Amazon.com description: Product Description: "As you look through this book of photos, I'm sure that you will join me in my excitement about this place of wonders. A city of hearts and lights that's populated with exciting individuals and good families is enough to cause excitement. When added to the great works of nature and people that surround this city, Las Vegas becomes the one place in the world that every person wants to experience for some period of time."

So writes former Nevada Governor Mike O'Callaghan as he celebrates the diversity of this amazing city. Far more than the casino capital of the world, Las Vegas is a bright spot in the middle of the Nevada desert. Las Vegas is also a city that is always willing to help those in need, and O'Callaghan exposes the compassion, the innovation, and the commitment to family that are becoming hallmarks of this man-made oasis.

With nearly 200 beautiful photographs to illustrate the city's many assets, O'Callaghan's words celebrate the natural wonders that make the residents aware of their special fortune. The stunning environment provides visitors with a sense of awe at the stark beauty of the desert. At the same time, the city itself remains a monument to the ingenuity and perseverance of those who are proud to call it home.

Leaf through these pages and learn about Las Vegas-the place where family, friends, and social responsibility are paramount. It is, as O'Callaghan pointedly reminds us, a city where "the greatest schemes of architects and dreamers are the rule, rather than the exception."