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Hawaii The Big Island Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook239 reviews
Andrew Doughty

Wizard Publications Inc., 2008

This is simply the best guidebook available!
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 ... 		  
  







  
  
The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2007 (Unofficial Guides)110 reviews
Bob Sehlinger, Len Testa

Wiley, 2006

A Must Have!
This book was such a great help! I purchased several other, but this was by far, the most comprehensive and best written! 		  
  







  
  
Miracle in the Andes: 72 Days on the Mountain and My Long Trek Home96 reviews
Nando Parrado, Vince Rause

Crown, 2006

Phenomenal book
An amazing story that I couldn't put down! I was awestruck by the sheer impossibility of anyone surviving. The most striking moment was under the avalanche in which Nando surrendered his life and was ready to die. Their courage and instincts for survival were amazing. The message I took away is that love can inspire a person to do miraculous things and that God is too distant to rely on or ... 		  
  







  
  
My Family and Other Animals72 reviews
Gerald Durrell

House of Stratus, 2003

I wish I could give it 6 stars!
This book is absolutely, brilliantly funny. The wit and unique characterizations are woven with great descriptions of the animals and plants of Corfu. That Durrell can hold the attention of readers who have no interest in biology simply demonstrates what a fine work this is. Gerald's depiction of a larger-than-life expatriate family on a larger-than-life Greek island is a tremendous celebration ... 		  
  







  
  
Kauai Trailblazer: Where to Hike, Snorkel, Bike, Paddle, Surf (65 reviews
Jerry Sprout, Janine Sprout

Diamond Valley Company, 2007

A USEFUL Guide Book!
Guess where my wife wants to take me on her summer vacation? Hint: she likes lush resorts with hiking opportunities. I've been to the other islands of Hawaii several times, but never to Kauai. I don't need the usual 50 pages of cajoling to enjoy myself that most guidebooks feature, and in this era of goooogle, I certainly don't need out-of-date hotel listings. This is a book crammed with info ... 		  
  







  
  
Orchid Fever (Methuen Non-fiction)76 reviews
Eric Hansen

Methuen Publishing Ltd, 2001

I'd love an update!
I read this with jaw agape most of the time. The main reason for this embarrassing state of affairs was the CITES ridiculousness that crops up again and again. Can people in positions of power REALLY be so stupid? Well, yep, they can, sadly enough for the thousands of plants that are destroyed in the name of "development," illegal to save by conservationists. But the people Hansen meets are ... 		  
  







  
  
The Pianist101 reviews
Wladyslaw Szpilman

Picador, 1999

Incredible story!
This book is an incredible story of survival. I have seen the movie also. I would recommend both! 		  
  







  
  
Seabiscuit: An American Legend634 reviews
Laura Hillenbrand

Ballantine Books, 2002

If you have not read this book, buy it today!!
Seabiscuit is a great story, book, and movie. If you have not read it, buy it today and start reading. You will not be disappointed. 		  
  







  
  
Oahu Revealed: The Ultimate Guide to Honolulu, Waikiki & Beyond112 reviews
Andrew Doughty, Harriett Friedman

Wizard Publications Inc., 2004

Everything you need in one book.
As with most resort destinations there's no shortage of written material to mull through when planning a vacation. I ordered this book based on the reviews on Amazon and once I received it I put all the other material in the recycling bin. It was simply the best! My only regret is that I didn't order two copies as we're a family of four and quite often we found ourselves arguing over whose turn ... 		  
  







  
  
Anne of the Island (Anne of Green Gables Novels) (Anne of Green Gables Novels) (Anne of Green Gables Novels)65 reviews
L. M. Montgomery

Amereon Limited, 1987

i read this over and over again.
this book never gets old. i've had it for so long and now i'm off to college and i still enjoy reading it cover to cover. anne is a great character, one who is easy to love and who explains herself well. the other characters are also quirky. something about this book is very universal, which i think explains why even in this century i still find myself being able to relate to Anne. the plot, ... 		  
  







  
  
Man-Eaters of Kumaon (Oxford India Paperbacks)53 reviews
Jim Corbett

Oxford University Press, USA, 1993

He Makes the Jungle Come Alive!
In the early twentieth century, British held South Asia was terroized by a number of infamous tigers and leopards. Entire villages were abandoned and literally hundreds of human beings found out they weren't at the top of the food chain. In the "Man Eaters of Kumaon", hunter jim Corbett describes in vivid and suspensful detail his hunt for tigers in Northwest India. Corbett describes the ... 		  
  







  
  
The Bad Girl's Guide to the Open Road62 reviews
Cameron Tuttle

Chronicle Books, 1999

Don't leave home without it!
My girlfriend and I saw this book at Borders and had to sit down and check it out. We laughed so hard we nearly got kicked out of the cafe. People were staring. The smart ones came up and asked what we were reading and got their own copy. If you have a wacky sense of humor, this is your book! 		  
  







  
  
Angelina Jolie's: Notes from My Travels55 reviews
Angelina Jolie

Pocket, 2003

Everyone interested in humanitarian work should read this!
This was a great book, i am soo glad i bought it. It really made things real and showed you the reality of what goes on in the world outside the bubble of your own perspective and own country. I would recommend this for everyone, even if your not an angelina fan because everyone should know about these living conditions that are how a large portion of the world are subjected too and it really ... 		  
  







  
  
Homicide60 reviews
David Simon

Ballantine Books, 1993

Well written and very accessible, highly recommended
I read this book after watching - several times over - David Simon's most recent work, The Wire. I have always been interested in detectives and was drawn by this book because it is non-fiction. As well as being a highly enjoyable read, I would say there were three main takeaways. First, the detailed first-hand account of actual cases and methods of investigation (including related disciplines ... 		  
  







  
  
The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion: The All-Purpose Baking Cookbook53 reviews
King Arthur Flour

Countryman Press, 2003

My Baking Bible
I received this book as a gift this past Christmas, and it is by far the most-used cookbook I own. I have a special penchant for baking, but am only still learning (before this cookbook, I'd only ever really baked cookies). I can say, then, that this cookbook is excellent for the learning baker. This is the book I used to learn to bake bread (like their delicious and easy Vermont Maple ... 		  
  







  
  
The Art of Shen Ku: The Ultimate Traveler's Guide : The First Intergalactic Artform of the Entire Universe64 reviews
Zeek

Perigee Trade, 2001

One copy for the coffee table- another for the evacuation kit.
If you don't own or read another book in your life, at least have this one handy. Its kind of big, the size of a laptop- but if it comes to taking only what I can carry if the big earthquake hits one night, I will have my glasses in one hand and screw the laptop (its the most expensive thing I own!), taking this book in the other! In fact I don't even have to think that far because I have stuffed ... 		  
  







  
  
Little Britches;: Father and I Were Ranchers59 reviews
Ralph Moody

W. W. Norton, 1950

Speechless
Oh I am speechless. This is a book full of grace, character, This is the writers real life boyhood and apparently thought he could make a good book out of it. Boy was he right! I could read this book about three hundred times and then maybe think about putting it down! This man had such a life as a kid! man you would think it was fictional but when you know its not it makes you well... Speechless! 		  
  







  
  
The Complete Guide to Walt Disney World62 reviews
Julie Neal, Mike Neal

Coconut Press, 2007

Disney in Detail
I purchased this book right before a fall trip to Disney World with my 3 teenagers, and it was the best thing I did. A lot of detailed information about restaurants and tips on where to get good snacks was right on target. We were able to find some wonderful out-of-the-way places to eat for a good value while in the parks that we may not have stumbled upon on our own. The book also recommends ... 		  
  







  
  
Bodybuilding a Realistic Approach: How You Can Have a Great Body56 reviews
Frank A. Melfa

Power Writings, 1996

This book changed everything for me
I have lifted weights on and off for 25, sometimes pretty seriously, occasionally achieving quite a lot of bulk and definition, but this book finally gave me a real plan suited for guys like me - athletic nerds who want to be in shape. It really is realistic; it is complete (diet, "dungeon" (basement) workouts, and - importantly - safety, are covered thoroughly), easy to follow, and the pictures ... 		  
  







  
  
Maui Trailblazer: Where to Hike, Snorkel, Paddle, Surf, Drive57 reviews
Jerry Sprout, Janine Sprout

Diamond Valley Company, 2007

Fifteen day vacation
We decided to visit two islands because we had heard how different they were: Maui and the Big Island. We chose the trailblazer books to guide us since they were both crammed with incredibly helpful information. For hikers and snorkelers and sightseers they are a gold mine. They are written in clear language and the outings are well arranged with accompanying maps. The tips for getting ... 		  
  







  




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