Take your love of skiing to the next level with more than 100 bucket list experiences that will transport you to iconic ski resorts, famous slopes, and cozy lodges around the world.Around a century after the first skiers strapped wooden boards to their feet and started sliding down mountains, skiing has become a popular pastime across the globe. Author Patrick Thorne, aka "The Snow Hunter," draws on four decades of year-round research and writing about ski vacations, as well as visiting co...

The most impressive, thrilling and scenic ski runs from one of the world's leading ski experts.Long descents, big verts, challenging pistes and stunning scenery, Powder is the definitive guide to the best and most feared ski runs on the planet.Whether you're a serious off-piste skier or a novice with alpine ambitions, this visually stunning guide will undoubtedly inspire the winter Olympian in all of us. Along with classic runs in Chamonix, Whistle...

'They're places skiers will love.' - Metro'An intercontinental romp through a galaxy of ski trivia.' - Scotsman'Whether you've ever skied or never been near a chairlift or the piste, there is gold in these pages. ' - Press & The JournalThe amazing history behind the best ski trails in the world.Veteran ski journalist Patrick Thorne has unearthed the incredible stor...

There's a whole big world out there. Here's how every woman can get out and conquer it-solo.This is an inspiring guide for women who want to "fly solo"-yet stay safe, sane, and solvent during their travels. With candid advice and insider's secrets about some of the most exciting places on earth, readers will find:- A quiz to help determine what sorts of trips best suit one's personality, interests, and goals- The essential female-friendly spots every woman should vis...

This illustrated Travel Guide is a part of the Mobi Sights series, our concise guides that only feature the most essential information on city attractions. This guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders, smartphones, and other mobile electronic devices. Inside you will find a locator map and a list of top attractions linked to individual articles. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included.Please search for "Travel Seattle," part of...

Selling for a lower price than any similar guidebook, and deliberately limited to a short 256 pages, this EasyGuide is an exercise in creating easily-absorbed travel information. It emphasizes the authentic experiences in each destination:the most important attractions, the classic method of approaching a particular destination; the best choices for accommodations and meals; the best ways to maximize the enjoyment of your stay. Because it is "quick to read, light to carry", it is called an...

Disneyland Paris Travel Guide is designed to help the tourists find their steps into a world of magic and joy. The Top Deals Hotel team will reveal all about the park attractions but without letting their charm aside. Depends only on yourself to discover the magic and get overwhelmed by the beauty and joy of Disneyland Paris.Top Deals Hotel team gathered all the important information including useful phone numbers that you can call if you have any questions, want to make reservatio...

Pack your bags! A reassuring handbook geared toward women between the ages of 40 and 65 who are eager but apprehensive to take a solo adventure.Chicago, St. Louis, London, Vienna ... bestselling author Jayne Seagrave has traveled there, and she's done it solo. Now she wants her readers to know that not only can they do it too, they should.Seagrave shares her tips as a mature woman travelling solo in general including booking transportation...

Both the Inside Passage of Alaska and the Gulf of Alaska are among the single most popular of all cruise destinations, and multitudes of cruisers will welcome this expert assistance in choosing a cruise and the activities on ship and land that the cruise offers. We're proud that our Easy Guide to Alaska cruising is by two foremost experts on the subject: Fran Golden, who writes about cruising for USA Today, and Gene Sloan,, who oversees the two important cruise websites of USA Today. Toget...

Climb every mountain—and ski and snowboard the world's most amazing slopes, from Aspen to Zermatt. Includes color photos.Based on interviews with leading experts, Fifty Places to Ski and Snowboard Before You Die chronicles the rich history of these sports and the people who've mastered them, including Tommy Moe, Jonny Moseley, Billy Kidd, and Greg Harms, and takes you to the fabulous mountains you've visited—or have always wanted to visit. Explore the worl...

Are you interested in visiting Niagara Falls?If so, it's a good idea to prepare yourself with first-hand information. In other words...Plan Ahead!In addition to being one of the most stunning geological features in North America, Niagara Falls offers plenty for tourists throughout the year. You may be visiting to celebrate your honeymoon, or taking your family on a trip to see the waterfalls, or journeying to this destination as a single to explore the wonder of this world-...

In Ship Modeling Simplified, master model builder Frank Mastini puts to paper the methods he's developed over 30 years at the workbench to help novices take their first steps in an exciting pastime. You don't need the deftness of a surgeon or the vocabulary of an old salt to build a model. What you need is an understanding coach. Mastini leads readers from the mysteries of choosing a kit and setting up a workshop through deciphering complicated instructions and on to painting, dec...