Las Vegas 1997

Author : Frommer's Staff
Publisher : MacMillan Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780028614267
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Frommer's Portable Las Vegas written by Frommer's Staff and published by MacMillan Publishing Company. This book was released on 1996-11 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gaudy, glitzy, showy, and sleazy, Vegas is here in an all-ew carry-on size that's perfect fotr the weekend traveler who wants to hit all the highlights.

Author : Bob Sehlinger
Publisher : Wiley
ISBN 13 : 9780028612720
Total Pages : 580 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Las Vegas 1997 written by Bob Sehlinger and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1996-11 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compiled by a team of independent researchers and writers who take pride in their honest evaluations and candid observations, this guide is the final word on the best deals and values in the desert. From practical information like tips on gambling, this book goes beyond the casinos to places Las Vegas travelers may not know exist.

Author : ZagatSurvey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781570060724
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.2X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Zagat, 1997 written by ZagatSurvey and published by . This book was released on 1997-04-01 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : George McDonald
Publisher : Frommer's
ISBN 13 : 9780028609171
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Las Vegas 1997 written by George McDonald and published by Frommer's. This book was released on 1996-12 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Las Vegas is one of the hottest destinations in the United States and promises to continue its phenomenal growth well into the 21st century. Frommer's completely up-to-date guide is packed with tips on how to enjoy it all--the glittering casinos, the fabulous floor shows, the extravagant buffets, and more. Includes a chapter on gambling tips, one on the best nearby excursions, and a free full-color, fold-out map.

Author : Matthew O'Brien
Publisher : Huntington Press Inc
ISBN 13 : 0929712390
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beneath the Neon written by Matthew O'Brien and published by Huntington Press Inc. This book was released on 2007-03-07 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beneath the Neon: Life and Death in the Tunnels of Las Vegas chronicles O’Brien’s adventures in subterranean Las Vegas. He follows the footsteps of a psycho killer. He braces against a raging flood. He parties with naked crackheads. He learns how to make meth, that art is most beautiful where it’s least expected, that in many ways, he prefers underground Las Vegas to aboveground Las Vegas, and that there are no pots of gold under the neon rainbow.

Author : Branch Whitney
Publisher : Huntington Press Inc
ISBN 13 : 0929712218
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hiking Las Vegas written by Branch Whitney and published by Huntington Press Inc. This book was released on 1997 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This one-of-a kind guide is devoted to southern Nevada's recreational wonderland. It details 20 hikes on the slopes of Mount Charleston, the highest mountain in southern Nevada and only a 60-minute drive from the Las Vegas Strip. It also describes 40 trails, paths, and routes in BLM's showcase Red Rock Canyon Recreation Area, less than half an hour from Glitter Gulch.

Author : Matthew O'Brien
Publisher : Central Recovery Press
ISBN 13 : 1949481433
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dark Days, Bright Nights written by Matthew O'Brien and published by Central Recovery Press. This book was released on 2020-11-17 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A vivid and enlightening oral account of homelessness in the Las Vegas storm drains and the hard work of re-entering mainstream society. Are you aware that hundreds of people live underground in the flood channels of Las Vegas? Few people were until Matthew O'Brien grabbed a flashlight, tape recorder, and expandable baton for protection and explored the storm-drain system in depth. This research resulted in his landmark book Beneath the Neon. Now the drains have been covered by CNN, Fox News, NPR, Dr. Phil, the New York Times, the BBC, Al Jazeera, and many other media outlets. They have even found their way on to popular TV shows, including CSI, Criminal Minds, and into mainstream movies. But the fact that several of these drug- and gambling-addicted tunnel dwellers have clawed their way out of the drains and turned around their lives has received far less attention. Dark Days, Bright Nights shares their harrowing stories and provides a unique perspective on one of America's most fascinating cities. It also paints a larger picture of homelessness and recovery in America. These stories are the happy (though not Hollywood) ending to the infamous tunnel tale. The narrative is complemented by bios and stark, black-and-white images of the survivors, putting a scarred, knowing face to the unblinkingly honest accounts.

Author : Jerry L Simich
Publisher : University of Nevada Press
ISBN 13 : 0874176514
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Peoples Of Las Vegas written by Jerry L Simich and published by University of Nevada Press. This book was released on 2005-03-07 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beneath the glitzy surface of the resorts and the seemingly cookie-cutter suburban sprawl of Las Vegas lies a vibrant and diverse ethnic life. People of varied origins make up the population of nearly two million and yet, until now, little mention of the city has been made in studies and discussion of ethnicity or immigration. The Peoples of Las Vegas: One City, Many Faces fills this void by presenting the work of seventeen scholars of history, political science, sociology, anthropology, law, urban studies, cultural studies, literature, social work, and ethnic studies to provide profiles of thirteen of the city’s many ethnic groups. The book’s introduction and opening chapters explore the historical and demographic context of these groups, as well as analyze the economic and social conditions that make Las Vegas so attractive to recent immigrants. Each group is the subject of the subsequent chapters, outlining migration motivations and processes, economic pursuits, cultural institutions and means of transmitting culture, involvement in the broader community, ties to homelands, and recent demographic trends.

Author : Jonathan Grotenstein
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1466832843
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book All In written by Jonathan Grotenstein and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2006-09-19 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All In is the story of the greatest tournament in the world—the World Series of Poker. It began in 1970 as a mere gathering of Texas road gamblers who rendezvoused at Binion's Horseshoe in downtown Las Vegas each spring. Today it has become a cultural phenomenon, attracting exhaustive national television coverage, legions of fans, and thousands of players, from legendary professionals to amateurs with little experience outside of their home games. And with good reason. The prize money for the 2005 tournament was more than the purses of the Masters, the Kentucky Derby, and Wimbledon combined. Professional poker players themselves, authors Jonathan Grotenstein and Storms Reback combine interviews, firsthand accounts, and extensive archival research into a comprehensive and highly entertaining look at this incredibly unique experience, recounting its history through the breathtaking and sometimes brutal hands played at the Horseshoe's tables. They introduce colorful and seemingly fearless characters who, over the tournament's thirty-five-year history, have been lured by huge paydays—and the chance to play against the best in the world, including the legends: · Veteran road gamblers like Doyle Brunson and Amarillo Slim, whose success at the tables helped push poker into the national spotlight · The troubled poker savant Stuey "The Kid" Ungar, who would eclipse his unlikely debut at the World Series with an even more improbable comeback · And many others like "Poker Brat" Phil Hellmuth, who proved that you didn't need to be old or from Texas to master the game, and Chris Moneymaker, the man with the impossible name who parlayed $40 into $2.5 million All In is a no-limit look at the phenomenal transformation of poker from a vice hidden in shady back rooms into the hottest game on the planet. Where some of the World Series's simple charms have been lost, they have been replaced by a complicated human drama, huge in scope, where luck and skill forge an exciting and unpredictable intersection. Simply put, there is nothing else like it in the world. "If my old pal Benny Binion were still with us, he'd wet his britches seeing that his little publicity stunt in 1970 between a few Texans became a tournament with over $25 million in prize money. If you've ever played a hand of Texas Hold'em, you won't want to miss this book." —Amarillo Slim Preston, 1972 World Series of Poker champion and author of Amarillo Slim in a World Full of Fat People "Reading this book is like having Johnny Moss, Doyle Brunson, Amarillo Slim, and every single one of the World Series of Poker champions over to the house for dinner, a beer, tall tales, and a fine game of No Limit Texas Hold'em." — Phil Gordon, coauthor of Poker: The Real Deal and cohost of Celebrity Poker Showdown

Author : Rick Garman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780470944424
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Las Vegas For Dummies written by Rick Garman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-10-26 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fun in Las Vegas is a sure bet! Get set for a winning vacation in Vegas. Stroll by the Eiffel Tower, meander down the canals of Venice, gaze at an Egyptian pyramid, or cross the Brooklyn Bridge. Take in a show, experience the Strip, hit the casinos, enjoy fine cuisine, power shop, or even explore nearby natural wonders. Whether you want exciting action or relaxing luxury, with this friendly guide you've hit the jackpot. Open the book and find: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn't miss —and what you can skip The best hotels and restaurants for every budget Lots of detailed maps