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Top Trails: Lake Tahoe
by Mike WhiteTop Trails Lake Tahoe explores the best trails for hiking and biking in the Tahoe area, including the north side's splendid backcountry, the lake's sedate western side, the picturesque and popular areas south of the lake, including Desolation Wilderness and D. L. Bliss and Emerald Bay state parks and the relatively undeveloped eastern side. Several hikes follow sections of the Tahoe Rim Trail and Pacific Crest Trail. Veteran author Mike White has selected the 50 best trips in the area, ranging in length from a mile-long stroll through a lush, lodgepole-lined meadow to a 19-mile trek on the Tahoe Rim Trail with excellent lake views. The second edition includes six new trails.Winner of the Benjamin Franklin Award for travel guides.
Top Trails: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
by Johnny MolloyThe best way to enjoy the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is to get away from the roads and into the heart of the park, letting all your senses absorb the very essence of these old mountains. But with the overwhelming mileage of trails, an uninformed hiker in the park is faced with a hit or miss choice of hikes. Weather, season, and day of the week can make a trail alluring or as overcrowded as Newfound Gap Road on a weekend summer day. Why take a chance on a hike that might not suit your needs? That's what this book is for -- to help you make the most of your precious time while in the Smokies.Day hiking is the best and most popular way to break into the Smokies backcountry, which is where you want to be. Information at the beginning of each hike includes trail use, length, vertical feet, a rating system for difficulty, as well as a list of hike features and nearby facilities. "Best time" tells when to enjoy the hike, finding the trail gives concise directions. A running narrative follows, telling hikers what they will see along the hike. A photo, trail map, quick glance hiker milestones, elevation profile and are outlined for each hike, making this a user friendly guide.One-way hikes take you to a particular rewarding destination and back on the same trail. Going over the same trail twice can have its advantages, though. The return trip allows you to see everything from the opposite vantage point. Loop day hikes go to a destination as well, but return you to your point of origin without having to retrace your steps. Some hikers just can't stand the thought of covering the same ground twice with the hundreds of untrodden Smokies trail miles that await them. Loop hikes are generally longer and harder than the there and back hikes, but a bigger challenge can reap bigger rewards.For those with the inclination, the several overnight hikes offer yet another great way to explore the Smokies. These overnight loops take you into the backcountry for 3 days and two nights, offering the best backpacking in the park.This book will help you make every step count, whether you are leading the family on a brief day hike or undertaking a challenging backpack into the remote reaches of the Smokies. With your precious time and the knowledge herein imparted to you, your outdoor experience will be realized to its fullest.
Top Trails: Glacier National Park
by Jean ArthurGlacier National Park's remote locale allows visitors to experience an intact ecosystem that hosts nearly all wildlife and bird species that were found a century ago when Congress designated the 1.2 million acres as America's 10th national park. Here at that Crown of the Continent, hikers use the guide to access a mountain pass where meltwater drains to three different oceans. Trail users retrace routes to some 200 sapphire blue or turquoise green lakes, following trails along some of the park's 1,557 miles of streams and rivers and discovering some of Glacier's 200 named waterfalls. The ever-changing landscape encourages trail users, photographers, and nature lovers to return to Glacier to explore glacial tarns as they melt, aspens as they quake golden in the fall, and even recovering landscapes from large wildfires a decade ago. This guide also reveals historically significant information about the park and the trails, culturally significant waypoints, Blackfeet Indian and other Native American traditional use, ongoing scientific research and sustainable practices in Glacier.Top Trails: Glacier National Park by local author Jean Arthur leads visitors to secluded trails and unique settings while providing details of current and past human activity, wildlife movement, wildfire's importance, and geologic changes that altered the landscape and created America's 10th national park.The unique approach of Top Trails: Glacier National Park reveals why certain trails wend alongside sensitive meadows or climb above crystalline lakes. The guide leads hikers to backcountry respites, unique to Glacier. The guide also traces outlaws, poachers, and mining ventures that occurred inside the current park boundary.
Top Trails: California Central Coast
by Brian MilneHalfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, California's Central Coast is a treasure of beaches, poppy-dotted meadows, and countless lakes and streams. This region offers a nearby destination for adventurers coming from both Northern and Southern California. Outdoor writer and lifelong Central Coast native Brian Milne has selected his favorite 46 trips for hiking, running, horseback riding, and mountain biking. From easy beach strolls to inland treks, trails range from a half mile to 18 miles, covering the mainland and the Channel Islands. At-a-glance information shows which trips have the best fishing, bird-watching, camping, running, and other activities.
Top Trails Lake Tahoe 3e
by Mike WhiteThis updated guide takes readers through the best of magnificent Lake Tahoe country. Expert outdoors-author Mike Whiteintroduces this natural paradise via 50 hikes varying from 1 hour to a few days, with an emphasis on diverse day-hikes.
Top To Bottom: A Memoir and Personal Guide Through Phalloplasty
by Finlay Games"This book is about my penis. This is my story of going through lower surgery, specifically phalloplasty, and the adventures I have with my changing genitals along the way. Welcome to my journey."After coming out as trans, Finlay Games was adamant lower surgery would not be a part of his transition, but as the years went by, and his gender dysphoria increased, he decided to explore surgical options. Detailing the emotional and physical journey of phalloplasty, this book takes the reader through Finlay's experiences, from the initial decision-making through each stage of the surgery to its completion, recovery and after-care. Describing how he had to relearn his body, sexuality and his relationships, Finlay shares his wealth of advice and tips on donor site options, different types of surgery, the referral process, essential items and resources, and looking after your mental health.Part memoir, part self-help guide, this insightful, witty and deeply honest book highlights the life-changing impact surgery can have for trans people and provides hope to those on a similar journey.
Top Tips in Urology
by John D. Kelly Neil Burgess Hanif Motiwala John Mcloughlin Andrew Doble Mark J. SpeakmanThe second edition of Top Tips in Urology provides highly clinical tips and rapid-reference "tricks of the trade" to the most common questions and problems that arise for both the practicing urologist and the urologic surgeon. Covering each of the major areas of urology and with contributions for experience practicing urologists and surgeons, this book is a unique book containing valuable information for all urologists dealing with patients on a day to day basis.
Top Tips for Weddings: A Beginner's Guide to Planning Your Dream Wedding
by Vicky EdwardsThere’s a lot to think about between the moment you say ‘Yes!’ and the moment you say ‘I do’. With advice on everything from picking the ideal venue to creative ideas for your wedding cake, this little book is the perfect companion to planning the wedding of your dreams.
Top Tips for Weddings: A Beginner's Guide to Planning Your Dream Wedding
by Vicky EdwardsThere’s a lot to think about between the moment you say ‘Yes!’ and the moment you say ‘I do’. With advice on everything from picking the ideal venue to creative ideas for your wedding cake, this little book is the perfect companion to planning the wedding of your dreams.
Top Tips for Starting School
by Valerie Muter Dr Helen LikiermanStarting school can be an anxious time for many children, but there are simple steps you can take to prepare yourself and your pre-school child. Written by experienced child psychologists, Top Tips for Starting School will help you to:- Encourage your child to develop good social skills and friendships- Improve your child's use of language- Develop preparatory reading, number and writing skills- Promote emotional well-beingAnd much more!
Top Tips for New Parents: Practical Advice for First-Time Parents
by Verity DavidsonYou’ve received the happiest of news: you’re going to be a parent! So what’s next?Top Tips for New Parents has advice on everything from what to prepare before your bundle of joy arrives to practical tips for settling in with your new addition to the family. This little book is the perfect companion for your greatest adventure.
Top Tips for New Parents: Practical Advice for First-Time Parents
by Verity DavidsonYou’ve received the happiest of news: you’re going to be a parent! So what’s next?Top Tips for New Parents has advice on everything from what to prepare before your bundle of joy arrives to practical tips for settling in with your new addition to the family. This little book is the perfect companion for your greatest adventure.
Top Tips for New Grandparents: Practical Advice for First-Time Grandparents
by Louise BatyBecoming a grandparent is one of life’s true joys, but your new role comes with a lot to think about! This handy book is packed with simple tips and advice, from bonding with the little ones to supporting the new parents, to guide you through those magical first steps with the newest members of your family.
Top Tips for New Grandparents: Practical Advice for First-Time Grandparents
by Louise BatyBecoming a grandparent is one of life’s true joys, but your new role comes with a lot to think about! This handy book is packed with simple tips and advice, from bonding with the little ones to supporting the new parents, to guide you through those magical first steps with the newest members of your family.
Top Tips for Life
by David HarrisLife doesn’t come with an instruction manual. But if it did, and if that manual was cobbled together in five minutes by a drunken idiot-genius, then it might look something like these crowd-sourced tips and ill-thought-out ideas. Covering everything from how best to turn your cat into a fearsome stegosaurus to pre-empting jellyfish stings, this book presents the wealth of knowledge gleaned from the dusty vaults of twitter’s hugely popular @TwopTwips. From the profane to the ridiculous, these laugh-at-loud nuggets of advice, with absurd and informative illustrations, will change your life in a hugely insignificant way.Tips include:BORED of a friend's text messages? Reply with 'unsubscribe' and they'll get the hint.SPICE up a boring salad by replacing the vegetables with bacon and placing between two slices of bread.STOP your dog from pulling on its lead by walking a bit faster.PREPARE your children for office life by acting awkwardly around them in the kitchen.AVOID the hassle and expense of hair straighteners by not eating your crusts.
Top Tips for Grooms: From Invites and Speeches to the Best Man and the Stag Night, the Complete Wedding Guide
by James HarrisonThe question has been popped, the ring has been presented and the celebrations have begun! What's next? Just the wedding. Top Tips for Grooms presents ingenious ideas for the any groom-to-be, covering the ever-so-stressful months preceding the wedding - including surviving your stag party and choosing your outfit - to the big day itself.
Top Tips for Grooms: From Invites and Speeches to the Best Man and the Stag Night, the Complete Wedding Guide
by James HarrisonThe question has been popped, the ring has been presented and the celebrations have begun! What's next? Just the wedding. Top Tips for Grooms presents ingenious ideas for the any groom-to-be, covering the ever-so-stressful months preceding the wedding - including surviving your stag party and choosing your outfit - to the big day itself.
Top Tips for Girls
by Kate Reardon'Top Tip from this girl. . . This book is FANTASTIC!' Donatella Versace 'A winning combination of your grandmother's style wisdom and style secrets. It's invaluable' Jo Malone If you've ever wondered how to get more juice out of a lemon, how to tame a rogue eyebrow or how to throw the best parties, this beautiful, indispensable book has all those answers and many many more including: How to write a thank you letter How to stop yourself calling your ex and How to get rid of slugs on the lawn . . . Top Tips for Girls: Real advice from real women for real life.
Top Tips for GPs: A Beginner's Guide to General Practice
by Knut SchroederFor GPs and practice managers the challenge of the NHS reforms is to understand the business context in which general practice operates. Of the many skills learned from commerce and industry needed for the development of an effective strategy, business planning has been demonstrated to bring important benefits to the practice. However, for many the concept is necessary but unfamiliar. This book sets out to demystify the subject, explains the benefits and, by way of numerous examples, shows how they can be applied to the single-handed GP and group practices, whether or not they are fundholders. It suggests that good clinical care is not possible without the necessary planning and management skills to run a business.
Top Tips for Brides: From Planning and Invites to Dresses and Shoes, the Complete Wedding Guide
by Verity DavidsonThe question has been popped, the ring has been presented and the celebrations have begun! What's next? Just the wedding. Top Tips for Brides presents ingenious ideas for the any bride-to-be, covering the ever-so-stressful months preceding the wedding - including the hen party and choosing your attire - to the big day itself.
Top Tips for Brides: From Planning and Invites to Dresses and Shoes, the Complete Wedding Guide
by Verity DavidsonThe question has been popped, the ring has been presented and the celebrations have begun! What's next? Just the wedding. Top Tips for Brides presents ingenious ideas for the any bride-to-be, covering the ever-so-stressful months preceding the wedding - including the hen party and choosing your attire - to the big day itself.
Top Tips for Breast Feeding
by Clare Byam-CookMore and more mothers are choosing to breast-feed their babies. But while some women take to breast-feeding like a duck to water, others find it more difficult and need help to get started.The invaluable advice from Clare Byam-Cook's excellent guide What To Expect When You're Breast-feeding...and What If Your Can't? is now available in a handy and concise book of tips. Top Tips for Breast-feeding offers simple, reassuring advice that will make the experience easier and more enjoyable for both you and your baby. With handy tips on:- How to prepare for breast-feeding- What to expect in the early stages- How to overcome common problems
Top Tips for Bottle-feeding
by Clare Byam-CookThe invaluable advice from Clare Byam-Cook's bestselling guide What To Expect When You're Breast-feeding...and What If Your Can't? is now available in a handy book of tips.Clear and concise, Top Tips for Bottle-feeding offers constructive advice for mothers who are unable to breast-feed, as well as handy tips on how to wean your breast-fed baby onto a bottle. This book is packed full of simple information for safe and healthy bottle-feeding, including:- How to choose the right formula and bottle for your baby- Advice on sterilising bottles and other equipment- Guidance on how to recognise whether your baby is getting enough nourishment- What to do if your breast-fed baby won't take a bottle
Top Tips for Asperger Students
by Rosemary MartinLeaving home and moving to college or university can be a daunting experience. In this easy-to-use book, Rosemary Martin provides guidelines and invaluable advice for every student on the Autism Spectrum as he or she thinks about, and plans for, entry into student life. Packed with tried and tested methods for coping and succeeding away from home that cover every aspect of student life, this book focuses on the particular needs of people with AS - from how to get up on time for lectures, to the art of living with other people and attending to the basics of personal hygiene - and encourages everyone to make the most of student life in a style that suits them. Handy hints and tips reassure the reader that going to college is a big deal for every student, regardless of whether or not they are on the autism spectrum. This friendly and useful book is an absolute must for any student on the spectrum about to begin a university or college degree.
Top Tips For Life
by Kate ReardonFollowing the bestselling Top Tips For Girls, this book is brimming with more brilliant and essential suggestions on how to do absolutely anything.A compilation of the very best tips from the hugely popular website toptips.com, this book can help you out with everything from getting gum out of your hair to preventing wrinkles around your eyes, from beating cellulite to discovering the secret of happiness itself.Ever wondered....How to stop a ladder in your tights?How not to look tired?How to slice an onion without crying?How to find the joy in housework?How to survive Christmas?How to feel more confident?Then look no further! This is THE essential guide to life, those annoying things that men don't seem to notice, and everything.