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Rocks, Roots and Rattlesnakes is the captivating story of my five-month 2020 journey hiking the Appalachian Trail, as told from a geologist's perspective. It is written as a series of daily logs originally transcribed from my daily journals, then embellished with additional details resulting...

Tread carefully. This collection of true stories about people, places, and events that unfolded on and around Old Orchard Street in North White Plains, NY, holds secrets that may unsettle and shock. This nonfiction book, while rich in local offbeat history, also unveils tales...

Northwest of the World, first published in 1944, is the memoir of American explorer and fur-trader Olaf Swenson (1883-1938). The book chronicles his long career in Alaska and Siberia, and provides a fascinating look into the native culture of northeastern Siberia, as well as...

Writing this book is for kids ages 0-6 learning in New Orleans, LA, and other areas. This book is to help build a learning foundation to enhance kids with learning disabilities by making things more relatable, fun, and easy to understand. It will help...

Author: The Metropolitan Museum of ArtPublisher: ABRAMSPublished: 07/09/2024Pages: 124Binding Type: DeskWeight: 0.93lbsSize: 9.18h x 7.62w x 0.82dISBN: 9781419773075About the AuthorFounded in 1870, The Metropolitan Museum of Art is located in New York City's Central Park, along Fifth Avenue. The Met presents over 5,000 years...

Author Gary Vitacco-Robles traces the history of New Port Richey's architectural jewel. The Hacienda Hotel opened in 1927, designed in Mediterranean Revival style by Thomas Reed Martin. The masterpiece quickly became a hotbed for actors, screenwriters, literati, pop singers, and sports figures such as...

PARKS PARADISE - Journey through America's beloved national parks, from Yellowstone's geysers to the Grand Canyon's vastness. Witness the unmatched splendor and legacy of these protected lands, captivating visitors for decades.Author: Willow Creek PressPublisher: Willow Creek Press CalendarsPublished: 08/15/2024Binding Type: DailyWeight: 1.16lbsSize: 5.22h x...

You're invited on this culinary journey of self-discovery as Kiera Wright-Ruiz connects to her Latinx roots with recipes and stories from the diaspora."What are you?" is a dreaded question that has followed Kiera Wright-Ruiz around her entire life. She is half Latinx and half...

From one of Europe's most original and brilliant classicists, an inspiring and deeply personal reflection on loss, memory, and what we owe the past and others, inspired by a night spent in Athens' Acropolis Museum One day in late spring, Andrea Marcolongo walks into...

Lonely Planet's Swahili Phrasebook and Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Indian phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Learn the names of wildlife, chat with the locals and adventure on safari; all with...

Lonely Planet India Phrasebook & Dictionary is your passport to the most relevant phrases and vocab for all your travel needs. Get more from your trip with easy-to-find phrases for eating like a Maharaja, joining in with some of the multitude of festivals and...

Lonely Planet's Best Day Hikes Japan is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a hike that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard....

Explore the heart of Japanese daily life through its iconic convenience stores! For any visitor to Japan, it becomes immediately clear how central the convenience store (or 'konbini') is to everyday life. Different to our understanding of the convenience store in the US, Japan's...

Kansas City Missouri Vacation Guide 2024: A Journey Through Heartland Magic Embark on an enchanting adventure through the Heartland with our meticulously crafted "Kansas City Missouri Vacation Guide 2024." Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of this dynamic city as we unveil the cultural...

The TEN TEN Book serves as a tangible artifact to archive the work of contemporary artists. Herein, you will find a collection of double exposed photos shot on a Kodak Fun Saver Single Use Camera by Javier Rodriguez Maga?a. Each photo in this collection...

Uncover the origin, development, and spread of the worldwide well-known criminal organization in the world. The Italian Mafia (Cosa nostra) and affiliated organizations changed and influenced the history of modern society from 800 up to the present day: this book will talk about all...

The islands of southern Lake Winnipesaukee have a rich and diverse history. The first summer home on Sleepers Island was Hale's castle, a replica of a medieval castle constructed by the same stone masons who built Castle in the Clouds in Moultonborough. An indigenous...

An award-winning author and photographer returns to the Arctic to document the effects of climate change. Forty years ago, the park ranger Jon Waterman took his first journey into the Alaskan Arctic, to the Noatak headwaters. He was astonished by the abundant wildlife, the...

A stirring journey into the soul of a fractured America that confronts the enduring specter of white supremacy in our art, monuments, and public spaces, from a captivating new literary voice Amid the ongoing reckoning over America's history of anti-Black racism, scores of monuments...

Join Zara Rutherford on her inspiring solo flight around the world, capturing breathtaking moments and overcoming incredible challenges. Young readers aged 7-9 can join the thrilling, real-life journey of a young female pilot who broke records on her solo flight all around the world....