A Course Called America: Fifty States, Five Thousand Fairways, and the Search for the Great American Golf Course
May 17, 2022 English 416 Pages
Author(s): Tom Coyne
This guide is a travel memoir and sports narrative that follows the author’s ambitious journey to play golf in all 50 U.S. states within a single year. Along the way, he visits nearly 300 courses from world-famous championship venues to hidden local gems while exploring golf history, course design, and the diverse people he meets. More than a search for the “great American golf course,” the book reflects on friendship, personal growth, and the cultural connections formed throug...
This book is a practical, easy-to-use travel guide that helps visitors explore Chicago through organized daily itineraries. The book includes one- to three-day plans covering major attractions, neighborhoods, museums, dining spots, shopping areas, and family-friendly activities, along with maps, star-rated recommendations, and insider tips. Designed for travelers who want to make the most of limited time, it provides a structured yet flexible way to experience the city’s highlights and loc...
The Secrets of Masonic Washington: A Guidebook to Signs, Symbols, and Ceremonies at the Origin of America's Capital
November 26, 2008 English 192 Pages
Author(s): James Wasserman
This book explores the influence of Freemasonry on the design, symbolism, and ceremonial traditions connected to Washington, D.C., especially during the early years of the United States. The book explains how Masonic ideas and imagery appear in important landmarks, architecture, and historical events linked to the nation’s capital, offering background on rituals, symbols, and founding-era beliefs. Written as a guidebook, it combines history, cultural insight, and walking-tour style observa...
Birds of New York Field Guide (Bird Identification Guides)
April 27, 2021 English 348 Pages
Author(s): Stan Tekiela
This book is a practical and beginner-friendly bird-watching book designed to help readers easily identify bird species found in New York. The guide focuses on 126 local bird species and organizes them by color, making identification quick and simple without searching through birds that don’t live in the region. It includes full-page photographs, range maps, comparison tips for look-alike birds, and “Stan’s Notes,” which provide interesting facts, behavior details, and ex...
This book is an engaging educational book that introduces young readers to all 63 U.S. national parks through colorful illustrations, fun facts, and easy-to-read explanations. The book presents each park in an A-to-Z format, sharing its history, wildlife, landscapes, and must-see activities while encouraging safe and responsible travel. Written in a friendly, conversational style, it blends geography, nature, and adventure to inspire curiosity about conservation and outdoor exploration, making i...
The Simple Idaho Hot Springs Guide Book 2026 - 2027: A Practical Guide to Idaho’s Best Hot Springs, Access Tips, and Responsible Soaking
January 8, 2026 English 148 Pages
Author(s): Hannah L. Whitmore
This guide is a practical travel guide designed to help readers explore Idaho’s natural hot springs safely and responsibly. The book focuses on clear directions, access information, and helpful tips for planning visits, while also emphasizing respectful behavior, environmental awareness, and sustainable soaking practices. It aims to make hot-spring travel easier for beginners and outdoor enthusiasts by offering straightforward advice on finding popular locations, preparing for remote condi...
Northeast Treasure Hunter's Gem and Mineral Guide (6th Edition): Where and How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems and Minerals
April 22, 2016 English 240 Pages
Author(s): Kathy J. Rygle, Stephen F. Pederson, Antoinette Matlins PG FGA
This guide is a practical field guide for rockhounds and outdoor enthusiasts interested in finding gems and minerals across the northeastern United States. The book provides easy-to-follow advice on equipment, safety, and mining techniques such as gold panning and gem sluicing, along with detailed listings of digging sites, museums, tours, and regional events. It also includes maps, travel tips, and resources to help readers identify their discoveries and learn basic lapidary skills. Designed fo...
Rocks & Minerals of the Pacific Coast: Your Way to Easily Identify Rocks & Minerals (Adventure Quick Guides)
April 17, 2018 English 22 Pages
Author(s): Dan R. Lynch, Bob Lynch
This book is a compact, beginner-friendly field guide created for rock hunters and nature enthusiasts exploring the Pacific Coast. The book focuses on 52 common rocks and minerals found along the coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington, using clear photos and a simple, tabbed layout that helps readers identify specimens quickly by appearance. Designed as a durable, easy-to-carry quick reference, it emphasizes fast identification in outdoor settings rather than detailed scientific explanatio...
Oahu Revealed: The Ultimate Guide to Honolulu, Waikiki & Beyond
September 9, 2024 English 316 Pages
Author(s): Andrew Doughty, Leona Boyd
This guide is a detailed travel guide designed to help visitors explore the Hawaiian island of O‘ahu beyond typical tourist spots. The book combines practical trip-planning advice with honest, firsthand reviews of beaches, restaurants, hikes, resorts, and activities, helping travelers discover both famous attractions and hidden local gems. It includes driving tours, custom maps, cultural insights, safety tips, and directions to secluded locations such as waterfalls and scenic coastlines, m...
Florida Bucket List: The Experts Guide to Explore 150 Epic Florida Adventures and Discover Hidden Natural Wonders for Unforgettable Memories (Includes Interactive Map)
November 15, 2025 English 104 Pages
Author(s): Planet Quest
This guide is a travel-inspiration guide that highlights exciting experiences, scenic destinations, and lesser-known natural spots across Florida. The book presents a curated “bucket list” of adventures from beaches and wildlife areas to cultural attractions along with practical tips and an interactive map to help readers plan trips more easily. Designed for travelers seeking both famous landmarks and hidden gems, it encourages exploration beyond typical tourist routes while offering...
This book is a comprehensive travel guide designed to help visitors plan and explore England and Scotland with practical, insider advice. The book offers detailed itineraries, honest reviews of hotels, restaurants, attractions, and cultural experiences, along with maps, transportation tips, and updated price information to help travelers manage their budgets. It also provides historical and cultural insights, crowd-avoidance strategies, and money-saving tips, making it useful for both first-time...
Southwest Treasure Hunter's Gem and Mineral Guide (6th Edition): Where and How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems and Minerals
April 22, 2016 English 224 Pages
Author(s): Kathy J. Rygle, Stephen F. Pederson, Antoinette Matlins PG FGA
This book is a practical field guide for rockhounds and hobbyists who want to search for gems and minerals across the southwestern United States. The book provides clear, easy-to-follow advice on mining techniques such as panning and sluicing, along with safety tips, equipment guidance, and directions to collecting sites in states like Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, and Utah. It also includes maps, travel details, museum listings, and tips for identifying stones and exploring lapidary arts,...
River Town America: Thirty River Towns That Built The Heart Of The Country
January 26, 2026 English 231 Pages
Author(s): Mark Bureau
This book is a travel-history book that explores 30 American river towns and explains how waterways shaped their culture, economy, and communities. Rather than just listing destinations, the book tells stories of local heritage, people, and landscapes, showing how rivers influenced the growth of the nation over time. It combines storytelling with travel inspiration, making it appealing for readers interested in history, small-town America, and scenic destinations.
Midwest Medicinal Plants: Identify, Harvest, and Use 109 Wild Herbs for Health and Wellness (Medicinal Plants Series)
June 28, 2017 English 312 Pages
Author(s): Lisa M. Rose
This guide is a practical guide to identifying, harvesting, and using wild medicinal plants found across the Midwestern United States. It features detailed plant profiles with color photos, identification tips, harvesting advice, and instructions for making herbal remedies such as teas, tinctures, and salves. The book also includes seasonal foraging guidance, making it useful year-round for beginners, herbal enthusiasts, and nature lovers interested in natural health and ethical plant gathering.
Rocks & Minerals of Wisconsin, Illinois & Iowa: A Field Guide to the Badger, Prairie & Hawkeye States (Rocks & Minerals Identification Guides)
April 20, 2015 English 244 Pages
Author(s): Dan R. Lynch, Bob Lynch
This book is a practical field guide that helps readers identify common rocks, minerals, and gemstones found in these three Midwestern U.S. states. The book features color photographs, identification tips, collecting locations, and information on geological formations, making it useful for beginners, hobby collectors, students, and outdoor enthusiasts. Designed to be portable and easy to use, it serves as a helpful companion for anyone interested in geology and rock collecting in the region.
