Guides and Directories Books

The map book is great and easy to use. The coverage area is perfect. The roads are up to date and easy to read/distinguish.

Time Out has taken the task of assessing NYC's eateries to a whole new level. TONY's guide covers 2,100 spots, sliced up by cuisine. TONY's glossy get-up is filled with gorgeous full-color photos of tasty dishes and consists of reviews by professional staff.

Other pluses: TONY comes with a slim, pull-out pocket guide and includes a section on bars. Also, Time Out now finally has a searchable online database.

So many categories...fits all budgets. This is a keeper.
Comes with a pocket guide. This will save you all from the dreaded "Where do you want to eat tonite" conversations that seem to have no end. Merely present this book. It will also save you hours of wandering around and peeking in restaurant windows.

Travel Planning on the Internet isn't another discourse on how to use the Internet, but a guide to specific, recommended web sites and an overview of how the travel industry functions on the web sites as a whole. From understanding airport regulations and scheduling to locating informational web sites, this is filled with references to make web searches easier.

Do not want to type a review but would like to contact the author, Jonathon Blease, about the Kent Family Tree. Please pass on my e-mail address to him.
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Ingrid Paterson
(Scotland)

Any traveler knows the internet is packed with important destination resources; but the trick is wading through the Web to locate the best information - and that's where THE TRAVELER'S WEB: AN EXTREME SEARCHER GUIDE comes in. Chapters provide both general and country-specific guides to travel by plane, train, ferry or foot, and offer special sections for seniors, handicapped and special needs travelers. Explanations of different kinds of reservation sites and processes offers clear definitions of opportunities around the world.

U.S. News and World Report ranks schools yearly and they give a lot of extra valuable information as well.

From back cover:

includes:

* A comprehensive, botanical A-Z directory of herbs for easy plant identification

* Full descriptions and information on history, habitat, and cultivation, related species and uses of the herbs, with many detailed features on major herbs

* How to design various styles of of herb garden with examples, planting lists and plans

* Herbal history - the origins of herbs and their medicinal and culinary properties

* How to plant up your herb garden, including step-by-step instructions on how to make knot gardens, herb wheels and raised beds.

* Practical advice on all aspects of growing herbs, from propagation, planting, training, care and maintenance and harvesting

* Over 700 glorious full-color photographs

This book help me save $$$ on fabulous designer clothing for myself and my family. A neccessity for all shoppers that want to save thousands of $$$.

It's not too early to start thinking about summer programs for your gifted teenager. Opportunities abound for kids in their teen years. You could spend quite a few days searching the internet for a program to match your child's interests, and preferred location, or you could save yourself a lot of time and trouble by picking up a copy of Sandra L. Berger's handy reference guide, " The Ultimate Guide to Summer Opportunities for Teens". This book is over 300 pages long, and contains specific data on programs, eligibility, websites, and contact information. Not included in this guide is any reference to tuition or fees. Taking a closer look at some of the summer sessions noted, I found that some of these programs are quite costly, while others are designed especially for low income students.

This guide opens with an introduction that explains to students how they might benefit from taking a summer session. Chapter two focuses on college planning and test preparation. Chapter three outlines the different types of programs available, such as service learning, internships, and academic. The majority of the book is devoted to information on current offerings, with a single page entry for each opportunity selected. Details include program name, contact information, address, web site, program type, targeted grade level, and a brief description. These pages are organized alphabetically by state.

The back of the book has an index of opportunities by program type. This handy cross reference allows the student to look up programs for:

academic enrichment
fine, performing, and visual arts
gap year/study abroad
internships/paid positions
leadership/service/volunteer
math,sciences, engineering, and computer science/technology

Some of these entries seem to be categorized a bit haphazardly. Under academic enrichment, for instance, you can find "adventures in veterinary medicine" in Massachusetts. I would have expected this program to be included in the science category. A teen interested in journalism might easily miss seeing an entry in her chosen field, as the Carolina Journalism Institute is listed as academic enrichment, while Ball State University High School Summer Journalism Workshops sits under the heading of fine, performing, and visual arts. If program takes precedence over location, my advice is to read through the entire book to ensure that an extracurricular gem isn't overlooked.

This guide is a terrific resource for young people looking to do something different and meaningful over the summer. Many programs have limited enrollments and early deadlines, so it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. Some of the more competitive programs require a fairly lengthy application with references. Guide to Summer Opportunities is a new release for 2008. Whether your child is interested in math, drama, engineering, or travel abroad, there are myriad possibilities here to explore.