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The Rough Guide to the 100 Best Places in the USA champions the country's most spectacular places in a brand-new coffee-table book. From the USA's compact Northeast region to the scorched open canyons of its Southwest, crossing the Great Lakes, the Plains and the mighty Rocky Mountains, Rough Guides have combed every corner of the country to bring you its most awesome spots. Iconic favourites like New Orleans and Yosemite are joined by up-and-coming hotspots like Detroit and Northern Utah.

This staggering photography collection - with more than 150 fabulous images - features spell-binding landscapes, sparkling urban cityscapes and fascinating historic highlights. Text and images combine to give a strong flavour of each destination, including what makes each spot unique and - ultimately - unmissable. Every place has been carefully selected by Rough Guides' dedicated team of expert authors and editors, with the contents helpfully organized geographically by region.

With pulsating cities, dramatic mountains, epic roadtrips and quirky culture, the USA might just be as good as it gets. Features of the Rough Guide to the 100 Best Places in the USA - Uncovers the top places to visit in the USA - Stylish coffee-table book with more than 150 inspiring photographs - Employs Rough Guides' "tell it like it is" ethos - Organised geographically by region - Carefully curated by Rough Guides' team of expert authors and editors About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy "tell it like it is" ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.

• Publisert: September 2021
• Antall sider: 232
  
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• ISBN: 9781789196917

The Rough Guide to the USA's National Parks is a celebration of 62 extraordinary destinations. Discover the 62 official national parks of the USA with the brand-new Rough Guide to the USA's National Parks, from the iconic favourites of California's Joshua Tree and Yosemite to the vast wildernesses of Alaska's Wrangell-St Elias, the Badlands of South Dakota and the tropical seascape of the US Virgin Islands, by way of otherworldly caves at New Mexico's Carlsbad Caverns and the forests and waterfalls of Virginia's Shenandoah. Dedicated entries on what makes each Park special, including details on its highlights, wildlife and unique natural landscapes are complemented by stunning photography which brings to life the very best of the USA's protected wildernesses.

Over 150 high-quality images bring the 62 Parks to life, while evocative descriptive text accompanies each entry, capturing each Park's distinct spirit and exactly what makes it so special. Organized geographically by state, with a brief overview of essential information, the book has been written by one of Rough Guides' expert US authors. Features of the Rough Guide to the USA's National Parks- Inspires with focussed coverage of every national park in the USA- Stylish coffee-table book with more than 150 inspiring photographs- Employs Rough Guides' "tell it like it is" ethos- Organised geographically by stateAbout Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold.

Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy "tell it like it is" ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.

• 2021
• sider: 200

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national historic landmarks are touchstones of our collective past that still resonate with our present. The six new england states have nearly 400 such places. However, important doesn't always translate into interesting ans so we have historic new england: A tour of the region's top 100 national historic landmarks--those with the most intriguing and rewarding history.

in addition to historic houses, tall ships, and such quirky spots as one of the country's oldest weather stations, carousels, and sandy beaches. The book appeals to the historical enthusiast, the armchair traveler, and both local visitors and tourists alike.

forfattere: Patricia harri
Publisert år: 2017
Sider nr:256

Forlagets omtale: Trace the epic story of new york through hundreds of atmospheric photographs, from the mid-19th century to the present day. Follow its fluctuating fortunes, from the wild nights of the jazz age and the hedonistic disco era, to the grim days of the depression and the devastation of 9/11 and its aftermath.

this remarkable collection, now available in a popular reader s edition, pays tribute to the metropolis architecture, energy, civic, social, and photographic heritage. from the building of the brooklyn bridge to the immigrants arriving at ellis island; from the slums of the lower east side to the magnificent art deco skyscrapers, the streets, the sidewalks, the chaos, the energy, the ethnic diversity, the culture, the fashion, the architecture, the anger and the complexity of the city is laid out block by block.

featuring hundreds of images from such celebrated photographers as alfred stieglitz, berenice abbott, weegee, margaret bourke-white, william claxton, ralph gibson, ryan mcginley, steve schapiro, garry winogrand, larry fink, keizo kitajima, and many, many more, new york: Portrait of a city also includes over a hundred evocative quotations and references from relevant books, movies, shows, and songs.

Publisert måned: Nov
Publisert år: 2017
Utgave: 1utg
Sider nr:428

During his campaign for the presidency, one of Donald Trump's signature promises was that hewould build a "great great wall" on the border between the US and Mexico, and Mexico wasgoing to pay for it. A year and a half into his term, with only a few prototype segments erected, thewall is the 2,000-mile, multibillion-dollar elephant in the room of contemporary American life. In The Great Great Wall, architectural historian and critic Ian Volner takes a deep dive into thestory of Trump's wall.

Volner follows the conception, selling, design, and construction (or lack thereof)of this expensive and consequential barrier, giving readers a detailed look at what's happening in Washington, DC, and along the border. He also travels far afield, to China, the Middle East, Northern England, and back to our border to examine the barriers we've been building for centuries. Why dowe build walls? What do they reveal about human history? The Great Great Wall is an absorbing, smart, and timely book on anincredibly contentious and newsworthy topic.

Forfattere: Ian Volner
Publisert år: 2019
Sider nr: 288

From the beloved American heritage brand, The Pendleton Field Guide to Camping is a helpful companion for outdoor enthusiasts and weekend adventurers. Organized into three sections, this handbook offers practical advice on where to go camping, how to go camping, and how to enjoy it once you're there. The Pendleton Field Guide to Camping begins with a brief overview of the best parks and trails in the United States.

The second section contains camp essentials-what to pack and how to plan your camping trip-and the final section contains a series of how-tos. * Entries include a brief history of national parks, packing lists, and step-by-step tutorials for starting a fire, pitching a tent, and brewing a cup of coffee in the wilderness. * Filled with tried-and-true advice, illustrations, and informative text* An inviting and instructive tool for anyone who wants to explore the great outdoors Whether you're an avid outdoorsperson, a weekend explorer, or an aspirational adventurer, this handbook will inspire you to pack a bag and spend some time in the wilderness.

For over 150 years, Pendleton Woolen Mills has been one of America's most beloved heritage brands. Known for their woolen blankets and clothing, their products are revered by those who love the great outdoors. * An inviting and instructive tool for those who want to start sleeping under the stars* Great gift for Pendleton fans, outdoorsy types, and longtime campers and first-timers alike * Add it to the shelf with books like Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival by Dave Canterbury, Norwegian Wood: Chopping, Stacking, and Drying Wood the Scandinavian Way by Lars Mytting, and How to Stay Alive in the Woods: A Complete Guide to Food, Shelter and Self-Preservation Anywhere by Bradford Angier.

• Publisert: Mars 2020
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• Antall sider: 208
• ISBN: 9781452174754

I sin nye bok analyserer professor Ole o. Moen usa slik verdens eneste supermakt nå fremstår under president Barack Hussein Obama - både I lys av vår samtid og usas særegne historiske tradisjoner. Presidentvalget I 28 var på flere vis begynnelsen på et nytt kapittel I usas moderne historie. Moen beskriver de nye trekk som nå avtegner seg I den politiske og kulturelle hverdag. Denne boken forteller historien om dette landet I en ny og annerledes tidsalder. Det er sterke bånd som knytter norge til usa. En naturlig konsekvens av dette er at de fleste nordmenn mener seg å kjenne usa. Onkel sam er en gammel kjenning, men vår generelle innsikt I amerikansk kultur og politikk er relativt overflatisk. Denne boken er et bidrag til en bedre forståelse av dagens amerikanske samfunn.
forfattere: Ole o. Moen
Publisert måned: Des
Publisert år: 2012
Utgave: 1utg
Sider nr:416

USA PÅ 200 SIDER. AMERIKANSK POLITIKK FRA GEORGE WASHINGTON TIL HILLARY CLINTON OG DONALD TRUMP

"rigorously researched and richly illustrated...Meticulous in detail and gleeful in its discoveries, this trip is a joyride for any whiskey lover." publishers weeklybuckle up and join bestselling author and whiskey connoisseur tristan stephenson on a stateside tour and learn all there is to know about the finest whiskey and bourbon america has to offer. Whiskey in america is a regional product that has evolved in different ways and at a differing pace depending on where you go. Tristan stephenson's road trip enabled him to visit more than 40 unique distilleries, from long-established makers in the states that are the spiritual home of the industry - kentucky and tennessee - to newer craft-distillers in indiana, pennsylvania, and even california and texas.

in his own unique style, which is both fiercely entertaining and meticulously well-researched, tristan weaves together the full and fascinating story of american whiskey, from its history and production methods to the origins of iconic cocktails still enjoyed in bars around the world today.
forfattere: Tristan steph
Publisert måned: Nov
Publisert år: 2019
Utgave: -
Sider nr:383