Chimpanzee Travels: On and Off the Road in Africa

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A lifelong fascination with primates led Dale Peterson to Africa, which he crisscrossed in hope of sighting chimpanzees in the wild. As with any adventure worth retelling, however, Peterson's detours are as notable as his destinations. With the good-natured fatalism of the tested traveler, Peterson tells of trains and riverboats, opportunists and ecotourists, rain forests and shantytowns as he conveys the pitfalls of going forth on a budget as tiny as the continent is vast. Along the way, we also meet Jane Goodall and several other renowned primate researchers and caretakers. This is travel writing with a purpose, an account that inspires both admiration and concern for Africa's people, places, and natural diversity.

CHIMPANZEE TRAVELS: ON AND OFF THE ROAD IN AFRICA

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CHIMPANZEE TRAVELS: ON AND OFF THE ROAD IN AFRICA
DALE PETERSON
Manufacturer: Addison-Wesley
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000JMI1FA

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You’ll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer’s. It’s like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go––they’ve done the legwork for you, and they’re not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer’s Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife.

This premier edition covers the hottest resort area in Mexico. Written by an expert journalist who's lived in Mexico for years, it's packed with great information. You'll find outdoor adventures, whale watching, the party scene, and pampering spa experiences, plus complete details on Baja's increasingly renowned golf courses. You can trust our candid, up-to-date reviews of the very best accommodations and dining in all price categories. With detailed advice, logistical tips, and accurate maps, this guide puts the best of Baja at your fingertips!

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Don't Buy It.......2006-12-21

I've been going to Cabo for years and I can tell you there's nothing remarkable about this book. They actually sugest Cabo Wabo is a main attraction. Anyone who's been to Cabo knows there are much better places. The book has almost no pictures, the few maps are useless and the restaurant recomendations are predictable.
Do yourself a favor, save the $10 and ask a Cabo Taxi driver to show you around.

Fun on the Baja.......2006-08-23

Excellent reading.....updated info regarding activities and included maps (thank goodness)and milege from Point A to B...interesting reading and recommended for anyone who wishes to experience Baja fun....

Don't Buy It.......2006-06-23

Was shock in the lack of detail and inside info on hotels, activities, and restaurants. Heading to Cabo San Lucas in Nov 06 and did not even list our 4 star hotel that has been around for decades with the exception of a one liner about festival night, nor the two pirate ship cruises, glass bottom boats, ultra lite info, baja racing....well you get the idea. If you have not been there before you would assume there is nothing to do but club, whale watch, golf and eat. Good general info for Mexico traveling.

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Frommer's Portable Los Cabos and Baja

Frommer's Portable Los Cabos and Baja
Lynne Bairstow
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ASIN: 0764538209

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Frommer's Portable Guides offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a Frommer's Complete Guideâ but in a concise, pocket-sized format. Perfect for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn't want to wade through or carry a full-size guidebook, this series selects the very best choices in all price categories and takes you straight to the top sights. Get the latest on hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, sports, shopping, and nightlife in a nutshell in these lightweight, inexpensive guides.

This exciting addition to our series covers the hottest resort area in Mexico. Written by an expert journalist who's lived in Mexico for years, it's packed with great information. You'll find outdoor adventures, whale watching, the party scene, and pampering spa experiences, plus complete details on Baja's increasingly renowned golf courses. You can trust our candid, up-to-date reviews of the very best accommodations and dining in all price categories. With detailed advice, logistical tips, and accurate maps, this concise guide puts the best of Baja at your fingertips!

Other pocket-sized guides to Mexico's leading resort areas include Frommer's Portable CancÃÂºn, Frommer's Portable Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo & Guadalajara and Frommer's Portable Acapulco, Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo. Full-sized, more in-depth guides include Frommer's Mexico and Frommer's CancÃÂºn, Cozumel & the YucatÃÂ¡n.

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I never got the book.......2005-10-23

I never got the book you sent. Some how it must have gotten lost. Or some other guy named Robert Greene got the book and thought, wow someone sent me a book. Oh well

Very Good.......2005-09-30

This book gave me a lot of info on Cabo. It was very interesting. I enjoyed this book very much.

Frommer's Portable Los Cabos and Baja.......2005-09-12

Book arrived in excellent condition and in a timely manner.

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I'm skeptical about Frommer's suggestions
Something for everyone--comprehensive yet concise

Frommer's Portable Los Cabos & Baja
Lynne Bairstow
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ASIN: 076456434X

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Frommer's Portable Guides offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a Frommer's Complete Guide--but in a concise, pocket-sized format.

Perfect for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn't want to wade through or carry a full-size guidebook, this series selects the very best choices in all price categories and takes you straight to the top sights. Get the latest on hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, sports, shopping, and nightlife in a nutshell in these lightweight, inexpensive guides.

This exciting new addition to our series covers the hottest resort area in Mexico. Written by an expert journalist who's lived in Mexico for years, it's packed with great information. You'll find outdoor adventures, whale watching, the party scene, and pampering spa experiences, plus complete details on Baja's increasingly renowned golf courses. You can trust our candid, up-to-date reviews of the very best accommodations and dining in all price categories. With detailed advice, logistical tips, and accurate maps, this concise guide puts the best of Baja at your fingertips!

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I'm skeptical about Frommer's suggestions.......2002-04-23

I used the 1999 edition of this book to plan my honeymoon in Cabo San Lucas in June of 2000. Based on the book's stellar review of Solmar Suites, we reserved an ocean view room there for the duration of our two week stay in Cabo.

We were VERY disappointed with Solmar. While the grounds, pool and restaurant at this hotel were nice, our room was awful. How so?

-A concrete slab was used in place of a box spring for our bed.
-There were several cockroaches in our room.
-There was no refrigerator, as indicated in the room description.
-Furnishings were very outdated, and unattractive.
-The drain in our shower didn't work, and kept backing up.
-Hotel management was unresponsive when we complained, in spite of the fact that we indicated we were there on our honeymoon.
-While Frommer's said Solmar's fishing fleet was "first rate", we found their boats and equipment to be very outdated.

The whole experience made me think that someone at Solmar must have given Frommer's a big, fat pay-off in order to get the review they were given. I couldn't think of any other reason this place would have been so highly regarded.

Ever since then, when I travel, I use FODOR'S travel guides - not FROMMER'S. I've found Fodor's reviews to be right on the money, and if I had taken their advice (staying, perhaps, at the Westin on the corridor), our honeymoon would have been a much nicer experience.

I hope you find this review helpful. If I can save even one person from the nightmare we experienced, I'll be very pleased.

Something for everyone--comprehensive yet concise.......2000-04-05

There's a lot of great information packed into this small volume--whether you're looking for outdoor adventures, whale watching, a party scene, or a pampering spa experience. It's clear that the author, Lynne Bairstow, knows Mexico inside and out. Look for the especially informed reviews of Baja's golf courses. The cover alone makes me want to go there!

Frommer's Los Cabos & Baja (Frommer's Complete)

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Emily Hughey Quinn
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Frommer's Los Cabos and Baja
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This anthology of readings portrays the lives of ordinary Americans and examines the diversity of the American people, from the earliest settlement of America to Reconstruction.

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The Social Fabric, Volume I (8th Edition)

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good level of detail about some events in US history
Great for a survey course
Excellent Collection of Readings

The Social Fabric, Volume I (8th Edition)
Thomas L. Hartshorne , Robert Anthony Wheeler , and Julius Weinberg
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ASIN: 0321003039

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good level of detail about some events in US history.......2006-10-01

In this short book, the authors attempt to explain the many social changes in American society since the Civil War. The writing is well phrased. As you should expect from an 8th edition. Subjects vary from the role of women in the household and workforce, to blacks in society. Key events like the Great Depression get careful treatment, as they were pivotal in triggering huge changes.

Some events, like the home front during World War 2, have descriptions of what it was like that many other textbooks often omit. Like the endemic overcrowding in places like San Francisco and San Diego, as thousands of families sought housing that was often shoddy and overpriced. The sheer overriding priority of the war effort caused this. But other texts gloss over what the resultant conditions were for many families.

The treatment of the Civil Rights era is perhaps a little abbreviated. But that may be ok. Many other books cover that in depth.

Great for a survey course.......2004-06-09

Rather than an endless list of cold hard facts, as normal textbooks can at times be, Social Fabric offers two dozen essays that give you a glimpse of what life was like during different eras in the history of the United States. The representation of native Americans is far superior than the stereotypes put forth by the textbooks I read in school.

However, as much a richer source as this book is, it's not as comprehensive as a normal textbook, and essays at times seem biased. After all, the purpose of an essay is to make a point, and as such, may only be one side of the story.

Excellent Collection of Readings.......2000-06-16

The Social Fabric presents a detailed array of readings insocial history for any United States History course. The readingsspecifically encourage two main revelations: U.S. History has many more interesting stories than the textbooks reveal and the historian's craft is much more complex than many students admit. The anthology is entirely engaging with details about daily life and customs. This book makes great general reading and should be required for all U.S. History courses.

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Great for Teachers!.......2006-10-10

This book has an abundance of clipart to use for posters, signs, notes and the like. There a little something for every occasion including all major holidays. There are also many decorative borders and school themed art. You're almost guaranteed to find what you're looking for in this book.

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This digital document is an article from Theological Studies, published by Theological Studies, Inc. on June 1, 2005. The length of the article is 896 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Browns Index to Photocomposition Typography: A Compendium of Terminologies, Procedures and Constraints for the Guidance of Designers, Editors and Pub
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