Containing walks and detailed maps from throughout the city, Secret Stairs highlights the charms and quirks of a unique feature of the Los Angeles landscape, and chronicles the geographical, architectural, and historical aspects of the city’s staircases, as well as of the neighborhoods in which the steps are located.From strolling through the classic La Loma neighborhood in Pasadena to walking the Sunset Junction Loop in Silver Lake, t ...
Mark Spitz is arguably the most famous and successful Olympic athlete of all time because of his legendary performances at the 1972 Olympics, where he won seven gold medals while breaking seven world records. His amazing life story is told for the first time in the authorized biography Mark Spitz: The Extraordinary Life of an Olympic Champion.This exclusive account follows Spitz’s roller-coaster career: age-group prodigy, four-medal «f ...
Capturing such quintessentially American pastimes as baseball and road trips in one fascinating work, this updated and expanded guide chronicles more than 500 important events in baseball history with detailed descriptions of the event and information on each location.Packed with historical data, trivia, photographs, and baseball lore, entries include the birthplaces of baseball legends, ballparks, museums and halls of fame, final resting places ...
Чемпион – это не просто звание и история одной победы, это – Путь, образ жизни, мышления, действия. Первый чемпион UFC из России Олег Тактаров тренировался по 8 часов в день, оттачивая любимые приемы и создавая уникальные подготовки; выиграл множество турниров по дзюдо, самбо, джиу-джитсу; построил и наладил бизнес в сложное время. Но деньги, власть, местная слава стали неинтересны, он сел в самолет и улетел в Голливуд, чтобы воплотить свою мечт ...
This easy-to-use, informative, and fun guidebook covers the range of what Denver has to offer, from tiny pocket parks to expansive open space, classic park facilities to conservation zones. It even explores destination parks in the foothills just beyond the city. Each park’s listing includes: <ul> <li>Icons for key features: accessibility, kid-friendly, dog-friendly, views, historic significance, public art, gardens, unpaved trail ...
Discover two of Utah’s most popular parks, conveniently situated to visit in a single trip. Established in 1919 Zion was Utah’s first national park and currently sees 4.5 million visitors annually, while Bryce Canyon gets 2.6 million. Beat the crowds with this guide to hikes and sights that no one should miss, exploring the canyons, hoodoos, and incomparable vistas across both destinations. <br><br> Attractive, all-color guidebook ...
Experienced hiker and guidebook author and Southern California native Scott Turner has been exploring Joshua Tree National Park for years, fostering a deep knowledge of its geography and natural and human history. Here he provides distinct guidance for choosing the perfect hike to experience the unique landscape of the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts. <br><br> Attractive, all-color guidebook packed with info to help readers choose activ ...
