Download or read book The Other Orlando written by Kelly Monaghan and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Orlando is home to a lot more than two giant theme park complexes. This guide provides in-depth coverage of nearly 200 other area attractions, including smaller theme parks, spectacular dinner shows, sports, the arts and the great outdoors. 4 maps.

Download or read book Lost Attractions of Hampton Roads written by Nancy E. Sheppard and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2019-06-10 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a trip down memory lane to beloved destinations for fun and families across Virginia's tidewater. Cruise the rails of Ocean View Amusement Park's "The Rocket" roller coaster, dig for fossils at Hampton's Rice's Fossil Pit, celebrate the winter season at Portsmouth's Coleman's Nursery and learn the significant role that Buckroe Beach's Bay Shore Beach Park played in American history. From the Great White Fleet to a Wild West park, journey through this vibrant history with author and historian Nancy E. Sheppard and discover whether such cherished places can ever truly be lost.

Download or read book Iowa written by Lori Erickson and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dedicated to travelers with a taste for the unique, these easy-to-use, state-by-state guides will help you discover the hidden places that most tourists miss -- shining the spotlight squarely on the off-beat. If it's funky, funny, little known, or out of the way, then you'll probably find it in Off the Beaten Path "RM". -- More sidebars about the quirky and unique -- Additional state trivia -- Fully updated information

Download or read book Oddball Iowa written by Jerome Pohlen and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2005-04-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This zany travel guide presents a more peculiar state than the Iowa Tourism Office might like out-of-towners to imagine. Leaving out the traditional scenic trips to the Mississippi River bluffs and the Amana Colonies, this guide will take the adventurous traveler to the future birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk, the home of the "Lonely Goat Herder" marionettes from The Sound of Music, and the world's largest Cheeto. To enhance the experience of this unusual side of Iowa, the guide includes facts about numerous events in Iowa's history, such as Ozzy Osbourne's infamous bat-biting incident and Jesse James's first moving-train robbery. Iowa is depicted as the birthplace of the Roto-Rooter, the Delicious apple, the electronic computer, the reinforced concrete bridge, and the Eskimo pie. The accompanying photographs and maps will direct travelers to other fun vacation spots and attractions, including the butter sculptures at the Iowa State Fair, the annual National Skillet Throw, the Hobo Convention and Museum, the Ice Cream Capital of the World, and the National Balloon Museum.

Download or read book Last Train To Tucson A Novel About Love And Trains In An Alternate Reality written by Forrest Landry and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2005-10 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Last Train To Tucson combines a love of trains, both model and full-size, with that Old Black Magic, Love. Join Hal Robinson as he enters an Alternate Reality to actually drive a real train. You'll see how he falls in love and begins to want to stay in the AR. Come in and take the Last Train To Tucson, then see if you want to come home. This engaging story will have you chasing all over the desert, looking for the elusive doorway to that other Reality! Forrest Landry loved living in Tucson and shows it in his portrayal of Hal's desert odyssey. He depicts a love of trains and a buffet of one couple's love foibles.

Download or read book The Madison Hardware Story written by Derek Thomas and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-01 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For Lionel Train enthusiasts the name "Madison Hardware" invokes thoughts of toy train treasures stacked to the ceiling of a small Manhattan store front. For over ninety years Madison Hardware supplied New York, and later Detroit, with the Lionel Trains that millions of children longed for. The Madison Hardware Story is more than just toy trains. It is the story of a store and how it's owners impacted an entire collectible's market.

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Download or read book Iowa Off the Beaten Path written by Lori Erickson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-06-15 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, let Iowa Off the Beaten Path show you the Hawkeye State you never knew existed. Sample the history—and delectable dishes—of Dubuque with the Victorian House Tour and Progressive Dinner. Visit the World’s Smallest Church, a stone chapel built on a country road near Festina in 1885 and containing four tiny pews. Or enjoy the rebirth of the Iowa wine industry with a trip along the Iowa Wine Trail. So if you’ve “been there, done that” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.

Download or read book Whoo Whoo Goes the Train written by Anne Rockwell and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-06-30 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Allan, who loves trains and learns all that he can about them, has a wonderful time when he finally takes his first train ride.

Download or read book The Natural Medicine Guide to Autism written by Stephanie Marohn and published by Hampton Roads Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As autism rates in children continue to rise--the latest studies suggest anywhere from 1 in 50 to 1 in 100 American children is autistic—parents are scrambling to find effective treatment methods The Natural Medicine Guide to Autism offers answers by exploring a range of effective treatment options and the possibility of a positive outcome via natural medicine therapies. The book covers the basics of autism--what it is and what causes it--and the factors that are often involved in the disorder: heavy metal toxicity, nutritional deficiencies/imbalances, food allergies, digestive problems and fungal overgrowth, viruses or viral overload, immune dysfunction, problems in the birthing process, energetic legacies from unresolved family issues in previous generations, and vaccines. It also covers a range of natural medicine treatments, including elimination diets, listening and learning skills, nutritional supplements to correct imbalances, cranial osteopathy to reverse birth trauma, and many more. A chapter is also devoted to the deeper question of what makes a child susceptible to autism. Included in this discussion is the work of William J. Walsch, PhD, whose research may well have pinpointed the genetic component of autism that has previously eluded scientific inquiry.

Download or read book The Historic Railroad written by John Norris and published by McFarland. This book was released on 1996 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The thoughts of a train ride aboard a pullman car pulled by a steam locomotive stirs up the wanderlust in many people. One of the early portents of the Industrial Age, the railroad changed the face and pace of the world forever. This is a state-by-state guide to over 300 railroad museums, historical, restored depots and special, nostalgic excursions available to the general public. Each entry provides a comprehensive description that blends historical perspective with an overview of the exhibit, including a guide to annual events at the site. Also given are the hours of operation and the cost of the event, along with addresses and phone numbers needed for further information.

Download or read book A Strange World written by Martine F. Delfos and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2005 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide to autistic spectrum disorders comes from a new scientific perspective. Delfos's biopsychological model provides a theoretical analysis of the nature of autism and the problems it can cause. She offers advice on how to approach problems from the perspectives of autistic children, adolescents and adults, as well as parents and carers.

Download or read book Autism Spectrum Disorders written by Chantal Sicile-Kira and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An expert in the field of autistic disorders presents a comprehensive and accessible overview of all aspects of autism conditions, including Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and other autism spectrum disorders, explaining how diagnose ASDs, family coping strategies, treatment options, educational programs, and more. Original.

Download or read book The Great Iowa Touring Book written by Mike Whye and published by Big Earth Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For many people, Iowa is a series of rest stops, gas stops, and places to grab some food as they travel the interstate highways that cross the state. However, if one leaves the major routes and takes to the back roads, there's a lot more to this state than what's seen near the interstate exits. This guidebook has 27 auto tours encompassing urban and rural areas--back roads and byways, well-known and little-known places, the famous and the infamous, rivers big and small, great lakes and rare ponds, prairie and forests, plains and hills, old settlements, and brand new communities.

Download or read book Autism Spectrum Disorder revised written by Chantal Sicile-Kira and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-01-07 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Newly revised and updated, this award-winning guide covers every aspect of understanding and living with autism today Comprehensive and authoritative, Autism Spectrum Disorders explains all aspects of the condition, and is written for parents, educators, caregivers, and others looking for accurate information and expert insight. Newly updated to reflect the latest research, treatment methods, and DSM-V criteria, this invaluable book covers: • The causes of autism spectrum disorders • Getting an accurate diagnosis • Treatments based on behavioral, psychological, and biomedical interventions • Coping strategies for families and education needs and programs • Living and working conditions for adults with ASD • Community interaction and teaching strategies and resources for educators and other professionals **Best Book on Autism for 2017 --Healthline

Download or read book Where the Trains Are written by Heather R. Taylor and published by Prima Lifestyles. This book was released on 1996 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kids of all ages love trains. This is evident from the thousands of visitors who frequent the more than 350 train attractions in North America each year. The greatest challenge for these train enthusiasts is finding the best attractions available. Heather Taylor's new book, "Where the Trains Are!, shows train-lovers the best in kid-friendly train attractions across the United States and Canada. From location and admission to special events and souvenirs, this state-by-state guide includes all the critical information for planning a trip to a train attraction. This resource lists railroad museums, train stations and depots, and scenic train excursions. Many destinations have seasonal exhibits and rides that provide hours of family fun. Taylor has also found the best, and safest, places to see real trains going about their normal routes. Train attractions can be found in every corner of North America. Some of the exhibits highlighted in this book include: The Grand Canyon Railway, Flagstaff, AZ Ghost Mountain Hayrides at Stone Mountain, GA The Bluegrass Scenic Railroad, Versailles, KY Yakima Valley Rail and Steam Museum, Toppenish, WA And don?t forget Canada! Taylor has found the best attractions from British Columbia to New Brunswick. Whether a train exhibit is the sole purpose of your trip, or just a way to spend an afternoon away from home, this guide shows you how to get the most out of your visit! About the Author Heather R. Taylor is the mother of a train-loving child. She lives in Washington, D.C., and has written on travel for the "Washington Post.

Download or read book Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum written by Chantal Sicile-Kira and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-02-28 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the award-winning author of Autism Spectrum Disorders, comes Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum, a complete guide to the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical needs of preteens and teenagers with autistic disorders, ranging from the relatively mild Asperger's Syndrome to more severe ability impairment. Using clear examples, practical advice, and supportive insights, this book covers: Health risks such as seizures and depression Treatments, therapies, and teaching strategies Teaching skills to cope with puberty, self-care, and social skills Teenage emotions, sexuality, appropriate relationships, and dating Middle school, high school, and developing an Individual Educational Program Preparing for life after high school