With insightful writing, up-to-date reviews of major attractions, and a lot of “local” knowledge, has it all. Compiled and written by a team of experienced researchers whose work has been cited by such diverse sources as and Operations Research Forum, digs deeper and offers more than any single author could. This is the only guide that explains how Las Vegas works and how to use that knowledge to make every minute and every dollar of your time there count. With advice that is direct, prescriptive, and detailed, it takes out the guesswork. Eclipsing the usual list of choices, it unambiguously rates and ranks everything from hotels, restaurants, and attractions to rental car companies. With you know what’s available in every category, from the best to the worst. The reader will also find the sections about the history of the town and the chapters on gambling fascinating. In truth, by Bob Sehlinger, emphasizes how to have fun and understand the crazy environment that is today’s Vegas. It’s a keeper.