Best of
Guides

2015

The Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game: Volume 2: Small Game and Fowl


Steven Rinella - 2015
    In this first-ever complete guide to hunting—from hunting wild game to butchering and cooking it—the host of the popular hunting show MeatEater shares his own expertise with us, and imparts strategies and tactics from many of the most experienced hunters in the United States as well.   This invaluable book includes • recommendations on what equipment you will need—and what you can do without—from footwear to cutlery to camping gear to weapons • basic and advanced hunting strategies for all North American small game, including drive techniques, solo and group hunting, ambush hunting, the use of hunting dogs, and techniques for decoying and calling • how to find hunting locations, on both public and private land; how to locate areas that other hunters aren’t using; and how to make competition work in your favor • detailed sections on furred small game, upland birds, and waterfowl, covering the biology and best hunting methods for a total of thirty small game species  • comprehensive information about hunting wild turkeys in both the spring and fall seasons • how to master the arts of wingshooting and rifle marksmanship, and detailed information about shot placement, ammunition selection, and field maintenance of firearms and archery equipment • instructions on how to field dress and butcher your own small game animals for a variety of preparations • techniques and recipes for both indoor and outdoor wild game cookingFrom the Trade Paperback edition.

The Caretaker's Guide to Fablehaven


Brandon Mull - 2015
    Every one of the dragons has a name and a special power and they all look different and are described in words, but they existed only in our imagination….UNTIL NOW.  The Caretaker's Guide to Fablehaven is the first visual discovery of the creatures in the series and is written as if the reader is the new caretaker of the Fablehaven preserve. It has all sorts of insider's knowledge the new caretaker of Fablehaven would have to know, such as dragon tears are very powerful in making potions but they are extremely difficult to come by and cruel people have been known to torment young dragons just to collect tears!  So don't YOU want to be their caretaker? Entries detail important information about artifacts large and small, a complete bestiary of creatures (from fairies to trolls to satyrs), a guide to identifying demons, dragons, and wizards as well as valuable insights into the other magical preserves. Scattered throughout the book are colorful fairies that also mark some of the characters, artifacts, and creatures that will be featured in the upcoming sequel series, Dragonwatch.

Deity Linkage Manual: How to Find Your Gods & Goddesses Using Numerology (spiritual parents, matron & patron deities, how to setup altar, prayer, offerings)


S. Myers - 2015
    Deity Linkage Manual features a unique system of Numerology that matches deities to your specific vibration or energy. The Manual includes definitive deity lists and valuable information on how to program reality through the use of personal altars. The Deity Linkage Manual will assist beginners and intrigue seasoned practitioners in working with altars and linking up with the gods! Features: * Finding Core Numbers (Numerology) * Deity Lists (80+ Cross Cultures) * Deity Profiles * Altar Offerings, Prayers & Tips * Communication Exercise * And MORE!!

Red vs. Blue: The Ultimate Fan Guide


Rooster Teeth - 2015
    Blue: The Ultimate Fan Guide, the series creators at Rooster Teeth bring together more than a decade's worth of ephemera and behind-the-scenes information. Inside you'll find:– Character dossiers– Character-driven lists, including "The Wisdom of Caboose"– Charts and statistics mapping out character, world, and episode trivia, such as how many times Simmons has sucked up to Sarge over the course of the series– The best Red vs. Blue quotes ever of all time– Alternate stories and unexplored character arcs– Spotlights on the Red vs. Blue cast and crew, who share unique anecdotes, behind-the-scenes stories, and insights into the award-winning series– Shooting scripts, including cut lines, deleted scenes, and trivia– More than 200 full-color images– And more!

Assassin's Creed: The Complete Visual History


Matthew Miller - 2015
    A sweeping and visually rich narrative covering the Crusades in medieval Jerusalem, the pirate-infested oceans of the Caribbean, the height of the French Revolution, and more, Assassin’s Creed immerses fans in the most dramatic periods in human history and brings to life some of its most intriguing and influential characters. This comprehensive book explores the history and legacy of Assassin’s Creed, its rich mythology, and the vivid artwork of the entire franchise, including works created for the graphic novels and downloadable content. With never-before-seen concept and character art, Assassin’s Creed: The Complete Visual History reveals the creative process behind the immersive historical settings as well as the development of such iconic characters as Altair, Ezio, Connor, and Arno, to name a few, chronicling how the franchise has evolved over the years while retaining its bold, signature look. Written by gaming journalist Matthew Miller and featuring commentary from key Ubisoft developers and artists, this comprehensive visual history offers unparalleled insight into one of the industry’s most acclaimed franchises. The ultimate word on the blockbuster gaming phenomenon, Assassin’s Creed: The Complete Visual History is a must read for fans of the franchise and those interested in discovering the astounding artistry behind the creation of a major contemporary video game series.

The Course: Serious Hold 'Em Strategy For Smart Players


Ed Miller - 2015
    It’s written for players who are smart and who know that to succeed, you have to be different. Because in poker, if you play and think like everyone else, you’ll also get results just like everyone else. There’s a saying in the golf world that you don’t worry about the other players. You just play the course. It doesn’t matter if you’re playing in a big tournament against a hundred other players or against just one. It doesn’t matter if you’re playing against Tiger Woods or against Woody the Woodpecker. You can’t control what they do, so they can only be a distraction. All that matters is the course. And the only thing you can control is how you play it. This is a powerful idea, and it applies just as well in poker. Poker is full of distractions, and most players get hung up worrying about all the wrong things. The things they can’t control. The things that ultimately don’t matter. The Course: Serious Hold ‘Em Strategy For Smart Players, cuts through all the noise. It’s a practical and effective, step-by-step guide to winning consistently at no-limit hold ’em. It teaches the game as a series of skills. The first skill is the most important, but also the most fundamental. Each subsequent skill builds upon the last. Master the first few skills, and you can win at the 1-2 or 1-3 level. Master the next few, and you can win at 2-5. And master the final skills, and you can hang at 5-10 among the best players at your local card room. The Course focuses on the most important concepts that determine who wins and moves up and who doesn’t. And it ignores the distractions. It doesn’t waste your time and attention with ideas that don’t apply to the games you play. Unlike many other books, this book is ruthlessly practical. The ideas in The Course transfer directly from the page to the felt. The book starts out by showing you where and how money is available to win. Everything after teaches you how to go get it. Skill by skill, you will learn to win more money and win it faster. The Course meets you where you are. If you’re just beginning to get serious about hold ‘em, the book starts you with a sound foundational strategy. If you’re an experienced player looking to get over the next hump, the book lays bare the challenge and teaches you what you need to do. Unless you’re already the boss player at your local card room, The Course is the perfect companion to help take you to where you want to go.

Rick Steves Belgium: Bruges, Brussels, Antwerp & Ghent


Rick Steves - 2015
    Stop and smell the tulips as you hike past whirring windmills. Visit the ultramodern European Parliament. Explore beyond the cosmopolitan bustle of Brussels with trips to Ghent and Antwerp. When it’s time for a break, sample fine chocolates or sip local beers—each served in its own distinctive glass.Rick’s candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. He’ll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You’ll get up-to-date recommendations about what is worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.This first edition guide replaces Rick Steves' Snapshot Bruges & Brussels, ISBN 9781612382296.

Japanese Woodblock Print Workshop: A Modern Guide to the Ancient Art of Mokuhanga


April Vollmer - 2015
    In this comprehensive guide, artist and printmaker April Vollmer—one of the best known mokuhanga practitioners and instructors in the West—combines her deep knowledge of this historic printmaking practice with expert step-by-step instruction, guidance on materials and studio practices, and a diverse collection of prints by leading contemporary artists. At once practical and inspirational, this handbook is as useful to serious printmakers and artists as it is to creative people drawn to Japanese history and aesthetics.

21 Seconds to Change Your World: Finding God's Healing and Abundance Through Prayer


Mark Rutland - 2015
    Mark Rutland turned to the Lord's Prayer. Through it, he reconnected with God and found comfort, hope, and healing. In this book he reveals how your soul can be renewed in the 21 seconds it takes to pray these words of Jesus. Dr. Rutland examines the Lord's Prayer alongside Psalm 23, making the two most familiar prayers of the Bible come alive like never before. You'll be inspired by stories of lives changed through this practical prayer strategy that works in even the busiest life. Discover for yourself the power of these prayers to bless and heal. In the end, it's not just about saying the prayers--it's about getting to know the Lord of the prayers.

500 Crochet Stitches: The Ultimate Crochet Stitch Bible


Erika Knight - 2015
    You get all the information needed to get started, including how to choose yarn and needles, read patterns, work basic stitches, how to check gauge, increase and decrease, join pieces and finish projects and and care for your crochet items. The comprehensive pattern library includes 650 crochet stitches, including basic stitches using single and double crochet, trebles, and some new techniques to get the fabric you want for that special sweater or hat. Lace and openwork stitches are a starting point for exploring the airy shawls, and afghans crochet is famous for. Use one of the many motifs to create an heirloom blanket, or mix and match motifs to create a truly unique piece. There are also edgings and trims you can use on your crochet and other projects, including sewn items and knitted ones. Each is fully explained with instructions and accompanied by a full-color photo of a sample crocheted swatch. All swatches are worked in updated yarns, beautifully photographed and accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions.Based on The Harmony Guides, which have been a longstanding and valued reference for handcrafters for more than thirty years, with over half a million worldwide sales, this edition is updated with eye-catching photography and innovative new stitches, but also never forgetting the heritage of the guides.

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain: The Complete Official Guide Collector's Edition


Piggyback - 2015
    A Must Have for the Metal Gear Solid Collector!!EXCLUSIVE TO THE COLLECTOR’S EDITION GUIDE: A lithograph by Yoji Shinkawa, an art gallery, an exclusive hardcover and additional content.THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO 100% COMPLETION: All missions, all side quests, all secrets, all collectibles, all Achievements and Trophies – at your fingertips!TURNKEY WALKTHROUGH: An at-a-glance, map-based walkthrough steers you through the entire adventure supported by annotated hi-res screenshots.ALL GAME SYSTEMS DECODED: Statistics, diagrams and analysis from our experts provide a comprehensive understanding of all game systems and features, including the Mother Base management metagame. A WEALTH OF EXTRAS: Includes an extensive story recap, a poster covering the immense game area and much more!DEVELOPMENT: Developed directly with Kojima Productions in Tokyo. MAINTAINING TRADITION: From the same team that brought you the highly acclaimed guides to Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance.QUALITY CONTROL: Carefully designed to avoid unnecessary story spoilers.

What to Do When Mistakes Make You Quake: A Kid's Guide to Accepting Imperfection


Claire A.B. Freeland - 2015
    Using cognitive-behavioral approaches, this interactive book is a complete resource for educating, motivating, and empowering children to cope with mistakes so they can explore new territory without fear.

She Is Sitting in the Night


Oliver Pickle - 2015
    By embracing an older deck and simultaneously developing current and re-visioned ways of interpreting its images and the cards’ meanings, She Is Sitting in the Night provides a much-needed informed, aesthetically strong, accessible queer tarot book for feminists, queers, and tarot readers new and old.

The Old Farmer's Almanac 2016


Old Farmer's Almanac - 2015
    Thomas, and readers’ expectations. This edition is packed with wit, wisdom, tips, advice, facts, fun, and recipes, including: • traditionally 80 percent–accurate weather forecasts • how to make sausages at home • “creatures from hell” • grow your own beer (ingredients) • time- and money-saving tips • unmasked mysteries of plant seed dispersal • bale, key, and concrete block gardens • quirky origins of American horse breeds • history, lore, and more about birthstones Plus, Moon phases and other celestial sightings, tides, gardening tables, best days to do things, and more.   Added value this year: • 96 full-color pages • full-color winter and summer weather maps • updated Reference section Often imitated, but never equaled. Accept no substitutes!

Menswear Dog Presents the New Classics: Fresh Looks for the Modern Man


David Fung - 2015
    Organized seasonally, The New Classics highlights the timeless, can’t-go-wrong items every man needs in his wardrobe—from a chambray shirt to a perfectly fitted peacoat (all modeled by Bodhi, of course)—and shows how to mix and match them all year long. Whatever your style dilemma, dog’s got your back! Readers will learn what to wear to a summer wedding, when to splurge (on the perfect white dress shirt) and when to save (snag your military field jacket at a thrift store), the secrets to getting the right fit, the brands that stand the test of time, the basics of clothing care, and more.

The Book of Frogs: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World


Timothy Halliday - 2015
    A single gram of the toxin produced by the skin of the Golden Poison Frog can kill 100,000 people. Male Darwin’s Frogs carry their tadpoles in their vocal sacs for sixty days before coughing them out into the world. The Wood Frogs of North America freeze every winter, reanimating in the spring from the glucose and urea that prevent cell collapse.The Book of Frogs commemorates the diversity and magnificence of all of these creatures, and many more. Six hundred of nature’s most fascinating frog species are displayed, with each entry including a distribution map, sketches of the frogs, species identification, natural history, and conservation status. Life-size color photos show the frogs at their actual size—including the colossal seven-pound Goliath Frog. Accessibly written by expert Tim Halliday and containing the most up-to-date information, The Book of Frogs will captivate both veteran researchers and amateur herpetologists. As frogs increasingly make headlines for their troubling worldwide decline, the importance of these fascinating creatures to their ecosystems remains underappreciated. The Book of Frogs brings readers face to face with six hundred astonishingly unique and irreplaceable species that display a diverse array of adaptations to habitats that are under threat of destruction throughout the world.

Rise of the Tomb Raider: The Official Art Book


Andy McVittie - 2015
    From Lara's survival tools to the wild animals she encounters in the harsh environment, this in-depth, all-access book offers gamers a look into the visual dexterity of Rise of the Tomb Raider.

Ultimate Building Book For Minecrafters: Amazing Building Ideas and Guides You Couldn't Imagine Before!


Steve De Blanc - 2015
     * Interior and exterior. * From simple shelters to gorgeous medieval castles. * From pirate galleons to spaceships! All-in-one building book, 2014.

Goosebumps The Movie: Monster Survival Guide


R.L. Stine - 2015
    Jack Black stars as author R. L. Stine. Let Zach, Hannah, and R. L. Stine introduce you to the monsters from the Goosebumps movie! This survival guide will give kids everything they need to know to fight the dummies, ghosts, and ghoulies if they ever come to their hometown. The book includes the monsters' backstory, likes/dislikes, weaknesses, fears, and much more. It's everything kids need to fight a monster invasion.

Art of Rush: Serving A Life Sentence


Hugh Syme - 2015
    Offered in three editions, a general-release Classic Edition, a Limited Special Edition of 250 copies, and a Roadcase Deluxe Limited Edition of 100 copies.

The Field Guide to Knots: How to Identify, Tie, and Untie Over 80 Essential Knots for Outdoor Pursuits


Bob Holtzman - 2015
    In The Field Guide to Knots, veteran outdoorsman Bob Holtzman helps you: Select and tie the right knot for any task Identify and untie existing knots Choose and maintain your rope, and more! With more than 80 time-tested knots and more than 600 color photos, this Field Guide is indispensible for backpackers, climbers, sailors, anglers, hunters, equestrians—and anyone else who’s ever needed to change a sail, reposition a climbing rope, or splice a tent pole!

111 Places in New York That You Must Not Miss


Jo-Anne Elikann - 2015
    New York City’s history and grand ambitions live in every street, park, and hidden alleyway. This unusual guidebook invites the adventurous and curious to explore a wildly diverse selection of little-known places, including: a trapeze school, a giant Buddha in a former porno theater, a Coney Island sideshow, Louis Armstrong’s home, a Central Park croquet court, a Gatsby-era speakeasy, and a secret balcony where slaves worshipped 200 years ago. Play chess with the masters on a Midtown office-tower wall; have a pint at a legendary prizefighter's hangout in Soho; whisper messages across a crowded train station. Unexpected and quirky, most of these destinations are so under-the-radar they’ll astound even longtime New Yorkers who thought they knew it all!

The Emotions': Survival Guide (Disney/Pixar Inside Out)


Walt Disney Company - 2015
    Girls and boys ages 8 to 12 will love this nonfiction feelings survival guide written just for them by an industry expert. This 64-page hardcover is full-color, features a shiny glitter cover, and will help kids handle joy, sadness, fear, anger—and everything in between—with all the heart and humor of Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out!

111 Places in New Orleans That You Must Not Miss


Michael Murphy - 2015
    From architecture that housed early jazz musicians and powerful madams; to bars that offer shot-and-a-haircut specials; to emblematic local eateries like Hansen's Sno Bliz and Killer Po'boys; to the best places to buy a chartreuse-colored beehive wig, Civil War cavalry sabre, or some swamp-grass gris gris, 111 Places in New Orleans will ensure that you experience the musical, spiritual, historical, edible, and quite often sinful side of America's Most Interesting City.

John Shaw's Guide to Digital Nature Photography


John Shaw - 2015
    In his first-ever book on digital photography, Shaw provides in-depth advice on everything from equipment and lenses, composition, and close-ups, to up-to-date information on software filtration and the histogram. In addition, he offers inspirational and frank insight that goes far beyond the nuts and bolts of photography, explaining that successful photos come from having a vision, practicing, and then acquiring the equipment needed to accomplish the intention. Easily digestible and useful for every type of photographer, John Shaw's Guide to Digital Nature Photographyis sure to be the new classic in the category.

Bipolar 1 Disorder: How to Survive and Thrive


Molly McHugh - 2015
    Things you can do beyond the psychotropic drugs a psychiatrist will prescribe, or in addition to taking these medications which will help them be more effective and less debilitating. It is written with heart and style, by someone who understands the dynamics intimately - not just another book by a licensed medical professional who has never lived with the disorder. You will learn how to potentially lessen the severity of its devastating highs and lows. A few chapters in the book are: * What Bipolar Illness is Really Like * Understanding Mania and Hypomania * When Lithium Therapy Does Not Work * Relapse, Suicide Risk and Times Past * Bipolar Disorder vs Drug Addiction * The Difference Between Bipolar 1 Disorder and Bipolar 2 Disorder * Major Depression is Hell * Hospitalizations and Paths to Wellness * Social Life and Relationships * Bipolar Onset and Contributing Factors * 10 Treatments That May Help You or a Loved One * Discrimination a Sufferer May Face There is quoted material from trusted sources (medical research, psychiatric journals, mental health websites, etc.) included throughout the book, with active links for you to click on to read more about the subject.

Conscious Lesbian Dating & Love: A Roadmap to Finding the Right Partner and Creating the Relationship of Your Dreams (Conscious Lesbian Guides Book 1)


Ruth Schwartz - 2015
    You'll learn exactly why and how the conscious approach to dating and love will make all the difference for you, and also get a detailed roadmap to help you find and create the relationship you most want.Great relationships don’t happen by accident, luck or magic. Instead, they’re a direct result of the choices you make, and the actions you take. Drawing from neuroscience, psychology and spirituality, this book will help you take charge of your relationship destiny, no matter how many heartbreaks or disappointments you’ve had in the past. “Now that lesbians can legally marry, it’s time to learn how to have the best relationships we can,” say Drs. Ruth L. Schwartz and Michelle Murrain. “We know that happy, healthy, lasting lesbian love is possible for you, because we’ve taught and coached many other lesbians and queer women how to find and create it – and most importantly, because we live it ourselves, every day. This book will tell you how.”"We founded Conscious Girlfriend to help lesbians and queer women date wisely and love well. Our approach blends science, psychology and spirituality. Please sign up for our free mailings at www.consciousgirlfriend.com."

Cape Scott and the North Coast Trail: Hiking Vancouver Island's Wildest Coast


Maria Bremner - 2015
    Each year, thousands of backpackers and nature lovers head to the northern limits of Vancouver Island, bound for the jewel of the region: Cape Scott Provincial Park and the recently completed North Coast Trail. Cape Scott, 115 kilometres of wave- and weather-beaten coastline, encompasses every dramatic element of Pacific Northwest geography. Rocky headlands neighbour sandy beaches and protected coves; bogs house sensitive amphibians and plants; and inland, a dense network of towering conifers, ferns, salal and beds of moss define the rainforest. The North Coast Trail wends its way through this paradise, offering hikers a rugged trek to Cape Sutil, a place steeped in First Nations history, beautiful ocean views along the long sandy beach at Shuttleworth Bight and glimpses of one of the largest intact coastal wetlands in British Columbia, an upland bog housing sandhill cranes and a variety of endemic species. Cape Scott and the North Coast Trail equips visitors with everything they need to know to make the most of the park. Illustrated with accurate maps and vivid photographs, and loaded with details about biology and human history, the guide is perfect for the day tripper, serious backpacker or anyone wanting to learn more about the culture and wildlife of the region.

Patricia Cornwell: Series Reading Order


My Reading Checklist - 2015
    THIS IS A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF ALL BOOKS IN ALL SERIES PUBLISHED BY PATRICIA CORNWELL. THIS CHECKLIST IS FREE ON YOUR KINDLE UNLIMITED SUBSCRIPTION. USING THIS CHECKLIST IS AS EASY AS 1-2-3: 1. HIGHLIGHT THE BOOKS YOU HAVE READ • Tap on the name of the book • Press highlight in the popup that appears • This is a great way to keep track of the books you have read, and find the books you still have to read 2. USE KINDLE UNLIMITED FOR LIFETIME FREE UPDATES • Kindle Unlimited lets you keep 10 books at a time on your device • Download this checklist only when you need it • Highlight the books you have read, and return the checklist back into the Cloud • Retrieve this checklist from the Cloud next time you need it again 3. ACTIVATE AUTO UPDATES • Turn on auto updates from your device to be notified when this checklist is updated • When Amazon pushes an update through, you’ll have the opportunity to download the latest version ALWAYS KEEP UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LATEST RELEASES FROM YOUR FAVORITE AUTHORS. THIS CHECKLIST WILL BE UPDATED PROMPTLY WHEN PATRICIA CORNWELL RELEASES A NEW BOOK. IT’S THAT SIMPLE. THIS CHECKLIST COVERS THE FOLLOWING SERIES BY PATRICIA CORNWELL: • KAY SCARPETTA SERIES • ANDY BRAZIL SERIES • WIN GARANO SERIES • PATRICIA CORNWELL’S NONFICTION NOVELS • PATRICIA CORNWELL’S OMNIBUS • PATRICIA CORNWELL’S CHILDREN’S BOOKS CAN YOU GET THIS INFORMATION FOR FREE? SURE, THIS INFORMATION IS OUT THERE FOR FREE, BUT YOU WILL HAVE TO GO THROUGH THE HASSLE OF SEARCHING WEBSITES AND COLLATING ALL THE VARIOUS BOOKS AND SERIES NAMES, CREATING A WORD/PDF DOCUMENT, DOWNLOADING THE CALIBRE SOFTWARE, FORMATTING AND CONVERTING YOUR DOCUMENT TO .MOBI, AND THEN SIDE-LOADING YOUR KINDLE. SAVE ALL THAT HASSLE BY GETTING THIS LIST — THE MOST TIME AND COST EFFECTIVE WAY TO BE KEPT INFORMED OF THE LATEST RELEASES FROM PATRICIA CORNWELL. ARE YOU WORRIED ABOUT COPYRIGHT? DON’T BE. THIS CHECKLIST IS COMPLIANT WITH CIRCULAR 34 FROM THE U.S. COPYRIGHT OFFICE. APART FROM NAMES, TITLES, AND SHORT PHRASES AND EXPRESSIONS, NO COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL IS REPRODUCED.

Lonely Planet Florence & Tuscany


Lonely Planet - 2015
    Gaze upon Renaissance masterpieces at Florence's Uffizi Gallery, hunt for truffles in the hilltop town of San Minato, or climb San Gimignano's medieval towers; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Florence and Tuscany and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Florence & Tuscany Travel Guide: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, art, literature, cinema, architecture, politics, landscapes, cuisine, wine, and more Free, convenient pull-out Florence map (included in print version), plus over 45 colour maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Florence, Siena, Central Coast, Elba, Apuane Alps, Lucca, Pisa, San Gimignano, San Minato, Chianti, Arezzo, Garfagnana, and more eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet and smartphone devices) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalize your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Pocket Florence & Tuscany , a colourful, easy-to-use, and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, provides on-the-go assistance for those seeking only the can't-miss experiences to maximize a quick trip experience. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out our Lonely Planet Italy guide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer or Lonely Planet Discover Italy, a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community.

Moon California Camping: The Complete Guide to More Than 1,400 Tent and RV Campgrounds


Tom Stienstra - 2015
    Extremely comprehensive and packed with useful information, Moon California Camping covers more than 1,400 camping options throughout the state, from sites nestled among towering redwoods to remote backcountry destinations in the High Sierra to sun-drenched, beach-side campgrounds. Detailed descriptions, directions, contact information, and Stienstra's signature scenic rating are provided for each site. Stienstra also includes lists of the best campgrounds, such as Best for Hikes with Views and Best Family Destinations, as well as sixty pages of helpful camping tips. With Moon California Camping, seasoned outdoors enthusiasts and camping novices alike can experience the best of the great outdoors in the Golden State.

Colorful Crochet: Over 60 Bright, Cheerful Projects for Home, Family, and Friends


Therese Hagstedt - 2015
    With an introduction to the basics of crochet for those who need a leg up, and over 60 projects to choose from, there's something in Colorful Crochet for everyone!

Hiking Waterfalls in Tennessee: A Guide to the State's Best Waterfall Hikes


Johnny Molloy - 2015
    Hike descriptions include history, local trivia, and GPS coordinates. Hiking Waterfalls in Tennessee will take you through state and national parks, forests, monuments and wilderness areas, and from popular city parks to the most remote and secluded corners of the area to view the most spectacular waterfalls.

Architectural Guide China


Evan Chakroff - 2015
    The reform and opening-up era has touched China's major cities in different ways, variously affecting the existing fabric of dynastic capitals, trade hubs, and former European colonies and concessions; this in turn has provided the setting for a range of complex reactions by contemporary architects. The "Architectural Guide China" provides an invaluable window into this work, with city-by-city coverage including historic maps and background information on urban form. Building on the authors' years of experience leading architectural study tours, this book is the first comprehensive English-language survey of architecture in China presented in the form of a travel guidebook.

Boss Lessons: Leadership Skills and Mindfulness Habits to Transform Your Life and Save Your Career


Mickey Hadick - 2015
    You can develop the skills of great leaders just like you can develop skills to play a sport, a musical instrument, or to use a computer.With Boss Lessons, you can take charge of your life and lead yourself to where you want to go.

World Heritage Sites: A Complete Guide to 1,007 UNESCO World Heritage Sites


UNESCO - 2015
    This sixth edition fully updates the UNESCO World Heritage List as of 2014. Sites are judged under strict criteria with a view to the aim that they reflect the world's cultural and natural diversity and are of outstanding universal value.In June 2014, the World Heritage Committee added 26 sites to the list. These inscriptions include the 1,000th site, Okavango Delta in Botswana and Myanmar's very first inscription, Pyu Ancient Cities.Sites added to this new edition include: Historic Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah (Saudi Arabia) Grand Canal (China) Monumental Earthworks of Poverty Point (Mississippi, USA) The Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont (Italy) Decorated Cave of Pont d'Arc (France) Precolumbian Chiefdom Settlements of the Diquis (Costa Rica) Van Nellefabriek "Ideal Factory" (Netherlands) Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary (Philippines) Silk Roads: the Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor (China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan).This sixth edition of "World Heritage Sites" will attract a general readership as well as travelers and those with an interest in natural or human history, the Earth sciences, geography, conservation of the environment, wildlife and habitats; and planning and preservation.

Still Here: How to Succeed in Life After Failing At Suicide


Andy Grant - 2015
    If you've lost someone to suicide, have thought about it yourself, or have made an attempt, this book can help you. If you have friends or loved ones dealing with depression and suicidal thinking, this book can help you. Still Here is full of techniques, tools, and exercises to assist anyone in creating more happiness in their life. Andy Grant is a survivor of multiple suicide attempts, but today he loves life. Still Here: How to Succeed in Life After Failing At Suicide, shares the hard-learned lessons, practices and rituals that turned his life around. You can be in control of your thoughts and emotions instead of at their mercy. This is not a memoir. It is not about anyone's past, it is about your future. You don’t know how your life will unfold – that is the great joy of life itself. Read this book and start improving the quality of your life. ”I know this works because I’m still here.” Andy Grant

The Islandport Guide to Lighthouses in Maine


Ted Panayotoff - 2015
    From the northernmost outpost of Whitlock Mills Light to Grindle Point Light on Isleboro, to the southern beacon of Cape Neddick (Nubble) Light one of the most scenic and most photographed lighthouses in the world, boasting over 250,000 visitors annually a total of sixty-four existing lighthouses dot the bold coast and rugged islands of Maine. "The Islandport Guide to Lighthouses in Maine "celebrates the long-standing history and importance of each lighthouse, as well as its modern-day use and accessibility. A special section for mariners will detail the sea approach to 22 of the lighthouses. Gorgeous four-color photography by photographer, Courtney Thompson, combined with vintage postcard imagery make this guidebook as handsome as it is useful, with updated descriptions and directions to each destination, GPS coordinates, a checklist, and relevant resource information on surrounding attractions that will help make the most of your visit."

Washington's Pacific Coast: A Guide to Hiking, Camping, Fishing & Other Adventures


Greg Johnston - 2015
    Whether you're out for a single day of salt air and sand castles, or a week long backpack with surf lulling you to sleep at night, you'll discover your best options with Washington's Pacific Coast. Author Greg Johnston has had a long and intimate relationship with this coast, and his voice is distinctive, passionate, often opinionated, and clearly knowledgeable. His authoritative guide provides detailed, fun, and family-friendly activities, as well as expansive information, history, and geology. (If Captain Cook passed by where you are, this guide will tell you--and make the trip feel all the more satisfying.) In addition to numerous hiking options--including some never-before-published trails--Greg covers every state park along the coast, other public parks, campgrounds, fishing and clamming spots, paddling options, and the best beachcombing destinations. In addition to describing the abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, Johnston also delves into the rich cultural and natural history of the coast, as well as practical details such as tsunami preparedness, Leave No Trace practices, weather and ocean beach precautions, and more.

Architectural Guide Yangon


Ben Bansal - 2015
    Following decades of international isolation, the city’s vast heritage remains largely, surprisingly and spectacularly intact. Rangoon – as it was known under the British – was a melting pot of British India. Vivid traces of this legacy are everywhere, especially in the city’s Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish and Muslim houses of worship that often stand side by side, down town, in Yangon’s tightly-gridded streets. Since the country’s independence from the British in 1948, successive authoritarian regimes have also stamped the cityscape with their legacies. Today Yangon is a bustling and busy city in flux, at the frontier of Myanmar’s rapid opening to the wider world. Yangon’s urban fabric deserves a systematic guide that nourishes every visitor and resident’s shared fascination for the city and its history, offering countless anecdotes and notes on architectural detail.

Subway Adventure Guide: New York City: To the End of the Line


Kyle Knoke - 2015
    Each of the roughly three dozen end-of-the-line destinations spread out over New York City's five boroughs included in this easy-to-use guide, from restaurants and bars to landmarks and museums, are highlighted in great detail by authors Kyle Knoke and Amy Plitt—what to order, what to see, and how to get there. For even better exploring, each destination is organized by the more than 30 subway lines that run through the city, including handy maps with street names. From delighting in a little-known ethnic restaurant to admiring a local landmark, each adventure contained in this photo-packed pocket guide reveals a new hidden gem of the city. Van Cortlandt Park. Far Rockaway. Bay Ridge. Flatbush Avenue. Subway Adventure Guide: New York City takes you away from the tourist traps and closer to a genuine New York City experience.

Planning Guide and Workbook for Home Funeral Families


Lee Webster - 2015
    Task lists give everyone something to do and direction on how to do it. Leave a meaningful legacy of trust by writing it all down - and then have the conversation with friends and loved ones.

Crochet for Beginners: The Ultimate Step by Step Guide with Illustrations and Pictures!


Mary Anne D. - 2015
     Crocheting is a worthwhile hobby. Studies showed that the repetitive action in crocheting is a good stress buster. It can help calm the mind and body. It may be an age old craft, but it never goes out of style. It is fun to do and won’t eat too much of your time or money. This book will teach you the basic stitches that you need to know first including the proper way to wind the yarn to your fingers and the way you should hold your hook. You will also learn the different hook sizes and the thickness of yarn that suits each hook size. This book includes simple patterns to get you started. Hopefully, by the time that you have finished reading this book, you will be able to create your own crocheted masterpiece. Here Is A Preview Of What You’ll Learn... Start with the Basics Your Materials and Tools The Different Basic Stitches of Crochet Simple Patterns to Try Much, much more! Download your copy today!

B is for Berkshires


Joan Duris - 2015
    This alphabet book, written by Joan Duris and photographed by Berkshire Eagle photojournalist Gillian Jones, combines playful short verses for younger children with informative text for older readers, to describe in words and pictures the natural beauty and cultural richness of this thriving area midway between Boston and New York City.

Savoring Gotham: A Food Lover's Companion to New York City


Andrew F. Smith - 2015
    The Big Apple--a telling nickname--is the city of 50,000 eateries, of fish wriggling in Chinatown baskets, huge pastrami sandwiches on rye, fizzy egg creams, and frosted black and whites. It is home to possibly thedensest concentration of ethnic and regional food establishments in the world, from German and Jewish delis to Greek diners, Brazilian steakhouses, Puerto Rican and Dominican bodegas, halal food carts, Irish pubs, Little Italy, and two Koreatowns (Flushing and Manhattan). This is the city where, ifyou choose to have Thai for dinner, you might also choose exactly which region of Thailand you wish to dine in.Savoring Gotham weaves the full tapestry of the city's rich gastronomy in nearly 570 accessible, informative A-to-Z entries. Written by nearly 180 of the most notable food experts-most of them New Yorkers--Savoring Gotham addresses the food, people, places, and institutions that have made New Yorkcuisine so wildly diverse and immensely appealing. Reach only a little ways back into the city's ever-changing culinary kaleidoscope and discover automats, the precursor to fast food restaurants, where diners in a hurry dropped nickels into slots to unlock their premade meal of choice. Or travel tothe nineteenth century, when oysters cost a few cents and were pulled by the bucketful from the Hudson River. Back then the city was one of the major centers of sugar refining, and of brewing, too--48 breweries once existed in Brooklyn alone, accounting for roughly 10% of all the beer brewed in theUnited States. Travel further back still and learn of the Native Americans who arrived in the area 5,000 years before New York was New York, and who planted the maize, squash, and beans that European and other settlers to the New World embraced centuries later.Savoring Gotham covers New York's culinary history, but also some of the most recognizable restaurants, eateries, and culinary personalities today. And it delves into more esoteric culinary realities, such as urban farming, beekeeping, the Three Martini Lunch and the Power Lunch, and novels, movies, and paintings that memorably depict Gotham's foodscapes. From hot dog stands to haute cuisine, each borough is represented. A foreword by Brooklyn Brewery Brewmaster Garrett Oliver and an extensive bibliography round out this sweeping new collection.

The Other Side of Nowhere: Wildlife photography from northwest Colorado


Max Allen - 2015
    The author spent several years in the area working as an itinerant biologist and photographer, and came to know the landscape and its wild inhabitants. It is a land of sagebrush and prairie, large swollen rivers and high sandstone cliffs. It is not a land of people. The Other Side of Nowhere is a photographic journey with the wildlife of this land that so few people know, from badgers and prairie dogs to sage grouse and golden eagles, along with many other species. The photographs are accompanied by a selection of stories behind how some of the photographs were taken, as well as natural history essays about the animals.

Mr. Food Test Kitchen Wheel of Fortune® Collectible Cookbook: More Than 160 Quick Easy Recipes, Behind-the-Scenes Photos, Fun Facts, and So Much More


Mr. Food Test Kitchen - 2015
    Food Test Kitchen and Wheel of Fortune(r) have teamed up to bring you the official "Mr. Food Test Kitchen - Wheel of Fortune(r) Collectible Cookbook," featuring more than 160 quick and easy recipes inspired by the show.As a Wheel Watcher you already know that many of the puzzles are focused on food. With categories like Food and Drink and In the Kitchen it s not hard to see that food is an important component of the game. And for most of America, watching Wheel of Fortune while eating dinner, and relaxing after a hard day, is one of life s simple pleasures.This cookbook will add an extra helping of excitement to your dinner table! It s jam-packed with recipes from the Wheel of Fortune team, including Pat and Vanna. (The "Vanna Banana Pudding "is amazing!) Plus, it includes recipes inspired by past contestants, and some from winners of our recent "Mr. Food Test Kitchen - Wheel of Fortune Cookbook Recipe Contest."And, as if that wasn t enough, we re taking you for another spin! This cookbook also features stories and recipes from many of the places around the country that Wheel of Fortune has visited over the years, including a tasty collection of recipes inspired by the Wheelmobile. So you can expect to see mouthwatering recipes for everything from "Chicago Deep Dish Pizza" to "Hawaiian Roast Pork." Plus, there s exclusive behind-the-scenes photos, fun facts, and priceless stories!This cookbook is a great keepsake that honors a show that we all grew up with.Who do you know that would love this official cookbook? Maybe Mom, Aunt Sue, or Uncle Frank? Hmm we think you better order a bunch because it s sure to deliver lots of OOH IT S SO GOOD!!(r) "

Essentials for Practicing Home Funeral Guides


Lee Webster - 2015
    Essential for Practicing Home Funeral Guides is a manual, template, and best practices all-in-one collection that every home funeral guide needs to organize necessary paperwork in order to ensure consistent, quality service to families caring for their own after death.

Indomitable Spirit: How to React and Survive in a School Shooting


Steven Remy - 2015
    Indomitable Spirit will help you prepare and understand how to survive an event if it were to happen in your building. Learn the psychological aspects of confronting a shooter, and the power that one person has to save countless lives. Indomitable Spirit is a must have for educators and employees at school facilities around the world.

Soviet Cold War Weaponry: Aircraft, Warships and Missiles (Modern Warfare)


Anthony Tucker-Jones - 2015
    Although the superpowers never came to blows, the so-called Cold War was far from cold, with numerous hot proxy wars being fought in Africa and the Middle East. All these conflicts employed Soviet weaponry which has been captured in action in the color and black-and-white photographs selected for this book. Between the 1950s and 1980s Soviet and Warsaw Pact countries churned out thousands of weapons ready for the Third World War. They also embarked on a technological arms race with NATO in an attempt to counter each new piece of equipment as it appeared. The MiG fighters, the Badger and Backfire bombers, the nuclear submarines have achieved almost iconic status, but, as Anthony Tucker-Jones s book shows, there was much more to the Soviet armory than these famous weapons. Much of it, despite its age, remains in service with armies, guerrilla forces and terrorist organizations around the world today."