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The Outsiders' Guide to Las Vegas

Author : Tim Dressen

Publisher : Otington Press

Page : 258 pages

File Size : 15,75 MB

Release : 2015-07-19

Category : Las Vegas (Nev.)

ISBN : 9780996290609

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Along with "what happens here stays here" and "Circus Circus isn't that bad," one of the biggest Las Vegas myths is that so-called insiders are the city's best sources of tips, reviews, and information. Often, however, obsessive Las Vegas visitors offer more trustworthy suggestions and accurate insights about the Las Vegas Strip and Fremont Street. An unapologetic Las Vegas outsider, author Tim Dressen shares advice, hints, and unfiltered opinions gathered as cohost of Five Hundy by Midnight, the Original Las Vegas Podcast, for more than a decade. With the same irreverent spirit as the podcast, The Outsiders' Guide to Las Vegas is packed with useful information, entertaining perspectives, and more than a few off-the-rails rants. This is the Las Vegas guide by an outsider, inspired by outsiders, and for outsiders.



The Rough Guide to Las Vegas

Author : Greg Ward

Publisher : Rough Guides

Page : 344 pages

File Size : 32,35 MB

Release : 2002

Category : Las Vegas (Nev.)

ISBN : 9781858288901

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This handbook to the neon oasis incorporates tips on blackjack and other gaming options to give you the chance to leave Las Vegas without losing the lot. It includes coverage of the area's other sights, from watersports at Lake Mead to the Hoover Dam and the Valley of Fire, plus an account of the Strip's 100 year history.



The Rough Guide to Las Vegas

Author : Rough Guides

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 223 pages

File Size : 46,57 MB

Release : 2011-04-01

Category : Travel

ISBN : 1405382791

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The Rough Guide to Las Vegas is the definitive guide to the most dynamic and fascinating city in the US. Get the full lowdown on all its world-famous casinos, from Caesar's Palace to City Center, and see how they've grown from their murky Mob-owned roots to the flamboyant fantasylands of today. Read witty, well-informed reviews of the vibrant dining scene, from bargain buffets to the latest gourmet restaurants, keep up with Sin City's no-holds-barred nightlife, and learn where and how to gamble, whether your game's blackjack, poker or roulette. Full-color features explore Las Vegas' role as the entertainment capital of the world, covering music and movies as well as the legendary shows, from the feather-and-rhinestone days up to the Cirque de Soleil, and celebrate the city's mind-boggling architecture. Detailed maps and casino floor plans guide your every step, and there's comprehensive coverage of nearby natural wonders like the Grand Canyon and Zion National Park. Cut through the cliché and the hype, and get the plain-spoken truth with The Rough Guide to Las Vegas.



Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Las Vegas

Author : Jordan S. Simon

Publisher : *Frommers

Page : 256 pages

File Size : 39,96 MB

Release : 2002-03-29

Category : Travel

ISBN : 9780764565502

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Looking for a travel guide that goes where other guides fear to tread? One that rides roughshod over ad-copy puffery to smartly deliver the real scoop on a destination's sites and attractions? One that dares to be honest, hip, and fun? Look no more. Frommer's Irreverent Travel Guides are wickedly irreverent, unabashedly honest, and downright hilarious, and provide an insider's perspective on which attractions are overrated tourist traps and which are the secret gems that locals love. You'll get the lowdown on restaurants, lodging, and shopping, and even find out what the locals think of you. "Like being taken around by a savvy local," said the New York Times. "Hipper and savvier than other guides," concurred Diversion magazine. Never shy about confronting the issues, the Irreverents are guides to real travel in the real world. Irreverence is Las Vegas's stock and trade. Still, you won't find a more hilariously entertaining and irreverent look at this over-the-top city than that the one in Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Las Vegas. Discover statuary that doubles as slot machines, have a slice at Wayne Newton's favorite pizza joint, and find out which hotel offers 24-hour emergency care. You'll get the lowdown on corn-free entertainment, the most lavish casino buffets, and honest-to-god worthwhile sites and attractions that have absolutely nothing to do with gambling. Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Las Vegas is no-smoke-and-mirrors destination guide where you'll discover the genuine Vegas beneath all that neon.



Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Las Vegas

Author : Chris Mohney

Publisher : *Frommers

Page : 256 pages

File Size : 48,48 MB

Release : 2006-04-03

Category : Travel

ISBN : 9780471773344

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Looking for a travel guide that goes where other guides fear to tread? One that rides roughshod over ad-copy puffery to smartly deliver the real scoop on a destination's sites and attractions? One that dares to be honest, hip, and fun? Look no more. Frommer's Irreverent Travel Guides are wickedly irreverent, unabashedly honest, and downright hilarious, and provide an insider's perspective on which attractions are overrated tourist traps and which are the secret gems that locals love. You'll get the lowdown on restaurants, lodging, and shopping, and even find out what the locals think of you. "Like being taken around by a savvy local," said the New York Times. "Hipper and savvier than other guides," concurred Diversion magazine. Never shy about confronting the issues, the Irreverents are guides to real travel in the real world. Irreverence is Las Vegas's stock and trade. Still, you won't find a more hilariously entertaining and irreverent look at this over-the-top city than that the one in Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Las Vegas. Discover statuary that doubles as slot machines, have a slice at Wayne Newton's favorite pizza joint, and find out which hotel offers 24-hour emergency care. You'll get the lowdown on corn-free entertainment, the most lavish casino buffets, and worthwhile sites and attractions that have absolutely nothing to do with gambling. Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Las Vegas is a no-smoke-and-mirrors destination guide where you'll discover the genuine Vegas beneath all that neon.



Insight Guides Explore Las Vegas (Travel Guide eBook)

Author : Insight Guides

Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited

Page : 254 pages

File Size : 24,92 MB

Release : 2017-01-01

Category : Travel

ISBN : 1786716798

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Las Vegas is a vibrant, bustling city that attracts visitors from all over the globe. Famed of course for its 24-hour casinos and lively entertainment, there's more to Las Vegas than meets the eye. Insight Guide Explore Las Vegas is a brand new title and is the ideal pocket companion for your trip: a full-colour guide containing a selection of routes designed to get to know the real Las Vegas. Inside Explore Las Vegas: � Discover the lively nightlife and bustling strip, lined with 24-hour casinos and bars. � Experience the vast Nevada Desert in all its glory. � Insight's trademark cultural coverage sets the routes in context, the story behind Las Vegas, including information on cuisine, entertainment and key historical dates. � Our recommended places to eat and drink are highlighted in each route, with even more suggestions in the directory section, which also contains a wealth of useful practical information, including a range of carefully selected accommodation to suit all budgets and tastes. � Pull-out map with useful plotted routes. � Evocative photography that captures Las Vegas's colourful cityscape. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine



Sun, Sin & Suburbia

Author : Geoff Schumacher

Publisher : Stephens Press, LLC

Page : 294 pages

File Size : 25,4 MB

Release : 2004

Category : Las Vegas (Nev.)

ISBN : 9781932173147

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People all over the globe know Las Vegas as gambling's Mecca, Sin City, the Entertainment Capital of the World, a resort destination that attracts more than 35 million visitors per year. But that's just one piece of the story of this fascinating metropolis of 1.5 million people - and counting. With more than 6,000 people rushing to the valley each month, Las Vegas responded to the influx with enthusiasm and a can-do attitude, all while coping with enormous economic, social and political challenges. This carefully documented history focuses on the most exciting and chaotic decade in Las Vegas history: the 1990s. Veteran journalist Geoff Schumacher captures the true essence of Las Vegas, seeing past the neon and discovering the multi-faceted communities beyond.



The Secret History of Las Vegas

Author : Chris Abani

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 337 pages

File Size : 22,17 MB

Release : 2014-01-07

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0698140184

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A gritty, riveting, and wholly original murder mystery from PEN/Hemingway Award-winning author and 2015 Edgar Awards winner Chris Abani Before he can retire, Las Vegas detective Salazar is determined to solve a recent spate of murders. When he encounters a pair of conjoined twins with a container of blood near their car, he’s sure he has apprehended the killers, and enlists the help of Dr. Sunil Singh, a South African transplant who specializes in the study of psychopaths. As Sunil tries to crack the twins, the implications of his research grow darker. Haunted by his betrayal of loved ones back home during apartheid, he seeks solace in the love of Asia, a prostitute with hopes of escaping that life. But Sunil’s own troubled past is fast on his heels in the form of a would-be assassin. Suspenseful through the last page, The Secret History of Las Vegas is Chris Abani’s most accomplished work to date, with his trademark visionary prose and a striking compassion for the inner lives of outsiders.



An Outsider's Guide to Humans

Author : Camilla Pang PhD

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 256 pages

File Size : 25,88 MB

Release : 2020-12-01

Category : Science

ISBN : 1984881647

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WINNER OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE An instruction manual for life, love, and relationships by a brilliant young scientist whose Asperger's syndrome allows her--and us--to see ourselves in a different way...and to be better at being human Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the age of eight, Camilla Pang struggled to understand the world around her. Desperate for a solution, she asked her mother if there was an instruction manual for humans that she could consult. With no blueprint to life, Pang began to create her own, using the language she understands best: science. That lifelong project eventually resulted in An Outsider's Guide to Humans, an original and incisive exploration of human nature and the strangeness of social norms, written from the outside looking in--which is helpful to even the most neurotypical thinker. Camilla Pang uses a set of scientific principles to examine life's everyday interactions: - How machine learning can help us sift through data and make more rational decisions - How proteins form strong bonds, and what they teach us about embracing individual differences to form diverse groups - Why understanding thermodynamics is the key to seeking balance over seeking perfection - How prisms refracting light can keep us from getting overwhelmed by our fears and anxieties, breaking them into manageable and separate "wavelengths" Pang's unique perspective of the world tells us so much about ourselves--who we are and why we do the things we do--and is a fascinating guide to living a happier and more connected life.



TLA Film and Video Guide

Author : David Bleiler

Publisher : Macmillan

Page : 768 pages

File Size : 48,87 MB

Release : 1999

Category : Performing Arts

ISBN : 0312243308

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Book Description

*Detailed indexes by star, director, genre, country of origin, and theme *Lavishly illustrated with over 450 photos *Comprehensive selection of international cinema from over 50 countries *Over 9,000 films reviewed *Up-to-date information on video availability and pricing *Appendices with award listings, TLA Bests, and recommended films