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Weird But True World 2025: Incredible Facts, Awesome Photos, and Weird Wonders--For This Year and Beyond! - Paperback

$19.18

by National Geographic Kids (Author)Author BiographyNational Geographic Kids inspires young adventurers to explore the world through its award-winning books, magazines, games, toys, videos, events, and website, and is the only kids brand with a world-class scientific organization at its core. This book and series is created by National Geographic contributors, including researchers, photographers, content experts, and educational specialists. Number of Pages: 304 Dimensions: 0.8 x 11.5 x 8.8 ...

Custodians of Wonder: Ancient Customs, Profound Traditions, and the Last People Keeping Them Alive - Hardcover

$27.84

by Eliot Stein (Author)A vivid look at 10 astonishing people who are maintaining some of the world's oldest and rarest cultural traditions. Eliot Stein has traveled the globe in search of remarkable people who are preserving some of our most extraordinary cultural rites. In Custodians of Wonder: Ancient Customs, Profound Traditions, and the Last People Keeping Them Alive, Stein introduces readers to a man saving the secret ingredient in Japan's 700-year-old original soy sauce recipe. In Ita...

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by Ashley Evanson (Illustrator), Ashley Evanson (Author)Introducing Hello, World, an exciting new book series that pairs early learning concepts with colorful, stylish illustrations of cities around the world. In New York City, you can visit the green Statue of Liberty, hail a yellow taxi, and see blue lights in Times Square. Explore colors all over New York City in this gorgeous board bookAuthor BiographyAshley Evanson lives in San Francisco with her husband and two children. Number of Pages...

150 Bookstores You Need to Visit Before You Die - Hardcover

$38.35

by Elizabeth Stamp (Author) The most interesting bookstores in the world, collected in one beautifully bound volume After 150 Bars, Restaurants, Hotels, Houses, Gardens, Golf Courses and Vineyards this is the eighth book in the internationally successful 150 series Selected and written by American author Elizabeth Stamp, journalist at Architectural Digest & CNN For the enthusiastic reader and book lover, browsing through a bookshop is an irreplaceable experience. American author Elizabeth...

Britain - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture - Paperback

$14.38

by Sarah Riches (Author), Culture Smart! (Author)Don't just see the sights―get to know the people. Britain is emerging from a decade of historic change. A Scottish bid for independence saw the relationship of the four nations evolve, and the passing of the world's longest serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, marked the end of an era. Today, as the post-Brexit, post-Covid dust settles, the country is having to redefine itself in a multipolar world. The challenges are many, yet so are the attr...

Train Japan: The Essential Rail Guide to Japan - Paperback

$23.98

by Steve Wide (Author), Michelle Mackintosh (Author)See the land of the rising sun from the rails in Train Japan, the perfect guide to travelling Japan by locomotive. Seasoned Japan lovers Steve Wide and Michelle Mackintosh bring you their expert advice on the best way to get around this country, including day trips, multi-day train journeys and even themed itineraries for crafty folk, foodies or pop culture fanatics on 'joyful' trains. Platform-hop around Tokyo and Kyoto cities or whiz alon...

Paris: Through a Fashion Eye: Special Edition - Hardcover

$33.60

by Megan Hess (Author)From globally renowned illustrator Megan Hess, this special enlarged and updated edition of the bestselling sensation Paris: Through A Fashion Eye shares the best places to play, sleep, eat and of course shop in the City of Lights. Paris is the epitome of style, an epicentre of elegance, and a must-see on every fashion-lover's list. But where to visit, and what to do? With her inimitable fashion eye, Megan Hess takes you on a personal tour of her favourite places. From ...

222 Cemeteries to See Before You Die - Hardcover

$30.72

by Loren Rhoads (Author)Perfect for budding cemetery armchair travelers and serious taphophiles, this hauntingly beautiful guide to the world's most interesting and unusual cemeteries has been revised and updated to include 23 additional locations. Every year, millions of tourists flock to cemeteries around the globe to uncover hidden stories of their residents and admire the incredible architecture, stunning landscapes, and even wildlife in these open-air museums. In this lavishly photogr...

Ikigai: The Japanese Art of a Meaningful Life - Paperback

$9.58

by Yukari Mitsuhashi (Author)An exploration of the Japanese concept of Ikigai, and how to apply its principles to your own life to find joy and purpose every day Ikigai is a traditional Japanese concept that embodies happiness in living. It is, essentially, the reason that you get up in the morning. This book is about finding your ikigai - identifying your purpose or passion and using this knowledge to achieve greater happiness in your life. Your ikigai doesn't have to be some grand ambition ...

Hidden History of Alexandria, D.C. - Paperback

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by Michael Lee Pope (Author)Go inside the long-forgotten 19th century period when Alexandria left Virginia and incorporated itself into the fledging Distric of Columbia.This groundbreaking history uncovers the time in the 19th century when Alexandria left the commonwealth of Virginia and became incorporated into the emerging District of Columbia. It was an experiment that failed after half a century of neglect and a growing animosity between North and South. However, it was a fascinating time...

The Haunted Mansion: Imagineering a Disney Classic - Paperback

$22.06

by Jason Surrell (Author)WELCOME, FOOLISH MORTALS, to the Haunted Mansion, one of the most popular attractions in the history of Disney theme parks. The Haunted Mansion: Imagineering a Disney Classic explores how the attraction's "999 happy haunts" were brought to life. Rare early concept sketches, detailed architectural drawings, and stunning still photography illustrate the Mansion's evolution as it was designed and built at each Magic Kingdom park around the world-including Mystic Manor at...

The Bird Man and the Lap Dancer: Close Encounters with Strangers - Paperback

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by Eric Hansen (Author)Eric Hansen survives a cyclone on a boat off the Australian coast, cradles a dying man in Calcutta, and drinks mind-altering kava in Vanuatu. He helps a widower search for his wife's wedding ring amid plane-crash wreckage in Borneo and accompanies topless dancers on a bird-watching expedition in California. From the Maldives to Sacramento, from Cannes to Washington Heights, Eric Hansen has a way of getting himself into the most sacred ceremonies and the most candid conv...

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by Pat Zietlow Miller (Author), Eliza Wheeler (Illustrator)An inspiring celebration of life and new experiences--perfect for graduations and fans of Oh, the Places You'll Go Roads give you chances to seek and explore. Want an adventure? Just open your door. Join an adventurous rabbit and his animal friends as they journey over steep mountain peaks, through bustling cityscapes, and down long, winding roads to discover the magical worlds that await them just outside their doors. Award-winni...

Lonely Planet Tahiti & French Polynesia 11 - Paperback

$23.98

by Celeste Brash (Author), Jean-Bernard Carillet (Author), Ashley Harrell (Author) Lonely Planet's Tahiti and French Polynesia is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Swim in the sparklingly clear waters, hike to waterfalls, dive into coral wonderlands, then sip cocktails by the beach; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Tahiti and French Polynesia Trav...

Very Charleston: A Celebration of History, Culture, and Lowcountry Charm - Hardcover

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by Diana Hollingsworth Gessler (Author)Cobblestone streets leading to perfectly preserved historic homes. Intricate wrought-iron gates opening to lush, fragrant gardens. A skyline of steeples and a river harbor bustling with schooners and sailboats. Charleston is one of America's most charming cities. In vibrant watercolors and detailed sketches, artist Diana Gessler captures the beauty and riches that make Charleston so unique: White Point Gardens, the Spoleto Festival, Rainbow Row, Waterfr...

Dewey: Behind the Gold Glove - Hardcover

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by Dwight Evans (Author), Erik Sherman (Author) For twenty Major League seasons, the name Dwight Evans was synonymous with sterling defense and a potent bat. A Red Sox legend, he played in 2,505 games in Boston - second only to Carl Yastrzemski - and hit 379 home runs for the club, trailing only Yastrzemski and Ted Williams. Nobody hit more home runs in the American League and no player had more extra base hits in all of baseball than the man affectionately known as Dewey did during the decad...

Not for Tourists Guide to Los Angeles 2025 - Paperback

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by Not for Tourists (Author)With details on everything from the Hollywood Bowl to the Sunset Strip, this is the only guide a native or traveler needs. The Not For Tourists Guide to Los Angeles is the essential urban handbook that thousands of Los Angelenos rely on daily. The map-based, neighborhood-by-neighborhood guidebook divides the city into fifty-seven mapped neighborhoods and pinpoints all of the essential services and entertainment hot spots with NFT's user-friendly icons. Want to dri...

Our Bucket List Adventures: Plan Your Life Dreams as a Couple and Celebrate Your Favorite Memories - Hardcover

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by Korie Herold (Author), Paige Tate & Co (Producer)This beautifully-designed bucket list journal will help you keep track of you and your partner's goals and then record all the memories once you make them happen. This gorgeous, heirloom-quality bucket list journal from bestselling author and artist Korie Herold provides you with plenty of room to document your life goals, both big and small. Whether you dream of a big trip abroad or doing smaller activities together in your own town, us...

Along Interstate-75: The Must Have Guide for Your Drive to and from Florida Volume 22 - Paperback

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by Dave Hunter (Author), Kathy Hunter (Editor)Along Interstate-75, from Detroit to the Florida Border. Interstate-75 is the main route for the millions of Midwestern "snowbirds" who drive to and from Florida each winter . . . and the current edition of Along I-75 is the "must have" guide for the trip. Whether a first-timer or one who has driven the route for many years, the book is packed with local information along the way, a culmination of more than 50 years of the author's Florida-bound I...

Lonely Planet Mandarin Phrasebook & Dictionary 10 - Paperback

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by Anthony Garnaut (Author), Tim Lu (Author)Lonely Planet Mandarin Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Mandarin phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Order authentic street food, chat over a game of mah jong and bargain at the market -all with your trusted travel companion. With language tools in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of wherever you go, so begin your journey now!Get More Fr...

Hiking Kentucky's Red River Gorge - Paperback

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by Sean Patrick Hill (Author)This definitive, full-color guide showcases 28 of the best hikes in the Red River Gorge, with ratings for key elements like scenery and difficulty.Author BiographySean Patrick Hill lives in Louisville, Kentucky, where he spends time with his daughter, practices photography, and writes. As a hiker and backpacker, he has walked trails across the country, from the Pacific Crest Trail to the Appalachian Trail, including rambles in the Grand Canyon, the Delaware Water ...

Literary Trails of the North Carolina Piedmont: A Guidebook - Paperback

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by Georgann Eubanks (Author)Read your way across North Carolina's Piedmont in the second of a series of regional guides that bring the state's rich literary history to life for travelers and residents. Eighteen tours direct readers to sites that more than two hundred Tar Heel authors have explored in their fiction, poetry, plays, and creative nonfiction. Along the way, excerpts chosen by author Georgann Eubanks illustrate a writer's connection to a specific place or reveal intriguing local cu...

How Iceland Changed the World: The Big History of a Small Island - Paperback

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by Egill Bjarnason (Author)"[A] joyously peculiar book." -- The New York Times 'Bjarnason's intriguing book might be about a cold place, but it's tailor-made to be read on the beach.' -New Statesman The untold story of how one tiny island in the middle of the Atlantic has shaped the world for centuries. The history of Iceland began 1,200 years ago, when a frustrated Viking captain and his useless navigator ran aground in the middle of the North Atlantic. Suddenly, the island was no longer j...

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by Paula Ellis (Author), Shane Nitzsche (Illustrator)A New Way to Enjoy Texas with Your FamilyFor hours of excitement, give your kids the Texas Activity Book by Paula Ellis They'll enjoy learning about the Lone Star State through pictures and puzzles. It's also perfect for keeping kids entertained on the car ride to your next destination. Book Features Texas-related illustrations to color Engaging activities that children of all ages can enjoy Fascinating information about the state Word ga...

Rice & Curry: Sri Lankan Home Cooking - Paperback

$28.75

by S. H. Fernando (Author), Susan Now (Photographer)A New York Times Notable cookbook--now updated with newrecipes, photographs and notes on Sri Lankan culture and cuisine! "A terrific introduction to a great culinary tradition aboutwhich egregiously little is known. Well researched, authentic, andeasy-to-follow recipes." ―Anthony Bourdain (on the first edition) S.H. Fernando takes readers on an unforgettable culinary journeythrough Sri Lanka, where a typical meal is simply referred to as "ri...

The Open Road: 50 Best Road Trips in the USA - Paperback

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by Jessica Dunham (Author)Get inspired and get ready to hit the road with the ultimate guide to America's best road trips! The Open Road: 50 Road Trips in the USA features: Strategic lists and road trip options: Choose from lists of the best coastal drives, cross-country journeys, trips for kids, awe-inspiring views, and more Flexible itineraries: 50 different road trips organized by region gear you up for any adventure, from a weekend getaway to a cross-country trip Can't-miss stops f...

A Geek in Japan: Discovering the Land of Manga, Anime, Zen, and the Tea Ceremony (Revised and Expanded with New Topics) - Paperback

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by Hector Garcia (Author)Created specifically for fans of Japanese "cool culture," A Geek in Japan is one of the most iconic, hip, and concise cultural guides available. Reinvented for the internet age, it is packed with personal essays and hundreds of photographs and presents all the touchstones of traditional and contemporary culture in an entirely new way. A Geek in Japan decodes the mysteries of the Japanese language, Japanese social values and daily habits, business and technology, the a...

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by Ellen T. White (Author)The ultimate getaway destination, a.k.a. the famed southernmost point of the United States, Key West offers visitors spectacular lodging, dining, and sea adventures year-round. But as its devotees know, it's the island's tales, over-the-top characters, and quirky history of pirates and wreckers that give it its charm. With stunning images by Missy Janes, photographer for Pineapple Press' Palm Beach, this book is a visual journey around the island capturing its teemin...

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by Thea Lu (Author)A thoughtful book that will resonate with travelers, homebodies, and anyone who's ever longed for an old friend or a new journey. Dan is the owner of a café, living in a small town on the coast. Aki is a sailor on the sea, traveling from place to place. Dan loves his familiar views and enjoys welcoming visitors from far away. Aki loves the wonders he sees abroad and enjoys meeting new people in distant lands. Though Dan likes his life, and Aki likes his life, they each fee...

Sababa: Fresh, Sunny Flavors from My Israeli Kitchen: A Cookbook - Hardcover

$33.60

by Adeena Sussman (Author), Michael Solomonov (Foreword by)"We should all be cooking like Adeena Sussman."--The Wall Street Journal "Sababa is a breath of fresh, sunny air."--The New York Times In an Israeli cookbook as personal as it is global, Adeena Sussman celebrates the tableau of flavors the region has to offer, in all its staggering and delicious variety In Hebrew (derived from the original Arabic), sababa means "everything is awesome," and it's this sunny spirit with which the Americ...

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by M. Wylie Blanchet (Author), Edith Iglauer (Foreword by)A beloved and bestselling Pacific Northwest adventure classic, now available in paperback! Widowed at the age of thirty-five, Muriel Wylie Blanchet packed up her five children in the summers that followed and set out aboard the twenty-five-foot Caprice. For fifteen summers, in the 1920s and 1930s, the family explored the coves and islands of the West Coast, encountering settlers and hermits, hungry bears and dangerous tides, and fallin...

The Rough Guide to Berlin: Travel Guide with Free eBook - Paperback

$24.94

by Rough Guides (Author)This Berlin guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Berlin travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC's strict environmental and social standards. This Berlin guidebook covers: Unter den Linden...