Download or read book The Mad Monks Guide to New York City written by James Crotty and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1999-01-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Naked Truth on the Naked City In the deep, dark 1980s, Jim Crotty and Michael Lane quit their jobs, traded everything they owned for a 26-foot motorhome, and hit the road with their cats, their convictions, and a solar-powered Mac. Their mission: to travel the great American landscape and report on the incredible people, places, and parking lots they encountered along the way. One fateful day, their Monkmobile rattled into New York… "Reading these guys is like watching a grainy, irreverent film about America—real, unreal, surreal." —The Boston Globe "[The Monks] don't simply document a chosen city or region. They dissect it, demystify it, revel in its oddities." —San Diego Union Tribune "Modern troubadors…writing about themselves and America." —The New York Times "Kerouacs of the ’90s." —The Seattle Times "An unshaven version of Travel & Leisure." —Utne Reader Annie Sprinkle ■ Bar Hopping Blessing of the Animals Circus Amok ■ Cupcake Cafe Domsey's Warehouse ■ Dr. Zizmor Driving to Ellis Island Fly Fishing in Central Park Fresh Kills Dump ■ Gene Pool Lady Bunny ■ The Mermaid Parade Mother Cabrini Shrine The New York Doll Hospital The Phun Phactory ■ Quentin Crisp Sideshows by the Seashore The Subway Inn ■ Supreme Macaroni The West Indian Dry Parade Wigstock ■ and more, More, More Visit us online at www.frommers.com
Download or read book A Monk s Guide to Happiness written by Gelong Thubten and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2020-08-11 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Guide to Meditation and Mindfulness for the Modern Day In our never-ending search for happiness we often find ourselves looking to external things for fulfillment, thinking that happiness can be unlocked by buying a bigger house, getting the next promotion, or building a perfect family. In this profound and inspiring book, Gelong Thubten shares a practical and sustainable approach to happiness. Thubten, a Buddhist monk and meditation expert who has worked with everyone from school kids to Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and Benedict Cumberbatch, explains how meditation and mindfulness can create a direct path to happiness. A Monk’s Guide to Happiness explores the nature of happiness and helps bust the myth that our lives and minds are too busy for meditation. The book can show you how to: - Learn practical methods to help you choose happiness - Develop greater compassion for yourself and others - Learn to meditate in micro-moments during a busy day - Discover that you are naturally ‘hard-wired’ for happiness Reading A Monk’s Guide to Happiness could revolutionize your relationship with your thoughts and emotions, and help you create a life of true happiness and contentment.
Download or read book The Advocate written by and published by . This book was released on 2000-02-15 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Advocate is a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) monthly newsmagazine. Established in 1967, it is the oldest continuing LGBT publication in the United States.
Download or read book The Mad Monks Guide to California written by James Crotty and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1999-10-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cannibals, Surfboards, and, Like, Everything! In the deep, dark 1980s, Jim Crotty and Michael Lane quit their jobs, traded everything they owned for a 26-foot motorhome, and hit the road with their cats, their convictions, and a solar-powered Mac. Their mission: to travel the great American landscape and report on the incredible people, places, and parking lots they encountered along the way. One fateful day, their Monkmobile rattled into California… "Reading these guys is like watching a grainy, irreverent film about America— real, unreal, surreal." —The Boston Globe "[The Monks] don't simply document a chosen city or region. They dissect it, demystify it, revel in its oddities." —San Diego Union Tribune "Modern troubadors…writing about themselves and America." —The New York Times "Kerouacs of the ’90s." —The Seattle Times "An unshaven version of Travel & Leisure." —Utne Reader Dockweiler State Beach Museum of Jurassic Technology Slab City ■ Mojave Airport Pacific Lumber Company Saint Stupid's Day Parade Columbarium ■ Sixteen to One Mine Banana Man ■ Nudist Colonies The Astrophysicist of Love L.A. Police Academy ■ Madonna Inn Forestiere Underground Gardens Foster's Big Horn ■ Critical Mass Devil's Golf Course Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum Deep Creek Hot Springs Sagely, City of 10,000 Buddhas and more, More, More Visit us Online at www.frommers.com
Download or read book Frommer s 2000 New York City From 80 A Day written by Cheryl Farr Leas and published by *Frommers. This book was released on 1999-10-18 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Written by travel veterans with a nose for comfort.… Accuracy: high." —Details magazine Everything You Need for an Unforgettable—and Affordable—Trip! Great places to stay that you can really afford, from rooms in quaint Village inns to spacious Upper West Side suites Cheap eats galore, from romantic bistros to ethnic enclaves—plus tips on how to dine in the city's top restaurants without breaking the bank What to see and do for free (or almost), from masterpieces at the Met to TV talk-show tapings—with insider tips on how to get around A shopper's guide to affordable duds, used books, cheap CDs, and more Low-cost nightlife: free Lincoln Center concerts, great neighborhood bars, hip downtown dance clubs, Shakespeare in the Park—plus discount tickets for Broadway shows Frommer's. The Name You Can Trust. Find us online at www.frommers.com
Download or read book Travelers Tales American Southwest written by Sean O'Reilly and published by Travelers' Tales. This book was released on 2001 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its vast vistas, splendid sunsets, and rich history, the American Southwest has always inspired superb writing. "Travelers' Tales Southwest" features a choice selection of some of the best by Tony Hillerman, David Roberts, Barbara Kingsolver, Alex Schoumatoff, Terry Tempest Williams, Edward Abbey, and others. Maps.
Download or read book Eccentric America written by Jan Friedman and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to all things wacky, weird, curious, and bizarre in the U.S.A., featuring approximately 1,000 festivals, attractions, tours, shopping, restaurants, hotels, and eccentric environments. photos. 51 maps.
Download or read book Frommer s Memorable Walks in Paris written by Haas Mroue and published by *Frommers. This book was released on 2001-03-23 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walking is the best way to get to know a city intimately, exploring its neighborhoods and taking time to savor its details and hidden treasures, so follow Frommer's for an up-close-and-personal look at Paris. We've designed ten fabulous walking tours, taking in the city's most intriguing neighborhoods. Each route takes a few hours and comes complete with detailed directions, suggested refreshment stops for snacks along the way, and an accompanying map. Discover the atmospheric and the opulent, the ancient and the avante-garde -- everything that makes Paris unique. We'll introduce you to the bohemian Latin Quarter, with vestiges of a Roman bath among the cafe-lined cobblestone streets. You'll stroll past the Sacre-Couer and through beautiful Montmartre, the village on a hill that inspired van Gough, Renoir, Degas, and Toulouse-Lautrec; and you'll explore Pere-Lachaise, final resting place of Jim Morrison, Edith Piaf, Gertrude Stein, Marcel Proust, and Oscar Wilde. Slim and easy-to-carry, Frommer's Memorable Walks in Paris offers a wonderful way to make the city your own!
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Download or read book Frommer s Memorable Walks in San Francisco written by Erika Lenkert and published by *Frommers. This book was released on 2001-04-02 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walking is the best way to get to know a city intimately, exploring its neighborhoods and taking time to savor its details and hidden treasures, so follow Frommer's for an up-close-and-personal look at San Francisco. We've designed 12 fabulous walking tours, taking in the city's most intriguing neighborhoods. Each route takes a few hours and comes complete with detailed directions, suggested refreshment stops for snacks along the way, and an accompanying map. Come along with us to discover the most colorful neighborhoods in San Francisco. We'll introduce you to the North Beach and Russian Hill haunts of the Beat Generation -- and tell you tales of the larger-than-life personalities who made it all happen. You'll enjoy funky shopping and Summer of Love flashbacks in the Haight, and join us for cultural and culinary adventures in the Mission District and Chinatown. Slim and easy-to-carry, Frommer's Memorable Walks in San Francisco offers a wonderful way to make the city your own!
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Download or read book Frommer s Portable Sydney written by Marc Llewellyn and published by *Frommers. This book was released on 2000-11-22 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frommer's Portable Guides offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a Frommer's Complete Guide--but in a concise, pocket-sized format. Perfect for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn't want to wade through or carry a full-size guidebook, this series selects the very best choices in all price categories and takes you straight to the top sights. Get the latest on hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, sports, shopping, and nightlife in a nutshell in these lightweight, inexpensive guides. Written and personally researched by a local journalist, Frommer's Portable Sydney is completely up to date with all the latest developments as the city prepares for its moment in the Olympic spotlight. Our author has carefully selected the city's best accommodations and restaurants in all price categories, and he'll show you all the top sights. With detailed neighborhood maps and lots of valuable insider advice, Frommer's put the best of Sydney at your fingertips! If you're traveling beyond Sydney, check out Frommer's Australia. If you're on a tight budget, turn to Frommer's Australia from $50 a Day.
Download or read book Frommer s Israel written by Robert Ullian and published by *Frommers. This book was released on 2000-06-15 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! Israel is an endlessly fascinating destination, a crossroads for different cultures and religions, and Frommer's Israel is an invaluable guide to this intriguing and complex land. It's written by an expert author, who provides you with sensitive and authoritative coverage of the region's historic and religious sites, and offers valuable insights into its culture. With Frommer's in hand, you'll explore the ancient and holy sites of Jerusalem, the silent majesty of the desert, the beach resorts of Tel-Aviv, and much more. We'll also show you how to have a world-class adventure, from diving in the Red Sea to exploring the stunning caves at Petra, in nearby Jordan. With detailed practical tips on dining, etiquette, bargaining, communicating, and getting around, Frommer's Israel is the only guide you'll need to explore this amazing land.
Download or read book Frommer s Born To Shop written by Suzy Gershman and published by *Frommers. This book was released on 2001-03-30 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These compact, handy guides are packed with insider tips on where to find the most fabulous fashions, the most unique gifts, and the best bargains on everything from antiques to housewares. Includes all the big names, and a "Best of" chapter that pinpoints exactly where to find the finest. Also included is a handful of the author's favorite places to stay and eat.
Download or read book Frommer s Turkey written by Lynn A. Levine and published by *Frommers. This book was released on 2000-08-15 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer's, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer's. Your guide to a world of travel experience. Choose the Only Guide That Gives You: Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget. Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions. The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews. The expert guidance you need to take charge and travel with confidence. Great trips begin at www.frommers.travelocity.com Book flights, hotels, and rental cars. Get free updates on attractions and prices.
Download or read book Frommer s Jamaica written by Darwin Porter and published by *Frommers. This book was released on 2000-08-28 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone can jam in Jamaica with this outstanding new guide! This outstanding new addition to Frommer's shows you how to experience the best of Jamaica, from white beaches to long, cool drinks to reggae bars. The book features: The mst complete coverage available In-depth advice on all the beaches and golf courses, as well as tips on rivier rafting and other activities The complete lowdown on the all-inclusive resorts, plus candid reviews of other accommodations, from hotels to B&Bs
