With eight published titles and two new fall books produced in just two short years, it is easy to see why this successful series was named June 1998's "book-of-the-month" by Travel & Leisure Magazine. Each book features the best the mountains have to offer in a comprehensive, yet concise, format. The reader is introduced to the natural history, geology, flora, and fauna of hundreds of sites. Longstreet Highroad Mountain guides give detailed information on hiking, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, skiing, and other mountain sports of interest to outdoor enthusiasts. There are also many historic sites, special restaurants and bed-and-breakfast places noted. These books are packed with detailed information for both the experienced outdoors traveler or first-time explorer. No one should visit the mountains without a Longstreet Highroad Mountain Guide.
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With these three guidebooks to the mountains of Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia, the publisher launches a series that promises to include Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, New Hampshire, and the Adirondacks in the near future. Focusing on the flora, fauna, and geology of each region, these books present a wealth of natural history information in an intelligent text accompanied by beautiful etchings and helpful maps. Parks, trails, and other natural attractions are highlighted, and appendixes include conservation organizations, bibliographies, events, and outfitters. These handsome guides will appeal to any adventurer exploring the mountains on foot or by bike, by canoe or car. Highly recommended for natural history, recreation, or regional collections.?Pamela W. Bellows, Northwestern Connecticut Community Technical Coll. Lib., Winstead
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Lynda McDaniel is a freelance writer who has made her home in the mountains of North Carolina for 15 years. She writes for national magazines with specialties in the outdoors and travel, as well as American crafts, museums, and galleries. Her other book credits include The Insiders' Guide to North Carolina's Mountains and Asheville: A View From The Top.
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Lynda McDaniel loves to get people fired up about writing. She's spent her life as a writer and journalist and knows firsthand the benefits good writing can deliver. Today, she is a nationally recognized writing expert and the director of the Association for Creative Business Writing. Her latest critically acclaimed book, "Words at Work: Powerful business writing delivers increased sales, improved results, and even a promotion or two" took the top award in the National Best Books 2009 Awards (in writing/publishing. She's also the co-author of the award-winning book, "Contemporary Hawaii Woodworkers."
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In addition, Lynda offers you these five steps to effective writing: 1. Write first drafts fast (which saves time and fosters creativity). 2. Write TO your reader. 3. Make it easy on the eye. 4. Cut, catch, correct: Edit your way to success. 5. Tell stories--they make your messages stick. Give them a try. You'll be writing better today! These are just some of the tips and tools offered through membership in the Association for Creative Business Writing.
Lynda has helped everyone from C-level to entry level at companies and organizations such as Key Bank, Boeing, YMCA, City of Seattle, First Choice Health, U.S. Small Business Administration, University of Washington, University of Puget Sound, and Kroll Security, among others. She lives in Walnut Creek, California, and loves the sunshine. She is a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors.
Lynda is particularly excited by recent scientific studies that illustrate why one of her favorite techniques--Brain Dump--is so effective at jump-starting writing and developing creativity. As it turns out, the conscious portion of our brain is actually quite small. It's like a short-order cook at a diner: limited repertoire and limited capacity, just your basic burger-and-fries ideas (and writing). But our prefrontal cortex is like the executive chef of a fine restaurant--developing inventive menus of ideas, organizing the activity, and getting remarkable results. Our task is to deliver this feast (our insights from the prefrontal cortex) to our conscious brain (which can really cook when inspired). Brain Dump is an excellent tool for accomplishing this.
In addition, Lynda offers you these five steps to effective writing: 1. Write first drafts fast (which saves time and fosters creativity). 2. Write TO your reader. 3. Make it easy on the eye. 4. Cut, catch, correct: Edit your way to success. 5. Tell stories--they make your messages stick. Give them a try. You'll be writing better today! These are just some of the tips and tools offered through membership in the Association for Creative Business Writing.
Lynda has helped everyone from C-level to entry level at companies and organizations such as Key Bank, Boeing, YMCA, City of Seattle, First Choice Health, U.S. Small Business Administration, University of Washington, University of Puget Sound, and Kroll Security, among others. She lives in Walnut Creek, California, and loves the sunshine. She is a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors.
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A Superb Guide to the North Carolina Mountains,
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This review is from: Longstreet Highroad Guide to the North Carolina Mountains (Longstreet Highroad Guides) (Paperback)
The Highroad series of guidebooks is a blessing to anyone wanting to explore the mountains. The North Carolina guide is no exception. The author includes detailed, up-to-date information on trails, camping, rivers and other areas of interest for lovers of the outdoors. The book includes not only the well-known places but also out-of-the-way, obscure sites well worth a visit. The maps are a plus. If only I had this guide when I lived in North Carolina!
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high road guide to north carolina mountains,
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great- excellent information in an easy to use and understand format- highly recommend to anyone with an interest in oldest mountains on earth or just in visiting western north carolina.
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Excellent guidebook for the WNC highlands,
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This is an excellent and actionable guidebook. It introduces aspects of area history, geology animal and plant life in an accessable format. Plenty of specifics are provided to help you find the exact place being discussed, and you are warned in advance how long or hard the hike will be.This is the only regional guidebook I have found that divides the area along its prominent geologic areas, and discusses the topology, history, flora and fauna from that perspective. It took me a little effort to get oriented, but with the help of my local topo map book, I was soon understanding in greater depth the beautiful area in which I live. I love to hike and trout fish, and this book is helping me plan my outings. This Sunday, you will find me fishing on Spillcorn Creek.
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