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Calling all music lovers! Are you planning a trip to Los Angeles or do you simply want to experience some of the city’s most iconic indie venues? Look no further! Discover the vibrant music scene of Los Angeles through some of the city's most iconic independent music venues. From intimate clubs to historic theaters, this book takes you on a journey through eight of the best indie hangouts in L.A. through the lens of a local musician. What you will find in this book: L.A.’s top eight indie music venues according to a local musician Notable facts, personal stories, and photos will ...

Travel back to one of Florida's most colorful, violent, intoxicating, and fun chapters! Rum Runners and Moonshiners of Old Florida Volume Two: A Second Batch is the sequel to the acclaimed 2019 book, that showed the fun and inebriated side of the sunshine state's past. Released as part of a new Florida Squeeze book series, this new volume features new images, artwork, and cocktail recipes. Robert Buccellato is the author of seven books including Rum Runners and Moonshiners of Old Florida and Jimmy Carter in Plains.

El Camino Sierra, or mountain highway is an historic route in California that runs from Los Angeles up to Lake Tahoe, East of Yosemite. As far back as 1910 the Camino has been a showcase for the natural beauty of California from the Mojave Desert to Yosemite and the high Sierras. These days, there are quicker routes to traverse the state, but few are as scenically beautiful as the Camino. It is reminiscent of the the road less travelled referred to by Robert Frost -- Two roads diverged in a wood and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference. Most people ...

In the summer of 1994, I stuffed a swimsuit, a couple of paperback books, my passport and a stack of travelers checks into a small daypack and caught a one-way flight to Mexico. I was 36 years old without any real ties in the world, and I had a little money saved up in the bank. But most importantly, I was done with America: the hectic pace, the spiraling cost of living, and the same old routines and monotony. I wanted something different now, something new, something exciting and off the grid. I had originally planned to go to Hawaii and live on the beach. But when a friend pointed out the...

The Mayan Peninsula has hundreds of Archaeological Sites filled with history and amazing temples, pyramids, platforms, administrative buildings, and a few other surprises. Yucatán is the best place to visit if you like Mayan Culture. It not only has the most visited Mayan city (Chichén Itzá) but other amazing ones like Uxmal, Mayapán, among others. This is the perfect book if you're interested in getting to know everything about: · Dzibilchaltún · Chichén Itzá · Mayapán · Xcambó · Uxmal Here you will find detailed descriptions of every building found in these Mayan ...

This is a vastly expanded and revised edition of the 2001 classic, Over the Edge: Death in Grand Canyon, now updated after a decade, containing many gripping accounts of all known fatal mishaps in the most famous of the World's Seven Natural Wonders.

Xavier Moret parte hacia Estados Unidos a la búsqueda de algunos de sus mitos de juventud: la cultura beat, los hippies californianos, los grandes escenarios de las películas del Oeste… Debía haber sospechado que sus gustos musicales y culturales iban a chocar frontalmente con los de las jóvenes adolescentes que viajan en el asiento trasero del coche: su hija y una amiga. América, América es una road movie literaria, en la que los elementos clásicos de la cultura estadounidense como gasolineras polvorientas, moteles astrosos, casinos deslumbrantes o comida-basura van tejiendo ...

Stand Up Paddle Board - SUP, Kayak, Canoe The California Coast - Guidbook and detailed maps of over 40 spots to launch and paddle along the California Coast from Just North of Monterey to the Mexican border. A version of this book with higher resolution images is also available. The text of the two versions is the same.Stand Up Paddle Boarding - SUP, Kayaking / Sea Kayaking, and Canoeing / Outrigger Canoeing are great ways to enjoy the beautiful California Coast. This book will help you find places to paddle. Detailed launch and trip information is provided. This is the ideal companion book...

Your mission, should you choose to accept it... Welcome secret agent! SPIES Force, the most elite spy agency in the world, has chosen you to join the Operation Lincoln's Ghost unit in Washington D.C. What you are about to read is top secret. Where is Lincoln's ghost? It's up to you to uncover the clues and find out! PuzzleQuests' Operation Lincoln's Ghost takes you on a fun, spy-themed puzzlehunt around Washington, DC, uncovering clues and completing tasks as you follow in the footsteps of the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. Follow the clues and crack the case! Explore...

Washington, DC is a fabulous city for an adventure! There are so many places for kids to explore. Scavenger Guides Washington, DC will immerse your child in a fun, fact-filled scavenger hunt around the nation's capital. It is designed to engage your child in their travels and enhance their observational skills. Your child will discover Washington, DC while having fun following clues, completing tasks, and collecting awards - certificates included! Each guide also includes a daily travel journal and tips for taking great photos to help your child preserve their vacation memories. Follow the ...

What secrets do the Las Vegas storm drains keep? What discoveries wait in the dark? What's beneath the neon? Armed with a flashlight, tape recorder, and expandable baton, Las Vegas CityLife writer-editor Matthew O'Brien explored the Las Vegas flood-control system for more than four years. Beneath the Neon: Life and Death in the Tunnels of Las Vegas chronicles O'Brien's adventures in subterranean Vegas. He follows the footsteps of a psycho killer. He braces against a flood. He parties with naked crack-heads.

In the span of one unforgettable year, Coyne crisscrosses the country in search of its greatest golf experience, playing every course to ever host a US Open, along with more than two hundred hidden gems and heavyweights, visiting all fifty states to find a better understanding of his home country and countrymen. Coyne’s journey begins where the US Open and US Amateur got their start, historic Newport Country Club in Rhode Island.

Nogales is a border town caught between Mexico and the United States of America. A 40-foot steel fence runs through its centre, separating the prosperous US side from the impoverished Mexican side. It is a fascinating site of tension, now more than ever, as the town fills with hopeful border crossers and the deportees who have been caught and brought back. And it is here that Paul Theroux will begin his journey into the culturally rich but troubled heart of modern Mexico.

Discovering Michigan's Upper Peninsula: Your Ultimate Guide to Uncovering Nature's Hidden Treasures! Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Michigan's Upper Peninsula with "Discovering Michigan's Upper Peninsula." This comprehensive travel guide reveals the pristine landscapes, rich history, and hidden gems of one of America's most captivating regions. From the breathtaking waters of Kitch-iti-kipi to the culinary delights of local dining spots, this guidebook ensures your journey is well-planned and truly memorable. Explore Must-See Attractions: Dive into the crystal-clear waters of ...

Get ready to experience the ultimate slice of Wisconsin life with Grillin’ in a Blizzard: Tales from Life in the Great White Cheese State, a laugh-out-loud collection of stories, tall tales, and hard truths that every true Wisconsinite knows by heart. Wayne Larson captures the spirit of America’s Dairyland in this heartwarming, hilarious book that’s as comforting as a Friday night fish fry and as genuine as a Packers fan in a cheesehead hat.

With its stunning and unique landscape, Bryce Canyon National Park is both a beautiful and haunting place. Miles of natural amphitheaters in the park contain the largest concentration of hoodoos—irregular columns of colorful rocks—in the entire world. Although it is one of the smallest national parks in the United States, what the park lacks in size it makes up for in natural splendor. Join 101 Travel Bits™ in celebrating the wonderful national park that is Zion National Park. *** 101 Travel Bits are not your typical guidebooks. Each collection of 101 Travel Bits consists of 101 “...

Denali was focused on finals and Christmas shopping, but a moose in her front yard disrupted her morning, and now she's found a frozen body. Was it a moosicide? Everyone seems to be writing off Jake’s death as a moose attack, but Denali isn’t so sure. As she learns more about Jake, she finds that there were a number of people with far better motives for his death than the moose. Can Denali and her friends find the real killer? A Denali Hawthorne Christmas Mystery, first book in the Denali Hawthorne Mystery Series.

Welcome, this book is a scaled-down mini-travel guide for the Reno Tahoe area. I hit the highlights of what I would like to see and do here in Reno Tahoe. I have lots of family and friends visiting my husband and me through the years. Having a handy printed book of where to go and what to see would be helpful. So, here it is. Lots of colorful photos of Reno Tahoe. As a child, my family vacationed in Lake Tahoe for many years. My parents moved to South Lake Tahoe in 1985. While I did not get to see much back on the 1970s family vacations, I have explored many hiking trails and downhill skied...

Celebrities like Julia Roberts, George Lucas, and Joan Baez could live anywhere they like, but they all choose to call San Francisco home. Get ready to find out why! Think of the San Francisco Bay Area, and one of the first things that spring to mind is probably wine. The region is famed for its food and wineries, and every year, visitors flock from far and wide to enjoy its offerings. At the mention of San Francisco itself, you’ll probably think of the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge… but what else does the City by the Bay have to offer? Whether you’re planning a wine tour, taking a ...

Glitchy Appalachia: Unexplained Phenomena, Lost Time, and the Things Watching from the Trees This report was never meant to be found. Deep in the Appalachian wilderness, where fog moves against the wind and lost roads appear on no maps, something is watching. People go missing under impossible conditions. Electronic equipment fails in predictable sequences. And survivors, the few that exist, return with fragmented memories of fractured pupils and voices speaking from the static. A pattern is emerging. Inside Glitchy Appalachia, you’ll find classified field reports, archived testimonies, ...