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MONTEREY'S COOKING SECRETS

by Kathleen DeVanna Fish

Whispered recipes and guide to restaurants, inns and wineries of the Monterey Peninsula. Recipes from some of the best restaurants in the Monterey area with addresses and phone numbers.






EXPLORING THE MONTEREY PENINSULA

Big Sur, Carmel, Monterey, Pacific Grove

by Nancy M. and Neil A. Evans

A conveniently-sized travel companion with sightseeing descriptions and illustrations of one of the world's most beautiful coastlines.




  • Sightseeing - beaches, parks, wilderness, aquarium, outdoor wildlife.
  • Visiting - restaurants, shops, art galleries, bed and breakfast inns.
  • Sporting - hike, bike, golf, scuba dive, fish, surf, sail, race cars.
  • Entertainment - jazz, classical music, theater.
  • Historic Buildings - missions, adobes, monuments.
  • Facts at your finger tips - maps, annual events, information, emergency numbers, and much more.


  • SEA OTTERS

    A NATURAL HISTORY AND GUIDE

    by Roy Nickerson

    The playful sea otter, thought at one time to be extinct, is gradually making a comeback along the Pacific Coast. Sea Otters is an affectionate and informative look at this the smallest of marine mammals. Roy Nickerson tells how and where to view the otters, recounts their history, and evaluates their prospects for survival. His fascinating text is illustrated with over fifty color photographs capturing the sea otter's remarkable existence and irresistible charm.


    The Spirit of St. Andrews

    The Lost Manuscript

    by Alister MacKenzie, foreword by Bobby Jones

    Alister MacKenzie was the designer of Cypress Point, Augusta National and Royal Melborne and the consulting architect for St. Andrews. He shares with you his insight on great golf holes, the golf swing, putting tips and the Royal & Ancient. Written in 1933 but "lost", it contains fascinating stories of famous players - Hagen, Sarazen, Jones and others - that teach valuable lessons to all golfers.


    The Coastal Kayaker's Manual

    A complete Guide to Skills, Gear and Sea Sense

    by Randel Washburne

    This hands-on guide presents a broad range of information on equipment, techniques, safety, navigation and trip planing, all with an eye toward proficiency. You will learn everything you need to know about

  • Kayaks: fiberglass, plastic, single, double, folding
  • Gear: paddles, sprayskirts, life vests, clothing
  • Paddling: stroke cadence, braces, sweeps, draws, launching and landing, surfing
  • Capsizing: complete instructions on recoveries alone or with a partner
  • Navigation: nautical charts, tidal currents, compasses, dead reckoning, piloting
  • An invaluable reference, this book belongs in every sea kayaker's library.



  • Scuba Diving

    by Dennis K. Graver

    Whether you are a novice or certified diver, Scuba Diving provides you with all the information you need to make your diving experience safe and enjoyable.

  • This book features:
  • Detailed, full-color illustrations and photos.
  • Easy-to-understand explanations of diving science.
  • Information on modern environmental concerns.
  • Explanations of equipment for diving in warm and cold water.
  • Diving terms and study goals to accompany key concepts.
  • A user-friendly design.
  • New, easy-to-use dive planning tables, and a thorough explanation of the risks and hazards of diving-and how to avoid them.
  • At 206 pages. the most complete text available on diving fundamentals and current topics in scuba diving.

  • Amusements


    Scuba Diving

    At 206 pages. the most complete text available on diving fundamentals and current topics in scuba diving.


    The Handbook of Sailing

    This sailors classic contains 2,000 diagrams and photos.


    Parachuting : The Skydiver's Handbook

    This guide is exhaustive, addressing all levels and styles of skydiving


    California Fishing : The Complete Guide to Hundreds of Fishing Spots on Lakes, Streams, Rivers and the Coast

    A definite must-have for any California fisherman!


    Reflections of a Whale-Watcher

    Includes a complete whale list, plus color and b&w photos.


    Guide to Airport Airplanes

    This book has great pictures, statistics, info and history.


    Bicycling Country Roads from San Jose to Santa Barbara

    Stay off the freeways with this book.


    Billiards : The Official Rules & Records Book

    by Billiard Congress of America.


    Winning Bowling/a Complete Illustrated Guide to Winning Bowling Techniques

    Top pro Earl Anthony makes this enjoyable.


    Saddle Up! : A Guide to Planning the Perfect Horseback Vacation

    A must-have resource for nature lovers and vacation planners everywhere.



    Art Galleries

    The Artist-Gallery Partnership : A Practical Guide to Consigning Art

    Essential reading for artists, art dealers, and gallery owners.


    The National Gallery Complete Illustrated Catalogue

    With 790 pages, it is only a dime a page


    Sketches of Carmel-by-the-Sea

    Review Quote: Of all the books on the Monterey Peninsula that we have seen over the years, yours is the most unique documentary of the area presented in such a fun-filled and beautiful format.



    Churches

    Don't Know Much About the Bible : Everything You Need to Know About the 'Good Book' but Never Learned

    Or maybe you thought you knew the Bible. Take a look!


    101 Favorite Stories from Bible

    For children.


    The Open Bible - New King James Version

    Black Genuine Leather - Thumb Indexed


    Bible New International Version Trimline Pocket Size

    Less than one inch thick!


    The Talmud : The Steinsaltz Edition : A Reference Guide

    The guide is an historical treatise on the Talmud and its role in Jewish life.


    Auto Repair


    Answer : Getting More & Paying Less for Auto Service

    Offers easily understood and practical advice about saving money and getting quality work.



    Golf


    California Golf : The Complete Guide to Every Course in the Golden State

    Usually ships in 24 hours.


    The Best Public Golf Courses in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico

    The ultimate resource for the traveling golfer, presenting a wealth of information.


    Golf Digest's Places to Play

    Complete Profiles of 5,000 Public and Resort Courses. Addresses, greens fees, pars, yardage, USGA slope ratings, caddies, carts, lodging, and practice ranges

    Cal 99 365 Golf Holes Calendar

    Maybe a calendar for the golfer.



    Hotels/Motels


    Absolutely Every* Bed and Breakfast in California (Monterey to San Diego),*Almost


    The Insiders' Guide(r) to the Monterey Peninsula

    Two Monterey locals wrote this down-to-earth, humorous book that is fun to read and has great photography.


    Cannery Row by John Steinbeck,

    Ready for this Steinbeck classic to get you in the Monterey mood?




    Job Opportunities

    The Guide to Internet Job Searching : 1998-99

    Simple, easy-to-read guide to the Online job search.


    CareerXroads : The 1998 Directory to Jobs, Resumes and Career Management on the World Wide Web

    CAREERXROADS saves hours of surfing from site to site by pinpointing the best places to look for opportunities by region, area of specialty, college, diversity, and more.


    Overcoming Job Burnout : How to Renew Enthusiasm for Work

    by Beverly, Dr. Potter, Beverly A. Potter, Phil Frank (Illustrator)



    KENNELS


    Traveling With Dogs (Basic Training, Caring & Understanding Library)

    Targeted at High School age but good for anyone.


    The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Dogs and Cats : Over 1,000 Solutions to Your Pet's Problems-From Top Vets, Trainers, Breaders and Other Animal Experts

    Healing tips are offered for more than 100 physical AND emotional problems, including aggression, ear mites, weight problems, and Separation Anxiety. 80 illustrations.


    Dogs Are from Jupiter, (Cats Are from the Moon) (Peanuts at Work and Play) by Charles M. Schulz

    Good Grief!



    Art Galleries


    On Exhibit : Art Lover's Travel Guide to American Museums 1998

    Organized alphabetically by state and city, this guidebook lists the addresses, phone numbers, hours of operation, and admission prices for more than 750 museums across the country..



    Nightlife

    Beer Here : A Traveler's Guide to American Brewpubs and Microbreweries


    Guide to America's Best Sports Bars

    This book will make any true blue sports fan feel at home while on the road.


    New York's 50 Hottest Night Spots

    So maybe you are going to New York next?!



    Social Service and Welfare Organizations


    Do Well by Doing Good : The Complete Guide to Charitable Remainder Trusts

    by Keith E. Gregg.


    Wealthy and Wise : How You and America Can Get the Most Out of Your Giving

    Offers practical and tax-saving guidelines for philanthropists at every income level.


    Mother Teresa : To Live, to Love, to Witness : Her Spiritual Way



    Theater


    Still Me

    Christopher Reeve Autobiography.


    The Way You Wear Your Hat : Frank Sinatra and the Lost Art of Livin'


    The Leonardo Dicaprio Album


    I Am Jackie Chan: My Life in Action


    Mulder. It's Me: The Gillan Anderson Files


    Notorious: The Life of Ingrid Bergman


    Harrison Ford: Imperfect Hero


    Becoming Mae West


    Cagney


    Brad Pitt


    And Jerry Mathers As 'the Beaver'


    Parks


    California Beaches : The Complete Guide to Beach Culture on More Than 200 Beaches and 1000 Miles of Coastline


    California : A Guide to the State & National (State & National Parks Series)



    Fitness

    Complete Home Fitness Handbook

    The Handbook's 110 illustrations and photos, and 40 "how-to" exercises will help readers develop a personal fitness program and make their homes more conducive to working out..


    The Bodywise Woman

    Written for women from a women's point of view.


    50 Simple Things You Can Do to Raise a Child Who Is Physically Fit



    Realtors


    The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying and Selling a Home

    This new edition includes new material on mortgages, searching for a home on the Internet. It contains valuable tips for dealing with realtors and builders.


    The 201 Questions Every Homebuyer and Homeseller Must Ask!

    Presenting the most commonly asked questions with straightforward answers from two different perspectives--the buyer's and the seller's.


    10 Minute Guide to Buying and Selling Your Home

    Included are basic strategies such as finding the right property, negotiating the best price, working with agents, and avoiding last-minute problems at closings



    Auto Rentals

    Consumer Reports Best Travel Deals 1997: How to Get Big Discounts on Airfares, Hotels, Car Rentals, and More

    Answers questions about frequent-flyer programs, rental car company tactics, how to get the cheapest hotel and airfare rates.


    Barris TV & Movie Cars


    Cal 99 365 Cars Calendar

    Know anyone who needs a calendar



    Restaurants

    Monterey's Cooking Secrets: Whispered Recipes and Guide to Restaurants, Inns and Wineries of the Monterey Peninsula


    Northern California Best Places: Restaurants, Lodgings, and Touring

    The reviewer used this book for places to stay and to eat in Carmel. He says it had excellent recommendations for dining and for lodging that were unique, one of a kind, some eclectic, and/or places with atmosphere.


    Theme Restaurants

    Visually entertaining--packed with vivid photographs and detailed floor plans. Bubba Gumps on Cannery Row is a good example. The co-author designed Planet Hollywood and others.


    RV

    Adventure


    California Camping : The Complete Guide to More Than 50,000 Campsites for Tenters, RVers, and Car Campers

    More than 50,000 sites are profiled. 60 regional maps, radio & camping store promos.


    Coastal California: A Camping Guide


    Northern California's Best Family Campgrounds: 50 Fun, Affordable, Kid-Friendly Sites



    Sports


    Values of the Game

    nby two-time NBA Champion Bill Bradley.


    King of the World: The Rise of Muhammad Ali

    portrait of a man who could not be confined to any existing stereotypes, inside the ring or out.


    For the Love of the Game

    Melds autobiography, celebration, spectacular photography, and cutting-edge graphics.



    Tours

    Monterey Bay and Beyond : The Best of California's Central Coast from Santa Cruz to San Simeon

    As this is an under-covered area in most California guides, this guide comes highly recommended..


    The Complete Monterey Peninsula and Santa Cruz Guidebook


    Driving the Pacific Coast, California : Scenic Driving Tours Along Coastal Highways

    October 98 edition



    Translators


    My Years With Gorbachev and Shevardnadze : The Memoir of a Soviet Interpreter


    American English Compendium : A Guidebook for Translators, Interpreters, Writers, Editors, and Advanced Language Students


    The Translator's Handbook



    Transportation


    TITLE

    Movie with Robert De Niro.



    Travel Agents


    Dave Barry's Only Travel Guide You'll Ever Need

    Quite possibly the funniest book ever!!! Dave Barry explains tourism, discusses airport security, and talks about european countries all in the same book!!!.


    Flying High in Travel : A Complete Guide to Careers in the Travel Industry


    Viewpoint : An Introduction to Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality



    Weddings


    Here Comes the Guide : Northern California : Wedding and Reception Sites Plus 120 Outstanding Wedding Professionals

    Not only is this book good for planning a wedding, but any type of party as well.


    Far and Away Weddings : Secrets to a Long-Distance Wedding

    You CAN'T plan a destination wedding without this book!!.


    Modern Bride Honeymoons and Weddings Away : The Complete Guide to Planning Your Most Romantic Trip Ever (Modern Bride Library)

    Modern Bride's travel edition gives engaged couples all the tools they need to plan the romantic honeymoon of their dreams



    Wineries


    The Long Rain

    A novel by Peter Gadol taking place in "wine country".


    Monterey's Cooking Secrets : Whispered Recipes and Guide to Restaurants, Inns and Wineries of the Monterey Peninsula


    Backroad Wineries of Northern California: A Scenic Tour of California's Country Wineries

    Data on hours, tours, directions, and picnic areas.



    Inward Music


    Alternative Music Almanac

    Stories behind over 200 band names; internet/fanclub addresses for every major artist, label and related web sites; and hundreds of trivia items, lists and other tidbit.


    The Book of Sound Therapy: Heal Yourself With Music and Voice

    An indispensable introduction to using the power of music and sound to cure, comfort, and inspire.


    Rolling Stone's Alt-Rock-A-Rama: An Outrageous Compendium of Facts, Fiction, Trivia, and Critiques on Alternative Rock


    LaPierre


    The Art and Craft of Collage


    The Art of Handmade Paper and Collage : Transforming the Ordinary into the Extraordinary


    Robert Grieve : Paintings, Drawings & Collage






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