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During Cleveland's heyday, the world's most influential businessmen, politicians and entertainers flocked to America's sixth-largest city, enjoying the full hospitality of splendid hotels befitting a first-rate metropolis. Marked by architectural splendor, sumptuous design, technical innovation and world-class...

Created by Samuel Ruggles as a haven for wealthy New Yorkers, both Gramercy Park and Union Square have been among Manhattan's most desirable neighborhoods for more than 150 years. From writers and artists to powerful politicians, illustrious figures like O. Henry, Andy Warhol, Samuel Tilden and Joseph...

A life-changing journey intertwining high romance, gastronomy, and an unsurpassable joie de vivre for readers of Julie and Julia and My Paris Kitchen. Susan's life would never be the same after she meets Peter Buckley. A man who was larger than life, Peter pulls Susan out of her comfort zone...

Arizona is proud to have one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World�the Grand Canyon. With the arrival of the Santa Fe and Union Pacific Railroad in the early 20th century, the development of the canyon began in earnest. The railroads, along with the Santa Fe�s business partner, the Fred Harvey...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER  Taking up where his beloved A Year in Provence leaves off, Peter Mayle offers us another funny, beautifully (and deliciously) evocative book about life in Provence. With tales only one who lives there could know—of finding gold coins while digging in the garden, of indulging...

'In my dreams, I was always in some vast landscape on a long, straight road. Driving. Always driving.' Gwenda had always loved the open road, but her home town of Newcastle didn't really offer the sort of adventure she longed for. So, in 1957, with friend and fellow nurse Pat in tow, she left...

Dancing at the Fountain: In Conversation with World-leading Hoteliers is a unique book of conversations and interviews by Conor Kenny, a leading hotel and hospitality learning and development expert. The hoteliers interviewed in the book include: Kiaran MacDonald, The Savoy Hotel, London; Philippe...

New, updated Second Edition includes revised budgeting and technology sections, new section of helpful websites, added information on mid-life sabbaticals, "roadschooling" your children, and working on the road.Where would your journey take you if you had an extended time to travel? But perhaps you're...

"All About Cruising...Guide for First Time Cruisers" covers details that most cruise books overlook. Excited about going on your first cruise? You should be! Going on a cruise is tons of fun but I bet you have plenty questions. Most people do.

An epic and revelatory narrative of the most important transportation technology of the modern world In his wide-ranging and entertaining new book, Tom Zoellner—coauthor of the New York Times–bestselling An Ordinary Man—travels the globe to tell the story of the sociological and economic...

Inspired by Jules Verne’s classic adventure tale, celebrated editor-in-chief of The Wine Economist Mike Veseth takes his readers Around the World in Eighty Wines**.** The journey starts in London, Phileas Fogg’s home base, and follows Fogg’s itinerary to France and Italy before veering...

This is a true story about never forgetting, persevering, paying tribute and living lifelong dreams. The centerpiece is a 1949 Chevrolet pickup truck that has been in our family since the summer of 1981, and that I have owned for just over a decade. The first part of the big dream became real on May...

Come for the Tips, Stay for the Stories. "Hit The Road: A Woman's Guide to Solo Motorcycle Touring" includes stories from Tamela Rich’s motorcycle travels, plus checklists, tips, and resources for anyone who wants to get the best out of a two-wheeled adventure. The book helps...

Everyone loves a vacation, but planning travel can often be a time-consuming effort, especially if you are trying to plan fun itineraries for kids. With the economy tight and gas prices high, many families will opt for shorter trips that are closer to home. This e-book contains six 1-night trips in Ohio and the surrounding states.