Books written by Barbara Land

A Short History of Las Vegas

“Perhaps the first written report of archaeological remains in Nevada came in 1827 in a letter from the fur trader and mountain man Jedediah Smith to William Clark, superintendent of Indian affairs. The letter simply informed Clark of ...
Las Vegas with Kids: Where to Go, what to Do in America's Hottest Family Destination

"Travel with Kids" guides are uniquely tailored to help parents make the most of family excursions without spending a fortune. Each includes complete, up-to-the-minute information on hotels, restaurants, special attractions,...
A Short History of Las Vegas

Today’s Las Vegas welcomes 35 million visitors a year and reigns as the world’s premier gaming mecca. But it is much more than a gambling paradise. In A Short History...
A Short History of Las Vegas

The Mob came after World War II, laden with ill-gotten cash and the know-how needed to turn the dusty little burg into an international gaming mecca, but Las Vegas was built by thousands of honest, hardworking Americans and immigrants as ...
Chasing Through the Dreamtime

Chasing Through the Dreamtime offers a glimpse into the life of a woman who comes to realize that the consequences of our actions follow us, responsibility looms, and redemption is possible when we integrate the spiritual realms with the ...