We purchase guide books like these in an effort to be well prepared for weekend (or longer) trips.

Those books are very specific (where to go with your dogs, where to go boating, etc...) But they leave out other information. This makes it necessary to use numerous books to piece together a plan for where to go and what to do.

We've found this book in particular provides a very wide range of information on many different activities and resources which are represented in a very inviting and knowledgable manner.

The other books may be a good way to find out details about a lake or river, or a campground that allows dogs, but 'Inside Out, Northern California' is a great general purpose activity and traveling guide that includes information on specialized interests such as ours as well.

Just select a portion of the Northern California area you'd like to investigate and this book will make you feel like an insider, armed with a good overview not only of where to go and what to do, but also what the people are like, the history of the area and how it relates to the activities you will find in those areas.

As they say, don't leave home without it.

Whether you're planning a vacation to the Smokies or want to make this beautiful area your home, you'll find a wealth of information in this clearly written, easy-to-use guide. In addition to the comprehensive information you'd expect in a guidebook (dining, lodging, attractions, etc.) you'll also find other essential information including local history, education, media, and real estate. You can even plan a Smoky Mountain wedding using the information in this guide!

One of the hallmarks of the Insiders' series is the inclusion of numerous Insiders' tips in each chapter. These bits of information are invaluable to the traveler, offering advice on everything from money-saving tips to the best way to avoid traffic snarls.

Written in conversational and often humorous style, this book is a must for anyone contemplating a vacation or a move to the Great Smoky Mountains.

i can't imagine not having had this guide on my recent trip. it enhanced the experience immeasurably with tips about what to see and how to see it. this is the best of the insider's guides i've ever read. a necessity on your trip - make sure you pack it and leave out the spare socks!

What a job this guy has! He gets to ride around in the Black Hills with a bunch of college professors (I had to pay tuition to hang out with them) and then write what happened. I found the search for the last fossil cycad with Mark Gable particularly fascinating, as well as the study of plants with Audrey Gable (I think she gets off on microspores). The best thing about this book is that Ed has the ability to translate the near-latin-speak of the scientist to plain Kings' English so it actually makes sense. Great Book!!!

This book, using a storyline that most children ages 5-9 can relate to, emphasizes a valuable lesson that can benefit us all.

This book is an older edition, but provides great basic information on how to get started in sales in the real estate business from an author who has done it all. The book includes sample forms and how to cold call for sales. It's worth the price.

Jim Wagner is the ultimate folk artist. This coffee table book is packed with useable information on folk art and its origins. His whimsical artwork will make one smile and laugh out loud. Has anyone ever seen Santa's sleigh being pulled by fish! . The way he sees the world is beyond most people's imagination. This is a book that can be picked up again and again and each time see a different aspect of his artwork.

This is a wonderful book for children to read and learn about the Pope John Paul II. The children will be able to discover
all about him. The book includes lots of photos and the history of the Pope's life. Children always experience a journey of learning with the writer, Deborah Parks. Be sure to get this one!

AS aGRADUATE OF ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY IN 1987 AND A PROPONENT OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY I AM A SUPPORTER OF THE TRUTH AND KNOWING THE ROLE MRS CARR AND E.D.NIXON PLAYED IN THE MOVEMENT WAS VERY ENLIGHTENING TO ME I HAVE WRITTEN TO MRS. CARR SEVERAL TIMES IN HOPES OF RECEIVING HISTORICAL INFORMATION FROM HER. I THANK THE BOOK SENDS A MESSAGE THAT YOU HAVE TO GO BEYOND PRINT MEDIA TO GET THE FACTS!

This remains one of the alltime scariest books I've ever read, perhaps because there is nothing supernatural or otherwoldly to get in the way. A totally believable and wonderfully orchestrated psychological thriller, grounded in class and sexual consciousness, dark with menace; more than once I put it down to catch my breath.

Was it ever made into a movie, as the hardcover jacket suggested?