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Discover the rich landscape and scenic beauty of Alaska's Inside Passage, including Skagway, Haines, Juneau, Sitka, Petersburg, Wrangell, and Ketchikan. Alaska's Southeast details the region's history, culture, geography, and flora and fauna. It also provides extensive information on when to go, what to bring, how to get there and how to get around, where to eat, and where to stay. With more than 10 million acres of forest, 1,000 islands, 10,000 miles of shoreline, 50 to 70 major glaciers, and thousands of brown bears and eagles, Alaska's Southeast offers much to be explored.

Saul Alinsky, according to Time Magazine in 1970, was a ""prophet of power to the people,"" someone who ""has possibly antagonized more people . . . than any other living American."" People Power introduces the major organizers who adopted and modified Alinsky's vision across the United States:Fred Ross, Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, and the Community Service Organization and National Farm Workers AssociationNicholas von Hoffman and the Woodlawn OrganizationTom Gaudette and the Northwest Community OrganizationEd Chambers, Richard Harmon, and the Industrial Areas FoundationShel Trapp, Gale Cincotta, and National People's ActionHeather Booth, Midwest Academy, and Citizen ActionWade Rathke and ACORNWeaving classic texts with interviews and their own context-setting commentaries, the editors of People Power provide the first comprehensive history of Alinsky-based organizing in the tumultuous period from 1955 to 1980, when the key organizing groups in the United States took form. Many of these selections--previously available only on untranscribed audiotapes or in difficult-to-read mimeograph or Xerox formats--appear in print here for the first time.

Saul Alinsky, according to Time Magazine in 1970, was a ""prophet of power to the people,"" someone who ""has possibly antagonized more people . . . than any other living American."" People Power introduces the major organizers who adopted and modified Alinsky's vision across the United States:Fred Ross, Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, and the Community Service Organization and National Farm Workers AssociationNicholas von Hoffman and the Woodlawn OrganizationTom Gaudette and the Northwest Community OrganizationEd Chambers, Richard Harmon, and the Industrial Areas FoundationShel Trapp, Gale Cincotta, and National People's ActionHeather Booth, Midwest Academy, and Citizen ActionWade Rathke and ACORNWeaving classic texts with interviews and their own context-setting commentaries, the editors of People Power provide the first comprehensive history of Alinsky-based organizing in the tumultuous period from 1955 to 1980, when the key organizing groups in the United States took form. Many of these selections--previously available only on untranscribed audiotapes or in difficult-to-read mimeograph or Xerox formats--appear in print here for the first time.

YOUR ALL-IN-ONE GUIDE TO FLORIDA’S BEST OUTINGS!Discover hundreds of unique attractions around the Sunshine State. This comprehensive guide is jam-packed with Florida’s top spots for fun and entertainment. Take a simple day trip, or string together a longer vacation of activities that appeal to you. Useful for singles, couples, and families—visitors and residents alike—this guide encompasses a wide range of interests.Features You’ll AppreciateSections divided by theme for easy reference—decide what to do, then figure out where to do itDestinations based on themes such as Lighthouses, Festivals, Outdoor Adventures, and Amusement and Theme ParksTips for other things to do in the areaHandy size that’s perfect for travelingYou’ll FindHistoric buildings, museums, and beachesBreathtaking views along scenic drivesFamily fun with birds, dolphins, manatees, and moreWITH FLORIDA DAY TRIPS BY THEME AT YOUR FINGERTIPS, YOU’LL ALWAYS HAVE SOMETHING TO DO!

Explore Florida one day at a time with this all-in-one guidebook, packed with more than 250 of the best destinations, organized by theme.If you’ve ever asked, “What should we do today?” then grab a copy of Florida Day Trips. You’ll discover hundreds of unique attractions around the Sunshine State, including the fun, the fascinating, and the downright unusual. This comprehensive guide by Florida travel guru Mike Miller is jam-packed with the top spots for entertainment and excitement. Take a simple day trip or string together a longer vacation of activities that appeal to you. Useful for singles, couples, and families—visitors and residents alike—this guide encompasses a wide range of interests.Features You’ll Appreciate:Sections divided by theme for easy reference—decide what to do, then figure out where to do itDestinations based on such themes as Amusement & Theme Parks, Beaches & Seashells, Festivals, and SportsHandy size that’s perfect for travelingYou’ll find lighthouses, museums, and springs; encounters with birds, dolphins, and manatees; and entire chapters devoted to the Everglades and the Keys. So find an adventure that feels handpicked for you. With Florida Day Trips at your fingertips, you’ll always have something to do!