by Tim Hauserman (2012)
"Revised to reflect the latest conditions and routing of the trail and includes information for over 20 miles of new trail. Updated topographic maps depict the entire route, along with the easy (and fun) to read trail directions, the book includes fascinating information on the plants and animals you'll see along the trail, plus essential advice for planning a hike on the TRT, whether it's a day's outing or a 2-week circuit of the entire lake." --Publisher's description.
Chris Shaffer
Describes 380 fishing spots including lakes, rivers, streams, and creeks in Central California. For each area, Chris Shaffer provides a rating, comments, and information on species, stock, facilities, contacts, and directions.
[text: Giorgio Agnese, Maurizio Re
One of the most fascinating regions of Africa, the land that saw the rise and fall of the longest and most enigmatic of the Mediterranean civilizations, Egypt is full of landscapes of breathtaking beauty and artistic masterpieces, from the pyramids of Giza to the Valley of the Kings, from the Temple of Philae to Abu Simbel. Thrilling images combined with original text describe the myriad facets of a colorful and surprising land which the Ancients appropriately called "The Red and the Black," evoking the sharp contrast between the red of the scorching desert wastes and the black silt left by the flooding Nile. Within the pages of this book is an enthralling journey through a country with enduring appeal, savoring the complexity, mystery, and formidable wealth of the land of the pharaohs.
Randy Johnson
"There has never been a better time to explore the Blue Ridge Parkway! This updated edition of Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway is ideal for anyone who uses the Parkway as a portal to the Southern Appalachian experience. It includes the best trails in the national forests, state parks, and private preserves that line the 469-mile roadway from the southern end of Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina making it a single-volume solution for the serious explorer, whether on foot or by car. Look inside to find: hikes suited to every ability, from 0.1-mile nature walks to 13-mile backpacks, with options for longer treks; accurate directions to both popular and less-traveled trails; up-to-date trail descriptions and detailed trail maps; difficulty ratings and elevation gain for each hike; mileage log for the entire Parkway and a guide to wildflowers; tips for zero-impact hiking, trail etiquette, and hiking with kids"--Amazon.com.
Mark Sceruman and Mark Moran
*Weird Civil War* delves into the peculiar history and ghastly legacy of the bloodiest period in American history, featuring the era's most gripping tragic tales, fascinating facts, spooky scenarios, and eccentric characters. This brand-new volume—which compiles the most compelling Civil War stories from the bestselling Weird series—will excite precocious history students, Civil War buffs, and the multitude of Americans-young and old-with historical ties to the Confederate and Union armies.