<DIV><P>The Grand Canyon Las Vegas&#160;and the wide-open desert may stand out as prominent Southwest features but this region is also home to bizarre places personalities events and phenomena.&#160; These unique and quirky&#160;aspects&#160;are humorously displayed in <I>Southwest Curiosities </I>a&#160;cross between a wacky news gazette an almanac and a humorous&#160;travel guide.&#160;Amusing stories and unique black and white photographs make this the perfect read for travelers residents&#160;and anyone interested in adventure and a good laugh.&#160; &#160;&#160;&#160;</P><P><I>Southwest Curiosities</I> is part of a GPP homegrown series of state-specific books that describe with humor and affection&mdash;and a healthy dose of attitude&mdash;the oddest quirkiest and most outlandish places personalities events and phenomena found within the state&rsquo;s borders and in the chronicles of its history.&#160; The series provides a fun and accessible read for&#160;travelers and non travelers alike&mdash;a great armchair book with quirky black and&#160;white&#160;photographs throughout and maps for each region.&#160;&#160; </P><P></P></DIV>