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Imagine a grungy north Jersey version of John McPhee's classic The Pine Barrens and you'll get some idea of the idiosyncratic, fact-filled, and highly original work that is Robert Sullivan's The Meadowlands. Just five miles west of New York City, this vilified, half-developed, half-untamed,...

Author: Amiya BindraPublisher: Books & Things PublishingPublished: 09/24/2024Pages: 34Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 8.50h x 11.00w x 0.09dISBN: 9781962140072Audience: Ages 4-8

f you've ever had a cat, you know how hard it can be to get one into or out of a carrier. Even if you don't have trouble with your cat carrier, this fun and informative book by veterinarian Dr. Mansum Yau is a...

The Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain follows the humorous misadventures of a group of American tourists as they voyage through Europe and theHoly Land. Twain's witty observations and satirical commentary on culture clash and tourism make this travelogue a timeless classic of American literature.Author:...

Seeking to ride out the chaos of the pandemic in more familiar territory, the author and his partner secured a seat on one of the last Australian Government flights out of Mumbai, a decision that would see them separated for almost a year. Within...

In the tradition of French Toast, a delightful look at French culture, from literature to cuisine to humor and more, showing how the French have captured that magic elixir known as joie de vivre. What is joie de vivre, and why is it a...

Stay safe at 10,000 ft+ with the help of the fabulous little flight attendant.Traveling on an airplane for the first time can be scary, but with the help of flight attendants, flying is a breeze. From security checks and safety demonstrations to inflight service,...

Andrew Zimmern, the host of The Travel Channel's hit series Bizarre Foods, has an extraordinarily well-earned reputation for traveling far and wide to seek out and sample anything and everything that's consumed as food globally, from cow vein stew in Bolivia and giant flying...

Author: Murray StewartPublisher: Bradt Travel GuidesPublished: 01/15/2025Pages: 392Binding Type: PaperbackISBN: 9781804692318

Although humble in their function, these carefully crafted barns have shaped the landscape of Maine for centuries.Built long before the days of plastic and plywood, the barns have survived for generations, each with a story to tell. In Bridgton, one barn offered comfort to...

Emmy-Winning Journalist Marvin Bartlett's 35-year journey through Kentucky's unique stories.For thirty-five years, Emmy award-winning television journalist Marvin Bartlett has traveled the state, collecting stories that define The Spirit of the Bluegrass. If a story is odd, inspirational, educational, or nearly unbelievable, it is a...

Show Time is a true story which found its roots in the answer to the question, 'how did the author get into tattooing', which she fielded from almost every person that she met. The book travels the backroads of Europe in the 1980s and...

It's Christmas Eve and Santa is coming to SAN FRANCISCO! Follow his adventure to deliver presents to all the children of the City by the Bay in this heartwarming picture book for kids and toddlers.Santa and his trusty reindeer team are gearing up for...

It's Christmas Eve and Santa is coming to MAINE! Follow his adventure to deliver presents to all the children of the Pine Tree State in this heartwarming picture book for kids and toddlers.Santa and his trusty reindeer team are gearing up for the most...

It's Christmas Eve and Santa is coming to IOWA! Follow his adventure to deliver presents to all the children of the Hawkeye State in this heartwarming picture book for kids and toddlers.Santa and his trusty reindeer team are gearing up for the most exciting...

It's Christmas Eve and Santa is coming to IDAHO! Follow his adventure to deliver presents to all the children of the Gem State in this heartwarming picture book for kids and toddlers.Santa and his trusty reindeer team are gearing up for the most exciting...

It's Christmas Eve and Santa is coming to ALABAMA! Follow his adventure to deliver presents to all the children of the Yellowhammer State in this heartwarming picture book for kids and toddlers.Santa and his trusty reindeer team are gearing up for the most exciting...

?Turquoise skies, the scent of roasting chilies, the warmth that radiates from thick adobe walls, the twirling crimson skirts of flamenco dancers, the steady drum beats at a Pueblo dance, and spectacular sunsets that bathe the mountains in a kaleidoscope of colors?just a few...

The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea. - Karen BlixenThe ocean is an icon of our summer vacations and a place of happy memories - and there's no wonder why. Swimming in and being near salt water has been...

Ros? is the wine that has experienced the most progress in recent years. It is inclusive, unsnobbish, and is a marker of the good life. Like ros? wine, Ros? Revolution is easy to embrace. Ros? wine is authenticating itself as the third wine category,...