Reading this book will give you advice On getting more done, it's well worth the price Learn about planning and how to say no Balance your time and create better flow Get inspired by these delightful poems packed with practical productivity tips. You'll find rollicking rhymes, insightful humor, and sound advice on familiar workplace themes such as email, long meetings, and pesky interruptions. Author Mark Ellwood also shares key principles on time management and personal productivity to accompany his poems. And there's a beautiful ribbon bookmark included!

The Poetic Path To Getting More Done

Mark Ellwood

Pace Productivity Inc

INTRODUCTION 
California is America squared. It’s the place you go to find more America than you ever thought possible. 
What’s Wrong with America by Scott Bradfield 
Perhaps no region of the world has been as idealized as California, and few, if any, actually manage to live up to the hype to the same degree. Justly celebrated for its sun, sand, surf, and sea, it has a whole lot more besides, such as high mountain ranges, Gold Rush ghost towns, glitzy cities, deep primeval forests, and hot, dry deserts. 
California doesn’t dwell too much on the past, and, in some ways, represents the ultimate "now" society, with all that entails. Urban life is very much lived in the fast lane, and conspicuous consumption is often emphasized to the exclusion of almost everything else. But this is only one side of the coin, and the deeper sense of age here often gets skimmed over. Once you get out of the cities, however, it is readily apparent in the landscape: dense groves of ancient trees, primitive rock carvings left by the aboriginal Native American culture, and the eerie ghost towns of the Gold Rush pioneers. A land of superlatives, California really is full of the oldest, the tallest, the largest, the most spectacular – all of which go far beyond local bravura. 
It’s important to bear in mind, too, that the supposed "superficiality" of California and Californians is largely a myth, one grounded in LA’s position as entertainment, theme park, and beach culture capital of America, as well as the perception that San Francisco – or, just as much, nearby cities like Berkeley and Santa Cruz – serves as some sort of bastion of the lunatic fringe. But this is an image promoted as much by Americans on the East Coast as visitors to the state, even if the area’s endeavors to gain cultural credibility can sometimes seem brash. 
Politically, California’s probably the USA’s most schizophrenic state, home to some of its most reactionary figures – Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon to name but two – yet also the source of some of the country’s most progressive political movements. Some of the fiercest protests of the Sixties emanated from here, and in many ways this is still the heart of liberal America. Consider the level of environmental awareness, which puts the smoky East to shame, and the fact that California has helped set the standard for the rest of the US (if not the world) regarding gay pride and social permissiveness. The region is economically crucial as well, with the cash-flush entertainment field dominated by California’s film industry and ascendant music business; even in the increasingly important financial markets, Los Angeles has become a major player.

The Rough Guide to California 7 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)

Jeff Dickey

Nick Edwards

Paul Whitfield

Travel

Rough Guides

Book by Mark Ellwood, Todd Obolsky, Ross Velton

The Rough Guide to Florida 6 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)

Todd Obolsky

Ross Velton

United States

The eighth edition of The Rough Guide to California explores the state in its entirety, from the urban hotspots of San Francisco and Los Angeles to the natural beauty of Yosemite National Park and the Lake Tahoe area. The guide includes practical details on camping and hiking in Sequoia, Death Valley, and the other great National Parks and also covers highlights to the east, including Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon. Throughout there are critical reviews of hotels and restaurants in all price ranges, and the lowdown on the coolest clubs and bars. The detailed contexts section provides background on the state''s history, wildlife, and reviews of the best books and movies on California.

The Rough Guide to California 8 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)

The Rough Guide to Miami and South Florida is the ultimate guide to Florida''s hottest destination. There are lively accounts of Miami''s top draws, from hip South Beach and swanky Coconut Grove to the non-stop action of the Latin-flavoured nightlife. The guide includes detailed coverage of the glorious Keys, where you can snorkel off Sambrero Reef or enjoy the anything-goes atmosphere of Key West. Throughout there are insider''s reviews of the best accommodation, restaurants and bars - and much more. At the rear of the guide there are full-colour maps with grid references for every attraction and recommendation.

The Rough Guide to Miami and South Florida 1 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)

Whether you''re on a flying visit or week-long break, Rough Guide DIRECTIONS San Francisco is packed with ideas to help you make the most of your trip to this beautiful city. Full-colour throughout, this book highlights all the must-see attractions, from Alcatraz and Union Square to the city’s best jazz bars and late-night markets. The practical ‘Places’ section will help you to explore the city district by district, with every sight, restaurant, bar and shop located on user-friendly maps. The handy ‘Basics’ section covers everything from arriving at the airport to navigating the cable lines and the comprehensive accommodation section details all the best places to stay to suit every budget.
Rough Guide DIRECTIONS San Francisco is like having a local friend plan your trip!

Rough Guide Directions San Francisco

A comprehensive guidebook to California with full coverage of the state’s sights and attractions and detailed listings of accommodation – from budget to upscale - restaurants and nightlife. In-depth coverage of all the national and state parks and reserves, including Death Valley, Sequoia, Yosemite and Lassen, with detailed information on hiking, rafting, and other outdoor activities. A full-colour section introduces California, and three new full-colour inserts explore California food and drink, opportunities for outdoor pursuits and Californian music. From stuffing your face with tacos in San Diego to searching for Lemurians around Mt Shasta, this guide brings California to life. 
 Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to California

The Rough Guide to California 9 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)

INTRODUCTION Sitting squarely in the middle of America, surrounded by hundreds of miles of pancake-flat prairies, Chicago is, in many ways, the last great American city. Having come of age during the industrial age – the grain, lumber, meatpacking, steel and railroad trades all took turns dominating the economic landscape – Chicago’s blue-collar roots still shine through, with all the can-do attitude of a small town, the ambition and diversity of a dynamic metropolis, and a distinct lack of pretension throughout. While the city may stand in the shadow of more cosmopolitan New York or cutting-edge LA, there’s no shortage of top-notch art and architecture, or street-level excitement, with less of the hassle and infrastructure problems of the coastal rivals. Chicago’s reputation as the stomping ground of Prohibition-era gangsters like Al Capone may still loom large in most people’s minds, along with images of the backroom dealing perfected by politicians, but the truth is rather less lurid. These days, Chicago is better known for its sports obsessions, as Chicagoans are, for better or worse, loyally supportive of their teams; the ever-inconsistent Chicago Cubs’ games remain well attended thanks to marquis players like Sammy Sosa and the atmosphere conjured up at grand old Wrigley Field. Founded in the early 1800s, the city grew up with the country, serving as the main connection between the established East Coast cities and the wide open Wild West frontier. This position on the sharp edge between civilization and wilderness made the city into a crucible of innovation, something only enhanced by the chance the city had to start over, after the Fire of 1871, in which much of central Chicago burned to the ground – one of the worst fires in US history. Indeed, many aspects of modern American life, from skyscrapers to suburbia, had their start, and perhaps their finest expression, here on the shores of Lake Michigan. In the early years of the twentieth century, the city cemented a reputation as a place of limitless opportunity, with jobs aplenty for those willing to work – and was the obvious destination for those seeking opportunity in the Midwest. The city swelled with immigrants from Eastern Europe, Sweden, Mexico, Italy, Greece, Germany, China and Ireland, as well as migrants from the Deep South, all of whom have left their mark, some more indelibly than others, making Chicago something of a quirky metropolis in America’s heartland. What other city, after all, would dye its river green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day? Meanwhile, some eighteen million visitors come to Chicago each year, making it one of the top tourist destinations in the country. While they invariably tour the city’s wide range of excellent museums and other high-brow attractions, Chicago’s strongest cultural suit is live music, with a phenomenal array of jazz and blues clubs packed into the backrooms of its amiable bars and cafés; it’s not a stretch to say that modern blues music was invented here. The rock scene is also one of the healthiest in the country, with a profusion of bands having come out of the city in the 1990s. And almost everything is noticeably less expensive than in other US cities – eating out, for example, costs much less than in New York or LA, but is every bit as good.

The Rough Guide to Chicago 1 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)

Rich McHugh

J. P. Anderson

Chris Barsanti

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