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Mammals of Arizona Field Guide - Paperback

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by Stan Tekiela (Author)Identify Arizona mammals with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by family and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information.Whether you happen upon an animal track or actually see wildlife in nature, interacting with mammals is a thrill. Learn to identify mammals in Arizona. With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, mammal identification is simple and informative. The Mammals of Arizona Field Guide features all 144 species found in the state, organized b...

Portland Stair Walks: Explore Portland, Oregon's Public Stairways: Explore Portland, Oregon's Public Stairways - Paperback

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by Laura O. Foster (Author)Why is it so satisfying to walk up and down stairs? Maybe it's the new layer of discovery with each step up--a new far-off view and a new close-up look at the plants and buildings. Maybe it's the fleeting proximity one has to passing strangers. Maybe it's the great feeling of propelling yourself upward and then floating downward. Maybe it's the best workout you can get without putting on gym clothes. Whatever the reason, stairs are an excellent way to get yourself u...

Simple Thai Food: Classic Recipes from the Thai Home Kitchen [A Cookbook] - Hardcover

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by Leela Punyaratabandhu (Author)Thai takeout meets authentic, regional flavors in this collection of 100 recipes for easy, economical, and accessible Thai classics--from the rising star behind the blog She Simmers. Who can say no to a delicious plate of Pad Thai with Shrimp; a fresh, tangy Green Papaya Salad; golden Fried Spring Rolls; or a rich, savory Pork Toast with Cucumber Relish? Thai food is not only one of the most vibrant, wonderfully varied cuisines in the world, it also happens to...

Best Rail Trails Pacific Northwest: More Than 60 Rail Trails in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho - Paperback

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by Natalie Bartley (Author)Fully updated and revised, Best Rail Trails Pacific Northwest is the complete guide to walking, jogging, biking, and cross-country skiing more than sixty of the best rail trails in one of the most beautiful and geographically varied reaches of America. Written by a local author with expert knowledge of the region, this easy-to-use book provides mile-by-mile descriptions of the most popular rural and urban rail trails in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, plus complete l...

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by Dave Eggers (Author)NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - "A gripping, triumphant adventure" (Los Angeles Times) from the bestselling author of The Circle--the incredible true story of a young Yemeni American man, raised in San Francisco, who dreams of resurrecting the ancient art of Yemeni coffee but finds himself trapped in Sana'a by civil war.Mokhtar Alkhanshali is twenty-four and working as a doorman when he discovers the astonishing history of coffee and Yemen's central place in it. He leaves S...

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by C. Leon Metz (Author)Texas history reaches far back in time by North American standards. It is fascinating by anyone's measure. Modern Texas is woven from the frayed but still firm-and always colorful-strands of its rich past. Few other states have so many varied regions with such distinct local flavors. In these pages, the past and present are brought to life by a man well qualified to lasso the immensity of Texas and bring it under his calm control. Texas means "friendly," and Leon Metz'...

Travels with Charley in Search of America - Paperback

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by John Steinbeck (Author), Jay Parini (Introduction by)An intimate journey across America, as told by one of its most beloved writers A Penguin Classic In September 1960, John Steinbeck embarked on a journey across America. He felt that he might have lost touch with the country, with its speech, the smell of its grass and trees, its color and quality of light, the pulse of its people. To reassure himself, he set out on a voyage of rediscovery of the American identity, accompanied by a disti...

A Period of Juvenile Prosperity - Hardcover

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by Mike Brodie (Photographer)At 17 Mike Brodie hopped his first train close to home in Pensacola, Florida thinking he would visit a friend in Mobile, Alabama. Instead, the train took him in the opposite direction to Jacksonville, Florida. Days later he rode the same train home, arriving back where he started. Nonetheless, it sparked something in him and he began to wander across America by any means that were free "" walking, hitchhiking, and train hopping. Shortly after his travels began he...

Horizontal Vertigo: A City Called Mexico - Hardcover

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by Juan Villoro (Author), Alfred MacAdam (Translator)At once intimate and wide-ranging, and as enthralling, surprising, and vivid as the place itself, this is a uniquely eye-opening tour of one of the great metropolises of the world, and its largest Spanish-speaking city. Horizontal Vertigo: The title refers to the fear of ever-impending earthquakes that led Mexicans to build their capital city outward rather than upward. With the perspicacity of a keenly observant flaneur, Juan Villoro wand...

Tales of the South Carolina Low Country - Paperback

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by Nancy Rhyne (Author)According to archivists at the Library of Congress, South Carolina is richer in folklore than any other state. After traveling almost every back road in several South Carolina counties, Nancy Rhyne wholeheartedly supports the claim. With her tape recorder in hand, the author interviewed dozens of Low Country people, finding that almost every person had a story to tell. She sought out everyone from millionaires to the humblest of coastal people. From their narratives she...

A Field Guide to Tropical Reef Fishes of the Indo-Pacific: Covers 1,670 Species in Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines (with 2 - Paperback

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by Gerald R. Allen (Author), Roger Swainston (Illustrator), Jill Ruse (Illustrator)Now available in the US, this is the revised and expanded fifth edition of a book that has been the standard reference work for divers, anglers and scientists for over 30 years. The new edition covers 1,670 fish species found in the seas of tropical Southeast Asia, the Southern Pacific islands and Australia--including the Great Barrier Reef, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. A must-hav...

My Little Wimmelbook(r) - At the Airport: A Look-And-Find Book (Kids Tell the Story) - Board Book

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by Max Walther (Author)In these board books, every page is bursting with life--and tons to discover! Wimmelbooks are virtually instruction-free, inviting kids to make their own way through the busy Wimmelworld they encounter, and to craft their own stories. Children as young as age 2 have a blast pointing out recognizable things--a blue tricycle, a hungry dog, a piggyback ride--while older kids can follow the star characters from page to page, telling their stories along the way. My Little Wi...

Tiny Travelers Puerto Rico Treasure Quest - Hardcover

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by Susie Jaramillo (Author)Inspire children to fall in love with the world they live in with Tiny Travelers! The Tiny Travelers "Treasure Quest" Series takes its readers on a fun-filled journey to discover what makes each country special with search-and-find features on every spread. In Tiny Travelers Puerto Rico Treasure Quest, readers journey from the historical city of San Juan with its famous "El Morro" fort, to the beautiful bioluminescent bay in Vieques. Tiny Travelers will enjoy gettin...

Lonely Planet Experience Japan - Paperback

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by Ray Bartlett (Author), Lucy Dayman (Author), Tom Fay (Author)Lonely Planet's Experience Japantravel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic country with insider tips from our local experts and handy planning tools so you can create your own unique trip.Discover amazing local experiences from sampling delicious street food and Japan's finest sake in Takayama's old town, to seeing Kyoto's iconic Golden Pavilion temple, and swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Yaeyama Is...

Camping Michigan: A Comprehensive Guide To Public Tent And RV Campgrounds - Paperback

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by Kevin Revolinski (Author)Camping Michigan provides readers with useful information across all aspects of camping, both in general and specific to the Michigan area. Within each of the campground listings is vital information on location, road conditions, fees, reservations, available facilities, recreational activities camping etiquette, camping with children and the state's diverse and abundant wildlife.Author BiographyKevin Revolinski has written for the New York Times and the Chicago Tr...

Finding the Wild West: The Southwest: Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas - Paperback

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by Mike Cox (Author)From the famed Oregon Trail to the boardwalks of Dodge City to the great trading posts on the Missouri River to the battlefields of the nineteenth-century Indian Wars, there are places all over the American West where visitors can relive the great Western migration that helped shape our history and culture. This guide to the Southwest states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas--one of the five-volume Finding the Wild West series--highlights the best preserved historic sites ...

Roadside History of California - Paperback

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by Ruth Pittman (Author)Author Ruth Pittman writes with graceful ease and contagious enthusiasm about the missions, the gold rush, the rich cultural diversity, and issues as old as California--water, social programs, the environment, and more. Number of Pages: 432 Dimensions: 1.14 x 8.98 x 6.02 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: June 15, 1995

Poppy's First Adventure Book and Poppy Plush - Hardcover

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This adorable gift set comes in a custom-designed box that includes a hardcover copy of Poppy's First Adventure and an adorable Poppy plush toy. Perfect for young readers, budding travelers, or anyone who likes French-speaking dogs!Poppy's First Adventure is the debut title in a heartwarming series of stories of compassion and courage about a kind-hearted pup with dreams of traveling the world. Here's what people are saying about the book."The perfect book for dog lovers and kiddos with the t...

Kit and Kaboodle Puzzle Reader Collection - Hardcover

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by Michelle Portice (Author), Mitch Mortimer (Illustrator)6 books in 1! Get ready to explore this collection of Level 2 stories perfect for readers who are starting to read more independently. Highlights Puzzle Readers offer an innovative approach to learning that integrates puzzles and stories to develop motivated, confident readers. Young kids will feel confident practicing their new reading skills with this collection of six beginning readers! Kit and Kaboodle love to travel. Kit never pac...

Guide to the Natchez Trace Parkway - Paperback

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by Tim Jackson (Author), Taryn Chase Jackson (Author), F. Lynne Bachleda (Based on a Book by)This guidebook leads readers to the best regional food, lodging, and attractions along the historic Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee.Author BiographyTim Jackson met Taryn while in a creative nonfiction MFA program in 2004, and they have been married since 2009. They live in Northwest Alabama--about 20 miles from the Natchez Trace Parkway--with their two dogs and a rabbit. B...

Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America - Hardcover

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by Candacy Taylor (Author)A New York Times Notable Book of 2020 The first book to explore the historical role and residual impact of the Green Book, a travel guide for black motorists used for decades when traveling through segregated America. Published from 1936 to 1966, the Green Book was hailed as the "black travel guide to America." At that time, it was both dangerous and difficult for African Americans to travel, because black travelers couldn't eat, sleep, or buy gas at most white-own...

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by Isak Dinesen (Author)Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all time In this book, the author of Seven Gothic Tales gives a true account of her life on her plantation in Kenya. She tells with classic simplicity of the ways of the country and the natives: of the beauty of the Ngong Hills and coffee trees in blossom: of her guests, from the Prince of Wales to Knudsen, the old charcoal burner, who visited her: of primitive festivals: of big game that were he...

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by Ben Montgomery (Author)Emma Gatewood told her family she was going on a walk and left her small Ohio hometown with a change of clothes and less than two hundred dollars. The next anybody heard from her, this genteel, farm-reared, 67-year-old great-grandmother had walked 800 miles along the 2,050-mile Appalachian Trail. And in September 1955, having survived a rattlesnake strike, two hurricanes, and a run-in with Harlem gangsters, she stood atop Maine's Mt. Katahdin. Driven by a painful mar...

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by Mike Miller (Author)This guidebook is packed with hundreds of Florida's best destinations organized by theme, so readers can decide what to do and then find where to do it.Author BiographyMike Miller is a blogger, writer, consulting engineer, and speaker who has lived in Florida most of his life. He is the author of 18 books about Florida. His writing focuses on off-the-beaten-path Florida and tells readers about the rich Florida history that informs their travel. He has driven an estimate...

The Family Bucket List: 1,000 Trips to Take and Memories to Make Around the World - Hardcover

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by Nana Luckham (Author), Kath Stathers (Author)On the heels of the bestselling Bucket List comes a new entry into the series focused on family-friendly trips, getaways, escapes, and adventures that go beyond the tried and true. With options for exciting trips and anything but ordinary journeys, the vast choice of experiences showcased in this volume is curated to appeal to all types of families and people of all ages: from visiting a "hobbit roundhouse" in Cornwall, England or shopping the d...

Tokyo on Foot: Travels in the City's Most Colorful Neighborhoods - Paperback

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by Florent Chavouet (Author)This prize-winning book is both an illustrated tour of a Tokyo rarely seen in Japan travel guides and an artist's warm, funny, visually rich, and always entertaining graphic memoir. Florent Chavouet, a young graphic artist, spent six months exploring Tokyo while his girlfriend interned at a company there. Each day he would set forth with a pouch full of color pencils and a sketchpad, and visit different neighborhoods. This stunning book records the city that he got...

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by Bruce Chatwin (Author)The masterpiece of travel writing that revolutionized the genre and made its author famous overnight An exhilarating look at a place that still retains the exotic mystery of a far-off, unseen land, Bruce Chatwin's exquisite account of his journey through Patagonia teems with evocative descriptions, remarkable bits of history, and unforgettable anecdotes. Fueled by an unmistakable lust for life and adventure and a singular gift for storytelling, Chatwin treks through "...

Excess Baggage: One Family's Around-The-World Search for Balance - Paperback

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by Tracey Carisch (Author)Tracey Carisch thought she had it all. As a wife, mother, and successful executive, she seemed to be living the modern American dream. But one night, a panic attack sent her tumbling into an existential crisis and questioning everything about her life. That's when she and her husband made a decision that shocked their family and friends: they sold everything they owned, pulled their three young daughters out of school, and became a family of wandering globetrotters. ...

Out There: The Wildest Stories from Outside Magazine - Paperback

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by The Editors of Outside Magazine (Author)Longtime readers have come to understand that Outside's true gift is in chronicling misadventure. That's the common thread among the stories found in Out There--those memorable tales that begin with the promise that, even if no one's life is necessarily hanging in the balance, something may go horribly awry at any moment, and that documenting this misfortune will inevitably yield rich comedic material or a surprisingly poignant moment. Or sometimes b...

Wildflowers of Arizona Field Guide - Paperback

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by Nora Bowers (Author), Rick Bowers (Author), Stan Tekiela (Author)Identify Arizona wildflowers with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by color and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information.With this famous field guide by Nora Bowers, Rick Bowers, and Stan Tekiela, you can make wildflower identification simple, informative, and productive. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of wildflowers that don't grow in Arizona. Learn about 200 of the most common and im...

How to Read Nature: Awaken Your Senses to the Outdoors You've Never Noticed - Hardcover

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by Tristan Gooley (Author)When most of us go for a walk, a single sense--sight--tends to dominate our experience. But when New York Times-bestselling author and expert navigator Tristan Gooley goes for a walk, he uses all five senses to "read" everything nature has to offer. A single lowly weed can serve as his compass, calendar, clock, and even pharmacist.In How to Read Nature, Gooley introduces readers to his world--where the sky, sea, and land teem with marvels. Plus, he shares 15 exercise...

Camping Colorado: A Comprehensive Guide to Hundreds of Campgrounds - Paperback

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by Melinda Crow (Author)Detailed information on 400 public campgrounds in Colorado accessible by car. Guide for everyone from tenters to RVers.Back JacketCamping Colorado will take you to the ideal spot to pitch your tent or park your RV. This comprehensive guidebook gives detailed descriptions of more than 300 campgrounds statewide, including campsites managed by national, state, city, and county parks; the Forest Service; the Bureau of Land Management; and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Ea...