Certified Protection Professional Examination (Cpp (Cpp - Admission Test Series : Ats-68) Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is nothing more than a photocopied compilation of various tests, some apparently so old the fonts look as though they were produced on a manual or early model electric typewriter. Also, some of the tests appear to be old police department entrance exams that have little relevance to private sector security. That being said, the book does at least provide a CPP candidate with the opportunity to hone their test taking skills, and is about the only practical alternative to paying big money to buy the ASIS preparation materials or attend one of their prep courses.

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The Next Exit: USA Interstate Highway Exit Directory Review

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(More customer reviews)Compared to "The Exit Authority" (More expensive, but worth the price) this book is garbage.
The paper is newsprint, so it tears easily, and doesn't hold up well in the cab of my semi. The layout is on a state-by-state basis, not continuously by freeway, so you have to change pages when you change states, not when you change freeways. For interstate driving, this is very annoying.
As a professional truck driver, I do not buy this book, and I do not recommend it to anyone else.

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Insiders' Guide to South Dakota's Black Hills and Badlands, 4th (Insiders' Guide Series) Review

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(More customer reviews)We just returned from over a week in the Badlands and Black Hills. Although this book had a lot of very useful information, I hated searching through it. Everything is divided into its own category: hotels, restaurants, activities, etc. So when we were in one place for a day or two, we had to search through different sections to find all of the info for that one place. Even worse, each section is divided out by Northern Hills, Central Hills, etc. or by the type of food you're looking for. There was no central location to find all of the restaurants in Deadwood, for example. Apart from that, I found most of the info to be correct and useful. A few of the entry fees were higher in reality, but my biggest problem was with the book's organization. It was a great vacation, and I had a hard time coming home...

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Casinos, steakhouses, gold mines, historiclandscapes,and the infamous town of Deadwood make South Dakota's Black Hills theperfect blend of history and entertainment. This guide points to the best places in the area for lodging, dining, shopping, and recreation, making it indispensable for any traveler to the Black Hills.

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The Complete Guide to the National Park Lodges Review

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(More customer reviews)If you like to stay in National Parks, this is the book for you. It provides all the detail needed to weigh all your options for lodging in our National Parks (price, location, views, room options, restaurants). In some cases it even gives recommendations for certain rooms because of the view or the size of the room.
Even if you never thought about staying at a National Park Lodge get this book. There are some wonderful places to stay and staying in the park, even if it costs a little more, adds so much to the total park experience.
I will not be without this book when I travel. I just wish the authors would write a similar book for State Parks.

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eat.shop.portland. Review

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(More customer reviews)eat.shop.portland is a true treasure trove of what Portland has to offer. If you're looking for authentic portland-style restaurants and shops, this is the book to own. I've been here seven years and there are places in it I have never heard of ... but can't wait to try. In my opinion every Portlander should have a copy of eat.shop.portland with them at all times.

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eat.shop.portland. is a guide to the most interesting eating, drinking and shopping in Portland, Oregon USA. A unique square shape and flip-book format (one side is eat, flip it over and it's shop.), this guide shows a Portland that is rich with spectacular dining and buying oppurtunities. Each of the 76 businesses profiled has a spread with color photographs; address, phone number, website and hours; featured items and a descriptive paragraph. The book also has detailed maps with indicators of the profiled businesses.

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Bed & Breakfast Ireland Review

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(More customer reviews)I had the opportunity to use this book while on an extended vacation in Ireland. I had the use of several guidebooks, but this publication became the book of choice. I found the information to be timely and descriptions of the various B&B's to be accurate, including the personalities of the various owners. Only one time was I unable to contact a B&B using the information in the book and subsequent attempts revealed the telephone number to be disconnected. The guide offers a good selection of types, locations, and prices and is, in my mind, a "must have" guide when traveling in Ireland.

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A best-seller in Ireland and a real insiders' guide, Bed and Breakfast Ireland has been continuously in print since 1991. Completely revised and updated, this handy resource covers more than 400 of Ireland's best bed-and-breakfast accommodations, including guest houses, small hotels, country mansions, private homes, and farmhouses. Every accommodation has been visited by the authors, who provide informative, personal descriptions, as well as logistical information such as rates, addresses, and phone and fax numbers--all accompanied by a selection of helpful maps. Compact and comprehensive, this charming guide will help make any Irish holiday a trip to remember.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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The Popes' Palace at Avignon Review

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(More customer reviews)The book's cover was for "The Popes' Palace at Avignon." The pages inside were from another religious book detailing the order of a Catholic Mass. I assumed any replacement copy would have the same production error, so I just threw the book away.

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1928. Colombe provides a detailed description of the architectural peculiarities of these remarkable edifices. With 49 Illustrations and 3 plans. A fascinating and instructive overview of the Popes' Palace.

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Fodor's Great American Drives of the West, 2nd Edition (Special-Interest Titles) Review

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(More customer reviews)We are looking to fly to San Francisco and take the highway north for a scenic vacation. I needed a book that would give me some good starter information to do more research. This book fit the bill and did a very good job of giving descriptions of where to go but, also included maps to give me a visual of what the trip would look like.
I would recommend this series of books for getting your driving trip started. It does not go into a great amount of detail but does give you enough information about where to start and the sights along the way.

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Travel Smart: Maryland/Delaware Review

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(More customer reviews)The book is titled Travel Smart Maryland/Delaware with the subtitle of Includes Washington D.C. It would have been better named Travel Smart Maryland/Washington D. C. with a subtitle of Barely includes Delaware. Out of some 240 pages, a mere 30 are concerned with Delaware. I have found more information on a couple of web sites than were included in this book. This was a big disappointment to me since I was primarily interested in Delaware. Almost equal time was given to Washington and Maryland. (If I was going to Washington, I'd recommend either the Access or Eyewitness guides over this thing.)
Beside the fact that it didn't really cover the place I wanted information on, what it did provide, I found rather lacking when compared to other guide books. On the cover, it states that the author only lists "the best places to eat, stay and visit." Well, that turns out to be pretty limiting. I know just from a quick Expedia search that there are many more accommodation choices in Wilmington than the author listed. I'd rather have a list, with an indicator of the price range and the service level and let me decide what the "best place" is. I have no problem with the author indicating his/her favorites. The same treatment was given to restaurant selections. Again, I prefer the list of restaurants, the type of cuisine, the price range and some indication or the food quality and let me pick where I want to eat.
The back cover claims that the author lists scenic routes. Well, he/she does, but only 3 and they are pretty much a start here, drive to here, end up here. There is absolutely no suggestions as to neat places to stop, see, eat, stay, etc.
Again the back of the book says it lists itineraries for special interests. Well, it does, but it's just a list of things like "Historic homes in Brandywine valley, Historic home in Washington D.C., etc.", and a total time to accomplish seeing the entire list. Again, no idea of how long it might take to see each of the "suggestions", no indication of a town to stay in that's convenient to the "suggestions", no real effort put in at all.
I don't remember if the author lists opening times, prices of admission, directions to sites or not. I guess I was getting pretty disgusted by that point.
And if you like photographs, you won't find many here. Photos are few, black and white and mostly from the tourist bureau.
The only saving thing about this book is that the maps are plentiful and adequate.
I'll continue looking for a decent guide to Delaware, and if you're looking for a guidebook to Delaware, I can assure you, this isn't it.
My star ratings:
One star - couldn't finish the book
Two stars - read the book, but did a lot of skipping or scanning. Wouldn't add the book to my permanent collection or search out other books by the author
Three stars - enjoyable read. Wouldn't add the book to my permanent collection. Would judge other books by the author individually.
Four stars - Liked the book. Would keep the book or would look for others by the same author.
Five start - One of my all time favorites. Will get a copy in hardback to keep and will actively search out others by the same author.

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In this beautiful region travelers can visit sites from the historical past; touch a rock from the moon; and tour the home of the President - all within a two-hour drive. Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C., also feature colorful cafes, lovely gardens, miles of coastline, and national parks to explore. With all these options, there's no time to waste on less-than-perfect sites. Maryland/Delaware Travel-Smart takes the guesswork out of trip planning.

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The Guide to Cooking Schools 2005: Cooking Schools, Courses, Vacations, Apprenticeships and Wine Programs Throughout the World Review

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(More customer reviews)Wonderful reference guide to all cooking schools. Great for professional and just-for-fun classes!

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The only comprehensive, international resource of its kind, published annually and recommended by leading food and wine publications and organizations. Contains detailed descriptions of more than 1,000 schools, colleges, culinary apprenticeships, cooking vacations, and wine programs worldwide. Divided into two sections: one for career programs and one for recreational programs.

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Travel Smart: Minnesota/Wisconsin Review

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(More customer reviews)Author, Alice Vollmar has live in Minnesota for the past 28 years. Who better to write a book about the area? Divided by region, this book offers information on dining, recreation, lodging, camping, and rates each using a four star system. It takes the guess work out of planning a trip to the area. A great guide for visitor and resident alike.
In addition, "101 Things To Do on the Wisconsin Great River Road", is a great gift idea.

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The Midwest's northern heartland presents diverse landscapes and destinations for readers seeking unique vacations. The bustling metropolis of the Twin Cities provides numerous arts, entertainment, and sporting events, while endless adventures on two of the Great Lakes await eager adventurers. Photos and illustrations. Maps and charts.

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Hotels and Resorts: Planning and Design (Butterworth Architecture Design and Development Guides) Review

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(More customer reviews)This book includes all the technical and financial aspects of hotel design/planning. It is an essential book to have when designing any hotel as it contains all standard neccessities for all situations. It shows technical drawings and some info of many (successful) hotels around today. Including some financial statistics and images of these hotels, which are mainy the large hotel chains but also Low budget hotels. This is the most important info as we can learn the most from successful hotels and see why they are working.
Cons are that it is quite difficult to follow. Not clearly explaining what certain statistics are and it is not in a reader friendly format. The few black/white pictures are not important really... But this does not affect my rating of the book as it is not intended for actual learning, rather more 'knowing' essential technical aspects.
The book isn't what a lot of people see as design, aesthetics and visuals etc. It has nothing to do with interior decorating or contemporary design. Just to let you know if you dont already...
If you are or thinking to be a hotel designer/Architect or are in the hotel business, then this book is perfect. You need it to have a hotel that works.

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This book provides a complete guide to the development of hotels and resorts, covering all aspects of planning, market analysis, interior design and the installation of technical services.Fred Lawson's text is concise and the information easy to access.He examines the distinctive characteristics of different hotel types, identified by market and location, and specifies the special requirements of each type.Recognising the need for continuous maintenance and life-cycle refurbishment, a full chapter is devoted to these subjects and the business aspects of the hotel operation are considered.Throughout the book are numerous illustrations of projects showing outstanding examples of hotels and village resorts as well as current trends in design and development.Fred Lawson is well known as an hotel consultant and is now Visiting Professor at the University of Bournemouth.He has a number of successful books to his credit.As a leading international consultant he has been involved in major hotel and tourism projects in 35 countries including assignments for the World Bank, EC, UNDP and the World Tourism Organisation.The hotels featured include: Bali Hilton International, Oberoi Hotel - Bombay, Hotel Nikko - Australia, Guildford YMCA - UK, Meridien Hotel - Cairo, Turtel Sorgun Resort Village - Turkey. * Covers all aspects of planning and design, including marketing and investment appraisal* Logical framework and comprehensive coverage promotes handy reference use* Numerous examples provide practical help in application of principles

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The Unofficial Guide to the World's Best Diving Vacations Review

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(More customer reviews)I found this book to be incrediably useful. I purchased the guide book before my trip to North Carolina and found the detail about Nitrox availability, camera friendly dive boats, and dive shops to be right on the mark! I've never seen this kind of detail available in any other diving guide book.
I definatley recommend this book to any diver planning a diving vacation.
Kuddos to Jean Pierce for this great guide book!

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This new and exciting guide will help both novice and experienced divers plan the underworld trip of their dreams. All types of diving environments are included, from coral reefs and kelp forests to shipwrecks, caverns, and caves. It includes exciting dives for advanced divers and also features:
The best places to get certified and the top-rated dive centers worldwide
Diver-friendly lodging from affordable to luxurious, plus other adventures to take while on shore

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Palm Springs and the Desert Communities: Best Places Destinations Review

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(More customer reviews)Having been to the Palm Springs area on vacation and business, I decided to make a longer visit this year. I was therefore delighted to discover that this new guide had been published on the desert communities and eagerly looked forward to some good in-depth, insider information. My delight was shortlived, however, on seeing the book, which I found to be a rather arid compilation and rehash of information put out by the local tourism offices: all-the-usual-suspects restaurant choices & skim-the-surface places to stay and sights. The guide is not badly done, is well organized enough, and could be a useful starting place for the first-time visitor; but I found it did not offer much value-added beyond the good quality information I received in the mail from the visitors center itself.

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Best Places presents the only guide to the Big Sink-- complete with star-related restaurants and lodgings, details on exploring, tips for getting the best tee times, and more.For fine dining in Palm Springs, hitting the courts in Indian Wells, or getting away from it all in La Quinta, you'll find the best the desert has to offer.Expert opinions, inside information, and honest advice-- it's why people depend on Best Places, the country's most respected regional travel series.

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Green Travel: The World's Best Eco-Lodges & Earth-Friendly Hotels (Special-Interest Titles) Review

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(More customer reviews)How smart is this book? For anyone who cares about the environment, the impact of travelers on communities and their own health--this is the travel book to have.
I have left places that stunk from the use of chemicals for cleaning or where the outgassing from carpets, wallpaper and the like literally made me sick.
These accommodations list how they are eco-friendly. Additionally, many of them just sound like awesome places to stay--yurts and other unusual choices.
This book will help guide you to the best environmentally friendly hotels and lodges.
By the author of the award winning book, Harmonious Environment: Beautify, Detoxify and Energize Your Life, Your Home and Your Planet

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Green Travel is the must-have guide to eco-lodges & green hotels around the world. Featuring 100 clean, green accommodations that are not only environmentally friendly, but work to support local communities as well, Choosing Eco-Travel celebrates the growing availability of green travel experiences. It also tackles some the more difficult issues that ethical travelers’ face--- questions about poverty, the politics of boycotting certain destinations, and the environmental impact of travel.Divided into six chapters (North America & the Caribbean, Central & South America, Europe, Africa & the Middle East, Asia and Australasia), the book includes:·100 independent reviews of green accommodations that have a minimum impact on the environment and benefit the local community in measurable ways.·A full description of the green credentials of each hotel and lodge·A range of choices from around the world: budget beds to luxury accommodations, solar-powered yurt camps to eco-chic city hotels.·First-hand accounts of green travel experiences on each continent — from bear-watching in Alaska to wine and cheese trails in Britain·Ethical travel dilemmas that tap into the key issues facing the responsible traveler·Practical information about the greenest ways to get to your destination, social and environmental ratings for each listing, the best time to visit, and room rates.·Clear locator maps and full-color images throughout

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The Unofficial Guide to the Southeast with Kids Review

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(More customer reviews)I had "The Unofficial Guide to Florida with Kids" and found it to be extremely useful. Since we were planning a trip to SC, I decided to buy this book. Unfortunately, the area we were planning on visiting (Hilton Head) was not included in this book.
Of course, they can't cover every area when the book is for the entire Southeast, I should have looked at it at the bookstore first. If you are undecided on where you are travelling in the SE, this book is for you, it's very informative on many of the major areas, with great ratings on different restaurants and tourist spots.

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Packed with advice that's targeted to parents who want to give their kids an exciting vacation while traveling in the Southeast U.S., this new title in the Unofficial Guides series offers:
Exciting locations to take kids, including places to stay and fun things to do
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Spontaneous Tourism: The Busy Person's Guide to Travel Review

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(More customer reviews)Reviewed by Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson for Reader Views (09/07)
There are very few people nowadays who decide to use a ship as the means of transport for a transatlantic voyage, and even fewer people who have the time and money to explore any location in real depth. Most of us are overly busy and any travel explorations are very often just short side-trips when we are away on business or maybe simply extended weekend trips to some of the famous locations. Although travel has become much easier, simpler and in many ways less expensive than it has been in the past, many people still hesitate to go and see the world. The reasons for that can be manifold, but very often they simply lay in the fear of the unknown and the relative unfamiliarity with the process. For all of those overly-busy and reluctant travelers "Spontaneous Tourism" by James C. Samans should end all of the excuses and send them happily on many adventures in the future.
Starting with a charming short story called "Travels with Harry," written by Larry Tritten, Mr. Samans clearly explains why we should travel. Then he proceeds with extremely detailed chapters on all aspects of travel, from how to get to a certain destination, including invaluable tips on how to choose the best mode of transportation for any given trip and any given type of a traveler, to how to get ready and organized, how to plan, where to stay, what to do and where to stay. I found those first ten chapters fantastically well-researched and enormously informative.
The next two chapters deal with domestic and international travel destinations, each of them presented on two or three pages. I liked these two chapters considerably less, mostly because I found them very uninspiring. While I realize that it would be impossible to give a comprehensive overview of any city in such a limited space, I found all of the recommendations very run-of-the-mill variety. In some cases there were some quite amusing errors as well, such as the info about the ferry to the New Orleans Zoo (no ferry runs there, just a hideously overpriced tourist boat ride - yet there is a ferry to the fantastic section of Algiers, which was not mentioned by the author). Oh, and Jackson Square is not a site of a historic brewery - that was a little bit further down... The Square itself witnessed a long line of significant historical events, yet not one of them is mentioned.
After those two slightly disappointing chapters the book becomes very interesting and useful again, with sections on Further Reading and References, Airlines, Hotels and Lodgings, Rental Car Companies, Major Currencies of the World and Packing List.
Overall I found "Spontaneous Tourism" very interesting and truly useful for novice to intermediate travelers. Even the seasoned travelers should be able to find a lot of useful tidbits, new ideas and interesting approaches, so I would not hesitate to recommend it to anybody who is interested in seeing the world.

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Have a great time, enhance your competitive edge in the global market, be an informed citizen you know that travel is a key to success, but how can you make time even to learn the ins and outs, much less go anywhere?If you're a busy person, this book is exactly what you need!You'll learn:- Travel can fit into the busiest lifestyle and it s important!- All about airlines, frequent flyer programs, and discounted fares.- When trains, cruises, and buses are better than flying.- How to keep track of all of thepaperwork passports, visas, exchange rates and customs.- Where to stay, what to do... even the basics of taking memorable photos!- Profiles of 24 great places (16 domestic and 8 international) to start exploring.- Money-saving tips, how to deal with jet lag, the airport security screening process, and more!

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