Download or read book The Komodo Cafe written by Michael Hodjera and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2013-04-30 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brush fire consumes the Malibu home of socially challenged, best selling sci fi writer Buckminster Brand Sinclair. Succumbing to the impassioned entreaties of his literary agent, he reluctantly agrees to take a temporary hiatus from writing and finds himself on a tiny island in the middle of the Pacifi c, ostensibly for some much needed rest and relaxation. He meets there an intriguing group of ex-pats from different corners of the world. What they share in common is a potent secret. The Komodo Cafe chronicles Buckminsters initiation into the mysteries of Empyrean Island and its inhabitants. But what he discovers about his new found neighbors pales in comparison to what he begins to realize about himself in this comic adventure thriller from the author of the Elvis trilogy and Sleeping Gods.
Download or read book Lonely Planet Indonesia written by David Eimer and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2022-04-22 with total page 1376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lonely Planets Indonesia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore Komodo National Park, patrolled by the worlds largest lizard, unwind on the sugar-white sand and turquoise waters of the Gili Islands, and experience a Balinese dance performance on Indonesias most famous holiday island; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Indonesia and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planets Indonesia Travel Guide: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020s COVID-19 outbreak Top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Indonesias best experiences and where to have them What's new feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel Planning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Over 135 maps Covers Java, Bali, Nusa Tenggara, Maluku, Papua, Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planets Indonesia, our most comprehensive guide to Indonesia, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)
Download or read book Ethnic American Food Today written by Lucy M. Long and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-07-17 with total page 741 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ethnic American Food Today introduces readers to the myriad ethnic food cultures in the U.S. today. Entries are organized alphabetically by nation and present the background and history of each food culture along with explorations of the place of that food in mainstream American society today. Many of the entries draw upon ethnographic research and personal experience, giving insights into the meanings of various ethnic food traditions as well as into what, how, and why people of different ethnicities are actually eating today. The entries look at foodways—the network of activities surrounding food itself—as well as the beliefs and aesthetics surrounding that food, and the changes that have occurred over time and place. They also address stereotypes of that food culture and the culture’s influence on American eating habits and menus, describing foodways practices in both private and public contexts, such as restaurants, groceries, social organizations, and the contemporary world of culinary arts. Recipes of representative or iconic dishes are included. This timely two-volume encyclopedia addresses the complexity—and richness—of both ethnicity and food in America today.
Download or read book Reckoning At Salamander Springs written by Michael Hodjera and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2024-08-18 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Famed artist Gio Bernardo Rossi dies of an overdose poolside at his Hollywood Hills mansion, a victim of excess and his own success. He finds himself inexplicably haunting a tiny, remote cabin hidden in the low desert of Southern California. The cabin is occupied by a powerful young shaman and shape-shifter, Sofia Rodriguez, who has the ability to see and communicate with the ghost. The relationship between ghost and shaman is contentious at times. But their differences are forgotten when Sofia’s aunt, who also happens to be Gio’s ex, is kidnapped. They join forces to find the aunt and trace her disappearance to wellconnected drug kingpin and real estate developer, Teddy Coner VI. They uncover Coner’s sinister plot to turn the sleepy desert town of Salamander Springs into a Vegas style enterprise, which he intends to use as a cover for his illicit drug dealings with points south. The unlikely duo of ghost and shaman manage to rescue Sofia’s aunt. But the town remains at risk. The battle between shaman and real estate mogul involves a canyon that shifts back and forth in time and a prospector and infamous bandit from the 1800s, Jack McManus, who becomes Sofia’s ally. The fight escalates to an explosive showdown that pits two powerful shapeshifting shamans against one another, while the fate of the town and the fragile desert ecosystem hangs in the balance.
Download or read book Big Al s Wrecking and Salvage written by Michael Hodjera and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2021-05-10 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1955: Rose Thorne, high school student, genius auto mechanic, and aspiring rock ‘n’ roller, catches sight of a mysterious object in the hills behind her house. Tracking down the anomaly, she makes a discovery that will drastically and forever change her world. 2444: A massive spaceship nears the end of its 250-year journey across the galaxy. Onboard are the last remnants of human civilization. What happened to cause Earth’s demise? And what awaits as the ship approaches its final destination? The answer to these questions just might be found on the outskirts of town, at Big Al’s Wrecking and Salvage. Hots rods, rock ‘n’ roll, girl power, and interplanetary space travel. It’s the new novel from the author of Teatime At The Gryphon’s Claw, Angels’ Keep, The Komodo Café, Sleeping Gods, and the Elvis trilogy.
Download or read book Jazz written by John Shand and published by UNSW Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the unique developments in Australian jazz over the last twenty years. Through interview, anecdote and analysis, music critic John Shand describes Australia's key players.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia On A Budget Travel Guide eBook written by Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2017-10-05 with total page 946 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tuk tuks, temples, sizzling street food and remote tropical islands: discover the best of Southeast Asia with Rough Guides. Our intrepid authors have trekked, cycled and snorkelled from Bali to Myanmar, seeking out the best-value guesthouses, activities and restaurants. In-depth reviews of budget accommodation and eating are combined with some choice "treat yourself" options allowing you to rough it in a beach hut one minute or kick back in a hip bar the next. Easy to follow transport advice and budget tips are combined with unrivalled background on all the things you simply can't miss, whether you're beach-hopping in Bali, exploring the ruins of Angkor Wat or venturing to the stilt-villages of Myanmar's Inle Lake. Make the most of your Asian adventure with The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget. Covers: Brunei, Cambodia, Hong Kong & Macau, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
Download or read book From Modern Production to Imagined Primitive written by Paige West and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 2012-02-10 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: West looks at the process from which coffee is grown, gathered, sorted, shipped, and served from the highlands of Papua New Guinea to coffee shops in far away places. She shows how coffee becomes a commodity, the different forms of labor involved, and the way that coffee shapes the lives and understandings of those who grow, process, export, sell and consume coffee.
Download or read book Indonesia Rough Guides Snapshot Southeast Asia written by Rough Guides and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-11-09 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guides Snapshot Southeast Asia on a Budget: Indonesia is the ultimate backpacker's guide to this breathtaking country. It leads you through the country with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the top sights and attractions, from the orang-utans of Bukit Lawang to the dance performances of Ubud, alongside cash-saving tips and suggestions for when you feel like treating yourself. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for just a few days or longer. The Rough Guides Snapshot Southeast Asia on a Budget: Indonesia covers Java, Sumatra, Bali, Lombok and the Giki Islands, Sumbawa, Komodo and Rinca, Flores, Sumba, Kalimantan, Sulawesi and Maluku. Also included is the Basics section from The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around Indonesia, including transport, costs, health, food and drink, culture and accommodation, plus a handy itineraries section. Also published as part of The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget. The Rough Guides Snapshot Southeast Asia on a Budget: Indonesia is equivalent to 184 printed pages.
Download or read book Lonely Planet Bali Lombok Nusa Tenggara written by Lonely Planet and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Southeast Asia written by Jeremy Atiyah and published by Rough Guides. This book was released on 2002 with total page 1338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guides series contain full color photos, three maps in one, and arewaterproof and tearproof. They contain thousands of keyed listings and brightnew graphics.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Romania written by Darren (Norm) Longley and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Romania is the definitive handbook on one of Europe's most fascinating, scenic and enigmatic countries. The full-colour introduction highlights all the unmissable sights from the wilds of the Carpathian mountains to the marvellous Delta wetlands, as well as referencing the country's many unique festivals. Two full-colour sections describe the many outdoor activities on offer - from mountain hikes and skiing, to bear and wolf tracking - as well as the country's extraordinary religious architecture. This comprehensive guide reviews all the top hotel and restaurant options for every taste and budget, and includes informed background on Romania's history, wildlife, literature, music and, of course, Dracula. Accurate maps and comprehensive practical information help you get under the skin of Romania, whilst stunning photography makes this your ultimate travelling companion. Make the most of your time on earthTM with The Rough Guide to Romania.
Download or read book 1 000 Places to See Before You Die written by Patricia Schultz and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2015-07-01 with total page 1217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world’s bestselling travel book is back in a more informative, more experiential, more budget-friendly full-color edition. A #1 New York Times bestseller, 1,000 Places reinvented the idea of travel book as both wish list and practical guide. As Newsweek wrote, it “tells you what’s beautiful, what’s fun, and what’s just unforgettable— everywhere on earth.” And now the best is better. There are 600 full-color photographs. Over 200 entirely new entries, including visits to 28 countries like Lebanon, Croatia, Estonia, and Nicaragua, that were not in the original edition. There is an emphasis on experiences: an entry covers not just Positano or Ravello, but the full 30-mile stretch along the Amalfi Coast. Every entry from the original edition has been readdressed, rewritten, and made fuller, with more suggestions for places to stay, restaurants to visit, festivals to check out. And throughout, the book is more budget-conscious, starred restaurants and historic hotels such as the Ritz, but also moderately priced gems that don’t compromise on atmosphere or charm. The world is calling. Time to answer.
Download or read book Shoptimism written by Lee Eisenberg and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-10-16 with total page 597 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this smart, engaging book, Lee Eisenberg, best-selling author of The Number: A Completely Different Way to Think about the Rest of Your Life, leads us on a provocative and entertaining tour of America's love/hate affair with shopping, a pursuit that, even in hard times, remains a true national pastime. Why do we shop and buy the way we do? In a work that will explain much about the American character, Eisenberg chronicles the dynamics of selling and buying from almost every angle. Neither a cheerleader for consumption nor an anti-consumerist scold, he explores with boundless curiosity the vast machinery aimed at inducing us to purchase everything from hair mousse to a little black dress. He leads us, with understated humor, into the broad universe of marketing, retailing, advertising, and consumer and scientific research--an arsenal of powerful forces that combine to form what he calls "The Sell Side." Through the rest of the book, Eisenberg leads us through the "Buy Side" -- a journey directly into our own hearts and minds, asking among other questions: What are we really looking for when we buy? Why are we alternately excited, guilt-ridden, satisfied, disappointed, and recklessly impulsive? What are our biases, need for status, impulses to self-express, that lead us individually to buy what we buy? Are you a classic buyer (your head wants to do the right thing), or a romantic buyer (your heart just wants to have fun)? How do men and women differ in their attitudes towards shopping, and does the old cliche -- "Women shop, men buy" -- apply any longer? Of special interest are the author's findings on the subject of What Makes a Good Buy? We all purchase things that we sooner or later regret, but what are the guidelines for making purchases that we'll never regret? What, for instance, defines the perfect gift? Brimming with wit and surprise, Shoptimism will be delightful and instructive reading for anyone with a credit card and a healthy curiosity about American culture, through good times and bad. For here, in one vivid journey, is a memorable, panoramic portrait of our everyday self-delusions, desires, and dreams.
Download or read book 1 000 Places to See Before You Die the second edition written by Patricia Schultz and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2011-11-15 with total page 1287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world’s bestselling travel book is back in a more informative, more experiential, more budget-friendly full-color edition. A #1 New York Times bestseller, 1,000 Places reinvented the idea of travel book as both wish list and practical guide. As Newsweek wrote, it “tells you what’s beautiful, what’s fun, and what’s just unforgettable— everywhere on earth.” And now the best is better. There are 600 full-color photographs. Over 200 entirely new entries, including visits to 28 countries like Lebanon, Croatia, Estonia, and Nicaragua, that were not in the original edition. There is an emphasis on experiences: an entry covers not just Positano or Ravello, but the full 30-mile stretch along the Amalfi Coast. Every entry from the original edition has been readdressed, rewritten, and made fuller, with more suggestions for places to stay, restaurants to visit, festivals to check out. And throughout, the book is more budget-conscious, starred restaurants and historic hotels such as the Ritz,but also moderately priced gems that don’t compromise on atmosphere or charm. The world is calling. Time to answer.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia On A Budget written by Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 1440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget is the ultimate guide for budget-conscious independent travellers visiting this fascinating region. Updated by a team of expert writers, this edition is packed with information to help you make the most of your time and money, including comprehensive transport information, suggested itineraries, full-colour maps and advice on local culture, food and language. Detailed listings give the low-down on the best hotels, hostels, bars and restaurants, while "treat yourself" suggestions provide inspiration for the odd splurge. Whether you want to take a slow boat down the Mekong, feast on dim sum in Hong Kong, kick-back on a white-sand beach in Thailand or explore the temples of Bagan in Myanmar, this guide is the ultimate companion to travel in Southeast Asia. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget. Now available in ePub format.
Download or read book The New York Times Guide to New York City Restaurants 2003 written by William Grimes and published by New York Times Books. This book was released on 2002-12-01 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in a more portable edition, the fourth annually revised edition of The New York Times Guide to Restaurants in New York City features reviews of more than 1,000 dining establishments by the respected Times restaurant reviewers William Grimes and Eric Asimov. * New arrivals to the vastly changed restaurant scene * The latest ratings under The Times's star rating system * Reports on what's trendy and what's truly innovative and excellent * Thoroughly cross-referenced with lists of establishments by neighborhood, price and cuisine * Listings at every price level to provide the widest possible choice where to go and what to eat * Special essays on the authors' personal favorites, best ethnic restaurants, and hidden finds in Brooklyn and Queens Unlike other restaurant guides, every review highlights the best dishes to order, describes the restaurant's ambience, and includes the complete price range for each course on the menu.
