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CUBA
 Cuba Classics: A Celebration of Vintage American Automobiles
This unique homage to Cuba's astonishing wealth of antique cars is also a paean
to the extraordinary people who keep their wary cacharros running with resoucefulness, ingenuity, and indefatigable good humor.
Mi Moto Fidel: Motorcycling Through Castro's Cuba
Winner of both the Lowell Thomas Award "Best Travel Book of the Year" and the North American Travel Journalist Association's Grand Prize, this sizzling and sensual literary
travelog describes Baker's three-month journey through Cuba on a BMW motorcycle.
"Baker's dazzling narrative introduces readers to a tremendous variety of Cubans... Revealing a vivacious
people in the throes of a painful transition, Baker takes us through his own gradual but profound change of heart about Castro's regine. Mi Moto Fidel is a rare work of humor and insight that mines the depth of
Cuba's troubled history and politics while shining an intense light on this fascinating and stubbornly enigmatic country." ~ National Geographic
"Often hilarious, sometimes hair-raising... Enough skirt-chasing to elicit images of a Yorkshire Micky Spillane... A marvelously eccentric trip... a very engaging read
." ~ Publisher's Weekly
 Moon Handbooks' Cuba
(2nd ed)
The premiere travel guidebook to Cuba, and by far the most comprehensive. Everything you could want to know! Ranging from Havana's colonial plazas and
exhilarating Tropicana nightclub to the diamond-dust beaches of Varadero
"This excellent work is one of the most thorough guidebooks this reviewer has ever seen. Highly recommended." --
Library Journal
"Although about half a dozen guidebooks have been written on Cuba, none is as comprehensive, informative and readable as Baker's welcome addition." -- Los Angeles Times Review of
Books
 Moon Handbook's Havana
Whether you're lured by the stupendous architecture, the legendary nightlife, or the Hemingway-haunted bars, the Havana Handbook opens the doors to
exploring the Cuban capital. The first and only English-language guidebook to Havana, this latest release from Moon Travel Handbooks is sure to be a winner!
 National Geographic Traveler Cuba
Published in January 2003, this lavishly illustated guidebook features 18 full color maps, more than 200 photographs, and Christopher P. Baker's lively, engaging, and
thoroughly entertaining text. This succinct guidebook is the perfect complement to Baker's all-encompassing Moon Handbook Cuba.
 Traveler's Tales: Cuba
Edited by Tom Miller. In this anthology, readers join Patrick Symmes on his motorcycle journey in search of the Che Guevara legend; glimpse Cubans' quirks, charm, and
industriousness on an unusual bus ride with Eduardo Galeano; and experience Christopher P. Baker's hilarious adventures in an ice cream store in Havana.
COSTA RICA
 Moon Handbooks' Costa Rica (4th ed)
Christopher P. Baker's best-selling Costa Rica Handbook has won "Best Travel Guide"
awards from both the Publisher's Marketing Association and the Society of American Travel Writers. This superb guidebook introduces you to this peaceful nation's people,
history, and natural beauty and guides you through every corner of its cities, parks, and reserves.
"There are numerous Costa Rica books on the market, but if only one comprehensive guide were to be
chosen, this compact and thick paperback should be the item." --Reviewer's Bookwatch
"Moon Publications have become known for their well-written and exceptionally informative guides. Their
new Costa Rica Handbook by Christopher P. Baker is no exception... This should be the choice for eco-tourists to Costa Rica." --New York Times
 National Geographic Traveler's Costa Rica
A lavishly illustrated guidebook from the world's foremost travel publisher that makes
sightseeing easy, with select highlights to the best wildlife viewing, adventures, hotels, restaurants, etc. A perfect companion to the Costa Rica Handbook by Moon.
JAMAICA
 Jamaica
Home of Rastas and reggae, Jamaica offers lazy days on sun-splashed beaches and festive nights 'ridin' de riddims.' Take the plunge into Jamaica's lesser-known attractions with this
down-to-earth guide full of insider tips. Explore the island, from laid-back Treasure Beach to the inland maze of Cockpit Country, from Black River Great Morass to the peaks of Blue Mountain.
"Invaluable, a Bible... The book is terrific, very useful indeed and easily the best guide to the island." --Mike Gerrard, British Guild of Travel Writers
 Passport's Illustrated Travel Guide to Jamaica
(in the UK, AA/Thomas Cook Traveller: Jamaica)
This sightseeing guide from Thomas Cook/AA has everything you need to plan a great sightseeing trip--from the resources of the world famous Thomas Cook travel organization.
A perfect companion to Jamaica: Travel Survival Kit.
BAHAMAS
 Bahamas, Turks & Caicos
Strung like jeweled necklaces over hundreds of miles of turquoise ocean, The Bahamas and Turks & Caicos are a vacationer's dream. Whether you want to lounge on white-sand
beaches, explore quaint historic villages, immerse yourself in local culture, or revel in some of the world's best fishing, diving and sailing, this detailed guide will help you
discover all the delights of the islands.
CALIFORNIA
California
By Christopher P. Baker and Judy Wade
Millions of visitors flock here each year to discover the magic of Disneyland, the sparkling white sands of
southern California beaches, the vineyards and wineries of the Napa Valley, and the world-class attractions of San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Travel Bug California brings it all to life with stunning
four-color photography; concise witty descriptions; user-friendly maps; and all the practical details you'll need to plan a successful trip to America's Golden State.
America on Wheels: California & Nevada
Christopher P. Baker was the lead writer, contributing the introductory chapters and two of the seven recommended tours for this compendium of lodgings, restaurants, and attractions, billed as "the complete
guide to worry-free travel on the road!"
OTHER
Voyages: The World's 100 Most Exciting Ports of Call
This glorious coffee-table book is a celebration of the world's most exceptional cruising destinations and
the resource for cruisers dreaming about their next, or first, trip. Photographer Harvey Lloyd's stunning images will vibrate throughout this lavish coffee-table book, intended as a cruise planner, resource, and
dream book rolled into one. Christopher P. Baker and ten other renowned travel authors write about various regions selected from around the world incorporating some of their best ports of call.
World Travel: A Guide to International Ecojourneys
A lavishly illustrated and practical coffee-table guide to the world's wild places, from the deserts of the
American Southwest to the grasslands of East Africa and the ice floes of Antarctica. The Nature Company's World Travel (Time-Life Books) is the essential handbook for every traveler who cares about the
preservation of our natural einvronment.
Rainforests
A lavishly illustrated and practical coffee-table guide to the world's wild places, from the deserts of the
American Southwest to the grasslands of East Africa and the ice floes of Antarctica. The Nature Company's World Travel (Time-Life Books) is the essential handbook for every traveler who cares about the
preservation of our natural einvronment.
Travelers Tales Food: True Stories of Life on the Road
Many people will tell you that they travel, in large part, to eat, to break bread with strangers and leave the
table with friends, and to discover the world through the medium of cuisine. This special edition in the Travelers' Tales series collects stories that further the preposition that humanity is revealed through cuisine
just as surely as it is through any other art or social activity. Just a few of the notable authors you'll find in this book, besides Christopher P. Baker: P.J. O'Rourke, Colin Thubron, David Yeadon, and M.F.K. Fisher
Literary Trips 2: Following in the Footsteps of Fame
Christopher P. Baker contributes the chapter on Charles Dickens' London in this marvelous anthology that
spans the world's of famous writers, from Graham Greene to Jack London.
I Should Have Stayed Home
In this hilarious anthology, fifty-one top travel writers, novelists, and journalists tell of their greatest travel disasters. Read this book and you'll be happy you weren't Christopher P. Baker, Isabel Allende, Jeff
Greenwald, Joe Gores, Paul Theroux, or Pico Iyer, among other well-known names. Royalties from this book are being donated to Oxfam America.
Beginner's Guide to Getting Published
For people with things to say, a knack for words and no idea what-in-the-publishing world to do next," say
the editors of this classic from Writer's Digest Books. There comes a point for most aspiring writers when you want other people to read your words... or, if you're a traveler, when you want to share your sojourns with
the rest of the world. You want to be published. If you're unsure where to start, then this book is for you. Inside you'll find 27 articles from seasoned, published writers, including Christopher P. Baker, who authors
the chapter on travel writing.
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