JACK HOLLAND

The Dry Hole Pump Company is drilling for oil in the middle of the Rio Grande River without any permits as Prunel Duboise slams back one more Dr. Jim and dreams about an island somewhere out in the Pacific where a band of surfing Aborigines awaits his arrival. But that dream will have to wait as a lifetime of adventure is about to be hatched down on the border at Rositas Half Moon Tequila House. The Truth About Chupacabras is a satirical tale of border folly that explores the under belly of Laredo, Texas and takes the reader back to the wild days when South Texas chupacabras roamed in packs in downtown Laredo, chupacabra hunters became legendary, wife swapping was rampant, tequila flowed like wine, money flowed like oil, and gold plated belt buckles were sold in six-packs. Not recommended for teetotalers, Arkansas Democrats, or those prone to being easily offended by general debauchery and historical recollection.

Fully revised and updated, this practical and comprehensive guide provides detailed listings and informative background information on the best of this colourful country. From the historic towns to the dunes, beaches and islands of the various regions, there are candid reviews of the best places to stay, eat and drink, from bars and coffee shops to luxury hotels and restaurants. Finally, the "Contexts" section provides an informed discussion of the art, literature and history of the Netherlands.

This guide features a full listing of Amsterdam's bars, brown cafes, restaurants and nightclubs, as well as accommodation to suit any traveller. There are accounts giving insight into well-known sights such as Anne Frank's house and lesser-known attractions, from Indonesian restaurants to Art-Deco hotels. There are critical listings on the best places to stay, from hostels, to houseboats to upmarket hotels. The final section of the guide includes articles on Amsterdam's history, arts and literature.

This mini guide aims to break the "Big Apple" down into manageable bites, offering concise decriptions of the financial district, the village, and Central Park as well as reviews and listings to help visitors get the most out of what can appear to be a daunting city.

This handbook to Holland presents accounts of all there is to do and see. It includes reviews of where to stay, eat and drink, from Amsterdam's designer bars tot he small-town cafes of provincial Holland. There is also a discussion of Holland's history, art and literature.

The definitive handbook to Germany's vibrant new capital. Features include: entertaining accounts of the city's attractions, up to the minute listings of the best places to eat, drink and stay cateri

Nueva York es una de las ciudades más atractivas del mundo, con un ritmo que atrapa a los visitantes. Caminar por sus calles es toda una experiencia; los edificios son como iconos de la edad moderna y del poder del dinero. Manhattan, la isla central y el verdadero nucleo urbano posee un encanto imponente y es imposible no maravillarse admirando las luces parpadeantes de los rascacielos, disfrutando de la vida nocturna del centro o viajando en el transbordador de Staten Island. Nueva York posee diferentes vecindarios etnicos en Manhattan inferior, desde Chinatown hasta la Jewish Lower EastSide y la siempre menguante Litle Italy, ademas de la concentracion artistica de el SoHo, TriBeCa, East y West Village. Ademas de admirar su imponente arquitectura, es posible visitar algunos de los mejores museos del mundo, como el Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) o el Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), ademas de un sinfin de colecciones menores. Se puede comer de todo a cualquier hora o tomar una copa en cualquier tipo de ambiente. Las artes convencionales, danza, teatro o musica, estan representadas de forma excelente, y en cuanto al consumidor avido, la seleccion de tiendas es amplisima. La guia ofrece una completa y variada seleccion de alojamientos, restaurantes y locales de todo tipo; asimismo, presenta mas de 25 planos interiores de la ciudad y un pliego a todo color con planos de Manhattan y del transporte publico.

"The Rough Guide to New York City" is the most comprehensive handbook to the metropolis. Features include: a full-colour section introducing New York''s highlights; detailed accounts of the city''s diverse neighbourhoods, from cosmopolitan SoHo and the towering financial district and the far reaches of Brooklyn and Queens; critical reviews of restaurants and accommodation for every prices range, as well as the lowdown on hundreds of bars, clubs, shops and music venues; expert coverage of New York''s museums, architecture and beautiful parks, plus background on festivals, ethnic culture and the city''s fabled history; and maps and plans for the entire city, with grid references for easy navigation.

In this compelling, powerful book, highly respected writer and commentator Jack Holland sets out to answer a daunting question: how do you explain the oppression and brutalization of half the worlds population by the other half, throughout history? The result takes the reader on an eye-opening journey through centuries, continents and civilizations as it looks at both historical and contemporary attitudes to women. Encompassing the Church, witch hunts, sexual theory, Nazism and pro-life campaigners, we arrive at todays developing world, where women are increasingly and disproportionately at risk because of radicalised religious belief, famine, war and disease. Well-informed and researched, highly readable and thought-provoking, this is a refreshingly straightforward investigation into an ancient, pervasive and enduring injustice. It deals with the fundamentals of human existence -- sex, love, violence -- that have shaped the lives of humans throughout history. The answer? Its time to recognize that the treatment of women amounts to nothing less than an abuse of human rights on an unthinkable scale. A Brief History of Misogyny is an important and timely book that will make a long-lasting contribution to the efforts to improve those rights throughout the world.