Reviews (13)

Have motorcycle...Will Travel
I just finished reading Roadshow:Landscape With Drums:A concert tour by Motorcycle and loved it from cover to cover!! It is what it is. A written visual discription of life on the road after 30 long years of touring out of a suitcase,town after town, city after city , country after country year in and year out!All I did was buy the new album every year,go to the show every year(33 at present)go home and go to work the next day! I could not do what Neil,Geddy or Alex has done for 2112 days straight!!!The book is a true account of what Neil enjoys in this stage of his complicated life and spoken wonderfully from a very unique private person.Neil,Thank you for the memories and look forward to the next book!

A curmudgeon's diatribe with drums
While I was looking forward to reading this book, I couldn't overlook the nagging feeling in my gut that Neil Peart would fill hundreds of pages with a lot of whining, crabbing and irritation at the fact that he has to actually put in a grueling three hour work day every other day. What I found most enjoyable were his observations about the scenery and locales he visited, particulary in Europe. (The Skibo Castle description was ornate and engaging.) But there was just too much bitching from this misanthrope millionare. The fact that he can't deal with fans who have allowed him to live a life of leisure and luxury is ridiculous. Sure, there are some nuts out there, but this guy needs to show more appreciation for his audience. And heaven forbid that Geddy should want to add one song to the set for the European leg of the tour--Neil freaked out on him like a spoiled child. There's no doubt that Neil Peart has prodigious talent with the pen, but he needs serious help in the social skills department. Of course, I don't need to like a writer at all to enjoy what he writes, but when the two are joined at the hip in a biography, it's certainly going to effect my impression of the work.

great book!
The book read as advertised- a travelogue of motorcycle riding between gigs. Those who are looking for inside Rush info, etc. from Neil should know better- the man is rightfully tight-lipped about private matters, and we, even as fans and patrons of his art, have no right to such info. Nor should we have any expectation of such info. To write negatively about his book because he is guarded about some matters comes across as childish to me. Having said that, it's a great book, and as a fellow motorcyclist (BMW R1100 RT) it's a pleasure to read books about the subject. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Biography    2. Canada    3. Drummers (Musicians)    4. Essays & Travelogues    5. Europe    6. Genres & Styles - Rock    7. Motorcycling    8. Music/Songbooks    9. Musical Instruments - Percussion    10. Rock musicians    11. Travel    12. Voyages And Travels    13. Music    14. Music / General   

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Disappointing
I bought this book thinking it would be new and different from all the other traveler's guides. I was sadly mistaken.I looked up my city - Boston.There is nothing described that you couldn't find on the internet for free. In addition, the recommended restaurants are either tired old spots that are just riding on their reputations or yesterday's hot spots, which in my opinion, are overpriced and not that great.
the best travel book everq
Hands down, this is the best travel book I've ever read -- and I enjoyed reading it cover to cover, unlike many travel books. It's a combination of where to eat, stay and what to see as well as a fascinating history/commentary that really gives you a sense of what a city is like, the pulse. Apple is a fantastic writer and I trust his restaurant recommendations over any other writer/critic out there -- in the cities I know well, he's definitely included the best of the best eats, both high brow and low brow. I really hope he can update and re-publish his European guide soon. I don't want to travel anywhere without his guidance any more!

Good book for reading.
I had a wonderful time reading this book. Not bad. Go's into some interesting topics and covers the bases for the most part. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Canada    2. Cities and towns    3. Description And Travel    4. Guidebooks    5. Travel    6. Travel - United States    7. United States    8. United States - General    9. Travel & holiday guides    10. USA   

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Loads of information!
The Milepost is an institution for vacationers determined to drive their vehicles in Alaska. This thick paperbound book provides one with important information about everything from the location of the nearest gas station to the facilities available at campgrounds.It details, mile by mile, the views, the history, the resources, the geography, and the people and places that make Alaska the unique, breathtaking experience that it is. If you will be driving in Alaska, you should purchase this book.
Great book - Great service
What service! I had the book in just a couple of days!

A must buy if you travelling Alaska by road
We drove about 3000 miles in 11 days this summer and I have to say Milepost was more than helpful. I do have MS Streets & Trips and we rely on that for our most trips. But in Alaska that doesn't work. Luckily, I had got heads up from Alaska residents that if I want to do road trip in Alaksa, I will NEED Milepost. As per the Alaska residents I have talked with on different forums (TripAdvisor, Flyertalk, etc.) - even though they live in Alaska they buy new copy of Milepost every year. I heard similar from people with whom I talked with in Alaska. If you are just travelling from Anchorage to Denali or Fairbanks to Denali - you could just get maps from Local Information centers and go without Milepost but for extensive road travelling - buy this - your money is well spent. Another book you may want to consider buying is Alaska TourSaver (just google on it and you will fine tons of information). It saved us about $600! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Canada    2. Fiction - General    3. General    4. Travel    5. Travel - United States    6. United States - Pacific - Alaska    7. United States - West - Pacific (General)   

Reviews (11)

Good Map
This is a good, clear map which is easy to read.The vinyl cover is a definite plus.It helps keep the map clean and notes can be tucked inside it.

Solid Road Atlas
Rand McNally is a consistantly good road atlas.The 2006 issue was very helpful in planning my recent trip.It doesn't replace the on-line maps or city atlases that show every street, turn, and such, but when you run into a temporary interstate closure, it answers the question of what is my best option now.

As easy as it gets
Ever since my first trip to NYC in 1989, I have relied on having a -no more than 2-3 years old- copy of Rand McNally in our rented car.
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Subjects:  1. Atlases    2. Atlases - General    3. Canada    4. Maps & Road Atlases    5. Mexico    6. Reference    7. Road Atlases    8. Road maps    9. Travel - General    10. United States    11. United States - General   

Reviews (8)

Good book I found it helpful
I found thisbook helpful in deciding just which Inside Passage Cruise to take and which ship to book on.There is a lot of information that can become dated.That is why I got the latest edition.I am booking for early in the cruise season 2007 while reading it in 2006.

Excellent guide to the wonders of this place!
Excellent general guidebook for cruisers to Alaska, especially
Not A Winner
We bought three travel guides before our cruise to Alaska and this was by far the least valuable.The information isn't specific enough - it's very general. Look at a copy before you buy. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alaska    2. Canada - Territories & Nunavut    3. Canada - Western Provinces    4. Cruise ships    5. Guidebooks    6. Ocean travel    7. Reference - Cruise Guides    8. Travel    9. Travel - United States    10. United States - Pacific - Alaska    11. United States - Pacific - Washington    12. United States - West - Pacific (General)   

Editorial Review

The events of September 11 have seemingly been covered, analyzed, and discussed from every angle imaginable. So the subject matter alone of Jim DeFede's Read more

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A Story About the Truest and Kindest People on Earth

Interesting Subject but Poorly Written
I found this book to be extremely interesting. It tells of a true story unknown to many. However, while the subject was excellent, the quality of the writing was poor. I would not conider this book a final product. It is similar to a draft, with words spelled incorrectly and improper grammar. The publishers should be ashamed for printing such a poor quality manuscript that had not been proof read.

The Best ofHuman Nature
If you ever wanted to read a book that took the best part of human nature, you've found it.The people behind 9/11 were expecting the worst of humanity to come about, instead the result was the best humanity.The people of Gander captured my heart and I would love to meet those wonderful people who took strangers in from around the world.This book will move you to tears and astound you in ways you never thought possible.The spirit of kindness is alive and well in Gander, Newfoundland.I love the United States, but we could learn a thing or two from these wonderful in what to do in the event of a tragedy. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Aeronautics, Commercial    2. Air Transportation    3. Air travel    4. Canada - General    5. Canada - Post-Confederation (1867-)    6. Current Affairs    7. Gander    8. History - General History    9. International    10. Newfoundland and Labrador    11. Passenger traffic    12. Political Discontent And Violence    13. Political Freedom & Security - Terrorism    14. Politics/International Relations    15. September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001    16. United States - 21st Century   

Subjects:  1. North America    2. Reference - Cruise Guides    3. Special Interest - General    4. Travel    5. Travel - General    6. Travel Guides    7. Travel & holiday guides    8. Travel / North America   

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woodalls north american campground directory 2005
This is the first book we bought about anything related to camping and we brought it with us on our second trip. It was a life saver. We wanted to stop somewhere else on our way home and were able to find all the information we needed. The size of our space is important to us along with privacy and distance to local attractions. We found a lot of that information at each areas listing, along with a map of each state. Every camper needs a directory.

Woodalls
Excellent book, sometimes the woodalls ratings are quite my opinion but otherwise a great source.

Woodall's NA Campground Directory has got it all
The directory is great.You can find all the campgrounds in the area by looking up the city name.It tells you all the facilities available at the campground. You can find the phone number, web site information...anything that you need in order to make reservations. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Canada    2. Mexico    3. North America    4. Parks & Campgrounds    5. Travel    6. Travel - Foreign    7. Travel - General    8. United States - General    9. Caravan & camp-site guides    10. Travel / United States / General   

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Invaluable reference
An invaluable reference book for those interested in urban park design. Tate has surveyed 20 city parks in Western Europe and North America ranging from tiny Paley Park New York to the whole of the Minneaplois Park system. He has described each systematically under the heads of History, Development, Planning and Design, Management and Usage, and Plans for the future, and then drawn conclusions.Read more

Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. Canada    3. Europe, Western    4. Landscape    5. Landscape architecture    6. Parks    7. Planning    8. United States    9. Urban Architecture    10. Urban parks    11. Architecture / Reference    12. Europe    13. Landscape art & architecture    14. North America   

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better, more accurate info available on the Internet
I did a lot of research on our trip.We live in Honduras and are driving to the US over a three week period as we leave the area for good, so ordered the book.I was already very versed in the trip from countless stories on the Internet, and from exploring Central America over the last three years, so found the book simple, badly written, and not very helpful at all.I suggest that instead of spending your money on this book, you do research on the Internet and you will get much better information for free.

Read but not tested
We have not yet driven the Pan-American highway, but were given the Pritchard's book as a gift in preparation for an eventual trip; therefore, I can't comment on the traveler tips. I was, however, amused and distracted by the incredible number of typos on each page (coastal is consistently spelled "costel"). The book seems very basic and at times naive (toilet paper discussion). I had the feeling that my grandfather was explaining the ropes to me... That said, the book seems to have some helpful information and tries to be specific regarding border crossings, the roads, etc.

Outdated
We bought this book before our RV trip in 2003 which eventually resulted in our own book, "99 Days to Panama" (www.99DaystoPanama.com).We found the info mildly useful but not accurate, e.g. Hotel Guanacoste Travel Lodge in Liberia, Costa Rica, hardly has a "trailer park".We recently bought the 6th edition of "Christopher Howard's" version with a new cover but it is exactly the same as the 6th edition of Pritchards book we bought three years ago. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Automobile travel    2. Canada    3. Central America    4. Essays & Travelogues    5. Guidebooks    6. Mexico    7. Pan American Highway System    8. South America    9. Travel    10. Travel - Foreign   

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Quite a ride!
This is more a "travel writing" book than an RV book, and very interesting reading.My only problem with it is that her writing style was rather jumpy - there might be several subjects and locations in one paragraph, and I often got lost as to where we were and what we were doing...Then it didn't seem to matter, I just enjoyed the ride.

A Kick in the Pants!
I bought this book thinking "one day, when we retire, maybe we'll go." The author, "Charlie" as you'll get to know her, makes the trip real. All the details are given, with explanations of what to take, when to go, what to watch out for, and what to see while you're there. More importantly for us, however, was the underlying theme of the book...GO AND DO IT! "Charlie" points out repeatedly, "I did it, so can you." Use some common sense, but GO!
RVing Alaska and Canada
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Subjects:  1. Automotive - Miscellaneous Vehicles    2. Canada    3. Travel    4. Travel - General    5. United States - Pacific - Alaska   

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A True Boating Advenyure
What a fun read, what a masterful and accurate description of the real of boating on the ICW and rivers of this wonderful country - all I can say is THANK YOU. The reading of your book gave me great pleasure and makes me want to do it all over again.

Terrific Read...Even If You Don't Own a Boat
Honey, Let's Get a Boat"
A delightful read
There are lots of technical boating books out there and they are easy to find.This book chronicles one couple's own adventure on the "Great Loop" in their first cruiser, a 40' (wow) trawler.I loved the writing style--great humor and sometimes romantic descriptions of the goings on (Mr.'s descriptions of Mrs., their married kids' near "marital conflagration" on deck, the story of the chocolates, cruising with the senior ladies. The descriptions of the travel are very well written. The experiences aboard will be appreciated by addicted boaters and non-boaters alike. This is an adventure story.When I finally retire and head for the Great Loop in my cruiser, I will think often and fondly of the Stob's and this delightful book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway    2. Boats and boating    3. Canada, Eastern    4. Canals    5. East (U.S.)    6. Personal Memoirs    7. Rivers    8. Sailing - Narratives    9. Sports    10. Travel - General    11. Travelers   

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A Fine Companion Book to a Wonderful Exhibit, But...
This companion volume to the astonishing "Raven Travelling" exhibit, currently (through mid-September '06) on view at the Vancouver Art Gallery in downtown Vancouver, B.C., features fine photographs and several articles, ranging from evocative to scholarly, that will serve as an introduction to Haida art, thought, and cultural/political/ecological concerns.The exhibit will then travel to more easterly Canadian cities--you'll do yourself a favor to time any plans taking you to Canada to intercept "Raven Travelling" in its travels!
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Subjects:  1. American - General    2. American - Native American    3. Art    4. Art & Art Instruction    5. Canadian    6. Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions - General    7. Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies    8. Exhibitions    9. Haida art    10. Haida artists    11. Native American Art   

Reviews (4)

Not Perfect!
This is a very attractive book with lots good pictures and information on countryside, historical sites and so such. However, it contains almost nothing on modern Canada and its cities and also doesn't have much information on Northern Canada. This book is fine for the tourist who only wishes to see historic buildings and Niagra Falls but not very good anyone else. The maps and and information on accomadation, restaurants and so on is also not particularly good, as with most Eyewitness guides.

I LOVE it!
I just came back from a trip to Canada where I toured Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City and Niagara Falls. Before I depart for this trip, I spent a lot of time in bookstore and my friend and I finally settle down with a Insight tour book and this one. We plan on using Insight for Montreal and Quebec, then the rest with DK. As it turns out, my Insight is completely useless. Despite good story telling, it is totally useless when it comes touring around the place, not to mention mistakes everywhere in the book, even in map they messed up a major road. In the end, we used only DK for the entire trip.
Okay, but does not do much justice to a lot of Canada
I have a number of quibbles with this guide.Coverage of Montreal and Toronto is very skimpy, as well as the areas beyond the Great Lakes (which isn't covered in too much detail), particularly the Northern and Central parts.The great photos do save it quite a bit, though.I hope that next time, DK can make a better guide! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Canada    2. General    3. Guidebooks    4. Travel    5. Travel - Foreign    6. Travel / Canada   

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Well Done
Found this book very useful.Good practical info that helped me get settled here in the last month-- contact info for a variety of agencies: social insurance, health care, etc. that definitely helped me transition efficiently without hours spent pouring through web searches.A nice primer that's been a good resource.

Fabulous Advice
I have never read such a comprehensive and authoritative guide to emmigration. I would recommend it to any and all of my colleagues and friends who are considering such a move. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Americans    2. Canada    3. Cleaning & Caretaking - General    4. Emigration & Immigration    5. Handbooks & Manuals    6. Handbooks, manuals, etc    7. Life skills guides    8. Moving, Household    9. Relocation (Housing)    10. Travel    11. Travel - Foreign    12. Travel / Canada   

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cute but a little light on content
If you're looking for a humorous quick read this book will suffice.However, its not going to make you go "yep that's me" or "I recognize that" as much as others of the genre might

Enjoyed reading it.
This is a most interesting read, mostly comedic, but it is really a hoot to read.

Cute and funny for the Canada lover
This book has a wealth of quirky Canada facts and is overall an enjoyable read.A true Canadian would probally know most of the information in this volume, so this makes a great gift for that Canadian wannabe you know (or your friend the draft dodger.)Quirky and cute, I would buy this book for anyone who ever said "So what's up with Canada anyway?"This will difinitively answer their question. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Canada    2. Canadian wit and humor    3. Curiosities & Wonders    4. General    5. Humor    6. Miscellanea    7. National characteristics, Canadian    8. Non-Classifiable    9. Nonfiction    10. Reference    11. Trivia    12. Places & peoples: general interest    13. Popular culture   

Reviews (27)

Pictures of yesterday
Considering that this is in fact an autobiograpy, one can not judge it's contents. After all, you can not judge ones life, either you like it or not in a sense of discussing literature. But, what you can discuss is the manner in which that biography is written. Ondaatje present's life of his family trough generations who lived on Ceilon (Shri Lanka), in a series of random images, which are more like picture, than prose. Many times he stops to grasp certain individual and present his little history, his life, which than influenced the rest of the family in some perverse way. When reading this book, experienced reader will find such compositions that corresponds in that what crtics call 'modern', others will find interesting and compelling story, which never grows in boredom, with fluent narrative style that keeps ones eyes fixed on pages long after the lights went out. delicious
both the style and the subject of this novel are easy and enjoyable to absorb. mostly a memoir including some letters and poems. it has a great sense of humor and is full of passionate, and most importantly interesting accounts of the definatly NOT run of the mill family history Ondaatje has.

What a family!
This book was just so enjoyable and hilarious but yet so beautifully written.From the beginning till the end Ondaatje opens up to the reader (in a journal entry) this magical and beautiful world.Onddatje's adroitness to include the reader right there in the conversations he has with various family member will bring you to tears.His captivating sytle takes the reader back in time with him trhough such tear jerking and amusing experiences.Read more

Subjects:  1. 1943-    2. 20th century    3. Authors, Canadian    4. Biography    5. Biography & Autobiography    6. Biography/Autobiography    7. Childhood and youth    8. Essays & Travelogues    9. General    10. Ondaatje, Michael - Prose & Criticism    11. Ondaatje, Michael,    12. Personal Memoirs    13. Travel - General    14. Biography & Autobiography / Literary    15. Crime & mystery    16. English    17. Ondaatje, Michael    18. USA   

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completely beautiful!
If you have ever been fascinated by totem poles & wanted to know more about them, how they are carved, what ceremonies are associated with them, like the grand Potlatch, then this is the book for you! Northwest Coast Indian Totem Poles
This book is a wonderful resource for the study of the Northwest Coast Indians.I used it for my third grade class. Excellent photographs. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Canada - Western Provinces    2. Museums, Tours, Points of Interest    3. Travel    4. Travel - Foreign    5. Art of indigenous peoples    6. Folk art    7. Sculpture & other three-dimensional art forms   

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Another fab entry in the Sisterchicks series
Sisterchicks Down Under by Robin Jones Gunn is another fantastic entry in this Christian series.When Kathleen and her husband head to New Zealand for three months, he fills his time with work.Kathleen finds herself alone like never before until she meets Jill at the local coffee shop.The relationship between Kathleen and Jill is so natural as written by Gunn that it's easy to suspend disbelief in the improbabilities.Together they explore the beauty of New Zealand and God, and both grow as people and friends.This book is everything good chick-lit should be: quick reading, extremely enjoyable, lovable characters, with just a sprinkle of Christianity.Can't wait for the next book!

Sisterchicks Down Under
I loved this book.Robin Jones Gunn is quirky and witty with kernals of truth scattered throughout like chicken feed!

Another hit from RJ Gunn
This book is fun, like the rest. Kathleen learns about "Vegemite", travels to New Zealand with her husband who has an assignment, discovers the Chocolate Fish cafe... and new relationships. It is 'real', touching and inspirational. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Australia    2. Canadians    3. Fiction    4. Fiction - Religious    5. Popular American Fiction    6. Religious - General    7. Sisters    8. Women travelers    9. FICTION / GENERAL / CONTEMPORARY    10. Fiction / Religious   

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Excellent Development of a Thesis

Essential reading
THE ISLAND OF SEVEN CITIES: WHERE THE CHINESE SETTLED WHEN THEY DISCOVERED AMERICA gathers and presents tangible proof that the Chinese had their own settlement in America long before Columbus. Chaisson is an architect and teacher: his insights on a series of ruins in Cape Breton Island rewrites American history, and is essential reading for any who would understand early American origins and evidence on explorations.
Whether correct or not, a good read.
Chiasson is an architect interested in archaeology.This book recounts his efforts to find the origin of ruins on Cape Breton, and his final conclusion:that the Chinese had a colony there by the early part of the 15th century.Chiasson is a native of Cape Breton, in fact his family were among the early white settlers.He is somewhat of an adventurer, intellectually dogged and objective, and a good writer.The fact that he thought his life was going to be cut short by AIDs while doing the research adds piquancy.The personal aspect of the narrative is the most interesting; his effort to find Portugeese and French explanations for the ruins provides material, which while not compelling,was valuable as a case study of how historical research may be conducted.
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Subjects:  1. Archaeology    2. Asia - China    3. Canada - Pre-Confederation (to 1867)    4. Cape Breton Island    5. Cape Breton Island (N.S.)    6. Chiasson, Paul    7. Description and travel    8. History    9. History - General History    10. History: World    11. North American    12. Nova Scotia    13. Travel