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Plague Ship (Oregon Files)
Clive Cussler
Putnam Adult, 2008
Kept Me Riveted To My Seat
I'll admit to being a tad disappointed in some of Clive's latest efforts, but combined with Jack DuBrul, this brings him back to the top of the heap. Despite being over 500 pages long, I read it in a day and a half.
Cussler and DuBrul have a writing style that fits ...
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Atomic Lobster: A Novel
Tim Dorsey
William Morrow, 2008
Killer comedy
Dorsey serves up
Serge #10
But as it's my first
I hope you'll humor me
As I enthuse
A Florida setting
Is the stage for
A murderously humorous
Serial killer
With selective morals
Serge,
Anti-hero, ladies man
And a genius
When it comes to
Revenge ...
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How to Make a Towel Monkey and other Cruise Ship Favorites
Carol Mulanax
Tiny Tortoise Publishing, LLC, 2006
Greatest romantic idea
I picked this up to surprise my wife every morning ! Makes her feel like she's on holidays every day. She looks forward to jumping in the shower every day just to see what critter awaits her that day. Only reason I rated a little lower was due to the fact the ...
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The Alaska Cruise Handbook: A Mile-by-Mile Guide
Joe Upton
Coastal Publishing, 2008
Excellent resource!
I purchased copies of this handbook for both my husband and me as well as his brother and wife for our first time Alaskan cruise. It was interesting to follow our route on the included map and know what we were cruising by, as well as to anticipate what lie ahead. We ...
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Alaska by Cruise Ship: The Complete Guide to Cruising Alaska with Giant Pull-out Map (6th Edition)
Anne Vipond
Ocean Cruise Guides, 2008
Don't leave home without it
We checked out a few Alaska guidebooks before planning our September/07 Alaska cruise and found most lacked the cruising information we needed to help us pick a cruise. We found Ms. Vipond's writing entertaining and thoughtful and her specific information on the types ...
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Mediterranean by Cruise Ship: The Complete Guide to Mediterranean Cruising with Giant pull-out color map.
Anne Vipond
Ocean Cruise Guides, 2007
Mediterranean By Cruise Ship
This book is a great help in preparing for a cruise. It contains a wealth of information on cruising, but an unexpected & very interesting section is the "History of the Mediterranean.
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Permanent Passenger: My Life on a Cruise Ship
Micha Berman
Lulu.com, 2007
A great read
This book is a blast. Micha really gets to the heart of the subject in a succinct well-written book. It's a fun book that is informative, humorous and enjoyable. For people who've been on cruises, want to go on cruises, this book is a must read. It really gives you ...
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Berlitz 2008 Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships (Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising and Cruise Ships)
Douglas Ward
Berlitz Guides, 2007
Simply packed with essential 'know before you go' detail.
Lending libraries catering to travelers in general and the elderly who appreciate cruises in particular won't want to miss Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships 2008, a survey packed with independent reviews of cruise companies based on personal experience, ...
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Nim at Sea
Wendy Orr
Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2008
Nim at Sea just as good as Nim's Island
I have read both Nim's Island and Nim at Sea and saw the movie version of Nim's Island.
I am a BIG fan of Wendy Orr and just loved the first book, Nim's Island. My daughter and I read it LONG before it was made into a movie. The second book, Nim at Sea, is just as ...
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Cruise Confidential: A Hit Below the Waterline: Where the Crew Lives, Eats, Wars, and Parties. One Crazy Year ...
Brian David Bruns
Travelers' Tales, 2008
An entertaining and accurate look behind the scenes
Having spent three years as a cruise ship employee myself, I was impressed by the accuracy and insight of Bruns' story.
Not many people get to really know or understand the bizarre combination of intensely hard regimented work mixed with bawdy exuberant ...
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Caribbean By Cruise Ship: The Complete Guide To Cruising The Caribbean with Giant color pull-out map
Anne Vipond
Ocean Cruise Guides, 2007
Cruise Book with lots of practical information
This is an excellent guide book for both the first time cruiser and the seasoned traveller. My travel agent gave this book as a gift to those of us cruising as a group to the Eastern Caribbean this past spring. Athough I have sailed on many cruise ships and feel I know ...
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Caribbean Cruising
Rachel Hawthorne
HarperTeen, 2004
Great Chick Lit for Teens
18-year-old Lindsey's mom and her rich boyfriend have finally decided to tie the knot, but it's not your traditional church wedding where everyone you know is invited and the bride is dressed in a poofy white wedding gown, they get married on a cruise ship, one that ...
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Hawaii By Cruise Ship: The Complete Guide to Cruising Hawaii with Giant color pull-out map
Anne Vipond
Ocean Cruise Guides, 2006
Great Concise Summary for Hawaii Cruisers
Thousands of people cruise around the Hawaiian Islands every week. Anne Vipond speaks directly to this group of visitors, explaining how to get the best experience out of your Hawaiian cruise vacation.
The book begins with a very nice reference area helping you ...
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Fodor's The Complete Guide to European Cruises, 1st Edition: A cruise lover's guide to selecting the right ...
Fodor's
Fodor's, 2008
European river travel
I Purchase for the references to river travel and found the information containded in the book to be highly informative. Well worth the expenditure.
D. P. Richarme
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Still Summer
Jacquelyn Mitchard
Grand Central Publishing, 2007
starts slow, picks up speed and intensity
I listened to the book over a three week period. At first, it was a bit dull in the set-up of the main characters. Once however, the women go on their boat trip, the pace picks ups significantly. I couldn't wait to listen each day on my commute to and from work. Some ...
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