1 comments about Seeing Seattle.

1. My wife and I really enjoyed using this book. Walks on Capital Hill to Magnolia to Pioneer Square revealed many things that we did not take the time to notice before.

   Our favorite was probably Capital Hill, it tooks us about 3.5 hours to complete and we've done it many times since.

No comments about Gold Creeks and Ghost Towns of Northeastern Washington.

No comments about Michelin Green Guide Washington D.C. (Michelin Green Guides).

No comments about ADC The Map People Oregon / Washington Pocket Map (American Map).

2 comments about Washington 24/7.

1. "We believe these books portray a more accurate and more human portrait of American life than Americans - or the rest of the world - are used to seeing on the evening news." ~David Elliot Cohen
   
   Washington State is my favorite place to live in the world. Even after living in Africa, Florida State and traveling in Europe, Washington State calls me back time and time again.
   
   The 636 pictures in this unique book were collected from the America 24/7 project. During a single week, a team of inspired photographers, students and photojournalists sent in pictures from all over America. There are small and large pictures. Smaller pictures often frame the pages and larger pictures are featured in all their full-color splendor.
   
   Pictures I loved:
   
   Yakima Weekly Farmer's Market
   Espresso - designs in the foam
   Horses running wild
   Salmon Ladder in Wenatchee
   A picture of the Amazon.com offices
   Rafting on the Wenatchee River
   Kids chasing bubbles from a Bubble Machine
   Space Needle
   Platinum Mink Tonkinese Cats waiting for a Ferry
   Bill and Melinda Gates home in Medina
   The Majestic Mt. Rainier
   
   Rick Smolan and David Elliot Cohen are the authors of the best-selling Day in the Life series of photography books. America 24/7 may also be of high interest. You can also send in your own picture and buy a custom cover. I ordered a custom cover for the American 24/7 book and was very happy with the quality of the cover and it was a fun experience.
   
   24/7 books are now available for every state! All 50 titles became available on Sept 27, 2004. These make perfect gifts for Christmas, Weddings, Family Reunions, Graduations, Birthdays, Housewarmings, Baby Showers, Treasured Moments and Anniversaries. You can send in your own photo to personalize the cover with a one-if-a-kind book jacket. All you have to do is upload a digital photograph at the America 24-7 website. One of the best ideas since books were invented!
   
   I love the picture of the cat sitting on top of the computer monitor! Cats 24/7 will be released in June, 2005. ISBN: 0811848159 Cats & Dogs 24/7 will be released in April, 2005. The 24/7 books are the most successful photography books in history. Owning one of these books is like owning a piece of publishing history.
   
   ~The Rebecca Review



2. I'm sorry to say that I was very disappointed at the content of this book. I purchased it with the intention of giving it as a gift to a European friend I'll be visiting soon. I wanted to give my friend an overview of what my state looks like. Unfortunately, while the photographs are nicely done and the quality is excellent, the shots are mostly just closeups of people involved in various activities. There are very few photos of the state's scenery - the pictures could have been shot almost anywhere.

2 comments about Access Seattle (4th ed).

1. I really liked how well Seattle was described, though in a very general manner. Small glimpses of the city were given and well critiqued. Very helpful, even for relocation.



2. This is as good as a guidebook can get.

   It is concise- it is not a encylopedia volume to lug around town; It is informative- with history of the city and its surroundings, the book is very thorough and written very very well; It is well illustrated- restaurants, hotels, attractions are color-coded differently and there are a ton of great illustrations that really do justice to the charm of the city.

   Despite having grown up in Seattle, this book opened my eyes to a whole new world of places to go and restaurants to check out that I previously didn't see.

   I would like to shake the hand of the man who put together such a fine guidebook- I have one for the Washington DC area as well!

4 comments about Mountain Bike! Washington (America By Mountain Bike Series.).

1. Although I haven't had a chance to actually -try- most of the trails in the book, it seems to be a great guide telling you how to get to the trail, and what to expect on the trail itself.

   Unlike many books I've seen, it also coveres a wide range of skill levels...if you're a newbie (like I am), you'll find a stack of trails. If you're an experienced rider (like I hope to be), you'll find a stack of trails. Whatever you're looking for, you should find it.

   If you're looking for trails, this book would be a great place to start.




2. If you're going to be mountain biking in Washington, this should probably be one of the first trail guides in your collection. It covers almost 90 of the major rides all over the state.

   Each ride is accompanied by an "at a glance" section that will give you basic overview of the ride as well as good maps and very complete writeups. I've never had a problem finding a trail (or finding my way on a trail) and generally agree with all of the comments written about the trails. I just wish the trails had estimated driving times from major areas.

   The front of the book also has all of the trails categorized by "type". So, if you're a single track person, just find the list of single track trails and off you go.

   If you're planning on riding in a specific region (such as the Seattle area), I'd recommend picking up a book specific to the region as this doesn't cover all of the local trails.




3. I recently used this book on a tour of mountain bike rides through Washington State and recommend it highly. The route descriptions are well-detailed. I will say that the writing is strangely uneven--some chapters are bland, while others are very colorful. In any case, it tells you where the great rides are, gives you a sense of what your experience will be on the trail, and makes sure you find your way back afterward.

   The author(s) did a great job of finding amazing rides near Mt. St. Helens. In short: if you ride in Washington, this book is a must.




4. I used this book extensively to dicover all the excellent off-road riding Washington has to offer. The author offers very useful information for a wide variety of riders and trails. From lung-busting backcountry epics to leisurely suburban trails, this books covers Washington mtb'ing fairly comprehensively. The maps and trail descriptions are especially helpful. Second only to Zilly's excellent trail guide.
   Highly recommended!

No comments about Local Knowledge: A Skipper's Reference : Tacoma To Ketchikan (Fine Edge Nautical Knowledge) (Fine Edge Nautical Knowledge).

No comments about Insight Fleximap Seattle.

No comments about Washington: A Guide to the Evergreen States (American Guide Series).