensable" -The New York Times Five Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide (r): * Major hotels and... (read more)

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Bright Lights, Big Ass: A Self-Indulgent, Surly, Ex-Sorority Girl's Guide to Why It Often Sucks in The City, or Who Are These Idiots and Why Do Bright Lights, Big Ass: A Self-Indulgent, Surly, Ex-Sorority Girl's Guide to Why It Often Sucks in The City, or Who Are These Idiots and Why Do
by Jen Lancaster


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Jen Lancaster hates to burst your happy little bubble, but life in the big city isn't all it's cracked up to be. Contrary to what you see on TV and in the movies, most urbanites aren't party-hopping in slinky dresses and strappy stilettos. But lucky for... (read more)

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