Product Description: You might describe Richard Saul Wurman as a provocateur, a pioneer, a creative genius. Inspirational, innovative, larger-than-life ... legendary, even. Others have. But the most apt description of this singular individual -- this architect, designer, creator of the celebrated TED Conference, and prolific author -- is storyteller...read more

Enhanced by color-coded entries, up-to-date maps, and colorful illustrations, this user-friendly series of travel guides explores some of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States and abroad, describing some of the unique features of each locale, presenting a range of itineraries and tours, and providing new sections devoted to gay and lesbian travelers.

Product Description: With Access Boston, your visit will be an easy, enjoyable experience—the Old State House, Paul Revere House, Old North Church, and many other remarkable historical sites are at your fingertips. BOSTON has been divided and organized into neighborhoods, so you know where you are and where you're headed...read more

Product Description: The perfect combination of commerce and class, Italy's two most beautiful cities are perfectly presented in the 8th edition of ACCESS Florence & Venice. With traditions in art, history, culture and romance, both Florence and Venice have long been favorite Italian destinations for travelers everywhere – and why not, since the cities themselves amply display visual evidence of the power, prestige and prominence that is their heritage...read more

A city that thrives on a love of grace, beauty and fine living, Paris continues to evolve into one of Europe's finest and most modern cities, even as it retains its remarkable history and ancient charms. The 9th Edition of ACCESS Paris promises a wealth of information as it guides travellers down the streets and into the heart of the city of lights. Henry James wrote: "Paris is the greatest temple ever built to material joys and the lust of the eyes." The city of lights exudes such richness and variety that elevates even the necessities of life to the level of high art. The streets of Paris are museums lined with splendid architecture and historic monuments, making even the simple act of walking through the city one of life's great pleasures. This luxury is greatly enhanced when one is armed with ACCESS Paris. Comprehensive, fully updated and filled with revised maps, sidebars and points of interest - ACCESS Paris's 9th Edition brings to life this city's love of grace, beauty and fine living, and allows the traveller to truly discover and know this artistic and cultural capital of a unified Europe..

Product Description: Fueled by pie–in–the–sky optimism, scores of wannabe stars flock to Los Angeles to act out their life stories, chasing their own version of the American Dream. Because LA is a city where anything can happen – and where almost everything does, from the sublime to the ridiculous to the tragic...read more

London is the quintessential tourist destination, at once able to be all things to all people. This 9th Edition of Access London reveals this ever-changing kaleidoscope of a metropolis in all its glory as it guides travelers down the streets and into its very heart. A thriving, invigorating mix of old and new, monarchy and democracy, London's unique character has long ensured it a special place within the heart of England. Visitors love this city that is at once ancient and modern, reserved and tempestuous: a provincial settlement on the edge of the civilized world, a trading district dominated by merchants and aldermen, a royal stronghold, a center of politics, power and culture - the city's many faces endears it to many travelers. For those in search of the many facets of London, Access London is the ultimate guide. Comprehensive, fully updated and filled with revised maps, sidebars and points of interest, we bring to life this bustling center of culture, history and commerce with that requisite touch of class, and the promise to acquaint you royally with its character and charm.  

Product Description: With Access New York City, your visit will be an easy, enjoyable experience—SoHo, Greenwich Village, and the Statue of Liberty are at your fingertips. Access New York City has been divided and organized into neighborhoods, so you know where you are and where you're headed...read more

Enhanced by color-coded entries, up-to-date maps, and colorful illustrations, this user-friendly series of travel guides explores some of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States and abroad, describing some of the unique features of each locale, presenting a range of itineraries and tours, and providing new sections devoted to gay and lesbian travelers.

Product Description: With Access San Diego, your visit will be an easy, enjoyable experience. The jewel of the West Coast, a vibrant city that thrives on diversity, is at your fingertips. Access San Diego has been divided and organized into neighborhoods, so you know where you are and where you're headed...read more

Enhanced by color-coded entries, up-to-date maps, and colorful illustrations, this user-friendly series of travel guides explores some of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States and abroad, describing some of the unique features of each locale, presenting a range of itineraries and tours, and providing new sections devoted to gay and lesbian travelers.

Enhanced by color-coded entries, up-to-date maps, and colorful illustrations, this user-friendly series of travel guides explores some of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States and abroad, describing some of the unique features of each locale, presenting a range of itineraries and tours, and providing new sections devoted to gay and lesbian travelers.

Enhanced by color-coded entries, up-to-date maps, and colorful illustrations, this user-friendly series of travel guides explores some of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States and abroad, describing some of the unique features of each locale, presenting a range of itineraries and tours, and providing new sections devoted to gay and lesbian travelers.

The 24 detailed neighborhood maps in this guide will help you immediately locate the hotels, restaurants, shops, and sights of Florence and Venice.

Product Description: Understanding your automobile and how to service and repair it is certainly useful. Understanding your body and how to maintain and improve it is far more important. Understanding Healthcare answers 100s of key questions and contains links to the best websites and other resources...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

A color-coded guide, arranged by neighborhoods, offers information on hotels, restaurants, attractions, shopping, and parks in the Washington, D.C. area.

Product Description: Understanding Children is a guidebook for anyone who takes care of young children. A wide range of topics are covered using a question-and-answer format, beautiful graphics and easy-to-understand text: Ages & Stages, Prenatal & Childbirth, Stuff You Need, Health & Nutrition, The Brain, Child Care, Sleep, Play, Behavior, Financial & Legal Issues, Fathers, Grandparents, Adoption and Challenges Facing Our Children...read more

Product Description: Focused on what you need to know to maximize the benefits and reduce the risks of the medications you take, the book, organized by body system, also shows you the prescription, non-prescription and herbal options for your particular needs.

Product Description: In easy-to-understand terms, this book brings the reader helpful knowledge on the issues that matter, from your risk factors to living with a mended heart.

Product Description: From when you should retire to how to project taxes, easy-to-use worksheets throughout the book help you deal with your concerns about retirement.

Product Description: This book takes you through the decision processes of this most personal of topics including where to go for help, how to involve family and when to revise plans.

Product Description: Organized by body systems, this book's beautiful illustrations and easy-to-read text cover medical testing for those in search of answers and presents testing time tables for those who want to practice good health maintenance. See also "Diagnostic Tests for Women".

Product Description: Organized by body systems, this book's beautiful illustrations and easy-to-read text cover medical testing for those in search of answers and presents testing time tables for those who want to practice good health maintenance. See also "Diagnostic Tests for Men".

An examination of the Information Age explores the manner in which the Internet, desktop computing, and digital technology have changed the way people live and work. (view table of contents)

Recommends the leading hotels, restaurants, shops, sightseeing, and other attractions in Philadelphia and the surrounding area. (view table of contents)