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Some fifty years ago, while a cub reporter, Jay Barbree caught space fever the night that Sputnik passed over Georgia He moved to the then-sleepy village of Cocoa Beach, Florida, right outside Cape Canaveral, and began reporting on rockets that fizzled as often as they soared. In "Live from Cape Canaveral," Barbree—the only reporter who has covered every mission flown by astronauts—offers his unique perspective on the space program. He shares affectionate portraits of astronauts as well as some of his fellow journalists and tells some very funny behind-the-scenes stories—many involving astronaut pranks. Barbree also shows how much the space program and its press coverage have changed over time. Warm and perceptive, he reminds us just how thrilling the great moments of the space race were and why America fell in love with its heroic, sometimes larger–than–life astronauts.

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America’s #1 bestselling travel series

Written by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer’s Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do.

• More annually updated guides than any other series

• 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides

• Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries

• Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design

Completely updated for 2009, Frommer's Walt Disney World & Orlando is the perfect trip-planner for America's #1 vacation destination—Disney World. Seven of the world’s top ten theme parks are in Orlando, and it’s the number one destination for families on the planet.

This book will cover all of the highlights of the city, including the opening of SeaWorld's latest theme park, Aquatica. It also features detailed itineraries for all of the Disney and Universal Orlando theme parks.

The guide also includes info on SeaWorld, Discovery Cove, Bush Gardens, and the Kennedy Space Center. You'll also find individual park maps, up-to-date advice on finding the best package deals, and a free color fold-out map..
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Great Destinations™ puts the "guide" back in "guidebook."

"Consistently rated the best guides to the regions covered...Readable, tasteful, appealingly designed. Strong on dining, lodging, culture, and history "—National Geographic Traveler. "A crisp and critical approach for travelers who want to live like locals."—USA Today. Distinctive for their accuracy, simplicity, and conversational tone, the diverse travel guides in our Great Destinations series meet the conflicting demands of the modern traveler. They're packed full of up-to-date information to help plan the perfect getaway. And they're compact and light enough to come along for the ride. A tool you'll turn to before, during, and after your trip, these guides include:
• Chapters on lodging, dining, transportation, history, shopping, recreation, and more!
• A section packed with practical information, such as lists of banks, hospitals, post offices, laundry mats, numbers for police, fire, and rescue, and other relevant information.
• Maps of regions and locales.

Just 35 miles east of Orlando, this 72 mile stretch of Florida coastline is home to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Port Canaveral, and the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, no to mention wide stretches of sandy beaches and unspoiled nature preserves..
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This beautifully illustrated book introduces readers to 125 frequently encountered wildflowers and other plants that grow in coastal habitats from Massachusetts to central Florida. Drawn from the authors' many years of studying, photographing, and teaching others about plants and their habitats, this handy guide will appeal to everyone from the budding naturalist out to enjoy a day at the beach to the professional scientist seeking accurate, current information about coastal plants.

Organized by plant family, the guide provides the scientific and common names for each species, notes about its range and habitat, and a detailed botanical description that includes information about its growth habits and life history, flowers and fruits, human uses, and importance to wildlife. An exceptional color photograph accompanies each entry. Other features include a section on planning field trips to coastal areas, a glossary, and a list of selected natural areas to visit..
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For Dummies Travel guides are the ultimate user-friendly trip planners, combining the broad appeal and time-tested features of the For Dummies series with up-to-the-minute advice and information from the experts at Frommer’s.

• Small trim size for use on-the-go
• Focused coverage of only the best hotels and restaurants in all price ranges
• Tear-out “cheat sheet” with full-color maps or easy reference pointers

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