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The Falcon Thief: A True Tale of Adventure, Treachery, and the Hunt for the Perfect Bird - Paperback

$18.99

by Joshua Hammer (Author)A "well-written, engaging detective story" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) about a rogue who trades in rare birds and their eggs--and the wildlife detective determined to stop him.On May 3, 2010, an Irish national named Jeffrey Lendrum was apprehended at Britain's Birmingham International Airport with a suspicious parcel strapped to his stomach. Inside were fourteen rare peregrine falcon eggs snatched from a remote cliffside in Wales. So begins a "vivid tale of obses...

Best of One Tank Trips: Great Getaway Ideas in and Around Ohio - Paperback

$16.95

by Neil Zurcher (Author)Discover the best and most unusual getaway ideas in and around Ohio! Longtime TV travel reporter Neil Zurcher has driven more than a million miles in Ohio and nearby states to find great local travel destinations for his "One Tank Trips" reports. This book collects his all-time favorites, including ... The world's largest indoor train display. The certified best spot in the state for stargazing. Ohio's top FREE attraction. A historic village where you can ride an aut...

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...

Saint Patrick's Day Irish Trivia Challenge - Paperback

$9.77

by Jonathan Ozanne (Author)Fun trivia to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and Irish lore. A great way to get in the mood to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day by sharing a few trivia questions with your clan or your friends. The questions are about Ireland, Saint Patrick, and how Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated. All of the questions are multiple choice. See how much you know or who knows the most about the Emerald Isle. Number of Pages: 36 Dimensions: 0.07 x 9 x 6 IN ...

Lonely Planet Kids How Ships Work - Hardcover

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by Clive Gifford (Author), James Gulliver Hancock (Illustrator)Coming about! From dinghies to freight liners, pirate ships to submarines, across oceans and up rivers, set sail on a fascinating journey through the world of ships in this new book from illustrator James Gulliver Hancock.In this companion to How Airports Work and How Trains Work, young readers travel through history and around the world to find out everything they ever wanted to know about ships. Lift the flaps to unfurl papyrus ...

Lonely Planet Mexican Spanish Phrasebook & Dictionary 6 - Paperback

$11.99

by Lonely Planet (Author) Lonely Planet's Mexican Spanish Phrasebook and Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Latin American Spanish phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs.Order Mexican delicacies at restaurants, bargain for the best price at markets, and discuss Mayan history with the locals; all with your trusted travel companion. Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Travel Situation! Feel at eas...

Birds of New Mexico Field Guide - Paperback

$16.95

by Stan Tekiela (Author)Get the New Edition of New Mexico's Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in New Mexico, and make bird-watching even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don't live in your area. This book features 149 species of New Mexico birds organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don't know what it is? Go to the yellow...

$16.99

by John Muir (Author)For every person who has experienced the beauty of the mountains and felt humbled by comparison.John Muir's Our National Parks--reissued to encourage, and inspire travelers, campers, and contemporary naturalists--is as profound for readers today as it was in 1901.Take in John Muir's detailed observations of the sights, scents, sounds, and textures of Yosemite, Yellowstone, and forest reservations of the West. Be reminded (as Muir sagely puts), "Wildness is a necessity; an...

St. Patrick's Day: Another Day in Dublin - Paperback

$29.16

by Thomas McGonigle (Author)On Saint Patrick's Day, an Irish American writer visiting Dublin takes a day trip around the city and muses on death, sex, lost love, Irish immigrant history, and his younger days as a student in Europe. Like James Joyce's Ulysses, Thomas McGonigle's award-winning novel St. Patrick's Day takes place on a single day, combining a stream-of-consciousness narrative with masterful old-fashioned storytelling, which samples the literary histories of both Ireland and Ameri...

St. Patrick's Day Puzzle Book: Includes Fun Facts About Ireland & Irish Blessings With Word Search, Scramble, Missing Vowels, Crosswords & Sudoku - Paperback

$11.48

by Robert Locke (Author)Why not buy an original gift for your Irish friends and relatives on St. Patrick's Day? If you are tired of St. Patrick's Day puzzle books with just a shamrock on the cover, try our book which contains fun facts about Ireland together with a great range of puzzles.Some of the puzzles and games include Irish names and places. We have also added some Irish blessings and sayings. Here are the puzzles we have included: - Crosswords Word Scramble Word Search Cryptograms Mis...

$13.48

by Andre Francis (Author), Konnectdkids Publishing (Author)What do you get when 2 Leprechauns have a conversation? A lot of small talk: -)This Saint Particks Day joke book contains 101 funny and hilarious Irish and Saint Patrick Day Jokes of kids and adults of all ages to enjoy.Knock knock jokes, puns and one lines all about the Irish celebration of St. Patrick.How does a Leprechaun work out?He pushes his Luck How do musicians show off on St. Patricks Day?They play the Brag-pipes Makes the p...

The Ultimate Book of Irish Quizzes and Irish Trivia: The ideal ice-breaker for St Patrick's Day or any Irish-themed occasion - Paperback

$9.38

by Grey Kite Publications (Author)Do you know what a Leprechaun does to earn a living? Wondering how to fill an hour or two with friends and family on St Patrick's Day over a pint of the black stuff or a relaxing Irish coffee? Look no further ...Perfect as a St Patrick's Day gift, not only will The Ultimate Book of Irish Quizzes and Irish Trivia occupy you and your friends while you socialize, it will also add a little competitive spirit to the occasion. With 8 individually themed quizzes, al...

$26.95

by Jeff Kunerth (Author), Gretchen Kunerth (Author)Since the release of the first edition of Florida's Paved Bike Trails, the Sunshine State has added more than 200 miles of multiuse asphalt and concrete paths. This updated edition of the best-selling guide to bicycling in Florida adds twenty-three new trails to an already impressive roster, offering cyclists--as well as rollerbladers, joggers, and walkers--vital details on over sixty trails across Florida. From where to find parking, water, ...

Auschwitz: The Complete Guide - Paperback

$34.99

by Perry Buck (Author)"Auschwitz: The Complete Guide" brings the history, cultural impact and modern-day travel experiences of Auschwitz together in a single volume for the very first time. Although Auschwitz was one of many German concentration and extermination camps operating throughout World War II, it has become a pervasive symbol of terror, genocide and the Nazi Holocaust that set out to destroy the entire Jewish population of Europe. Discover how Auschwitz, the symbol of man's inhumani...

Top Trails: Yosemite: 45 Must-Do Hikes for Everyone - Paperback

$24.95

by Elizabeth Wenk (Author), Jeffrey P. Schaffer (Author)This full-color guidebook describes the park's classic destinations and lesser-known jewels in 45 must-do hikes for a stroll, full day, or backpacking trip.Author BiographySince childhood, Lizzy Wenk has hiked and climbed in the Sierra Nevada and continues the tradition with her husband, Douglas Bock, and daughters, Eleanor and Sophia. As she obtained a PhD in Sierran alpine plant ecology from the University of California, Berkeley, her ...

$16.95

by Stan Tekiela (Author)Get the New Edition of Oregon's Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in Oregon, and make bird-watching even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don't live in your area. This book features 137 species of Oregon birds organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don't know what it is? Go to the yellow section to ...

Walking San Francisco: 35 Savvy Tours Exploring Steep Streets, Grand Hotels, Dive Bars, and Waterfront Parks - Paperback

$16.95

by Kathleen Dodge Doherty (Author), Tom Downs (Author)Featuring 35 self-guided walking tours, Walking San Francisco leads readers through the city's interesting, scenic, and historic places.Author BiographyKathleen Dodge Doherty is a San Francisco-based freelance writer, adventurer, and lover of all things outdoorsy and literary. For more than two decades, Kathleen has been writing, editing, and reading about San Francisco--climbing hills, downing burritos, paying too much for coffee, and fer...

Syros. The noble heart of the Cyclades - Paperback

$16.18

by Denis Roubien (Author)You want to discover the natural and cultural treasures of one of the most extraordinary Greek islands from an expert? This is the book for you! (This is the black and white edition. Look also for the colour edition and for the other books in the series)You will see this is not just another Greek islands travel guide.In this book, you will discover, through a travel story and a large number of black and white photos with concise historical and architectural explanatio...

Garden Bugs & Insects of the Northwest: Identify Pollinators, Pests, and Other Garden Visitors - Spiral

$9.95

by Jaret C. Daniels (Author)This tabbed booklet features Northwest garden bugs and insects, so you can identify them and learn how to better attract or repel them.Author BiographyJaret C. Daniels, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Entomology at the University of Florida and Director of the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity at the Florida Museum of Natural History, specializing in insect ecology and conservation. He has authored numerous scientific papers, popular articles, an...

$28.80

by Lars Carlberg (Author)Karl Heinrich Koch's masterpiece from 1897, written during the heyday of Mosel wine, takes the reader on a journey through the Mosel Valley. This new English translation, the first, includes an insightful foreword by David Schildknecht, extensive footnotes, essays by Kevin Goldberg and Lars Carlberg, and a short glossary of the amazingly complicated German vineyard designations. Included is a facsimile of the complete German original. Number of Pages: 176 Dimensions: ...

Cycling the Hudson and Champlain Valleys: A Guide to Art, History, and Nature Along the North-South Route of the Empire State Trail - Paperback

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by Parks & Trails New York (Author)A guide to 400 miles of adventure and history along the north-south leg of the Empire State Trail. This guidebook is an essential resource for bicycle tourists planning a trip through the state or casual riders seeking new stretches of trail to enjoy with family and friends. Those traveling by foot or by car will also find helpful information. Over 40 full-color maps direct users to the amenities and unique attractions available along the Hudson River Va...

Sifnos - Serifos. Havens of authenticity in the Greek Islands - Paperback

$18.88

by Denis Roubien (Author)You want to discover the natural and cultural treasures of two of the most extraordinary Greek islands from an expert? This is the book for you! (Look also for the colour edition and for the other books in the series)You will see this is not just another Greek islands travel guide.In this book, you will discover, through a travel story and a large number of black and white photos, with concise historical and architectural explanations, the known and unknown treasures...

100 Dives of a Lifetime: The World's Ultimate Underwater Destinations - Hardcover

$40.00

by Carrie Miller (Author)Explore 100 breathtaking scuba diving sites around the world--from the cenotes of Mexico to the best wreck in Micronesia--through stunning National Geographic photography, expert tips, and cutting-edge travel advice. Filled with more than 350 images from National Geographic, 100 Dives of a Lifetime provides the ultimate bucket list for ardent scuba divers and aspirational travelers alike. From diving with manta rays at night in Kona, Hawaii, and swimming with hammerhe...

The Epic Adventures of Huggie & Stick - Hardcover

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by Drew Daywalt (Author), David Spencer (Illustrator)* "A surefire read-aloud for any wannabe hero." --Booklist (starred review) From Drew Daywalt, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit, comes a hilarious buddy-comedy picture book starring a grouchy stuffed bunny and a happy-go-lucky stick. When super cheerful Stick and grumpy stuffed bunny Huggie get thrown from a backpack, the adventure is on! Together this odd couple survives encounters with sea-faring pirate...

Reservations: The Pleasures and Perils of Travel - Paperback

$22.95

by Steve Burgess (Author)Steve Burgess takes readers around the world as he ponders our right to roam. In this smart and sharply funny exploration of tourism, Steve Burgess poses the questions that all travelers should pause to consider: why do we travel and should we? In his quest for answers, he reviews studies and interviews experts from many facets of the tourism industry, all the while sharing observations from some of his most personally significant travels, from Rome to Kathmandu.So, i...

National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Where - Hardcover

$14.99

by Jill Esbaum (Author)Preschoolers are full of "Where?" questions, and this next book in the best-selling Little Kids First Big Book series is full of fascinating and often surprising answers for them. This charming reference book zeroes in on location, location, location. More than 200 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text featuring answers to questions like, "Where does the sky end?" "Where is the highest mountain?" and, "Where was ice cream invented?" Containing several kid...

Top Trails: Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks: 46 Must-Do Hikes for Everyone - Paperback

$18.95

by Andrew Dean Nystrom (Author), Bradley Mayhew (Author)Top Trails: Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks spotlights 46 "must-do" trails for hikers, backpackers, and horseback riders visiting the parks.Author BiographyAndrew Dean Nystrom is an award-winning guidebook author. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Morgan, and his son, Maximo. Bradley Mayhew is an international guidebook author living in Yellowstone County in Montana. Number of Pages: 384 Dimensions: 0.9 x 7.9 x 5 IN Illus...

Wildflowers of Ohio Field Guide - Paperback

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by Stan Tekiela (Author)Learn to identify wildflowers in Ohio with this handy field guide, organized by color. With this famous field guide by award-winning author and naturalist 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 Ohio. Learn about 200 of the most common and important species found in the state. They're organized by color and then by size for ease of use. F...

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by Salvatore Rubbino (Author), Salvatore Rubbino (Illustrator)"An intriguing snapshot of the Big Apple, sure to delight New York City residents, tourists, and would-be visitors." -- School Library Journal (starred review)Follow a young boy and his dad on their walk around Manhattan, from Grand Central Terminal to the top of the Empire State Building, from Greenwich Village to the Statue of Liberty, learning facts and trivia along the way. In an ode to America's biggest city, Salvatore Rubbino...

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by Sarah Vowell (Author)New York Times bestselling author of The Wordy Shipmates and contributor to NPR's This American Life Sarah Vowell embarks on a road trip to sites of political violence, from Washington DC to Alaska, to better understand our nation's ever-evolving political system and history. Sarah Vowell exposes the glorious conundrums of American history and culture with wit, probity, and an irreverent sense of humor. With Assassination Vacation, she takes us on a road trip like no o...

We've Always Had Paris... and Provence: A Scrapbook of Our Life in France - Paperback

$18.99

by Patricia Wells (Author), Walter Wells (Author)For more than a quarter century, Patricia Wells, who has long been recognized as the leading American authority on French food, and her husband, Walter, have lived the life in France that many of us have often fantasized about. In this delightful memoir they share in two voices their experiences--the good, the bad, and the funny--offering a charming and evocative account of their beloved home and some of the wonderful people they have met along...

This Cold Heaven: Seven Seasons in Greenland - Paperback

$22.00

by Gretel Ehrlich (Author)For the last decade, Gretel Ehrlich has been obsessed by an island, a terrain, a culture, and the treacherous beauty of a world that is defined by ice. In This Cold Heaven she combines the story of her travels with history and cultural anthropology to reveal a Greenland that few of us could otherwise imagine. Ehrlich unlocks the secrets of this severe land and those who live there; a hardy people who still travel by dogsled and kayak and prefer the mystical four mont...