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Potpourri: Fragments of a Fascinating Life

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Report copyright infringementby Kate Strasburg (Author)Fragments of a fascinating life. From playing on her grandfather's ranch and having a WWII bomber crash in front of her... to traveling cross country on a troop train alone with her sister at eleven. From sleeping in scorpion-infested quarters in the jungle of Chiapas at fourteen... to sneaking into a big Communist rally in East Berlin at nineteen. From almost being murdered by Pakistani blacksmiths wielding red-hot blacksmith tools at mi...

Footpaths & Fishing Boats: Growing up in Nipper's Harbour

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Report copyright infringementby Audrey Starkes (Author), Ted Stuckless (Artist)"Here is the budding consciousness of a young girl in a small Newfoundland fishing community during the final years of its prosperous isolation. As a treasured only child, she weaves diverting observations with delicate introspection to create an intriguing view of her society and herself. Wonderingly, she gradually becomes aware of the local economy and culture: the hustle and muscle of an unusually rich fishery, ...

Hokkaido: Recipes from the Seas, Fields and Farmlands of Northern Japan

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Report copyright infringementby Tim Anderson (Author)"Tim Anderson is the perfect combination of eater, teacher and guide and this thrilling exploration of the food of Japan's Hokkaido brings all those talents together. It's a must have for any cook's kitchen." - Jay Rayner "A fascinating, mouthwatering journey into the food and history of the northern Japanese island that brilliantly showcases its unique cultural and culinary heritage." - Melissa Thompson Hokkaido is a cookbook that celebra...

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Report copyright infringementby Rosemary L. Rigsby (Author)This travel/memoir describes a camping holiday on the Big Island of Hawaii, where a couple went looking for a little slice of paradise. What they discovered was anything but. The economic crisis of 2008 hit Hawaii especially hard. With tourism as its number one industry, Hawaiians suffered more than other states when tourists, mostly US residents, could no longer afford to go. This situation compounded with an increased demand for hou...

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Report copyright infringementby Arundhati Basu (Author)"The Cornish call it the singing of the shores. When fishermen needed to find their way home and land was obscured by a blanket of fog or intense darkness, they listened intently to the sound of the waves breaking upon shore. The shores sang to them, much like the setting sun beckons the wild geese to fly home before it disappears for the day."Somewhere in Cornwall, the bolthole at the western extremity of Britain, a couple of Indian ex-p...

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Report copyright infringementby Sara Wheeler (Author)A spirited and truly compelling literary biography of the immortal travel writer, journalist and twentieth-century trans pioneer, Jan Morris. When Jan Morris joined the 1953 Everest expedition and was first to get news of the ascent back to the young Queen Elizabeth in London, she became the most famous journalist in the world overnight. So began a glittering career that saw her cover the Eichmann trial, interview Che Guevara and scoop the ...

Whispers of Ghosts: A Journal of Days and Nights Ukraine

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Report copyright infringementby Greg Dinner (Author)In February, 2024, author Greg Dinner travelled by train from London to Krakow, there to explore and research for his latest novel. He spent a day wandering the grounds of the now almost forgotten and rather dilapidated Babinski Mental Hospital, so prevalent in both A REQUIEM FOR HANIA and his work in progress, FRAGMENTS.From Krakow he then quietly boarded an old Soviet era train, to carry him into Ukraine, a country at war for almost two ye...

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Report copyright infringementby George Pratt (Author)In the summer of 1949 the Yale Glee Club took its first post-World War II tour abroad. The Club consisted of 65 young men, nearly all undergraduate students at Yale University. Some were combat veterans of WW II; others were recent high school graduates. All were devoted singers. The tour was planned for four weeks through Scandinavia, followed by two weeks in Germany, hosted by the U.S. Government as a good-will offering to the German peop...

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Report copyright infringementby Patrick Hill (Author)Patrick, a Londoner, grew up through the blitz, was evacuated, bombed out, did two years mandatory army service in the English-occupied area of Germany, became a professional engineer, married a super girl, immigrated to Canada, Australia and finally settled in beautiful Vancouver. They learnt to sail in local waters, built a 42ft. boat in their garden in under a remarkable three years and, with their two children, sailed 15,000 miles offsh...

Googies, Coffee Shop to the Stars Vol. 2

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Report copyright infringementby Steve Hayes (Author)Ever wonder what it was like back in the forties and fifties, mingling with famous movie stars on the Sunset Strip; to ride beside James Dean in his Porsche Speedster, zipping around the curves of Mulholland Drive; to stay at Errol Flynn's house and sleep in the bedroom with the infamous hole in the mirrored ceiling; share a secret with Marilyn Monroe; act in a movie with Alan Ladd or Lana Turner; race motorcycles with Clark Gable on Ventura...

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Report copyright infringementby Arthur Jerome Eddy (Author), Paul Dennis Sporer (Editor) Number of Pages: 216 Dimensions: 0.49 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: May 20, 2005

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Report copyright infringementby Norman William Palmer (Author)The author, Norman William Palmer (better known as 'Bill', although acquiring numerous sobriquets over his seventy- plus years), takes you through his compelling, yet highly intimate and personal, somewhat nomadic life's journey, from his relatively poor, low working- class background, his one year service as a volunteer in East Africa, that ignited a passion for travel, his appointment to the top post in a Local Authority Youth an...

Au Japon: The Memoirs of a Foreign Correspondent in Japan, Korea, and China, 1892-1894

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Report copyright infringementby Amédée Baillot de Guerville (Author), Daniel C. Kane (Translator)What they were saying in 1904 . . . "Monsieur de Guerville is a passionate, and perhaps overly partial, friend of Japan. What he describes for us [in AU JAPON] is what he himself witnessed-the festivals, the dinners, and the prominent and picturesque customs of the common people . . . Here is not a single figure, not a statistic, but vivid sketches that cut to the quick, and which, without sacrifi...

Across a Prayerful Planet: How the World Converses with God

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Report copyright infringementby Daniel Pawley (Author), Kate Klise (Foreword by)In our mobile world, travel memoirs are a staple. And books about prayer line the shelves of readers who seek to grow spiritually through the timeless practice of conversing with God. But books combining travel with prayer are rare, and it is within this void that Daniel Pawley's masterful memoir of traveling the world, with prayer as its backdrop, establishes itself as an essential companion to both subjects. Sta...

The Hidden Winter: The Birth of a Vagabond - Book 3

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Report copyright infringementby Nathan Brown (Author)The Hidden Winter-Book 3 in the series of The Birth of a Vagabond-ushers in the Christmas holiday, then takes us into a New Year...one that begins with the death of a good father. So this winter will be one of quiet introspection and pulling back and inward. Or, in poetic terms: kiva time.The season culminates, though, in a journey out to the West Coast, and a drive up the legendary Pacific Coast Highway, as it passes through famous towns, ...

Back to the Source: A Gambian Journal & Memoir

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Report copyright infringementby Patrick Dunn (Author) Number of Pages: 192 Dimensions: 0.44 x 8.27 x 5.83 IN Publication Date: September 09, 2021

Pacific Northwest Birding Companion: Field Guide & Birding Journal

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Report copyright infringementby Stan Tekiela (Author)Your Bird-Watching Companion for Idaho, Oregon, and Washington Peaceful, relaxing, and inspiring--birding can yield a lifetime of satisfaction. For some, simple observation of birds is enough to fill them with joy. Others prefer to make it more interactive, striving to see a variety of species and learning to identify them. If you're among the latter, the Pacific Northwest Birding Companion is just for you. Written by award-winning author, ...

The Spanish Mediterranean Islands Cookbook

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Report copyright infringementby Jeff Koehler (Author) Featured in Associated Press, Waitrose Weekend, National Geographic Traveler, and The Seattle TimesExplore the diverse cuisine of Spain's Balearic Islands - Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera - through 155 authentic home cooking recipes.Located off the Spanish Mediterranean coast, the Balearic Islands are renowned for their natural beauty, yet their cuisine has been largely underappreciated. This evocative recipe collection transport...

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Report copyright infringementby Richard F. Burton (Author)Ultima Thule V1: Or A Summer In Iceland is a travelogue written by Richard F. Burton, an English explorer, writer, and linguist. The book is a detailed account of Burton's travels to Iceland during the summer of 1872. The title ""Ultima Thule"" refers to the ancient Greek and Roman concept of a distant and unknown land beyond the borders of the known world.In the book, Burton describes his experiences in Iceland, including his encounte...

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Report copyright infringementby Charles R. Joy (Author), Melvin Arnold (Author), Albert Schweitzer (Other)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that a...

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Report copyright infringementby Ernest Henry Shackleton (Author)"South! The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition, 1914-1917" recounts one of the most incredible feats of survival in the history of polar exploration. Sir Ernest Shackleton's ill-fated Endurance expedition to Antarctica aimed to cross the continent via the South Pole, but instead became a harrowing tale of shipwreck and endurance against impossible odds. This historical account details the struggles of Shackleton and his crew a...

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Report copyright infringementby Delores J. Dillard (Author)Desiring to go to New Guinea began 8 years before the actual trip. It started with an article in the periodical, "The Messenger." The missionaries and local people start praying that God would send me to minister. At that time I didn't know where the nation was located. This is a true story of determination, passion and child-like faith. It will challenge you to keep moving in difficult places in your life. The trip from Vancouver, Wa...

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Report copyright infringementby Roald Amundsen (Author)âThe South Poleâ is Roald Amundsenâ(TM)s captivating account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition of 1910-1912, a thrilling race to be the first to reach the southernmost point on Earth. This first volume details the meticulous planning, arduous journey, and the ultimate triumph of Amundsen's team as they navigate the treacherous landscapes of Antarctica. Amundsenâ(TM)s narrative provides a unique insight into the challenges of pol...

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Report copyright infringementby Antonio Pigafetta (Author), Lord Stanley Alderley (Translator)""The First Voyage Round The World By Magellan"" is a historical account of the first circumnavigation of the globe, led by Ferdinand Magellan in the early 16th century. The book is written by Antonio Pigafetta, a Venetian scholar and one of the few survivors of the voyage. The book provides a detailed and fascinating account of the voyage, including the challenges and triumphs faced by the crew, the...

Around the World with a Spare Pair of Jeans: My Adventures Along the Hippie Trail and Beyond

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Report copyright infringementby Jean Ramer (Author)With nothing but a backpack and an open mind, Jean Ramer was ready to turn life on its head. Fed up with a career spent in a classroom of unruly children, Jean decided a change of scenery was in order. The year was 1975, and the Hippie Trail through West and South Asia was a popular route for young people eager for adventure. There began the journey of a lifetime.Departing from London, England, Jean started out in France and Italy, then moved...

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Report copyright infringementby Audrey Starkes (Author), Ted Stuckless (Artist)-Here is the budding consciousness of a young girl in a small Newfoundland fishing community during the final years of its prosperous isolation. As a treasured only child, she weaves diverting observations with delicate introspection to create an intriguing view of her society and herself. Wonderingly, she gradually becomes aware of the local economy and culture: the hustle and muscle of an unusually rich fishery, ...

Foraging Southern California: 118 Nutritious, Tasty, and Abundant Foods

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Report copyright infringementby Douglas Kent (Author)Your Award-Winning Field Guide to Foraging for Wild Edibles: What, Where, and When to Look Foraging for food is an engaging and beneficial pastime that anyone can enjoy. It inspires connections to the land and can help to improve your health. Plus, many target plants for foragers are non-native, so the activity can support--if not improve--biological diversity and ecological well-being. Winner of a National Outdoor Book Award for best natur...

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Report copyright infringementby Barbara Janman (Author)The Six SIGHTS OF CANADA book series are travel, journal, activity books about CANADA. They are about places, events and animals which you might see as you travel across the country; there is space for you to journal, colour each picture to your satisfaction, doodle and draw, - truly making your book a very personal keepsake. The books include word searches, cross words, mazes, poetry, stories, narratives about the pictures, sudoku, sente...

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Report copyright infringementby Greg Mintz (Author), Melissa Lucero (Contribution by)In recent years tiny fairy houses have been appearing in parks all over the city of Oakland, California. Learn the magic of their origin and how the little sprites have moved into town. At the same time, explore the beauty of Oakland's many and varied parks and playgrounds. Number of Pages: 142 Dimensions: 0.39 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: March 31, 2025

Grand Hotels: Reflections on Timeless Architectural Treasures

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Report copyright infringementby Lynton Vinas (Author)Lynton Viñas explores 40 of the most iconic hotels in the world. They might not be the most familiar, but they are incredible testaments to the architectural genius of a few people who brought dreams to reality. From Cape Town, South Africa to Victoria, British Columbia, the author has ferreted out the most incredible structures that titillate the eyes with beauty and assault the senses with a mystique that dances with the gleaming sparkle ...

The Dragon Mother's Dream: A Year in La Jolla California Journal

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Report copyright infringementby Gerhard Fischer (Author)This is the story of a journey to Southern California, home of the American Dream, in search of fame and fortune.An Australian couple of mixed German-Chinese origin with their six-year old son Maximilian leave their settled life in Sydney to move to California. The boy's Mandarin name is Xiaolong, meaning Little Dragon, and the dream of his mother is that he will one day become the number one golf player in the world. She has contacted T...