Fodor's 2010 Montréal & Québec City

Fodor's 2010 Montréal & Québec City
Author: Rachel Klein
Publisher: Fodors Travel Publications
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2010
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1400004179

Recommends hotels, restaurants, and nightspots, offers advice on sightseeing, shopping, and outdoor activies, and suggests daytrips

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Canada

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Canada
Author: DK Travel
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2016-04-05
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1465454810

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Canada will lead you straight to the best attractions this country has to offer, from the rich historical and cultural treasures of its cities to the stunning scenery of its landscapes and coastlines. Visit the Citadelle of Quebec, eat world-class cuisine in Vancouver, take in the beauty of Niagara Falls, and go whale watching on the coasts. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Canada. + Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. + Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. + Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. + Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. + Area maps marked with sights. + Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. + Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Canada truly shows you this country as no one else can.

Nadia Comaneci and the Secret Police

Nadia Comaneci and the Secret Police
Author: Stejarel Olaru
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2023-04-06
Genre: History
ISBN: 1350321311

2024 Independent Publisher Book Awards Winner – Silver Medal, World History Nadia Comaneci is the Romanian child prodigy and global gymnastics star who ultimately fled her homeland and the brutal oppression of a communist regime. At the age of just 14, Nadia became the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10.0 at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games and went on to collect three gold medals in performances which influenced the sport for generations to come, cementing Nadia's place as a sporting legend. However, as the communist authorities in Romania sought an iron grip over its highest-profile athletes, Nadia and her trainers were subjected to surveillance from the Securitate, the Romanian secret police. Drawing on 25,000 secret police archive pages, countless secret service intelligence documents, and numerous wiretap recordings, this book tells the compelling story of Nadia's life and career using unique insights from the communist dictatorship which monitored her. Nadia Comaneci and the Secret Police explores Nadia's complex and combustible relationship with her sometimes abusive coaches, Béla and Marta Károlyi, figures who would later become embroiled in the USA Gymnastics scandal. The book addresses Nadia's mental struggles and 1978 suicide attempt, and her remarkable resurgence to gold at the Moscow Olympics in 1980. It explores the impact of Nadia's subsequent withdrawal from international activity and reflects on burning questions surrounding the heart-stopping, border-hopping defection to the United States that she successfully undertook in November 1989. Was the defection organised by CIA agents? Was it arranged on the orders of President George Bush himself? Or was Nadia aided and abetted by some of the very Securitate officers who were meant to be watching the communist world's most lauded sporting icon? What is revealed is a thrilling tale of endurance and escape, in which one of the world's greatest gymnasts risked everything for freedom.

The Kingfisher Secret

The Kingfisher Secret
Author: Anonymous
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2018-10-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 077100169X

Who owns the most powerful man in the world? Her code name is Kingfisher. Her mission: to seduce and marry a man of wealth and political influence. Now she must protect a terrifying secret. October 2016: In America, the election is a few weeks away. Journalist Grace Elliott has just landed a scoop that she believes will make her career. A porn star is willing to talk about her affair with the man some hope and many fear will become the next president of the United States. But no one will touch it. Not even Grace's boss, the right-wing publisher of America's leading tabloid. Instead, Grace is sent to Europe where she discovers a story so big, so explosive that it could decide the American election and launch a new Cold War. As long as she can stay alive long enough to tell it. Spies, murder, and one of the biggest conspiracies of our time lie at the heart of this immersive thriller.

Montreal & Quebec City For Dummies

Montreal & Quebec City For Dummies
Author: Austin Macdonald
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2006-07-19
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 047004456X

From the urbane, “anything goes” atmosphere of Montréal to the quaint, romantic charm of Québec City …from cultural attractions and historical sights to fantastic shopping, dining, and night life…this guide clues you in about the action and attractions in two diverse, fascinating cities. Learn about terroi, locally grown specialty ingredients prominent in Montreal’s restaurants. Discover Quebec's “antique alley” and rue St-Joseph with its destination boutiques, bustling bistros, and happening pubs. This guide helps makes your visit trés magnifique with: Info on where to go and how to get there The scoop on intriguing, distinctive neighborhoods in both cities 5 itinerary options and 3 Day trips from Montreal Attractions like the lookout atop Parc Mont-Royal in Montreal and the Changing of the Guard at La Citadel, the fortress that protected Quebec Like every For Dummies travel guide, Montreal & Quebec City For Dummies, Second Edition includes: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn’t miss—and what you can skip The best hotels and restaurants for every budget Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages

Lonely Planet Montreal & Quebec City

Lonely Planet Montreal & Quebec City
Author: Steve Fallon
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Total Pages: 446
Release: 2022-12
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1837580820

Lonely Planet’s Montreal & Quebec City is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the cities have to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Stroll the cobblestoned streets of Old Montreal, catch some summer jazz, and sip beer and watch the world go by in the Quartier Latin; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet’s Montreal & Quebec City Travel Guide: What’s NEW in this edition? Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak NEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Montreal and Quebec City’s best experiences and where to have them What's NEW feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas NEW Accommodations feature gathers all the information you need to plan your accommodation Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Eating & drinking in Montreal & Quebec City - we reveal the dishes and drinks you have to try Color maps and images throughout Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics Over 30 maps Covers Old Montréal, Parc Jean-Drapeau, Downtown, Quartier Latin, the Village, Plateau Mont-Royal, Little Italy, Mile End, Outremont, Southwest Montréal, Outer Montréal, Québec City, Trois-Rivieres, the Laurentians, the Eastern Townships, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Montreal & Quebec City, our most comprehensive guide to the cities, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Visiting Montreal and Quebec City for a week or less? Lonely Planet’s Pocket Montreal & Quebec City guide is a handy-sized guide focused on the cities’ can’t-miss experiences. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)

Stark, A Harry Stark Mystery

Stark, A Harry Stark Mystery
Author: John Worsley Simpson
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press Inc
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2022-01-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1509240306

A brilliant young geologist is bludgeoned to death after his firm reports a mammoth gold find. Homicide detective Harry Stark must determine whether the man was killed because he was going to expose the report as a fake, or did a twisted romantic affair lead to his murder?

Moon Montréal

Moon Montréal
Author: Andrea Bennett
Publisher: Moon Travel
Total Pages: 421
Release: 2018-04-24
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1640493158

Montréal is filled with surprises: vine-covered alleys, unique spiral staircases, and festivals around every corner. Immerse yourself in this distinctly Québécois city with Moon Montréal. Explore the City: Navigate by neighborhood or by activity with color-coded maps, or follow one of our guided neighborhood walks See the Sights: Stroll through Montréal's history on rue St-Paul, the city's oldest street. Take a self-guided bike tour and picnic at the Parc du Mont-Royal. Visit the beautiful Notre-Dame Basilica and enjoy an exhibit at the Montréal Fine Arts Museum before ending your day with a sunset view from one of the city's scenic lookouts Get a Taste of the City: Enjoy fresh crêpes at the Marché Jean-Talon, countless spots to wine and dine al-fresco, beautiful farm-to-table restaurants, and poutine on nearly every menu Bars and Nightlife: Sample Montréal's craft beer scene at rooftop bars, dance the night away to up-and-coming bands and DJs, or watch Cirque du Soleil perform in their hometown Local Advice: Journalist and tour guide Andrea Bennett shares her love of her adopted city Itineraries: All accessible by bus, train, or public transit, including "The Best of Montréal," "The City with Kids," and "A Taste of Montréal" Tips for Travelers including lists of the best views, people-watching spots, romantic getaways, coffee shops, and more, plus advice for LGBTQ visitors, travelers with disabilities, and families with children Full-Color, Helpful Photos and Detailed Maps Maps and Tools: Moon provides background information on the history and culture of Montréal, as well as an easy-to-read foldout map to use on the go With Moon Montréal's practical tips and local know-how, you can plan your trip your way. Exploring the area? Check out Moon Québec City or Moon Atlantic Canada.

Moon Montréal & Québec City

Moon Montréal & Québec City
Author: Sacha Jackson
Publisher: Moon Travel
Total Pages: 553
Release: 2014-08-05
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1612388418

Writer Sacha Jackson guides travelers to the highlights of Montréal and Québec City, from the trendy bars, restaurants, and festivals of Montréal to the original city walls and historic center of Québec City. Jackson also offers unique trip ideas like Romantic Weekend Getaways and Montréal on the Cheap. Complete with details on kayaking the Lachine canal, eating your own weight in poutine, and participating in the concerts, parades, and sleigh races of the Carnaval de Québec, Moon Montréal & Québec City gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.