Travel : United States

Why should San Francisco eaters limit their choices to the same old locales found in most restaurant guides? For those intrepid food fans with an appetite for new, great-tasting dining experiences, this easy-to-use book from the folks at Chowhound.com will be a tasty morsel indeed. As fun to read as it is comprehensive, Chowhound’s Guide to San Francisco is all about finding the perfect meal for every occasion, focusing on little-known and underrated gems that offer delicious and authentically prepared dishes. From the best restaurants in Chinatown— and a breakdown of different styles of Chinese cuisine—to the choicest markets that carry the perfect food for a romantic picnic in Sonoma, this is the richest treasure trove of San Francisco restaurants, cafes, take-out counters, delis, farmers’ markets, and food carts ever compiled. more...

Price: $18.00

Cities Ranked & Rated: Your Guide to the Best Places to Live in the U.S. & Canada provides timely facts and unbiased information on over 400 U.S. and 30 Canadian cities in an easy-to-access format. Whether you're mulling over the idea of relocating, trying to decide where to start out, or just curious about how your hometown stacks up, you'll be intrigued by Cities Ranked & Rated . In addition to providing population statistics, each city is ranked on a number of essential factors, many of which are of vital interest in today's economy. Categories include: economy and jobs, cost of living, climate, education, health and health care, crime, transportation, leisure, and arts and culture. Easy-to-use tables help you put this wealth of information to work to find the city that best suits your special needs and interests. more...

Price: $24.99

A rich and lively examination of this curious and pervasive tradition.Karal Ann Marling visits dozens of roadside attractions, viewing them analytically, intellectually, and enthusiastically, tracing each one through folklore and literature. Heavily illustrated, this book takes the reader on the road to examine these treasures and all that they represent. more...

Price: $67.50

An indispensable resource for the perfect island getaway. This reader-friendly guide to the beauty and wonder of the nation’s 50th state features everything you need to know before visiting Oahu, Maui, the Big Island, Kauai, Molokai, and Lana’i. Includes one-island and multiple-island itineraries, as well as ultimate itineraries for singles, families, couples looking for a romantic getaway, adventure seekers, and luxury lovers. —Special visual icons indicating hotels, restaurants, and sights that can’t be missed—as well as those that are best avoided—make navigating the book simple. —Features eight pages of beautiful full-color Hawaiian scenery more...

Price: $18.95

Plan a visit to the city that never sleeps… without losing any sleep!. New York continues to be one of the top tourist destinations in the world— with more than 43 million visitors in 2006 alone. This book dispels the anxiety of planning a trip to such an enormously busy and exciting destination. Readers are given practical advice based on the kind of trip they are looking for, the length of their stay, and what they want to see. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to New York City provides:. •A reader-friendly list of visual icons and symbols that make navigating the book a breeze. •Fifty pages of itineraries based on days in town, areas of the city, and Special interests like romantic, family fun, single in the city, and taking it easy. •An eight-page color insert that captures the magic of the Big Apple more...

Price: $16.95