Martinique, Guadeloupe, Dominica & St. Lucia Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)My wife and I went to St. Lucia in April. We had prepared for our trip by reading all this book had to say about the island, which was very helpful in planning day trips, money exchange, restaurants, etc. We took the book with us and it was extremely helpful with maps when we drove around the island,...

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One Hundred Semesters: My Adventures as Student, Professor, and University President, and What I Learned along the Way Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This charming and insightful educational memoir manages to tell us more about what's happening in higher education than could a truckload of educational studies. And Chace does it simply by telling his story. Leaning toward West Point (a big place that trains warriors and engineers) over Haverford (a...

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Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Windows Vista All in One Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I was thinking of giving this just three stars, but after using Vista for a month, the book does seem to be complete and fairly accurate, so I didn't want to ding it too badly.Now for the bad part. For one, the book is way too big at 750 pages. As someone with a good knowledge of XP and a few days poking...

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Amusement Parks of Pennsylvania Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)As most roller coaster enthusiasts know, there are very few books that go beyond pretty full-color photographs and into the history of a particular park. It is even more difficult to find information on parks not owned by major corporations (e.g. Disney, Paramount, Vivendi Universal).Futrell's book captures...

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Frommer's Australia 2008 (Frommer's Complete) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This well-organized book breaks down places to see in Australia by thier states. The sixteen Best of Australia lists; descriptive reviews of hotels and suggested itineraries; and 'Fun Facts' such as where to cuddle a koala are interesting to note. I am already planning to go back for a second visit because...

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Balanchine: A Biography: With a New Epilogue Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Taper's Balanchine biography is one of the best books I have ever read! It combines the biographical information with personal accounts and stories that really give you the feeling of getting to know the amazing George Balanchine. Some may have read other books, like Gelsey Kirkland's "Dancing on my...

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San Francisco As You Like It: 23 Tailor-Made Tours for Culture Vultures, Shopaholics, Neo-Bohemians, Famished Foodies, Savvy Natives & Everyone Else Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)As a San Franciscan, this book is the perfect gift and/or inspiration to entertain friends, family or even yourself.The author's approach orients the reader and eliminates the clutter of the average guide book. The book also has a nice balance between indoor and outdoor activities that you will be tempted...

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