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ing Homes Press0982310120Date: 3/11/12

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pageston Qty: 20vel / United States025130es: Campingtinations series

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Pacific Northwest Camping Destinations ( 3 r d Ed i t i o n) RV and Car Camping Destinations in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia

Mike Church, Terri Church

Find paradise through trouble-free camping

The Pacific Northwest is a campers paradise. It offers everything that a vacation camper could desire:seashores, snow-capped mountains, old growth forests, visitor friendly cities, and national parks. In fact, tPacific Northwest is one of the most popular RVing and tent camping destinations in North America. PacificNorthwest Camping Destinations is a travel guide for camping travelers, those traveling in an RV and thosecamping with a tent. It addresses the needs of the thousands of visitors to the Pacific Northwest who arrivan RV or who vacation travel in their family car, spending the night inexpensively in campgrounds. It's also great book for those residents of the Pacific Northwest who are looking for new places to visit on weekendand during summer vacations. The largest part of the book describes over 130 great camping destinationsthroughout Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. There are descriptions of the local attractions and vactivities. A selection of good camping areas convenient to the destination area are described in detail.Whenever pos...

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Author BioMike Churchand Terri Churchare the authors of the Traveler's Guide series and RV Adventures in the PaNorthwest. They spend most of the year traveling in their RV or car camping in Canada, Europe, Mexico, aUnited States. They live in Benson, Arizona.

ero Books1907621086Date: 5/11/12

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Surf GraphicsJim Phillips

Surf Artfeatures the artwork and biographies of 30 of the top surf artists.

A dazzling display of top surf art and design

From vintage surf art to the latest designs, this collection is filled with brilliant color, energy, and vibe. Itfeatures the top 30 artists working on the surf graphic scene, each with a detailed biography, as well as thsame eye-popping production values of Kustom Graphicsand Kustom Graphics II. Of course, there are pleCalifornia artists making their marks on the surf art scene, including Shawn Dickinson (Palmdale), Damian Fu(Los Angeles), Tom "Big Toe" Laura (Irvine), Jim Phillips (Santa Cruz), Rick Rietveld (Newport Beach), and KWeesner (Thousand Oaks). Brad Parker lives in Hawaii, while Thor splits his time between California and HawPat Grant and Marty Schneider are among Australian artists on the scene, while European artists include PGArtworks (Sweden), Mik Baro (Spain), and Thorsten Hasenkamm (Germany).

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Korero Booksis an independent publisher of books on contemporary visual culture and design. Legendaryskateboard artist Jim Phillipshas also published award-winning graphic designs for cartoons, t-shirts, sticrock posters, and ad art since 1962. He was the art director for Santa Cruz Skateboards for many years, alives in Santa Cruz, California.

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cago Review Press1556522710Date: 8/1/96


pageston Qty: 32s 5 to 8, Grades K to 3enile Nonfiction /vity Books001000es: Hands-On History

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Westward Ho!An Activity Guide to the Wild West

Laurie Carlson

Capturing the unique character and history of the West, this activity book provides a number of memorablejourneys, including joining Lewis and Clark on an expedition, journeying into the woods with fur traders, or a wagon train to the Oregon. Young explorers will experience the excitement of the West with activities susewing a sunbonnet, panning for gold, cooking flapjacks, singing cowboy songs, and more. Helpful illustratiothat detail and explain the steps of each project are also included.

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Laurie Carlsonis the author of Colonial Kids, More Than Moccasins, Green Thumbs, and Kids Camp!She taught preschool, primary grades, and children's art classes. She lives in Cheney, Washington.

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Heading WestLife with the Pioneers, 21 Activities

Pat McCarthy

Heading Westtraces the vivid saga of Native American and pioneer men, women, and children from the colbeginnings of the westward expansion to the last of the homesteaders in late 20th century Alaska. In manrespects, life in the backwoods and on the prairie was similar to modern life-children attended school and hdaily chores, parents worked hard to provide for their families, and communities gathered for church and soevents. But unlike today, pioneers lived against a backdrop of isolation, harsh weather, disease, and evenplagues of locust. And for Native Americans, the westward expansion of settlers posed the most direct thrtheir centuriesold cultures.But pioneer life was not all hardship. Settlers were able to build lives and communities, and experience a frebrought on by new possibilities. Author Pat McCarthy has woven dozens of firsthand accounts from journalautobiographies of the era to form a rich and detailed story. Readers will find more than 20 activities to hethem better understand their pioneering ancestors. Children will churn but...

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Pat McCarthyis the author of 10 children's books including Daniel Boone, Henry Ford, and Thomas Paine,

has written for Cricketand Children's Digest.

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Coast Libations0982631508Date: 9/1/10

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Left Coast LibationsThe Art of West Coast Bartending: 100 Original Cocktails

Ted Munat, Michael Lazar, Jenn Farrington

Original and innovative, the carefully tested recipes and techniques in this guide-collected from the West Cmost talented bartenders-are sure to delight and satisfy all cocktail fans from novice to connoisseur. Writtstyle that is both playful and appreciative, the book provides invaluable information on topics such as whapeople ought to know about ice (and don't) and what role egg whites can have in a drink. The mouth-waterecipes and lush photographs featured here will make readers excited to create the amazing cocktails of

professional mixologists.

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Ted Munatis a writer and raconteur. He lives in Seattle. Michael Lazarblogs about the research and re-creation of exotic and historic cocktail ingredients on the blog Stirred, Not Shaken. He lives in Oakland. JenFarringtonis an advertising, editorial, and documentary photographer. Her photography has appeared inGourment, USA Today,and Wine and Spirits. She lives in San Francisco.

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MRA Books1852492441Date: 4/1/08


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Good Beer Guide West Coast USAIncluding Las Vegas, Alaska and Hawaii

Ben McFarland, Tom Sandham

As the place where American microbrewing was born, the West Coast has become the epicenter of a brewrevolution. America is now home to more beer styles than anywhere else in the world and our flourishing breindustry has a growing reputation for quality and innovation. This authoritative and entertaining guide to thbreweries, brewpubs, and bars of the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii, is written by two experienced Britishwriters who have spent considerable time traveling in the U.S. and developing an infectious enthusiasm for exciting beers and brewing scene. Also included are sections on West Coast history, American brewing, anstory of the brewpub.

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Author BioBen McFarland is a travel and drink journalist for Beers of the World, Celebrator, the Guardian, the Indepenon Sunday, Loaded, Theme, Wine & Spirit, and others. He was twice named the Beer Writer of the Year byBritish Guild of Beer Writers. Tom Sandham is a drink journalist and has contributed to Classand The Public



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ing Homes Press0982310151Date: 1/31/14


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Traveler's Guide to Alaskan Camping ( 6 th Ed i t ion ) Alaska and Yukon Camping With RV or Tent

Mike Church, Terri Church

Detailed routes and advice for exploring Alaska and northwestern Canada are provided in this guide for RV atent campers. This grand tour of Alaska covers in detail the Alaskan Highway, routes throughout the YukonAlaska, and the ferry system in southeastern Alaska. Close to 500 campgrounds throughout the region are with pictures, descriptions of amenities, meticulous maps, and contact information for each; campgroundssuitable for large RVs are also identified. Along with important details for a safe trip-such as border crossing

budget planning, vehicle preparation or renting an RV, appropriate clothing, road conditions, and possible wencounters-recreational information on hiking, mountain biking, boating, rafting, kayaking, and viewing wildprovided for each destination. This new edition has updated information on all the campsites, maps, GPS dawebsites, prices, and contact information.

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Author BioMike Churchand Terri Churchare the authors of Pacific Northwest Camping Destinations, RV AdventuresPacific Northwest, Southwest Camping Destinations, and the Traveler's Guide series. They live in Benson,Arizona.

affner Press, Inc.0982433287Date: 6/1/10

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Red SummerThe Danger and Madness of Commercial Salmon Fishing in Alaska

Bill Carter

Painting a visceral portrait of the life of commercial fishermen in the remote Eskimo village of Egekik, Alaskaintense memoir depicts the author's four summers spent with a crew of seasonal salmon netters. Distinguisitself from a typical adventure, this recollection relates the unforgiving supervision of the experienced femacrew-chief, who along with her rugged shipmates lives by the credo: do the work or leave. From an encouwith an overly-inquisitive grizzly bear and being swamped by a mother-ship in open waters to the customains with colorful locals, this record is certain to appeal to adventurers, nature lovers, and armchair traveleralike. In the tradition of Jon Krakauer, Peter Matthiessen, and Sebastien Junger, this is an honest and vividof what it means to leave so-called civilization behind for a life full of danger, excitement, untold beauty, aphysically grueling work.

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Bill Carter is a former commercial fisherman and an award-winning documentary filmmaker and photographhas written for Men's Journal, Outside, Rolling Stone, and Spinand is the author of Fools Rush In. His

documentary film, Miss Sarajevo, was awarded the International Monitor Award, the Golden Hugo Award, aMaverick Director Award. He lives in Bisbee, Arizona.

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ilion1862059948Date: 11/19/12


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California: Then and NowPeople and Places

Karl Mondon

Featuring 150 match-ups, this newest addition to the Then & Now series offers classic archive images fromFrancisco to San DiegoWith images from all over California, this collection has a strong emphasis on the tourist locations of the stwith large sections reserved for vintage photos of San Francisco, Los Angeles, Hollywood, Malibu, Long Beand San Diego. The hippie enclaves of Haight-Ashbury are featured in glorious Ektachrome, as are the early

of Disneyland at Anaheim. There are match-ups for the most famous sign in the world in Hollywood, plus fointo Gold Country and Death Valley.

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Karl Mondonis an experienced press photographer who has been responsible for some of the finest photog

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in the Then and Now series and his extensive credits include Chicago From The Air Then and Now, L.A. FroAir Then and Now, East Bay Then and Now, Seattle Then and Now, Las Vegas Then and Now, and San FraThen and Now. He lives in San Francisco.



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California History for KidsMissions, Miners, and Moviemakers in the Golden State, Includes 21 Activities

Katy S. Duffield

The story of California is the story of dreamers-explorers, gold miners, immigrants, ranchers, moviemakers,farmers, and everyday Americans who headed west for a fresh start. The first native inhabitants arrived 9,years ago, ancestors of the tribes who would greet the Spanish in the 1700s. Father Junpero Serra laterestablished a chain of missions along the coast, expanding European and Mexican influence. But when golddiscovered in 1848, the rush was on, and two short years later California became a state. After the gold raother rushes followed, from agriculture to industry, Hollywood to Silicon Valley.

California History for Kidsincludes a time line of significant events, a list of historic sites to visit or exploreonline, and Web resources for further study. And to get a better idea of the scope of California history andlives of its citizens, readers can:

* create a Chumash rock painting

* play the Miwok Hoop-and-Polegame

* bake and eat hardtacklike a gold miner

* design a cattle brand

* decode a railroad cipher

* immortalize their handprintsi...

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Katy Duffieldis the author of the picture book Farmer McPeepers and His Missing Milk Cowsand five nonflibrary reference books for older readers. She has also written for numerous children's magazines including

Highlights for Children, Appleseeds, Hopscotch, and Clubhouse.

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ache Partners LLC1933415697Date: 3/1/09


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Extraordinary Homes CaliforniaAn Exclusive Showcase of Architects, Designers and Builders in California

Profiling residential architects, designers, custom builders, and landscape architects, this stunninglyphotographed compendium presents a visual feast of fabulous custom residences. With behind-the-scenesinsights about their talented creators, this anthology travels the breadth of Northern California, from SanFrancisco's urban dwellings and Napa Valley's finest family homes to meticulous historic renovations, regiongreen construction, and the bay area's high-rise sophistication. Ideal for aspiring homeowners, savvy desigenthusiasts, and professionals in the field, this elegant overview is an impressive example of unparalleled lu

craftsmanship, and design creativity.

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Panache Partners, LLC,is a publishing company based in Dallas, Texas, that specializes in developing upscoffee- table books on luxury lifestyle subjects including architecture, interior design, golf, wine, art, eventplanning, and travel.

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Dream Homes Northern CaliforniaAn Exclusive Showcase of Northern California's Finest Architects

Loaded with hundreds of photographs of high-end custom homes, these gorgeous books are a treat for lovresidential architecture and a resource for people planning to build their own one-of-a-kind houses. Profilestop architects and information on local builders and suppliers provide an overview of regional styles andpreferences in each city.The work of top architects in northern California is featured in these 300 photographs of fabulous custom hwith a bright, distinctly Californian flair.

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Dream Homes Coastal CaliforniaShowcasing Coastal California's Finest Architects, Designers & Builders

Loaded with hundreds of photographs of high-end custom homes, these gorgeous books are a treat for lovresidential architecture and a resource for people planning to build their own one-of-a-kind houses. Profilestop architects and information on local builders and suppliers provide an overview of regional styles andpreferences in each locality.Parading a wide range of beach homes, cottages, and contemporary retreats from the Monterey Peninsula the coast to Santa Barbara and Carpinteria, this distinguished collection presents diverse styles in architec

including Victorian, Spanish Colonial Revival, French Country, Tuscan, and Mediterranean. Award-winningarchitecture firms such as Berkus Design Studio, DesignARC, Shubin and Donaldson Architects, and The WaGroup are highlighted.

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Perspectives on Design CaliforniaCreative Ideas Shared by Leading Design Professionals

Present-day tastemakers share their wisdom, experience, and talent in these showcases of the finest archhome builders, interior design artisans, and craftsmen. Highlighting luxurious residences with captivatingphotographs, notable industry specialists share the inspirations and motivations behind their work and expltheir projects from initial design decisions to adding final fixtures and accoutrements. Whether one iscontemplating the construction of a new home or the redesign of an intimate space, these guides will inspiinform.

Revealing the process whereby luxurious, custom homes come to fruition, this invigorating collection highligeverything from an opulent wine chateau in Napa Valley to Spanish-style villas in Orange County.

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pageston Qty: 10vel / United States025130es: Spectaculareries series

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Spectacular Wineries of Sonoma CountyA Captivating Tour of Established, Estate and Boutique Wineries

From chardonnays to petit syrahs, this guide covers the wines and vineyards of Sonoma Valley's most prizeresidents. Each winery offers a new story with unforgettable vintages, varietals, and blends. Winemakers aproprietors share their philosophies, showing a range of terroirs in this small but diverse region that offersgrowers an even wider array of soil types than France.

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Spectacular Wineries of California's Central CoastA Captivating Tour of Established, Estate and Boutique Wineries

From high-end, cult wineries-whose interiors have rarely been seen-to smaller, more accessible vineyards, series surveys the legends and lore of various locales. Large-scale photographic essays are complementednarrative chronicling various aspects of the wineries including their architecture, art, cuisine, gardens, andhistory of the sites and what makes each of them unique. Terrific keepsakes for wine aficionados, these guare also useful in trip planning and as a reference for those who want to become knowledgeable about winemaking particular regions.

Presenting a taste of California's future, this guide features the hottest new wineries of California, which ato capture the world's attention soon. Still young, these vintners are brimming with ambition and possibilitiBrilliant photographs and descriptions bring Paso Robles in San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara wine regEdna Valley, and Santa Maria to life. Perpetually tempting, robust cabernets, smooth sauvignon blancs andmerlots fill the pages-exhibiting the voyage from vineyard to glas...

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Into the EarthA Wine Cave Renaissance

Daniel D'Agostini, Molly Chappellet

From the hand-dug caverns of the late 1800s to the elaborate, dramatic caves of recent decades, this is aintriguing overview of Napa Valley's wine caves-where wine is stored at specific temperatures in order to lethe land unscarred and available for agriculture. The magic, mystery, and magnificence of the region-from rich history and unique character to the classic architecture and delectable cuisine-is fully captured in thisstunning guidebook that profiles such esteemed estates as Quintessa, Spring Mountain, Far Niente, and Sta

Leap. Perfect for wine enthusiasts and novices alike, this tour of California wine caves also includes profilethe stewards of the land, who share their philosophies, accomplishments, and dreams for the future.

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Author BioMolly Chappelletis the cofounder of Chappellet Winery. She is the author of Gardens of the Wine CountrRomance of California Vineyards, andA Vineyard Garden, which received the James Beard Award. She hasappeared on The Home Show, Martha Stewart Living, and The Regis and Kathy Lee Show. She lives in St.Helena, California. Daniel D'Agostiniis a photographer whose prints have been selected for inclusion innumerous exhibits and publications. He lives in San Francisco.

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Pebble BeachThe Official Golf History

Neal Hotelling, Joann Dost

Pebble Beach is the most storied golf venue in the world, and this book captures its stunning beauty througlavish photographs and accompanied by in-depth background on the legendary history of this golf paradiseincludes fascinating behind-the-scenes stories on many of the top championships as well as a record of wiand near winners of more than 400 of the tournaments played since golf came to the area in 1897. From WSmith (1899 U.S. Open Champion) to Tiger Woods, nearly every great champion of the sport s last centurycompeted at the courses of Pebble Beach Resorts, and their compelling stories are chronicled throughout.

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Neal Hotelling has authored many articles on golf and history and also serves as executive editor of PebbleBeach: The Magazine. He is the recipient of the International Network of Golfs Golf Book of the Year AwarPebble Beach Golf Links: The Official History. He has additionally authored Titleist's Viewers Guide to the 20U.S. Open and coauthored Pebble Beach Heritage Collection. Joann Dost studied photography under thelegendary Ansel Adams, and for nearly 30 years she has photographed Pebble Beach Resorts and its course

She has received many awards for her photography, and her work can be seen in national and internationamagazines.

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Yosemite: The Complete Guide ( 2nd Ed i t ion ) Yosemite National Park

James Kaiser

Fully updated to include current travel information and newly expanded sections on the geology, ecology, ahistory of the park, this handy guide brings Yosemite National Park to life. Vivid, full-color photography andinformed writing covers essential information on lodging, camping, outdoor adventures, and popular parkactivities in Yosemite Valley, Tuolumne Meadows, Wawona, and Hetch Hetchy. More than 20 hikes, rangingeasy to difficult, are covered in depth, with trail descriptions, elevation charts, maps, and photos. From th

world-famous views of cliffs, waterfalls, polished granite domes, and giant sequoia groves to fine dining at High Sierra Camp, this comprehensive travel companion allows anyone access to this fascinating park.

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Author BioJames Kaiseris an award-winning travel writer and photographer and the author ofAcadia:The CompleteGuide, Grand Canyon: The Complete Guide, andJoshua Tree: The Complete Guide.

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Yosemite Adventures50 Spectacular Hikes, Climbs, and Winter Treks

Matt Johanson, Hans Florine

Four million outdoor adventurers visit California's Yosemite National Park each year, drawn to the park'sspectacular scenery, vast swaths of wilderness, and extensive trail system. Yosemite Adventuresoffers aunique approach to exploring the park by presenting the area as a varied, year-round playground appropriarecreationists of all abilities and interests. In addition to hiking and backpacking trips, readers will enjoydescriptions of skiing, snowshoeing, rock/mountain climbing, and fishing outings. Each of the 50-plus advenwhich have all been completed by the author-include photographs; detailed maps; elevation profiles; and awealth of insider tips about recommended gear, permits, food, and campsites for a successful outing. The promises to be a must-have resource for Yosemite's vast legion of avid outdoor recreation enthusiasts.

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Matt Johansonis a high school journalism teacher and a freelance outdoor and travel writer. He is a lifelon

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outdoors enthusiast with more than 20 years' experience in the Yosemite area and the author of YosemiteTales of Adventure from America's Greatest Playground. He lives in Castro Valley, California. Hans Florine

author of Speed Climbing: How to Climb Faster and Better, has won nine national climbing championships, has set multiple speed climbing records, including the fastest-ever ascent of the Nose of El Capitan in Yose



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Southern California WeddingsCaptivating Destinations and the Finest Resources Introduced by the Finest Event Planners

Where to go and who to hire for a spectacular Southern California marriage celebration

Fabulous photographs depicting Southern California weddings, venues, and vendors fill the pages of thisimpressive coffee-table guide. Ideal for inspiration while planning a wedding or as a keepsake after attendinone, the book serves as a comprehensive tool for the best of the best in a dozen hand-picked locales-BeveHills, Santa Barbara, and Malibu, to name a few. Showcased within are the region's top event planners, hotfloral designers, entertainers, caterers, cake and invitation artists, and other relevant people and places. Ttour through Southern California features tips, hints, and recommendations for making the most of a weddiexperience in a celebrated destination.

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Art of Celebration Southern CaliforniaThe Making of a Gala

From planners, caterers, and entertainers to floral designers, ice sculptors, and lighting gurus, thesecompendiums share the passions and motivations of the event industry's most popular specialists-and evenfew of their best-kept secrets to executing unforgettable occasions. Each affair is accompanied by lightheeditorial, providing a look behind the scenes at birthdays, corporate functions, religious milestones, and chagalas. With beautiful, lavish photographs, these collections invite readers to walk the red carpet and enjoysplendor of elite events thrown by world leaders, royalty, celebrities, and other members of high society.

World-renowned venues such as the Resort at Pelican Hill, culinary geniuses including Wolfgang Puck andentertainment gurus such as Wayne Foster are among the variety of individuals and firms whose work andphilosophies are highlighted in this insightful guide to Southern California events.

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Disney's California Adventure DetectiveAn Independent Guide to Exploring the Trivia, Secrets and Magic of the Park Dedicated to Californi

Kendra Trahan, Brian McKim, Karl Yamauchi, Debbie ...

The companion and follow-up to Disneyland Detectiveis an enthusiastic investigation of the $2.1 billionexpansion invested in the Disneyland Resort in 2001 that celebrates California's storied past and dynamic fThis exploration of hidden treasures and secret references in the park that highlights the diversity of the GState-from the Gold Rush to the golden years and California's present-day allure-features original illustratiophotographs, trivia, and the behind-the-scenes story of a park that was 40 years in development. With th

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of this guide, readers will be able to discover the whereabouts of several "hidden Mickeys," locate the TwilZonetelevision props placed in the Tower of Terror attraction, and learn about California's contributions toaviation industry.

Kendra Trahanis the author of Disneyland Detective. She serves as the national president of the NationaFantasy Fan Club, the club for Disney enthusiasts. She is a member of the board of governors of CarolwoodPacific Historical Society and the board of directors for Walt Disney's barn museum in Los Angeles' Griffith PShe lives in Winter Garden, Florida. Brian McKimis a freelance artist who worked at Disney Studios in featanimation and the coillustrator of Disneyland Detective. He lives in Santa Clarita, California. Karl Yamauchformer bridge architect and the coillustrator of Disneyland Detective. He lives in Celebration, Florida. DebbSmithis the photographer of Disneyland Detective. She lives in Lemoore, California.

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West of EdenCommunes and Utopia in Northern California

Iain Boal, Janferie Stone, Michael Watts, Cal Wins...

The Bay Areas commune revolution

In the aftermath of the Vietnam War, a large portion of the population had become disenchanted with theAmerican way of life that they did not feel they belonged to. While some openly revolted in the streets, ottook to turning away from the mainstream and headed toward a new world. Utopian visions, manifestingthemselves in the form of communes, were aimed at breaking the bonds of capitalism, big business, and threigning oligarchy and were popping up throughout the country. The San Francisco Bay Area was the hotbthese communes, and from the Height-Ashbury in San Francisco, east to Berkeley's protest hub at Sproul and south to Oakland's Black Panther's communal households, this is an exploration of this unique culturalrevolution of the 1960s and 1970s. The history and vision of communal living is investigated in a series of eaimed at explaining just what these communes were, how lives were lived within them, and what their goalentailed.

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Iain Boalis an Irish social historian who is affiliated with the University of California- Berkeley and BirkbeckCollege-London. He is the author of The Green Machineand the coauthor of Retort's Afflicted Power. He liv

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San Francisco. Janferie Stoneis a teacher and writer whose essays have been published in SustainableFeminisms. She lives in Mendocino, California. Michael Wattsis a professor of geology and the chair ofdevelopment studies at the University of California-Berkeley. He is the former director of the Institute ofInternational Studies. He lives in Santa Cruz, California. Cal Winslowis the author of Labor's Civil War inCaliforniaand the coauthor ofAlbion's Fatal Tree. He lives in Mendocino, California.



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e, Brown Book Group1847445216Date: 11/1/11

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Billy Connolly's Route 66Billy Connolly

The best-loved comedian in Britain heads off on the most famous highway in the world for an unforgettablejourney through America

Having always dreamed about taking a trip on the legendary Route 66, Billy Connolly is finally heading off onride of a lifetime. Traveling all 2,488 miles of this epic road, hitting both its classic landmarks and uncoverinlesser-known gems, the comedian known as the Big Yin shares the experiences of the countless travelers whave taken the journey before him. He breaks out the banjo at every opportunity and stops off for a few cgigs on the way. Packed with local flavor, the tales he gathers on the way, from the skyscrapers of Chicagthrough the Wild West badlands of Oklahoma and Texas and on to the beaches of the Pacific coast, tell thstory of modern America-and they might just inspire a few readers to get on their bikes as well. The book acontains a section with maps, playlists, recipes, and more, bringing the reader to the heart of this adventuWith his unrivaled instinct for a good story, and the affability that has endeared...

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Billy Connollyis a Scottish comedian, musician, actor, and the author ofJourney to the Edge of the Worl

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has appeared in such films as The Boondock Saints, Gulliver's Travels, The Last Samurai, Lemony Snicket'sSeries of Unfortunate Events, Mrs. Brown, and The X Files: I Want to Believe, and on such shows as The DShow with Jon Stewart, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and Realwith Bill Maher.

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50 Successful University of California Application EssaysGet into the Top UC Colleges and Other Selective Schools

Gen Tanabe, Kelly Tanabe

Dedicated to giving prospective students the edge they need to distinguish themselves among tens of thoof peers, this guidebook demystifies the essays portion of the application process to the top University ofCalifornia schools, including those in Berkeley, Los Angeles, and San Diego. With the high level of selectivityUniversity of California programs, the unique essay requirements posed by the schools, and the ever-climbinumber of applicants, the book arms readers with 50 example essays that feature a discussion of the positand negative aspect to each one, tips from college admission officers and successful applicants, and adescription of the 25 essay mistakes to avoid at all costs. For anyone wishing to become a Bruin, Golden Bstudent at any school affiliated with the University of California system, this resource serves as the ultimamust have to maximize success when composing the essay portion of an application.

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Gen Tanabeand Kelly Tanabeare the award-winning authors of 50 Successful Ivy League Application Es

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Accepted! 50 Successful College Admission Essays, Get Free Cash for College, Get into Any College, How t

Write a Winning Scholarship Essay, and The Ultimate Guide to America's Best Colleges. They live in BelmonCalifornia.



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50 Successful Stanford Application EssaysGet into Stanford and Other Top Colleges

Gen Tanabe, Kelly Tanabe

Helping applicants navigate the intricate yet vitally important essay process at elite schools such as Stanfouniversity that enrolls students from all 50 states and 52 countries and has an admission rate less than sevpercent-this go-to guide helps prospective students see for themselves what it takes to be admitted toselective programs. Along with the 50 essay examples that give a detailed analysis of the strengths and evweaknesses of each essay, there are tips from college admission officers and successful applicants and a

description of the 25 essay mistakes that guarantee failure. For highly judicious colleges, the essay is one most important factors in whether students are admitted or rejected, yet this resource, from a pair of awawinning authors and college application gurus, will help readers temper their fears and inspire their writing.

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Gen Tanabeand Kelly Tanabeare the award-winning authors of 50 Successful Ivy League Application Es

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Accepted! 50 Successful College Admission Essays, Get Free Cash for College, Get into Any College, How tWrite a Winning Scholarship Essay, and The Ultimate Guide to America's Best Colleges. They live in BelmonCalifornia.

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Debra R. Schoenberg, Jennifer L. Knops

Providing accurate and objective information to help make the right decisions during a divorce in California,Summary

guide provides answers to 360 queries such as What is the mediation process in California and is it requireHow quickly can one get a divorce? Who decides who gets the cars, the pets, and the house? What actionmight influence child custody? How are bills divided and paid during the divorce? How much will a divorce and Will a spouse have to pay some or all attorney fees?Structured in a question-and-answer format, thidivorce handbook provides clear and concise responses to help build confidence and give the peace of minneeded to meet the challenges of a divorce proceeding.

Debra R. Schoenberg, Esq., heads the Schoenberg Family Law Group in San Francisco. She is a frequentlecturer in family law and is recognized as a leading family law attorney. She was named a fellow of the AmAcademy of Matrimonial Attorneys and a Board Certified Family Law Trial Specialist by the National Board oAdvocacy, and she has been repeatedly listed in the Directory of Super Lawyers by her peers. Jennifer L.Knops, Esq., is an associate with the Schoenberg Family Law Group and a member of the San Francisco d

of the National Lawyer's Guild and the San Francisco Bar Association. They both live in San Francisco.

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Hollywood: Then and NowRosemary Lord

A fascinating comparison of the orange groves and bean fields of yesterday with the slick urban existence Hollywood todayMoorish and Spanish revival architecture and Frank Lloyd Wright homes still stand alongside modern structusuch as Frank Gehry's breathtaking Disney Concert Hall. This book features early photographs matched witspecially commissioned contemporary images of the same locations, including Graumann's Chinese Theatre the Cocoanut Grove nightclub, and show what has changed and what has remained after 100 years of

Hollywood. Sites include Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood and Vine, Immaculate Heart High School, BeachwoodVillage, Hollywoodland, Griffith Observatory, Hollywood High School, Gower Street, Lasky Studios, Fox StudChaplin Field, MGM Studios, RKO Radio Pictures, Paramount, Hollywood Forever Cemetry, Chateau MarmontWhitley Heights, Roosevelt Hotel, and the Garden of Allah.

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Rosemary Lordhas spent more than 20 years working in Los Angeles, acting in theater, films, and televisiwell as working as a senior publicist for Columbia Pictures. She is the author of Los Angeles Then and Now.

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Room 1219The Life of Fatty Arbuckle, the Mysterious Death of Virginia Rappe, and the Scandal That Changed

Hollywood

Greg Merritt

In 1921, one of the biggest movie stars in the world was accused of killing a woman. What followed was anunprecedented avalanche of press coverage, the original "trial of the century," and a wave of censorship taltered the course of Hollywood filmmaking.

It began on Labor Day, when comic actor Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, then at the pinnacle of his fame and fohosted a party in San Francisco's best hotel. As the party raged, he was alone in room 1219 with Virginia Ra minor actress. Four days later, she died, and he was charged with her murder.

Room 1219tells the story of Arbuckle's improbable rise and stunning fall-from Hollywood's first true superstaits first pariah. Simultaneously, it presents the crime story from the day of the "orgy" through the three triaRelying on a careful examination of documents, the book finally reveals, after almost a century of wildspeculation, what most likely occurred in room 1219. In addition, Room 1219covers the creation of the film

industry-from the first silent experiments to a studio-based system capable of making and, u...

Summary

Greg Merrittis the author of Film Production: The Complete Uncensored Guide to Independent FilmmakinCelluloid Mavericks: A History of American Independent Film. He is a senior writer for American Media, Inc.has written hundreds of feature articles for numerous magazines. He has an MFA from the American FilmInstitute.

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The Dark Heart of HollywoodGlamour, Guns and GamblingInside the Mafias Global Empire

Douglas Thompson

This book reveals the sinister true story of the Mafia in Hollywood: it strips away the veneer of the moviestudios' American Dream. Crammed with legends, myths, murders, madness, mayhem, superstar tantrums, sexed starlets, power brokers and politics, it is an ambitious account of Hollywood's hidden history, from throgue cops who took on the Mob on the streets of Los Angeles to the stars who became stars because MaGodfathers said they would.

In The Dark Heart of Hollywood, veteran crime and entertainment writer Douglas Thompson reveals how almasterminded by the money-obsessed Mafia, for whom everything and everyone is simply a commodity. Thintense saga charges across America: from Hollywood bedrooms to the Oval Office, from California's twentycentury computer capital to the cocaine-connection HQs stretching from the Sunset Strip to Marseilles, MiMoscow, Tokyo and Beijing.

It is an intriguing coincidence that superstar mobster Lucky Luciano was born in the same year, 1897, and Sicily, as the magical film director Frank Capra, who promu...

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DOUGLAS THOMPSON has been writing from and about Hollywood for nearly 40 years. His books includeHollywood People, a series of superstar biographies and, most recently, Mafialand.

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Superman vs. HollywoodHow Fiendish Producers, Devious Directors, and Warring Writers Grounded an American Icon

Jake Rossen, Mark Millar

Superman has fought for nearly seven decades to conquer radio, television, and film-but his battles behindscenes have proved a far greater threat than any fictional foe. For the first time, one book unearths all thedetails of his turbulent adventures in Tinseltown.

Based on extensive interviews with producers, screenwriters, cast members, and crew, Superman vs. Hollyspills the beans on Marlon Brando's eccentricities; the challenges of making Superman appear to fly; the caprocess that at various points had Superman being played by Sylvester Stallone, Neil Diamond, Nicolas CagAshton Kutcher, and even Muhammad Ali; and the Superman movies, fashioned by such maverick filmmakeKevin Smith and Tim Burton, that never made it to the screen.

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Jake Rossenis a freelance writer who wrote a cover story for Wizardmagazine on Superman Returns.

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Nine Lives of a Black PantherA Story of Survival

Wayne Pharr

In the early morning hours of December 8, 1969, hundreds of SWAT officers engaged in a violent battle withandful of Los Angeles-based members of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense (BPP). Five hours and 5rounds of ammunition later, three SWAT team members and three Black Panthers lay wounded. For the Panand the community that supported them, the shootout symbolized a victory, and a key reason for that vicwas the actions of a 19-year-old rank-and-file member of the BPP: Wayne Pharr. Nine Lives of a Black Pan

tells Pharr's riveting story of life in the Los Angeles branch of the BPP and gives a blow-by-blow account oit prepared for and survived the massive attack. He illuminates the history of one of the most dedicated,dynamic, vilified, and targeted chapters of the BPP, filling in a missing piece of Black Panther history and, inprocess, creating an engaging and hard-to-put-down memoir about a time and place that holds tremendoufascination for readers interested in African American militancy.

Summary

Wayne Pharrwas a captain of the Los Angeles branch of the Black Panther Party for Self Defence and hatraveled throughout the country as a spokesman for the party. He lives in Los Angeles.

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Discovering Korean CuisineRecipes from the Best Korean Restaurants in Los Angeles

Allisa Park

A step-by-step guide to re-creating healthy, delicious, Korean-style dinners, this book unlocks the mysterbehind these delicacies in an approachable, illuminating manner. Featuring contributions from 12 of Los Angmost prominent Korean restaurants, this cookbook includes recipes ranging from mainstays such as kimchi,bulgogi (marinated beef), mu-saengchae (spicy Korean radish), and bossam (boiled pork) to specialty disheas jjim-dak (vegetable chicken stew), hobak-juk (squash porridge), and jjam-bong (spicy noodle soup withseafood). Besides the typical listing of ingredients and instructions, each recipe contains a progression ofphotographs illustrating various stages of preparation along with the completed dish. A handy introductorysection visually identifies common ingredients and details how to complete the basics-cleaning, peeling, dicslicing, shredding, and preparing broths and rice. Those inspired to visit the restaurants themselves will findcontact information and a map of their locations in the back of the book.

Summary

Allisa Parkis the editor ofA Collection of Fine Baking, the first English-language collection of recipes by thinternationally renowned Korean pastry chef, Young Mo Kim, which won the prestigious Gourmand World

Cookbook Award for best dessert book in 2005. She lives in Los Angeles.

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O003000

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A's EssentialEverything You Need to Know to Be a Real Fan!

Steven Travers, Billy Beane

A one-stop record containing everything A's fans want to know about their favorite baseball team, this resis packed with anecdotes, history, explanations of traditions, statistics, trivia, and photos.

Summary

Steven Traversis a sports historian and sportswriter who is the bestselling author of numerous books- inc

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One Night, Two Teamsand Barry Bonds-and has also written for StreetZebramagazine, the San FranciscoExaminer, and the Los Angeles Times. He is a former professional baseball player with Major League Basebateams the St. Louis Cardinals and the Oakland Athletics. He lives in San Anselmo, California. Billy Beaneisformer MLB player and the general manager and minority owner of the Oakland A's.

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Angels EssentialEverything You Need to Know to Be a Real Fan!

Steven Travers, Ross Newhan

A one-stop record containing everything Angels fans want to know about their favorite baseball team, thisresource is packed with anecdotes, history, explanations of traditions, statistics, trivia, and photos.

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One Night, Two Teamsand Barry Bonds-and has also written for StreetZebramagazine, the San FranciscoExaminer, and the Los Angeles Times. He is a former professional baseball player with Major League Basebateams the St. Louis Cardinals and the Oakland Athletics. He lives in San Anselmo, California. Ross Newhanformer columnist for the Long Beach Press-Telegramand the Los Angeles Timesand a recipient of an AssoPress Sports Editors Award and a J. G. Taylor Spink Award, given by the National Baseball Hall of Fame.



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Battle of the BayBashing A's, Thrilling Giants, and the Earthquake World Series

Gary Peterson, Tony La Russa

1989 was a season of both triumph and tragedy for the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics, still mabaseball's only cross-Bay series. But 1989 is remembered as much for the devastating earthquake that strumoments before Game 3 of the World Series as it is for the exploits of Mark McGwire, Will Clark, and other In this history, Gary Peterson combines his firsthand observations with meticulous research and new intervwith players, coaches, and broadcasters to offer a fresh perspective of that unforgettable year. From Dav

Dravecky's emotional return to the mound after cancer surgery and his gruesome injury in his next start tohighlight-reel performances by Clark, McGwire, Jose Canseco, and Rickey Henderson to Dave Stewart reachout to rescue workers after the earthquake, Battle of the Baycaptures the agony and excitement thatsurrounded the Bay Area in the summer and fall of 1989.

Gary Petersonis a staff writer for the Bay Area News Group. He was previously the sports columnist at thContra Costa Timesfor 25 years, during which he covered the Oakland A...

Summary

Gary Petersonis a staff writer for the Bay Area News Group. He was previously the sports columnist at thContra Costa Timesfor 25 years, during which he covered the Oakland Athletics and the San Francisco Githroughout the 1989 season. During his career, he has covered 13 Super Bowls, five World Series, four OlyGames, and one Final Four, winning multiple Associated Press Sports Editors awards as a top-10 sportscolumnist. He lives in Concord, California.

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If These Walls Could Talk: Los Angeles DodgersStories from the Los Angeles Dodgers Dugout, Locker Room, and Press Box

Houston Mitchell

Since moving from Brooklyn to Los Angeles in 1958, the Dodgers have had an eventful-and frequentlysuccessful-history. From playing in the 100,000-seat Coliseum to five World Series titles, from FernandomaMannywood, and from Sandy Koufax to Clayton Kershaw, the Boys in Blue have long been a team to watchhistory of the Dodgers provides a closer look at the great moments and the lowlights that have made themof the seminal teams in the major leagues. Through multiple interviews conducted with current and formerplayers, readers will meet the athletes, coaches, and management and share in their moments of triumph adefeat. The author recalls key moments in Dodgers history such as the building and breakup of the Garvey-Lopes-Russell-Cey infield, the sad decline of Steve Howe, the amazing comeback at the tail-end of the 198season, and the Frank McCourt saga. If These Walls Could Talk: Los Angeles Dodgersbrings the storied hisof the team come to life.

Summary

Houston Mitchellhas worked for the Los Angeles Timesfor more than 20 years. He is currently an assista

sports editor, responsible for the newspaper's Sports Nowblog. He lives in San Dimas, California.

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100 Things Dodgers Fans Should Know & Do Before They DieJon Weisman, Peter O'Malley

With traditions, records, and team lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and faevery Dodgers fan should know. This guide to all things Dodgers covers the team's history in Brooklyn and Angeles, the incredible legacy of Jackie Robinson, memories from Ebbets Field, Dodger Adult Baseball Camp,why fans think the Dodgers invented the high-five. This revised and updated edition also features new entthe team's ownership change; manager Don Mattingly; and young stars Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier, and ClaytKershaw. Lifelong Dodgers fan and author Jon Weisman has collected every essential piece of Dodgers know

and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and eafollow checklist for fans of all ages.

Summary

Jon Weismanis the founder and writer of the Los AngelesTimesblog Dodger Thoughtsand is the associa

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features editor for Variety. For more than 20 years, he has written for the Hardball Times, the Los AngelesNews, the Los Angeles Times, SportsIllustrated.com, and other publications about baseball and other highschool, college, and professional sports. He has also written live-action and animation television scripts forshows including Disney's Hercules, Men in Black, So Weird, Starship Troopers, and W.I.T.C.H.He lives in LoAngeles. Peter O'Malleyis the former president and owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the current owthe San Diego Padres.

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Few and Chosen DodgersDefining Dodgers Greatness Across the Eras

Duke Snider, Phil Pepe, Don Zimmer

Duke Snider, former Dodgers great and Hall of Famer who played on both coasts, selects the top five playeeach position and the top five Dodgers managers in this exciting compilation. Evoking cherished memories oof the richest histories in sports and spotlighting the luminescent talent that has worn Dodgers blue, the bincludes profiles of Zach Wheat, Burleigh Grimes, Jackie Robinson, Sandy Koufax, Gil Hodges, Steve GarveyFernando Valenzuela.

Summary

Duke Snideris a former MLB center fielder who played for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers. He is amember of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Phil Pepeis the author of more than 40 books on sports, inccollaborations with Yankees legends Mickey Mantle, Billy Martin, and Whitey Ford. He is a former Yankees bwriter for the New York Daily Newsand a former president of the Baseball Writers Association of America.Zimmeris a former MLB infielder, manager, and coach. He made his MLB playing debut with the BrooklynDodgers in 1954.

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Miracle MenHershiser, Gibson, and the Improbable 1988 Dodgers

Josh Suchon, Orel Hershiser

The 1988 World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers are best remembered for Kirk Gibson's dramatic homeOrel Hershiser's pitching dominance, and manager Tommy Lasorda's masterfully corny motivation, but theremuch more that made the season memorable, bittersweet, and controversial, and this book explains it all. Uhundreds of hours of new interviews with players, coaches, broadcasters, and fans and combing throughnewspapers and magazines, Josh Suchon takes a new generation of Dodgers fans back to their memorable

championship season. From the end of Don Sutton's Hall of Fame career and the memorable 46-day stretchpitching by Hershiser that hasn't been equaled since to unlikely playoff heroes Mike Scioscia, Mickey Hatchand Mike Davis, Miracle Menencapsulates the fever and fervor that surrounded the team and the city of LoAngeles in the summer and fall of 1988.

Summary

Josh Suchonwas the co-host of "Post Game Dodger Talk" on 790 KABC-AM, and the reporter on the "LosAngeles Dodgers Radio Network" from 2008 to 2011. He is a former newspaper reporter who spent 10 yearscovering baseball for the Oakland Tribuneand authored This Gracious Season, which chronicled Barry Bondrecord-breaking 73-homer season of 2001. Suchon grew up in the Bay Area suburb of Pleasanton, studied rTV journalism at San Diego State University, and is currently a freelance broadcaster living in Los Angeles.

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Laker GirlJeanie Buss, Steve Springer, Phil Jackson

The never-before-told story of the Buss family and of one woman's rise to the top in a man's world, Laker an unprecedented glimpse into the glamorous world of the Los Angeles Lakers. It is also a behind-the-scen

journal of the 2009-10 Lakers season, a year in which the franchise captured its 16th world championship.the time Jeanie was 19, she was already a high-ranking executive with World Team Tennis. Today, she is tLakers' executive vice president of business operations and one of the most influential women in professionsports. Along the way, she's rubbed elbows with everyone from Michael Jordan, John McEnroe, and ShaquilO'Neal to Ryan Seacrest, Khloe Kardashian, Hugh Hefner, and Jack Nicholson. And she's done it all in her owunique, inimitable style. In this updated edition, Buss discusses her recent engagement to Phil Jackson andback on the Lakers' eventful past three seasons-an era that has included multiple coaching changes, chanthe front office, a new TV deal, and much more.

Summary

Jeanie Bussis entering her 11th season as the Lakers' executive vice president of business operations anresponsible for overseeing all of the Lakers' business operations, including relationships with the team's bropartners, FSN West, KCBS/KCAL 9-TV, and ESPN Radio. She is also involved with the team's marketing,

sponsorships, and other business dealings. She lives in Playa del Rey, California. Steve Springeris a formesportswriter who spent 25 years at the Los Angeles Times. He is the author of several books, including fouthe Los Angeles Lakers, and the coauthor of the New York TimesbestsellerAmerican Sonwith boxer OscaLa Hoya. He lives in Woodland Hills, California. Phil Jacksonis a retired professional basketball coach and pwho is widely considered one of the greatest coaches in the history of the NBA. He has won 11 NBA titles coach, six with the Chicago Bulls five with the Los Angeles Lakers. He lives in Playa del Rey, California.

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The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Los Angeles LakersHeart-Pounding, Jaw-Dropping, and Gut-Wrenching Moments from Los Angeles Lakers History

Steven Travers, Art Spander

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are besforgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Los Angeles Lakers documentsthe best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful andunflinchingly ugly. In entertaining-and unsparing-fashion, this book sparkles with Lakers highlights and lowlfrom wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the 33- game winn

streak of the 1960s as well as the implosion of the 2004-2005 team. Whether providing fond memories, goobumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.

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One Night, Two Teamsand Barry Bonds-and has also written for StreetZebramagazine, the San FranciscoExaminer, and the Los Angeles Times. He is a former professional baseball player with Major League Basebateams the St. Louis Cardinals and the Oakland Athletics. He lives in San Anselmo, California. Art Spanderiaward-winning sportswriter, author, and a columnist for the San Francisco Examinerand RealClearSports.cHe was awarded the McCann Award, earning him a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame "Writer's Wing," anhas also been honored with the Masters Major Achievement Award and the PGA of America Lifetime AchievAward. He lives in Oakland, California.

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Madmen's BallThe Continuing Saga of Kobe, Phil, and the Los Angeles Lakers

Mark Heisler, Jerry West

In this revised and expanded edition, Los Angeles Timeswriter Mark Heisler investigates the 45-year historthe Los Angeles Lakers and unveils a pattern of pampered and/or misguided players, megalomaniacal execuand owners whose obsessive drives for championships and attention combined to create an atmosphere ofconflict for decades Throughout the entire 2003-04 season, fans and the media called the L.A. Lakers thebiggest reality show in the country. But the laundry list of conflicts-the ongoing Kobe-Shaq bickering, Kobesexual assault trial, Phil Jackson's final season, Gary Payton's refusal to admit his physical decline, and the to Detroit in the championship-was just another year in the history of the Lakers. Madmen's Ballgoes backthe Lakers' unceremonious arrival in Los Angeles in 1960 to show that the franchise has been embroiled incontroversy, in-house battles and personality clashes for generations.

Summary

Mark Heislercovers the NBA for the Los AngelesTimes. He has been on the professional basketball beat fyears, starting at the Philadelphia Inquirerand Bulletin, and was the winner of the Naismith Hall of Fame's CGowdy Award in 2006. He lives in Los Angeles. Jerry Westplayed for 14 seasons for the Los Angeles Lake

leading them to nine NBA Finals and the 1972 championship. After retiring as the third-highest scorer in NBAhistory, West coached the Lakers to a 145-101 record over three seasons. He became the team's generalmanager in 1982, helping to build the dynasty of the 1980s, and currently serves as the president of baskeoperations for the Memphis Grizzlies.

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ChickHis Unpublished Memoirs and the Memories of Those Who Knew Him

Chick Hearn, Steve Springer, Jerry West, Bill Walt...

Chick Hearn was the beloved broadcaster for the Los Angeles Lakers for four decades and 3,338 consecutgames; his previously unpublished memoirs are now available for the first time, along with a anecdotes andstories from those who knew him-and the Lakers-best. Also included is an audio CD that features Chick'sgreatest calls.

Summary

Chick Hearnwas an American sportscaster known primarily as the long-time play-by-play announcer for t

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Angeles. Steve Springeris the author of multiple books, including the New York TimesbestsellerAmericaThe Oscar De La Hoya Story. Formerly a journalist for the Los Angeles Times, he is currently a columnist foESPN Los Angeles. Jerry Westis a former NBA player, coach, and executive who played his entire career wthe Los Angeles Lakers. He was elected into the NBA Hall of Fame in 1980. Bill Waltonis a former NBA plawho was elected into the NBA Hall of Fame in 1993. Al Michaelstelevision sportscaster.

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The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Oakland RaidersHeart-Pounding, Jaw-Dropping, and Gut-Wrenching Moments from Oakland Raiders History

Steven Travers

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are besforgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Oakland Raiders documents allbest moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful and theunflinchingly ugly. In entertaining-and unsparing-fashion, this book sparkles with Raiders highlights and lowfrom wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the "Sea of Handscatch that helped the Raiders best the seemingly unstoppable 1974 Dolphins, the long passes of "The MadBomber," as well as the unresolved "Immaculate Reception" controversy and the infamous "Heidi Game" of 1Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeal to thwho has been through it all.

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One Night, Two Teamsand Barry Bonds-and has also written for StreetZebramagazine, the San FranciscoExaminer, and the Los Angeles Times. He is a former professional baseball player with Major League Baseba

teams the St. Louis Cardinals and the Oakland Athletics. He lives in San Anselmo, California.



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Lost San FranciscoDennis Evanovsky, Eric J. Kos

Looks at how a city used to run-the old transport systems, former city halls, stores, theaters and cinemasstations and car showrooms, restaurants, and people on the sidewalkAspects of lost San Francisco that are examined here include the Victorian Alcatraz, Cliff House Hotel befoburned down, the early Embarcadero, the devastation of the 1906 earthquake, horse-drawn streetcars, thgrandeur of the Sutro Baths both outside and in, the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition buildings, the changemade to combat a possible Japanese invasion during World War II, and some of the key hippie stores on Ha

Ashbury before the area became more upscale.

Summary

Dennis Evanoskyis the city editor at theAlameda Sun, a weekly newspaper across the bay from SanFrancisco. Eric J. Kosformed Stellar Media Group in 2001 to publish his own weekly newspaper. They are tcoauthors of East Bay Then and Now, Los Angeles Then and Now, and San Francisco Then and Now.

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City by Design: San FranciscoAn Architectural Perspective of the Greater San Francisco Bay Area

Showcasing prominent commercial structures and the talented architects who brought them to life, thesepictorial histories contain outstanding photography of some of the leading cities in the United States. Offerinsight into the diversity and progression of metropolitan architecture, different firms represented in this sediscuss the influences found in their featured work. Illuminating the unique and defining characteristics of ebuilding, the process that brought it to fruition, and the impact each structure had on the community at lathese artistic chronicles will delight lovers of architecture, travel, and urban living.

An inspiring history of one of the country's most beloved regions, this celebration exhibits the work of the fresponsible for creating the Bay Area's architectural fabric. Featured works include the restoration of SanFrancisco City Hall, the extensive additions to the AIA San Francisco's headquarters, mixed-use row-housedevelopment, and the state-of-the-art de Young Museum.

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Double Play ( 2nd Ed i t ion ) The Hidden Passions Behind the Double Assassination of George Moscone and Harvey Milk

Mike Weiss

After assassinating San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk, killer Dan White wasonly a mild sentence for manslaughter. This true crime thriller explains why White killed the two politicians, how he got away with murder. This new expanded edition reveals for the first time how after his release froprison White confessed his true murderous intent and his secret plan to kill two more politicians. A companiDVD provides unseen television interviews and the never-before-available recording of White's gut-wrench

confession.

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Mike Weissis a journalist who covered the Dan White trial for the Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, and Tmagazine and the Edgar Award-winning author of Living Together,A Very Good Year, and the Ben Henry mseries. He lives in San Francisco.

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Macmillan0330519892Date: 5/1/13

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The TenderloinJohn Butler

An electrifying debut coming of age story set in San Francisco during the dotcom boom

I had seen the Internet recently, in a caf on Haight and Steiner that had a grey coin-operated computerterminal in the corner. One guy was using it to read what another guy was saying about some computer thAnd another Irish friend of a friend had it in their apartment when Milo and I called over one night, and he to show it to us, but it seemed he was using it to talk to a guy just like him about some computer game ancouldn't understand why he didn't just pick up the phone. But at least I knew about it.

It's 1995 and Evan has embarked on an adventure that will change his life- leaving his Dublin home for the rhills and fog-swept bays of San Francisco. Between the Internet revolution and the rave culture, young naEvan is completely clueless about how to succeed; but he's determined to stumble on, looking for work, loofor love, and, ultimately, looking to define himself. Soon, however, the troubles of his past catch up with hiand everything begins to unravel.

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John Butleris a filmmaker, a comedy writer, and an occasional columnist and interviewer for the Irish Timwriting has appeared in the Dublin Review, the San Francisco Chronicle, and on NPR.

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The Dashiell Hammett Tour ( 4 th Ed i t ion) Thirtieth Anniversary Guidebook

Don Herron, Jo Hammett, Charles Willeford

Expanded and revised, this 30th-anniversary edition guides readers over the fog-shrouded hills stalked by SSpade, the Continental Op, and other legendary characters created by San Francisco's most famous mystewriter, Dashiell Hammett. Detailing locations of interest, including all of Hammett's known residences and thmajority of settings from The Maltese Falcon, this guidebook contains maps, self-guided tours, and photogof Hammett-related locations from both then and now. A new preface by Jo Hammett, the detective writer

daughter and Edgar Award-nominated writer, is also included.

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Don Herronis the author of The Dark Barbarian, The Literary World of San Francisco, and Willeford. He hthe Dashiell Hammett Tour in San Francisco since 1977. He lives in San Francisco. Jo Hammettis the auththe Edgar award-nominated biography Dashiell Hammett: A Daughter Remembers. She served as the editoadvisor for Selected Letters of Dashiell Hammett. She lives in Los Angeles. Charles Willefordwas the aut16 novels, including the bestselling Hoke Moseley series. He was literary critic for the Miami Heraldand tauthe University of Miami.

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San Francisco: The Alphabet BookAn A to Z Journey Through San Francisco's Sights and History

Matt Weber

Taking readers on an alphabetic journey through the sights and history of San Francisco, this book tours tfromAfor Alcatraz to Zfor the zig-zag of Lombard Street and all the letters in between. Children will enjoyrhymes, sketches, full-color photographs, and fun facts that accompany each letter of the alphabet. Thissecond edition is revised with new and updated information and illustrations.

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Matt Weberis a fourth-grade teacher and is the author of Off the Top of My Headand California's Missionlives in San Jose, California.

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San Francisco ABCsGus D'Angelo

From Alcatraz to the SF Zoo, a cast of fun, colorful animals guide kids on an alphabetical, insider's tour of tlegendary City by the Bay. Combining engaging illustrations and alliterative wordplay, this hip board book tekids the alphabet while they learn about San Francisco - from the Golden Gate Bridge and the Cable Cars tinternet investors and Haight Street hippies. The perfect gift for any junior San Franciscan!

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Gus D'Angelois a San Francisco artist and animator.

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Few and Chosen GiantsDefining Giants Greatness Across the Eras

Bobby Thomson, Phil Pepe, Willie McCovey

Baseball great Bobby Thomson selects his all-time Giants team-five players at each position plus the top fimanagers-covering the team's more than 100-year history in two cities, New York and San Francisco.

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Bobby Thomsonwas an outfielder for the New York Giants. On October 3, 1951, his famous "shot heard 'rthe world," a three-run home run in the bottom of the ninth of the third playoff game, gave the Giants a 5victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers and the National League pennant. Phil Pepeis the author of more than books on sports, including collaborations with Yankees legends Mickey Mantle, Billy Martin, and Whitey Fordis a former Yankees beat writer for the New York Daily Newsand a former president of the Baseball WritersAssociation of America. Willie McCoveyis a former first baseman for the San Francisco Giants and a memthe National Baseball Hall of Fame.

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O015000

es: The Good, the Bad,he Ugly


The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: San Francisco 49ersHeart-Pounding, Jaw-Dropping, and Gut-Wrenching Moments from San Francisco 49ers History

Steven Travers, Bob St. Clair

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are besforgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the San Francisco 49ers documentthe best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful andunflinchingly ugly. In entertaining-and unsparing-fashion, this book sparkles with 49ers highlights and lowligfrom wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include "the Catch" and t

magic of Super Bowl XXIX, as well as the joke Gale Sayers made of the 49ers defense one muddy day in 19and the 1972 playoff loss to Dallas. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portraitthe team is sure to appeal to the fan who has been through it all.

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One Night, Two Teamsand Barry Bonds-and has also written for StreetZebramagazine, the San FranciscoExaminer, and the Los Angeles Times. He is a former professional baseball player with Major League Basebateams the St. Louis Cardinals and the Oakland Athletics. He lives in San Anselmo, California. Bob St. ClairPro Football Hall of Fame member for his career as an offensive tackle with the San Francisco 49ers. He wateam captain for three years and a five-time Pro Bowl selection. He lives in Santa Rosa, California.

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O015000es: 100 Things...Fansuld Know

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100 Things 49ers Fans Should Know & Do Before They DieDaniel Brown, Roger Craig

Whether a die-hard booster from the days of Joe Montana or a new supporter of Jim Harbaugh, San Franci49ers fans will discover the top 100 things to know, and do, in their lifetime through this unique team histobook and guide. Inspired by and written for the devout 49ers fan, this lively and detailed book explores impfacts and figures from the team's storied history, including the early years of Y. A. Tittle and the team's goera in the 1980s and 1990s-featuring coaches Bill Walsh and George Seifert, Hall of Fame quarterbacks JoeMontana and Steve Young, and star receiver Jerry Rice. From the most important facts about the team to traditions that define what being a 49ers fanatic is all about, this guide also highlights such essential experas the best places to soak in 49ers lore.

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Dan Brownis a sports writer who has written for the San Jose Mercury Newsand the Bay Area News Grousince 1995, covering the 49ers, Giants, and other major sporting events. He lives in San Carlos, California.Craigis a former NFL running back whose eight-year career with the San Francisco 49ers included three SBowl victories. He lives in Portola Valley, California.

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O015000es: What It Means to

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What It Means to Be a TrojanSouthern Cal's Greatest Players Talk About Trojans Football

Steven Travers, Pete Carroll

Taking a decade-by-decade approach to t

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