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California For Dummies

By: Mary Herczog,Paula Tevis

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With two of the nation’s largest megalopolises — Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay area—California has the largest, wealthiest, and most urbanized population of any state in the nation. Yet it’s also an agricultural wonderland, a nature-lovers paradise, a wine-lover’s dream, an outdoor enthusiast’s ideal playground, and more. In fact, there’s so much to see and do in California that you’ll probably have to choose. With this guide, you can’t lose. It gives you the scoop on: Northern California, including San Francisco, the Napa and Sonoma Valleys, Redwood Country, Yosemite National Park, and more The central coast, including the Monterey Peninsula and the spectacular Big Sur Coast The Southland cities, including L.A., San Juan Capistrano and Laguna Beach, ritzy Palm Springs, and San Diego Major attractions like Hearst Castle, Disneyland, the San Diego Zoo, and Alcatraz Activities like hiking in the Yosemite Valley, biking along the Monterey coastline, cruising Sunset Boulevard, taking in the scenery on the Pacific Coast Highway, and more All kinds of dining options, ranging from foodie favorites like the French Laundry in Yountville and Campanile, Patina, and Providence in L. A. to good restaurants for picky eaters, and great places to enjoy a vegetarian meal or incredible Vietnamese, Italian, Mexican, or Thai specialties Can’t miss family destinations in various parts of the state, including Humboldt Redwood State Park, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the California Science Center, in L.A., and more All sorts of accommodations, from new Treebones Resort in Big Sur that houses you in a gorgeous yurt, L. A.’s Chateau Marmont, with its Art Deco and Beaux Arts castle-style main building and individual bungalows, the Grand View and Seven Gables inns in Monterey/Pacific Grove with their spectacular ocean views, Chateau du Sureau in Oakhurst for pure pampering and four-star dining, and more Like every For Dummies travel guide, California For Dummies, 4th Edition includes: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip The best hotels and restaurants for every budget Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages Complete with all kinds of planning tips plus actual time-tested itineraries, this covers the must-see attractions, suggests things to see or do that are off the beaten path, and answers questions you might not even think to ask, like where to go to get down and wacky the way actual Californians do, where to find great inexpensive, gifts, and even where to find the graves of some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. With this guide, you’ll soon be singing, "California, here I come.

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0470124032

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San Francisco For Dummies

By: Paula Tevis

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San Francisco For Dummies

By: Paula Tevis

San Francisco is one of the most exciting, inviting, unique, and eclectic cities in the world. From the Golden Gate Bridge to Lombardy Street to the Embarcadero…from Little Italy to Chinatown to Russian Hill, there’s an invigorating mix of attractions and cultures. This friendly guide helps you zero in on your “must sees” and plan your personal itinerary. Enjoy incredible upscale shopping or bargain-hunting in Chinatown, browse for books at City Lights, or hit Haight Street or Hayes Street for the latest trends Choose from all kinds of entertainment options, ranging from a Giants game to grand opera to theater to blues to leather-clad, fire-dancing performance artists Have a romantic dinner at Absinthe or Quince, sip a cappuccino in North Beach, enjoy authentic Italian pastas, or try the catch of the day Take a day trip to Berkeley, an overnighter to the coast, or a getaway to Wine Country, including winery tours and a mud bath Like every For Dummies travel guide, San Francisco For Dummies, 4th Edition helps you make the most of your vacation. It includes: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice Info on the best ships for every budget Tips on sightseeing at ports of call Whether you want to experience the thrills and views provided by the cable cars, escape from Alcatraz, climb Telegraph Hill, bike in Golden State Park, or simply relax in a room with a private outdoor soaking tub, this guide helps you find your way in the City by the Bay.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470120592

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9780470120590

The Cougar

Beautiful, Wild and Dangerous

By: Paula Wild

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The Cougar

Beautiful, Wild and Dangerous

By: Paula Wild

The Cougar is a skillful blend of natural history, scientific research, First Nations stories and first person accounts. With her in-depth research, Wild explores the relationship between mountain lions and humans, and provides the most up-to-date information on cougar awareness and defense tactics for those living, working or travelling in cougar country.

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D & M Publishers

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177162003X

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California For Dummies

By: Paula Tevis,Mary Herczog

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California For Dummies

By: Paula Tevis,Mary Herczog

From Hollywood and Disneyland to San Francisco, Yosemite, and the Napa Valley, California offers and endless supply of vacation fun. From the L.A. nightlife to the natural wonders, from great restaurants to fun outdoor activities, this friendly guide covers it all: Great itineraries for Northern California, Southern California, and the whole state Complete coverage of all the natural wonders Entire sections on Disneyland and Yosemite National Park Wacky events from sandcastle building contests to the Jumping Frog Jubilee Like every For Dummies travel guide, California For Dummies includes: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip The best restaurants and hotels for every budget Lots of detailed maps

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0764554492

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California

By: Paula Tevis

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California

By: Paula Tevis

With over 40 million copies sold worldwide, Berlitz Pocket Guides have long been renowned for their ease of use and portability by booksellers and travelers alike. Redesigned and updated, Pocket Guides continue to provide a world of information for travel at any budget -- and still fit into a pocket.

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283157689X

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The Complete Idiot's Travel Guide to San Francisco & the Wine Country

By: Paula Tevis

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The Complete Idiot's Travel Guide to San Francisco & the Wine Country

By: Paula Tevis

c Quick & Easy Guidance so your customers will have more time to enjoy their trips and less time to rummage through pages of useless information. Heavy use of dynamic icons, maps, and indexes expertly developed by our Frommer's travel staff. c Idiot-Proof Instructions so your customer will know when to go where and why, all without the stress of wondering, "Will I get burned?" c Down-to-Earth Advice detailing the location by sights, hotels, restaurants, do's and don'ts, tourist traps, and time- and money-wasters to be avoided! Our new Complete Idiot's Travel Guides have the advice and opinions that matter for the perfect idiot-proof trip.

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0028623045

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365 Ways to Save the Earth

By: Philippe Bourseiller,Anne Jankeliowitch,Ariel Dekovic

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365 Ways to Save the Earth

By: Philippe Bourseiller,Anne Jankeliowitch,Ariel Dekovic

""365" "Ways to Save the Earth" . . . and savor its fragile beauty, in this stunning photo guide." --"Time""A book of high art that's educational and thought-provoking."--"The Standard In recent years, concerns about the environment and global warming have moved to the forefront of public consciousness and now play a significant role in our everyday lives. Because our understanding of the steps we need to take to make a positive impact have evolved rapidly, Abrams is updating its successful title "365 Ways to Save the Earth." In this book, each spread includes a breathtaking photograph of nature paired with an action the reader can take to help save the earth. It tackles subjects ranging from automobile use and recycling to shopping and leisure and health and the workplace. With 145 previously unseen images by Bourseiller and an entirely new text based on up-to-the-minute environmental research, this book is an indispensable tool for anyone hoping to take part in preserving the planet.

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California For Dummies

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The Complete Idiot's Travel Guide to San Francisco & the Wine Country

The Complete Idiot's Travel Guide to San Francisco & the Wine Country

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365 Ways to Save the Earth

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