Author: Joe Oesterle
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781402739408
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 270

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A travel guide to Las Vegas that also focusses on the neglection of its historic places.

Author: Dan Greenburg
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375833455
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 83

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After crashing their spaceship in the Nevada desert, Klatu, Lek, and their sister Ploo go to Las Vegas in search of the one mechanic who can fix it.

Author: Arnold Snyder
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781935396451
Category : Striptease
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Covers both topless and nude clubs.

Author: Jennifer Worthington
Publisher: Editions Assouline
ISBN: 9782759401253
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 160

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Initially a one-horse outpost in the middle of the desert, Las Vegas has become the symbol of entertainment of our twenty-first-century world. The history of this strange city is a fabulous mix between reality and dreams. Its heroes are Frank Sinatra. Elvis Presley, Howard Hughes. Its scenes are casinos , extravagant hotels, gigantic boxing rings, or spectcular sets for cult films, like Casino, Ocean's Eleven, and Fear ad Loating in Las Vegas. Sin City attracts millions of people each year, thousands of couples, and makes both fortunes and ruins. This book chronicles the rise of this special desert oasis and the way it became the ultimate dream destination. A selected guide completes the volume with information on the best hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, bars, spas, and sports and entertainment venues everything that makes Vegas a truly amazing place.

Author: Ken Sharp
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615299518
Category : Rock concerts
Languages : en
Pages : 205

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July 31, 1969 marks an historic milestone in Elvis's career. Bolstered by the runaway success of the '68 Comeback show and energized by productive recording sessions at American Sound Studios, which would spawn such timeless hits as "Suspicious Minds", "In The Ghetto" and "Don't Cry Daddy," Elvis launched his return to live performance at Las Vegas's International Hotel in the summer of 1969. "Elvis: Vegas '69" commemorates the 40th anniversary of Elvis's historic return to live performance. Written by Ken Sharp, the book tells the remarkable story of Elvis's return to the concert stage told through first-hand accounts by those lucky enough to be on hand to witness Elvis's miraculous artistic and creative rebirth. Culling 100 new interviews, the 60,000 word text offers a gripping account of this seminal event told by the people who were there including Priscilla Presley, Elvis's TCB bandmates, the Sweet Inspirations, the Imperials, the Memphis Mafia, celebrities in attendance, International hotel personnel including owner Kirk Kerkorian, hotel President Alex Shoofey, publicity and showroom staff, security, international media and much more. Learn the backstory behind what led to Elvis's triumphant return to live performance. You'll go behind closed doors with Elvis and the band in pre-show rehearsals and revel in the excitement and anticipation of opening night. We'll also exhaustively chronicle the opening show on July 31, 1969 through the eyes of the people that were there, press conference, after show celebration and more. Packed with over 150 stunning full color and B&W images, many culled from the Graceland archives, vintage Vegas/Elvis concert memorabilia, a '69 show index and much more, the book will transport the reader back to the Strip for one of the most electrifying moments in Elvis's monumental career.

Author: Berlitz
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN: 1780047339
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 174

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Berlitz Pocket Guide Las Vegas combines stunning colour photography with insider tricks and tips to help you uncover this desert metropolis. It shows you everything you need to know about the city's attractions, from the glitzy casinos on the Strip to the sparkling lights of downtown. Handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your way, and maps within the book are helpfully cross-referenced to the text, making your way-finding an easy experience. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown Las Vegas's Top 10 Attractions, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Day in the city. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from nightlife and shopping to seeing a show. Excursions outside the city are also covered, including the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, and Death Valley. The book provides all the essential background information, including a brief history of the city and an Eating Out chapter covering the city's cuisine. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels and restaurants and an A-Z of all the practical information you'll need. The Where to Go and What to Do sections provide information written by local specialists, and will help you find the real Las Vegas, not just the city of glitz and glam. The color-coded sections in the book help you navigate quickly, so you'll never miss the opening number of a show or the first toss of the dice.

Author: Berlitz
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN: 1780049331
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 198

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Berlitz Pocket Guide Las Vegas is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the very best that this spectacular city has to offer. The Where to Go chapter details all the key sights, including The Fremont Street Experience, the CityCenter and the Big Shot and the mega resorts on The Strip. There are also excursions to the Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon National Park. Handy maps on the cover help you get around Las Vegas with ease. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of the Top 10 Attractions in the city, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Day in Las Vegas. The What to Do chapter gives you the lowdown on the most popular games, the best entertainment shows, and the city's nightlife, sports and other activities. You'll also be armed with background information, including a brief history of the city and an Eating Out chapter covering the city's best cuisine. There are carefully chosen listings for the best hotels and restaurants in Las Vegas, and an A-Z to equip you with all the practical information you will need.

Author: Insight Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN: 1780059493
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 198

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Insight Guides: Inspiring your next adventure Spectacular, escapist and surreal, there is no other city on earth like Las Vegas. Be inspired to visit by the brand new Insight Pocket Guide Las Vegas, a concise, full-colour guide to this desert metropolis that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the best that Las Vegas has to offer. Inside Insight Pocket Guide Las Vegas: Where To Go details all the key sights in and around the city, from mega resorts on The Strip to the Grand Canyon, while handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your way around, and are cross-referenced to the text. Top 10 Attractions gives a run-down of the best sights to take in on your trip, including The Fremont Street Experience, the Luxor, the Big Shot and the Hoover Dam. A Perfect Day in Las Vegas provides an itinerary for one day in the city. What To Do gives you the lowdown on the most popular games, the best entertainment shows, and the city's nightlife, sports and other activities. Essential information the origins of the city and the infamous figures associated with it. Eating Out covers the city's best cuisine. Curated listings of the best hotels and restaurants. A-Z of all the practical information you'll need. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-color print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travelers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine

Author: James P. Reza
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789812683694
Category : Las Vegas (Nev.)
Languages : en
Pages : 144

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The world's best-selling pocket guides have been fully revised and updated, featuring stunning new cover designs and freshly revised page layouts. This Las Vegas Pocket Guide has clear colour-coded sections that enable you to locate the information you need easily and full colour fold-out maps to provide instant orientation wherever you are. Packed with practical information and useful tips, this guide covers: local history, things to do and see, shopping, sports, children's activities, entertainment, nightlife and much more. A dedicated 'Eating Out' section provides information on where to go and what the local specialities are. The area's top 10 attractions are highlighted, which include viewing the spectacular fountains outside the Bellagio or the unique retail-therapy experience of the Miracle Mile, allowing you to set priorities for your stay and ensure you don't miss out on the best this wonderful destination has to offer. Accommodation for all budgets is recommended, along with other practical travel tips, such as transport, language and currency. Beautiful colour photographs accompany the text throughout, making this guide truly a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit.

Author: Andrea Schulte-Peevers
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781787017399
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 160

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Lonely Planet's Pocket Las Vegas is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighborhood by neighborhood. Explore the casinos, ride the Slotzilla zipline, and learn how the Mafia shaped Sin City at the Mob Museum; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Las Vegas and make the most of your trip! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Las Vegas: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak Full-color maps and travel photography throughout Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Convenient pull-out Las Vegas map (included in print version), plus over 18 color neighborhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organized by neighborhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers the Strip, east of the Strip, west of the Strip, Downtown & Fremont Street, Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam & Lake Mead and more The Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet's Pocket Las Vegas, an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighborhood by neighborhood - that literally fits in your pocket. Make the most of a quick trip to Los Angeles with trusted travel advice to get you straight to the heart of the city. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's USA guide for a comprehensive look at all that the country has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)