Jamaica Books to Keep Your Company

The Rough Guide to Jamaica 4 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
The Rough Guide to Jamaica is the complete guide to the Caribbean"s liveliest island. The full-colour introduction includes the "Things Not To Miss" section with photographs of the island"s highlights from the Bob Marley Museum in bustling Kingston to rafting the Rio Grande. The guide contains detailed and discriminating reviews of the best accommodation, restaurants, bars and cafes - and the latest spots to catch the hottest reggae and dancehall. There is informed coverage of Kingston and the major resorts of Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and Negril, as well as the lesser-known beaches in Portland and the south. Expert advice and practical tips are given on everything from where to watch the cliff divers at Negril to finding secluded waterfalls and mineral baths. The Contexts section provides detailed coverage of Jamaica"s history and fabulous music scene from Marcus Garvey to Beenie Man. Get The Rough Guide to Jamaica 4 (Rough Guide Travel Guides) for $13.59 or less.

Frommer's Jamaica (Frommer's Complete)
You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and sightseeing. You'd be lost without us!

Frommer's Jamaica is the premier guide to the island, with complete coverage of Montego Bay and the Northern Coast; Negril; Mandeville and the South Coast; Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay; Port Antonio; Kingston; and more. You'll get candid reviews of the best hotels, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife, as well as the author's picks for the best travel experiences, including: relaxing at Doctor's Cave Beach; surfing Boston Bay Beach; golfing at White Witch of Rose Hall Golf Course; enjoy a romantic picnic at YS Falls; down a daiquiri at Time'n' Place in Falmouth; and more. Get Frommer's Jamaica (Frommer's Complete) for $11.55 or less.

Moon Jamaica (Moon Handbooks)
Former Jamaica resident Oliver Hill knows the best way to experience Jamaica, from exploring its rich roots and culture to making the most of romantic escapes. Hill includes unique trip ideas like Best of Jamaica and Ecotouring Jamaica. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon Jamaica has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Every Moon guidebook includes recommendations for must-see sights and many regional, area, and city-centered maps. Complete with details on the best beaches and great day trips off the beaten tourist path, Moon Jamaica gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. With expert writers, first-rate strategic advice, and an essential dose of humor, Moon guidebooks are the cure for the common trip. Get Moon Jamaica (Moon Handbooks) for $12.21 or less.

Walk Good: Travels to Negril, Jamaica
'Walk Good' is an adventure travel story chronicling the experiences of the author in Negril, Jamaica. It's an escape to the sunny beaches, the seas and the mountain back roads of the island. The culture of the island, including the food, the music, a smattering of history and the character of the people form the backdrop of the story, which includes a visit to the notorious Hedonism resort, a scuba dive in the waters off Negril, a mass nude wedding on the beach in Runaway Bay and a trip to Bob Marley's mausoleum in the high hills of St Ann's. Get Walk Good: Travels to Negril, Jamaica for $23.50 or less.

Before the Legend: The Rise of Bob Marley
Bob Marley was a reggae superstar, a musical prophet who brought the sound of the Third World to the entire globe. Before the Legend: The Rise of Bob Marley goes beyond the myth of Marley to bring you the private side of a man few people ever really knew. Drawing from original interviews with the people closest to Marley––including his widow, Rita, his mother, Cedella, his bandmate and childhood friend, Bunny Wailer, his producer Chris Blackwell, and many others––Legend paints an entirely fresh picture of one of the most enduring musical artists of our times.

This is a portrait of an artist as a young man, from his birth in the tiny town of Nine Miles in the hills of Jamaica, to the making of his debut international record, "Catch a Fire." We see Marley on the tough streets of Trench Town before he found stardom, struggling to find his way in music, in love and in life, and we take the wild ride with him to worldwide acceptance and adoration. From the acclaimed journalist, Christopher John Farely, the author of the bestselling AALIYAH and the reporter who broke the story on Dave Chappelle's retreat to South Africa, Legend is bursting with fresh insights into Marley and Jamaica, and is the definitive story of Marley's early days. Get Before the Legend: The Rise of Bob Marley from $9.95 or less.

Cool Runnings and Beyond: The Story of the Jamaica Bobsleigh Team
Applying the vivid metaphor of "Fire on Ice", author Nelson "Chris" Stokes begins his account of the Jamaica Bobsleigh Team, citing its spectacular crash at the 1988 Calgary Olympics to its triumphs across world competition. Once a novelty portrayed in the motion picture Cool Runnings, the team has become a phenomenon, quite unlike any other sporting enterprise, prompting journalists and sports historians to rave about its indomitable spirit, its uncanny survival, its crowd-pleasing collective personae.

All this is recorded in Cool Runnings and Beyond: The Story of the Jamaica Bobsleigh Team where team member Stokes describes how, once kindled, this little flame called Jamaica Bobsleigh refused to sputter, but flared like its Olympic counterpart. First dismissed as a gimmick when it burst on the scene at the Calgary Games, Jamaica Bobsleigh began to truly compete, and the world began taking measure.

These islanders from the tropics proved they could race on ice and if given enough practice, funds, and support, they might become medal contenders.

Now president of the Jamaica Bobsleigh Federation, Chris Stokes provides two narratives from his experience as an Olympian and a member of the world bobsleighing community. One details the personalities, those grinding training regimens, and the raw hopes and fears, disasters and determination found behind the familiar media images. Drawing from his experience within the fluid and dynamic demands of marketing Jamaica Bobsleigh, Chris also provides lessons for fundraising, building a vibrant and visionary business, and for those who would seek personal growth in context of teamwork. Get Cool Runnings and Beyond: The Story of the Jamaica Bobsleigh Team for $17.60 or less.

The Real Taste of Jamaica, Rev. Ed.
THE REAL TASTE OF JAMIACA sizzles to life as Enid Donaldson embarks on a tropical culinary journey, exploring the unique flavors that can only be called Jamaican. Taste native cuisine prepared by local housewives, cooks, restauranteurs and roadside 'Jerkies' that food lovers savour all over the world.

First published in the Carribbean by Jamaica`s top independent publisher, Ian Randle Publishers, THE REAL TASTE OF JAMAICA was brought to North America by Warwick Publishing in 1996. Four years and five reprints later, Warwick and Randle have collaborated to develop additional material on traditional Jamaican cuisine and regional variations to dishes that round out the flavor of this amazing and original book. In addition, new photography by well-known Jamaican-Canadian food photographer Ray Chen illustrates this revised new edition. Get The Real Taste of Jamaica for $16.95 or less.

Delicious Jamaica: Vegetarian Cuisine (Healthy World Cuisine)
Here is wonderful array of tempting dishes as lively as the people of Jamaica themselves. Includes spicy Jamaican-style soups and stews with an African beat, English dishes with mango and tamarind, island influences in Asian dishes, and other delicious, traditional Jamaican treats. Get Delicious Jamaica: Vegetarian Cuisine (Healthy World Cuisine) for $10.36 or less.

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