Parish as learning community: Modeling for parish and adult growth (A Deus book)

Downs, Tom

Paulist Press

Travel through the hidden pockets and idiosyncratic history of San Francisco with this guide, written with an affection for the city that enlivens every page. San Francisco's restaurants, shops and cutlural offerings enjoy detailed coverage, as do tempting destinations outside the city. Laced with anecdotes of hippies and shanghaiers, Beats and immigrants, this guidebook embraces every element of the crazy quilt that is San Francisco and lays them all at the visitor's feet.

Lonely Planet San Francisco (A Travel Survival Kit)

Travel

United States

Lonely Planet

In Walking San Francisco, Tom Downs has created an exceptional guide to exploring the best of the City on the ground,” from North Beach to Lands End, Bernal Heights to Golden Gate Park. Take one of these specially designed walking tours, and you’ll not only get great exercise but also soak up the history, culture, and vibe of the City by the Bay. It’s like having a savvy tour guide at your side, showing you where to find great mojitos, and pointing out a rare worker-owned strip joint. Two special tours sample the best bars in North Beach and the Mission District. Locals and visitors alike will appreciate insider tips and entertaining asides in the 30 walking trips. Each tour contains a clear neighborhood map and critical public transportation and parking information. Route summaries make each walk easy to follow, and a Points of Interest” section outlines each walk’s highlights.

Walking San Francisco: 30 savvy tours exploring the CityÆs distinctive enclaves, colorful history, and back alley intrigues

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Exercise & Fitness

Wilderness Press

From the Gold Rush to the Summer of Love to the dotcom days, San Francisco has been a city of distinct neighborhoods. This savvy, entertaining guide explores the best of the city "on the ground" in tours that traverse its length and breadth. The 33 urban treks are a great way to soak up the history, culture, and vibe of the City by the Bay. The walk's commentary includes trivia about architecture, local culture, and neighborhood history, plus tips on where to dine, have a drink, or shop. Each tour includes a clear neighborhood map and vital public transportation and parking information. Route summaries make each walk easy to follow, and a Points of Interest section lists each walk's highlights. Walking San Francisco provides the perfect path for a weekend adventure, an after-work ramble, or a sociable pub crawl.

Walking San Francisco: 33 Savvy Tours Exploring Steep Streets, Grand Hotels, Dive Bars, and Waterfront Parks

Walking San Francisco: 35 Savvy Tours Exploring Steep Streets, Grand Hotels, Dive Bars, and Waterfront Parks

Get to Know San Francisco's Most Vibrant and Historic Neighborhoods Grab your walking shoes and become an urban adventurer. San Francisco is a richly historic city of scenic vistas and diverse neighborhoods. Let Kathleen Dodge Doherty and Tom Downs guide you through 35 unique walking tours that traverse the City by the Bay's length and breadth. The self-guided tours lead you through the heart of the left coast. Each featured walk includes full-color photographs and detailed neighborhood maps. The walks' commentaries touch upon such topics as architecture, culture, trivia, and a local history that includes the Gold Rush, the Summer of Love, and the current tech boom. Route summaries highlight points of interest on each tour, while tips on local cafes, bars, nightlife spots, and five-star dining options help to ensure that you find the "can't miss" locales. Walking San Francisco takes you from the Embarcadero to Lands End, from Bernal Heights to Golden Gate Park. It provides the perfect path for a weekend, an after-work ramble, or a sociable pub crawl. Find a route that appeals to you, and walk San Francisco!

Doherty, Kathleen Dodge

Lonely Planet Road Trip Blues & Bbq (Road Trip Guide)

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Lonely Planet San Francisco (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)

Get back to the Big Easy, baby! Always unique, New Orleans is on the rebound with its gumbo pot of eclectic arts, legendary live music, Southern hospitality and unbeatable cuisine. Our longtime New Orleans author ladles out tips on how best to savor this essential, historic American city. Find Your Fest – someone’s always celebrating in America’s festival city – our special Mardi Gras &amp; Jazz Fest chapter delves into the city’s biggest parties. Stuff Your Face – pack an appetite for America’s most unique cuisine – top tips on where to find blackened Cajun seafood, delicate Creole sauces, overstuffed muffuletta sandwiches, slithery raw oysters and powdered beignets. Explore The City – stroll French Quarter byways, browse boutiques, survey antebellum mansions, hang out at the Bywater Art Market – our guide helps you choose your own New Orleans experience. Lend A Hand – help the Crescent City’s recovery with our Rebuilding New Orleans charitable organization guide, or just by visiting New Orleans. Again.

Lonely Planet New Orleans

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