Stories from the front line of the war in El Salvador are juxtaposed with tales of Hollywood-mythological childhood, and the history of Los Angeles, the city-stage where today many of the world’s political, cultural and aesthetic battles take place—both symbolically and literally. The parade of characters ranges from Latin American revolutionaries in exile to hip-hop teens in the US inner city; the endless “changing of the guard” in a transitional generation which came too late for Che Guevara a...
Frommer's Portland Day by Day (Frommer's Day by Day - Pocket, #199)
by Julian Smith
Map your own adventure. Portland Day by Day is the perfect answer for travelers who want to know the best places to visit and the best way to see the Rose City, so-called for its many rose gardens including the International Rose Test Gardens.Packed with color photos, this bestselling guide offers dozens of itineraries that show you how to see the best of "Stumptown" in a short time--with bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Featuring a full range of thematic and neighborhood tou...
Once Around San Diego
Compass American Guides: California Wine Country, 6th Edition (Full-color Travel Guide, #6)
by Fodor's
FILLED WITH INSPIRATION! This photo-rich guide to the history, character, and culture of California's Wine Country will inspire explorers and armchair travelers alike.
North
Alaska is part of an international circumpolar North, which makes the United States an Arctic nation. Alaska is a place of Indigenous ingenuity and adaptation, a place where environmental extremes challenge the ways of living. In its more recent history, Alaska has been a place of resources and influx—a land known best for what it provides. This frontier persona, with its sourdoughs and prospectors, has not been easily shed, but Alaska today is pivotal because it represents America’s North and a...
Oregon Road & Recreation Atlas (Benchmark Map: Oregon Road & Recreation Atlas)
52 Great Weekend Escapes in Southern California
by Ray Bangs and Chris Becker
Percy the Possum(Drives to the Moon)
by Debra L Reid and David P. Reid
This updated guide includes a section detailing Southern California's history, seven features covering the life and culture of the area, ranging from its glamorous but whimsical architecture to its devastating earthquakes, a region by region visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensive Travel Tips section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. It also includes hundreds of photographs and six maps.
Signature Tastes of Las Vegas (Signature Tastes)
by Steven W Siler and Paula Garriott