Every serious climber should experience Utah's Wasatch Range. Granite slabs, vertical finger cracks, overhanging off-widths, steep faces, and alpine adventures make it an unbeatable climbing destination. And the singular beauty of the Wasatch, with its deep canyons, remote alpine peaks, and miles of wilderness, attracts climbers of all creeds year after year, further cultivating the area's rich climbing history.
This edition, originally published as Rock Climbing Utah's Wasatch Range, is the only comprehensive guide to this climbing area. Every route is shown on a detailed topo, and each route description includes a difficulty rating, a quality rating, and first-ascent information. Stuart and Bret Ruckman's attention to detail, their historical accuracy, and their personal dedication to the Wasatch Range will help make your climbing experience a truly enjoyable adventure.

Whether you want to watch the Northern Lights, sample Nordic cuisine, or watch whales around the fjords, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Norway are here to help! Fodor’s Essential Norway guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor’s “Essential� guides were named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020! Fodor’s Norway travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 20 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF� FEATURES on “Norway’s Natural Wonders,� “Architectural Masterpieces in Norway,� “Must-sees in Oslo for Art Lovers�, and more TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography, and more SPECIAL FEATURES on “Unique Things to Bring Home From Norway,� “What to Watch and Read Before You Visit,� and “What to Eat in Scandinavia� LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE PRIMERS with useful words and essential phrases UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, the Lofoten Islands, Svalbard, Stavanger, Bodo, Tromsø, Nordkapp, and more Planning on visiting other destinations in Scandinavia? Check out Fodor's Essential Iceland and Fodor’s Essential Scandinavia. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!

This is one of two companion volumes which represent a guide to the major sites of African-American history throughout the United States. It includes descriptions and detailed information for visitors in respect of hundreds of places of national and local significance in the south of the country, from churches and schools to battlefields and cemeteries, and from stops on the underground railroad to landmarks of the 1950s civil-rights movement.

Ralph Bagnold was among a group of eccentric British explorers who in the 1930's explored the deserts of North Africa using Model T Fords. This book describes his journeys into the region known as the Western Desert of Egypt or the Libyan Sahara. He is a central character in the group of explorers who would be later fictionalized in Michael Ondaatje's The English Patient. Libyan Sands is an exploration of the Egyptian western desert and the Libyan Sahara on the eve of the Second World War.

Travel Vermont's rural landscape and covered bridges through 293 colored images. From Southern Vermont to the Northeast Kingdom - and everyplace in-between - more than 100 bridges are shown crossing over and through open mountain pastures, dense forests, centuries-old farms, picturesque villages, pristine rivers, and dazzling waterfalls. There is no other place that better represents rural America's beauty than Vermont, and few structures on the American landscape symbolize that enduring appeal more than the covered bridge. A complete listing of bridges, along with GPS coordinates, makes it easy to plan a day or weekend getaway or vacation. For history lovers, bridge enthusiasts, and those that adore America's rural beauty, this book is a great resource.

At no time has the humming energy of New York City been more passionately and extensively captured than right now, through the lens of Instagram. Spurred on by the vibrant and creative Instagram community, both amateur and professional photographers venture out every day to capture classic views in a new light or share hidden treasures in a way that is unique and illuminating. Featuring 200 photographs from more than 40 talented and acclaimed Instagram photographers, who collectively have over a million followers, the book will captivate locals and visitors alike with striking images of iconic New York sights and quintessential scenes. Brief captions with descriptive information will help photo enthusiasts find the locations for their own personal takes on these spectacular city scenes. The book will conclude with a list of the twenty-five most Instagram-worthy spots you must see while in NYC, which will provide a handy reference for readers who want to explore the sights featured in the book.

Canada is repeatedly ranked the world's most favourite tourist destination. And there's a lot of reasons why. It is a nation of vast, unspoiled wilderness, and yet you still get the feeling everyone still knows each other's name. It has a ton of bears. And maple syrup. And lakes. Great lakes, the best. And a handsome, competent Prime Minister. The Little Book of Canada – a compact companion stuffed to the Gills (a common Canadian surname, FYI) with so much fun stuff you'll pass your citizenship test with flying colours. This tiny tome celebrates almost everything that is unique, special, and 'nice' about Canada because, quite frankly, Canada deserves it more than any other place on earth. 'I believe the world needs more Canada.' Bono 'Canada is the essence of not being. Not English, not American, it is the mathematics of not being.' Mike Myers

Sharpen your skills and your pictures with this updated edition of Lonely Planet's bestselling Best Ever Photography Tips . Featuring 45 practical tips and ten golden rules from award-winning travel photographer Richard I'Anson, it's packed with insight into the creative and technical skills required to produce brilliant images. Designed for novices and experienced photographers alike, this concise guide also includes essential advice on kit, techniques, editing and sharing, to help you capture great moments wherever you are in the world - whether you're using a smartphone or DSLR. Plus, each tip and trick is accompanied by a photograph to show you how it's done. Inside, you'll learn how to: Take control of the picture-taking process Shoot Raw files Become proficient with image-editing software Adjust your exposure and depth of field Use short telephoto and wide-angle lenses Shoot wildlife, nightlife, people, cities, landscapes and your lunch Anticipate the moment and talk to strangers Avoid lens flare Record light trails Learn how to compose, control and critique your photographs Also available: Lonely Planet's Best Ever Video Tips and Lonely Planet's Best Ever Travel Tips About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller'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)

Beyond the fine beaches, endless sunshine and lively nightlife, Spain's southeast coastline is also home to wild sierras, picturesque old towns and terrific tapas bars. Make the most of your trip to this sunny spot with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that the Costa Blanca has to offer and ensuring that you don't miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about. Inside DK Eyewitness Top 10 Costa Blanca you will find: - Up-to-date information with insider tips and advice for staying safe. - Top 10 lists of Costa Blanca's must-sees, including Guadalest, Alicante, Sierra Espuña and Isla Tabarca. - Costa Blanca's most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping. -Themed lists, including the top beaches, areas of natural beauty, tapas bars and much more. - Easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week. - A laminated pull-out map of Costa Blanca, plus four full-colour area maps. Want to explore more of Spain? Try our DK Eyewitness Spain. 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.

In the United States, the Southwest is home to some of the most beautiful locations in the world. That's evidenced by the numerous places set aside as national parks, monuments, recreation areas, and more. Now, there's an entirely new way to appreciate and enjoy the Southwest's natural splendor. Relax, unwind, and color some of the nation's most iconic settings. From Grand Canyon National Park's Bright Angel Trail to Chiricahua National Monument's Massai Point, professional illustrator Fian Arroyo brilliantly portrays these majestic places with the quality and detail that you'll love to color and display. Book Features: 62 intricately designed illustrations to color Famous locations in the Southwest's national parks, conservation areas, wildlife refuges, and more One-sided pages, perfect for coloring and displaying Countless hours of meditative, stress-reducing coloring time

For tourists and locals of sunny Los Angeles, see and explore the City of Angels as you never have before with this travel-sized illustrated guidebook and journal, all in one. Filled with colorful illustrations by Betsy Beier of WanderlustDesigner.com, this keepsake acts as a personal tour guide as you wander through the streets of Los Angeles, from Downtown LA and Hollywood to Santa Monica, to Pasadena, and beyond. Organized by the city’s most popular neighborhoods, the book leads you through all the major sights and hidden gems, with historical tidbits and other need-to-know information about the area. Sprinkled throughout are creative prompts and ideas for ways you can engage and immerse yourself in the city, involving anything from writing and drawing to acting and photography, and other various activities. There also are fill-in lists for you to record your favorite spots and extra space to jot down other notes. A perfect memento of your travels as well as a way to learn the history and culture of a place, this destination journal takes you on a special adventure around Los Angeles to help you make it all your own.

Ever wonder what goes on behind closed doors at your local cemetery or funeral home? You won't want to put down this delicious collection of real-life tales of mortuary experiences. Read hilarious stories of the dead and living that will keep you laughing for hours. Catherine Olen has taken a taboo subject in polite society and shows how funny death can be. Discover for yourselves that not every funeral is the serene and dignified event we imagine. Enjoy blunders and bizarre experiences of a longtime mortician, as she exposes foibles in the life of a present-day undertaker. It'll leave you dying for more.

Challenge yourself with word and number puzzles 200 brand new compelling and addictive word and number puzzles from The Times. Appearing daily in the newspaper, Codeword is the cracking alternative to Su Doku and Crosswords. The concept is simple: each number represents a letter, so, starting with the solved letters, use your logic and vocabulary to reveal more letters, form words, and then crack the code! The most difficult puzzles for top solvers contain no solved letters so you need to employ all your logical strategies to crack those. The Codeword series is so popular because you don’t need any prior knowledge, unlike a crossword. You can just pick up a pen and get puzzling. It steadily increases your vocabulary, as the difficulty slowly grows as you progress through the book, and even though you’ll be working your brain, it’s the perfect way to unwind.

Now you can be armed with an easy and fun strategy using astrology that can make your trip a success! With this enlightening, informative book for people interested in the stars, as well as travelers around the world, you can use the basics of astrology to have a great trip without worrying about traveling disasters. You can read about a travel strategy, then be entertained by your Sun sign and star compatibility while traveling. This new perspective explains why some trips go awry, and how you can avoid certain days where the astrological influences are not supportive of taking a trip, whether it is locally or overseas. Find the optimal times to thoroughly enjoy your trip and avoid the adverse travel times that cause delays, problems, and accidents which could lead to a disastrous experience. Knowing which days to travel can be your invitation to pack your bags and have a great time!

With photos that span 150 years, Boston Then and Now shows how the largest city in New England has adapted to change as it has grown. Many of the key places in the Revolutionary struggle are featured in the book, including Boston Harbor, Paul Revere's house and Dorchester Heights, from where George Washington threatened the British garrison. The book shows how the Big Dig has transformed the city, which despite the march of the 21st century has managed to preserve a large part of its remarkable history. Sites include: Boston Light, USS Constitution, Bunker Hill Monument, Old North Church, Charles Street Jail, Scollay Square, Union Oyster House, Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall, Dock Square, Old State House, Massachusetts State House, Boston Common, Old South Meeting House, Long Wharf, South Station, Liberty Tree Site, Copley Square, Boston Public Library, Museum of Fine Arts, Fenway Park, Kenmore Square and Cyclorama.

Step back in time to enjoy nearly 250 color postcard views of Virginia's capital city and its architecture as it looked during the first half of the 20th century. Explore eleven distinct areas of the city including its oldest sections, Shockoe Valley, Church Hill, Capitol Square, the western Fan District, and Richmond west of the Boulevard. Many of Richmond's monuments, parks, residences, houses of worship, hospitals, schools, colleges, and numerous civic and commercial buildings are featured. Views of Hollywood Cemetery, Monument Avenue, Broad Street, and Jackson Ward - sprinkled with streetcars, horse drawn carriages, and early automobiles - show Richmond as it looked a century ago.

Maryland and Delaware Off the Beaten Path features the things travelers and locals want to see and experience--if only they knew about them. From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales, Maryland and Delaware Off the Beaten Path takes the reader down the road less traveled and reveals a side of these two states that other guidebooks just don't offer.

Take an exciting journey into another dimension as the authors research the mysterious history of Anchor Bay, Michigan. Twenty tales and short stories introduce the spirits that frequent roads, homes, and cemeteries in the area. Residents and guests relate chilling stories illustrated with 36 color photographs. For example, meet the headless husband, a murdered dog, and share the thrilling tales that proclaim Anchor Bay to be haunted.

Sustainability is one of the single most important global issues facing the world. A clear understanding of the issues surrounding climate change, global warming, air and water pollution, ozone depletion, deforestation, the loss of biodiversity and global poverty is essential for every future manager in the hospitality industry. Present and future hospitality executives need to know how sustainable management systems can be integrated into their businesses while maintaining and hopefully improving the bottom line.

Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry, secondaedition, is the only book available to introduce the students to economic, environmental and social sustainable issues specifically facing the industry as well as exploring ideas, solutions, and strategies of how to manage operations in a sustainable way. Since the first edition of this book there have been many important developments in this field and this second edition has been updated in the following ways:

• updated content to reflect recent issues and trends including hotel energy solutionsaand green hotel design
• two new chapters on 'Sustainable Food' and 'Social Entrepreneurshipaand Social Value'
• updated international case studies throughout to explore key issues and show real life operational responses to sustainability within the hospitality industry. New case studies on growth hotel development markets, Asia and the Middle East
• new practical exercises throughout to apply your knowledge to real-life sustainability scenarios.

This accessible and comprehensive account of Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry is essential reading for all students and future managers.