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Underground Ranger: Adventures in Carlsbad Caverns National Park and Other Remarkable Places

$28.75

Report copyright infringementby Doug Thompson (Author)For six exciting years Doug Thompson worked as a park ranger at Carlsbad Caverns National Park. In Underground Ranger he passes along the essence of what he learned on this unusual job and in his related adventures exploring the surrounding Chihuahuan Desert. He overcame his fear of tight spaces and heights, learned to climb rope, and went on to explore many of the deep vertical caves in the Guadalupe Mountains of western Texas and southea...

Triathlon Adventures Across America: Swimming, Biking, Running, and Making Memories Together

$21.58

Report copyright infringementby Terry L. Vanderwert (Author)What happens when an empty-nest couple turns a passion for road trips and the outdoors into their next adventure together? In Triathlon Adventures Across America, Terry and Joy VanderWert embark on an extraordinary quest to complete a triathlon in all 50 states-turning each race into an opportunity for adventure, discovery, and adding to the memories from their 50 years of marriage.From 2011 to 2023, the couple crisscrossed the count...

Travels in an Upside-Down World: A Memoir of time spent in the People's Republic of China

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Report copyright infringementby Derek Geoffrey Sidenius (Author), Ginny Etzel (Photographer)This is a book about discovering China from both historical and personal perspectives. It covers a five-year- period from 1984, when China's modernizations were just taking hold, to 1989 and the student-led Tiananmen protest that culminated in a vicious crackdown and a draconian aftermath. During this time the author taught at a major university of China's Ministry of Public Security in Beijing and wor...

Wild Blueberry Summer: More Upper Michigan Moments and Memories

$37.75

Report copyright infringementby Jon C. Stott (Author)The excitement of arriving at the Little Cabin in the Big Woods in late spring... the joy of greeting old friends-people, birds, and forest animals... listening to bird calls to tell the time of day and spotting different flowers to mark the progress of the seasons... visits to favorite out-of-the-way spots... the first harvest of blueberries and the aroma of the first batch of fresh out of the oven muffins. Wild Blueberry Summer celebrates...

The Trail Provides: A Boy's Memoir of Thru-Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

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Report copyright infringementby David Smart (Author)Disillusioned by the run-in-place corporate lifestyle, David finds himself unemployed and desperate to move the world under his feet.Bradley, his older, more adventurous, and slightly reckless college fraternity brother, makes an enticing proposal: thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail, a 2,650-mile Mexico-to-Canada footpath-barefoot.Just a few weeks later, the two inexperienced hopefuls abandon society to soul-search in nature's indifferent emb...

I Am Maine: Stories From Small Town Maine

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Report copyright infringementby Jeremy Flagg (Author)I moved to Maine when I was five.I lived in Brownville Junction with my mother and grandmother while my father traveled the globe with the Marine Corps. When I was ten, my father retired, and we moved to my mother's ancestral home. I resented my parents for tearing me away from the south. There was nothing good about living in a small town. School friends lived in a different area code, making talking on the phone or playing outside impossi...

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Report copyright infringementby Ida Pfeiffer (Author)Embark on an extraordinary 19th-century adventure with Ida Pfeiffer's "A Woman's Journey Round the World." This captivating travelogue recounts Pfeiffer's remarkable solo voyage from Vienna to far-flung corners of the globe, including Brazil, Chili, Tahiti, China, Hindostan, Persia, and Asia Minor. Experience the world through the eyes of a pioneering woman traveler as she navigates diverse cultures and landscapes. Pfeiffer's insightful obs...

Landings in America: Two People, One Summer, and a Piper Cub

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Report copyright infringementby Peter Egan (Author)In the summer of 1987 automotive journalist Peter Egan gave in to his lifelong fascination with classic airplanes and pursued the third branch of his addiction to romantic modes of travel--namely, flying. Carrying only the barest essentials--a pup tent, a wad of cash, and a change of clothing--Peter and his wife Barb took off on a six-week, seven-thousand-mile trip around the US in their yellow 1945 J-3 Piper Cub. The places they stumbled upo...

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Report copyright infringementby Joanna Pocock (Author)Finalist for the NBCC Award for Criticism Combining history, reportage, and nature writing with intimate moments of reflection, Greyhound tells of the journey from miscarriage to parenthood, and the purpose creativity gives to our lives when we feel purposeless In 2006, in the wake of several miscarriages, Joanna Pocock traveled by Greyhound bus across the United States from Detroit to Los Angeles. Seventeen years later, she undertakes the...

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Report copyright infringementby Hilaire Belloc (Author), Joseph Pearce (Foreword by)This edition is entirely re-typeset, includes Belloc's 77 original illustrations, and a new foreword by Belloc biographer Joseph Pearce. It is the best edition available anywhere!I vowed a vow there to go to Rome on Pilgrimage and see all Europe which the Christian Faith has saved; and I said, "I will walk all the way and take advantage of no wheeled thing...and be present at High Mass in St. Peter's on the Fe...

Lafayette In America, In 1824 And 1825: Or, Journal Of Travels, In The United States

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Report copyright infringementby Auguste Levasseur (Author)This book offers an eyewitness account of the visit of the Marquis de Lafayette to America in 1824 and 1825. Written by one of his entourage, it provides a unique perspective on the life and times of one of the most famous men of the early nineteenth century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the Uni...

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen Mundy (Author)This book is an overview of about ten years of my life. I've been fortunate to have the ability to travel around the world and experience many new and exciting things. During this time frame, I lived in four different states and traveled to over thirty countries.My book starts out on a boat in the middle of the Pacific Ocean on our way to the Philippines. This is my opening chapter, then I go back in time to when this whole book got starte...

Return to Viet Nam: One Veteran's Journey of Healing

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Report copyright infringementby Linda G. Myers (Author), Arthur H. Myers Veteran Usmc (Author)Art Myers is a Viet Nam veteran with memories. In 2005 he and his wife Linda traveled to Viet Nam with a group led by a psychotherapist who works with veterans affected by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). From the Mekong Delta in the south, to Hanoi in the north, it was a life-changing journey. Art's story is not unusual. He was a sergeant in the Marine Corps in 1968, a radio repairman statione...

Why Did You Come If You Leave Again?: The Narrative of an Ethnographer's Footprints Among the Anyuak in South Sudan

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Report copyright infringementby Conradin Perner (Author) Number of Pages: 814 Dimensions: 1.8 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: March 15, 2017

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Report copyright infringementby The Los Angeles Daily News (Author)Kobe Bryant will forever be remembered as one of the most influential figures basketball has ever known. The Black Mamba's path to iconic status started quietly with the 13th pick of the 1996 NBA Draft, but Kobe left his mark in Los Angeles and beyond as a fierce competitor who lifted those around him and never settled for anything less than the best.This is a profound remembrance of an extraordinary life cut short, covering 2...

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Report copyright infringementby Jacob Abbott (Author)Jacob Abbott was a well-known 19th century historian who wrote biographies on various leaders and famous individuals, including this one about the English King Richard II. Number of Pages: 98 Dimensions: 0.2 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: December 31, 2014

Alarms and Excursions in Arabia: The Life and Works of Bertram Thomas in Early 20th Century Iraq and Oman

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Report copyright infringementby Tony Walsh (Introduction by), Bertram Thomas (Author)THE REMARKABLE LIFE OF BERTRAM THOMAS - who rose from an Assistant Political Officer in early 20th Century Iraq, to Minister for the Sultan of Muscat and Oman 5 years later.Alarms and Excursions in Arabia is the memoir of a man who played a role in the creation of both modern Iraq and OmanIn Iraq he describes his role as a British Political Officer (administrator) in the post World War One Iraq. Most especial...

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Report copyright infringementby Jim Paruk (Author), Elizabeth Morales (Illustrator)This handy book is designed to allow users to quickly identify the trees they encounter in the Sierra Nevada. Unlike other tree identification manuals, it limits its scope. A total of 38 of the most common species are included, along with information on distinguishing similar tree varieties, a discussion of plant relationships, a listing of prominent field marks, and references. A simple key is tied to thorough...

The Discovery, Settlement and Present State of Kentucke (1784)

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Report copyright infringementby John Filson (Author)John Filson's account of the geography and early history of Kentucky includes the first published story of the adventures of Daniel Boone, hunter, explorer, and frontiersman. The book is an optimistic description of the region west of the Appalachians and south of the Ohio, where Filson had acquired large land holdings. Scarcely two years after a bloody British and Indian invasion in 1782, he portrayed Kentucky emergent as a natural paradise...

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Report copyright infringementby Paul W. Cherry (Author)Think about it! Stuck in a life situation with little or no hope for anything different. A nagging fear that you have never been good enough to win God's smile. What if we could hear God say to us "There is nothing you could ever do to make me love you more and nothing you could ever do to make me love you less." What if that is also true in our grace-based relationships with each other? What if in denouncing the tensions and hypocrisy of...

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Report copyright infringementby Jake Jefferson (Author)Nestled at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Istanbul is a city where continents meet and cultures converge, creating a tapestry of experiences that is nothing short of mesmerizing. This comprehensive travel guide takes you on an unforgettable journey through Istanbul's vibrant streets, majestic palaces, and bustling bazaars. Whether you're planning your first visit or returning to uncover more hidden gems, "Istanbul Unveiled" is packed ...

Dover, Delaware: Historical Guide for Travelers

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Report copyright infringementby Henry Church (Author)With the help of this thorough book, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Dover, Delaware, a city that is a living testimony to American history. Learn about the colorful histories of the European explorers, revolutionary heroes, and contemporary visionaries who helped to define this city and the country as a whole. The book "Dover, Delaware: Historical Guide for Travelers" transports you on an enthralling journey through time, bridging...

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Report copyright infringementby Emily Feldt (Author)Moving to Costa Rica is your ultimate guide to making a successful transition to one of Central America's most inviting and diverse countries. Author Emily Feldt takes you through every essential aspect of relocating, from understanding the Pura Vida lifestyle and Costa Rica's welcoming culture to exploring the country's natural wonders and day-to-day practicalities. Whether you're a retiree seeking a peaceful paradise, a digital nomad looki...

France As A Republic: Special Address Before The Bar Association Of Illinois (1898)

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Report copyright infringementby Adlai Ewing Stevenson (Author)""France As A Republic: Special Address Before The Bar Association Of Illinois (1898)"" is a book written by Adlai Ewing Stevenson, an American politician and diplomat who served as the 23rd Vice President of the United States. The book is a speech that Stevenson delivered before the Bar Association of Illinois in 1898, in which he discusses the history and current state of the French Republic.Stevenson begins by tracing the develo...

A Little Journey To The Home Of Elder Pardon Tillinghast (1908)

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Report copyright infringementby John Avery Tillinghast (Author), Frederick Wheaton Tillinghast (Author)""A Little Journey To The Home Of Elder Pardon Tillinghast"" is a book written by John Avery Tillinghast in 1908. The book is a biographical account of the life and teachings of Elder Pardon Tillinghast, who was a prominent figure in the early American religious movement known as the Christian Connection. The book takes the reader on a journey through the life of Elder Tillinghast, from his ...

Navigation Of The Straits Of Magellan: Voyage Of The French Corvette Hussard, From Valparaiso To Montevideo (1883)

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Report copyright infringementby Aurelien Parizot (Author), J. C. P. De Krafft (Translator), Brossard De Cartigny (Author)Navigation Of The Straits Of Magellan: Voyage Of The French Corvette Hussard, From Valparaiso To Montevideo (1883) is a historical account of the French corvette Hussard's voyage through the treacherous waters of the Straits of Magellan. Written by Aurelien Parizot, the book provides a detailed description of the challenges faced by the Hussard's crew as they navigated the ...

Some Account Of The State Of The Prisons In Spain And Portugal (1824)

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Report copyright infringementby John Bowring (Author)Some Account Of The State Of The Prisons In Spain And Portugal is a book written by John Bowring in 1824. The book provides a detailed account of the conditions and treatment of prisoners in Spain and Portugal during the early 19th century. Bowring was a British diplomat and linguist who traveled extensively throughout Europe, and in this book, he describes his observations of the prison systems in Spain and Portugal.The book is divided int...

Expedition Of Captain Fisk To The Rocky Mountains (1864)

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Report copyright infringementby James Liberty Fisk (Author)Expedition of Captain Fisk to the Rocky Mountains is a book written by James Liberty Fisk in 1864. The book is a detailed account of Captain Fisk's journey to the Rocky Mountains, which he undertook in the 1850s. The book provides a vivid description of the natural beauty of the region and the challenges faced by the expedition team during their journey. The book also includes information about the Native American tribes that Captain ...

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Report copyright infringementby Hugh MacMillan (Author)Explore the timeless wonders of ancient Rome with Hugh Macmillan's "Roman Mosaics: Or, Studies in Rome and Its Neighbourhood." This meticulously prepared edition invites you to journey through the heart of Italy, uncovering the rich tapestry of Roman history and culture. Macmillan, acting as your guide, delves into the captivating descriptions of Rome and its surrounding areas, revealing the city's enduring allure. Ideal for those fascina...

$17.53

Report copyright infringementby E. Lawrence (Author)This book features twenty beautiful vintage maps of Paris, France. Images have been retouched, while keeping their vintage feel. Single-sided printing so images can be taken out and used for framing and decor. Number of Pages: 42 Dimensions: 0.11 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: August 21, 2018

Guide To Winchester Cathedral, The College, St. Cross, &c

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Report copyright infringementby Winchester Cathedral (Author)Explore the historical and architectural wonders of Winchester with this comprehensive guide to Winchester Cathedral, Winchester College, St. Cross, and other notable sites. Delve into the rich history and stunning beauty of these iconic landmarks, uncovering fascinating stories and architectural details at every turn.This guide offers an enriching journey through the heart of Winchester, perfect for history enthusiasts, architectur...

$21.99

Report copyright infringementby Ira Wesley Kitmacher (Author)The Puget Sound region is known for its idyllic scenery--and for harboring the paranormal. From the spirits of frontiersmen and adventurers to specters of soldiers and sailors, chilling tales abound. Ghostly full body apparitions are said to endlessly travel the Oregon Trail, and the doomed 17-man crew of the Andelana, drowned in Tacoma's Commencement Bay, have been spotted still sailing. In Olympia, a ghostly boy wanders the Gover...