NYTWA Announcements
Urban Adventures Harlem Tour
This comes in from Marlene Shyer:
I cashed in on the prize I won at last month's Tripatini/NYTWA reception.
My houseguest and I took the Urban Adventures Harlem tour and I want to recommend our exceptional guide, JaredG@pipeline.com
Jared knew it all and shared it all. Oh, if only all guides were this much fun!
Thanks to Tripatini and Urban Adventures,
CAREERISTS translated
'CAREERISTS': Quarry Duty in the Soviet Army
By ILMARS SALTS
Translated from Latvian by Gunna Dickson
$15.70, Hardcover; $11.70, Paperback
AuthorHouse (2010), ISBN 978-1-14520-7903-5
Ilmars Salts was one of nearly 1,000 young army conscripts from Latvia, Lithuania and Velikiye Luki in western Russia who found themselves assigned to a battalion of Soviet stepchildren that had little to do with the military. Not trusted to carry weapons, they were used as replacements in slave labor camps in the dusty rock quarries of Rostov province, the hydro-electric station construction site in Stalingrad and the sweltering brick kilns of Tuchkov. Many died, were disabled in work-related accidents or had their lives cut short by illnesses contracted during their service. 'Careerists': Quarry Duty in the Soviet Army is a tale of courage and perseverance in the face of hardship. The author relates his experiences as he strives to find the common denominator that answers the question of why he and his Brothers in Destiny—Siberia's Children —were condemned to replace convicts and slave laborers in hazardous jobs in Soviet work camps. www.Amazon.com
ABOUT THE TRANSLATOR: Gunna Dickson is a New York-based writer and editor. Raised bi-lingual in the U.S., she has lived in Germany, France and Denmark and traveled extensively. Other books: Away on Business: The Human Side of Corporate Travel and translations The Red Fog: A Memoir of Life in the Soviet Union and A Stolen Childhood: Five Winters in Siberia.
The Complete Idiot's Guide®to the Best Family Dest
In The Complete Idiots Guide® to the Best Family Destinations experienced travel writer Kyle McCarthy, with the assistance of traveler reviews from one of the top family travel sites, FamilyTravelForum.com, takes readers through five U.S. Regions, Canada, and Mexico, uncovering the top 200 destinations for family travelers. Destination categories include:
· Top theme parks, family beaches, and other outdoor adventures
· The best road trips
· Most accessible national parks, eco-adventures, and recreation areas
· Rich cultural spots, including the best museum, event, or folk culture
· Cant miss historical sites
· Budget-saving tips and fun facts to keep kids engaged
For review copies, images and questions, please contact:
Patty Henek, Wilks Communications
708-434-5006; patty@wilkspr.com
NY PATA 50% Discount on Visa & Passport Services
This is from Simone Bassous, Executive Director New York Chapter
PATA - Pacific Asia Travel Association
SimonePATA@aol.com, www.PATA.org
Visa and Passport Services discount exclusively for NY PATA Members:
CIBT, the market leader for visa and passport services in North America, is a new chapter member and they are offering NY PATA members a 50% discount on CIBTs service fees.
CIBT can secure visas for all countries, including China, Vietnam, and Cambodia and can also assist with passport renewals, additional passport pages and other passport procedures in as little as 24 hours.
To obtain the NY PATA discount, log in to the CIBT website by visiting www.cibt.com
JUST PUBLISHED
From long-time NYTWA member and James Beard Cookbook-Hall-of-Famer JEAN ANDERSON comes FALLING OFF THE BONE, a lusciously illustrated collection of 165 beef, veal, lamb, and pork recipes picked up on travels at home and abroad with "travelogue" intros to each. Far East Spareribs on Sesame Sauerkraut, anyone? Bife Enrolados Brasileira? Bavarian Veal Shanks in Wine Vinegar Broth? Umbrian Mushroom, Lamb, and Cannellini Soup? Turkish Wedding Soup? They're all here, they're all made using budget cuts of meat, and make a note, every recipe has been thoroughly tested. Published October 25, 2010, by Wiley, and now available in stores and online, FALLING OFF THE BONE costs $29.95.
©2012 New York Travel Writers Association
