The Beach Bum's Guide to the Boardwalks of New Jersey


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New Jersey is home to classic and legendary boardwalks -- explore all of them, past and present, is this accessible guide to the Shore's ''boards.'' This take-it-with-you guidebook offers locations, directions, maps, as well as side trip suggestions. Boardwalk history and trivia are included along with color photographs and old postcard images. This expanded and revised 2nd edition also includes a new section about biking the boardwalks, too.




Haunted Jersey Shore Beaches, Boardwalks and Lighthouses


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Ghostly Fun in the Sand and Sun The wide sandy beaches, colorful boardwalks and majestic lighthouses of the Jersey Shore share supernatural secrets and unexplainable encounters... In Absecon the dead pose as guides for a unique afterhours tour of its historic lighthouse. A reformed criminal met the apparition of his victim, learning remorse is eternal, on Long Beach Island. Newly built casinos in Atlantic City have former patrons stopping by for one last goodbye, from beyond the grave. A spectral organist haunts and plays the pipe organ of Asbury Park's Convention Hall. Author Patricia Heyer uncovers the eerie mysteries that shroud many of the Shore's iconic landmarks.




Lifeguards of the Jersey Shore


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The compelling story of how and why modern ocean lifeguarding emerged on the New Jersey shore is told through 298 rare, unpublished, primary source photographs and fascinating text. This state-wide perspective of beach patrols, from Sandy Hook to Cape May, provides a unique, first-hand outlook garnered from interviews with many of the most prominent personalities in the lifeguard community. Learn the myths and realities of lifeguarding's history, beginning with the origins and pioneers, and how the United States Life-Saving Service emerged in response to early shipwrecks. Evolving gear reflects how technology has enhanced ocean rescue's effectiveness, paved with the guards' commitment to physical and mental conditioning. A window into the culture of lifeguarding, you'll enjoy the idiosyncrasies that have become common denominators among guards up and down the coast. This is a story that has long needed to be told.




Beach Etiquette


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Visiting the beach is a relaxing get-away that families often talk about and look forward to all year round. Once you get to the beach, you unpack up your things, spread out your towel and set up your beach chair. Maybe you head to the water to check the waves and make sure the water temperature is welcoming. Now the time has come to just sit back to relax when.... SHAKE SHAKE SHAKE!!! Your neighbor, who also came to enjoy the day, thought your head was the best spot to shake off their towel. You think, This person needs to read Chapter 8 of Beach Etiquette! This book offers a few simple rules and is a tribute to all who love going to the beach. No matter what beach you go to, with a little Beach Etiquette, we will preserve its beauty and pay it forward.




100 Things to Do in Charleston Before You Die, Second Edition


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The clippity-clop of horse-drawn carriages on cobblestoned streets under the Spanish moss-draped trees of the Lowcountry transports you to another era in Charleston, the sweetheart of the Southeast. And with so much architecture, history, and rich cuisine to explore, you'll want to maximize your visit to this South Carolina gem. Let 100 Things to Do in Charleston Before You Die be your guide for where to go, what to see, where to dine, and where to shop 'til you drop. Taste oh-so-Southern favorites like shrimp and grits and she-crab soup before taking in the lush landscapes and antebellum architecture. Explore Civil War history at Fort Sumter, or be a part of sea turtle recovery at the South Carolina Aquarium. Don't forget to pick up a famous seagrass basket at the City Market and take advantage of all the seasonal activities and suggested itineraries the book provides.




Not For Tourists Guide to Philadelphia


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The Not For Tourists Guide to Philadelphia is a map-based guide to the city made for locals, business travelers, and yes, even tourists. It divides Philly into twenty-seven neighborhoods, each with maps marked by user-friendly icons locating the essentials of life, from banks to coffee shops. NFT covers everything from restaurants, museums, landmarks, bars, and post offices to information on kid-friendly activities, airports, and public transportation. The guide also includes: · A foldout map showing highways and rail transit · Over seventy-five neighborhood and city maps · Details on parks and sports · Listings for shopping and bookstores · A special icon to pinpoint the best cheesesteaks It’s the greatest thing to happen to Philly since cream cheese.




Beach Management Tools - Concepts, Methodologies and Case Studies


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This book provides an overview of beach management tools, including carrying capacity, beach nourishment, environmental and tourism awards (like Blue Flag or others), bathing water quality, zoning, beach typologies, quality index, user's perception, interdisciplinary beach monitoring, coastal legislation, shore protection, social and economic indicators, ecosystem services, and coastal governance (applied in beach case studies). Beaches are one of the most intensely used coastal ecosystems and are responsible for more than half of all global tourism revenues, and as such the book introduces a wide range of state-of-the-art tools that can be used to deal with a variety of beach challenges. Each chapter features specific types of tools that can be applied to advantage in beach management practices. With examples of local and regional case studies from around the globe, this is a valuable resource for anyone involved in beach management.




New Jersey Register


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The Buffalo Harvest


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The experiences of Mayer as a buffalo hunter.