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Report copyright infringementby Raylene Pearce (Author)What happens when a woman in her forties leaves her family and friends toserve the church overseas? Based in the Middle East, there is nothing simple or safe about the ministry Raylene Pearce is called into. The mantra: "Will I ever be seen again?"rings loud throughout this memoir... LOST in the thick fog of northern IndiaCHASED by rabid dogs in the middle of the nightTRAPPED in a taxi at 3am racing madly through Cairo's City of the Dead ...

A Ticket, a Pack and a Chart: Episodes from a Borderless Life

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Report copyright infringementby Buz Donahoo (Author)Buz Donahoo is a larger than life character. From boyhood Miami to the beaches of exotic islands, the high mountain peaks of the Andes and Himalayas to the jungles of the Amazon, his life is painted upon a broad canvas. From a promising career as an architect to starting his own adventure tour company and guiding people to remote corners of the earth, Buz traces the contours of his life in A Ticket, A Pack and A Chart. Within the pages of th...

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Report copyright infringementby Tahir Shah (Author)In a career that has embraced fiction and non-fiction, and bridged West with East, Tahir Shah has frequently commented on his own work - or on that of other authors - in a series of supplementary essays.For the first time, the dozens of Prefaces, Introductions, Forewords and Afterwords produced by Shah have been collected and published in a volume of their own.Fascinating for admirers of his literary corpus, the texts illuminate how and why S...

Three Women of Herat: Afghanistan, 1973-77

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Report copyright infringementby Veronica Doubleday (Author)It's Afghanistan before the Soviet invasion, and Veronica Doubleday and her husband settle in Herat, where John is planning to study the local musical tradition. Veronica makes friends with three very different young women, slowly immersing herself in the unfamiliar world of Herati female culture. Although constrained by tradition, these women are far from submissive, each skilfully exerting influence in the management of their lives....

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Report copyright infringementby Shelley Glasow Schadowsky (Author)The Moratorium of Anya explores the struggle for redemption faced by an adoptivefamily following forced separation from their 11-year-old daughter in Ukraine. When a young American couple embarks on an intercountry adoption, fate unfolds in the discovery of Anastasia and Katerina, and engulfs the new family in a gripping journey. Under the collapsed Soviet Union, Anastasia's Russian birth forces new legal precedence to establis...

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Naggar (Author)Having a tough time travelling?Relax!BUSINESS TRAVEL CAN BE FUN!"Business travel has been my main activity for the past 45 years. I really never thought about it as "fun," but I must admit that, in his superb writing style, Robert Naggar has the talent to make it a riot! Please don't tell your boss about the book because if you do, you might find it hard thereafter to get paid for your trips! Good job Naggar! Airport security searches and ...

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Report copyright infringementby Jesse O'Reilly-Conlin (Author)Go: A Memoir of Movement is collection of six stories exploring three trips Jesse O'Reilly-Conlin took between 2009 and 2016: South America (2009 to 2010) and Eastern Europe (2016). In it, he explores his evolving relationship to travel, what it has meant to him over the years, and why, after visiting 120 countries and at the age of thirty-eight, he still has as strong a desire to leave as he did at nineteen when he took his first ...

Switzerland To Alaska: Just To Die: One man's journey of self-discovery in the Alaskan wilderness

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Report copyright infringementby Kris Williams (Author)How far into the wilderness do you have the courage to go to find out just how tough you really are? How long must you stay before you reach your physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual limit? In May 1982 a young man from Zurich, Switzerland headed west across the planet to spend a year in Alaska. His name was Ruedi Glauser. He took with him $5000 purposely saved for the journey, a mini-survival kit wrapped around his waist, a few woo...

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Report copyright infringementby Jennifer Khoh (Author) Number of Pages: 174 Dimensions: 0.4 x 9 x 6 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: July 21, 2011

Gold Rush: How I Made, Lost and Made a Fortune

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Report copyright infringementby Jim Richards (Author)Jim Richards has done it all: dived for diamonds in the piranha-infested rivers of South America, discovered a fabulously rich goldmine in the Australian outback, got caught up in the world's biggest mining scam in Indonesia, and even started a gold rush in the war-torn jungles of Laos. Today he's one of the mining industry's leading executives. This is his story.Author BiographyJim Richards has gone on to found a string of successful minin...

Finding Abbey: The Search for Edward Abbey and His Hidden Desert Grave

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Report copyright infringementby Sean Prentiss (Author)Winner of the 2016 New Mexico-Arizona Book Award for Biography-OtherWinner of the 2016 Utah Book Award for NonfictionWinner of the 2015 National Outdoor Book Award for History/BiographyWinner of the 2016 Michael Hice Memorial Award from the New Mexico Book AssociationSilver Winner of the 2016 PubWest Book Design Award for Adult Trade Book, Non-Illustrated When the great environmental writer Edward Abbey died in 1989, four of his friends bu...

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Report copyright infringementby Charlene Kane Diaz (Author)What we remember most about Mom was her love for life. She was the most courageous person we ever knew and was far ahead of her time by light-years! In the business world, she went up against the best of them defying tradition and breaching circles that were forbidden to "the fairer sex." Her legacy to us was The Fund - the concept of having a contingency plan, not just ﬁnancial, but in all areas of life. It inspired Mom to grasp ever...

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Report copyright infringementby Sonny Morin (Author)Adventures of a Chicano Spanish Teacher, Mexico and Beyond serves as a memoir of sorts, covering the travel adventures Sonny Morín began as an undergrad and continues throughout his life. The stories in this book cover a span of thirty-some years, twelve years after his last adventure to Palenque and four years after his last adventure to Cozumel. He traveled to Jamaica, Alaska, Peru, and Palau in between the Palenque and Cozumel visits. The...

Dust & Dreams: Roadmap of the American Soul: (A Memoir of the Mother Road, in Her Own Words)

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Report copyright infringementby Crystal Sershen (Author), Francis Strasser (Artist)Written in the voice of Route 66 herself, the Mother Road finally tells the story she has carried for a century.Dust & Dreams is a novel as myth-infused memoir, narrated by the Mother Road herself-goddess, storyteller, witness to a hundred years of American longing and becoming. Looking back on her life, Mama Road takes readers on a journey through time and place, riding shotgun with travelers both real and...

From Tonkin To India By The Sources Of The Irawadi

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Report copyright infringementby Henri Philippe Marie Orlã(c)Ans (Prince (Created by)Embark on a thrilling expedition through uncharted territories with âFrom Tonkin To India By The Sources Of The Irawadi, â a captivating travelogue by Henri Philippe Marie OrlÃ(c)ans (prince d'). This historical account chronicles the Prince's daring journey from Tonkin (now part of Vietnam) to India, tracing the elusive sources of the Irrawaddy River. Experience the challenges and triumphs of exploration ...

Household Baggage: The Moving Life of a Military Wife

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Report copyright infringementby Marna Ashburn (Author) Number of Pages: 168 Dimensions: 0.36 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: July 04, 2019

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Bess (Author)I started writing this when I was sleeping on a park bench in Hong Kong. My book takes place in the later part of 2013 to the beginning of 2014. During that time, I lived in Mainland China. I moved all over and became familiar with several parts of the country.Before I started to travel, I taught at a college in New York and worked for a tour company. My business venture ended badly. I left New York with the intention of going to Beijing an...

The Nature of Home: A Lexicon and Essays

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Report copyright infringementby Lisa Knopp (Author)For Lisa Knopp, homesickness is a literal sickness. During a lengthy sojourn away from the Nebraska prairie, she fell ill, and only when she decided to return home did she recover. Homesickness is the triggering event for this collection of essays concerned with nothing less than what it means to feel at home. Knopp writes masterfully about ecology, place, and the values and beliefs that sustain the individual within an impersonal world. She ...

Zero Days: The Real Life Adventure of Captain Bligh, Nellie Bly, and 10-Year-Old Scrambler on the Pacific Crest

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Report copyright infringementby Barbara Egbert (Author)In April 2004, Barbara Egbert and Gary Chambers and their precocious 10-year-old daughter Mary embarked on a 2,650-mile hike from Mexico to Canada along the famed Pacific Crest Trail. This the well-told tale of their epic adventure, which required love, perseverance, and the careful rationing of toilet paper. Six months later, Mary would become the youngest person ever to successfully walk the entire trail.The trio weathered the heat of t...

Building Kyle's Cabin: A Captivating Journey Into The Wild

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Report copyright infringementby Brian Aspinall (Editor), Kyle Helmberger (Author)Follow Kyle Helmberger on an unforgettable journey into the rugged wilderness of Alaska and Minnesota as he chases an unconventional dream - building log cabins and designing a life of freedom. Living out of his truck and embracing the challenges of remote living, Kyle shares the raw realities, setbacks, and victories that shaped his path toward financial independence.More than just a story of survival in the wil...

The Siren's Guitar: A Musical Paddling Adventure

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen Snyder (Author)Two musican/kayakers paddle around Sun and Moon islands of Lake Titicaca in search of caves that, according to local folklore, are visited at night by water spirits (sirenas) who come to play instruments left by local musicians. Traveling with an Andean ten-stringed charango, the author writes of their explorations and attempts to uncover the truth behind the sirena belief, and of their encounters personal, musical and environmental in th...

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Report copyright infringementby Linda Syverson (Author)I had two choices: stay behind and wait for my husband to return from a year-long Air Force deployment in Greece, or hop on a jet with a toddler and an infant in tow and follow him to the remote village of Kato on the other side of the globe. I chose to leave America and all its modern conveniences behind. Nestled among blood orange groves, our new home was a rustic hamlet where we formed a bohemian community with our fellow expatriates, ...

The Second-Time Teacher: Lessons from Afghanistan

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Report copyright infringementby Ian Edwards (Author)Against a backdrop of war, poverty, extreme physical injury, disability and suffering the reader accompanies physiotherapy teacher Ian Edwards on a thirty year journey of experiences in war devastated Afghanistan and impoverished and remote rural Mexico. This story traverses the full spectrum of humanity, from violence and social injustice to unreserved hospitality and compassion. Edwards reflects upon and makes sense of these experiences in...

A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon

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Report copyright infringementby Kevin Fedarko (Author)* Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award in Outdoor Literature * Winner of the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction * Named a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times, Air Mail, Smithsonian Magazine, and Financial Times "A triumph. Fedarko doesn't describe awe; he induces it." --The New York Times Book Review "Passionate...memorable...life-affirming." --The Wall Street Journal This New York Times bestseller from the...

The Private Letters Of Sir James Brooke, Rajah Of Sarawak V1: Narrating The Events Of His Life From 1838 To The Present Time

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Report copyright infringementby James Brooke (Author)The Private Letters Of Sir James Brooke, Rajah Of Sarawak V1 is a book that contains a collection of personal letters written by Sir James Brooke, the first White Rajah of Sarawak, a state in Borneo. The letters narrate the events of his life from 1838 to the present time, providing a unique insight into the life and times of one of the most influential figures in Southeast Asian history.Brooke's letters cover a wide range of topics, includ...

Prettycitylondon: Discovering London's Beautiful Places Volume 1

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Report copyright infringementby Siobhan Ferguson (Author)Go beyond London's famous landmarks and discover the hidden gems. From secluded mews and undiscovered cafes to flower markets and tree-lined streets, prettycitylondon champions the quiet, gentle moments that allow you to escape in a huge capital city like London. If you know where to look, you will find that traditional shopfronts, vintage transport, artisan bakeries, whimsical florists and timeless bookstores are but a hop, skip and a ...

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Report copyright infringementby Georg August Schweinfurth (Author), William Winwood Reade (Author), Ellen E. (Ellen Elizabeth) Frewer (Author)Venture into the heart of 19th-century Africa with Georg Schweinfurth's "The Heart of Africa," Volume 1. This compelling historical account details Schweinfurth's extensive explorations of Central Africa, offering a firsthand glimpse into a world largely unknown to European audiences at the time. More than just a travelogue, this volume provides invalua...

Who Needs Friends: An Unscientific Examination of Male Friendship Across America

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Report copyright infringementby Andrew McCarthy (Author)AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER A moving and provocative exploration of male friendship and loneliness, from New York Times bestselling author, filmmaker, and actor Andrew McCarthy as he crisscrosses the country to reconnect with his friends. "[A] soulful book, filled with the kind of bighearted, amiable characters who one hopes will populate any road trip." - New York Times "You don't really have any friends, do yo...

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas A. Schmidt (Author), Thomas A. Schmidt (Illustrator)Bumbling Through Sumatra is an educational yet comical adventure through the Strait of Malacca, various ports in Malaysia, and across the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The reader is taken on an entertaining journey of discovery by following the misadventures of a fictitious cast of bumbling characters as they stumble across the natural treasures and indigenous cultures of the Indonesian island of Sumatr...

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Report copyright infringementby Jonathan L. Miller (Author), Jonathan L. Miller (Photographer), Jack Forem (Foreword by)The author, Jonathan Miller, aged 22, in 1970 traveled to India to study with His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi at his Academy in Rishikesh. Miller provides stories of his travels to and in India as well as 156 images, 152 of which he shot on slide film, converted to digital and reworked extensively for printing and publication. The Beatles had lived in Maharishi's Academy...

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Report copyright infringementby Paul Norwood (Artist), Liz Norwood (Text by (Art/Photo Books))A poetic and painterly tribute to Martha's Vineyard, Away to See captures the beauty, stillness, and spirit of this iconic coastal destination through lyrical prose and vibrant, full-color paintings. With 46 original works by Paul Norwood and reflective vignettes by Liz Norwood, this contemplative gift book invites readers to pause, reflect, and truly see. It's the first in a series that lives at the...

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Report copyright infringementby W. Matthison (Author)"Cambridge Water-colours" is a collection of watercolor paintings depicting scenes of Cambridge, England. Published in 1916, this volume captures the charm and architectural beauty of the city through the delicate art of watercolor. The paintings offer a visual tour of Cambridge's historic landmarks and everyday life during the early 20th century, making it a valuable resource for art enthusiasts and those interested in the history of Cambr...