State of the World 2006
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • No reason not to read this report
  • Big trouble ahead
  • Great and pertinent information
State of the World 2006
The Worldwatch Institute
Manufacturer: W. W. Norton
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 039332771X

Book Description

"The most comprehensive, up-to-date, and accessible summaries…on the global environment."—Pulitzer Prize winner E. O. Wilson

In State of the World 2006, the Worldwatch Institute's award-winning research team provides concerned citizens and national leaders with comprehensive analysis of the global environmental problems we face, together with detailed descriptions of practical, innovative solutions, like the increased demand for meat production and consumption, growing awareness of corporate social responsibility, the booming industry of ecotourism, and the ethics and application of nanotechnology.

Written in clear and concise language, with easy-to-read charts and tables, State of the World 2006 presents a view of our changing world that we, and our leaders, cannot afford to ignore.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars No reason not to read this report.......2006-06-15

There's really not very much to say about this book, except that every single human being who knows how to read should read it.
Some of its contents are positive, much of it is negative, but everything is equally important to know.

This world of ours deserves a better fate than being utterly destroyed by the human race. However, this nasty possibillity is approaching extremely fast, and unless people start reacting to the issues at stake we're all doomed.
This book will not save the world, but if there's one book that can really make a difference, then this is the one.

So go get it. As fast as you can. You owe it to the world.

4 out of 5 stars Big trouble ahead.......2006-02-27

It seems overwhelming. Resources are being squandered, damage is extensive and accelerating.

"State of the world 2006" focuses on a few areas of concern, any one of which poses a substantial risk: quickly developing countries (with developed countries already having heavily damaged the world), the meat industry, fresh water supplies, alternatives to oils, possible impacts of nanotechnolog and mercury. The impact of disasters, the implications of sustainability upon trade, and the role of corporations are also explored.

Enough is presented to be frightening. Can each of these aress, as well as the many others that may not be sustaniable, can be effectively handled before serious crises occur? As with global warming, it seems that very serious crises are already well underway.

This book references the 2005 Millenium Ecosystem Assessment work of the World Health Organization. Downloads of much of this work are available. At it own web site, the Worldwatch Institure has more information including downloads.

Many of us are or tend to be contributors to the damage of the world. It's easy to be distracted by other problems and not address this. It's easy to think of the small impact of what just one of us does without considering the impact of billions. It seems overwhelming so it's good that an organization like the Worldwatch Institure keep it in front of us. Soon the world may be keeping it in front of us or our children even when we don't want it to. I feel rather helpless about it. Knowing more about it, as with this book, is a first step, however.

5 out of 5 stars Great and pertinent information.......2006-02-25

The State of the World Series has always been a source of well-documented research of our planetary path to sustainability. This yearly report contains valuable insight to many of today's more pressing environmental problems. In particular the 2006 edition has a chapter devoted to water issues, superbly written and documented by Sandra Postel one of the foremost voices on these matters. I also liked the chapter dedicated to the meat industry, right on time for the developing crisis on avian flu.
The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World, 2006
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Invaluable Disney World Guide
  • this guide used to be easy
  • If you are only buying one guide... this is it!
  • THIS IS THE ONE!!!
  • This book is a lifesaver!
The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World, 2006
Bob Sehlinger , and Len Testa
Manufacturer: Wiley
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0764583417

Book Description

"A Tourist's Best Friend!"
-Chicago Sun-Times

"Indispensable"
-The New York Times

Five Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide(r):
* Exclusively patented, field-tested touring plans that save as much as four hours of standing in line in a single day
* Tips, advice, and opinions from hundreds of Walt Disney World guests in their own words
* Almost 250 hotels rated and ranked for quality and value, including the top non-Disney hotels for families
* A complete Dining Guide with ratings and reviews of all Walt Disney World restaurants, plus extensive alternatives for dining deals outside the World
* Every attraction rated and ranked for each age group; extensive, objective, head-to-head comparisons of the Disney and Universal theme parks

Sample Rating

Soarin'

Appeal by age Preschool Grade school Teens Young adults Over 30 Seniors

What it is:Flight simulation ride. Scope and scale:Super headliner. When to go First:30 minutes the park is open or use FASTPASS. Special comments:Entrance on the lower level of The Land pavilion. May induce motion sickness; 40" minimum-height requirement; switching off available (see pages 266-268). Author's rating:Exciting and mellow at the same time; Not to be missed. Duration of ride:4H minutes. Loading speed Moderate.

This guide is a completely independent evaluation of Walt Disney World and has not been reviewed or approved by Walt Disney World or the Walt Disney Company, Inc.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Invaluable Disney World Guide.......2007-05-20

My first experience with the Unofficial Guide was back in 1993, when I was 16 and my parents took our family of five to Disney World around the holidays. My mom had bought the Unofficial Guide then to plan virtually all of our events and to this day (14 years later), I still remember how easy it was to hit all the favorite rides with relatively short lines.

It was for that reason that I ordered the 2006 edition of the Guide when it came time to take my family of three to Disney World while I was home on leave from Iraq in April of 2006. I was pleased to learn that it not only covered Disney World, but the Universal (and other) parks as well.

The trick to getting the most out of the book is convincing everyone in your party to follow it! We spent the first day at Universal's Islands of Adventure and had no problems, whatsoever, hitting all the great rides (that our 4-year-old was tall enough for) with short lines. That is, until my wife decided to get spontaneous and took our son in line for the Pteranodon Flyers ride, which wasn't on the tear-out plan at all. This ride gave new meaning to "Tourist Trap" - they spent about 1 1/2 hours waiting in a very slow line for an anticlimatic 60-second ride. It was a "there's 90 minutes of my life I'll never get back" event. When we got back to the hotel that night, I looked up the Pteranodon Flyers ride in the book and found the description matched exactly what we experienced with warnings not to waste any time on it.

My wife was much more inclined to follow the Guide's advice for the rest of the trip, and as a result, it was an awesome vacation. Thank you Mr. Sehlinger!

4 out of 5 stars this guide used to be easy.......2007-05-14

This guide used to be easy to read, and use. Now it seems like a confused overwritten GUIDE.

5 out of 5 stars If you are only buying one guide... this is it!.......2007-03-09

I was very pleased with this guide. Due to an extremely low volume of visitors during our vacation, it was not necessary for us to use the touring plans. I was certainly prepared though! I read several guides before our trip and thought this was by far the most informative. If you are easily overwhelmed, this is NOT the book for you. The authors packed loads of info into one book. I was the star pupil on the shuttle bus when the driver gave us a quiz!

5 out of 5 stars THIS IS THE ONE!!!.......2007-01-17

THIS IS THE ONE!!! DO NOT PLAN A DISNEY TRIP WITHOUT IT! The time and $ this book will save you will make its cost be totally irrelevant.
We started using our first version of this "Doing Disney Bible" about 9 years ago, when we first went to Disney. We have gone back to Disney five times since then, and have always purchase a revised edition of this same book! (Need I say more.) It will make your stay as pleasant as possible, given any time of year or condition that you may encounter. We purchase the revised edition each time, because, amazingly, so many things change at the parks, and therefore, so do their recommendations.
Due to their layout, It is so easy to pick and choose the information that is important to you. I WOULD NEVER WANT TO GO TO DISNEY WITHOUT THIS BOOK!

5 out of 5 stars This book is a lifesaver!.......2007-01-10

We used this book religiously, following all its tips about how to see rides in the different parks. It also helped us decide which area to get a motel in, and what restaurants to eat at. When you only have a limited time to spend in each park, and especially when it's during the busy season, this is the book to use. It made our trip to Disney World fun, even when it was over 90 degrees out!
America, Russia and the Cold War 1945-2006
Average customer rating: 1 out of 5 stars
  • Very bad survey of cold war
America, Russia and the Cold War 1945-2006
Walter LaFeber
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
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ASIN: 0073534668

Book Description

Using extensive materials from both published and private sources, this concise text focuses on United States-Soviet diplomacy to explain the causes and consequences of the Cold War. It explores how the Cold War was shaped by domestic events in both the U.S. and the Soviet Union and presents a variety of other points of view on the conflict--Chinese, Latin American, European, and Vietnamese. The text includes both engaging anecdotes and quotes from primary sources to support key points and exemplify policies, and recent scholarship and materials from openings of the U.S., Soviet, and Chinese archives.

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Very bad survey of cold war.......2007-07-03

I wanted to check a beginner's book on cold war and was VERY disappointed. I don't understand why this book had so many editions, since it's very weak : narration is poor, overtly liberal, America is responsible for the cold war. The whole book looks as it's still in the 70s, with those laughable revisionnist ideas, old maps and cartoons.

One sentence sums up the spirit perfectly : "[The Berlin Wall] was mute and bloody testimony to the policy of both East and West which, since 1945, had preferred a divided rather than a neutralized and united Germany". (p.225) No comment.

The chapters, despite the mention "updated" are not updated at all, Zubok and Pleshakov isn't even mentioned. After reading the first chapters, i throwed it to the can. Gonna check John Gaddis instead. Oh boy, they should put a sticker "liberal orientation" on books to save people's money !
Birnbaum's Walt Disney World 2006 (Birnbaum's Walt Disney World)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • More Disney Hype
  • Nice tool for Disney
  • A MUST for new Disney-goers
  • Great Disney Book
  • You need this if you want to enjoy Disney World
Birnbaum's Walt Disney World 2006 (Birnbaum's Walt Disney World)
Birnbaum
Manufacturer: Disney Editions
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0786855487

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars More Disney Hype.......2007-03-25

Birnbaum seems to work as an agent for Disney, giving you fluff and hype for your money. This book seems to be little more than a brief encapsulation of the Disney World resort and park attractions, without the critical information, the good as well as the not so good, you really need in order to make intelligent choices about how and where you're going to spend your money on your next Disney vacation. Pretty pictures, though. A better choice for your money would be the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World by Bob Sehlinger.

4 out of 5 stars Nice tool for Disney .......2007-03-21

This was a great book to help plan our disney vacation. Unless you are going for 2 weeks you really need to map out your days and this book was a great guide to show what was good for toddlers, teens, couples, etc.

5 out of 5 stars A MUST for new Disney-goers.......2007-01-17

This book was incredibly helpful. I'd never been to DW, and the book saved us from common trip planning mistakes. It is very informative, easy to read, and I HIGHLY recommend it. It really lets you know what to expect and helps with planning your trip well. Take the book with you - you will refer to it often.

5 out of 5 stars Great Disney Book.......2007-01-16

I have been able to visit Disney World more than three times in the past two years and have used this book before and during each visit. It is a great guide to the parks and resorts and just about all Disney has to offer. When it is time I will definitely be updating to the new version.

5 out of 5 stars You need this if you want to enjoy Disney World.......2007-01-06

An absolute necessity for any Disney World excursion. There are several gotchas and hot tips that are a must know to fully enjoy yourselves in the world of mouse.
Cracking the SAT U.S. & World History Subject Tests, 2005-2006 Edition (College Test Prep)
Average customer rating: 1.5 out of 5 stars
  • This book is for those who have no clue about the subject whatsoever
  • Bad
  • Avoid at all cost if you are taking world history
Cracking the SAT U.S. & World History Subject Tests, 2005-2006 Edition (College Test Prep)
Princeton Review
Manufacturer: Princeton Review
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ASIN: 037576450X
Release Date: 2005-03-08

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars This book is for those who have no clue about the subject whatsoever.......2007-01-11

Never buy this book! It is extremely short: 1940's-2000's period is covered on 2-3 pages. You will get nothing from it. Simply waaaayyy toooo short. Though practice exams are OK.

1 out of 5 stars Bad.......2007-01-10

Questions are way off from the real thing, ineffective prep book, do not recommending buying it.

2 out of 5 stars Avoid at all cost if you are taking world history.......2005-11-26

I used this prep book to prepare for SAT II World History
It proudly states that most part of the test is concentrated on European History.
Yes, it is true.
However, it basically does nothing to cover the rest part of the world.
And even for the European History, it just barely touches the surface that you get nothing out of it after the review chapter.

Compare the thickness of this book (which also has US History and two practice for US History) and other World History prep books.

It's way too thin physically, and in content.

Although other prep books may have too much extra information. However, too much is always better than too little.

I am not giving 1 star just because I haven't had chance to check out the US History section.
PassPorter Walt Disney World Resort 2006: The Unique Travel Guide, Planner, Organizer, Journal, and Keepsake! (Passporter Walt Disney World Resort)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • PassPorter Walt Disney World Resort
  • Great Guide!
  • Our Family Review of the PassPorter
  • I actually give this book 10 stars...**********
  • WDW Novices Rejoice!
PassPorter Walt Disney World Resort 2006: The Unique Travel Guide, Planner, Organizer, Journal, and Keepsake! (Passporter Walt Disney World Resort)
Jennifer Marx , Dave Marx , and Allison Cerel Marx
Manufacturer: PassPorter Travel Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound

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ASIN: 1587710277

Book Description

Fully updated for 2006, this award-winning travel guide and organizer is now in full color, and includes in-depth coverage of Disney’s 50th anniversary "Happiest Celebration on Earth" events. The four major theme parks — Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom — receive comprehensive coverage with detailed layouts, color fold-out maps, and a concise description of every ride and attraction. Each of the 20 on-site hotels is profiled in exhaustive 4-6 page descriptions with photos and layouts. Candid, personal reviews rate the park’s 250 dining options, from full-service restaurants to casual counter eateries. “KidTips,” “TweenTips,” and “TeenTips” written by the Marx’s 13-year old daughter offer a kid’s perspective on the attractions, while age-appropriateness ratings by the authors give parents an extra heads up. Well-organized and highly functional, the book features a sturdy spiral binding, storage pockets, worksheets, and a handy elastic closure.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars PassPorter Walt Disney World Resort.......2007-06-19

This book made my trip to Disney so easy and enjoyable. It gives you tons of valuable information... maps of each theme park; dining information (i.e. type of cuisine, approximate cost, atmosphere, if reservations are needed). Practically anything you could possibly want to know to help you prepare for your trip and even many things you wouldn't have thought to ask yourself.

5 out of 5 stars Great Guide!.......2006-11-10

The subtitle sums it up supremely! Wish I had had a PassPorter 10 years ago when we did the "World" with children. I'll definitely purchase the appropriate edition for any future trips to WDW.

4 out of 5 stars Our Family Review of the PassPorter.......2006-11-03

Very good quick reference guide to carry in backpack while doing Disney. Good way to keep vacation organized.

5 out of 5 stars I actually give this book 10 stars...**********.......2006-08-28

This book is a MUST HAVE for anyone planning a trip to Walt Disney World. It is jam-packed full of all the important information you need to plan your trip. The book has an extensive list of all the WDW resorts including maps of the resort, ratings, cost, a blueprint of the room layout, and a million other little details. The book also has a wonderful list of all the WDW restaurants; including those in the parks and at each resort. The restaurant guide is extremely comprehenisve and helpful when making any advanced dinner reservations. Of course there is also a TON of information on each of the four parks; including comprehensive, easy to read and helpful maps, touring guides, time tables, etc. You name it - this book has it.

By far the coolest part for me the is wonderful passpockets. These groovey little yellow pockets hold all your important information before your trip (helps keep it all in one place!) and during your trip (great place to cram receipts so you know where they are!). The pockets allow for quick and easy access to important papers while keeping them protected.

All in all my best recommendation is just to buy the book and see for yourself. There are probably over 1,000 features I didn't mention in this review. I can say that you won't be disappointed!

I should add that the authors of this book also keep updating. The 2006 edition is better than those of previous years, and I can only see this as being an upward trend.

5 out of 5 stars WDW Novices Rejoice!.......2006-08-21

As a novice in the realm of WDW visitors, I have been planning a trip to visit WDW for Halloween. I found this book to be a terrific guide. This edition of the book is spiral bound and has fold-out maps of each of the 4 parks and a review of each ride. Also invaluable are the guides to the restaurants (sit-down as well as counter service) as well as tips to help you get through the trip without killing your traveling companion out of frustration. The book is well written and lovingly researched by Disney vacationers. The spiral binding makes it easier to open and the packing list is invaluable. Anyone who wants to visit the Kingdom of the Mouse, this book will be quite helpful in getting the most enjoyment out of your travel budget.
US News Ultimate College Guide 2006 (Us News Ultimate College Guide)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Very Good Overall College Guidebook
  • 4.5 Stars... the most complete "objective" college guide
  • These Encyclopedia Guides are All Great
  • college
  • Good Reference Source
US News Ultimate College Guide 2006 (Us News Ultimate College Guide)
Staff of U.S.News & World Report
Manufacturer: Sourcebooks, Inc.
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1402205961

Book Description

Featuring complete data on more than 1,400 college and universities, U.S. News Ultimate College Guide 2006 is the best source for the information students and parents need most. Equally important, it also includes the essential step-by-step guide to the often stressful process of choosing a college, getting in and finding the money, plus exclusive lists and indices to help compare the schools.

Exclusive lists and customized indices help students and parents make the best decisions, including:

--The hardest and easiest schools to get into

--Schools that award the most need-based aid

--The best values: great deals at great schools

Step-by-step advice from the nation's leading education writers includes:

--How to choose the right school for you

--What colleges look for in you

--How to find the money to pay for college

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Very Good Overall College Guidebook.......2006-07-21

Very good alternative to the Barrons and Princeton Review books. Great and useful rankings. Very relevant advice and supplemental features. Definitely the #1 college guide, but b/c there was no CD-ROM that I thought would help, I gave it 4 stars instead of 5.

4 out of 5 stars 4.5 Stars... the most complete "objective" college guide .......2006-07-05

There are many, many college search guides and books out there. The Princeton Review has a couple of good ones. But if you are at the very beginning of the process for your son or daughter (as I am currently with my daughter), you should absolutely take a look at this book.

"Ultimate College Guide (2006 Edition)", issued by US News & World Report, "the leader in college rankings", is a mammoth 1739 pager, which basically lists all colleges and universities alphbetically, state by state. This book is not a subjective evaluation on which schools are "the best", but rather a "just the facts, ma'm" type of book. It provides detailed information on everything from tuition and room/board costs, how many applied, were accepted and actually enrolled, what the average scholarship grant is, etc. etc. My daughter, who is starting her junior year when school resumes after the summer, has spent a lot of time flipping through this book (which she has not done with some of the other college guides we've gotten).

As to those rankings, if you think they don't matter to schools, think again. We recently did a campus visit and tour of Vanderbilt University. In the presentation, the Vandy rep highly touted the fact that Vandy's ranking in the last couple of years has risen from 21 to 18, and hoping to crack the top 15 within 3 to 5 years. We later checked it out in this book, and yup, there it is: ranked 18 among National Universities...

The new 2007 edition of this book comes out in October, and we'll probably check that out as well, just to get updated numbers on tuition and room/board expenses. Meanwhile, the 2006 edition will do. Highly recommended!

4 out of 5 stars These Encyclopedia Guides are All Great.......2006-06-27

As someone who has been through the process, personally and for children and nieces and nephews etc, I have this advice: Get an encyclopedia guide for colleges. There are a few great ones and each has strengths over the others. But, basically each is good enough and complete enough where owning one will do the trick. Your choices are Fiske Guide to Colleges 2007 (Fiske Guide to Colleges), Best 361 Colleges, 2006 (College Admissions Guides) and this book. You must have one!!!!

Then, if you want to learn more about schools and the process of college -- and believe me it has drastically changed in even the most recent decade -- buy any one of the following: Colleges That Change Lives : 40 Schools You Should Know About Even If You're Not a Straight-A Student; A Is for Admission : The Insider's Guide to Getting into the Ivy League and Other Top Colleges (Paperback);The College Admissions Mystique (Paperback) and Pope's classic Looking beyond the Ivy League : Finding the College That's Right for You; Revised Edition (Paperback).

That list is all you need. Avoid the "How to Write an Essay that Gets You Into Harvard Even Though Your Grades and Scores Stink" books; avoid the "I Can Get Anybody In" books, avoid the "This is the Trick to Making Up for the Last 4 Years of Slovenly Laziness" books.

In the end, you will realize that you will constantly go back to the encyclopedia college guide as it is there where flashcard fast facts often accurately depict the social and other aspects of the school which "make or break" your child's decision in applying to that school.

If you choose this encyclopedia -- it will be money well spent. It has as many if not more details than the others and offers some insights into the character of the schools: something which the other encyclopedia college guides also provide -- but in a different manner.

4 out of 5 stars college.......2005-10-28

Good book. Almost too much information. Can be confusing if your just searching for a college without prior direction

5 out of 5 stars Good Reference Source.......2005-10-21

Overall, this is a good college "almanac" filled with facts and figures about every college and university in the nation. Be forewarned: It won't tell you much about how to succeed in college once you actually get there, but it's a solid choice for students still trying to decide where they want to go. Once you do decide, I recommend the book "How to Ace Your Way Through College and Still Have a Life" by David Kennedy. The book is loaded with tricks and tips to scoring A's in college.
Frommer's Walt Disney World & Orlando 2006 (Frommer's Complete)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Frommer's Walt Disney World & Orlando 2006
Frommer's Walt Disney World & Orlando 2006 (Frommer's Complete)
Laura Lea Miller
Manufacturer: Frommers
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ASIN: 0764588478

Book Description

Completely updated for 2006, Frommer's Walt Disney World & Orlando is the perfect trip-planner for America's #1 vacation destination-- Disney World. In 2004, all of the Disney parks saw increases in attendance of 5 to 9 percent over the previous year. A total of 15.1 million people visited the Magic Kingdom in 2004, according to Amusement Business magazine. Epcot attracted 9.4 million visitors, Disney–MGM saw an attendance of 8.3 million, and Animal Kingdom racked up 7.8 million visitors.

All Disney parks will celebrate Disneyland’s 50th anniversary with an 18-month-long celebration that kicks off in May 2005, and this book will cover all of the new highlights, including the opening of several new attractions, including the thrill ride Soarin’; the Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show, and the adrenaline-pumping Crush ‘N’ Gusher ride at Typoon Lagoon.

The guide also includes info on the new Cypress Gardens adventure park, and Disney's newly revamped ticket structure. You'll also find individual park maps, up-to-date advice on finding the best package deals, and a free color fold-out map.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Frommer's Walt Disney World & Orlando 2006.......2006-07-13

Hi folks!
Once again Frommer's was a life-saver for me and my family. This is the third trip (two to Europe) that we take using all the information provided in Frommer's travel guides.

All the tips and information were most reliable and we were able to do much before having planned our outings according to the book.
I strongly recommend it!
Walt Disney World and Orlando For Dummies 2006 (Walt Disney World and Orlando for Dummies)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Make the Most of This Special Vacation
Walt Disney World and Orlando For Dummies 2006 (Walt Disney World and Orlando for Dummies)
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ASIN: 0764596608

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If you want to escape to a world full of fun and fantasy, head for Walt Disney World & Orlando. The area is the No. 1 family vacation destination in the U.S., and this guide will show you hundreds of reasons why. Whether you’re taking your kids or grandkids or treating your “inner child”, you’ll find tons to see and do. You can count a shark’s teeth up close or swim with a dolphin . Tour some of the world’s most unique countries at Epcot or the Haunted Mansion at the Magic Kingdom. Strap in for stomach-churning rides or take in great shows. You can check out incredible marine life, exotic wild life, or Orlando’s exciting night life. This friendly guide clues you in to must-see attractions, the best deals, great shopping options, and more. It gives you the scoop on:

Like every For Dummies travel guide, Walt Disney World & Orlando For Dummies 2006 includes:

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Walt Disney World is the #1 family vacation spot in the United States, and attendance at Disney parks increased 5 to 9 percent last year.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Make the Most of This Special Vacation.......2006-01-27

The Dummies series uses icons in the margin to help you find info (Tips, Bargain Alert, For Grown Ups, Reminders).
Here's the Table of Contents, so you can see what's included:
Part I: Introducing Walt Disney World & Orlando.
Chapter 1: Discovering the Best of Walt Disney World & Orlando.
Chapter 2: Digging Deeper into Orlando.
Chapter 3: Deciding When to Go.
Part II: Planning Your Trip to Walt Disney World & Orlando.
Chapter 4: Managing Your Money.
Chapter 5: Getting to Orlando.
Chapter 6: Catering to Special Travel Needs or Interests.
Chapter 7: Taking Care of the Remaining Details.
Part III: Settling into Orlando.
Chapter 8: Arriving and Getting Oriented.
Chapter 9: Checking In at Orlando's Best Hotels.
Chapter 10: Dining and Snacking in Orlando.
Part IV: Exploring Walt Disney World.
Chapter 11: Getting Acquainted with Walt Disney World.
Chapter 12: Magic Kingdom.
Chapter 13: Epcot.
Chapter 14: Disney-MGM Studios.
Chapter 15: Animal Kingdom.
Chapter 16: Enjoying the Rest of Walt Disney World.
Chapter 17: Shopping in Walt Disney World.
Part V: Exploring the Rest of Orlando.
Chapter 18: Universal Studios Florida.
Chapter 19: Islands of Adventure.
Chapter 20: SeaWorld & Discovery Cove.
Chapter 21: Discovering Orlando's Other Attractions.
Chapter 22: Shopping in Orlando.
Chapter 23: Going Beyond Orlando: Two Day Trips.
Part VI: Living It Up After Dark: Orlando Nightlife.
Chapter 24: Taking in the Dinner Shows.
Chapter 25: Hitting the Clubs and Bars.
Part VII: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 26: Top Ten Cheap Alternatives to the Theme Parks.
Chapter 27: Top Ten Fitness Activities in Orlando.

I'd recommend if you're going to Disney World/Orlando, to get several guides to read ahead of the trip. Each has its strengths and none can cover all the attractions completely with so much to see in the area.
Other titles to consider are:
Beyond Disney: The Unofficial Guide to Universal, SeaWorld, and the Best of Central Florida
Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Walt Disney World
Fodor's Walt Disney World with Kids
Frommer's Walt Disney World & Orlando with Kids
2006 Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue, Vol. 1: United States & Countries of the World, A-B (Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue Vol 1 Us and Countries a-B)
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Full-color stamp images and a massive number of value changes highlight the improvements made in Volume 1 of the 2006 Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue. The crispness and clarity of the images has been greatly enhanced by the new stock used to print the catalogue pages. More than 56,000 value changes are recorded in Volume 1. That is the greatest number of value changes in one volume since the catalogue went to six volumes more than nine years ago. Changes are widespread throughout the catalogue, with almost 23,000 recorded for British Commonwealth countries and more than 27,500 for non-British A-B Countries.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Scott 2006 Sandard Postage Stamp Catalogue, Vol 1.......2007-01-10

I have been using Scott's stamp catalogue to organize a large collection of postage stamps collected over 50 years. This purchase represents an update of this catalogue for me. It also is the first time I have secured the item in disk form and will be an adjustment in the way I use the item. The catalogue allows me to organize and value (at least in a crude way) my stamp collecion. In the brief time I have used the new format, I like the fact that I can look at the pictures and text in very large format or if I am searching for something I can cover a lot using the zoom format.

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