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Greg Niemann graduated with a degree in journalism from California State University, Los Angeles, and was a communications manager and publications editor with United Parcel Service for over 34 years before he retired in January 1995. Niemann was president of both the Los Angeles and Orange County chapters of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) and was named Communicator of the Year by that organization. He has also served on the board of directors of the Outdoor Writers Association of California (OWAC).
He worked for UPS as a teenager in 1957-58, spent two years in the U.S. Army, and returned to UPS as a Hollywood delivery driver. He attended college at night and was promoted into management where he edited the company magazine in Southern California. Later he coordinated the editing of numerous company publications.
Since retirement, he has been a newspaper columnist and still contributes regularly to several publications. Presently, Niemann is on staff of the "San Clemente Journal." Most of his articles are travel, outdoor sports, or Baja-related.
Niemann's books include "Baja Fever," "Baja Legends," "Palm Springs Legends" and "Big Brown: The Untold Story of UPS." The memoirs brought out in "Baja Fever" created a loyal following of Baja fans. "Baja Legends," which focuses on the characters, events, and locations that put Baja California on the map, won an award from the Outdoor Writers Association of California, and is in its third printing. "Palm Springs Legends" has been one of the top sellers in all Coachella Valley bookstores since its release and is in its second printing. "Big Brown" immediately went into a second printing following its 2007 release.
A popular speaker, he has given numerous presentations and/or book signings at various venues, including book stores, expos and shows.
Niemann is a fourth generation Californian whose great grandfather was a Southern California publisher, historian, and author. He and his wife reside in Palm Springs, California.
He worked for UPS as a teenager in 1957-58, spent two years in the U.S. Army, and returned to UPS as a Hollywood delivery driver. He attended college at night and was promoted into management where he edited the company magazine in Southern California. Later he coordinated the editing of numerous company publications.
Since retirement, he has been a newspaper columnist and still contributes regularly to several publications. Presently, Niemann is on staff of the "San Clemente Journal." Most of his articles are travel, outdoor sports, or Baja-related.
Niemann's books include "Baja Fever," "Baja Legends," "Palm Springs Legends" and "Big Brown: The Untold Story of UPS." The memoirs brought out in "Baja Fever" created a loyal following of Baja fans. "Baja Legends," which focuses on the characters, events, and locations that put Baja California on the map, won an award from the Outdoor Writers Association of California, and is in its third printing. "Palm Springs Legends" has been one of the top sellers in all Coachella Valley bookstores since its release and is in its second printing. "Big Brown" immediately went into a second printing following its 2007 release.
A popular speaker, he has given numerous presentations and/or book signings at various venues, including book stores, expos and shows.
Niemann is a fourth generation Californian whose great grandfather was a Southern California publisher, historian, and author. He and his wife reside in Palm Springs, California.
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What an outstanding Baja book!,
By Tim Walker (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Baja Fever: Journeys into Mexico's Intriguing Peninsula (Paperback)
A truly terrific book on Baja. Greg Niemann captures the incredible drawing power of Baja, through his personal experiences of years of travel throughout the peninsula. I really enjoyed the detailed descriptions of the places Greg has visited. I love this book!
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A great book on Baja!,
By Tim Walker (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Baja Fever: Journeys into Mexico's Intriguing Peninsula (Paperback)
I couldn't put this book down! Greg Niemann's detailed explanations of the things he's seen in his many years of Baja travel make this a gem of a book to own! Having caught "Baja Fever" a few years back, all this book did was raise my temperature to new heights! Baja Fever is one illness I really want to keep!
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This review is from: Baja Fever: Journeys into Mexico's Intriguing Peninsula (Paperback)
Baja fever is a wonderful book. I loved reading about the author's experiences and I felt that I was right there beside him when he had his adventures. Now I want to drive around the penninsula, go camping and look for hidden beaches, and mission churches. When I go, I will be taking this book along. For anyone who is interested in Baja, this book is required reading. But a warning should be issued, Baja fever is contagious!
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Before I was born, I was in Baja! Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Baja California, Baja Fever, Lower California, San Felipe, Rosarito Beach, San Diego, Todos Santos, San Ignacio, Alta California, San Miguel, Santa Gertrudis, Santa Catarina, San Borja, San Francisco, San Vicente, Santa Maria, Puerto Nuevo, Santo Domingo, Cabo San Lucas, International Company, Orange County, United States, Dominican Order, Puerto Popotla, San Francisquito New!
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Before I was born, I was in Baja! Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
graded road, surf fishing Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Baja California, Baja Fever, Lower California, San Felipe, Rosarito Beach, San Diego, Todos Santos, San Ignacio, Alta California, San Miguel, Santa Gertrudis, Santa Catarina, San Borja, San Francisco, San Vicente, Santa Maria, Puerto Nuevo, Santo Domingo, Cabo San Lucas, International Company, Orange County, United States, Dominican Order, Puerto Popotla, San Francisquito New!
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- The Baja Feeling by Ben Hunter on page 127
- The View from the Edge: Life and Landscapes of Beverly Johnson by Gabriela Zim in Back Matter
- Rock and Roses by Mikel Vause in Back Matter
- Cross Country Skiing in Southern California by Eugene Mezereny in Back Matter
- Cooking With Strawberries by Virginia Clark; Margaret Clark in Back Matter
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