DK Pacific Northwest

DK Pacific Northwest
Author: DK Travel
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 516
Release: 2022-07-19
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0744069335

Marrying vibrant cities with impeccable wilderness, the Pacific Northwest is as rich as it is diverse. Straddling the USA and Canada, the Pacific Northwest is a region of epic proportions, dotted with deep gorges, lofty mountains and rolling vineyards. It's also a cultural colossus - think Seattle's musical legacy, Vancouver's rich Indigenous heritage and Portland's ever-evolving art scene. Whether you want to drive along epic coastal highways, hike the pristine paths of Yoho National Park, or tuck into succulent street food in Portland, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Our updated guide brings the Pacific Northwest to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the region's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. We've also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak. DK Eyewitness Pacific Northwest is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Pacific Northwest you will find: - A fully-illustrated top experiences guide: our expert pick of the Pacific Northwest's must-sees and hidden gems - Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each and every day - Expert advice: honest recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money - Color-coded chapters to every part of the Pacific Northwest, from Seattle to Vancouver, Oregon to Washington - Practical tips: the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay - Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the region easily and confidently - Covers: Portland, Oregon, Seattle, Washington, Vancouver and British Columbia Touring the USA or Canada? Try our DK Eyewitness USA and DK Eyewitness Canada. About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.

Streetcars and the Shifting Geographies of Toronto

Streetcars and the Shifting Geographies of Toronto
Author: Brian Doucet
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Total Pages: 375
Release: 2022-03-01
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1487510195

When looking at old pictures of Toronto, it is clear that the city’s urban, economic, and social geography has changed dramatically over the generations. Historic photos of Toronto’s streetcar network offer a unique opportunity to examine how the city has been transformed from a provincial, industrial city into one of North America’s largest and most diverse regions. Streetcars and the Shifting Geographies of Toronto studies the city’s urban transformations through an analysis of photographs taken by streetcar enthusiasts, beginning in the 1960s. These photographers did not intend to record the urban form, function, or social geographies of Toronto; they were "accidental archivists" whose main goal was to photograph the streetcars themselves. But today, their images render visible the ordinary, day-to-day life in the city in a way that no others did. These historic photographs show a Toronto before gentrification, globalization, and deindustrialization. Each image has been re-photographed to provide fresh insights into a city that is in a constant state of flux. With gorgeous illustrations, this unique book offers an understanding of how Toronto has changed, and the reasons behind these urban shifts. The visual exploration of historic and contemporary images from different parts of the city helps to explain how the major forces shaping the city affect its form, functions, neighbourhoods, and public spaces.

America: A Concise History, Volume Two: Since 1865

America: A Concise History, Volume Two: Since 1865
Author: James A. Henretta
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 698
Release: 2012-01-09
Genre: History
ISBN: 0312643292

With fresh interpretations from two new authors, wholly reconceived themes, and a wealth of cutting-edge scholarship, the Fifth Edition of America: A Concise History is designed to work perfectly with the way you teach the survey today. Building on the book’s hallmark strengths—balance, explanatory power, and a brief-yet-comprehensive narrative—as well as its outstanding full-color visuals and built-in primary sources, authors James Henretta, Rebecca Edwards, and Robert Self have shaped America into the ideal brief book for the modern survey course, at a value that can’t be beat.

Explorer's Guide Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sedona & Central Arizona: A Great Destination (Second Edition) (Explorer's Great Destinations)

Explorer's Guide Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sedona & Central Arizona: A Great Destination (Second Edition) (Explorer's Great Destinations)
Author: Christine Bailey
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2011-01-03
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1581579357

Among mountains and desert, take in one spectacular natural wonder after another and capture the adventure of Arizona. Imagine all the adventures you’ll have in Arizona— touring the mountains and red deserts, seeing one spectacular natural wonder after another: the Grand Canyon, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument...Discover the art galleries, museums, resorts, and cuisine that help make Phoenix and Scottsdale such hot destinations.

Where North Meets South

Where North Meets South
Author: Lawrence A. Herzog
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Total Pages: 308
Release: 1990
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9780292790537

This book embraces an emerging paradox of human geography: the growth of cities along international boundaries. For many years the world system was ordered in such a way that international boundaries remained essentially free of human settlement. In the last three decades, however, the axioms of traditional geopolitical organization have been shattered; in a number of areas in the world, including the United States-Mexico, United States-Canada, and western European border regions, boundaries have come to house large-scale cities. -- From Preface (page xi).

New Orleans For Dummies?

New Orleans For Dummies?
Author: Kevin Forest Moreau
Publisher: For Dummies
Total Pages: 366
Release: 2000-11-08
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780764561597

New Orleans' Mardi Gras is one of the wildest, most memorable events any traveler can experience. This convenient book makes trip planning hassle-free. This book gives you a critique of the city's celebrity chefs, from Paul Prudhomme to Emeril--with insider advice on which of the top restaurants are musts, and which are must-avoids. Plus, you'll get the scoop on the nightlife scene: where to catch the best jazz, blues, and zydeco.

The Unofficial Guide to New Orleans

The Unofficial Guide to New Orleans
Author: Eve Zibart
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2009-02-24
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0470380012

Provides information on planning a trip to the city, offers advice for business travelers, and recommends hotels, restaurants, amusements, shops, and sightseeing attractions.