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A Single Seed in Rural Hall, North Carolina

by dmccoig (Category: Travel & Events)

We were passing through Kernersville, North Carolina and spotted this little white van, parked at a restaurant, with bold red letters and a large phone number printed on the side.It read “History Making Farming Author - On the move”We had to find out what this meant, so we called the number and it led us to a farm in Rural Hall, NC to meet a wonderful storyteller on a mission to teach children how to grow their own food.Contact Vern”The Watermelon Man”http://www.vernswitzer.com/____________________________________________ books children culture nature education travel north Carolina rural hall watermelon duck goat story catfish farm

Rome (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE)

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        Rome (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE)Too bad the essence of Rome can’t be bottled and exported to a corner store near you. If it could, you could pick up a weekend’s worth of Rome along with your pint of milk and Snickers bar, and you’d probably never get to repainting the stairs, doing the laundry, or watching that new video release. Instead you’d be gawking at St. Peter’s, ogling the Temple of Vesta, devouring saltimbocca in a trattoria, and sipping Sangiovese at a wine bar. You might not even get to the Snickers bar. Okay, DK never said they’re trying to bottle Rome. But they do a stand-up job of imbuing their guidebook with the spirit, attitude, and élan of Rome. They don’t just provide information about where to stay and what to do when you’re there (though they do, in fact, provide all those necessary details), they go beyond the pragmatic and mundane to revel in Rome’s glory. They stimulate the appetite for a Roman holiday. The gorgeous pictures and engaging text draw you in. They inspire you to read and dream, set your travel date, and visit Rome for real. –Stephanie Gold

        Rome (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE)Too bad the essence of Rome can’t be bottled and exported to a corner store near you. If it could, you could pick up a weekend’s worth of Rome along with your pint of milk and Snickers bar, and you’d probably never get to repainting the stairs, doing the laundry, or watching that new video release. Instead you’d be gawking at St. Peter’s, ogling the Temple of Vesta, devouring saltimbocca in a trattoria, and sipping Sangiovese at a wine bar. You might not even get to the Snickers bar. Okay, DK never said they’re trying to bottle Rome. But they do a stand-up job of imbuing their guidebook with the spirit, attitude, and élan of Rome. They don’t just provide information about where to stay and what to do when you’re there (though they do, in fact, provide all those necessary details), they go beyond the pragmatic and mundane to revel in Rome’s glory. They stimulate the appetite for a Roman holiday. The gorgeous pictures and engaging text draw you in. They inspire you to read and dream, set your travel date, and visit Rome for real. –Stephanie GoldThis book divides central Rome into 16 areas and has further sections for sights on the outskirts of the city; including some day trips as well as some suggested walks. Each of the main areas has its own chapter and contains a selection of sights that convey some of its history and distinctive character. The bird’s-eye view maps, photographs, 3-D aerial views of Rome’s most interesting districts, the floor plans of all the major sights and the huge selection of hotels, restaurants, shops and entertainment venues separate this guide from all of the rest. The Eyewitness Travel Guide helps you to get the most from your stay in Rome.

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Very helpful, easy to read by B. Williams
Used this on a trip to Rome earlier this month and found the information very helpful and up to date. One aspect of this guide that I enjoyed was the division of Rome into neighborhoods. It was nice to see at a glance what was located in each neighborhood and plan my day accordingly. It also listed some lesser known streets around Campo di Fiori where furniture is restored and antique books are sold. We didn’t run into any tourists on those streets! The book had some nice maps, but I would recommend picking up a more detailed one locally in Rome.

Pretty picture and good maps, but ZERO practical info by S. Orens
This is, as made clear by every review, a beautiful book. But on our trip to Italy, we found ourselves using Rick Steves WAY MORE. This book has great pictures and maps, and is good for planning, but it lacks the information Rick Steves gives such as where to park. We would have been completely lost without the Rick Steves book. I will give it this though: We found our hotel from this book and it turned out to be a very nice hotel. Also, this boo weighs a ton so carrying it around was kind of a pain. Get it a a keepsake, but not as a tool for while you are on your trip. Or use it only for the planning stages. If you are looking to get one guidebook, I would get Rick Steves, but I will probably buy both this one and a Rick Steves next time I go to Europe. Happy Travels!!!!!

Best guide, period by Marco B. Lopez
Look no further than any D&K guide for your travel needs, it covers everything and anyting; the guide divides any big area in sections and then suggests which routes, or attractions you must see; it also covers a historical background on them. From history of the city in question as to how to get there, how to use public transportation, basic conversation dialogues a tourist may encounter, places to eat, see, stay, do, it’s all there.

To me, there are no better guides than D&K guides. Recommend 100%.

Not perfect, but it served me well in Rome by Greg Abrams
Bad news first: this book has the issue of trying to cover too much in too small of a format and page count. As a result, you’ll run into some cases where entries are text only. This is not too big of a deal, but sometimes a photo would really help identify a place when you’re hemmed in by roads and buildings with little in the way of addresses to guide you. When in Rome, this can be a problem for the uninitiated.

On the other hand, I found the descriptions, diagrams, and photos of the major areas to be more than adequate. I also found on several occasions that the guide pointed out little details (such as the location of Raphael’s tomb in the Pantheon) that I would have missed otherwise. The restaurant and refreshment recommendations (save yourself some ground money by drinking from the aqueduct fountains) were right on - not a bad meal in the bunch. Which reminds me…if you like coffee, stop by Tazza d’Oro next to the Pantheon for a really good cup.

To sum up, you cannot go wrong with this guide. Actually, all of the Eyewitness Guides I own - Rome, Florence, Naples, Venice, and Amsterdam - are essentially the same: not exactly perfect, but very good. Other than the minor issue of missing photos on some pages where it would have been useful, I can think of no complaint.

ROME {EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE} by Barry Rindock
IF YOU ARE PLANNING A TRIP TO ROME IN THE NEAR FUTURE THEN THIS BOOK AND THE LAMINATED STREETWISE ROME MAP IS LIKE A BIBLE TO YOU. THE PICTURES IN THIS BOOK IS OUTSTANDING. THE AUTHOR BREAKS EACH SECTION DOWN INTO MAPS, DIRECTION AND INFORMATION ON EACH MONUMENTS,CHURCHES, AND PLACES OF INTEREST IN EACH SECTION. THE BOOK ALSO DESCRIBE MOST OF THE HOTELS AND BED-N-BREAKFAST THROUGHTOUT ROME, RESTAURANTS AND SHOPPING. IT ALSO GO INTO DETAIL OF THE SUBWAY SYSTEM. WITH THIS BOOK YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL NOT ONLY HAVE A ROMAN VACATION YOU WILL EXPERIENCE A ROMAN EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME. WHAT REALLY STANDS OUT IS AN INDEPT OF ST. PETER’S BASILICA AND THE COLOSSEUM

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Two-way Street

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        Two-way Street

there are two sides toevery breakup.

This is Jordan and Courtney, totally in love. Sure, they were an unlikely high school couple. But they clicked; it worked. They’re even going to the same college, and driving cross-country together for orientation.

Then Jordan dumps Courtney — for a girl he met on the Internet.

It’s too late to change plans, so the road trip is on. Courtney’s heartbroken, but figures she can tough it out for a few days. La la la — this is Courtney pretending not to care.

But in a strange twist, Jordan cares. A lot.

Turns out, he’s got a secret or two that he’s not telling Courtney. And it has everything to do with why they broke up, why they can’t get back together, and how, in spite of it all, this couple is destined for each other.

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a cute read for teens by Gift Card
i like how the book goes from the past to the actual trip. although i like chapters mostly about “the trip” then i do the past, i still like the book.

Two-way Amazing by Steven Snyder
By far the best book I have ever read. I could not put it down, I could not stop reading it. Every word spoke to me. If you like teenage romance books, I highly recommend this book. You won’t regret it!

Better than I Thought It’s Be by The Book Muncher
Jordan and Courtney were an unlikely high school couple, but it really didn’t matter because they were in love. They even planned to drive together to college orientation since they’re going to the same college. But then Jordan dumps Courtney for a MySpace girl. Courtney is devastated, but she won’t give Jordan the satisfaction of seeing her mope, even though that’s extremely difficult for her. And now they still have that road trip to go on since it’s too late to change plans. What Courtney doesn’t know, though, is that there’s a reason Jordan wants to go on this road trip with Courtney and a couple secrets he hasn’t told her which have to do with why they broke up in the first place. Two-Way Street is the story of first love and true love in the midst of hardship.

Two-Way Street was a much better novel than I thought it would be. It’s told from both Jordan’s and Courtney’s perspectives so you understand both their sides of the story. I enjoyed the flashbacks to before the trip, because it was really obvious how perfect Jordan and Courtney were for each other, even when Jordan’s secret became too much for him to bear. I was hoping through the entire story that Jordan and Courtney would work out their issues because it felt that they were totally meant to be together. This story and the characters had a lot more depth than I expected from what I thought was a simple romance story. The complications to Jordan and Courtney’s relationship added some humor and well as meaning to the novel. Overall, Two-Way Street was very enjoyable to read and much more than just a romance novel.

I recommend this book to all teen girls, but other readers may also enjoy it. I truly did love Two-Way Street and may read a couple of Lauren Barnholdt’s other novels.

i liked it by Meg Vaughn
it’s something different and unique. i was pretty satisfied with it and would give it 4 and a half stars. i liked the way the author wrote from the point of view of both jordan and courtney and kept switching from past to present; i thought it would be confusing but the author made sure that didn’t happen. the suspense is also good and i can tell because when the secret is revealed to the reader, i literally gasped and stared gapelessly at the page for like thirty seconds. the love story is sweet and cute. the only thing i didn’t like about the book was the writing style itself. it sounded like a distressed cheerleader talking the whole time; maybe because it sounded so much like a teenager talking i didn’t like it, because i prefer more sophisticated writing. overall, a quick read, i finished it in several hours.

Loved It! by V. Barrett
This is my new favorite book. It really captures the feelings between the two characters on their roadtrip to college. It was a great read. I would strongly recommend it to others.

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SECRET PLACES of GOOGLE EARTH PART 3

by sstaycool (Category: Travel & Events)

I wont inform about the coordinates, you should work on it, as I did.
I´m sorry guys.
GOOGLE EARTH TRAVEL STRANGE PICTURES OF ANCIENT CIVILITATIONS CIRCLES ON DESERT ARIZONA CAMBOYA PERU AREA51 UFO MARKS.PART 3 OF 3

Ted Turner interviews Carl Sagan (Part 1 of 5)

by klockantre (Category: Howto & Style)

Carl Sagan and Ted Turner discuss the issues that are vital to the survival of our species on earth.
Sagan explains the benefits of our space program, the fascinating possibility of time travel, and our search for life on other worlds.Recorded in 1989—–Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acBqqe61WjQPart 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dj_MZ6i5Dr0Part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35EROe20kWIPart 5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pqO1KFV0S8

Mediterranean Summer: A Season on France’s Cote d’Azur and Italy’s Costa Bella

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        Mediterranean Summer: A Season on France’s Cote d’Azur and Italy’s Costa Bella

“Saturday was dawning warm, with only a gentle wind under a light blue sky as we got under way. . . . With the motor cut out, I could hear the whispered splash of the sea against the hull as we knifed through the Mediterranean. The calming noise, along with the gentle rocking, lulled me into a Zen calm as I went about preparing the crew’s lunch. . . . By keeping just a couple of miles offshore, we had some beautiful sights to our starboard side: the harbor towns of La Napoule and quaint Théoule-sur-Mer, . . . the sensational coastline of the Corniche de l’Estérel. . . . All of this I could see through the porthole in the galley. . . . Italy was only a week away.”
La Dolce Vita at sea. . .

An alluring, evocative summer voyage on the Mediterranean and into the enchanting seaside towns of France’s Cote d’Azur and Italy’s Costa Bella by a young American chef aboard an Italian billionaire couple’s spectacular yacht.

Having begun his cooking career in some of New York’s and San Francisco’s best restaurants, David Shalleck undertakes a European culinary adventure, a quest to discover what it really means to be a chef through a series of demanding internships in Provence and throughout Italy. After four years, as he debates whether it is finally time to return stateside and pursue something more permanent, he stumbles on a rare opportunity: to become the chef on board Serenity, the classic sailing yacht owned by one of Italy’s most prominent couples. They present Shalleck with the ultimate challenge: to prepare all the meals for them and their guests for the summer, with no repeats, comprised exclusively of local ingredients that reflect the flavors of each port, presented flawlessly to the couple’s uncompromising taste— all from the confines of the yacht’s galley while at sea.

Serenity’s five-month journey starts on the French Riviera, continues along Italy’s western coast to Amalfi, crosses the Tyrrhenian Sea to Sardinia, up to Corsica, and back to St. Tropez for the season-ending regatta. Shalleck captures the glittery Riviera social scene, the distinctive sights and sounds of the unique ports along the way, the work hard/play hard life of being a crew member, and the challenges of producing world-class cuisine for the stylish and demanding owners and their guests. An intimate view of the most exclusive of worlds, Mediterranean Summer offers readers a new perspective on breathtaking places, a memorable portrait of old world elegance and life at sea, as well recipes and tips to recreate the delectable food.

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I absolutely LOVED this book!!! by J. Layne
I felt like I was right there on the yacht, in the Med and tasting all of the wonderful meals. Once I picked up the book, I couldn’t put it down. I have made a couple of the recipes in the back of the book and they were wonderful. A must read, especially if you like traveling, the beach, boating and cooking. Wonderful, Wonderful, Wonderful. I just can’t say it enough.

I love this book by N Wood
I have been to most of the places David mentions in the book. Last year in Portofino I watched a yacht like the Serenity dock and noticed the activity that took place in order for the owners and guests to come ashore for their lunch. They were seated next to me at the restaurant and, eavesdropping, I wondered what life on that yacht would be like.

I ran across this book on another Amazon book search and it looked so interesting that I bought it without knowing anything about the author. David brings the international food scene and the yachting scene to life in a down to earth and warm way. I traveled in my mind right along with him.

It is one of those books that I read slowly towards the end in order to savor the last pages before I finish reading. I highly recommond this book.

Absolutely Delightful by Jorie
You don’t have to be a sailor or chef to enjoy this book. David Shalleck firmly placed me in the galley and on the deck of this sailing yacht. I could taste the salt air and the wonderful meals he prepared. A wonderful summer read!

A delightful… (even a little suspenseful) read. by James H. Menasian
Excellently written. There’s the excitement of how David finds his provisions in each port. There’s also the fear of whether of not a particular meal will “work” with the extremely demanding owners of the yacht. And the suspense of how a meal will be prepared (for sometimes over 100 guests!) within the confines of a yacht’s galley. Then there’s the thrill of some moments of real sailing ! All this along with the purely human adventure in following David’s search for mastering his profession.

I particularly enjoyed the map of the journey included on the inside cover, along with the detailed maps preceding each chapter. This added the additional benefit of the adventure being a descriptive travel guide as well ! And top this all off with the included bonus 50 pages of recipes at the end. (And each of these recipes include very specific & detailed instructions for preparation.) Bravo. Bravissimo Davide.

Don’t read on an empty stomach! by E. Duque
I loved this book! Perfect summer read. Plan to cook a lot after reading! The recipes are easy, but amazing. Will not disappoint! Ten years ago my husband and I sailed the west coast of Corsica. This was such a nice reminder of the trip of a lifetime. We did all our own cooking on that trip, but it was nice to see exactly what was going on on all those huge yachts that passed us by!

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Lego Lusitania

by jkilts (Category: Travel & Events)

Lego Titanic set high expectations with it’s 39th highest rating for Travel and Places, its half a million views (as of now), and its comments every couple of hours.
I took…
achem…
‘friendly’ advice from some of my critics with this one, added more voices, made it shorter, and gave it a faster pace.
I hope it is as good if not better than Lego Titanic.
The cabin neighbor line and the “I hate you” are inside jokes you’d only understand if you’ve seen (and understood) Lego Titanic.A lot of the actors are friends of mine from here on Youtube.
My Cast Tom Lynskey Eugene Levitsky Jake Swing———Sgtmoviemaker Jake Johnson——-IMakeBondFilmsJake Bobby Schultz——Detour360 Eric Kats Colby Haggerty Matt————PatriotAction Josh Shwepps——-UnionKid15 Corey Johnson——CoreyTeen13 Duncan Elliott—–DuncanElliot1700 Gabe Gurwin——–Buckeyefan86Matt Alfrey——–PhillipsVanguard (Oakwoodentertainment)So what do you think? Which is better? Lego Titanic or Lego Lusitania?#47 - Top Favorites (Today) - Travel & Events#97 - Most Discussed (Today) - Travel & Events#32 - Top Favorites (Today) - Travel & Events#59 - Top Rated (Today) - Travel & Events#44 - Top Rated (Today) - Travel & Events#38 - Most Discussed (Today) - Travel & Events#8 - Top Favorites (Today) - Travel & Events#30 - Top Rated (Today) - Travel & Events#12 - Most Discussed (Today) - Travel & Events#90 - Most Viewed (Today) - Travel & Events#5 - Top Favorites (Today) - Travel & Events#14 - Top Rated (Today) - Travel & Events#88 - Top Rated (This Week) - Travel & Events#12 - Most Discussed (Today) - Travel & Events#84 - Most Viewed (Today) - Travel & Events#4 - Top Favorites (Today) - Travel & Events#11 - Top Rated (Today) - Travel & Events#88 - Top Rated (This Week) - Travel & Events#5 - Most Discussed (Today) - Travel & Events#31 - Most Viewed (Today) - Travel & Events#6 - Top Rated (Today) - Travel & Events#30 - Top Rated (This Week) - Travel & Events#25 - Top Rated (This Week) - Travel & Events#20 - Top Rated (This Week) - Travel & Events#18 - Top Rated (This Week) - Travel & Events#96 - Most Viewed (This Week) - Travel & Events#16 - Top Rated (This Week) - Travel & Events#6 - Most Discussed (This Week) - Travel & Events#44 - Most Discussed (This Month) - Travel & Events#91 - Most Viewed (This Week) - Travel & Events#7 - Top Favorites (This Week) - Travel & Events#86 - Top Favorites (This Month) - Travel & Events#16 - Top Rated (This Week) - Travel & Events#88 - Most Viewed (This Week) - Travel & Events#5 - Most Discussed (This Week) - Travel & Events#10 - Top Favorites (This Week) - Travel & Events#84 - Top Favorites (This Month) - Travel & Events#43 - Most Discussed (This Month) - Travel & Events#61 - Top Favorites (This Month) - Travel & Events#37 - Most Discussed (This Month) - Travel & Events#56 - Top Favorites (This Month) - Travel & Events

Traverus Travel Business Explosion 90 Day Challenge Day 4/90

by successwithtraverus (Category: Howto & Style)

My Traverus Travel 90 day challenge will be using Dani Johnsons script book and Citalink dialing software.
I am going to see how many people I can add to my team using and teaching this approach to all who join me.