books by Santa Monica Press

books by Santa Monica Press

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Santa Monica Press

Dinner with a Cannibal: The Complete History of Mankind's Oldest Taboo

Carole A. Travis-Henikoff

Santa Monica Press, 2008

Everything it should be and more
Travis-Henikoff (T-K), the daughter of a master chef and paleoanthropologist has written the book she was born to write. Dinner with a Cannibal is a superior book on every level that is researched well enough to be useful to both Anthropologists and lovers of the ...

Mark Spitz: The Extraordinary Life of an Olympic Champion

Richard J. Foster

Santa Monica Press, 2008

Wow!
I'm not an athlete, but I really enjoyed reading this book. Mark Spitz' extraordinary career is great on its own, but the fabulous references to historical events of the time made this a very interesting read. I read it in three sittings and wished there was more.

The Disneyland Encyclopedia: The Unofficial, Unauthorized, and Unprecedented History of Every Land, ...

Chris Strodder

Santa Monica Press, 2008

It's about time!
A fantastic book detailing Disneyland over the years. It's hard to believe that it took this long for someone to compile a history of all the attractions, shops, and shows since the park opened. This book is highly recommended for the many Disneyland fanatics out ...

Footsteps in the Fog: Alfred Hitchcock's San Francisco

Jeff Kraft, Aaron Leventhal

Santa Monica Press, 2002

Undiscovered Country
This is undiscovered country if you have not been paying close attention to your Hitchcock films. The concept of this book is intuitive. These places were there all along in all of Hitchcock's film. But San Francisco seems to hold a special place for Hitchcock. This is ...

Route 66 Adventure Handbook: Updated and Expanded Third Edition (Route 66 Series)

Drew Knowles

Santa Monica Press, 2006

Route 66 Adventure Handbook
I have read this book along with reading Route 66: EZ66 Guide for Travelers simultaneously. I find reading them together you get a little more information out of them. We are leaving for our trip in May and will bring both books with us. This book has a wealth of ...

Calculated Risk: The Extraordinary Life of Jimmy Doolittle-Aviation Pioneer and World War II Hero

Jonna Doolittle Hoppes

Santa Monica Press, 2005

The behind the scenes of this famous American hero.
This book is about the family life of Jimmy Doolittle written by his granddaughter. It's touching in every aspect of what a family goes through over the years. After reading this book you will understand why his biography is titled " I Could Never Be So Lucky Again" by ...

James Dean Died Here: The Locations of America's Pop Culture Landmarks

Chris Epting

Santa Monica Press, 2003

James Dean Died Here
As a local historian, I found this book a welcomed addition to my personal library. Chris Epting does a fabulous job at locating the places that we have all seen or heard about in the movies and in the news. With an address, summary, and photo, you can now see in ...

When Your Rabbit Needs Special Care: Traditional and Alternative Healing Methods

Lucile C. Moore, Kathy Smith

Santa Monica Press, 2008

A must-have for rabbit owners
This is the book that rabbit owners have been waiting for. It covers everything from the basics down to what signs to look for in case of trouble. It's extremely well done. I highly recommend it.

Tiki Road Trip: A Guide to Tiki Culture in North America

James Teitelbaum

Santa Monica Press, 2007

Worth the Upgrade
So you already have a no doubt well-worn copy of the first edition of "TRT" and you're wondering if it's worth buying this new one? Yes. Get it. Sure, you've got the expected updates to the fast-changing world of tiki, along with more of the tell-it-like-it-is ...

The Sixties: Photographs by Robert Altman

Robert Altman

Santa Monica Press, 2007

Belly Dance Hippie Heritage
When I look at The Sixties: Photographs by Robert Altman, I see exactly where I come from and feel full of hippie heritage pride. I'm not just speaking figuratively -- I'm talking literally, turn to page 23, and there I am, in utero - front and center. Maybe you ...

Educating the Net Generation: How to Engage Students in the 21st Century
Bob Pletka

Santa Monica Press, 2007

In examining the unique characteristics of the Net Generation, this book addresses the national problem of escalating high-school dropout rates and student disengagement and offers solutions as to how to best involve students of the millennial generation. Besides contrasting this generation’s educational needs and expectations to those of ...

Pop Surf Culture: Music, Design, Film, and Fashion from the Bohemian Surf Boom
Brian Chidester, Domenic Priore

Santa Monica Press, 2008

From original beachcomber personalities like the Waikiki Beachboys to the rise of Venice Beach as a creative center for music, art, and film, this insightful chronicle traces the roots of the surf boom and explores its connection to the Beat Generation and 1960s pop culture. Through accounts of key figures both obscure and popular, such as Mike ...

Discovering the History of Your House: And Your Neighborhood

Betsy J. Green

Santa Monica Press, 2002

Very useful
Many people are familiar with the idea of tracing your family roots, and learning what history surrounds you. But, this book tells you how you can trace the history of the house you live in! Providing a great deal of suggestions and courses of action, this book tells ...

L.A. Noir: The City as Character

Alain Silver, James Ursini

Santa Monica Press, 2005

Explore the dark side of the City of Angels!
Due to the ever-increasing popularity of film noir, the amount of books on the subject seems overwhelming at times. Thus, it's up to writers/historians like Alain Silver and James Ursini to shed new light on the neglected categories of film noir. This book focuses on ...

The Seven Sacred Rites of Menarche: The Spiritual Journey of the Adolescent Girl

Kristi Meisenbach Boylan

Santa Monica Press, 2001

Required reading for mothers of daughters
This is a wonderfully comprehensive, spiritually and psychologically positive guide for the much-maligned yet crucial and valuable process of a girl's journey through puberty. I enjoyed every page, every insight. Rare is it when a book comes along which actually ...