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Millions of people visit Michigans parks every year. Organized geographically, this key resource shows all the accommodations and activities available at Michigans State and National Parks. Park area maps help visitors find activities while new campground maps help campers choose a site when making reservations. At the beginning of each park description is an at-a-glance reference showing symbols for all the accommodations and activities available. A map on the back cover provides the location of all the parks making it easy to find nearby attractions. For campers with specific interests, a quick-reference appendix lists all the parks, accommodations, and activities on an easy-to-read chart. This is an essential guide for anyone from the curious outdoorsman to the serious camper. This fifth edition includes new and updated campground and park maps.

The book recounts harrowing true stories of individuals affected by a devastating storm in the upper Midwest, showcasing their bravery, resilience, and the unexpected turns of fate they encountered. It highlights the experiences of lonely motorists in Minnesota, duck hunters, and sailors on Lake Michigan, all of whom faced life-threatening challenges. With a focus on the human spirit in the face of tragedy, the narrative reveals the storm's impact, which ultimately claimed 154 lives.

The book delves into the gritty history of frontier Michigan, spotlighting a host of notorious figures including ruthless killers, bold outlaws, and rowdy misfits. Author Tom Powers vividly recounts the outrageous stories of these characters, who thrived in the rough lumbering towns. Readers will encounter a myriad of crimes and scandals—shootouts, hangings, and robberies—that shaped the lawless atmosphere of places like Saginaw and Bay City. This exploration reveals a tumultuous era filled with both tragic and laughable tales of survival and chaos.

The quiet music of 1998-2003 bridged the gap between two cultures, two generations and two centuries. As the nineties wound down and a new millennium approached, the UK began to look nostalgically to the past – and hesitantly to the future. The giants of Britpop had imploded, rave culture had started to chill out and a new wave of unassuming musicians suddenly found themselves in the spotlight. While Travis, Dido, Coldplay and David Gray may have shone the brightest, the likes of Kings of Convenience, Badly Drawn Boy and Turin Brakes also produced classic albums and won legions of fans.Even though the New Acoustic Movement created some of the biggest hits of the century – earworms that still fill the airwaves today – it has been unfairly overlooked, too often dismissed as uncool or worse. Two decades on, When Quiet Was the New Loud finally puts the record straight and gives the acoustic era the recognition it deserves.Tom Clayton’s affectionate look at the key records from the period – bestsellers and hidden gems alike – rediscovers the songs, personalities and stories of the time and reveals a moment when, albeit briefly, the meek really did inherit the earth.

A beautifully written insight into the stresses, strains and successes of working for the London Ambulance service.

Readers seeking management careers in hospitality will enter a dynamic industry filled with opportunities. The rewards are many, but so are the challenges. Today’s hospitality managers must deal with such complex factors as globalization, terrorism threats, ecotourism, internet commerce, new business and financial models, and rapidly changing consumer demands. Introduction to Management in the Hospitality Industry, Tenth Edition gives readers the industry know-how and the management skills needed to thrive in all aspects of the field, from food service to lodging to tourism. The Tenth Edition of Introduction to Management in the Hospitality Industry features both historical perspectives and discussions of new trends in a variety of sectors. This book has the most thorough coverage of the hospitality industry, covering foodservice, lodging, and travel and tourism, hospitality careers, and hospitality management. Readers will have a strong grasp of the many facets of the hospitality industry once they have utilized this textbook.

Set in post-WWI Michigan, the narrative explores a violent era marked by bank robberies and armed criminals who outpaced law enforcement. Tom Powers reveals the chaos of the "Roaring Twenties," where gangsters wielded shotguns and Thompson submachine guns, creating a deadly environment. Through 23 gripping chapters, the book illustrates how the lawlessness of the Wild West reemerged in Michigan during the 1920s and 1930s, highlighting a tumultuous chapter in the state's history.