San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter


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Founded in 1850, San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, located in what was then called New Town, became the bustling anchor of commerce for the developing City of San Diego. In this new history of the area, nearly 200 striking images tell the story of the area's early boom and bust, the saloons and bordellos of infamous Stingaree Town, the urban decay of the mid-twentieth century, and the rebirth and restoration of the neighborhood over the last 30 years.




Haunted Heart of San Diego


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San Diego is known for its sunshine and beautiful beaches, but a dark history lurks beneath the surface. Shades of gamblers, thieves and gunfighters wander the streets, and the spirit of a young woman who died mysteriously haunts the halls of the Del. On the oldest sailing vessel in San Diego Harbor, the ghost of a small child stowaway plays with guests, and the Old Town Saloon occasionally hosts an eerie visitor seeking libations. Wyatt Earp haunts the very room he stayed in at the Horton Grand Hotel, and the former crewmembers of the USS Midway steadfastly man their posts, even after death. Join authors Brian Clune and Bob Davis as they recount the eerie tales of what may be California's most haunted city.




Philippine Studies


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These essays by Philippine and U.S.-based scholars illustrate the dynamism and complexities of the discursive field of Philippine studies as a critique of vestiges of "universalist" (Western/hegemonic) paradigms; as an affirmation of "traditional" and "emergent" cultural practices; as a site for new readings of "old" texts and "new" popular forms brought into the ambit of serious scholarship; and as a liberative space for new art and literary genres.




Perspectives on History


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San Diego Access, Including Tijuana


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The latest book in the continuing Access travel series makes finding your way around San Diego easy and fun. Unlike the typical guide, which is broken down by categories of places to stay, eat, and visit, this guide is divided into neighborhoods and vividly re-creates each block of the city. Includes numbered maps, color-coded entries, personal favorites contributed by celebrities, and more. Color maps; line drawings.




Fodor's Gay Guide to the USA


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In this completely updated and revised guide, now reorganized for easier use, Collins recommends gay-friendly places to eat, sleep, shop and play in 50 newdestinations.




California


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California


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This guide covers the state of California and contains features on the cities of LA, San Francisco, San Diego and Las Vegas. It provides critical reviews of hotels, restaurants, clubs and bars in every town, and information on the sights, including Yosemite, Big Sur and the Grand Canyon.